Abstract: Disclosed is a protection circuit of a flyback converter and a control method. The protection circuit comprises: an active discharge module, for providing a discharge path between a first current terminal and a second current terminal of a switch transistor in a resonance circuit, and controlling turning-on and turning-off of the discharge path according to a discharge enable signal; in the normal work state of the flyback converter, the discharge path is disconnected, the resonance circuit works, before the flyback converter is restarted, the discharge path is turned on for a predetermined time period to release charges stored in the resonance circuit, and the resonance current after the flyback converter is restarted is reduced to the safe work current of the second switch transistor. The resonance current is discharged before the flyback converter is restarted, thus reducing the resonance current and enhancing system stability and security.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protection circuit of a flyback converter and a control method. The protection circuit comprises: an active discharge module, connected to at least one end of a first capacitor in a resonance circuit of the flyback converter to provide a discharge path, and controlling turning-on and turning-off of the discharge path according to the discharge enable signal; in a normal work state, the discharge path is disconnected, the first capacitor works as a resonance capacitor; before the flyback converter is restarted, the discharge path is turned on for a predetermined time period to release charges of the first capacitor, a resonance current after the flyback converter is restarted is reduced to a safe work current of the second switch transistor. Charges stored in the first capacitor can be discharged to release before the flyback converter is restarted to reduce the resonance current and enhance system stability and security.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a multi-functional composition including activated carbon that is useful for injection into aqueous mediums such as soil or groundwater for sequestration of contaminants in a contaminated plume. The composition of activated carbon may include physical and chemical properties to enhance mechanism of contaminant physisorption and chemisorption including enhanced adsorption kinetics through manipulation of particle surface area, enhanced capacity and selectivity through controlled pore size distribution and enhanced electrostatic and hydrophobic interactions with contaminants. The multi-functional composition may further include a positively-charged nitrogen-functionalized organic compound and/or moieties that improve the activated carbon's ability to sequester contaminants in a subsurface environment.

Abstract: A method for etching a stack is described. The method includes etching a first nitrogen-containing layer of the stack by applying a non-metal gas and discontinuing the application of the non-metal gas upon determining that a first oxide layer is reached. The first oxide layer is under the first nitrogen-containing layer. The method further includes etching the first oxide layer by applying a metal-containing gas. The application of the metal-containing gas is discontinued upon determining that a second nitrogen-containing layer will be reached. The second nitrogen-containing layer is situated under the first oxide layer. The method includes etching the second nitrogen-containing layer by applying the non-metal gas.

Abstract: A method includes forming a conductive material on a first dielectric layer, exposing the conductive material to aniline to produce a passivated surface of the conductive material, and after exposing the conductive material to aniline, forming a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer using a deposition process. The deposition process is a water-free and plasma-free deposition process, and the second dielectric layer does not form on the passivated surface of the conductive material.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor package is provided, with an integrated heatsink and electrical connection feature. The semiconductor die can be attached to the terminal using eutectic bonding, preferably CuSn eutectic, Ag containing adhesives or Ag sintering material. These bondings are lead (Pb) free connection methods, which make the finished semiconductor package RoHS compliant (restriction of hazardous materials).

Abstract: The present disclosure generally provides compounds that antagonize certain T2R taste receptors, including related uses, methods, and compositions for the reduction of bitter taste and/or the enhancement of sweet taste. In certain aspects, the disclosure provides flavored articles or flavored compositions comprising such compounds, as well as uses of such compounds to reduce the bitter taste and/or enhance the sweet taste of such flavored articles or flavored compositions.

Abstract: Job profile data analysis implementations that are described herein generally analyzes job profile data, and in various implementations uses the analysis to identify marketing and sales opportunities and threats. More particularly, the job profile data is used to identify individuals who have recently changed jobs and have taken on a decision maker or influencer role in their new job with regard to the purchase of products and/or services. Marketing and sales opportunities and threats are gleaned from this knowledge and the knowledge of what products and services were used in the individual's previous and new jobs.

Abstract: A method for performing an etch process on a substrate includes applying a bias signal and a source signal to an electrode of a plasma processing system. The bias signal and the source signal are pulsed RF signals that together define a repeated pulsed RF cycle, wherein each pulsed RF cycle sequentially includes a first state, a second state, a third state, and a fourth state. The power level of the bias signal in the first state is greater than in the third state, which is greater than in the second state, which is greater than in the fourth state. The power level of the source signal in the first state is greater than in the third state, which is greater than in the second state, which is greater than in the fourth state.

Abstract: Techniques for performing analytics using automatically generated labels for time series data and numerical lists are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system loads a set of one or more time series datasets. A respective time series dataset may include a set of data points based on varying values of a metric of one or more computing resources over a window of time. The system assigns labels to a subset of the data points in the time series datasets. The label assigned to a given data point may be descriptive of a pattern reflected by the data point relative to other data points in the time series. The system further identifies a pattern of automatically assigned labels that is indicative of an event affecting the one or more computing resources. Responsive to identifying the pattern of labels, the system may trigger a responsive action.

Abstract: This invention relates to pharmaceutically acceptable ergoline analogues and salts thereof. In particular, though not exclusively, the invention relates to formulations and uses of the same as a medicament.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid dispensing apparatus, for use with a first container where a first liquid is contained, comprising: (a) a second container where a second liquid is contained, said second container is provided with a container outlet for dispensing said second liquid; and (b) a utility potion, comprising: an outlet, for dispensing liquid; a first inlet, collaboratively operating with a pressure valve for intaking said first liquid enabling a first passageway; and a second inlet, operatively working with said container outlet, enabling a second passageway for controllably intaking said second liquid from said second container to said second inlet.

Abstract: A user interface (UI), data structures and algorithms facilitate programming, analyzing, debugging, embedding, and/or modifying problems that are embedded or to be embedded on an analog processor (e.g., quantum processor), increasing computational efficiency and/or accuracy of problem solutions. The UI provides graph representations (e.g., source graph, target graph and correspondence therebetween) with nodes and edges which may map to hardware components (e.g., qubits, couplers) of the analog processor. Characteristics of solutions are advantageously represented spatially associated (e.g., overlaid or nested) with characteristics of a problem. Characteristics (e.g., bias state) may be represented by color, pattern, values, icons. Issues (e.g., broken chains) may be detected and alerts provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a modified stem cell, including the following steps: a cell culture step: culturing stem cells in a first culture medium of a culture dish at a predetermined cell density, and removing the first culture medium after a first culture time to obtain a first cell intermediate; an activity stimulation step: preserving the first cell intermediate in a freezing container having a cell cryopreservation solution, and performing a constant temperature stimulation treatment or a variable temperature stimulation treatment for at least more than 1 day; and a product collection step: after completing the activity stimulation step, placing the freezing container in an environment at a thawing temperature for thawing, and then removing the cell cryopreservation solution to obtain the modified stem cell. The modified stem cell can release at least one or more of IL-4, IL-5, IL-13, G-CSF, Fractalkine, and EGF.

Abstract: An internally cooled turbine blade for use in a gas turbine engine includes a serpentine channel extending within the turbine blade for flowing cooling air through the interior of the blade. The turbine blade includes turbulators positioned within the serpentine channel to cause or increase turbulence of the cooling air flowing through the serpentine channel, increasing the heat transfer between the turbine blade and the cooling air before exiting a plurality of air outlets within the turbine blade.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to lipid-PEGylated solid support and phosphoramidites derivatives, methods for preparing the same, and their uses in the delivery of oligonucleotide drugs to the cellular targets.

Abstract: A height adjustable top mount for adjusting a ride height of a vehicle comprising includes a top plate, a worm wheel, a core, and worm gear. The top plate is configured to mount to a body of the vehicle and movable between a first position and a second position. The worm wheel is received in the top plate and includes an inner wheel surface and an outer wheel surface. The core is received within the worm wheel and helically meshed to the inner wheel surface of the worm wheel. The worm gear is meshed to the outer wheel surface of the worm wheel. Rotation of the worm gear drives rotation of the worm wheel, rotation of the worm wheel simultaneously moves the top plate vertically relative to the core, and movement of the top plate adjusts the ride height of the vehicle in a corresponding direction.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to prediction, based on previous usage of a cloud-based computing resource by a user of one or more users of the cloud-based computing resource, future usage of the cloud-based computing resource. Based on the predicted future usage, embodiments relate to identifying that throttling of access to the cloud-based computing resource is to occur, and notifying the user of the throttling. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: A sensor package is disclosed. The sensor package can include a support structure that is configured to couple with a vibration source by way of a stud. The sensor package can include a cap that is at least partially disposed over the support structure. The cap at least partially defines a cavity. The sensor package can include a vibration sensor module that is coupled to a portion of the support structure and disposed in the cavity. The sensor package can have a mechanical resonant frequency in a range of 0.1 Hz to 11 kHz. The sensor package can include a connector that is coupled to the support structure. The connector can connect to a connection line is electrically connect the vibration sensor module to an external substrate or system. The support structure can include a material that has a Young's modulus of at least 60 GPa and a density less than 3000 kg/m3. The sensor package can include a filler material disposed in the cavity.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to accelerate service execution. An example apparatus includes a system including first circuitry to initialize during a boot time period, and at least one of audio circuitry and networking circuitry to complete initialization and perform a service before expiration of the boot time period.