Abstract: A computer receives a hotspot and a corresponding incentive, where the hotspot is a geolocation for collecting the weather data. The computer presents the received hotspot and the corresponding incentive to a user. The computer receives the weather data from the drone, transmits the weather data to a server, and updates a scorecard with the incentive corresponding to the hotspot based on determining that the drone reached the hotspot.

Abstract: Embodiments include an electronic package that includes a first layer that comprises a dielectric material and a second layer over the first layer, where the second layer comprises a magnetic material. In an embodiment, a third layer is formed over the second layer, where the third layer comprises a dielectric material. In an embodiment, the third layer entirely covers a first surface of the second layer. In an embodiment a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer are embedded within the second layer. In an embodiment, sidewalls of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are substantially vertical.

Abstract: A catalytic reactor apparatus is disclosed for continuous conversion of plastic wastes into liquid fuels by dispersing a cracking catalyst in molten plastics and cracking plastic macromolecules into smaller hydrocarbons within boiling point range of gasoline and diesel fuel at temperatures significantly lower than thermal pyrolysis and thermal cracking. The catalyst/plastic mixing and heat transfer from the reactor wall to the reaction zone are enhanced using non-Newtonian stirrer. A catalytic membrane filter is used to keep the catalyst fines and unconverted plastic particulates inside the reactor while letting the desirable hydrocarbon vapor be withdrawn out of the reactor.

Abstract: Embodiments include an inductor that comprises an inductor trace and a magnetic body surrounding the inductor trace. In an embodiment, the magnetic body comprises a first step surface and a second step surface. Additional embodiments include an inductor that includes a barrier layer. In an embodiment, an inductor trace is formed over a first surface of the barrier layer. Embodiments include a first magnetic body over the inductor trace and the first surface of the barrier layer, and a second magnetic body over a second surface of the barrier layer opposite the first surface. In an embodiment, a width of the second magnetic body is greater than a width of the first magnetic body.

Abstract: A process of catalytic partial oxidation of hydrocarbons, particularly methane and/or natural gas to form a product containing hydrogen and carbon monoxide where the first catalyst comprises Co—Ni—Cr—W alloy.

Abstract: Apparatuses, systems and methods associated with a substrate assembly with an encapsulated magnetic feature for an inductor are disclosed herein. In embodiments, a substrate assembly may include a base substrate, a magnetic feature encapsulated within the base substrate, and a coil, wherein a portion of the coil extends through the magnetic feature. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a core substrate with a first conductive structure having a first thickness on the core substrate, and a second conductive structure having a second thickness on the core substrate, where the first thickness is different than the second thickness.

Abstract: A combined translation request is obtained that includes content of a first language to be translated to a second language combined with translation context information of a user for which translation is to be performed. The content is translated, using machine translation, from the first language to the second language based on the translation context information to provide a translation. The translation is adjusted based on one or more identified translation factors selected based on user feedback to provide an adjusted translation. The adjusted translation is provided to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed is an X-ray sensor having an active detector region including detector diodes on its surface. The X-ray sensor further includes a junction termination surrounding the surface region including the detector diodes. The junction termination includes a guard arranged closest to the end of the surface region, a field stop outside the guard and at least two field limiting rings, FLRs arranged between the guard and the field stop. A first FLR is arranged at a distance ?1 from the guard selected from the interval [4 ?m; 12 ?m], a second FLR is arranged at a distance ?2 from the first FLR selected from the interval [6.5 ?m; 14 ?m], and wherein the distance ?2 is larger than the distance ?1. The proposed technology also provides a method for constructing such an X-ray sensor and an X-ray imaging system including an X-ray detector system that includes such X-ray sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments include an electronic package that includes a first layer that comprises a dielectric material and a second layer over the first layer, where the second layer comprises a magnetic material. In an embodiment, a third layer is formed over the second layer, where the third layer comprises a dielectric material. In an embodiment, the third layer entirely covers a first surface of the second layer. In an embodiment a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer are embedded within the second layer. In an embodiment, sidewalls of the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer are substantially vertical.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for an inductor at a first level interface between a first die and a second die. In an example, the inductor can include a winding and a core disposed inside the winding. The winding can include first conductive traces of a first die, second conductive traces of a second die, and a plurality of connectors configured to connect the first die with the second die. Each connector of the plurality of connecters can be located between a trace of the first conductive traces and a corresponding trace of the second conductive traces.

Abstract: Methods/structures of forming in-package inductor structures are described. Embodiments include a substrate including a dielectric material, the substrate having a first side and a second side. A conductive trace is located within the dielectric material. A first layer is on a first side of the conductive trace, wherein the first layer comprises an electroplated magnetic material, and wherein a sidewall of the first layer is adjacent the dielectric material. A second layer is on a second side of the conductive trace, wherein the second layer comprises the electroplated magnetic material, and wherein a sidewall of the second layer is adjacent the dielectric material.

Abstract: A smart meal ordering method comprises: conducting body sensing of a diner by a body sensing hardware of a smart meal ordering device; outputting a meal ordering interface by a display screen of a smart meal ordering device in response to sensing that the diner has taken a seat, and obtaining information of one or more dishes selected by the diner on the meal ordering interface; and in response to sensing that the diner has left the seat, sending a total price of the dishes and identification information of the smart meal ordering device to a server.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, reagent kits, and compositions for performing a bisulfite conversion of DNA directly from a biological sample including a patient's urine sample or a slide-mounted FFPE tissue sample. For example, a method of performing a bisulfite conversion of DNA can comprise certain preliminary steps for processing the biological sample and transferring a portion of the processed sample into a reaction vessel containing a bisulfite mixture. The method can further comprise heating the reaction vessel containing the biological sample and the bisulfite mixture at several heating temperatures and subsequently holding the reaction vessel at a holding temperature for a holding period. The method can also comprise certain bisulfite removal steps, desulfonation steps, and removal of the desulfonation solution. A final elution step can yield the converted DNA for further downstream sequencing and analysis.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package structure is provided. The semiconductor device package structure includes a substrate having a cavity, and phase change material within the cavity. In an example, the phase change material has a phase change temperature lower than 120 degree centigrade. A die may be coupled to the substrate. In an example, the semiconductor device package structure includes one or more interconnect structures that are to couple the die to the phase change material within the cavity.

Abstract: Microelectronic assemblies, and related devices and methods, are disclosed herein. For example, in some embodiments, a microelectronic assembly may include a package substrate having a core substrate with a first conductive structure having a first thickness on the core substrate, and a second conductive structure having a second thickness on the core substrate, where the first thickness is different than the second thickness.

Abstract: By analyzing a content of a first message, a confidentiality level of the first message is determined. An encryption rule for a first computational complexity level corresponding to the confidentiality level of the first message is selected. The first message is encoded according to the encryption rule. The encoded first message and the confidentiality level of the first message are caused to be sent to a recipient.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a computer-implemented method for proactive rich text format management. Aspects include obtaining a content item to be displayed to a user and obtaining a preferred rich text format template for the user. Aspects also include applying the preferred rich text format template to the content item to create a customized view of the content item and displaying the customized view of the content item to the user.

Abstract: Techniques for fabricating a semiconductor package having magnetic materials embedded therein are described. For one technique, fabrication of package includes: forming a pad and a conductive line on a build-up layer; forming a raised pad structure on the build-up layer, the raised pad comprising a pillar structure on the pad; encapsulating the conductive line and the raised pad structure in a magnetic film comprising one or more magnetic fillers; planarizing a top surface of the magnetic film until top surfaces of the raised pad structure and the magnetic film are co-planar; depositing a primer layer on the top surfaces; removing one or more portions of the primer layer above the raised pad structure to create an opening; and forming a via in the opening on the raised pad structure. The primer layer may comprise one or more of a build-up layer, a photoimageable dielectric layer, and a metal mask.

Abstract: A set of images and a corresponding set of textual information are received, such that a first textual information is to be presented with a first image. The first textual information is translated into a set of translated textual information, each textual information in the set of translated textual information corresponding to a language in a set of languages. A set of layout parameters is determined for at least one translated textual information. The translated textual information is transformed according to the set of layout parameters and overlaid on the first image. The overlaying causes a pixel of the transformed translated textual information to be superimposed on a pixel of the first image.