Abstract: An improved applicator and a method for applying two or more components which can be mixed together. They are intended to effectively prevent unintentional and unintentional mixing of the components at the discharge orifices and any associated uncontrolled or undesirable reaction of the components with each other during downtime of the applicator.

Abstract: The purpose of the invention is to provide a method and an applicator for the continuous sequential separate application of two or more viscous materials or fluids, whereby two or more adhesives can be applied continuously in one operation in a track or line in turn or alternately or sequentially and thus different adhesives can be applied in turn without intervals as a continuous track or line or as a ring thereof. A method for the continuous sequential application of two or more viscous materials or fluids, whereby control of the respective volume flows of the viscous materials or fluids is carried out so that the respective viscous materials or fluids are applied in turn.

Abstract: In one example, a content navigation interface apparatus includes display logic for displaying selections for accessing a first entry of a content structure and a second entry of the content structure, wherein the second entry is a sub-entry of the first entry. The apparatus further including selection logic for determining the second entry for display based on a user characteristic (e.g., history, user profile, etc.). The first entry may be associated with a first level of a hierarchical content structure, and the second entry associated with a second level of the hierarchical content structure. In one example, the first entry is associated with a broad content category and the second entry associated with content, such as a media object.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium are provided for displaying geographically referenced information. In one example, a method includes causing a display of search results from a search of geographically referenced information (e.g., point-of-interest locations, geo-tagged objects, other users, and so on), the display comprising text associated with each of the search results, where the text varies for at least one of the search results based on the distance of the search results from a user location. For example, text associated with relatively close search results displayed more prominently than relatively distant search results. The method may further include generating presentation data according to a display scheme for displaying search results and communicating the presentation data to a user device. The method may vary the text based on at least one of font size, font style, color, shading, three-dimensional height, associated features, animation, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a solar-cell-marking method. The method comprises providing a substrate for a solar cell, forming an etching mask on the substrate, and carrying out an etching process, wherein an elevated marking structure defined by the etching mask is formed on the substrate. The invention further relates to a solar cell comprising such a marking structure.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for representing points of interest relative to a user-defined geographic area in a map interface. Representation of the geographic area and a plurality of point-of-interest (POI) locations corresponding to the points of interest is facilitated in the map interface using a color scheme in which variations in color represent variations in density of the POI locations within the geographic area.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium are provided for displaying geographically referenced information. In one example, a method includes causing a display of search results from a search of geographically referenced information (e.g., point-of-interest locations, geo-tagged objects, other users, and so on), the display comprising text associated with each of the search results, where the text varies for at least one of the search results based on the distance of the search results from a user location. For example, text associated with relatively close search results displayed more prominently than relatively distant search results. The method may further include generating presentation data according to a display scheme for displaying search results and communicating the presentation data to a user device. The method may vary the text based on at least one of font size, font style, color, shading, three-dimensional height, associated features, animation, combinations thereof, and the like.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer readable medium are provided for suggesting meeting locations to multiple users based, at least in part, on their current locations. In one example, a method includes receiving location information associated with at least two users, determining a center location with respect to the received location information, causing a search for a meeting location based on the determined center location, and causing communication of the meeting location(s) to at least one of the users. The method may further include receiving search criteria, where the search includes searching point-of-interest locations based on the center location and filtering the search results based on the search criteria. The method may further include receiving or using additional context information in addition to location information, such as time of day, day of the week, traffic conditions, weather conditions, and the like, to filter or order the search results.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for representing points of interest relative to a user-defined geographic area in a map interface. Representation of the geographic area and a plurality of point-of-interest (POI) locations corresponding to the points of interest is facilitated in the map interface using a color scheme in which variations in color represent variations in density of the POI locations within the geographic area.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for redeeming an electronic coupon. The electronic coupon corresponds to an advertiser and has an associated coupon identifier. The coupon identifier is received as part of a first communication session with a communication device. Redemption of the electronic coupon is facilitated where the communication device is associated with the advertiser.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flip-chip package, in particular to a method for filling the space between an active side of a chip and a contact side of a substrate is disclosed. Furthermore, a substrate for supporting the filling and a flip-chip assembly is disclosed. The substrate includes a feed opening extending from the chip mounting surface within the chip supporting area to the substrate mounting surface. Via this feed opening, the underfill material is filled into the intervening space between substrate and chip.

Abstract: An adhesion tape can be used for transferring an adhesive material onto the underside of a chip for further mounting of the chip onto a substrate. In order to provide effective compensation of the curvature of the wafers and of the dies without adversely affecting the mounting process in this case, an adhesion tape having an at least two-layered adhesive layer is provided. The adhesive layer comprises a first and a second adhesive layer. Both adhesive layers can be cured selectively with respect to one another.

Abstract: An exemplary interface apparatus having navigation logic for navigating multiple instant messaging conversations is described. The navigation logic includes display logic for displaying indicia associated with at least two conversations, selection logic for initiating the display of a conversation associated with each of the indicia in response to a selection thereof, wherein the conversation associated with each indicia is displayed in a common window, and navigation logic for navigating between two conversations within the common window. In one example, the indicia are associated with active instant messaging conversations (e.g., in which the user is engaged). Further, the conversations may be displayed mutually exclusively within the common window.

Abstract: In one example, a content navigation interface apparatus includes display logic for displaying selections for accessing a first entry of a content structure and a second entry of the content structure, wherein the second entry is a sub-entry of the first entry. The apparatus further including selection logic for determining the second entry for display based on a user characteristic (e.g., history, user profile, etc.). The first entry may be associated with a first level of a hierarchical content structure, and the second entry associated with a second level of the hierarchical content structure. In one example, the first entry is associated with a broad content category and the second entry associated with content, such as a media object.

Abstract: In one aspect provided herein, a content navigation interface is described. In one example, the content navigation interface includes display logic for displaying a plurality of icons, each icon associated with content (e.g., services, applications, content, etc.). The interface further including selection logic for moving an icon to a selection position in response to user input, and content logic for displaying content associated with the icon in response to the icon being positioned at the selection position. The user may select the icon positioned in the selection position to access or view additional content associated with the icon.

Abstract: Manufacturing method for an electronic component assembly and corresponding electronic component assembly The present invention provides a manufacturing method for an electronic component assembly and to a corresponding electronic component assembly.

Abstract: A packaged chip includes a substrate that includes flat and rigid supporting regions that are connected to an upper surface of the substrate. A chip is mounted face-down on the upper surface of the substrate such that a connection between the substrate and the chip extends virtually completely over one side of the chip. An encapsulating compound overlies a backside of the chip. Further, rigid supporting zones can be connected to the backside of the chip such that the supporting zones are at least partly interconnected with the encapsulating compound.

Abstract: A substrate-based package for integrated circuits includes a substrate on which at least one chip is attached by a die-attach material. The substrate has, on the side that is opposite from the chip, conductor tracks that are provided with solder balls and are connected to the chip by means of wire bridges that extend through a bonding channel, which is sealed by an encapsulating compound. The chip and parts of the substrate on the chip side are covered by a mold cap. The backside of the chip is provided at least partially with regions with a distinctly enlarged surface as a result of greater roughness by etching or mechanical working. The regions of greater roughness have a predetermined depth on the backside of the chip and also are able to be configured as crossing tracks.

Abstract: A method for producing an adhesive bond between a chip and a planar surface and the arrangement of the adhesive bond are discussed. A flexible coupling medium is applied on the planar surface or on one side of the chip over the extent of its area and, of the surfaces to be bonded to each other. The surface that is free from the coupling agent is brought into contact with the coupling agent and remains in contact under the conditions required until a stable bond is produced. The adhesive bond is characterized in that the surfaces to be bonded to each other lie at a distance opposite each other and the coupling medium spreads at least virtually over the entire surface area of one of the two sides of the chip.