Abstract: A method for network configuration in an industrial automation system includes obtaining, by a process control system comprising a plurality of network devices each associated with a network switch, network configuration data; and using the network configuration data to configure the network devices. The network configuration data identifies at least a redundancy protocol to be used by each of the network devices. Obtaining the network configuration data comprises activating one or more network connections of the network switches as a minimum number of network connections for obtaining the network configuration data, and receiving the network configuration data via the one or more activated network connections.

Abstract: A system for monitoring a sliver fill level of a spinning can which can be brought to or is arranged at a working point of a sliver-processing textile machine. The system comprises a position detection unit for ascertaining the position of a surface of the sliver arranged in the spinning can, the surface facing the open end of the spinning can, and/or the position of the component which moves together with a sliver section deposited in the spinning can; an analysis unit connectable to the position detection unit for determining the sliver fill level of the spinning can on the basis of the ascertained position of the surface of the sliver or the ascertained position of the component, and a transmission unit connectable to the analysis unit for transmitting information relating to the sliver fill level of the spinning can to an information-processing unit which processes the fill level information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of microcapsules, in particular plant protein-based microcapsules and dispersions of such microcapsules (microcapsule slurry), which include at least one hydrophobic active ingredient, preferably perfume- or aroma-containing plant protein-based microcapsules, which have a balance of stability and performance compared to microcapsules of the prior art. Furthermore, the present invention relates to plant protein-based microcapsules obtainable by the method according to the invention. In a further aspect, the present invention relates to the use of the plant protein-based microcapsules and dispersions according to the invention as a component of household products, textile care products, detergents, fabric softeners, cleaning agents, scent boosters or fragrance enhancers in liquid or solid form, cosmetics, personal care products, perfume compositions, agricultural products, pharmaceutical products or print coating for paper.

Abstract: Active agents are used for actively controlling and/or treating skin pigmentation in subjects without undesired side effects by activating, enhancing, inactivating, blocking or dampening the cellular response of the transient receptor potential ion channel TRPM5 or interfering with the expression of the ion channel.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of determining a base curve value representing a base curve for a front surface of a spectacle lens is disclosed. The method includes receiving individual prescription data and determining the base curve value for the front surface of the spectacle lens based on the prescription data. In particular, the base curve value is calculated from the received prescription data based on a functional relationship between one or more values included in the prescription data and the base curve value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production of oxidized wet beaded carbon black. It has been found that carbon black can be wet beaded and oxidized subsequently. This process allows a better control of the degree of oxidation without damaging the beads. Moreover, the oxidized wet beaded carbon black can be beneficially used in a rubber composition to increase the properties of the resulting rubber product.

Abstract: A system for monitoring temperature when carrying out laser light-based lithotripsy in which includes an endoscopic assembly comprising a working channel for a fiber optic cable which is optically coupled to a laser on a proximal side and include a light exit aperture on a distal side, and an irrigation fluid channel opening into a region of the light exit aperture on the distal side which is in fluid communication with an irrigation fluid reservoir on the proximal side.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods, compositions and devices for stabilizing the extracellular nucleic acid population in a cell-containing biological sample and for stabilizing the transcriptome of contained cells.

Abstract: Techniques, described herein, include solutions for managing hybrid automatic repeat request (HARQ) processes and communications for non-terrestrial networks (NTNs) (e.g., a wireless communication network that includes a satellite network component). A user equipment (UE) may receive a request for capability information of the UE and in response, transmit a message indicating the capability information of the UE, wherein the capability information includes HARQ disablement information indicating whether the UE supports disabled HARQ feedback.

Abstract: A method is proposed for predicting how the incorporation of unknown raw materials will affect the predictable and realizable properties of end products.

Abstract: A facet mirror assembly has a carrier body for a plurality of individual mirrors. Reflection surfaces of the individual mirrors are individually tiltable, via assigned tilt actuators, about at least one tilt axis within an individual mirror tilt angle range around a neutral tilt position between a maximum angle and a minimum angle. The individual mirrors have at least two different neutral tilt positions in a range around a mean value of a total tilt angle range. The result can be a facet mirror assembly having improved properties with respect to a tilt actuator system of the facet mirror assembly.

Abstract: In an example, for manufacturing a semiconductor device, first dopants are implanted through a first surface section of a first surface of a silicon carbide body. A trench is formed that extends from the first surface into the silicon carbide body. The trench includes a first sidewall surface and an opposite second sidewall surface. A spacer mask is formed. The spacer mask covers at least the first sidewall surface. Second dopants are implanted through a portion of a bottom surface of the trench exposed by the spacer mask. The first dopants and the second dopants have a same conductivity type. The first dopants and the second dopants are activated. The first dopants form a doped top shielding region adjoining the second sidewall surface. The second dopants form a doped buried shielding region adjoining the bottom surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the composition of a multi-layer system showing a predetermined colour flip-flop effect, wherein the multi-layer system comprises from bottom to top a) a substrate, b) at least one first colour layer containing a colourant, which is arranged on the substrate a), c) on the at least one first colour layer an effect layer containing at least one platelet-shaped effect pigment, and d) on the effect layer c) at least one second colour layer containing a colourant, wherein each of the at least one first colour layer and of the at least one second colour layer contains a colourant being no platelet-shaped effect pigment, wherein the method comprises the following steps: i) specifying a first target value for the colour shade and/or colour brightness of the top side of the multi-layer system seen at a first observation angle, ii) specifying a second target value for the colour shade and/or colour brightness of the top side of the multi-layer system seen at a s

Abstract: The present invention is related to a deinking primer composition for deinking of a substrate, wherein said deinking primer composition comprises a binder component that has a polymeric backbone with pendent hydroxy or carboxy groups that have been esterified or acetalised or ketalised to such an extent that the binder component has an acid value of 0-50 mg KOH/g or a hydroxyl value of 0-600 mg KOH/g, preferably 0-400 mg KOH/g, so that a primer layer prepared from said deinking primer composition is dissolvable in an alkaline aqueous medium.

Abstract: In order to test a function in a pressure generating module of a hydraulic vehicle power brake system, it is provided to generate a brake pressure using a power brake pressure generator and subsequently hydraulically to separate a pressure regulating module from the pressure generating module by closing connection valves or hydraulically to separate wheel brakes from the pressure generating module by closing inlet valves, so that no brake fluid flows into the wheel brakes during the function test, which would reduce the brake pressure in the pressure generating module and negatively affect or prevent the function test.

Abstract: A vehicle may have an unlocking mechanism and/or locking mechanism and/or opening mechanism for an electric vehicle lock where at least one contactless, triggering device for actuating the unlocking mechanism, locking mechanism, and/or opening mechanism, and a status indicator of the unlocking mechanism, locking mechanism, and/or opening mechanism, are provided. The triggering device is non-visibly arranged on a vehicle panel and/or on a body section, and the status indicator is arranged in an outwardly visible region of the vehicle, such as in a channel strip element.

Abstract: A powder application device (10) for use in a system (100) for producing a three-dimensional workpiece using a generative layering process comprises a spreading member (12). The spreading member (12) is movable across a surface of a carrier (116) for depositing a raw material powder for producing a workpiece by a generative layering method onto the surface of the carrier (116). Furthermore, the powder application device (10) comprises a powder entrainer (16) which is movable across a carrier plane (E) and which, in the region of a surface (20) facing the carrier plane (E), is provided with a surface profile (22). The surface profile (20) comprises an entraining element (24a, 24b, 24c) and a passage channel (26a, 26b, 26c).

Abstract: The technology relates to determining a future heading of an object. In order to do so, sensor data, including information identifying a bounding box representing an object in a vehicle's environment and locations of sensor data points corresponding to the object, may be received. Based on dimensions of the bounding box, an area corresponding to a wheel of the object may be identified. An orientation of the wheel may then be estimated based on the sensor data points having locations within the area. The estimation may then be used to determine a future heading of the object.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of an ether or an ester of a tertiary alkanol or of mixtures of two or more ethers or esters of tertiary alkanols or of a stereoisomer thereof or of a mixture of two or more stereoisomers thereof as aromachemicals; to the use thereof for modifying the scent character of a fragranced composition; to an aroma chemical composition containing an ether or an ester of tertiary alkanol or of mixtures of two or more ethers or esters of tertiary alkanols or of a stereoisomer thereof or of a mixture of two or more stereoisomers thereof; and to a method of preparing a fragranced composition or for modifying the scent character of a fragranced composition. The invention further relates to specific ethers or esters of tertiary alkanols.

Abstract: One example discloses A first wireless communications device, including: a transceiver configured to be coupled to a set of antennas; a controller coupled to the transceiver; wherein the transceiver is configured to transmit a first signal to a second wireless communications device; wherein the transceiver is configured to receive a second signal from the second wireless communications device; wherein the second wireless communications device harvests power from the first signal to enable generation of the second signal; and wherein the first signal is backward compatible with WiFi compliant devices.