Abstract: The present invention relates to an active matrix display device, more particularly an electrowetting display device, comprising at least two rows of pixels and being provided with selection wires (RW) and data wires (COL) for addressing of the pixels. The pixels in each row are arranged with a respective connection (CW) to a common reset (RST) wire that is arranged to transmit a reset signal. The respective connection (CW) is arranged to be interconnected with the data wire (COL) of the pixel when the pixel is addressed. Further, the respective connection (CW) is arranged with a signal blocking element (D) for preventing a data signal of the pixel from propagating via the reset wire (RST) to pixels in the same row.

Abstract: A Trusted Service Manager (TSM) receives via a first communication channel from a Service Provider (SP) a request (REQ(MIA)) that contains an application (MIA) together with a unique identifier of a mobile phone (MOB), particularly its telephone number. The mobile phone (MOB) is equipped with a memory device (MIF) that comprises multiple memory sectors being protected by sector keys. Preferably the memory device (MIF) is a MIFARE device. The TSM extracts the application (MIA) and the unique identifier from the received request, assigns destination sector(s) and associated sector key(s) of the memory device (MIF), compiles the application (MIA), the sector key(s) and the sector number(s) of the destination sector(s) into a setup-message (SU(MIA)), encrypts the setup-message and transmits it to either the mobile phone via a second communication channel or the Service Provider via the first communication channel (CN).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a FinFET with separate gates and to a method for fabricating the same. A dielectric gate-separation layer between first and second gate electrodes has an extension in a direction pointing from a first to a second gate layer that is smaller than a lateral extension of the fin between its opposite lateral faces. This structure corresponds with a processing method that starts from a covered basic FinFET structure with a continuous first gate layer, and proceeds to remove parts of the first gate layer and of a first gate-isolation layer through a contact opening to the gate layer. Subsequently, a replacement gate-isolation layer that at the same time forms the gate separation layer fabricated, followed by filling the tunnel with a replacement gate layer and a metal filling.

Abstract: A sheet processing apparatus includes a laterally moveable post-processing module moveable from a predetermined operating position to a predetermined lateral delivery position and a control unit. The control unit is configured to operate the post-processing module such that a lateral delivery position for a set of at least one sheet is determined, the post-processing module is moved to the operating position, the post-processing module is operable to subsequently engage the set of at least one sheet to obtain a processed set of at least one sheet, then move the post-processing module from the operating position to the delivery position in coupling engagement with the processed set of at least one sheet, to move the processed set of at least one sheet to the lateral delivery position and disengage the post-processing module to deliver the processed set of at least one sheet at the lateral delivery position.

Abstract: A composition, comprising, based on the total weight of the polymer components in the composition, 1 to 40 wt. % of an aromatic polycarbonate, 30 to 98.8 wt. % of a polysiloxane-polycarbonate block copolymer, and 0.1 to 10 wt. % of a polysiloxane-polyimide block copolymer comprising more than 20 wt. % polysiloxane blocks, based on the total weight of the polysiloxane-polyimide copolymer. The compositions provide articles with low haze, high luminous transmittance, and good hydro-aging properties. The articles can further be formulated to have excellent flame retardance, particularly when KSS is used.

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus comprises an illumination system for supplying a beam of radiation, a patterning arrangement incorporating an array of individually controllable elements for imparting a pattern to the beam cross-section, a substrate table for supporting a substrate, and a projection system incorporating a microlens array for projecting the beam onto a target portion of the substrate. An error compensator is provided for supplying error correction values for compensating for the effect of positional errors in the microlens array, and a grey scale modulator is provided for supplying drive signals to controllable elements of the patterning arrangement in dependence on the error correction values in order to compensate for the effect of positional errors in the microlens array by varying the intensity of some parts of the pattern relative to other parts of the pattern.

Abstract: A computer-connectable portable memory device is specifically adapted for storing digital data files for the purpose of transferring the files to other equipment and/or displaying the files. The device has program code permanently residing therein and causing the device to identify itself as a printer when connected to a multi-purpose computer.

Abstract: A station for performing a lapping method to achieve tight dimension controls for both read and write elements of magnetic recording heads is disclosed. A recording head having a read head stripe height and a write head throat height is lapped using a plurality of lapping forces. At least one of the plurality of lapping forces includes a torque force. A lapping wedge angle is controlled using at least one torque force, which controls the offset between the recording head read head stripe height and the write head throat height.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method to improve the secretion of a protein of interest by a filamentous fungal cell comprising inducing a phenotype in the cell selected from the group consisting of a lowered ERAD, an elevated UPR that does not induce an elevated ERAD, wherein ERAD preferably is lowered. The invention further relates to the filamentous fungal cell comprising the phenotype described above. The invention also relates to polynucleotides and polypeptides whose expression can be modulated in the filamentous fungal cell to obtain the above-described phenotype.

Abstract: A system is described for transmitting data in a serial bidirectional bus with a control device (1) comprising a send and receiving unit (34) for data fields (7, 8 and 9) combined into a data frame (6), and with bus subscribers (2, 3 and 4) which comprise an evaluation circuit (10) for reading in and reading out data fields (7, 8, 9, 14, 15 or 16) in data frames (6, 11), with at least the bus subscriber (4) at the bus end opposite of the control device (1) comprising a send device (12) for a data frame (11). In order to provide simple constructional conditions it is proposed that at least the bus subscriber (4) at the end of the bus comprises a control stage (13) which is activated by a received data frame (6) and triggers the send device (12) depending on the receipt of a data frame (6) within the terms of the transmission of a data frame (11) for at least the data fields (14, 15 and 16) of the bus subscribers (2, 3 and 4).

Abstract: A lithographic apparatus for immersion lithography is disclosed in which a seal between different parts of a substrate table is arranged to be easily applied and removed and in an embodiment, reduces transmission of forces between the different parts.

Abstract: A method, according to one embodiment, includes forming a lubricant film on a magnetic disk having at least a magnetic recording film above a substrate, and a protective film above the magnetic recording film, and wiping the lubricant film while rotating the substrate, e.g., at about 3.0 m/s to about 3.5 m/s by pressing a pad against a wiping cloth e.g., at a loading speed of about 12 mm/min to about 36 mm/min e.g., under a pressure of about 3 gf/mm2 to about 9 gf/mm2. The pad has a convexly curved surface in contact with the wiping cloth, and the wiping cloth is disposed so as to oppose the lubricant film. The method also includes pressing a cleaning tape which includes abrasive grains against the substrate on which the protective film and lubricant film are formed while rotating the substrate to remove protrusions. Apparatuses and forming the layers are also described.

Abstract: A method for decomposing a target circuit pattern containing features to be imaged into multiple patterns. The process includes the steps of separating the features to be printed into a first pattern and a second pattern; performing a first optical proximity correction process on the first pattern and the second pattern; determining an imaging performance of the first pattern and the second pattern; determining a first error between the first pattern and the imaging performance of the first pattern, and a second error between the second pattern and the imaging performance of said second pattern; utilizing the first error to adjust the first pattern to generate a modified first pattern; utilizing the second error to adjust the second pattern to generate a modified second pattern; and applying a second optical proximity correction process to the modified first pattern and the modified second pattern.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention pertain to reducing the obstruction of air flow through a bypass channel associated with a disk drive. According to one embodiment, disk drive filtering system includes a selective filtering region, an electrostatic pass-by filter, and a filter free region. The selective filtering region is disposed within a bypass channel. The electrostatic pass-by filter is disposed within the selective filtering region and is used for filtering the air that flows through the selective filtering region. The filter free region is disposed proximate to the electrostatic pass-by filter so that a substantial portion of the air is allowed to flow unobstructed through the selective filtering region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia Lam seed designated as 41-49 RZ, which has leaves with a hollow main vein, broad base leaves, and exhibits resistance against downy mildew (Bremia lactucae Regel), currant-lettuce aphid (Nasonovia ribisnigri), corky root (Sphingomonas suberifaciens) and lettuce mosaic virus (LMV). The present invention also relates to a Lactuca sativa L. var. longifolia Lam plant produced by growing the “41-49 RZ” seed. The invention further relates to methods for producing the lettuce cultivar, represented by lettuce variety 41-49 RZ.

Abstract: The invention relates to method of preparing a viscoelastic therapeutic liquid comprising a viscoelastic agent and a homogenously distributed therapeutically active agent, wherein the therapeutically active agent is distributed throughout the viscoelastic compound when the viscoelastic compound is in dry form. In one embodiment of the invention, the viscoelastic compound in dry form is mixed with an aqueous solution of the therapeutically active agent. The invention further relates to utilities of homogenous viscoelastic compositions in therapeutic applications including ophthalmic surgery.

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Kalanchoe plant named ‘Ficalanhawn’, characterized by its compact, upright and uniformly mounded plant habit; moderately vigorous growth habit; freely branching plant habit; glossy dark green-colored leaves; uniform, early and freely flowering habit; double dark orange-colored flowers; and excellent postproduction longevity.

Abstract: A new cultivar of Delosperma plant, ‘Jewel of Desert Rosequartz’, characterized by its compact and very horizontal plant habit, its relatively small leaves, its very floriferous and long blooming flowering habit, and its flowers that are light pink in color with white centers and yellow anthers.

Abstract: A data bus line control circuit prevents a problem of a data access operation on a global data bus (GDB) line although two blocks are simultaneously selected. The data bus line control circuit includes: a global data bus line which is arranged between memory units adjacent to each other as two pairs, and transmits a data from a local data bus line positioned between adjacent sub blocks; and transmission means which is connected between the local data bus line and the global data bus line, and transmits bit line signals of two sub blocks to one pair of global data bus lines different from each other through the local data bus line, when the two sub blocks are simultaneously selected by a block isolation selection signal. As a result, a circuit arrangement and a layout design become simplified, and two operations of 8K refresh and 4K refresh are possible in one chip, therefore, two kinds of effects can be achieved by one chip.