Abstract: A method of testing bitlines in a non-volatile memory device is introduced. The non-volatile memory device includes a memory cell array and a plurality of bitlines crossing the memory cell array. Each of the bitlines has a first end and a second end. The bitlines are divided into a first group and a second group. The testing method includes applying a supply voltage (for charging) or a ground voltage (for discharging) to a specific group of bitlines. The bitlines are tested in two testing stages, namely an open-circuit bitline test and a short-circuit bitline test, based on the feature that a defective bitline cannot be charged or discharged. The open-circuit bitline test and the short-circuit bitline test are quick and dispense with a lengthy programmed/erasing process.

Abstract: Disclosed is a formulation for the absorption of CO2, which comprises water, at least one CO2 absorption compound and a carbonic anhydrase as an activator to enhance the absorption capacity of the CO2 absorption compound. The invention also concerns the use of carbonic anhydrase, in a CO2 absorption solution to increase the CO2 absorption rate of such solution.

Abstract: A workflow management system provides a GUI configuration tool that allows end users to configure the states and state properties of workflows and workers without rewriting the program. The application also provides an interface that allows the use of extensible code to perform custom functions at particular states and at particular state transitions of a workflow.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an RF MEMS switch device comprising: a substrate; a bias electrode positioned on the substrate and supplying bias voltage; a pair of signal electrodes positioned to be spaced-apart each other on the substrate and transmitting an RF signal from one side to the other side; a dielectric layer formed on upper part of the pair of signal electrodes to be overlapped with the pair of signal electrodes; a membrane electrode formed on the dielectric layer to be overlapped with the pair of signal electrodes and the dielectric layer; a bias line connecting between the membrane electrode and the bias electrode; at least one pooling electrode formed to be overlapped with the membrane electrode and having the dielectric layer be interposed therebetween; and a pooling line connecting any one of the pair of signal electrodes and the pooling electrode, and manufacturing method thereof.

Abstract: In a manufacturing method of a flash memory structure with a stress area, a better stress effect can be achieved by controlling the manufacturing process of a tunneling oxide layer formed in a gate structure and contacted with a silicon substrate, so that an L-shaped spacer (or a first stress area) and a contact etch stop layer (or a second stress area) of each L-shaped spacer are formed between two gate structures and aligned towards each other to enhance the carrier mobility of the gate structure, so as to achieve the effects of improving a read current, obtaining the required read current by using a lower read voltage, reducing the possibility of having a stress-induced leakage current, and enhancing the data preservation of the flash memory.

Abstract: An electrostatic switch for high frequency and a method for manufacturing the same are disclosed. The electrostatic switch for high frequency in accordance with an embodiment includes: a first substrate module including a first substrate, an electrode part and a pair of CoPlanar Waveguides (CPWs), the electrode part being installed on the first substrate, the pair of CPWs being formed on either side of the electrode part and guiding an RF signal to travel; and a second substrate module being joined to the first substrate module, the second substrate module including a membrane and a bias line, the membrane being installed on a second substrate and bent by bias voltage supplied to the electrode part and being coupled to the pair of CPWs across an upper area of the electrode part in order to be short-circuited to the electrode part, the bias line being connected to the electrode part.

Abstract: This invention relates to a detection system for particles suspended in a gas. The detection system includes an electrostatic precipitator constructed to collect the particles from the gas onto a collection surface using the force of an induced electrostatic charge on the particles. The detection system also includes an optical probe coupled with the electrostatic precipitator and constructed to probe the particles with a beam in order to detect the particles. The body of the electrostatic precipitator has a geometry that allows the beam to travel from the optical probe to the collection surface.

Abstract: A commercial steam-cleaning laundry machine is configured to use steam instead of dry-cleaning chemicals or water as a primary cleaning agent for garments rotating in a drum of the commercial steam-cleaning laundry machine. In one embodiment of the invention, a steam injector at least partially exposed to an inner surface of the drum is configured to provide a MCU-controlled fresh steam injection into the drum during a cleaning cycle of the commercial steam-cleaning laundry machine. The fresh steam into the commercial steam-cleaning laundry machine is from an outtake of a standalone boiler system which is typically used for a variety of fabric treatment machines in a commercial laundry operation. A debris and clean steam/air separation chamber periodically or continuously separates and/or filters debris, chemicals, and/or other undesirable elements from the drum and evacuates clean or cleaned-up air and moistures to au air-out duct.

Abstract: An online lifestyle management platform designed to address and manage the multiple factors affecting an individual's lifestyle is discussed. The lifestyle management platform may include an assessment evaluation tool used to establish a profile for an individual by assessing the individual's lifestyle factors. The lifestyle factors being assessed may include an individual's physical and mental condition, occupational and personal stress factors and goal satisfaction. Based on the profile, the lifestyle management platform generates a customized lifestyle management program such as a stress management program for the individual.

Abstract: A multi-level cell NOR flash memory device includes a plurality of gate lines, a plurality of source regions, a plurality of drain regions, a plurality of source lines, a plurality of bitlines, and a plurality of power lines. The bitlines each have a specific sheet resistance. A specific number of the bitlines are disposed between two adjacent ones of the power lines. Accordingly, the multi-level cell NOR flash memory device is of a high transconductance and uniformity and thereby features an enhanced conforming rate.

Abstract: A commercial steam-cleaning laundry machine is configured to use steam instead of dry-cleaning chemicals or water as a primary cleaning agent for garments rotating in a drum of the commercial steam-cleaning laundry machine. In one embodiment of the invention, a steam injector at least partially exposed to an inner surface of the drum is configured to provide a MCU-controlled fresh steam injection into the drum during a cleaning cycle of the commercial steam-cleaning laundry machine. The fresh steam into the commercial steam-cleaning laundry machine is from an outtake of a standalone boiler system which is typically used for a variety of fabric treatment machines in a commercial laundry operation. A debris and clean steam/air separation chamber periodically or continuously separates and/or filters debris, chemicals, and/or other undesirable elements from the drum and evacuates clean or cleaned-up air and moistures to an air-out duct.

Abstract: One exemplary aspect comprises a method comprising: (a) receiving data indicating that one or more orders for a specific security in one or more trading systems are available for aggregation into a potential block of at least a specific size; (b) transmitting data sufficient to enable a trading interface in communication with a first trading system to display an indication of the existence of the potential block and that at least some orders in the block originated from a second trading system in the one or more trading systems, the second trading system being separate from the first trading system; and (c) receiving from the trading interface a contra order in the first trading system that crosses the potential block. Other aspects comprise related computer system, components, and software.

Abstract: A wordline internal current leakage self-detection method, system and a computer-readable storage medium thereof employ the originally existed high voltage supply unit and the voltage detector connected to the wordline in the flash memory device, in which the high voltage supply unit applies the test signal to the selected wordline, and the voltage detector detects the voltage signal of the wordline. By comparing the test signal with the voltage signal, the wordline will be indicated as current leakage when the voltage signal is lower than the test signal.

Abstract: A simulation method for simulating a three-dimensional structure, comprises the steps of: discretizing the three-dimensional structure into two-dimensional (“2-D”) layers; constructing a two-dimensional basis for each of the 2-D layers; and constructing a one-dimensional finite difference basis between the 2-D layers.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a mobile electronic device at least having: a processor programmed to acquire an access instruction to allow a voter to access vote issues; and execute the following code: to provide, to the voter, information identifying vote issues; to enable the mobile electronic device to transmit at least one vote of the voter, where the enabling is based on: a first software instruction that instructs the mobile electronic device to present a first vote issue, a second software instruction that instructs the mobile electronic device to receive a first vote from the voter, where the voter submits the first vote by a first single action performed immediately after the presentation of the first vote issue and without any intervening action, a third software instruction that instructs the mobile electronic device of the voter to transmit the received first vote from the voter to the computer system.

Abstract: The present invention provides processes to immobilize high alkaline radioactive and/or hazardous waste in a silicate-based glass, the waste containing one or more of radionuclides, hazardous elements, hazardous compounds, and/or other compounds. The invention also provides silicate-based glass compositions for use in immobilizing radioactive and/or hazardous waste.

Abstract: A multi-level cell NOR flash memory device includes a plurality of gate lines, a plurality of source regions, a plurality of drain regions, a plurality of source lines, a plurality of bitlines, and a plurality of power lines. The bitlines each have a specific sheet resistance. A specific number of the bitlines are disposed between two adjacent ones of the power lines. Accordingly, the multi-level cell NOR flash memory device is of a high transconductance and uniformity and thereby features an enhanced conforming rate.

Abstract: According to one exemplary embodiment, an overmolded package includes a component situated on a substrate. The overmolded package further includes an overmold situated over the component and the substrate. The overmolded package further includes a wirebond cage situated over the substrate and in the overmold, where the wirebond cage surrounds the component, and where the wirebond cage includes a number of wirebonds. The wirebond cage forms an EMI shield around the component. According to this exemplary embodiment, the overmolded package further includes a conductive layer situated on a top surface of the overmold and connected to the wirebond cage, where the conductive layer forms an EMI shield over the component.

Abstract: A system for calibrating a closed power control loop includes an adder configured to inject a test signal into an adjustable element, a first peak detector configured to determine an amplitude of the injected test signal, a second peak detector configured to determine an amplitude of a return test signal, a comparator configured to determine the difference between the injected test signal and the return test signal, and a calibration engine configured to adjust the adjustable element so that the return test signal is offset from the injected test signal by a predetermined amount.