Abstract: A method for making a build-up package of a semiconductor die and a structure formed from the same. A copper foil with conductive columns is bonded to an encapsulated die by thermal compression, between thereof there is a pre-curing dielectric film sandwiched. The dielectric film is cured to form a dielectric layer of a die build-up package and the copper foil on the dielectric layer is etched to form the conductive traces. At least one conductive column in one of the dielectric layers is vertically corresponding to one of conductive column in the adjacent dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for polymerizing an olefin to produce poly-olefins using a crystalline catalyst. The resulting poly-olefins have low viscosity and low volatility and may be used in various functional fluids.

Abstract: An electric system utilizes dynamic impedance changes in windings of an electric motor to measure/monitor mechanical position. The method employs a bridge amplifier to measure voltage at a center node or windings against a voltage derived from a reference network. When a winding of the motor is driven, the winding forms a voltage divider across the center node. Impedance changes in windings occur as rotor poles pass by stator poles. The center node voltage varies with these impedance changes in legs on either side; this variation with respect to the reference network corresponds to measurement of rotational position. These measurements provide position/velocity feedback to a servo controller as long as current runs through a winding. This position sensing also applies to controlling commutation for brushless DC motor. Impedance measurement use normal motor-drive current for excitation without additional sensing signals, extra “sense” windings, or external sensors.

Abstract: The invention provides a throttle valve control apparatus provided with a throttle sensor which is in trouble at a low possibility and has a long service life, whereby an accurate output of a throttle opening degree can be obtained. The throttle valve control apparatus of an internal combustion engine has a throttle opening degree sensor constituted by an non-contact sensor using hole elements.

Abstract: A process for rejuvenating reversibly deactivated catalyst particles in a three-phase slurry body of gas bubbles and catalyst particles in a slurry liquid, includes passing slurry from the top down to the bottom of the body through a slurry catalyst rejuvenating means. The slurry is sequentially passed through a first gas bubble reducing zone, a catalyst rejuvenating gas contacting zone, a second gas bubble reducing zone and then a downcomer transfer zone. The gas bubble reducing, contacting and at least a portion of transfer occur in slurry body. At least part of the means is in the slurry body.

Abstract: A spoon includes a handle and trough for containing food. The trough includes a flexible wall extended from a peripheral edge for assisting in containing the food when the spoon is tilted from the horizontal. The flexible wall collapses when the spoon is placed in the mouth.

Abstract: A device for monitoring movement of an object is provided. A first module is configured to secure to the object. A second module, capable of electrically connecting to the first module, includes at least a rechargeable battery and a memory capable of storing a history of movement data. A third module, capable of electrically connecting with the second module, includes a data modem capable of connecting to a remote station, and a battery charger. When the second module is connected to the first module, the memory periodically records available location data representing a position of the device at the time of recording. When the second module is connected to the third module, the memory downloads through the data modem and the battery charger charges the battery.

Abstract: The present invention provides a surface material comprising a fibrous structure having a weight average single fiber thickness of from 0.0001 to 1 dtex, a thickness of from 0.10 to 5 mm and a unit weight of from 50 to 500 g/m2, and disposed on a surface of a body in order to convert at least a part of a surface wave, generated on the surface of the body by vibration of the body, into a vibration of the fibrous structure, and a method for suppressing the influence due to the surface wave. In the present invention, by disposing the surface material on surfaces of various members receiving vibration, a modulation of the vibration originating from the surface wave which greatly influences a human acoustic sense can be efficiently suppressed, and a sound quality and an image quality can be prevented from being deteriorated.

Abstract: Methods for the separation of sulfur compounds from a hydrocarbon mixture using an ionic membrane are provided. Preferred ionic membranes are Nafion®-type (polymers of perfluorosulfonic acid) membranes and derivatives thereof. Preferred applications include the removal of sulfur contaminants from light cracked naphthas.

Abstract: The present invention provides a semiconductor device and a testing method capable of easily detecting a short circuit in a memory circuit with high precision and efficiently detecting a short circuit in a memory circuit. A memory circuit in which memory cells are disposed at intersections of a plurality of word lines and a plurality of bit lines performs, in a test mode, an operation of applying a predetermined potential to neighboring ones of a plurality of word lines or bit lines, an operation of selecting a plurality of word lines and applying a ground potential of the circuit to all of the plurality of bit lines, and an operation of setting all of the plurality of bit lines at a predetermined potential corresponding to the selection level of the word lines and setting all of the plurality of word lines into a non-selection state.

Abstract: A diagnostic apparatus for gas mixture supply apparatus and diagnostic method thereof characterized in that, when any trouble has occurred to gas mixture from a gas mixture supply apparatus, it can be identified as an error; and at least engine startup is ensured, continued operation of the engine can be made enabled without any problem which may cause stalling of the engine, and deterioration of exhaust gas can be prevented. The above object can be attained by the present invention comprising a gas mixture state detecting means for detecting the state of gas mixture when gas mixture is supplied from the aforementioned gas mixture supply means during the operation of the aforementioned evaporation means, and evaluation means for evaluating an error of the aforementioned gas mixture supply means based on the result of detection by the aforementioned gas mixture state detecting means.

Abstract: A jitter measurement circuit includes: a conversion section sampling one of a reference signal and a measurement target signal in response to the other signal, thereby obtaining a sampling data string; and a determination section measuring jitter of the measurement target signal on the basis of the sampling data string obtained by the conversion section. Since the reference signal is a stable signal having a predetermined cycle, the sampling data string as a measurement result depends on the measurement target signal. Therefore, it is possible to simply measure jitter level in accordance with irregularity of the measurement result and on the basis of relative measurement to expected value data.

Abstract: A chip with beveled edges suitable for adhering onto a surface of a die pad by an adhesive material. The chip has an active surface and a corresponding back surface, wherein the active surface has beveled edges. The back surface of the chip is adhered onto the surface of the die pad by the adhesive material.

Abstract: Instruments for measuring the gas flow permeability of a fiber sample, particularly a cotton fiber sample; and apparatus and methods employing multiple volumetric compressions to acquire data products for determining “micronaire,” “maturity” and “fineness” of the fiber sample. A gas flow permeability testing instrument includes sensors in a gas flow stream enabling the determination of fiber mass delivered to a testing chamber, and a computer outputting a control signal to terminate delivery of fibers to the testing chamber when a predetermined mass set point is reached. A multiple compression fiber gas flow permeability testing device includes a testing chamber into which a fiber sample of known mass is delivered. A movable chamber wall is driven in a substantially continuous manner so as to compress the fiber sample, while a gas flow system determines permeability.

Abstract: A rotary electric machine having improved coil connection reliability, simplified coil end processing steps and improved workability based on an improved components mounting method is to be provided. Flat type conductors are inserted in a stacked state into each of slots formed in a stator core, and a side face of a preceding-stage winding terminal end and a side face of a succeeding-stage winding start end in the flat type conductors are lapped and connected to constitute an assembly of stator coils. The stator coil assembly comprises plural coil groups, and one electrode is connected to one conductor end in the coil groups, while another electrode is moved in a successive manner to connect preceding- and succeeding-stage winding terminal and start ends of the conductors. Further, an insulating ring with crossover conductors laid thereon is combined with such stator coil assembly to connect winding terminal and start ends of the stator coil assembly, thereby constituting a predetermined winding circuit.

Abstract: Guards for covering rotating discs of power hand tools wherein said guard includes a movable guard for covering a normally exposed portion of a disc and which is pivotably mounted relative to a body of the power tool such that the it is movable from a first covering position in a plane substantially parallel to a rotational plane of the disc to a second withdrawn position in which the movable guard extends generally transversely to the rotational plane of the disc thereby allowing maximum disc coverage yet permitting disc use in restricted spaces.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining a concentration of a target nucleic acid by using a nucleic acid probe labeled with a fluorescent dye. The method comprises: providing, as the probe, a nucleic acid probe capable of reducing fluorescence emission from the fluorescent dye when hybridized with the target nucleic acid; hybridizing the probe to the target nucleic acid; and measuring a decrease in fluorescence emission from the fluorescent dye after the hybridization relative to fluorescence emission from the fluorescent dye before the hybridization.

Abstract: The present invention transmits, to an electronic board controller 14, click signals generated upon manipulating multiple switches provided on a coordinates-inputting pen 13, timing signals upon detecting infrared scanning beams 18a and 18b, and the like without using a connecting wire. Specifically, light-emitting elements are provided which can emit visible or infrared light to the coordinates-inputting pen 13. A timing signal upon detecting the infrared scanning beam with the pen and a click signal generated upon manipulating the switch on the pen are sent out on a modulated light 19 to be received by a light receiver 20 arranged at a fixed position and transmitted to the electronic board controller 14.

Abstract: A system for automatically retracting a passenger loading bridge from an engaged position relative to an aircraft having a door, the aircraft being releasably connectable to a service provider is disclosed. The system comprising at least a sensor for detecting one of a plurality of predetermined events other than a user input at an input device coupled thereto and for providing a signal in dependence upon said detected predetermined events; and a bridge actuator in operative communication with the at least a sensor for receiving the signal and for automatically performing a retraction movement in order to retract the bridge from the aircraft in response to the signal indicative of one of the plurality of predetermined events being sensed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packaging substrate with electrostatic discharge protection. Each of the mold gates on the substrate is electrically connected to the first copper-mesh layer on the periphery of a top side of the substrate. When static electricity is generated during the molding process, static electric charges will be conducted from the mold gate to the first copper-mesh layer. The static electric charges are collected and restricted to a capacitor formed by a first copper-mesh layer, a dielectric layer and a second copper-mesh layer, and are discharged via a metal pad and supporter. On the other hand, the static electric charge is conducted via the first copper-mesh layer, a through hole, the second copper-mesh layer, the metal pad to the supporter.