Abstract: A memory device includes a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer includes a memory cell array. The memory cell array is connected to a plurality of wordlines and a plurality of bitlines, and includes a plurality of normal memory cells storing normal data and a plurality of error correction code (ECC) memory cells storing ECC data. The second semiconductor layer is disposed with respect to the first semiconductor layer in a vertical direction, and includes a peripheral circuit. The peripheral circuit controls the memory cell array, and includes a row decoder. At least a portion of a region in which the plurality of ECC memory cells are disposed in the first semiconductor layer and at least a portion of a region in which the row decoder is disposed in the second semiconductor layer overlap in a plan view.

Abstract: The present embodiments relate generally to a soft system for producing a giant magnetoelastic effect. In some embodiments, the soft system is composed of platinum-catalyzed silicone polymer matrix and neodymium-iron-boron nanomagnets. The soft system shows up to four times more enhancement of the magnetomechanical coupling factor (T/Pa) than traditional rigid counterparts owing to a distinct physical mechanism. In embodiments, the giant magnetoelastic effect is coupled with magnetic induction to implement a soft magnetoelastic generator (MEG) as an approach to biomechanical energy conversion, a technology that was heretofore conventionally challenged by low current, high internal impedance, and low water/humidity resistance for decent operation stability. This new method of biomechanical-to-electrical conversion is intrinsically waterproof since the magnetic fields are able to penetrate water with negligible intensity loss.

Abstract: An arrangement for actuating a shift element for a bottom bracket gearbox (1) includes a shift ring (4) rotatably mounted in a housing (3) and assigned to a gearbox component. A shift pawl (5) for locking or releasing the shift ring (4) is assigned to the shift ring (4) for shifting a gear stage. A support region mechanically reinforces the housing (3) and is provided at least along a contact region (14) between an inner wall (8) of the housing (3) and an outer circumference of the shift ring (4). The contact region (14) is defined by reaction forces (16) acting when the shift ring (4) is locked.

Abstract: Double flanged clevis pins are provided in aircraft flight control pulley systems and are mounted between the opposed side walls of the pulley mounting bracket at a closely spaced separation distance relative to a respective pulley and the cable retained within the pulley groove. The outboard facing surface of each of the clevis pin flanges is positioned in abutting relationship with an adjacent inboard facing surface portion of a respective one of the opposed side walls of the mounting bracket while outboard ends of the clevis pin extend coaxially outwardly therefrom and through the adjacent mounting bracket side wall. The central pin section of the clevis pin is therefore closely spaced above an adjacent portion of the circumferential edge of the pulley in which an aircraft control cable is received.

Abstract: The refuse lift arm system includes a grabber device configured to engage the refuse container and a container lift. The container lift includes a carriage, a rail assembly, and a tipping mechanism. The carriage supports pivotal movement of the grabber device. The rail assembly supports translational movement of the carriage. The tipping mechanism is configured to pivot the grabber device relative to the carriage in response to relative movement between the carriage and the rail assembly. The refuse lift arm system further includes a horizontal positioning system configured to move the rail assembly laterally relative to the refuse collection vehicle.

Abstract: Process for producing a film of an ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene (UHMW-PE), comprising the steps of providing a UHMW-PE having a density of more than 0.96 g/cm3 and a molecular weight of between 1×104 g/mol and 10×106 g/mol, extruding the provided UHMW-PE with an extruder configured for high shearing, through a combination of a barrier screw with at least one shearing element and at least one mixing element, to give a film, and passing the extruded film over a chill roll combination, with the extrusion temperature being 170° C. to 300° C. The extruded film may be implemented as cast primary film or as film stretched in machine direction. The stretching increases the strengths in machine direction, expands the thickness spectrum and smooths the surface.

Abstract: A process for producing a flexible foam includes introducing a polymer into an autoclave chamber or mold cavity, pressurizing the autoclave chamber or mold cavity to an elevated pressure using a supercritical fluid, maintaining the elevated pressure within the autoclave chamber or mold cavity for a sufficient time to infuse the supercritical fluid into the polymer, reducing the pressure within the autoclave chamber or mold cavity to cause the infused supercritical fluid to form cell nuclei throughout the polymer, and allowing the cell nuclei to expand to form a foam from the polymer within the autoclave chamber or mold cavity. The polymer is composed of one or more non-cross-linked thermoplastic polymers that are recyclable and/or biodegradable. The polymer may be introduced into the autoclave chamber of mold cavity as a solid sheet or block, or the polymer may be dissolved in a solvent.

Abstract: The polishing composition for semiconductor processing includes abrasive particles and a first metal ion, which is an alkali metal ion, wherein the abrasive particles have surface positive charges, and wherein an amount of the first metal ion is 15 ppm (by weight) to 100 ppm (by weight).

Abstract: Disclosed are a plant grain size regulation gene and use thereof, which belong to the technical field of biology. PCFS gene mutants in different crops are obtained by gene editing, and by means of experiments and statistical analysis, it is found that the mutants have a phenotype of enlarged plant grain and part of the mutants have a phenotype of improved stress resistance. The provided gene, mutants, and method for use same are beneficial to increase the crop yield and improve the quality and enhance the resistance of plants to an adverse environment, provide gene resources and technical support for cultivating new plant varieties with large grain weight and high stress resistance, and thereby have important significance and application value for improvement of agronomic traits of crops and breeding of high-yield and high stress-resistant molecules.

Abstract: A washing machine may include: a hardness component remover including a resin charging chamber between a downstream buffer space and an upstream buffer space and containing an ion-exchange resin; a saturated regeneration water generation vessel in which saturated regeneration water is to be generated; a regeneration water passage connecting the saturated regeneration water generation vessel to the downstream buffer space; a drain passage connecting the upstream buffer space to a drain; a first on-off valve to open and close the regeneration water passage; a second on-off valve to open and close the drain passage; at least one processor; and memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the at least one processor to perform a regeneration process to regenerate the ion-exchange resin.

Abstract: A construction block system includes a first construction block with a first construction block interlocking mechanism on a top surface of the first construction block and a second construction block with a second block interlocking mechanism on a bottom surface of the second construction block. The first construction block interlocking mechanism interlocks with the second construction block interlocking mechanism when the second construction block is positioned on top of the first construction block.

Abstract: In a secondary battery state of health (SOH) estimation method, which estimates the state of health (SOH) of a secondary battery by use of a Weibull law, Weibull coefficients mf, ?f corresponding to a float capacity retention rate, and the float capacity retention rate represented by the following formula (1) are obtained from the measurement values of a float test for determining the capacity retention rate; Weibull coefficients mc, ?c corresponding to a cycle capacity retention rate, and the cycle capacity retention rate represented by the following formula (2) are obtained from the measurement values of a cycle test for determining the capacity retention rate; and the capacity retention rate in a period t or at a cycle number N is estimated from the float capacity retention rate and the cycle capacity retention rate of the secondary battery.

Abstract: An embodiment is method performed by a source node to transmit data that is to be relayed by a relay node to a destination node using a multi-link device (MLD) amplify-and-forward (AF) relay mechanism. The method includes transmitting a relay trigger frame to the relay node on a first link between the source node and the relay node to set up a second link between the relay node and the destination node, receiving a relay response frame from the relay node on the first link as a response to the relay trigger frame, transmitting a relay initiation frame to the relay node on the first link to start a relay operation period, and during the relay operation period, transmitting a data frame on the first link that is to be relayed by the relay node to the destination node on the second link using an AF relay mechanism.

Abstract: The present application provides a lifting/lowering device (1) and a harvester (1000). The lifting/lowering device (1) comprises a driving member (20), a transmission mechanism (30), a mounting mechanism (40), and a measuring mechanism (50). The transmission mechanism (30) comprises a first transmission member (31) and a second transmission member (32). The first transmission member (31) is connected to the second transmission member (32) and the driving member (20) respectively. The first transmission member (31) is driven by the driving member (20) to drive the second transmission member (32) to rotate. The mounting mechanism (40) is threadedly connected to the second transmission member (32), and the mounting mechanism (40) is configured to mount a cutter head mechanism (2). When the second transmission member (32) rotates, the mounting mechanism (40) moves towards or away from the first transmission member (31).

Abstract: A support having a magnetically assisted deployment and retraction mechanism which is designed for use with protective covers for personal electronic devices such as smartphones and tablet computing devices featuring a segmented support structure that deploys from a first channel when a shuttle located in a second channel disposed under the first channel is moved from a first position to a second position. The shuttle contains a first magnet and a second magnet, and the segmented support contains magnets which generate either attractive or repulsive forces depending on the position of the shuttle, which forces cause deployment of the support.

Abstract: A fusible toy bead includes a water-soluble resin and two or more pigments as coloring agents, the water-soluble resin includes polyvinyl alcohol as a main component, and includes 3% by weight of polypropylene, and two or more colors appear on a surface in a mixed manner without intermixing with each other.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure may include an implantable device (100) for in vivo measurement of metabolites, including a laser diode (110) or an IR diode (120) or optical waveguide as an external (outside body) light source with a laser diode (110) or an IR diode (120) for Raman spectroscopy unit (140). Embodiments may also include an optical filter (130) that filters the scattered light. Embodiments may also include a Raman spectroscopy unit (140) for detecting the metabolic profile of a subject. Embodiments may also include a Fabry-Pérot interferometer (150) with a spherical mirror, functioning as an etalon, for refining the detection of Raman scattering signals. Embodiments may also include a CMOS sensor (160) for capturing the refined Raman scattering signals. Embodiments may also include a piezo element (170a) or MEMS actuator (170b) for actuating the Fabry-Pérot interferometer (150). Embodiments may also include MCU (180) as a controller and a processing unit.

Abstract: Sensor arrangements for a user monitoring system and methods of making thereof are described herein. In one variation, the method comprises providing an interconnected array of bases. For each base, the method includes applying a conductive material to a recessed portion in the base to form at least one conductive region. At least one sensor can be coupled to the at least one conductive region. A conductive member can be coupled to the at least one conductive region. An encapsulating material can be dispensed onto the base, thereby encapsulating the at least one sensor and at least a portion of the conductive member in the recessed portion.

Abstract: A catheter, more particularly an endovascular catheter, with a catheter shaft including a first lumen and a shaft opening, a deflection element and a controlling element. The first lumen and the shaft opening communicate with each other. The deflection element is rotatably arranged inside the catheter shaft, and configured to deflect a guidewire through the shaft opening. The controlling element is operably connected with the deflection element and configured to rotate the deflection element in a first rotating direction. Furthermore, the present invention refers to a catheter assembly with such a catheter and a guidewire.

Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery (TDD) system is provided accelerating the TDD process through the combination of (1) a micropump, (2) microneedles, and (3) nanoencapsulation. A 3D printed shape memory alloy (SMA) triggered micropump combined with polymeric nanoparticles loaded with a drug can be pumped through integrated microneedles. An SMA spring wire is used to actuate a loaded pumping spring to drive an elastic membrane into a chamber. The system's performance characterized an average membrane speed of 0.28 m/s. The efficacy of the system showed an almost 100% improvement for the total percentage of deposited polymeric nanoparticles over that of the untreated solution. The rapid response and demonstrated efficacy can be aimed for transdermal insulin injection.