Abstract: An apparatus includes a non-metallic interlayer between a magnetic data storage layer and a heat sink layer, wherein interface thermal resistance between the interlayer and the heat sink layer is capable of reducing heat flow between the heat sink layer and the magnetic data storage layer. The apparatus may be configured as a thin film structure arranged for data storage. The apparatus may also include thermal resistor layer positioned between the interlayer and the heat sink layer.

Abstract: Apparatus for recording data and method for making the same. In accordance with some embodiments, a recording layer is supported by a substrate. The recording layer has a granular magnetic recording layer with a first oxide content, a continuous magnetic recording layer with nominally no oxide content, and an oxide gradient layer disposed between the respective granular magnetic recording layer and the continuous magnetic recording layer. The oxide gradient layer has a second oxide content less than the first oxide content of the granular layer.

Abstract: Present invention is a practical, highly efficient, structurally simple, low production cost, easy to manufacturing, and inexpensive multi-effect distillation device composed of thin-laminated distiller which is tangled into spiral and becomes layers of centric circle; one side of surface of said distiller is condensing surface which is for condensation of vapor of water, condensed distilled water is drained from underneath of said condensing surface, another side of said distiller is attached with a piece of wick which is made of capillary materials, undistilled water enters from above of the wick, than be absorbed and distributed by said wick. Some of the water absorbed on said wick is evaporated into the vapor of water. There is a gap between condensing surface and wick of each adjacent layers. The top and bottom of said gap is sealed to prevent leaking of the vapor of water.

Abstract: A portable terminal device and a method for operating the same are provided. The portable terminal device includes a communicator configured to perform communication with an external device, a display configured to display a same image as an image displayed on the external device, an inputter configured to receive an input of a selection command, and a controller configured to perform an operation corresponding to an object included in the image at a time when the selection command is input.

Abstract: A method includes forming a transistor at a surface of a semiconductor substrate, wherein the step of forming the transistor comprises forming a gate electrode, and forming a source/drain region adjacent the gate electrode. First metal features are formed to include at least portions at a same level as the gate electrode. Second metal features are formed simultaneously, and are over and contacting the first metal features. A first one of the second metal features is removed and replaced with a third metal feature, wherein a second one of the second metal features is not removed. A fourth metal feature is formed directly over and contacting the gate electrode, wherein the third and the fourth metal features are formed using a same metal-filling process.

Abstract: A static security constrained automatic voltage control method is provided, which includes: performing a single automatic voltage control calculation for a control snapshot of a power system in each control cycle. The single automatic voltage control calculation comprises: obtaining a single-time severe contingency sequencing table and a periodical severe contingency sequencing table from a historical severe contingency information database, and selecting severe contingencies; performing a contingency assessment for the active contingency set, and iterating between a result of the contingency assessment for the active contingency set and a solution of the optimal power flow model to obtain a single automatic voltage control instruction; and performing a contingency assessment for a contingency set, and updating the single-time severe contingency sequencing table and the periodical severe contingency sequencing table according to a comprehensive result of the contingency assessment.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor light emitting device includes preparing a light emitting structure including first and second conductivity type semiconductor layers and an active layer interposed therebetween, forming a plurality of seeds on at least one surface of the light emitting structure, and forming a plurality of dome-shaped protrusions by forming optical waveguide groups from the plurality of respective seeds and combining the optical waveguide groups.

Abstract: A security and economy coordinated automatic voltage control method based on a cooperative game theory is provided. The method includes: establishing a multi-objective reactive voltage optimizing model of a power system; resolving the multi-objective reactive voltage optimizing model into an economy model and a security model; solving the economy model and the security model based on the cooperative game theory to obtain the automatic voltage control instruction; and performing an automatic voltage control for the power system according to the automatic voltage control instruction.

Abstract: Iridium complexes with ligands containing twisted aryl groups having extended conjugation (i.e., the twisted aryl is substituted with an additional aryl group) and organic light emitting devices including the same are disclosed. The iridium complexes can be used in organic light emitting devices may provide improved stability color, lifetime and manufacturing.

Abstract: A method for grouping bearers for data transmission by a Base Station (BS) in a wireless communication network are provided. The method includes sending a bearer request to a data gateway, and receiving a bearer response from the data gateway with parameters associated with grouping of the bearers.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.

Abstract: A screw installation device is provided, including a base having a tray for carrying a circuit board, a vertical holder vertically disposed on the base, an accommodating unit, an elastic unit, and a double-link horizontal holder having one end connected to the vertical holder and the other end connected to the accommodating unit for accommodating an electric screwdriver. The double-link horizontal holder adjusts the position of the accommodating unit such that the electric screwdriver is movable with respect to the tray in both vertical and horizontal directions. The elastic unit is mounted on the double-link horizontal holder for providing the accommodating unit with an upward elastic force after a downward force is exerted on the electric screwdriver for installing the screw. The present invention eliminates the adverse effects such as reduction in service life and scratching of the product as a result of slippage of the electric screwdriver head.

Abstract: The present invention provides means useful for making devices, materials and the like that are excellent in photocatalytic activity, electric property or the like. Specifically, the present invention provides a fusion protein comprising a polypeptide portion capable of forming a multimer having an internal cavity, and a first peptide portion capable of binding to a first target substance and a second peptide portion capable of binding to a second target substance; a multimer of the fusion protein; a complex comprising the multimer of the fusion protein; and the like.

Abstract: The present invention, in one embodiment, provides a method of forming an organic electric device that includes providing a plurality of carbon nanostructures; and dispersing the plurality of carbon nanostructures in a polymeric matrix to provide a polymeric composite, wherein when the plurality of carbon nanostructures are present at a first concentration an interface of the plurality of carbon nanostructures and the polymeric matrix is characterized by charge transport when an external energy is applied, and when the plurality of carbon nanostructures are present at a second concentration the interface of the plurality of carbon nanostructures and the polymeric matrix are characterized by exciton dissociation when an external energy is applied, wherein the first concentration is less than the second concentration.

Abstract: A diagnostic method for predicting whether a human tumor will be sensitive or resistant to treatment with tivozanib (AV-951) is disclosed. The method is based on measurement of macrophage content in a tissue sample from a tumor. Measurement of macrophage content can be based on analysis of macrophage marker gene expression, e.g., by RNA analysis or immunohistochemistry.

Abstract: Implantable medical devices fabricated from branched polymers are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for blocking a protocol message at a Sub-ring control channel without a virtual channel, for avoiding the problem that the Sub-ring is in a continuous refresh state all the time caused by the existing solution of the Sub-ring control channel without the virtual channel, and the method includes: blocking forwarding of relevant messages when a forced switch is initiated or a failure is detected.

Abstract: The invention provides a secure digital card. In one embodiment, the secure digital card is coupled to a cell phone, and comprises a smart card, a secure digital card controller (SDC), a first power control circuit, and a second power control circuit. When the cell phone wants to perform a near-end payment process, the SDC controls the first power control circuit to supply a first voltage generated by a first power supply pin of a near field communication (NFC) controller to a power receive pin of the smart card. When the cell phone wants to perform a far-end payment process, the SDC controls a second power control circuit to supply a second voltage generated by a second power supply pin of the SDC to the power receive pin of the smart card.

Abstract: Techniques are provided which may be implemented in various methods, apparatuses, and/or articles of manufacture for use by a device that is operable in a plurality of modes, including “higher power mode” and a “lower power mode”. A timing circuit may be set based, at least in part, on a phase value obtained from a signal from a ground-based transmitter, and operation of the device may be selectively transitioned to a lower power mode wherein the device uses the timing circuit. In certain example implementations, operation of the device to the lower power mode may be selectively transition and based, at least in part, on a determination that one or more attribute values satisfy a profile test indicating that the electronic device is likely to be within a characterized environment, and/or a determination that the electronic device is likely to be in a constrained motion state.

Abstract: Disclosed is an information providing system using a network. The information providing system comprises a tag for transmitting a tag identification code, a mobile communication terminal for receiving the tag identification code through a first network, generating map request data and transmitting the map request data together with the tag identification code, a first computer for transmitting the tag identification code and the map request data, which are received from the mobile communication terminal through a third network, through a second network, a third computer for providing map data through the second network, and a second computer for receiving the tag identification code and the map request data through the second network, receiving the map data from the third computer, and transmitting the map data to the first computer. The first computer transmits the map data to the mobile communication terminal through the third network.