Abstract: A process for preparing a crosslinked fluoropolymer film, including the successive steps of: (1) formulating an ink containing: (a) the product of the reaction of triethylamine with at least one fluorinated copolymer obtained by radical copolymerization of monomers including: (i) vinylidene fluoride (VDF), (ii) trifluoroethylene (TrFE), (iii) at least one chlorinated monomer of formula —CXCl?CX1X2 where X, X1 and X2 independently denote H, F or CF3, wherein at most one of X, X1 and X2 denotes CF3; (b) at least one crosslinking agent; (c) at least one photoinitiator; and (d) at least one organic solvent; (2) applying said ink in film form to a substrate; and (3) UV-irradiating said film. Also, the film capable of being obtained according to this process, and also to the uses thereof, in particular in the manufacture of (opto)electronic devices and more particularly in the manufacture of a gate dielectric layer in a field-effect transistor.

Abstract: A fraud detection system for a self-service terminal which has a card reader includes an optical proximity sensor and an electrode for a capacitive proximity sensor mounted adjacent to a slot in the card reader. A controller is coupled to the optical proximity sensor and the capacitive proximity sensor. The controller compares a proximity signal from the optical proximity sensor with a first predetermined proximity threshold that is adjusted based on a level of ambient infrared light at that sensor, and sets an alarm signal when an object is closer than the adjusted first predetermined proximity threshold. The controller also compares a proximity signal from the capacitive proximity sensor with a second predetermined proximity threshold that is adjusted based on a level of luminosity light at the optical proximity sensor, and sets an alarm signal when an object is closer than the adjusted second predetermined proximity threshold.

Abstract: A system and method for induction heating a vaporization device is disclosed. The system includes a pipe having an inlet and an outlet, a heating rod extending from a proximal end to a distal end and defining a fluid channel, and a heating assembly. The proximal end of the heating rod is configured to engage the inlet of the pipe and the fluid channel extends through at least a portion of the heating rod. The heating assembly includes a coil concentric with at least an induction portion of the heating rod and one or more electrical components configured to deliver power to the coil so that the coil can heat the heating rod through induction heating.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a compound exhibiting a cyan color having properties such as high chroma, high light fastness, and high solubility. The compound is represented by the following General Formula (1). In Formula (1), R1 and R2 each independently represent a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 6 or more and 12 or fewer carbon atoms, R3 represents a 4-alkylphenyl group, a 4-halogenated phenyl group, or a 3-alkoxyphenyl group, R4 represents a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 1 or more and 8 or fewer carbon atoms, and R5 represents a linear, branched, or cyclic alkyl group having 1 or more and 8 or fewer carbon atoms or a benzyl group.

Abstract: This invention provides a system and a method for supporting the operation of subsea installations for 3D reconstruction of flexible pipes (1) during a direct vertical connection operation, comprising the steps of painting the flexible pipe (1) with a specific regular pattern, and performing a 3D reconstruction of the points sampled on the flexible pipe (1) to obtain the radius of curvature of the flexible pipe (1), in which the 3D reconstruction comprises the steps of: capturing images of the flexible pipe (1) during the direct vertical connection operation; sending the captured images to a dedicated computer (4); and processing the captured images, generating information on the radius of curvature, wherein the method initially comprises at least one of the following steps: painting the bend restrictor (6) with a specific regular pattern; painting straps (71) for buoys (7) with a specific regular pattern; and painting straps (71) for the arch bend, in the event of second-end direct vertical connection.

Abstract: A surface mount device chip fuse including a dielectric substrate, electrically conductive first and second upper terminals disposed on a top surface of the dielectric substrate and defining a gap therebetween, a fusible element formed of solder disposed on the top surface of the dielectric substrate, within the gap, bridging the first and second upper terminals, and electrically conductive first and second lower terminals disposed on a bottom surface of the dielectric substrate and electrically connected to the first and second upper terminals, respectively, wherein a material of the dielectric substrate exhibits a de-wetting characteristic relative to the solder from which the fusible element is formed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a processor includes at least one core to execute instructions and a power controller coupled to the at least one core. The power controller may include a first logic to cause the at least one core to exit an idle state and enter into a maximum performance state for a first time duration, thereafter enter into an intermediate power state for a second time duration, and thereafter enter into a sustained performance state. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a hydrogel composition comprising a protein extract obtained from a decellularized human placental membrane with a polymerizable or assemblable moiety; and at least a photoinitiator. The method to obtain such composition, as well as the uses thereof are also described.

Abstract: A method for providing cardioprotection in a subject who experienced a myocardial infarction, including administering a therapeutically effective amount of a Granzyme B inhibitor. Following acute MI in mice, CD8+ T lymphocytes are quickly recruited and activated in ischemic heart tissue, and release Granzyme B, leading to cardiomyocyte apoptosis and deterioration of myocardial function. Antibody-mediated depletion of CD8+ T lymphocytes decreases Granzyme B content and apoptotic within the myocardium and inflammatory response. mAb mediated-CD8 depletion limits myocardial injury and improves heart function. These effects are recapitulated in mice with CD8+ T cell selective Granzyme B deficiency in mice. Granzyme B is produced by other cell types (e.g., NK cells). Global Granzyme B deletion (GzmB-/- mice) decreases apoptotic within the myocardium, reduces local pro-inflammatory signature and ultimately limits infarct size after MI.

Abstract: A waveguide structure (IOO) for a photonic integrated circuit, comprising: a substrate; an active region (102) comprising a diode junction, the active region comprising: a light emission portion (102a) to emit light in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular the first direction; and a light absorption portion (102b) to absorb light emitted from the light emission portion (102a) in the second direction; a first contact corresponding to the light emission portion (102a); and a second contact corresponding to the light absorption portion (102b).

Abstract: An electrical arrangement assembly is provided on the external region of a hermetic housing of a compressor. The arrangement includes an insulating box capable of housing an electrical interface between internal and external regions of the compressor including an insulating box coupled to the external region by means a hinge element having a pivot handle with an extension and a grounding tab. The grounding tab of the hinge element cooperates with a housing cradle of the insulating box when connecting the box to the housing of the compressor. A controlled angular movement between the insulating box and the hinge element results in electrical connection between a first and second set of electrical terminals of the electrical interface between the internal and external regions of the hermetic housing of the compressor.

Abstract: A method, system and computer-usable medium are disclosed for authenticating passengers and their activity regarding the use of resources on a transport during a trip or session on a transport. A passenger is matched to a name and/or identifier that corresponds to a seat on a transport for a specific flight. Authentication is performed based on various methods, such as set of security questions, biometric recognition, facial recognition, certificate recognition. Passenger data is exchanged with on board and remote systems that include accessibility of the passenger to a set of onboard resources. Passenger activity is monitored as to acceptable use of the resources during the flight or trip.

Abstract: An aircraft wing is provided with a positionally fixed closure fairing to close a cut-out opening in the leading edge of the wing associated with a wing leading edge slat so as to direct incident airflow to the wing leading edge from a lower surface of the aircraft wing to an upper surface of the aircraft wing.

Abstract: The present invention discloses processes comprising a) reacting ethyl isonipecotate with 1-bromo-2-chloroethane in the presence of an organic base in a solvent to form ethyl 1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidine-4-carboxylate (II) or a salt thereof. Process step a) may be included in a process for preparing umeclidinium bromide that comprises further process steps: b) reacting ethyl 1-(2-chloroethyl)piperidine-4-carboxylate (II) or a salt thereof with lithium diisopropylamide in a solvent to form ethyl 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-carboxylate (III); c) reacting ethyl 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]octane-4-carboxylate (III) with phenyl lithium in a solvent to form 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-4-yl(diphenyl)methanol (IV); and d) reacting 1-azabicyclo[2.2.2]oct-4-yl(diphenyl)methanol (IV) with ((2-bromoethoxy)methyl) benzene in a solvent to form 4-[hydroxyl(diphenyl)methyl]-1-[2-(phenylmethyl)oxy]ethyl]-1-azoniabicyclo[2.2.2]octane bromide (I), umeclidinium bromide. A process comprising d) reacting 1-azabicyclo[2.2.

Abstract: This disclosure describes techniques for resolving discrepancies that occur to interrelated computing resources from computing resource drift. Users may describe computing resources in an infrastructure template. However, computing resource drift occurs when “out-of-band” modifications are made to the computing resources and are not reflected in the infrastructure template. To resolve discrepancies between the infrastructure template and the out-of-band modifications to the computing resources, a notification may be output to a user account associated with the computing resources detailing the differences. An updated infrastructure template may be received that resolves the differences, such as by including configuration settings that reflect a current state of the computing resources. The computing resources may then execute a workflow using the updated template, such that the workflow is executed on all of the computing resources in a current state.

Abstract: Electronic device encapsulation process, assisted by a laser, for obtaining a sealed electronic device, wherein said process comprises: providing a first substrate and a second substrate, the second substrate being transparent in the emission wavelength of the laser, depositing an intermediate bonding contour layer on one or both of the substrates; depositing electronic device components on one or both of the substrates; joining the first substrate and second substrate with the electronic device components in-between the substrates; using the laser to direct a laser beam onto the intermediate bonding contour layer with a predefined progressive scan pattern, such that the intermediate bonding contour layer is progressively melted and forms a seal, bonding the substrates together. Preferably, each linear laser pass overlaps longitudinally the previous and the following linear laser passes along said contour.

Abstract: An example method is performed at a device with a display and a biometric sensor. While the device is in a locked state, the method includes displaying a log-in user interface that is associated with logging in to a first and second user account. While displaying the log-in user interface, the method includes, receiving biometric information, and in response to receiving the biometric information: when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the first user account and the first user account does not have an active session, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the first user account; and when the biometric information is consistent with biometric information for the second user account and the second user account does not have an active session on the device, displaying a prompt to input a log-in credential for the second user account.

Abstract: This disclosure describes, in part, techniques for displaying location information of an object along with a video depicting the object. For instance, an electronic device may use a radar sensor to generate radar data representing the locations and an imaging device to generate image data representing the video. A user device may then use the image data to display the video. Additionally, the user device may display a map of a geographic area that includes the electronic device over a portion of the video. The electronic device then uses the radar data to determine positions on the map that corresponds to the locations. Using the positions, the electronic device displays interface elements representing the locations of the object. In some circumstances, the interface elements include different characteristics, such as colors, indicating a direction of motion of the object.

Abstract: A polyethylene-based resin composition for injection stretch blow molding may include a copolymer of ethylene and one or more C4-C8 ?-olefins. The composition may have a density, according to ASTM D792, that ranges from about 0.946 to 0.960 g/cm3 and a melt index (15), as measured according to ASTM D 1238 at 190° C. under a 5.0 kg load, ranging from about 5.0 to 50 g/10 min. A method of producing an article may include injection molding the composition to give a preform; and stretch-blowing the preform to provide the article.