Abstract: Articles, kits, and methods for determining and measuring exposure to environmental particulate matter. A pollution detection patch implements a polymer that becomes darkened or discolored as a result of adherence of airborne particulate matter to the polymer, as well as a discoloration reference for optical or visual correspondence of the degree of discoloration of the polymer with a known level of exposure to environmental particulate matter associated with the discoloration reference. The pollution detection patch can be used as a standalone article to monitor exposure or can be incorporated into other articles, products, devices, or environments for low-maintenance monitoring of environmental particulate matter exposure.

Abstract: Described is a two-step method for removing makeup from skin. The method includes applying a first anhydrous composition to skin upon which makeup is present and subsequently applying a second anhydrous composition to the skin upon which the makeup and the first anhydrous composition are present. The first anhydrous composition include: (a) a hydrophobic polymer formed as a reaction product of a natural or food-derived oil and a methacrylate or acrylate polymer; (b) one or more solvents capable of solubilizing the hydrophobic polymer of (a); and (c) optionally, one or more alkanes. The second anhydrous composition includes one or more nonpolar oils in which the hydrophobic polymer of the first anhydrous composition is not soluble.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for determining and measuring exposure to environmental particulate matter. A pollution detection article implements a polymer that becomes darkened or discolored as a result of adherence of airborne particulate matter to the polymer, as well as a discoloration reference. A computational device includes hardware and processor circuitry configured to capture an image of the pollution detection article, compute a degree of discoloration of the polymer, and compute the level of exposure of the pollution detection article to environmental particulate matter based on the degree of discoloration of the polymer. The pollution detection article can be used as a standalone article to monitor exposure or can be incorporated into other articles, products, devices, or environments for low-maintenance and computational device-facilitated monitoring of environmental particulate matter exposure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) at least one particle comprising at least one cationic polymer, at least one anionic polymer, and at least one hydrophilic or water-soluble UV filter; and (b) at least one physiologically acceptable volatile medium. The composition according to the present invention is stable, and can have a variety of cosmetic functions. For example, the composition according to the present invention can prepare a film which can have cosmetic effects such as UV filtering, as well as absorbing or adsorbing malodor, changing the appearance of a keratin substrate such as skin, changing the feel to the touch of the keratin substrate, and/or protecting the keratin substrate from, for example, dirt or pollutants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion, comprising: (a) at least one oil-absorbable organic particle which has an oil-absorbing capacity of 170 ml/100 g or more, preferably 250 ml/100 g or more, and more preferably 400 ml/100 g or more, and a volume-average particle size of less than 30 ?m, preferably less than 25 ?m, and more preferably less than 20 ?m, (b) at least one oil; (c) at least one emulsifier; (d) water; and (e) optionally at least one additional oil-absorbable particle, wherein the oil-absorbing capacity of the total of the (a) oil-absorbable organic particle and the (e) additional oil-absorbable particle in the composition is more than 170 ml/100. The composition according to the present invention can provide long-lasting matte effects, while imparting excellent texture.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) at least one particle comprising at least one cationic polymer, at least one anionic polymer, and at least one non-polymeric acid having two or more pKa values or salt(s) thereof; and (b) at least one physiologically acceptable volatile medium. The composition according to the present invention is stable, and can have a variety of cosmetic functions. For example, the composition according to the present invention can prepare a film which can have cosmetic effects such as absorbing or adsorbing malodor, changing the appearance of a keratin substrate such as skin, changing the feel to the touch of the keratin substrate, and/or protecting the keratin substrate from, for example, dirt or pollutants.

Abstract: A method for selecting multiple data items in an electronic device is provided. The method includes displaying a plurality of applications on a screen of the electronic device, each of the plurality of applications including at least one data item, activating a screen grab function in response to detecting a predetermined event, identifying the at least one data item of the plurality of applications, and displaying a list including the at least one data item of the plurality of applications on the screen.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition in the form of an emulsion, comprising: (a) at least one oil-absorbable organic particle which has an oil-absorbing capacity of 170 ml/100 g or more, preferably 250 ml/100 g or more, and more preferably 400 ml/100 g or more, and a volume-average particle size of less than 30 ?m, preferably less than 25 ?m, and more preferably less than 20 ?m, (b) at least one oil; (c) at least one emulsifier; (d) water; and (e) optionally at least one additional oil-absorbable particle, wherein the oil-absorbing capacity of the total of the (a) oil-absorbable organic particle and the (e) additional oil-absorbable particle in the composition is more than 170 ml/100. The composition according to the present invention can provide long-lasting matte effects, while imparting excellent texture.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a method for automatically triggering a data share event between a sender device and a receiver device. The method includes generating a unique code including at least one data item to be shared with the receiver device, wherein the unique code is encoded with at least one parameter associated with the sender device. Further, the method includes sharing the unique code with the receiver device to automatically trigger the data share event.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) at least one particle comprising at least one cationic polymer, at least one anionic polymer, and at least one non-polymeric acid having two or more pKa values or salt(s) thereof; and (b) at least one physiologically acceptable volatile medium. The composition according to the present invention is stable, and can have a variety of cosmetic functions. For example, the composition according to the present invention can prepare a film which can have cosmetic effects such as absorbing or adsorbing malodor, changing the appearance of a keratin substrate such as skin, changing the feel to the touch of the keratin substrate, and/or protecting the keratin substrate from, for example, dirt or pollutants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition according to the present invention comprises: (a) at least one particle comprising at least one cationic polymer, at least one anionic polymer, and at least one hydrophilic or water-soluble UV filter; and (b) at least one physiologically acceptable volatile medium. The composition according to the present invention is stable, and can have a variety of cosmetic functions. For example, the composition according to the present invention can prepare a film which can have cosmetic effects such as UV filtering, as well as absorbing or adsorbing malodor, changing the appearance of a keratin substrate such as skin, changing the feel to the touch of the keratin substrate, and/or protecting the keratin substrate from, for example, dirt or pollutants.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cosmetic composition, in particular a skin care cosmetic composition in the form of an oil-in-water (O/W) nano-emulsion having an oil phase dispersed in an aqueous phase as oil droplets with the size of less than 100 nm, for a keratin substance such as skin, said composition comprising (a) at least one oil; (b) at least one active ingredient; (c) water; and (d) at least one surfactant selected from nonionic surfactants and anionic surfactants; wherein the aqueous phase is substantially free from water soluble alcohol.

Abstract: A method and a system for providing alerts at a computing device are provided. The method as executed by the system includes determining usage of the computing device based on a user interaction. Ascertaining whether the user is exhibiting a foot movement. Displaying an overlay of a predetermined size for a predetermined amount of time to cause an alert, in response to the ascertainment and the determination. Incrementing a size of the displayed overlay linearly with time, based on persistence of the usage and said exhibition of the foot movement beyond an extended time duration.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide a method for automatically triggering a data share event between a sender device and a receiver device. The method includes generating a unique code including at least one data item to be shared with the receiver device, wherein the unique code is encoded with at least one parameter associated with the sender device. Further, the method includes sharing the unique code with the receiver device to automatically trigger the data share event.

Abstract: A method for selecting multiple data items in an electronic device is provided.