Abstract: A pixel array substrate has a plurality of sub-pixel regions, wherein a pixel structure of an individual sub-pixel region includes a first signal line, a second signal line, a first contact pad, a second contact pad, a light-emitting diode, a first conductive structure, and a flux structure layer. The first contact pad and the second contact pad are respectively electrically connected with the first signal line and the second signal line. The light-emitting diode is disposed on the first contact pad. A portion of the first conductive structure is disposed between the first contact pad and a first electrode of the light-emitting diode. The flux structure layer partially surrounds the first conductive structure and the light-emitting diode. A top portion of the flux structure layer is higher than a top surface of the first electrode and is lower than a bottom surface of a light-emitting layer of the light-emitting diode.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate, at least a silicon germanium (SiGe) epitaxial region disposed in the semiconductor substrate, and a contact structure disposed on the SiGe epitaxial region. The contact structure includes a titanium nitride (TiN) barrier layer and a metal layer surrounded by the TiN barrier layer. A crystalline titanium germanosilicide stressor layer is disposed in the SiGe epitaxial region and between the TiN barrier layer and the SiGe epitaxial region.

Abstract: A self-propelled gripper installed on a robotic arm is provided. The robotic arm comprises a body and a tip axis. The self-propelled gripper comprises a housing, a rotation element, a moving element, and at least one claw body. The housing is fixed on the body. The rotation element is disposed in the housing and secured with the tip axis. The moving element is movably disposed in the housing and is connected to the rotation element. The moving element includes at least one slot. The claw body is pivoted on the housing and partially extends in the corresponding slot. When the rotation element rotates along with the tip axis, the rotation element drives the moving element to process a linear motion along a rotation central line so that the claw body pivotally rotates on the housing.

Abstract: A photomask purging method includes opening a pod having a photomask therein, gripping the photomask by an end effector, moving the end effector from the opened pod to a destination where a gas exit is toward, exhausting a gas from the gas exit toward the gripped photomask, and rotating the end effector with respect to a horizontal plane when the end effector is at the destination where the gas exit is toward.

Abstract: A pixel structure includes a first TFT, an adhesive layer, an LED, and a detection conductive layer. The first TFT is coupled to a conductive layer and is configured to transmit display data to the conductive layer. The adhesive layer covers the conductive layer. The LED is disposed on the adhesive layer. The detection conductive layer is disposed on the adhesive layer, and the detection conductive layer, the adhesive layer, and the conductive layer constitute a detection capacitor. Here, a thickness of the detection conductive layer is equal to or slightly greater than a height of the LED.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system, method, and computer program product for generating pruned tractograms of neural fiber bundles. The method includes receiving scan data produced by diffusion imaging of at least a portion of a brain from a magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) device. The method also includes generating an initial tractogram by mapping neuronal fiber pathways of a target fiber bundle of the scan data. The method further includes generating a density map using a set of tracts from the initial tractogram, identifying each tract that passes through a segment of the density map more than once, and setting a contribution of said tract to a unique tract count of the segment equal to a threshold pruning value. The method further includes generating a pruned tractogram by identifying a segment having a unique tract count less than or equal to the threshold pruning value and excluding the segment from the pruned tractogram.

Abstract: Systems and methods presented herein include an amusement park system that includes an augmented experience system. The augmented experience system is configured to track guest interactions of a plurality of guests of an amusement park with one or more employees of the amusement park, one or more mobile devices, one or more wearable devices, one or more themed devices, or one or more physical objects disposed within a real-world environment of the amusement park. The augmented experience system is also configured to augment the real-world environment of the amusement park based at least in part on data relating to the guest interactions.

Abstract: An interactive system includes one or more processors that are configured to receive a first signal indicative of an activity of a user within an environment and to receive a second signal indicative of the user approaching an animated character head. The one or more processors are also configured to provide information related to the activity of the user to a base station control system associated with the animated character head in response to receipt of the second signal to facilitate a personalized interaction between the animated character head and the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a mount base, particularly a mount base set on a desktop for mounting a support arm of a display.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate. The method includes forming an isolation structure in the semiconductor substrate. The isolation structure surrounds a first active region of the semiconductor substrate. The method includes forming a semiconductor strip structure over the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor strip structure extends across the first active region and extends over the isolation structure, the semiconductor strip structure has a first doped region and a spacing region connected to the first doped region, the first doped region extends across the first active region, the spacing region is over the isolation structure, and the spacing region is an undoped region. The method includes performing an implantation process over the spacing region. The method includes forming a metal silicide layer over the semiconductor strip structure to continuously cover the first doped region and the spacing region.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag having a memory that stores identification information. The wearable device also has a power harvesting circuit configured to harness power from electromagnetic radiation. Further, the wearable device has a sensor coupled to the power harvesting circuit and configured to utilize the power to monitor a condition of the wearable device. Even further, the wearable device has a microcontroller coupled to the sensor and configured to write data indicative of the condition to the memory of the RFID tag, wherein the RFID tag is configured to transmit the identification information and the data in response to receipt of the electromagnetic radiation from an RFID reader.

Abstract: A vacuum sucker, which is installed on a robotic arm to suck an object, is provided. The robotic arm comprises a body and a tip axis. The tip axis is disposed with an adapter plate. The vacuum sucker comprises a housing, an actuator, and a flexible suction cup. The housing is fixed on the body. The actuator passes through the housing and includes a main part, a thrust rod, and an elastic element. The main part has a first end and a hollow slot. The thrust rod passes through the hollow slot and detachably thrusts the first end. The elastic element makes the thrust rod tend to a first position. The flexible suction cup is sleeved on the first end and is formed with an air chamber. When the thrust rod is located at the first position, the air chamber and the hollow slot are not intercommunicated with each other. When the thrust rod is driven by the adapter plate to move to a second position, the air chamber and the hollow slot are intercommunicated with each other.

Abstract: A display panel including a first substrate, an active element layer, a pixel electrode layer, an auxiliary conductive layer, a first spacer and a second spacer is provided. The active element layer is disposed on the first substrate. The pixel electrode layer is disposed on the first substrate and electrically connected with the active element layer. The auxiliary conductive layer is disposed on the active element layer. The first spacer is disposed on the auxiliary conductive layer. The first spacer overlaps the auxiliary conductive layer in a normal projection direction. The second spacer is disposed on the active element layer. The second spacer does not overlap the auxiliary conductive layer in the normal projection direction. A distance between an apex of the first spacer and the first substrate is longer than a distance between an apex of the second spacer and the first substrate.

Abstract: A wearable device includes a first radio-frequency identification (RFID) tag, a second RFID tag, one or more feedback devices configured to provide feedback to a guest, and a microcontroller. The microcontroller is configured to generate a first control signal that causes a first type of feedback via the one or more feedback devices in response to interaction between electromagnetic radiation having a first frequency and the first RFID tag and to generate a second control signal that causes a second type of feedback via the one or more feedback devices in response to interaction between electromagnetic radiation having a second frequency and the second RFID tag.

Abstract: A pixel array substrate has a plurality of sub-pixel regions, wherein a pixel structure of an individual sub-pixel region includes a first signal line, a second signal line, a first contact pad, a second contact pad, a light-emitting diode, a first conductive structure, and a flux structure layer. The first contact pad and the second contact pad are respectively electrically connected with the first signal line and the second signal line. The light-emitting diode is disposed on the first contact pad. A portion of the first conductive structure is disposed between the first contact pad and a first electrode of the light-emitting diode. The flux structure layer partially surrounds the first conductive structure and the light-emitting diode. A top portion of the flux structure layer is higher than a top surface of the first electrode and is lower than a bottom surface of a light-emitting layer of the light-emitting diode.

Abstract: An interaction point includes a hardware-based processor, a local cache data store that stores attraction data pertaining to an entertainment attraction, and a radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader that receives electromagnetic radiation of a wearable electronic device indicative of an interaction with the interaction point. The hardware-based processor, based upon the interaction with the interaction point: causes feedback to be rendered by the wearable electronic device, causes modification to at least a portion of the attraction data, or both.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that provide contextual tracking information to tracking sensor systems to provide accurate and efficient object tracking. Contextual data of a first tracking sensor system is used to identify a tracked object of a second tracking sensor system.

Abstract: A method for fabricating nonenzymatic glucose sensor, which comprises steps of: (a) providing a bottom substrate; (b) preparing a graphene layer on the bottom substrate; (c) depositing plural amount of zinc oxide (ZnO) seed crystals on the graphene layer; (d) growing the ZnO seed crystals into columnar nanorods with hydrothermal method; (e) coating a thin film of cuprous oxide (Cu2O) on the surface of the ZnO nanorods by electrochemistry-based electrodeposition; and (f) grafting single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) on surface of the Cu2O thin film, by using Nafion fixative composited with SWCNTs. The structure of the above sensor, therefore, comprises a bottom substrate and other components orderly assembled on it, including, from inside to outside, a graphene layer, plural amount of ZnO nanorods, a Cu2O thin film, plural amount of SWCNTs, and the Nafion fixative. Accordingly, the sensor has advantages of low cost, rapid response, and easy for preservation.

Abstract: A rotating module comprising a mandrel and at least one rubbing element in provided. The at least one rubbing element is sleeved on the mandrel. The diameter of a pivoting space defined by an arcuate arm of the at least one rubbing element is smaller than the diameter of the mandrel so that the at least one rubbing element and the mandrel are assembled with interference fit.

Abstract: A light emitting diode includes an N-type semiconductor layer, a P-type semiconductor layer, and a light emitting layer. The P-type semiconductor layer is located on the N-type semiconductor layer. The light emitting layer is located between the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type semiconductor layer. The N-type semiconductor layer has a first region and a second region connected to each other. The first region is overlapped with the light emitting layer and the P-type semiconductor layer in a first direction. The second region is not overlapped with the light emitting layer and the P-type semiconductor layer in the first direction. A sheet resistance of the P-type semiconductor layer is smaller than a sheet resistance of the N-type semiconductor layer.