Abstract: Polymer compositions capable of a high degree of curing at relatively low temperatures, and prepregs, adhesives, films and composites formed therefrom are discussed. The polymer compositions include epoxy resin systems and a dual curing system including one or more curing agents containing one or more hydrazine-based curing agents having hydrazine functional groups and one or more amine-based curing agents containing one or more amine functional groups. The hydrazine-amine curing systems enable the polymer composition to achieve elevated levels of gelation or degree of cure at lower temperatures than are achievable with amine functional curing agents alone.

Abstract: An elbow prosthesis constructed in accordance to one example of the present teachings can include a first stem structure that is operable to be positioned in a first bone of a joint. The first stem structure can include a first stem portion and a cage structure. The first stem portion may be operable to be positioned in the first bone. The cage structure can be formed generally between an inner sidewall and an outer surface. The stem portion can have opposing surfaces that define a disconnect formed entirely through the cage structure from the inner sidewall to the outer surface. A first bearing component can have an exterior cage opposing surface. The first bearing component can be selectively inserted into the cage structure from an insertion position to an installed position. A fastener can be threadably advanced into an engaged position with the cage structure to reduce a gap defined between the opposing surfaces of the disconnect while radially contracting the cage structure around the first bearing.

Abstract: A modulized touch panel is revealed. The modulized touch panel includes a first substrate layer and a second substrate layer while the second substrate layer is corresponding to the first substrate layer A touch panel is integrated with a control chip so as to reduce complexity and occupied area of the circuit that transmits signals between electronic devices and the touch panel while increasing scan lines of the touch panel. Thus circuit of electronics is simplified. Moreover, the first substrate layer or the second substrate layer of the touch panel is disposed with a metal layer for reducing impedance and improving signal stability.

Abstract: In a semiconductor integrated circuit device having plural layers of buried wirings, it is intended to prevent the occurrence of a discontinuity caused by stress migration at an interface between a plug connected at a bottom thereof to a buried wiring and the buried wiring. For example, in the case where the width of a first Cu wiring is not smaller than about 0.9 ?m and is smaller than about 1.44 ?m, and the width of a second Cu wiring and the diameter of a plug are about 0.18 ?m, there are arranged two or more plugs which connect the first wirings and the second Cu wirings electrically with each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and methods of administering compounds to a subject that can reduce ?APP production and that is not toxic in a wide range of dosages. The present invention also provides non-carbamate compounds and methods of administering such compounds to a subject that can reduce ?APP production and that is not toxic in a wide range of dosages. It has been discovered that either the racemic or enantiomerically pure non-carbamate compounds can be used to decrease ?APP production.

Abstract: A control circuit for a generator has a control function that monitors the voltage across a bus capacitor. The circuit delivers excess voltage back to associated stator windings if an unduly high voltage is detected across the bus capacitor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the preparation of a mixture comprising at least two structurally different diketopyrrolopyrrole pigments of formula wherein A1 and A2 are each independently of the other an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, by reacting a succinic acid ester with at least one unsubstituted or substituted aromatic or heteroaromatic nitrile, which process comprises carrying out the reaction in the presence of at least one compound of formula wherein A is an aromatic or heteroaromatic radical, R3 is hydrogen, halogen, methyl, methoxy, —CF3 or —CN, R4 is a linear or, from C3 upwards, optionally branched C1-C30alkyl, C6-C10aryl or C6-C24aralkyl radical, X is —S—, —O—, —CR5R5?—, —COO—, —CONR5—, —SO—, SO2—, —SO2NR5— or —NR5— and R5 and R5? are each independently of the other hydrogen or a linear or, from C3 upwards, optionally branched C1-C30alkyl, C6-C10aryl or C6-C24aralkyl radical, to the use of such a mixture in the coloring of organic material and in cosmetics, and al

Abstract: Disclosed is a camera which analyzes an image signal output periodically from an image pickup device to determine a timing suitable for shooting a still image, and acquires an image signal for a still image having a larger number of pixels based on the determination result. The suitable timing can be determined by using a moment of, for example, a change in the moving direction of a moving subject, a pausing of a moving subject, or a change in a voice to be input. The image signal for a still image can stay recorded only when a camera user gives an instruction to shoot a still image within a predetermined period from the determination.

Abstract: The semiconductor device concerning the present invention has a wiring substrate, a semiconductor chip, under-filling resin, a reinforcement ring, a heat spreader, a power supply pattern and a wiring layer under surface via land which are formed on the wiring substrate and spaced out by a clearance region, an insulating film, a wiring layer via land, a via, and a wiring which is formed on the insulating film, passes over the clearance region, and connects the wiring layer via land to the semiconductor chip. The wiring layer via land is formed between the semiconductor chip and the reinforcement ring, and within a region of a 1 mm width from the extension line of the diagonal line of the semiconductor chip. The angle of the lead-out direction of the wiring from a wiring layer via land to the extension line of the diagonal line of the semiconductor chip is 20° or more.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display array substrate. A trench is in a substrate. A gate, a gate dielectric layer, a semiconductor layer and a doped semiconductor layer are disposed in the trench, wherein the semiconductor layer comprises a channel. A source electrode and a drain electrode are respectively electrically connected to portions of the semiconductor layer on opposite sides of the channel.

Abstract: An efficient method for providing both dedicated and simulcast services over a common wireless infrastructure is described. The services can be available to a single terminal as well as to a multiplicity of terminals simultaneously. The method uses time division multiplexing and orthogonal frequency division multiple access for simulcasting information and transmitting dedicated message information from a plurality of base stations forming a cellular pattern over the same wireless frequency channel. The method comprises the steps of constructing frames for transmission by the plurality of base stations comprising control information, simulcast information and dedicated message information within predetermined time slots of the frames and allocating the simulcast information and the dedicated message information to time slots of the same frame predetermined by the control information of the frame. The underlying modulation technology used is OFDM and thereby the channel delay-dispersion is minimized.

Abstract: A class AB amplifier includes: a voltage amplifier stage operating off a first source voltage, and amplifying a differential input voltage to produce a first amplified voltage; a level shift stage coupled to the voltage amplifier stage and adjusting a direct current level of the first amplified voltage to produce a first shift voltage; and a power amplifier stage coupled to the level shift stage, operating off a second source voltage, and converting the first shift voltage to produce a first output current. The second source voltage is larger than the first source voltage.

Abstract: A system-on-chip (SoC) that is immune to electromagnetic interference has block shield rings fabricated therein. The SoC includes a microprocessor core; an on-chip bus interface; an embedded memory block; and an analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit shielded by an EMI shield ring encircling the analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit for protecting the analog/mixed-signal integrated circuit from electromagnetic interference. The EMI shield ring is grounded and includes a metal rampart consisting of multi-layer metals and vias. A pickup diffusion is connected to the metal rampart. In one embodiment, the memory block is also shielded.

Abstract: A sensor assembly suitable for use in an airborne shooter localization system. The sensor assembly has a pressure sensor subassembly with a pressure transducer positioned to detect pressure variations associated with a shock wave from a passing projectile or the muzzle blast following the shock wave. To substantially increase the signal to noise ratio for measurements of the shock wave, the pressure sensor subassembly attenuates pressure fluctuations triggered by turbulent airflow over the surface of the subassembly more than it attenuates the shock wave. This preferential attenuation is provided by separating the pressure transducer from the surface of the sensor assembly by a cavity large enough that the pressure fluctuations are substantially attenuated as they propagate across the cavity. Additionally, features of a housing that holds the pressure sensor subassembly facilitate use on an aircraft.

Abstract: This invention is directed to drug conjugates of certain ion channel modulating compounds having the following formula: wherein A, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, LB, L and DM are defined herein, including isolated enantiomeric and diastereomeric isomers thereof, and mixtures thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods of use are also disclosed.

Abstract: To prevent semiconductor chips from adhering to the trays during transport, a method is employed which transports semiconductor chips in the following state. When trays provided with a plurality of accommodating portions having a recessed cross section for accommodating semiconductor chips on a main surface thereof are stacked in a plurality of stages, the semiconductor chips are accommodated in spaces defined by the accommodating portions formed over the main surface of the lower-stage tray and corresponding accommodating portions formed over the back surface of the upper-stage tray. Here, on bottom surfaces of the accommodating portions formed over the back surface of the upper-stage tray, isolated projections having a height which prevents the projections from coming into contact with the semiconductor chips are arranged in a scattered manner. In this way, it is possible to prevent the semiconductor chips from adhering to the back surface of the upper-stage tray.

Abstract: Systems and methods for inspecting a specimen with light at varying power levels are provided. One system configured to inspect a specimen includes a light source configured to generate light. The system also includes a power attenuator subsystem configured to alter a power level of the light directed to the specimen during inspection between at least two power levels including a full power level and a minimum power level equal to or greater than about 10% of the full power level. In addition, the system includes a detection subsystem configured to generate output responsive to the light scattered from the specimen. The output can be used to detect defects on the specimen.

Abstract: A global positioning system (GPS) log with low power consumption has an antenna, a GPS module, a power control module, a main control module, a power adjusting unit and a memory. The main control module is connected to the GPS module and the power control module to retrieve the computing results of the GPS module and controls the power control module to periodically provide power to the GPS module according to a predetermined and variable power providing period. The power adjusting unit is connected to the main control module, analyzes the computing results of the GPS module and assists the main control module to adjust the power providing period. Since the main control module automatically adjusts the power providing period, the GPS log does not deplete unnecessary power on the GPS module. Therefore, the power consumption of the GPS log is reduced and the GPS operates longer.

Abstract: A computerized system for displaying, geolocating, and taking measurements from captured oblique images includes a data file accessible by the computer system. The data file includes a plurality of image files corresponding to a plurality of captured oblique images, and positional data corresponding to the images. Image display and analysis software is executed by the system for reading the data file and displaying at least a portion of the captured oblique images. The software retrieves the positional data for one or more user-selected points on the displayed image, and calculates a separation distance between any two or more selected points. The separation distance calculation is user-selectable to determine various parameters including linear distance between, area encompassed within, relative elevation of, and height difference between selected points.

Abstract: A plurality of conductive layers and a plurality of wiring layers connecting a supporting substrate having SOI structure and uppermost wire are formed along a peripheral part of a semiconductor chip together with the uppermost wire, to thereby surround a transistor forming region in which a transistor is to be formed.