Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and devices for high-speed reading out information from an at least partially transparent data carrier.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a tunable filter with tunable rejection. The tunable filter includes mutually coupled inductors and a tunable impedance circuit electrically connected to at least one of the mutually coupled inductors. The tunable impedance circuit is configured to adjust at least two notches in a frequency response of the tunable filter by changing a state of a switch. The tunable filter can filter a radio frequency signal. Related methods, radio frequency systems, radio frequency modules, and wireless communication devices are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method of producing a corrosion resistant coating system on a cast iron substrate preferably in the shape of a brake disc, the coating system being completed by a thermally sprayed top layer, characterised in that the cast iron substrate is first subjected to activation by means of a pulsed water jet after completion of machining which increases the surface roughness of the surface thus treated, whereupon the surface is nitrocarburized so that a corresponding diffusion layer is formed on it, whereupon the surface is subjected to an oxidation process in a next step and only then the top layer is applied by thermal spraying.

Abstract: The present technology relates to a solid-state imaging device and an electronic apparatus capable of improving the accuracy of phase difference detection while suppressing degradation of a picked-up image. There is provided a solid-state imaging device including: a pixel array unit, a plurality of pixels being two-dimensionally arranged in the pixel array unit, a plurality of photoelectric conversion devices being formed with respect to one on-chip lens in each of the plurality of pixels, a part of at least one of an inter-pixel separation unit formed between the plurality of pixels and an inter-pixel light blocking unit formed between the plurality of pixels protruding toward a center of the corresponding pixel in a projecting shape to form a projection portion. The present technology is applicable to, for example, a CMOS image sensor including a pixel for detecting the phase difference.

Abstract: A conveying belt has a plurality of flushing openings and a detection hole, and the plurality of flushing openings are arranged in at least two rows along the main scanning direction. Furthermore, the discharge timing controller (a) detects a position of the detection hole in the main scanning direction with a belt sensor, (b) identifies the flushing opening corresponding to the nozzle based on the position of the detected detection hole in the main scanning direction, and (c) causes the print engine to perform flushing of the nozzle at a timing corresponding to the flushing opening.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention provide methods, systems, and/or the like for: (1) receiving first imaging data from a first imaging device, the first imaging data comprising imaging data for at least a first portion of an article of manufacture during a manufacturing process; (2) receiving second imaging data from a second imaging device, the second imaging data comprising imaging data for at least the first portion of an article of manufacture during a manufacturing process; (3) receiving event data associated with a manufacturing event associated with the article of manufacture during the manufacturing process; (4) processing, to produce a first data analysis result, the first imaging data, the second imaging data, and the event data using a machine-learning model trained with historical imaging data and historical manufacturing event data; (5) determining based on the first data analysis result, an origin of the manufacturing event.

Abstract: Architectures and techniques relate to ganged and switch combined systems for satellite-navigation-band filters. For example, a system can include a mid-range-band filter, a satellite-navigation-band filter, and circuitry configured to receive a signal from an antenna and route the signal to the mid-range-band filter and the satellite-navigation-band filter. The circuitry can be implemented in at least one of (i) a ganged configuration in which the mid-range-band filter and the satellite-navigation-band filter receive the signal through a common input node or (ii) a switch-combined configuration in which two or more switch arms are configured to be controlled simultaneously to route the signal to the mid-range-band filter and the satellite-navigation-band filter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of concurrently storing visible grey scale or color information of an image and additional digital information on a data carrier.

Abstract: A vertical tunneling field-effect transistor and a method for its manufacture are provided. According to methods herein disclosed, oppositely doped source and drain regions are formed, and an APAM delta layer is formed in the surface of the transistor substrate, beneath a metal gate, in electrical contact with, e.g., the source region. A dielectric layer intervenes between the substrate surface and the metal gate. An epitaxial cap layer directly over the APAM layer forms a dielectric layer interface with a dielectric layer, which is located between the epitaxial cap layer and the metal gate. A vertical channel is defined for tunneling between the APAM delta layer and an induced conduction channel adjacent to the dielectric layer interface that is formed in operation, and that is in electrical contact with, e.g., the drain region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for measuring a distribution of pores in an electrode for a secondary battery, which can easily measure a distribution of pores inside the electrode for a secondary battery.

Abstract: A solid-state imaging device capable of preventing variation in bonding strength in a bonding plane between a first semiconductor substrate and a second semiconductor substrate is provided. The solid-state imaging device includes a first semiconductor substrate having a plurality of first conductors, and a second semiconductor substrate bonded to the first semiconductor substrate and having a plurality of second conductors In a bonding plane between the first and second semiconductor substrates, the device includes regions where the conductors overlap, regions where insulating films and the conductors overlap, and regions where the insulating films overlap. The proportion of areas where the first insulating films and the second insulating films are bonded together to the bonding area between the first semiconductor substrate and the second semiconductor substrate is constant before and after the first semiconductor substrate and the second semiconductor substrate are bonded together.

Abstract: A non-aqueous electrolyte solution and a lithium secondary battery including the same are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a non-aqueous electrolyte solution includes an organic solvent, a lithium salt, and an oligomer represented by Formula 1 as a surfactant, wherein the organic solvent contains containing cyclic carbonate, dimethyl carbonate, and alkyl formate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an anode including multiple current collectors juxtaposed in parallel, and a secondary battery comprising same, wherein the anode enables providing a high-capacity secondary battery while suppressing volume changes due to a silicone component-containing active material employed therein.

Abstract: The image forming apparatus includes: an image carrier, a developing unit, a moving mechanism, and a drive input gear. The developing unit, including a development container and a developer carrier, is supported so as to be swingable among a contact position, a first separate position, and a second separate position. The moving mechanism reciprocates the developing unit between the contact position and the second separate position. The drive input gear inputs, to the developing unit, driving force for driving rotation of the developer carrier. While the developing unit is in the contact position or the first separate position, the drive transmission gear is engaged with the drive input gear. While the developing unit is being moved from the first separate position to the second separate position, the drive transmission gear is separated from the drive input gear.

Abstract: A lens set with an aligning structure includes a plurality of lenses. For two adjacent lenses, when one of these two lenses has a plurality of square accommodating spaces at its peripheral area, the other one has a plurality of triangular pillars with bottom surfaces that are right-angled triangles at its corresponding peripheral area. Each of the aforementioned triangular pillars is accommodated in each of the square accommodating spaces with an inclined surface facing each of the square accommodating spaces.

Abstract: An image processing device according to the present disclosure includes: an input section that receives an input image signal including an input synchronization signal and input image data; a first processor that performs first processing on the basis of the input image data at a timing corresponding to the input synchronization signal; a synchronization signal generator that generates an output synchronization signal; a second processor that performs second processing on the basis of a processing result of the first processing at a timing corresponding to the input synchronization signal or a timing corresponding to the output synchronization signal; a controller that controls at which timing of the timing corresponding to the input synchronization signal and the timing corresponding to the output synchronization signal the second processor is to perform the second processing; a third processor that performs third processing on the basis of a processing result of the second processing at a timing correspondi

Abstract: A buoyant apparatus that is capable of floating on liquid surfaces, such as bodies of water filled with waste byproducts. The buoyant apparatus supports a plurality of atomizers via rotatable and flexible arms that can achieve 180° adjustments with the respect to a longitudinal axis of the buoyant apparatus, such that the arms can be parallel to a surface of the body of water in both an extended orientation (with the atomizers deployed over the water surface) and a retracted orientation (with the atomizers stored within the surface area of the platform). In addition, the arms can achieve 360° rotational adjustments about the attachment point of the arms to the platform. The atomizers and arms are powered by low voltage direct current (DC) motors that can utilize solar power via photovoltaic cells such that the apparatus can be employed in remote locations without the need for a centralized power grid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display with improved structure. A liquid crystal display includes a cover plate, a polarizing layer, and a liquid crystal display unit layer. The cover plate is placed on the polarizing layer, and the polarizing layer is placed on the liquid crystal display unit layer. Between the cover plate and the polarizing layer or between the polarizing layer and the liquid crystal display unit layer, an optical adhesive layer may further be included. The present invention further includes a filling layer, enabling the area between the cover plate and the polarizing layer, between the polarizing layer and the liquid crystal display unit layer, or between the polarizing layer and the optical adhesive layer to be completely filled. The present invention solves the problem of uneven appearance or structural defects in the liquid crystal display caused by difficulties in controlling the adhesive dispensing quantity.

Abstract: A cover member includes: a fittable recess that opens to one side of the cover member in a direction orthogonal to an axis of a shaft member, receives a torsion coil spring from the one side, and fits on an outer periphery of the torsion coil spring; and an anchoring counter element to which one end of the torsion coil spring is anchored. The torsion coil spring is engaged with a hook member while being fitted in the fittable recess, thus biasing the hook member toward movement about the axis of the shaft member to a locking position and supporting both ends of the shaft member rotatably around an internal surface of the coil to function as a bearing member.