Abstract: A process is disclosed for (i) producing E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (E-HFO-1336mzz) from Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z-HFO-1336mzz), comprising the steps of (a) providing a starting material comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, (b) contacting the starting material with a suitable catalyst in a reaction zone to produce E-HFO-1336mzz; and optionally, (c) recovering the E-HFO-1336mzz. The process may be performed in the gas phase or in the liquid phase and as a batch process or as a continuous process.

Abstract: A hydrogen generation method including steps as follows: adding a nitrogen-substituted derivative of an alkyldithiolate ruthenium complex as a biomimetic hydrogenase photocatalyst into a solution, adding an organic acid into the solution, adding a P-ligand into the solution, adding an electron donor into the solution, and irradiating the solution with light in order to generate hydrogen.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided to calibrate a closed-loop envelop tracking system for a power amplifier of a wireless transmitter using standardized modulation signals. In one novel aspect, a closed-loop adaptive method is used to track changes in PA nonlinearity due to environmental or circuitry changes during operating condition using standardized modulation signals. In one embodiment, the PA supply voltage compensation lookup table (LUT) and/or the phase compensation LUT is updated during normal operation to sustain good linearity and efficiency performance. In another novel aspect, the PA target response is adjusted in response to changes in PA-related system configuration, such as changes in PA bias settings, and/or indicators measured from the transmitter such as changes in impedance or temperature changes for the RF module or the PA module. The PA supply voltage compensation LUT and/or the phase LUT is updated accordingly upon adjustment of the PA target response.

Abstract: Camera module with switchable light filters includes a lens, a body, a movable tray, a first filter, a second filter, a gear and a protective cover. The lens is disposed in the body. The body defines a first through hole corresponding to the lens and includes a first surface. The movable tray is positioned on the first surface and is used for receiving the first filter and the second filter. The gear is arranged on the first surface by a rotating shaft, the gear is configured to engage with the movable tray to switch the first filter and the second filter. The protective cover is disposed on the body and partially covers the gear.

Abstract: Provided is a power supply circuit for a wireless mobile device having a plurality of power amplification components. The power supply circuit includes: a first DC-DC converter, for providing at least one constant output voltage (which is provided to the power amplification components) and/or at least one DC intermediate voltage; a second DC-DC converter, for providing a DC component of at least one time-varying output voltage; and at least one linear amplifier. When the at least one linear amplifier receives the at least one DC intermediate voltage from the first DC-DC converter, the at least one linear amplifier provides at least one AC component of the at least one time-varying output voltage. The DC component and the at least one AC component of the at least one time-varying output voltage are combined into the at least one time-varying output voltage and provided to the power amplification components.

Abstract: Provided is a power supply circuit for a wireless mobile device having a plurality of power amplification components. The power supply circuit includes: a first DC-DC converter, for providing at least one constant output voltage (which is provided to the power amplification components) and/or at least one DC intermediate voltage; a second DC-DC converter, for providing a DC component of at least one time-varying output voltage; and at least one linear amplifier. When the at least one linear amplifier receives the at least one DC intermediate voltage from the first DC-DC converter, the at least one linear amplifier provides at least one AC component of the at least one time-varying output voltage. The DC component and the at least one AC component of the at least one time-varying output voltage are combined into the at least one time-varying output voltage and provided to the power amplification components.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and additional compounds that may be useful as refrigerants, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, power cycle working fluids, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or vapor form, and in methods for detecting leaks.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and additional compounds that may be useful as refrigerants, heat transfer compositions, aerosol propellants, foaming agents, blowing agents, solvents, cleaning agents, carrier fluids, displacement drying agents, buffing abrasion agents, polymerization media, expansion agents for polyolefins and polyurethane, gaseous dielectrics, power cycle working fluids, extinguishing agents, and fire suppression agents in liquid or vapor form.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for the preparation of cis-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene comprising contacting 1,1,1-trifluorotrichloroethane with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst comprising ruthenium to produce a product mixture comprising 1316mxx, recovering said 1316mxx as a mixture of Z- and E-isomers, contacting said 1316mxx with hydrogen, in the presence of a catalyst selected from the group consisting of copper on carbon, nickel on carbon, copper and nickel on carbon and copper and palladium on carbon, to produce a second product mixture, comprising E- or Z-CFC-1326mxz, and subjecting said second product mixture to a separation step to provide E- or Z-1326mxz.

Abstract: A near field communication technology-based terminal application control method, an apparatus, and a system relate to the communications field for performing an enable and disable operations on a particular application on a mobile terminal based on an NFC technology.

Abstract: The present invention provides 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (HFO-1234ze) copolymers comprising 1,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and one or more comonomers selected from the group consisting of vinyl fluoride (VF), vinylidene fluoride (VF2), tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), chlorotrifluoroethylene (CTFE), hexafluoropropylene (HFP), and perfluoro(alkyl vinyl ether) (PAVE), wherein said alkyl contains 1 to 5 carbon atoms, the copolymers being a fluoroplastic or a fluoroelastomer, depending upon monomer content.

Abstract: A communication unit comprises a decimator configured to sample a variable control signal and output a reduced bandwidth variable control signal; and a multi-level power supply, MLPS, comprising an input and an output, wherein the input is coupled to the decimator and configured to receive the reduced bandwidth variable control signal and, in response thereto, the output delivers multi-level output voltages to supply a power amplifier, PA, module.

Abstract: Processes for producing branched fluoroalkyl olefins are disclosed. In addition, novel halo-fluoroalkane intermediates are disclosed that may be used in the branched fluoroalkyl olefin production processes. Non-limiting examples of branched fluoroalkyl olefins include branched fluorobutenes, such as 1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-trifluoromethyl) but-1-ene (HFO-1438ezy). In some aspects, there is disclosed a method for dehydrobrominating 4-bromo-1,1,1,2,4-pentafluoro-2-(trifluoromethyl)butane to produce 1,3,4,4,4-pentafluoro-3-(trifluoromethyl)but-1-ene (HFO-1438ezy).

Abstract: Techniques and examples pertaining to variation calibration for envelope tracking on chip are described. Envelope tracking (ET) statistics among multiple wireless-capable mobile devices (e.g., smartphones) may be collected in laboratory. Optimal ET parameters may be determined based on ET statistics. An ET setting file may be generated for ET factory calibration. In production lines, the ET setting file may be loaded into each mobile device for ET factory calibration.

Abstract: A mouth mirror apparatus is adapted to be connected to a suction device and includes a mounting frame, an elongated handle, and a mirror member. The mirror member is rotatably mounted on a major wall of the mounting frame and can be driven to rotate when the suction device is actuated. When the mirror member rotates, a centrifugal force is generated to fling off water drops and/or debris on a reflecting surface of the mirror member.

Abstract: A near field communication technology-based terminal application control method, an apparatus, and a system relate to the communications field for performing an enable and disable operations on a particular application on a mobile terminal based on an NFC technology.

Abstract: A device has a camera and a screen for displaying an image captured by the camera. A user specifies desired modification to an image displayed on the screen to produce a desired modified image. This may for example make the user look more attractive. Required light output characteristics of a lighting device are then derived so that subsequent captured images using the altered lighting are closer to the desired modified image.

Abstract: Processes are provided for (i) producing Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (Z—CF3CH?CHCF3) from E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (E-CF3CH?CHCF3), comprising the steps of (a) reacting the E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene (E-CF3CH?CHCF3) with chlorine to form dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane (CF3CHClCHClCF3), (b) recovering the dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane from step (a), (c) reacting the recovered dichloro-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluorobutane with base to form 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butyne (CF3?CCF3), (d) recovering the 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butyne from step (c) and (e) reacting the recovered hexafluoro-2-butyne with hydrogen to form said Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene, optionally wherein said E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene starting material is obtained by converting 1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butane (F3CHCl2) to a mixture of Z-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene and recovering the E-1,1,1,4,4,4-hexafluoro-2-butene from said mixture, whereby the E-1,1,1,4,4,4-h

Abstract: A communication unit comprises a decimator configured to sample a variable control signal and output a reduced bandwidth variable control signal; and a multi-level power supply, MLPS, comprising an input and an output, wherein the input is coupled to the decimator and configured to receive the reduced bandwidth variable control signal and, in response thereto, the output delivers multi-level output voltages to supply a power amplifier, PA, module.

Abstract: An antenna having a plurality of antenna elements formed into a conductive layer engaged upon a planar dialectic is disclosed. The plurality of formed elements provide for reception and transmission of RF energy in both horizontal and vertical polarized orientations as well as at angles therebetween.