Abstract: The present invention provides a method for ambient light detection, proximity sensing, and ambient light charging applied to a panel. The method includes: providing a display panel, wherein the display panel comprises a plurality of pixels with PN junctions units in a display area; and providing a driving circuit, wherein the driving circuit drives each display pixel or each PN junction unit through a display mode, a standby mode, and a blanking time, so that part of each display pixel or each PN junction unit is used to perform a display function and part of each display pixel or each PN junction unit is used to carry out the ambient light detection, proximity sensing, or ambient light charging.

Abstract: A memory array is provided. The memory array includes multiple memory blocks, each including multiple data storage regions and multiple groups of word lines. Each group of word lines extend across one of the memory blocks. The groups of word lines are connected to multiple overlying signal lines through multiple groups of first word line contact regions in the memory blocks and multiple second word line contact regions between the memory blocks.

Abstract: An automated heating and/or foaming apparatus and a method for heating and/or foaming a liquid are disclosed. The apparatus includes a stage, a liquid sensor, a measuring sensor, and a steam pipe. The stage is configured to support a container holding a consumable liquid. The liquid sensor is configured to recognize a type of the consumable liquid. The measuring sensor is configured to detect a surface level of the consumable liquid. The steam pipe includes a nozzle configured to inject water vapor or compressed gas into the consumable liquid to heat and/or foam the consumable liquid. A position of the nozzle in the consumable liquid relative to the surface level of the consumable liquid is adjusted based on the type and/or volume of the consumable liquid detected by the consumable liquid sensor and/or measuring sensor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition for treating keratin fibers, preferably hair, comprising (a) tartaric acid, (b) at least one aromatic alcohol, (c) at least one organopolysiloxane selected from polydialkylsiloxane, polydiarylsiloxane, and polyalkylarylsiloxane, and (d) at least one amino-modified silicone.

Abstract: An aromatic liquid crystal polyester, having repeating units represented by formulae (1) and (2), respectively: where R?, Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, X, Y1, Y2 and Z are those as defined in the specification. Also, a liquid crystal polyester composition including the aromatic liquid crystal polyester and a solvent. The composition has an improved viscosity stability. Also, a liquid crystal polyester film prepared from the liquid crystal polyester composition and a method for manufacturing the same. The liquid crystal polyester film has excellent properties such as a low hygroscopicity and a low dissipation factor (Df).

Abstract: Methods for making a semiconductor device using an improved BARC (bottom anti-reflective coating) are provided herein. The improved BARC comprises a polymer formed from at least a styrene monomer having at least one or two hydrophilic substituents. The monomer(s) and substituents can be varied as desired to obtain a balance between film adhesion and wet etch resistance. Also provided is a semiconductor device produced using such methods.

Abstract: A liquid-crystal (LC) medium which is based on a mixture of polar compounds and is substantially dielectrically neutral, its use for optical, electro-optical and electronic purposes, in particular as optical retarder or optical compensator in LC displays, an optical retarder or optical compensator containing the LC medium, an optical, electrooptical or electronic device containing the optical retarder or optical compensator, and a process of manufacturing the optical retarder or optical compensator.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an X-ray reflectometry apparatus and a method for measuring a three-dimensional nanostructure on a flat substrate. The X-ray reflectometry apparatus comprises an X-ray source, an X-ray reflector, a 2-dimensional X-ray detector, and a two-axis moving device. The X-ray source is for emitting X-ray. The X-ray reflector is configured for reflecting the X-ray onto a sample surface. The 2-dimensional X-ray detector is configured to collect a reflecting X-ray signal from the sample surface. The two-axis moving device is configured to control two-axis directions of the 2-dimensional X-ray detector to move on at least one of x-axis and z-axis with a formula concerning an incident angle of the X-ray with respect to the sample surface for collecting the reflecting X-ray signal.

Abstract: An antenna array device provided, which includes a substrate, multiple antenna elements, a metal ground plate and a first isolation unit group. The multiple antenna elements are disposed on a first surface of the substrate. The multiple antenna elements have a first polarization direction and a second polarization direction opposite to the first polarization direction. The first isolation unit group is disposed between adjacent two of the multiple antenna elements. An arrangement direction of the first isolation unit group is perpendicular to the first polarization direction and the second polarization direction. The first isolation unit group is two isolation units which are adjacent, each of which comprises an outer end and an inner end opposite to the outer end. The inner end is connected to the metal ground plate disposed on a second surface of the substrate via a second via.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed for controlling device movement based on a movement command. Issues on accurately controlling movement of a device such as a programmable robot and rover are addressed by first determining a command type of the movement command, followed by determining specific types of controllers for a high-level controller and a low-level controller based on the determined command type. When the command type is a linear movement, a Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controller is used at the high-level controller and a Proportional/Proportional-Integral (PPI) controller is used at the low-level controller to accurately control a target distance. When the command type is an angular movement, the PPI controller is used at the high-level controller and the PID controller is used at the low-level controller to accurate control the end-heading of the device.

Abstract: A memory circuit includes a bias voltage generator including a first buffer configured to generate a first bias voltage based on a reference voltage and a plurality of second buffers configured to generate a plurality of second bias voltages based on the first bias voltage. The memory circuit includes a plurality of voltage clamp devices coupled to the plurality of second buffers, and each voltage clamp device is configured to apply a drive voltage to a corresponding resistance-based memory device of a plurality of resistance-based memory devices based on the corresponding second bias voltage of the plurality of second bias voltages.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a pattern transfer processing chamber includes a pattern transfer processing chamber and a loading area external to the pattern transfer processing chamber. The loading area is configured to transfer a wafer to or from the pattern transfer processing chamber. The loading area comprises a first region including a loadport, a second region including a load-lock between the first region and the pattern transfer processing chamber, and an embedded baking chamber configured to heat a patterned photoresist on the wafer.

Abstract: This application is drawn to a method of using an isoform NELL-1 peptide, and compositions thereof for bone formation or for treating, preventing, or ameliorating osteoporosis.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a transparent substrate, a number of pixel structures and a first trace structure. The transparent substrate includes a transparent region and a trace region. Each of the pixel structures has a sub-pixel structure of first color and a sub-pixel structure of second color. The sub-pixel structure of first color has a light emitting element of first color. The sub-pixel structure of second color has a light emitting element of second color. The first trace structure includes a first main trace, a first auxiliary trace and a second auxiliary trace. The first main trace is disposed in the trace region and surrounds a portion of the transparent region. The first auxiliary trace and the second auxiliary trace are electrically connected to the first main trace, and are electrically connected to the corresponding sub-pixel structure of first color and the corresponding sub-pixel structure of second color, respectively.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a system for disinfecting a fluid. The system can comprise: a cylindrically-shaped outer electrode defining an internal cavity: a center electrode positioned within the internal cavity, the center electrode extending along at least a portion of a longitudinal axis of the outer electrode: an inlet positioned proximate a first end of the outer electrode and configured to allow a fluid to pass from an area external to the internal cavity into the internal cavity; and an outlet positioned proximate a second end of the outer electrode and configured to allow the fluid to pass from the internal cavity into an area external to the internal cavity. The outer electrode and the center electrode can comprise at least one metal selected from the group consisting of copper, silver, and zinc.

Abstract: A wearable device an intelligent health promotion service system (IHPSS) is disclosed. One embodiment of the wearable device (10) is configured to interface plurality groups of skin-mounted sensor pads (130) over a body part (140) of a wearer, and comprises: a modular brace (110) structurally separated from the sensor pads, and a plurality of sensor modules (120). The modular bracing is provided with a plurality groups of orienting slots (111) arranged thereon configured to maintain intra-group orientation between the sensor pads, and is configured to allow inter-group distance adjustment between the groups of the sensor pads over the body part of the wearer. The plurality of sensor modules is configured to be detachably coupled to the groups of sensor pads through the orienting slots in the modular bracing member. The sensor modules are provided with physiological sensing circuits wirelessly communicative with the intelligent health system.

Abstract: A telescopic rod device includes an outer tube including adjustment holes, an inner tube having a through hole, an actuator unit mounted inside the inner tube and has an actuating portion, and an adjustment control unit having a restraining member that has a restraining portion, a resilient member, and a lug connected with the resilient member and protruding from the through hole to engage with an adjustment hole. The resilient member biases the lug to extend out of the through hole and engage an adjustment hole, and when the actuator unit moves relative to the inner tube, the actuating portion of the actuator unit actuates movement of the restraining portion, and the restraining member acts on the resilient member so that the lug disengages the adjustment hole.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A plurality of doped regions are formed in a substrate. A first dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. A plurality of first contacts and second contacts are formed in the first dielectric layer to be connected to the plurality of doped regions. A memory element is formed on the first dielectric layer. The memory element is electrically connected to the second contact. A second dielectric layer is formed on the first dielectric layer. The second dielectric layer surrounds the memory element. A conductive line is formed in the second dielectric layer. A top surface of the conductive line is at a same level as a top surface of the memory element, and the conductive line is electrically connected to the plurality of first contacts.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a memory test system, including a tester and a processor. The tester is configured to perform a final test to the memory device to obtain a test result, and read a read-only data of the packaged memory device. The processor is coupled to the tester, configured to perform a function to transform the read-only data to a chip ID of the packaged memory device when the memory device does not pass the final test according to the test result. When the packaged memory device does not pass the final test, the processor is further configured to obtain a process history of the packaged memory device according to the chip ID.