Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor package device. The semiconductor package device includes a carrier, a first Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and a first electronic component. The carrier has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The MEMS is disposed in the carrier. The first MEMS is exposed from the first surface of the carrier and is exposed from the second surface of the carrier. The first electronic component is disposed on the first surface of the carrier and is electrically connected to the first MEMS.

Abstract: The present invention is related to recombinant host cells comprising: (i) at least one deletion, mutation, and/or substitution in an endogenous gene encoding a polypeptide that converts pyruvate to acetaldehyde, acetyl-phosphate or acetyl-CoA; and (ii) a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having phosphoketolase activity. The present invention is also related to recombinant host cells further comprising (iii) a heterologous polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide having phosphotransacetylase activity.

Abstract: A process for producing a substitute natural gas, the process comprising the steps of: (1) providing a synthesis gas comprising hydrogen and carbon monoxide; (2) forming a hydrogen-enriched synthesis gas; (3) subjecting the hydrogen-enriched synthesis gas to a methanation reaction to convert at least a portion of the gas into methane thereby forming a methane-enriched gas; and (4) recovering from the methane-enriched gas a methane-containing gas, wherein step (2) comprises providing a hydrogen gas and combining the hydrogen gas with the synthesis gas.

Abstract: At least one bearing insert is secured within a metallic housing to form a wear resistant bearing. In operation, the bearing insert engages a journal and provides a wear-resistant surface. The housing defines a cavity for receiving the bearing insert. The cavity preferably expands radially so that the bearing insert remains secured in the cavity. The bearing insert can comprise a refractory ceramic. The bearing insert is secured within the cavity by any suitable means, such as thermal shrink-fit. A thin layer of sacrificial metal protects the bearing insert during initial start-up. The sacrificial metal wears to expose the bearing insert. Further wear exposes a larger area of the refractory bearing insert. A second bearing insert can be disposed opposite to the first so that rotating the housing can expose the second bearing insert to the journal.

Abstract: A process for joining articles comprises the steps of: joining the articles together at a brazing temperature to form one or more brazed joints in a brazed assembly, wherein at least one of the one or more brazed joints comprises a filler at least in part capable of age hardening at a temperature below the brazing temperature; and heat treating the brazed assembly at a temperature and for a time sufficient to age harden the filler at least in part; wherein the articles comprise at least one diamond body, and the filler comprises an active brazing alloy for brazing to the at least one diamond body.

Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED Under conventional methods, calculation for determining the extent of damage progression inside a structural body by computation is difficult to apply in actual practice, and also time consuming. In addition, detection of damage occurring in objects with complicated shapes or infinitesimal damage is particularly difficult. SOLUTION When pressure applied from one surface of an object to be measured to another surface thereof is pressurized or depressurized, the distance d1 between two distorted sections R1, R2 due to damage formed on the other surface S, is detected and the extent of the said damage progression is measured.

Abstract: An antenna device includes a horn antenna including a waveguide and a horn connected to the waveguide, the horn having a shape widening toward an opening direction, a beamforming network including a plurality of input ports and a plurality of output ports and changing a phase of output port signals output from the output ports based on input port signals applied to the input ports, and an antenna array disposed in the horn antenna and connected to the output ports of the beamforming network.

Abstract: A vertical MOSFET of a trench gate structure includes an n?-type drift layer and a p+-type base layer formed by epitaxial growth. The vertical MOSFET includes a trench that penetrates the n?-type drift layer and the p+-type base layer. A low-concentration thin film is provided in the trench. The low-concentration thin film is in contact with the p+-type base layer and is of the same conductivity type as the p+-type base layer. Further, the low-concentration thin film has an impurity concentration that is lower than that of the p+-type base layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a long acting composition comprising, therapeutically effective amount of liraglutide, a block or a graft copolymer comprising hydrophilic and hydrophobic moieties or mixtures thereof, at least one amphipath, and an aqueous vehicle, wherein the composition is in the form of a gel which is rendered injectable when forced through a needle by means of a plunger. The composition provides effective blood glucose control for about 6 days to about 14 days after single administration to a subject in need thereof, in particularly for about a week.

Abstract: Provided is a soft magnetic dust core having high density and favorable properties. A method of manufacturing a soft magnetic dust core includes: preparing coated powder including amorphous powder made of an Fe—B—Si—P—C—Cu-based alloy, an Fe—B—P—C—Cu-based alloy, an Fe—B—Si—P—Cu-based alloy, or an Fe—B—P—Cu-based alloy, with a first initial crystallization temperature Tx1 and a second initial crystallization temperature Tx2; and a coating formed on a surface of particles of the amorphous powder; applying a compacting pressure to the coated powder or a mixture of the coated powder and the amorphous powder at a temperature equal to or lower than Tx1?100 K; and heating to a maximum end-point temperature equal to or higher than Tx1?50 K and lower than Tx2 with the compacting pressure being applied.

Abstract: A differential Colpitts voltage-controlled oscillator according to example embodiments includes a feedback circuit constituting a Colpitts oscillator structure, a negative resistance circuit including a first negative resistance transistor and a second negative resistance transistor cross-coupled to each other and connected to the feedback circuit, a resonance circuit including a first inductor and a variable capacitor connected to both ends of the first inductor to generate differential output signals base on outputs of the feedback circuit, and a phase noise reduction circuit coupled to the feedback circuit to remove phase noise.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and system for updating an occupancy map based on a super ray. The method of updating an occupancy map based on grids and octrees includes the step of generating a mapping line based on point clouds obtained from a sensor, generating a super ray by identifying a cell belonging to a plurality of cells forming the occupancy map and traversing an identical cell based on the generated mapping line, and updating the occupancy map by updating a cell through which the super ray corresponding to some of rays related to the plurality of cells forming the occupancy map passes.

Abstract: There are provided a localized surface plasmon resonance sensing chip in which a linewidth of an absorption spectrum originating from localized plasmon resonance is narrow and with which a peak wavelength shift of an optical spectrum accompanying a change in refractive index of a surface can be accurately measured, and a localized surface plasmon resonance sensing system using this sensing chip. A sensing chip 10 includes a base 14 having a flat-plate shape, a plurality of protruding portions 16, and a metal layer 18 covering each front surface of the plurality of protruding portions 16. The protruding portions 16 each have a shape like a semi-oblate spheroid which is one of three-dimensional parts obtained by dividing an oblate spheroid in half along an equatorial plane and are arranged such that a divided surface 16a of the semi-oblate spheroid faces a front surface 14a of the base 14.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor substrate structure, semiconductor package and method of manufacturing the same. The semiconductor substrate structure includes a conductive structure and a dielectric structure. The conductive structure has a first conductive surface and a second conductive surface opposite to the first conductive surface. The dielectric structure covers at least a portion of the conductive structure, and has a first dielectric surface and a second dielectric surface opposite to the first dielectric surface. The first conductive surface does not protrude from the first dielectric surface, and the second conductive surface is recessed from the second dielectric surface. The dielectric structure includes, or is formed from, a photo-sensitive resin, and the dielectric structure defines a dielectric opening in the second dielectric surface to expose a portion of the second conductive surface.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a metallic shell structure having a port, an insulation housing disposed in the metallic shell structure, a shielding plate disposed inside the insulation housing, and two rows of conductive terminal sets disposed on the insulation housing with each on two opposing sides of the shielding plate. A conductive contact portion is formed around the port by the metallic shell structure. Therefore, as the electrical connector is assembled with an external device, the conductive contact portion can be in contact with the external device. Hence, a grounding effect is achieved, and an electromagnetic compatibility is improved.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a method for producing tetraalkoxysilane while saving energy at a high yield. Tetraalkoxysilane can be produced while saving energy at a high yield by the method including a first step of reacting alcohol with carbon dioxide in the presence of a dehydrating agent and/or in a reactor provided with a dehydrating means, and a second step of reacting a reaction mixture obtained in the first step with silicon oxide.

Abstract: A parallel charging and power supply system for a battery electric vehicle comprises a battery unit, a battery management system, a vehicle control unit, a motor controller and a motor, wherein a corresponding signal output end and a signal input end of the battery management system are respectively connected with a corresponding signal input end and a signal output end of the battery unit; the motor controller is respectively connected with a power output end of the battery unit, a power input end of the motor and a signal output end of the motor; a signal input end of the vehicle control unit is respectively connected with the corresponding signal output ends of the battery management system and the motor controller.

Abstract: A bone plate system is provided that permits rapid, secure stabilization of a plurality of bones, such as portions of a cut rib. The bone plate system includes a bone plate having anchor devices for securing the bone plate to, for example, cortical bone of the cut rib portions. The anchor devices have an open configuration that permits the anchor devices to be connected to the cortical bone of the cut rib portions and a clamping configuration that fixes the bone plate to the cortical bone of the cut portions. The bone plate connects the cut rib portions and stabilizes the cut rib portions against relative movement therebetween.

Abstract: A tag reader, including: a. a mobile part having an antenna for positioning near a group of tags, transmitting a power signal to the tags and receiving a response from the tags; wherein the antenna has an internal impedance that increases or decreases responsive to objects located in its vicinity; b. a reader base for providing the power signal to the mobile part and for storing and analyzing information read from tags; and c. a real-time antenna tuning circuit for adjusting the impedance of the antenna; wherein the mobile part, reader base and real time antenna tuning circuit are wired together to transfer the power signal from the reader base to the antenna through the real-time antenna tuning circuit, and wherein the real-time antenna tuning circuit monitors the power signal and adjusts the impedance of the antenna responsive to a determination in real-time of power return loss from the antenna.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and techniques for role-based modernization of legacy applications are provided. Example embodiments provide a Role-Based Modernization System (“RBMS”), which enables the reorganization of (menu-based) legacy applications by role as a method of modernization and enables user access to such modernized applications through roles. In addition the RBMS supports the ability to enhance such legacy applications by blending them with non-legacy tasks and functions in a user-transparent fashion. In one embodiment, the RBMS comprises a client-side javascript display and control module and a java applet host interface and a server-side emulation control services module. These components cooperate to uniformly present legacy and non-legacy tasks that have been reorganized according to role modernization techniques.