Abstract: A text content summary is created from speech content. A focus more signal is issued by a user while receiving the speech content. The focus more signal is associated with a time window, and the time window is associated with a part of the speech content. It is determined whether to use the part of the speech content associated with the time window to generate a text content summary based on a number of the focus more signals that are associated with the time window. The user may express relative significance to different portions of speech content, so as to generate a personal text content summary.

Abstract: A humidifier for an HVAC system includes a replaceable humidifier pad, and a housing for holding the replaceable humidifier pad in an operating position during operation of the humidifier. The back side of the housing may define an air flow aperture that is in fluid communication with the replaceable humidifier pad when the replaceable humidifier pad is in its operating position. In some instances, the right side of the housing may define a first aperture that is sufficient in size to remove the replaceable humidifier pad from the housing, and to install a new replaceable humidifier pad. Likewise, the left side of the housing may define a second aperture that is sufficient in size to remove the replaceable humidifier pad from the housing, and to install a new replaceable humidifier pad.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a substrate made of plastic, a base paint layer, a pattern layer, a tin layer, a silicon oxide layer, and a top paint layer. The substrate has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface and facing the interior of the electronic device. The base paint layer is formed on the outer surface. The pattern layer is directly formed on the base paint layer and partially covers the base paint layer. The tin layer is directly formed on the pattern layer and covers the pattern layer and portions of the base paint layer not covered by the pattern layer. The silicon oxide layer is directly formed on the entire tin layer. The top paint layer is formed on the silicon oxide layer. A method for making the housing is also described.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, a layer formed on the substrate. The layer containing polytetrafluroethylene and aluminum oxide, and the weight ratio of the aluminum oxide to the polytetrafluroethylene being between about 1:1.5 and 1:1.2. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: A system, a computer device implemented method, and a computer readable article of manufacture for executing a computer implemented method for a unified access control for a plurality of composed services in a distributed computing environment without requiring repeated input of security certification. The method includes the steps of: acquiring a first role of a user in a first composed service; sending an invoking request by a processing unit of the first composed service to a second composed service; receiving the first role of the user in the first composed service and predefined role-role mapping relationships, and determining a second role of the user in the second composed service by a role determining component; and then sending the determined role in the second composed service by a role sending component to the second composed service, thereby providing unified access without requiring repeated input of security certification.

Abstract: A polydimethyl siloxane sol includes polydimethyl siloxane, isopropyl alcohol, ethanol, fumed silicon dioxide, hydrochloric acid, and water. A surface treatment method for a metal substrate using the polydimethyl siloxane sol and a coated article manufactured by the method is also provided.

Abstract: A method for making a device housing includes the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a base paint layer on the substrate by spraying; sensitizing a surface of the base paint layer; activating the surface of the base paint layer; providing a first water solution and a second water solution, the first water solution containing silver nitrate and ammonia water, the second water solution containing potassium sodium tartrate and sodium hydroxide; forming a silver layer on the sensitized and activated surface of the base paint layer by simultaneously spraying the first water solution and the second water solution on the sensitized and activated surface of the base paint layer; and forming a protective layer on the silver layer.

Abstract: An evaporating device comprises a gas guiding element, an evaporating boat received in the gas guiding element to define a receiving space between the evaporation tray and the gas guiding element, and a gas channel. The evaporation tray comprises a bottom wall and two opposing first sidewalls and two opposing second sidewalls extending from the periphery of the first bottom wall. At least one of the first sidewalls and/or at least one of the second sidewalls defines a number of gas holes. The gas holes communicate with the receiving space. One end of the gas channel connects the gas guiding element and communicates with the receiving space to feed gas into the receiving space. A vacuum evaporation device using the evaporating device is also provided.

Abstract: A co-evaporation alloy material includes a first evaporation material and a second evaporation material, the first evaporation material being completely covered by the second evaporation material. The second evaporation material is a metal or metal alloy different from the first evaporation material. The melting point of the first evaporation material is lower than the melting point of second evaporation material. An evaporation coating method using the co-evaporation alloy material is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides a secure digital card. In one embodiment, the secure digital card is coupled to a cell phone, and comprises a smart card, a secure digital card controller (SDC), a first power control circuit, and a second power control circuit. When the cell phone wants to perform a near-end payment process, the SDC controls the first power control circuit to supply a first voltage generated by a first power supply pin of a near field communication (NFC) controller to a power receive pin of the smart card. When the cell phone wants to perform a far-end payment process, the SDC controls a second power control circuit to supply a second voltage generated by a second power supply pin of the SDC to the power receive pin of the smart card.

Abstract: An electrolyte for removing metal-carbide/nitride coatings or metal-carbide-nitride coatings from substrates, the electrolyte includes an acid, an inhibiter and a complexant. The acid is a mixture of a sulfuric acid and a weak acid. The inhibiter is an organic compound containing hydrophilic group, lipophilic group, and at least one polar group selected from nitrogen-containing group, sulfur-containing group, and hydroxyl group. The complexant is capable of complexing with Fe3+. A method for removing the metal-carbide/nitride coatings or metal-carbide-nitride coatings using the electrolyte is also provided.

Abstract: A coated article includes a metal substrate, a TiSiN layer formed on the metal substrate, and a TiN layer formed on the TiSiN layer. The TiSiN layer consists essentially of elemental Ti, elemental Si, and elemental N in non-homogenous deposition. The elemental Si within the TiSiN layer has a mass percentage gradually decreasing from the bottom of the TiSiN layer near the substrate to the top of the TiSiN layer away from the substrate. The elemental N has a mass percentage gradually increasing from the bottom of the TiSiN layer near the substrate to the top of the TiSiN layer away from the substrate. The TiN layer consists essentially of elemental Ti and elemental N. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: A silicon dioxide sol includes tetraethyl silicate, sodium silicate, dimethylformamide, absolute ethanol, hydrochloric acid and water. A surface treatment method for metal substrate using the silicon dioxide sol and articles manufactured by the method is also provided, the surface treatment providing significantly better ant-corrosion and anti-wear properties for the metal substrate.

Abstract: A surface treatment method for metal substrate includes: a metal substrate is provided; a first color layer is deposited on the metal substrate, the first color layer being a TiC layer or a TiN layer; a second color layer is deposited on the first color layer, the first color layer being a CrC layer or a CrN layer, the color of the first color layer being different from the color of the second color layer; forming a shielding layer on partially of the second color layer; electrochemical etching the metal substrate, the second color layer not covered with the shielding layer being removed to form a recessed portion, the recessed portion being extend through the second color layer. A coated article for manufactured by the surface treatment method is also provided.

Abstract: A windpipe used in a vacuum coating device includes an outer pipe and an inner pipe positioned in the outer pipe. The inner pipe defines a plurality of first outlets arranged in a line in the peripheral wall of the inner pipe along the axial direction. The outer pipe defines a plurality of second outlets arranged in a line in the peripheral wall of the outer pipe along the axial direction.

Abstract: A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, a base paint layer formed on the substrate, a silver layer formed on the base paint layer, and a protective layer directly formed on the silver layer. A method for making the device housing is also provided.

Abstract: A device for making nano-scale particles of titanium dioxide includes a vacuum chamber; an evaporator, a gas supplier, a vacuum pump assembly, and a product collecting device. The evaporator is mounted in the vacuum chamber. The gas supplier communicates with the vacuum chamber. The vacuum pump assembly communicates with the vacuum chamber. The product collecting device includes a pump, a guide pipe connected with the pump, and a powder collector communicating with the guide pipe. The pump communicates with the vacuum chamber. The guide pipe is inserted in the powder collector, the powder collector is filled with organic solvents. A method of making nano-scale particles of titanium dioxide using the device is also provided.

Abstract: A surface treatment method for diamond-like carbon layer include at least the following steps: a substrate is provided; a diamond-like carbon layer is formed on the substrate by ion beam assisted magnetron sputtering deposition; fluorine ions and silicone ions is doped in the diamond-like carbon layer at a temperature of about 400° C. to about 600° C. A coated article manufactured by the method is also provided.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method for activating virtual machines in a virtual solution, including: for each virtual machine, activating activation items in a first activation item set independently of other virtual machines; and for at least one virtual machine, activating activation items in a second activation item set in coordination with activation of activation items of at least another virtual machine. There is further provided an apparatus for activating virtual machines in a virtual solution, including: a first activator for activating, for each virtual machine, activation items in a first activation item set independently of other virtual machines; and a second activator for activating, for at least one virtual machine, activation items in a second activation item set in coordination with activation of activation items of at least another virtual machine.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a substrate made of plastic, a base paint layer, a pattern layer, a tin layer, a silicon oxide layer, and a top paint layer. The substrate has an outer surface and an inner surface opposite to the outer surface and facing the interior of the electronic device. The base paint layer is formed on the outer surface. The pattern layer is directly formed on the base paint layer and partially covers the base paint layer. The tin layer is directly formed on the pattern layer and covers the pattern layer and portions of the base paint layer not covered by the pattern layer. The silicon oxide layer is directly formed on the entire tin layer. The top paint layer is formed on the silicon oxide layer. A method for making the housing is also described.