Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device having a substantially undoped channel region includes performing an ion implantation into a substrate, depositing a first epitaxial layer over the substrate, and depositing a second epitaxial layer over the first epitaxial layer. In various examples, a plurality of fins is formed extending from the substrate. Each of the plurality of fins includes a portion of the ion implanted substrate, a portion of the first epitaxial layer, and a portion of the second epitaxial layer. In some embodiments, the portion of the second epitaxial layer of each of the plurality of fins includes an undoped channel region. In various embodiments, the portion of the first epitaxial layer of each of the plurality of fins is oxidized.

Abstract: The invention provides bioconjugates of heterocylic compounds such as S-adenosylmethionine and S-adenosylhomocysteine with biotin or digoxigenin. The bioconjugates also include carbon and nitrogen linker moieties of varying length that are used to attach such compounds to biotin or digoxigenin. The conjugates are useful in immunoassays. The invention provides a method for detecting SAM and SAH, comprising the steps of: (a) preparing the following components: (i) bio-conjugates of SAM, SAM analogs or SAH; (ii) an europium, a terbium cryptate or other fluorophore as a donor that has a specific ligand for the tracer in the bio-conjugates of (i); (iii) an acceptor fluorescent dye that has the excitation spectra overlap those of donor's emissions and has an antibody specific for SAM or SAH labeled; (b) addition of the biological fluid containing said SAM or SAH; and (c) spectroscopic measurement of the fluorescence of the donor and the fluorescence of from the acceptor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of synthesizing imidazopyrrolidi-none derivative, such as compound of formula (I), or a solvate including hydrate thereof, or a co-crystal thereof, and/or intermediates thereof, their use as pharmaceuticals and the use of intermediates.

Abstract: A resistive memory includes a semiconductor substrate, a dielectric layer, an insulating layer and a metal electrode layer. The semiconductor substrate has a top surface and a recess extending downwards into the semiconductor substrate from the top surface. The dielectric layer is disposed on the semiconductor substrate and has a first through-hole aligning the recess. The insulating layer is disposed in the first through-hole and the recess. The metal electrode layer is disposed on the insulating layer by which the metal electrode layer is isolated from the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Novel compounds of the structural formula (I), and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, are agonists of G-protein coupled receptor 40 (GPR40) and may be useful in the treatment, prevention and suppression of diseases mediated by the G-protein-coupled receptor 40. The compounds of the present invention may be useful in the treatment of Type 2 diabetes mellitus, and of conditions that are often associated with this disease, including obesity and lipid disorders, such as mixed or diabetic dyslipidemia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and hypertriglyceridemia.

Abstract: A backlight driving circuit includes a backlight driving sub-circuit. The backlight driving sub-circuit includes at least one voltage receiving end; at least two switch sub-circuits and at least two driving ends. The voltage receiving end is connected to first electrodes of at least two light emitting elements. Second electrodes of the at least two light emitting elements are connected to first ends of the at least two switch sub-circuits, respectively. The control end of each switch sub-circuit receives a switch control signal. The second end of each switch sub-circuit is connected to a corresponding driving end. The first end and the second end of the switch sub-circuit are connected or disconnected under the control of the switch control signal.

Abstract: Touch sensor panel configurations for reducing wobble error for a stylus translating on a surface over and between electrodes of the touch sensor panel are disclosed. In some examples, electrodes with more linear signal profiles are correlated with lower wobble error. In some examples, diffusing elements formed of floating segments of conductive materials can diffuse signal from a stylus to a plurality of electrodes, thus, making the signal profiles associated with the electrodes more linear. In addition, diffusing elements can be configured to improve the optical uniformity of the touch sensor panel. In some examples, the diffusing elements can be formed on the same layer as floating dummy pixels and resemble a plurality of merged floating dummy pixels.

Abstract: A data redistribution method, apparatus and a database cluster includes at least one first node, and an original table is stored on the at least one first node. A data redistribution process for redistributing the original table to the at least one first node and a second node is started, and the data redistribution process includes: starting a first transaction for creating a temporary table on the at least one first node and the second node, and associating an import operation for the original table with an import operation for the temporary table; starting a second transaction for selecting an old tuple from the original table based on a transaction identifier of the first transaction, and redistribute the selected old tuple to the temporary table. After the second transaction ends, metadata of the original table and metadata of the temporary table are exchanged.

Abstract: Provided herein are hydrocarbon mixtures with controlled structure characteristics that address the performance requirements for finished lubricants driven by the stricter environmental and fuel economy regulations. The branching characteristics of the hydrocarbon molecules are controlled to provide a composition that has a unique and superior viscosity-temperature relationship and Noack volatility. An important aspect of the present invention relates to a saturated hydrocarbon mixture with at least 80% of the molecules having an even carbon number, with the branching characteristic of BP/BI in the range ??0.6037 (Internal alkyl branching)+2.0, where on average at least 0.3 to 1.5 of the internal methyl branches are located more than 4 carbons away from the terminal carbon when analyzed by carbon NMR.

Abstract: Wireless communication devices are adapted to facilitate a random access procedure. According to one example, scheduled entity can transmit a first transmission that is received by a scheduling entity. The first transmission may include a physical random access channel (PRACH) preamble sequence and a first message including information for determining a device-specific network identifier for the scheduled entity. The scheduling entity may transmit a second transmission that is received by the scheduled entity. The second transmission may include information on a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) addressed to the device-specific network identifier for the scheduled entity, and a second message on a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH). Other aspects, embodiments, and features are also included.

Abstract: A data converter, a signal transmission method, and a signal transmission system for transmitting a signal to a programmable logic controller are provided. The data converter: performs sampling multiple times with respect to data detected by a sensor in one communication period of communication with a programmable logic controller; acquires statistical data by statisticizing a plurality of sampling data in the communication period; and transmits the statistical data to the programmable logic controller when the communication period is reached. On the basis of an embodiment of the present invention, a signal sampling density is improved, and thus control accuracy can be enhanced. At the same time, a data transmission amount of a bus is reduced, a load on the programmable logic controller is reduced, and user convenience is improved.

Abstract: A support apparatus for a photovoltaic module and a photovoltaic system are provided. The support apparatus for a photovoltaic module is to be arranged on a water surface, and includes: a support body for mounting the photovoltaic module; and a floating body connected to the support body and configured to provide buoyancy for the support apparatus. A connection function for providing connection with the photovoltaic module and a buoyancy function for providing the buoyancy are separated. The support body having the connection function may be used for providing only connection with the photovoltaic module and not for providing buoyancy. In manufacturing and installation processes, it is unnecessary for the support body to be watertight, thus the manufacturing process of the support body may be greatly simplified, and the manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a light module body and a trim attachment mechanism. The trim attachment mechanism includes a first lever with a first cam on a first side of the light module body and a second lever with a second cam on a second side of the light module body. The first lever and the second lever can both be rotated between a release position that releases and attached trim and an engage position that engages an attached trim. The luminaire can also include a mounting bracket mechanism with a recess circumscribing the light module body and a pair of notches on opposite sides. Torsion spring brackets can be shaped to rotate freely in the recess, whereas friction blade brackets are secured in the notches so that the friction blades do not rotate relative to the light module body.

Abstract: An electric starter system is used with an engine. The starter system may include a solenoid device coupled to a pinion gear, a brushless starter motor connectable to the engine via the pinion gear during a requested engine start event, and a controller. In response to the start event, when the engine speed is less than a threshold speed, the controller delivers a control current to the solenoid device at a peak current level sufficient for translating the pinion gear into contact with the flywheel. The control current is reduced to a holding current level less than the peak current level after the pinion gear is engaged with the flywheel. Motor torque is commanded from the starter motor, through the pinion gear, and to the flywheel while maintaining the holding current level, and held for a duration sufficient for starting the engine.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes an encapsulated semiconductor device, a redistribution structure, and a protection layer. The encapsulated semiconductor device includes a semiconductor device and an encapsulating material encapsulating the semiconductor device. The redistribution structure is disposed on the encapsulated semiconductor device and includes a dielectric layer and a redistribution circuit layer electrically connected to the semiconductor device. The protection layer at least covers the dielectric layer, wherein an oxygen permeability or a water vapor permeability of the protection layer is substantially lower than an oxygen permeability or a vapor permeability of the dielectric layer.

Abstract: A wearable device, and a notification system and a notification method thereof are provided. The wearable device includes a rotatable ring, multiple switches, and a communication module. The wearable device obtains a control signal by rotating the rotatable ring to trigger part of the switches, and transmits a mode signal to an electronic apparatus in response to the control signal. After receiving the mode signal, the electronic apparatus switches to a corresponding mode.

Abstract: A memory scrubbing system includes a persistent memory device coupled to an operating system (OS) and a Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). During a boot process and prior to loading the OS, the BIOS retrieves a known memory location list that identifies known memory locations of uncorrectable errors in the persistent memory device and performs a partial memory scrubbing operation on the known memory locations. The BIOS adds any known memory locations that maintain an uncorrectable error to a memory scrub error list. The BIOS then initiates a full memory scrubbing operation on the persistent memory device, cause the OS to load and enter a runtime environment while the full memory scrubbing operation is being performed, and provides the memory scrub error list to the OS.

Abstract: A semiconductor arrangement includes a substrate region and a first semiconductor column projecting from the substrate region. The semiconductor arrangement includes a second semiconductor column projecting from the substrate region and adjacent the first semiconductor column. The second semiconductor column is separated a first distance from the first semiconductor column along a first axis. The semiconductor arrangement includes a third semiconductor column projecting from the substrate region and adjacent the first semiconductor column. The third semiconductor column is separated a second distance from the first semiconductor column along a second axis that is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The second distance is different than the first distance.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and methods of using the compounds for treating breast cancer by administration to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the compounds or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. The breast cancer may be an ER-positive breast cancer and/or the subject in need of treatment may express a mutant ER-? protein.

Abstract: A planting structure includes a trough and a plurality of lateral covers. The trough has a hollow space and a planting space, and a canal is formed inside of the trough; the lateral covers cover a lateral side of the trough and seals off the planting space. Accordingly, the planting structure can directly perform cycled transmissions of moisture or a gas via the canal, so as to control growth conditions such as temperature and humidity in the planting space and recycle nutrient solutions and excessive moisture, thereby benefitting crops or growth of the crops and achieving environmental protection and energy saving. In comparison to the conventional indoor organic cultivation, which is necessary to control the temperature and the humidity of the whole indoor space, the present invention only needs to control the pipelines with respect to the root portions of plants, and thus is easier to control and more energy-saving.