Frequency resource coordination method and frequency resource coordination system

The invention discloses a frequency resource coordination method which includes that a network side assesses the frequency selectivity degree of cells; and the network side opens or closes an inter-cell interference elimination technique (ICIC) algorithm. The invention further discloses a frequency resource coordination system correspondingly. Due to the fact that the ICIC algorithm is closed when current cell frequency is strong in selectivity, gain produced by a scheduling algorithm is used fully, interference among the cells is relieved through the ICIC algorithm, an influence on the frequency selectivity scheduling gain from the ICIC algorithm is reduced, and therefore frequency selectivity scheduling gain is guaranteed.

Multi-zone pedestal for plasma processing

A method and apparatus for a heated pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, the heated pedestal includes a body comprising a ceramic material, a plurality of heating elements encapsulated within the body, and one or more grooves formed in a surface of the body adjacent each of the plurality of heating elements, at least one side of the grooves being bounded by a ceramic plate.

Dynamic password input method and device and gate control system

The embodiment of the invention discloses a dynamic password input method, a dynamic password input device and a gate control system, and is applied to the field of electronic information. The dynamic password input method comprises the following steps of: when a starting signal is received, acquiring a random value; generating a random keyboard according to the random value, wherein the random keyboard comprises input keys which are distributed randomly and comprise complete number keys; displaying the random keyboard through a display screen; reading a touch coordinate through a touch screen, and acquiring a key value of the input key corresponding to the touch coordinate; and when a confirm signal is received, hiding the random keyboard. By the embodiment of the invention, security of passwords can be guaranteed.

Method for preparing high polymer micro-nano fiber bragg grating based on nanoimprint lithography

The invention discloses a method for preparing a high polymer micro-nano fiber bragg grating based on nanoimprint lithography. The method comprises the following steps of: tightly adhering a polydimethylsiloxane film on a glass substrate, and arranging a high polymer micro-nano fiber on the polydimethylsiloxane film; heating the polydimethylsiloxane to imprint temperature by using an electric heater, wherein the imprint temperature exceeds the glass transition temperature of the high polymer micro-nano fiber; taking a standard commercial plane reflection grating as a template, applying force on the template, and imprinting a grating pattern on the high polymer micro-nano fiber; and imprinting the fiber bragg grating on the surface of the high polymer micro-nano fiber. The high polymer micro-nano fiber bragg grating prepared through the nanoimprint method has the characteristics of being simple in method is simple, low in cost and suitable for batch production. The strain sensing sensitivity ...

REDUCING WRITE TAIL LATENCY IN STORAGE SYSTEMS

In order to reduce write tail latency, a storage system generates redundant write requests when performing a storage operation for an object. The storage operation is determined to be effectively complete when a minimum number of write requests have completed. For example, the storage system may generate twelve write requests and also generate four redundant write requests for a total of sixteen write requests. The storage system considers the object successfully stored once twelve of the sixteen writes complete successfully. To generate the redundant writes, the storage system may use replication or erasure coding. For replication, the storage system may issue a redundant write request for each of n chunks being written. For erasure coding, the storage system may use rateless codes which can generate unlimited number of parity chunks or use an n+k+k' erasure code which generates an additional k encoded chunks, in place of an n+k erasure code. 1. A method comprising:in response to receiving a first object to be stored, generating a first set of data units based, at least in part, on the first object;sending each of the first set of data units with a write request to a different one of a plurality of storage devices; and identifying locations for a subset of the first set of data units which correspond to the completed write requests; and', 'updating an index with an identifier for the first object and the locations of the subset of data units., 'in response to determining that a minimum number of write requests have completed,'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:in response to determining that a completion period for the completed write requests exceeds a threshold, increasing a specified number of data units to be generated in response to receiving an object to be stored; andin response to receiving a second object to be stored, generating a second set of data units based, at least in part, on the second object, wherein a number of data units in the ...

Semiconductor device and battery pack

In a battery monitoring system included in a secondary battery, high-accuracy charge control is enabled at low cost. A semiconductor device includes: a drive unit which drives a transistor for controlling the charge current of a secondary battery and which is configured to be capable of selecting one of plural different voltages as a drive voltage (VGC) for turning on the transistor; and a data processing control unit which performs program processing. The data processing control unit generates condition information including information about the battery level of the secondary battery based on measured values of the secondary battery voltage and current and adjusts the charge current of the secondary battery by changing the drive voltage selection.

Thermoplastic resin film, as well as production technology, production device and adhesive tool product thereof

The invention relates to a thermoplastic resin film, as well as a production technology, a production device and an adhesive tool product thereof. The thermoplastic resin film comprises the following components in percentage by weight: 20-50% of resin, 30-60% of thinner and 10-30% of tackifier, wherein the sum of the percentages by weight of all the components is 100%. The production method comprises the following steps of: firstly simultaneously adding the resin, the thinner and the tackifier into a reaction furnace according to the mixture ratio of the raw materials, stirring, increasing the temperature to 200-220 DEG C, continuing stirring for 2-4 hours at the constant temperature, and naturally cooling to prepare a colloid; and further re-heating the colloid to 200-220 DEG C, then coating on a substrate moving upwards in an oblique manner, cooling, then attaching the colloid on the surface of the substrate, and covering a layer of protective film on the surface of the colloid so as ...

A drug compound catechin for treating alcoholic liver injury

The present invention provides a drug compound catechin for treating alcoholic liver injury. The drug compound catechin is composed of 50mg of taurine, 7.5mg of epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and 5mg of 4', 5,7 -genistein. The invention aims to provide a new and effective composition of nature active pharmaceutical ingredients for the treatment of alcoholic liver injury, to solve the problem of the poor treatment effect of alcohol-induced liver injury. Base on the substantial and long-term studies by inventors of the invention, the compound catechin is found to be capable of effectively protecting the liver injury caused by alcohol, providing a new natural pharmaceutical preparation for the treatment of alcoholic liver injury.

Substrate support with symmetrical feed structure

Apparatus for processing a substrate is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a substrate support may include a substrate support having a support surface for supporting a substrate the substrate support having a central axis; a first electrode disposed within the substrate support to provide RF power to a substrate when disposed on the support surface; an inner conductor coupled to the first electrode about a center of a surface of the first electrode opposing the support surface, wherein the inner conductor is tubular and extends from the first electrode parallel to and about the central axis in a direction away from the support surface of the substrate support; an outer conductor disposed about the inner conductor; ; and an outer dielectric layer disposed between the inner and outer conductors, the outer dielectric layer electrically isolating the outer conductor from the inner conductor. The outer conductor may be coupled to electrical ground.

Integrated production technology and production equipment of environment-friendly thermoplastic resin films

The invention relates to an integrated production technology and production equipment of environment-friendly thermoplastic resin films which can be washable, have no gum streak, can be recycled easily and can be used repeatedly. The production technology comprises the following steps of: 1) preparing a colloid; 2) coating the colloid on a matrix moving obliquely upward through a gluing head, adhering the colloid on the surface of the matrix, cooling, and covering a layer of protective membrane on the surface of the colloid through next pair of rollers, thereby obtaining the thermoplastic resin films; 3) tensioning the thermoplastic resin films through a tensioning mechanism; 4) trimming the thermoplastic resin films according to the required width so as to remove excessive materials at two sides; and 5) cutting the thermoplastic resin films according to the required size, or rolling the thermoplastic resin films by adopting a rolling device. The production technology is simple, and can ...

Door access control method and door access control device

The invention discloses a door access control method and a door access control device for improving the safety and the flexibility of the door access. The door access control device comprises a door access main control device for reading identity information, a server for resolving the identity information to obtain a processing instruction, and access actuating equipment for executing the processing instruction, wherein the server is used for receiving the identity information sent by the door access main control device, and the door access actuating equipment is used for receiving the processing instruction sent by the server. By additionally arranging a server side, the door access control device is not limited by the storage capacity, and multiple modes are adopted to manage the door access control system, so that the safety and the flexibility are improved.

Coding re-focusing calculation shooting method and device

The invention discloses a coding re-focusing calculation shooting method and device. The coding re-focusing calculation shooting method includes: changing a focusing plane within the exposure time, and setting reading time of a sensor with pixel-by-pixel coding on the corresponding focusing plane so as to obtain single-exposure coding re-focusing images; achieving programmable non-planar focusing surface shooting by designing different modulation functions, multiplexing three-dimensional re-focusing images to the surface of the two-dimensional sensor by utilizing crossed type re-focusing shooting, and obtaining full-resolution re-focusing images through de-multiplexing and tri-linear interpolation; and adopting the sparse coding mechanism, and obtaining the full-resolution full-focusing images and depth images by adopting the compressed sensing reconstruction algorithm and adding relative fuzzy constraint and transform domain sparse constraint. The coding re-focusing calculation shooting ...

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND BATTERY PACK

In a battery monitoring system included in a secondary battery, high-accuracy charge control is enabled at low cost. A semiconductor device includes: a drive unit which drives a transistor for controlling the charge current of a secondary battery and which is configured to be capable of selecting one of plural different voltages as a drive voltage (VGC) for turning on the transistor; and a data processing control unit which performs program processing. The data processing control unit generates condition information including information about the battery level of the secondary battery based on measured values of the secondary battery voltage and current and adjusts the charge current of the secondary battery by changing the drive voltage selection. 1. A semiconductor device for monitoring a condition of a secondary battery and controlling charging of the secondary battery , comprising:a voltage measuring unit for measuring a voltage of the secondary battery;a current measuring unit for measuring a current of the secondary battery;a drive unit for driving a transistor for controlling a charge current of the secondary battery; anda data processing control unit,wherein the data processing control unit, based on measurement values obtained by the voltage measuring unit and the current measuring unit, controls the drive unit,wherein the drive unit is configured to be capable of selecting one of a plurality of different voltages as a drive voltage for turning on the transistor, andwherein the data processing control unit switches selection of the drive voltage.2. The semiconductor device according to claim 1 , wherein the drive unit includes:a voltage generation circuit for generating a plurality of voltages;a voltage selection circuit for selecting one of the voltages generated by the voltage generation circuit based on an instruction from the data processing control unit;a drive signal generation unit for generating, based on an instruction from the data processing ...

Application of yulangsan polysaccharides in medicament preparation

The invention discloses the application of yulangsan polysaccharides in preparing medicaments for treating and/or protecting neurodegenerative disorders. Yulangsan polysaccharides have a protective effect on PC12 cellular damages induced by A beta 25-35 and PC12 cellular damages caused by beta amyloid proteins, so that the effects of SAMP8 mouse frontal lobe and hippocampal neuron losses and Tau protein phosphorylation are reduced, thereby providing new traditional Chinese medicine preparations with a good curative effect and without toxic and side effects in the treatment of neurodegenerative disorders.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND BATTERY PACK

In a battery monitoring system included in a secondary battery, high-accuracy charge control is enabled at low cost. A semiconductor device includes: a drive unit which drives a transistor for controlling the charge current of a secondary battery and which is configured to be capable of selecting one of plural different voltages as a drive voltage (VGC) for turning on the transistor; and a data processing control unit which performs program processing. The data processing control unit generates condition information including information about the battery level of the secondary battery based on measured values of the secondary battery voltage and current and adjusts the charge current of the secondary battery by changing the drive voltage selection. 1. A semiconductor device for monitoring a condition of a secondary battery and controlling charging of the secondary battery , comprising:a voltage measuring unit for measuring a voltage of the secondary battery;a current measuring unit for measuring a current of the secondary battery;drive unit for driving a transistor for controlling a charge current of the secondary battery; anda data processing control unit for executing program processing;wherein the data processing control unit, based on measurement values obtained by the voltage measuring unit and the current measuring unit, generates condition information including information about a battery level of the secondary battery and controls the drive unit,wherein the drive unit is configured to be capable of selecting one of a plurality of different voltages as a drive voltage for turning on the transistor, andwherein the data processing control unit adjusts the charge current of the secondary battery by switching selection of the drive voltage.2. The semiconductor device according to claim 1 , wherein the drive unit includes:a voltage generation circuit for generating a plurality of voltages;a voltage selection circuit for selecting one of the voltages generated by ...

Motor assembly of bridge cutting machine

The invention relates to a motor assembly of a bridge cutting machine. The motor assembly comprises a motor and a tool arranged on an output shaft. The motor assembly is characterized in that a rectangular engine base is sleeved outside a motor, the front and rear ends of the engine base are respectively provided with a front end cover and a rear end cover, the two ends of a motor rotor shaft are respectively positioned on the front and rear end covers through bearings, and the outer side of the bearing is provided with an oil seal; water gaps are respectively arranged close to the four corners of the front and rear end covers; the rotor shaft is of a hollow structure, the front end of the rotor shaft is provided with a cone port, and an convex key is processed on the end face of the cone port; one end of the output shaft is provided with a cone head part, and the other end of the output shaft is provided with an interface for fixing the tool; the cone base of the cone head part is provided ...

Application of babysbreath isoorientin for preparing medicines for treating alcoholic liver injury

The invention discloses an applicative research of an active ingredient of a traditional Chinese medicine babysbreath isoorientin for preparing medicines for treating alcoholic liver injury. First, the babysbreath isoorientin for treating alcoholic liver injury is researched, and animal experiments show that the for the babysbreath isoorientin can be acted on a plurality of links or targets of alcoholic liver injury, and effectively inhibits lipid peroxidation reaction, alleviates pathological injury of liver tissues, inhibits collagen deposition and accelerates apoptosis of hepatic stellate cells, so that the liver injury is remarkably alleviated. The babysbreath isoorientin has unique advantage to prevent and treat liver injury, and is a very potential novel medicine for treating alcoholic liver injury.

Defocus depth estimation and full focus image acquisition method of dynamic scene

The invention provides a defocus depth estimation and full focus image acquisition method of a dynamic scene. The method comprises the following steps of: acquiring first depth maps and globally inconsistent fuzzy kernels of a plurality of defocused images, and employing an image deblurring algorithm based on defocus depth estimation to carry out feedback iterative optimization to obtain a full focus image and a second depth map of each moment; after carrying out color segmentation on the full focus image of each moment, and carrying out plane fitting on the depth map, and carrying out refinement of space to obtain a third depth map, and carrying out optimization again to obtain an optimized full focus image; after carrying out optical flow estimation on the full focus image, carrying out smoothing on the third depth map, refining the third depth map in the time to obtain a depth estimation result with a consistent time. According to the method, a more precise dynamic scene depth estimation ...

Automatic wall hook production method and production equipment thereof

The invention relates to an automatic wall hook production method and equipment. The production method comprises the following steps of: 1) arranging an adhesive plate into a groove of a positioning die, covering a positioning cover plate, and placing the positioning die on a conveying belt and conveying the positioning die on the conveying belt; 2) aligning an automatic glue dispenser to the surface of the front side of the adhesive plate positioned at a through hole, and dispensing glue; 3) arranging a hook body at the through hole, wherein during arrangement, the facing direction of the hook body is required to pay attention; 4) pressing the hook body downwards by an automatic lifting mechanism, and tightly attaching the hook body to the surface of the front side of the adhesive plate; 5) drying the hook body by a drying device; and 6) demolding a wall hook from the positioning die. The method is simple, is easy to implement and is high in production efficiency. The production equipment ...

Application of cobra venom nerve growth factor in preparing the medicine of preventing and treating liver fibrosis and liver cirrhosis

The invention discloses an application of cobra venom nerve growth factor in preparing the medicine of preventing and treating liver fibrosis and liver cirrhosis. The study indicates that the cobra venom nerve growth factor has the effects of inducing apoptosis in HSC-T6, resisting liver fibrosis at the cellular level and in animals, and effectively inhibiting or reducing the degree of hepatic fibrosis. Taking the cobra venom nerve growth factor as a medicinal main active ingredient, the application has the advantages of remarkable efficacy, fast effect, safety and efficacy, few side effects. The cobra venom nerve growth factor is an ideal medicine of preventing and treating liver fibrosis and liver cirrhosis.

Fault monitoring method for high-voltage cable

The invention discloses a fault monitoring method for a high-voltage cable. In the method, a high-voltage cable fault monitoring device is adopted for monitoring current and temperature information of each phase at the two ends of a high-voltage power cable, the measured data are transmitted into a background monitor, and a background makes an abnormal running alarm. The device consists of a cable (7) head end current measuring device, a head end temperature sensor device, a remote terminal (1), a tail end current measuring device, a tail end temperature sensor device (2), a power supply and a background system (6), wherein the head end current measuring device, the head end temperature sensor and the remote terminal are arranged at the head end of the cable; the tail end current measuring device and the tail end temperature sensor are arranged at the tail end of the cable; data measured by the current measuring devices and the temperature sensor devices are transmitted to the background ...

Preparation method of light/humidity dual-curing polyurethane hot melt adhesive

The invention relates to a preparation method of a light/humidity dual-curing polyurethane hot melt adhesive. The preparation method comprises the following steps of: introducing N2 into an HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) tripolymer, removing water vapor, carrying out a protective reaction, respectively adding a polymerization inhibitor and a catalyst and dropwisely adding HEA (hydroxyethyl acrylate); after dropwisely adding and reacting, adding polyisocyanate, and stirring uniformly to obtain 3HDI-HEA/polyisocyanate; heating and fusing polyalcohol and stirring for dehydration; adding the 3HDI-HEA/polyisocyanate and the catalyst; discharging after reacting, packaging the sample with an aluminum foil bag for standby application to obtain a light/humidity dual-curing polyurethane hot melt adhesive prepolymer; melting the prepolymer, and adding a photoinitiator, a polymerization inhibitor, a plasticizer and the catalyst, stirring uniformly in a molten state, rising the temperature and removing ...

Process and equipment for producing head of main oil filling pipe

The invention relates to a process and equipment for producing the head of a main oil filling pipe. The process is characterized by comprising the following steps of: sleeving a flange on the periphery of the main oil filling pipe, sleeving the main oil filling pipe into an external die body of a pipe expansion die, and pushing an internal die body of the pipe expansion die into the head end of the main oil filling pipe in an extrusion way to form interference fit between the increased pipe diameter of the head end of the main oil filling pipe and the internal diameter of the flange. According to the process for producing the head of the main oil filling pipe, the internal die body of the pipe expansion die is pushed into the head end of the main oil filling pipe in the extrusion way to form the interference fit between the increased pipe diameter of the head end of the main oil filling pipe and the internal diameter of the flange, and the flange and the head end of the main oil filling ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE IN A PROCESS CHAMBER

Methods and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a substrate during processing are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for retaining and controlling substrate temperature may include a puck of dielectric material; an electrode disposed in the puck proximate a surface of the puck upon which a substrate is to be retained; and a plurality of heater elements disposed in the puck and arranged in concentric rings to provide independent temperature control zones. 1. Apparatus for retaining a substrate and controlling a temperature profile of a substrate comprising:a puck of dielectric material;an electrode, disposed in the puck proximate a surface of the puck upon which a substrate is to be retained; anda plurality of heater elements, disposed in the puck and arranged in concentric rings, for providing independent temperature control zones.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the puck is fabricated of a ceramic material.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the electrode extends to within about 1 mm of an edge of the puck.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an outermost heater element spans a portion of the puck where an edge of the substrate is located when a substrate is retained on the puck.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of heater elements comprises four heater elements.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a process chamber having a plurality of components positioned proximate the puck and adapted to process a retained substrate, wherein the plurality of heater elements are sized and shaped to compensate for temperature non-uniformity created by the plurality of components.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the plurality of components comprise RF coils.8. The apparatus of further comprising a cooling plate claim 1 , thermally coupled to the puck claim 1 , for transferring heat from the puck.9. The apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the cooling plate comprises a plurality of cooling zones.10. The apparatus of ...

Substrate support with symmetrical feed structure

Apparatus for processing a substrate is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a substrate support may include a substrate support having a support surface for supporting a substrate the substrate support having a central axis; a first electrode disposed within the substrate support to provide RF power to a substrate when disposed on the support surface; an inner conductor coupled to the first electrode about a center of a surface of the first electrode opposing the support surface, wherein the inner conductor is tubular and extends from the first electrode parallel to and about the central axis in a direction away from the support surface of the substrate support; an outer conductor disposed about the inner conductor; and an outer dielectric layer disposed between the inner and outer conductors, the outer dielectric layer electrically isolating the outer conductor from the inner conductor. The outer conductor may be coupled to electrical ground.

METHODS FOR CALIBRATING RF POWER APPLIED TO A PLURALITY OF RF COILS IN A PLASMA PROCESSING SYSTEM

Methods for calibrating RF power applied to a plurality of RF coils are provided. In some embodiments, a method of calibrating RF power applied to a first and second RF coil of a process chamber having a power divider to control a first ratio equal to a first magnitude of RF power provided to the first RF coil divided by a second magnitude of RF power provided to the second RF coil, may include measuring a plurality of first ratios over a range of setpoint values of the power divider, comparing the plurality of measured first ratios to a plurality of reference first ratios, and adjusting an actual value of the power divider at a given setpoint value such that the first ratio of the power divider at the given setpoint matches the corresponding reference first ratio to within a first tolerance level. 1. A method of calibrating RF power applied to a plurality of RF coils of a process chamber having a first RF coil and a second RF coil for forming a plasma in the process chamber and a power divider that controls a first ratio equal to a first magnitude of RF power or RF current provided to the first RF coil divided by a second magnitude of RF power or RF current provided to the second RF coil , comprising:measuring a plurality of first ratios over a range of setpoint values of the power divider;comparing the plurality of measured first ratios to a plurality of reference first ratios; andadjusting an actual value of the power divider at a given setpoint value such that the first ratio of the power divider at the given setpoint matches the corresponding reference first ratio to within a first tolerance level.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein adjusting the actual value of the power divider comprises adjusting one or more variable elements of the power divider such that the first ratio at the given setpoint value matches the corresponding reference first ratio to within a first tolerance level.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the one or more variable elements includes a ...

Method for Scheduling User Equipment in a Radio Communications System and Apparatus Thereof

Method and Apparatus for scheduling transmissions of a plurality of user equipments in a radio communications system including the steps of: transmitting by at least two user equipments of said plurality, of channel information to an access node, said access node serving said at least two user equipments, wherein said channel information includes of a channel matrix; said access node upon reception of said channel information, determining a correlation between said at least two user equipments; said access node comparing said determined correlation to a threshold, and said access node scheduling radio resources for said at least two user equipments based on said comparison. 1. Method for scheduling transmissions of a plurality of user equipments in a radio communications system comprising the steps of:transmitting by at least two user equipments of said plurality, of channel information to an access node, said access node serving said at least two user equipments, wherein said channel information comprises of a channel matrix;said access node upon reception of said channel information, determining a correlation between said at least two user equipments;said access node comparing said determined correlation to a threshold, andsaid access node scheduling radio resources for said at least two user equipments based on said comparison.2. Method according to claim 1 , wherein when said correlation is equal to said threshold or higher than said threshold claim 1 , the at least two user equipments are scheduled by said access node to use the same radio resources.3. Method according to claim 1 , wherein when said correlation is lower than said threshold claim 1 , the at least two user equipments are scheduled by said access node to use different radio resources.4. Method according to claim 1 , wherein said radio resources are divided into blocks.5. Method according to claim 1 , wherein said correlation is determined using subspace analysis spanning said channel matrices.6. ...

HIGH TEMPERATURE ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK WITH REAL-TIME HEAT ZONE REGULATING CAPABILITY

Embodiments of the present invention provide electrostatic chucks for operating at elevated temperatures. One embodiment of the present invention provides a dielectric chuck body for an electrostatic chuck. The dielectric chuck body includes a substrate supporting plate having a top surface for receiving a substrate and a back surface opposing the top surface, an electrode embedded in the substrate supporting plate, and a shaft having a first end attached to the back surface of the substrate supporting plate and a second end opposing the first end. The second end is configured to contact a cooling base and provide temperature control to the substrate supporting plate. The shaft is hollow having a sidewall enclosing a central opening, and two or more channels formed through the sidewall and extending from the first end to the second end. 1. A dielectric chuck body for an electrostatic chuck , comprising:a substrate supporting plate having a top surface for receiving a substrate and a back surface opposing the top surface;an electrode embedded in the substrate supporting plate; anda shaft having a first end attached to the back surface of the substrate supporting plate and a second end opposing the first end, wherein the second end is configured to contact a cooling base and provide temperature control to the substrate supporting plate, the shaft being hollow and having a sidewall enclosing a central opening, and two or more channels formed through the sidewall and extending from the first end to the second end.2. The dielectric chuck body of claim 1 , further comprising one or more heating elements embedded in the substrate supporting plate and configured to heat the substrate disposed on the top surface.3. The dielectric chuck body of claim 2 , wherein the one or more heating elements form two or more independent heating zones.4. The dielectric chuck body of claim 2 , further comprising connectors disposed in the central opening of the shaft claim 2 , wherein the ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TOWARD PREVENTING ESC BONDING ADHESIVE EROSION

Embodiments of the present invention provide chamber components having a protective element for shielding bonding material from processing environments in a processing environment. The protective element may include protective seals, protective structures, erosion resistive fillers, or combinations thereof. Embodiments of the present invention reduce erosion of bonding material used in a processing chamber, thus, improving processing quality and reducing maintenance costs. 1. An apparatus for using in a processing chamber , comprising:a first components having a first surface;a second component having a second surface, wherein the second surface faces the first surface of the first component;a bonding material disposed between the first surface and the second surface and joining the first component and the second component; anda protective element for preventing the bonding material from erosion in the processing chamber.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the protective element comprises a protective seal surrounding the bonding material.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the protective seal is disposed in a recess formed at an interface between the first component and the second component.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the recess is defined by a step formed in an outer region of the first component claim 3 , and the step facing the second component.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the recess is defined by a first step formed in an outer region of the first component and a second step formed in an outer region of the second component.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the protective element comprises a protective structure extending from the first component covering the bonding material.7. The apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the protective structure comprises a continuous lip extending from the first component and overlapping an interface between the first components and the second components in which the bonding material is disposed.8. The ...

MULTI-ZONE PEDESTAL FOR PLASMA PROCESSING

A method and apparatus for a heated pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, the heated pedestal includes a body comprising a ceramic material, a plurality of heating elements encapsulated within the body, and one or more grooves formed in a surface of the body adjacent each of the plurality of heating elements, at least one side of the grooves being bounded by a ceramic plate. 1. A pedestal for a semiconductor processing chamber , comprising:a body comprising a ceramic material, wherein one or more grooves are formed in one or more surfaces of the body;a ceramic plate bounding at least one side of the grooves; anda plurality of heater elements encapsulated within the body.2. The pedestal of claim 1 , further comprising:a hollow shaft comprising a ceramic material coupled to the body; anda dielectric insert having a plurality of channels formed therein disposed in the hollow shaft.3. The pedestal of claim 2 , wherein at least a portion of the channels in the dielectric insert comprise a curved portion having an end terminating at an end of at least one of the grooves formed in a surface of the body.4. The pedestal of claim 2 , further comprising multiple terminals disposed inside the dielectric insert.5. The pedestal of claim of claim 4 , wherein the terminals are symmetrically distributed with a center terminal connected to a metallic RF mesh.65. The pedestal of claim of claim 4 , wherein the center terminal is connected to ground claim 4 , an RF generator claim 4 , a tunable capacitor claim 4 , or combinations thereof.7. The pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of heater elements comprises three to four heating elements.8. The pedestal of claim 7 , wherein the heater elements are concentric.9. The pedestal of claim 7 , wherein the heater elements are in a pie shape.10. The pedestal of claim 7 , wherein the heater elements are in different layers inside the ceramic body.11. The pedestal of claim 7 , wherein the heater elements are separated by thermal void ...

PASSIVE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM WITH TIME-BASED ANTI-THEFT FEATURE

Method for preventing security breaches via the two-thief method of attack of passive remote keyless entry systems for vehicles. The method involves the measurement of air travel time of the RF messages between the RKE fob and the vehicle. Multiple round trips between the fob and the vehicle are employed to magnify the distance covered by the messages and thereby allow accurate measurement of the air travel time. 1. A method for preventing security breaches of a passive remote keyless entry system for a vehicle comprising the steps of sending radio signals back and forth between the vehicle and a remote fob multiple times , measuring the total time for completion of the multiple round trips , and using the measured total time to evaluate the security of the connection between said fob and said vehicle.2. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said step of sending radio signals back and forth comprises the steps of interrogating said fob multiple times in succession and receiving the responses from the fob claim 1 , and wherein said step of measuring comprises the step of measuring the time required for all responses to be received.3. A method as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said step of interrogating said fob multiple times in succession comprises the steps of interrogating said fob claim 2 , initiating the next interrogation in timed relation to the receipt of a valid response to the previous interrogation claim 2 , and repeating the initiating step until a predetermined number of valid responses have been received from said fob.4. A method as set forth in claim 3 , wherein said fob responses are not all the same claim 3 , and wherein said method further comprises the step of evaluating differences in said fob responses to verify that the responses came from an authorized fob.5. A method as set forth in claim 3 , wherein at least one of said fob responses differs in amplitude from another of said fob responses claim 3 , and wherein said method further ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF OXIDE AND CARBON FROM SEMICONDUCTOR FILMS IN A SINGLE PROCESSING CHAMBER

A system and method for removing both carbon-based contaminants and oxygen-based contaminants from a semiconductor substrate within a single process chamber is disclosed. The invention may comprise utilization of remote plasma units and multiple gas sources to perform the process within the single process chamber. 1. An apparatus for processing a semiconductor substrate comprising:a reaction chamber;a susceptor configured to hold a substrate;a first gas source for providing a first gas;a second gas source for providing a second gas;a first remote plasma unit configured to receive the first gas and produce a first radical gas;a gas distribution device configured to flow the first radical gas and the second gas onto the substrate; anda transport path connecting the remote plasma unit to the gas distribution device, wherein the first radical gas passes through the gas distribution device onto the substrate;{'sub': 2', '3', '2', '3', '2', '3', '2', '2', '3', '2', '2', '3, 'wherein the gas distribution device, the reaction chamber, the transport path, and the susceptor are coated with at least one of: anodized aluminum oxide (AlO); atomic layer deposition (ALD)-formed aluminum oxide; plasma sprayed AlO; bare aluminum parts with native aluminum oxide; yttrium oxide (YO); yttrium oxide stabilized zirconium oxide (YSZ); zirconium oxide (ZrO); lanthanum zirconium oxide (LZO); yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG); yttrium oxyfluoride (YOF); aluminum oxide (AlO); zirconium oxide (ZrO); yttrium oxide (YO); or yttrium oxide stabilized zirconium oxide (YSZ).'}2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first gas comprises at least one of: NF claim 1 , CF claim 1 , CF claim 1 , CF claim 1 , CF claim 1 , COF claim 1 , SF claim 1 , or WF.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second gas comprises at least one of: H claim 1 , NH claim 1 , HO claim 1 , O claim 1 , or O.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a third gas source for providing a third gas; anda fourth gas source for ...

PASSIVE REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM WITH LEVEL-BASED ANTI-THEFT FEATURE

Method for preventing security breaches via the two-thief method of attack of passive remote keyless entry systems for vehicles. The method involves the transmission of a signal between a fob and the vehicle, where the level of the signal changes in a particular pattern. At the receiving side, anomalies in the pattern of the received signal (e.g., levels, timing) are detected and used to detect attempts to mimic the signal. 1. A method for preventing security breaches of passive remote keyless entry systems for a vehicle comprising the steps of transmitting a signal between a fob and the vehicle at a level which changes in a particular pattern and detecting at the receiving side anomalies in the pattern of the received signal.2. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said step of transmitting a signal between a fob and the vehicle comprises the step of transmitting a signal from said fob to said vehicle at a level which changes in a particular pattern.3. A method as set forth in claim 2 , further comprising the steps of establishing said particular pattern at said vehicle and communicating said particular pattern to said fob.4. A method as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said step of transmitting a signal from said fob comprises the step of transmitting in a particular pattern that includes high level and low level transmissions having levels sufficiently different that it is difficult to receive both high and low level transmissions without reconfiguration of a receiver.5. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said step of detecting anomalies comprises the step of detecting incorrect time delays in said pattern.6. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said step of detecting anomalies comprises the step of detecting incorrect signal amplitudes in said pattern.7. A method as set forth in claim 6 , wherein said step of detecting incorrect signal amplitudes comprises the step of detecting both incorrect relative amplitudes and incorrect absolute amplitudes ...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM LINKED TO VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Apparatus for use in a vehicle equipped with a vehicle-to-vehicle communication system. A remote keyless entry fob is provided for remote control of vehicle access. The fob includes a receiver for receiving a message broadcast by the vehicle-to-vehicle communication system and a memory for storing at least some elements of said message 1. A vehicle safety system comprising:a vehicle-based communication system adapted to transmit and receive wireless vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communication signals and to receive wireless remote keyless entry (RKE) communication signals; anda fob adapted to transmit the wireless RKE communication signals and to receive the wireless V2V communication signals, wherein the vehicle-based communication system and the fob are configured such that the V2V communication signals and the RKE communication signals are transmitted and received on a shared communication frequency.2. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the RKE communication signal comprises an RKE message.3. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 2 , wherein the vehicle-based communication system is configured to receive the wireless signal from the fob and to respond to the RKE message in the wireless signal transmitted by the fob.4. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the fob comprises a transmitter and a receiver for communicating with the vehicle-based communication system.5. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the fob comprises a transceiver for communicating with the vehicle-based communication system.6. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the vehicle-based communication system comprises at least one of a transmitter claim 1 , a receiver claim 1 , and a transceiver for communicating with V2V communication systems of other vehicles within a predetermined vicinity and for communicating with the fob.7. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the V2V communication frequency is a ...

BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR

A brake pad wear sensing system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes an RF communication circuit for transmitting an RF signal including brake pad wear data. The system also includes a vehicle-based receiver including an RF communication circuit for receiving the brake pad wear data in the RF signal transmitted by the wear sensor. The vehicle-based receiver is operatively connected to a vehicle-based main controller. The vehicle-based receiver transmits the brake pad wear data to the main controller. 1. A brake pad wear sensing system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system , the brake pad wear measuring system comprising:a brake pad wear sensor comprising an RF communication circuit for transmitting an RF signal including brake pad wear data; anda vehicle-based receiver comprising an RF communication circuit for receiving the brake pad wear data in the RF signal transmitted by the wear sensor, wherein the vehicle-based receiver is operatively connected to a vehicle-based main controller, the vehicle-based receiver transmitting the brake pad wear data to the main controller.2. The brake pad wear sensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the vehicle-based main controller comprises one of a remote keyless entry (RKE) system controller claim 1 , a passive keyless entry (PKE) system controller claim 1 , and a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system controller.3. The brake pad wear sensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the vehicle-based receiver comprises a tire pressure monitoring (TPM) system controller claim 1 , and wherein the base unit transmits the RF signal to a tire-mounted TPM sensor claim 1 , which transmits a signal including the brake pad wear data to the main controller.4. The brake pad wear sensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein the wear sensor comprises an RFID circuit and the vehicle based receiver comprises an RFID controller.5. The brake pad wear sensing system recited in claim 1 , wherein ...

Vehicle door handle

A vehicle door handle for a motor vehicle is described, which includes an integrated transmitting and/or receiving device which comprises an LF antenna and a separately formed NFC antenna. The NFC antenna has a plurality of windings provided on a circuit board. The LF antenna has a plurality of coils wound around a core material formed separately from the circuit board. The NFC antenna encompasses a projection of the LF antenna on the circuit board.

Multi-zone pedestal for plasma processing

A method and apparatus for a heated pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, the heated pedestal includes a body comprising a ceramic material, a plurality of heating elements encapsulated within the body, and one or more grooves formed in a surface of the body adjacent each of the plurality of heating elements, at least one side of the grooves being bounded by a ceramic plate.

CERAMIC HEATER AND ESC WITH ENHANCED WAFER EDGE PERFORMANCE

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an improved electrostatic chuck for supporting a substrate. The electrostatic chuck comprises a chuck body coupled to a support stem, the chuck body having a substrate supporting surface, a plurality of tabs projecting from the substrate supporting surface of the chuck body, wherein the tabs are disposed around the circumference of the chuck body, an electrode embedded within the chuck body, the electrode extending radially from a center of the chuck body to a region beyond the plurality of tabs, and an RF power source coupled to the electrode through a first electrical connection. 1. An electrostatic chuck for supporting a substrate , comprising:a chuck body coupled to a support stem, the chuck body having a substrate supporting surface;a plurality of tabs projecting from the substrate supporting surface of the chuck body, wherein the plurality of tabs are disposed around the circumference of the chuck body;an electrode embedded within the chuck body, the electrode extending radially from a center of the chuck body to a region beyond the plurality of tabs; andan RF power source coupled to the electrode through a first electrical connection.2. The electrostatic chuck of claim 1 , further comprising:a chucking power source coupling to the electrode via a second electrical connection.3. The electrostatic chuck of claim 1 , further comprising:an edge ring disposed around the plurality of tabs, wherein the edge ring is made of a material having a dielectric constant similar to that of a substrate to be disposed on the substrate supporting surface.4. The electrostatic chuck of claim 1 , wherein the electrode comprises an inner electrode and an outer electrode surrounding the inner electrode.5. The electrostatic chuck of claim 4 , wherein the inner electrode and the outer electrode are non-coplanar.6. The electrostatic chuck of claim 5 , wherein the inner electrode is disposed relatively below the outer electrode.7. The ...

Multi-port gas injection system and reactor system including same

A gas injection system, a reactor system including the gas injection system, and methods of using the gas injection system and reactor system are disclosed. The gas injection system can be used in gas-phase reactor systems to independently monitor and control gas flow rates in a plurality of channels of a gas injection system coupled to a reaction chamber.

Method and apparatus of processing wafers with compressive or tensile stress at elevated temperatures in a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition system

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an electrostatic chuck for maintaining a flatness of a substrate being processed in a plasma reactor at high temperatures. In one embodiment, the electrostatic chuck comprises a chuck body coupled to a support stem, the chuck body having a substrate supporting surface, and the chuck body has a volume resistivity value of about 1×10 7 ohm-cm to about 1×10 15 ohm-cm in a temperature of about 250° C. to about 700° C., and an electrode embedded in the body, the electrode is coupled to a power supply. In one example, the chuck body is composed of an aluminum nitride material which has been observed to be able to optimize chucking performance around 600° C. or above during a deposition or etch process, or any other process that employ both high operating temperature and substrate clamping features.

Substrate support with symmetrical feed structure

Apparatus for processing a substrate is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a substrate support may include a substrate support having a support surface for supporting a substrate the substrate support having a central axis; a first electrode disposed within the substrate support to provide RF power to a substrate when disposed on the support surface; an inner conductor coupled to the first electrode about a center of a surface of the first electrode opposing the support surface, wherein the inner conductor is tubular and extends from the first electrode parallel to and about the central axis in a direction away from the support surface of the substrate support; an outer conductor disposed about the inner conductor; and an outer dielectric layer disposed between the inner and outer conductors, the outer dielectric layer electrically isolating the outer conductor from the inner conductor. The outer conductor may be coupled to electrical ground.

DUAL-ZONE HEATER FOR PLASMA PROCESSING

A method and apparatus for a pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, the pedestal includes a body comprising a ceramic material having a flange, one or more heating elements embedded in the body, a first shaft coupled to the flange, and a second shaft coupled to the first shaft; wherein the second shaft includes a plurality of fluid channels formed therein that terminate in the second shaft. 1. A pedestal for a semiconductor processing chamber , comprising:a body comprising a ceramic material;a plurality of heating elements encapsulated within the body;a first shaft coupled to the body; anda second shaft coupled to the first shaft; wherein the second shaft includes a plurality of fluid channels formed therein, at least a portion of the fluid channels terminating in the second shaft, wherein the first shaft is made of a first material and the second shaft is made of a second material that is different than the first material.2. The pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the second shaft is at least partially surrounded by a sleeve.3. The pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of fluid channels comprise a first set of fluid channels and the pedestal includes a second set of fluid channels formed in the first shaft and the second shaft.4. The pedestal of claim 3 , wherein one or more of the second set of fluid channels terminate in the body.5. The pedestal of claim 1 , wherein an insert is disposed within the second shaft.6. The pedestal of claim 5 , wherein the insert includes one or more fluid channels formed therein.7. The pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the body includes an RF mesh and one or more lift pins movably disposed therethrough claim 1 , each of the one or more lift pins having a diameter of about 0.01 inches claim 1 , or less.8. A pedestal for a semiconductor processing chamber claim 1 , comprising:a body comprising a ceramic material;a plurality of heating elements encapsulated within the body;a first shaft coupled to the body; anda second shaft coupled to ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS OF ACHIEVING HIGH INPUT IMPEDANCE WITHOUT USING FERRITE MATERIALS FOR RF FILTER APPLICATIONS IN PLASMA CHAMBERS

Implementations of the present disclosure generally relate to methods and apparatus for generating and controlling plasma, for example RF filters, used with plasma chambers. In one implementation, a plasma processing apparatus is provided. The plasma processing apparatus comprises a chamber body, a powered gas distribution manifold enclosing a processing volume and a radio frequency (RF) filter. A pedestal having a substrate-supporting surface is disposed in the processing volume. A heating assembly comprising one or more heating elements is disposed within the pedestal for controlling a temperature profile of the substrate-supporting surface. A tuning assembly comprising a tuning electrode is disposed within the pedestal between the one or more heating elements and the substrate-supporting surface. The RF filter comprises an air core inductor, wherein at least one of the heating elements, the tuning electrode, and the gas distribution manifold is electrically coupled to the RF filter. 1. A plasma processing apparatus , comprising:a chamber body and a powered gas distribution manifold enclosing a processing volume;a substrate support pedestal disposed in the processing volume and having a substrate-supporting surface;a heating assembly comprising one or more heating elements disposed within the substrate support pedestal for controlling a temperature profile of the substrate-supporting surface;a tuning assembly comprising a tuning electrode that is disposed within the substrate support pedestal between the one or more heating elements and the substrate-supporting surface; anda radio frequency (RF) filter comprising an air core inductor, wherein at least one of the heating elements, the tuning electrode, and the gas distribution manifold is electrically coupled to the RF filter.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the air core inductor comprises:a first helical coil section having a predetermined number of coil turns; anda second helical coil section having a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONSERVING ENERGY IN RKE AND TPM VEHICLE SYSTEMS

A method and apparatus for controlling a vehicle based transmitter/receiver system including transmitting a first signal portion at a first baud rate and second signal portion at a second baud rate where the first baud rate is faster than the second baud rate, the first signal portion including a wake-up portion, and controlling the receiver to periodically wake up to receive the first signal portion and stay awake to receive the second signal portion only if the wake-up portion of the received signal is valid. 1. A vehicle based transmitter/receiver system comprising:a transmitter unit including a transmitter and an associated transmitter controller, said transmitter controller controlling said transmitter to transmit a first signal portion at a first baud rate and second signal portion at a second baud rate where the first baud rate is faster than the second baud rate, the first signal portion including a wake-up portion; anda receiver unit adapted to receive both said first signal portion at said first baud rate and said second signal portion at said second baud rate, said receiver unit periodically waking up to listen for said first signal portion and only staying awake to receive said second signal portion if a valid said wake-up portion is received.2. A system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said transmitter controller causes said transmitter to transmit a first signal portion including said wake-up portion and a second signal portion including a data portion claim 1 , wherein said wake-up portion is transmitted at a baud rate that is faster than the baud rate at which said data portion is transmitted.3. A system as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said transmitter controller causes said transmitter to transmit first and second signal portions such that said first signal portion has more bits than said second signal portion claim 2 , and further wherein said receiver unit wakes up for an interval that is only a fraction of the duration of said first signal ...

Methods for optimized variable-size deduplication using two stage content-defined chunking and devices thereof

Methods, non-transitory machine readable media, and computing devices that compare a hash value to a predefined value for sliding windows in parallel for segments partitioned from an input data stream. A bit array is parsed according to minimum and maximum chunk sizes to identify chunk boundaries for the input data stream. The bit array is populated based on a result of the comparison and portions of the bit array are parsed in parallel. Unique chunks of the input data stream defined by the chunk boundaries are stored in a storage device. Accordingly, this technology utilizes parallel processing in two stages. In a first stage, rolling window based hashing is performed concurrently to identify potential chunk boundaries. In a second stage, actual chunk boundaries are selected based on minimum and maximum chunk size constraints. This technology advantageously facilitates significant deduplication ratio improvement as well as improved parallel chunking performance.

METHODS FOR DICTIONARY-BASED COMPRESSION AND DEVICES THEREOF

Methods, non-transitory machine readable media, and computing devices that provide improved dictionary-based compression are disclosed. With this technology, a first portion of an input data stream is compressed using a first dictionary. A second dictionary is trained when the first dictionary is determined to be stale. The dictionary can be determined to be stale based on a size of the input data stream compressed using the first dictionary or a compression ratio decreasing by a threshold, for example. The first dictionary can be stored with metadata associated with the compressed first portion of the input data stream. Accordingly, this technology improves compression ratios, eliminates the need for reference counting, and facilitates improved reclamation of orphan dictionaries, among other advantages. 1. A method , comprising:compressing, by a computing device, a first portion of an input data stream using a first dictionary;determining, by the computing device, when the first dictionary is stale; andstoring, by the computing device, the first dictionary with metadata associated with the compressed first portion of the input data stream, when the determination indicates that the first dictionary is stale.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising determining claim 1 , by the computing device claim 1 , that the first dictionary is stale when a compression ratio of the compressed first portion is less than another compression ratio of a compressed second portion of the input data stream by a compression threshold claim 1 , wherein the second portion of the input data stream occurs earlier in the input data stream than the first portion.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising training claim 1 , by the computing device claim 1 , a second dictionary claim 1 , when the determination indicates that the first dictionary is stale.4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising training claim 1 , by the computing device claim 1 , the first dictionary using a second ...

REACTOR SYSTEM INCLUDING A GAS DISTRIBUTION ASSEMBLY FOR USE WITH ACTIVATED SPECIES AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A reactor system including a gas distribution assembly and method of using the reactor system are disclosed. The gas distribution assembly includes a gas distribution device, a gas expansion area, and a showerhead plate downstream of the gas distribution device and the expansion area. 1. A reactor system comprising:a first reaction chamber;a first remote plasma unit fluidly coupled to the first reaction chamber; anda gas distribution assembly that receives activated species from the first remote plasma unit, a gas distribution device;', 'a gas expansion area; and', 'a showerhead plate downstream of the gas distribution device and the expansion area, and, 'wherein the gas distribution assembly compriseswherein the gas distribution device distributes the activated species within the gas expansion area.2. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein the gas distribution device comprises one or more holes.3. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein the gas distribution device comprises one or more radially extending channels.4. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of a surface of the gas distribution assembly is coated with aluminum oxide.5. The reactor system of claim 4 , wherein a thickness of the aluminum oxide is between about 100 nm and about 1 μm.6. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of a surface of the gas distribution assembly is coated with yttrium oxide.7. The reactor system of claim 6 , wherein a thickness of the yttrium oxide is between about 100 nm and about 1 μm.8. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein the showerhead plate comprises a first set of holes proximate a perimeter of the showerhead plate and a second set of holes proximate a center of the showerhead plate claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the first set of holes is greater than a diameter of the second set of holes.9. The reactor system of claim 1 , further comprising a second reaction chamber fluidly coupled to the first remote plasma unit.10. The reactor ...

Brake pad wear sensor

A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes a first coil excitable to create a first magnetic field, and a first target associated with the first coil. The first coil and the first target are configured for movement relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system. The relative movement causes the first target to move within the first magnetic field and affect the inductance of the first coil. The brake pad wear measuring system also includes a second coil excitable to create a second magnetic field, and a second target associated with the second coil. The second coil and the second target are configured for movement relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system. The relative movement causes the second target to move within the second magnetic field and affect the inductance of the second coil. The first coil and the first target are configured so that the inductance of the first coil increases as brake pad wear increases. The second coil and the second target are configured so that the inductance of the second coil decreases as brake pad wear increases.

SUSCEPTOR FOR SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE PROCESSING

A susceptor for semiconductor substrate processing is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, the susceptor may comprise an inner susceptor portion and an outer susceptor portion. The susceptor portions may self-align via complementary features, such as tabs on the outer susceptor and recesses on the inner susceptor portion. The inner susceptor portion may contain several contact pads with which to support a wafer during semiconductor processing. In some embodiments, the contact pads are hemispherical to reduce contact area with the wafer, thereby reducing risk of backside damage. The inner susceptor portion may contain a cavity with which to receive a thermocouple. In some embodiments, the diameter of the cavity is greater than the diameter of the thermocouple such that the thermocouple does not contact the walls of the cavity during processing, thereby providing highly accurate temperature measurements. 1. An apparatus for processing a substrate , the apparatus comprising:a processing chamber configured to accommodate a substrate; anda susceptor disposed in the processing chamber and configured to support the substrate,wherein the susceptor comprises an inner susceptor portion and an outer susceptor portion that encircles the inner susceptor portion,wherein the inner susceptor portion includes a plurality of recesses, and the outer susceptor portion includes a plurality of lobes extending under the inner susceptor portion to support the inner susceptor portion,wherein each of the lobes has a generally triangular shape and aligns within a corresponding one of the recesses, wherein an apex of the triangular shape of the lobes protrudes toward a center of the inner susceptor portion.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner susceptor portion is smaller than the substrate and the outer susceptor portion extends beyond the substrate.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the inner susceptor portion has a shape in which a first disc and a second disc concentrically ...

HIGH PERFORMANCE SUSCEPTOR APPARATUS

A substrate support and lift assembly configured to support and lift a substrate from a susceptor is disclosed. The substrate support and lift assembly can include a susceptor support and a lift pin. The susceptor support can be configured to support the susceptor thereon. The susceptor support includes a plurality of support arms each extending radially from a central portion of the susceptor support to a terminus. Each of the plurality of support arms includes an aperture extending therethrough. The lift pin can be configured to fit through the aperture of a corresponding support arm to lift a substrate on the susceptor. 1. A substrate support and lift assembly configured to support and lift a substrate from a susceptor , the substrate support and lift assembly comprising:a susceptor support configured to support the susceptor thereon, the susceptor support comprising a plurality of support arms each extending radially from a central portion of the susceptor support to a terminus, each of the plurality of support arms comprising an aperture extending therethrough; anda lift pin configured to fit through the aperture of a corresponding support arm of the plurality of support arms to lift a substrate.2. The assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a lift mechanism configured to lift the substrate from the susceptor claim 1 , the lift mechanism comprising a plurality of lift pins claim 1 , each lift pin configured to fit through corresponding apertures of the plurality of support arms.3. The assembly of claim 1 , wherein each aperture is disposed between the central portion of the susceptor support and a corresponding terminus.4. The assembly of claim 3 , further comprising a plurality of support pads claim 3 , each support pad attached to a corresponding support arm and configured to extend toward and support the susceptor.5. The assembly of claim 4 , wherein each support pad is disposed nearer to a corresponding terminus than to a corresponding aperture.6. The ...

COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING MACHINE TRANSLATION MODEL AND MACHINE-TRANSLATION DEVICE

A device and a method for generating a machine translation model and a machine translation device are disclosed. The device inputs a source training sentence of a source language and a dictionary data to a generator network so that the generator network outputs a target training sentence of a target language according to the source training sentence and the dictionary data. Then, the device inputs the target training sentence and a correct translation of the source training sentence to a discriminator network so as to calculate an error between the target training sentence and the correct translation according to the output of the discriminator network, and trains the generator network and the discriminator network respectively. The trained generator network is the machine translation model. 1. A computing device for generating a machine-learning model , comprising:a storage, configured to store a dictionary data and a generative adversarial network (GAN), wherein the dictionary data comprises a correspondence between a plurality of words of a source language and a plurality of words of a target language, and the GAN comprises a generator network and a discriminator network; and input a source training sentence of the source language and the dictionary data to the generator network, such that the generator network output a target training sentence of the target language according to the source training language and the dictionary data;', 'input the target training sentence and a correct translation of the source training sentence to the discriminator network to calculate an error between the target training sentence and the correct translation according to an output of the discriminator network; and', 'train the generator network and the discriminator network respectively according to the error, wherein the trained generator network is the machine-learning model., 'a processor, being electrically connected with the storage, and being configured to2. The computing ...

HIGH TEMPERATURE COATINGS FOR A PRECLEAN AND ETCH APPARATUS AND RELATED METHODS

A coating and a method to form the coating is proposed for a semiconductor film pre-clean and etch apparatus. The coating may be employed in environments where it is difficult to use a traditional coating or coating method. The coatings provide advantages including: an ability to effectively deliver hydrogen radicals and fluorine radicals to a wafer surface in one apparatus or individually in two apparatuses; a coverage of high aspect ratio features on critical components; an operability in high temperatures exceeding 150° C.; and a protection of a part with high aspect ratio features underneath the coating, thereby preventing metal and particles on a processed wafer. 1. A semiconductor film pre-clean/etch apparatus comprising:a reaction chamber;a wafer holder within the reaction chamber configured to hold a semiconductor wafer;a gas transport path configured to ensure a gas delivery to the reaction chamber and a uniform mixture of at least two gases;a gas distribution device for dispersing a gas across the semiconductor wafer;a gas manifold to helps deliver hydrogen radical to wafer edge; anda remote plasma unit that converts a first gas provided by a first gas source into a radical gas;wherein at least one of the wafer holder, the reaction chamber, the gas transport path, the gas distribution device, the gas manifold, or the remote plasma unit comprises a coating with a first layer and a second layer;wherein at least one of the first layer or the second layer of the coating is formed by atomic layer deposition (ALD); andwherein the first layer and the second layer comprise different materials.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first layer is on the gas distribution device and a thickness of the first layer ranges between: 1-10 claim 1 ,000 nm; 10-2 claim 1 ,500 nm; or 100-500 nm.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second layer is on the gas distribution device and a thickness of the second layer ranges between: 1-10 claim 1 ,000 nm; 10-2 claim 1 ,500 ...

ANTENNA WITH PARASITIC ELEMENT

An antenna system for a vehicle includes a housing defining an interior space having a center. A component is provided for at least one of transmitting and receiving signals indicative of a vehicle condition. A loop antenna is provided in the interior space and electrically connected to the component. A parasitic element is provided for increasing a signal strength of the antenna system. The parasitic element extends from a first end to a second end spaced from the first end by a gap. 1. An antenna system for a vehicle comprising:a housing defining an interior space having a center;a component for at least one of transmitting and receiving signals indicative of a vehicle condition;a loop antenna provided in the interior space and electrically connected to the component; anda parasitic element for increasing a signal strength of the antenna system, the parasitic element extending from a first end to a second end spaced from the first end by a gap.2. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element is larger than the loop antenna.3. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element is positioned in the interior space.4. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element is secured to the housing exterior.5. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element is embedded within at least one wall of the housing.6. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element is a rectangular ring.7. The antenna system of claim 6 , wherein the gap is about 1 mm to about 4 mm.8. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element further includes at least one secondary gap along its length.9. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element is formed from a metal rod.10. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element is printed on the housing.11. The antenna system of claim 1 , wherein the parasitic element has a rectangular cross-section.12. The antenna system of further including a ...

WAFER TEMPERATURE GRADIENT CONTROL TO SUPPRESS SLIP FORMATION IN HIGH-TEMPERATURE EPITAXIAL FILM GROWTH

A method of operating a reactor system to provide wafer temperature gradient control is provided. The method includes operating a center temperature sensor, a middle temperature sensor, and an edge temperature sensor to sense a temperature of a center zone of a wafer on a susceptor in reaction chamber of the reactor system, to sense a temperature of a middle zone of the wafer, and to sense a temperature of an edge zone of the wafer. The temperatures of the center, middle, and edge zones of the wafer are processed with a controller to generate control signals based on a predefined temperature gradient for the wafer. First, second, and third sets of heater lamps are operated based on the temperature of the center, middle, and edge zones to heat the center, the middle, and the edge zone of the wafer. Reactor systems are also described. 1. A method of operating a reactor system to provide wafer temperature gradient control , comprising:operating a center temperature sensor, a middle temperature sensor, and an edge temperature sensor to sense a temperature of a center zone of a wafer on a susceptor in reaction chamber of the reactor system, to sense a temperature of a middle zone of the wafer, and to sense a temperature of an edge zone of the wafer;with a controller, processing the temperatures of the center, middle, and edge zones of the wafer to generate control signals based on a predefined temperature gradient for the wafer; andoperating, based on the control signals, a first set of heater lamps based on the temperature of the center zone to heat the center zone of the wafer, a second set of heater lamps based on the temperature of the middle zone to heat the middle zone of the wafer, and a third set of heater lamps based on the temperature of the edge zone to heat the edge zone of the wafer.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the center claim 1 , middle claim 1 , and edge temperature sensors each comprise a pyrometer receiving electromagnetic radiation from ...

SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING PRECLEAN METHODS AND APPARATUS

In some embodiments, a method for semiconductor processing preclean includes removing an oxide layer from a substrate using anhydrous hydrogen fluoride in combination with water vapor. A system for the preclean may be configured to separate the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and the water vapor until they are delivered to a common volume near the substrate. Corrosion within components of the system may be limited by purification of anhydrous hydrogen fluoride, passivation of components, changing component materials, and heating components. Passivation may be achieved by filling a gas delivery component with anhydrous hydrogen fluoride and allowing the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride to remain in the gas delivery component to form a passivation layer. Consistent water vapor delivery may be achieved in part by heating components using heaters. 1. A semiconductor processing system for precleaning a substrate , the system comprising:a reaction chamber; [ a pressure gauge configured to be in fluid communication with the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride source;', 'a purifier in fluid communication with the pressure gauge and configured to remove water from anhydrous hydrogen fluoride from the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride source;', 'a first anhydrous hydrogen fluoride conduit for forming a first portion of a flow path between the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride source and the reaction chamber; and', 'one or more upstream heater jackets thermally coupled to the pressure gauge, the purifier, and the first anhydrous hydrogen fluoride conduit;, 'an upstream portion configured to be in fluid communication with an anhydrous hydrogen fluoride source, the upstream portion comprising, a second anhydrous hydrogen fluoride conduit for forming a second portion of the flow path between the anhydrous hydrogen fluoride source and the reaction chamber; and', 'one or more downstream heater jackets thermally coupled to the second anhydrous hydrogen fluoride conduit;, 'a downstream portion in fluid ...

DUAL PYROMETER SYSTEMS FOR SUBSTRATE TEMPERATURE CONTROL DURING FILM DEPOSITION

A method of operating a reactor system to provide multi-zone substrate temperature control. The method includes, with a first pyrometer, sensing a temperature of a first zone of a substrate supported in the reactor system, and, with a second pyrometer, sensing a temperature of a second zone of the substrate. The method further includes, with a controller, comparing the temperatures of the first and second zones to setpoint temperatures for the first and second zones and, in response, generating control signals to control heating of the substrate. The method also includes controlling, based on the control signals, operations of a heater assembly operating to heat the substrate. 1. A method of operating a reactor system to provide multi-zone substrate temperature control , comprising:with a first pyrometer, sensing a temperature of a first zone of a substrate supported in the reactor system;with a second pyrometer, sensing a temperature of a second zone of the substrate;with a controller, comparing the temperatures of the first and second zones to setpoint temperatures for the first and second zones and, in response, generating control signals to control heating of the substrate; andcontrolling, based on the control signals, operations of a heater assembly operating to heat the substrate.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the heater assembly comprises a plurality of heat generators and wherein the controlling includes mapping predefined electric power to each of the plurality of heat generators.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the controlling comprises providing proportional amounts of the predefined electric power to each of the plurality of heat generators assigned to a first group associated with heating the first zone and to each of the plurality of heat generators assigned to a second group associated with heating the second zone.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising repeating the sensing of the temperature of the first zone claim 3 , the sensing of the ...

WAFER FAR EDGE TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT SYSTEM WITH LAMP BANK ALIGNMENT

A reactor system designed to provide accurate monitoring of wafer temperatures during deposition steps. The reactor system includes a pyrometer mounting assembly supporting and positioning three or more pyrometers (e.g., infrared (IR) pyrometers) relative to the reaction chamber to measure a center wafer temperature and an edge wafer temperature as well as reaction chamber temperature. The pyrometer mounting assembly provides a small spot size or temperature sensing area with the edge pyrometer to accurately measure edge wafer temperatures. A jig assembly, and installation method for each tool setup, is provided for use in achieving accurate alignment of the IR pyrometer sensing spot (and the edge pyrometer) relative to the wafer, when the pyrometer mounting assembly is mounted upon a lamp bank in the reactor system or in tool setup. The wafer edge temperature sensing with the reactor system assembled with proper alignment ensures accurate and repeatable measurement of wafer temperatures. 1. A method of assembling a reactor system adapted for monitoring edge wafer temperatures , comprising:placing a lamp bank, operable to provide heat to an inner chamber of reaction chamber, on a lid adapted for supporting the lamp bank relative to the reaction chamber;mounting an alignment jig on an upper surface of the lamp bank at a location predefined for an edge pyrometer of a temperature monitoring assembly operable to perform the monitoring of the edge wafer temperatures;placing an edge sensor, operable to sense an edge of a wafer positioned on a susceptor in the inner chamber, in the alignment jig;moving the lamp bank linearly relative to the lid, with the edge sensor operating, until an edge of the wafer is identified; andsecuring the lamp bank to the lid.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the edge sensor comprises a fiber optic sensor and wherein the edge of the wafer is identified based on a difference in reflectivity of the wafer and the susceptor.3. The method of claim ...

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A VEHICLE AS WELL AS A SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING ACCESS TO A VEHICLE

A method for controlling access to a vehicle comprises: 1. A method for controlling access to a vehicle , comprising:providing a vehicle-based system comprising a transceiver operatively connected with a vehicle control module; andproviding a mobile device having a GPS module and a wireless communication module;storing at the vehicle-based system a GPS location of the vehicle associated with the location at which the vehicle is parked;communicating via the vehicle-based system with the mobile device via the transceiver and the wireless communication module to obtain a GPS location of the mobile device; andblocking via the vehicle-based system entry to the vehicle if the GPS location of the mobile device is outside a predetermined distance from the stored GPS location of the vehicle.2. The method recited in claim 1 , comprising the following further steps:sending instructions to the mobile device via the transceiver and the wireless communication module requesting the GPS location of the mobile device,determining the GPS location of the mobile device using the GPS module, andtransmitting the GPS location of the mobile device to the vehicle control module via the wireless communication module and the transceiver.3. The method recited in claim 1 , comprising the step of determining via the vehicle-based system when the vehicle is parked;4. The method recited in claim 1 , comprising the following further steps:receiving an entry request by the vehicle control module;allowing entry to the vehicle if at least the GPS location of the mobile device is within a predetermined distance from the stored GPS location of the vehicle.5. The method recited in claim 4 , wherein the communication to obtain the GPS location of the mobile device is initiated upon the entry request.6. The method recited in claim 4 , comprising the following further steps:the vehicle based system having a base station in the vehicle configured to generate an electromagnetic field having a first frequency ...

PACKING SHEET, PACKING MODULE AND COOLING TOWER

A packing module includes first and second flow paths which exchange heat between water sprayed from above and air flowing from below; a first import portion for importing water sprayed from one side of the packing module into the first flow path; a second import portion for importing water sprayed from the other side of the packing module into the second flow path; a first export portion for guiding water flowing out from the first water path to one side of the packing module for discharging; and, a second export portion for guiding water flowing out from the second water path to the other side of the packing module for discharging. Two flow paths in the packing module operate in different operation modes, so that water or wind flows through one flow path to cool water while air flows through the other flow path for heat exchange through partition walls. 1. A packing module having:stacked first flow path and second flow path which exchange heat between water sprayed from above and air flowing from below to above;a first import portion for importing water sprayed from one side of the packing module in a width direction into the first flow path;a second import portion for importing water sprayed from the other side of the packing module in the width direction into the second flow path;a first export portion for guiding water flowing out from the first water path to one side of the packing module in the width direction for discharging; anda second export portion for guiding water flowing out from the second water path to the other side of the packing module in the width direction for discharging.2. The packing module according to claim 1 , wherein:the first and second flow paths are stacked, and occupy the approximately full width of the packing module in the width direction, respectively.3. The packing module according to claim 2 , having:first primary packing sheets, which limit the formation of the first flow path;second primary packing sheets, which limit the ...

METHOD FOR LOCATING A VEHICLE, METHOD FOR OPERATING A VEHICLE AS WELL AS SYSTEM

A method for locating a vehicle has the following steps: 1. A method for locating a vehicle , comprising the following steps:providing a vehicle-based system comprising a transceiver operatively connected with a vehicle control module;providing a mobile device having a GPS module and a wireless communication module;storing on the mobile device a GPS location associated with a location at which the vehicle is parked; andproviding to the user via the mobile device instructions on how to locate the vehicle based on the GPS location stored on the mobile device.2. The method recited in claim 1 , comprising the following further steps:transmitting instructions for storing the GPS location from the vehicle-based system to the mobile device via the transceiver and the wireless communication module;receiving the instructions via the mobile device; andstoring on the mobile device the GPS location in response to receiving the instructions.3. The method recited in claim 2 , comprising the following further steps:determining via the vehicle-based system when the vehicle is parked; andtransmitting the instructions for storing the GPS location in response to determining that the vehicle is parked.4. The method recited in claim 3 , wherein determining when the vehicle is parked by at least one of determining whether the transmission is in park claim 3 , determining whether the engine is stopped claim 3 , determining whether there is an occupant in the vehicle claim 3 , determining whether the doors are locked claim 3 , and determining whether the security system of the vehicle is armed5. The method recited in claim 2 , wherein the instructions for storing the GPS location transmitted from the vehicle-based system to the mobile device include the GPS location associated with a location at which the vehicle is parked.6. The method recited in claim 1 , further comprising determining the GPS location associated with a location at which the vehicle is parked via at least one of the GPS ...

CONTENT-AWARE TASK ASSIGNMENT IN DISTRIBUTED COMPUTING SYSTEMS USING DE-DUPLICATING CACHE

Systems, devices, and methods are described for performing content-aware task assignment. A resource manager in a distributed computing system can identify tasks associated with a file. Each task can involve processing multiple data blocks of the file (e.g., in parallel with other processing by other tasks). The resource manager can provide block identifiers for the blocks to each of multiple computing nodes. Each computing node can store a respective subset of the blocks in a respective cache storage medium. Each subset of blocks stored at a node can be identified from the block identifiers. The resource manager can assign the task to a selected one of the computing nodes. The task can be assigned based on the selected computing node having larger subset of the blocks than one or more other computing nodes in the distributed computing system. In some embodiments, computing nodes can de-duplicate cached data using block identifiers. 1. A computer-implemented method comprising:identifying a task associated with a file, wherein the task involves processing a plurality of blocks of the file;providing, to each of a plurality of computing nodes, a respective block identifier for each of the plurality of blocks of the file;identifying, for each computing node of the plurality of computing nodes, a respective subset of blocks from the plurality of blocks that is stored in a respective cache storage medium at the computing node, wherein each of the respective subsets of blocks is identified from the block identifiers;assigning the task to a first computing node from the plurality of computing nodes based on the first computing node having a first subset of the plurality of blocks that is larger than a second subset of the plurality of blocks stored at a second computing node from the plurality of computing nodes; andexecuting the task at the first computing node.2. The computer-implemented method of claim 1 , wherein the block identifiers are generated by executing claim 1 ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS TOWARD PREVENTING ESC BONDING ADHESIVE EROSION

Embodiments of the present invention provide chamber components having a protective element for shielding bonding material from processing environments in a processing environment. The protective element may include protective seals, protective structures, erosion resistive filers, or combinations thereof. Embodiments of the present invention reduce erosion of bonding material used in a processing chamber, thus, improving processing quality and reducing maintenance costs. 1. An apparatus use in a processing chamber , comprising:a first component having a first surface;a second component having a second surface, wherein the second surface faces the first surface of the first component;a bonding material disposed between the first surface and the second surface and joining the first component and the second component; anda protective element disposed for preventing the bonding material from erosion in the processing chamber, wherein the protective element comprising a silicon filler disposed in the bonding material.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a protective sea surrounding the bonding material.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the protective seal is disposed in a recess formed at an interface between the first component and the second component.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the recess is defined by a step formed in an outer region of the first component claim 3 , and the step facing the second component.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the recess is defined by a first step formed in an outer region of the first component and a second step formed in an outer region of the second component.6. An apparatus for use in a processing chamber claim 3 , comprising:a first component having a first surface;a second component having a second surface, wherein the second surface faces the first surface of the first component;a bonding material disposed between the first surface and the second surface and joining the first component and the second ...

TIRE MONITOR SENSOR AND TIRE MONITOR SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE

A tire monitor sensor () for a vehicle has a sensor () being adapted to measure a condition of a tire of a vehicle, a control unit () being connected to said sensor () and being adapted to obtain a condition value (C) for said condition from said sensor (), said control unit () being configured to transmit said condition value (C) wirelessly, and a power source () providing electrical power to said control unit () via at least one terminal line (). Said terminal line () is orientated with respect to said control unit () and configured to also act as an antenna partly, said control unit () being capable of transmitting said condition value (C) wirelessly by means of said terminal line (). Moreover, a tire monitor system is shown, said tire monitor system having a tire monitor sensor () and a receiver. 1. A tire monitor sensor for a vehicle , comprising:a sensor being adapted to measure a condition of a tire of a vehicle,a control unit being connected to said sensor and being adapted to obtain a condition value for said condition from said sensor, said control unit being configured to transmit said condition value wirelessly, anda power source providing electrical power to said control unit via at least one terminal line,wherein said terminal line is orientated with respect to said control unit and configured to also act as an antenna partly, said control unit being capable of transmitting said condition value wirelessly by means of said terminal line.2. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein said power source is a battery and said terminal line is a battery terminal being connected to one pole of said battery.3. The sensor according to claim 1 , wherein said tire monitor sensor further comprises a printed circuit board claim 1 , said control unit being located on said printed circuit board claim 1 , said power source being arranged adjacent to a first side of said control unit claim 1 , and said terminal line extending from said power source to a second side of ...

BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR

A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes a first coil having a first coil face and is excitable to create a first magnetic field. A first target is spaced a fixed distance from the first coil face. The first coil and the first target are configured for movement relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system so that the first target covers a portion of the first coil that varies with the amount of brake pad wear and varies the inductance of the first coil. The inductance of the first coil is indicative of the amount of brake pad wear. The brake pad wear measuring system also includes a second coil having a second coil face and is excitable to create a second magnetic field. A second target is configured to move toward the second coil face in response to application of the disc brake system so that the distance between the second target and the second coil face varies with the amount of brake pad wear and varies the inductance of the second coil. The inductance of the second coil is indicative of the amount of brake pad wear. 1. A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system , comprising:a first coil having a first coil face and being excitable to create a first magnetic field;a first target spaced a fixed distance from the first coil face, wherein the first coil and the first target are configured for movement relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system so that the first target covers a portion of the first coil that varies with the amount of brake pad wear and varies the inductance of the first coil, the inductance of the first coil being indicative of the amount of brake pad wear;a second coil having a second coil face and being excitable to create a second magnetic field;a second target configured to move toward the second coil face in response to application of the disc brake system so that the ...

A SINGLE PHOTON SOURCE DEVICE, A PREPARATION METHOD THEREOF AND APPLICATIONS OF THE SAME

The present application provides a single photon source device, a preparation method thereof, and applications of the same. The single photon source device includes a first electrode layer, a first carrier transport layer, a quantum dot light-emitting layer, a second carrier transport layer and a second electrode layer which are stacked in sequence, and the quantum dot light-emitting layer comprises an insulating material and quantum dots dispersed in the insulating material, neighbor distance of at least a part of the quantum dots is greater than or equal to the central wavelength of the luminescent spectrum of quantum dots. 1. A single photon source device , comprising a first electrode layer , a first carrier transport layer , a quantum dot light-emitting layer , and a second carrier transport layer and a second electrode layer which are stacked in sequence wherein said quantum dot light-emitting layer comprises an insulating material and quantum dots dispersed in said insulating material neighbor distance of at least a part of said quantum dots is greater than or equal to the central wavelength of the luminescent spectrum of said quantum dots.2. The single photon source device according to claim 1 , wherein said quantum dot light-emitting layer has a thickness of h claim 1 , and said quantum dots have an average particle diameter of d claim 1 , with d Подробнее

METHOD OF TRANSMITTING TIRE PRESSURE INFORMATION AND WIRELESS TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR SYSTEM

A wireless tire pressure monitor system configured for transmitting tire pressure information of a tire of a vehicle is described. The wireless tire pressure monitor system comprises a vehicle-based receiver, at least one tire pressure sensor configured to be mounted inside the tire and configured to measure the air pressure within the tire, and a transmitter electronically connected to the tire pressure sensor and configured to transmit a signal comprising the tire pressure information to the vehicle-based receiver. The wireless tire pressure monitor system is configured to transmit the signal in a first transmission mode from the transmitter to the vehicle-based receiver when the tire is rotating, and transmit the signal in a second transmission mode from the transmitter to the vehicle-based receiver when the tire is stationary. Moreover a method of transmitting tire pressure information employing a wireless tire pressure monitor system is described. 1. A method of transmitting tire pressure information employing a wireless tire pressure monitor system comprising a vehicle-based receiver , at least one tire pressure sensor mounted inside a tire and a transmitter , comprising the following steps:Using a first transmission mode to transmit a first signal from the transmitter to the receiver when the tire is rotating, wherein the first signal comprises the tire pressure information, andUsing a second transmission mode to transmit a second signal from the transmitter to the receiver when the tire is stationary, wherein the second signal comprises the tire pressure information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data rate in the second transmission mode is lower than the data rate in the first transmission mode.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data rate in the second transmission mode is lower than 5 kbits/s.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the data rate in the second transmission mode is in the range of 0.5 kbits/s and 2.5 kbits/s.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM LINKED TO VEHICLE-TO-VEHICLE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM

Apparatus for use in a vehicle equipped with a vehicle-to-vehicle communication system. A remote keyless entry fob is provided for remote control of vehicle access. The fob includes a receiver for receiving a message broadcast by the vehicle-to-vehicle communication system and a memory for storing at least some elements of the message. 1. A vehicle safety system comprising:a vehicle-based vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) system adapted to transmit and receive wireless V2V communication signals;a vehicle-based remote keyless entry (RKE) system adapted to transmit and/or receive wireless RKE signals; anda fob adapted to transmit wireless RKE signals to the vehicle-based RKE system and/or receive wireless RKE signals from the vehicle-based RKE system, wherein the fob is further adapted to receive wireless signals from the vehicle-based V2V communication system.2. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the fob comprises:at least one of an RKE transmitter, an RKE receiver, and an RKE transceiver for communicating with the vehicle-based RKE system; andat least one of a V2V transmitter, a V2V receiver, and a V2V transceiver for communicating with the vehicle-based V2V communication system.3. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the vehicle-based V2V communication system comprises at least one of a V2V transmitter claim 1 , a V2V receiver claim 1 , and a V2V transceiver for communicating with V2V communication systems of other vehicles within a predetermined vicinity of the V2V communication system.4. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the fob comprises at least one of a transmitter claim 1 , a receiver claim 1 , and a transceiver adapted to communicate with both the vehicle-based V2V communication system and the vehicle-based RKE system.5. The vehicle safety system recited in claim 1 , wherein the vehicle-based V2V communication system and the vehicle-based RKE system are adapted to communicate with the fob via a shared ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CODED FOCAL STACK PHOTOGRAPHING

A method and an apparatus for coded focal stack photographing are provided. The method includes: changing a focal surface within a single exposure time and per-pixel coding a sensor readout for each focal surface to obtain a modulation function M(y,z), where y ⊂ {y, y} is a two-dimensional spatial coordinate and z is a depth coordinate of a latent three-dimensional focal stack F(y,z); coding the latent three-dimensional focal stack F(y,z) into a two-dimensional sensor image I(y) by using the modulation function M(y, z); and achieving one or more of a programmable non-planar focal surface imaging, an interleaved focal stack imaging, and a compressive focal stack imaging, based on the modulation functions M(y, z) and the two-dimensional sensor image I(y). 1. A method for coded focal stack photographing , comprising:{'sub': 1', '2, 'changing a focal surface within a single exposure time and per-pixel coding a sensor readout for each focal surface to obtain a modulation function M(y, z), where y ⊂ {y, y} is a two-dimensional spatial coordinate and z is a depth coordinate of a latent three-dimensional focal stack F(y, z);'}coding the latent three-dimensional focal stack F(y, z) into a two-dimensional sensor image I(y) by using the modulation function M(y, z); andachieving one or more of a programmable non-planar focal surface imaging, an interleaved focal stack imaging, and a compressive focal stack imaging, based on the modulation functions M(y, z) and the two-dimensional sensor image I(y),wherein in the programmable non-planar focal surface imaging, an equivalent programmable non-planar sensor surface is obtained by the modulation function M(y, z) corresponding to a shape of the focal surface;wherein in the interleaved focal stack imaging, the latent three-dimensional focal stack F(y, z) is multiplexed into the two-dimensional sensor image I(y), and a demultiplexing and a bicubic interpolation are performed for the latent three-dimensional focal stack F(y, z) to obtain ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR PROCESSING TEMPLATE DATA, REQUESTING TEMPLATE DATA, AND PRESENTING TEMPLATE DATA

The present disclosure relates to template data processing, template data requesting, and template data presenting methods and devices, and a storage medium. The method includes obtaining a template subject and template key words matching the template subject and generating, according to the template key words, a first template message matching the template subject. The first template message includes the template key words. The method also includes generating a template identifier corresponding to the first template message and associating the template identifier with the corresponding first template message. The method further includes storing the template identifier and the corresponding first template message into a template library. 1. A method for processing template data , the method comprising:obtaining, by a device comprising a memory storing instructions and a processor in communication with the memory, a template subject and template key words matching the template subject;generating, by the device according to the template key words, a first template message matching the template subject, the first template message comprising the template key words;generating, by the device, a template identifier corresponding to the first template message;associating, by the device, the template identifier with the first template message; andstoring, by the device, the template identifier and the first template message into a template library.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:receiving, by the device, a user-interaction request sent by a terminal, and sending the user-interaction request to a third-party server;receiving, by the device, a template delivery request that is triggered by the third-party server according to the user-interaction request, wherein the template delivery request comprises the template identifier and user-interaction data;obtaining, by the device, the first template message corresponding to the template identifier in the ...

Dual-zone heater for plasma processing

A method and apparatus for a pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, the pedestal includes a body comprising a ceramic material having a flange, one or more heating elements embedded in the body, a first shaft coupled to the flange, and a second shaft coupled to the first shaft; wherein the second shaft includes a plurality of fluid channels formed therein that terminate in the second shaft.

BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR

A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes a first and second coil excitable to create a first and second magnetic field and first and second targets associated with the first and second coils. The coils and targets are configured for movement relative to each other along an axis in response to application of the disc brake system. The relative movement along the axis causes the targets to move within the magnetic fields and affect the inductance of the coils. The first coil and the first target are configured so that the inductance of the first coil is indicative of the amount of brake pad wear. The inductance of the second coil is indicative of component shifting transverse to the axis. 1. A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system , comprising:a first coil excitable to create a first magnetic field and a first target associated with the first coil, wherein the first coil and the first target are configured for movement relative to each other along an axis in response to application of the disc brake system, the relative movement along the axis causing the first target to move within the first magnetic field and affect the inductance of the first coil, wherein the first coil and the first target are configured so that the inductance of the first coil is indicative of the amount of brake pad wear;a second coil excitable to create a second magnetic field and a second target associated with the second coil, wherein the second coil and the second target are configured for movement relative to each other along the axis in response to application of the disc brake system, wherein the second coil and the second target are configured so that movement of the second target along the axis does not affect the inductance of the second coil, and wherein movement of the second coil and second target relative to each other transverse to the axis affects the inductance ...

BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR

A brake pad wear sensing system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes a brake pad wear sensor including a near field communication (“NFC”) circuit for transmitting an NFC signal and a tank circuit including a resonating component and a charge storage component. The tank circuit powers the brake pad wear sensor including the NFC circuit. The tank circuit is configured to be inductively charged in response to interrogation by a NFC device positioned within a predetermined proximity of the brake pad wear sensor. The NFC circuit is configured to respond to the interrogation by the NFC device to transmit the NFC signal. The resonating component or the charge storage component has a physical condition or effective component value that is configured to be degraded in response to brake pad wear. The degradation of the resonating component or the charge storage component reducing the signal strength with which the NFC signal is transmitted. When a NFC or equivalent device has capability of determining the peak frequency response, then more accurate frequency determination method can be used. 1. A brake pad wear sensing system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system , the brake pad wear measuring system comprising:a brake pad wear sensor comprising:a near field communication (“NFC”) circuit for transmitting an NFC signal; anda tank circuit comprising a resonating component and a charge storage component, the tank circuit powering the brake pad wear sensor including the NFC circuit,wherein the tank circuit is configured to be inductively charged in response to interrogation by a NFC device positioned within a predetermined proximity of the brake pad wear sensor,wherein the NFC circuit is configured to respond to the interrogation by the NFC device to transmit the NFC signal, andwherein the resonating component or the charge storage component has a physical condition or effective component value that is configured to be ...

MULTI-PORT GAS INJECTION SYSTEM AND REACTOR SYSTEM INCLUDING SAME

A gas injection system, a reactor system including the gas injection system, and methods of using the gas injection system and reactor system are disclosed. The gas injection system can be used in gas-phase reactor systems to independently monitor and control gas flow rates in a plurality of channels of a gas injection system coupled to a reaction chamber. 1. A gas injection system , comprising:a gas supply line;a gas manifold coupled to the gas supply line having a plurality of gas outlets;a plurality of mass flow sensors, wherein at least one of the plurality of mass flow sensors is coupled to each of the plurality of gas outlets;a plurality of gas valves, wherein at least one of the plurality of gas valves is coupled to an outlet of each of the plurality of mass flow sensors; and receive a flow ratio setpoint for each of the plurality of gas valves;', 'receive a measurement of gas flow through each of the plurality of gas valves;', 'determine a flow ratio of gas through each of the plurality of gas valves;', 'compare the determined flow ratio to the received flow ratio set point for each of the plurality of gas valves; and', 'control gas flow through each of the gas valves using the comparison of the received flow ratio setpoint to the determined flow ratio for each of the plurality of gas valves., 'a controller disposed in communication with the plurality of mass flow sensors and operatively connected to the plurality of gas valves, the controller responsive to instructions recorded on a non-transitory machine-readable memory to2. The gas injection system of claim 1 , wherein a flow ratio of gas through each of the plurality of gas valves is determined by dividing the measurement of gas flow through each of the plurality of gas valves by a total of measurements of gas flow through each of the plurality of gas valves.3. The gas injection system of claim 1 , wherein the flow ratio through each of the plurality of gas valves is determined by:calculating a total gas ...

REMOTE CONVENIENCE METHOD AND APPARATUS WITH REDUCED SIGNAL NULLS

A vehicle control system is described including radio-frequency receiver. The receiver includes an antenna input adapted for connection to an antenna for receiving radio frequency signals, a source of at least a first local oscillator frequency and a second local oscillator frequency, a demodulator for demodulating the signal received via the antenna input with the first local oscillator frequency to generate a first demodulated signal and, separately, for demodulating the signal received via the antenna input with the second local oscillator frequency to generate a second demodulated signal, and a control circuit that evaluates the first and second demodulated signals according to at least one criterion and utilizes for control purposes whichever of the demodulated signals is better, according to that criterion. 1. Apparatus for use in a vehicle convenience system comprising:a receiver adapted for mounting on a vehicle, said receiver includingan antenna input adapted for connection to an antenna for receiving radio frequency signals,a source of at least a first local oscillator frequency and a second local oscillator frequency,a demodulator for demodulating the signal received via said antenna input with said first local oscillator frequency to generate a first demodulated signal and, separately, for demodulating the signal received via said antenna input with said second local oscillator frequency to generate a second demodulated signal, anda control circuit for controlling at least one vehicle system, said control circuit evaluating the first and second demodulated signals according to at least one criterion and, responsive to said evaluation, utilizing for control purposes one of said first and second demodulated signals.2. Apparatus as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said control circuit includes a circuit for measuring the quality of each of said first and second demodulated signals claim 1 , and wherein said control circuit utilizes for control purposes the ...

MULTI-ZONE PEDESTAL FOR PLASMA PROCESSING

A method and apparatus for a heated pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, the heated pedestal includes a body comprising a ceramic material, a plurality of heating elements encapsulated within the body, and one or more grooves formed in a surface of the body adjacent each of the plurality of heating elements, at least one side of the grooves being bounded by a ceramic plate. 1. A pedestal for a semiconductor processing chamber , comprising:a body comprising a ceramic material and having a plurality of grooves formed in a surface of the body;a plurality of heater elements encapsulated within the body;a ceramic plate bounding at least one side of the grooves; anda shaft coupled to the body, the shaft having a plurality of channels formed therein and one or more curved guide portions that are aligned with a channel of the plurality of channels to a groove of the plurality of grooves.2. The pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the hollow shaft comprises a ceramic material.3. The pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the hollow shaft comprises a dielectric insert having the curved guide portions and the plurality of channels.4. The pedestal of claim 3 , further comprising multiple terminals disposed inside the dielectric insert.5. The pedestal of claim of claim 4 , wherein the terminals are symmetrically distributed with a center terminal connected to a metallic RF mesh.65. The pedestal of claim of claim 4 , wherein the center terminal is connected to ground claim 4 , an RF generator claim 4 , a tunable capacitor claim 4 , or combinations thereof.7. The pedestal of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of heater elements comprises three to four heating elements.8. The pedestal of claim 7 , wherein the heater elements are concentric.9. The pedestal of claim 7 , wherein the heater elements are in a pie shape.10. The pedestal of claim 7 , wherein the heater elements are in different layers inside the ceramic body.11. The pedestal of claim 7 , wherein the heater elements are separated by ...

BRAKE PAD WEAR SENSOR

A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes an inductive sensor operable to create a magnetic field and a target. At least one of the sensor and the target are mounted for movement along a braking axis with a component of the disc brake system. The positions of the sensor and target relative to each other changes in response to application of the disc brake system. The distance that the sensor and target move relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system increases an amount that is equal to the total wear of the inner and outer brake pads. The sensor is responsive to the change in inductance caused by movement of the target in the magnetic field to provide a signal indicative of brake pad wear. 1. A brake pad wear measuring system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system , the brake pad wear measuring system comprising:an inductive sensor operable to create a magnetic field; anda target;wherein at least one of the sensor and the target are mounted for movement along a braking axis with a component of the disc brake system,wherein the positions of the sensor and target relative to each other changes in response to application of the disc brake system,wherein the distance that the sensor and target move relative to each other in response to application of the disc brake system increases an amount that is equal to the total wear of the inner and outer brake pads, andwherein the sensor is responsive to the change in inductance caused by movement of the target in the magnetic field to provide a signal indicative of brake pad wear.2. The brake pad wear measuring system recited in claim 1 , wherein the target has a face that extends along a target plane and is oriented parallel with a coil winding plane of the sensor claim 1 , and wherein the movement of the target relative to the sensor is along an axis that extends perpendicular to both the target plane and the ...

CERAMIC HEATER WITH ENHANCED RF POWER DELIVERY

Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a substrate support assembly in a semiconductor processing chamber. The semiconductor processing chamber may be a PECVD chamber including a substrate support assembly having a substrate support and a stem coupled to the substrate support. An RF electrode is embedded in the substrate support and a rod is coupled to the RF electrode. The rod is made of titanium (Ti) or of nickel (Ni) coated with gold (Au), silver (Ag), aluminum (Al), or copper (Cu). The rod made of Ti or of Ni coated with Au, Ag, Al or Cu has a reduced electrical resistivity and increased skin depth, which minimizes heat generation as RF current travels through the rod. 1. A substrate support assembly , comprising:a substrate support;a stem connected to the substrate support; anda first rod disposed within the stem, wherein the first rod is made of titanium or of nickel coated with gold, silver, aluminum, or copper.2. The substrate support assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first rod is a solid rod.3. The substrate support assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first rod is a hollow rod.4. The substrate support assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a radio frequency electrode embedded in the substrate support.5. The substrate support assembly of claim 4 , further comprising a stub connected to the radio frequency electrode.6. The substrate support assembly of claim 5 , wherein the first rod has a first end and a second end claim 5 , wherein the first end is connected to the stub by a brazing material claim 5 , and wherein the brazing material is an alloy.7. The substrate support assembly of claim 5 , further comprising a second rod connected to the stub.8. The substrate support assembly of claim 7 , further comprising a flexible cable connected to the second rod and the first rod.9. The substrate support assembly of claim 7 , wherein the first rod is screwed into the second rod.10. The substrate support assembly of claim 1 , further comprising:a ...

ELECTRIC DRIVE MECHANISM OF SEAT RAIL

An electric drive mechanism of a seat rail includes a front frame, a rear frame, a gear assembly, a lead screw and a bumper. The front frame and rear frame are separated from each other and fixed to an outer rail of a slide rail; the lead screw is spanned across the front frame and rear frame; the gear assembly driven by a driving device is fixed to an inner rail of the slide rail and engaged with the lead screw; the bumper is installed at the rear frame provide a buffering effect between the gear assembly and the rear frame, so as to prevent the production of abnormal sounds caused by colliding the gear assembly with the rear frame directly. 1. An electric drive mechanism of a seat rail , installed between an inner rail and an outer rail of a slide rail and driven by a driving device , and the electric drive mechanism comprising:a front frame and a rear frame, disposed apart from each other and fixed to the outer rail; a lead screw, fixed and spanned between the front frame and the rear frame; a gear assembly, fixed to the inner rail and driven by the driving device, and engaged to the lead screw; and a bumper, selectively installed at one of the gear assembly and the rear frame; wherein, the bumper buffers between the gear assembly and the rear frame to prevent the production of abnormal sounds.2. The electric drive mechanism of a seat rail according to claim 1 , wherein the bumper has a purlicue claim 1 , and the bumper is clamped at the lead screw by the purlicue and disposed between the gear assembly and the rear frame.3. The electric drive mechanism of a seat rail according to claim 1 , wherein the bumper has a convex body claim 1 , and the rear frame has a plugging space formed therein claim 1 , and the bumper is plugged into the plugging space of the convex body and fixed to the rear frame.4. The electric drive mechanism of a seat rail according to claim 3 , wherein the rear frame comprises a bottom plate and two parallel sidewalls coupled to both sides of ...

SUBSTRATE SUPPORT PEDESTAL HAVING PLASMA CONFINEMENT FEATURES

A method and apparatus for a heated substrate support pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, the heated substrate support pedestal includes a body comprising a ceramic material, a plurality of heating elements encapsulated within the body A stem is coupled to a bottom surface of the body. A plurality of heater elements, a top electrode and a shield electrode are disposed within the body. The top electrode is disposed adjacent a top surface of the body, while the shield electrode is disposed adjacent the bottom surface of the body. A conductive rod is disposed through the stem and is coupled to the top electrode. 1. A substrate support pedestal comprising:a ceramic body having a top surface and a bottom surface;a stem coupled to the bottom surface of the body;a top electrode disposed within the body, the top electrode disposed adjacent the top surface of the body;a shield electrode disposed within the body, the shield electrode disposed adjacent the bottom surface of the body;a conductive rod disposed through the stem and coupled to the top electrode; anda plurality of heater elements disposed within the body.2. The substrate support pedestal of claim 1 , further comprising:a ground mesh disposed within the body, the ground mesh disposed adjacent the bottom surface of the body; anda ground tube disposed through the stem coupled to the ground mesh, the ground tube having an inner hollow portion.3. The substrate support pedestal of claim 2 , wherein the conductive rod is disposed through the inner hollow portion of the ground tube.4. The substrate support pedestal of claim 2 , further comprising:heater power supply lines coupled to the heater elements, wherein the heater power lines are disposed through the stem.5. The substrate support pedestal of claim 4 , wherein the heater power supply lines are disposed through the inner hollow portion of the ground tube.6. The substrate support pedestal of claim 4 , wherein the heater power supply lines are disposed outside the ...

ANTI-THEFT REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM USING FREQUENCY HOPPING WITH AMPLITUDE LEVEL CONTROL

A method for defeating a two-thief attack on a passive RKE system by using frequency hopping. Radio frequency signals are transmitted between a fob and a vehicle. The transmitted signals hop between at least two radio frequency transmitting channels in a particular pseudo-random pattern known to the vehicle. At the vehicle, the transmitted signals are received in a process that is sequentially adjusted to take account of the known characteristics of each portion of the known pattern. Anomalies in the pattern of the received signals are detected and, if the anomalies exceed permissible limits, access to said vehicle is blocked. 1. A method for preventing security breaches of passive remote keyless entry systems for a vehicle comprising the steps of transmitting signals between a fob and the vehicle at frequencies that changes in a particular pattern and detecting at the receiving side anomalies in the pattern of the received signals.2. A method as set forth in wherein said step of transmitting comprises the steps of transmitting a low frequency signal from the vehicle to the fob claim 1 , detecting the receipt of said low frequency signal at the fob claim 1 , and claim 1 , upon detecting said receipt claim 1 , transmitting radio frequency signals from said fob to said vehicle at frequencies that change in said particular pattern.3. A method as set forth in claim 2 , wherein said step of transmitting comprises the steps of transmitting said radio frequency signals in at least two radio frequency channels claim 2 , and hopping between said at least two radio frequency channels in a pseudo-random manner thereby to create said particular pattern.4. A method as set forth in claim 1 , and further comprising the step of prearranging said particular pattern between said fob and said vehicle.5. A method as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said particular pattern is known to one of said fob and said vehicle claim 1 , and further comprising the step of communicating to the other ...

AUTOMOTIVE SEAT RAIL

An automotive seat rail includes a rail and an engaging structure. The engaging structure includes a fixing frame, an engaging member and an elastic member. The fixing frame includes a fixing portion and an abutting portion fixed to and abutting an inner rail respectively. The engaging member includes an engaging section, a base section, and a stress section sequentially coupled to each other and bent with respect to each other. The base section is pivotally coupled to the fixing frame, and the engaging section is engaged between the inner and outer rails. When the stress section is controlled by an external force, the engaging section is driven to release the engagement between the inner rail and the outer rail, so as to ensure the accurate action of the engaging structure and allow the engaging member to have better structural strength, smoother control, and more accurate engagement and disengagement effects. 1. An automotive seat rail , comprising:a rail, including an inner rail and an outer rail slidably coupled to each other; andan engaging structure, including a fixing frame, an engaging member, and a first elastic member;the first elastic member being elastically supported between the fixing frame and the engaging member;the fixing frame including a fixing portion and an abutting portion, and the fixing portion being fixed to the inner rail, and the abutting portion extending from the fixing portion and abutting against a side of the inner rail;the engaging member including a base section, an engaging section, an arm section and a stress section, and the base section being pivotally coupled to the fixing frame, and the engaging section extending from an end of the base section and engaged between the inner rail and the outer rail, and the arm section bending and extending from the other end of the base section and forming a free end at an endpoint of the extension, and the stress section bending and extending from the free end of the arm section;wherein, if ...

ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK HAVING PROPERTIES FOR OPTIMAL THIN FILM DEPOSITION OR ETCH PROCESSES

A heated support assembly is disclosed which includes a body comprising aluminum nitride doped with magnesium oxide having a volume resistivity of about 1×10Ω-cm at about 600 degrees Celsius, an electrode embedded in the body, and a heater mesh embedded in the body. 1. A heated support assembly , comprising:{'sup': '10', 'a body comprising aluminum nitride doped with magnesium oxide having a volume resistivity of about 1×10Ω-cm at about 600 degrees Celsius;'}an electrode embedded in the body; anda heater mesh embedded in the body.2. The support assembly of claim 1 , wherein the body has a magnesium oxide content of about 0.6 weight percent.3. The support assembly of claim 1 , wherein a surface of the body comprises a spinel (MgAlO) structure.4. The support assembly of claim 1 , wherein the body includes a thermal conductivity of about 80 watts per meter Kelvin at about room temperature.5. The support assembly of claim 1 , wherein the body has a leakage current of less than about 10 milliamps at about 650 degrees Celsius when a chucking voltage of about 630 volts direct current is applied thereto.6. The support assembly of claim 1 , wherein the volume resistivity is greater than about 1×10Ω-cm at about 600 degrees Celsius.7. A method for fabricating a heated support assembly claim 1 , comprising:providing a green body consisting essentially of aluminum nitride doped with yttrium oxide;embedding an electrode in the green body;positioning the green body in a mold; andheating the green body to a sintering temperature while compressing the green body.8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the heating comprises inductive heating.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the inductive heating comprises a frequency of greater than 60 Hertz.10. The method of claim 7 , wherein the sintering temperature is below 2 claim 7 ,000 degrees Celsius.11. The method of claim 7 , wherein a thermal blocker is provided on major sides of the mold during the heating and compressing.12. The method of ...

SUBSTRATE SUPPORT WITH SYMMETRICAL FEED STRUCTURE

Apparatus for processing a substrate is disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a substrate support may include a substrate support having a support surface for supporting a substrate the substrate support having a central axis; a first electrode disposed within the substrate support to provide RF power to a substrate when disposed on the support surface; an inner conductor coupled to the first electrode about a center of a surface of the first electrode opposing the support surface, wherein the inner conductor is tubular and extends from the first electrode parallel to and about the central axis in a direction away from the support surface of the substrate support; an outer conductor disposed about the inner conductor; and an outer dielectric layer disposed between the inner and outer conductors, the outer dielectric layer electrically isolating the outer conductor from the inner conductor. The outer conductor may be coupled to electrical ground. 1. A substrate support , comprising:a substrate support having a support surface for supporting a substrate the substrate support having a central axis;a first electrode disposed within the substrate support to provide RF power to a substrate when disposed on the support surface;an inner conductor coupled to the first electrode about a center of a surface of the first electrode opposing the support surface, wherein the inner conductor is tubular and extends from the first electrode parallel to and about the central axis in a direction away from the support surface of the substrate support;an inner dielectric layer disposed within an axial opening of the inner conductor;a plurality of conductors disposed within the inner dielectric layer;an outer conductor disposed about the inner conductor; andan outer dielectric layer disposed between the inner and outer conductors, the outer dielectric layer electrically isolating the outer conductor from the inner conductor.2. The substrate support of claim 1 , wherein the outer ...

APPARATUS FOR USE WITH HYDROGEN RADICALS AND METHOD OF USING SAME

A system and method suitable for removing both carbon-based contaminants and oxygen-based contaminants from a substrate within a single process chamber are disclosed. 1. A reactor system comprising:a reaction chamber comprising an interior surface;a remote plasma source coupled to the reaction chamber; anda hydrogen source coupled to the remote plasma source,wherein at least a portion of the interior surface comprises a metal oxide coating.2. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein the metal oxide comprises aluminum oxide.3. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein the coating is formed using atomic layer deposition.4. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the coating ranges from about 100 nm to about 750 nm.5. The reactor system of claim 1 , wherein the coating is formed using an anodized process and wherein the coating is non-porous.6. The reactor system of claim 5 , wherein an average surface roughness of the coating ranges from about 0.1 μm to about 0.8 μm.7. The reactor system of claim 5 , wherein a thickness of the coating ranges from about 100 nm to about 1000 nm.8. A gas distribution apparatus comprising:a top section;a bottom section having a plurality of holes formed there through; anda manifold plate there between,wherein the manifold plate comprises a plurality of gas channels radially extending from a center region of the manifold plate.9. The gas distribution apparatus of claim 8 , wherein the manifold plate comprises about 4 to about 48 gas channels.10. The gas distribution apparatus of claim 8 , wherein a gas comprising hydrogen radicals is received through a portion of the top section and is distributed to an area between the top section and the holes using the plurality of gas channels.11. The gas distribution apparatus of claim 8 , wherein a diameter of each of the holes ranges from about 0.5 mm to about 3 mm.12. The gas distribution apparatus of claim 8 , wherein a diameter of each of the channels ranges from about 5 mm to about ...

REDUCING WRITE TAIL LATENCY IN STORAGE SYSTEMS

In order to reduce write tail latency, a storage system generates redundant write requests when performing a storage operation for an object. The storage operation is determined to be effectively complete when a minimum number of write requests have completed. For example, the storage system may generate twelve write requests and also generate four redundant write requests for a total of sixteen write requests. The storage system considers the object successfully stored once twelve of the sixteen writes complete successfully. To generate the redundant writes, the storage system may use replication or erasure coding. For replication, the storage system may issue a redundant write request for each of n chunks being written. For erasure coding, the storage system may use rateless codes which can generate unlimited number of parity chunks or use an n+k+k′ erasure code which generates an additional k′ encoded chunks, in place of an n+k erasure code. 1. A method comprising:identifying, by a computing device, a subset from a first set of data units associated with a plurality of completed write requests when a determined minimum number of write requests sent with a first set of data units to one of a plurality of storage devices are identified to be completed, wherein the first set of data units is generated based on a received first object;identifying, by the computing device, a location for each data unit in the identified subset of data units; andupdating, by the computing device, an index with an identifier for the received first object and the identified location of each of the identified subset of data units.2. The method as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising generating claim 1 , by the computing device claim 1 , a second set of data units equal to a determined number of additional data units to be generated for a received second object to be stored.3. The method as set forth in claim 2 , wherein the generating the second set of data units further comprises ...

Program operating method and apparatus, computing device, and storage medium

This application provides a program operating method and a related apparatus. The method includes obtaining first operating data of the program from a server, the first operating data comprising at least an instruction for starting the program; executing the first operating data, and displaying a first page of the program according to the first operating data; determining, in response to a second triggering instruction of a control in the first page, a second page identifier corresponding to the control; obtaining second operating data from the server according to the second page identifier if operating data corresponding to the second page identifier is not in the first operating data, the second operating data comprising the operating data corresponding to the second page identifier; and executing the second operating data, and displaying a second page according to the second operating data, the second operating data comprising portions of the program.

NONLINEAR ALL-OPTICAL DEEP-LEARNING SYSTEM AND METHOD WITH MULTISTAGE SPACE-FREQUENCY DOMAIN MODULATION

The present disclosure discloses a nonlinear all-optical deep-learning system and method with multistage space-frequency domain modulation. The system includes an optical input module, configured to convert input information to optical information, a multistage space-frequency domain modulation module, configured to perform multistage space-frequency domain modulation on the optical information generated by the optical input module so as to generate modulated optical information, and an information acquisition module, configured to transform the modulated optical information onto a Fourier plane or an image plane, and to acquire the transformed optical information so as to generate processed optical information. 1. A nonlinear all-optical deep-learning system with multistage space-frequency domain modulation , comprising:an optical input module, configured to convert input information to optical information;a multistage space-frequency domain modulation module, configured to perform multistage space-frequency domain modulation on the optical information generated by the optical input module so as to generate modulated optical information; andan information acquisition module, configured to transform the modulated optical information onto a Fourier plane or an image plane, and to acquire the transformed optical information so as to generate processed optical information.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the multistage space-frequency domain modulation module comprises:one or more frequency-domain modulation module, configured to perform frequency-domain modulation on optical information in Fourier space; and/orone or more spatial-domain modulation module, configured to perform spatial-domain modulation on optical information in spatial domain,wherein, the one or more frequency-domain modulation module and/or the one or more spatial-domain modulation module are cascaded alternately.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein when the multistage space-frequency domain ...

Devices and methods employing optical-based machine learning using diffractive deep neural networks

An all-optical Diffractive Deep Neural Network (D2NN) architecture learns to implement various functions or tasks after deep learning-based design of the passive diffractive or reflective substrate layers that work collectively to perform the desired function or task. This architecture was successfully confirmed experimentally by creating 3D-printed D2NNs that learned to implement handwritten classifications and lens function at the terahertz spectrum. This all-optical deep learning framework can perform, at the speed of light, various complex functions and tasks that computer-based neural networks can implement, and will find applications in all-optical image analysis, feature detection and object classification, also enabling new camera designs and optical components that can learn to perform unique tasks using D2NNs. In alternative embodiments, the all-optical D2NN is used as a front-end in conjunction with a trained, digital neural network back-end.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR REMOVAL OF OXIDE AND CARBON FROM SEMICONDUCTOR FILMS IN A SINGLE PROCESSING CHAMBER

A system and method for removing both carbon-based contaminants and oxygen-based contaminants from a semiconductor substrate within a single process chamber is disclosed. The invention may comprise utilization of remote plasma units and multiple gas sources to perform the process within the single process chamber.

Multi-port gas injection system and reactor system including same

A gas injection system, a reactor system including the gas injection system, and methods of using the gas injection system and reactor system are disclosed. The gas injection system can be used in gas-phase reactor systems to independently monitor and control gas flow rates in a plurality of channels of a gas injection system coupled to a reaction chamber.

Method of locating a vehicle, method of implementing a vehicle, and system

Un procédé de localisation d'un véhicule (12) comprend les étapes suivantes : a) fournir un système (13) basé sur un véhicule, comprenant un émetteur-récepteur (28) relié de manière fonctionnelle à un module de commande de véhicule (24) ; b) fournir un dispositif mobile (14) présentant un module GPS (32) et un module de communication sans fil (30) ; c) mémoriser un emplacement GPS (V) associé à un emplacement dans lequel le véhicule (12) est garé dans le dispositif mobile (14) ; et d) fournir à l'utilisateur, par l’intermédiaire du dispositif mobile (14), des instructions quant à la manière de localiser le véhicule (12) sur la base de l’emplacement GPS (V) mémorisé dans le dispositif mobile (14). Un procédé de mise en œuvre d’un véhicule (12) et un système (10) de localisation et/ou de mise en œuvre d’un véhicule (12) sont en outre montrés. A method of locating a vehicle (12) comprises the following steps: a) providing a vehicle-based system (13), comprising a transceiver (28) operatively connected to a vehicle control module (24); ); b) providing a mobile device (14) having a GPS module (32) and a wireless communication module (30); c) storing a GPS location (V) associated with a location in which the vehicle (12) is parked in the mobile device (14); and d) providing the user, via the mobile device (14), with instructions on how to locate the vehicle (12) based on the GPS location (V) stored in the mobile device ( 14). A method of implementing a vehicle (12) and a system (10) for locating and / or implementing a vehicle (12) are further shown.

Substrate supports for semiconductor processing systems

A substrate support includes a disc body with an upper surface and an opposite lower surface arranged along a rotation axis. The upper surface has a circular concave portion extending about the rotation axis, an annular ledge portion extending circumferentially about the concave portion, and an annular rim portion extending circumferentially about the ledge portion connecting to the concave portion of the disc body by the ledge portion of the disc body. The ledge portion slopes downward radially outward from the rotation axis to seat a substrate on the disc body such that a beveled edge of the substrate is cantilevered above the ledge portion of the upper surface of the disc body. Substrate support assemblies, semiconductor processing systems, and film deposition methods are also described.

Dual-zone heater for plasma processing

A method and apparatus for a pedestal is provided. In one embodiment, the pedestal includes a body comprising a ceramic material having a flange, one or more heating elements embedded in the body, a first shaft coupled to the flange, and a second shaft coupled to the first shaft; wherein the second shaft includes a plurality of fluid channels formed therein that terminate in the second shaft.

IP-based method and apparatus for booting computers remotely in wide-area-network environment

WHEEL PASSAGE COMPRISING AN ANTENNA

Methods and apparatus toward preventing esc bonding adhesive erosion

Embodiments of the present invention provide chamber components having a protective element for shielding bonding material from processing environments in a processing environment. The protective element may include protective seals, protective structures, erosion resistive fillers, or combinations thereof. Embodiments of the present invention reduce erosion of bonding material used in a processing chamber, thus, improving processing quality and reducing maintenance costs.

Gateway device for coupling a local network with a wireless access network, base station of a wireless access network and method for exchanging information between a local network and a wireless access network

The invention relates to a gateway device (10) for coupling a local network (12) with a wireless access network (14) comprising at least one first interface (16) for a local network (12), at least one second interface (18) for a wireless access network (14), and processing means (20) being configured to signal information related to the characteristics of devices (22) and/or links (24) in the at least one local network (12) to an entity (26) of the at least one wireless access network (14) in order to enable the entity (26) to adapt the communication with the gateway device (10) to the conditions of the at least one local network (12).

Methods for calibrating RF power applied to a plurality of RF coils in a plasma processing system

Methods for calibrating RF power applied to a plurality of RF coils are provided. In some embodiments, a method of calibrating RF power applied to a first and second RF coil of a process chamber having a power divider to control a first ratio equal to a first magnitude of RF power provided to the first RF coil divided by a second magnitude of RF power provided to the second RF coil, may include measuring a plurality of first ratios over a range of setpoint values of the power divider, comparing the plurality of measured first ratios to a plurality of reference first ratios, and adjusting an actual value of the power divider at a given setpoint value such that the first ratio of the power divider at the given setpoint matches the corresponding reference first ratio to within a first tolerance level.

Fused bicyclic and tricyclic pyrimidine compounds as tyrosine kinase inhibitors

Wheelhouse for use in motor vehicle e.g. car, has shield for covering antenna near face radially internal to wheelhouse and for retaining undesirable materials e.g. snow, ice, mud and fallen leaf, at certain distance from antenna

L'invention concerne un passage (18) de roue de véhicule, du type comprenant une antenne (20) destinée à interagir avec un organe (22) porté par un ensemble monté (12) d'une roue (14) et d'un pneumatique (16). Le passage de roue comprend un écran (24) recouvrant l'antenne (20) du côté de la face radialement interne du passage de roue (18), cet écran (24) étant apte à retenir des matières (26) à une certaine distance de l'antenne (20).

Method for forming poly-silicon film

A method for forming a poly-silicon film, using sequential lateral solidification (SLS) by laser irradiation through an optical device to pattern the laser beam and provide a periodic energy profile on the edges of transparent regions so as to widen the poly-silicon grains and achieve grain size uniformity. The optical device comprises a plurality of first transparent regions with a length of L, wherein at least one side of the edge of each of the first transparent regions has a first periodic shape.

Passive keyless entry system

Ein passives schlüsselloses Zugangssystem für ein elektronisches Schloss weist eine Schlossanlage mit einer Schlosssteuerung und einem HF-Sender und einem HF-Empfänger; und einen Schlüsselanhänger mit einer Steuerung, einem HF-Sender und einem HF-Empfänger auf. Der Schlüsselanhänger erzeugt Nachrichten für die Entriegelung des Schlosses bei einem Entriegelungsereignis. Die Steuerungen nutzen gemeinsam ein Geheimnis, das Parameter für eine Folge von Nachrichten festlegt, die bidirektional zwischen der Anlage und dem Schlüsselanhänger ausgetauscht werden sollen, wobei sich die Parameter zwischen jedem Entriegelungsereignis und einem unmittelbar nachfolgenden Entriegelungsereignis ändern. Für jedes Entriegelungsereignis erzeugt und sendet eine der Steuerungen eine erste Nachricht der Nachrichtenfolge entsprechend den festgelegten Parametern. Die andere Steuerung führt dazu, dass in Reaktion auf den Empfang der ersten Nachricht eine zweite Nachricht der Folge entsprechend den festgelegten Parametern gesendet wird. Mindestens eine Nachricht der Folge umfasst mehrere Rahmen, wobei jeder Rahmen eine bestimmte Bitfolge umfasst, wobei benachbarte Rahmen durch ein Zwischenrahmenintervall getrennt sind. Benachbarte Nachrichten in der Folge sind durch ein Zwischennachrichtenintervall getrennt. Die festgelegten Parameter sind derart, dass eine vorgegebene Nachricht der Folge ein erstes Zwischenrahmenintervall umfasst und das Zwischennachrichtenintervall zwischen der vorgegebenen Nachricht der Folge und der unmittelbar vorangehenden oder unmittelbar nachfolgenden Nachricht nicht länger ist als das erste Zwischenrahmenintervall. A passive keyless entry system for an electronic lock has a lock system with a lock control and an RF transmitter and an RF receiver; and a key fob with a controller, an RF transmitter and an RF receiver. The key fob generates messages for the unlocking of the lock in the event of an unlocking event. The controls share a secret that sets parameters for a ...

Method and apparatus for determining tire location in a tire pressure monitoring system using directional low frequency initiation

Mask for sequential lateral solidification laser crystallization

A mask suitable for SLS laser crystallization includes a transparent substrate with a mask pattern thereon. The mask pattern includes a first region pattern and a second region pattern in mirror symmetry. When a laser beam irradiates on the mask to form a scanning region, the area of the scanning region is smaller than that of the mask pattern. The area of the mask pattern is larger than that of the scanning region of the laser beam. When the laser crystallization process is performed along a first direction, only a partial region on the mask is selected. When the laser crystallization process is performed along a second direction, the other region on the mask is then selected.

Display systems having electrically independent regions

A display system including a first set of conductive electrodes, a second set of conductive electrodes, and a display medium. The first set of conductive electrodes is configured to receive a selection signal. The second set of conductive electrodes is configured to interact with the first set of conductive electrodes for activating the reading or writing of display data. The second set of conductive electrodes is configured to receive a data signal and to activate the reading or writing of a target area of the display device, in response to the selection signal to the first set of conductive electrodes and the data signal to the second set of conductive electrodes. The display medium is movably coupled with the first and second sets of conductive electrodes. One or both of the first and the second sets of conductive electrodes have at least two electrically independent regions having an independent signal input for each region.

Passive keyless entry system

Système passif d’entrée sans clé pour une serrure électronique, comprenant une installation de serrure comprenant un contrôleur de serrure, et un émetteur RF et un récepteur RF ; et un porte-clés comprenant un contrôleur, et un émetteur RF et un récepteur RF. Le porte-clés génère des messages pour déverrouiller la serrure lors d’un évènement de déverrouillage. Les contrôleurs partagent un secret qui spécifie des paramètres pour une séquence de messages à échanger de façon bidirectionnelle entre l'installation et le porte-clés, les paramètres variant entre chaque événement de déverrouillage et un événement de déverrouillage immédiatement subséquent. Pour chaque événement de déverrouillage, l’un des contrôleurs génère et envoie un premier message de la séquence de messages conformément aux paramètres spécifiés. L’autre contrôleur provoque la transmission d’un deuxième message de la séquence conformément aux paramètres spécifiés en réponse à la réception du premier message. Au moins un message de la séquence de messages comprend une pluralité de trames, chaque trame comprenant une séquence de bits particulière, des trames adjacentes étant séparées par un intervalle inter-trames. Des messages adjacents dans la séquence sont séparés par un intervalle inter-messages. Les paramètres spécifiés sont tels qu'un message donné de la séquence comprend un premier intervalle inter-trames, et l'intervalle inter-messages entre le message donné de la séquence et un message immédiatement précédent ou un message immédiatement subséquent n'est pas plus long que le premier intervalle inter-trames. Figure 1 Passive keyless entry system for an electronic lock, comprising a lock installation comprising a lock controller, and an RF transmitter and an RF receiver; and a keychain comprising a controller, and an RF transmitter and an RF receiver. The keychain generates messages to unlock the lock during an unlocking event. The controllers share a secret which specifies ...

A collaboration web-based service system for the use while a business entity outsourcing its accounting function or cashier function or payroll process function to the third party

Wireless pointing device with power-supplying module

A wireless input device, such as a pointing device, includes an opening on its body, and a power-supply module. The module has a carrier at one side that can accommodate at least one battery, and is arranged such that the power-supply module can be directly inserted into the opening to power the pointing device. When the insertion is completed, a cover at the other side of the module can constitute a smooth outline of the body. By the structure mentioned above, a user can replace the battery easily.

Method and apparatus for determining tire location in a tire pressure monitoring system using directional low frequency initiation

A method is provided for determining tire location in a tire pressure monitoring system having the steps of generating an initiation frequency signal having a controllable output adapted to be received by a selected one of a plurality of tires of the tire pressure monitoring system. At least two tires of the tire pressure monitoring system have associated initiation signal receivers. The method also includes transmitting a response signal from the selected tire receiving the initiation signal, the response signal having at least a unique identification signal portion associated with the selected tire. The method also receives the transmitted response signal and associates the identification signal with a location of the selected tire.

Brake pad wear sensor

A brake pad wear sensing system for measuring brake pad wear for a vehicle disc brake system includes a brake pad wear sensor including a near field communication ("NFC") circuit for transmitting an NFC signal and a tank circuit including a resonating component and a charge storage component. The tank circuit powers the brake pad wear sensor including the NFC circuit. The tank circuit is configured to be inductively charged in response to interrogation by a NFC device positioned within a predetermined proximity of the brake pad wear sensor. The NFC circuit is configured to respond to the interrogation by the NFC device to transmit the NFC signal. The resonating component or the charge storage component has a physical condition or effective component value that is configured to be degraded in response to brake pad wear. The degradation of the resonating component or the charge storage component reducing the signal strength with which the NFC signal is transmitted. When a NFC or equivalent device has capability of determining the peak frequency response, then more accurate frequency determination method can be used.

Auxiliary positioning device for dental implants

Method of controlling access to a vehicle and system for controlling access to a vehicle

Un procédé de commande de l’accès à un véhicule (12) comprend : - mémoriser, dans le système (14) basé sur un véhicule, un emplacement GPS (V) du véhicule (12) associé à l’emplacement dans lequel le véhicule (12) est garé ; - communiquer, par l’intermédiaire du système (14) basé sur un véhicule, avec un dispositif mobile (16) pour obtenir un emplacement GPS (M) du dispositif mobile (16) ; et - bloquer, par l'intermédiaire du système (14) basé sur un véhicule, l'entrée dans le véhicule (12) si l’emplacement GPS (M) du dispositif mobile (16) se trouve en dehors d'une distance prédéterminée de l’emplacement GPS (V) mémorisé du véhicule (12). Un système (10) de commande de l’accès au véhicule (12) est en outre montré. Figure 2 A method of controlling access to a vehicle (12) includes: storing, in the vehicle-based system (14), a GPS location (V) of the vehicle (12) associated with the location in which the vehicle (12) is parked; communicating, via the vehicle-based system (14), with a mobile device (16) to obtain a GPS location (M) of the mobile device (16); and - blocking, via the vehicle-based system (14), entry into the vehicle (12) if the GPS location (M) of the mobile device (16) is outside a predetermined distance the stored GPS location (V) of the vehicle (12). A system (10) for controlling access to the vehicle (12) is further shown. Figure 2

Method and apparatus for determining identifiable tire position location in a tire pressure monitoring system

A method for identifying tire location including the steps of transmitting a low frequency signal at different power levels and receiving radio frequency identification signals. Tire identification and location based on low frequency power level for two tire transmitters is determined. Radio frequency signals from two different tire transmitters are received and tire identification and location are determined based on radio frequency signal strength.

Methods and apparatus for controlling substrate temperature in a process chamber

Methods and apparatus for controlling the temperature of a substrate during processing are provided herein. In some embodiments, an apparatus for retaining and controlling substrate temperature may include a puck of dielectric material; an electrode disposed in the puck proximate a surface of the puck upon which a substrate is to be retained; and a plurality of heater elements disposed in the puck and arranged in concentric rings to provide independent temperature control zones.

Improved ignition switch for gas stove

Method of semiconductor thin film crystallization and semiconductor device fabrication

Surgical suture needle kit having adjustable curvature of suture needle

Patent TWI292333B

Surgical suture needle kit with variable-diameter suture