Abstract: Described is the backup and/or restore of virtual disks In general, metadata is backed up for restoring a virtual disk. To restore the disk, a physical disk is created, with the virtual disk the created on a partition of the physical disk. Backup and restore is described for nested virtual disks, including for block level restore. Further described is backing up of critical virtual disks and their containers, and virtual disk backup with respect to basic disks and dynamic volumes.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new type of oil displacement agent and the process for preparing the same. The oil displacement agent is formed of a polyacrylamide-based polymer characterized by a partly crosslinked and partly branched structure, wherein said polyacrylamide-based polymer is obtained by aqueous copolymerization of acrylamide and N,N-dimethylaminoethyl methacrylate as a functional monomer, in the presence of a redox initiator system.

Abstract: A method of writing data to a storage device that uses a first data block size, from a host system that uses a second data block size, different from the first data block size, includes receiving a request from the host system to write a host data block to the storage device, reading a storage device data block from a first location on the storage device to a buffer, where the storage device data block corresponds to the host data block, modifying the storage device data block based on the host data block, restricting writing of the modified storage device data block into the first location, and storing the modified storage device data block to a second location, different from the restricted first location. After acknowledging success of the storing, the restricting of writing of the modified storage device data block into the first location may be lifted.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor substrate, a contact pad overlying the semiconductor substrate, an interconnect layer overlying the contact pad, a passivation layer formed between the contact pad and the interconnect layer, a bump overlying the interconnect layer, and a protection layer overlying the interconnect layer and the passivation layer and covering a lower portion of the bump. The protection layer includes a curved surface region.

Abstract: A solder joint with a multilayer IMC structure is provided. The solder joint includes a Cu pad, a Sn-based solder, a first, a second, and a third IMC layer. The Cu pad is disposed opposite to the Sn-based solder. The first IMC layer is disposed between the Cu pad and the Sn-based solder. The first IMC layer is a Cu3Sn layer. The second IMC layer is disposed between the first IMC layer and the Sn-based solder. The second IMC layer is a (Cu1-x1-y1Nix1Pdy1)6Sn5 layer, wherein x1 is in the range between 0 and 0.15, and y1 is in the range between 0 and 0.02. The third IMC layer is disposed between the second IMC layer and the Sn-based solder. The third IMC layer is a (Cu1-x2-y2Nix2Pdy2)6Sn5 layer, wherein x2 is in the range between 0 and 0.4, y2 is in the range between 0 and 0.02, and x2>x1.

Abstract: A signal transceiver includes a first power amplifier coupled to a chip output port of a chip; an impedance transforming circuit; a switching circuit arranged to selectively couple the chip output port to a first port of the impedance transforming circuit; and a receiving amplifier coupled to a second port of the impedance transforming circuit.

Abstract: An infrared camera with a rotatable core assembly, the infrared camera having; a main body including a body shell and a signal processor installed in the body shell; a core assembly including a core assembly housing, an infrared lens provided at the front end of the core assembly housing, and a sensing unit installed in the core assembly housing; a handle connected to the main body; and a LCD display used to display a picture and rotatably installed on one side of the main body, wherein the core assembly is rotatably connected to the front end of the body shell. The infrared camera according to the present application can switch its shooting modes among horizontal type, gun type and upright type according to the requirements of the observation by a user.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed to implement digital signal processing operations involving multiply-accumulate (MAC) operations, by using a modified balanced data structure and accessing architecture. This architecture maintains a data-path connecting one address generation unit, one register file and one MAC execution unit. The register file has a hierarchical grouping organization of individual registers, which reduces bubble cycles caused by memory misalignments. This architecture uses parallel execution and can achieve two or more MAC operations per cycle.

Abstract: Managing shared resources in a multi-computer system with failover support, including: reading priority detection signals from a computer inserted into the multiple-computer system, the priority detection signals representing a priority of the inserted computer; reading planar detection signals from the computer, the planar detection signals representing an insertion state of all computers currently inserted into the multiple-computer system; determining if the computer has the highest priority among all the computers inserted into the multiple-computer system in accordance with the priority detection signals and the planar detection signals; and, in response to determining that the computer has the highest priority, monitoring shared resources and outputting a specific output signal associated with the highest priority computer, the specific output signal providing an identification of the highest priority computer to other computers currently inserted into the multiple-computer system and representing contr

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for utilizing soft X-ray microimaging for cancer cell image recognition. The method comprises the steps of 1) sample preparation; 2) pathological examination; 3) soft X-ray imaging; and 4) analysis and recognition. This invention applies soft X-ray microimaging for cancer cell image recognition, successfully obtains the soft X-ray microscopic image of a cancer cell by scanning the cancer cell with synchrotron radiation soft X-ray microimaging, provides recognition steps and experimental data, and establishes a method for utilizing soft X-ray microimaging for cancer cell image recognition. This invention creates a method for analyzing soft X-ray microscopic images, provides a novel synchrotron radiation soft X-ray pathological diagnosis method for cancer diagnosis, and provides an extremely valuable basis for the creation and clinical application of soft X-ray pathology in the 21st century.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the field of pharmaceutical technology, more specifically relates to optically pure benzyl-4-chlorophenyl-C-glucoside derivatives represented by formulae (II) and (III), a process for preparing these compounds and intermediates thereof, a pharmaceutical formulation and a pharmaceutical composition containing these compounds, and the use of the optically pure benzyl-4-chlorophenyl-C-glucoside derivative as a sodium glucose co-transporter (SGLT) inhibitor in manufacture of a medicament for treating and/or preventing diabetes mellitus (including insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus and non-insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus) or diabetes-associated diseases (including insulin resistance disease and obesity)

Abstract: An access control method, an access control apparatus and a communication system are disclosed, and a mechanism for processing Emergency Call (EMC) services is disclosed, and such mechanism ensures continuity of the EMC service while implementing the access control under a Closed Subscriber Group (CSG) mechanism. The access control method includes: obtaining CSG area information of a target area; and controlling the access of a User Equipment (UE) to the target area according to the CSG area information of the target area and/or whether an EMC service exists on the UE.

Abstract: A method comprises selecting a memory cell included in a memory cell array in which data is to be stored. The memory cell array is connected with a logic gate array. The memory cells of the memory cell array are individually coupled with a corresponding logic gate of the logic gate array by a separate word line output. The method also comprises communicating a write row output signal to the logic gate array. The write row output signal is communicated from a write address row decoder to the logic gate array. The write address row decoder has a plurality of write row outputs coupled with the logic gate array. The method further comprises communicating a write column output signal to the logic gate array. The write column output signal is communicated from a write address column decoder to the logic gate array.

Abstract: A decoding method for audio video stream synchronization is provided. The audio video stream includes multiple clock references and multiple audio and video data packets. Each of the data packets corresponds to a presentation value. The decoding method includes: reconstructing a clock value according to a first clock reference; determining whether a difference between the clock value and a first presentation value in multiple presentation values is greater than a first range; when the difference between the clock value and the first presentation value is greater than the first range, changing the clock value to a second presentation value in the multiple presentation values; and performing at least one audio video synchronization step according to the clock value set based on the second presentation value.

Abstract: A silicon-controlled rectification device with high efficiency is disclosed, which comprises a P-type region surrounding an N-type region. A first P-type heavily doped area is arranged in the N-type region and connected with a high-voltage terminal. A plurality of second N-type heavily doped areas is arranged in the N-type region. A plurality of second P-type heavily doped areas is closer to the second N-type heavily doped areas than the first N-type heavily doped area and arranged in the P-type region. At least one third N-type heavily doped area is arranged in the P-type region and connected with a low-voltage terminal. Alternatively or in combination, the second N-type heavily doped areas and the second P-type heavily doped areas are respectively arranged in the P-type region and the N-type region.

Abstract: A securing and waterproof mechanism of a floodgate apparatus includes a pillar, a water retaining gate, a pair of retaining bases and a securing member. The pillar has a retaining groove for receiving the water retaining gate. The retaining bases are attached to two opposite sides of the pillar. Each retaining base has at least one vertical channel. The securing member has two hook portions at one side. Each hook portion has a horizontal bar and a vertical bar extending upward from a distal end of the horizontal bar. Under this arrangement, the vertical bar of each hook portion is fitted in the vertical channel of the respective retaining base to prevent the securing member from sliding horizontally off the respective retaining base.

Abstract: Sense amplifiers employing control circuitry for decoupling resistive memory sense inputs during state sensing to prevent current back injection, and related methods and systems are disclosed. In one embodiment, sense amplifier is provided. The sense amplifier comprises a differential sense input coupled to bit line. The sense amplifier also comprises a differential reference input coupled to reference line. First inverter inverts first inverter input into first inverter output coupled to second inverter input of second inverter, first inverter output configured to provide state of bitcell. Second inverter inverts second inverter input into second inverter output coupled to first inverter input. Control circuit couples differential reference input to first inverter and differential sense input to second inverter in latch mode, and decouples differential reference input to first inverter and differential sense input to second inverter in sensing mode to provide sensed state of bitcell on first inverter output.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a device and its method of manufacture in which a protective region is formed below a suspended body. The protective region allows deep reactive ion etching of a bulk silicon body to form a MEMS device without encountering the various problems presented by damage to the silicon caused by backscattering of oxide during over etching periods of DRIE processes.