Abstract: System and method multitask prediction. The system include a computing device. The computing device has a processer and a storage device storing computer executable code. The computer executable code is configured to: provide a head entity and a document containing the head entity; process the head entity and the document by a language model to obtain head extraction corresponding to the head entity, tail extractions corresponding to tail entities in the document, and sentence extraction corresponding to sentences in the document; predict a head-tail relation between the head extraction and the tail extractions using a first bilinear layer; combine the sentence extraction and a relation vector corresponding to the predicted head-tail relation using a second bilinear layer to obtain a sentence-relation combination; and predict an evidence sentence supporting the head-tail relation using a third bilinear layer based on the sentence-relation combination and attention extracted from the language model.

Abstract: A lithography system includes a load lock chamber comprising an opening configured to receive a mask, an exposure module configured to expose a semiconductor wafer to a light source through use of the mask, and a cleaning module embedded inside the lithography tool, the cleaning module being configured to clean carbon particles from the mask.

Abstract: Solid state lithium ion conducting electrochemical cells and methods for forming the cells are described. The electrochemical cells include a composite solid state lithium ion conducting electrolyte separating porous metal supported electrodes. The electrolyte includes a crosslinked oligosiloxane matrix that includes pendant lithium ion chelating functionality that is provided in conjunction with lithium ions and encapsulating lithium ion conducting particles. The solid state electrolyte can extend into the pores of the electrodes to provide high surface area contact and improved electrochemical characteristics.

Abstract: An iris or other object detection method and apparatus are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method comprises sending image data to a display of a device that is captured with a first camera of the device with an indication to guide a user to position a body part of the user with respect to the display while the image data is being sent to the display, providing feedback to the user to indicate to the user that the body part is in position so that an image of the body part can be captured by a second camera of the device, capturing an image of the body part with the second camera, and performing recognition on the body part using the image.

Abstract: Bilayer structured hydrated Ca—V oxide is disclosed as a high capacity cathode for rechargeable aqueous Zn-ion batteries, as well as methods for forming same to provide an improved cathode with significant improvements over existing cathode structures and materials.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes: creating a virtualized copy of a mesh network including devices; measuring an unpatched performance metric value for the virtualized copy of each of the devices; applying a first software patch to the virtualized copy of each of the devices; measuring a patched first performance metric value for the virtualized copy of each of the devices; comparing, for each of the devices, the patched performance metric value to the unpatched performance metric value; and preventing the application of the first software patch to a first device of the devices as a result of the comparing.

Abstract: A secondary mirror mounting structure of vehicle rearview mirror mainly comprises a mirror frame of a secondary mirror pivotally connected to a connection arm. Another end of the connection arm is upwardly extended to have an extension end toward the mirror frame. The extension end is fixedly connected with a platform. The platform and the connection arm are vertically arranged. The platform is protruded with a block edge corresponding to a mirror surface end of the secondary mirror. A protrusion direction of the block edge is vertical the platform, and extended to be back on a direction of the connection arm. A double-sided tape or glue is pasted on the platform. Afterward the platform is attached to an external edge of a mirror frame of a rearview mirror, and the block edge is regulated to buckle a front edge of the mirror frame in front of the rearview mirror. A force is applied to allow the double-sided tape or glue to be fastened with the external edge of the mirror frame.

Abstract: A method of making an array (18) of aberrated optical elements (20). The method comprises the steps of providing a substrate having a first surface with forming elements thereon, and controlled working a localized region on the first surface of the substrate. The controlled working is of a magnitude sufficient to aberrate one or more of the forming elements in an affected site surrounding the localized region.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to methods for synthesizing vanadium oxide nanobelts, as well as the corresponding chemical composition of the vanadium oxide nanobelts. Also described are materials which can incorporate the vanadium oxide nanobelts, such as including the vanadium oxide nanobelts as a cathode material for use in energy storage applications (e.g., batteries). The vanadium oxide nanobelts described herein display structural characteristics that may provide improved diffusion and/or charge transfer between ions. Thus, batteries incorporating implementations of the current disclosure may demonstrate improved properties such as higher capacity retention over charge discharge cycling.

Abstract: A wide-angle auxiliary mirror includes a lining plate embedded into a concave curved surface of the wide-angle auxiliary mirror and having an outer diameter smaller than that of the wide-angle auxiliary mirror, a convex curved surface protruded from an end of the lining plate and facing the concave curved surface, and the opposite end of the convex curved surface has a plane. The convex curved surface is fixed to the concave curved surface, and a double-sided adhesive is set on the plane for fixing a rearview mirror. Therefore, the convex curved surface and the concave curved surface as well as the plane and the rearview mirror are fixed with each other in a whole-surface-fitting manner, so that the wide-angle auxiliary mirror is fixed onto the rearview mirror securely and integrally.

Abstract: A wearable user device includes a first hearing aid configured to be disposed within a first ear of a user comprising a first MEMS accelerometer, a first magnetometer, and a first power source, wherein the first MEMS accelerometer is configured to determine a first plurality of movement data in response to a first head motion of the user, wherein the first magnetometer configured to determine a second plurality of movement data in response to the first head motion of the user; and wherein the first power source is configured to provide operating power to the first hearing aid, the first MEMS accelerometer, and to the first magnetometer, and a processor coupled to the first hearing aid, wherein the processor is configured to determine a first plurality of rotation data associated with the user in response to the first plurality of movement data and the second plurality of movement data.

Abstract: In general, the present disclosure is directed to methods to produce stable oxygen electrodes for use in energy storage applications such as fuel cells. Aspects of the disclosure can provide improved stability, especially for oxygen electrodes including strontium, which can broaden applications and reduce costs to improve economic feasibility. Embodiments of the disclosure can include methods for producing oxygen electrodes, compositions of stabilizing coatings that can be applied to electrodes to yield a more stable oxygen electrode, and fuel cells incorporating oxygen electrodes produced according to the disclosure. In particular, the disclosure is directed to a finding that a conformal coating can be achieved by calcining a composition including a strontium salt, a cobalt salt, and a tantalum compound on a base electrode, the base electrode having an elemental composition including strontium.

Abstract: A low-cost and easy-to-fabricate mixed e? and CO32? conducting membrane for advanced high-flux and selective electrochemical CO2 separation from flue gas is provided. The membrane includes a CO32?-conducting molten carbonate phase and an e?-conducting lithiated Ni-oxide interphase that can be formed in situ during operation. The membrane exhibits a CO2 flux density greater than 0.8 mL/(minute·cm2) at 850° C. with a selectivity ranging from about 100 to about 500 and excellent stability for up to about 450 hours. Further, the self-formed interphase Li0.4Ni1.6O2 is highly electron conducting and can provide electrons to the co-reduction of CO2 and O2 into CO32?. Such a membrane is an alternative to the conventional “size-sieving” inorganic and “dissolution-diffusion” organic counterparts for CO2 capture from flue gas.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the LED package comprises: (a) a submount comprising a substrate, at least one electrical interface, and a non-conductive reflective material disposed over substantially all of submount except for the at least one electrical interface; and (b) an LED chip having sides and at least one contact, the LED chip being flip-chip mounted to the submount such that the at least one contact is electrically connected to the at least one electrical interface, the LED chip covering a substantial portion of the at least one electrical interface, substantially all of the chip extending above the reflective material.

Abstract: A novel method to produce ALD films disposed on powders is disclosed. Examples include the formation of a cobalt doped zirconia (CDZ), hafnia, and cobalt doped hafnia (CDH) films on lanthanum strontium cobalt iron oxide (LSCF) powder for solid oxide fuel cell cathodes. The coated powders are sintered into porous cathodes that have utility for preventing the migration of cations in the powder to the surface of the sintered cathode and/or other performance enhancing attributes.

Abstract: A peripheral for an umbrella having a shaft, a handle and a canopy includes a power source, a sensor for determining when the canopy is open or closed, a light emitting diode (LED) on the top of the umbrella for outputting light, a MEMS accelerometer for determining physical orientations of the umbrella, and a processor for determining whether the umbrella is upright when the physical orientations of the umbrella are within a range of angles wherein the processor is for determining whether the umbrella is in a down configuration when the physical orientations of the umbrella are outside the range of angles, wherein the processor is for coupling the LED to the power source in response to the umbrella being upright and open, and wherein the processor is for decoupling the LED from the power source in response to the umbrella being in a down configuration and closed.

Abstract: A lithography system includes a load lock chamber comprising an opening configured to receive a mask, an exposure module configured to expose a semiconductor wafer to a light source through use of the mask, and a cleaning module embedded inside the lithography tool, the cleaning module being configured to clean carbon particles from the mask.

Abstract: Small LED sources with high brightness and high efficiency apparatus including the small LED sources and methods of using the small LED sources are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for lithography patterning. The apparatus includes a substrate stage configured to hold a substrate coated with a deposition enhancement layer (DEL), a radiation source for generating a patterned radiation towards a surface of the DEL, and a supply pipe for flowing an organic gas near the surface of the DEL, wherein elements of the organic gas polymerize upon the patterned radiation, thereby forming a resist pattern over the DEL.

Abstract: A lithography system includes a load lock chamber comprising an opening configured to receive a mask, an exposure module configured to expose a semiconductor wafer to a light source through use of the mask, and a cleaning module embedded inside the lithography tool, the cleaning module being configured to clean carbon particles from the mask.