Abstract: A material removal device for removing material from a substrate includes a holder extending between first and second sides and a grinding wheel supported by the holder and being operable to remove the material from the substrate. The holder has a guide frame at the first side and a support frame at the second side. The guide frame has a first bottom surface and the support frame has a second bottom surface. The first and second bottom surfaces are vertically offset from each other. The grinding wheel has an axle supported by the guide frame and the support frame. The grinding wheel has a grinding surface located below the first bottom surface and above the second bottom surface.

Abstract: A method of optimizing an apparatus for multi-stage processing of product units such as wafers, the method includes: receiving object data representing one or more parameters measured across the product units and associated with different stages of processing of the product units; and determining fingerprints of variation of the object data across the product units, the fingerprints being associated with different respective stages of processing of the product units. The fingerprints may be determined by decomposing the object data into components using principal component analysis for each different respective stage; analyzing commonality of the fingerprints through the different stages to produce commonality results; and optimizing an apparatus for processing product units based on the commonality results.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, a method for stabilizing electrical properties of a diamond semiconductor comprises terminating a surface of a diamond with hydrogen (H) or deuterium (D) atoms and over-coating the surface of the diamond with an encapsulating material comprising metal oxide salt doped with one or more elements capable of generating negative charge in the metal oxide salt.

Abstract: A system and method of generating a playlist includes searching an event database having multiple events stored therein. One of the events is identified as corresponding to a user's interest data. A song database is searched. The song database includes at least one song corresponding to the identified event. A playlist corresponding to the identified event is generated. The playlist includes a list of at least one song corresponding to the identified event and a logical link to a recording of the at least one song. Access to the playlist can then be provided to the user.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and/or computer program product generates and utilizes synthetic context-based objects. One or more processors define a context object, where the context object provides a context that identifies a specific subject-matter, from multiple subject-matters, of a non-contextual data object. The processor(s) associate the non-contextual data object with the context object to define a synthetic context-based object and the synthetic context-based object with at least one specific data store. A request is received from a requester for data from said at least one specific data store that is associated with the synthetic context-based object, where said at least one specific data store is within a database of multiple data stores. Data is returned to the requester from said at least one specific data store that is associated with the synthetic context-based object.

Abstract: A dishwasher utilizes multiple rack-mounted corner sprayers disposed in corners defined between a side wall and front and rear walls of a dishwasher rack to direct fluid inwardly from the corners to wash utensils supported by the rack. The corner sprayers are in fluid communication with one another by a fluid channel that extends along the side wall of the rack, and an inlet port coupled to the first corner sprayer conveys fluid to each of the corner sprayers.

Abstract: A method of forming a gas turbine engine component according to an example of the present disclosure includes, among other things, attaching a cover skin to an airfoil body, the airfoil body and the cover skin cooperating to establish pressure and suction sides of an airfoil, positioning the airfoil between first and second dies of a deforming station, heating the airfoil body to a first predefined temperature threshold between the first and second dies, and moving the first die relative to the second die to hold the airfoil between the first and second dies subsequent to the heating step, and then deforming the airfoil between the first and second dies.

Abstract: Described herein is a gaming machine and, a method of gaming thereon, comprising: a symbol selector for selecting a plurality of symbols from a set of symbols during play of a game, the set of symbols including a plurality of function symbols; a display having at least a game area, the selected symbols being displayed in said game area; an outcome evaluator for determining that at least one predefined triggering criterion is satisfied; and a game area expander for expanding said game area in response to said at least one predefined triggering criterion being satisfied, such that at least one additional symbol of the set of symbols is displayed in an expanded game area.

Abstract: A process for preparing a zeolitic material comprising a metal M, having framework type AEI, and having a framework structure which comprises a tetravalent element Y, a trivalent element X, and oxygen, said process comprising (i) providing a zeolitic material comprising the metal M, having a framework type other than AEI, and having a framework structure comprising the trivalent element X, and oxygen; (ii) preparing a synthesis mixture comprising the zeolitic material provided in (i), water, a source of the tetravalent element Y, and an AEI framework structure directing agent; (iii) subjecting the synthesis mixture prepared in (ii) to hydrothermal synthesis conditions comprising heating the synthesis mixture to a temperature in the range of from 100 to 200° C.

Abstract: A method of operating an electrostatic ink jet printhead, the printhead comprising: one or more ejection tips from which, in use, ink is ejected, the one or more ejection tips defining a tip region; a printhead housing, the printhead housing defining a cavity in which the one or more ejection tips are located; the method comprising the steps of, during a printing operation, passing a vapour into the cavity to reduce evaporation of ink in the tip region.

Abstract: A CPAP equipment sanitizing system that includes an oxidizing gas generator, a sanitizing chamber and tubing. The oxidizing gas generator has an outlet port. The sanitizing chamber includes an enclosure, a fitting and a closure mechanism. The enclosure has an opening. The enclosure is adapted to receive CPAP equipment. The enclosure has an aperture formed in a surface thereof. The fitting that extends through the aperture and sealingly engages the sanitizing chamber. The closure mechanism is capable of substantially closing the opening. The tubing operably attaches the outlet port on the oxidizing gas generator and the fitting.

Abstract: Soil inclusions (30) comprising an elongated, cured cementitious columnar body (72) are located within the soil (32) and include a tubular perforate structural reinforcement (56a, 56b) embedded within the body (72), with portions of the body exuded through the perforations (57) of the structural reinforcement (56a, 56b). The inclusions (30) are formed by driving a tubular mandrel (44) through vibratory means into the soil (32), with a flexible, tubular, perforate reinforcement (56a, 56b) about the exterior surface of the mandrel (44). When the mandrel (44) is fully driven, it is withdrawn, and simultaneously cementitious material (70) is injected into the mandrel (44). The material (70) exudes through the perforations (57) to complete the inclusion (30), which is deformation compliant. The inclusions may be installed in vertical or non-vertical orientations.

Abstract: An apparatus, method, system and computer-readable medium are provided for generating one or more descriptors that may potentially be associated with content, such as video or a segment of video. In some embodiments, a teaser for the content may be identified based on contextual similarity between words and/or phrases in the segment and one or more other segments, such as a previous segment. In some embodiments, an optical character recognition (OCR) technique may be applied to the content, such as banners or graphics associated with the content in order to generate or identify OCR'd text or characters. The text/characters may serve as a candidate descriptor(s). In some embodiments, one or more strings of characters or words may be compared with (pre-assigned) tags associated with the content, and if it is determined that the one or more strings or words match the tags within a threshold, the one or more strings or words may serve as a candidate descriptor(s).

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques that facilitate selectively automating a response to a client request for vendor services based on an intended meaning of the client request, a category of vendor services associated with the client request, and one or more factors such as an urgency index and a health index. The vendor services system may parse audio, text, and image data of a client request to determine an intended meaning. In some examples, the vendor services system may automate a response that resolves the client request, or automate a response that requests additional information from the client device. Alternatively, or additionally, the vendor services system may direct the client request to a vendor representative for further processing. In doing so, the vendor services system may monitor dialogue between the client and vendor representative, and selectively provide the vendor representative with support data that may help resolve the client request.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for screen printing facilitate the application of colors, patterns, and other indicia onto a curved printing substrate, such as a concave glass surface of an appliance. The apparatus includes a print head assembly that is typically supported by a frame and is movable relative to the frame and the printing substrate. The print head assembly includes biasing elements with movable end portions that support a wiper and apply varying levels of pressure to the wiper as it is moved along the curved surface or surfaces of the substrate during a printing process. The print head assembly and associated screen printing equipment may be automated or computer controlled so as to independently vary the pressure of the biasing elements and, thus, the pressure of different areas of the wiper along the substrate, to accommodate simple or complex curves in the substrate surface.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to method for measuring a disconnect response time. The method includes discontinuing, in response to a determining that a disconnect response metric test is to be initiated, transmission of a test optical signal by a test device to a DUT coupled to the test device, wherein the DUT is to discontinue transmission of a response optical signal to the test device upon detection of a loss of the test optical signal. Further, a loss of the response optical signal by may be detected by the test device. Furthermore, a disconnect response metric of the DUT may be determined by the test device based on a time of discontinuation of the transmission of the test optical signal and a time of detection of the loss of the response optical signal.

Abstract: Certain aspects and features relate to using an image modifier to generate digital designs and to printing the digital designs on a structure for flooring or other decoration that can more realistically mimic designs found in nature or otherwise provide designers with the freedom to create aesthetic designs more easily. An image modifier can receive an image, such as an image of a naturally occurring view and generate modified designs based on the image. The modified designs can be slight modifications to the image and printed on the structures for flooring such that together the printed structures exhibit the appearance of a design found in nature or a desired appearance by a designer.

Abstract: A micro radio frequency identification tag for use on an article, the micro radio frequency identification tag comprises a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, each surface including a width and a longitudinal length, the longitudinal length being greater than the width; a chip anchor having a first chip attachment pad and a second chip attachment pad; a radio frequency identification chip operatively retained on the first surface by the chip anchor; a component anchor having a first component attachment pad and a second component attachment pad; a passive component operatively retained on the first surface by the component anchor; a continuous planar antenna operatively retained on the second surface; a first conductive trace interconnect segment connected to the continuous planar antenna and the first chip attachment pad; a second conductive trace interconnect segment connected to the continuous planar antenna and the second chip attachment pad; a third conductive trace interconnect segmen

Abstract: The present invention provides improved medical devices, including oral airway devices, equipped with a visualization device for intubation, extubation, ventilation, drug delivery, feeding and continuous remote monitoring of a patient. The present invention also provides methods for rapid and accurate placement of a medical device in a patient and continuous real time monitoring, including a remote monitoring, of the patient after the placement.