Abstract: An electronic device has a keyboard with an internal membrane. The membrane has a set of strain gauges configured to respond to a key press, such as when a collapsible dome collapses into contact with the membrane. The strain gauges are connected in a half Wheatstone bridge configuration and are positioned on the membrane in order to limit effects of temperature and subtle flexure of the membrane. The strain gauges are also configured to magnify detection of a resistance differential when a keycap is pressed with sufficient force.

Abstract: A method comprises forming a gate dielectric cap over a gate structure; forming source/drain contacts over the semiconductor substrate, with the gate dielectric cap laterally between the source/drain contacts; depositing an etch-resistant layer over the gate dielectric cap; depositing a contact etch stop layer over the etch-resistant layer and an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer over the contact etch stop layer; performing a first etching process to form a via opening extending through the ILD layer and terminating prior to reaching the etch-resistant layer; performing a second etching process to deepen the via opening such that one of the source/drain contacts is exposed, wherein the second etching process etches the etch-resistant layer at a slower etch rate than etching the contact etch stop layer; and depositing a metal material to fill the deepened via opening.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode device includes an epitaxial structure that contains first-type and second-type semiconductor units and an active layer interposed therebetween, a light transmittable dielectric element that is disposed on the first-type semiconductor unit opposite to the active layer and is formed with a first through hole, an adhesive layer that is disposed on the dielectric element and is formed with a second through hole corresponding in position to the first through hole, and a metal contact element that is disposed on the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has a thickness of at most one fifth of that of the dielectric element. The metal contact element extends into the first and second through holes, and electrically contacts the first-type semiconductor unit. A method for manufacturing the LED device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, devices and systems for associating consumable data with an assay consumable used in a biological assay. Provided are assay systems and associated consumables, wherein the assay system adjusts one or more steps of an assay protocol based on consumable data specific for that consumable. Various types of consumable data are described, as well as methods of using such data in the conduct of an assay by an assay system. The present invention also relates to consumables (e.g., kits and reagent containers), software, data deployable bundles, computer-readable media, loading carts, instruments, systems, and methods, for performing automated biological assays.

Abstract: Methods for reducing resistivity of metal gapfill include depositing a conformal layer in an opening of a feature and on a field of a substrate with a first thickness of the conformal layer of approximately 10 microns or less, depositing a non-conformal metal layer directly on the conformal layer at a bottom of the opening and directly on the field using an anisotropic deposition process. A second thickness of the non-conformal metal layer on the field and on the bottom of the feature is approximately 30 microns or greater. And depositing a metal gapfill material in the opening of the feature and on the field where the metal gapfill material completely fills the opening without any voids.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming tungsten features in semiconductor devices is provided. The method includes exposing a top opening of a feature formed in a substrate to a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process to deposit a tungsten liner layer within the feature. The PVD process is performed in a first processing region of a first processing chamber and the tungsten liner layer forms an overhang portion, which partially obstructs the top opening of the feature. The substrate is transferred from the first processing region of the first processing chamber to a second processing region of a second processing chamber without breaking vacuum. The overhang portion is exposed to nitrogen-containing radicals in the second processing region to inhibit subsequent growth of tungsten along the overhang portion. The feature is exposed to a tungsten-containing precursor gas to form a tungsten fill layer over the tungsten liner layer within the feature.

Abstract: A transmission interface between at least a first module and a second module is proposed. The transmission interface includes at least two physical transmission mediums. Each physical transmission medium is arranged to carry a multiplexed signal in which at least two signals are integrated. The at least two physical transmission mediums include a first physical transmission medium arranged to carry a first multiplexed signal including a first IF signal and a reference clock signal. The first IF signal and the reference clock signal are at different frequencies.

Abstract: Provided herein are MAPT RNAi agents and compositions comprising a MAPT RNAi agent. Also provided herein are methods of using the MAPT RNAi agents or compositions comprising a MAPT RNAi agent for reducing MAPT expression and/or treating tauopathy in a subject.

Abstract: A robotic bronchoscopy navigation method, performed by a processing control device, includes: performing a navigation procedure according to obtained navigation image, the navigation procedure including: determining whether the navigation image has a node, if the navigation image does not have the node, controlling a bending part of a robotic bronchoscopy to move toward an image center of the navigation image, if the navigation image has the node, calculating a distance between the bronchoscopy and the node, controlling the bending part to move according to a default branch when the distance is smaller than a threshold of distance, and determining whether the default branch is a destination branch where a destination is located, if the default branch is not the destination branch, obtaining another navigation image, and performing the navigation procedure on the another navigation image, and if the default branch is the destination branch, outputting a notification.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented method may include (1) accessing a first media data object and a different, second media data object that, when played back, each render temporally sequenced content, (2) comparing first temporally sequenced content represented by the first media data object with second temporally sequenced content represented by the second media data object to identify a set of common temporal subsequences between the first media data object and the second media data object, (3) identifying a set of edits relative to the set of common temporal subsequences that describe a difference between the temporally sequenced content of the first media data object and the temporally sequenced content of the second media data object, and (4) executing a workflow relating to the first media data object and/or the second media data object based on the set of edits. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present application discloses a display panel, a display driving method for display panel, and a display apparatus. The display panel includes a plurality of rows of pixel circuits; a gate drive circuit configured to be switched between a first drive mode and a second drive mode, wherein the first drive mode comprises that the gate drive circuit provides gate signals to n rows of the pixel circuits simultaneously, and the second drive mode comprises that the gate drive circuit provides gate signals to m*n rows of the pixel circuits simultaneously, wherein n is a positive integer, and m is an integer greater than or equal to 2.

Abstract: An electric supporting rod includes a driving unit and an actuating unit. The driving unit has a first outer cylinder and a driver disposed in the first outer cylinder. The first outer cylinder has an opening and elastic latching hooks disposed on an inner wall thereof, and the driver has a transmission slot. The actuating unit has a second outer cylinder and a transmission screw rod sheathed in the second outer cylinder. The second outer cylinder has an insertion part inserted to the opening, the transmission screw rod has a passive end engaged with the transmission slot, the insertion part has connection pieces surrounding the passive end, and the connection pieces are latched with the elastic latching hooks to longitudinally lock driving unit and the actuating unit. Accordingly, the electric supporting rod has advantages of simply in structure and easy to be assembled.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to an electric support rod having a driving assembly, an actuating assembly, and a bearing. The driving assembly has a first outer tube and a driving unit in the first outer tube. An internal thread is configured in the first outer tube. The actuating assembly has a second outer tube and a transmission screw rod in the second outer tube. Multiple elastic arms axially are extended from the second outer tube and arranged spacedly around the transmission screw rod. Each elastic arm has an outer thread structure and a hook portion. The second outer tube is inserted in the first outer tube, the internal thread is screwed with the outer thread structure. One end of the transmission screw rod protrudes from the second outer tube to engage the driving unit. The bearing sheathes the transmission screw rod and the hook portion latches the bearing.

Abstract: A cup generally includes a container body and a cap connected on the container body. The cap has a hollow transparent base defining a central through space and an annular channel around the central through space, a plurality of decorative objects located in the annular channel of the hollow transparent base, a sealing ring, and a top plate. The annular channel of the hollow transparent base can be sealed by the top plate and introduced with a liquid. The top plate defines a first annular groove at its undersurface. The sealing ring is disposed in the first annular groove of the top plate to prevent a beverage or drink contained in the container body from leakage. The decorative objects floating on the liquid contained in the hollow transparent base allow the cup to have an attractive appearance and can increase the fun drinking the beverage or drink.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, the projection apparatus maintenance system is adapted for a projection apparatus having a communication interface and a projection unit. The projection unit projects a projection image according to an image data. The method comprises: transmitting a usage data corresponding to the projection apparatus to a mobile apparatus through the communication interface; transmitting the usage data to a network server through the mobile apparatus and receiving a maintenance data which is provided by the network server in correspondence to the transmitted usage data; receiving at least one maintenance command from the mobile apparatus through the communication interface; and executing a maintenance operation corresponding to the projection apparatus according to the at least one maintenance command. As a result, the maintenance efficiency of the projection apparatus can be improved.

Abstract: A method and device for realizing an electric candle flame with a dynamic visual effect. The device comprises a shell, an upper cover, a candle flame simulating object, an LED lamp, a pivot, a candle flame simulating object seat and a water stirring device. The seat is cylindrical and fixed at a center part of the upper cover, and the candle flame simulating object is vertically arranged in the seat in a swinging mode by the aid of the pivot. The LED lamp is arranged on the vertical wall of the seat and located at the lower front of one lateral plane of the candle flame simulating object, and LED lamp upwardly and obliquely emits light to said plane of the candle flame simulating object at an elevation angle. Water is filled in the lower part of the shell with the water stirring device is arranged therein.

Abstract: A cup in this present invention comprises a cup and a lid on top of the cup. The lid has an anti-leaking ring inside of the lid and an annular groove in arc shape used to place a ball inside of the annular groove. A positioning member above the lid has a buffering edge in arc shape at upper portion of the positioning member to block the ball as to prevent ball from lo dropping out of the annular groove. Therefore the ball can be rolled and spun randomly on the lid in order to have more fun while using.

Abstract: A cup generally includes a container body, a lid, a rotatable arm, a straw, and a figurine. The lid is provided with a central hub defining a central through hole. The rotatable arm defines a mounting hole at a first end for fitting over the central hub of the lid. The straw can in inserted into the container body via the central through hole of the central hub. The figurine is fixed at a second end of the arm, so that the figurine together with the arm can be freely rotated around the straw. Thus, the cup can show a unique style and bring more fun to users.

Abstract: A method and device for realizing an electric candle flame with a dynamic visual effect. The device comprises a shell, an upper cover, a candle flame simulating object, an LED lamp, a pivot, a candle flame simulating object seat and a water stirring device. The seat is cylindrical and fixed at a center part of the upper cover, and the candle flame simulating object is vertically arranged in the seat in a swinging mode by the aid of the pivot. The LED lamp is arranged on the vertical wall of the seat and located at the lower front of one lateral plane of the candle flame simulating object, and LED lamp upwardly and obliquely emits light to said plane of the candle flame simulating object at an elevation angle. Water is filled in the lower part of the shell with the water stirring device is arranged therein.