Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for power saving in GNSS receivers. In one novel aspect, the ME tracking period, the ME interval, and the PE working period, the PE interval are dynamically determined based on the GNSS signal conditions and/or the user requirements. In one embodiment, acceptable provision estimated position fix are used. Estimated position result is generated at each GPS position interval if there is no position result generated by the PE working period. In another embodiment, the ME-tracking and/or the PE-working are adjusted to minimum operation needs by using ME-partial (MEP) and/or PE-partial (PEP). PEP is arranged aligned with MEP. In yet another embodiment, the PE working period is delayed such that the PE working period is aligned with the ME tracking period. The position result is generated based on a last epoch's measurement obtained in the previous ME tracking period.

Abstract: Provided is a new conotoxin peptide ?-CPTx-bt101. The conotoxin peptide ?-CPTx-bt101 has derivative polypeptide that has an amino acid sequence indicated by SEQ ID NO:1, or has derivative polypeptide that has an amino acid sequence indicated by SEQ ID NO:1 and that is formed after substitution, addition or deletion of one or more amino acids are performed and has original functions. Also provided is polynucleotide for coding the peptide, comprising a constructed body of the polynucleotide, an expression carrier and transformed cells. A peptide preparation method and uses in the treatment of diseases related to a calcium ion channel.

Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) and an image generating method thereof are provided. The HMD includes a display device, an optical converter, an optical shutter and an optical engine. The display device receives an AR image and/or an external image, and transmits a display image along a projection direction. The optical converter receives the display image and adjusts an output angle to project an output image to a target area. The optical shutter opens a transmission path for the external image to the display device during a first time period, and inhibits the transmission path during a second time period, where the first time period is longer than the second time period. A first luminance of the AR image provided by the optical engine in the first time period is lower than a second luminance of the AR image provided by the optical engine in the second time period.

Abstract: An eye tracking apparatus and a light source control method thereof are provided. The eye tracking apparatus includes a plurality of light sources, an image capturer and a controller. The light sources project a plurality of light beams to a target zone. The image capturer captures a display image on the target zone. The controller turn-off light beams corresponding to a part of light sources according to a contrast ratio of the display image.

Abstract: Techniques for high speed handling of ultra-small chips (e.g., micro-chips) by selective laser bonding and/or debonding are provided. In one aspect, a method includes: providing a first wafer including chips bonded to a surface thereof; contacting the first wafer with a second wafer, the second wafer including a substrate bonded to a surface thereof, wherein the contacting aligns individual chips with bonding sites on the substrate; and debonding the individual chips from the first wafer using a debonding laser having a small spot size of about 0.5 ?m to about 100 ?m, and ranges therebetween. A system is also provided that has digital cameras, a motorized XYZ-axis stage, and a computer control system configured to i) control a spot size of the at least one laser source and ii) adjust a positioning of the sample to align individual chips with a target area of the laser.

Abstract: Dental compositions are disclosed. A dental composition can include a reaction produce of a reaction mixture comprising a first mixture and a second mixture. The first mixture can include a ceramic based biomaterial, and the second mixture can include mineral trioxide aggregate and a phosphoric acid monomer.

Abstract: A processor and a task processing method therefor, and a storage medium. The method comprises: a scalar calculation module executing parameter calculation of a current task, and storing a parameter obtained through calculation in a PBUF; when the parameter calculation of the current task is completed, executing a first instruction or second instruction for inter-core synchronization, and storing the first instruction or the second instruction in the PBUF (301); a vector calculation module reading the parameter from the PBUF, storing the read parameter in a shadow register; when the first instruction or the second instruction is read from the PBUF, storing all the modified parameters in the shadow register in a work register within a period (302); and the vector calculation module executing vector calculation of the current task according to the parameter in the work register (303).

Abstract: Techniques regarding one or more NFC antennas that can comprise vertically stacked coils of electrically conductive material are provided. For example, one or more embodiments described herein can comprise an apparatus, which can comprise can a first substrate layer that can comprise a first coil of electrically conductive material that can be wound in a first direction. The apparatus can also comprise a second substrate layer that can comprise a second coil of electrically conductive material that can be wound in a second direction opposite the first direction. The first substrate layer can be stacked onto the second substrate layer. Also, the first coil of electrically conductive material can be operably coupled to the second coil of electrically conductive material through an interconnection via to form an NFC antenna.

Abstract: Techniques for high speed handling of ultra-small chips (e.g., micro-chips) by selective laser bonding and/or debonding are provided. In one aspect, a method includes: providing a first wafer including chips bonded to a surface thereof; contacting the first wafer with a second wafer, the second wafer including a substrate bonded to a surface thereof, wherein the contacting aligns individual chips with bonding sites on the substrate; and debonding the individual chips from the first wafer using a debonding laser having a small spot size of about 0.5 ?m to about 100 ?m, and ranges therebetween. A system is also provided that has digital cameras, a motorized XYZ-axis stage, and a computer control system configured to i) control a spot size of the at least one laser source and ii) adjust a positioning of the sample to align individual chips with a target area of the laser.

Abstract: A gate structure includes at least one spacer defining a gate region over a semiconductor substrate, a gate dielectric layer disposed on the gate region over the semiconductor substrate, a first work function metal layer disposed over the gate dielectric layer and lining a bottom surface of an inner sidewall of the spacer, and a filling metal partially wrapped by the first work function metal layer. The filling metal includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is between the second portion and the semiconductor substrate, and the second portion is wider than the first portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a wearable device, a physiological information monitoring system and a physiological information monitoring method. The wearable device includes a device body, a measurement circuit, and a measurement trigger interface. The measurement circuit is disposed on the device body and adapted to perform a physiological information measurement operation to measure a physiological signal and generate physiological information accordingly. The measurement trigger interface is triggered to generate a measurement trigger signal. The measurement circuit performs the physiological information measurement operation in response to the measurement trigger signal.

Abstract: A hybrid detection apparatus including a detection device and a functional circuit is provided. The detection device is configured to execute a first detection function, so as to obtain first detection information. The functional circuit is suitable to be removably connected to the detection device. When the functional circuit is connected to the detection device, the detection device controls the functional circuit for performing a second detection function, so as to obtain second detection information. One of the first and the second detection functions is an image capturing function, and another one of the first and the second detection functions is a temperature detection function.

Abstract: A method for displaying an ultrasonic elastic measurement, comprising a probe (1), a receiving circuit and a beam-forming unit (4, 5), and an elasticity related result calculation unit (72). The probe (1) generates a shear wave inside a target tissue, and allows the sear wave to pass through regions of interest (702a, 702b, 702C1, 702C2, 702C3, 702C4, 702C5), and sends a tracking pulse to the regions of interest (702a, 702b, 702C1, 702C2, 702C3, 702C4, 702C5) through which the shear wave passes. The receiving circuit and beam-forming unit (4, 5) receive echo information of the tracking pulse.

Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) device and an image projection method are provided. The head mounted display device includes an optical waveguide device, an image device, an optical conversion layer and a processor. The optical waveguide device receives an image light beam and projects a projection image through a surface. The image device is used to provide the image light beam. The optical conversion layer is disposed overlapping the edge of the surface of the optical waveguide device. The optical conversion layer deflects a portion of the projection image to generate an adjusted projection image according to a command signal, so that the adjusted projection image is transmitted to a projection target. The processor generates the command signal according to a position of the projection target.

Abstract: A gate structure includes at least one spacer defining a gate region over a semiconductor substrate, a gate dielectric layer disposed on the gate region over the semiconductor substrate, a first work function metal layer disposed over the gate dielectric layer and lining a bottom surface of an inner sidewall of the spacer, and a filling metal partially wrapped by the first work function metal layer. The filling metal includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is between the second portion and the semiconductor substrate, and the second portion is wider than the first portion.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing matching information to prospective first and second users is performed at a server, the method including: receiving first audio data and first user information; receiving second audio data, and second user information; storing a first timestamp of the first audio data and first user information and a second timestamp of the second audio data and second user information; performing analysis processing on the first audio data to obtain first feature information, and performing analysis processing on the second audio data to obtain second feature information; judging whether the first timestamp and the second timestamp and the first feature information and the second feature information match; and if the first and second times of receipt and the first and second feature information match, sending the first user information to the second user and sending, by the server, the second user information to the first user.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating information are provided. An embodiment of the method includes: collecting characteristic information of a target user, and dividing the collected characteristic information into at least two dimensions, the characteristic information including user information and user behavior information; selecting the dimension associated with a target service type from the plurality of dimensions; and generating a target number of characteristic information sets based on cluster analysis on the characteristic information in the selected dimension. The embodiment can generate a characteristic information set corresponding to a user of any service type using the characteristic information of the target user, thereby improving the universality of the method for generating information.

Abstract: A Bluetooth connection establishing method that includes the steps outlined below is provided. A new device connection period of a device to be connected is determined by a master device. The master device determines a plurality of connected devices connected to the master device. A minimum device connection period of the device connection period of the connected devices is determined. A minimum time window corresponding to the minimum device connection period is selected and anchor points of the connected devices within the minimum time window are determined. A maximum available time window is selected from the available time windows and an available time spot within the maximum available time window is selected as the new anchor point of the device to be connected.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a gate stack structure formed over a substrate. The gate stack structure includes a gate electrode structure having a first portion and a second portion and a first conductive layer below the gate electrode structure. In addition, the first portion of the gate electrode structure is located over the second portion of the gate electrode structure, and a width of a top surface of the first portion of the gate electrode structure is greater than a width of a bottom surface of the second portion of the gate electrode structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides substituted 9H-pyrimido[4,5-b]indoles and 5H-pyrido[4,3-b]indoles and related analogs represented by Formula I: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, and solvates thereof, wherein R1a, A, B1, B2, G, X1, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined as set forth in the specification. The present disclosure is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to treat a condition or disorder responsive to inhibition of BET bromodomains. Compounds of the present disclosure are especially useful for treating cancer.