Patterning of solid state features by direct write nanolithographic printing

The present invention includes a method of fabricating organic/inorganic composite nanostructures on a substrate comprising depositing a solution having a block copolymer and an inorganic precursor on the substrate using dip pen nanolithography. The nanostructures comprises arrays of lines and/or dots having widths/diameters less than 1 micron. The present invention also includes a device comprising an organic/inorganic composite nanoscale region chemically bonded to a substrate, wherein the nanoscale region, wherein the nanoscale region has a nanometer scale dimension other than height.

HIGH PERFORMANCE DRC CHECKING ALGORITHM FOR DERIVED LAYER BASED RULES

Roughly described, a design rule data set includes rules on derived layers. The rules are checked by traversing the corners of physical shapes, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values gleaned from that corner location, including values involving derived layers. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations, including violations of design rules defined on derived layers. Violations are reported in real time during manual editing of the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions on physical layers, and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line, including information about derived layers. The scans need not reach corners simultaneously. 1. A method for checking a set of layout design rules on a region of an integrated circuit layout , the layout including a plurality of physical shapes each specific to a layer of the layout and each having layout corners at respective locations in the layout ,for use by a computer system having access to a design rule data set indicating a particular derivation operator for deriving derived shape information for a particular derived layer in dependence upon at least two of the layout layers,the design rule data set further indicating constraint values of design rules in the data. set including a particular design rule referencing the particular derived layer, the method comprising the steps of:the computer system deriving shape information for the particular derived layer in dependence upon the particular derivation operator, the derived shape information indicating at least one derived corner location in the particular derived layer;the computer system traversing a plurality of shape ...

High performance DRC checking algorithm for derived layer based rules

Roughly described, a design rule data set includes rules on derived layers. The rules are checked by traversing the corners of physical shapes, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values gleaned from that corner location, including values involving derived layers. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations, including violations of design rules defined on derived layers. Violations are reported in real time during manual editing of the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions on physical layers, and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line, including information about derived layers. The scans need not reach corners simultaneously.

COORDINATELY-ORDERED SINGLE CELLS WITH INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT ASSAY

Disclosed is a technology for assaying individual cells, in which the identity of each individual cell in an ordered array is determined from coordinates assigned to it, and can be readout at high throughput with microscope. The method is able to test responses of millions of identical cells in multiple chemical and physical processes with superior statistics power to facilitate deep data mining. 1. A method of determining a response of individual cells to stimuli , comprising:(a) providing a plurality of cells distributed on a grid;(b) exposing the plurality of cells to two or more stimuli; and(c) measuring a response of one or more cells of the plurality of cells to the stimuli.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein two or more stimuli comprise a first stimulus and a second stimulus.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first stimulus is X ray radiation administered at a first dose; and the second stimulus is X ray radiation administered at a second dose.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one stimulus is a chemical compound.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the grid comprises one or more fluorescent dyes.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the grid comprises a plurality of microwells.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein each microwell comprises at least one polyelectrolyte.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein measuring a response of one or more cells of the plurality of cells to the stimuli comprises:(a) providing an image of the plurality of cells distributed on the grid;(b) locating boundaries of one or more cells in the image;(c) assigning an index to each of the one or more cells;(d) measuring a signal intensity within each of the one or more cell boundaries; and(e) recording the signal intensity and the index of each of the one or more cells.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the signal is fluorescence.10. A method of measuring interactions between individual cells claim 8 , comprising:(a) providing a plurality of first cells distributed on a grid;(b) ...

High performance design rule checking technique

Roughly described, a design rule data set is developed offline from the design rules of a target fabrication process. A design rule checking method involves traversing the corners of shapes in a layout region, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values that depend on respective corner locations. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations. Violations can be reported in real time, while the user is manually editing the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, and scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line. The different scans need not reach each corner simultaneously.

REAL TIME DRC ASSISTANCE FOR MANUAL LAYOUT EDITING

Roughly described, while manually dragging shapes during IC layout editing, editing operations determine which edges of which shapes are moving at what speed ratios. Based on the edge information and the DRC rules, the system calculates and keeps track of the minimum of the maximum distance the edges are allowed to move with the cursor without violating DRC rules, in four linear directions and all corner directions. Once a next cursor destination point is known, a DRC clean destination point is calculated based on the linear and corner bounds. If the next cursor position is beyond a the push-through distance ahead of the new DRC clean point, the editing objects are moved to the user's destination point. Otherwise, the editing objects are moved to the new DRC clean destination point, thereby stopping movement at that point. 1. A method for editing a region of an integrated circuit layout having a plurality of objects , the method comprising:moving a selected set of editing objects to a first updated starting position in the layout in response to a command indicating movement of the selected set of editing objects to a destination position in the layout;pre-calculating, in conjunction with the movement of the editing objects and prior to receiving any subsequent command indicating further movement of the editing objects, a first bound indicating a distance by which the editing objects can be moved from the first updated starting position in a first direction in the layout before violating design rules of a data set; andstoring the first bound and displaying the editing objects in the first updated starting position in the layout.2. A computer readable storage medium having stored thereon in a non-transitory manner a plurality of software code portions for editing a region of an integrated circuit layout having a plurality of objects claim 1 , wherein the software code portions claim 1 , when executed by a processor claim 1 , perform the method recited in .3. A system ...

Method and apparatus for remote sensing of molecular species at nanoscale utilizing a reverse photoacoustic effect

A method and apparatus for identifying a sample, involves illuminating the sample with light of varying wavelengths, transmitting an acoustic signal against the sample from one portion and receiving a resulting acoustic signal on another portion, detecting a change of phase in the acoustic signal corresponding to the light of varying wavelengths, and analyzing the change of phase in the acoustic signal for the varying wavelengths of illumination to identify the sample. The apparatus has a controlled source for illuminating the sample with light of varying wavelengths, a transmitter for transmitting an acoustic wave, a receiver for receiving the acoustic wave and converting the acoustic wave to an electronic signal, and an electronic circuit for detecting a change of phase in the acoustic wave corresponding to respective ones of the varying wavelengths and outputting the change of phase for the varying wavelengths to allow identification of the sample. The method and apparatus can be used ...

Intuitive interactive cloning for custom layout generation

A computer system and corresponding process is disclosed for making a design layout based on a schematic diagram. The system comprises a user interface which includes a display of a schematic diagram of a layout to be designed. The schematic diagram includes multiple occurrences of a target element. Source elements are displayed, which correspond with the target element. One occurrence of multiple occurrences of the target element shown in the schematic diagram is selected. The source element is applied to the selected target element. A computer program product bears software for directing a computer system to perform the foregoing.

Nanodisk sensor and sensor array

The invention provides a sensor array with different nanodisk sensors that may be fabricated by direct site-specific dip-pen nanopatterning (DPN) using precursor inks. The good flow characteristics and strong affinity of the sols to measurement electrodes enable intimate ohmic contact. The measurable, reproducible and proportionate changes in the resistance of the sensors when exposed to trace quantities of oxidative and reducing gases constitute the basis for nanodisk gas sensors. The nanodisk sensors show rapid response and ultra-fast recovery for the detection of nitrogen dioxide and acetic acid vapor. Based on the principles of pattern recognition of the olfactory system, an electronic nose that can "smell" different gaseous species is provided with the multiple nanodisk sensor array. These nanodisk sensors have gas recognition ability, instant response and rapid recovery, compact size and integration with the established microelectronics platform and are well-suited for the on-site ...

Nanoparticles-Based Taggant Systems and Methods

Coding systems may include an object and a taggant linked to the object, the taggant comprising one or more types of phase change nanoparticles, each type of phase change nanoparticles having a phase change temperature different from a phase change temperature of other types of phase change nanoparticles, wherein, when the taggant is thermally scanned, different phase change temperatures result in one or more predefined melting peaks forming a code that represents information particular to the object. 1. A coding system comprising:an object; anda taggant linked to the object, the taggant comprising one or more types of phase change nanoparticles, each type of phase change nanoparticles having a phase change temperature different from a phase change temperature of other types of phase change nanoparticles, wherein, when the taggant is thermally scanned, different phase change temperatures result in one or more predefined melting peaks forming a code that represents information particular to the object.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles comprise of one or more material including metal claim 1 , non-metal claim 1 , metal alloy claim 1 , eutectic alloy or some combination thereof.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles are formed from a metal selected from a group consisting of aluminum claim 1 , bismuth claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , copper claim 1 , gadolinium claim 1 , indium claim 1 , lead claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , palladium claim 1 , silver claim 1 , tin claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , gold claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , antimony and combinations thereof.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles comprise one or more material including organic claim 1 , inorganic claim 1 , a eutectic alloy claim 1 , an alloy claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles comprise an organic solid selected from a group consisting of one of paraffin waxes claim ...

Power inverter for a vehicle

A power inverter includes a plurality of power modules stacked in an array. A plurality of coolant chambers are interleaved with the modules. Each of the chambers includes an inlet and an outlet interconnected by a coolant path configured to circulate coolant within the chamber. Fins project into the coolant path and are configured to alter shape based on a temperature of the coolant to alter a turbulence associated with the coolant.

High performance design rule checking technique

Roughly described, a design rule data set is developed offline from the design rules of a target fabrication process. A design rule checking method involves traversing the corners of shapes in a layout region, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values that depend on respective corner locations. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations. Violations can be reported in real time, while the user is manually editing the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, and scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line. The different scans need not reach each corner simultaneously.

Patterning of solid state features by direct write nanolithographic printing

The present invention includes a method of fabricating organic/inorganic composite nanostructures on a substrate comprising depositing a solution having a block copolymer and an inorganic precursor on the substrate using dip pen nanolithography. The process can comprise providing a substrate, providing a nanoscopic tip having an inking composition thereon, wherein the inking composition comprises at least one metal oxide precursor; and transferring the inking composition from the nanoscopic tip to the substrate to form a deposit on the substrate comprising at least one metal oxide precursor, and optionally further comprising the step of converting the metal oxide precursor on the substrate to form the metal oxide. The nanostructures comprises arrays of lines and/or dots having widths/diameters less than 1 micron. The present invention also includes a device comprising an organic/inorganic composite nanoscale region chemically bonded to a substrate, wherein the nanoscale region, wherein ...

Nanodisk sensor and sensor array

The invention provides a sensor array with different nanodisk sensors that may be fabricated by direct site-specific dip-pen nanopatterning (DPN) using precursor inks. The good flow characteristics and strong affinity of the sols to measurement electrodes enable intimate ohmic contact. The measurable, reproducible and proportionate changes in the resistance of the sensors when exposed to trace quantities of oxidative and reducing gases constitute the basis for nanodisk gas sensors. The nanodisk sensors show rapid response and ultra-fast recovery for the detection of nitrogen dioxide and acetic acid vapor. Based on the principles of pattern recognition of the olfactory system, an electronic nose that can “smell” different gaseous species is provided with the multiple nanodisk sensor array. These nanodisk sensors have gas recognition ability, instant response and rapid recovery, compact size and integration with the established microelectronics platform and are well-suited for the on-site ...

Hydrophilic particle enhanced phase change-based heat exchange

A heat pipe includes a sealed thermally conductive casing having a length that has a first end for coupling to a heat source to be cooled and a second end for coupling to a heat sink opposite the first end. The casing has an inside surface that defines a thermal control volume above. The thermal control volume includes (i) a plurality of hydrophilic particles or clusters of hydrophilic particles in a size range from nano size to micron size attached as a hydrophilic film to the inside surface or to a wick on the inside surface, wherein the plurality of hydrophilic particles occupy only a portion of an area of the inside surface or an internal pore space of the wick or a surface area of the wick, (ii) a vapor cavity above the hydrophilic film or the wick, and (iii) a heat transfer working fluid contained as a liquid on the hydrophilic film or the wick, and as a vapor in the vapor cavity. The plurality of hydrophilic particles or clusters of hydrophilic particles provide a solid-liquid contact ...

REAL TIME DRC ASSISTANCE FOR MANUAL LAYOUT EDITING

Roughly described, while manually dragging shapes during IC layout editing, editing operations determine which edges of which shapes are moving at what speed ratios. Based on the edge information and the DRC rules, the system calculates and keeps track of the minimum of the maximum distance the edges are allowed to move with the cursor without violating DRC rules, in four linear directions and all corner directions. Once a next cursor destination point is known, a DRC clean destination point is calculated based on the linear and corner bounds. If the next cursor position is beyond a the push-through distance ahead of the new DRC clean point, the editing objects are moved to the user's destination point. Otherwise, the editing objects are moved to the new DRC clean destination point, thereby stopping movement at that point.

EMBEDDING AND DETECTING WATERMARKS

A watermark embedding method for embedding a secret message sequence in a document. The techniques include obtaining layout information of the document, extracting a digest of the document by using a Hash function, calculating embedded positions where the secret message sequence is embedded in the document, and dispersedly hiding the secret message sequence in each of the calculated embedded positions by altering the layout of the document. Also provided is a watermark embedding apparatus, a corresponding watermark detecting method and apparatus, and a method and system for detecting document integrity. The integrity of documents in various forms can be detected, and secret information to be hidden can be embedded therein and extracted therefrom. The techniques described are not limited to the document either in soft copy or in hard copy and have good robustness.

LOW-OVERHEAD MULTI-PATTERNING DESIGN RULE CHECK

Roughly described, a system enables quick and accurate depiction to a user of multi-patterning layout violations so that they may be corrected manually and in real time, and without interfering with normal manual editing process. In one embodiment, the system involves iteratively building tree structures with nodes identifying islands and arcs identifying multi-patterning spacing violations between the connected islands. The system detects coloring violations during the building of these tree structures, using the relationships previously inserted. The coloring violations preferably are reported to a user in the form of visual indications of the cycles among the candidate spacing violations, with the candidate spacing violations also themselves indicated visually and individually. The user can see intuitively how to move the islands around, and in which directions and by what distance, in order to remove a multi-patterning spacing violation and thereby break the cycle.

COORDINATELY-ORDERED SINGLE CELLS WITH INDIVIDUAL IDENTITIES FOR HIGH-THROUGHPUT ASSAY

Disclosed is a technology for assaying individual cells, in which the identity of each individual cell in an ordered array is determined from coordinates assigned to it, and can be readout at high throughput with microscope. The method is able to test responses of millions of identical cells in multiple chemical and physical processes with superior statistics power to facilitate deep data mining.

Low-overhead multi-patterning design rule check

Roughly described, a system enables quick and accurate depiction to a user of multi-patterning layout violations so that they may be corrected manually and in real time, and without interfering with normal manual editing process. In one embodiment, the system involves iteratively building tree structures with nodes identifying islands and arcs identifying multi-patterning spacing violations between the connected islands. The system detects coloring violations during the building of these tree structures, using the relationships previously inserted. The coloring violations preferably are reported to a user in the form of visual indications of the cycles among the candidate spacing violations, with the candidate spacing violations also themselves indicated visually and individually. The user can see intuitively how to move the islands around, and in which directions and by what distance, in order to remove a multi-patterning spacing violation and thereby break the cycle.

High performance design rule checking technique

Roughly described, a design rule data set is developed offline from the design rules of a target fabrication process. A design rule checking method involves traversing the corners of shapes in a layout region, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values that depend on respective corner locations. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations. Violations can be reported in real time, while the user is manually editing the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, and scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line. The different scans need not reach each corner simultaneously.

Patterning of solid state features by direct write nanolithographic printing

The present invention includes a method of fabricating organic/inorganic composite nanostructures on a substrate comprising depositing a solution having a block copolymer and an inorganic precursor on the substrate using dip pen nanolithography. The nanostructures comprises arrays of lines and/or dots having widths/diameters less than 1 micron. The present invention also includes a device comprising an organic/inorganic composite nanoscale region chemically bonded to a substrate, wherein the nanoscale region, wherein the nanoscale region has a nanometer scale dimension other than height.

Multi-panel monitor displaying systems

A multi-panel monitor displaying system has a multi-panel monitor supported by one integrated Liquid Crystal Display Glass Module (LGM). The multi-panel monitor contains visually un-detective gaps between panels and, therefore, can provide viewers with high quality visual effect with low productive cost. A set of LGM technologies is utilized to re-design and integrate a plurality of LGMs. After integration, image rotation is also required by the multi-monitor displaying system to ensure perfect image displays.

Method and apparatus for remote sensing of molecular species at nanoscale utilizing a reverse photoacoustic effect

A method and apparatus for identifying a sample, involves illuminating the sample with light of varying wavelengths, transmitting an acoustic signal against the sample from one portion and receiving a resulting acoustic signal on another portion, detecting a change of phase in the acoustic signal corresponding to the light of varying wavelengths, and analyzing the change of phase in the acoustic signal for the varying wavelengths of illumination to identify the sample. The apparatus has a controlled source for illuminating the sample with light of varying wavelengths, a transmitter for transmitting an acoustic wave, a receiver for receiving the acoustic wave and converting the acoustic wave to an electronic signal, and an electronic circuit for detecting a change of phase in the acoustic wave corresponding to respective ones of the varying wavelengths and outputting the change of phase for the varying wavelengths to allow identification of the sample. The method and apparatus can be used ...

EMBEDDING AND DETECTING WATERMARKS

A watermark embedding method for embedding a secret message sequence in a document. The techniques include obtaining layout information of the document, extracting a digest of the document by using a Hash function, calculating embedded positions where the secret message sequence is embedded in the document, and dispersedly hiding the secret message sequence in each of the calculated embedded positions by altering the layout of the document. Also provided is a watermark embedding apparatus, a corresponding watermark detecting method and apparatus, and a method and system for detecting document integrity. The integrity of documents in various forms can be detected, and secret information to be hidden can be embedded therein and extracted therefrom. The techniques described are not limited to the document either in soft copy or in hard copy and have good robustness.

Multiple zone power semiconductor device

A power semiconductor device is comprised of a plurality of zones having similar structure. Each of the zones may be characterized by a switching loss during transitions to a non-conducting state. The device is configured such that the switching loss is different between at least two of the zones. Further, the device is configured such that zones having greater switching losses transition to the non-conducting state before zones having lesser switching losses.

Real time DRC assistance for manual layout editing

Roughly described, while manually dragging shapes during IC layout editing, editing operations determine which edges of which shapes are moving at what speed ratios. Based on the edge information and the DRC rules, the system calculates and keeps track of the minimum of the maximum distance the edges are allowed to move with the cursor without violating DRC rules, in four linear directions and all corner directions. Once a next cursor destination point is known, a DRC clean destination point is calculated based on the linear and corner bounds. If the next cursor position is beyond a the push-through distance ahead of the new DRC clean point, the editing objects are moved to the user's destination point. Otherwise, the editing objects are moved to the new DRC clean destination point, thereby stopping movement at that point.

Embedding and detecting watermarks based on embedded positions in document layout

A watermark embedding method for embedding a secret message sequence in a document. The techniques include obtaining layout information of the document, extracting a digest of the document by using a Hash function, calculating embedded positions where the secret message sequence is embedded in the document, and dispersedly hiding the secret message sequence in each of the calculated embedded positions by altering the layout of the document. Also provided is a watermark embedding apparatus, a corresponding watermark detecting method and apparatus, and a method and system for detecting document integrity. The integrity of documents in various forms can be detected, and secret information to be hidden can be embedded therein and extracted therefrom. The techniques described are not limited to the document either in soft copy or in hard copy and have good robustness.

System and method for supplying power to at least one load

It is a system for supplying power to at least one load. The system comprises at least one power source, load bank and control device coupled to the at least one load. The load bank is coupled to at least one power source and at least one load. The load bank comprises a controllable voltage source, at least three resistors coupled between an output side of the controllable voltage source and the at least one power source, and at least one storage element. The controllable voltage source comprises more than one switches. And the at least one storage element comprises one or more capacitors, batteries, or combinations thereof. The control device is configured for controlling the switches during a first condition such that, to the extent that an output power of the at least one power source exceeds a requisite power of the at least one load, any excess output power is either supplied to the at least one storage element or consumed by the at least three resistors. This invention also provides ...

Real time DRC assistance for manual layout editing

Roughly described, while manually dragging shapes during IC layout editing, editing operations determine which edges of which shapes are moving at what speed ratios. Based on the edge information and the DRC rules, the system calculates and keeps track of the minimum of the maximum distance the edges are allowed to move with the cursor without violating DRC rules, in four linear directions and all corner directions. Once a next cursor destination point is known, a DRC clean destination point is calculated based on the linear and corner bounds. If the next cursor position is beyond a the push-through distance ahead of the new DRC clean point, the editing objects are moved to the user's destination point. Otherwise, the editing objects are moved to the new DRC clean destination point, thereby stopping movement at that point.

SUPERHYDROPHOBIC MEMBRANE DISTILLATION FOR WATER PURIFICATION

A distillation membrane for purifying water includes a superhydrophobic surface having a plurality of protruding features that each include a microchannel therein that protrude from a recessed surface portion that is in a uniform thickness portion of the distillation membrane. A thickness of the uniform thickness portion defines a channel length of the distillation membrane. The distillation membrane includes a plurality of micropores that are each fluidicly coupled to respective ones of the microchannels, wherein the plurality of micropores extend through the channel length. The superhydrophobic surface is operable to reject liquid water and the microchannels coupled to the micropores are operable to pass water vapor therethrough to allow condensation of the water vapor on a side of the distillation membrane opposite the superhydrophobic surface.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PITCH FAULT DETECTION

The system includes at least one blade, a pitch command generator, a blade pitch system, a model store unit and a monitor unit. The pitch command generator is for generating at least one pitch command. The blade pitch system is for adjusting a pitch angle of the blade according to the pitch command and outputting an actual response representing an actual pitch condition of the blade in response to the pitch command. The model store unit is for receiving the pitch command and generating a desired response representing a desired pitch condition in response to the pitch command based on a nonlinear blade model. The monitor unit is for comparing a difference between the actual response and the desired response with a predetermined threshold and determining an operation status of the blade based at least in part on the difference. A method and a wind turbine are also provided.

LOW-OVERHEAD MULTI-PATTERNING DESIGN RULE CHECK

Roughly described, a system enables quick and accurate depiction to a user of multi-patterning layout violations so that they may be corrected manually and in real time, and without interfering with normal manual editing process. In one embodiment, the system involves iteratively building tree structures with nodes identifying islands and arcs identifying multi-patterning spacing violations between the connected islands. The system detects coloring violations during the building of these tree structures, using the relationships previously inserted. The coloring violations preferably are reported to a user in the form of visual indications of the cycles among the candidate spacing violations, with the candidate spacing violations also themselves indicated visually and individually. The user can see intuitively how to move the islands around, and in which directions and by what distance, in order to remove a multi-patterning spacing violation and thereby break the cycle. 1. A method for checking a set of multi-patterning layout design rules on a region of an integrated circuit layout , the layout including a plurality of islands ,for use by a computer system having access to a design rule data set indicating values for multi-patterning spacing constraints among islands in a particular layer, the method comprising the steps of:the computer system iteratively building a data structure identifying the plurality of islands and a plurality of relationships among respective pairs of the islands, each of the relationships indicating that the pair of islands related by the relationship violates one of the multi-patterning spacing constraints;during the step of building a data structure, and before all of the relationships are included in the data structure, in dependence upon the relationships that are included in the data structure, detecting a multi-patterning coloring violation among islands represented in the data structure; andreporting the multi-patterning coloring ...

ENHANCED RADIATION SHIELDING WITH CONFORMAL, LIGHTWEIGHT NANOPARTICLE-POLYMER COMPOSITE

Disclosed is a composite material, comprising a polymer, a plurality of metal nanoparticles, and a surface-modifying agent (e.g., nanocellulose). Also disclosed is a method for shielding a subject from electromagnetic radiation, comprising placing one or more composite materials between the subject and a source of electromagnetic radiation, thereby reducing a dose of electromagnetic radiation received by the subject. 1. A composite material , comprising a polymer , a plurality of metal nanoparticles , and a surface-modifying agent.2. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the surface-modifying agent is nanocellulose.3. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is selected from the group consisting of polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) claim 1 , cellulose claim 1 , polyamide claim 1 , polyacrylonitrile claim 1 , polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , epoxy resin claim 1 , polyimide claim 1 , polyurethane claim 1 , polyurethane polyvinylidene fluoride claim 1 , or polyvinylidene difluoride.4. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the polymer is PDMS.5. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal nanoparticles comprises nanoparticles claim 1 , wherein each of the nanoparticles comprises:one or more elements with atomic numbers 20-118,oxides of one or more elements with atomic numbers 20-118, orsulfates of one or more elements with atomic numbers 20-118.6. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal nanoparticles comprises metal nanoparticles selected from the group consisting of lead nanoparticles claim 1 , tungsten nanoparticles claim 1 , bismuth nanoparticles claim 1 , and uranium nanoparticles.7. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of metal nanoparticle comprises bismuth nanoparticles.8. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the average size of metal nanoparticles is from about 1 nm to about 40 claim 1 ,000 nm.9. The composite material of ...

Method and apparatus for remote sensing utilizing a reverse photoacoustic effect

A method and apparatus for identifying a sample, involves illuminating the sample with light of varying wavelengths, transmitting an acoustic signal against the sample from one side and receiving a resulting acoustic signal on another side, detecting a change of phase in the acoustic signal corresponding to the light of varying wavelengths, and analyzing the change of phase in the acoustic signal for the varying wavelengths of illumination to identify the sample. The apparatus has a controlled source for illuminating the sample with light of varying wavelengths, a transmitter for transmitting an acoustic wave, a receiver for receiving the acoustic wave and converting the acoustic wave to an electronic signal, and an electronic circuit for detecting a change of phase in the acoustic wave corresponding to respective ones of the varying wavelengths and outputting the change of phase for the varying wavelengths to allow identification of the sample. The method and apparatus can be used to detect ...

Low-overhead multi-patterning design rule check

Roughly described, a system enables quick and accurate depiction to a user of multi-patterning layout violations so that they may be corrected manually and in real time, and without interfering with normal manual editing process. In one embodiment, the system involves iteratively building tree structures with nodes identifying islands and arcs identifying multi-patterning spacing violations between the connected islands. The system detects coloring violations during the building of these tree structures, using the relationships previously inserted. The coloring violations preferably are reported to a user in the form of visual indications of the cycles among the candidate spacing violations, with the candidate spacing violations also themselves indicated visually and individually. The user can see intuitively how to move the islands around, and in which directions and by what distance, in order to remove a multi-patterning spacing violation and thereby break the cycle.

Coordinately-ordered single cells with individual identities for high-throughput assay

Disclosed is a technology for assaying individual cells, in which the identity of each individual cell in an ordered array is determined from coordinates assigned to it, and can be readout at high throughput with microscope. The method is able to test responses of millions of identical cells in multiple chemical and physical processes with superior statistics power to facilitate deep data mining.

Real time DRC assistance for manual layout editing

Roughly described, while manually dragging shapes during IC layout editing, editing operations determine which edges of which shapes are moving at what speed ratios. Based on the edge information and the DRC rules, the system calculates and keeps track of the minimum of the maximum distance the edges are allowed to move with the cursor without violating DRC rules, in four linear directions and all corner directions. Once a next cursor destination point is known, a DRC clean destination point is calculated based on the linear and corner bounds. If the next cursor position is beyond a the push-through distance ahead of the new DRC clean point, the editing objects are moved to the user's destination point. Otherwise, the editing objects are moved to the new DRC clean destination point, thereby stopping movement at that point.

Thermo-probes, methods of making thermo-probes, and methods of detection using thermo-probes

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for thermo-probes (also referred to herein as probes), particles including a plurality of probes, methods of making thermo-probes or particles, thermo-probe complexes, method of making thermo-probe complexes, methods of detecting a target, methods of detecting multiple targets, assays using the thermo-probes, immunoassays using the thermo-probes, methods of using thermo-probes or particles, and the like.

High performance design rule checking technique

Roughly described, a design rule data set is developed offline from the design rules of a target fabrication process. A design rule checking method involves traversing the corners of shapes in a layout region, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values that depend on respective corner locations. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations. Violations can be reported in real time, while the user is manually editing the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, and scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line. The different scans need not reach each corner simultaneously.

Electrically deflected nanomechanical sensors

An electrically-induced deflective amplification sensor as an actively controlled and reconfigurable nanomechanical sensor for the detection and recognition of chemicals, biomolecules, and gaseous molecules. The electrically-induced deflective amplification sensors use electric fields to control the bending of transducers, have adjustable sensitivities that depend on electric field strength, and reconfigurable operation ranges for the detection of target molecules at ultra-low and ultra-high concentrations. The sensors are highly integrated, sensitive, provide real-time detection ability, and do not require labels. The electrically-induced deflective amplification transducers can be reconfigured to identify molecules in spectroscopy. A new type of electrophoresis is established using nanostructured transducers. The E-IDEA is applicable to optical fiber, nanomechanical cantilever, waveguide and nanowire or nanotube tranducers. These adaptive and reconfigurable sensors have application in ...

PATTERNING OF SOLID STATE FEATURES BY DIRECT WRITE NANOLITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING

The present invention includes a method of fabricating organic/inorganic composite nanostructures on a substrate comprising depositing a solution having a block copolymer and an inorganic precursor on the substrate using dip pen nanolithography. The nanostructures comprises arrays of lines and/or dots having widths/diameters less than 1 micron. The present invention also includes a device comprising an organic/inorganic composite nanoscale region chemically bonded to a substrate, wherein the nanoscale region, wherein the nanoscale region has a nanometer scale dimension other than height.

Multi-panel monitor displaying systems

A multi-panel monitor displaying system has a multi-panel monitor supported by one integrated Liquid Crystal Display Glass Module (LGM). The multi-panel monitor contains visually un-detective gaps between panels and, therefore, can provide viewers with high quality visual effect with low productive cost. A set of LGM technologies is utilized to re-design and integrate a plurality of LGMs. After integration, image rotation is also required by the multi-monitor displaying system to ensure perfect image displays.

REAL TIME DRC ASSISTANCE FOR MANUAL LAYOUT EDITING

Roughly described, while manually dragging shapes during IC layout editing, editing operations determine which edges of which shapes are moving at what speed ratios. Based on the edge information and the DRC rules, the system calculates and keeps track of the minimum of the maximum distance the edges are allowed to move with the cursor without violating DRC rules, in four linear directions and all corner directions. Once a next cursor destination point is known, a DRC clean destination point is calculated based on the linear and corner bounds. If the next cursor position is beyond a the push-through distance ahead of the new DRC clean point, the editing objects are moved to the user's destination point. Otherwise, the editing objects are moved to the new DRC clean destination point, thereby stopping movement at that point. 1. A method for real time editing of a region of an integrated circuit layout , the layout including a plurality of objects ,for use with a computer system having access to a design rule data set indicating constraint values of design rules in the data set, the method comprising the steps of:through first user behavior communicated to the computer system, selecting a group of editing objects from among those in the layout, the editing objects upon selection having a first position in the layout; andthrough second user behavior communicated to the computer system, commanding the computer system to move the editing objects to a second position in the layout, the second position being beyond a first design rule bound as indicated by the design rule data set, the editing objects moving to a first stopping position which matches the first design rule bound and stopping there.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising through third user behavior communicated to the computer system claim 1 , commanding the computer system to move the editing objects to a third position which exceeds a predetermined push-through distance beyond the first design rule ...

PATTERNING OF SOLID STATE FEATURES BY DIRECT WRITE NANOLITHOGRAPHIC PRINTING

The present invention includes a method of fabricating organic/inorganic composite nanostructures on a substrate comprising depositing a solution having a block copolymer and an inorganic precursor on the substrate using dip pen nanolithography. The nanostructures comprises arrays of lines and/or dots having widths/diameters less than 1 micron. The present invention also includes a device comprising an organic/inorganic composite nanoscale region chemically bonded to a substrate, wherein the nanoscale region, wherein the nanoscale region has a nanometer scale dimension other than height.

Hydrophilic particle enhanced heat exchange and method of manufacture

A method for manufacturing a heat pipe. Activated particles or particle clusters are formed. The activated particles or particle clusters are contacted with a working fluid in a non-oxidizing environment to form a chemisorbed layer of the working fluid thereon to generate chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated hydrophilic particles or activated hydrophilic particle clusters which provide a solid-liquid contact angle to working fluid when subsequently added of <30 degrees. The chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated hydrophilic particles or hydrophilic particle clusters are vacuum transferred and filled inside the heat pipe along with an additional volume of working fluid. The heat pipe is then sealed.

Power integrated system and method for drilling rig and oil/gas production equipment

A power integrated system includes a gas storage unit, a gas driven generator, a power bus, a drilling rig, oil/gas production equipment, and a gas reformer. The gas storage unit is used for storing natural gas. The gas driven generator is used for generating electric power based on the stored natural gas. The power bus is used for receiving the electric power generated by the gas driven generator. The drilling rig is used for being driven by the electric power from the power bus. The oil/gas production equipment is used for being driven by the electric power from the power bus and for generating associated gas. The gas reformer is used for reforming the associated gas and supplying the reformed gas to the gas storage unit.

Kidney Toxicity Biomarkers

Novel biomarkers for kidney toxicity. Said biomarkers may be useful for optimization of lead compounds, or in safety assessment.

Programmable low dropout linear regulator

The present invention provides a programmable low dropout linear regulator using a reference voltage to convert an input voltage into a regulated voltage according to a control signal. The programmable low dropout linear regulator includes an operational amplifier having a negative input coupled to receive the reference voltage, a first transistor having a gate coupled to an output terminal of the operational amplifier and a first source/drain coupled to an output terminal of the regulated voltage, a first impedance coupled between a positive input of the operational amplifier and the output terminal of the regulated voltage, and a second impedance coupled between the positive input of the operational amplifier and a ground. The second impedance includes a second transistor having a gate coupled to receive the control signal.

Electronic device and fan control method

An electronic device including an audio module, a monitoring module and a fan is provided. The audio module generates an audio signal and an audio parameter according to audio data, and transmits the audio signal to a play device. Furthermore, the monitoring module determines a speed of fan rotation base on the type of the play device, the audio parameter and a sensed temperature. Then, a rotation speed of the fan is adjusted according to the determined speed of fan rotation.

HYDROPHILIC PARTICLE ENHANCED HEAT EXCHANGE

A method for manufacturing a heat pipe. Activated particles or particle clusters are formed. The activated particles or particle clusters are contacted with a working fluid in a non-oxidizing environment to form a chemisorbed layer of the working fluid thereon to generate chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated hydrophilic particles or activated hydrophilic particle clusters which provide a solid-liquid contact angle to working fluid when subsequently added of <30 degrees. The chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated hydrophilic particles or hydrophilic particle clusters are vacuum transferred and filled inside the heat pipe along with an additional volume of working fluid. The heat pipe is then sealed. 1. A method for manufacturing a heat pipe , comprising:forming activated particles or particle clusters;contacting said activated particles or particle clusters with a working fluid in a non-oxidizing environment to form a chemisorbed layer of said working fluid thereon to generate chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated hydrophilic particles or activated hydrophilic particle clusters which provide a solid-liquid contact angle to said working fluid when subsequently added of <30 degrees, andvacuum transferring and filling said chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated hydrophilic particles or hydrophilic particle clusters and an additional volume of said working fluid inside said heat pipe, andsealing said heat pipe.2210. The method of claim 1 , wherein said chemisorbed layer averages to monolayers thick.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein said plurality of particles comprise silicon.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein said solid-liquid contact angle is <10 degrees.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein said heat pipe includes a wick having a plurality of pores claim 1 , said plurality of pores having a pore size defining an interstitial pore volume that extends over a full thickness of said wick;wherein said chemisorbed working fluid surfaced activated ...

HIGH PERFORMANCE DESIGN RULE CHECKING TECHNIQUE

Roughly described, a design rule data set is developed offline from the design rules of a target fabrication process. A design rule checking method involves traversing the corners of shapes in a layout region, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values that depend on respective corner locations. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations. Violations can be reported in real time, while the user is manually editing the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, and scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line. The different scans need not reach each corner simultaneously. 1. A system for checking a set of layout design rules on a region of an integrated circuit layout , the layout including a plurality of shapes each having shape corners at respective locations in the layout , the system comprising:a computer system having access to a design rule data set indicating constraint values of design rules in the data set, the computer system further having access to computer instructions and data which, when applied to the computer system, perform the steps of:traversing a plurality of shape corners of shapes in the region;for each particular one of the traversed shape corners, populating a layout topology database with an association between (1) an identification of the particular shape corner and (2) one or more particular values which depend upon the particular shape corner location;comparing values in the layout topology database to values in the design rule data set to detect any violations of design rules in the set of design rules; andwhere a design rule violation is detected, reporting it to a user.2. A system ...

Peelable closure for container

A steam-ventable package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region and a closure coupled to the container to close the mouth. The closure is made from a peelable film coupled to a brim included in the container and configured to be removed from the brim in response to application of shear force applied to the peelable film.

High performance design rule checking technique

Roughly described, a design rule data set is developed offline from the design rules of a target fabrication process. A design rule checking method involves traversing the corners of shapes in a layout region, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values that depend on respective corner locations. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations. Violations can be reported in real time, while the user is manually editing the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, and scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line. The different scans need not reach each corner simultaneously.

Intelligent Defecation Device for Living Creature

An intelligent defecation device for living creature includes a device body, a supporting portion, an image module, and a first analysis module. The supporting portion is formed within the inner side of the device body for accommodating a moisture absorption member so as to allow the living creature to leave over its excrement therein. The image module is also arranged at the device body for dynamically capturing the images of the excrement in the supporting portion and outputting the image. The first analysis module is arranged in the device body and connected with the image module to analyze and calculate the defecation mode with the image based on preset or accumulated data, so as to generate a signal when an abnormal defecation mode is diagnosed.

Encoding Perceptually-Quantized Video Content In Multi-Layer VDR Coding

Input VDR images are received. A candidate set of function parameter values for a mapping function is selected from multiple candidate sets. A set of image blocks of non-zero standard deviations in VDR code words in at least one input VDR image is constructed. Mapped code values are generated by applying the mapping function with the candidate set of function parameter values to VDR code words in the set of image blocks in the at least one input VDR image. Based on the mapped code values, a subset of image blocks of standard deviations below a threshold value in mapped code words is determined as a subset of the set of image blocks. Based at least in part on the subset of image blocks, it is determined whether the candidate set of function parameter values is optimal for the mapping function to map the at least one input VDR image.

Efficient Architecture for Layered VDR Coding

In layered Visual Dynamic range (VDR) coding, inter-layer prediction requires several color-format transformations between the input VDR and Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) signals. Coding and decoding architectures are presented wherein inter-layer prediction is performed in the SDR-based color format, thus reducing computational complexity in both the encoder and the decoder, without compromising coding efficiency or coding quality.

Weighted multi-band cross color channel predictor

A sequence of visual dynamic range (VDR) images is encoded using a standard dynamic range (SDR) base layer and one or more enhancement layers. A predicted VDR image is generated from an SDR input by using a weighted, multi-band, cross-color channel prediction model. Exponential weights with an adaptable decay parameter for each band are also presented.

Modularized front window of a server system

Described herein are modular server systems. The server systems include a server chassis having one or more window bays each having the same dimensions. The system also includes a plurality of device trays each for holding a device that is selected from a plurality of different devices. Each device tray fits in the one or more window bays.

ELECTRONICS CONNECTOR FOR FACILITATING TREATMENT

In the production of certain components, the components must pass through an existing treating device with limited clearance. This limited clearance will cause unwanted physical contact between the component and the existing treatment apparatus, such as a reflow oven for treating electronic components, such as an M.2 connector. In such a situation, it will be necessary to practice a method of separating the component into subassemblies or modules; separately treating the subassemblies or modules in the reflow oven; and then reassembling the subassemblies and modules after the reflow treatment. 19.-. (canceled)10. An M.2 connector comprising:an M.2 connector base, the M.2 connector base further comprising a pair of apertures, into which apertures can be fitted a pair of pivots;a pair of pivots; anda pair of latches, each of said pair of latches structured so as to be received on opposite ends of the M.2 base, each of the pair of latches defining an aperture therein, each of the apertures being positioned on the latch so as to receive one of the pair of pivots to removably couple the latch to the M.2 connector base;whereby the pair of latches being pivotably mounted on the M.2 connector base.11. The M.2 connector of claim 10 , further comprising a printed circuit board upon which the M.2 connector base is mounted.12. The M.2 connector of claim 11 , wherein the pair of latches claim 11 , when pivoted toward the printed circuit board claim 11 , provides a total height to the M.2 connector which is less than the height of the M.2 connector when the latches are pivoted to a vertical position.13. The M.2 connector of claim 10 , further comprising an electronic module mounted to said M.2 connector base and held by said pair of latches.14. The M.2 connector of claim 13 , wherein the electronic module is 110 mm in length.15. An M.2 connector comprising:a first subassembly, the first subassembly comprising an M.2 connector base and a printed circuit board upon which the M.2 ...

Reading or Reconstructing Requested Data from RAID Volume

An example data storage system includes a number of storage devices, and processing circuitry. The processing circuit may implement a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) volume using the storage devices, determine an estimated read wait time for each of the storage devices, sort the estimated read wait times into bins of a specified set of bins, and associate bin numbers with the storage devices based on the bins of their respective estimated read wait times. The processing circuitry may also, in response to a read request directed to the RAID volume, determine whether to read requested data specified in the read request from a target storage device, which is one of the storage devices that stores the requested data, or reconstruct the requested data from data stored in non-target storage devices of the storage devices, based on how many of the bin numbers of the non-target storage devices are greater than or greater-than-or-equal-to the difference between a bin number of the target storage device and a specified threshold. 1. A data storage system comprising:a number of storage devices; and implement a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) volume using the storage devices;', 'determine an estimated read wait time for each of the storage devices;', 'sort the estimated read wait times into bins of a specified set of bins;', 'associate bin numbers with the storage devices based on the bins of their respective estimated read wait times;', 'in response to a read request directed to the RAID volume, determine whether to read requested data specified in the read request from a target storage device, which is one of the storage devices that stores the requested data, or reconstruct the requested data from data stored in non-target storage devices of the storage devices, based on how many of the bin numbers of the non-target storage devices are greater than or greater-than-or-equal-to the difference between a bin number of the target storage device and a ...

MULTIPLE ZONE POWER SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

A power semiconductor device is comprised of a plurality of zones having similar structure. Each of the zones may be characterized by a switching loss during transitions to a non-conducting state. The device is configured such that the switching loss is different between at least two of the zones. Further, the device is configured such that zones having greater switching losses transition to the non-conducting state before zones having lesser switching losses. 1. An insulated gate bipolar transistor comprising:first and second zones each including a plurality of gate regions coupled to an emitter via an emitter region and a base region and coupled to a drift region that is disposed on a collector region, the first zone being configured to (i) have a switching loss greater than the second zone during transitions to a non-conducting state, and (ii) transition to the non-conducting state before the second zone.2. The insulated gate bipolar transistor of wherein the collector region of the first zone has a doping density that is greater than that of the second zone.3. The insulated gate bipolar transistor of wherein the drift region of the first zone has more stored charges during a conducting state than the drift region of the second zone due to different recombination lifetime killing treatment between the first zone and the second zone.4. The insulated gate bipolar transistor of wherein the gate regions are electrically connected to a common gate signal.5. The insulated gate bipolar transistor of wherein a gate insulation layer separates the gate regions from adjacent regions and a thickness of the gate insulation layer of the first zone is greater than that of the second zone.6. The insulated gate bipolar transistor of wherein the base region of the first zone has a doping density that is greater than that of the second zone.7. The insulated gate bipolar transistor of wherein the first zone and the second zone are further configured such that the first zone receives ...

Adaptive Reshaping for Layered Coding of Enhanced Dynamic Range Signals

An encoder receives an input enhanced dynamic range (EDR) image to be coded in a layered representation. Input images may be gamma-coded or perceptually-coded using a bit-depth format not supported by one or more video encoders. The input image is remapped to one or more quantized layers to generate output code words suitable for compression using the available video encoders. Algorithms to determine optimum function parameters for linear and non-linear mapping functions are presented. Given a mapping function, the reverse mapping function may be transmitted to a decoder as a look-up table or it may be approximated using a piecewise polynomial approximation. A polynomial approximation technique for representing reverse-mapping functions and chromaticity translation schemes to reduce color shifts are also presented.

High-fidelity full reference and high-efficiency reduced reference encoding in end-to-end single-layer backward compatible encoding pipeline

3D mapping statistics are generated for a first image of a first dynamic range and a second image of a second dynamic range different from the first dynamic range. Multivariate multiple regression (MMR) coefficients are generated by solving an optimization problem formulated using an MMR matrix built with the 3D mapping statistics without a letterbox constraint, and used to generate chroma mappings for predicting chroma codeword values of the second image. It is determined whether a letterbox exists in the images. If so, it is determined whether the chroma mappings accurately predict chroma codeword values in the second image. A reconstructed image generated by a recipient device by backward reshaping one of the images is rendered by a display device operating in conjunction with the recipient device.

HIGH PERFORMANCE DESIGN RULE CHECKING TECHNIQUE

Roughly described, a design rule data set is developed offline from the design rules of a target fabrication process. A design rule checking method involves traversing the corners of shapes in a layout region, and for each corner, populating a layout topology database with values that depend on respective corner locations. After the layout topology database is populated, the values are compared to values in the design rule data set to detect any design rule violations. Violations can be reported in real time, while the user is manually editing the layout. Preferably corner traversal is performed using scan lines oriented perpendicularly to edge orientations, and scanning in the direction of the edge orientations. Scans stop only at corner positions and populate the layout topology database with what information can be gleaned based on the current scan line. The different scans need not reach each corner simultaneously.

Encoding and Decoding of 3D HDR Images Using A Tapestry Representation

Representation and coding of multi-view images using tapestry encoding are described for standard and enhanced dynamic ranges compatibility. A tapestry comprises information on a tapestry image, a left-shift displacement map and a right-shift displacement map. Perspective images of a scene can be generated from the tapestry and the displacement maps. Different methods for achieving compatibility are described.

POWER INTEGRATED SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DRILLING RIG AND OIL/GAS PRODUCTION EQUIPMENT

A power integrated system includes a gas storage unit, a gas driven generator, a power bus, a drilling rig, oil/gas production equipment, and a gas reformer. The gas storage unit is used for storing natural gas. The gas driven generator is used for generating electric power based on the stored natural gas. The power bus is used for receiving the electric power generated by the gas driven generator. The drilling rig is used for being driven by the electric power from the power bus. The oil/gas production equipment is used for being driven by the electric power from the power bus and for generating associated gas. The gas reformer is used for reforming the associated gas and supplying the reformed gas to the gas storage unit. 1. A power integrated system in a drilling field , the system comprising:a gas storage unit for storing natural gas;a gas driven generator for generating electric power based on the stored natural gas;a power bus for receiving the electric power generated by the gas driven generator;a drilling rig for being driven by the electric power from the power bus;oil/gas production equipment for being driven by the electric power from the power bus and for generating associated gas; anda gas reformer for reforming the associated gas and supplying the reformed gas to the gas storage unit.2. The power integrated system of claim 1 , further comprising an energy storage unit coupled to the power bus for storing excess energy during an operation of the drilling rig and for supplying stored energy to the power bus.3. The power integrated system of claim 2 , wherein the energy storage unit comprise at least two devices with a first one of the devices comprising a faster charging device than a second one of the devices and the second one of the devices comprising a higher capacity device than the first one of the devices.4. The power integrated system of claim 2 , wherein the energy storage unit comprises a super capacitor claim 2 , or a battery claim 2 , or a ...

Disposable Single Cell Array for Personalized Diagnostics

Paper-based single cell arrays are provided, as well as methods of making and using the arrays. The invention provides a low cost, high-throughput platform to detect and quantify different types of DNA damage at point-of-care without expensive equipment or highly trained personnel. Ordinary paper can be covered with multiple layers of common printing ink and micro-patterned to form discrete and ordered arrays capable of binding a single cell, which are then lysed and imaged. The platform allows quick and inexpensive testing of multiple anti-cancer treatment options for a particular patient. The invention can make cancer treatment personalized and more effective, even in low-resource settings. 1. A single-cell array precursor comprising:a paper substrate;a polyanionic layer deposited on a side of the paper substrate; anda patterned array of polycationic regions deposited on the polyanionic layer.2. The precursor of claim 1 , wherein the polyanionic layer comprises 3 to 5 layers of printing ink.3. The precursor of claim 1 , wherein the polycationic regions comprise polydiallyldimethyl ammonium chloride.4. The precursor of claim 1 , wherein the polycationic regions have a size of about 5 μm to about 40 μm.5. A single-cell array comprising the precursor of and a plurality of cells individually attached to said polycationic regions.6. The single cell array of claim 5 , wherein each polycationic region is bound to at most a single cell.7. The single cell array of claim 5 , further comprising an agarose layer in which the cells are embedded.8. A method of quantifying DNA damage in a plurality of individual cells claim 5 , the method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, '(a) contacting the single-cell array precursor of with said plurality of individual cells, whereby individual cells are attached to polycationic regions of said precursor, thereby forming a single-cell array;'}(b) embedding the attached cells in an agarose layer covering the single- ...

Back cover assembly

The present disclosure provides a back cover assembly of a portable electronic device. The back cover assembly includes a substrate structure and a coil structure. The substrate structure includes a metal substrate and a first non-metal substrate connected with the metal substrate. The coil structure is matched with an IC chip for generating an antenna magnetic field that passes through the first non-metal substrate without matching with the metal substrate. The coil structure has a first coil portion and a second coil portion connected to the first coil portion, the first coil portion is disposed above the metal substrate, the second coil portion is disposed above the first non-metal substrate, and the percentage of the first coil portion to the coil structure is larger than that the percentage of the second coil portion to the coil structure.

Piecewise Cross Color Channel Predictor

A sequence of visual dynamic range (VDR) images may be encoded using a standard dynamic range (SDR) base layer and one or more enhancement layers. A prediction image is generated by using piecewise cross-color channel prediction (PCCC), wherein a color channel in the SDR input may be segmented into two or more color channel segments and each segment is assigned its own cross-color channel predictor to derive a predicted output VDR image. PCCC prediction models may include first order, second order, or higher order parameters. Using a minimum mean-square error criterion, a closed form solution is presented for the prediction parameters for a second-order PCCC model. Algorithms for segmenting the color channels into multiple color channel segments are also presented.

Power Inverter for a Vehicle

A power inverter includes a plurality of power modules stacked in an array. A plurality of coolant chambers are interleaved with the modules. Each of the chambers includes an inlet and an outlet interconnected by a coolant path configured to circulate coolant within the chamber. Fins project into the coolant path and are configured to alter shape based on a temperature of the coolant to alter a turbulence associated with the coolant. 19-. (canceled)10. A power inverter comprising:a plurality of power modules including opposing major sides that each define a pocket recessed therein, and being arranged in a stack such that pockets adjacent to each other cooperate to form coolant chambers interleaved with the modules; anda plurality of flow guide assemblies each disposed within one of the coolant chambers and including fins arranged to direct coolant flow within the chambers.11. The power inverter of further including a plurality of housings each received within one of the chambers and defining a cavity for receiving one of the flow guide assemblies therein.12. The power inverter of wherein each of the flow guide assemblies further includes a barrier defining an inlet side of the coolant chamber and an outlet side of the coolant chamber.13. The power inverter of wherein each of the coolant chambers defines a return region between the inlet and outlets sides claim 12 , and wherein the fins are arranged to form U-shaped coolant flow paths.14. The power inverter of wherein each of the coolant chambers includes an inlet and outlet an outlet disposed on a same side.15. The power inverter of further comprising a manifold extending along a length of the stack and in fluid communication with each of the coolant chambers.16. The power inverter of wherein each of the modules defines an opening and the manifold is disposed within each of the openings.1720-. (canceled)21. A power inverter comprising:a plurality of power modules each including a power stage having opposing major ...

Shoe cover

A shoe cover comprises a shoe cover upper and a shoe cover sole. A shoe cover opening is provided at the top of the shoe cover upper, and the shoe cover opening is provided with a first elastic ring. The shoe cover sole is connected with the bottom of the shoe cover upper. A second elastic ring is provided at where the shoe cover upper connects the shoe cover sole. The second elastic ring straps the shoe cover upper and the shoe cover sole onto either a foot or a shoe, prevents the shoe cover from falling off, and facilitates the shoe cover upper and the shoe cover sole in affixing onto the foot or shoe.

Transformer for an electric connector

A transformer ( 100 ) includes a magnetic core ( 1 ), a primary coil ( 2 ), and a secondary coil ( 3 ) wound around the magnetic core ( 1 ), the primary coil including a first enameled wire ( 21 ) and a second enameled wire ( 22 ), one end of the first enameled wire and one end of the second enameled wire forming a first center tap ( 23 ) twisted into a bundle, the secondary coil including a third enameled wire ( 31 ) and a fourth enameled wire ( 32 ), one end of the third enameled wire and one end of the fourth enameled wire forming a second center tap ( 33 ) twisted into another bundle, the transformer ( 100 ) having only four enameled wires and the first center tap ( 23 ) is cross with the second center tap ( 33 ).

Chroma Reshaping for High Dynamic Range Images

Methods and systems for adaptive chroma reshaping are discussed. Given an input image, a luma-reshaped image is first generated based on its luma component. For each chroma component of the input image, the range of the pixel values in the luma reshaped image is divided into bins, and for each bin a maximal scale factor is generated based on the chroma pixel values in the input image corresponding to the pixels of the luma reshaped image in the bin. A forward reshaping function is generated based on a reference reshaped function and the maximal scale factors, and reshaped chroma pixel values for the chroma component are generated based on the forward reshaping function and the corresponding pixel values in the luma reshaped image. Implementations options using look-up tables for mobile platforms with limited computational resources are also described.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SUPPLYING POWER TO AT LEAST ONE LOAD

It is a system for supplying power to at least one load. The system comprises at least one power source, load bank and control device coupled to the at least one load. The load bank is coupled to at least one power source and at least one load. The load bank comprises a controllable voltage source, at least three resistors coupled between an output side of the controllable voltage source and the at least one power source, and at least one storage element. The controllable voltage source comprises more than one switches. And the at least one storage element comprises one or more capacitors, batteries, or combinations thereof. The control device is configured for controlling the switches during a first condition such that, to the extent that an output power of the at least one power source exceeds a requisite power of the at least one load, any excess output power is either supplied to the at least one storage element or consumed by the at least three resistors. This invention also provides a method for supplying power to at least one load. 1. A system for supplying power to at least one load , the at least one load coupled to at least one power source; the system comprising:a load bank coupled to the at least one power source and the at least one load, the load bank comprising a controllable voltage source comprising switches, at least three resistors coupled between an output side of the controllable voltage source and the at least one power source, and at least one storage element comprising one or more capacitors, batteries, or combinations thereof; anda control device for controlling the switches during a first condition such that, to the extent that an output power of the at least one power source exceeds a requisite power of the at least one load, any excess output power is either supplied to the at least one storage element or consumed by the at least three resistors.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the at least one power source is configured for providing ...

OPTICAL DECODER FOR THERMAL BARCODES

A high capacity nanoparticle-based covert barcode system relies on an entirely optical readout for detection. The system includes a panel of phase change nanoparticles with sharp and discrete melting peaks; readout is based on heating with an infrared source and detection using an infrared imager, and detection of their phase transition temperatures and positions. A readily detectable and sudden change in temperature occurs at the phase transition during a heating or cooling process, and can be used to indicate the identity of nanoparticles. 1. A taggant comprising a plurality of phase change nanoparticles disposed in a two-dimensional array; wherein said plurality of phase change nanoparticles comprises one or more types of phase change nanoparticles , each type having a uniquely identifiable phase change temperature.2. The taggant of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of metals claim 1 , organic materials claim 1 , and combinations thereof.3. The taggant of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles comprise one or more metals selected from the group consisting of aluminum claim 1 , bismuth claim 1 , cadmium claim 1 , copper claim 1 , gadolinium claim 1 , indium claim 1 , lead claim 1 , magnesium claim 1 , palladium claim 1 , silver claim 1 , tin claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , gold claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , antimony claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The taggant of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles comprise a eutectic alloy.5. The taggant of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles comprise one or more paraffin waxes.6. The taggant of claim 1 , wherein the phase change nanoparticles comprise one or more materials selected from the group consisting of liquid crystals claim 1 , proteins claim 1 , organic acids claim 1 , DNAs claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7. The taggant of which is invisible to the unaided human eye.8. The taggant of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages

Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers comprising an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.

Freezable/microwaveable packaging films

A multi-layer freezable/microwaveable film having both low temperature resistance and high temperature resistant to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable film includes a three-layer coextruded film having a polypropylene/alpha-olefin copolymer inner, heat sealable layer, an adjacent polypropylene or high density polyethylene core layer, and an outer polyethylene skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, and further includes an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer.

Freezable/microwaveable packaging films

A multi-layer freezable/microwaveable film having both low temperature resistance and high temperature resistant to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable film includes a three-layer coextruded film having a polypropylene/alpha-olefin copolymer inner, heat sealable layer, an adjacent polypropylene or high density polyethylene core layer, and an outer polyethylene skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, and further includes an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer.

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages

Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers comprising an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.

Peelable closure for container

A steam-ventable package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region and a closure coupled to the container to close the mouth. The closure is made from a peelable film coupled to a brim included in the container and configured to be removed from the brim in response to application of shear force applied to the peelable film.

Freezable/microwaveable packaging films

A multi-layer freezable/microwaveable film having both low temperature resistance and high temperature resistant to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable film includes a three-layer coextruded film having a polypropylene/alpha-olefin copolymer inner, heat sealable layer, an adjacent polypropylene or high density polyethylene core layer, and an outer polyethylene skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, and further includes an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer.

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages

Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers comprising an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages

Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers including an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.

Closure for container

A package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a mouth opening into the interior region and a closure coupled to the container to close the mouth. The closure is made from a film coupled to a brim included in the container.

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages.

Películas y paquetes de varias capas que se pueden congelar/calentar en microondas que tienen resistencia a baja temperatura para soportar temperaturas de almacenamiento en congelador bajo cero y resistencia a alta temperatura para soportar temperaturas de cocción en microondas. Las películas y paquetes que se pueden congelar/calentar en microondas incluyen, por ejemplo, una película que tiene por lo menos tres capas coextruidas que comprenden una capa sellable por calor interior, por lo menos una capa central adyacente a la capa sellable por calor, y una capa de forro exterior adyacente a la capa central opuesta a la capa sellable por calor. De preferencia las películas y paquetes además incluyen una capa protectora exterior laminada en la capa de forro exterior. Los paquetes que se pueden congelar/calentar en microondas pueden incluir un sistema de ventilación, tal como hendiduras de ventilación o una válvula de ventilación en el paquete, o ventilaciones en por lo menos un sello del paquete, para facilitar el calentamiento o cocción en microondas de los contenidos del paquete.

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages

Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers comprising an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages

Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers comprising an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages

Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers comprising an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.

Vented steam cooking package

A vented steam cooking package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a steam-venting system. The steam-venting system is formed in the package to vent steam from the interior region to atmosphere surrounding the package during heating.

Vented steam cooking package

A vented steam cooking package includes a container formed to include an interior region and a steam-venting system. The steam-venting system is formed in the package to vent steam from the interior region to atmosphere surrounding the package during heating.

Freezable/microwavable packaging films and venting packages

Multilayer freezable/microwaveable films and packages having both low temperature resistance to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and high temperature resistance to withstand microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable films and packages include, for example, a film having at least three coextruded layers comprising an inner heat sealable layer, at least one core layer adjacent to the heat sealable layer, and an outer skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer. Preferably, the films and packages further include an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer. The freezable/microwaveable packages can include a venting system, such as vent slits or a vent valve in the package, or vents in at least one seal of the package, to facilitate microwave heating or cooking of the package contents.

Hermetic packages with laser scored vent systems

A hermetically sealed package, for example a freezable, microwavable package containing a food product, having a sealing film that includes a vent system that is scored by a laser into the package. The vent system includes at least one linear or non-linear vent pattern scored into a portion of the outer surface of the sealing film so as to form at least one weakened wall pattern. According to certain embodiments, the vent pattern may be scored by a laser to a depth that does not perforate the sealing film. The inner surface of the sealing film that is adjacent to the weakened wall pattern is directly exposed to pressure that is generated in the inner region of the package during heating. According to some embodiments, the vent pattern may have a vent pattern span that is approximately 1% to 50% of the size of the inner region span.

Freezable/microwaveable packaging films

A multi-layer freezable/microwaveable film having both low temperature resistance and high temperature resistant to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable film includes a three-layer coextruded film having a polypropylene/alpha-olefin copolymer inner, heat sealable layer, an adjacent polypropylene or high density polyethylene core layer, and an outer polyethylene skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, and further includes an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer.

Freezable/microwaveable packaging films

Freezable/microwaveable packaging films

A multi-layer freezable/microwaveable film having both low temperature resistance and high temperature resistant to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable film includes a three-layer coextruded film having a polypropylene/alpha-olefin copolymer inner, heat sealable layer, an adjacent polypropylene or high density polyethylene core layer, and an outer polyethylene skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, and further includes an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer.

Microwavable frozen food package

A container includes a sleeve, a first end closure, and a second end closure. The first end closure closes off a first end of the sleeve and the second end closes off an opposite second end of the sleeve. The sleeve and end closures cooperate to define an interior region therebetween that receives products therein.

Freezable/microwaveable packaging films

A multi-layer freezable/microwaveable film having both low temperature resistance and high temperature resistant to withstand subzero freezer storage temperatures and microwave cooking temperatures. The freezable/microwaveable film includes a three-layer coextruded film having a polypropylene/alpha-olefin copolymer inner, heat sealable layer, an adjacent polypropylene or high density polyethylene core layer, and an outer polyethylene skin layer adjacent the core layer opposite the heat sealable layer, and further includes an outer protective layer laminated to the outer skin layer.

Freezable/microwaveable packaging films

Circulating conveying mechanism for continuous vacuum device

LATCH MECHANISM FOR SECURING AN EXPANSION CARD MODULE IN A COMPUTER CHASSIS

A latch mechanism for securing an expansion card assembly in a computer chassis includes a lever, a stop member, a rotary latch, a first biasing structure, and a second biasing structure. The lever includes a latching end and an opposing pinned end. The stop member extends from the pinned end. The rotary latch is connected to the latching end and includes a receiving chamber and a hook structure. The hook structure includes a notch for receiving a stop pin. The first biasing structure extends from the lever into the receiving chamber and is configured to urge the rotary latch into a locked position. The second biasing structure is configured to urge the lever about the pinned end to an open position.

A system for registration and information overlay on deformable surfaces from video data

A surgical system including an optical imaging device arranged to image an internal structure of a subject under observation, a processor in communication with the optical imaging device, and a visual display in communication with the processor. The optical imaging device provides a first image signal corresponding to at least a portion of the internal structure corresponding to a first time interval and a second image signal corresponding to a least a portion of the internal structure corresponding to a second time interval. The processor is operable to determine a first set of points corresponding to the at least a portion of the internal structure corresponding to the first time interval from the first image signal, determine a second set of points corresponding to the at least a portion of the internal structure corresponding to the second time interval from the second image signal based on the determined first set of points, receive supplemental data corresponding to the at least a portion of the internal structure, register the supplemental data with at least one of the first set of points or the second set of points, and output a display image signal, to the visual display, corresponding to an overlay of the supplemental data with at least one of the first set of points or the second set of points based on the registering supplemental data.

A system for registration and information overlay on deformable surfaces from video data

A surgical system including an optical imaging device arranged to image an internal structure of a subject under observation, a processor in communication with the optical imaging device, and a visual display in communication with the processor. The optical imaging device provides a first image signal corresponding to at least a portion of the internal structure corresponding to a first time interval and a second image signal corresponding to a least a portion of the internal structure corresponding to a second time interval. The processor is operable to determine a first set of points corresponding to the at least a portion of the internal structure corresponding to the first time interval from the first image signal, determine a second set of points corresponding to the at least a portion of the internal structure corresponding to the second time interval from the second image signal based on the determined first set of points, receive supplemental data corresponding to the at least a portion of the internal structure, register the supplemental data with at least one of the first set of points or the second set of points, and output a display image signal, to the visual display, corresponding to an overlay of the supplemental data with at least one of the first set of points or the second set of points based on the registering supplemental data.

Optical touchpad for touch and gesture recognition

Method and system for adaptive encoding of real-time information in wireless networks

Hermetic packages with laser scored vent systems

A hermetically sealed package, for example a freezable, microwavable package containing a food product, having a sealing film that includes a vent system that is scored by a laser into the package. The vent system includes at least one linear or non-linear vent pattern scored into a portion of the outer surface of the sealing film so as to form at least one weakened wall pattern. According to certain embodiments, the vent pattern may be scored by a laser to a depth that does not perforate the sealing film. The inner surface of the sealing film that is adjacent to the weakened wall pattern is directly exposed to pressure that is generated in the inner region of the package during heating. According to some embodiments, the vent pattern may have a vent pattern span that is approximately 1% to 50% of the size of the inner region span.

Patterning of solid state features by direct write nanolithographic printing

The present invention includes a method of fabricating organic/inorganic composite nanostructures on a substrate comprising depositing a solution having a block copolymer and an inorganic precursor on the substrate using dip pen nanolithography. The nanostructures comprises arrays of lines and/or dots having widths/diameters less than 1 micron. The present invention also includes a device comprising an organic/inorganic composite nanoscale region, wherein the nanoscale region has a nanometer scale dimension other than height.

Mold frame for liquid crystal display module

A mold frame liquid crystal display module is disclosed. Supporting stands of the mold frame for supporting a LCD (liquid crystal display) panel, which are separated from each other by a spacer, can reduce the influence resulting from local deformation by releasing torque generated by turning screws in, and solve the ill phenomena of oppressive light leakage and ripple due to interference generated by the mold frame and the LCD panel in the conventional backlight module.

Apparatus for Reducing Optical Cross-Talk in Image Sensors

According to one example, a device includes a semiconductor substrate. The device further includes a plurality of color filters disposed above the semiconductor substrate. The device further includes a plurality of micro-lenses disposed above the set of color filters. The device further includes a structure that is configured to block light radiation that is traveling towards a region between adjacent micro-lenses. The structure and the color filters are level at respective top surfaces and bottom surfaces thereof.

Signal reshaping approximation

Statistical values are computed based on received source images. An adaptive reshaping function is selected for one or more source images based on the one or more statistical values. A portion of source video content is adaptively reshaped, based on the selected adaptive reshaping function to generate a portion of reshaped video content. The portion of source video content is represented by the one or more source images. An approximation of an inverse of the selected adaptive reshaping function is generated. The reshaped video content and a set of adaptive reshaping parameters defining the approximation of the inverse of the selected adaptive reshaping function are encoded into a reshaped video signal. The reshaped video signal may be processed by a downstream recipient device to generate a version of reconstructed source images, for example, for rendering with a display device.

Apparatus and method for reducing optical cross-talk in image sensors

A method includes forming a plurality of pixels formed on a front surface of a semiconductor substrate, forming an array of color filters over the plurality of pixels, each color filter being adapted for allowing a wavelength of light radiation to reach at least one of the plurality of pixels, forming a plurality of micro-lenses over the array of color filters, and forming a second layer between the pixels and the color filters. The second layer further includes a structure adapted for blocking light radiation that is traveling towards a region between adjacent micro-lens, further wherein the plurality of micro-lenses are in contact with the array of color filters, and wherein the structure and the transparent material are coplanar at respective top surfaces thereof, and further wherein the structure directly contacts a bottom surface of at least one of the color filters.

Oxygen carrier for chemical looping combustion process

Hardware efficient sparse FIR filtering in layered video coding

In a decoder, a processor extracts a control map of false contour filtering from a part of a multi-layer video signal that includes a low dynamic range image mapped from an original high-dynamic range (HDR) image. It determines one or more filter parameters for a sparse finite-impulse-response (FIR) filter, where the one or more filter parameters relate to at least in part on the control map of false contour filtering and a predicted image predicted from the low dynamic range image. It applies the sparse FIR filter to filter pixel values in a portion of the predicted image based at least in part on the control map of false contour filtering, and it reconstructs a version of the original HDR image based at least in part on the portion of the predicted image as filtered by the FIR filter.

High-fidelity full reference and high-efficiency reduced reference encoding in end-to-end single-layer backward compatible encoding pipeline

3D mapping statistics are generated for a first image of a first dynamic range and a second image of a second dynamic range different from the first dynamic range. Multivariate multiple regression (MMR) coefficients are generated by solving an optimization problem formulated using an MMR matrix built with the 3D mapping statistics without a letterbox constraint, and used to generate chroma mappings for predicting chroma codeword values of the second image. It is determined whether a letterbox exists in the images. If so, it is determined whether the chroma mappings accurately predict chroma codeword values in the second image. A reconstructed image generated by a recipient device by backward reshaping one of the images is rendered by a display device operating in conjunction with the recipient device.

Chroma reshaping

Chroma reshaping for high dynamic range images

Methods and systems for adaptive chroma reshaping are discussed. Given an input image, a luma-reshaped image is first generated based on its luma component. For each chroma component of the input image, the range of the pixel values in the luma reshaped image is divided into bins, and for each bin a maximal scale factor is generated based on the chroma pixel values in the input image corresponding to the pixels of the luma reshaped image in the bin. A forward reshaping function is generated based on a reference reshaped function and the maximal scale factors, and reshaped chroma pixel values for the chroma component are generated based on the forward reshaping function and the corresponding pixel values in the luma reshaped image. Implementations options using look-up tables for mobile platforms with limited computational resources are also described.

Chroma reshaping

A first signal in a first color format is received. The first signal is transformed to a second signal in a second color format to be compressed using an encoder. Before encoding, the chroma components of the second signal are reshaped according to the statistical characteristics of the chroma components of the first signal to generate a third signal. In a decoder, an inverse reshaping functions is applied to the chroma components of the decoded signal to generate an approximation of the second signal.

Backlight module and light guide plate

Layout pattern for static random access memory

A layout pattern of a static random access memory includes a pull-up device, a first pull-down device, a second pull-up device, a second pull-down device, a first pass gate device, a second pass gate device, a third pass gate device and a fourth pass gate device disposed on a substrate. A plurality of fin structures is disposed on the substrate, the fin structures including at least one first fin structure and at least one second fin structure. A step-shaped structure is disposed on the substrate, including a first part, a second part and a bridge part. A first extending contact feature crosses over the at least one first fin structure and the at least one second fin structure.

Piecewise cross color channel predictor

A sequence of visual dynamic range (VDR) images may be encoded using a standard dynamic range (SDR) base layer and one or more enhancement layers. A prediction image is generated by using piecewise cross-color channel prediction (PCCC), wherein a color channel in the SDR input may be segmented into two or more color channel segments and each segment is assigned its own cross-color channel predictor to derive a predicted output VDR image. PCCC prediction models may include first order, second order, or higher order parameters. Using a minimum mean-square error criterion, a closed form solution is presented for the prediction parameters for a second-order PCCC model. Algorithms for segmenting the color channels into multiple color channel segments are also presented.

Scroll wheel control module of computer mouse

A scroll wheel control module of computer mouse is provided, wherein the computer mouse comprises at least one touch switch capable of generating an electric signal when being touched. The scroll wheel control module includes: a swing structure having at least a scroll wheel, a supporting base for supporting the swing structure such that the swing structure is able to swing on the supporting base, and a touch shaft connected with the swing structure. The touch shaft is for touching the touch switch.

Patterning of solid state features by direct write nanolithographic printing

Buffer controller

Devices, systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with a buffer controller are described. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a buffer to buffer data. The apparatus further includes a status register and control logic. The control logic at least processes write commands. When the buffer is full and a write command to write data to the buffer is received, the control logic is configured to: accept the data without writing the data to the buffer, send an acknowledgment that the buffer was written, and set an overflow bit in the status register.

Joint base layer and enhancement layer quantizer adaptation in enhanced dynamic range (EDR) video coding

An encoder receives one or more input pictures of enhanced dynamic range (EDR) to be encoded in a coded bit stream comprising a base layer and one or more enhancement layer. The encoder comprises a base layer quantizer (BLQ) and an enhancement layer quantizer (ELQ) and selects parameters of the BLQ and the ELQ by a joint BLQ-ELQ adaptation method which given a plurality of candidate sets of parameters for the BLQ, for each candidate set, computes a joint BLQ-ELQ distortion value based on a BLQ distortion function, an ELQ distortion function, and at least in part on the number of input pixels to be quantized by the ELQ. The encoder selects as the output BLQ parameter set the candidate set for which the computed joint BLQ-ELQ distortion value is the smallest. Example ELQ, BLQ, and joint BLQ-ELQ distortion functions are provided.

Parallel signal decoding method

The invention discloses a signal decoding method for C 3 decoding on a data storage medium. The data storage medium contains a lot of sectors, and each sector contains two C 3 codes. Each C 3 code contains a plurality of P codes and Q codes. The syndrome operation for an (N+1)th code and an error-correction for an N-th code are pipelined. An address for the (N+1)th code minus a predetermined value is an address for the N-th code.

Semiconductor packaging method for preventing whisker growing on outer leads of a lead frame

An electron beam generating apparatus, an electron beam generating apparatus, and an exposure method

Frame-rate scalable video coding

Methods and systems for frame rate scalability are described. Support is provided for input and output video sequences with variable frame rate and variable shutter angle across scenes, or for input video sequences with fixed input frame rate and input shutter angle, but allowing a decoder to generate a video output at a different output frame rate and shutter angle than the corresponding input values. Techniques allowing a decoder to decode more computationally-efficiently a specific backward compatible target frame rate and shutter angle among those allowed are also presented.

Injection-locked frequency divider and frequency dividing method thereof

Cascade prediction

A first predictor is applied to an input image to generate first-stage predicted codewords approximating prediction target codewords of a prediction target image. Second-stage prediction target values are created by performing an inverse cascade operation on the prediction target codewords and the first-stage predicted codewords. A second predictor is applied to the input image to generate second-stage predicted values approximating the second-stage prediction target values. Multiple sets of cascade prediction coefficients are generated to comprise first and second sets of cascade prediction coefficients specifying the first and second predictors. The multiple sets of cascade prediction coefficients are encoded, in a video signal, as image metadata. The video signal is further encoded with the input image.

Commercial fleet dispatch system and method

Cooling system for a generator of a vehicle

A cooling system for a generator of a vehicle has an engine, a generator and a wind collection box. The generator has a rotor driven by the engine and a fan synchronously rotating with the rotor. The wind collection box is connected to the generator via a first guiding tube. The fan draws exterior air from the wind collection box and the first guiding tube to allow the exterior air to flow through the generator. Thus, heat in the generator that is mounted in an airtight engine compartment is dissipated.

Motion detector

Specifying visual dynamic range coding operations and parameters

Coding syntaxes in compliance with same or different VDR specifications may be signaled by upstream coding devices such as VDR encoders to downstream coding devices such as VDR decoders in a common vehicle in the form of RPU data units. VDR coding operations and operational parameters may be specified as sequence level, frame level, or partition level syntax elements in a coding syntax. Syntax elements in a coding syntax may be coded directly in one or more current RPU data units under a current RPU ID, predicted from other partitions/segments/ranges previously sent with the same current RPU ID, or predicted from other frame level or sequence level syntax elements previously sent with a previous RPU ID. A downstream device may perform decoding operations on multi-layered input image data based on received coding syntaxes to construct VDR images.

Back cover assembly

The present disclosure provides a back cover assembly of a portable electronic device. The back cover assembly includes a substrate structure and a coil structure. The substrate structure includes a metal substrate and a first non-metal substrate connected with the metal substrate. The coil structure is matched with an IC chip for generating an antenna magnetic field that passes through the first non-metal substrate without matching with the metal substrate. The coil structure has a first coil portion and a second coil portion connected to the first coil portion, the first coil portion is disposed above the metal substrate, the second coil portion is disposed above the first non-metal substrate, and the percentage of the first coil portion to the coil structure is larger than that the percentage of the second coil portion to the coil structure.

Microarray biochip

A microarray biochip includes a transparent substrate and a plurality of indented reaction zones formed on the substrate. Each reaction zone has a plurality of adhesive units of a preset height formed thereon in an array fashion, and a top surface to form a first adhesive surface and lateral side surfaces to form second adhesive surfaces. The invention can effectively hold sample solution and retain end label products after calorimetric or fluorometric reaction, and increases reaction area and be adopted for use in optical or reflective detection devices.

All-metal casing structure and antenna structure

An all-metal casing structure includes a casing unit, a first substrate unit, a second substrate unit, an antenna unit and a conductive unit. The casing unit includes at least one metal casing having at least one through opening. The first substrate unit includes at least one first substrate body disposed in the metal casing and neighboring to the through opening. The second substrate unit includes at least one second substrate body disposed in the metal casing and neighboring to the first substrate body. The antenna unit includes at least one antenna module disposed on the first substrate body and corresponding to the through opening, and the antenna module is electrically connected to the second substrate body. The conductive unit includes at least two conductive elements separated from each other by a predetermined distance and electrically connected between the metal casing and the first substrate body.

Storage device and access method of digital tv setting information

Television tuner and method of processing a received rf signal

A television (TV) tuner includes a first mixer having an input terminal coupled to a received RF signal for producing an intermediate frequency signal, a notch filter having an input terminal coupled to the intermediate frequency signal for removing a first range of signals centered at a first center frequency in the intermediate frequency signal, a band-pass filter having an input terminal coupled to the intermediate frequency signal for passing a second range of signals centered at a second center frequency in the intermediate frequency signal, and a second mixer having inputs coupled to a filtered intermediate frequency signal for producing a first output signal. The filtered intermediate frequency signal is received from an output of the notch filter and the band-pass filter.