Abstract: A cupholder adapter configured for use with an existing cupholder on a vehicle is provided. The cupholder adapter includes a cylindrical cupholder having a hollow internal volume, a collar attached to a top portion of the cylindrical cupholder, wherein the collar includes a plurality of tabs extending perpendicularly into the hollow internal volume, and an adapter base coupled to the cylindrical cupholder, wherein the adapter base includes a plurality of legs configured to expand and retract such that the diameter of the adapter base is configured to expand from a minimum diameter to a maximum diameter. The plurality of tabs includes tabs of different lengths and widths which enables and accommodates wide, tall, and narrow beverage containers during vehicle use. The adapter base is configured to install into the recessed cupholder near the console of most vehicles.

Abstract: A portable web widget for distribution of multimedia content over a computer communications network, the web widget adapted for viral distribution and execution in a web browser on a client device wherein the widget includes a content retrieval component communicatively coupled to an application server over the computer communications network, the content retrieval component configured to retrieve one or more multimedia display files and metadata into an embedded electronic commerce store in the web widget after it enters an active operational mode, the widget also including a content preview component configured to enable a streamed execution of a portion of the multimedia content files associated with each of the multimedia display files from a multimedia content distribution system executing on the application server, and a transaction processing component operative to execute and complete a commercial transaction in the embedded electronic commerce store pertaining to the multimedia content files.

Abstract: A portable web widget for distribution of multimedia content over a computer communications network, the web widget adapted for viral distribution and execution in a web browser on a client device wherein the widget includes a content retrieval component communicatively coupled to an application server over the computer communications network, the content retrieval component configured to retrieve one or more multimedia display files and metadata into an embedded electronic commerce store in the web widget after it enters an active operational mode, the widget also including a content preview component configured to enable a streamed execution of a portion of the multimedia content files associated with each of the multimedia display files from a multimedia content distribution system executing on the application server, and a transaction processing component operative to execute and complete a commercial transaction in the embedded electronic commerce store pertaining to the multimedia content files.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The substrate has a first region containing a first circuit and a second region containing a second circuit. The first circuit operates at a first supply voltage. The second circuit operates at a second supply voltage. The second supply voltage is higher than the first supply voltage. The IC includes a through wafer trench (TWT) extending from the first surface of the substrate to the second surface of the semiconductor substrate. The TWT separates the first region from the second region. A dielectric material is in the TWT. An interconnect region has layers of dielectric on the first surface of the substrate. The interconnect region is continuous over the first region, the second region, and the TWT. A non-galvanic communication channel is between the first and second circuits.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) includes a semiconductor substrate and an interconnect region. The semiconductor substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The semiconductor substrate has a first region with a passive component. The semiconductor substrate has a second region outside the first region. The resistance of the second region is smaller than the resistance of the first region. The interconnection region is on the second surface of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A packaged micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) device (100) comprises a circuitry chip (101) attached to the pad (110) of a substrate with leads (111), and a MEMS (150) vertically attached to the chip surface by a layer (140) of low modulus silicone compound. On the chip surface, the MEMS device is surrounded by a polyimide ring (130) with a surface phobic to silicone compounds. A dome-shaped glob (160) of cured low modulus silicone material covers the MEMS and the MEMS terminal bonding wire spans (180); the glob is restricted to the chip surface area inside the polyimide ring and has a surface non-adhesive to epoxy-based molding compounds. A package (190) of polymeric molding compound encapsulates the vertical assembly of the glob embedding the MEMS, the circuitry chip, and portions of the substrate; the molding compound is non-adhering to the glob surface yet adhering to all other surfaces.

Abstract: A holder for an inhaler article that includes a sleeve positioned within a housing cavity, a piercing element, and a lockout mechanism. The sleeve comprises a sleeve cavity arranged to receive the inhaler article. The sleeve is movable within the housing cavity between a first and second position. The piercing element is arranged to pierce the inhaler article received within the sleeve when the sleeve is moved from the first position to the second position. The lockout mechanism comprises a guide, a follower member coupled to the sleeve, and a retaining section. The follower member is arranged to move along the guide into the retaining section as the sleeve moves from the second position and back to the first position. The retaining section is arranged to hold the follower member when the sleeve has returned back to the first position, thus retaining the sleeve in the first position.

Abstract: A portable web widget for distribution of multimedia content over a computer communications network, the web widget adapted for viral distribution and execution in a web browser on a client device wherein the widget includes a content retrieval component communicatively coupled to an application server over the computer communications network, the content retrieval component configured to retrieve one or more multimedia display files and metadata into an embedded electronic commerce store in the web widget after it enters an active operational mode, the widget also including a content preview component configured to enable a streamed execution of a portion of the multimedia content files associated with each of the multimedia display files from a multimedia content distribution system executing on the application server, and a transaction processing component operative to execute and complete a commercial transaction in the embedded electronic commerce store pertaining to the multimedia content files.

Abstract: A portable web widget for distribution of multimedia content over a computer communications network, the web widget adapted for viral distribution and execution in a web browser on a client device wherein the widget includes a content retrieval component communicatively coupled to an application server over the computer communications network, the content retrieval component configured to retrieve one or more multimedia display files and metadata into an embedded electronic commerce store in the web widget after it enters an active operational mode, the widget also including a content preview component configured to enable a streamed execution of a portion of the multimedia content files associated with each of the multimedia display files from a multimedia content distribution system executing on the application server, and a transaction processing component operative to execute and complete a commercial transaction in the embedded electronic commerce store pertaining to the multimedia content files.

Abstract: A cupholder adapter configured for use with an existing cupholder on a vehicle is provided. The cupholder adapter includes a cylindrical cupholder having a hollow internal volume, a collar attached to a top portion of the cylindrical cupholder, wherein the collar includes a plurality of tabs extending perpendicularly into the hollow internal volume, and an adapter base coupled to the cylindrical cupholder, wherein the adapter base includes a plurality of legs configured to expand and retract such that the diameter of the adapter base is configured to expand from a minimum diameter to a maximum diameter. The plurality of tabs includes tabs of different lengths and widths which enables and accommodates wide, tall, and narrow beverage containers during vehicle use. The adapter base is configured to install into the recessed cupholder near the console of most vehicles.

Abstract: A semiconductor system includes a substrate. The substrate has a front side and a back side. A device is formed on the front side of the substrate. A vertical spring is etched in the substrate about the device. A trench is etched in the front side of the substrate about the device. A wall of the trench forms a side of the vertical spring.

Abstract: A portable web widget for distribution of multimedia content over a computer communications network, the web widget adapted for viral distribution and execution in a web browser on a client device wherein the widget includes a content retrieval component communicatively coupled to an application server over the computer communications network, the content retrieval component configured to retrieve one or more multimedia display files and metadata into an embedded electronic commerce store in the web widget after it enters an active operational mode, the widget also including a content preview component configured to enable a streamed execution of a portion of the multimedia content files associated with each of the multimedia display files from a multimedia content distribution system executing on the application server, and a transaction processing component operative to execute and complete a commercial transaction in the embedded electronic commerce store pertaining to the multimedia content files.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods and apparatus to produce such semiconductor devices are disclosed. An integrated circuit package includes a lead frame including a die attach pad and a plurality of leads; a die including a MEMs region defined by a plurality of trenches, the die electrically connected to the plurality of leads; and a mold compound covering portions of the die, the mold compound defining a cavity between a surface of the die and a surface of the mold compound, wherein the mold compound defines a vent.

Abstract: A method includes performing a non-screen printing process that deposits solder on a lead frame or on conductive features of a semiconductor die or wafer, or on or in a conductive via of a laminate structure. The method further comprises engaging the semiconductor die to the lead frame, performing a thermal process that reflows the solder, performing a molding process that forms a package structure which encloses the semiconductor die and a portion of the lead frame, and separating a packaged electronic device from a remaining portion of the lead frame.

Abstract: A content management system capable of generating an embeddable electronic commerce store, where the electronic commerce store is embeddable into various sales channels, such as web pages and social media networks.

Abstract: An implantable medical device (IMD) including an elongated housing and a tine housing configured to attach to the elongated housing. The tine housing may support an extending plurality of tines and a distal-most electrode. An inner chamber is bounded at least in part by the elongated housing and the tine housing with an adhesive fill port in fluid communication with the inner chamber. A method of assembling the IMD includes forming the inner chamber and substantially filling the inner chamber with an adhesive through the adhesive fill port. The method may include curing the filling adhesive.

Abstract: A device includes a substrate having first and second layers and an insulator layer between the first and second layers. A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) structure is provide on a portion of the second layer. A trench is formed in the second layer and around at least a part of a periphery of the portion of the second layer. An undercut is formed in the insulator layer and adjacent to the portion of the second layer. The undercut separates the portion of the second layer from the first layer. First and second pinholes extend from a plane of the insulator layer and in the first layer. The first and second pinholes are in fluid communication with the undercut and the trench.

Abstract: A wave communication system includes an integrated circuit and a multilayered substrate. The multilayered substrate is electrically coupled to the integrated circuit. The multilayered substrate includes an antenna structure configured to transmit a circularly polarized wave in response to signals from the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A content management system capable of generating an embeddable electronic commerce store, where the electronic commerce store is embeddable into various sales channels, such as web pages and social media networks.

Abstract: An embeddable buy button for distribution of multimedia content over a computer communications network, the buy button adapted for viral distribution and execution in a web browser on a client device wherein the buy button includes a content retrieval component communicatively coupled to an application server over the computer communications network, the content retrieval component configured to retrieve one or more multimedia display files and metadata into an embedded electronic commerce store in the buy button after it enters an active operational mode, the buy button also including a content preview component configured to enable a streamed execution of a portion of the multimedia content files associated with each of the multimedia display files from a multimedia content distribution system executing on the application server, and a transaction processing component operative to execute and complete a commercial transaction in the embedded electronic commerce store pertaining to the multimedia content fil