Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor package structure and manufacturing method. The semiconductor package structure includes a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, a component, a patterned conductive layer and at least two conductive vias. The first dielectric layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second dielectric layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The second surface of the first dielectric layer is attached to the first surface of the second dielectric layer. A component within the second dielectric layer has at least two electrical contacts adjacent to the second surface of the first dielectric layer. The patterned conductive layer within the first dielectric layer is adjacent to the first surface of the first dielectric layer. The conductive vias penetrate the first dielectric layer and electrically connect the electrical contacts with the patterned conductive layer.

Abstract: Method and system for predicting a need for introducing anti-fouling additives to a hydrocarbon stream in a hydrocarbon refinery. The method comprises characterizing whether the hydrocarbon stream is a non-high solvency dispersive power (“HSDP”) crude and performing at least one of determining whether the hydrocarbon stream is subject to filterable solids levels greater than about 100 wppm or classifying whether the hydrocarbon stream has an expected low flow velocity during normal operating conditions within the refinery. The method further comprises indicating, using a processor, that anti-fouling additives are recommended if the hydrocarbon stream is characterized to be a non-HSDP crude and either the hydrocarbon stream is determined to be subject to filterable solids levels greater than about 100 wppm or the hydrocarbon stream is classified as having expected low flow within a heat exchanger of the refinery.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor package structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The semiconductor package structure comprises a first dielectric layer, a die pad, an active component, at least one first metal bar, at least one second metal bar and a through via. The first dielectric layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The die pad is located within the first dielectric layer. The active component is located within the first dielectric layer and disposed on the die pad. The first metal bar is disposed on the first surface of the first dielectric layer, and electrically connected to the active component. The second metal bar is disposed on the second surface of the first dielectric layer. The through via penetrates the first dielectric layer and connects the at least one first metal bar to the at least one second metal bar.

Abstract: Organosilica materials, which are a polymer of at least one independent monomer of Formula [Z1OZ2OSiCH2]3 (I), wherein each Z1 and Z2 independently represent a hydrogen atom, a C1-C4 alkyl group or a bond to a silicon atom of another monomer and at least one other trivalent metal oxide monomer are provided herein. Methods of preparing and processes of using the organosilica materials, e.g., for catalysis etc., are also provided herein.

Abstract: The present invention detects, determines, and mitigates signal-path processing errors. An extracted and inverted reference signal is compared to the carrier signal produced by various functional components to determine the error introduced to that signal by functional components. After the signal has been processed by various signal-processing components, the signal can once again be compared to the inverted reference signal so that a signal-path processing bias can be determined. Using that determination, a signal modification can be initiated to substantially reduce or eliminate all signal-path processing error.

Abstract: The invention relates to a valve device (200) comprising at least one tank pressure port (218), a first pressure port (212), a second pressure port (214), and a pressure shut-off valve (224), which is switched between the individual ports (212, 214, 218), and which has at least two valve components (226, 228). Upon reaching a predefinable pressure cut-off value, the first pressure port (212) can be connected to the tank pressure port (218) by means of the first valve component (226). In the event of the fluid pressure being higher at the second pressure port (214) than at the first pressure port (212), the second pressure port (214) can be separated from the first pressure port (212) by means of the second valve component (228). The invention is characterized in that both valve components (226, 228) are combined to form a tradable structural unit, and in that for this purpose, both valve components (226, 228) are integrated in a common valve housing (230), preferably making direct contact.

Abstract: A computer system may seek to identify at least one contraction metric that satisfies contraction conditions for a design of a dynamical system. The computer system may do so by formulating a search for a candidate contraction metric that is suspected of satisfying the contraction conditions for the design of the dynamical system from a set of simulation traces that describe the behavior of the dynamical system for a specific set of operating conditions. The search for the candidate contraction metric may then be performed. The computer system may seek to verify that a candidate contraction metric for a design of a dynamical system satisfies contraction conditions by performing a process that uses solvers based on decision procedures.

Abstract: A layer protecting the surface of zirconium alloys used as materials for nuclear reactors is formed by a homogenous polycrystalline diamond layer prepared by chemical vapor deposition method. This diamond layer is 100 nm to 50 ?m thick and the size of the crystalline cores in the layer ranges from 10 nm to 500 nm. Maximum content of non-diamond carbon is 25 mol %, total content of non-carbon impurities is maximum up to 0.5 mol %, RMS surface roughness of the polycrystalline diamond layer has a value less than 40 nm and thermal conductivity of the layer ranges from 1000 to 1900 W?m?1??K?1. Coating of the zirconium alloys surface with the described polycrystalline diamond layer serves as a zirconium alloys surface protection against undesirable changes and processes in the nuclear reactor environment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling the flow of fluid in an injection well includes a main valve assembly having a valve and a retrievable nozzle selective lock assembly (RNSLA). The RNSLA is operable when positioned within the valve body to open the valve when fluid is pumped into the well and closes the valve when fluid flow is terminated. The RNSLA includes a replaceable orifice nozzle so that orifices of different dimensions may be used in conjunction with the valve assembly. In an alternate embodiment, the RNSLA includes a variable output nozzle assembly to maintain the valve in a protected open position without chattering over a wide range of flow rates.

Abstract: A method for establishing a wireless mobile communication link between a vehicle communication system and a mobile network includes a vehicle communication system receiving a single continuous user verbal command string consisting of a first verbal command and at least a second verbal command. The first verbal command identifies a selected communication device for establishing the wireless mobile communication link. The communication device is selected from a group including at least two communication devices. The vehicle communication system determines if the selected communication device is communicatively connected to the vehicle communication system and proceeds to establish the wireless mobile communication link using the selected communication device.

Abstract: Side curtain airbag assemblies for use inside motor vehicles and methods of preparing airbag assemblies are described herein that allow for the deployment of a curtain with varying trajectory. The curtain may be attached to an inflator that is configured to rapidly inflate the curtain from a folded condition to a deployed condition upon signals generated from an activation event, such as a collision or vehicle roll-over. The trajectory of the curtain can be defined as the direction of the curtain being inflated in relation to other components of a vehicle. Different portions of the curtain may have different fold configurations, allowing for tuning of the trajectory upon deployment of each distinct portion of the curtain.

Abstract: A method for testing a transmission, in particular a double clutch transmission, is provided. A torque is introduced into the transmission by means of a drive unit that is external relative to the transmission, and the transmission is switched to an operating state in which an internal component of the transmission functions as a brake in order to simulate an output unit.

Abstract: A revised coil loop structure is combined with metamaterials designed to contain and redirect the electromagnetic field to produce an improved inductive coupling system. The efficiency of the inductive power transfer system is increased relative to existing technologies by overcoming the negative effects of distance and misalignment. The transmitting and receiving coils are both constructed by connecting a series of printed circuit boards (PCBs). The individual PCBs are then stacked on top of one another and connected to produce the transmitting and receiving coils. The transmitting and receiving coils further feature a coil shape designed to allow the coils to be actively and variably tuned to one another. The efficiency of power transfer in the system is additionally increased through the use of metamaterials. The metamaterial is used as a backing for the coils and reduces the amount of magnetic flux found on the back of the coils.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a polycarbonate comprising at least the following steps: a) transesterification of one or more bisphenols with one or more diaryl carbonates in at least one transesterification reactor under continuous removal of the hydroxy aryl reaction product released, b) pre-polycondensation of the reaction product of the transesterification in at least one pre-polycondensation reactor under continuous removal of the hydroxy aryl reaction product released, c) polycondensation of the reaction product of the pre-polycondensation in at least one polycondensation reactor, wherein the aryl reaction product is removed during the transesterification reaction and the hydroxy aryl reaction product is removed during the pre-polycondensation reaction through a common column, wherein entrained diaryl carbonate is separated from the hydroxy aryl reaction product drawn off.

Abstract: The disclosed systems and methods are directed to interfaces, and more particularly, to an audio feedback system for touch interface. This touch interface allows a user to interact with a touchscreen without a priori knowledge of where items are located on the touchscreen or even the relative orientation of that touchscreen. For instance, this interface may operate responsive to relative offset between touches.

Abstract: A method for purifying biomass syngas, including: a) introducing syngas out of a gasifier, through a water-cooling flue to a water-cooling quench tower; b) introducing the syngas from the water-cooling quench tower to a waste heat boiler of a water-tube type and a waste heat boiler of a heat-tube type; c) washing the syngas from the waste heat boiler of the heat-tube type in a Venturi scrubber in the absence of a filler to remove dust; d) introducing the syngas from the Venturi scrubber to a wet electrical dust precipitator for conducting dust removal and tar mist removal; and e) extracting the syngas by a coal gas draft fan, and transporting the syngas to a wet gas tank for storage or to a downstream process for use.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to predict the most probable path of a vehicle along a roadway which may contain a junction splitting the roadway into a rootpath and one or more sub-paths, each containing one or more lanes. The method and apparatus also process vehicle sensor information pertaining to driver corrections, road boundary detection, lane marker detection, map information availability, and road surface quality at the current position of the vehicle as well as from previous passes of the vehicle past the same location and other vehicles passing the same location to provide a warning to the driver to retake control of the vehicle if information used by the automatic vehicle control will become unavailable a predetermined travel distance ahead of the current position of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method is taught of creating one or more targeted fractures in a subterranean formation. The method comprises the steps of drilling and completing two wells in the formation, conditioning said wells to create a stress condition favorable for forming a fracture zone connecting said two wells and initiating and propagating the fracture zone in said formation.

Abstract: A method for cooling and washing biomass syngas, the method including the following steps: 1) introducing biomass syngas having a temperature of between 1000 and 1100° C., a dust content of less than 20 g/Nm3, and a tar content of less than 3 g/Nm3 to a quench tower for condensing a slag; 2) introducing the biomass syngas after slag condensation to a waste heat boiler for recovering waste heat and condensing a heavy tar in the syngas; 3) introducing the biomass syngas from the waste heat boiler to a scrubbing-cooling tower for removing dust and decreasing a temperature of the syngas; and 4) introducing the biomass syngas after dust removal and temperature decrease from the scrubbing-cooling tower to an electro-precipitator for further removal of the dust and the tar.