Abstract: A method includes receiving a device design layout and a scribe line design layout surrounding the device design layout. The device design layout and the scribe line design layout are rotated in different directions. An optical proximity correction (OPC) process is performed on the rotated device design layout and the rotated scribe line design layout. A reticle includes the device design layout and the scribe line design layout is formed after performing the OPC process.

Abstract: A supported metallocene catalyst includes a carrier and a metallocene component. The carrier includes an inorganic oxide particle and an alkyl aluminoxane material. The inorganic oxide particle includes at least one inorganic oxide compound selected from the group consisting of an oxide of Group 3A and an oxide of Group 4A. The alkyl aluminoxane material includes an alkyl aluminoxane compound and an alkyl aluminum compound that is present in amount ranging from greater than 0.01 wt % to less than 14 wt % base on 100 wt % of the alkyl aluminoxane material. The metallocene component is supported on the carrier, and includes one of a metallocene compound containing a metal from Group 3B, a metallocene compound containing a metal from Group 4B, and a combination thereof. A method for preparing the supported metallocene catalyst and a method for preparing polyolefin using the supported metallocene catalyst are also disclosed.

Abstract: A rearview mirror includes a housing, a frame, a front and a rear glass members retained between the housing and the frame. The front and the rear glass members are sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber receiving an electrochromic medium. The front glass member made of strengthened glass has a higher mechanical strength than the rear glass member made of ordinary glass. When an external force exerts on the rearview mirror, the rear glass member functions as a strain relief device to absorb the striking energy of the external force, thereby preventing the front glass member from being broken.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a view range of a vehicular monitoring device includes a vehicle status detector mounted on a turning portion of a vehicle for detecting a turning degree of the turning portion, and outputting an adjusting signal associated with the turning degree; and a controller in communication with the vehicle status detector and the vehicular monitoring device, controlling the vehicular monitoring device to move from an initial position to a working position in response to the adjusting signal. The working position varies with the turning degree.

Abstract: An anti-glare rearview mirror assembly and a reflectance control method thereof are disclosed. The assembly includes an electrochromic rearview mirrors, two rearward light sensors, and a comparative controller. The sensors receiving a first rearward light from a first specified region and a second rearward light from a second specified region at the same time point, respectively, wherein the first and second specified regions partially overlap with each other. The intensities of the first and second rearview mirror light are compared to obtain a light difference. The reflectance of the anti-glare rearview mirror is adjusted according to the light difference.

Abstract: A light-responsive control device of an electrochromic rearview mirror system is disclosed. The light-responsive control device includes a downward ambient light sensor and a, discriminating circuit for generating a first and a second reference levels provided for daytime and nighttime glaring determination, respectively. By providing a photo-sensor for each rearview mirror, and individually comparing the outputs of the photo-sensors with the first or the second reference level, the color-change degrees of different rearview mirrors can be individually controlled. By providing a variable resistor for the drive circuit, the initial reflection rate of the rearview mirror can be adjusted optionally.

Abstract: A controlling system and method for controlling an electrochromic element, utilizes a simplified architecture, including at least a microcontroller, a A/D converter and a charging circuit, to reduce complexity of the whole system for reaching both of a respond time and cost savings for the electrochromic element. And the controlling system and method only utilizes a fixed frequency to drive the electrochromic element for reaching a better reliability than a variable duty cycle driver used in prior art.

Abstract: A controlling system and method for controlling an electrochromic element, utilizes a simplified architecture, including at least a microcontroller, a A/D converter and a charging circuit, to reduce complexity of the whole system for reaching both of a respond time and cost savings for the electrochromic element. And the controlling system and method only utilizes a fixed frequency to drive the electrochromic element for reaching a better reliability than a variable duty cycle driver used in prior art.

Abstract: A light-responsive control device of an electrochromic rearview mirror system is disclosed. The light-responsive control device includes a discriminating circuit for generating a first and a second reference levels provided for daytime and nighttime glaring determination, respectively. By providing a photo-sensor for each rearview mirror, and individually comparing the outputs of the photo-sensors with the first or the second reference level, the color-change degrees of different rearview mirrors can be individually controlled. By providing a variable resistor for the drive circuit, the initial reflection rate of the rearview mirror can be adjusted optionally.

Abstract: A quick open-closed device for biochemical equipment (1) comprises a socket (2) disposed on the biochemical equipment and a plug (3) for coupling with the socket. The socket is a hollow, cylindrical element, and comprises a cylindrical sidewall (25) and a passage (26) in communication with an interior chamber of the biochemical equipment. The cylindrical sidewall of the socket defines an engaging slot (27), which comprises a guiding portion (271) and a retaining portion (272) connected with each other. The plug has a straight pin (31) for being inserted into the passage of the socket. A peg (312) is provided on the straight pin for rotatively and releasably engaging with the engaging slot of the socket to assembly the plug and the socket together as a unit.

Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror includes a mirror for showing thereon an image; a first housing structure made of a first material, and accommodating therein the mirror with a portion of the mirror exposed to show the image; and a second housing structure made of a second material, and disposed between and keeping in contact with the first housing structure and the exposed portion of the mirror. The second material has a flexibility higher than that of the first material.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a view range of a vehicular monitoring device includes an overtaking pre-motion detector outputting an adjusting signal when an overtaking operation is predicted; and a controller in communication with the overtaking pre-motion detector and the vehicular monitoring device, controlling the vehicular monitoring device to move in response to the adjusting signal. The device may further output a warning signal to sound the horn or twinkle the vehicle lamp when the overtaking operation is predicted for safety consideration.

Abstract: A device automatically actuated according to UV intensity includes a UV detector generating an electric signal indicative of a UV intensity of a light received thereby; a comparator in communication with the UV detector, receiving the electric signal to compare the UV intensity with a first threshold value, and asserting an actuating signal when the UV intensity is in a predetermined correlation with the first threshold value; and an actuated object in communication with the comparator, actuated to change a state thereof in response to the actuating signal. The actuated object can be an anti-glare rearview mirror, a sunshade curtain, a headlamp, or a transmittance-adjustable window of a vehicle. The actuated object can be a sunshade curtain or a transmittance-adjustable window of a building.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector mating with said first electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes a first dielectric housing, a number of first terminals received in the first dielectric housing, a latch extending from the first housing and a retaining device. The latch includes a hook portion for locking with said second electrical connector and a pressing portion for being exerted on by an external force. The pressing portion and the first dielectric housing define a space therebetween. And, the retaining device includes a main body moveably received in said space.

Abstract: A handle structure is held by a user to move a reacting container such as a fermentation tank. The reacting container includes a hollow container body, a cover and a plurality of cannulae penetrating through the cover for communicating the hollow container body with the external. The handle structure includes a handle member standing upright for a user to exert a holding force thereon in a working mode and drooping away from the cannulae in a resting mode; and a clutch member rotatably coupled to the handle member, and optionally rotated relative to the handle member to switch between a first mode allowing the handle member to enter the resting mode and a second mode prohibiting the handle member from entering the resting mode.

Abstract: A door handle module of a car optionally illuminates for locating and/or safety purposes. The illuminating portion of the door handle module can be arranged on either the handle portion or the base portion. When the driver unlocks the door, particularly when practiced via a remote car controller, the illuminating portion of the door handle module emits light so that the driver can find the handle portion easily to open the door. On the other hand, when the driver or passenger is ready to get off the car, the illumination portion also emits light to warn the oncoming vehicles or pedestrians to prevent from hitting on the opening door.

Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror includes a mirror for showing thereon an image; a first housing structure made of a first material, and accommodating therein the mirror with a portion of the mirror exposed to show the image; and a second housing structure made of a second material, and disposed between and keeping in contact with the first housing structure and the exposed portion of the mirror. The second material has a flexibility higher than that of the first material.

Abstract: A control method for automatically adjusting a view angle of an outside camera of a turning vehicle is disclosed. The method includes steps of receiving an output of a navigation system; determining a turning level of the vehicle according to the output of the navigation system; and triggering the camera to move to an extent corresponding to the turning level of the vehicle. A control device for automatically adjusting a view angle of a camera of a turning vehicle in response to the output of an electronic compass or a global positioning system (GPS) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bio-electronic system for detecting a broad range of chemicals is achieved by the incorporation of ligand-binding affinities of lipocalins with a mass-sensing electronic device. A biotransducer system combines the unique ligand-binding affinities of lipocalins with the high sensitivity of piezoelectric-based devices. As “artificial-nose”, this system is more reliable, cost-effective, and flexible for a number of applications in sensory evaluation, including air quality monitoring, quality control of cosmetic and fermentation products, medical diagnosis via breath analysis et al. These proteinaceous elements are likely to be extended to several potential applications, e.g., for the purification and delivery of specific ligands.

Abstract: A mobile UV-intensity indicator is mounted on a vehicle or a portable article. The UV-intensity indicator includes a UV detector and an indicator such as a display and/or an alarm, and warns of overexposure under UV radiation by marking in the display and/or sounding the alarm.