Abstract: Heat resistant ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer compositions comprising a blend of ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, peroxide curable polyacrylate elastomer, and polyamide are described. When crosslinked with a peroxide curative, the ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer compositions exhibit enhanced resistance to heat aging compared to conventional ethylene vinyl acetate elastomer compositions.

Abstract: A semiconductor light emitting apparatus comprised of a semiconductor light emitting device (100) having a layered semiconductor layer (110) configured by layering at least two or more semiconductor layers (103), (105) and a light emitting layer (104) to emit first light, and a wavelength conversion member that covers at least apart of the semiconductor light emitting device (100), absorbs at least a part of the first light and that emits second light with a wavelength different from that of the first light, characterized in that the semiconductor light emitting device (100) is provided with a fine structure layer, as a component, including dots comprised of a plurality of convex portions or concave portions extending in the out-of-plane direction on one of main surfaces forming the semiconductor light emitting device (100), the fine structure layer forms a two-dimensional photonic crystal (102) controlled by at least one of a pitch among the dots, a dot diameter and a dot height, and that the two-dimensional

Abstract: A circuit is provided for detecting peaks of a sinusoidal input signal includes circuitry for generating first and second sinusoidal output signals that are out of phase with one another and with the sinusoidal input signal. A comparator block compares the sinusoidal output signals to determine instances where the amplitudes of the first and second sinusoidal output signals cross over each other. The sinusoidal output signals may lead the sinusoidal input signal somewhat so that, after taking into account processing delay, the indicated crossover instances substantially coincide with peaks in the sinusoidal input signal such that a trigger signal generated by the circuit accurately indicates the timing of the peaks.

Abstract: Provided is a smart matching step-down circuit, comprising an alternating current input terminal (10), a rectifier filter circuit (20), a switching circuit (30), a high voltage BUCK control step-down circuit (40), a floating zero potential control circuit (41), a voltage detection and feedback circuit (50), a PWM controller (52), a full-bridge DC/AC converter circuit (60), an alternating current output terminal (70), an output voltage detection circuit (62), and a conversion controller (80); the high voltage BUCK control step-down circuit comprises a step-down inductor (L1) and a step-down capacitor (C18); the first end of the step-down inductor is connected to the output terminal of the switching circuit; the second end of the step-down inductor is connected to the positive electrode of the step-down filter capacitor, and is used for stepping down and filtering the pulse voltage, then outputting a second direct current; the floating zero potential control circuit comprises a flyback diode (D11, D12); the cat

Abstract: The invention is directed to a paste composition and a process for forming a solderable polyimide-based polymer thick film conductor. The paste composition comprising an electrically conductive metal, a polyimide, an organosilicon compound and an organic solvent and can be cured by heating at a temperature of 320 to 380° C. The invention also provides an electrical device containing a solderable polyimide-based polymer thick film conductor formed using the paste composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of receiving digital data transmitted on a coded serial digital transmission modulated on a noisy channel with non-stationary equalization attenuation. Digital data are stored associating a value of quality of transmission with the information elements received, and a mutual information value Ik is computed for each value of the quality of transmission. The value of quality of transmission consists of an equivalent signal/noise plus interference ratio calculated as a function of the method of equalization on the basis of various signal/channel noise ratio values measured for the various temporal symbols of information elements received of the signal received corresponding to one and the same information element and according to interference due to the waveform.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a heat recovery system, of a part of the energy spent in the preparation of waste water, e.g. water from baths or kitchens, energy that is usually lost when the water is drained into the sewer. This energy can be recovered and reused to heat water that is readily used, for example in the shower, or can be stored in a water heater. This system is designed in such a way that, together with any tub or shower base, constitutes a heat recovery shower base or a heat recovery bath, for example. The energy recovery system is composed, preferably, by a coil generally made of copper inside a PVC pipe that has at one end a throttle plate also made of PVC, a filter for the protection of the system against impurities, turbulence fins, and an external casing. The system has a compact structure which benefits its rapid adaptation.

Abstract: A saw blade or a cut-off wheel for an oscillating tool machine includes a base body, wherein the base body has a cutting area and the cutting area is coated with a granulated carbide, wherein the base body is formed in one piece and includes martensitic stainless steel and/or martensitic steel.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-channel audio signal processing method and a multi-channel audio signal processing apparatus. The multi-channel audio signal processing method may generate N channel output signals from N/2 channel downmix signals based on an N-N/2-N structure.

Abstract: A medical monitoring system and method for monitoring a patient is provided. A sensor is implanted within the patient. A biomarker is detected via the implanted sensor within the patient. The detected biomarker is indicative of a neural respiratory drive (NRD) of the patient. An NRD index value is generated based on the detected biomarker.

Abstract: A transistor structure disposed on a substrate includes a gate electrode, an organic semiconductor layer, a gate insulation layer and a patterned metal layer. The gate insulation layer is disposed between the gate and the organic semiconductor layer. The patterned metal layer has a conductive oxidation surface and is divided into a source electrode and a drain electrode. A portion of the organic semiconductor layer is exposed between the source electrode and the drain electrode. The conductive oxidation surface directly contacts with the organic semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods of automatic detection of a facial feature are disclosed. Moreover, methods and systems of yaw estimation of a human head based on a geometrical model are also disclosed.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a telescoping panel door for an aircraft compartment includes a first panel configured for hinged connection to a surface of a door frame, a second panel, and a linkage fixing a distance that the second panel can extend from the door frame, where the second panel is configured for connection to the door frame via the linkage. The door operates such that, in a closed position, the second panel is extended from an interior of the first panel, the first and second panels cooperate to completely cover an opening defined by the door frame, and the linkage is generally parallel to the plane defined by the door frame. In an open position, the second panel is retracted into the interior of the first panel by operation of the linkage and the first and second panels are nested to reduce a distanced spanned by the panels.

Abstract: Provided herein are novel compositions, specifically, caveolin modulators, and methods to treat and/or prevent autoimmune and/or inflammatory diseases/conditions using such compositions.

Abstract: An electrophoretic display device includes a substrate, a plurality of first conductive lines, a plurality of second conductive lines, a plurality of active elements, a plurality of pixel electrode, an electrophoretic layer and a color resist layer. The first and second conductive lines are disposed over a surface of the substrate. The projections of the first and second conductive lines onto the surface constitute a plurality of geometric shapes. Each of the geometric shapes is a hexagon or a contour constructed of a plurality of hexagons adjoined together. Each of the active elements is electrically connected to one of the first conductive lines and one of the second conductive lines. Each of the pixel electrodes is electrically connected to one of the active elements. The electrophoretic layer is disposed over the pixel electrodes, and the color resist layer is disposed over the electrophoretic layer.

Abstract: A metal oxide semiconductor transistor includes a gate, a metal oxide active layer, a gate insulating layer, a source, and a drain. The metal oxide active layer has a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface faces to the gate. The gate insulating layer is disposed between the gate and the metal oxide active layer. The source and the drain are respectively connected to the metal oxide active layer. The second surface defines a mobility enhancing region between the source and the drain. An oxygen content of the metal oxide active layer in the mobility enhancing region is less than an oxygen content of the metal oxide active layer in the region outside the mobility enhancing region. The metal oxide semiconductor transistor has high carrier mobility.

Abstract: A display is disclosed. The display includes a display panel including pixel units in an image-displaying region. Each of the pixel units includes an AND gate and a pixel electrode electrically connected to an output terminal of the AND gate.

Abstract: A device configured for clamping onto the discharge tube of a powered air blower has a projecting control element containing a filter and interchangeable color-coded valve parts for selecting a rate of fluid discharge. Fluid is discharged into the air flow at a first air flow constriction (venturi) that leads into a second air flow constriction for developing aerosol droplet sizes (<50 ?m). The device is useful with backpack equipment for controlling disease vector insects in inaccessible areas.

Abstract: A multilayer laminate for use as a flame barrier in an aircraft comprising (i) a polymeric film layer capable of withstanding a temperature of at least 200 C for at least 10 min, (ii) an adhesive layer having an areal weight of from 2 to 40 gsm capable of activation at a temperature of from 75 to 200 degrees C., (iii) an inorganic refractory layer, and (iv) aramid paper comprising from 50 to 90 weight percent of aramid fibers and from 10 to 50 weight percent of meta-aramid binder wherein the inorganic refractory layer of (iii) comprises platelets in an amount of at least 85% by weight with a dry areal weight of 15 to 50 gsm and a residual moisture content of no greater than 10 percent by weight.

Abstract: A solid article formed from poly alpha-1,3-glucan and wood pulp is disclosed as are methods for making the solid article. The articles are not water sensitive and are useful for producing strong molded articles from wood pulp.