Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure is provided, and includes trimming a first substrate to form a recess on a sidewall of the first substrate. A conductive structure is formed in the first substrate. The method includes bonding the first substrate to a carrier. The method includes thinning down the first substrate. The method also includes forming a dielectric material in the recess and over a top surface of the thinned first substrate. The method further includes performing a planarization process to remove the dielectric material and expose the conductive structure over the top surface. In addition, the method includes removing the carrier from the first substrate.

Abstract: A method for charging a battery, which includes the steps of acquiring real-time information about the battery; receiving on-site input from a user, the on-site input comprising at least one of a user available time in which the battery is to be charged and a target State of Charge (SoC) to which the battery is to be charged; by using a capacity charging model of the battery, calculating a charging current for the battery based on the on-site input and the real-time information; charging the battery using the calculated charging current during a charging period to fulfill the user's energy requirement; and calibrating the capacity charging model based on information of the battery gathered during the charging period. The invention provides an adaptive battery charging method and system that decides an optimal charging current for batteries in view of on-site user commands inputted to the battery charger.

Abstract: A computing device includes a flexible display screen, a housing to house at least one processor device and at least one memory element, and a first wing to support a side portion of the display screen. The front face of the housing includes a center portion of the display screen. The first wing is connected to the housing by a hinge, the first wing configured to swivel about an axis defined by the hinge. The hinge is configured to lock the first wing in at least two wing positions, a first of the wing positions supports the side portion of the display screen in a first orientation, a second of the wing positions supports the side portion of the display screen in a second orientation, and the side portion of the display screen is active in the first orientation and hidden in the second orientation.

Abstract: A multilayer printed circuit board including a first printed circuit board portion, including a first inserting connector, including a plurality of contacts for creating a first removable bus connection; a second printed circuit board portion, including a second inserting connector, including a plurality of contacts for creating a second removable bus connection; a third printed circuit board portion, connected between the first printed circuit board portion and to the second printed circuit board portion, wherein a rigidity of the third printed circuit board portion is less than a rigidity of each of the first printed circuit board portion and the second printed circuit board portion; wherein the multilayer printed circuit board is foldable along the third printed circuit board portion and, if so folded, the first printed circuit board portion is arranged on top of the second printed circuit board portion.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a laptop may be provided with a smaller z-height using a motherboard assembly, including a motherboard having a plurality of components coupled thereon, a thermal transfer unit coupled to one or more component on the motherboard and attachment members for holding the motherboard in a lower compartment of a laptop clamshell casing at an inclining position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a docking station including a triangular prism shaped body, and a cradle proximal to a top section of the triangular prism shaped body for detachably receiving a mobile device, wherein the cradle may include a plurality of different connection interfaces to provide a selectable connection with a complementary connection interface of the mobile device.

Abstract: According to the various examples, a dual display system having a first panel having a first display area, a second panel having a second display area, and a connector assembly, attached to the first and second panels, that is configured to enable the first and second panels to rotate around three-directional axes. The connector assembly includes an elongated member and a hinge assembly, which are configured for attachment to the first and second display panels. The present dual display system may have several functional modalities, including use as a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet, and a panoramic display.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a laptop may be provided with a smaller z-height using a motherboard assembly, including a motherboard having a plurality of components coupled thereon, a thermal transfer unit coupled to one or more component on the motherboard and attachment members for holding the motherboard in a lower compartment of a laptop clamshell casing at an inclining position.

Abstract: A multilayer printed circuit board including a first printed circuit board portion, including a first inserting connector, including a plurality of contacts for creating a first removable bus connection; a second printed circuit board portion, including a second inserting connector, including a plurality of contacts for creating a second removable bus connection; a third printed circuit board portion, connected between the first printed circuit board portion and to the second printed circuit board portion, wherein a rigidity of the third printed circuit board portion is less than a rigidity of each of the first printed circuit board portion and the second printed circuit board portion; wherein the multilayer printed circuit board is foldable along the third printed circuit board portion and, if so folded, the first printed circuit board portion is arranged on top of the second printed circuit board portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a docking station including a triangular prism shaped body, and a cradle proximal to a top section of the triangular prism shaped body for detachably receiving a mobile device, wherein the cradle may include a plurality of different connection interfaces to provide a selectable connection with a complementary connection interface of the mobile device.

Abstract: According to the various examples, a dual display system having a first panel having a first display area, a second panel having a second display area, and a connector assembly, attached to the first and second panels, that is configured to enable the first and second panels to rotate around three-directional axes. The connector assembly includes an elongated member and a hinge assembly, which are configured for attachment to the first and second display panels. The present dual display system may have several functional modalities, including use as a desktop computer, a laptop computer, a tablet, and a panoramic display.

Abstract: A method for preparing a magnetic chain structure is provided. The method comprises providing a plurality of magnetic particles; dispersing the plurality of magnetic particles in a solution comprising a dopamine-based material to form a reaction mixture; applying a magnetic field across the reaction mixture to align the magnetic particles in the reaction mixture; and polymerizing the dopamine-based material on the aligned magnetic particles to obtain the magnetic chain structure. A magnetic chain structure prepared by the method is also provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, a processor die is coupled to a first side of a package substrate, and a memory die coupled to a second side of the package substrate. A system accelerator die is further coupled to the package substrate. In selected examples, the system accelerator die provides performance improvements, such as higher cached memory speed and/or higher memory bandwidth.

Abstract: An electrical and mechanical junction structure for lighting or signage hanging high above the ground is provided. This junction structure is separable into two components by an actuation connector to facilitate the lowering and raising of the lighting or signage for maintenance. The actuation connector is raised and inserted into the junction structure by an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: A liquid formulation for addition to a polymeric material comprises a vehicle, an additive (e.g. a colourant) and carbonyl bis (1-caprolactan)). The liquid formulation may be used to colour melt spun fibre (e.g. PET or polyamide).

Abstract: A computing device includes a flexible display screen, a housing to house at least one processor device and at least one memory element, and a first wing to support a side portion of the display screen. The front face of the housing includes a center portion of the display screen. The first wing is connected to the housing by a hinge, the first wing configured to swivel about an axis defined by the hinge. The hinge is configured to lock the first wing in at least two wing positions, a first of the wing positions supports the side portion of the display screen in a first orientation, a second of the wing positions supports the side portion of the display screen in a second orientation, and the side portion of the display screen is active in the first orientation and hidden in the second orientation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and associated methods are disclosed. In one example, a processor die is coupled to a first side of a package substrate, and a memory die coupled to a second side of the package substrate. A system accelerator die is further coupled to the package substrate. In selected examples, the system accelerator die provides performance improvements, such as higher cached memory speed and/or higher memory bandwidth.

Abstract: An electrical and mechanical junction structure for lighting or signage hanging high above the ground is provided. This junction structure is separable into two components by an actuation connector to facilitate the lowering and raising of the lighting or signage for maintenance. The actuation connector is raised and inserted into the junction structure by an unmanned aerial vehicle.

Abstract: A computing device includes a flexible display screen, a housing to house at least one processor device and at least one memory element, and a first wing to support a side portion of the display screen. The front face of the housing includes a center portion of the display screen. The first wing is connected to the housing by a hinge, the first wing configured to swivel about an axis defined by the hinge. The hinge is configured to lock the first wing in at least two wing positions, a first of the wing positions supports the side portion of the display screen in a first orientation, a second of the wing positions supports the side portion of the display screen in a second orientation, and the side portion of the display screen is active in the first orientation and hidden in the second orientation.

Abstract: A liquid formulation for addition to a polymeric material comprises a vehicle, an additive (e.g. a colourant) and carbonyl bis (1-caprolactan)). The liquid formulation may be used to colour melt spun fibre (e.g. PET or polyamide).