Abstract: Methods and systems for providing overlay corrections are provided. A method may include: selecting an overlay model configured to perform overlay modeling for a wafer; obtaining a first set of modeled results from the overlay model, the first set of modeled results indicating adjustments applicable to a plurality of term coefficients of the overlay model; calculating a significance matrix indicating the significance of the plurality of term coefficients; identifying at least one less significant term coefficient among the plurality of term coefficients based on the calculated significance matrix; obtaining a second set of modeled results from the overlay model, the second set of modeled results indicating adjustments applicable to the plurality of term coefficients except for the identified at least one less significant term coefficient; and providing the second set of modeled results to facilitate overlay correction.

Abstract: A nacelle includes in turn a nacelle frame, and a yaw bearing having likewise/in turn at least a geared ring for providing a rotatable connection between the nacelle and the tower around a yaw axis. A method includes the steps of: a) disengaging the rotatable connection between the nacelle and the tower; b) lifting the nacelle from the tower by using lifting means, allowing the rotation of the geared ring; and c) rotating the geared ring around the yaw axis until the geared ring reaches a predetermined position with respect to the component to which the geared ring is connectable, either to the nacelle or the tower.

Abstract: Anchor cage for a foundation of a wind turbine. The anchor cage comprises at least an upper load distribution plate (1), at least a lower load distribution plate (2), and a plurality of first reinforcement elements (3) extending between said plates (1, 2). It further comprises at least one intermediate load distribution plate (4) placed between the upper load distribution plate (1) and the lower load distribution plate (2), and a plurality of second reinforcement elements (5) extending between the upper load distribution plate (1) and the intermediate load distribution plate (4), and being shorter than the first reinforcement elements (3). An assembly method for the anchor cage is also described. A foundation is also provided in which the total post-tensioning value provided in the upper part of the foundation (6) is different from the total post-tensioning value provided in the lower part of the foundation (7).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pre-assembly slab system for concrete wind turbine towers, wherein the pre-assembly slabs can be transported to the vicinity of the tower of another wind turbine in the same wind farm or in another wind farm and be reused for the assembly of this other tower. The invention further relates to a method for assembling the pre-assembly slab system for concrete wind turbine towers.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus prints a focus metrology pattern (T) on a substrate, the printed pattern including at least a first array of features (800). Features at any location within the array define a pattern that repeats at in at least a first direction of periodicity (X), while geometric parameters of the repeating pattern (w1, w3) vary over the array. A focus measurement is derived from measurements of the array at a selected subset of locations (ROI). As a result, the geometric parameters upon which the measurement of focus performance is based can be optimized by selection of locations within the array. The need to optimize geometric parameters of a target design on a reticle (MA) is reduced or eliminated. The measured property may be asymmetry, for example, and/or diffraction efficiency. The measured property for all locations may be captured by dark-field imaging, and a subset of locations selected after capture.

Abstract: Implementations include determining a set of routes for delivery of assets within a delivery network based on realized and forecasted demand for a period, during at least partial execution of the set of routes, receiving real-time data representative of delivery of assets, and updated demand forecasts, determining, by an optimization controller, a time-to-trigger, and a cut-off time, and an updated demand forecast, the time-to-trigger defining an interval, at which the set of routes for delivery of assets is to be reoptimized, in response to the time-to-trigger being achieved, re-optimizing, by a route optimization module of the continuous delivery platform, the set of routes to provide a revised set of routes, and conveying at least one route of the revised set of routes to a delivery personnel, the at least one route being different from any route in the set of routes, and being executed during the period.

Abstract: The invention relates to expression systems useful for regulated expression of a gene of interest based on the constitutive expression of the original TetR repressor and the expression of the polynucleotide driven by a constitutive promoter operably linked to an operator sequence for a tetracycline operator sequence. The system can be provided as two different polynucleotides or as an all-in-one vector. The invention also relates to vectors, host cells and viral particles according to the invention as well as to the uses thereof for in vitro and in vivo production of products of interest or for therapy.

Abstract: A method for generating data indicative of a customer interaction with a product on display includes acquiring, by one or more sensors attached to a product on display in a product display area, sensor data; wirelessly transmitting the sensor data to at least one wireless receiver located in the vicinity of the product display area; and transmitting the sensor data from the at least one wireless receiver to a computer. The method further includes executing, by the computer, a machine learning algorithm in order to determine that a potential customer has interacted with the product on display and to generate insights about an interaction between the customer and the product on display.

Abstract: Focus performance of a lithographic apparatus is measured using pairs of targets that have been exposed (1110) with an aberration setting (e.g. astigmatism) that induces a relative best focus offset between them. A calibration curve (904) is obtained in advance by exposing similar targets on FEM wafers (1174, 1172). In a set-up phase, calibration curves are obtained using multiple aberration settings, and an anchor point (910) is recorded, where all the calibration curves intersect. When a new calibration curve is measured (1192), the anchor point is used to produce an adjusted updated calibration curve (1004?) to cancel focus drift and optionally to measure drift of astigmatism. Another aspect of the disclosure (FIGS. 13-15) uses two aberration settings (+AST, ?AST) in each measurement, reducing sensitivity to astigmatism drift. Another aspect (FIGS. 16-17) uses pairs of targets printed with relative focus offsets, by double exposure in one resist layer.

Abstract: A method for exchanging data using a blockchain network includes uploading the data to a plurality of cloud servers and committing the data to the blockchain network. An offer for the data is created on the blockchain network. Payment is received from a data consumer after the offer has been accepted. Smartcontracts are implemented in the blockchain network to verify possession of the data, to settle the offer against the payment and to change an access control list (ACL) such that the data on the cloud servers is accessible by the data consumer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein, inter alia, are compositions and methods for modulating the activity of N-acylethanolamine acid amidase for the treatment of a pathological state, including pain, an inflammatory condition, or a neurodegenerative disorder.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of determining a characteristic of interest, in particular focus, relating to a structure on a substrate formed by a lithographic process, and an associated patterning device and lithographic system. The method comprises forming a modified substrate feature on the substrate using a corresponding modified reticle feature on a patterning device, the modified substrate feature being formed for a primary function other than metrology, more specifically for providing a support for a vertically integrated structure. The modified reticle feature is such that said modified substrate feature is formed with a geometry dependent on the characteristic of interest during formation. The modified substrate feature can be measured to determine said characteristic of interest.

Abstract: An electric drive unit with a housing, a motor coupled to the housing and having a motor shaft, a differential assembly, a pair of output shafts, and a transmission that transmits rotary power between the motor shaft and the differential input member. The differential assembly and the transmission are received in the housing. The differential assembly has a differential input member and a differential a pair of differential output members that are rotatably coupled to the output shafts. The transmission has a transmission output member that is coupled to the differential input member for rotation therewith. An optional mechanical input assembly can be housed in the housing and can have a ring gear, which can be coupled to the differential input member for rotation therewith, and an input pinon that can be meshingly engaged to the ring gear.

Abstract: Examples methods, apparatus/systems and articles of manufacture for auditing point-of-sale images are disclosed herein. Example methods disclosed herein include comparing a region of interest of an image displayed via a user interface with a plurality of reference product images stored in a database to identify a plurality of candidate product images from the plurality of reference product images as potential matches to a first product depicted in the image. For example, the candidate product images are associated with respective confidence levels indicating respective likelihoods of matching the first product. Disclosed example methods also include displaying, via the user interface, the candidate product images simultaneously with the image in a manner based on the respective confidence levels, and automatically selecting a first one of the candidate product images as matching the first product based on the respective confidence levels.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for the control of power ramp-rates minimizing energy storage requirements in intermittent power generation plants, such as for example a photovoltaic solar plant, which minimizes the energy storage requirements approximately halving the size of storage systems necessary to comply with a maximum allowable ramp-rate given by a grid code regulation regarding the state of the art, reducing thus investment costs in the plant and/or carrying out a rationalized use of the energy storage system, in such a way that in order to achieve the same maximum fluctuation ramp, a minor use is done of the energy storage system, minimizing the losses and extending its working life, and therefore reducing the plant operational costs.

Abstract: A method including obtaining a measurement result from a target on a substrate, by using a substrate measurement recipe; determining, by a hardware computer system, a parameter from the measurement result, wherein the parameter characterizes dependence of the measurement result on an optical path length of the target for incident radiation used in the substrate measurement recipe and the determining the parameter includes determining dependence of the measurement result on a relative change of wavelength of the incident radiation; and if the parameter is not within a specified range, adjusting the substrate measurement recipe.

Abstract: Wind turbine blade having at least one longitudinal hollow element that defines an aerodynamic outer surface and an inner cavity having an inner surface. The blade also comprises at least one spar (1), disposed in the inner cavity and bonded to the inner surface by at least two bonding surfaces (13) located on bonding surfaces (2) of the spar (1). The spar (1) comprises, on at least one bonding zone (2), at least three fibre fabric layers (3) and at least one central core (4) and at least one lateral core (5) disposed between the at least three fibre fabric layers (3). This makes it possible to increase the resistance to shear stresses in the adhesive bond of the spar (1) to the inner surface of the longitudinal hollow element and decrease the required amount of adhesive.

Abstract: Provided are conjugates, e.g., dual conjugates, compositions and methods for use in photoimmunotherapy, such as photoimmunotherapy induced by activation of a phthalocyanine dye in the dual conjugate. In some embodiments, the dual conjugate contains a targeting molecule and a therapeutic agent. In some embodiments, the phthalocyanine-dye in the conjugate, e.g., dual conjugate, can be activated by irradiation with near-infrared light. Also provided are therapeutic methods using the conjugates, e.g., dual conjugates, and compositions for treatment of a lesion associated with diseases and conditions, including tumors or cancers. Features of the conjugates, e.g., dual conjugates, compositions, combinations and methods, including the dose of the conjugate, provide various advantages, such as efficient delivery and targeting of the therapeutic agent to the site of the lesion.

Abstract: A solution to optimally manage those requirements ensuring on the one hand, that the requirements set by the grid operators are appropriately and accurately accomplished at a point of interconnection (POI) and on the other hand, preventing the wind turbines from over fulfilling the requirements, for example, by remaining connected at voltages levels higher or lower than the ones required which, although possible, may cause higher loads and currents in the wind turbines than needed to fulfill the requirements.

Abstract: A solution to optimally manage those requirements ensuring on the one hand, that the requirements set by the grid operators are appropriately and accurately accomplished at a point of interconnection (POI) and on the other hand, preventing the wind turbines from over fulfilling the requirements, for example, by remaining connected at voltages levels higher or lower than the ones required which, although possible, may cause higher loads and currents in the wind turbines than needed to fulfill the requirements