Abstract: A metal grid of a pixel array may be patterned with different sized openings over photodiodes. As a result, a uniform pixel array of photodiodes with different sensitivities may be formed. For example, the pixel array may include low-sensitivity photodiodes (LSPDs), mid-sensitivity photodiodes (MSPDs), and high-sensitivity photodiodes (HSPDs). The LSPDs, MSPDs, and HSPDs have different capture rates. Therefore, a higher dynamic range is achieved by combining signals from LSPDs, MSPDs, and HSPDs. For example, the pixel array may achieve a dynamic range of approximately 140 decibels or higher due to its increased capacity. Additionally, the pixel array exhibits better dark performance as compared to a pixel array with a combination of large photodiodes (LPDs) and small photodiodes (SPDs). Because each photodiode in the pixel array is approximately a same size, photodiode leakage is reduced as compared with irregular pixel arrays including a combination of LPDs and SPDs.

Abstract: Some implementations described herein provide a semiconductor device and methods of formation. The semiconductor device may include a photodiode device electrically connected to a metal-insulator-metal deep-trench capacitor. The metal-insulator-metal deep-trench capacitor includes a layer of an amorphous material between an insulator layer stack of the deep-trench capacitor structure and a capacitor bottom metal layer of the metal-insulator-metal deep-trench capacitor. The amorphous material includes a bandgap energy level that provides a conduction band offset and lowers a probability of electron tunneling from the capacitor bottom metal electrode layer to the insulator layer stack. In this way, leakage associated with grain boundaries, crystal defects, and interfaces of a bottom layer of the insulator layer stack may be overcome to improve a lag performance of the semiconductor device including the metal-insulator-metal deep-trench capacitor.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a first member, a second member, and one or more hinge assemblies for coupling the first and second members, where the one or more hinge assemblies comprise a central assembly, a first and a second orbit mechanism configured to couple to the first and second members respectively, a first primary shaft coupling a first pair of link bars to the central assembly and to each other, a first secondary shaft coupling the first pair of link bars to each other and to the first orbit mechanism via a first track comprising an elongated opening, a second primary shaft coupling a second pair of link bars to the central assembly and to each other, and a second secondary shaft coupling the second pair of link bars to each other and to the second orbit mechanism via a second track comprising an elongated opening.

Abstract: An integrated chip including a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate includes a first region having a first doping type, a second region having a second doping type, different than the first doping type, and a third region having the second doping type. A photodetector is in the semiconductor substrate. The photodetector is formed, at least in part, by the first region and the second region. A first capacitor electrode is over the third region of the semiconductor substrate. The first capacitor electrode includes a semiconductor. A first insulator layer is between the first capacitor electrode and the third region. A capacitor is along the semiconductor substrate. The capacitor is formed, at least in part, by the first capacitor electrode, the third region, and the first insulator layer.

Abstract: A docking system comprises a handheld device and a dock that are configured for preventing or minimizing damage to a device connector and/or a dock connector during docking. The dock has a cap that can be retracted, wherein the dock connector is recessed until the cap is retracted. The device housing has a device recess complementary to the cap, a device connector opening for access to the device connector and pin recesses for receiving a set of pins. The device recess and cap facilitate alignment of the set of pins relative to the pin recesses, wherein retracting the cap causes the set of pins to extend through pin openings into the pin recesses. The set of pins resist movement and rotation of the base housing relative to the cap and further assist in aligning the device connector with the dock connector.

Abstract: A portable information handling system touchpad detects button inputs with a downward press at the touch surface that translates to a central button under the touch surface through a frame biased up by a central beam and plural biasing members. Downward presses at the touch surface off center translate towards the center of the frame to provide a central button input that is attributed with right, left and or center button push input values based upon detection of a location at which the downward press touch is sensed by the touch surface.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a first member, a second member, and one or more hinge assemblies for coupling the first and second members, where the one or more hinge assemblies comprise a central assembly, a first and a second orbit mechanism configured to couple to the first and second members respectively, a first primary shaft coupling a first pair of link bars to the central assembly and to each other, a first secondary shaft coupling the first pair of link bars to each other and to the first orbit mechanism via a first track comprising an elongated opening, a second primary shaft coupling a second pair of link bars to the central assembly and to each other, and a second secondary shaft coupling the second pair of link bars to each other and to the second orbit mechanism via a second track comprising an elongated opening.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for managing and/or treating body tissues obstructing a hollow body lumen, including the prostatic lobe tissues obstructing the urethra, for example conditions including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). A retrieval sheath having an elongated shaft member with at least one region of modified flexibility that is configured compress the implant to a reduced profile for removal from the patient's body.

Abstract: Some implementations described herein provide a semiconductor device and methods of formation. The semiconductor device may include a photodiode device electrically connected to a metal-insulator-metal deep-trench capacitor. The metal-insulator-metal deep-trench capacitor includes a layer of an amorphous material between an insulator layer stack of the deep-trench capacitor structure and a capacitor bottom metal layer of the metal-insulator-metal deep-trench capacitor. The amorphous material includes a bandgap energy level that provides a conduction band offset and lowers a probability of electron tunneling from the capacitor bottom metal electrode layer to the insulator layer stack. In this way, leakage associated with grain boundaries, crystal defects, and interfaces of a bottom layer of the insulator layer stack may be overcome to improve a lag performance of the semiconductor device including the metal-insulator-metal deep-trench capacitor.

Abstract: A touchpad assembly, including an actuator device that provides motion in a first direction; a first structural element coupled to the actuator device; a second structural element coupled to the first structural element; wherein the first structural element, in response to the motion in the first direction provided by the actuator device, exerts a first rotational force in a first rotational direction, wherein the second structural element, in response to the first rotational force by the first structural element, exerts a second rotational force in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, wherein the first rotational force and the second rotational force provide a rotational vibration of the touchpad assembly.

Abstract: A portable information handling system touchpad detects button inputs with a downward press at the touch surface that translates to a central button under the touch surface through a frame biased up by a central beam and plural biasing members. Downward presses at the touch surface off center translate towards the center of the frame to provide a central button input that is attributed with right, left and or center button push input values based upon detection of a location at which the downward press touch is sensed by the touch surface.

Abstract: A touchpad assembly, including an actuator device that provides motion in a first direction; a first structural element coupled to the actuator device; a second structural element coupled to the first structural element; wherein the first structural element, in response to the motion in the first direction provided by the actuator device, exerts a first rotational force in a first rotational direction, wherein the second structural element, in response to the first rotational force by the first structural element, exerts a second rotational force in a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction, wherein the first rotational force and the second rotational force provide a rotational vibration of the touchpad assembly.

Abstract: A locking irrigation valve with is disclosed that features a valve body having a lumen, an irrigation port in fluid communication with the lumen, a connector configured couple to a cystoscope so that the lumen is aligned with a working channel of the cystoscope, a collet having a compressible inner bore and a lock configured to engage the collet and compress the inner bore.

Abstract: The invention is devices and methods to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms infections (LUTS). The devices are intra-urethral implants placed in a patient in need thereof by minimally invasive procedures, preferably under local anesthesia in an office environment. The devices are sized and designed for atraumatic insertion and expansion within the urethra to engage and retract enlarged prostatic tissue proximate to the urethra that is leading to adverse symptoms associated with BPH. The methods include steps to deploy the implant devices of the invention using a delivery system of the invention and at target prostatic tissue that is visualized during the procedure and yields a reduction in the symptoms of BPH.

Abstract: An self-actuating grasping device and corresponding method of using the grasping device for retrieving a foreign object from a location in a patient's body. The grasping device has a handle with a self-actuating mechanism, an actuator on the handle coupled to an actuator wire, an elongated shaft member extending distally from the handle with the actuation wire coaxially disposed therein and opposing jaws at a distal end of the elongated shaft member that are coupled to the actuation wire and pivot between open and closed configurations. The self-actuating mechanism has a bias that imparts a closing force to the opposing jaws through the actuation wire. Actuation of the actuator is configured to impart an opening force to the opposing jaws through the actuation wire.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for managing and/or treating body tissues obstructing a hollow body lumen, including the prostatic lobe tissues obstructing the urethra, for example conditions including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). A retrieval sheath having an elongated shaft member with at least one region of modified flexibility that is configured compress the implant to a reduced profile for removal from the patient's body.

Abstract: Devices and systems are disclosed for managing and/or treating body tissues obstructing a hollow body lumen, including the prostatic lobe tissues obstructing the urethra, for example conditions including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). An implant is maintained in a constrained configuration within a distal portion of an elongated sheath so that is may be deployed by driving the implant with a pusher coaxially disposed within the sheath. An implant engaging element helps maintain control of the implant during deployment.

Abstract: A portable information handling system rotationally couples housing portions with a mono barrel hinge having sequential axle rotation about 360 degrees. A dual eccentric shaft hinge element rotates each axle about a cable routed between the axles so that a full 360 degrees of rotation is achieve with a thin height profile. Each axle shaft has a flat face that is maintained adjacent the cable rotating with an eccentric pattern relative to the cable.

Abstract: A portable information handling system rotationally couples housing portions with a mono barrel hinge having sequential axle rotation about 360 degrees. A dual eccentric shaft hinge element rotates each axle about a cable routed between the axles so that a full 360 degrees of rotation is achieve with a thin height profile. Each axle shaft has a flat face that is maintained adjacent the cable rotating with an eccentric pattern relative to the cable.

Abstract: An information handling system keyboard includes a backlight that illuminates keys by transmitting light from a light source through a light guide under the keys and reflects the light towards the keys with a reflector disposed under the light guide. Varied thickness of one or more of the light source, light guide and reflector at an intersection of the light source, light guide and reflector improve the efficiency of light transmission to the keys, thus providing for a thinner light guide and/or reduced illumination to have a given key illumination.