Abstract: An encoder may be configured to receive a first input from a user. The encoder may include a first user input area. A configurator may be configured to communicate with the encoder and the encoder may be configured to communicate with a CPU. The encoder may receive the first input from the user at the first user input area based on an encoder configuration defined by the configurator. The encoder may communicate the first input to the CPU based on the encoder configuration defined by the configurator. A panel may be configured to receive a first input from a user. The panel may include a plurality of input areas. A portable computing device may comprise a configurator. The portable computing device may be configured to communicate with a CPU.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip (IC). The IC comprises a first phase detection autofocus (PDAF) photodetector and a second PDAF photodetector in a substrate. A first electromagnetic radiation (EMR) diffuser is disposed along a back-side of the substrate and within a perimeter of the first PDAF photodetector. The first EMR diffuser is spaced a first distance from a first side of the first PDAF photodetector and a second distance less than the first distance from a second side of the first PDAF photodetector. A second EMR diffuser is disposed along the back-side of the substrate and within a perimeter of the second PDAF photodetector. The second EMR diffuser is spaced a third distance from a first side of the second PDAF photodetector and a fourth distance less than the third distance from a second side of the second PDAF photodetector.

Abstract: Provided is a method of improving urogenital health, including administering to a subject a composition including an effective amount of a Lactobacillus johnsonii strain deposited under the accession number of DSM 33288 or a metabolite thereof. The Lactobacillus johnsonii strain, which is a probiotic, and metabolites thereof inhibit the growth of common pathogenic bacteria and fungi causing genitourinary tract infections, thereby reducing the risk of genitourinary tract infections or alleviating symptoms thereof. Also provided is a composition for improving urogenital health which includes the Lactobacillus johnsonii strain.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a biochemical test chip, including an electrode unit and a protective layer. The protective layer is electrically connected to the electrode unit. The protective layer is configured to oxidize the electrode unit after the electrode unit receives an electron or reduce the electrode unit after the electrode unit loses an electron. There is a potential difference (Ecell0) between the protecting layer and the electrode unit.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a biochemical test chip, including an insulating substrate, an electrode unit, a first insulating septum, a reactive layer and a second insulating septum. The electrode unit is located on the insulating substrate. The electrode unit includes a working electrode and a counter electrode. A current density of the counter electrode is greater than a current density of the working electrode. The first insulating septum is located on the electrode unit. The first insulating septum has an opening, which at least partially exposes the electrode unit. The reactive layer is located in the opening and is electrically connected to the electrode unit. The second insulating septum is located on the first insulating septum.

Abstract: A method for forming an image sensor package is provided. An image sensor chip is formed over a package substrate. A protection layer is formed overlying the image sensor chip. The protection layer has a planar top surface and a bottom surface lining and contacting structures under the protection layer. An opening is formed into the protection layer and spaced around a periphery of the image sensor chip. A light shielding material is filled in the opening to form an on-wafer shield structure having a sidewall directly contact the protection layer.

Abstract: A device verification system includes an operation panel, a computer coupled to the operation panel, and a server coupled to the computer. The operation panel includes an image acquisition unit. The computer receives an image of an operator acquired by the image acquisition unit and acquires a facial image of the operator from the image. The server receives the facial image from the computer. The server stores a facial image of an authorized operator and is configured to compare the received facial image to the stored facial image to determine whether the operator is verified.

Abstract: A vaginal speculum is provided to improve upon the poor convenience of operating the conventional vaginal speculum. The vaginal speculum includes a connecting member having a first end and a second end, and two supporting members. Each of the two supporting members has a coupling end and an insertion end opposite to the coupling end. The coupling ends of the two supporting members respectively connect to the first end and the second end of the connecting member. The two supporting members are configured to be pushed towards or pulled away from each other.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an antenna module. The antenna module includes a first layer, a second layer, a first antenna, and a second antenna. The first layer has a first dielectric constant. The second layer is adjacent to the first layer. The second layer has a second Dk lower than the first Dk. The first antenna is disposed on the first layer and is configured for operating at a first frequency. The second antenna is disposed on the second layer and is configured for operating at a second frequency higher than the first frequency.

Abstract: A method of making an interconnect for a solid oxide fuel cell stack includes providing an iron rich material containing at least 25 wt. % iron into channels of a mold, providing a powder containing 4-6 wt. % Fe, 0-1 wt. % Y and balance Cr into the mold over the iron rich material containing at least 25 wt. % iron, compacting the iron rich material containing at least 25 wt. % iron and the powder comprising 4-6 wt. % Fe, 0-1 wt. % Y and balance Cr in the mold to form the interconnect, and sintering the interconnect to form a sintered interconnect having iron rich regions having an iron concentration greater than 10% in ribs of the interconnect.

Abstract: An observation carrier includes a bottom base, a lower cover, an upper cover, and a rotation cover. The bottom has at least one first positioning portion. The lower cover has at least one second positioning portion, and at least one third positioning portion. The lower cover is detachably disposed on the bottom base and positioned with the first positioning portion through the second positioning portion. The upper cover has at least one fourth positioning portion and is detachably disposed on the bottom base. The upper cover is positioned with the third positioning portion through the fourth positioning portion. An observation region is formed between the upper cover and the lower cover. The rotation cover is detachably disposed on the bottom base to limit the upper and lower covers on the bottom base. The rotation cover is adapted to rotate to be locked or released by the bottom base.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for determining validity of a measured in-blood percentage of oxygenated hemoglobin. The apparatus has multiple pulse oximetry channels having at least three light sources of at least three distinct wavelengths, which are detected and converted to digital signals. The light sources are selectively activated, and two or more estimated in-blood percentages of oxygenated hemoglobin are calculated. It is determined whether a signal quality associated with the calculated in-blood percentages exceeds a predetermined accuracy threshold, and an associated validity indication is provided.

Abstract: An observation carrier for a microscope is provided. The observation carrier includes a bottom base, an upper cover, and a chip. The upper cover is detachably disposed on the bottom base and has a window. The chip is integrated on the upper cover and includes a main body and a plurality of electrodes. The main body has an observation region, and the observation region corresponds to the window and is adapted to carry a sample material. The electrodes are disposed on the main body and are connected to the observation region.

Abstract: A coin battery testing device, including a bottom base, an upper cover, a positive conducting structure, and a negative conducting structure, is provided. The bottom base has an observation region and is adapted to carry a coin battery by the observation region. The upper cover is detachably connected to the bottom base and adapted to cover the coin battery on the observation region. The upper cover has an opening and the opening corresponds to the observation region, such that the coin battery is adapted to be observed through the opening. The positive conducting structure is disposed on the bottom base and adapted to be connected to a positive electrode of the coin battery on the observation region. The negative conducting structure is disposed on the bottom base and adapted to be connected to a negative electrode of the coin battery on the observation region.

Abstract: A power adaptor for an information handling system may provide a higher power output level by monitoring a temperature inside a transformer of the power adaptor. When the transformer temperature is below a threshold below a rated temperature, the power adaptor may be allowed to operate at high power output levels. For example, a power adaptor rated for 45 Watts at 100 degrees Celsius may be allowed to operate at 65 Watts at 70 degrees Celsius. A feedback circuit may use transformer temperature information to determine when a power output level of the power adaptor may be adjusted to a higher level and then reconfigure the power adaptor to operate at the higher power output level.

Abstract: Techniques for machine learning based coded size estimation in rate control of video encoding are described. An encoder in accordance with various embodiments uses one or more machine learning approaches to facilitate the rate control of video encoding. When training one or more neural network models, the relationship between the coded size and unit characteristics (e.g., picture pixels and/or picture features) is learned from past encoding. The encoder then uses the trained model(s) to estimate the coded size through model inference with improved accuracy. In some embodiments, the trained model(s) are integrated into the encoder for direct model inference. The direct model inference reduces the overhead of referencing application programming interfaces (APIs) provided by a separate machine learning platform, thus making the rate control methods and systems described herein useful in real time video encoding.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to structural panel systems, and in particular in-frame fluted panel systems. The in-frame fluted panel systems allow for improved strength and/or ductility within a reduced wall thickness by installing the fluted panels within the framing of the support members in various configurations. The in-frame fluted panel systems further allows for easier construction and lower costs than conventional systems that have fluted panels located outside of the support members.

Abstract: An image sensor package is provided. The image sensor package comprises a package substrate, and an image sensor chip arranged over the package substrate. The integrated circuit device further comprises a protection layer overlying the image sensor chip having a planar top surface and a bottom surface lining and contacting structures under the protection layer, and an on-wafer shield structure spaced around a periphery of the image sensor chip. The height of the image sensor package can be reduced since a discrete cover glass or an infrared filter and corresponding intervening materials are no longer needed since being replaced by the build in protection layer. The size of the image sensor package can be reduced since a discrete light shield and corresponding intervening materials are no longer needed since being replaced by the build in on wafer light shield structure.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an image sensor is provided. The image sensor includes a photodetector disposed in a semiconductor substrate. A wave guide filter having a substantially planar upper surface is disposed over the photodetector. The wave guide filter includes a light filter disposed in a light filter grid structure. The light filter includes a first material that is translucent and has a first refractive index. The light filter grid structure includes a second material that is translucent and has a second refractive index less than the first refractive index.

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.