Abstract: A TMR stack or a GMR stack, ultimately formed into a sensor or MRAM element, include insertion layers of Fe or iron rich layers of FeX in its ferromagnetic free layer and/or the AP1 layer of its SyAP pinned layer. X is a non-magnetic, metallic element (or elements) chosen from Ta, Hf, V, Co, Mo, Zr, Nb or Ti whose total atom percent is less than 50%. The insertion layers are between 1 and 10 angstroms in thickness, with between 2 and 5 angstroms being preferred and, in the TMR stack, they are inserted adjacent to the interfaces between a tunneling barrier layer and the ferromagnetic free layer or the tunneling barrier layer and the AP1 layer of the SyAP pinned layer in the TMR stack. The insertion layers constrain interdiffusion of B and Ni from CoFeB and NiFe layers and block NiFe crystalline growth.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a learning machine may be used to select observer nodes in a LLN such that the liveness of one or more nodes of interest may be monitored indirectly. In particular, a management device may receive network data on one or more network traffic parameters of a computer network. The management device may then determine, based on the network data, a candidate list of potential observer nodes to monitor activity or inactivity of one or more subject nodes. The management device may then dynamically select, using a machine learning model, a set of optimized observer nodes from the candidate list of potential observer nodes.

Abstract: A method for making graphene-based highly dense but porous carbon material with a high degree of hardness includes forming a sol by dispersing a graphene-based component in a solvent; preparing a graphene-based gel by reacting the sol in a reacting container at a temperature of about 20° C. to about 500° C. for about 0.1 hours to about 100 hours; and drying the gel at a temperature of about 0° C. to about 200° C. to obtain a material. A graphene-based porous carbon material and applications thereof are also disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a routing topology of a network including nodes interconnected by communication links is determined. Important nodes in the network which are of relative importance are determined based on their location in the determined routing topology. Also, one or more request messages are sent causing the important nodes to gather local network metrics. Then, in response to the one or more request messages, one or more response messages including the network metrics gathered by each important node are received.

Abstract: A method for controlling output of image data and an electronic device supporting the same are provided. The method includes defining a frame memory by a partial memory area corresponding to a size of image data corresponding to one image frame to be output to a partial area of a display panel or dividing the frame memory into a plurality of memory areas, writing, in the plurality of memory areas, image data corresponding to successive image frames of image content, accessing the plurality of memory areas to read the written image data, and outputting the read image data to the display panel divided into a plurality of panel areas.

Abstract: An endoprosthesis for deployment within a body passage includes a framework and a metallic film, which can circumferentially surround the framework or be surrounded by the framework. The framework and metallic film can be attached without using a third material, e.g., without sewing. The framework can define a circumferential recess along at least a portion of its length and circumference. The recess accommodates at least a portion of the metallic film therein.

Abstract: A method of forming a channel of a gate structure is provided. A first epitaxial channel layer is formed within a first trench of the gate structure. A dry etching process is performed on the first epitaxial channel layer to form a second trench. A second epitaxial channel layer is formed within the second trench.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a chip is provided. The chip includes a first vertical device having a first threshold and second vertical device having a second threshold. The first vertical device includes a first source; a first channel over the first source; a first drain over the first channel; a first conductive layer adjacent to the first channel; and a first gate adjacent to the first conductive layer. The second vertical device includes a second source; a second channel over the second source; a second drain over the second channel; a second conductive layer adjacent to the second channel; and a second gate adjacent to the second conductive layer.

Abstract: Particular embodiments described herein provide for an electronic device, such as a notebook computer, laptop, or tablet that includes a circuit board coupled to a plurality of electronic components (which may include any type of components, elements, circuitry, etc.). One particular example implementation of the electronic device may include establishing an electrical coupling between a first portion of an electrical device and a second portion of the electrical device, where the first portion includes a first display and the second portion includes a second display. Removing the first portion from the second portion permits the first portion and the second portion to each operate as a standalone tablet device. The example implementation may also include initiating a collaboration session when the first portion is removed from the second portion.

Abstract: In a testing device, a method for implementing automatic RF port testing. The method includes attaching a device under test having a plurality of RF pins to a load board, dynamically tuning a plurality of RF ports of the load board to the plurality of RF pins, and automatically matching the plurality of RF ports to the plurality of RF pins with respect to impedance. The method further includes implementing an RF port testing process on the device under test.

Abstract: Pharmaceutical compositions and single unit dosage forms of {2-[(IS)-1-(3-ethoxy-4-methoxy-phenyl)-2-methanesulfonyl-ethyl]-3-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-isoindo1-4-yl}-amide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable stereoisomer, prodrug, salt, solvate, hydrate, or clathrate thereof, are provided herein. Also provided are methods of treating, managing, or preventing various disorders, such as cancer or an inflammatory disease.

Abstract: A process for fabrication of semiconductor devices, particularly FinFETs, having a low contact horizontal resistance and a resulting device are provided. Embodiments include: providing a substrate having source and drain regions separated by a gate region; forming a gate electrode having a first length on the gate region; forming an epitaxy layer on the source and drain regions; forming a contact layer having a second length, longer than the first length, at least partially on the epitaxy layer; and forming an oxide layer on top and side surfaces of the contact layer for at least the first length.

Abstract: A biomarker for predicting and/or monitoring the efficacy of a c-Met inhibitor; a composition for predicting and/or monitoring the efficacy of a c-Met inhibitor, comprising a material detecting the biomarker; a composition for selecting a subject suitable for the application of a c-Met inhibitor, comprising a material detecting the biomarker; a method for predicting and/or monitoring the efficacy of a c-Met inhibitor using the biomarker; a method for selecting a subject suitable for the application of a c-Met inhibitor using the biomarker; and a method for preventing and/or treating cancer comprising administering a c-Met inhibitor to the selected subject.

Abstract: The present invention relates to hepatocyte-like cells. Also disclosed are methods of making the cells and using the cells.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for selecting cooperative strategies for relay nodes in a wireless network. In one embodiment, a cooperative strategy for a relay node in a wireless network is selected from a set of two or more cooperative strategies. The cooperative strategy defines a manner in which the relay node relays messages along a multi-hop route through the wireless network. Use of the cooperative strategy by the relay node is then effected. In one embodiment, the cooperative strategy is selected based on one or more channel quality based criteria. By selecting the cooperative strategy for the relay node, and in one preferred embodiment selecting cooperative strategies for all other relay nodes in the multi-hop route, performance of the wireless network can be improved.

Abstract: A capacitive touch control pen is disclosed. The capacitive touch control pen includes a hollow conductive tube, having an open end and a closed end; a conductive touch control member, fastened at the open end of the conductive tube, one part of the conductive touch control member is exposed outside the conductive tube and the other part of the conductive touch control member is arranged inside the conductive tube; a circuit board, disposed at an inner wall of the conductive tube; and a conductive connection unit, electrically connected with the circuit board and the conductive tube to make the circuit board, the tube, the conductive connection unit, and the conductive touch control member become a circuit loop.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a vehicular radiation inspection system comprising a mobile vehicle body, a detection arm, a radiation source and a detector. The vehicular radiation inspection system further comprises a following mechanism separated from the detection arm. The following mechanism contains radiation protection material, and the following mechanism follows the detection arm to move in a non-contact manner during inspection of the inspected object, so as to prevent radiation leakage. In the present invention, it does not need to infuse radiation protection material having a high density, such as lead, into the detection arm. Therefore, it can effectively decrease the weight of the detection arm, and it does not need to provide a balance counterweight on the mobile vehicle body on which the detection arm is carried, thereby effectively solving the problem that the vehicular radiation inspection system has an excessively large mass.

Abstract: In an electrocardiography measurement method and device, a signal processor determines a baseline value, a maximum wave amplitude value, and a minimum wave amplitude value in an electrocardiogram signal. When the signal processor determines that a difference of the maximum wave amplitude value minus the baseline value is less than a difference of the baseline value minus the minimum wave amplitude value, the signal processor performs a correction process for correcting the electrocardiogram signal.

Abstract: The present invention includes compounds, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics having at least one (substituted phenyl)-propenal moiety. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful in the treatment or prevention of medical conditions including androgen associated conditions, androgen associated inflammation, a wound (the compounds assist with wound healing), acne, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, rosacea, and alopecia; Kennedy's disease (spinal and bulbar muscular atrophy, or SBMA), polyglutamine-mediated motor neuron degeneration; cancers such as prostate cancer, bladder cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, hepatocellular (liver) cancer, and pancreatic cancer; and other medical conditions described herein. Treatment of such medical conditions includes administering to an individual suffering from a medical condition describe herein, a therapeutically effective amount of any of the disclosed compounds, their derivatives, or pharmaceutical compositions thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a novel insecticidal composition comprising bifenthrin and a cyano-pyrethroid which exhibit an unexpected increase in insecticidal activity as compared to the insecticidal activity of the individual components. The present invention is also directed to a novel insecticidal composition comprising bifenthrin and a cyano-pyrethroid in admixture with at least one agriculturally acceptable extender or adjuvant.