Abstract: In one embodiment, a vertical microcoaxial interconnect includes a dielectric substrate having a top side and a bottom side, an inner conductor extending through the substrate from its top side to its bottom side, an outer conductor that extends through the substrate from its top side to its bottom side, the outer conductor surrounding the inner conductor, a signal line extending to the inner conductor without contacting the outer conductor, and a ground line extending to the outer conductor without contacting the inner conductor or the signal line.

Abstract: A fast fluorescence lifetime microscopic system images FRET between multiple labels in live cells and deep tissue, using a quantitative analysis method to reconstruct the molecular machinery behind the multiplexed FRET phenomenon. The system measures fluorescence lifetime, intensity and anisotropy as images of excitation-emission matrices (EEM) in real time and high speed within a single image scan, performs high-resolution deep-penetrating 3D FRET imaging in live samples, and fully analyzes all possible photon pathways of multiplexed FRET. The system provides a way for systematic and dynamic imaging of biochemical networks in cells, tissue and live animals, which will help to understand mechanisms of genetic disorders, cancers, and more.

Abstract: Description and specifications of a new and distinct grapevine cultivar named ‘Gratitude’ which originated from a hand-pollinated cross of A-1925 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; female)×A-1581 (non-patented, non-released breeding genotype; male). This new grapevine cultivar can be distinguished by its seedless, green, crisp berries with neutral flavor and resists cracking from rainfall at maturity. The fruit grows in large tight clusters, the vines have medium vigor, and the plants are healthy.

Abstract: Building materials are generated by the simple mixing of cellulose nanofiber (CNF) slurry with typical wood-derived material such as wood meal, optionally with mineral particulate materials, and dried. Particle boards are made with wood meal particulates; wallboards are made with wood particulates and mineral particulates; paints are made with pigment particulates; and cement is made with aggregate particulates. The particle board samples were tested for fracture toughness. The fracture toughness was found to be from 20% higher up to ten times higher than the typical value for similar board, depending on the formulation. For cases of 20% by weight cellulose nanofibers and 80% wood, the fracture toughness was more than double that of typical particle board. The process sequesters carbon and oxygen into the building product for its lifespan—typically decades—and avoid releasing CO2 into the atmosphere.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses bimetal catalysts.

Abstract: A head-mount eye tracking system including a first light source, a first pupil image capturing device, a first and a second environmental image capturing devices, a fixing device and an image identification system. The first light source is applied to illuminate a first eye of a user. The first pupil image capturing device is applied to capture a first pupil image of the first eye. The first and the second environmental image capturing devices are respectively applied to capture a first and a second environmental images in front of the user. The fixing device is mounted to the head of the user to fix the first light source, the first pupil image capturing device, the first and the second environmental image capturing devices on the head of the user. The image identification system is applied to map the first or the second environmental images to the first pupil image.

Abstract: According to certain embodiments of the invention, an electrowetting device and a method for improving the response speed of an electrowetting device may be provided. The electrowetting device can includes: an electrode; an insulation film including a dielectric material that is coated over the electrode; a droplet positioned over the insulation film; and a power control unit configured to control a voltage applied to the electrode, where the power control unit reaches a particular contact angle by applying a first voltage that is higher than a second voltage corresponding to the particular contact angle, and applies the second voltage once the particular contact angle is reached. According to certain embodiments of the invention, the response speed of an electrowetting device can be improved by applying different voltages according to the contact angle of the droplet in an electrowetting device.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes the steps of depositing a layer of semiconductor oxide on a base semiconductor layer, scavenging oxygen from the layer of semiconductor oxide and recrystallizing the oxygen scavenged layer of semiconductor oxide as a semiconductor heteroepitaxy layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a white light-emitting diode with high uniformity and wide angle intensity distribution, and particularly relates to a color temperature tunable white light-emitting diode with high uniformity and wide angle intensity distribution. A nano-phosphor material is coated on one surface of a lampshade of the white light-emitting diode to form a white light phosphor layer for providing a stable white light with high uniformity, wide angle intensity distribution, and good illuminance. Furthermore, the color temperature of the white light-emitting diode can be adjusted by changing the ratio of compositions of white light phosphor layer.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for displaying a text block, a method for processing a text block, a client and a server, where the method for displaying a text block includes the steps of: a client collecting font parameters and layout parameters of a text block; the client transmitting the font parameters and the layout parameters of the text block to a server; and the client receiving vector description information of the text block, generated according to the font parameters and the layout parameters of the text block, sent from the server and executing drawing commands to draw the text block and display the text block on a screen. With embodiments of the invention, the effect of a personalized presswork printed at the server can be kept consistent with the effect of displaying the text block on the screen.

Abstract: An interconnection structure of a semiconductor device is provided, where the interconnection structure is constructed in a semiconductor substrate. The interconnection structure includes a first through silicon via and a second through silicon via both penetrating the semiconductor substrate, and the first through silicon via is spaced from the second through silicon via by a distance ranged from 2 ?m to 40 ?m.

Abstract: This application provides a microsphere suitable for tissue engineering that comprises connective tissue growth factor (CTGF). Also provided is a matrix, material or scaffold suitable for tissue engineering that comprises connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) and basic fibroblast growth factor (bFGF). Additionally, methods of treating skin of a human are provided. The methods comprise administering to the skin microspheres comprising a growth factor that increases fibroblast proliferation or collagen, elastin, or glycosaminoglycan synthesis. Further provided are the use of the above microspheres for the treatment of the skin of a human. Additionally, this application proves the use of the above microsphere for the manufacture of a medicament for the treatment of the skin of a human.

Abstract: A graphene biosensor is formed on an electrically insulating substrate with a single-layer graphene sheet arranged between two metallic electrodes. The graphene sheet is in electrical contact with the metallic electrodes. The graphene sheet has perforations creating edges in the graphene sheet. The perforations may be holes on a micrometer scale or in a nanometer scale. The biosensor can be configured as an ISFET. The graphene sheet may comprise affinity probes immobilized on the edges for attaching specific molecules to the graphene sheet. Several graphene sheets may be arranged in a microarray with different affinity probes on different graphene sheets. The sensor may also be arranged on the distal end of a catheter for in situ measurements in a body vessel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for collecting and preparing a body fluid sample, the system comprising a sample container (10) comprising a sample cup (38) for receiving the sample, said sample cup comprising graduated indicator markings (14) corresponding to equal increments of sample volume, a removable lid (16) for sealably covering said sample cup, said lid having an access point which is sealed by a septum, and a removable cap (22) which is effective to cover said access point, and a delivery device for containing a plurality of predetermined reagent doses which are to be added to a sample within the sample container in the predetermined doses relative to the volume of the sample.

Abstract: An example method for controlling an AC electrical machine can include providing a PWM converter operably connected between an electrical power source and the AC electrical machine and providing a neural network vector control system operably connected to the PWM converter. The control system can include a current-loop neural network configured to receive a plurality of inputs. The current-loop neural network can be configured to optimize the compensating dq-control voltage. The inputs can be d- and q-axis currents, d- and q-axis error signals, predicted d- and q-axis current signals, and a feedback compensating dq-control voltage. The d- and q-axis error signals can be a difference between the d- and q-axis currents and reference d- and q-axis currents, respectively. The method can further include outputting a compensating dq-control voltage from the current-loop neural network and controlling the PWM converter using the compensating dq-control voltage.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including: preparing a semiconductor substrate with a gate oxide layer on the top thereof; depositing a polycrystalline silicon layer on the top of the semiconductor substrate; depositing a protection layer overlying the top of the polycrystalline silicon layer; etching the protection layer and the polycrystalline silicon layer to form a gate body block; forming an oxide layer overlying the gate body block and the semiconductor substrate; polishing the oxide layer through Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) until the top of the gate body block; removing the protection layer on the top of the gate body block; and forming a metal silicide layer on the gate body block.

Abstract: A computerized method for estimating reliability of a system at normal operating conditions. The computerized method includes enables of selection of a plurality of failure mechanisms FMj of the system. The failure mechanisms FMj are estimated to cause failures as time events during use of the system. The failure mechanisms FMj are modeled by respective failure rate models. Failure rates are represented as matrix elements ?ij which include respective adjustable parameters intrinsic to the failure rate models. Multiple test conditions TCiare selected to accelerate the failure mechanisms FMj. Batches i of the systems are tested during accelerated failure rate tests at the test conditions TCi respectively.

Abstract: Aspects of the present subject matter are directed to a method comprising contacting an fluid, optionally containing an added organic material, with a non-thermal plasma to form a disinfection composition, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid, and contacting a surface with the disinfection composition, wherein the surface is at least partially disinfected upon contact with the disinfection composition. Additional aspects of the present subject matter are directed to a method comprising forming a disinfection composition by contacting an organic material with a non-thermal plasma, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid. A further aspect of the present subject matter is directed to a disinfection composition comprising an organic material contacted by a non-thermal plasma, wherein the disinfection composition is a liquid.

Abstract: Described herein are fNIR-based brain computer interfaces. Training of individuals to intentionally control neural activity in specific cortical areas, thereby up-regulating and down-regulating oxygenation levels in specific locations in the brain is also provided herein. Further, continuous and/or binary control over computing environments using fNIR brain computer interfaces. Further still, a scale for brain interface index for oxygenation of a portion of the brain is provided herein.

Abstract: A stator of a switched reluctance motor includes a stator core part, stator coiling parts, stator salient parts, and pairs of permanent magnets. The stator coiling parts protrude inwardly from the stator core part and have coils wound on an external side thereof. The stator salient parts protrude inwardly from the stator core part and are disposed between the stator coiling parts. Each pair of the permanent magnets is inserted into each of the stator coiling parts and magnetized in the same direction as a direction of a magnetic field generated by the excitation of the coils. This stator has an electromagnetic structure designed to prevent the reversal of a magnetic field generated by the excited coils. The output of the motor is enhanced by inserting the permanent magnets so as to be magnetized in the same direction as a direction of a magnetic field generated by the excited coils.