Abstract: A demand forecast system and method. A planning module normalizes historical forecast data, and generates a forecast error interval according to the historical forecast data and a Grey forecast model. An adjustment module adjusts a target forecast value of a target-planning bucket according to the forecast error interval and/or the distance between the forecast error interval and a benchmark.

Abstract: An oil carrying bearing includes a single bearing having oil storage ports and an interior of the bearing is defined a shaft hole. Width of a cross-sectional area of each of the ports is smaller than diameter of the shaft hole, thereby enabling a shaft to be supported by a relatively large support prop surface. The ports can be further adopted with inclined surfaces that provide the ports with a tapered expanded form, thereby forming a compression or yield space for the stored oil, which, because of a centrifugal force effect of the rotating shaft, controls discharge of oil and guides distribution flow to the shaft. Furthermore, outward port openings of the ports are sealed with end-seal members thereby effectively achieving complete encasing of an exterior portion of the bearing, preventing oil from leaking out.

Abstract: A method and an electronic device (preferably a Personal Digital Assistant, PDA or a palm computer) for providing information about a physical person, comprising: a microphone for recording audio data and/or a camera for recording image data of the physical person. A processor with a memory for processing the audio and/or visual data to recognize the identity of the physical person and retrieving the stored information about the recognized identity is provided. A user interface is used to deliver the stored information to a user. The information may comprise business card information and/or other information about the person. Moreover, information representative of the person's emotional/personal status/mood may be recorded, retrieved, and provided to the user via the user interface.

Abstract: A soft transparent adhesive layer is utilized to bond a transparent substrate material onto an AlGaInP light-emitting diode epitaxy on a GaAs substrate, and the GaAs substrate is next removed entirely. Then, a mesa etching process is performed to form a first top surface and a second top surface on the AlGaInP light-emitting diode epitaxy for respectively exposing an n-type layer and a p-type layer in the AlGaInP light-emitting diode epitaxy. Next, a metal reflective layer and a barrier layer are formed on the AlGaInP light-emitting diode epitaxy in turn, and electrodes are finally fabricated on the barrier layer.

Abstract: A soft transparent adhesive layer is utilized to bond a transparent substrate material onto an AlGaInP light-emitting diode epitaxy on a GaAs substrate, and the GaAs substrate is next removed entirely. Then, a mesa etching process is performed to form a first top surface and a second top surface on the AlGaInP light-emitting diode epitaxy for respectively exposing an n-type layer and a p-type layer in the AlGaInP light-emitting diode epitaxy. Next, a metal reflective layer and a barrier layer are formed on the AlGaInP light-emitting diode epitaxy in turn, and electrodes are finally fabricated on the barrier layer.

Abstract: An automatically retractable safety syringe includes a needle assembly consisting of a cannula, a needle hub and a rubber O-ring, a needle cap, a retracting spring, a breakable and retractable plunger, a plunger gasket and a medicine barrel; in accordance with the structure of the said automatically retractable safety syringe of the present invention, since the breakable plunger is assembled inside the medicine barrel, after being pushed all the way to the end, it is forced to break automatically into two parts for reducing it's length so as to provide enough space for the retracting spring to drive the needle assembly moving along the sliding passages for accomplishing an automatically retracting action.

Abstract: A precision servo control system for a pneumatic actuator has a piston positionable over a stroke of the pneumatic actuator using a supply of pressurized gas. A brake and a sensor system are connected to the actuator and to the servo control system. The servo control system operates to initiate the forward thrust from the pressurized gas to move the piston along the stroke. When a braking point along the stroke is determined, the servo control system initiates a reverse thrust from the pressurized gas while maintaining the forward thrust and simultaneously begins to selectively apply the brake to stop the piston within a predetermined tolerance of a desired stopping position.

Abstract: An X-ray image sensory system includes an x-ray conversion module for converting input x-rays, an image sensory component connected to the conversion module for detecting the converted signals, a substrate board, a buffer, and an analog-to-digital converter. The X-ray conversion module and the image sensory component are on the side of the substrate board facing the input X-ray, and the buffer and the analog-to-digital converter are on the other side of the substrate board. Each of above components is manufactured respectively, thereafter disposed on the substrate board.

Abstract: A packaging method for an X-ray image sensory system having an X-ray conversion module and a TFT panel includes steps of manufacturing the X-ray conversion module and TFT panel separately and then connecting the above components together. A pixel-based connecting method is then applied to connect the aforementioned conversion module and the TFT panel. The step of connecting the conversion module and TFT panel is pixel-based, representing that the distribution and the size of conductive bumps and boundary frames are based on every corresponding pixel, thereby to collect and output converted X-ray signals on a pixel basis.

Abstract: A method for detecting abnormal conditions in an etching chamber for semiconductors. A plasma intensity control standard or calibration curve is first obtained for the optimal etching of semiconductors in a particular application, in which the plasma intensity profile for optimal etching characteristics is plotted against elapsed etching time in seconds. Subsequent semiconductors are etched according to the optimum plasma intensity generated from the control or calibration curve to facilitate optimum integrated circuit quality, wafer throughput and processing efficiency.

Abstract: An automatically retractable safety syringe includes a needle assembly consisting of a connula, a needle hub and a rubber O-ring, a needle cap, a retracting spring, a breakable and retractable plunger, a plunger gasket and a medicine barrel; in accordance with the structure of the said automatically retractable safety syringe of the present invention, since the breakable plunger is assembled inside the medicine barrel, after being pushed all the way to the end, it is forced to break automatically into two parts for reducing it's length so as to provide enough space for the retracting spring to drive the needle assembly moving along the sliding passages for accomplishing an automatically retracting action.

Abstract: The invention is related to an X-ray image sensory system, including an electrode layer, a conversion layer, a gap layer and a charge collection layer. The system utilizes the “X-ray→charge” conversion layer, and operates in an electrical field to enable the “X-ray→charge→field emission electron” mechanism. The mechanism makes the field emission electrons move from the conversion layer, across the gap layer, and towards the charge collection layer. The charge collection layer is made of specific kinds of semiconductor materials. Based on the amount of the charges collected at the charge collection layer, the system is able to determine the amount of the X-ray initially emitted into the conversion layer.

Abstract: A precision servo control system for a pneumatic actuator has a piston positionable over a stroke of the pneumatic actuator using a supply of pressurized gas. A brake and a sensor system are connected to the actuator and to the servo control system. The servo control system operates to initiate the forward thrust from the pressurized gas to move the piston along the stroke. When a braking point along the stroke is determined, the servo control system initiates a reverse thrust from the pressurized gas while maintaining the forward thrust and simultaneously begins to selectively apply the brake to stop the piston within a predetermined tolerance of a desired stopping position. The precision servo control system is easily programmable in a manner similar to that of a control system for electrical actuators. The precision servo control system can maintain the predetermined tolerance even under changing loads, long stroke lengths or vertically oriented stroke directions.

Abstract: A precision servo control system for a pneumatic actuator has a piston positionable over a stroke of the pneumatic actuator using a supply of pressurized gas. A brake and a sensor system are connected to the actuator and to the servo control system. The servo control system operates to initiate the forward thrust from the pressurized gas to move the piston along the stroke. When a braking point along the stroke is determined, the servo control system initiates a reverse thrust from the pressurized gas while maintaining the forward thrust and simultaneously begins to selectively apply the brake to stop the piston within a predetermined tolerance of a desired stopping position. The precision servo control system is easily programmable in a manner similar to that of a control system for electrical actuators. The precision servo control system can maintain the predetermined tolerance even under changing loads, long stroke lengths or vertically oriented stroke directions.

Abstract: A method and an electronic device (preferably a Personal Digital Assistant, PDA or a palm computer) for providing information about a physical person, comprising: a microphone for recording audio data and/or a camera for recording image data of the physical person. A processor with a memory for processing the audio and/or visual data to recognize the identity of the physical person and retrieving the stored information about the recognized identity is provided. A user interface is used to deliver the stored information to a user. The information may comprise business card information and/or other information about the person. Moreover, information representative of the person's emotional/personal status/mood may be recorded, retrieved, and provided to the user via the user interface.

Abstract: The invention is related to an X-ray image sensory system, including an electrode layer, a conversion layer, a gap layer and a charge collection layer. The system utilizes the “X-ray→charge” conversion layer, and operates in an electrical field to enable the “X-ray→charge→field emission electron” mechanism. The mechanism makes the field emission electrons move from the conversion layer, across the gap layer, and towards the charge collection layer. The charge collection layer is made of specific kinds of semiconductor materials. Based on the amount of the charges collected at the charge collection layer, the system is able to determine the amount of the X-ray initially emitted into the conversion layer.

Abstract: A cutter structure adapted for shaving includes an integrally injection molded support member and a spiral blade fitted on the support member or disposed on one side of the support member such that one side of the spiral blade projects from the support member, thereby enabling the cutter to obtain a precise and stable linear axis. In use, the support member is connected to a drive shaft within an electric razor body. When the drive shaft is actuated, the cutter can be brought to reciprocate. The cutter structure can overcome the problems associated with the manufacture of conventional electric razors.

Abstract: A molding device for molding a sliding member of a slide fastener includes a first mold, a second mold movable toward or away from the first mold to close or open the molding device, at least one set of upper movable moving parts, a first upper stationary molding part detachably fixed to the first mold and a second upper stationary molding part detachably fixed to the second mold. The upper stationary molding parts are replaceable to alter the design of the holding end of a pulling tab of the slide fastener. Each set of the upper movable molding parts includes a first and a second upper movable molding part installed in the first mold, a third and a fourth upper movable molding part in the second mold.