Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a customizable and modular LED lighting system. The LED lighting system can include an LED driver coupled to a light run and held rigidly relative to each other via a carrier. A mounting bracket can also attach to the LED driver and/or the light run and can affix the LED lighting system to a junction box. The light run can include a thermally conductive frame, sometimes having a “V”-shape and having two surfaces on an upper portion thereof. A substrate comprising a string of electrically-coupled LEDs can be affixed to each of the two surfaces. The LEDs can be driven by the LED driver and can be coupled to each other serially via one or more electrical connectors.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a self-learning robotic process automation are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes receiving an automated script that includes one or more commands and that is configured to interact with graphical elements that appear on a user interface. The method further includes executing a command of the one or more commands of the automated script. The method further includes determining that an error occurred during execution of the command of the one or more commands of the automated script. The method further includes determining a modification for the command by applying a script repair model. The method further includes executing the modified command. The method further includes determining whether the error or another error occurred during execution of the modified command. The method further includes determining whether to update the automated script with the modified command.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electroless plating method, in which electroless plating is performed by contacting a substrate which is patterned with an anti-electroless plating coating with an electroless plating solution, whereby metal is deposited by electroless plating onto portions of the substrate that are not patterned with the anti-electroless plating coating, the anti-electroless plating coating having multiple layers, each of which is obtainable by plasma deposition of a precursor mixture comprising (a) one or more organosilicon compounds, (b) optionally O2, N2O, NO2, H2, NH3, N2, SiF4 and/or hexafluoropropylene (HFP), and (c) optionally He, Ar and/or Kr.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a cognitive robotics analyzer are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of receiving, for each user characteristic of a plurality of user characteristics, first data that identifies one or more first actions that perform a first process and second data that identifies one or more second actions that perform a second process that is labeled as similar to the first process. The actions further include training a predictive model. The actions further include receiving data that identifies actions performed by a user. The actions further include applying the predictive model to one or more of the actions. The actions further include classifying a process performed by the one or more actions as similar to a particular process. The actions further include associating the user with the particular user characteristic.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs encoded on a computer storage medium, for a cognitive robotics analyzer are disclosed. In one aspect, a method includes the actions of receiving, for each user characteristic of a plurality of user characteristics, first data that identifies one or more first actions that perform a first process and second data that identifies one or more second actions that perform a second process that is labeled as similar to the first process. The actions further include training a predictive model. The actions further include receiving data that identifies actions performed by a user. The actions further include applying the predictive model to one or more of the actions. The actions further include classifying a process performed by the one or more actions as similar to a particular process. The actions further include associating the user with the particular user characteristic.

Abstract: An electrical assembly which has a multi-layer conformal coating on at least one surface of the electrical assembly, wherein each layer of the multi-layer coating is obtainable by plasma deposition of a precursor mixture comprising (a) one or more organosilicon compounds, (b) optionally O2, N2O, NO2, H2, NH3, N2, SiF4 and/or hexafluoropropylene (HFP), and (c) optionally He, Ar and/or Kr. The chemistry of the resulting plasma-deposited material chemistry can be described by the general formula: SiOxHyCzFaNb. The properties of the conformal coating are tailored by tuning the values of x, y, z, a and b.

Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for a customizable and modular LED lighting system. The LED lighting system can include an LED driver coupled to a light run and held rigidly relative to each other via a carrier. A mounting bracket can also attach to the LED driver and/or the light run and can affix the LED lighting system to a junction box. The light run can include a thermally conductive frame, sometimes having a “V”-shape and having two surfaces on an upper portion thereof. A substrate comprising a string of electrically-coupled LEDs can be affixed to each of the two surfaces. The LEDs can be driven by the LED driver and can be coupled to each other serially via one or more electrical connectors.

Abstract: An electrical or electro-optical assembly comprising a substrate comprising an insulating material, at least one conductive track present on at least one surface of the substrate, at least one electrical or electro-optical component connected to at least one of the at least one conductive track, and a continuous coating comprising one or more plasma-polymerized polymers completely covering the at least one surface of the substrate, the at least one conductive track and the at least one electrical or electro-optical component.

Abstract: An electrical or electro-optical assembly comprising a substrate comprising an insulating material, at least one conductive track present on at least one surface of the substrate, at least one electrical or electro-optical component connected to at least one of the at least one conductive track, and a continuous coating comprising one or more plasma-polymerized polymers completely covering the at least one surface of the substrate, the at least one conductive track and the at least one electrical or electro-optical component.

Abstract: An electrical assembly which comprises a substrate and a conformal coating deposited on at least one surface of the substrate by plasma polymerization of a compound of formula (I) and deposition of a resulting polymer of the compound of formula (I), and plasma polymerization of a fluorohydrocarbon and deposition of a resulting polymer of the fluorohydrocarbon, such that the resulting polymer of the compound of formula (I) and the resulting polymer of the fluorohydrocarbon create discrete layers of the conformal coating; wherein the compound of formula (I) is an organic compound.

Abstract: A gas port assembly is provided for supplying or removing one or more gases to a powered electrode in a plasma processing chamber. The chamber has at least one electrode (11) to which an alternating electrical potential is applied in use, the assembly being electrically insulated from the electrode(s). The assembly comprises, a number of dielectric members (15) and a number of electrically conductive members (16). The members are arranged in a stack of alternating dielectric and electrically conductive members. Each member comprises at least one gas pathway for the passage of the gas(es), such that when stacked, the gas pathways are in communication with each other and the gas(es) are able to pass between an outer side of the stack and a chamber side of the stack. The members act as a capacitive divider to reduce high voltages within the assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a food pack for a companion (or pet) animal. The food pack comprises at least two vessels. A first vessel holds a first pet food product and a second vessel holds a second pet food product. The composition of the food products in the two vessels are different. A third vessel holding a third pet food product may also be present. In a particular embodiment, the composition of the food products in two vessels differ in fat energy content by at least 5% of the total calorific value of each product.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dietary regime for a companion animal. The dietary regime comprises feeding the companion animal a food product which is designed for administration for a particular event. The present invention includes a sequence of products for feeding at prescribed times or in a prescribed order to accommodate a physiological need or modify a physiological response.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of ensuring acceptance of a foodstuff to said cat by providing said foodstuff with specific macronutrient content parameters. The present invention provides a method of ensuring the acceptance of a foodstuff to a cat, the method comprising feeding to said cat, a foodstuff having a protein:energy ratio of from 40 to 60%, a carbohydrate:energy ratio of 25% or less and a fat:energy ratio of from 15 to 60%, wherein the energy ratios are based on the total energy content of the foodstuff.

Abstract: A gas port assembly is provided for supplying or removing one or more gases to a powered electrode in a plasma processing chamber. The chamber has at least one electrode (11) to which an alternating electrical potential is applied in use, the assembly being electrically insulated from the electrode(s). The assembly comprises, a number of dielectric members (15) and a number of electrically conductive members (16). The members are arranged in a stack of alternating dielectric and electrically conductive members. Each member comprises at least one gas pathway for the passage of the gas(es), such that when stacked, the gas pathways are in communication with each other and the gas(es) are able to pass between an outer side of the stack and a chamber side of the stack. The members act as a capacitive divider to reduce high voltages within the assembly.

Abstract: Dynamically generated interfaces can be applied on existing classes independently of underlying class definitions. This allows developers to work with values from different data models using a single paradigm and without the need to explicitly move data into actual objects. In one aspect, an automated interface generation system is provided. The system includes a mapping component that generates an object structure for one or more data structures residing in local or remote databases. A viewer displays the object structure to facilitate data interactions with the database. Generally, the mapping component is associated with a compiler and automatically defines views of the object structure via one or more interfaces.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting and measuring analyte includes a working electrode, a counter electrode, and a porous support positioned in between and in contact with the working electrode and the counter electrode. At least one of the working electrode and the counter electrode is perforated. Aprotic ionic liquid fills the pores and is adsorbed on the surface of the porous support. The sensor also includes an electrical power source that provides a controlled voltage difference between the working electrode and the counter electrode, and an ammeter that measures the current flowing from the working electrode to the counter electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an animal multi-component foodstuff which enables the animal to optimise the macronutrient content of its diet. The invention also relates to food components for use in such a foodstuff, and to use of the multi-component foodstuff in animal health benefits. The present invention relates to an animal multi-component foodstuff comprising two or more compartmentalised food compositions, of which at least two compositions differ in their content of at least two of fat, protein or carbohydrate.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical excipient comprising a solid, reticulated matrix, wherein the matrix comprises an aggregation of inorganic particles in association with an organic polymeric material, defines a plurality of pores with a mean width in the range of about 0.01-500 m, and has a specific surface area of at least about 1 m2/g is described, as are products comprising such excipients, methods of making them and use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for determining the optimum macronutrient content of a diet for an individual companion animal and for optimised diets determined according to such a method. The invention provides a method by which an animal is able to select and consume preferred quantities of enriched food to optimise the macronutrient content of their diet.