Abstract: The invention provides a circuit board structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The circuit board structure includes a line portion, a first insulating layer, and a conductive terminal. The first insulating layer is disposed on the line portion. The conductive terminal is disposed on the first insulating layer and embedded in the first insulating layer to be electrically connected with the line portion. The conductive terminal includes a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion protrudes from a surface of the first insulating layer. The second portion is embedded in the first insulating layer and connected to the first portion. The third portion is disposed between the line portion and the second portion. A width of the second portion is greater than a width of the third portion.

Abstract: Provided are a pixel circuit, a driving method and a display apparatus, including: a light emitting device; a driving transistor, configured to produce a current for driving the light emitting device to emit light according to a data voltage; a voltage control circuit, coupled to the driving transistor, wherein the voltage control circuit is configured to reset the driving transistor (MO) and input the data voltage in response to a loaded signal; and a light emitting control circuit, coupled to the driving transistor and the light emitting device, wherein the light emitting control circuit is configured to provide the current produced by the driving transistor to the light emitting device; wherein a frequency of resetting the driving transistor is not less than a frequency of inputting the data voltage.

Abstract: Disclosed is a package structure including a circuit board, a co-packaged optics (CPO) substrate, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) assembly, a glass interposer, an electronic integrated circuit (EIC) assembly, a photonic integrated circuit (PIC) assembly, and an optical fiber assembly. The CPO substrate is configured on the circuit board, and the ASIC assembly is configured on the CPO substrate. The glass interposer is configured on the CPO substrate and includes an upper surface, a lower surface, a cavity, and at least one through glass via (TGV). The EIC assembly is configured on the upper surface of the glass interposer and electrically connected to the glass interposer. The PIC assembly is configured in the cavity of the glass interposer and electrically connected to the glass interposer. The optical fiber assembly is configured on the lower surface of the glass interposer and optically connected to the PIC assembly.

Abstract: Doped titanium niobate is provided, which has a chemical structure of Ti(1-x)M1xNb2O(7-z)Sz, wherein M1 is Li, Mg, or a combination thereof; 0?x?0.15; and 0.0025?z?0.075. A battery is provided, which includes a negative electrode; a positive electrode; and an electrolyte disposed between the negative electrode and the positive electrode, wherein the negative electrode includes the doped titanium niobate.

Abstract: A method for preparing a carbide protective layer comprises: (A) mixing a carbide powder, an organic binder, an organic solvent and a sintering aid to form a slurry; (B) spraying the slurry on a surface of a graphite component to form a composite component; (C) subjecting the composite component to a cold isostatic pressing densification process; (D) subjecting the composite component to a constant temperature heat treatment; (E) repeating steps (B)-(D) until a coating is formed on a surface of the composite component; (F) subjecting the coating to a segmented sintering process; (G) obtaining a carbide protective layer used for the surface of the composite component. Accordingly, while the carbide protective layer can be completed by using the wet cold isostatic pressing densification process and the cyclic multiple superimposition method, so that it can improve the corrosion resistance in the silicon carbide crystal growth process environment.

Abstract: An auto-configuration method for a time-sensitive networking (TSN) system includes obtaining, by a first OPC UA client module, a TSN configuration of a stream; transmitting, by the first OPC UA client module, the TSN configuration to an OPC UA server module of a centralized user configuration (CUC) in the TSN system; obtaining, by the CUC, a routing information and scheduling of the stream according to the TSN configuration and a network topology; sending, by the first OPC UA client module, a request to the OPC UA server to obtain the routing information and scheduling of the stream; and configuring the routing information and scheduling of the stream to a plurality of end stations in the TSN system after the plurality of end stations are online.

Abstract: A system and a method for picking and placing objects, includes capturing at least one first image of the object at a first time point and at least one second image at a second time point; identifying the object in the first image and the second image, obtaining first position information, second position information, and object attribute of the object; based on the first position information, the second position information, the first time point, and the second time point, calculating a moving speed of the object; based on the object attribute, determining whether the object is a target object; if so, calculating a target position and a target time point of the target object based on the first and second position information and the moving speed; controlling a target machine arm to move at or to the target position at the target time point to pick the target object.

Abstract: A system and a method for picking and placing objects, includes capturing at least one first image of at least one object at a first time point and at least one second image at a second time point; identifying the object in the first image and the second image; and obtaining first position information and second position information of the object; based on the first position information, the second position information, the first time point, and the second time point, calculating a moving speed of the object; calculating a target position and a target time point of the object based on the first position information, the second position information, and the moving speed; and controlling the machine arm to move at or to the target position at the target time point to pick the object.

Abstract: An apparatus connected to a Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) switch in a TSN network is provided. The apparatus includes a transceiver, a storage medium, and a controller. The storage medium stores a first mapping of a traffic class to a time slot, and a second mapping of a frame type of a TSN stream to the traffic class. The controller is coupled to the transceiver and the storage medium, and is configured to determine a routing path and a Gate Control List (GCL) corresponding to the TSN stream based on a network topology of the TSN network, the first mapping, and the second mapping, and deploy the GCL to each TSN switch in the routing path via the transceiver.

Abstract: Various implementations include systems and approaches for determining user oxygen saturation level, and in certain cases, performing an action based on that determination. Particular aspects include a monitoring system having at least one pressure sensor for detecting air pressure in an environment proximate the at least one pressure sensor, and a processor coupled with the at least one pressure sensor, where the processor is programmed to receive air pressure data from the pressure sensor about the environment, determine an oxygen saturation level for a user in the environment based on the air pressure data, and in response to determining the oxygen saturation level of the user has met one or more predetermined conditions, perform an action.

Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.

Abstract: A method for identifying objects by shape in close proximity to other objects of different shapes obtains point cloud information of multiple objects. The objects are arranged in at least two trays and the trays are stacked. A depth image of the objects is obtained according to the point cloud information, and the depth image of the objects is separated and layered to obtain a layer information of all the objects. An object identification system also disclosed. Three-dimensional machine vision is utilized in identifying the objects, improving the accuracy of object identification, and enabling the mechanical arm to accurately grasp the required object.

Abstract: An apparatus connected to a Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) switch in a TSN network is provided. The apparatus includes a transceiver, a storage medium, and a controller. The storage medium stores a first mapping of a traffic class to a time slot, and a second mapping of a frame type of a TSN stream to the traffic class. The controller is coupled to the transceiver and the storage medium, and is configured to determine a routing path and a Gate Control List (GCL) corresponding to the TSN stream based on a network topology of the TSN network, the first mapping, and the second mapping, and deploy the GCL to each TSN switch in the routing path via the transceiver.

Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.

Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.

Abstract: A toolbox includes a bottom portion with slots and a lid with latches. When closing the lid, the latches slide through the slots, each of which features a receiving edge and an unlock button at the bottom, vertically from above. The latches of the lid come with protruding stops and unlock buttons. As the latches are inserted into the slots, the stops fit into the receiving edges at the bottom of the slots, tightly combining the lid with the bottom portion.

Abstract: Described is a method of diagnosing, treating, or monitoring a treatment for Kawasaki disease in a subject. The method includes detecting the level of a biomarker in a sample obtained from the subject, the biomarker being IL-7F, sCD40L, MPIF-1, E-selectin, IP-10, or IL-33. The level is compared to a cut-off level. Also described is a kit for carrying out the method.

Abstract: A medical/surgical microscope with two cameras configured to capture two dimensional images of specimens being observed. The medical/surgical microscope is secured to a control apparatus configured to adjust toe-in of the two cameras to insure the convergence of the images. The medical/surgical microscope includes a computer system with a non-transitory memory apparatus for storing computer program code configured for digitally rendering real-world medical/surgical images. The medical/surgical microscope has an illumination system with controls for focusing and regulating the lighting of a specimen. The medical/surgical microscope is configured for real-time video display with the function of recording and broadcasting simultaneously during surgery.

Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.

Abstract: A probe tip for communicating and laterally directing electromagnetic radiation comprises a waveguide, a primary capsule, a compressible member and a malleable secondary capsule. The waveguide is configured to communicate electromagnetic radiation and includes a beveled surface at a distal tip for redirecting electromagnetic radiation in a lateral direction. The primary capsule is attached over the distal tip of the waveguide. The compressible member covers a portion of the primary capsule. The malleable secondary capsule is positioned over the primary capsule and the compressible member, and includes a crimp that compresses the compressible member against the primary capsule and secures the secondary capsule to the primary capsule.