Abstract: An elastic intramedullary fixation device includes a serpentine frame and a shell, the inner surface of the shell is rotatably connected with a locking rod, one end of the locking rod is inserted with a key rod, one end of the shell is inserted with a clamping rod, the outer surfaces of the clamping rod and the key rod are sleeved with a connecting sleeve, the outer surfaces of the clamping rod and the key rod are provided with a connecting component, and the surfaces of the clamping rod and the shell are provided with a self-locking component. By configuring a connecting component and a self-locking component, the connecting component not only allows for the adjustment of the positional relationship between the key rod and the clamping rod, but also enables engagement with the locking component, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection between the clamping plate and the shell.

Abstract: A light emitting-diode (LED) display device is provided. The display device comprises plural pixels arranged in array and each pixel includes at least one LED chip. The LED chip is disposed at a cavity of a black matrix (BM) layer and electrical connected to a transistor of a circuit substrate, wherein the transistor is below the BM layer.

Abstract: An elastic intramedullary fixation device includes a serpentine frame and a shell, the inner surface of the shell is rotatably connected with a locking rod, one end of the locking rod is inserted with a key rod, one end of the shell is inserted with a clamping rod, the outer surfaces of the clamping rod and the key rod are sleeved with a connecting sleeve, the outer surfaces of the clamping rod and the key rod are provided with a connecting component, and the surfaces of the clamping rod and the shell are provided with a self-locking component. By configuring a connecting component and a self-locking component, the connecting component not only allows for the adjustment of the positional relationship between the key rod and the clamping rod, but also enables engagement with the locking component, thereby enhancing the stability of the connection between the clamping plate and the shell.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a conductive feature in a first dielectric layer, forming a second dielectric layer over the conductive feature, forming an opening in the second dielectric layer to expose a top surface of the conductive feature, forming an inhibitor film at the top surface of the conductive feature, depositing a thermal conductive layer having a first portion on sidewalls of the opening and a second portion on a top surface of second dielectric layer, removing the inhibitor film to expose the top surface of the conductive feature, depositing a conductive material in the opening and on the second portion of the thermal conductive layer, removing a portion of the conductive material to expose the second portion of the thermal conductive layer, and forming a third dielectric layer on the second portion of the thermal conductive layer and on the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: A human-eye state detection device is provided, which includes an image capturing device and a processor. The image capturing device is configured to continuously capture a plurality of frames of facial images of a user. The processor determines an eye area from the frames of facial images, and calculates an eye-opening average based on the eye area. The processor repeatedly updates the eye-opening threshold based on the average eye-opening value. In response to the average eye-opening value being less than the eye-opening threshold, the processor determines that the user is in an eye-closing state.

Abstract: A low thermal budget dielectric material deposition process is provided. The dielectric material may be deposited using spin-on coating, and treated with a microwave plasma treatment. In some implementations, the dielectric material is used adjacent a contact feature of a CFET device, such as a contact feature providing connection to a source/drain region of a bottom transistor of a CFET device.

Abstract: Certain embodiments disclosed herein provide a surgical cassette including a housing, one or more retaining rings coupled to the housing, and one or more valve assemblies coupled to the housing by the one or more retaining rings. The one or more valve assemblies configured to control fluid communication between one or more channels within the housing. Each valve assembly includes a valve body having a first end, a second end, a cylindrical surface connecting the first end and second end, and a valve elastomer. The valve elastomer includes a first side configured to couple the valve elastomer to the second end of the valve body and a second side having a recessed surface configured to engage with the housing to form a seal with a base of the housing and reduce mechanical stress across the valve elastomer during rotation of the valve assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide a surgical cassette including pump assemblies with improved contact between a displacement sensor disposed within a surgical console and a diaphragm disposed within the surgical cassette. Each pump assembly includes a diaphragm retainer ring that provides a sufficient creepage and clearance margin, acts as a lead-in for the displacement sensor, assists in preventing misalignment, and provides robustness for the ultrasonic welding process which couples the diaphragm retainer ring to the surgical console. The diaphragm retainer ring is impregnated with a lubricant so to facilitate seating of the displacement sensor with the cassette. A cantilever portion of the diaphragm retainer ring increases a creepage and clearance margin, as well as increases overall part strength in the event of a collision with the displacement sensor and during ultrasonic welding. An insulator is also provided that further increases the creepage and clearance margin.

Abstract: A structure includes a plate layer formed of a first material and a plurality of heatsink structures vertically extending from the plate layer. Each of the plurality of heatsink structures includes a bottom structure disposed on the plate layer and formed of the first material, a buried structure disposed on the bottom structure and formed of a second material, and a top structure disposed on the buried structure and formed of the first material. A plurality of microchannels are formed between the plurality of heatsink structures.

Abstract: A positioner of a chair adjusting device is disclosed. The positioner is formed by stacking a plurality of positioning plates together. Each of the positioning plates is formed with a positioning section, a combination section, and a penetration section. The combination section is formed of a recessed cavity recessed from one surface and a projecting peg projecting from an opposite surface, and an outside diameter of the projecting peg corresponds to an inside diameter of the recessed cavity, so that for two of the positioning plates that are stacked together to be respectively on an upper side and a lower side, the projecting peg of the positioning plate on the upper side is receivable into and fit in the recessed cavity of the positioning plate on the lower side to have the two positioning plates that are stacked together on the upper and lower sides combined together through tight fitting.

Abstract: An example energy efficiency management method includes detecting a type of sensitivity to a performance requirement of a service running in a device, selecting a part of a plurality of running parameters of the device based on the type of sensitivity, where the selected running parameter is a running parameter with low relevance to the type of sensitivity of the service, and then adjusting the selected part of the plurality of running parameters or an associated parameter associated with the selected part of the plurality of running parameters so that a corresponding resource that is in the device and that is occupied by the service is reduced. Power consumption of the device after the adjustment is lower than power consumption of the device before the adjustment.

Abstract: A surgical device has a handle, a shaft connecting to the handle, a clamping portion disposed on one end of the shaft different from the end connected to the handle, a hook fixedly connected to the shaft and a closing member pivotally connected to the hook, and a control mechanism mounted on the handle and extending through the shaft and connect to the clamping portion, wherein the control mechanism controls the pivoting of the closing member to switch the clamping portion between a closed position and an opened position.

Abstract: A loop heat pipe evaporator includes a porous primary wick, and a nonporous envelope unseparatingly surrounding the primary wick. The primary wick and the envelope are of one-piece construction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a cost-effective method to fabricate a multifunctional collimator structure for contact image sensors to filter ambient infrared light to reduce noises. In one embodiment, an optical collimator, includes: a dielectric layer; a substrate; a plurality of via holes; and a conductive layer, wherein the dielectric layer is formed over the substrate, wherein the plurality of via holes are configured as an array along a lateral direction of a first surface of the dielectric layer, wherein each of the plurality of via holes extends through the dielectric layer and the substrate from the first surface of the dielectric layer to a second surface of the substrate in a vertical direction, and wherein the conductive layer is formed over at least one of the following: the first surface of the first dielectric layer and a portion of sidewalls of each of the plurality of via holes, and wherein the conductive layer is configured so as to allow the optical collimator to filter light in a range of wavelengths.

Abstract: An example security gate can include: an outer frame; an outer gate disposed within the outer frame, the outer gate defining a plane and having a plurality of outer gate vertical members, and the outer gate defining an inner gate opening; an inner gate disposed within the outer gate, the inner gate defining a plurality of inner gate vertical members, wherein the inner gate is configured to move vertically within the plane to control access through the inner gate opening, and wherein the plurality of inner gate vertical members are sized to telescope within the plurality of outer gate vertical members as the inner gate is moved; and a locking mechanism to lock the inner gate at a vertical position relative to the outer gate to define an accessible size of the inner gate opening.

Abstract: A repair device for a proximal humeral fracture includes a stable structure, and the stable structure is connected to a humerus through a humeral medullary cavity supporting portion, a first insertion body, a fitting portion, and a second insertion body. The first insertion body is coupled to the second insertion body, the first insertion body is connected to a humeral head, and the second insertion body is clamped on the fitting portion. After the repair device is implanted into a body of a patient, a fractured site of the patient almost can take full-range early activities upon a surgery. A threaded end of the first insertion body is fixedly connected to the humeral head to realize fixed connection between the repair device and the humeral head. The second insertion body is connected to the first insertion body in an adjustable manner.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a process can include obtaining a first formation fluid sample using a sample-line of a focused fluid sampling system and obtaining a second formation fluid sample using a guard-line of the focused fluid sampling system. The process can also include measuring a first optical density spectrum of the first formation fluid sample and measuring a second optical density spectrum of the second formation fluid sample. The process can also include decolorizing the first and second optical density spectrums to produce a decolorized first spectrum and a decolorized second spectrum, respectively. The process can also include normalizing the first and second decolorized spectrums to provide a first normalized spectrum and a second normalized spectrum. The process can also include determining a difference between the first and the second normalized spectrums to provide a sampling difference and adjusting a fluid sampling operation based on the sampling difference.

Abstract: In an example implementation, a reagent storage system for a microfluidic device includes a microfluidic chamber formed in a microfluidic device. A blister pack to store a reagent includes an electrically conductive membrane barrier adjacent to the chamber. A thinned region is formed in the membrane barrier, and a conductive trace is to supply electric current to heat and melt the thinned region. Melting the thinned region is to cause the membrane barrier to open and release the reagent into the chamber.

Abstract: Managing noise during an online conference session includes obtaining audio data from an endpoint participating in an online conference session. The audio data is derived from audio captured at the endpoint that includes musical sounds. The audio data is processed to identify a portion of the audio data in which a decibel level of the musical sounds is stable for a period of time. Non-musical noise present, if any, in the audio data with the musical sounds is identified and the non-musical noise is attenuated from the audio data to generate noise-reduced musical audio data. The noise-reduced musical audio data is transmitted for play out at one or more other endpoints participating in the online conference session.

Abstract: A method for recognizing different object-categories within images based on texture classification of the different categories, which is implemented in an electronic device, includes extracting texture features from block images segmented from original images according to at least one Gabor filter; determining a grayscale level co-occurrence matrix of each block image according to the texture features; calculating texture feature statistics of each block image according to the grayscale level co-occurrence matrix; training and generating an object recognition model using the texture features and the texture feature statistics; and recognizing and classifying at least one object in original image according to the object recognition model.