Abstract: A illumination device comprises a light guide having a first end for receiving light and configured to support propagation of light along the length of the light guide. A turning microstructure is disposed on a first side of the light guide configured to turn light incident on the first side and to direct the light out a second opposite side of the light guide, wherein the turning microstructure comprises a plurality of indentations. A cover is physically coupled to the light guide and disposed over the turning microstructure. An interlayer is between the cover and the light guide, wherein the interlayer physically couples the cover to the light guide. A plurality of open regions is between the interlayer and the plurality of indentations. Various embodiments include methods of coupling the cover to the light guide while preserving open regions between the cover and plurality of indentations.

Abstract: A computer implemented method, system, and/or computer program product generates technical business data requirements from functional process requirements. Such method, system, and/or computer program product include data processing infrastructure. The data processing infrastructure may further include at least one data persistence component and at least one business process hierarchy. The computer implemented method, system, and/or computer program product obtain a set of technical elements concerning functional process requirements for each business process within the business process hierarchy. Such method, system, and/or computer program product classify technical elements into functional objects, link each of the functional objects to at least one process within the business process hierarchy and generate a plurality of business data roadmap templates in the data processing infrastructure.

Abstract: A stabilized biocidal dispersion comprising a biocide coated or adsorbed onto stable sub-micron carrier particles and wherein sub-micronized particles are stabilized by additives having polar moieties, hydrophobic and hydrophilic segments. The sub-micron particles are selected from metal oxides like zinc oxide, titanium dioxide, cerium dioxide and silica, alumina, minerals, clays, stilbene and sub-micron carbons. Exemplary biocides include carbamates, isothiazolones, pyrithione chelates and/or trizoles. Also disclosed is a process for preparing stabilized sub-micronized carrier particles.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a process for the preparation of a stable sustained-release biocidal composition containing microencapsulated biocide and wherein the process comprises the steps of: (i) adsorbing the biocide onto an inert carrier by grinding to attain the required particle size and wherein the ratio of biocide; inert carrier is in the range of about 1:99 to about 99:1 (ii) optionally coating with an appropriate amine or imine compound or a water resistant film forming polymer and dispersing the resultant biocide encapsulated inert carrier in an aqueous medium in the presence of suitable dispersing agent (iii) adding at least one thickening agent to re-disperse the encapsulated biocide containing partial amount of non-encapsulated biocide if any and (iv) preparing an aqueous or solvent based sustained release biocide dispersion. Also disclosed is a stable, sustained-release biocidal composition prepared by such process and uses thereof.

Abstract: An emotion recognition system for assessing human emotional behavior from communication by a speaker includes a processing system configured to receive signals representative of the verbal and/or non-verbal communication. The processing system derives signal features from the received signals. The processing system is further configured to implement at least one intermediate mapping between the signal features and one or more elements of an emotional ontology in order to perform an emotion recognition decision. The emotional ontology provides a gradient representation of the human emotional behavior.

Abstract: Described is a class of symmetrical and asymmetrical N-alkyl lactam ethers. One preferred ether is bis-N-ethyl pyrrolidone ether. Preferred compositions and uses of the ethers are in performance chemicals, personal care, and pharmaceutical fields, where they function a variety of roles, including as a solvent, solubilizer, freezing point depressor, diluent, extracting agent, cleaning agent, degreaser, absorbent and/or dispersion agent.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for providing illumination by using a light guide to distribute light. In one aspect, the light guide has a surface, such as an edge, into which light is injected. The surface is treated to create a diffusive interface with a light source. For example, the surface may be subjected to abrasion to form a frosted surface that acts as the diffusive interface, or a diffusive structure may be attached to the edge, with the attached diffusive structure functioning as the diffusive interface. The diffusive interface diffuses light entering into the light guide, and can thereby increase the uniformity of light propagating within the light guide. The light guide may be provided with light turning features that redirect light out of the light guide. In some implementations, the redirected light may be applied to illuminate a display.

Abstract: Polymers are provided that are derived from at least (A) N-vinyl formamide, (B) one vinyl amide moiety or one acrylamide moiety, and (C) a reaction solvent. The polymers are random, block, or alternating polymers. A particular useful poly-mer comprises about 20% N-vinyl formamide, about 50% N-vinyl-?-caprolactam, about 30% N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone, being synthesized in ethylene glycol. In preferred embodiments, polymers of the invention exhibit a cloud point temperature of 66° C. or more, inhibit the formation of gas hydrates, and/or inhibit corrosion. Especially preferred uses of the polymers are in oilfield operations as gas hydrate inhibitors and/or corrosion inhibitors.

Abstract: A fragrance delivery system comprises a suspension concentrate including a suspending matrix and a fragrance material which system can be diluted with water to form a use composition such as a body wash formulation.

Abstract: An edge bar having features that discriminate between light propagating in one direction versus the opposite direction may be configured so as to couple light into a light guide while significantly mitigating against edge shadow artifact.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a front illumination device with metalized light-turning features. In one aspect, an illumination device includes a light guide having light-turning features that include recesses formed on the light guide and that extend down into the light guide. The recesses may be coated with a material where the material also forms an auxiliary structure outside of the recesses on the light guide. The auxiliary structure may be conductive and may form, for example, an electrode.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for a front illumination device with metalized light-turning features. In one aspect, an illumination device with integrated touch sensor capability includes a light guide having a metalized light-turning feature and an electrode system for sensing changes to the capacitance between electrodes in the electrode system induced by the proximity of an electrically conductive body, such as a human finger. The metalized light-turning features may be electrically connected to and/or part of the electrode system.

Abstract: A fragrance delivery system comprises a suspension concentrate including a suspending matrix and a fragrance material which system can be diluted with water to form a use composition such as a body wash formulation.

Abstract: This invention provides a process of making a stable aqueous dispersion including concentrated, finely divided particles of a water insoluble biocide active, which comprises grinding the biocide in water in the presence of a non-ionic polymeric dispersant and optionally a co-dispersant, and compositions prepared by this process.

Abstract: A stable, aqueous suspension concentrate which includes a solid polymeric dispersant comprising one or more anionic polymeric dispersing agents, optionally a co-dispersant which preferably is a homopolymer and/or a copolymer of a heterocyclic vinyl lactam, preferably in a wt. ratio of 0.1:1 to 1:0.1, a UV-labile, water-insoluble biocide active, and a UV-blocker or UV-absorber to stabilize said active upon storage and/or exposure to sunlight or UV radiation.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclose an illumination apparatus. The apparatus may comprise a light guide supporting propagation of light and having at least a portion of one of its edges comprising an array of microstructures. These microstructures may be incorporated in the input window of the light guide to control the light intensity distributed within the light guide. In certain embodiments, the directional intensity of the light entering the light guide may be modified to achieve a desired distribution across the light guide.

Abstract: Illumination device and methods of making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, an illumination device includes a light source, a light guide having a first planar surface, a first end and a second end, and a length therebetween, the light guide positioned to receive light from the light source into the light guide first end, and the light guide configured such that light from the light source provided into the first end of the light guide propagates towards the second end, a plurality of light turning features that are configured to reflect light propagating towards the second end of the light guide out of the planar first surface, and one or more light redirection features configured to redirect light within the light guide at more useful angles.

Abstract: An aqueous composition containing a hydrophobic material, and, more particularly, a water soluble matrix of a water soluble polymer and a water soluble surfactant, in the form of a complex, for stabilizing the hydrophobic material, as a nanoparticulate dispersion or emulsion. A delivery system for delivering bioactive hydrophobic materials as an aqueous nanoparticle dispersion of a water soluble matrix of polymer and a surfactant.