Abstract: A hydrogel contact lens formulation for forming the polymeric body of a hydrogel contact lens comprising: a first high energy visible light (HEVL) absorber comprising a benzotriazole moiety and a second different high energy visible light (HEVL) absorber comprising a benzotriazole moiety, and a hydrogel contact lens obtained from the polymerisation of the formulation.

Abstract: An optical receiver comprises a monolithically integrated photodiode (PD) and transimpedance amplifier (TIA). The TIA comprises InP heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBT) fabricated from a first plurality of layers of an epitaxial layer stack grown on a SI:InP substrate; the PD may be a pin PD fabricated from a second plurality of layers of the epitaxial layer stack, overlying the first plurality of layers. The p-contact of the PIN is directly connected to the input of the TIA to reduce PIN capacitance CPIN. The TIA capacitance CTIA may be matched to CPIN. The PD may be a vertical PIN with a top facet window or a waveguide PD with a lateral facet window. Device parameters comprising a device area, device capacitance CPIN+CTIA; and feedback resistance RF of the TIA are optimized to performance specifications comprising a specified sensitivity and responsivity at an operational wavelength. This design approach enables cost-effective fabrication of integrated PIN-TIA.

Abstract: An optical receiver comprises a monolithically integrated pin photodiode (PIN) and transimpedance amplifier (TIA). The TIA comprises InP heterojunction bipolar transistors (HBT) fabricated from a first plurality of layers of an epitaxial layer stack grown on a SI:InP substrate; the PIN is fabricated from a second plurality of layers of the epitaxial layer stack. The p-contact of the PIN is directly connected to the input of the TIA to reduce PIN capacitance CPIN. The TIA capacitance CTIA may be matched to CPIN. Device parameters comprising: a thickness of the absorption layer, window area, and an optional mirror thickness of the PIN; device capacitance CPIN+CTIA; and feedback resistance RF of the TIA; are optimized to performance specifications comprising a specified sensitivity and responsivity at an operational wavelength. This design approach enables cost-effective fabrication an integrated PIN-TIA, for applications such as a 1577 nm receiver for an ONU for 10G-PON.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic semiconducting compounds containing a polycyclic unit, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to compositions, polymer blends and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, compositions and polymer blends as organic semiconductors in, or for the preparation of, organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photodetectors (OPD), organic field effect transistors (OFET) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD, OFET and OLED devices comprising these compounds, compositions or polymer blends.

Abstract: A system for determining insurance parameters, the system comprising: one or more monitoring devices configured to monitor parameters of members of an animal population; a data repository comprising two or more records, each (i) being associated with a respective member of the members, and (ii) including one or more monitored parameters of the respective member as monitored by at least one of the monitoring devices over time; and a processing circuitry configured to: obtain at least a subset of the records, the subset being associated with a group of given members of the members; determine one or more GHGE affecting parameters based on the subset; estimate an amount of GHGE in an environment housing the animal population utilizing the GHGE affecting parameters; and determine one or more insurance parameters, for insuring at least one animal of the animal population, based on the estimated amount.

Abstract: The present invention provides a ballistic shield made of an optically opaque bulletproof shield having a back and a front side, wherein the shield does not include a transparent view window. Further, the ballistic shield includes at least one arm or hand hold centrally located on the back side of the bulletproof shield. A plurality of cameras is located on the front side of the bulletproof shield, at least one of the plurality of cameras operating in an electro-optical spectrum, and at least one of the plurality of cameras operating in the infra-red (IR) spectrum, wherein the plurality of cameras capture at least one image and a plurality of light emitting sources located on the front side of the bulletproof shield. Further, the ballistic shield includes a screen for viewing at least one image, wherein the screen is located on the back of the shield.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a contact lens comprising a first colourant which is a blue-blocking colourant having an absorption maximum (?max) in the range of from 415 nm to 455 nm and a second colourant, wherein the second colourant is a polymerizable dye having an absorption maximum (?max) in the range of from 470 nm to 600 nm, and optionally also comprising a third colourant which is a colourant having an absorption maximum in the range of from greater than 600 nm to 800 nm. A method of making the lens is also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing user content on a social network. In some aspects, the social network receives, over a communications network from a first computing device associated with a first user of the social network, a transmission including a post to be published on the social network. The social network detects, in the post, goods or services sought or inquired about by the first user, and determines a proximity of the first user. The social network identifies one or more other users of the social network located within a geographical area or the proximity associated with the first user, and presents the post only to the one or more identified users of the social network.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to restricting access in a social network. The social network stores profile information for each of a plurality of users of the social network in a database. The social network receives, from a first user of the social network, a request to invite a second user to establish a connection with the first user. The social network transmits, to the first user, one or more questions pertaining to the profile information of the second user. The social network receives, from the first user, one or more answers responsive to the one or more questions. The social network determines whether each of the answers is correct based on the stored profile information of the second user. The social network transmits, to the second user, an invitation to establish the connection with the first user when at least a number of the answers are correct.

Abstract: The present application relates to a self-assembled monolayer suitable for the modification of electrodes comprised in electronic devices as well as to such electronic devices. The present application also relates to a method for depositing such self-assembled monolayer onto an electrode as well as to the manufacturing of the corresponding devices.

Abstract: A system for tracing members of an animal population throughout a process including moving at least some of the members between a plurality of physically separate locations, the system comprising: a plurality of identification devices, each being attached to, and uniquely identifying, a respective member of the members; a plurality of identification device readers, each capable of being located at a respective physically separate location of the physically separate locations, and each capable of reading the identification devices to uniquely identify the respective member; a data repository comprising one or more records, each of the records (i) being associated with a respective member of the members, and (ii) including a unique animal identifier associated with the identification device attached to the respective member of the members; and a processing circuitry configured to perform a process for storing location change records indicative of location changes of the members during the process.

Abstract: An adjustable support device includes a frame and an inflatable bladder. The frame includes a first substantially planar structure and a second substantially planar structure. The first substantially planar structure is rotatably coupled to the second substantially planar structure The frame further includes a first frame attachment structure configured to be removably attached to the frame. The inflatable bladder includes walls forming an interior volume and a first bladder attachment structure attached to at least one of the walls. The first bladder attachment structure forms a channel. The first frame attachment structure is configured to be routed through the channel to secure the inflatable bladder to the frame.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for oscillation suppression of cascode power amplifiers are provided herein. In certain implementations, a power amplifier system includes a cascode power amplifier including a plurality of transconductance devices that operate in combination with a plurality of cascode devices to amplify a radio frequency input signal. The power amplifier system further includes a bias circuit that biases the plurality of cascode devices with two or more bias voltages that are decoupled from one another at radio frequency to thereby inhibit the cascode power amplifier from oscillating.

Abstract: A system for tracing members of an animal population throughout a process including moving at least some of the members between a plurality of physically separate locations, the system comprising: a plurality of identification devices, each being attached to, and uniquely identifying, a respective member of the members; a plurality of identification device readers, each capable of being located at a respective physically separate location of the physically separate locations, and each capable of reading the identification devices to uniquely identify the respective member; a data repository comprising one or more records, each of the records (i) being associated with a respective member of the members, and (ii) including a unique animal identifier associated with the identification device attached to the respective member of the members; and a processing circuitry configured to perform a process for storing location change records indicative of location changes of the members during the process.

Abstract: A server computer hosting an extended reality world receives a first transmission over a communication network from a computing device associated with a user, the first transmission including a request for the user to access the extended reality world. The server computer transmits a presentation of the extended reality world to the communication device over the communications network based at least in part on the request, and displays the presentation of the extended reality world on the computing device, where the presentation includes at least an avatar associated with the user. The server computer receives a command for the avatar to store a phrase selected by the user in a location associated with a virtual object within the extended reality world. The server computer displays, within the presentation of the extended reality world on the computing device, the avatar storing the phrase at the location in the extended reality world.

Abstract: A portable weighing unit (10) comprising a body having a pair of side walls (12, 14) and an end wall (13) defining a space for receiving an animal. A holder (17) mounted with respect to the body and configured to receive an enticement (18) for attracting an animal into the space. A reader (19) mounted with respect to the body and configured to read animal identification (ID) information provided on an ID tag of the animal. A platform (15) located within said space to receive the front feet of the animal and take a weight measurement of the front feet. A controller (20) for receiving the said weight measurement from the platform and the animal ID information from the reader and transmit them to a remote processor for processing wherein the processor is configured to convert the weight measurement of the front feet to a full body weight measurement for the animal.

Abstract: The invention relates to novel organic semiconducting compounds containing a polycyclic unit, to methods for their preparation and educts or intermediates used therein, to compositions, polymer blends and formulations containing them, to the use of the compounds, compositions and polymer blends as organic semiconductors in, or for the preparation of, organic electronic (OE) devices, especially organic photovoltaic (OPV) devices, perovskite-based solar cell (PSC) devices, organic photodetectors (OPD), organic field effect transistors (OFET) and organic light emitting diodes (OLED), and to OE, OPV, PSC, OPD, OFET and OLED devices comprising these compounds, compositions or polymer blends.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to restricting access in a social network. The social network stores profile information for each of a plurality of users of the social network in a database. The social network receives, from a first user of the social network, a request to invite a second user to establish a connection with the first user. The social network transmits, to the first user, one or more questions pertaining to the profile information of the second user. The social network receives, from the first user, one or more answers responsive to the one or more questions. The social network determines whether each of the answers is correct based on the stored profile information of the second user. The social network transmits, to the second user, an invitation to establish the connection with the first user when at least a number of the answers are correct.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising circuitry configured to: receive a transaction request, requesting a transaction, in response to a user initiating a transaction at an automated teller machine. The transaction request conforming to a transaction request protocol and including at least a first field for the value of the transaction and a second field for identification of an account for which the transaction is requested. The circuitry retrieves from storage an electronic device identifier associated with the account for which the transaction is requested. It determines whether authentication of the user should be requested based at least on a property of the requested transaction. The circuitry transmits a request for authentication of the user to the electronic device identified by the electronic device identifier; and transmit a transaction instruction to the automated teller machine based on a condition of a response to the request for authentication of the user.