Abstract: We disclose herein a thermal IR detector array device comprising a dielectric membrane, supported by a substrate, the membrane having an array of IR detectors, where the array size is at least 3 by 3 or larger, and there are tracks embedded within the membrane layers to separate each element of the array, the tracks also acting as heatsinks and/or cold junction regions.

Abstract: A solid state liquid-chilled bar unit for an aircraft galley includes a multilevel frame dimensioned to fit the galley and including stacked slots, each slot configured to fit a compartment. Warmer compartments include a liquid thermoelectric device (LTD) with “cold” and “hot” sides and a liquid heat exchanger (LHE) connected to the cold side. Scroll fans circulate air over a finned heat exchanger (on the LTD's hot side) to heat the compartment. Chiller compartments include LTDs with an LHE connected to the “hot” side, and may be bottle coolers or chiller drawers. Bottle coolers chill bottles or other containers via conductive contact with the LTD “cold” side, while chiller drawers chill air by circulating it over a finned heat exchanger on the “cold” side. Unchilled drawers store food, drink, or supplies at or near the ambient cabin temperature.

Abstract: A method for the production of a silica includes (1) reacting a silicic acid solution with an amine, to precipitate the silica from an aqueous solvent system. The method also includes removing at least a portion of the amine associated with the precipitated silica by treating the silica in an aqueous solvent system at a pH that is reduced from that of the reaction mixture (2). The reduction in pH may be by first reducing the pH of the aqueous solvent system, and then removing the silica from the aqueous solvent system. Alternatively the reduction in pH may be removing the silica from the aqueous solvent system first, before treating the silica with an aqueous solvent at a pH below that of the silica forming reaction. Subsequently the silica is removed from the solution (3).

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing power and computational density of data centers are described. According to various embodiments, a benchmark test is performed by a computer data center system. Thereafter, transaction information and power consumption information associated with the performance of the benchmark test are accessed. A service efficiency metric value is then generated based on the transaction information and the power consumption information, the service efficiency metric value indicating a number of transactions executed via the computer data center system during a specific time period per unit of power consumed in executing the transactions during the specific time period. The generated service efficiency metric value is then compared to a target threshold value. Thereafter, a performance summary report indicating the generated service efficiency metric value, and indicating a result of the comparison of the generated service efficiency metric value to the target value, is generated.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing power and computational density of data centers are described. According to various embodiments, a benchmark test is performed by a computer data center system. Thereafter, transaction information and power consumption information associated with the performance of the benchmark test are accessed. A service efficiency metric value is then generated based on the transaction information and the power consumption information, the service efficiency metric value indicating a number of transactions executed via the computer data center system during a specific time period per unit of power consumed in executing the transactions during the specific time period. The generated service efficiency metric value is then compared to a target threshold value. Thereafter, a performance summary report indicating the generated service efficiency metric value, and indicating a result of the comparison of the generated service efficiency metric value to the target value, is generated.

Abstract: We describe a luminescent device (120, 130) comprising a substrate (102) and a film comprising perovskite crystals (122, 132) deposited on the substrate, wherein the film comprising perovskite crystals is encapsulated with a layer (124, 134)) or within a matrix (124, 134) of an insulating oxide or an insulating nitride.

Abstract: Example systems and methods are described including backing paper for use with uncured pre-impregnated material. An example system includes a backing paper having a first surface and a second surface. The system also includes a coating material positioned on the first surface of the backing paper. A blowing agent is encapsulated within the coating material.

Abstract: A patient support apparatus includes a base frame, lift mechanism supporting an upper frame relative to the base frame, a load frame, and a plurality of deck sections, a patient support surface, and a number of barriers positioned about the patient supporting surface. The patient support apparatus includes a notification system for visually notifying a caregiver of a condition or status of a component of the patient support apparatus.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, relating to changing device settings based on an orientation or motion of a mobile device. The method includes receiving a user input, determining that the mobile device was oriented in a first orientation when the user input was received, selecting a first device setting or service request parameter that affects a mobile phone application or a web service experience and that are associated with the first orientation, providing, for output at the mobile device, a first response to the user input based on the first device setting, after providing the first response to the user input, determining that the mobile device has been reoriented in a different, second orientation, selecting a second device setting, and providing a second response to the user input, or to a revision of the user input, based on the second device setting.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1422’ is described. The ‘H1422’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing power and computational density of data centers are described. According to various embodiments, a benchmark test is performed by a computer data center system. Thereafter, transaction information and power consumption information associated with the performance of the benchmark test are accessed. A service efficiency metric value is then generated based on the transaction information and the power consumption information, the service efficiency metric value indicating a number of transactions executed via the computer data center system during a specific time period per unit of power consumed in executing the transactions during the specific time period. The generated service efficiency metric value is then compared to a target threshold value. Thereafter, a performance summary report indicating the generated service efficiency metric value, and indicating a result of the comparison of the generated service efficiency metric value to the target value, is generated.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to align contexts with text. Multiple versions within separate forms of context are controlled; all contexts are controlled in independent alignment with parts in text. Plain text syllables are synchronized with audio vocalization playback with timings applied in context. Precise synchronization is controlled within a multi-touch tap process. Same-language restatements, translations, linguistic alignment “ties” and tags are controlled in contexts. Depictions and vocalizations of text and parts in text are controlled within contexts and sorted within tiered carousels. Toggle controls quickly access separate contexts. Independent alignments between multiple contexts and parts in text are controlled and dynamically adjusted in real-time. Text and contexts in multiple writing systems, styles and sizes are aligned and edited within WYSIWYG textarea. Context alignment controls are applied within a collaborative social framework.

Abstract: A mobile water treatment plant includes a container (10) having: a plurality of tanks, including a clarifying tank fitted with a multiplicity of inclined plates defining a multiplicity of channels there between, an upstream tank from which water is arranged to be fed to the clarifying tank and a downstream tank to which water is arranged to be fed from the clarifying tank; means for introducing a neutralizing agent into water in the upstream tank; at least one storage space within the interior space of the container for accommodating the neutralizing agent. The container is of generally cuboidal shape having a length greater than its width and having sides, ends, a top and a bottom and has corner fittings positioned to enable standard equipment for handling freight containers to engage the container and the overall width of the container is substantially the same as the width of a standard freight container.

Abstract: We disclose a chemical sensing device for detecting a fluid. The sensing device comprises: at least one substrate region comprising at least one etched portion; a dielectric region formed on the at least one substrate region, the dielectric region comprising at least one dielectric membrane region adjacent to the at least one etched portion; an optical source for emitting an infra-red (IR) signal; an optical detector for detecting the IR signal emitted from the optical source; one or more further substrates formed on or under the dielectric region, said one or more further substrates defining an optical path for the IR signal to propagate from the optical source to the optical detector. At least one of the optical source and optical detector is formed in or on the dielectric membrane region.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, relating to changing device settings based on an orientation or motion of a mobile device. The method includes receiving a user input, determining that the mobile device was oriented in a first orientation when the user input was received, selecting a first device setting or service request parameter that affects a mobile phone application or a web service experience and that are associated with the first orientation, providing, for output at the mobile device, a first response to the user input based on the first device setting, after providing the first response to the user input, determining that the mobile device has been reoriented in a different, second orientation, selecting a second device setting, and providing a second response to the user input, or to a revision of the user input, based on the second device setting.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1546’ is described. The ‘H1546’ tomato variety is a field-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1541’ is described. The ‘H1541’ tomato variety is a field-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.

Abstract: Techniques for optimizing power and computational density of data centers are described. According to various embodiments, a benchmark test is performed by a computer data center system. Thereafter, transaction information and power consumption information associated with the performance of the benchmark test are accessed. A service efficiency metric value is then generated based on the transaction information and the power consumption information, the service efficiency metric value indicating a number of transactions executed via the computer data center system during a specific time period per unit of power consumed in executing the transactions during the specific time period. The generated service efficiency metric value is then compared to a target threshold value. Thereafter, a performance summary report indicating the generated service efficiency metric value, and indicating a result of the comparison of the generated service efficiency metric value to the target value, is generated.

Abstract: Hybrid tomato variety ‘H1311” is described. The ‘H1311’ tomato variety is a ground-culture hybrid tomato variety suitable for machine harvest.

Abstract: We disclose a chemical sensing device for detecting a fluid. The sensing device comprises: at least one substrate region comprising at least one etched portion; a dielectric region formed on the at least one substrate region, the dielectric region comprising at least one dielectric membrane region adjacent to the at least one etched portion; an optical source for emitting an infra-red (IR) signal; an optical detector for detecting the IR signal emitted from the optical source; one or more further substrates formed on or under the dielectric region, said one or more further substrates defining an optical path for the IR signal to propagate from the optical source to the optical detector. At least one of the optical source and optical detector is formed in or on the dielectric membrane region.