Abstract: A method for generating electric substation load transfer control parameters includes adjusting elements in a fundamental scale matrix according to a condition change of a power grid, wherein the fundamental scale matrix is constructed based on the topology structure of the power grid, and the elements in the fundamental scale matrix represent switch information and risk values of paths between nodes of the power grid, wherein the switch information represents number of switching times required for connecting two nodes of the power grid; and performing operations on the adjusted fundamental scale matrix to generate switch information and risk values of paths for electric substation load transfer control, as electric substation load transfer control parameters.

Abstract: A method for processing assistance data associated with positioning of a mobile device as described herein includes estimating an initial location of the mobile device within an area; designating the initial location of the mobile device as a focal point; retrieving a subset of hierarchical assistance data as a function of the focal point; and generating a multi-level assistance data structure for the area centered at the focal point.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices are described for reducing error in geo-reference data. One embodiment estimates a plurality of distortion error values corresponding to a first set of geo-reference data based on one or more map constraints, generates a second set of geo-reference data by correcting the distortion error values in the first set of geo-reference data, and estimating an offset value corresponding to the second set of geo-reference data using a position determination technique. The offset value may be used to reduce systematic error in the second set of geo-reference data.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method and system for providing a personalized search list, which comprises: recording a viewing log of a user based on the user's viewing activities of network videos; analyzing the recorded viewing log at a cloud server to generate a list of network videos that the user may like, wherein the list of network videos the user may like comprises a list of network videos based on the user information, or a list of network videos based on the contents of network videos viewed by the user, or a list of network videos based on a degree of viewing similarity between the user and other users, or combination thereof. After a list of search results are generated in response to a user-entered search term, an intersection between the list of search results and the list of network videos that the user may like is calculated to provide the personalized search list.

Abstract: A transmission operating mechanism includes an operating housing, wherein an inner shifting shaft is provided in the operating housing, and the operating housing is provided with, from left to right, a first position-limiting structure installation hole, a shifting block installation cavity, a second position-limiting structure installation hole and a balancing spring installation cavity; and a shifting block is installed in the shifting block installation cavity and is connected to the inner shifting shaft via a shifting block positioning pin. According to the present application, the spatial position of the operating housing is fully utilized to effectively arrange each functional component, and the requirement for modification is fully considered within the limited dimensional range, therefore, various operation modes may be achieved by simply providing several modified parts without changing the operating housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a shallow trench isolation, comprising: forming a hard mask layer on the substrate; phottoetching/etching the hard mask layer and the substrate to form a plurality of first trenches along a first direction and a plurality of second trenches along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, wherein the volume of the second trench is greater than that of the first trench; depositing an insulating material in the first and second trenches; planarizing the insulating material and the hard mask layer until the substrate is exposed so as to form a shallow trench isolation.

Abstract: An image-capturing assembly is disclosed. The image-capturing assembly includes an array of lens units and an array of optical sensor units. At least one of the lens units includes a first functional lens and a first light-blocking member having an aperture. Each of the optical sensor units includes an image-capture element corresponding to one of the lens units. The first functional lens, the aperture of the first light-blocking member, and one of the image-capture element are arranged along an optical axis, and the aperture of the first light-blocking member is asymmetrical with respect to the optical axis.

Abstract: A system and a method for controlling a touch panel are provided. The method for controlling the touch panel includes the following steps. An induction parameter of the touch panel is provided. An induction signal is received by the sensing unit. Whether the induction signal is a touch signal is determined. If the induction signal is not the touch signal, then whether a physical characteristic of the touch panel is changed is determined. If the physical characteristic of the touch panel is changed, then the system adjusts the induction parameter of an induction region affected by the induction signal.

Abstract: A system and method of loss prevention using a pair of ID tags is disclosed. The user or owner of the protected object can dynamically create a security perimeter by using key ID tag and object ID tag pair. An object ID tag is either embedded in or attached to a protected object. A key ID tag, which is in a handheld device, has protection to prevent unauthorized scan. The object ID tag information can only be obtained from key ID tag using preprogrammed algorithm. The area security system will be armed after reading and validating a key ID tag scanned by the user. If anyone takes protected object with object ID tag out of the area without proper key ID tag authentication, alarm will be triggered.

Abstract: Improved methods and compositions for safe and effective treatment of erythema or a symptom associated with erythema in a subject are described. The methods involve topically applying to an affected skin area a topical composition comprising about 0.3% to about 10% by weight of brimonidine and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure having a semiconductor layer; a gate with a conductive portion and a sidewall spacer; an interlayer dielectric (ILD) surrounding the sidewall spacer; and a nitrogen-containing protection layer, positioning at least on the top surface of the conductive portion of the gate. A top surface of the conductive portion and a top surface of the sidewall spacer are substantially coplanar. The nitrogen-containing protection layer is not covering the sidewall surface of the sidewall spacer. The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure. The method includes forming a metal gate structure having a conductive portion and a sidewall spacer surrounded by a first ILD; forming a protection layer over the metal gate structure, and the protection layer is formed to cover at least the conductive portion of the metal gate structure; and forming a second ILD over the metal gate structure.

Abstract: A pharmaceutical composition for strengthening spleen and stomach and a preparation method therefor. The method includes the step of mixing four substances listed below to obtain a mixture, wherein the mixture is the pharmaceutical composition for strengthening spleen and stomach, and the four substances are (A) ginseng ethanol extract, (B) volatile oil of largehead atractylodes rhizome and tangerine peels, (C) aqueous extract of Indian bread, yamaimo, lotus seeds, tangerine peels, liquorice root, hawthorn fruit, germinated barley, largehead atractylodes rhizome and rhizoma alismatis; (D) fermentation broth of fruits and vegetables.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a formulation for depositing a cured underlayer for promoting the formation of self assembled structures. The underlayer comprises: (a) a polymer comprising at least one pendant vinyl ether monomer repeat unit having the structure, (I): wherein R is chosen from H, C1-C4 alkyl, or halogen, and W is a divalent group chosen from C1-C6 alkylene, C6-C20 arylene, benzylene, or C2-C20 alkyleneoxyalkylene; (ii) optional thermal acid generator; and (c) a solvent. The invention also relates to processes of forming a pattern using the underlayer.

Abstract: A silicon germanium alloy layer is formed on a semiconductor material layer by epitaxy. An oxygen impermeable layer is formed on the silicon germanium alloy layer. The oxygen impermeable layer and the silicon germanium alloy layer are patterned to form stacks of a silicon germanium alloy fin and an oxygen impermeable cap. A shallow trench isolation structure is formed by deposition, planarization, and recessing or an oxygen permeable dielectric material. An oxygen impermeable spacer is formed around each stack of a silicon germanium alloy fin and an oxygen impermeable cap. A thermal oxidation process is performed to convert a lower portion of each silicon germanium alloy fin into a silicon germanium oxide. During the thermal oxidation process, germanium atoms diffuse into unoxidized portions of the silicon germanium alloy fins to increase the germanium concentration therein.

Abstract: A charging dock adapted for charging a hand-held device includes a pedestal defining an opening, an electrical connector, a fastening plate slantwise disposed to a rear of the electrical connector, a plurality of first elastic elements restrained between the pedestal and the insulating housing, a metal braking piece disposed to a bottom of the pedestal, and a plurality of second elastic elements respectively restrained between button caps and the pedestal. The electrical connector is telescopically and slantwise disposed to the bottom of the pedestal and partially projects in or out of the opening. The hand-held device is capable of pressing on or being apart away from the button caps to make the button caps stretch out or draw back to drive the attaching portions to be attached to or apart away from the magnetic elements under the elasticity function of the second elastic elements.

Abstract: A method of assembling a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate having an array of substrate elements linked by substrate corner elements and separated by slots extending between the corner elements. Semiconductor dies are positioned on the substrate elements. A cap, frame and contact structure is provided that has a corresponding array of caps supported by corner legs linking the caps to frame corner elements, frame elements linking the frame corner elements, and sets of electrical contact elements supported by the frame elements. The cap, frame and contact structure is fitted on the substrate with the caps extending over corresponding dies, the frame corner elements extending over the substrate corner elements, and the sets of electrical contact elements disposed in the slots. The dies are connected electrically with the electrical contact elements and the assembly is encapsulated and singulated. Singulating removes the frame elements.

Abstract: An ELISpot diagnosis kit for NMO and its application are characterized in that, the polypeptide fragment specific to NMO effector T-cell is obtained through topological conformation analysis of aquaporin-4 (AQP-4), followed by the structural analyses of the related polypeptides after combination and rearrangement so as to screen out the brand-new polypeptide fragment suitable for NMO disease diagnosis. In the ELISpot experiment, by utilizing the obtained polypeptide fragment, stimulate the effector T-cell in the NMO disease to secrete IL-4, proving the feasibility and scientific value of that polypeptide fragment in the NMO diagnosis. This method is with strong specificity, high sensitivity and easy operations, and it can be developed into the diagnosis kit for the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of NMO in the clinical examination, laying the foundation for the early discovery and treatment of NMO.

Abstract: A forward eight-bar linkage working device for the loading end of a backhoe loader comprises a front frame, a movable boom, a rotatable bucket oil cylinder, a movable boom oil cylinder, a rotatable bucket lever, a rotatable bucket pull link, a movable boom pull rod, a movable boom lever and a bucket; and the forward eight-bar linkage mechanism enables a working device of the loading end to achieve a larger breakout force in the case of the same engine power, and makes the axle load distribution ratio of the machine more reasonable, enhancing the operation efficiency and the operation balance.

Abstract: An oxide catalyst is formed by vaporizing a quantity of at least one precursor material or catalyst material thereby forming a vapor cloud. The vapor cloud is quenched forming precipitate nanoparticles. The nanoparticles are impregnated onto supports. The supports are able to be used in existing heterogeneous catalysis systems. A system for forming oxide catalysts comprises means for vaporizing a quantity of at least one precursor material or at least one catalyst material, quenching the resulting vapor cloud and forming precipitate nanoparticles. The system further comprises means for supports with the nanoparticles.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a method, an apparatus and a system for handling node failure. The method for handling node failure includes: sending, by an intermediate node, a context processing request message to a remote node when detecting that a first node occurs a failure, where the context processing request message is used to instruct the remote node to delete context information associated with the first node and the intermediate node; and deleting the context information associated with the first node and the intermediate node, by the remote node, according to the request message. The technical solution can enable the remote node to process the context information associated with the first node in time.