Abstract: An optical fiber transmission system with a laser beam splitting and combining device includes a laser beam splitting and combining device receiving a laser beam from a laser device and projecting the laser beam onto a target through an objective lens. The laser beam splitting and combining device has a beam splitter, two transmitters, two receivers and a beam combiner. When the beam splitter divides the received laser beam and transmits the divided laser beams to the transmitters, the transmitters transmit the divided laser beams to the receivers through two optical fibers. The receivers send the divided laser beams to the beam combiner for the beam combiner to combine the divided laser beams into an output laser beam projected on the target through the objective lens. Given the optical transmission path of the laser beam splitting and combining device, the laser transmission distance can be extended.

Abstract: A hat comprises a crown, a brim extending outward from an edge of the crown, and a first transparent liquid-proof layer disposed over the crown or the brim. The first transparent liquid-proof layer and the crown, or the first transparent liquid-proof layer and the brim, define an enclosed space containing a liquid and decorations. By forming the enclosed space that allows a user to see through it on the hat and disposing the liquid and the decorations into the enclosed space, the hat may present special visual effects different from that presented by conventional hats.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and computer program products that, during new technology node development, perform design rule and process assumption co-optimization using feature-specific layout-based statistical analyses. Specifically, the layout of a given feature can be analyzed to determine whether it complies with all of the currently established design rules in the new technology node. When the layout fails to comply with a current design rule, statistical analyses (e.g., Monte-Carlo simulations) of images, which are generated based on the layout and which illustrate different tolerances for and between the various shapes in the layout given current process assumption(s), can be performed. Based on the results of the analyses, the current process assumption(s) and/or the design rule itself can be adjusted using a co-optimization process in order to ensure the manufacturability of the feature within the technology.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of gates formed upon a semiconductor substrate that includes a plurality of outer active areas (e.g. CMOS/PMOS areas, source/drain regions, etc.) and one or more inner active areas. An isolator is formed upon one or more inner gates associated with the one or more inner active areas. A contact bar electrically connects the outer active areas and/or outer gates and is formed upon the isolator. The isolator electrically insulates the contact bar from the one or more inner active areas and/or the one or more inner gates.

Abstract: A pressing apparatus includes a driving device, a platform configured to support a workpiece, a movable support mounted to the driving device, a pressing member rotatably mounted to the movable support, and a limiting block mounted on the platform. The movable support is movable in a direction substantially perpendicular to the platform. The limiting block rotates the pressing member down pressing the workpiece between the platform and the pressing member when the movable support moves.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of gates formed upon a semiconductor substrate that includes a plurality of outer active areas (e.g. CMOS/PMOS areas, source/drain regions, etc.) and one or more inner active areas. An isolator is formed upon one or more inner gates associated with the one or more inner active areas. A contact bar electrically connects the outer active areas and/or outer gates and is formed upon the isolator. The isolator electrically insulates the contact bar from the one or more inner active areas and/or the one or more inner gates.

Abstract: An eye protecting method in an electronic device with storage device determines eyesight of a user who is using an electronic device, acquires light intensity of the environment, and distance of eyes of a user from the device, and applies a preferred display brightness value which is associated with the readings. The method may also cause display of warnings to the user as to eye-distance from the device and current time period spent watching the device.

Abstract: An anti-theft method includes controlling an electronic device to enter a locked status, when a charging interface of the electronic device and an I/O plug of a charger are interlocked, and a charging plug of the charger and a power outlet are interlocked. Once the electronic device is determined to be in an abnormal status according to a working status of a charging interface of the electronic device, a prompt is transmitted.

Abstract: This disclosure discloses a light-emitting device includes a semiconductor stack, an electrode, an electrode post, a reflective insulating layer, an extending electrode, and a supporting structure. The electrode is disposed on a lower surface of the semiconductor stack, and electrically connected to the semiconductor stack. The electrode post is disposed on the electrode. The reflective insulating layer surrounds the electrode post, and has a bottom surface which is coplanar with the electrode post. The extending electrode is disposed on an upper surface of the semiconductor stack. The supporting structure is located on the extending electrode.

Abstract: A water sprinkler includes a housing and an ejection head. An impeller is assembled in the housing, pushed by water, and connected to a cam. A water-hit target is pivoted with the housing via a compression spring, and an impacted portion of the water-hit target is extending outside of the housing. The water-hit target repeatedly impacts the housing because of the pivoting motion caused by the pushing of water flow and by the pulling of the compression spring, so that the housing is pivoted to change the ejection direction of the ejection head. A water baffling cover is pivoted with the housing. A abutted member is assembled on the water baffling cover and abutted against the cam. The cam can push the abutted member to drive the pivoting motion of the water baffling cover, so that the water baffling cover shields the ejection head by different extents.

Abstract: A sole assembly for an article of footwear has a first portion having a lower ground engaging surface, an upper surface, and a recess formed in the upper surface. A second portion is seated in the recess in the first portion and has an upper surface. The second portion is formed from a first foam material prepared by a reaction product of a composition having about 10 to about 100 phr of a hydrogenated copolymer and about 10 to about 90 phr of a copolymer of ethlylene and an alpha olefin, the alpha olefin having up to 20 carbon atoms. The first foam material has a hardness of 25 to 45 Asker C and a density of less than 0.18 g/cm3.

Abstract: A video conference system including at least one client device and a host device able to be connected to the client devices and a remote device is provided. The host device obtains at least one piece of candidate video data as well as multiple pieces of to-be-integrated audio data, selects one piece of video data from the candidate video data, integrates the to-be-integrated audio data and sends the selected video data and the integrated audio data to the remote device, where the to-be-integrated audio data includes client audio data and host audio data, the candidate video data includes at least one piece of client video data and host video data. Video and audio processing devices corresponding to the client device and the remote device are also provided.

Abstract: A measurement system is configured to measure a surface structure of a sample. The surface of the sample has a thin film and a via, the depth of the via is larger than the thickness of the thin film. The measurement system includes a light source, a first light splitter, a first aperture stop, a lens assembly, a second aperture stop, a spectrum analyzer and an analysis module. The first light splitter disposed in the light emitting direction of the light source. The first aperture stop disposed between the light source and the first light splitter. The lens assembly is disposed between the first light splitter and the sample. The second aperture stop is disposed between the lens assembly and the first light splitter. The spectrum analyzer is disposed to at a side of the first light splitter opposite to the sample.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and computer program products that, during new technology node development, perform design rule and process assumption co-optimization using feature-specific layout-based statistical analyses. Specifically, the layout of a given feature can be analyzed to determine whether it complies with all of the currently established design rules in the new technology node. When the layout fails to comply with a current design rule, statistical analyses (e.g., Monte-Carlo simulations) of images, which are generated based on the layout and which illustrate different tolerances for and between the various shapes in the layout given current process assumption(s), can be performed. Based on the results of the analyses, the current process assumption(s) and/or the design rule itself can be adjusted using a co-optimization process in order to ensure the manufacturability of the feature within the technology.

Abstract: A stirring apparatus of an ingot casting furnace includes a rotating shaft and at least one fin. The fin is provided onto the rotating shaft, and has a first edge, a second edge of unequal length provided correspondingly, and a third edge connecting the first and the second edges. The rotating shaft can be driven to rotate, which consequently drives the at least one fin to stir materials in a crucible. The length of the first edge is different from that of the second edge in order for the materials in the crucible can be mixed with dopants more uniformly during the stirring process to produce ingots of stable quality.

Abstract: A phenanthroindolizidine and phenanthroquinolizidine alkaloid having a hydroxyl group on the phenanthrene ring thereof was synthesized, which exhibits potent activity as an anticancer agent against, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer.

Abstract: A system for removably attaching a portable display to a headpiece is described that includes an attachment device configured to receive the portable display. The attachment device includes a mounting base configured to mount to a longitudinal frame member of the headpiece. The mounting base includes a receptacle for receiving a mounting protrusion of the portable display. The attachment device further includes one or more opposing hooks connected to the mounting base. The hooks are configured to receive opposing ends of an elastic band when the elastic band is connected between the hooks and around the longitudinal frame member.

Abstract: A phenanthroindolizidine and phenanthroquinolizidine alkaloid having a hydroxyl group on the phenanthrene ring thereof was synthesized, which exhibits potent activity as an anticancer agent against, such as breast cancer, lung cancer, and prostate cancer.

Abstract: A protecting apparatus for an electronic device includes a main body fixed to the electronic device, a buffering assembly arranged on an outer surface of the main body, an accelerometer, a controller, an electromagnetic assembly configured to adhere the buffering assembly to the main body, and a power supply configured to provide power to the electromagnetic assembly. The buffering assembly includes an elastic element and a buffering element. The buffering element is coupled to the main body through the elastic element. The electromagnetic assembly includes a first electromagnetic element arranged on the main body and a second electromagnetic element arranged on the buffering element. The power supply provides power to the electromagnetic assembly to cause the buffering element to adhere to the main body. The controller controls the power supply to stop supplying power to the electromagnetic apparatus when the acceleration of the main body exceeds a threshold value.