Abstract: A system includes a surface having a demarcated area and discrete areas disposed on the surface. The discrete areas may each be configured to receive user input. At least a portion of the discrete areas overlap the demarcated area. The system further includes a sensing layer disposed underneath the surface. The sensing layer may be configured to sense force applied to the surface in response to the user input.

Abstract: A system includes a first force sensing transducer being configured to enable force sensing detection of a first force input on a first contact interface, a memory, and a processor that is operatively coupled to the memory and the first force sensing transducer. The processor is configured to perform operations including detect the first force input on the first contact interface via the first force sensing transducer, measure at least one of a magnitude or a direction of the first force input detected by the first force sensing transducer, compute a force sensing data parameter based on the measured at least one of the magnitude or the direction of the first force input; determine an output function based on the force sensing data parameter; and cause an activation of the output function.

Abstract: In an example, a method may include dispensing a portion of epoxy on a first surface. The method may also include curing the portion of epoxy to form precured epoxy. The method may also include positioning the first surface and a second surface separated from each other by a gap. The precured epoxy is located within the gap between the first surface and the second surface. The method may also include dispensing bulk epoxy into the gap and in contact with the precured epoxy, the first surface, and the second surface. The method may also include curing the bulk epoxy to bond the first surface to the second surface.

Abstract: A door handle includes a handle body with an external surface, an internal portion, and a mounting feature configured to couple the handle body to a door. The door handle also includes a force sensing element disposed in the internal portion of the handle body. The first force sensing element is configured to measure a force applied to the external surface of the door handle. The door handle further includes a communication element coupled to the force sensing element. The force measured by the force sensing element is used to determine an output function.

Abstract: A crowd sourcing, knowledge-harvesting trading platform collects big data from many trader computing devices that place demo trades. The trading platform copies the high probability winning trades from a demo account into the live markets for execution.

Abstract: A handheld device includes an electronic display having an active area for presenting visual content and a bezel disposed around the electronic display. The bezel may have an opening allowing a person to view the active area. The handheld device also includes a force sensing system having a force sensing element that is disposed below an external surface of the bezel. The force sensing system may be configured to a sense a force on the bezel and to generate a sensor signal indicative of the force. The handheld device may further include a processor operable to receive the sensor signal and to execute a function based on the sensor signal.

Abstract: A system includes a surface having a demarcated area and discrete areas disposed on the surface. The discrete areas may each be configured to receive user input. At least a portion of the discrete areas overlap the demarcated area. The system further includes a sensing layer disposed underneath the surface. The sensing layer may be configured to sense force applied to the surface in response to the user input.

Abstract: An electroluminescent display panel includes a plurality of sub-pixels; a plurality of scan lines, each of the scan lines being electrically connected to a first row of sub-pixels and a second row of sub-pixels of two adjacent rows; a plurality of first data lines electrically connected to the first rows of sub-pixels of corresponding columns respectively; a plurality of second data lines electrically connected to the second rows of sub-pixels of corresponding columns respectively; a scan driving unit for outputting a plurality of scanning signals; and a data driving unit for outputting a plurality of dada signals; wherein the scanning signals sequentially turn on two adjacent rows of sub-pixels via the scan lines, the data signals on the first data lines charge the first rows of sub-pixels of the corresponding columns, and the data signals on the second data lines charge the second rows of sub-pixels of the corresponding columns.

Abstract: Techniques to operate circuitry in an integrated circuit are provided. The circuitry may include a receiver circuit and one of the provided techniques includes receiving a data stream at the receiver circuit. The receiver circuit may include a detector circuit that is used to determine the data rate of the received data stream. A controller block in the receiver circuit may accordingly configure a deserializer circuit in the receiver circuit based on the data rate of the received data stream. The circuitry may further include a transmitter circuit for transmitting data streams. The transmitter circuit may be configured during runtime based on the data rate of a data stream that is being transmitted. In some instances, irrespective of the data rate of the data stream being transmitted, a constant reference clock may be used in the transmitter circuit.

Abstract: Techniques to operate circuitry in an integrated circuit are provided. The circuitry may include a receiver circuit and one of the provided techniques includes receiving a data stream at the receiver circuit. The receiver circuit may include a detector circuit that is used to determine the data rate of the received data stream. A controller block in the receiver circuit may accordingly configure a deserializer circuit in the receiver circuit based on the data rate of the received data stream. The circuitry may further include a transmitter circuit for transmitting data streams. The transmitter circuit may be configured during runtime based on the data rate of a data stream that is being transmitted. In some instances, irrespective of the data rate of the data stream being transmitted, a constant reference clock may be used in the transmitter circuit.

Abstract: Methods for manufacturing automation and a computer executed automated handling system for forming a device are presented. The method includes issuing a transfer request by a tool. The transfer request is processed by a production control system configured for tracking and controlling the flow of carriers. The processing of the transfer request includes selecting a carrier containing production material. A transport system having transport and load/unload (U/L) units in a production area to effect a transfer is controlled and the carrier is transferred by the transport system.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments include a press sensor element that includes a piezoelectric layer having a first surface in communication with a first layer, the first layer including a first conductive region, where the first conductive region covers at least a central portion the first surface. The sensor element includes a second surface in communication with a second layer, the second layer including a second conductive region, a third conductive region, and a first non-conductive void region separating the second conductive region and the third conductive region. An area of the first conductive region is configured in size relative to an area of the third conductive region to substantially reduce a thermally-induced voltage change between two or more of the first, second, and third conductive regions responsive to a corresponding temperature change of at least a portion of the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: The present invention disclosed a formulation in the form of self-emulsifying drug delivery formulation for improved delivery of tocotrienols comprising a fat-soluble compound, at least one emulsifier, and an oil carrier. The formulation shows an improved bioavailability of tocotrienols.

Abstract: In an example, a method may include dispensing a portion of epoxy on a first surface. The method may also include curing the portion of epoxy to form precured epoxy. The method may also include positioning the first surface and a second surface separated from each other by a gap. The precured epoxy is located within the gap between the first surface and the second surface. The method may also include dispensing bulk epoxy into the gap and in contact with the precured epoxy, the first surface, and the second surface. The method may also include curing the bulk epoxy to bond the first surface to the second surface.

Abstract: The invention discloses a methodology for the culture of prostate tissue organoids from mouse and human prostate.

Abstract: The invention discloses a methodology for the culture of bladder cell lines and organoids from human bladder, both non-cancerous as well as cancer tissue.

Abstract: Certain example embodiments include a press sensor element that includes a piezoelectric layer having a first surface in communication with a first layer, the first layer including a first conductive region, where the first conductive region covers at least a central portion the first surface. The sensor element includes a second surface in communication with a second layer, the second layer including a second conductive region, a third conductive region, and a first non-conductive void region separating the second conductive region and the third conductive region. An area of the first conductive region is configured in size relative to an area of the third conductive region to substantially reduce a thermally-induced voltage change between two or more of the first, second, and third conductive regions responsive to a corresponding temperature change of at least a portion of the piezoelectric layer.

Abstract: An electroluminescent display panel includes a plurality of sub-pixels; a plurality of scan lines, each of the scan lines being electrically connected to a first row of sub-pixels and a second row of sub-pixels of two adjacent rows; a plurality of first data lines electrically connected to the first rows of sub-pixels of corresponding columns respectively; a plurality of second data lines electrically connected to the second rows of sub-pixels of corresponding columns respectively; a scan driving unit for outputting a plurality of scanning signals; and a data driving unit for outputting a plurality of dada signals; wherein the scanning signals sequentially turn on two adjacent rows of sub-pixels via the scan lines, the data signals on the first data lines charge the first rows of sub-pixels of the corresponding columns, and the data signals on the second data lines charge the second rows of sub-pixels of the corresponding columns.

Abstract: A touch display apparatus having a fan-out side is provided. The touch display apparatus includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a touch sensing element and a display element. The first and the second substrate have a first surface and a second inner surface, respectively. The second substrate is disposed opposite to the first substrate. The second inner surface faces the first inner surface. The second substrate has a convex part and a concave part on the fan-out side. The second inner surface has a second outer lead bonding region in the convex part. The first outer lead bonding region of the first substrate is unshielded by the second substrate through the concave part. The second outer lead bonding region of the second substrate is unshielded by the first substrate. The touch sensing element and the display element are packaged in between the first and the second substrates.

Abstract: A method and apparatuses for securing an integrated circuit (IC) with a self-destruction mechanism are provided. The IC has a tamper detect circuit that will detect unwanted or unauthorized access to the IC. The IC may store configuration and user data in a memory module. The memory module may be an internal or an external non-volatile or volatile memory source. Configuration and user data stored in the memory module is erased when a tamper condition is detected. The IC is powered down after the erase operation is completed. When the IC is powered down, data stored in a static random access memory (SRAM) module in the IC is erased. When the IC is powered up again, the IC will be in a non-operative state as the configuration data has been completely erased.