Abstract: An exemplary electro-wetting display (EWD) device (30) includes a first substrate (31), a second substrate (39) facing the first substrate, a hydrophobic insulator (36) provided between the first and second substrates, a first fluid (33), a second fluid (32) and colored layers (38). The first fluid and the second fluid are immiscible and disposed between the hydrophobic insulator and the first substrate. The second fluid is electro-conductive or polar. The first fluid is located between the hydrophobic insulator and the second fluid. Colored layers may be located between the hydrophobic insulator and the second substrate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for preparing a precursor solution for polyimide/silica composite material and a process for forming a polyimide/silica composite material film on a substrate, comprising adding a monomer of a silane compound to allow a poly(amic acid) to carry a silica moiety; adding a monomer of formula (R6)xSi(R7)(4-x) to allow the silica moiety to carry a photo-polymerizable unsaturated group; and adding a monomer of formula R8N(R9)2 to allow the poly(amic acid) to carry a photo-polymerizable unsaturated group, where R6, R7, R8, R9, and x are as defined in the specification. The present invention also relates to a precursor solution for polyimide/silica composite material and a polyimide/silica composite material. The composite material of the present invention is useful in microelectronic devices, semiconductor elements, and photoelectric elements.

Abstract: A power system having a power saving mechanism includes a voltage regulator, a power input module, and a switching signal generation unit. The voltage regulator performs a regulation operation on a first voltage for generating a second voltage. The power input module includes a transformer, a rectifying unit, a switch, and a switch control unit. The rectifying unit together with the transformer is put in use for converting an input voltage into the first voltage. The switch is employed to control a current flowing through the primary winding of the transformer. The switch control unit generates a control signal for controlling the switch according to a switching signal. The switching signal generation unit is utilized for generating the switching signal to disable the switch control unit during an energy transfer disable interval so as to decrease the first voltage from a first predetermined voltage to a second predetermined voltage.

Abstract: A digital display terminal is connected to a first content server and a second content server. The digital display terminal includes a display and a user interface module. The user interface module is capable of displaying first digital content and a second shortcut on a first page of an interactive user interface shown on the display. The second shortcut links to second digital content. The first digital content is stored in a first content server, and the second digital content is stored in a second content server.

Abstract: An IO processor includes an embedded central processing unit (CPU), a switch connected to the embedded CPU, an external CPU bus controller connected to the switch for optionally connecting to an external CPU, a first memory controller connected to the switch for connecting to a first memory, and a second memory controller connected to the switch for optionally connecting to a second memory. The IO processor may be connected to the external CPU, to the second memory, or be capable of connecting to external CPUs of different ranks, depending on the situation, so as to meet the cost considerations and the actual application requirements.

Abstract: A peer-to-peer file sharing system includes a first digital photo frame connected to a network, a second digital photo frame connected to the network, and a server connected to the network. A plurality of files is stored in the first digital photo frame. An address information of the second digital photo frame is stored in the server. The first digital photo frame is capable of acquiring the address information of the second digital photo frame from the server, and transmitting the files to the second digital photo frame directly based on the address information.

Abstract: In an N+1 protection scheme for a router in a data or telecommunications network, a processor-based protection unit has a replica device handle, corresponding to each of the N working units, stored in the protection unit's local memory. Each replica device handle is an image of the connections provided by the corresponding working unit. In one implementation, upon detection of a failure of one of the working units, the router's controller unit sends a single command to instruct the protection unit to reconfigure itself using the corresponding locally stored replica device handle to assume the routing functions of the failed working unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods of processing audio signals are described. The audio signals comprise information about spatial position of a sound source relative to a listener. At least one audio filter generates two filtered signals for each of audio signal. The two filtered signals are mixed with other filtered signals from other audio signals to create a right output audio channel and a left audio output channel, such that the spatial position of the sound source is perceptible from the right and left audio output channels.

Abstract: A process for preparing a precursor solution for polyimide/silica composite material and a process for forming a polyimide/silica composite material film on a substrate, including adding a monomer of a silane compound to allow a poly(amic acid) to carry a silica moiety; adding a monomer of formula (R6)xSi(R7)(4?x) to allow the silica moiety to carry a photo-polymerizable unsaturated group; and adding a monomer of formula R8N(R9)2 to allow the poly(amic acid) to carry a photo-polymerizable unsaturated group, where R6, R7, R8, R9, and x are as defined in the specification. Also, a precursor solution for polyimide/silica composite material and a polyimide/silica composite material. The composite material is useful in microelectronic devices, semiconductor elements, and photoelectric elements.

Abstract: A supporting body within an isothermal plate includes a flat plate having two surfaces, and a plurality of bosses and pits arranged on both surfaces of the plate. The plate is provided thereon with a plurality of through holes. The though holes are located between the bosses and pits respectively. A portion of the bosses and pits protrudes from one surface of the plate, and the other portion thereof protrudes from the other surface of the plate.

Abstract: Indolinone compounds of formula (I) or (II): wherein A, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, and n are defined herein. Also disclosed are methods for decreasing the activity of a protein kinase and for treating a protein kinase-related disease, such as cancer, with these compounds.

Abstract: A method for making a refurbished sputtering target has steps of providing a spent target with a backside, an eroded side and a rim; mechanically pre-treating the backside of the spent target; applying powder material that has the same composition as the spent target to form a powder-filled layer; and sequentially pre-pressing and sintering the spent target with the powder-filled layer to obtain the refurbished sputtering target. Therefore, a percentage of the spent target is reduced by mechanically treating the backside of the spent target, so the refurbished sputtering target has a consistent quality.

Abstract: A poly(lactic acid) resin composition is provided, comprising (a) a poly(lactic acid) resin, (b) at least one modifier selected from at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide, at least one metal/nonmetal alkoxide having at least one functional group capable of reacting with the poly(lactic acid) resin, or a mixture thereof, (c) a first catalyst, and (d) optionally, a second catalyst. A process for preparing a transparent and impact-resistant article from the poly (lactic acid) resin composition of the invention, and articles prepared therefrom are also provided.

Abstract: A method of configuring user preferences on an electronic device is disclosed. The method includes detecting a geographic location of the electronic device through a network. A local language setting is obtained according to the geographic location, and the local language setting is established as a default language setting of the electronic device.

Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes a memory. The memory includes a first memory macro and a second memory macro identical to the first memory macro. A first power block is connected to the first memory macro and is configured to provide a regulated voltage to the first memory macro. The first power block has a first input and a first output. A second power block substantially identical to the first power block is connected to the second memory macro and is configured to provide the regulated voltage to the second memory macro. The second power block has a second input and a second output. The first input and the second input are interconnected. The first output and the second output are interconnected.

Abstract: An acoustic wave sensing device integrated with micro-channels and a method for the same are described. The present invention uses a piezoelectric substrate with a thinner portion serving as a sensing area and formed via a micromaching or chemical process. An inter-digital transducer (IDT) is located on the thinner portion to produce flexural plate waves (FPW). The micro-channels can be formed together with the thinner portion via the same manufacturing process, or integrated into the piezoelectric substrate via linkage. In the present invention, a novel manufacturing process and design are proposed for fabrication of the acoustic wave sensing devices with a good piezoelectric characteristic, a stable temperature compensation property, and a robust structure. Thereby, the techniques of flexural plate waves can be applied for liquid sensors. In this way, the drawbacks of the conventional acoustic wave sensing devices, such as poor piezoelectric properties and fragile film structures, are removed.

Abstract: Systems and methods of processing audio signals are described. The audio signals comprise information about spatial position of a sound source relative to a listener. At least one audio filter generates two filtered signals for each of audio signal. The two filtered signals are mixed with other filtered signals from other audio signals to create a right output audio channel and a left audio output channel, such that the spatial position of the sound source is perceptible from the right and left audio output channels.