Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method and a device for detecting individual free marked target areas such as, e.g., parking/landing/docking places, from images of a camera system) of a movement device by means of a machine learning system, and to a method for training the machine learning system. The method for segmenting and identifying individual free marked target areas includes the steps of: capturing at least one image of the environment of the movement device by means of the camera system; segmenting the individual free marked target areas from the at least one image by means of a machine learning system trained; and outputting, to a control unit, a first segment which corresponds to the individual free marked target area and second segments of at least one additional class of the captured environment of the movement device.

Abstract: An apparatus for preparing a liquid preparation uses a two-part system. A first part includes a first reagent and a second part includes a second reagent. The first reagent and the second reagent react when mixed to form an active ingredient of the liquid preparation. The liquid preparation is a diluent. The apparatus includes a primary chamber for receiving a quantity of the first part, a quantity of the second part and a quantity of the diluent, a reagent inlet for admitting the first part and the second part to the primary chamber, a diluent inlet connectable to a diluent supply for admitting the diluent to the primary chamber, an outlet for releasing the liquid preparation from the primary chamber, and a flow controller to admit a pre-determined volume of diluent to the primary chamber in a pre-determined time period when the diluent inlet is connected to a diluent supply.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for preparing a liquid preparation using a two-part system comprising a first part including a first reagent and a second part including a second reagent, wherein the first reagent and the second reagent react when mixed to form an active ingredient of the liquid preparation. The apparatus comprising a mixing funnel having a reaction chamber, an inlet region for admitting a quantity of the first part and a quantity of the second part into the reaction chamber, for example from a dispensing capsule, to form a reagent mixture in the reaction chamber in use, and an outlet comprising at least one restriction orifice for releasing the reagent mixture from the reaction chamber at a controlled rate, and a primary chamber arranged to receive the reagent mixture from the reaction chamber through the restriction orifice.

Abstract: An identification system for a mass storage system to automatically indicate locations of selected items. Identification system may include a user initiable microcontroller. Identification system may also include a computer readable storage device that is in logical communication with the user initiable microcontroller and configured to store a computer usable media for indicating any item from a predetermined amount of items stored in a plurality of shelving units. Identification system may also include at least one set of indicators electrically connected with the user initiable microcontroller and operably engaged with the shelving units of the plurality of shelving units. The user initiable microcontroller is configured to automatically indicate at least one location of a selected item, via the at least one set of indicators, in any shelving unit of the plurality of shelving units in response to at least one identification code executed on the user initiable microcontroller.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for validating a mixing procedure in a process using a two-part disinfectant system. The disinfectant system comprises a first part comprising a first reagent in a carrier medium and a second part which is miscible with the first part and which comprises a second reagent in a carrier medium, and the first reagent and the second reagent will react when mixed to provide a disinfecting composition. The method comprises capturing a video stream of a work area in which the mixing procedure is carried out by a user, analysing the video stream to identify one or more mixing events in the video stream that correspond with the mixing procedure being correctly performed, determining, based on the or each identified mixing event, if the mixing procedure has been completed, and upon determining that the mixing procedure has been completed, causing a corresponding indication to be provided to the user.

Abstract: An assembly (2) for dispensing liquids comprises: • a base member (8); • a cap (4) on the base member (8); and • a dispensing capsule (6) in the base member (8) and covered by the cap (4). The dispensing capsule (6) comprises: • a capsule body (7) having a first end (16) and a second end (18); • at least one wall (20) defining a first cavity (38) within the capsule body, the first cavity (38) having a first opening at the first end (16) of the capsule body; • at least one wall (22) defining a second cavity (40) within the capsule body, the second cavity (40) having a second opening at the first end (16) of the capsule body; • the first opening and the second opening provided with a seal member (64) which seals the first cavity (38) and the second cavity (40). The walls of the first cavity and the second cavity are collapsible if pressure is applied to the cavities from the second end (18) of the capsule body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for validating a decontamination procedure performed using a decontamination system that comprises a first product for use in a first step of the procedure, such as a pre-clean step, and a second product for use in a subsequent second step of the procedure, such as a disinfection step. The method comprises capturing a video stream of a work area in which the decontamination procedure is carried out by a user, analysing the video stream to identify when the first product is present in the work area and when the second product is present in the work area, determining, based on said identification, that the first and second products have been presented in the correct order in the decontamination procedure, and causing a corresponding indication to be provided to the user. The method may include alerting the user to potential errors and/or logging data to provide an audit trail.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for validating a decontamination procedure performed on a medical device using a decontamination system. The method comprises capturing a video stream of a work area in which the decontamination procedure is carried out by a user, analysing the video stream to identify one or more decontamination events in the video stream that correspond with the decontamination procedure being correctly performed on the medical device, the decontamination event or at least one of the decontamination events comprising applying a decontaminating composition of the decontamination system to the medical device using a wipe, determining, based on the or each identified decontamination event, if the decontamination procedure has been completed, and upon determining that the decontamination procedure has been completed, causing a corresponding indication to be provided to the user. The method may include alerting the user to potential errors and/or logging data to provide an audit trail.

Abstract: A disinfectant system comprises a first part comprising a first reagent in a carrier medium; and a second part which is miscible with the first part and which comprises a second reagent in a carrier medium. The first reagent and the second reagent will react when mixed to provide a chlorine dioxide disinfecting composition. The first part or the second part further comprises an anthocyanin, anthocyanidin or betanin dyestuff, which oxidises in the presence of chlorine dioxide to produce a visible colour change upon mixing of the first reagent with the second reagent, and the colour change does not occur upon exposure of the dyestuff-containing part to a disinfecting composition comprising hydrogen peroxide and/or peracetic acid.

Abstract: An assembly (2) for dispensing liquids comprises: • a base member (8); • a cap (4) on the base member (8); and • a dispensing capsule (6) in the base member (8) and covered by the cap (4). The dispensing capsule (6) comprises: • a capsule body (7) having a first end (16) and a second end (18); • at least one wall (20) defining a first cavity (38) within the capsule body, the first cavity (38) having a first opening at the first end (16) of the capsule body; • at least one wall (22) defining a second cavity (40) within the capsule body, the second cavity (40) having a second opening at the first end (16) of the capsule body; • the first opening and the second opening provided with a seal member (64) which seals the first cavity (38) and the second cavity (40). The walls of the first cavity and the second cavity are collapsible if pressure is applied to the cavities from the second end (18) of the capsule body.

Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.

Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.

Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method for controlling a brushless, electronically commutated electric motor, a main AC voltage being rectified into an intermediate circuit direct voltage and this direct voltage being fed by an intermediate circuit containing an intermediate circuit capacitor to an inverter which is controlled by a motor control means for feeding and commutating the electric motor whereby the intermediate circuit direct voltage is monitored in respect of its voltage level and is compared with a predetermined limiting value and, on reaching or exceeding the limiting value, the intermediate circuit direct voltage is limited to the predetermined limiting value by clocked disconnection and reconnection.

Abstract: The invention refers to a method for controlling a brushless, electronically commutated electric motor, a main AC voltage being rectified into an intermediate circuit direct voltage and this direct voltage being fed by an intermediate circuit containing an intermediate circuit capacitor to an inverter which is controlled by a motor control means for feeding and commutating the electric motor whereby the intermediate circuit direct voltage is monitored in respect of its voltage level and is compared with a predetermined limiting value and, on reaching or exceeding the limiting value, the intermediate circuit direct voltage is limited to the predetermined limiting value by clocked disconnection and reconnection.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus having a table including a target and/or a sensor and a liquid displacing device to displace liquid from the target and/or sensor using a localized gas flow is disclosed. The liquid displacement device may be positioned at various positions, e.g. mounted to a liquid handling device at an exposure station, adjacent or in a transfer path between the exposure station and a measurement station, at a load/unload station or adjacent a sensor.

Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.

Abstract: An immersion lithographic apparatus is disclosed that includes a fluid confinement system configured to confine fluid to a space between a projection system and a substrate. The fluid confinement system includes a fluid inlet to supply fluid, the fluid inlet connected to an inlet port and an outlet port. The immersion lithographic apparatus further includes a fluid supply system configured to control fluid flow through the fluid inlet by varying the flow rate of fluid provided to the inlet port and the flow rate of fluid removed from the outlet port.

Abstract: A liquid confinement system for use in immersion lithography is disclosed in which the meniscus of liquid between the liquid confinement system and the substrate is pinned substantially in place by a meniscus pinning feature. The meniscus pinning feature comprises a plurality of discrete outlets arranged in a polygonal shape.

Abstract: A fluid handling structure configured to supply and confine immersion liquid to a space defined between a projection system and a facing surface facing the fluid handling structure is disclosed. The fluid handling structure includes a supply passage formed therein for the passage of fluid from outside the fluid handling structure to the space, and a thermal isolator positioned adjacent the supply passage at least partly to isolate fluid in the supply passage from a thermal load induced in the fluid handling structure.