Abstract: A micromirror system that includes a chip frame, at least one spring element, and at least one mirror plate oscillatorily suspended in the chip frame via the at least one spring element. The chip frame and the at least one spring element include at least one microchannel which is provided with an inlet opening and an outlet opening for leading through a flowing coolant.

Abstract: Though chlorine dioxide is generally used to control bacterial contamination, a method was developed which allows the use of stabilized chlorine dioxide (SCD) for controlling contamination during fermentation that uses the bacteria Zymomonas as the biocatalyst, even though Zymomonas is sensitive to chlorine dioxide. Parameters were identified for inoculating a composition for fermentation with Zymomonas cells after a time period has elapsed following SCD addition.

Abstract: A method for temporary coating of cavities, which at least partially run through a semiconductor substrate and are provided for a permanent coating and/or equipping, with a temporarily applied coating material before processing steps for processing at least one surface of the semiconductor substrate. In addition, a method for removing a temporary coating of cavities of a semiconductor substrate, whereby the coating is applied according to a previously-mentioned method and whereby, in particular immediately afterwards, a permanent coating and/or equipping of the cavities is carried out.

Abstract: Method and machine for discharging at least one roll of tape from a winding spindle, according to which a cradle for partially housing the roll is fed by means of a motorized cart with wheels rolling on the floor below the roll and is then lifted to bring the roll into engagement with the cradle; during lifting of the cradle, the position of the same cradle with respect to the cart is adjusted in a horizontal plane by the action exerted by the same roll mounted on the winding spindle.

Abstract: This application is directed to driving methods for electrophoretic displays. The driving methods and waveforms have the advantage that they provide a clean and smooth transition from one image to another image, without flashing or other undesired visual interruptions. The methods also provide faster image transitions. In an embodiment, a method drives a display device from a first image to a second image wherein images of a first color are displayed with a background of a second color, which method comprises driving pixels of the first color directly to the second color before driving pixels of the second color directly to the first color.

Abstract: Methods for organisms control using biocide compositions based on castor oil and/or derivates. In one embodiment, the present invention presents methods of bacteria, fungi, virus and encrustations control. The present invention relates to the fields of Agriculture, Microbiology and Chemical Engineering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a tool having dual flex heads. The tool may have a flex head having a ratchet head and a flex head having a bit driver head. The flex heads may include a locking mechanism.

Abstract: A composite panel is constructed by preparing a panel assembly layup including a first prepreg layer having reinforcement material, a first layer of a resin formulation upon a first outer surface, and a second layer of the resin formulation upon an opposing outer surface, where the first layer is thinner than the second layer, and the first layer is presented toward a mold. The layup includes a core layer directly abutting the second layer. They layup includes a second prepreg layer having a first layer of the resin formulation upon a first outer surface, and a second layer of the resin formulation upon an opposing outer surface, where the first layer is thinner than the second layer, and the second layer directly abuts the core layer. The panel assembly is cured in the mold.

Abstract: Glassy electrolyte for lithium or sodium ions conduction The present disclosure relates to the development and improvement of sodium or lithium-ion electrochemical devices, in particular to the development of a new glassy electrolyte comprising high ionic conductivity for batteries, capacitors, and other electrochemical devices comprising a solid electrolyte glass comprising the formula R3-2xMxHalO wherein R is selected from the group consisting of lithium or sodium; M is selected from the group consisting of magnesium, calcium, strontium or barium; Hal is selected from the group consisting of fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine or mixtures thereof; X is the number of moles of M and 0?x?0.01 and the solid electrolyte glass has a glass transition point.

Abstract: In a preferred embodiment, a composite panel with a smooth outer surface, ready for painting with or without addition of primer, may be created by constructing a panel layup assembly upon a mold, the panel layup assembly including a composite panel having a core and a resin formulation, and a release film between the mold and the composite panel, where a smooth release surface of the release film is in contact with the composite panel upon construction; initiating curing of the composite panel at a first temperature within a lowermost ten percent of a curing temperature range of the resin formulation; continuing curing of the composite panel at a second temperature above the lowermost ten percent of the curing temperature range; and completing curing of the composite panel at a third temperature below the second temperature.

Abstract: This invention provides transition metal carbene complexes and the electroluminescent application thereof. Through employing different N^N heteroleptic ligand, as the following, the transition metal carbene complex can display wide-range color tuning ability from deep blue to red. The mentioned transition metal carbene complex can be applied in luminescent device, and the luminescent device can display wide-range color tuning ability with high luminescent efficiency while employing different N^N heteroleptic ligand in the transition metal carbene complex.

Abstract: A fleet management system has a communication and positioning module associated with each fleet vehicle, and a back end monitoring and control system located at a fleet data center in communication with each vehicle. The system monitors each trip automatically and generates time stamps at the start of a trip, a pick up location, a drop off location, and return of the vehicle to a garage at the end of a trip. Vehicle status information is collected and stored along with time stamps. The information is used to generate billing and payroll accounts, and also in monitoring conditions of fleet vehicles and generating alerts as needed. Turn-by-turn route instructions are provided to each vehicle.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting diode display device includes a substrate, a light-absorption layer, an active array structure, and an organic light-emitting diode. The substrate has a first and a second surface opposite to each other. The light-absorption layer is disposed on the first surface, and has at least one opening exposing a portion of the first surface. The active array structure is positioned on the second surface, and includes at least one data line, at least one gate line, and at least one switching device electrically connected to the gate and data lines. The light-absorption layer overlaps at least one of the data line and the gate line when viewed in a direction perpendicular to the substrate. The organic light-emitting diode is electrically connected to the switching device, and the organic light-emitting diode overlaps the opening when viewed in the direction perpendicular to the substrate.

Abstract: A controlling method, adapted for an electronic device for coexistence of radio frequency identification (RFID) and display functions, is provided. The controlling method includes powering on a display of the electronic device and controlling the display to show a frame. Next, a RFID module of the electronic device is powered on to perform a wireless communication function of the RFID module. The controlling method of the invention efficiently controls the execution of the display and wireless communication functions, so as to prevent mutual interference.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. A display unit has a display region. A protecting cover has a patterned region, wherein the patterned region does not overlap the display region. A light guide plate is disposed between the display unit and the protecting cover and has a first light scattering region and a second light scattering region. The first light scattering region at least partially overlaps the display region, and the second light scattering region at least partially overlaps the patterned region. A light emitting unit emits a light beam to the light guide plate. After the light beam enters the light guide plate, a part of the light beam is scattered to the display region by the first light scattering region and another part of the light beam is scattered to the patterned region by the second light scattering region.

Abstract: The filter has a head (10) with an oil inlet and an oil outlet (11,12), and to which is coupled an open end (21) of a cup (20) lodging a filtering element (30) which has an inner central chamber (32) and an outer annular chamber (33), connected to the oil inlet and oil outlet (11,12). A top cap (50) has a median annular portion (52) affixed to the filtering element (30), and a peripheral portion (53) with windows and positioned on an open end (33a) of the outer annular chamber (33) and seated onto the open end (21) of the cup (20). Rotational locking means (60) and axial locking means (80) are incorporated to the open end (21) of the cup (20) or to the peripheral portion (53) of the top cap (50), it being further provided, in the other of said parts, rotational locking receiving means (70) and axial locking receiving means (90), in which are fitted and retained the rotational locking means (60) and the axial locking means (80).

Abstract: Various embodiments describe an integrated non-volatile component. The component may include a surface contact with associated mating contact wherein a ferroelectric layer is used as a conductive channel having variable conductivity and the surface contact and/or the associated mating contact are/is embodied as a rectifying contact and, as a result of an applied voltage between the surface contact and the associated mating contact, a non-volatile space charge zone forms in the surface contact terminal region and/or mating contact terminal region in the ferroelectric layer.

Abstract: An upper airway stimulator for treating obstructive sleep apnea is described. In some embodiments, the upper airway stimulator monitors the phase difference between ribcage expansion and abdomen expansion to detect apneic events and stimulates to alleviate those events. In some embodiments, the upper airway stimulator applies primary stimulation when an apneic event is not detected and secondary stimulation when an apneic event is detected. In some embodiments, the upper airway stimulator applies primary stimulation when the patient is not in an apneic position and secondary stimulation when the patient is in an apneic position.

Abstract: An upper airway stimulator for treating obstructive sleep apnea is described. In some embodiments, the upper airway stimulator monitors the phase difference between ribcage expansion and abdomen expansion to detect apneic events and stimulates to alleviate those events. In some embodiments, the upper airway stimulator applies primary stimulation when an apneic event is not detected and secondary stimulation when an apneic event is detected. In some embodiments, the upper airway stimulator applies primary stimulation when the patient is not in an apneic position and secondary stimulation when the patient is in an apneic position.