Abstract: An improvement to a graphical user interface disposed within a display includes a functional scrollbar, a magnifier disposed on the functional scrollbar to enhance the view of the functional scrollbar, and a filter for selecting attributes of data within a data file. The functional scrollbar includes two parts, one that has a plurality of portions indicative of content of the data file shown on the display and one that has a plurality of portions indicative of content of the data file not shown on the display. The two parts of the scrollbar include portions indicative of content within the data file that matches the filter selection. A system for generating a functional scrollbar is also described and claimed.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a captured photo is provided. In step (a), an original photo is provided. In step (b), the original photo is adjusted according to two sets of parameters to generate two test photos. In step (c), the two test photos are shown on a display of an electric device for selection. In step (d), a user's preference is generated accordingly. In step (e), the captured photo is adjusted according to the user's preference.

Abstract: An electronic system is provided. The electronic system includes a first electronic device and a second electronic device. The first electronic device generates a new key every certain time period. The second electronic device establishes a connection with the first electronic device to receive the new key therefrom to store the new key as a latest received key. When the first electronic device receives an input event under a locked status, the first electronic device requests the second electronic device to transmit the latest received key thereto, determines that whether the latest received key is the same as the new key and switches to a power on and unlocked status automatically when the latest received key is the same s the new key.

Abstract: A technique for generating pushdown data comprises performing logical pushdown of circuit elements and nets and detecting physical pushdown based on partition boundary crossings. Geometry associated with one logical level may be used as a keep-out region for the same physical layer when generating physical design of a different logical level. The technique may advantageously enable concurrent design in both top-level and low-level physical design phases, thereby reducing overall design cycle time in developing an integrated circuit.

Abstract: This disclosure provides plants having desirable levels of lignin synthesis, sugar release, S/G ratio, and resistance to stress and pathogens; methods of selecting plants with such desirable levels of lignin synthesis, sugar release, S/G ratio, and resistance to stress and pathogens; methods of genetically modifying plants to modulate lignin synthesis, sugar release, S/G ratio, and resistance to stress and pathogens; and uses of such plants. The inventors have determined that the expression and/or activity of POPTR_0014s08530, a gene encoding an Angustifolia/CtBP transcription factor, modulates lignin synthesis, sugar release, S/G ratio, and resistance to stress and pathogens in plants. Plants with lignin synthesis, sugar release, S/G ratio, and resistance to stress and pathogens, based on modulation of the expression or activity of the POPTR_0014s08530 gene, have divergent uses including pulp and paper production, and ethanol/biofuel production.

Abstract: The invention provides plants having desirable levels of sugar release and/or lignin synthesis. The invention further provides methods of selecting plants with such desirable levels of sugar release and/or lignin synthesis; methods of genetically modifying plants to modulate lignin synthesis, sugar release, and modulating phenylalanine, tyrosine, tryptophan and flavonoid production; and uses of such plants.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and transgenic plants for improved production of renewable biofuels and other plant-derived biomaterials by altering the expression and/or activity of Gene Y, an O-acetyltransferase. This disclosure also provides expression vectors containing a nucleic acid (Gene Y) which encodes the polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1 and is operably linked to a heterologous promoter.

Abstract: A transmit (TX) signal path circuit in a multiple-input, multiple-output (MIMO) transceiver responsive to a digital front end (DFE) for generating receive (RX) path phase alignment signals is disclosed. A digital up-conversion block uses a first numerically-controlled oscillator (NCO) for generating digital intermediate frequency (IF) signals for ordinary TX signal generation, and a different, second NCO for generating digital IF signals for RX phase alignment signal generation. An RF up-conversion block uses a TX local oscillator (LO) for generating analog RF signals for ordinary TX signal generation, and a different feedback (FB) LO for generating analog RF signals for RX phase alignment signal generation. Thus, phase alignment of the circuitry used for ordinary TX signal generation is left undisturbed by RX phase alignment signal generation.

Abstract: A technique for generating pushdown data comprises performing logical pushdown of circuit elements and nets and detecting physical pushdown based on partition boundary crossings. Geometry associated with one logical level may be used as a keep-out region for the same physical layer when generating physical design of a different logical level. The technique may advantageously enable concurrent design in both top-level and low-level physical design phases, thereby reducing overall design cycle time in developing an integrated circuit.

Abstract: This disclosure provides methods and transgenic plants for improved production of renewable biofuels and other plant-derived biomaterials by altering the expression and/or activity of Gene Y, an O-acetyltransferase.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a light emitting device includes forming a trench in a first surface on first side of a substrate. The trench comprises a first sloped surface not parallel to the first surface, wherein the substrate has a second surface opposite to the first surface of the substrate. The method also includes forming alight emission layer over the first trench surface, but not over the remainder of the first substrate surface, and removing at least a portion of the substrate from the second side of the substrate to expose the light emission layer and allow it to emit light out of the protrusion or protrusions on the second side of the substrate. These protrusions may be elongated pyramids.

Abstract: A fabricating method of a light emitting device is provided. In the fabricating method, a substrate having a first electrode layer is provided. An organic film solution that includes an organic material, a solid medium, and a solvent is provided. The solid medium is capable of sublimation, and the organic material and the solid medium are mixed into the solvent. An organic film is formed on the first electrode layer by using the organic film solution. The solvent and the solid medium are removed to form an organic functional layer that has the organic material. A second electrode layer is formed on the organic functional layer.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a silicon substrate having a (100) upper surface. The (100) upper surface has a recess, the recess being defined in part by (111) surfaces of the silicon substrate. The light emitting device includes a GaN crystal structure over one of the (111) surfaces which has a non-polar plane and a first surface along the non-polar plane. Light emission layers over the first surface have at least one quantum well comprising GaN.

Abstract: A fabricating method of a light emitting device is provided. In the fabricating method, a substrate having a first electrode layer is provided. An organic film solution that includes an organic material, a solid medium, and a solvent is provided. The solid medium is capable of sublimation, and the organic material and the solid medium are mixed into the solvent. An organic film is formed on the first electrode layer by using the organic film solution. The solvent and the solid medium are removed to form an organic functional layer that has the organic material. A second electrode layer is formed on the organic functional layer.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence device manufacturing method and an image display system having the organic electroluminescence device are provided. The manufacturing method includes the steps of providing a substrate, forming a first electrode on the substrate, forming an organic layer having a plurality of crystals on the first electrode, and forming a second electrode on the organic layer. Each of the crystals comprises a particle.

Abstract: A method for compensating NCO jitter by changing a step value used to increment an accumulator in the NCO to make up for inaccuracies, or jitters. In one approach, a remainder in the accumulator may be monitored and a compensated clock close to the current edge of an ideal clock may be generated. In another approach, a compensated clock close to the next edge of the ideal clock may be generated after the current edge of the ideal clock is missed. The step value may be stored in a memory, which may be a register. A jitter compensator may include a comparator for monitoring the remainder in the accumulator or a detector for detecting whether an ideal clock has been missed. The jitter compensator may also change the step value to a step value for a faster clock to compensate jitter.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a light emitting device includes forming a trench in a first surface on a first side of a substrate. The trench comprises a first sloped surface not parallel to the first surface, wherein the substrate has a second side opposite to the first side of the substrate. The method also includes forming light emission layers over the first trench surface and the first surface, wherein the light emission layer is configured to emit light and removing at least a portion of the substrate from the second side of the substrate to form a protrusion on the second side of the substrate to allow the light emission layer to emit light out of the protrusion on the second side of the substrate.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a light emitting device includes forming a trench in a first surface on first side of a substrate. The trench comprises a first sloped surface not parallel to the first surface, wherein the substrate has a second surface opposite to the first surface of the substrate. The method also includes forming alight emission layer over the first trench surface, but not over the remainder of the first substrate surface, and removing at least a portion of the substrate from the second side of the substrate to expose the light emission layer and allow it to emit light out of the protrusion or protrusions on the second side of the substrate. These protrusions may be elongated pyramids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hard and wear-resisting probe and manufacturing method thereof, and particularly relates to a hard and wear-resisting probe comprising tungsten steel (WC) and manufacturing method thereof. This hard and wear-resisting probe is substantially made of a tungsten steel with high hardness and wear resistance so that the probe is difficult to be worn and the lifetime of the probe is longer. Furthermore, the frequencies for changing the probe and the cost of testing are reduced, and the testing efficiency can be improved.

Abstract: A light emitting device includes a silicon substrate having a (100) upper surface. The (100) upper surface has a recess, the recess being defined in part by (111) surfaces of the silicon substrate. The light emitting device includes a GaN crystal structure over one of the (111) surfaces which has a non-polar plane and a first surface along the non-polar plane. Light emission layers over the first surface have at least one quantum well comprising GaN.