Abstract: A highly available and modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) includes a heat exchange module and a pair of redundant pump modules, all configured to occupy a designated rack space that is comparable to rack space required for a conventional 1×CDU without redundancy. The heat exchange module may be fluidically coupled to one or more rack information handling resources via liquid coolant conduits, manifolds and accompanying valves, sensors, etc. In at least one embodiment, the heat exchange module includes a heat exchanger to dissipate heat from a liquid coolant and a fan assembly to move heated air in proximity to the heat exchanger. Each pump module is coupled to the heat exchange module and configured to circulate liquid coolant through a closed loop circuit that includes the heat exchanger, the liquid coolant conduits and manifolds, and information handling resources.

Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a resistive element over the substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a thermal conductive element over the substrate. A direct projection of the thermal conductive element on a main surface of the resistive element extends across a portion of a first imaginary line and a portion of a second imaginary line of the main surface. The first imaginary line is perpendicular to the second imaginary line, and the first imaginary line and the second imaginary line intersect at a center of the main surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of capsaicinoid compounds including Capsaicin and Nonivamide via microbial fermentation.

Abstract: A method includes: obtaining a video data file and an audio data file of streaming media content to be played from a server, when the streaming media content is played using DASH; obtaining a video bitrate from the video data file, and obtaining an audio bitrate from the audio data file; and determining a capacity of a video buffer area and a capacity of an audio buffer area according to the video bitrate and the audio bitrate.

Abstract: A control method for use with longitudinal motion-sensing two-wheeled vehicles is provided. The control method includes: collecting posture data of a human body leaning forward and backward and controlling an output of a circuit drive module to thereby control a rotational output of a motor; a motor rotor of the motor outputting a movement vector and an acceleration to control a rotation of wheels under the control of the output of the circuit drive module, a motor stator receiving a reaction force during a rotating and outputting process of the motor rotor, and the reaction force being transmitted to a motion-sensing platform through a mechanical structure by the motor stator, and the motion-sensing platform transferring and feeding back the reaction force to a user standing on the motion-sensing platform, thereby adjusting posture data of the motion-sensing platform again by means of a human body posture to achieve a motion-sensing balance control.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a substrate-processing apparatus. The substrate-processing apparatus includes an ion implanter and a controller associated with the ion implanter. The ion implanter is configured to implant ions into a substrate using an ion beam. The controller is configured to monitor an initial implantation profile of the ion beam and tune the ion implanter to provide the ion beam having a desired implantation profile based on the initial implantation profile and the desired implantation profile.

Abstract: Transfer apparatuses and methods thereof are provided. First, a laser ranging unit is used to perform a first scanning ranging operation for an environment to obtain a laser scanning ranging result of the environment. Then, a displacement calculation unit is used to detect displacement information of a transfer apparatus. According to the laser scanning ranging result and the displacement information, map information of the environment is established and positioning information of the transfer apparatus in the environment is determined, wherein the map information includes information of a charging device. The map information and the positioning information of the transfer apparatus is transmitted to an application device via a connection interface.

Abstract: A hydraulic brake caliper piston/plunger tool includes a handle, a barrel with rear and front tubes, and a shaft. The handle is provided therein with a fluid reservoir and a fluid chamber, and pivotally connected with an operation lever having a plunger inserted into the fluid chamber. The shaft is attached with a piston and fitted through the rear tube, the barrel and the front tube. A return spring is fitted around the shaft in a central hole of the barrel, between the piston and the front tube. A front end of the shaft is adapted to be fitted with an accessory for a disc brake. A rear end of the shaft is adapted to be connected with a turning tool. In use, alternately depressing and releasing the operation lever enables fluid to enter the central hole of the barrel to have the piston together with the shaft moved forward.

Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a semiconductor package structure includes a first supporting bar, a second supporting bar and an encapsulant. The second supporting bar is adjacent to the first supporting bar. The first supporting bar and the second supporting bar extend substantially along a first direction. The encapsulant covers the first supporting bar and the second supporting bar. The encapsulant defines a first recess and a second recess recessed from a lower surface of the encapsulant. The first recess extends substantially along a second direction different from the first direction. The second recess is located between the first recess and the second supporting bar.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) structure includes a semiconductor substrate, a bottom electrode routing, a capacitor structure, a top electrode routing. The bottom electrode routing is over the semiconductor substrate. The capacitor structure is over the bottom electrode routing. The capacitor structure includes a bottom metal layer, a middle metal layer above the bottom metal layer, and a top metal layer above the middle metal layer. When viewed in a plan view, the top metal layer has opposite straight edges extending along a first direction and opposite square wave-shaped edges connecting the opposite straight edges, the square wave-shaped edges each comprise alternating first and second segments extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, and third segments each connecting adjacent two of the first and second segments, wherein the third segments extend along the first direction.

Abstract: A memory device comprises an array of memory cells, a physically unclonable function PUF circuit in the memory device to generate a PUF code, a data path connecting a first circuit to a second circuit in the memory device coupled to the array of memory cells, and logic circuitry to encode data on the data path from the first circuit using the PUF code to produce encoded data, and to provide the encoded data to the second circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus for steam treatment of a carrier head or a substrate in a chemical mechanical polishing system includes a load cup, a pedestal in a cavity defined by the load cup, the pedestal configured to receive a substrate from or supply a substrate to a carrier head, a boiler to generate steam, one or more nozzles positioned to direct steam inwardly into the cavity defined by the load cup, and a supply line running from the boiler to the one or more nozzles to supply steam to the one or more nozzles.

Abstract: Methods of forming decoupling capacitors in interconnect structures formed on backsides of semiconductor devices and semiconductor devices including the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a device includes a device layer including a first transistor; a first interconnect structure on a front-side of the device layer; a second interconnect structure on a backside of the device layer, the second interconnect structure including a first dielectric layer on the backside of the device layer; a contact extending through the first dielectric layer to a source/drain region of the first transistor; a first conductive layer including a first conductive line electrically connected to the source/drain region of the first transistor through the contact; and a second dielectric layer adjacent the first conductive line, the second dielectric layer including a material having a k-value greater than 7.0, a first decoupling capacitor including the first conductive line and the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: A web-based outsourcing system includes a central processing module, a membership module and a service module. The central processing module includes an operating unit connected to a database, a display unit connected to the database, and a processing unit connected to the database. The membership module is connected to the central processing module and includes an information module, a contract module and a financial module. The financial module is connected to the central processing module and includes a cash flow unit and a points unit. The service module is connected to the central processing module and the membership module respectively. The agent is allowed to use the service module by activating the service module to retrieve the job details and the job process provided by the appointing party or the appointed party so that the agent is allowed to use the job description for coordination, judgment and appeal.

Abstract: Disclosed are a conductive member for connecting photovoltaic cells and a manufacturing method for the conductive member, and a photovoltaic module and a manufacturing method therefor. The conductive member comprises a first segment and a second segment in a length direction thereof, wherein the first segment and the second segment both have a planar contact surface; the second segment has a reflective surface facing away from a planar contact surface thereof; the first segment has a first cross section perpendicular to a length direction thereof; the second segment has a second cross section perpendicular to a length direction thereof; and the area of the first cross section is equal to the area of the second cross section.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds which activate the Kv7 potassium channels. Separate aspects of the invention are directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and uses of the compounds to treat disorders responsive to the activation of Kv7 potassium channels.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes an upper threshold circuit, a lower threshold circuit, and a control circuit. The upper threshold circuit is configured to set a logic level of a first enabling signal based on comparing an input voltage signal with an upper threshold voltage. The lower threshold circuit is configured to set a logic level of a second enabling signal based on comparing the input voltage signal with a lower threshold voltage. The control circuit is configured to change an output voltage signal from a first voltage level to a second voltage level when the logic level of the first enabling signal and the logic level of the second enabling signal are changed consecutively.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds which activate the Kv7 potassium channels. Separate aspects of the invention are directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and uses of the compounds to treat disorders responsive to the activation of Kv7 potassium channels.

Abstract: A rebounding pivot module includes a mounting shaft, and a bouncing device set including a barrel having one end tooth shaped, a connecting tube mounted in the other end of the barrel, a connection rod connected to the connecting tube, a socket and a first guide block mounted onto the connection rod, the first guide block having one end beveled, a bouncing barrel mounted around the connecting rod, a second guide block supported on an elastic member in the bouncing barrel and defining therein a guide hole and having one end tooth shaped and abutted at the beveled edge of the first guide block, and a lock device fastened to connection rod that is inserted through the second guide block, the elastic member and the through hole of the bouncing barrel to lock the bouncing barrel to the connection rod.

Abstract: A protective cover for motorcycle seat comprises mainly a retaining frame and a cover body connected thereto; wherein the retaining frame is arranged according to the shape and size of the motorcycle seat, and the cover body may be of various colors and have various designs; the cover body is of a substantially semi-circular shape thereon are disposed a plurality of support rods, and two ends of the plurality of support rods are respectively positioned at central positions of the retaining frame so that the cover body may be pulled to open or to close and cover the retaining frame and form a storage space. The protective cover is fixed on the motorcycle seat by the retaining frame. When the motorcycle is not in use, the cover body provides protection against sun, rain and dust, a safe storage space for helmets, and a color that marks out the motorcycle for easy location.