Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles of manufacture, including fibers and films, and methods of making thereof. In accordance with the present invention, the article includes a binder impregnated with or encapsulating a filler. The binder is a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), cellulose nanofibrils, or a combination of the PVOH and cellulose nanofibrils. The filler is deinking waste solids comprising ash and cellulose fines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article of manufacture, which can be a fiber and or a film. In one aspect, the fiber or the film comprises a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and an inorganic filler comprising particles having an average diameter of less than about 20 micrometers. The PVOH has a degree of hydrolysis of greater than about 95% and is present in a range between about 20 wt. % and about 99 wt. % based on the total fiber weight. Methods of making the fibers and films are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer generates a modified list of search terms by adding synonyms of the search terms and terms that are related to the search terms to a list of search terms. The computer removes frequently used words from the modified list of search terms. The computer responds to a determination that a user has authorization to view a field of a document by adding to the modified list of search terms an encrypted version of a search term included in a list of search terms. A search using the modified list of search terms returns a result that identifies the document as a search result when either the unencrypted or the encrypted version of the search term is found in a list of index terms associated with the first document.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor blade of a wind turbine, having a rotor blade nose, a rotor blade rear edge, a rotor blade root region for the attachment of the rotor blade to a hub of the wind turbine, a rotor blade tip, wherein the rotor blade extends from the rotor blade root region along a longitudinal direction to the rotor blade tip and the rotor blade internally comprises at least a first cavity facing the rotor blade nose and a second cavity facing the rotor blade rear edge, and the first cavity is heated by a first, and the second cavity is heated by a second heating means, in order to heat the rotor blade nose or the rotor blade rear edge respectively. In addition, it is suggested that the rotor blade have a rear edge segment disposed in the region of the rotor blade rear edge up to the root region, wherein the rear edge segment is designed having several parts having at least two segment sections.

Abstract: A capacitive-coupled parallel plate plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition reactor includes a gas distribution unit that is integrated in an RF electrode and is formed with a gas outlet. The parallel plate reactor is configured so that layers with high thickness homogeneity and quality can be produced. The capacitively coupled parallel plate plasma enhanced vapor deposition reactor has gas distribution unit with a multiple-stage showerhead constructed in such a way that it provides an independent adjustment of gas distribution and gas emission profile of the gas distribution unit.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to articles of manufacture, including fibers and films, and methods of making thereof. In accordance with the present invention, the article includes a binder impregnated with or encapsulating a filler. The binder is a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), cellulose nanofibrils, or a combination of the PVOH and cellulose nanofibrils. The filler is deinking waste solids comprising ash and cellulose fines.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an article of manufacture, which can be a fiber and or a film. In one aspect, the fiber or the film comprises a polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH) and an inorganic filler comprising particles having an average diameter of less than about 20 micrometers. The PVOH has a degree of hydrolysis of greater than about 95% and is present in a range between about 20 wt. % and about 99 wt. % based on the total fiber weight. Methods of making the fibers and films are also disclosed.

Abstract: A computer generates a modified list of search terms by adding synonyms of the search terms and terms that are related to the search terms to a list of search terms. The computer removes frequently used words from the modified list of search terms. The computer responds to a determination that a user has authorization to view a field of a document by adding to the modified list of search terms an encrypted version of a search term included in a list of search terms. A search using the modified list of search terms returns a result that identifies the document as a search result when either the unencrypted or the encrypted version of the search term is found in a list of index terms associated with the first document.

Abstract: A computer determines, based on a degree of authorization of a user, that a user has authorization to view a type of field. Based on the degree of authorization of the user, the computer generates a modified list of search terms by adding additional search terms to a list of search terms. The computer executes a search using the modified list of search terms. The computer identifies a search result that includes the first type of field which further includes a search term that is included in the modified list of search terms.

Abstract: A computer determines, based on a degree of authorization of a user, that a user has authorization to view a type of field. Based on the degree of authorization of the user, the computer generates a modified list of search terms by adding additional search terms to a list of search terms. The computer executes a search using the modified list of search terms. The computer identifies a search result that includes the first type of field which further includes a search term that is included in the modified list of search terms.

Abstract: A computer determines, based on a degree of authorization of a user, that a user has authorization to view a type of field. Based on the degree of authorization of the user, the computer generates a modified list of search terms by adding additional search terms to a list of search terms. The computer executes a search using the modified list of search terms. The computer identifies a search result that includes the first type of field which further includes a search term that is included in the modified list of search terms.

Abstract: A computer determines, based on a degree of authorization of a user, that a user has authorization to view a type of field. Based on the degree of authorization of the user, the computer generates a modified list of search terms by adding additional search terms to a list of search terms. The computer executes a search using the modified list of search terms. The computer identifies a search result that includes the first type of field which further includes a search term that is included in the modified list of search terms.

Abstract: A capacitive-coupled parallel plate plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition reactor includes a gas distribution unit that is integrated in an RF electrode and is formed with a gas outlet. The parallel plate reactor is configured so that layers with high thickness homogeneity and quality can be produced. The capacitively coupled parallel plate plasma enhanced vapor deposition reactor has gas distribution unit with a multiple-stage showerhead constructed in such a way that it provides an independent adjustment of gas distribution and gas emission profile of the gas distribution unit.

Abstract: A semiconductor device disclosed herein includes a conductive connection structure having a stepped profile that serves as a stress relief feature. The conductive connection structure includes a stress buffer arrangement for a contact pad. The stress buffer arrangement has a stepped via that terminates at the contact pad, and the stepped via has a plurality of inwardly sloped and concentric sections in a stacked orientation. The connection structure also includes underbump metallization overlying at least a portion of the contact pad and lining the stepped via, and a conductive connection element coupled to the underbump metallization. The conductive connection element fills the lined recess.

Abstract: A semiconductor device disclosed herein includes a conductive connection structure having a stepped profile that serves as a stress relief feature. The conductive connection structure includes a stress buffer arrangement for a contact pad. The stress buffer arrangement has a stepped via that terminates at the contact pad, and the stepped via has a plurality of inwardly sloped and concentric sections in a stacked orientation. The connection structure also includes underbump metallization overlying at least a portion of the contact pad and lining the stepped via, and a conductive connection element coupled to the underbump metallization. The conductive connection element fills the lined recess.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and a method for performing a calculation operation with at least one input signal consisting of signal sections, wherein each signal section of said input signal has a constant amplitude. The apparatus comprises a signal transformation unit for transforming at least one input signal into a first intermediary signal having a virtual amplitude with respect to at least one carrier signal. The calculation unit is provided for performing the calculation operation on said first intermediary signal to generate a second intermediary signal. A signal re-transformation unit re-transforms the second intermediary signal into an output signal consisting of signal sections, wherein each signal section of said output signal has a constant amplitude.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an arrangement and a method for eye examination and/or for determining biometric eye data in which the movement of the eyes is compensated through the use of an eye tracker unit. The arrangement comprises a controllable digital illumination unit and an observation system which are arranged on separate supporting arms. A central control unit has connections to an image recording unit, an optical imaging system, an eye tracker unit and an output unit. Further, transmitter elements and/or actuating drives are provided at the separate supporting arms, at the zoom system and at the magnification changer. The examination can be adapted in an optimal manner to the task at hand by means of the structured illumination patterns that can be generated in a variable manner. Detection of all adjusting parameters relevant for recording can be used for calculations and for reconstructing the pertinent observation conditions. In case of repeated examinations for determining changes, e.g.

Abstract: An arrangement and method for positioning an ophthalmologic device with respect to the patient's eye to be examined in x-, y- and/or z-coordinates. The device includes a controllable illumination unit, an observation system, an image recording unit, a central control unit, an output unit, an eye tracker unit, and a device for relative positioning. The imaging system of the eye tracker unit has at least two different adjustable magnifications. In positioning the ophthalmologic device, the signal of the eye tracker unit is used to track a measuring mark and/or grid structure projected on the eye, and also to detect the position of the patient's eye with respect to the optical axis of the ophthalmologic device. The inventive solution makes it possible to automatically position the entire device with respect to the eye to be examined, thus simplifying examination and accelerating determination of biometric data.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus and a method for performing a calculation operation with at least one input signal consisting of signal sections, wherein each signal section of said input signal has a constant amplitude. The apparatus comprises a signal transformation unit for transforming at least one input signal into a first intermediary signal having a virtual amplitude with respect to at least one carrier signal. The calculation unit is provided for performing the calculation operation on said first intermediary signal to generate a second intermediary signal. A signal re-transformation unit re-transforms the second intermediary signal into an output signal consisting of signal sections, wherein each signal section of said output signal has a constant amplitude.

Abstract: A noise shaper for shaping a power spectral density of an input signal which consists of signal intervals, wherein each signal interval has a corresponding signal amplitude being constant for a variable interval duration time of the signal interval, said noise shaper comprising a calculation unit having at least one serial connected integrator wherein each integrator calculates an integrated signal of different order from said input signal, and a weighting unit for weighting each integrated signal with a corresponding adjustable weighting coefficient according to a noise transfer function.