Abstract: A precursor blend for preparing a thermoplastic polymer for a fiber-reinforced composite material includes a major amount of a stoichiometric mixture of a diepoxide, and an amine compound selected from the group consisting of monofunctional primary amine and difunctional secondary amine, and a minor amount of a modifier selected from the group consisting of difunctional primary amine, trifunctional primary amine, triepoxide, tetraepoxide, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A method for preparing a cationic sulfoxide intermediate having the following formula wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are substituted or unsubstituted aryl groups that are the same or different, includes reacting hydrogen peroxide with (i) a compound having the following formula (2) or sulfonic acid R?SO3H, wherein R? is CH3, CF3, phenyl, toluene, or OH, and (ii) a cationic thioether intermediate having the following formula (4) to obtain the cationic sulfoxide intermediate: wherein R is a substituted or unsubstituted C1-C6 alkyl group; and wherein Ar1 and Ar2 are as defined above and Y is an anion.

Abstract: PC board fluidic devices for performing a Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) are disclosed. The devices comprise a printed circuit board and a PCR chamber. The PCR chamber is a fluidic chamber and is located in, or is part of, the PC board. The PC board can include a coil trace heating element with a temperature sensor and controller.

Abstract: A predistorter has a first capacitor and an impedance conversion circuit. A first end of the first capacitor is coupled to a first node of the amplifier. The impedance conversion circuit is used to perform an impedance conversion to provide a variable capacitance. The impedance conversion circuit has a first bias input circuit and a bipolar junction transistor (BJT). The first bias input circuit is used to receive a first input bias. A base of the BJT is coupled to an output end of the first bias input circuit and a second end of the first capacitor, a collector of the BJT is floating, and an emitter of the BJT is coupled to a second node of the amplifier.

Abstract: A polyetherimide composition is disclosed including a polyetherimide sulfone having a glass transition temperature of 240 to 320 C, preferably 245 to 312 C, and a particulate, thermally conductive filler composition. A layer of the polyetherimide composition resists deformation as determined by IPC method TM-650 when subjected to a lead-free solder reflow process at a temperature of greater than or equal to 260 C, preferably 260 to 350 C. A layer including the polyetherimide composition further has a thermal conductivity of 2.5 to 15 W/mK, preferably 3 to 12 W/mK, as determined in accordance with ISO 22007-2:2008.

Abstract: Techniques facilitating a crowd-sourcing accessibility rendering system for non-accessible applications are provided. A system can comprise a memory that stores computer executable components and a processor that executes the computer executable components stored in the memory. The computer executable components can comprise an interaction component that monitors one or more interactions between one or more entities and a defined application. The computer executable components can also comprise an analysis component that determines accessibility related information associated with the defined application based on received feedback from an entity of the one or more entities. Further, the computer executable components can comprise an adjustment component that creates a modified application based on the one or more interactions and the accessibility related information of the defined application.

Abstract: A touch substrate includes a first transparent electrode layer, a transparent flexible dielectric layer and a second transparent electrode layer. The first transparent electrode layer comprises first touch detection electrodes arranged in an array and insulated from each other. During the touch detection period, a first touch detection signal is loaded simultaneously to the first and second transparent electrode layer, and the touch position can be determined by detecting a change in the capacitance value of each of the first touch detection electrodes. During the pressure detection period, a second touch detection signal may be loaded to one of the first transparent electrode layer and the second transparent electrode layer, and the pressure in the z direction perpendicular to the surface of the touch screen can be determined by detecting a change in the capacitance value between each of the first touch detection electrodes and the second transparent electrode layer.

Abstract: This application discloses a method implemented on a client system for creating an automatic reply message. The client system obtains content information of a webpage including information concerning a plurality of content items. A graphical user interface is created using one or more of the plurality of content items. Then, the auto-reply message is composed in accordance with the plurality of content items and additional user instructions. The auto-reply message is further associated with one or more predefined keywords according to one or more auto-reply rules, and sent along with these predefined keywords to a server system. The server system is configured to return the auto-reply message automatically to a subscriber device of a public account of a social network application in response to a user inquiry including one or more predefined keywords.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new kind of vinca alkaloid derivatives, new applications thereof and preparation methods therefor. The vinca alkaloid derivatives comprise hydrazinolyzed vinca alkaloids and vinca alkaloid dipeptide derivative. The hydrazinolyzed vinca alkaloids are the compounds obtained from the reaction of vinca alkaloids or salts thereof with hydrazinolyzed hydrate; and the vinca alkaloid dipeptide derivatives are the compounds obtained from the condensation of hydrazinolyzed vinca alkaloids with N-benzyloxycarbonylglycyl proline. The present invention provides the uses of the vinca alkaloids derivatives or the pharmaceutical compositions thereof in anti-tumor, preventing or treating diabetic retinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis and serving as angiogenesis inhibitors or vascular disrupting agents.

Abstract: An ink delivery device is described. The ink delivery device includes an ink die with a first surface. The ink delivery device also includes an overmold to encapsulate a number of surfaces of the ink die. The overmold has a second surface that is wider than the first surface. The second surface receives an adhesive to attach the ink delivery device to a printhead. The ink delivery device also includes an ink slot passing through the overmold and at least a portion of the ink die.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to apparatus and methods for performing photolithography processes. In one embodiment, a system including multiple interferometers for accurately measuring the location of a substrate during operation is provided. The system may include two chucks, and the two chucks are aligned in a first direction. The interferometers are placed along the first direction to measure the location of the substrate with respect to the first direction. The reduced distance between the interferometers and the chuck improves the accuracy of the measurement of the location of the substrate. In another embodiment, mask pattern data is provided to the system, and the mask pattern data is modified based on location and position information of the substrate. By controlling the mask pattern data with the location and position information of the substrate, less positional errors of the pattern formed on the substrate can be achieved.

Abstract: Techniques for forming Ga-doped source drain contacts in Ge-based transistors are provided. In one aspect, a method for forming Ga-doped source and drain contacts includes the steps of: depositing a dielectric over a transistor; depositing a dielectric over the transistor; forming contact trenches in the dielectric over, and extending down to, source and drain regions of the transistor; depositing an epitaxial material into the contact trenches; implanting gallium ions into the epitaxial material to form an amorphous gallium-doped layer; and annealing the amorphous gallium-doped layer under conditions sufficient to form a crystalline gallium-doped layer having a homogenous gallium concentration of greater than about 5×1020 at./cm3. Transistor devices are also provided utilizing the present Ga-doped source and drain contacts.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to a method of forming an integrated chip. The method includes forming a plurality of gate structures extending in a first direction over a substrate between a plurality of source/drain regions. A lower power rail is formed extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. A first connection pin is formed to be electrically coupled to one of the plurality of source/drain regions and to the lower power rail. The first connection pin is formed according to a cut mask having cut regions that define opposing ends of the first connection pin. An upper power rail is formed directly over the lower power rail and extending in the second direction. The upper power rail is electrically coupled to the first connection pin.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lamp for a horizontal operating position within a vehicle headlight assembly. The lamp, as seen with respect to the vehicle, comprises a LED light source for emitting light mainly to one side, and a reflective member for shielding front and lower parts of the light emitted by the LED light source and reflecting them to desired directions. The present invention also provides a vehicle headlight assembly comprising such a lamp, and, further, a reflector for shaping the light emitted by the LED light source into a beam, and a shuttle, adjustable between positions to shape the beam into a high beam or a low beam.

Abstract: A touch control display panel includes a substrate and a touch control panel disposed on a first side of the substrate. The touch panel includes a touch control area and a non-touch control area surrounding the touch control area. The non-touch control area includes a plurality of traces and a first shielding layer is disposed on a surface, away from the substrate, of the non-touch control area to shield the traces of the non-touch control area.

Abstract: A water spray gun may comprise a main body, a water guiding base and a spray head. The main body has a handle and a barrel portion which are communicated with each other, and the handle is connected to a water source. The water guiding base is a shell body having a front opening and a water outlet channel, and a guiding channel axially penetrating through a rear portion of the water guiding base is received in the barrel portion. The guiding channel is misaligned with the water outlet channel, and a chamber having a larger diameter than the guiding channel and the water outlet channel is formed therebetween. Thus, water can be collected in the chamber before sprayed out from the water outlet channel, thereby providing a large spraying amount and area by the water spraying gun.

Abstract: A touch input device includes a base board unit, a movable board unit, an actuating member and a noise reduction member. The base board unit has a distal end portion. The movable board unit overlaps and is connected to the base board unit, and has a free end portion movable toward or away from the distal end portion of the base board unit. The actuating unit includes a switch protruding from the free end portion and extending into the noise reduction member, and an actuating member protruding from the distal end portion. The noise reduction member is compressed by the distal end portion when the free end portion moves to the position adjacent to the distal end portion for the actuating member to actuate the switch.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacture are presented in which a first semiconductor device and second semiconductor device are bonded to a first wafer and then singulated to form a first package and a second package. The first package and second package are then encapsulated with through interposer vias, and a redistribution structure is formed over the encapsulant. A separate package is bonded to the through interposer vias.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel crystalline form of Galunisertib, processes for preparation and use thereof. The present disclosure also relates to a pharmaceutical composition comprises the novel crystalline form of Galunisertib and use of the novel crystalline form of Galunisertib and pharmaceutical composition for preparing drugs treating disease. The crystalline form of the present disclosure has good stability, solubility and hygroscopicity, which has significant value for future drug optimization and development.