Abstract: The present invention relates to a microfluidic impedance cytometer comprising an integrated biosensor and use of the device thereof for label-free activation profiling of cells in a sample, such as myelocytes and/or lymphocytes and neutrophils. The microfluidic impedance cytometer may comprise a spiral-shaped flow channel, coplanar electrodes for generating an electric field across the channel, a first sample inlet and a second sheath fluid inlet; wherein the sample inlet is a stepped sample inlet in that the height of the sample inlet is lower than the height of the sheath fluid inlet and the flow channel.

Abstract: A method in certain embodiments includes using a computer system that includes an EDA tool to generate a layout of an IC device; searching, using a statistical method such as Bayesian optimization process, for one or more input variable parameters, such as the dimensions of the IC device and the dimensions of the voltage areas in the IC device, that results in an optimal characteristic, such as power, performance or area (PPA) of the IC device, subject to a limiting condition, such as one determined using a cost function. A computer system including one or more EDAs configured to perform the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A capacitive liquid level sensor (1). The sensor comprises a sensor body in the form a tongue with a freely depending portion (3) extending to a distal tip (6) at its lowermost end. A set of spaced capacitive electrodes (7) extend along the tongue towards the distal tip. In use, when the distal tip (6) of the tongue is immersed in a body of liquid, the capacitance between the electrodes (7) changes depending on the depth of the body of liquid. The width of the tongue increases in the downward direction at least for part of the bottom half of the freely depending part of the tongue.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device for patterning extracellular matrix (ECM) hydrogel comprising a first layer surface patterned to define a microchannel, a second layer comprising a loading channel in fluid communication with loading ports to receive an ECM hydrogel, wherein the first layer is attached over the second layer such that the patterned surface faces the loading channel to define an open chamber with regions of reduced cross-sectional area, and wherein the ECM hydrogel is confined to fill said regions, thereby forming a perfusable channel in the open chamber. The present disclosure also provides the same device wherein the second layer is a substrate without a loading channel and is optically pervious; and additionally provides a method of patterning ECM hydrogel comprising use of the aforementioned device. Importantly, ECM patterning is achieved by surface tension between the ECM hydrogel and the first layer at the boundaries of the microchannel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are related to an integrated circuit including multiple dies stacked along a direction. In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a first die, a second die, and a third die stacked along the direction. In one aspect, the first die includes a first interface circuit to generate a signal. In one aspect, the second die includes a second interface circuit to receive the signal from the first interface circuit and generate a replicate signal of the signal. In one aspect, the third die includes a third interface circuit to receive the replicate signal from the second interface circuit.

Abstract: A method in certain embodiments includes using a computer system that includes an EDA tool to generate a layout of an IC device; searching, using a statistical method such as Bayesian optimization process, for one or more input variable parameters, such as the dimensions of the IC device and the dimensions of the voltage areas in the IC device, that results in an optimal characteristic, such as power, performance or area (PPA) of the IC device, subject to a limiting condition, such as one determined using a cost function. A computer system including one or more EDAs configured to perform the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with an interface includes a master device and a plurality of slave devices. The master device includes a master interface. The slave devices are stacked on the master device one after one as a three-dimension (3D) stack. Each of the slave devices includes a slave interface and a managing circuit, the master interface and the slave interfaces form the interface for passing signals in communication between the master device and the slave devices. The managing circuit of a current one of the slave devices drives a next one of the slave devices. An operation command received at the current one of the slave devices is just passed to the next one of the slave devices through the interface. A response from the current one of the slave devices is passed back to the master device through the interface.

Abstract: An interface for a semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device has a master device and multiple slave devices as stacked up with electric connection. The interface includes a master interface, implemented in the master device and including a master interface circuit with a master bond pattern. Further, a slave interface is implemented in each slave device and includes a slave interface circuit with a slave bond pattern to correspondingly connect to the master bond pattern. A clock route is to transmit a clock signal through the master interface and the slave interface. The master device transmits a command and a selecting slave identification through the master interface to all the slave interfaces. One of the slave devices corresponding to the selecting slave identification executes the command and responds a result back to the master device through the slave interfaces and the master interface.

Abstract: A data protection system and a data protection method for handling an errored command are provided. The data protection system includes a master device and a slave device. The master device is configured to send command. The slave device is coupled to the master device. The save device is configured to receive the command from the master device. The master device includes a master interface. The slave device includes a slave interface. The master interface and the slave interface are electrically connected via one or plurality of bonds and/or TSVs and configured for interfacing between the master device and the slave device. The errored command represents the command having a parity or other error. The slave device is further configured to receive the errored command and to respond the errored command according to read or write operation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are related to an integrated circuit including multiple dies stacked along a direction. In one aspect, the integrated circuit includes a first die, a second die, and a third die stacked along the direction. In one aspect, the first die includes a first interface circuit to generate a signal. In one aspect, the second die includes a second interface circuit to receive the signal from the first interface circuit and generate a replicate signal of the signal. In one aspect, the third die includes a third interface circuit to receive the replicate signal from the second interface circuit.

Abstract: A torque detection device includes a base, a load sensing member, a push member, a transmission module, and a drive module. The push member has a first extension wall and a second extension wall. The transmission module includes two adjustable transmission sets each including a torque transmission part. The torque transmission part respectively rests on the first extension wall and the second extension wall of the push member. The torque transmission part of the transmission module applies a force to push and press the push member reciprocatingly. The push member transmits the force of the torque transmission part to the load sensing member which cooperates with an electronic device to measure the maximum static friction torque of a detected workpiece.

Abstract: A method in certain embodiments includes using a computer system that includes an EDA tool to generate a layout of an IC device; searching, using a statistical method such as Bayesian optimization process, for one or more input variable parameters, such as the dimensions of the IC device and the dimensions of the voltage areas in the IC device, that results in an optimal characteristic, such as power, performance or area (PPA) of the IC device. A computer system including one or more EDAs configured to perform the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A torque detection device includes a base, a load sensing member, a push member, a transmission module, and a drive module. The push member has a first extension wall and a second extension wall. The transmission module includes two adjustable transmission sets each including a torque transmission part. The torque transmission part respectively rests on the first extension wall and the second extension wall of the push member. The torque transmission part of the transmission module applies a force to push and press the push member reciprocatingly. The push member transmits the force of the torque transmission part to the load sensing member which cooperates with an electronic device to measure the maximum static friction torque of a detected workpiece.

Abstract: A method in certain embodiments includes using a computer system that includes an EDA tool to generate a layout of an IC device; searching, using a statistical method such as Bayesian optimization process, for one or more input variable parameters, such as the dimensions of the IC device and the dimensions of the voltage areas in the IC device, that results in an optimal characteristic, such as power, performance or area (PPA) of the IC device. A computer system including one or more EDAs configured to perform the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a metal/metal oxide doped-WO3 flower-like assemblies as a photocatalyst applied to photocatalytic inactivation of influenza virus and bacteria under UV or visible light activation, and further provides a surface-modulator-driven synthesis method for producing WO3 flower-like assemblies, as well as doping methods for doping the metal/metal oxide to the WO3 flower-like assemblies. The metal/metal oxide doped in WO3 flower-like assemblies can further enhance the antiviral and antibacterial performances.

Abstract: A system and method of software control and autonomy of a disinfection module for an autonomous or semi-autonomous cleaning device. The disinfection module control software resides on a computer with processor and memory. The disinfection module is connected to peripherals for sensing and localizing in the environment and controlling the actuators for the motion of the cleaning device. The disinfection module control software processes the sprayer's status, follows and plans paths to move the cleaning device to the spray targets, generates appropriate motion commands, and controls the disinfection module's pump, fan, LED, and electrostatic generator states.

Abstract: A system and method can be provided for detecting the status of one or more components and/or systems of, for example, a manual, semi-autonomous, or fully autonomous cleaning device or the like. Embodiments described herein relate to a system that provides semi-autonomous cleaning of surfaces by a semi-autonomous cleaning device. The system provides for improved reliable obstacle detection and avoidance, improved sensing, improved design, improved failure detection, advanced diagnostics and expandability capabilities.

Abstract: A plasma driven catalyst apparatus useful for disinfecting and purifying air. The apparatus has a synergistically favorable effect from plasma and catalyst on high disinfecting and purifying efficiency and efficacy, low by-product formation, and low energy consumption. The plasma combined with catalyst enhances the production of new reactive species, increases the oxidizing power of the plasma discharge, as well as activate the catalyst that additionally contributes towards the disinfection and purification process and the elimination of toxic by-products.

Abstract: A personal air-purifying (PAP) mask includes a fan assembly; a plasma driven catalyst (PDC) assembly including an anti-microbial catalyst, wherein the anti-microbial catalyst is incorporated within a nanofiber layer of the PDC assembly; and a pre-filter, wherein the pre-filter also includes the anti-microbial catalyst incorporated therewith; wherein the PDC assembly is positioned between the fan assembly and the pre-filter, and wherein the fan assembly, the PDC assembly, and the pre-filter are within a main body of the PAP mask.

Abstract: An anti-tarnish composition including a polymer resin; a photoinitiator; a coating thickness adjusting agent; and optionally a dye useful for protecting metal substrates from tarnishing and methods of applying the anti-tarnish composition to metal substrates using an electroplating method. The anti-tarnish composition can be selectively applied to the metal surfaces of jewelry containing gemstones.