Power supply system, power cable distributor, power supply subrack and integrated equipment

A power supply system is provided, which includes a power supply subrack (PSS) and a power cable distributor (PCD). The PSS includes one or more power modules and a third connector (51), and the PCD is adapted to introduce one or more electrical signals from power input cables. The third connector (51) in the PSS is connected to the PCD and adapted to feed the introduced electrical signals to the power modules. Furthermore, a power cable distributor, a power supply subrack adapted to work with the PCD and an integrated equipment are provided.

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Integrated circuit edge protection method and apparatus

An apparatus, method, and system for providing a mechanical divider adapted to shield at least a portion of an active surface of an integrated circuit from out-gassing from underfill material. The mechanical divider is attached to a mounting substrate. The underfill material is dispensed on the mounting substrate. The integrated circuit is placed on both the mechanical divider and on the underfill material after the mechanical divider has been at least partially cured. The mechanical divider may include a base surface adapted to contact the mounting substrate, a lower wall surface extending upwardly from the base surface, an upper wall surface adapted to abut a side wall of the integrated circuit, and a ledge surface extending between the lower wall surface and the upper wall surface, the ledge surface adapted to contact at least a portion of the active surface of the integrated circuit.

Latch-type needle for stitch-forming textile machine

Referring to a rehanging needle, the shaft is provided with a cutout that receives the tip of a rehanging spring. The cutout is divided into a first section and a second section, whereby the two sections have different depths. When a half stitch slides onto the rehanging spring, the spring tip can use the space due to the recessed second section and sink into said space, without the rehanging spring experiencing a permanent deformation. Consequently, it is possible for the half stitches to consistently and reliably slide up in order to set up the rehanging operation.

Electronic assembly having a die with rounded corner edge portions and a method of fabricating the same

The invention provides an electronic assembly comprising a carrier substrate, a die, and a solidified underfill material. The carrier substrate has an upper plane. The die has a die substrate and an integrated circuit formed on one side of the die substrate. The die has a lower major surface over the upper plane, an upper major surface, and a plurality of side edge surfaces from the upper major surface to the lower major surface. A corner edge portion where extensions of two of the side edge surfaces meet has been removed. The solidified underfill material is located between and contacts both the upper plane of the carrier substrate and the lower surface of the die.

Apparatus and method to monitor die edge defects

Described is an apparatus comprising: an input pad; an output pad; a wire, coupled to the input pad and the output pad, the wire positioned at a periphery of a semiconductor die, the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of the semiconductor die; and one or more diodes, coupled at various sections of the wire, and positioned along the perimeter of the semiconductor die and surrounding the semiconductor die.

Signal obtaining method and system

The present invention provides a signal obtaining method and system, which includes functions of signal collection, analysis, calculation and output. The system can be configured to obtain vital signs by: collecting two or more physiological signals, calculating relation information between the two or more physiological signals, obtaining the vital signs by calculation based on the relation information, and output the obtained vital signs.

INLINE INSPECTION OF THE CONTACT BETWEEN CONDUCTIVE TRACES AND SUBSTRATE FOR HIDDEN DEFECTS USING WHITE LIGHT INTERFEROMETER WITH TILTED OBJECTIVE LENS

Embodiments include devices, systems and processes for using a white light interferometer (WLI) microscope with a tilted objective lens to perform in-line monitoring of both resist footing defects and conductive trace undercut defects. The defects may be detected at the interface between dry film resist (DFR) footings and conductive trace footing found on insulating layer top surfaces of a packaging substrate. Such footing and undercut defects may other wise be considered “hidden defects”. Using the WLI microscope with a tilted objective lens provides a high-throughput and low cost metrology and tool for non-destructive, non-contact, in-line monitoring. 1. An apparatus for detecting defects in an interface between conductive traces and an insulating substrate surface , the apparatus comprising:a white light interferometer (WLI) microscope having an object lens disposed above a platform surface configured for mounting a package substrate, the object lens capable of being tilted at an angle to put an axis of the object lens at a first inspection angle of between 2 and 20 degrees with respect to a tangent of the platform surface; andone of the object lens or the platform capable of being tilted at an angle to put an axis of the object lens at a second inspection angle of between 5 and 20 degrees with respect to a tangent of the platform surface.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a moving tool for moving the platform surface laterally with respect to the microscope; anda camera for imaging the platform surface through the microscope while moving the platform surface.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the platform surface is configured for mounting a package substrate having dry film resist islands or conductive traces on an insulating substrate surface.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the platform surface is configured for mounting a package substrate having dry film resist (DFR) islands or conductive traces on an insulating substrate surface;the ...

Timing optimization of memory blocks in a programmable IC

Methods and apparatus for implementing a circuit design are provided. A physical description is generated corresponding to a predefined physical layout of a programmable integrated circuit. The circuit design includes a memory block. A timing analysis is executed to determine a first timing profile of the physical description. The physical description is optimized (or at least altered), and a physical implementation is generated based on the optimized physical description. Optimizing the physical description includes: selectively moving from or into the memory block of the physical description a register in response to an attribute of the memory block; executing a timing analysis to determine a second timing profile of the physical description with the register moved from or into the memory block of the physical description; comparing the first and second timing profiles; and selectively accepting or reversing the moving based on the comparison of the first and second timing profiles.

BENDING INSENSITIVE SINGLE MODE OPTICAL FIBER

In one aspect of the invention, the bend insensitive single-mode optical fiber includes a core layer and cladding layers having an inner cladding layer, a trench cladding layer and an outer cladding layer sequentially formed surrounding the core layer from inside to outside. For the core layer, the diameter is 7-7.9 μm, and the relative refractive index difference Δis between 4.6×10and 6.5×10. For the inner cladding layer, the diameter is 16.5-20 μm, and a relative refractive index difference Δis between −3×10and 3×10. For the trench cladding layer, the diameter is 33-40 μm, and the relative refractive index difference Δis between −2.9×10and −7.3×10, changes in a gradient manner and increases gradually from outside to inside, where a relative refractive index difference Δat an outermost interface is smaller than a relative refractive index difference Δat an innermost interface. 1. A bend insensitive single-mode optical fiber , comprising:a core layer; andcladding layers surrounding the core layer,{'sub': '1', 'sup': −3', '−3, 'wherein a diameter, a, of the core layer is between 7 μm and 7.9 μm, and a relative refractive index difference Δof the core layer is between 4.6×10and 6.5×10; and'}wherein the cladding layers surrounding the core layer comprises an inner cladding layer surrounding the core layer, a trench cladding layer surrounding the inner cladding layer and an outer cladding layer surrounding the trench cladding layer;{'sub': '2', 'sup': −4', '−4, 'wherein a diameter, b, of the inner cladding layer is between 16.5 μm and 20 μm, and a relative refractive index difference Δof the inner cladding layer is between −3×10and 3×10; and'}{'sub': 3', '3', '32', '31, 'sup': −3', '−3, 'wherein a diameter, c, of the trench cladding layer is between 33 μm and 40 μm, and a relative refractive index difference Δof the trench cladding layer is between −2.9×10and −7.3×10, wherein the relative refractive index difference Δchanges in a gradient manner and increases gradually ...

DISPLAY SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, DISPLAY DEVICE

A display substrate, including: a base substrate; a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines that intersect to surround a plurality of pixels; wherein each pixel includes a first thin film transistor, a second thin film transistor and a pixel electrode. A first electrode of the first thin film transistor is electrically connected to a pixel conductive layer of the pixel electrode, a second electrode of the first thin film transistor is electrically connected to a first electrode of the second thin film transistor, and a second electrode of the second thin film transistor is electrically connected to the data line. An orthographic projection of a combination of the second electrode of the first thin film transistor and the first electrode of the second thin film transistor on the base substrate at least partially overlaps with an orthographic projection of the pixel conductive layer on the base substrate.

Electro-optic time domain reflectometry

Apparatuses, methods, and systems associated with and/or having components capable of, isolating defects in microelectronic packages are disclosed herein. In various embodiments, a defect-isolation apparatus may include an optoelectronic module to convert an optical test signal to an electrical test signal and provide the electrical test signal to a device under test; an electro-optic probe including an electro-optic crystal to polarize an optical sampling signal upon application of an electrical test signal reflected from the device under test to the electro-optic crystal; and an output module configured to receive the polarized optical sampling signal, and produce an electrical output signal as a function of time based at least in part on the polarized optical sampling signal, the electrical output signal adapted to facilitate isolation of the location(s) of the defect(s) in the device under test.

Phosphorus-nitrogen-based intumescent flame retardant and synthetic method and use thereof

This disclosure provides high-efficiency and low-energy-consumption synthetic methods of a series of phosphorus-nitrogen-based intumescent flame retardants and the use thereof in paint flame retarding. 1 part by weight of a phosphorization agent and 0.5-4.0 parts by weight of a nitrogen-containing foaming agent are uniformly mixed and stirred at room temperature, and an amount of water is further added to emit heat and initiate reaction. 0.5-3.0 parts by weight of a charring agent and 0.5-4.0 parts by weight of a hydroxy-containing polyfuctional crosslinking agent are then added, and reacted with stirring. An amine compound is finally added for neutralization until pH value is 5-8, and solid liquid separation is performed. The solid portion is dried to obtain a main body portion of a phosphorus-nitrogen-based intumescent flame retardant. The resultant filtrate is diluted with ⅓-⅔ volume of water, and a flame retardant product is obtained. This flame retardant product is mainly used in the ...

Method for Quickly Identifying Disconnection of CT in Protection of 3/2 Connection Mode Based Bus

The present disclosure relates to a method for quickly identifying disconnection of a Current Transformer (CT) in protection of a 3/2 connection mode based bus. The present disclosure can quickly and accurately identify the disconnection of the CT, thereby avoiding the problem of a maloperation in protection of a bus caused by the disconnection of the CT. 1. A method for quickly identifying disconnection of a Current Transformer (CT) in protection of 3/2 connection mode based bus , characterized by comprising:Step 1, collecting currents of all running branches on a current bus, calculating a current differential current and brake current, then judging, interval by interval, whether a load current abruptly varies, and if the load current of only one branch abruptly varies, targeting the interval;Step 2, judging whether a variation of the current differential current in Step 1 is larger than a constant value of CT disconnection locking, and judging whether a variation of the current brake current meets a feature of decreasing;Step 3, judging whether the targeted interval in Step 1 varies from a state in which there is the load current to a state in which there is no current, and judging whether a variation in a current load current per cycle of the targeted interval is equal to a variation in a current differential current per cycle;Step 4, if the above judgment conditions in Steps 2 and 3 are met, judging that the disconnection of the CT occurs at the targeted interval.2. The method for quickly identifying the disconnection of the CT in the protection of the 3/2 connection mode based bus of claim 1 , wherein the differential current in Step 1 is a vector sum of the currents of all the branches claim 1 , and the brake current is a scalar sum of the currents of all the branches.3. The method for quickly identifying the disconnection of the CT in the protection of the 3/2 connection mode based bus of claim 1 , wherein a criterion for judging whether the variation of the ...

LED apparatus employing neodymium based materials with variable content of fluorine and oxygen

The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound. The at least one component can comprise a NdFxOy compound with values of x and y determining a content ratio F/O, which may be adjusted during manufacturing of the NdFxOy compound to provide desired output light parameters of the apparatus including at least a desired output light spectrum realized by filtering the generated visible light using the NdFxOy compound.

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Signal correcting method and signal correcting device

A signal correcting method and a signal correcting device. The signal correcting method includes sampling a signal to be corrected at different sampling times, and comparing a signal value at each of the sampling times in one signal period with a preset signal value corresponding to the sampling time. When the signal value at the sampling time is equal to the corresponding preset signal value, the signal value at the sampling time is kept unchanged. When the signal value at the sampling time is not equal to the corresponding preset signal value, the signal value at the sampling time is corrected to be the preset signal value corresponding to the sampling time.

OPTICAL SENSOR PACKAGING SYSTEM

An optical sensor packaging system and method can include: providing a substrate, the substrate including a redistribution pad; mounting an optical sensor to the substrate, the optical sensor including a photo sensitive material formed on a photo sensitive area of an active optical side of the optical sensor; wire-bonding the optical sensor to the substrate with a first bond wire connected from the active optical side to the redistribution pad; and encapsulating the optical sensor, the first bond wire, and the photo sensitive material with an over-mold, the over-mold formed with a top surface co-planar to a surface of the photo sensitive material, the over-mold forming a vertically extended border around the photo sensitive material and around the photo sensitive area, and the over-mold formed above the first bond wire. 1. A method of manufacturing an optical sensor packaging system comprising:providing a substrate, the substrate including a redistribution pad;mounting an optical sensor to the substrate, the optical sensor including a photo sensitive material formed on a photo sensitive area of an active optical side of the optical sensor;wire-bonding the optical sensor to the substrate with a first bond wire connected from the active optical side to the redistribution pad;encapsulating the optical sensor, the first bond wire, and the photo sensitive material with an over-mold, the over-mold formed with a top surface co-planar to a surface of the photo sensitive material, the over-mold forming a vertically extended border around the photo sensitive material and around the photo sensitive area, and the over-mold formed above the first bond wire; andstripping the photo sensitive material from the active optical side and from between the vertically extended border leaving the active optical side exposed from within a sensing window, the sensing window bordered by the vertically extended border.2. The method of further comprising:mounting a second optical sensor to the ...

Apparatus for adjusting voltage at common electrode and method thereof

Disclosed an apparatus for adjusting a voltage at a common electrode, including: a signal processing module configured to superpose a pixel voltage value of a pixel unit and a voltage value of a common electrode and output a superposed signal; a comparison module configured to receive the superposed signal output from the signal processing module, compare the superposed signal with a voltage at a ground terminal, and output a control signal; and a driving module configured to receive the control signal output from the comparison module and adjust the voltage value of the common electrode by the control signal. Also disclosed is a method for adjusting a voltage at a common electrode. The present disclosure can obtain a stable voltage at a pixel electrode and avoid flickers in pictures, and in turn the voltage at the common electrode can be adjusted automatically, which saves the human resource and increases working efficiency.

Information sharing method, device and non-transitory computer readable storage medium thereof

The application discloses an information sharing method including: S10, obtaining information to be shared that a sending terminal wants to share to a receiving terminal; S20, detecting whether the information to be shared meets a preset rule, the preset rule including: the information meeting a first preset condition, and/or, the receiving terminal and/or the sending terminal meeting a second preset condition; and S30: in determining that the information to be shared meets the preset rule, sending the information according to a preset strategy. The application also discloses other related information sharing methods, devices, and non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. The purpose of intelligently sharing information is realized.

APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MONITOR DIE EDGE DEFECTS

Described is an apparatus comprising: an input pad; an output pad; a wire, coupled to the input pad and the output pad, the wire positioned at a periphery of a semiconductor die, the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of the semiconductor die; and one or more diodes, coupled at various sections of the wire, and positioned along the perimeter of the semiconductor die and surrounding the semiconductor die. 1. An apparatus comprising:an input pad;an output pad;a wire, coupled to the input pad and the output pad, the wire positioned at a periphery of a semiconductor die, the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of the semiconductor die; andone or more diodes, coupled at various sections of the wire, and positioned along the perimeter of the semiconductor die and surrounding the semiconductor die.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the input pad and the output pad are positioned to form a peripheral loop of the wire surrounding the semiconductor die.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the one or more diodes include:a first set of diodes coupled to the wire and a ground node;a second set of diodes coupled to the wire and the ground node; anda third set of diodes coupled to the wire and the ground node.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first set of diodes to turn on in forward bias at a voltage higher than a voltage to turn on the second set of diodes.5. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the second set of diodes to turn on in forward bias at a voltage higher than a voltage to turn on the third set of diodes lower.6. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first set of diodes is positioned closer to the output node claim 3 , wherein the second set of diodes is positioned between the first set of diodes and the third set of diodes claim 3 , and wherein the third set of diodes is positioned closer to the input node than the second set of diodes.7. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein each of the first claim 3 , second claim 3 , and third sets ...

Physiological sign information acquisition method and system

The present disclosure relates to a vital sign extraction method and system. The system comprises a receiving module for receiving at least one type of physiological information; a feature extraction module configured to extract a first feature and a second feature of the physiological information by using a first technique and a second technique; a processing module for performing a matching calculation on the first feature and the second feature, marking matching results, and identifying a noise result of the physiological information based on the matching results; and a calculation module for calculating a physiological sign of a living body.

VARIABLE SPATIAL OFFSET FIBER OPTIC PROBE FOR OPTICAL SPECTOGRAPHY AND IMAGING

Apparatus and method for optical spectroscopy and/or imaging with a variable fiber offset. An optical probe includes one or more first optical fibers, one or more second optical fibers, and one or more actuators. The first optical fibers are to deliver light to an object. The second optical fibers are to collect light emitted from the object. The actuators are configured to change a distance between the first optical fibers and the second optical fiber while the object is being illuminated by light emitted from the first optical fibers.

Array substrate and display device

The present disclosure provides an array substrate and a display device and belongs to the field of display technology. The array substrate of the present disclosure includes a driving chip and a signal connection line, wherein a first end of the signal connection line is disposed over a first pad corresponding to a peripheral circuit board and has a first through hole at a position corresponding to the first pad; a second end of the signal connection line is disposed over a second pad corresponding to the driving chip and has a second through hole at a position corresponding to the second pad; the array substrate further includes a static electricity discharge structure connected to the second end of the signal connection line.

Highly dispersed silicon-carbon solid sol, preparation method and application thereof

A highly dispersed silicon-carbon solid sol, a preparation method and application thereof. In the high-dispersion silicon-carbon solid sol, the silicon is a dispersed substance, the carbon is a dispersion medium. The silicon is covered by a continuous carbon layer or buried in a continuous carbon phase; a size of the silicon is less than 80 nm at least in one of dimensions, and a mass percentage of the silicon in the highly dispersed silicon-carbon solid sol is 5% to 90%. The nano-silicon particles are covered by the continuous carbon phase, which is not only conducive to obtaining nano-silicon particles with very small sizes, but also can effectively prevent the late oxidation of nano-silicon.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR GENERATING ULTRASONIC WAVES, EXCITING SPECIAL CLASSES OF ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCERS AND ULTRASONIC DEVICES FOR ENGINEERING MEASUREMENTS

Embodiments include an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) system. The EMAT system includes a plurality of magnets and a conductor set. The plurality of magnets has a like pole arrangement and wherein each magnet is in close proximity to one another. The conductor set includes electrically conductive elements. A portion of the conductor set is positioned proximate to the plurality of magnets. The plurality of magnets and the conductor set are positioned proximate to a test object. The EMAT system is configured to perform at least one of generating and receiving an elastic wave. Embodiments also include a method of elastic wave measurement for nondestructive testing and evaluation. The method includes the steps of positioning an EMAT proximate a test object, generating an elastic wave such that the elastic wave propagates about the test object, detecting the elastic wave propagating about the test object, and analyzing difference in elastic wave character between the elastic wave in the generating step and the elastic wave in the detecting step to evaluate the test object. 1. An electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) system for nondestructive testing and evaluation of a test object , the EMAT system comprising:a plurality of magnets having a like pole arrangement, each magnet being in close proximity to one another; anda conductor set comprising electrically conductive elements, a portion of the conductor set being positioned proximate to the plurality of magnets,wherein the plurality of magnets and the conductor set are adapted to be positioned proximate to the test object, andwherein the EMAT system is configured to perform at least one of generating and receiving an elastic wave.2. The EMAT system of claim 1 , wherein the elastic wave is selected from the group consisting of: a normal beam shear horizontal wave claim 1 , an angle beam shear horizontal wave claim 1 , a shear horizontal guided wave claim 1 , an angle beam shear vertical wave claim 1 , an ...

Dynamic routing and policy shaping for aggregated network

Systems and methods of policy shaping for an aggregated network include (A) receiving a first request to deliver first content to a first device being transported by a vehicle; (B) receiving a second request to deliver second content to a second device being transported by the vehicle; (C) determining (i) a first communication protocol corresponding to the first request and (ii) a second communication protocol corresponding to the second request; (D) determining (i) a first count corresponding to the first content and (ii) a second count corresponding to the second content; and (E) applying (i) a first policy, based on the first communication protocol and the first count, to a first forward data stream including the first content and (ii) a second policy, based on the second communication protocol and the second count, to a second forward data stream including the second content.

Electrical potential machining devices and methods

A device for machining a work piece creates an electrical potential between an electrode and the work piece or another conducting body proximate to the work piece. The electrical potential establishes an electrical field within the work piece that is expected to repel electrons and create a region of positively charged ions which repel one another. This region is expected to be weakened and material is expected to be removable from this region of the work piece using less force and energy than when machined by traditional machining techniques.

Display and fabricating method thereof, and fabricating method of photosensitive film

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display and a fabricating method thereof, and a fabricating method of a photosensitive film. The display comprises: a display screen for displaying a picture, and a photosensitive film disposed on a light emergent surface of the display screen, wherein the photosensitive film is configured to automatically adjust corresponding transmittance according to a gray level brightness of the picture displayed by the display screen, and the transmittance of the photosensitive film increases with the increase of the gray level brightness of the picture displayed by the display screen. The display provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can increase the contrast ratio without changing the existing design, thereby improving the display effect of the display.

DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DISINFECTING AIR CONTAINING VIRUSES, BACTERIA, OR OTHER CONTAMINANTS

An apparatus used to disinfect viruses/bacteria contaminated exhaust air from devices, such as ventilators, CPAP, APAP, VPAP auto, BiPAO, ECMO, and also devices for air filtration used in cars, buildings, ships, planes, etc. is disclosed in this document. A heat source is used to burn the contaminated air at elevated temperatures, such as 100° C., 500° C., 1,000° C., and/or even more, in a confined environment to inactivate/destroy viruses/bacteria carried in the air. The heat sources can be, but not limited to, electrical, gases, infrared, microwave, and Ultraviolet (UV). After disinfection, the exhaust air from the apparatus is then released to the ambient environment, or to the next chamber for further treatment.

DRIVING ASSEMBLY, FOLDING BED AND FOLDING BED FRAME USING THE DRIVING ASSEMBLY

Disclosed are a driving assembly, a folding bed and a folding bed frame using the driving assembly. The driving assembly includes a first driving cylinder and a first force transmission assembly, one end of the first driving cylinder is fixedly mounted with a first connecting seat, the other end is rotatably connected to a second connecting seat; the first force transmission assembly includes a third connecting seat fixedly connected to the first base, a first force transmission rod rotatably connected to the third connecting seat, and a second force transmission rod rotatably connected to the first force transmission rod, the first force transmission rod is fixedly connected to the second connecting seat, and the second force transmission rod is configured to be rotatably connected to the back support. 1. A driving assembly for a folding bed , comprising a first driving cylinder and a first force transmission assembly , wherein:one end of the first driving cylinder is fixedly mounted with a first connecting seat, the other end is rotatably connected to a second connecting seat, and the first connecting seat is used for rotatably connecting the first driving cylinder to a first base;the first force transmission assembly is configured to transmit a driving force of the first driving cylinder to a back support and comprises a third connecting seat fixedly connected to the first base, a first force transmission rod rotatably connected to the third connecting seat, and a second force transmission rod rotatably connected to the first force transmission rod, the first force transmission rod is fixedly connected to the second connecting seat, and the second force transmission rod is configured to be rotatably connected to the back support.2. The driving assembly for a folding bed according to claim 1 , wherein two first force transmission assemblies are positioned at each side of the first driving cylinder.3. A folding bed claim 1 , comprising a first folding unit and a ...

Internal and external universal EMAT inspection devices and related methods

Systems, devices, and methods of inspecting a body of a tubular, are provided. An exemplary electro-magnetic acoustic transducers (EMAT) tubular inspection system for inspecting a body of a tubular includes an EMAT in-line tubular inspection device. The device can include a spine having a longitudinal support body and radially projecting rails, and multiple telescoping sections each connected to the radially projecting rails. The telescoping sections can include a magnetic back panel, one or more wheels positioned to engage an inner surface of a body of a tubular during inspection, and signal propagating and receiving modules carried by the magnetic back panel. Each module can include a magnet and different types of EMAT inspection transducer coil arrangements connected to the magnet. The different types of EMAT inspection transducer coil arrangements provide for the generation of NBSH, SW, and SV waves.

Lamp

A lamp is disclosed, which comprises a tubular, an elongate and two end-caps, wherein the tubular body comprises two ends of the tubular body; the elongate light source board is inside the tubular body along a longitudinal direction thereof, and the elongate light source board comprises at least one light source arranged thereon and two ends of the elongate light source board; two end-caps are adapted to seal the two ends of the tubular body respectively, and at least one end-cap is slidingly connected to one of the two ends of the tubular body and fixedly connected to one of the two ends of the elongate light source board. The lamp of the present disclosure can be adapted to temperature changes, and can avoid an overall length variation, and/or a bending deformation in appearance.

Latch needle

A latch needle (1) has a latch spring (19), which assumes the width of the latch slit (5) in the vicinity of the latch seating (18). However, the latch spring (19) is embodied to be narrower on both sides of this section (25). By means of this, premature wear of the latch or spring in the area of the latch seating device (18) is counteracted on the one hand as is, on the other, the obstruction of the latch slit (5) by dust or dirt. The narrower sections (26, 27) of the latch spring (19) define a passage together with the inner face (8, 9) of the slit walls (6, 7), through which foreign bodies, such as fiber remnants, dust or the like can be conveyed from the upper needle side (11) in the direction toward the needle back (12). In contrast to conventional latch needles, needles (1) of this type of construction show reduced wear, a reduced susceptibility to becoming soiled, and therefore increased dependability.

CHEMICALLY-SELECTIVE, LABEL FREE, MICROENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM BASED ON COHERENT ANTI-STOKES RAMAN SCATTERING

An endoscopic microscopic system for collecting and processing a sequence of images. 165-. (canceled)66. A method of calculating a global registration for one or more images comprising: calculating the global registration for one or more of the images by iteratively minimizing an energy function that is a function of normalized mutual information.6770-. (canceled)71. A method of calculating a global registration for one or more images comprising: estimating motion within one or more of the images using line by line searching; dividing one or more of the images into resting and movement time periods; and using a speed embedded hidden markov model for motion correction of one or more of the images.7280-. (canceled)81. A method of calculating a global registration for one or more images comprising: preprocessing one or more of the images; training a motion estimating model for one or more of the images; and estimating a motion correction model for one or more of the images.8284-. (canceled)85. A CARS microscopy system , comprising: a source of a Stokes laser beam; a source of a pump laser beam; an optical fiber operably coupled to the sources of the Stokes and pump laser beams for conveying the Stokes and pump laser beams; a long pass filter operably coupled to the optical fiber; and one or more optical detectors operably coupled to the optical fiber for detecting CARS signals; wherein the optical fiber comprises a multimode fiber.86. The system of claim 85 , wherein a portion of the optical fiber comprises a single mode fiber.87. The system of claim 85 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a multimode fiber.88. The system of claim 85 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a single mode fiber and a multimode fiber.8995-. (canceled)96. The system of claim 85 , further comprising a polarization controller operably coupled to the optical fiber.97. The system of claim 96 , wherein the polarization controller is adapted to modify a polarization of a signal relative to the ...

Screen and device comprising the screen

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a screen and a device comprising the screen. The screen comprises: an induction current generation circuit configured to generate an induction current; an induction current transmission circuit connected to the induction current generation circuit and configured to transmit the induction current; and a control circuit connected to the induction current transmission circuit and configured to control the transmission of the induction current. The device comprises the screen described above, and the device further comprises a charging circuit connected to the induction current transmission circuit and the battery and configured to rectify the induction current so as to charge the battery. The screen according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and the device comprising the screen can provide a charging current for the battery of the electronic product by using a circuit built in the screen.

METHOD FOR ACQUIRING RECOMMENDING INFORMATION, TERMINAL, AND SERVER

A method for acquiring recommending information, a terminal and a server are provided. In the method, a first terminal receives a second telephone number affiliated with a second terminal sent by a recommender using a third terminal The first terminal sends a request for recommending information to a server according to the first telephone number of the first terminal, a telephone number of the recommender, and the second telephone number, so that the server generates recommending information according to the request for recommending information, and pushes the recommending information to the second terminal affiliated with the second telephone number. 1. A method for recommending contact information between terminals , comprising:receiving, by a first terminal affiliated with a first telephone number, a second telephone number affiliated with a second terminal sent by a recommender using a third terminal; andsending, by the first terminal, a request for recommending information to a server according to the first telephone number of the terminal, a telephone number of the recommender, and the second telephone number, so that the server generates recommending information according to the request for recommending information, and pushes the recommending information to the second terminal affiliated with the second telephone number.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein receiving the second telephone number sent by the recommender comprises:when receiving a short message sent by the recommender, performing telephone number identification on the short message; andwhen obtaining a telephone number via the telephone number identification, taking the telephone number extracted and identified from the short message as the second telephone number.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein receiving the second telephone number sent by the recommender comprises:when receiving an application message, performing telephone number identification on the application message; ...

Image display method and system of vehicle rearview mirrors

An image display method for vehicle rearview mirrors is provided. The method includes obtaining at last two images to be displayed by an image obtaining module, and displaying the at least two images in a split-screen manner on at least one rearview mirror of the vehicle rearview mirrors.

Lighting control method, lighting control device and lighting device

Disclosed is a lighting control method and a lighting control device for a light source having LEDs, and a lighting device and includes acquiring the number of LEDs and a control curve for controlling changes in brightness and color of the light emitted from each LED over time, the control curve defines the same brightness cycle and color cycle for each LED, the brightness cycle indicates a brightness period and a brightness curve of the change in brightness over time within each period, determining a time offset on the control curve according to the number of LEDs and the brightness change period, determining the starting timings of the remaining LEDs on the control curve according to the starting timing of the first LED and the time offset, and controlling each LED from the starting timing on the control curve, to emit light according to the brightness and color determined.

Tungsten silicide nitride films and methods of formation

Embodiments of the present disclosure include tungsten silicide nitride films and methods for depositing tungsten silicide nitride films. In some embodiments, a thin film microelectronic device includes a semiconductor substrate having a tungsten gate electrode stack comprising a tungsten silicide nitride film having a formula WxSiyNz, wherein x is about 19 to about 22 atomic percent, y is about 57 to about 61 atomic percent, and z is about 15 to about 20 atomic percent. In some embodiments, a method of processing a substrate disposed in physical vapor deposition (PVD) chamber, includes: exposing a substrate having a gate insulating layer to a plasma formed from a first process gas comprising nitrogen and argon; sputtering silicon and tungsten material from a target disposed within a processing volume of the PVD chamber; depositing atop the gate insulating layer a tungsten silicide nitride layer as described above; and depositing a bulk tungsten layer atop the tungsten silicide nitride ...

Inline measurement of molding material thickness using terahertz reflectance

A method including emitting a terahertz beam from a light source at a layer of molding material; detecting a reflectance of the beam; and determining a thickness of the layer of molding material. A system including a panel supporter operable to support a panel including a plurality of substrates arranged in a planar array; a light source operable to emit a terahertz beam at a panel on the panel supporter; a detector operable to detect a reflection of a terahertz beam emitted at a panel; and a processor operable to determine a thickness of a material on the panel based on a time delay for an emitted terahertz beam to be detected by the detector.

LED lamp

A LED lamp comprises a base, an envelope, a printed circuit board for mounting a plurality of LED chips and a supporting member for supporting the printed circuit board. The envelope has a bottom end coupled with the base. The envelope defines an interior between the base and the envelope, and the printed circuit board is disposed in the interior. The printed circuit board comprises a hollow structure. One end of the supporting member is assembled in the base, the other end of the supporting member is coupled with the printed circuit board. One end of the printed circuit board extends into the base.

Method for acquiring recommending information, terminal, and server

A method for acquiring recommending information, a terminal and a server are provided. In the method, a first terminal receives a second telephone number affiliated with a second terminal sent by a recommender using a third terminal. The first terminal sends a request for recommending information to a server according to the first telephone number of the first terminal, a telephone number of the recommender, and the second telephone number, so that the server generates recommending information according to the request for recommending information, and pushes the recommending information to the second terminal affiliated with the second telephone number.

Web accessible real time system and software for agile and lean manufacturing

The present invention is directed to Lean and Agile methods and their applications to manufacturing operations on production floors. A web assessable, modular, user modifiable, and graphically-enriched system and software is disclosed in this document. It provides real time Lean and Agile solutions to reduce production wastes and to enhance productivity and efficiency for manufacturing organizations.

Highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete and manufacturing method therefor

A highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete and a manufacturing method therefor are provided. The weight percentage of each component calculated per cube of concrete is: 35-40% of cement, 0.1-0.4% of polycarboxylate superplasticizer, 0.1-0.4% of polypropylene fiber, 1.0-3.0% of special thixotropic agent for 3D printing concrete, and 12.5-14.5% of water, and the remainder is sand.

Somatic cells, germ cells and cell lines derived from a PTTG knockout rodent

Disclosed is a null mutant (or knockout) rodent comprising in its germ cells an artificially induced PTTG null mutation. In some embodiments, the null mutant rodent can be generated by way of homologous recombination in an embryonic stem cell or germ cell. The inventive null mutant rodent can be used to study mammalian physiology at the cellular, tissue, and/or organismal level with respect to various phenotypes, including hyperglycemia, hypoinsulinaemia, hypoleptinemia, diabetes, chromosomal aneuploidy, premature centromere division, chromosomal damage, aberrant mitotic cellular division, thrombocytopenia, thymic hyperplasia, splenic hypoplasia, testicular hypoplasia, and female subfertility. Also disclosed is an animal model for diabetes. Also disclosed is a somatic or germ cell obtained from the null mutant rodent. Also disclosed is a cell line derived from a cell obtained from the null mutant rodent.

NONDESTRUCTIVE OPTICAL DETECTION OF TRACE UNDERCUT, WIDTH AND THICKNESS

Some example forms relate to a method of nondestructively measuring a geometry of an electrical component on a substrate. The method includes directing light at the electrical component. The light is at an original intensity. The method further includes measuring light that is reflected off of the electrical component. The reflected light includes undiffracted light and diffracted light. The diffracted light is at a diffracted intensity. The method further includes determining a ratio of diffracted intensity to original intensity and utilizing the ratio to determine a geometry of the electrical component. 1. A method of nondestructively measuring an undercut on an electrical trace , comprising:directing light at the undercut on the electrical trace, wherein the electrical trace is on a substrate and the light is at an original intensity;measuring light that is reflected off of the undercut on the electrical trace, wherein the reflected light includes undiffracted light and diffracted light, wherein the diffracted light is at a diffracted intensity;determining a ratio of diffracted intensity to original intensity; andutilizing the ratio to determine a geometry of the undercut on the electrical trace.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein utilizing the ratio to determine a geometry of the undercut on the electrical trace includes utilizing the ratio to determine a volume of the undercut on the electrical trace.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein utilizing the ratio to determine a geometry of the undercut on the electrical trace includes comparing the ratio with a stored set of data.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein utilizing the ratio to determine a geometry of the undercut on the electrical trace includes determining the geometry by performing mathematical calculations using the ratio.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein directing light at the undercut on the electrical trace includes directing light at an angle between 50 and 70 degrees relative to an upper surface of the ...

Driver chip, driver board and test method thereof, and display device

A driver chip, a driver board and a test method thereof, and a display device. The driver chip includes a first internal interface, a second internal interface and a test circuit for performing a short-circuit detection on the internal interfaces, including an input unit and a test unit. The input unit is connected to a test signal input terminal and the first internal interface for transmitting a test signal inputted to the test unit and the first internal interface when in an ON state. The test unit is connected with the second internal interface and a test signal output terminal used for preventing a signal outputted by the input unit from being outputted from the test unit when in an OFF state. The test method detects whether a short-circuit has occurred to interfaces on the driver chip.

LED apparatus employing neodymium-fluorine materials

The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound.

Shift register unit, shift register and display apparatus

A shift register unit, a shift register and a display apparatus are provided. The shift register unit includes a voltage-boosting module configured to output a first level signal when receiving a gate driving signal sent from the previous stage of shift register unit; a signal output module configured to output a gate driving signal under the control of a first clock signal based on the first level signal output by the voltage-boosting module; a reset module configured to control the signal output module to reset under the control of a reset signal; and a pull-down module configured to pull down the output level of the signal output module under the control of a second clock signal. It is possible to reduce the power consumption of the integrated circuit and avoid the abnormal waveform issue due to the decay of the reset signal by employing the technical solutions of embodiments of the present disclosure.

DRIVE CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING DISPLAY EFFECT OF LCD, AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE

A drive circuit and a method for improving display effect of LCD and a liquid crystal display device are disclosed. The drive circuit for improving display effect of LCD comprises a display data storage unit, a voltage difference storage unit and a central processor. The liquid crystal display device comprises the drive circuit for improving display effect of LCD according to the above technical solution. The method for improving display effect of LCD may utilize the drive circuit for improving display effect of LCD. A drive method of the liquid crystal display device may comprise the method for improving display effect of LCD. 1. A drive circuit for improving display effect of LCD , comprising a display data storage unit , a voltage difference storage unit and a central processor , whereinthe display data storage unit is configured to store original display data and sampling display data;the central processor is connected with the display data storage unit and the voltage difference storage unit respectively; andthe central processor is configured to: input the sampling display data in the display data storage unit to respective pixel units of the LCD, obtain measured voltage data on the respective pixel units corresponding to the sampling display data, obtain voltage difference data based on the measured voltage data, revise the original display data in the display data storage unit based on the voltage difference data to obtain revised display data, and input the revised display data to the respective pixel units of the LCD.2. The drive circuit according to claim 1 , further comprising an operational amplifier claim 1 , whereinthe operational amplifier is configured to obtain the measured voltage data and process the measured voltage data to obtain the voltage difference data;the voltage difference storage unit is configured to store the voltage difference data; andthe central processor is further configured to retrieve the voltage difference data from the ...

Opportunistic candidate path selection during physical optimization of a circuit design for an IC

In an example, a method of implementing a circuit design for an integrated circuit (IC) includes: placing and routing a logical description of the circuit design to generate a physical description having a plurality of paths, and executing a timing analysis to determine a timing profile of the physical description. The method further includes optimizing the physical description by performing a plurality of iterations of: comparing the timing profile with a timing constraint to select a candidate set of paths having negative slack from the plurality of paths in the physical description; and modifying the physical description based on at least one optimization of a selected path from the candidate set of paths having a most negative slack. The method further includes generating a physical implementation of the circuit design for the IC based on the physical description.

PTTG knockout rodent as a model to study mechanisms for various physiological phenomena, including diabetes

Disclosed is a null mutant (or knockout) rodent comprising in its germ cells an artificially induced PTTG null mutation. In some embodiments, the null mutant rodent can be generated by way of homologous recombination in an embryonic stem cell or germ cell. The inventive null mutant rodent can be used to study mammalian physiology at the cellular, tissue, and/or organismal level with respect to various phenotypes, including hyperglycemia, hypoinsulinaemia, hypoleptinemia, diabetes, chromosomal aneuploidy, premature centromere division, chromosomal damage, aberrant mitotic cellular division, thrombocytopenia, thymic hyperplasia, splenic hypoplasia, testicular hypoplasia, and female subfertility. Also disclosed is an animal model for diabetes. Also disclosed is a somatic or germ cell obtained from the null mutant rodent. Also disclosed is a cell line derived from a cell obtained from the null mutant rodent.

Dynamic plasmonics-enabled signal enhancement, a device comprising the same, and a method using the same

Disclosed herein is a plasmonics platform comprising a substrate; a plurality of periodically spaced nanoholes and/or nanoparticles disposed upon the substrate; wherein the average first order of periodicity between the nanoholes and/or the nanoparticles is about 5 to about 1,000 nm; and a microelectromechanical and/or a nanoelectromechanical system in operative communication with the substrate so as to vary the average first order of periodicity between the nanoholes and/or the nanoparticles.

Application of Sarcococca vagans, Chinese medicinal ointment for treating skin disease, preparation method and application thereof

A Chinese medicinal ointment capable of diminishing inflammation, reducing swelling, clearing heat, and removing dampness and being used to treat a skin disease and a preparation method and application thereof. The Chinese medicinal ointment is made of 10-30 parts by weight of Sarcococca vagans and 1-5 parts by weight of mint. Also provided is an application of Sarcococca vagans in preparing a drug for diminishing inflammation and reducing swelling.

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM, POWER CABLE DISTRIBUTOR, POWER SUPPLY SUBRACK AND INTEGRATED EQUIPMENT

A power supply system is provided, which includes a power supply subrack (PSS) and a power cable distributor (PCD). The PSS includes one or more power modules and a third connector (51), and the PCD is adapted to introduce one or more electrical signals from power input cables. The third connector (51) in the PSS is connected to the PCD and adapted to feed the introduced electrical signals to the power modules. Furthermore, a power cable distributor, a power supply subrack adapted to work with the PCD and an integrated equipment are provided.

Genes involved in brassinosteroid hormone action in plants

The present invention provides a BZR1 gene and an altered gene, bzr1-D, involved in the brassinosteroid response pathway. The expression of BZR1 genes in transgenic plants causes such plants to become significantly larger and more robust than their wild-type counterparts, thus increasing plant yields.

INHIBITORS OF KRAS(G12D)

Provided are small molecule inhibitors of the KRAS(G12D) mutant oncoprotein having the structural formula: and pharmaceutically acceptable salts and compositions thereof, which are useful for treating cancers and related conditions.

Composite material for lighting filtering, lighting apparatus, and method for determining doping concentration or thickness of composite material

A composite material (11,21) for light filtering, comprising: a polymeric matrix material and particles of neodymium compound doped in the polymeric matrix material. A lighting apparatus (10,20) comprises the composite material. A method for determining a doping concentration of particles of neodymium compound in the composite material, and a method for determining a thickness of the composite material are also described.

Pixel structure, display substrate and display device

A pixel structure, a display substrate and a display device are disclosed. The pixel structure comprises a plurality of first pixels, second pixels and third pixels. The first pixel comprises a first sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and a second sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part. The second pixel comprises the second sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and a third sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part. The third pixel comprises the third sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and the first sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part. The second pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the first pixels. The third pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the second pixels. The first pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the third pixels. According to an embodiment, when an image having an oblique boundary, a transverse boundary and/or a vertical boundary is displayed, the phenomenon of color crispening will not occur because the first sub-pixels, ...

Hollow-core waveguide-based raman systems and methods

Embodiments of the invention include a system for sensing homonuclear diatomic molecules, such as, for example, nitrogen. Other embodiments include a method for sensing homonuclear diatomic molecules. The system may include a light source, a hollow-core wave-guiding device that exhibits a low attenuation at predetermined operating optical frequencies and is in optical communication with the light source, a gas introduction system for introducing a gaseous medium between the light source and the hollow-core wave-guiding device, and a detector in optical communication with the hollow-core wave-guiding device.

Compositions and methods for diagnosing and/or treating kidney injury

One aspect of the technology relates to methods, assays and kits to identify ischemia and ischemic injury, including kidney injury, and are useful in determining efficacy of cancer treatments. In particular, differential phosphorylation of the nucleophosmin (NPM) polypeptide is an early marker of ischemic injuries such as kidney injury, AKI and ischemic renal cell injury. Another aspect of the technology relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of ischemia and kidney injury, including NPM inhibitory agents, including, but not limited to NPM inhibitory peptides for the treatment of ischemia and kidney injury.

Lithium-Ion Battery Conductive Bonding Agent and Production Method Thereof, Lithium-Ion Battery Electrode Plate and Production Method Thereof, and Lithium-Ion Battery

A lithium-ion battery conductive bonding agent, including graphene and a first bonding agent grafted on a surface of the graphene, a production method for the conductive bonding agent, and an electrode plate and a lithium-ion battery that contain the conductive bonding agent, where the first bonding agent includes at least one of polyvinyl alcohol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polylactic acid, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinylidene fluoride, a hexafluoropropylene polymer, styrene-butadiene rubber, sodium alginate, starch, cyclodextrin, or polysaccharide. The lithium-ion battery conductive bonding agent has good conductive performance and bonding performance and specific strength, improving mechanical strength of a whole electrode plate. The conductive bonding agent integrates a bonding agent and a conductive agent. This can improve content of active substance in the electrode plate, and further increase an energy density of an electrochemical cell. 1. A lithium-ion battery conductive bonding agent , comprising:graphene; anda first bonding agent grafted on a surface of the graphene, the first bonding agent comprising at least one of polyvinyl alcdhol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polylactic acid, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinylidene fluoride, a hexafluoropropylene polymer, styrene-butadiene rubber, sodium alginate, starch, cyclodextrin, or polysaccharide.2. The lithium-ion battery conductive bonding agent of claim 1 , wherein the first bonding agent is at least one of the polyvinyl alcohol claim 1 , the sodium carboxymethyl cellulose claim 1 , the polyethylene glycol claim 1 , the sodium alginate claim 1 , the starch claim 1 , the cyclodextrin claim 1 , or the polysaccharide claim 1 , the lithium-ion battery conductive bonding agent further comprising a second bonding agent that is grafted on the surface of the graphene claim 1 , the second bonding agent being coupled to the first bonding ...

Multi-function trolley case with retractable table and chair

Motion analysis based buffer regulation scheme

A method and apparatus for processing and encoding video data is presented that allocates available bandwidth, and hence image quality, in dependence upon the relative speed of motion of objects in a sequence of images forming the video data. Fast moving objects are allocated less quality, or precision, than slower moving or stationary objects. In a preferred embodiment of this invention, the quantization step size is dependent upon the magnitude of the motion vector associated with each block in each frame of a video sequence. In a further embodiment of this invention, the quantization step size is also dependent upon the location of each block in each frame, providing more precision to a central area of each frame. To reduce computational complexity, a motion activity map is created to identify areas of higher precision based upon the location and motion associated with each block. To further reduce computational complexity in a preferred embodiment, the sets of parameters for effecting ...

Method for quickly identifying disconnection of CT in protection of 3/2 connection mode based bus

The present disclosure relates to a method for quickly identifying disconnection of a Current Transformer (CT) in protection of a 3/2 connection mode based bus. The present disclosure can quickly and accurately identify the disconnection of the CT, thereby avoiding the problem of a maloperation in protection of a bus caused by the disconnection of the CT.

Backlight module and display device

A backlight module includes: a plurality of lamp groups arranged in an array on a base substrate, each lamp group comprises a plurality of mini light emitting diodes, a plurality of lead wires in the lamp group, an external anode and an external cathode; a plurality of anode wires and cathode wires electrically connected to external anodes and external cathodes of a plurality of rows of lamp groups, respectively, wherein in at least some of the plurality of cathode wires, one same cathode wire is electrically connected to the external cathodes of the lamp groups located in different rows. Same-type anode wires comprise a plurality of anode wires to which same-wire lamp groups are connected, and orthographic projections of the same-type anode wires on the base substrate do not overlap with an orthographic projection of one same lead wire in the lamp group on the base substrate.

Systems and methods for generating ultrasonic waves, exciting special classes of ultrasonic transducers and ultrasonic devices for engineering measurements

Embodiments include an electromagnetic acoustic transducer (EMAT) system. The EMAT system includes a plurality of magnets and a conductor set. The plurality of magnets has a like pole arrangement and wherein each magnet is in close proximity to one another. The conductor set includes electrically conductive elements. A portion of the conductor set is positioned proximate to the plurality of magnets. The plurality of magnets and the conductor set are positioned proximate to a test object. The EMAT system is configured to perform at least one of generating and receiving an elastic wave. Embodiments also include a method of elastic wave measurement for nondestructive testing and evaluation. The method includes the steps of positioning an EMAT proximate a test object, generating an elastic wave such that the elastic wave propagates about the test object, detecting the elastic wave propagating about the test object, and analyzing difference in elastic wave character between the elastic wave ...

PHOSPHORUS-NITROGEN INTUMESCENT FLAME RETARDANT, SYNTHESIS METHOD THEREFOR AND USE THEREOF

This disclosure provides high-efficiency and low-energy-consumption synthetic methods of a series of phosphorus-nitrogen-based intumescent flame retardants and the use thereof in paint flame retarding. 1 part by weight of a phosphorization agent and 0.5-4.0 parts by weight of a nitrogen-containing foaming agent are uniformly mixed and stirred at room temperature, and an amount of water is further added to emit heat and initiate reaction. 0.5-3.0 parts by weight of a charring agent and 0.5-4.0 parts by weight of a hydroxy-containing polyfuctional crosslinking agent are then added, and reacted with stirring. An amine compound is finally added for neutralization until pH value is 5-8, and solid liquid separation is performed. The solid portion is dried to obtain a main body portion of a phosphorus-nitrogen-based intumescent flame retardant. The resultant filtrate is diluted with 1/3-2/3 volume of water, and a flame retardant product is obtained. This flame retardant product is mainly used in the flame retarding of paper and cotton fabrics. The main body and different proportions of other nitrogen-containing foaming agents and charring agents are uniformly mixed and pulverized into nano- and micro-scale, and a phosphorus-nitrogen-based intumescent flame retardant is obtained. The nano- and micro-scale phosphorus-nitrogen intumescent flame retardant is mixed into a paint at a weight ratio of 15-30%, to obtain a flame-retardant paint which is capable of maintaining mechanical and physical properties of the paint. The phosphorus-nitrogen-based intumescent flame retardant of this disclosure is an intumescent flame retardant having a synergistic effect of phosphorus and nitrogen. 1. A phosphorus-nitrogen-based intumescent flame retardant , comprising a flame retardant main body obtained by a reaction of a phosphorization agent , a second nitrogen-containing foaming agent , a second charring agent , and a hydroxy-containing polyfuctional crosslinking agent.2. The phosphorus- ...

Post-placement and pre-routing processing of critical paths in a circuit design

Aspects of processing a circuit design include synthesizing the circuit design and placing elements of the synthesized circuit design. After placing and before routing, respective delay values and slacks are determined. A first path having a most negative slack is determined and a first group of candidate paths is selected. The first group of candidate paths is a subset of critical paths of the circuit design, and the first group of candidate paths have delay values within a threshold range of delay values from the delay value of the first path. The first group of candidate paths are modified to reduce the respective delay values and a second group of candidate paths is selected. The second group of candidate paths have circuit structures that match selected circuit structures and are modified to reduce the respective delay values. A critical path having a most negative slack is iteratively selected and modified to reduce the respective delay value.

Genes involved in brassinosteroid hormone action in plants

The present invention provides a BZR1 gene and an altered gene, bzr1-D, involved in the brassinosteroid response pathway. The expression of BZR1 genes in transgenic plants causes such plants to become significantly larger and more robust than their wild-type counterparts, thus increasing plant yields.

Microelectronic package and method of manufacturing same

A microelectronic package comprises a substrate (110), a die (120) having a front side (121) and a back side (122) located over the substrate, a thermally conducting layer (130) on the back side of the die, a microchannel (140) above the thermally conducting layer, and a cap (150) on the microchannel. The thermally conducting layer between the die and the microchannel may lend mechanical strength to the package, may be thin enough to be compliant and avoid contributing meaningful CTE mismatch with the die, and may prevent the formation or propagation of cracks in the microchannel.

Lighting apparatus

A lighting apparatus includes at least one light source generating a visible light and an optical component, the optical component includes a transparent, translucent or reflective substrate and a coating on a surface of the substrate to cause a color filtering effect to the visible light passing through the optical component, the coating includes a compound containing Nd3+ ions and F″ ions.

Cup holder with cellphone mount

Lithium-ion battery conductive bonding agent and production method thereof, lithium-ion battery electrode plate and production method thereof, and lithium-ion battery

A lithium-ion battery conductive bonding agent, including graphene and a first bonding agent grafted on a surface of the graphene, a production method for the conductive bonding agent, and an electrode plate and a lithium-ion battery that contain the conductive bonding agent, where the first bonding agent includes at least one of polyvinyl alcohol, sodium carboxymethyl cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polylactic acid, polymethyl methacrylate, polystyrene, polyvinylidene fluoride, a hexafluoropropylene polymer, styrene-butadiene rubber, sodium alginate, starch, cyclodextrin, or polysaccharide. The lithium-ion battery conductive bonding agent has good conductive performance and bonding performance and specific strength, improving mechanical strength of a whole electrode plate. The conductive bonding agent integrates a bonding agent and a conductive agent. This can improve content of active substance in the electrode plate, and further increase an energy density of an electrochemical cell.

Insertion and placement of pipeline registers in signal paths of an integrated circuit

Disclosed approaches for pipelining signal paths in an integrated circuit (IC) device include receiving by a design tool a circuit design to be implemented in the integrated circuit device. The design tool identifies signals of the circuit design that require pipeline registers between drivers and loads of the signals, and relaxes an initial timing requirement to a relaxed timing requirement. The design tool determines respective numbers of pipeline registers to insert between each driver and load of each of the signals based on the relaxed timing requirement. The design tool inserts in the circuit design, respective sets of the respective numbers of pipeline registers between each driver and load of each of the signals. The design tool places the respective sets of the pipeline registers on the IC device using the initial timing requirement.

DYNAMIC PLASMONICS-ENABLED SIGNAL ENHANCEMENT, A DEVICE COMPRISING THE SAME, AND A METHOD USING THE SAME

Disclosed herein is a plasmonics platform comprising a substrate; a plurality of periodically spaced nanoholes and/or nanoparticles disposed upon the substrate; wherein the average first order of periodicity between the nanoholes and/or the nanoparticles is about 5 to about 1,000 nm; and a microelectromechanical and/or a nanoelectromechanical system in operative communication with the substrate so as to vary the average first order of periodicity between the nanoholes and/or the nanoparticles.

Imaging device and camera having night vision mode

The present disclosure relates to an imaging device having a night vision mode. The imaging device has a lens being capable of perform imaging according to received light and an infrared LED being capable of emitting infrared light as a light source for the lens in a night vision mode, both being controlled by a control circuit. The lens is allowed to perform imaging when the control circuit is turned on, and the lens is prohibited from performing imaging when the control circuit is turned off. The imaging device also has a switch and a baffle, the position of which triggers the switch to turn on and off the control circuit. The imaging device provides privacy protection and avoids the reduction of the lifespan of the infrared LED.

System and methods for enhancing signal-to-noise ratios of microarray-based measurements

The present invention provides systems and methods for large-scale genetic measurements by generating from a sample labeled target sequences whose length, orientation, label, and degree of overlap and complementarity are tailored to corresponding end-attached probes of a solid support so that signal-to-noise ratios of measurement from specifically hybridized labeled target sequences are maximized. Systems for implementing methods of the invention include a set of sample-interacting probes to produce amplicons that either each contain a segment of a target polynucleotide or an oligonucleotide tag that corresponds to a segment of a target polynucleotide, one or more solid phase supports that contain a plurality of end-attached probes, and methods of generating from sample-interacting probe amplicons from which labeled target sequences are tailored for hybridization to the solid phase supports, such as microarrays. In one aspect, labeled target sequences and end-attached probe of the solid ...

Laser antireflection device and laser apparatus comprising same

A laser anti-reflection device includes a polarizing beam splitter, a /4 wave plate and an absorber disposed in an outgoing light path of a laser emitting linearly polarized light with a wavelength of . The linearly polarized light from the laser passes through the polarizing beam splitter and the /4 wave plate in turn to become a circularly polarized light beam. Part of the circularly polarized light beam is then reflected by a workpiece to be processed along the original light path and passes the /4 wave plate to become a linearly polarized light beam with a polarization direction vertical to that of the outgoing linearly polarized light beam. The vertical polarized beam passes the polarizing beam splitter, deviates from the light path of the outgoing linearly polarized light beam and reaches the absorber. The laser anti-reflection device prevents reflected light from damaging the laser from high power lasers.

Bumpless die and heat spreader lid module bonded to bumped die carrier

An IC package is assembled from a bumpless die, a die carrier having a plurality of solder bumps thereon, and a heat spreader lid. The bumpless die is bonded to the heat spreader lid to form a module and then the module is bonded to the bumped die carrier.

BACKLIGHT MODULE AND DISPLAY DEVICE

A backlight module includes: a plurality of lamp groups arranged in an array on a base substrate, each lamp group comprises a plurality of mini light emitting diodes, a plurality of lead wires in the lamp group, an external anode and an external cathode; a plurality of anode wires and cathode wires electrically connected to external anodes and external cathodes of a plurality of rows of lamp groups, respectively, wherein in at least some of the plurality of cathode wires, one same cathode wire is electrically connected to the external cathodes of the lamp groups located in different rows. Same-type anode wires comprise a plurality of anode wires to which same-wire lamp groups are connected, and orthographic projections of the same-type anode wires on the base substrate do not overlap with an orthographic projection of one same lead wire in the lamp group on the base substrate.

Dummy load circuit and electrical load for single live wire switch

The present invention relates to a dummy load circuit for a single live wire switch. This includes: a switch circuit—at least a first resistor and a switch are connected in the switch circuit, wherein the first resistor is connected to the switch, such that the first resistor is connected to the dummy load circuit through the switch; and a switch control circuit—the switch control circuit at least includes a switch control device, wherein the switch control device is connected to the switch to facilitate power-on/off control. The invention also relates to an electrical load with a dummy load circuit.

PTTG knockout rodent as a model to study mechanisms for various physiological phenomena, including diabetes

Disclosed is a null mutant (or knockout) rodent comprising in its germ cells an artificially induced PTTG null mutation. In some embodiments, the null mutant rodent can be generated by way of homologous recombination in an embryonic stem cell or germ cell. The inventive null mutant rodent can be used to study mammalian physiology at the cellular, tissue, and/or organismal level with respect to various phenotypes, including hyperglycemia, hypoinsulinaemia, hypoleptinemia, diabetes, chromosomal aneuploidy, premature centromere division, chromosomal damage, aberrant mitotic cellular division, thrombocytopenia, thymic hyperplasia, splenic hypoplasia, testicular hypoplasia, and female subfertility. Also disclosed is an animal model for diabetes. Also disclosed is a somatic or germ cell obtained from the null mutant rodent. Also disclosed is a cell line derived from a cell obtained from the null mutant rodent.

Glass LED assembly

The present disclosure includes an LED lamp assembly comprising a glass envelope, an LED platform supported by a stem arrangement disposed within the envelope, a base hermetically sealed to the envelope, a gas disposed within the envelope providing thermal conductivity between the LED platform and the envelope, and a getter disposed within the envelope for absorbing volatile organic compounds. The lamp may maintain a ratio of helium to oxygen that achieves both an acceptable thermal conductivity and an acceptable lumen output over the life of the LED lamp.

Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate

Methods and apparatus for processing a substrate are provided herein. For example, a processing chamber for processing a substrate comprises a sputtering target, a chamber wall at least partially defining an inner volume within the processing chamber and connected to ground, a power source comprising an RF power source, a process kit surrounding the sputtering target and a substrate support, an auto capacitor tuner (ACT) connected to ground and the sputtering target, and a controller configured to energize the cleaning gas disposed in the inner volume of the processing chamber to create the plasma and tune the sputtering target using the ACT to maintain a predetermined potential difference between the plasma in the inner volume and the process kit during the etch process to remove sputtering material from the process kit, wherein the predetermined potential difference is based on a resonant point of the ACT.

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Mechanism and Method for Regulating Glycogen Synthase Kinase 3 (GSK3)-Related Kinases

The present invention relates to a novel mechanism for regulating GSK3 kinases, including BIN2 and human GSK3-beta, by dephosphorylating GSK3 kinases through the PP1 phosphatase, such as the plant BSU1 phosphatases and human PP1-gamma. 139-. (canceled)40. A method for treating a disease associated with abnormal cell growth comprising contacting a cell comprising glycogen synthase kinase 3 (GSK3) protein with a PP1 phosphatase or a homolog thereof in an amount effective to dephosphoylate the GSK3 protein.41. The method of claim 40 , wherein the GSK3 comprises the sequence of KQLVRGEXNXSYIXSRXY (SEQ ID NO: 34) claim 40 , wherein X is any amino acid.42. The method of claim 41 , wherein the first tyrosine residue is dephosphorylated.43. The method of claim 40 , wherein the GSK3 is GSK3α claim 40 , GSK3β or BIN2.44. The method of claim 43 , wherein at least one tyrosine residue that corresponds to tyrosine 279 of GSK3α claim 43 , tyrosine 216 of GSK3β claim 43 , or tyrosine 200 of BIN2 is dephosphorylated.45. The method of claim 40 , wherein the PP1 phosphatase or homolog thereof is BSU1.46. The method of claim 40 , wherein the PP1 phosphatase or homolog thereof has at least 85% sequence identity an amino acid sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NO: 27 claim 40 , 28 claim 40 , 29 claim 40 , 30 claim 40 , 31 claim 40 , 32 claim 40 , and 33.47. The method of claim 40 , wherein the PP1 phosphatase or homolog thereof is introduced to the cell as a nucleic acid that endcodes the PP1 phosphatase or homolog thereof.48. The method of claim 40 , wherein the cell is ex vivo.49. The method of claim 40 , wherein the cell is a plant cell.50. The method of claim 40 , wherein the cell is an animal cell.51. The method of claim 40 , wherein the cell is a human cell.52. The method of claim 40 , wherein the PP1 phosphatase or a homolog thereof is an inactive mutant.53. The method of claim 40 , wherein the PP1 phosphatase or a homolog thereof is a constitutively active ...

Apparatus and method to monitor die edge defects

Described is an apparatus comprising: an input pad; an output pad; a wire, coupled to the input pad and the output pad, the wire positioned at a periphery of a semiconductor die, the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of the semiconductor die; and one or more diodes, coupled at various sections of the wire, and positioned along the perimeter of the semiconductor die and surrounding the semiconductor die.

Fiber-optic sensor or modulator using tuning of long period gratings with self-assembled layers

The provision of an ionic self-assembled multilayer (ISAM) film on a fiber-optic element including a long period grating (LPG) by a simple, room temperature process provides tuning of the LPG and/or high sensitivity to the refractive index of the ambient environment of the fiber-optic element. Inclusion of a final layer or a probe, receptor or affinity ligand in the multi-layer film provides a highly sensitive sensor for specific chemical and biological materials. Use of a turn around point (TAP) LPG allows detection to be performed by detection of light intensity rather than wavelength of attenuation. Use of a material having an electro-optical response to an electrical field by change of dimension or refractive index allows the combination of a LPG or TAP LPG and ISAM film to function as a light modulator.

Variable spatial offset fiber optic probe for optical spectography and imaging

Apparatus and method for optical spectroscopy and/or imaging with a variable fiber offset. An optical probe includes one or more first optical fibers, one or more second optical fibers, and one or more actuators. The first optical fibers are to deliver light to an object. The second optical fibers are to collect light emitted from the object. The actuators are configured to change a distance between the first optical fibers and the second optical fiber while the object is being illuminated by light emitted from the first optical fibers.

Integrated circuit edge protection method and apparatus

An apparatus, method, and system for providing a mechanical divider adapted to shield at least a portion of an active surface of an integrated circuit from out-gassing from underfill material. The mechanical divider is attached to a mounting substrate. The underfill material is dispensed on the mounting substrate. The integrated circuit is placed on both the mechanical divider and on the underfill material after the mechanical divider has been at least partially cured. The mechanical divider may include a base surface adapted to contact the mounting substrate, a lower wall surface extending upwardly from the base surface, an upper wall surface adapted to abut a side wall of the integrated circuit, and a ledge surface extending between the lower wall surface and the upper wall surface, the ledge surface adapted to contact at least a portion of the active surface of the integrated circuit.

Driving circuit, operation method thereof and display apparatus

Provided are a driving circuit and its operation method and a display apparatus. The driving circuit comprises a boost circuit unit, a load unit and a voltage monitoring unit, the load unit is connected to a power source providing an initial input voltage, the boost circuit unit is connected to both the load unit and the voltage monitoring unit, the load unit is connected to the voltage monitoring unit; the load unit provides a resistor of fixed resistance value; and the voltage monitoring unit determines whether an actual voltage input into the boost circuit unit is smaller than a predetermined voltage, and generates a reset signal which is used to control the driving circuit to restart if it is determined that the actual voltage is smaller than the predetermined voltage. The driving circuit can perform self-detection of its own electro-static electricity, and perform self-recovery when detecting that an electro-static current exceeds the maximum current that the driving circuit can withstand ...

INTEGRATED CIRCUIT EDGE PROTECTION METHOD AND APPARATUS

An apparatus, method, and system for providing a mechanical divider adapted to shield at least a portion of an active surface of an integrated circuit from out-gassing from underfill material. The mechanical divider is attached to a mounting substrate. The underfill material is dispensed on the mounting substrate. The integrated circuit is placed on both the mechanical divider and on the underfill material after the mechanical divider has been at least partially cured. The mechanical divider may include a base surface adapted to contact the mounting substrate, a lower wall surface extending upwardly from the base surface, an upper wall surface adapted to abut a side wall of the integrated circuit, and a ledge surface extending between the lower wall surface and the upper wall surface, the ledge surface adapted to contact at least a portion of the active surface of the integrated circuit.

INTERACTIVE MULTI-STEP PHYSICAL SYNTHESIS

A processor-implemented method is provided for placing and routing a circuit design. A first netlist is generated for the circuit design. Placement is performed for the first netlist on a target programmable integrated circuit (IC) to produce a first placed design. A set of optimizations are performed on the first placed design. The set of optimizations are recorded in an optimization history file. One or more optimizations specified in the optimization history file are performed on the first netlist to produce a second netlist that is different than the first netlist. Placement is performed for the second netlist on the target programmable IC to produce a second placed design that is different than the first placed design. Nets of the second placed design are routed to produce a placed and routed circuit design. 1. A method , comprising:executing on a processor operations including:generating a first netlist for a circuit design stored in a memory coupled to the processor;determining a placement of the first netlist on a target integrated circuit (IC) to produce a first placed design;performing a set of optimizations on the first placed design;recording the set of optimizations in an optimization history file;performing one or more optimizations specified in the optimization history file on the first netlist to produce a second netlist that is different than the first netlist;determining placement of the second netlist on the target IC to produce a second placed design that is different than the first placed design; androuting nets of the second placed design to produce a placed and routed circuit design.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the performing one or more optimizations prior to the determining placement of the second netlist reduces processing resources required to perform the placement of the second netlist and routing of the nets in the second placed design relative to processing resources required to perform the placement of the first netlist and ...

Method for transferring compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer and method for preparing single crystal GaAs-OI composite wafer

Provided are a method for transferring a compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer and a method for preparing a single crystal GaAs—OI composite wafer, including: preparing a graphite transition layer on a first substrate; growing the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer on the graphite transition layer; preparing a first dielectric layer on the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer; preparing a second dielectric layer on a second substrate; combining the first substrate and the second substrate by bonding the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer; applying a lateral external pressure, such that the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer and the first substrate are transversely split at the graphite transition layer, and the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer is transferred to the second substrate.

Take-off comb element

A take-off element (10) for the gentle treatment of thread and for simple handling comprises two parts (11, 12), wherein at least one of said parts is arranged so as to be adjustable in longitudinal direction relative to the other. Whereas one of the parts 11 has a longitudinal slit for receiving a thread, the other part is provided with a head (34) extending on one side away from the shaft (35), the head being movable from the outside to the thread-receiving opening (26) in order to close the opening and away therefrom in order to clear the opening. The head (34) has an oblique surface (37) which is disposed to close the thread-receiving opening (26). The new take-off element (10) does not have a hook and thus does not exhibit any problem regarding process reliability. Its part (12) has a robust slider head, thus avoiding potential deformations on the head. Considering process reliability, the take-off element (10) permits a perfect insertion and removal of the comb thread (25) of a knit ...

LED apparatus employing neodymium based materials with variable content of fluorine and oxygen

The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound. The at least one component can comprise a NdFxOy compound with values of x and y determining a content ratio F/O, which may be adjusted during manufacturing of the NdFxOy compound to provide desired output light parameters of the apparatus including at least a desired output light spectrum realized by filtering the generated visible light using the NdFxOy compound.

Chemically-selective, label free, microendoscopic system based on coherent anti-stokes raman scattering and microelectromechanical fiber optic probe

An endoscopic microscopic system for collecting and processing a sequence of images in order to provide diagnosis and treatment. 1. A system for diagnosis and treatment , comprising:a microendoscopic imaging system;a CT scanner;a RF ablation system;an RF introducer needle;an EM tracking system; anda computer work station operably coupled to the microendoscopic imaging system; the CT scanner; the RF ablation system; the RF introducer needle; and the EM tracking system for monitoring and controlling the operation one or more of the microendoscopic imaging system; the CT scanner; the RF ablation system; the RF introducer needle; and the EM tracking system.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the microendoscopic imaging system comprises:an optical fiber;a collimating lens set operably coupled to the optical fiber;a scanning mirror operably coupled to the optical fiber; andan objective lens set operably coupled to the optical fiber.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a single mode fiber.4. The system of claim 2 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a multimode fiber.5. The system of claim 2 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a single mode fiber and a multimode fiber.6. The system of claim 2 , further comprising a controller operably coupled to the scanning mirror; wherein the controller is adapted to actuate the mirror.7. The system of claim 2 , wherein the controller is adapted to displace the mirror in a 2-D scanning pattern.8. The system of claim 5 , wherein the controller is adapted to displace the mirror in a raster scanning pattern.9. The system of claim 2 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a double clad photonic crystal fiber.10. The system of claim 2 , wherein the objective lens set provides a viewing resolution greater than or equal to 1124 nm.11. The system of claim 2 , wherein the objective lens set provides a laser spot size of greater than or equal to 2248 nm.12. The system of claim 2 , wherein the scanning mirror has a maximal ...

Materials and optical components for color filtering in a lighting apparatus

Materials and optical components formed thereof that are suitable for use in a lighting apparatus to impart a color filtering effect to visible light. At least a portion of such an optical component is formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and an inorganic particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to visible light passing through the composite material, and the particulate material comprises a neodymium compound containing Nd3+ ions.

Chemically-selective, label free, microendoscopic system based on coherent anti-stokes raman scattering and microelectromechanical fiber optic probe

An endoscopic microscopic system for collecting and processing a sequence of images. 1. A fiber optic probe system , comprising:an optical fiber;a collimating lens set operably coupled to the optical fiber;a scanning mirror operably coupled to the optical fiber; andan objective lens set operably coupled to the optical fiber.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a single mode fiber.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a multimode fiber.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a single mode fiber and a multimode fiber.5. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a controller operably coupled to the scanning mirror; wherein the controller is adapted to actuate the mirror.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the controller is adapted to displace the mirror in a 2-D scanning pattern.7. The system of claim 4 , wherein the controller is adapted to displace the mirror in a raster scanning pattern.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the optical fiber comprises a double clad photonic crystal fiber.9. The system of claim 1 , wherein the objective lens set provides a viewing resolution greater than or equal to 1124 nm.10. The system of claim 1 , wherein the objective lens set provides a laser spot size of greater than or equal to 2248 nm.11. The system of claim 1 , wherein the scanning mirror has a maximal scanning angle of up to 2.784 degrees.12. The system of claim 1 , wherein the objective lens set provides an image having up to 237×237 pixels.13. The system of claim 1 , wherein the scanning mirror has a linear scan step greater than or equal to about 21 μm.14. The system of claim 1 , wherein the maximal signal to noise ratio is less than or equal to about 3.5.15. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a polarization controller operably coupled between the collimating lens set and the scanning mirror.16. The system of claim 15 , wherein the polarization controller is adapted to modify a polarization ...

LASER ANTIREFLECTION DEVICE AND LASER APPARATUS COMPRISING SAME

A laser anti-reflection device includes a polarizing beam splitter, a λ/4 wave plate and an absorber disposed in an outgoing light path of a laser emitting linearly polarized light with a wavelength of λ. The linearly polarized light from the laser passes through the polarizing beam splitter and the λ/4 wave plate in turn to become a circularly polarized light beam. Part of the circularly polarized light beam is then reflected by a workpiece to be processed along the original light path and passes the λ/4 wave plate to become a linearly polarized light beam with a polarization direction vertical to that of the outgoing linearly polarized light beam. The vertical polarized beam passes the polarizing beam splitter, deviates from the light path of the outgoing linearly polarized light beam and reaches the absorber. The laser anti-reflection device prevents reflected light from damaging the laser from high power lasers. 1. A laser anti-reflection device , comprising:a polarizing beam splitter;a λ/4 wave plate; andan absorber, whereinsaid polarizing beam splitter and said λ/4 wave plate are configured to be disposed in the outgoing light path of a laser emitting a linearly polarized light beam with a wavelength of λ, such that the linearly polarized light beam exiting from the laser first passes the polarizing beam splitter, then passes the λ/4 wave plate and becomes a circularly polarized light beam,when the circularly polarized light beam reaches a workpiece to be processed, a part of the circularly polarized light beam reflected from the workpiece returns along the original light path, passes the λ/4 wave plate and becomes a linearly polarized light beam with a polarization direction perpendicular to that of the outgoing linearly polarized light beam, and the linearly polarized light beam deviates from the light path of the outgoing linearly polarized light beam after it passes the polarizing beam splitter and reaches the absorber.2. The laser anti-reflection device ...

Plasma Treatment to Strengthen Diamonds

The physical properties of a diamond are altered by: 1. A method of altering physical properties of a diamond comprising:applying a cationic elemental plasma to a diamond at a plasma temperature of less than 300 C;allowing the cationic plasma to chemically bond with atoms in defects within the diamond; andremoving the plasma from the diamond, thereby increasing the crushing strength index of the diamond by at least 5%.2. The method of wherein the plasma is applied within an environment of less than 250 Torr for at least 15 minutes.3. The method of wherein the plasma is applied at a pressure no higher than 0.5 mbar for at least five hours.4. The method of wherein the cationic elemental plasma is selected from the group consisting of as H claim 2 , Na claim 2 , Li and K.5. The method of wherein no plasma is projected from a source directly at the diamond.6. The method of wherein the plasma is provided as an environment surrounding the diamond.7. The method of wherein at least some plasma elemental cations form a covalent bond with carbon in the diamond.8. The method of wherein at least some plasma elemental cations form a covalent bond with carbon in the diamond and thereby strengthen the diamond.9. The method of wherein at least some plasma elemental cations form a covalent bond with carbon in the diamond10. The method of wherein at least some H plasma elemental cations form a covalent bond with carbon in the diamond and thereby strengthen the diamond.11. The method of wherein the plasma is at a temperature below 200° C.12. The method of wherein the plasma is at a temperature below 200° C.13. The method of wherein the plasma is at a temperature below 100° C.14. The method of wherein the plasma is at a temperature below 100° C.15. The method of wherein at least some of the covalent bonds are formed along fault lines claim 7 , dislocations claim 7 , occlusions or inclusions within the diamond.16. A method of altering physical properties of a first diamond comprising: ...

Internal and External Universal EMAT Inspection Devices and Related Methods

Systems, devices, and methods of inspecting a body of a tubular, are provided. An exemplary electro-magnetic acoustic transducers (EMAT) tubular inspection system for inspecting a body of a tubular includes an EMAT in-line tubular inspection device. The device can include a spine having a longitudinal support body and radially projecting rails, and multiple telescoping sections each connected to the radially projecting rails. The telescoping sections can include a magnetic back panel, one or more wheels positioned to engage an inner surface of a body of a tubular during inspection, and signal propagating and receiving modules carried by the magnetic back panel. Each module can include a magnet and different types of EMAT inspection transducer coil arrangements connected to the magnet. The different types of EMAT inspection transducer coil arrangements provide for the generation of NBSH, SW, and SV waves. 1. An electro-magnetic acoustic transducers (EMAT) in-line tubular inspection device comprising:a spine comprising a longitudinal support body and a plurality radially projecting rails extending therefrom; and a back panel,', 'one or more guide mounts each including one or more surface engagement mechanisms positioned to engage an inner surface of a body of a tubular during inspection thereof, and', 'a plurality of signal propagating and receiving modules carried by the back panel, each module comprising a magnet operably connected to the back panel and a plurality of different types of EMAT inspection transducer coil arrangements operably connected to an outer surface portion of the magnet, the plurality of different types of EMAT inspection transducer coil arrangements providing for the generation of NBSH, SW, and SV waves., 'a plurality of telescoping sections each connected to at least two of the plurality of radially projecting rails, each of the plurality of telescoping sections comprising2. An EMAT in-line tubular inspection device as defined in claim 1 , ...

DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT METHODS USING COHERENT ANTI-STOKES RAMAN SCATTERING (CARS)-BASED MICROENDOSCOPIC SYSTEM

An endoscopic microscopic system for collecting and processing a sequence of images in order to provide diagnosis and treatment is disclosed. Also disclosed are methods for making and using the system in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic applications. 142-. (canceled)43. A method for diagnosing and treating a patient , comprising:obtaining one or more CARS images of tissue within the patient; and as a function of one or more attributes of the CARS images, determining if the tissue comprises abnormal or cancer cells, and if the CARS images indicate that the tissue comprises abnormal or cancer cells, then removing at least a portion of the abnormal or cancer cells.44. (canceled)45. The method of claim 43 , further comprising:calculating global registration for one or more of the images;applying the global registration to one or more of the images;calculating deformable registration for one or more of the images; andapplying the deformable registration to one or more of the images.46. The method of claim 45 , wherein calculating the global registration for one or more of the images comprises:calculating the global registration for one or more of the images by iteratively minimizing an energy equation that is a function of normalized mutual information.47. (canceled)48. The method of claim 46 , wherein calculating the global registration for one or more of the images by iteratively minimizing an energy equation that is a function of normalized mutual information comprises:iteratively estimating an actual transformation one or more of the images49. (canceled)50. The method of claim 46 , wherein calculating the global registration for one or more of the images by iteratively minimizing an energy equation that is a function of normalized mutual information comprises:iteratively estimating an actual transformation one or more of the images; andoptimizing the estimate of the actual transformation using cubature kalman filtering.51. The method of claim 45 , wherein ...

ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH A SCREEN HAVING AN AIR VENT

A method of modifying the surface of an electrical or electronic device. The method has the steps of: placing the electrical or electronic device in a processing chamber; reducing the pressure in the processing chamber; applying a surface modification process within the processing chamber; wherein the electrical or electronic device comprises a screen (), said screen comprising first and second layers () separated by an air gap (), and an air vent () providing fluid communication between the air gap and the exterior of the electrical or electronic device, such that a reduction in pressure in the processing chamber results in a reduction in pressure in the air gap. 1. A method of modifying the surface of an electrical or electronic device , the method comprising the steps of:placing the electrical or electronic device in a processing chamber;reducing the pressure in the processing chamber;applying a surface modification process within the processing chamber;wherein the electrical or electronic device comprises a screen, said screen comprising first and second layers separated by an air gap, and an air vent providing fluid communication between the air gap and the exterior of the electrical or electronic device, such that a reduction in pressure in the processing chamber results in a reduction in pressure in the air gap.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein one of the first and second layers comprises a display.3. A method according to claim 2 , wherein the display comprises an LCD.4. A method according to any one of the preceding claims claim 2 , wherein the first and second layers are separated by a spacer located between adjacent surfaces of the first and second layers claim 2 , thereby forming said air gap between them; and wherein the air vent comprises a slot in the spacer.5. A method according to claim 4 , wherein the spacer is positioned at or near the outer edges of the adjacent surfaces of the first and second layers.6. A method according to any of or ...

SILICON-ON-INSULATOR DEVICE AND INTERMETALLIC DIELECTRIC LAYER STRUCTURE THEREOF AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

Provided is an intermetallic dielectric layer structure of a silicon-on-insulator device, comprising a silicon-rich oxide layer () covering a metal interconnect, a fluorine-silicon glass layer on the silicon-rich oxide layer, and a non-doped silicate glass layer on the fluorine-silicon glass layer; the thickness of the silicon-rich oxide layer () is 700 angstroms ±10%; the silicon-rich oxide layer having a greater thickness captures movable ions on an unsaturated bond, such that it is difficult for the movable ions to pass through the silicon-rich oxide layer, thus blocking the movable ions. The present invention has good performance in an integrity evaluation of the gate oxide layer, and avoids damage to the device caused by the aggregation of movable ions at an interface. Also provided are a silicon-on-insulator device and a method of manufacturing the intermetallic dielectric layer of the silicon-on-insulator device. 1. An intermetallic dielectric layer structure of a silicon-on-insulator device , comprising: a Si-rich oxide layer covering a metal interconnection , a fluorine-silicon glass layer formed on the Si-rich oxide layer , and an undoped silicate glass layer formed on the fluorine-silicon glass layer; wherein a thickness of the Si-rich oxide layer is 700 angstroms ±10%.2. The intermetallic dielectric layer structure of the silicon-on-insulator device of claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , the Si-rich oxide layer is an in-situ Si-rich oxide layer.3. The intermetallic dielectric layer structure of the silicon-on-insulator device of claim 1 , characterized in that claim 1 , a thickness of the undoped silicate glass layer is 2000 angstroms ±10%.4. The intermetallic dielectric layer structure of the silicon-on-insulator device of claim 1 , further comprising a silicon nitride layer provided between the metal interconnection and the fluorine-silicon glass layer.5. A silicon-on-insulator device claim 1 , comprising a substrate claim 1 , a buried oxide ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER MONITORING

A device, method and system for calculating, estimating, or monitoring the blood pressure of a subject. A first signal representing heart activity of a subject may be received. A plurality of second signals representing time-varying information on at least one pulse wave of the subject may be received from a plurality of body locations of the subject. A first feature of the first signal may be identified. For each of the plurality of second signals, a second feature may be identified. A pulse transit time based on a difference of the first feature and at least one of the second features may be computed. A blood pressure of the subject may be calculated according to a model based on the computed pulse transit time. The model may include a compensation term relating to the plurality of second signals or the second features thereof. 1. A system , comprising:at least one storage device storing instructions; andat least one processor in communication with the at least one storage device, where when executing the instructions, the at least one processor is directed to perform operations comprising:receiving a first signal representing heart activity of a subject;receiving a plurality of second signals representing time-varying information on at least one pulse wave of the subject, the plurality of second signals corresponding to a plurality of body locations of the subject respectively;determining a plurality of pulse transit times (PTTs) based on the plurality of second signals and the first signal;determining a plurality of blood pressures of the subject based on the plurality of PTTs respectively, the plurality of blood pressures corresponding to the plurality of body locations respectively;determining relation information among the plurality of blood pressures;generating guide information associated with the subject based on the relation information; andtransmitting the guide information to a terminal device associated with the subject.2. The system of claim 1 , ...

SMALL MOLECULE COMPOUNDS TO TREAT HEARING LOSS

The invention is directed, in part, to compositions comprising small molecule compounds to treat or prevent hearing loss. Compositions of the present invention also promote sensory hair cell regeneration. Particular compositions comprise ellipticine derivatives, and optionally one or more small molecules that increase Atoh1 expression or activity, and optionally one or more growth factors. 1. A method for promoting sensory hair cell regeneration comprising administering to a subject , a composition comprising an ellipticine derivative in an amount effective to increase sensory hair cells in the subject , thereby promoting sensory hair cell regeneration in the subject.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject has a partial or complete loss of hearing or balance.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject has sensorineural hearing loss due to acute or chronic exposure to ototoxic compounds claim 1 , acute or chronic exposure to noise claim 1 , age related hearing loss claim 1 , a genetic related hearing loss claim 1 , or has auditory neuropathy.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the subject is at risk of developing sensorineural hearing loss or auditory neuropathy.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein Rand Rare each hydrogen and Ris selected from the group consisting of methyl claim 5 , benzyl claim 5 , 2-methoxy ethyl claim 5 , and ethyl acetate.7. The method of any one of to claim 5 , wherein the composition comprises one or more small molecules that increase the gene expression of Atoh1.8. The method of any one of to claim 5 , wherein the composition comprises one or more small molecules that increase the protein expression of Atoh1.9. The method of any one of to claim 5 , wherein the composition comprises one or more small molecules that increase the activity of Atoh1 protein.10. The method of any one of to claim 5 , wherein the one or more small molecules that increase gene expression of Atoh 1 claim 5 , increase protein expression of Atoh 1 claim 5 , or ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING AN ARRHYTHMIA TYPE

Systems and methods for determining an arrhythmia type are provided. A method may include: obtaining an electrocardiogram signal, obtaining a feature vector of the electrocardiogram signal, obtaining a trained prediction model, and determining an arrhythmia type of the electrocardiogram signal based on the trained prediction model and the feature vector. The feature vector includes a threshold crossing sample (TCSC) percent feature, an L-Z complexity feature, an empirical mode decomposition (EMD) complex number feature, a sample entropy feature, and a set of wavelet transform energy features. 1. A system for determining an arrhythmia type , the system comprising:at least one storage device including a set of instructions for determining an arrhythmia type; andat least one processor in communication with the storage device, wherein when executing the set of instructions, the at least one processor is directed to:obtain an electrocardiogram signal;obtain a feature vector of the electrocardiogram signal;obtain a trained prediction model; anddetermine an arrhythmia type of the electrocardiogram signal based on the trained prediction model and the feature vector.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the feature vector includes at least two of a threshold crossing sample (TCSC) percent feature claim 1 , an L-Z complexity feature claim 1 , an empirical mode decomposition (EMD) complex number feature claim 1 , a sample entropy feature claim 1 , or a set of wavelet transform energy features.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the trained prediction model is obtained by:obtaining training samples including a plurality of arrhythmia types of historical electrocardiogram signals;obtaining feature vectors of the training samples;obtaining a preliminary prediction model, the preliminary prediction model including a classifier model; andtraining the preliminary prediction model to obtain the trained prediction model using the training samples and the feature vectors of the training ...

SPHYGMOMANOMETER, METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SPHYGMOMANOMETER, AND METHOD FOR DETECTING EFFECTIVE PULSE WAVE

Embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a method for detecting an effective pulse wave and provide a sphygmomanometer and a method for controlling the sphygmomanometer. The method for detecting the effective pulse wave may include: selecting a pulse wave controlling parameter; setting an initial pulse wave controlling parameter; determining at least one pulse wave based on the initial pulse wave controlling parameter, determining a corrected initial pulse control parameter by correcting the initial pulse wave controlling parameter based on at least one pulse wave controlling parameter of the at least one pulse wave; determining at least one subsequent pulse wave based on the corrected initial pulse wave controlling parameter, and further correcting the corrected pulse wave controlling parameter based on at least one pulse wave controlling parameter of the at least one subsequent pulse wave; and repeating above iterative process and continuously correcting the initial pulse wave controlling parameter, and extracting at least one effective pulse wave based on the pulse wave controlling parameter after the correction. The present disclosure may be closer to an actual situation of a measured subject by correcting the initial pulse wave controlling parameter continuously, thereby filtering out a detected invalid pulse wave and avoiding missing detection of the effective pulse wave. 1. A method of controlling a sphygmomanometer , comprising:selecting a pulse wave controlling parameter, wherein the pulse wave controlling parameter includes at least one of an amplitude threshold, a time threshold, or a heart rate threshold;setting an initial pulse wave controlling parameter;performing pressurization of a sphygmomanometer;determining at least one pulse wave based on the initial pulse wave controlling parameter during the pressurization;determining a corrected initial pulse wave controlling parameter by correcting the initial pulse wave controlling parameter based on ...

DISPLAY SUBSTRATE, DRIVING METHOD THEREOF AND DISPLAY DEVICE

The present disclosure provides a display substrate, a driving method thereof and a display device. The display substrate includes a touch region. Multiple touch electrodes are arranged in columns at the touch region, and the touch electrodes in each column are connected together. At a touch detection stage, the touch electrodes in each column at the touch region are disconnected from the touch electrodes in the other columns, and at a display stage, the touch electrodes in the columns at the touch region are connected together and serve as common electrodes. 1. A display substrate , comprising a touch region , wherein a plurality of touch electrodes is arranged in columns at the touch region , and the touch electrodes in each column are connected together;at a touch detection stage, the touch electrodes in each column at the touch region are disconnected from the touch electrodes in the other columns; andat a display stage, the touch electrodes in all the columns at the touch region are connected together and serve as common electrodes.2. The display substrate according to claim 1 , further comprising a set of switching units claim 1 , and a control signal line connected to a control end of each switching unit in the set of switching units claim 1 ,wherein the touch electrodes in each column are connected to a first end of one switching unit in each set of switching units, the touch electrodes in the respective columns at the touch region are connected to different switching units, and second ends of the switching units in the set of switching unit are connected to each other, andwherein at the touch detection stage, the switching units in the set of switching units are turned off under the control of the control signal line, and at the display stage, the switching units in the set of switching units are turned on under the control of the control signal line.3. The display substrate according to claim 2 , further comprising a common electrode line claim 2 , to ...

METHOD FOR TRANSFERRING COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR SINGLE CRYSTAL THIN FILM LAYER AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SINGLE CRYSTAL GaAs-OI COMPOSITE WAFER

Provided are a method for transferring a compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer and a method for preparing a single crystal GaAs-O I composite wafer, including: preparing a graphite transition layer on a first substrate; growing the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer on the graphite transition layer; preparing a first dielectric layer on the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer; preparing a second dielectric layer on a second substrate; combining the first substrate and the second substrate by bonding the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer; applying a lateral external pressure, such that the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer and the first substrate are transversely split at the graphite transition layer, and the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer is transferred to the second substrate. 1. A method for transferring a compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer , comprising:preparing a graphite transition layer on a first substrate;growing the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer on the graphite transition layer, wherein the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer has the same lattice structure as the first substrate;preparing a first dielectric layer on the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer;preparing a second dielectric layer on a second substrate;combining the first substrate and the second substrate by bonding the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer; andapplying a lateral external pressure, such that the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer and the first substrate are transversely split at the graphite transition layer, and the compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer is transferred to the second substrate.2. The method for transferring a compound semiconductor single crystal thin film layer of claim 1 , wherein the first substrate is a single ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MONITOR DIE EDGE DEFECTS

Described is an apparatus comprising: an input pad; an output pad; a wire, coupled to the input pad and the output pad, the wire positioned at a periphery of a semiconductor die, the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of the semiconductor die; and one or more diodes, coupled at various sections of the wire, and positioned along the perimeter of the semiconductor die and surrounding the semiconductor die. 1. An apparatus comprising:an input pad;an output pad;a wire coupled to the input pad and the output pad the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of a die; anda first set of devices coupled to a first section of the wire at a first location along the perimeter of the die to provide a first current voltage characteristic to identify a fault at the first location;a second set of devices coupled to a second section of the wire at a second location along the perimeter of the die to provide a second current voltage characteristic to identify a fault at the second location, wherein the first current voltage characteristic and the second current voltage characteristic are different.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first set of devices is to provide a forward bias voltage that is greater than the forward bias voltage of the second set of devices.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first set of devices is to provide a resistance that is greater than the resistance of the second set of devices.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the first set of devices and the second set of devices comprises at least one of a diode or a resistor.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprisinga third set of devices coupled to a third section of the wire at a third location along the perimeter of the die.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first set of devices is coupled to a ground node.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a number of the first set of devices is greater than the number of the second set of devices.8. The apparatus of ...

Dummy load circuit and electrical load for single live wire switch

The present invention relates to a dummy load circuit for a single live wire switch. This includes: a switch circuit—at least a first resistor and a switch are connected in the switch circuit, wherein the first resistor is connected to the switch, such that the first resistor is connected to the dummy load circuit through the switch; and a switch control circuit—the switch control circuit at least includes a switch control device, wherein the switch control device is connected to the switch to facilitate power-on/off control. The invention also relates to an electrical load with a dummy load circuit.

COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR LIGHTING FILTERING, LIGHTING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING DOPING CONCENTRATION OR THICKNESS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A composite material for light filtering, comprising: a polymeric matrix material and particles of neodymium compound doped in the polymeric matrix material. A lighting apparatus comprises the composite material, a method for determining a doping concentration of particles of neodymium compound in the composite material, and a method for determining a thickness of the composite material are also described. 1. A composite material for light filtering , comprising: a polymeric matrix material and particles of neodymium compound doped in the polymeric matrix material , wherein a weight percentage of the particles of neodymium compound in the composite material is from 0.4% to 8%.2. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the weight percentage of the particles of neodymium compound in the composite material is from 2% to 8%.3. The composite material of claim 2 , wherein the weight percentage of the particles of neodymium compound in the composite material is from 4% to 6%.4. The composite material of claim 1 , further comprising: particles of additive doped in the polymeric matrix material for light diffusion.5. The composite material of claim 4 , wherein the particles of additive doped in the polymeric matrix material comprise rutile titania TiO claim 4 , AlO claim 4 , or neodymium-containing metal oxides.6. The composite material of claim 4 , wherein the particles of additive doped in the polymeric matrix material comprise Nd-containing perovskite structure materials.7. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the difference of refractive indices of the polymeric matrix material and the particles of neodymium compound is less than 0.1 in the visible light region.8. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric matrix material comprises polycarbonate claim 1 , polystyrene claim 1 , polyacrylate claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , or any combination thereof.9. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the particles of neodymium compound doped in the ...

DRIVER CHIP, DRIVER BOARD AND TEST METHOD THEREOF, AND DISPLAY DEVICE

The disclosure discloses a driver chip, a driver board and a test method thereof, and a display device. The driver chip comprises: a first internal interface; a second internal interface; and a test circuit for performing a short-circuit detection on the internal interfaces, which comprises an input unit and a test unit. The input unit is connected with a test signal input terminal, the test unit and the first internal interface, respectively, and used for transmitting a test signal inputted via the test signal input terminal to the test unit and the first internal interface when in an ON state. The test unit is connected with the second internal interface and a test signal output terminal, respectively, and used for preventing a signal outputted by the input unit from being outputted from the test unit to the test signal output terminal and the second internal interface when in an OFF state. According to embodiments of the disclosure, it can be detected whether short-circuit has occurred to interfaces on the driver chip before the driver chip begins to work. 1. A driver chip comprising:a first internal interface;a second internal interface; anda test circuit configured to perform a short-circuit detection on the internal interfaces, the test circuit comprising an input unit and a test unit;wherein the input unit is connected with a test signal input terminal, the test unit and the first internal interface, respectively, and configured to transmit a test signal inputted via the test signal input terminal to the test unit and the first internal interface when in an ON state; andwherein the test unit is connected with the second internal interface and a test signal output terminal, respectively, and configured to prevent a signal outputted by the input unit from being outputted from the test unit to the test signal output terminal and the second internal interface when in an OFF state.2. The driver chip as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an output unit ...

SCREEN AND DEVICE COMPRISING THE SCREEN

Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a screen and a device comprising the screen. The screen comprises: an induction current generation circuit configured to generate an induction current; an induction current transmission circuit connected to the induction current generation circuit and configured to transmit the induction current; and a control circuit connected to the induction current transmission circuit and configured to control the transmission of the induction current. The device comprises the screen described above, and the device further comprises a charging circuit connected to the induction current transmission circuit and the battery and configured to rectify the induction current so as to charge the battery. The screen according to the embodiments of the present disclosure and the device comprising the screen can provide a charging current for the battery of the electronic product by using a circuit built in the screen. 1. A screen comprising:an induction current generation circuit configured to generate an induction current;an induction current transmission circuit connected to the induction current generation circuit and configured to transmit the induction current; anda control circuit connected to the induction current transmission circuit and configured to control the transmission of the induction current.2. The screen according to claim 1 ,wherein the induction current generation circuit comprises a plurality of metal wires arranged in parallel.3. The screen according to claim 2 ,wherein the plurality of metal wires are touch signal lines.4. The screen according to claim 2 ,wherein the plurality of metal wires are data signal lines.5. The screen according to claim 2 ,wherein the induction current transmission circuit comprises a plurality of transistors and a plurality of connection lines, and the transistors are connected to the corresponding metal wires through the connection lines.6. The screen according to claim 5 ,wherein the ...

CONNECTOR, SOCKET, METHOD FOR PROVIDING SIGNALS TO CONNECTOR BY SOCKET, ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

The embodiments of the invention provide a connector, a socket, a method for providing signals to a connector by a socket and an electronic equipment. The connector includes a main body. The main body has a 180° rotationally symmetrical shape with respect to an axis of the main body. The axis of the main body is parallel to an insertion direction. Two detection contacts and several signal contacts are arranged on a surface of the main body. The two detection contacts are respectively arranged at positions symmetrical with respect to the axis of the main body. A diode is electrically connected between the two detection contacts. The orientation of the connector can be easily and accurately detected by a diode electrically connected between the two detection contacts. 1. A connector comprising a main body , the main body having a 180° rotationally symmetrical shape with respect to an axis of the main body , the axis of the main body being parallel to an insertion direction; wherein two detection contacts and several signal contacts are arranged on a surface of the main body; and wherein the two detection contacts are respectively arranged at positions symmetrical with respect to the axis of the main body , and a diode is electrically connected between the two detection contacts.2. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the several signal contacts comprise a first group of signal contacts arranged with a first spatial distribution and a second group of signal contacts arranged with a second spatial distribution; the first spatial distribution and the second spatial distribution are symmetrical with respect to the axis of the main body to form several pairs of signal contacts; two signal contacts in each pair of signal contacts are symmetrical with respect to the axis of the main body.3. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the first group of signal contacts and one of the two detection contacts are arranged together in a linear array.4. The connector ...

DISPLAY AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF, AND FABRICATING METHOD OF PHOTOSENSITIVE FIILM

The embodiments of the present disclosure provide a display and a fabricating method thereof, and a fabricating method of a photosensitive film. The display comprises: a display screen for displaying a picture, and a photosensitive film disposed on a light emergent surface of the display screen, wherein the photosensitive film is configured to automatically adjust corresponding transmittance according to a gray level brightness of the picture displayed by the display screen, and the transmittance of the photosensitive film increases with the increase of the gray level brightness of the picture displayed by the display screen. The display provided by the embodiment of the present disclosure can increase the contrast ratio without changing the existing design, thereby improving the display effect of the display. 1. A display , comprising: a display screen for displaying a picture , and a photosensitive film disposed on a light emergent surface of the display screen ,wherein the photosensitive film is configured to automatically adjust corresponding transmittance according to a gray level brightness of the picture displayed by the display screen, and the transmittance of the photosensitive film increases with the increase of the gray level brightness of the picture displayed by the display screen.2. The display according to claim 1 , wherein a gray level brightness of the picture displayed by the display is a product of a gray level brightness of the picture currently displayed by the display screen and the adjusted transmittance of the photosensitive film.4. The display according to claim 1 , wherein the material of the photosensitive film is a liquid crystal material.5. The display according to claim 4 , wherein the liquid crystal material has the photosensitive characteristic under the effect of photocatalyst through visible light irradiation.6. The display according to claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the photosensitive film is not more than 100 um.7. The display ...

SMARTWATCH WITH PRESSURE SENSING FUNCTION

A smartwatch with a pressure sensing function is disclosed. The smartwatch includes a watch body and a wristband. The watch body includes a front case, a touchscreen, a bottom case, at least one processor, and a pressure sensor that is disposed on the bottom case. In some instances, when pressure is applied to a touchscreen, the watch body transfers the pressure to a contact surface, and the contact surface exerts a reacting force to the pressure sensor on the bottom case. In some instances, the at least one processor obtains position coordinates from the touchscreen and obtains a pressure value from the pressure sensor. 1. A smartwatch , comprising a watch body and a wristband , wherein the watch body comprises a front case , a touchscreen , a bottom case , at least one processor , and a pressure sensor that is disposed on the bottom case.2. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is a pressure-sensitive film.3. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom case comprises a through-hole.4. The smartwatch according to claim 3 , wherein a signal connection line of the pressure sensor passes through the through-hole to communicate with the at least one processor.5. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein a lower surface of the bottom case comprises a groove claim 1 , and a shape of the groove is the same as a shape of the pressure sensor.6. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the bottom case comprises a hole claim 1 , and a shape of the hole is the same as a shape of the pressure sensor.7. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the pressure sensor is covered with a protective cover.8. The smartwatch according to claim 7 , wherein the protective cover is insulative.9. A method claim 7 , comprising:receiving, at a touchscreen of a smartwatch, a touch, wherein the smartwatch comprises a watch body and a wristband, and the watch body comprises a front case, a touchscreen, a bottom case, at least one processor, ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING

A device (), method and system () for calculating, estimating, or monitoring the blood pressure of a subject. At least one processor, when executing instructions, may perform one or more of the following operations. A first signal representing heart activity of the subject may be received. A second signal representing time-varying information on at least one pulse wave of the subject may be received. A first feature in the first signal may be identified. A second feature in the second signal may be identified. A pulse transit time based on a difference between the first feature and the second feature may be computed. The blood pressure of the subject may be calculated according to a first model based on the computed pulse transit time and a first set of calibration values, the first set of calibration values relating to the subject. 1. A device comprisingmemory storing instructions; and receiving a first signal representing heart activity of a subject;', 'receiving a second signal representing time-varying information on at least one pulse wave of the subject;', 'receiving a first set of calibration values relating to the subject;', 'identifying, using the at least one processor, a first feature in the first signal;', 'identifying, using the at least one processor, a second feature in the second signal;', 'computing, using the at least one processor, a pulse transit time based on a difference between the first feature and the second feature; and', 'calculating, using the at least one processor, a blood pressure of the subject according to a first model based on the computed pulse transit time and the first set of calibration values., 'at least one processor that executes the instructions to perform operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , the receiving the first signal comprising communicating with a first sensor configured to acquire the first signal at a first location on the body of the subject.3. The device of claim 2 , the receiving the second signal ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL PARAMETER MONITORING

A device (), method and system () for calculating, estimating, or monitoring the blood pressure of a subject are disclosed. A first signal representing heart activity of a subject may be received. A plurality of second signals representing time-varying information on at least one pulse wave of the subject may be received from a plurality of body locations of the subject. A first feature of the first signal may be identified. For each of the plurality of second signals, a second feature may be identified. A pulse transit time based on a difference of the first feature and at least one of the second features may be computed. A blood pressure of the subject may be calculated according to a model based on the computed pulse transit time. The model may include a compensation term relating to the plurality of second signals or the second features thereof. 1. A device comprisingmemory storing instructions; andat least one processor that executes the instructions to perform operations comprising:receiving a first signal representing heart activity of a subject;receiving a plurality of second signals representing time-varying information on at least one pulse wave of the subject;identifying a first feature in the first signal;identifying, for each of the plurality of second signals, a second feature;computing a pulse transit time based on a difference between the first feature and at least one of the second features; andcalculating a blood pressure of the subject according to a model based on the computed pulse transit time, the model comprising a compensation term relating to the plurality of second signals or the second features thereof.2. The device of claim 1 , the operations further comprising selecting the model based on the plurality of the second signals or the second features thereof.3. The device of claim 1 , the receiving the first signal comprising communicating with a first sensor configured to acquire the first signal at a first location on the body of the ...

METROLOGY TOOL FOR ELECTROLESS COPPER THICKNESS MEASUREMENT FOR BBUL PROCESS DEVELOPMENT MONITORING

A method including measuring a first distance to a surface of an integrated circuit substrate or a portion of an integrated circuit package by measuring an angle to it from two known points; introducing a material onto the surface; measuring a second distance to a surface of the film from the two known points; and determining a thickness of the introduced material by subtracting the second distance from the first distance. 1. A method comprising:measuring a first distance to a surface of an integrated circuit substrate or a portion of an integrated circuit package by measuring an angle to it from two known points;introducing a material onto the surface;measuring a second distance to a surface of the film from the two known points; anddetermining a thickness of the introduced material by subtracting the second distance from the first distance.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface comprises a dielectric film.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein prior to measuring the first distance claim 2 , the method comprises roughening the surface.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein roughening comprises forming a surface roughness on the order of 200 nanometers to 400 nanometers.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the introduced material comprises a copper seed layer.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the surface is a dielectric film on a portion of a build-up package and the introduced material comprises a copper seed layer.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein a first of the two known points comprises a position of a light emitter and the second of the two known points comprises a point of a light detector operable to detect reflected light from the light emitter.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the point of the light detector is different for measuring the second distance than for measuring the first distance.9. A method comprising:transmitting light from a first fixed point to a surface of an integrated circuit substrate or a portion of an integrated circuit package; ...

Led apparatus employing neodymium based materials with variable content of fluorine and oxygen

The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound. The at least one component can comprise a NdFxOy compound with values of x and y determining a content ratio F/O, which may be adjusted during manufacturing of the NdFxOy compound to provide desired output light parameters of the apparatus including at least a desired output light spectrum realized by filtering the generated visible light using the NdFxOy compound.

INLINE MEASUREMENT OF MOLDING MATERIAL THICKNESS USING TERAHERTZ REFLECTANCE

A method including emitting a terahertz beam from a light source at a layer of molding material; detecting a reflectance of the beam; and determining a thickness of the layer of molding material. A system including a panel supporter operable to support a panel including a plurality of substrates arranged in a planar array; a light source operable to emit a terahertz beam at a panel on the panel supporter; a detector operable to detect a reflection of a terahertz beam emitted at a panel; and a processor operable to determine a thickness of a material on the panel based on a time delay for an emitted terahertz beam to be detected by the detector. 1. A method comprising:emitting a terahertz beam from a light source at a layer of molding material comprising an organic resin on an integrated circuit substrate, wherein terahertz light can penetrate each of the molding material and the substrate producing a first reflectance at an air/molding material interface, a second reflectance at a molding material/substrate interface and a third reflectance from the substrate;detecting the second reflectance of the beam with a time delay; anddetermining a thickness of the layer of molding material.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein determining a thickness of the layer of molding material comprises determining a time delay for the beam to travel through the layer of material.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molding material comprises a non-conductive material.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the molding material comprises a non-conductive polymer material.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the layer of molding material is disposed on a die.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the die is attached to a substrate.8. A method comprising:coupling an integrated circuit die to a substrate;dispensing an amount of molding material comprising an organic resin onto the die;determining a time delay for a terahertz beam emitted at the amount of molding material to travel through the molding ...

COMMUNICATION MESSAGE RECOGNITION METHOD AND DEVICE THEREOF

A message recognition method and corresponding device are provided. In the method, the device receives a message, which includes text content and a number associated with a sender of the message. The device analyzes the text content of the message and acquires a user name corresponding to the number associated with the sender. The device determines the user name as the communication message sender's name and displays the sender's name in the message. 1. A message recognition method , comprising:receiving, by a terminal, a communication message that comprises text content and a number associated with a sender of the message;analyzing, by the terminal, the text content of the communication message and, based on the text content, acquiring a user name corresponding to the number associated with the sender; anddetermining, by the terminal, the user name as a name of the communication message sender and displaying the name of the sender in the communication message.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the text content of the communication message and acquiring the user name corresponding to the number associated with the sender comprises:detecting whether the text content of the communication message comprises a preset designator; anddetermining the content of the preset designator as a user name corresponding to the number associated with the sender if the text content of the communication message has a preset designator.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein analyzing the text content of the communication message and acquiring the user name corresponding to the number associated with the sender comprises:detecting whether the text content of the communication message comprises a preset designator; andsending both the content of the preset designator and the number associated with the sender to a server if the text content of the communication message comprises a preset designator, and receiving the user name corresponding to the number associated with the sender ...

APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING BLOOD AND CARDIOVASCULAR CONDITIONS AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME

A blood and cardiovascular condition determination apparatus is provided. The blood and cardiovascular condition determination apparatus may include a first pulse wave signal sensor, a second pulse wave signal and a processing unit. The first pulse wave signal sensor may be configured to generate a first pulse wave signal associated with a first section of a living body. The second pulse wave signal sensor may be configured to generate a second pulse wave signal associated with a second section of the living body. The processing unit may determine at least one blood and cardiovascular condition based on the first pulse wave signal and the second pulse wave signal. The at least one blood and cardiovascular condition may include at least one of a blood pressure, a blood sugar level, a blood oxygen level, a blood vessel aging level, or a blood viscosity. 1. A blood and cardiovascular condition determination apparatus , comprising: a first light emitter configured to emit a first light signal to a first section of a living body, wherein the first light signal is reflected by the first section; and', 'a first light receiver configured to receive the reflected first light signal and generate the first pulse wave signal based on the reflected first light signal;, 'a first pulse wave signal sensor configured to generate a first pulse wave signal including a second light emitter configured to emit a second light signal to a second section of the living body, wherein the second light signal is reflected by the second section; and', 'a second light receiver configured to receive the reflected second light signal and generate the second pulse wave signal based on the reflected second light signal; and, 'a second pulse wave signal sensor configured to generate a second pulse wave signal includinga processing unit, configured to determine at least one blood and cardiovascular condition of the living body based on the first pulse wave signal and the second pulse wave signal.2. The ...

LED APPARATUS EMPLOYING NEODYMIUM-FLUORINE MATERIALS

The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one light emitting diode (LED) module, configured to generate a visible light; andat least one component comprising a compound comprising elements of neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F) and configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light by the compound.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the compound comprises Nd ions and F ions.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one LED module comprises an organic LED.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one component is an encapsulating layer deposited on a top of the at least one LED module.5. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the encapsulating layer is a glass claim 4 , a polymer claim 4 , a polymer precursor claim 4 , a thermoplastic or thermoset polymer or resin claim 4 , an epoxy claim 4 , a silicone claim 4 , or a silicone epoxy resin.6. The apparatus of claim 4 , wherein the at least one component further comprises a phosphor.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the at least one component is an encapsulating layer claim 1 , and the apparatus further comprises a separate layer comprising phosphor.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the compound comprises one or more of Nd—F and Nd—X—F compounds claim 1 , wherein X is one or more of O claim 1 , N claim 1 , S claim 1 , Cl claim 1 , OH claim 1 , Na claim 1 , K. Al claim 1 , Mg claim 1 , Li claim 1 , Ca claim 1 , Sr claim 1 , Ba and Y.9. The ...

PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGN INFORMATION ACQUISITION METHOD AND SYSTEM

The present disclosure relates to a vital sign extraction method and system. The system comprises a receiving module for receiving at least one type of physiological information; a feature extraction module configured to extract a first feature and a second feature of the physiological information by using a first technique and a second technique; a processing module for performing a matching calculation on the first feature and the second feature, marking matching results, and identifying a noise result of the physiological information based on the matching results; and a calculation module for calculating a physiological sign of a living body. 1. A system , comprising:a computer-readable storage medium storing a first set of instructions for processing data;at least one processor in communication with the computer-readable storage medium, wherein when executing the first set of instructions, the at least one processor is directed to:receive at least one type of physiological information;process the physiological information by a first technique and a second technique respectively to generate a first feature and a second feature, the first technique being different from the second technique;perform a matching operation on the first feature and the second feature, and marking matching results;identify a noise result of the physiological information based on the matching results; andcalculate a physiological sign of a human body.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the physiological information includes at least one of electrocardiogram information or PPG pulse information.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first technique includes a PPG peak detection algorithm claim 1 , and the second technique includes a PPG algorithm or an ECG algorithm.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the first technique includes a PPG algorithm claim 1 , and the second technique includes an ECG algorithm.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the matching operation includes marking a peak ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW RESISTIVITY PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION OF A TUNGSTEN FILM

Systems and methods for sputtering a layer of refractory metal layer onto a barrier layer disposed on a substrate are disclosed herein. In one or more embodiments, a method of sputter depositing a tungsten structure in an integrated circuit includes: moving a substrate into a plasma processing chamber and onto a substrate support in opposition to a sputter target assembly comprising a tungsten target having no more than ten parts per million of carbon and no more than ten parts per million of oxygen present as impurities; flowing krypton into the plasma processing chamber; and exciting the krypton into a plasma to deposit, by sputtering, a tungsten film layer on a material layer of a substrate supported by the substrate support. In some embodiments, the target assembly further includes a titanium backing plate and an aluminum bonding layer disposed between the titanium backing plate and the tungsten target. 1. A method of sputter depositing a tungsten structure in an integrated circuit , comprising:moving a substrate into a plasma processing chamber and onto a substrate support in opposition to a sputter target assembly comprising a tungsten target having no more than ten parts per million of carbon and no more than ten parts per million of oxygen present as impurities;flowing krypton into the plasma processing chamber; andexciting the krypton into a plasma to deposit, by sputtering, a tungsten film layer on a material layer of a substrate supported by the substrate support.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sputter target assembly further includes a backing plate coupled to the tungsten target.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the backing plate is a titanium backing plate.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the sputter target assembly further includes an aluminum bonding layer disposed between the titanium backing plate and tungsten target.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein the tungsten target has a resistivity of about 8.75 to about 9.0 μohm-cm.6. The method ...

Imaging Device and Camera Having Night Vision Mode

The present disclosure relates to an imaging device and a camera having a night vision mode. The imaging device comprises: a main body comprising a panel; a lens exposed from the panel and performing imaging according to received light; at least one infrared LED provided around the lens and emitting infrared light if the amount of visible light received by the lens is less than a predetermined value; a control circuit controlling imaging of the lens, wherein the lens is allowed to perform imaging when the control circuit is turned on, and the lens is prohibited from performing imaging when the control circuit is turned off; a switch provided in the control circuit and turning on or turning off the control circuit; and a baffle provided on the main body to cover at least a portion of the panel, the baffle transmitting infrared light emitted from the at least one infrared LED, and moving between a first position and a second position, wherein in the first position, the baffle triggers the switch to turn on the control circuit, and in the second position, the baffle triggers the switch to turn off the control circuit. The imaging device achieves thorough privacy protection and avoids the reduction of the lifespan of the infrared LED.

Compounds to treat hearing loss

The invention is directed, in part, to compounds of structure (I) to treat or prevent hearing loss. Compounds of the present invention also promote sensory hair cell regeneration. Particular compositions comprise compounds of structure (I), and optionally one or more small molecules that increase the proliferation of supporting cells.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DETERMINING BLOOD PRESSURE OF A SUBJECT

A method implemented on a computing device having at least one processor, storage, and a communication platform connected to a network for determining blood pressure may include: receiving a request to determine blood pressure of a first subject from a terminal, obtaining data related to heart activity of the first subject, determining a personalized model for predicting blood pressure with respect to the first subject, determining the blood pressure of the first subject using the personalized model based on the data related to heart activity of the first subject, and sending the blood pressure of the first subject to the terminal in response to the request. 1. A system for determining blood pressure , comprising:at least one storage medium including a set of instructions;a communication platform connected to a network; and receive a request to determine a blood pressure of a first subject from a terminal;', 'obtain data related to a heart activity of the first subject in response to the request;', 'determine a personalized model for predicting blood pressure with respect to the first subject;', 'determine the blood pressure of the first subject using the personalized model based on the data related to the heart activity of the first subject; and', 'send the blood pressure of the first subject to the terminal in response to the request., 'at least one processor configured to communicate with the at least one storage medium, wherein when executing the set of instructions, the at least one processor is directed to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein to obtain the data related to the heart activity of the first subject claim 1 , the at least one processor is further directed to:communicate with a sensor attached to the first subject, the sensor being configured to detect the heart activity of the first subject and generate a signal; andgenerate the data related to the heart activity of the first subject based on the signal.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the data ...

ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL MACHINING DEVICES AND METHODS

A device for machining a work piece creates an electrical potential between an electrode and the work piece or another conducting body proximate to the work piece. The electrical potential establishes an electrical field within the work piece that is expected to repel electrons and create a region of positively charged ions which repel one another. This region is expected to be weakened and material is expected to be removable from this region of the work piece using less force and energy than when machined by traditional machining techniques. 1. A device for machining an electrically conducting work piece , said device comprising:an electrode positionable proximate to said work piece;a voltage source electrically connected between said electrode and said work piece, said voltage source establishing an electrical potential difference between said electrode and said work piece sufficient to repel electrons in outer shell orbitals of atoms in a portion of said work piece proximate to said electrode;a tool movable into contact with said portion of said work piece to separate said portion from said work piece.2. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said tool comprises a gas jet impinging on said work piece.3. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said electrode and said tool are movable relatively to said work piece.4. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said electrode comprises a needle.5. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said electrode is selected from the group consisting of a bar claim 1 , a cone claim 1 , a cylinder claim 1 , a plate and combinations thereof.6. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a dielectric material positioned between said electrode and said work piece.7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein said electrode comprises said tool claim 1 , said electrode having a layer of dielectric material thereon.8. A method for machining an electrically conducting work piece claim 1 , said method comprising: ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGN ANALYSIS

The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for analyzing physiological sign information, including information acquisition, data storage, calculation or analysis, processing, result output, etc. The systems may perform a calculation or an analysis on the acquired information by a plurality of algorithms, perform a determination or a processing on the calculation result, and output the determination result of the processed physiological information. 120-. (canceled)21. A system , comprising:at least one storage medium including a set of instructions; obtain physiological information;', 'detect features of the physiological information based on a first approach to obtain feature results;', 'detect a first feature of the physiological information based on a second approach to obtain a first feature result, wherein the second approach is different from the first approach;', 'perform a matching between the feature results and the first feature result;', 'determine a position of the first feature in the feature results;', 'mark a second feature and a third feature near the position of the first feature in the feature results;', 'determine remainder features in the feature results other than the first feature, the second feature, and the third feature;', 'perform a noise determination on the remainder features; and', 'output a result of the noise determination., 'at least one processor in communication with the at least one storage medium, wherein when executing the set of instructions, the at least one processor is configured to cause the system to22. The system of claim 21 , wherein the physiological information comprises electrocardiogram information.23. The system of claim 21 , wherein to detect features of the physiological information based on a first approach to obtain feature results claim 21 , the at least one processor is configured to cause the system further to:determine a first threshold;determine an absolute value of the physiological information; ...

Display panel and display apparatus

Disclosed are a display panel and a display apparatus. The display panel includes an array substrate and a color film substrate that are opposite to each other, a liquid crystal layer filled between the array substrate and the color film substrate, and a polarizer covering a side of the color film substrate distal from the liquid crystal layer. A protrusive structure and a reflective layer disposed between the protrusive structure and the liquid crystal layer are arranged on the array substrate. The array substrate includes a plurality of pixel units arranged on a substrate. Each pixel unit is provided with a first region and a second region that are adjacent to each other. A thickness of the pixel unit disposed in the first region is greater than that of the pixel unit disposed in the second region.

APPARATUS AND METHOD TO MONITOR DIE EDGE DEFECTS

Described is an apparatus comprising: an input pad; an output pad; a wire, coupled to the input pad and the output pad, the wire positioned at a periphery of a semiconductor die, the wire extending substantially along a perimeter of the semiconductor die; and one or more diodes, coupled at various sections of the wire, and positioned along the perimeter of the semiconductor die and surrounding the semiconductor die. 1. An apparatus comprising:a wire coupled to a die;a first set of devices coupled to a first section of the wire to provide a first curve to identify a first fault location on the die;a second set of devices coupled to a second section of the wire to provide a second curve to identify a second fault location on the die.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first curve is different from the second curve.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first set of devices is to provide a forward bias voltage that is greater than the forward bias voltage of the second set of devices.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first set of devices is to provide a resistance that is greater than the resistance of the second set of devices.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the first set of devices and the second set of devices comprises at least one of a diode or a resistor.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprisinga third set of devices coupled to a third section of the wire to provide a third curve to identify a third fault location on the die.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first set of devices is coupled to a ground node.8. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein a number of the first set of devices is greater than the number of the second set of devices.9. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein each of the first set of devices and the second set of devices comprises a diode coupled in series with a resistor.10. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprisingan input pad coupled to the wire; andan output pad coupled to the wire.11. The ...

Low Refractive Index Neodymium Fluoride Doped Polycarbonate

An apparatus including at least one light emitting diode (LED) module, configured to generate visible light; and at least one component comprising a compound comprising elements of neodymium fluoride and a dopant to lower a refractive index of the compound as compared to neodymium fluoride, the compound configured with the LED module to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the visible light generated by the LED module.

A SIGNAL OBTAINING METHOD AND SYSTEM

The present invention provides a signal obtaining method and system, which includes functions of signal collection, analysis, calculation and output. The system can be configured to obtain vital signs by: collecting two or more physiological signals, calculating relation information between the two or more physiological signals, obtaining the vital signs by calculation based on the relation information, and output the obtained vital signs. 1. A method , comprising:transmitting a beam of light to an object;collecting a first signal reflected by the object;collecting a second signal reflected by the object, wherein the second signal is different from the first signal;calculating and extracting relation information between the first signal and the second signal; andcalculating and obtaining a feature relating to the object using the relation information.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein a spectrum of the beam of light is at least one of the spectrums of visible light claim 1 , infrared light claim 1 , or far-infrared light.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object is a living organism claim 1 , and the first signal comprises a PPG signal relating to the living organism and a moving/vibrating signal relating to the living organism.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the object is a living organism claim 1 , and the second signal comprises a moving/vibrating signal of the living organism.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the calculating and extracting relation information further comprises processing of normalization.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the calculating and extracting relation information further comprises setting a correlation coefficient.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the object is a living organism claim 6 , and the correlation coefficient comprises a PPG signal relating to the living organism.8. A system claim 6 , comprising:a computer-readable storage medium storing a first set of instructions for processing data;at least one processor in ...

TOOL-COOLING MECHANISM

A tool-cooling mechanism includes a grinding tool. The grinding tool is provided with a converging disc, and the converging disc rotates with the grinding tool to draw external cooling water into the grinding tool for convergence, and then radially conveys the cooling water as converged toward an inner wall of the grinding tool, such that the cooling water can flow to a grinding surface along the inner wall of the grinding tool. The cooling water is allowed to enter via a water inlet and cool the grinding surface smoothly even when the grinding tool is rotating at a high speed, such that the cooling water can be prevented from passing through the grinding tool axially and failing to cool the grinding surface. In addition, the grinding surface is cooled after the cooling water as dispersed and atomized by the rotation of the grinding tool is converged. 1. A tool-cooling mechanism , comprising: a grinding tool , wherein the grinding tool is internally provided with a converging disc , and the converging disc rotates with the grinding tool to draw external cooling water into the grinding tool for convergence , and then radially conveys the cooling water as converged toward an inner wall of the grinding tool , wherein the cooling water flows to a grinding surface along the inner wall of the grinding tool.2. The tool-cooling mechanism according to claim 1 , wherein a top of the grinding tool is provided with a water inlet for pouring the cooling water in the grinding tool claim 1 , and the converging disc is fixed within the grinding tool at a corresponding position below the water inlet.3. The tool-cooling mechanism according to claim 2 , further comprising: a plurality of blades claim 2 , wherein the plurality of blades are distributed on the converging disc and form a vortex with rotation of the grinding tool claim 2 , wherein the vortex draws the external cooling water into the grinding tool.4. The tool-cooling mechanism according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality ...

INFORMATION PROCESSING METHOD AND MOBILE DEVICE

The present invention disclose an information processing method and a mobile device. The mobile device includes a device body and a magnetic adjustment mechanism, where the magnetic adjustment mechanism includes a magnetic adjustment member and a magnetic sensor, and the magnetic adjustment member is adjusted to enable the magnetic sensor to generate a pulse signal; and the device body further includes a processor and a display screen, and the processor receives the pulse signal generated by the magnetic adjustment mechanism, processes the pulse signal, and then displays adjusted content by using the display screen. This avoids a problem that adjustment cannot be conveniently performed because a display screen is covered by a finger when an operation is performed directly on the display screen. 1. A smartwatch , comprising a device body and a magnetic adjustment mechanism , wherein the magnetic adjustment mechanism comprises a magnetic adjustment member and a magnetic sensor , and the magnetic adjustment member is adjusted to enable the magnetic sensor to generate a pulse signal; and the device body further comprises a processor and a display screen , and the processor receives the pulse signal generated by the magnetic adjustment mechanism , processes the pulse signal , and then displays adjusted content by using the display screen; and wherein the magnetic sensor comprises a first output part and a second output part , the first output part outputs a first pulse signal , the second output part outputs a second pulse signal , and a half phase difference is formed between the first pulse signal and the second pulse signal.2. The smartwatch according to claim 1 , wherein the magnetic adjustment member is a magnetic ring claim 1 , the magnetic ring comprises a plurality of magnetic sets claim 1 , and the magnetic set consists of an S-pole magnetic piece whose polarity is “south pole” and an N-pole magnetic piece whose polarity is “north pole”.3. The smartwatch ...

Touch Control Display Substrate and Touch Control Display Method

A touch control display substrate and a touch control display method are provided. The touch control display method includes steps of: providing data voltages to pixel electrodes, respectively, by progressive scanning; detecting actual response values of the pixel electrodes while the data voltages are provided to the pixel electrodes; and comparing the actual response values with respective standard response values, to determine whether a touch has occurred. 1. A touch control display method , comprising steps of:providing data voltages to pixel electrodes, respectively, by progressive scanning;detecting actual response values of the pixel electrodes while the data voltages are provided to the pixel electrodes; andcomparing the actual response values with respective standard response values, to determine whether a touch has occurred.2. The touch control display method according to claim 1 , wherein the actual response values comprise response times claim 1 , and the standard response values comprise standard response times of the pixel electrodes when pixels corresponding to the pixel electrodes switch between grayscales corresponding to two adjacent frames of picture; andthe steps of detecting actual response values of the pixel electrodes and comparing the actual response values with respective standard response values comprise steps of: detecting a response time of any one of the pixel electrodes for being charged to a predetermined data voltage, comparing the response time with a corresponding standard response time, and determining a touch has occurred in a case where the response time is larger than the corresponding standard response time.3. The touch control display method according to claim 2 , wherein it is determined that a touch has occurred in a case where a difference between the response time and the corresponding standard response time is larger than a first threshold.4. The touch control display method according to claim 1 , wherein the actual ...

MULTI-PURPOSE VOICE ACTIVATED LIGHTING APPARATUS

Voice activated lighting apparatus, methods and systems are described. In an embodiment, a voice activated lighting apparatus includes a housing that encloses a WiFi module operably connected to a multipoint control unit (MCU), at least one microphone, at least one speaker component, and at least one wireless communication module. Also included is a lighting component operably connected to the MCU which includes at least a first group of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a second group of LEDs that are separately controllable by the MCU. In some implementations, the first group of LEDs are controllable via voice commands of a user to provide illumination, and the second group of LEDs are controllable via voice commands of the user to provide at least one indication. 1. A voice activated lighting apparatus , comprising:a housing comprising a WiFi module operably connected to a multipoint control unit (MCU), at least one microphone, at least one speaker component, and at least one wireless communication module;a lighting component operably connected to the MCU, the lighting component comprising at least a first group of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) and a second group of LEDs that are separately controllable by the MCU;wherein the first group of LEDs are controllable via voice commands of a user received by the at least one microphone and processed by the WiFi module to provide illumination, and the second group of LEDs are controllable via voice commands of the user received by the at least one microphone and processed by the WiFi module to provide at least one indication.2. The voice activated lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein at least one external device is controllable via voice commands of the user received by the at least one microphone and processed by the WiFi module.3. The voice activated lighting apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the wireless communication module comprises at least one of a Bluetooth low energy (BLE) mesh protocol and a Zigbee protocol.4. ...

Method for Acquiring Recommending Information, Terminal, and Server

A method for acquiring recommending information, a terminal and a server are provided. In the method, a first terminal receives a second telephone number affiliated with a second terminal sent by a recommender using a third terminal. The first terminal sends a request for recommending information to a server according to the first telephone number of the first terminal, a telephone number of the recommender, and the second telephone number, so that the server generates recommending information according to the request for recommending information, and pushes the recommending information to the second terminal affiliated with the second telephone number. 1. A method for acquiring recommending information , comprising:receiving, by a terminal affiliated with a second telephone number, an unknown call comprising a first telephone number;determining, by the terminal affiliated with a second telephone number, whether a local information database comprises designated recommending information corresponding to the unknown call, the information database being configured to store recommending information, and the designated recommending information being configured to indicate that a recommender recommends the second telephone number affiliated with the terminal to the terminal affiliated with the first telephone number; andwhen the information database comprises the designated recommending information, prompting, by the terminal affiliated with the second telephone number, as to the unknown call according to the designated recommending information.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein performing prompting as to the unknown call according to the designated recommending information comprises:determining whether the recommender in the designated recommending information is in a local contact list according to a telephone number of the recommender in the designated recommending information; andwhen the recommender in the designated recommending information is in the local ...

IMAGE DISPLAY METHOD AND SYSTEM OF VEHICLE REARVIEW MIRRORS

An image display method for vehicle rearview mirrors is provided. The method includes obtaining at last two images to be displayed by an image obtaining module, and displaying the at least two images in a split-screen manner on at least one rearview mirror of the vehicle rearview mirrors. 1. An image display method for vehicle rearview mirrors , the method comprising:obtaining at last two images to be displayed by an image obtaining module; anddisplaying the at least two images in a split-screen manner on at least one rearview mirror of the vehicle rearview mirrors.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the image obtaining module includes an external image capturing camera and an internal image obtaining sub-module claim 1 , and wherein obtaining at least two images to be comprises:capturing vehicle environment images using the external image capturing camera; andobtaining multimedia images using the internal image obtaining sub-module, the at least two images including the vehicle environment images and the multimedia images.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the external image capturing camera includes a front camera disposed at a front of a vehicle and a rear camera disposed at a back of the vehicle claim 2 , and wherein capturing vehicle environment images comprises:capturing environment images in front of the vehicle using the front camera;capturing environment images behind the vehicle using the rear camera, the vehicle environment images including the environment images in front of the vehicle and the environment images behind the vehicles.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the multimedia images include at least one of navigation images claim 3 , audio/video images claim 3 , and drive recording images.5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:receiving a touch signal using a touch module;determining a target image from the at least two images based on the touch signal; anddisplaying the target image in full screen on the at least one rearview mirror.6. The ...

Vehicle Communication Device, Vehicle Communication Method, and Vehicle

There are provided in the present disclosure a vehicle communication device and method, and a vehicle. Herein, the device comprises: a processing unit and a display unit. The processing unit is configured to generate first information according to at least one of breakdown information, congestion information, GPS information, vehicle information and personalization information; and the display unit is configured to display the first information. The device comprises: an image acquisition unit, a processing unit and a display unit. The image acquisition unit is configured to acquire first information displayed by other vehicle; the processing unit is configured to process the first information, present the processed information to the user, and generate second information according to at least one of identification information of a current vehicle and user additional information as well as the first information; and the display unit is configured to display the second information. 1. A vehicle communication device , comprising: a processing unit and a display unit;the processing unit is configured to generate first information according to at least one of breakdown information, congestion information, GPS information, vehicle information and personalization information; andthe display unit is configured to display the first information.2. The vehicle communication device according to claim 1 , whereinthe first information includes at least one of two-dimensional code information and text information; orthe first information includes at least one of two-dimensional code information, text information and image information.3. The vehicle communication device according to claim 1 , further comprising: an emitting unit;the emitting unit is disposed in the periphery of the display unit and is configured to emit light spectrum at a preset frequency band.4. The vehicle communication device according to claim 1 , wherein the processing unit comprises: a graphic processing ...

ARRAY SUBSTRATE AND DISPLAY DEVICE

The present disclosure provides an array substrate and a display device and belongs to the field of display technology. The array substrate of the present disclosure includes a driving chip and a signal connection line, wherein a first end of the signal connection line is disposed over a first pad corresponding to a peripheral circuit board and has a first through hole at a position corresponding to the first pad; a second end of the signal connection line is disposed over a second pad corresponding to the driving chip and has a second through hole at a position corresponding to the second pad; the array substrate further includes a static electricity discharge structure connected to the second end of the signal connection line. 110-. (canceled)11. An array substrate , comprising a first structure , a second structure , a signal connection line and a static electricity discharge structure ,wherein the signal connection line comprises a first end connected to the first structure and a second end connected to the second structure, and the static electricity discharge structure is connected to the second end of the signal connection line but not connected to the second structure, and is configured to lead out static electricity,the first end has a first through hole, and the second end has a second through hole, the first end is connected, through a first pad, to the first structure at the first through hole, and the second end is connected, through a second pad, to the second structure at the second through hole.12. The array substrate of claim 11 , wherein an end of the static electricity discharge structure distal to the signal connection line is thinner than the first end of the signal connection line.13. The array substrate of claim 11 , wherein an end of the static electricity discharge structure distal to the signal connection line is thinner than the second end of the signal connection line.14. The array substrate of claim 11 , wherein the static electricity ...

INFORMATION SHARING METHOD, DEVICE AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM THEREOF

The application discloses an information sharing method including: S10, obtaining information to be shared that a sending terminal wants to share to a receiving terminal; S20, detecting whether the information to be shared meets a preset rule, the preset rule including: the information meeting a first preset condition, and/or, the receiving terminal and/or the sending terminal meeting a second preset condition; and S30: in determining that the information to be shared meets the preset rule, sending the information according to a preset strategy. The application also discloses other related information sharing methods, devices, and non-volatile computer-readable storage medium. The purpose of intelligently sharing information is realized. 1. An information sharing method , comprising:S10: obtaining information to be shared that a sending terminal wants to share to a receiving terminal;S20: detecting whether the information to be shared meets a preset rule, the preset rule comprising: the information meeting a first preset condition, and/or, the receiving terminal and/or the sending terminal meeting a second preset condition; andS30: in determining that the information to be shared meets the preset rule, sending the information according to a preset strategy.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the information to be shared meeting the first preset condition comprises at least one of the following:the information to be shared comprising at least one preset data type,a data size of the information to be shared being greater than or equal to a preset data threshold,a language of the information to be shared is different from a language of the receiving terminal;and/or,the receiving terminal and/or the sending terminal meeting the second preset condition, comprising at least one of the following:a current network speed of the receiving terminal and/or the sending terminal being lower than a preset network speed threshold;available traffic of the receiving terminal ...

ARRAY SUBSTRATE, METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME AND DISPLAY DEVICE

An array substrate, a method for fabricating the same and a display device as provided relate to the field of display technologies and can overcome the disadvantage of the gate-source capacitance being inconstant and prevent screen flicker, thereby improving the display effect of the display device. The array substrate comprises a plurality of pixel units () arranged into an array and a gate line () and a data line () disposed as intersecting each other and corresponding to each of the pixel units (), each of the pixel units comprising a TFT region () and a pixel electrode region (), the TFT region () comprises at least two TFTs (); a source electrode () of each of the TFTs is electrically connected to the data line (), a gate electrode () of each of the TFTs is electrically connected to the gate line (), a drain electrode () of each of the TFTs is electrically connected to a pixel electrode (). 1. An array substrate , comprising a plurality of pixel units arranged as an array and a gate line and a data line disposed as intersecting each other and corresponding to each of the pixel units , each of the pixel units comprising a TFT region and a pixel electrode region , wherein the TFT region comprises at least two TFTs;a source electrode of each of the TFTs is electrically connected to the data line, a gate electrode of each of the TFTs is electrically connected to the gate line, a drain electrode of each of the TFTs is electrically connected to the pixel electrode.2. The array substrate of claim 1 , wherein the TFT region comprises two TFTs disposed opposed to each other.3. The array substrate of claim 2 , wherein the two TFTs are of a same size.4. The array substrate of claim 1 , wherein source electrodes of the at least two TFTs are an integral structure claim 1 , drain electrodes of the at least two TFTs are an integral structure.5. The array substrate of claim 1 , wherein the at least two TFTs all have a U-shaped TFT configuration.6. A display device comprising ...

TOUCH DISPLAY SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME

A touch display substrate includes a touch region, a non-touch region, a plurality of touch electrodes at the touch region, periphery wires at the non-touch region, and a conductive shield layer above the periphery wires. The conductive shield layer covers at least one of the periphery wires. 1. A touch display substrate comprising:a touch region;a non-touch region;a plurality of touch electrodes at the touch region;periphery wires at the non-touch region; anda conductive shield layer above the periphery wires;wherein the conductive shield layer covers at least one of the periphery wires.2. The touch display substrate of claim 1 , wherein the conductive shield layer covers all of the periphery wires.3. The touch display substrate of claim 1 , further comprising a driver chip at the non-touch region; wherein the conductive shield layer is coupled to the driver chip.4. The touch display substrate of claim 1 , further comprising an insulation layer between the conductive shield layer and the periphery wires.5. The touch display substrate of claim 1 , wherein the conductive shield layer and the touch electrodes are within an identical layer claim 1 , and the conductive shield layer is spaced from the touch electrodes.6. The touch display substrate of claim 1 , wherein the conductive shield layer extends along a periphery of the touch electrodes claim 1 , and defines a U-shape.7. The touch display substrate of claim 6 , wherein the touch electrodes are within the U-shape defined by the conductive shield layer.8. A method for manufacturing a touch display substrate that includes a touch region claim 6 , a non-touch region claim 6 , a plurality of touch electrodes at the touch region and periphery wires at the non-touch region claim 6 , the method including: forming a conductive shield layer above the periphery wires with the conductive shield layer covering at least one of the periphery wires.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the forming a conductive shield layer above ...

COMPOSITE MATERIAL FOR LIGHTING FILTERING, LIGHTING APPARATUS, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING DOPING CONCENTRATION OR THICKNESS OF COMPOSITE MATERIAL

A composite material () for light filtering, comprising: a polymeric matrix material and particles of neodymium compound doped in the polymeric matrix material. A lighting apparatus () comprises the composite material. A method for determining a doping concentration of particles of neodymium compound in the composite material, and a method for determining a thickness of the composite material are also described. 1. A composite material for light filtering , comprising: a polymeric matrix material and particles of neodymium compound doped in the polymeric matrix material , wherein a weight percentage of the particles of neodymium compound in the composite material is from 0.4% to 8%.2. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the weight percentage of the particles of neodymium compound in the composite material is from 2% to 8%.3. The composite material of claim 2 , wherein the weight percentage of the particles of neodymium compound in the composite material is from 4% to 6%.4. The composite material of claim 1 , comprising: particles of additive doped in the polymeric matrix material for light diffusion.5. The composite material of claim 1 , wherein the difference of refractive indices of the polymeric matrix material and the particles of neodymium compound is less than 0.1 in the visible light region.6. A lighting apparatus claim 1 , comprising:a white LED package; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'an optical component comprising the composite material of ;'}wherein at least part of the yellow light generated by the white LED package is filtered by the optical component.7. The lighting apparatus of claim 6 , wherein the thickness of the optical component ranges from 1 mm to 14 mm.8. The lighting apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the thickness of the optical component ranges from 1 mm to 9 mm.9. A lighting apparatus claim 7 , comprising:a white LED package comprising a blue light source with a peak wavelength less than 435 nm and a phosphor; ...

APPARATUS FOR ADJUSTING VOLTAGE AT COMMON ELECTRODE AND METHOD THEREOF

Disclosed an apparatus for adjusting a voltage at a common electrode, including: a signal processing module configured to superpose a pixel voltage value of a pixel unit and a voltage value of a common electrode and output a superposed signal; a comparison module configured to receive the superposed signal output from the signal processing module, compare the superposed signal with a voltage at a ground terminal, and output a control signal; and a driving module configured to receive the control signal output from the comparison module and adjust the voltage value of the common electrode by the control signal. Also disclosed is a method for adjusting a voltage at a common electrode. The present disclosure can obtain a stable voltage at a pixel electrode and avoid flickers in pictures, and in turn the voltage at the common electrode can be adjusted automatically, which saves the human resource and increases working efficiency. 1. An apparatus for adjusting a voltage at a common electrode , comprising:a signal processing module configured to superpose a pixel voltage value of a pixel unit and a voltage value of a common electrode and output a superposed signal;a comparison module configured to receive the superposed signal output from the signal processing module, compare the superposed signal with a voltage at a ground terminal, and output a control signal; anda driving module configured to receive the control signal output from the comparison module and adjust the voltage value of the common electrode by the control signal.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the pixel unit is a preset dummy pixel unit.3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the dummy pixel unit is disposed at an edge position of an array substrate claim 2 , which has a same structure and connection relationship as an existing pixel unit on the array substrate.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the signal processing module comprises:an adder configured to perform an addition operation on the pixel ...

Discharge Circuit of Display Panel and Display Device

The present disclosure relates to a discharge circuit of a display panel and a display device, and the discharge circuit of the display panel includes a time-delay control module configured to output a discharge control signal for a predetermined time period after the display panel is powered off, and a grounding module configured to receive the discharge control signal and enable a signal line to be grounded for the predetermined time period based on the discharge control signal. 1. A discharge circuit of a display panel , comprising:a time-delay control module configured to output a discharge control signal for a predetermined time period after the display panel is powered off; anda grounding module configured to receive the discharge control signal and enable a signal line to be grounded for the predetermined time period based on the discharge control signal.2. The discharge circuit according to claim 1 , wherein the time-delay control module comprises a time-delay unit and a first switch claim 1 , one end of the first switch is coupled to the time-delay unit and the other end of the first switch is coupled to the grounding module.3. The discharge circuit according to claim 2 , the time-delay unit is configured to keep a high level signal before the display panel is powered off for the predetermined time period claim 2 , the first switch is turned on when the display panel is powered off so that the high level signal sent by the time-delay unit is transmitted to the grounding module as the discharge control signal.4. The discharge circuit according to claim 2 , wherein the first switch comprises a first MOS transistor claim 2 , wherein a gate electrode of the first MOS transistor is coupled to a power supply of the display panel claim 2 , a source electrode of the first MOS transistor is coupled to the grounding module claim 2 , and a drain electrode of the first MOS transistor is coupled to the time-delay unit.5. The discharge circuit according to claim 4 , ...

Lighting apparatus

A lighting apparatus includes at least one light source generating a visible light and an optical component, the optical component includes a transparent, translucent or reflective substrate and a coating on a surface of the substrate to cause a color filtering effect to the visible light passing through the optical component, the coating includes a compound containing Nd3+ ions and F″ ions.

MATERIALS AND OPTICAL COMPONENTS FOR COLOR FILTERING IN A LIGHTING APPARATUS

Materials and optical components formed thereof that are suitable for use in a lighting apparatus to impart a color filtering effect to visible light. At least a portion of such an optical component is formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and an inorganic particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to visible light passing through the composite material, and the particulate material comprises a neodymium compound containing Ndions. 1. An optical component of a lighting apparatus , at least a portion of the optical component being formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and a particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to visible light passing through the composite material , the particulate material comprising a neodymium compound containing Nd ions.2. (canceled)3. The optical component according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate material predominantly filters wavelengths in a yellow light wavelength range.4. The optical component according to claim 1 , wherein the neodymium compound is present as discrete particles of the particulate material.5. The optical component according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate material is an inorganic particulate material claim 1 , and wherein the neodymium compound is present as a dopant in particles of the inorganic particulate material.6. The optical component according to claim 1 , wherein the neodymium compound is an Nd—F compound or an Nd—X—F compound.7. The optical component according to claim 1 , wherein the neodymium compound is an Nd—X—F compound claim 1 , and X is at least one element that forms a compound with neodymium.8. The optical component according to claim 1 , wherein the neodymium compound is an Nd—X—F compound claim 1 , and X is at least one metallic element other than neodymium that forms a compound with fluorine.9. The optical component according to claim 1 , wherein the neodymium compound is an Nd—X—F ...

GLASS LED ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure includes an LED lamp assembly comprising a glass envelope, an LED platform supported by a stem arrangement disposed within the envelope, a base hermetically sealed to the envelope, a gas disposed within the envelope providing thermal conductivity between the LED platform and the envelope, and a getter disposed within the envelope for absorbing volatile organic compounds. The lamp may maintain a ratio of helium to oxygen that achieves both an acceptable thermal conductivity and an acceptable lumen output over the life of the LED lamp. 1. An LED lamp assembly , comprising:a glass envelope;an LED platform supported by a stem arrangement disposed within the envelope;a base hermetically sealed to the envelope;a gas disposed within the envelope providing thermal conductivity between the LED platform and the envelope; anda getter disposed within the envelope for absorbing volatile organic compounds.2. The LED lamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein the getter comprises an oxygen-generating material.3. The LED lamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein the LED platform comprises a metal core printed circuit board formed into a shape with multiple sides with LED light sources mounted on exterior surfaces of the multiple sides.4. The LED lamp assembly of claim 3 , wherein the getter is mounted on at least one of the exterior surfaces of the multiple sides using one or more surface mounting pads.5. The LED lamp assembly of claim 3 , wherein the getter is mounted on at least one of the exterior surfaces of the multiple sides by one or more flanges inserted into corresponding slots of the exterior surfaces.6. The LED lamp assembly of claim 3 , wherein the getter is implemented as a deposit of oxygen generating material in a recess on at least one of the exterior surfaces.7. The LED lamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein the getter is mounted on the stem arrangement disposed within the envelope.8. The LED lamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein the LED platform comprises an LED ...

INLINE INSPECTION OF THE CONTACT BETWEEN CONDUCTIVE TRACES AND SUBSTRATE FOR HIDDEN DEFECTS USING WHITE LIGHT INTERFEROMETER WITH TILTED OBJECTIVE LENS

Embodiments include devices, systems and processes for using a white light interferometer (WLI) microscope with a tilted objective lens to perform in-line monitoring of both resist footing defects and conductive trace undercut defects. The defects may be detected at the interface between dry film resist (DFR) footings and conductive trace footing formed on insulating layer top surfaces of a packaging substrate. Such footing and undercut defects may other wise be considered “hidden defects”. Using the WLI microscope with a tilted objective lens provides a high-throughput and low cost metrology and tool for non-destructive, non-contact, in-line monitoring. 1. A method for detecting defects in an interface between conductive traces and a insulating substrate surface comprising:forming dry film resist (DFR) islands on an insulating substrate surface;tilting an object lens of a white light interferometer (WLI) microscope to put an axis of the object lens at a first inspection angle of between 2 and 20 degrees with respect to a tangent of the insulating substrate surface; andinspecting the insulating substrate surface and side surfaces of the DFR islands for DFR footing defects using the tilted object lens.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein inspecting the insulating substrate surface and side surfaces of the DFR islands includes moving the insulating substrate surface with respect to the object lens claim 1 , in a direction across the side surfaces of the DFR islands.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , after inspecting for DFR footing defects:plating conductor between the DFR islands and etching to remove the DFR islands to form conductor traces from the plated conductor;tilting an object lens of a white light interferometer (WLI) microscope to put an axis of the object lens at a second inspection angle of between 5 and 20 degrees with respect to a tangent of the insulating substrate surface; andinspecting the insulating substrate surface and side ...

Non-Destructive 3-Dimensional Chemical Imaging Of Photo-Resist Material

Embodiments include devices, systems and processes for using a combined confocal Raman microscope for inspecting a photo resist film material layer formed on the top surface of a layer of a substrate package, to detect border defects between regions of light exposed (e.g., cured) and unexposed (e.g., uncured) resist film material. Use of the confocal Raman microscope may provide a 3D photo-resist chemical imaging and characterization technique based on combining (1) Raman spectroscopy to identify the borders between regions of light exposed and unexposed resist along XY planes, with (2) Confocal imaging to select a Z-height of the XY planes scanned. Such detection provides fast, high resolution, non-destructive in-line inspection, and improves technical development of polymerization profiles of the resist film material. 1. A method for detecting defects in an border between exposed regions of a photo resist layer and unexposed regions of the photo resist layer comprising:inspecting the layer of photo resist with a confocal Raman microscope, wherein the resist is formed a conductive surface and includes borders between exposed regions of the photo resist layer and unexposed regions of the photo resist layer, wherein inspecting includes chemically identifying the borders between the exposed regions and unexposed regions.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , prior to inspecting claim 1 , exposing a layer of photo resist formed on a conductive surface to light to form borders between exposed regions of the photo resist layer and unexposed regions of the photo resist layer.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising claim 1 , identifying acceptable and unacceptable borders or trace quality based on the chemically identified borders.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein inspecting includes claim 1 , inspecting a first XY plane of the layer of photo resist at a first Z-height of the photo resist to form a first XY plane mapping of the borders based on the ...

COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING AND/OR TREATING KIDNEY INJURY

One aspect of the technology relates to methods, assays and kits to identify ischemia and ischemic injury, including kidney injury, and are useful in determining efficacy of cancer treatments. In particular, differential phosphorylation of the nucleophosmin (NPM) polypeptide is an early marker of ischemic injuries such as kidney injury, AKI and ischemic renal cell injury. Another aspect of the technology relates to compositions and methods for the treatment of ischemia and kidney injury, including NPM inhibitory agents, including, but not limited to NPM inhibitory peptides for the treatment of ischemia and kidney injury. 1. A method of treating kidney injury or acute kidney injury (AKI) in a subject in need thereof , the method comprising i. phosphorylation of at least one of serine or threonine residue selected from: T86, S88, or T95 of the nucleophosmin (NPM) polypeptide; and', 'ii. absence of phosphorylation of at least one of at least one serine or threonine residue selected from T234 or S242 on a nucleophosmin (NPM) polypeptide,, 'administering a treatment for kidney injury or AKI to a subject who has first been determined to have in a biological sample obtained from the subject, at least one ofwherein the treatment for kidney injury or AKI is an inhibitor of the formation of a Bax-NPM complex or is an inhibitor of a NPM polypeptide, wherein the NPM polypeptide comprises at the phosphorylation of at least one of serine or threonine residue selected from: T86, S88, or T95, and absence of phosphorylation of at least one of at least one serine or threonine residue selected from T234 or S242.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the inhibitor of the NPM polypeptide is a NPM inhibitor peptide claim 1 , siRNA or antibody.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the NPM inhibitor peptide is selected from a peptide comprising the amino acid sequences of: TVTIFVAGVLTASLTIWKKMG (SEQ ID NO: 1); TLKMSVQPTVSLGGFEITPPVVLRLK (SEQ ID NO: 2) and ESFKKQEKTPKTPKGPSSVEDIKAK (SEQ ID NO: 3) ...

SHIFT REGISTER UNIT, SHIFT REGISTER AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

A shift register unit, a shift register and a display apparatus are provided. The shift register unit includes a voltage-boosting module configured to output a first level signal when receiving a gate driving signal sent from the previous stage of shift register unit; a signal output module configured to output a gate driving signal under the control of a first clock signal based on the first level signal output by the voltage-boosting module; a reset module configured to control the signal output module to reset under the control of a reset signal; and a pull-down module configured to pull down the output level of the signal output module under the control of a second clock signal. It is possible to reduce the power consumption of the integrated circuit and avoid the abnormal waveform issue due to the decay of the reset signal by employing the technical solutions of embodiments of the present disclosure. 1. A shift register unit , comprising:a voltage-boosting module configured to output a first level signal when receiving a gate driving signal sent from the previous stage of shift register unit or a start signal;a signal output module configured to output a gate driving signal under the control of a first clock signal based on the first level signal outputted by the voltage-boosting module;a reset module configured to control the signal output module to reset under the control of a reset signal; anda pull-down module configured to pull down the output level of the signal output module under the control of a second clock signal.2. The shift register unit according to claim 1 , further comprises a charge-sharing switch configured to connect the output terminal of the current stage of shift register unit to the output terminal of the next stage of shift register unit to perform charge sharing under the control of the reset signal.3. The shift register unit according to claim 2 , whereinthe voltage-boosting module comprises a first transistor whose gate is connected ...

HIGHLY THIXOTROPIC 3D PRINTING CONCRETE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREFOR

A highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete and a manufacturing method therefor are provided. The weight percentage of each component calculated per cube of concrete is: 35-40% of cement, 0.1-0.4% of polycarboxylate superplasticizer, 0.1-0.4% of polypropylene fiber, 1.0-3.0% of special thixotropic agent for 3D printing concrete, and 12.5-14.5% of water, and the remainder is sand. 1. A highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete , based on a weight percentage of each component calculated per cube of concrete , comprising:35-40% of cement;0.1-0.4% of polycarboxylate superplasticizer;0.1-0.4% of polypropylene fiber; 92-98% of inorganic flocculant, being one of magnesium nitrate, iron nitrate, magnesium sulfate, and iron sulfate;', '1-4% of organic polymer thixotropic early strength agent, being polyacrylamide;', '1-4% of foam stabilizer, being one of calcium lignosulfonate, higher fatty alcohol derivatives, and alkylphenol ethylene oxide; and', '100% of a sum of above components;, '1.0-3.0% of a special thixotropic agent for 3D printing concrete, being composed of following raw materials in weight percentage12.5-14.5% of water; anda remainder, being sand.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete according to claim 1 , wherein the cement is P.O. 42.5 grade ordinary Portland cement.7. The highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete according to claim 1 , wherein the sand is fine sand with a fineness modulus of 2.05.8. The highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete according to claim 1 , wherein the polycarboxylate superplasticizer is a powdered polycarboxylate superplasticizer with slump loss resistance.9. A manufacturing method for a highly thixotropic 3D printing concrete according to claim 1 , comprising:uniformly mixing cement, sand, polycarboxylate superplasticizer, polypropylene fiber, and a special thixotropic agent for 3D printing concrete to obtain a uniform material; andadding the uniform material and water into a ...

Display method and display device

A display method and a display device are provided. The display method is used for the display device, and a display screen of the display device includes a plurality of display areas. The display method includes a step of, in the case that one or more display areas are failed, displaying, at display areas that are not failed, an image to be displayed on the display screen.

Blood Pressure Measurement Method And Apparatus For Wearable Device

A blood pressure measurement method and apparatus for a wearable device are provided. The method includes: receiving, by a first wearable device, a blood pressure measurement instruction; sending, by the first wearable device, the received blood pressure measurement instruction to a second wearable device; receiving, by the first wearable device, feedback information sent by the second wearable device; starting, by the first wearable device, to collect the first blood pressure reference data; receiving, by the first wearable device, the second blood pressure reference data that is collected by the second wearable device and that is of first specified duration; and calculating, by the first wearable device, blood pressure based on the first blood pressure reference data of the first specified duration and the second blood pressure reference data of the first specified duration. 117-. (canceled)18. A blood pressure measurement method for a wearable device , wherein the method comprises:generating, by a first wearable device, a blood pressure measurement instruction, wherein the blood pressure measurement instruction is used to instruct a second wearable device to perform blood pressure measurement, and wherein the first wearable device is worn at a part that is of a human body and at which first blood pressure reference data is obtained through measurement;sending, by the first wearable device, the blood pressure measurement instruction to the second wearable device;receiving, by the first wearable device, feedback information sent by the second wearable device, wherein the feedback information is used to notify the first wearable device that the second wearable device successfully receives the blood pressure measurement instruction;collecting, by the first wearable device, the first blood pressure reference data based on the feedback information, wherein a time period of collecting the first blood pressure reference data is a first specified duration;receiving, by ...

GATE DRIVE ON ARRAY UNIT, GATE DRIVE ON ARRAY CIRCUIT AND DISPLAY APPARATUS

A gate drive on array unit, a gate drive on array circuit and a display device are disclosed. The gate drive on array unit including: a control module configured to output a clock signal under control of a gate driving signal of a previous stage of gate drive on array unit or a start input signal; an output module connected to the control module and configured to output a high voltage signal (VGH) as a gate driving signal of the present stage under control of the clock signal outputted from the control module, and output a low voltage signal under the control of the clock signal outputted from the control module; and a reset module connected to the output module, and configured to reset the gate driving signal of the present stage under the control of a gate driving signal of a next stage of gate drive on array unit. 1. A gate drive on array unit , comprising:a control module configured to output a clock signal under control of a gate driving signal of a previous stage of the gate drive on array unit or a start input signal;an output module connected to the control module and configured to output a high voltage signal as a gate driving signal of a present stage under control of the clock signal outputted from the control module and output a low voltage signal under the control of the clock signal outputted from the control module; anda reset module connected to the output module and configured to reset the gate driving signal of the present stage under control of a gate driving signal of a next stage of the gate drive on array unit.2. The gate drive on array unit according to claim 1 ,wherein the control module comprises a first thin film transistor,wherein the output module comprises a second thin film transistor and a third thin film transistor, andwherein the reset module comprises a fourth thin film transistor;wherein a gate of the first thin film transistor is connected to an output terminal of the gate driving signal of the previous stage of the gate drive on ...

LED BULB WITH GLASS ENVELOPE

Aspects of the present disclosure provide an LED lamp assembly, comprising a glass envelope, an LED platform comprising a printed circuit board supported by a stem assembly disposed within the envelope, a base hermetically sealed to the envelope, and a gas disposed within the envelope. The gas is capable of providing both thermal conductivity between the LED platform and the envelope, while also mitigating volatile organic compounds present within the envelope. 1. An LED lamp assembly , comprising:a glass envelope;an LED platform comprising a printed circuit board supported by a stem assembly disposed within the envelope;a base hermetically sealed to the envelope; anda gas disposed within the envelope providing thermal conductivity between the LED platform and the envelope while mitigating volatile organic compounds present within the envelope.2. The LED lamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein the printed circuit board comprises printed circuit material formed into a shape with multiple sides with LED light sources mounted on exterior surfaces of the multiple sides.3. The LED lamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein the printed circuit board comprises printed circuit material formed into a polyhedron with LED light sources mounted on exterior surfaces of the polyhedron.4. The LED lamp assembly of claim 3 , wherein the printed circuit material forms a steeple shape on an end of the polyhedron with LED light sources mounted on exterior surfaces of the steeple shape.5. The LED lamp assembly of claim 1 , wherein the printed circuit board comprises printed circuit material formed into a plurality of spokes disposed around a central opening.6. The LED lamp assembly of claim 5 , wherein the spokes divide an interior of the envelope into segments claim 5 , the LED platform comprising LED light sources mounted on surfaces of the LED platform facing into the segments.7. The LED lamp assembly of claim 1 , comprising conductors extending through the stem assembly connected to pins ...

SINGLE-MODE OPTICAL FIBER WITH LARGE EFFECTIVE AREA

A single-mode fiber with a large effective area comprises a core layer and a cladding layer. The core layer is cladded with an intermediate cladding layer, and a depressed cladding layer is provided outside the intermediate cladding layer. The core layer comprises a first fiber sub core layer having a radius rof 1.5-5 μm and a relative refractive index difference Δnof 0.05-0.22%, and a second sub core layer having a unilateral radial width (r−r) of 1.5-5 μm and a relative refractive index difference Δnof 0.15-0.34%, where Δnis less than Δn. Accordingly, the optical fiber can reach an effective area equal to or greater than 120 μmwhen the related parameters thereof are optimized. 1. An optical fiber with a large effective area , comprising a core layer and a cladding layer , whereinsaid core layer is clad with an intermediate cladding layer, and a depressed cladding layer is provided outside said intermediate cladding layer; [{'sub': 1', '1, 'a radius rof said first sub core layer ranges from 1.5 μm to 5 μm, and a relative refractive index difference Δnthereof ranges from 0.05% to 0.22%;'}, {'sub': 2', 'i', '2, 'a unilateral radial width (r−r) of said second sub core layer ranges from 1.5 μm to 5 μm, and a relative refractive index difference Δnthereof ranges from 0.15% to 0.34%;'}, {'sub': 1', '2', '1', '2, 'the relative refractive index difference Δnof said first sub core layer is less than the relative refractive index difference Δnof said second sub core layer, i.e., Δn<Δn;'}], 'said core layer comprises a first sub core layer and a second sub core layer;'}{'sub': 3', '2', '3, 'a unilateral radial width (r−r) of said intermediate cladding layer ranges from 2.5 μm to 6 μm, and a relative refractive index difference Δnthereof ranges from −0.10% to 0.10%; and'}{'sub': 4', '3', '0, 'a unilateral radial width (r−r) of said depressed cladding layer ranges from 2.5 μm to 10 μm, and a relative refractive index difference Δnthereof ranges from −1.5% to −0.2%.'}2. The ...

PIXEL STRUCTURE, DISPLAY SUBSTRATE AND DISPLAY DEVICE

A pixel structure, a display substrate and a display device are disclosed. The pixel structure comprises a plurality of first pixels, second pixels and third pixels. The first pixel comprises a first sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and a second sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part. The second pixel comprises the second sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and a third sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part. The third pixel comprises the third sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and the first sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part. The second pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the first pixels. The third pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the second pixels. The first pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the third pixels. According to an embodiment, when an image having an oblique boundary, a transverse boundary and/or a vertical boundary is displayed, the phenomenon of color crispening will not occur because the first sub-pixels, the second sub-pixels and the third sub-pixels are arranged along the boundary of the image in a staggered way. 1. A pixel structure , comprising:a plurality of first pixels, second pixels and third pixels;wherein the first pixel comprises a first sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and a second sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part;wherein the second pixel comprises the second sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and a third sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part;wherein the third pixel comprises the third sub-pixel arranged at upper-right part and the first sub-pixel arranged at lower-left part; andwherein the second pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the first pixels, the third pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the second pixels, and the first pixels are arranged at the right and upper sides of the third pixels.2. The pixel structure according to claim 1 , wherein the first sub-pixel claim 1 , the second sub-pixel and the third sub-pixel are ...

MATERIALS AND OPTICAL COMPONENTS FOR COLOR FILTERING IN A LIGHTING APPARATUS

Materials and optical components formed thereof that are suitable for use in a lighting apparatus to impart a color filtering effect to visible light. At least a portion of such an optical component is formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and an inorganic particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to visible light passing through the composite material, and the particulate material comprises a neodymium compound containing Nd ions. 1. A lighting apparatus comprising:an LED source configured to emit visible light; andan optical component enclosing the LED source such that at least some of the visible light of the LED source passes therethrough;{'sup': '3+', 'wherein, at least a portion of the optical component is formed of a composite material comprising a polymeric matrix material and a particulate material that contributes a color filtering effect to the visible light passing through the composite material, the particulate material having a particle size of up to 50 micrometers and comprising a neodymium compound containing Nd ions, the neodymium compound being a Nd—X—F compound; and'}wherein, X is at least one element that forms a compound with neodymium.2. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the optical component is an enclosure or dome.3. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate material predominantly filters wavelengths in a yellow light wavelength range.4. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate material is an inorganic particulate material claim 1 , and wherein the neodymium compound is present as a dopant in particles of the inorganic particulate material.5. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the neodymium compound is Nd—O—F.6. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein X is at least one metallic element other than neodymium that forms a compound with fluorine.7. The lighting apparatus according to ...

Optical sensor packaging system

An optical sensor packaging system and method can include: providing an embedded substrate, the embedded substrate including an embedded chip coupled to a redistribution pad with a redistribution line connecting therebetween; mounting an optical sensor to the embedded substrate, the optical sensor including a photo sensitive material formed on a photo sensitive area of an active optical side of the optical sensor; wire-bonding the optical sensor to the embedded substrate with a first bond wire connected from the active optical side to the redistribution pad; and encapsulating the optical sensor, the first bond wire, and the photo sensitive material with an over-mold, the over-mold formed with a top surface co-planar to a surface of the photo sensitive material, the over-mold forming a vertically extended boarder around the photo sensitive material and around the optical sensing area, and the over-mold formed above the first bond wire.

SIGNAL CORRECTING METHOD AND SIGNAL CORRECTING DEVICE

The present invention provides a signal correcting method and a signal correcting device. The signal correcting method comprises steps of S10, sampling a signal to he corrected at different sampling times; S20, comparing a signal value at each of the sampling times in one signal period with a preset signal value corresponding to the sampling time, when the signal value at the sampling time is equal to the corresponding preset signal value, keeping the signal value at the sampling time unchanged; and when the signal value at the sampling time is not equal to the corresponding preset signal value, proceeding to step S30; and S30, correcting the signal value at the sampling time to be the preset signal value corresponding to the sampling time. 1. A signal correcting method , comprising steps of:{'b': '10', 'S, sampling a signal to be connected at different sampling times,'}{'b': 20', '30, 'S, comparing a signal value at each of the sampling times in one signal period with a preset signal value corresponding to the sampling time, when the signal value at the sampling time is equal to the corresponding preset signal value, keeping the signal value at the sampling time unchanged; and when the signal value at the sampling time is not equal to the corresponding preset signal value, proceeding to step S; and'}{'b': '30', 'S, correcting the signal value at the sampling time to be the preset signal value corresponding to the sampling time.'}220. The signal correcting method according to claim I , wherein , the signal correcting method , before step S , further comprises a step of:{'b': '15', 'S, storing a plurality of preset signal values corresponding to the sampling times respectively.'}320. The signal correcting method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , step S starts to be performed in the second period of the signal to be corrected claim 1 , and the preset signal values are signal values at the sampling times in the first period of the signal to be corrected.430. The ...

LAMP

A lamp is disclosed, which comprises a tubular, an elongate and two end-caps, wherein the tubular body comprises two ends of the tubular body; the elongate light source board is inside the tubular body along a longitudinal direction thereof, and the elongate light source board comprises at least one light source arranged thereon and two ends of the elongate light source board; two end-caps are adapted to seal the two ends of the tubular body respectively, and at least one end-cap is slidingly connected to one of the two ends of the tubular body and fixedly connected to one of the two ends of the elongate light source board. The lamp of the present disclosure can be adapted to temperature changes, and can avoid an overall length variation, and/or a bending deformation in appearance. 1. A lamp , comprising:a tubular body having two ends of the tubular body;an elongate light source board inside the tubular body along a longitudinal direction thereof, the elongate light source board having at least one light source arranged thereon and two ends of the elongate light source board; andtwo end-caps adapted to seal the two ends of the tubular body respectively, at least one end-cap being slidingly connected to one of the two ends of the tubular body and fixedly connected to one of the two ends of the elongate light source board.2. The lamp according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one end-cap comprises a cavity for receiving the one of the two ends of the tubular body and being adapted to the length variation of the tubular body due to thermal expansion and contraction of the tubular body.3. The lamp according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one end-cap comprises a through hole claim 1 , the one of the two ends of the elongate light source board comprises a screw hole adapted to match with the through hole claim 1 , the at least one end-cap fixedly connected to the one of the two ends of the elongate light source board through a screw.4. The lamp according to claim 1 , ...

LED APPARATUS EMPLOYING NEODYMIUM BASED MATERIALS WITH VARIABLE CONTENT OF FLUORINE AND OXYGEN

The specification and drawings present a new apparatus such as a lighting apparatus, the apparatus comprising at least one LED (or OLED) module, configured to generate a visible light such as white light, and at least one component such as optical component comprising a compound consisting essentially of the elements neodymium (Nd) and fluorine (F), and optionally including one or more other elements. The lighting apparatus is configured to provide a desired light spectrum by filtering the generated visible light using the compound. The at least one component can comprise a NdFOcompound with values of x and y determining a content ratio F/O, which may be adjusted during manufacturing of the NdFOcompound to provide desired output light parameters of the apparatus including at least a desired output light spectrum realized by filtering the generated visible light using the NdFOcompound. 1. An apparatus comprising:at least one light emitting diode (LED) module, configured to generate a visible light, the LED module being encapsulated within an optical component;{'sub': x', 'y', 'x', 'y', 'x', 'y', 'x', 'y, 'a first layer comprising a NdFOcompound, the NdFOcompound (i) being deposited on a surface of the optical component; and (ii) having corresponding concentrations of neodymium (Nd), fluorine (F) and oxygen (O), where values of x and y determine a ratio of the F and O and are adjusted during manufacturing of the NdFOcompound to provide desired output light parameters of the apparatus including at least a desired output light spectrum realized by filtering the generated visible light using the NdFOcompound; and'}a polymer composite layer.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the LED module is mounted on a printed circuit board.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the polymer composite layer comprises the NdFOcompound blended with a phosphor.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first layer and the polymer composite layer are combined to form one layer on the ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR LOW RESISTIVITY PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION OF A TUNGSTEN FILM

Systems and methods for sputtering a layer of refractory metal layer onto a barrier layer disposed on a substrate are disclosed herein. In one or more embodiments, a method of sputter depositing a tungsten structure includes: moving a substrate into a plasma processing chamber and onto a substrate support in opposition to a sputter target assembly comprising a tungsten target having no more than ten parts per million of carbon and no more than ten parts per million of oxygen present as impurities; and generating a plasma within the plasma processing chamber to deposit, by sputtering, a tungsten film layer on a material layer of a substrate supported by the substrate support. In some embodiments, the target assembly further includes a titanium backing plate and an aluminum bonding layer disposed between the titanium backing plate and the tungsten target. 1. A method of sputter depositing a tungsten structure , comprising:moving a substrate into a plasma processing chamber and onto a substrate support in opposition to a sputter target assembly comprising a tungsten target having no more than ten parts per million of carbon and no more than ten parts per million of oxygen present as impurities; andgenerating a plasma within the plasma processing chamber to deposit, by sputtering, a tungsten film layer on a material layer of a substrate supported by the substrate support.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sputter target assembly further includes a backing plate coupled to the tungsten target.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the backing plate is a titanium backing plate.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein generating the plasma further includes flowing krypton gas into the plasma processing chamber and exciting the krypton gas to form the plasma.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tungsten target has a resistivity of about 8.75 to about 9.0 μohm-cm.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tungsten target has a thickness of at least 500 angstroms (Å).7. The method of ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING NOISE IN VITAL SIGN SIGNAL

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for analysing a noise in a vital sign signal, including functions of acquisition, data storage, calculation and analysis, processing, result output etc. of a vital sign signal. The systems may calculate and analyse information obtained in the vital sign signal, especially noises, by using various algorithms, and analyse or process a calculation result and output an analysis result. 1. A method for detecting a noise in a vital sign signal , comprising:obtaining the vital sign signal;marking, using a first manner based on peak detection, a peak value and a position of the peak in the vital sign signal;analysing, based on a secondary peak value and a position of the secondary peak before the peak or a secondary peak value and a position of the secondary peak after the peak, a noise detection result of the first manner;obtaining a characteristic by performing a characteristic measurement on the vital sign signal using a second manner, wherein the second manner is different from the first manner;analysing a noise detection result of the second manner by comparing the characteristic with a predetermined threshold; anddetermining, based on the noise detection result of the first manner and the noise detection result of the second manner, a noise analysis result of the vital sign signal.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vital sign signal includes pulse wave information.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vital sign signal includes a photoplethysmography (PPG) signal.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first manner includes: reading vital sign signal data in a window period claim 1 , finding a maximum value in the window period and a position corresponding to the maximum value claim 1 , wherein an amplitude of the maximum value is greater than the predetermined threshold.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the window period takes at least 2 seconds.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the second manner includes at ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HEALTH MONITORING

The present disclosure relates to a device, method and system for estimating or monitoring the health condition of a subject. At least one processor, when executing instructions, may perform one or more of the following operations. At least one physiological signal or information including a physiological signal of a subject may be received. At least one physiological parameter of interest may be generated based on the physiological signal. The physiological parameter of interest may be analyzed according to an analysis model. A physiological result may be generated. A recommendation may be provided based on the physiological analysis result. 1. A device comprising:memory storing instructions; and receiving at least one physiological signal of a subject;', 'generating at least one physiological parameter of interest based on the physiological signal;', 'analyzing the physiological parameter of interest according to an analysis model;', 'generating a physiological analysis result;', 'providing a recommendation based on the physiological analysis result; and', 'transmitting at least one of the at least one physiological signal, the physiological parameter of interest, the physiological analysis result, and the recommendation to a related member with the subject., 'at least one processor that executes the instructions to perform operations comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the receiving at least one physiological signal comprises communicating with at least one physiological sensor located on at least one location on the body of the subject.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the physiological sensor comprises an electric sensor claim 2 , an optical sensor claim 2 , a temperature sensor claim 2 , an acceleration sensor claim 2 , or a pressure sensor.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the electric sensor comprises an electrode claim 3 ,wherein the electrode comprises a flexible conductive layer, a gluing layer, and a button configured to connect the conductive ...

Driving circuit, operation method thereof and display apparatus

Provided are a driving circuit and its operation method and a display apparatus. The driving circuit comprises a boost circuit unit, a load unit and a voltage monitoring unit, the load unit is connected to a power source providing an initial input voltage, the boost circuit unit is connected to both the load unit and the voltage monitoring unit, the load unit is connected to the voltage monitoring unit; the load unit provides a resistor of fixed resistance value; and the voltage monitoring unit determines whether an actual voltage input into the boost circuit unit is smaller than a predetermined voltage, and generates a reset signal which is used to control the driving circuit to restart if it is determined that the actual voltage is smaller than the predetermined voltage. The driving circuit can perform self-detection of its own electro-static electricity, and perform self-recovery when detecting that an electro-static current exceeds the maximum current that the driving circuit can withstand, such that the capability of anti electro-static electricity of the display apparatus is improved.

LED LAMP

A LED lamp comprises a base, an envelope, a printed circuit board for mounting a plurality of LED chips and a supporting member for supporting the printed circuit board. The envelope has a bottom end coupled with the base. The envelope defines an interior between the base and the envelope, and the printed circuit board is disposed in the interior. The printed circuit board comprises a hollow structure. One end of the supporting member is assembled in the base, the other end of the supporting member is coupled with the printed circuit board. One end of the printed circuit board extends into the base. 1. A LED lamp , comprising: a base , an envelope , a printed circuit board for mounting a plurality of LED chips and a supporting member for supporting the printed circuit board; wherein the envelope has a bottom end coupled with the base , the envelope defines an interior between the base and the envelope , the printed circuit board is disposed in the interior , the printed circuit board comprises a hollow structure , one end of the supporting member is assembled in the base , the other end of the supporting member is coupled with the printed circuit board , one end of the printed circuit board extends into the base.2. The LED lamp of claim 1 , wherein the printed circuit board comprises a hollowed polyhedron having multiple mounting sides substantially vertical to a surface of the supporting member claim 1 , and the plurality of LED chips are mounted on the mounting sides.3. The LED lamp of claim 1 , wherein the base defines an internal thread claim 1 , and the supporting member defines a corresponding thread structure for mating with the internal thread of the base.4. The LED lamp of claim 1 , comprising a driver circuit integrated on the printed circuit board.5. The LED lamp of claim 1 , wherein the supporting member comprises a base portion claim 1 , a supporting portion extending upwardly from one end of the base portion claim 1 , and a pair of latch portions at ...

System and method for health monitoring

The present disclosure relates to a device, method and system for estimating or monitoring the health condition of a subject. At least one processor, when executing instructions, may perform one or more of the following operations. At least one physiological signal or information including a physiological signal of a subject may be received. At least one physiological parameter of interest may be generated based on the physiological signal. The physiological parameter of interest may be analyzed according to an analysis model. A physiological result may be generated. A recommendation may be provided based on the physiological analysis result.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DETECTING THE OXYGEN SATURATION WITHIN THE BLOOD

The present disclosure provides a system and method for analyzing a physiological parameter of a vital sign signal. The method may include acquiring a vital sign signal, storing data, computing and analyzing, processing, and outputting a result. The system may compute and analyze the physiological parameter of the vital sign signal, especially a blood oxygen saturation, via a plurality of algorithms, judge or process the computation result, and output the judgment result. 1. A method for correcting a physiological parameter of a vital sign signal , comprising:acquiring a vital sign signal;preprocessing the acquired vital sign signal;establishing a group of computing models of a physiological parameter based on one or more different populations;establishing a decision model to determine a plurality of populations to which the vital sign signal corresponds;computing a weight of the vital sign signal for each of the plurality of populations to which the vital sign signal corresponds; andcorrecting a value of the physiological parameter of the vital sign signal based on the weights.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the vital sign signal includes a pulse wave signal.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the vital sign signal includes information of blood oxygen.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the physiological parameter includes blood oxygen saturation.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more different populations include populations with different skin colors.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more different populations include a population with a characteristic of poor perfusion.7. The method of claim 4 , wherein the one or more different populations include a population with a characteristic of motion interference.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the group of computing models of the physiological parameter are generated by performing at least one of a time domain transformation claim 1 , a frequency domain transformation claim 1 , and a time- ...

LIGHTING APPARATUS

A lighting apparatus includes at least one light source generating a visible light and an optical component, the optical component includes a transparent, translucent or reflective substrate and a coating on a surface of the substrate to cause a color filtering effect to the visible light passing through the optical component, the coating includes a compound containing Nd3+ ions and F″ ions. 1. A lighting apparatus comprising:(i) at least one LED component generating a visible light;(ii) an optical component comprising a transparent, translucent or reflective substrate;wherein, the LED component is encapsulated within the optical component or arranged on an outer surface of the reflective substrate; and{'sup': 3+', '−, '(iii) a coating on a surface of the substrate to cause a color filtering effect to the visible light passing through the optical component, the coating comprising a compound containing Nd ions and F ions;'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'wherein the compound is an Nd—X—F compound, X comprising at least one element selected from the group consisting of: elements that form compounds with neodymium, and metallic elements that form compounds with fluorine, said metallic elements being different from neodymium. The lighting apparatus according to , wherein the light source is an LED chip.'}3. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a printed circuit board.4. The lighting apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the LED chip is mounted on the printed circuit board.5. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a phosphor composition coating provided on an inner surface of the substrate.6. T e apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the compound is NdFO.7. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the coating further comprises an Nd—F compound.8. The lighting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the compound comprises discrete particles of an organic or inorganic material ...

ARRAY SUBSTRATE, METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME, DISPLAY PANEL AND DISPLAY DEVICE

An array substrate and a method for forming the array substrate, a display panel and a display device are provided in the present disclosure. The array substrate includes: a base substrate, a first electrode layer, a first insulating layer and a second electrode layer arranged sequentially on the base substrate, a light-emitting element group located on the second electrode layer, where the light-emitting element group includes one or more light-emitting elements, each light-emitting element includes a first electrode, a light emitting layer and a second electrode, the first electrode is coupled to the first electrode layer, and the second electrode is coupled to the second electrode layer, so as to drive the light emitting layer to emit light. 1. An array substrate , comprising:a base substrate;a first electrode layer, a first insulating layer and a second electrode layer arranged sequentially on the base substrate,a light-emitting element group located on the second electrode layer, wherein the light-emitting element group comprises one or more light-emitting elements, each light-emitting element comprises a first electrode, a light emitting layer and a second electrode, the first electrode is coupled to the first electrode layer, and the second electrode is coupled to the second electrode layer, so as to drive the light emitting layer to emit light.2. The array substrate according to claim 1 , further comprising a planarization layer located at a side of the light-emitting element group away from the base substrate; and a driving circuit layer arranged on the planarization layer claim 1 , wherein the driving circuit layer comprises a first switch transistor configured to control the first electrode to be electrically connected to claim 1 , or electrically disconnected from claim 1 , the first electrode layer claim 1 , a first electrode of the first switch transistor is coupled to an auxiliary layer via a first through hole claim 1 , and a second electrode of the ...

System and method for machining heat resistant materials

Disclosed is a cap-like reservoir defining system which allows user adjustable location of application of cutting tool lifetime increasing cryogenic cooling to a workpiece contacting edge of a cutting tool, in a workpiece machining system. The present invention method of use finds application in the machining of materials such as ceramics, heat resistant materials, titanium, inconel alloys, and super alloys.