Abstract: The present invention is a write-proof protection method of a storage device. The storage device includes a buffer to store data temporarily, with a capacity of the buffer being adjustable; and a write-proof control unit. The write-proof protection method includes transmitting a write-in protection signal to the write-proof control unit from an operating unit; the write-proof control unit writing a file that is written into a computer into the buffer of the storage device, rather than a file system. When a stand-alone write-proof condition has been set by a user, an unknown program that has been written in can be a virus pattern, and the unknown program in the buffer can be analyzed to discover a new virus early, so as to achieve an antivirus effect.

Abstract: A exemplary method for determining vibration displacement in interferometric scanning, in which two optical signals having a phase difference with each other of a high-coherence interferogram corresponding to a tested surface is detected for determining a shifting displacement between the reference plane of interferometric apparatus and the tested surface. In one embodiment, a series of the shifting displacements with respect to a time interval are measured for determining the vibrating frequency of the tested surface by spectrum analysis. Meanwhile, an exemplary interferometric apparatus is also disclosed for calculating the relative position between the tested surface and the reference plane of interferometric apparatus whereby the interferometric apparatus is capable of compensating influences of vibration caused by the environment or the tested surface itself so as to obtain the surface profile and vibration frequency of the tested surface.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a starting semiconductor substrate having a recessed portion. A semiconductor material is formed in the recessed portion, and has a higher resistivity than the starting semiconductor substrate. A body region extends in the semiconductor material, and has a conductivity type opposite that of the semiconductor material. Source regions extend in the body region, and have a conductivity type opposite that of the body region. A gate electrode extends adjacent to but is insulated from the body region. A first interconnect layer extends over and is in contact with a non-recessed portion of the starting semiconductor substrate. The first interconnect layer and the non-recessed portion provide a top-side electrical contact to portions of the starting semiconductor substrate underlying the semiconductor material.

Abstract: A method for estimating soot loading of a diesel particulate filter includes establishing a soot loading model for estimating soot loading of a nominal diesel particulate filter, adjusting the soot loading model for a subject filter to account for differences between the nominal filter and the subject filter, and estimating soot loading of the subject filter using the adjusted soot loading model. An engine with a diesel particulate filter is also provided.

Abstract: A method for controlling injection of a substance in a diesel engine exhaust after treatment system includes generating a feedforward signal as a function of a desired output signal, the desired output signal corresponding to an output sought to be achieved through injection of the substance. Actual system output is measured and an actual output signal is generated corresponding to an output actually achieved through injection of the substance. The desired output signal and the actual output signal are compared and an error signal is generated corresponding to a difference between the desired output signal and the actual output signal. A control signal is generated as a function of the error signal and the feedforward signal for controlling an amount of the substance to inject, and the feedforward signal is adjusted by an adaptive factor, the adaptive factor being a function of the error signal. A diesel engine is also provided.

Abstract: An array substrate adopted for a liquid crystal display (LCD) device and the liquid crystal display device are provided. The array substrate includes a substrate, a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines, a plurality of switching devices, and an insulating layer, wherein the insulating layer is deposited above the scan lines and the data lines, and has a plurality of free ends. A pair of the free ends faces each other and defines a broken region, and each free end has a tilt down profile with a decreasing width facing the broken region. The profile can avoid the short circuiting between the two adjacent array pixels, which is caused by the residual reflective electrode during the process.

Abstract: A charge air cooler arrangement includes a first charge air cooler disposed upstream of an engine inlet, a second cooler disposed upstream of the first charge air cooler, and a bypass line for bypassing the second cooler, a downstream end of the bypass line being disposed upstream of the first charge air cooler. A method of reducing condensation in an engine having charge air cooling is also disclosed.

Abstract: The light-emitting device of the creation comprises a light guide plate and at least one flexible carrier plates disposed below the light guide plate; wherein each of said flexible carrier plate has a supporting portion equipped with a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and a wire for electrically connecting each of the LEDs and the control terminal of the keyboard in order to obtain a light-emitting device for a keyboard, in which the material costs can be significantly lowered and the LEDs or circuits can be renewed or replaced as long as the flexible carrier plates for loading said LEDs are replaced.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining a diesel particulate filter (DPF) is provided. A pressure drop across the DPF is measured and an initial estimate of soot loading in the DPF is provided to a recursive filter. Using the recursive filter, the initial estimate of soot loading is updated in view of the measured pressure drop to provide an updated estimate of soot loading in the DPF. Active regeneration of the DPF is triggered when an earliest one of at least one triggering condition occurs, the updated estimate of soot loading reaching a predetermined value being one of the at least one triggering condition.

Abstract: A exemplary method for determining vibration displacement in interferometric scanning, in which two optical signals having a phase difference with each other of a high-coherence interferogram corresponding to a tested surface is detected for determining a shifting displacement between the reference plane of interferometric apparatus and the tested surface. In one embodiment, a series of the shifting displacements with respect to a time interval are measured for determining the vibrating frequency of the tested surface by spectrum analysis. Meanwhile, an exemplary interferometric apparatus is also disclosed for calculating the relative position between the tested surface and the reference plane of interferometric apparatus whereby the interferometric apparatus is capable of compensating influences of vibration caused by the environment or the tested surface itself so as to obtain the surface profile and vibration frequency of the tested surface.

Abstract: A hybrid internal combustion engine and air motor system is provided and includes at least one chamber having a drivable member and at least one intake valve and at least one exhaust valve, and a reservoir connected to the chamber through at least one of the intake valve and the exhaust valve. The system further comprises a computer configured to calculate air compressor efficiency during an air compressor mode of operation and select an intake and exhaust valve opening and closing timing sequence for maximizing air compressor efficiency and/or a computer configured to calculate air motor efficiency during an air motor mode of operation and select an intake and exhaust valve opening and closing timing sequence for maximizing air motor efficiency.

Abstract: An engine with a valve opening arrangement includes an engine including at least one cylinder and at least one valve for opening and closing an opening in the cylinder. The valve is spring loaded to a closed position. The engine also includes a movable contact surface for urging the valve to an open position, and a control arrangement at least partially connected to the contact surface and operable in a modified mode to at least one of advance opening and delay closing of the valve relative to opening and closing in a normal mode.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a starting semiconductor substrate having a recessed portion. A semiconductor material is formed in the recessed portion and has a higher resistivity than the starting semiconductor substrate. A body region extends in the semiconductor material, and has a conductivity type opposite that of the semiconductor material. Source regions extend in the body region, and have a conductivity type opposite that of the body region. A gate electrode extends adjacent to but is insulated from the body region. A first interconnect layer extends over and is in contact with a non-recessed portion of the starting semiconductor substrate. The first interconnect layer and the non-recessed portion provide a top-side electrical contact to portions of the starting semiconductor substrate underlying the semiconductor material.

Abstract: An array substrate adapted for a liquid crystal display (LCD) device and the liquid crystal display device are provided. The LCD device includes an opposing substrate, an array substrate, and a liquid crystal layer. The array substrate is disposed opposite to the opposing substrate, and the liquid crystal layer is filled therebetween. The array substrate includes a substrate, a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines, a plurality of switching devices, and an insulating layer. The scan lines are substantially perpendicular to the data lines to define a plurality of array pixels. The switching devices are connected to the corresponding scan lines and the data lines. The insulating layer is deposited above the scan lines and the data lines, and has a plurality of free ends. Two of the free ends define a broken region. Each of the free ends has a tilt down profile with a decreasing width facing the broken region.

Abstract: A method for controlling injection of a substance in a diesel engine exhaust aftertreatment system includes generating a feedforward signal as a function of a desired output signal, the desired output signal corresponding to an output sought to be achieved through injection of the substance. Actual system output is measured and an actual output signal is generated corresponding to an output actually achieved through injection of the substance. The desired output signal and the actual output signal are compared and an error signal is generated corresponding to a difference between the desired output signal and the actual output signal. A control signal is generated as a function of the error signal and the feedforward signal for controlling an amount of the substance to inject, and the feedforward signal is adjusted by an adaptive factor, the adaptive factor being a function of the error signal. A diesel engine is also provided.

Abstract: A charge air cooler arrangement includes a first charge air cooler disposed upstream of an engine inlet, a second cooler disposed upstream of the first charge air cooler, and a bypass line for bypassing the second cooler, a downstream end of the bypass line being disposed upstream of the first charge air cooler. A method of reducing condensation in an engine having charge air cooling is also disclosed.

Abstract: An anonymous instant messaging system that protects a user's identity and location while allowing numerous users to communicate without being acquainted is disclosed. To request information a user selects a geographical location and relevant topic. The user then sends the information request to a message bot via an instant messenger client. A user geographic and topic matching system provides an active matching users list to the message bot. The message bot then sends the information request message to all of the matching users. The matching users receive and read the information request from the message bot. If a user chooses to reply to the message, the user sends their response to the message bot. The user geographic and topic matching system gives the original question issuer's instant messenger identification to the message bot. The message bot passes the reply to the information request to the original question issuer.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes the following steps. A starting semiconductor substrate having a top-side surface and a back-side surface is provided. A recess is formed in the starting semiconductor substrate through the top-side of the starting semiconductor substrate. A semiconductor material is formed in the recess. A vertically conducting device is formed in and over the semiconductor material, where the starting semiconductor substrate serves as a terminal of the vertically conducting device. A non-recessed portion of the starting semiconductor substrate allows a top-side contact to be made to portions of the starting semiconductor substrate extending beneath the semiconductor material.

Abstract: A luminescent decorating panel assembly and an electronic device using the luminescent decorating panel are disclosed. The luminescent decorating panel assembly includes a light guide plate, a light source and a reflecting element, and a microstructure is formed on a light exit plane of the light guide plate and applied in the electronic device, and the luminescent decorating panel assembly is disposed between an upper casing and a lower casing of the electronic device, and the microstructure corresponds to a transparent portion of the upper casing, such that when a user views the microstructure on the light guide plate through the transparent portion, a luminescent effect is produced on the electronic device.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes the following steps. A starting semiconductor substrate having a top-side surface and a back-side surface is provided. A recess is formed in the starting semiconductor substrate through the top-side of the starting semiconductor substrate. A semiconductor material is formed in the recess. A vertically conducting device is formed in and over the semiconductor material, where the starting semiconductor substrate serves as a terminal of the vertically conducting device. A non-recessed portion of the starting semiconductor substrate allows a top-side contact to be made to portions of the starting semiconductor substrate extending beneath the semiconductor material.