Abstract: Barcode reading devices for creating an easy-to-use experience are provided. In one implementation, a barcode reading apparatus comprises a housing having at least a scan body and an image sensor disposed within the housing. The image sensor is configured to read the barcode. The apparatus further includes a scanning frame and a viewing frame. The scanning frame is formed in a first bottom surface of the scan body and is configured to enable the image sensor to visually detect the barcode when the barcode is placed in a scanning zone at least partially below the scan body. The viewing frame is formed in a first top surface of the scan body and is configured to enable a user to view the barcode through both the viewing frame and scanning frame when the barcode is placed in the scanning zone.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a SRAM cell having transistors defined by fins and metal gate stack structures. A transistor and a corresponding pick up cell are disposed in an extension direction of the fins. The transistor and the corresponding pick up cell have metal gate stack structures of the same type.

Abstract: A method and device for activating a preset function in a wearable electronic terminal are disclosed. The method comprises: setting a quick activation command corresponding to a preset function of the wearable electronic terminal in the electronic terminal, so that the quick activation command responds to the touching operation of predetermined type by the user on the touch screen of the electronic terminal; when the electronic terminal is in a working state, detecting a touching event received by the touch screen and confirming that a touching operation of predetermined type happened; and invoking the quick activation command corresponding to the touching operation of predetermined type so as to activate the corresponding preset function. The technical solutions of the present disclosure can quickly activate the preset function simply by touching operations of predetermined type on the touch screen of the electronic terminal.

Abstract: Hybrid organic-inorganic perovskite thin films with average grain sizes of at least 50 micrometers were prepared and employed in solar cells. The PCE values of the solar cells did not degrade with the direction or the scan-rate of the applied voltage. The larger average grain sizes are believed to assist in reducing the influence of defect states on carrier recombination. The tunability of PCE with substrate temperature may be correlated to the quality of the crystalline perovskite formed using the hot-casting procedure. The larger average grain sizes lead to good crystalline quality, low defect density, and high carrier mobility. The process for growing hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites may be applicable to the preparation of other materials to overcome problems related to polydispersity, defect formation, and grain boundary recombination.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a first dielectric layer and a first conductive structure over a substrate. The first dielectric layer surrounds the first conductive structure. The method includes forming a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer has an opening exposing the first conductive structure. The method includes forming a seal layer over the first conductive structure and an inner wall of the opening. The seal layer is in direct contact with the first dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer, and the seal layer includes a dielectric material comprising an oxygen compound. The method includes removing the seal layer over the first conductive structure. The method includes filling a second conductive structure into the opening.

Abstract: Performing measurement of a first RAT while connected to a second RAT. The UE may initially communicate with a base station of the second RAT. While maintaining a connection to the base station of the first RAT, the UE may perform base station measurement of the first RAT (e.g., using a single radio of the UE). However, the measurement of the first RAT may be influenced by various factors, such as signal quality metrics of the second RAT. For example, if signal quality metrics are high for the second RAT, measurement of the first RAT may not be desirable, e.g., for battery life reasons.

Abstract: A generator includes a first member, a second member and a sliding mechanism. The first member includes a first electrode and a first dielectric layer affixed to the first electrode. The first dielectric layer includes a first material that has a first rating on a triboelectric series. The second member includes a second material that has a second rating on the triboelectric series that is different from the first rating. The second member includes a second electrode. The second member is disposed adjacent to the first dielectric layer so that the first dielectric layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The sliding mechanism is configured to cause relative movement between the first member and the second member, thereby generating an electric potential imbalance between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a semiconductor substrate and a gate stack over the semiconductor substrate. The gate stack includes a gate dielectric layer and a work function layer. The gate dielectric layer is between the semiconductor substrate and the work function layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a halogen source layer. The gate dielectric layer is between the semiconductor substrate and the halogen source layer.

Abstract: A connector system includes a connector mounted on a circuit board. The circuit board has deeper backdrilled vias and the connector has modified signal terminal that can mate with the backdrilled vias so as to provide a surprising increase in the performance of signal traces provided in the top layers of the circuit board.

Abstract: A user equipment and method performs an adaptive channel estimation. The method performed at a user equipment includes receiving physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) information for a subframe from a network, the subframe including reference symbols at predetermined times therein. If the PDCCH information does not include a downlink grant for the user equipment, a measured value of a network metric experienced by the user equipment is determined and compared to a threshold criteria. A first set of the reference symbols is used for channel estimation when the threshold value is satisfied and a second set of the reference symbols is used for channel estimation when the threshold is not satisfied, the first set of references symbols is a subset of the second set of the reference symbols. In another embodiment, a previously determined channel estimation at a previous subframe is used for the subframe when the threshold is satisfied.

Abstract: A triboelectric generator includes a first contact charging member, a second contact charging member and an electrical load. The first contact charging member has a contact side and an opposite back side. The first contact charging member includes a material that has a first rating on a triboelectric series and also has a conductive aspect. The second contact charging member has a second rating on the triboelectric series, different from the first rating, and is configured to come into contact with the first contact layer and go out of contact with the first contact layer. The electrical load electrically is coupled to the first contact charging member and to a common voltage so that current will flow through the load after the second contact charging member comes into contact with the first contact charging member and then goes out of contact with the first contact charging member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a lighting device (1) including a lens (200, 300) comprising an annular collimating structure (100) having a central axis of symmetry (202), said structure comprising a light exit surface (105) and an intermediate region (120) in between an inner region (110) proximal to said axis and an outer region (130) distal to said axis, wherein one of the inner region and outer region consists of a single prism (112) extending from the light exit surface by a first height (h1) and the other of the inner region and outer region comprises a plurality of prisms (132) extending from the light exit surface by a maximum second height (h2), wherein the first height is at least the maximum second height and the intermediate region has an intermediate region surface (120?) separated from the light exit surface by a maximum further height (h3) that is smaller than the first height; and a plurality of solid state lighting elements (20) arranged in a circular pattern on a carrier surface (25) such that the solid state

Abstract: A communication system includes a plurality of communication devices, and a server. The communication devices share a phone number and respectively have an identification data. The server stores a state data corresponding to the phone number. The state data includes an allowable communication state corresponding to each of the identification data. The server allows one of the communication devices to communicate through the server according to the allowable communication state and disallows the other communication devices to communicate through the server. The allowed communication device transmits a command to the server to change the allowable communication state of the state data according to an operation of a user, that one of the disallowed communication devices is allowed to communicate through server instead, and the originally allowed communication device is disallowed to communicate instead.

Abstract: A data transmission method, multi-medium access point and multi-medium client are disclosed. The method includes: a multi-medium access point (AP) acquiring a current wireless local area network (WLAN) operating mode of an opposite end multi-medium client (Client) from the opposite end multi-medium Client; and the multi-medium AP comparing an address of a target device to which a data packet to be sent is sent with an address of the opposite end multi-medium Client, if they are different, judging whether both a current WLAN operating mode of the multi-medium AP and the current WLAN operating mode of the opposite end multi-medium Client are three-address modes or not, and if yes, determining that the data packet to be sent is prohibited from being sent through a wireless fidelity (WiFi) interface of the multi-medium AP.

Abstract: An animal litter, process for preparing the animal litter and a method for removal of animal waste using the animal litter are provided. The animal litter generally includes at least about 10 weight % finely ground pine wood powder. Further the animal litter includes a lubricant and a cohesiveness agent. The animal litter is in the form of discrete plural particles which lend to agglomerate when wetted.

Abstract: A triboelectric power system includes a triboelectric generator, a rechargeable energy storage unit and a power management circuit. The rechargeable energy storage unit is associated to the triboelectric generator. The power management circuit is configured to receive an input current from the triboelectric generator and to deliver an output current corresponding to the input current to the rechargeable battery so that the output current has a current direction and a voltage that will recharge the rechargeable battery.

Abstract: An interconnection structure includes a first dielectric layer, a first conductor, an etch stop layer, a second dielectric layer, and a second conductor. The first dielectric layer has at least one hole therein. The first conductor is disposed at least partially in the hole of the first dielectric layer. The etch stop layer is disposed on the first dielectric layer. The etch stop layer has an opening to at least partially expose the first conductor. The second dielectric layer is disposed on the etch stop layer and has at least one hole therein. The hole of the second dielectric layer is in communication with the opening of the etch stop layer. The second conductor is disposed at least partially in the hole of the second dielectric layer and is electrically connected to the first conductor through the opening of the etch stop layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to compound of the formula I or a salt thereof, wherein the substituents are as defined in the specification; to its preparation, to its use as medicament and to medicaments comprising it.

Abstract: A spine correction apparatus is disclosed, comprising: a first rod member having a first zone; a second rod member having a second zone; a first ring member having a first through-hole; and a second ring member having a second through-hole; wherein the first zone contacts the second zone, the first rod member and the second rod member are inserted into the first through-hole and the second through-hole, the first through-hole is fixed to the first rod member, and the second through-hole is fixed to the second rod member. The spine correction apparatus lowers the requirement for repeated surgeries and achieves the purpose of self-correction.