Abstract: The present disclosure provides, in a first aspect, a semiconductor device structure, including an SOI substrate comprising a semiconductor base substrate, a buried insulating structure formed on the semiconductor base substrate and a semiconductor film formed on the buried insulating structure, wherein the buried insulating structure comprises a multilayer stack having a nitride layer interposed between two oxide layers. The semiconductor device structure further includes a semiconductor device formed in and above an active region of the SOI substrate, and a back bias contact which is electrically connected to the semiconductor base substrate below the semiconductor device.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems and computer implemented methods for performing a connected device-based property evaluation. In one example, system operations include identifying a construction schedule associated with a particular property, the construction schedule including at least one construction event for the property. A disbursement schedule associated with the construction schedule and the property are identified, wherein the disbursement schedule defines construction events that trigger at least a partial disbursement of funds associated with the construction. Connected devices associated with the property are associated to one or more of the construction events, and a set of data characteristics associated with the one or more connected devices are defined that correspond to particular construction events.

Abstract: Embodiments are related to the accurate detection of somatic mutations in the plasma (or other samples containing cell-free DNA) of cancer patients and for subjects being screened for cancer. The detection of these molecular markers would be useful for the screening, detection, monitoring, management, and prognostication of cancer patients. For example, a mutational load can be determined from the identified somatic mutations, and the mutational load can be used to screen for any or various types of cancers, where no prior knowledge about a tumor or possible cancer of the subject may be required. Embodiments can be useful for guiding the use of therapies (e.g. targeted therapy, immunotherapy, genome editing, surgery, chemotherapy, embolization therapy, anti-angiogenesis therapy) for cancers. Embodiments are also directed to identifying de novo mutations in a fetus by analyzing a maternal sample having cell-free DNA from the fetus.

Abstract: A carbon dioxide capturing apparatus and process uses a self-generating power means that uses carbon dioxide in combustion exhaust gas through the convergence of a carbon dioxide absorption tower. The capturing apparatus and process also relies on ionic generator associated technology using a concentration difference between seawater and freshwater. The capturing apparatus and process result in increased production efficiency for electric energy and reduced costs for a carbon dioxide capturing process by increasing a concentration difference using an absorbent liquid for absorbing carbon dioxide and, at the same time, electricity is obtained through carbon dioxide which is a greenhouse gas.

Abstract: Example implementations relate to a computing device. One example computing device includes a base member having a keyboard. The computing device also includes and a back plate connected to the base member. The back plate includes an upper support member and a lower support member. The computing device further includes a display housing connected to the upper support member. When the computing device is to change from a first operation mode to a second operation mode, the lower support member is to rotate with respect to a first axis of rotation and the display housing is to rotate with respect to a second axis of rotation that is parallel to the first axis of rotation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a display panel and a gate driving circuit of the display panel. The gate driving circuit is disposed on a first substrate and includes a first transistor unit. The first transistor unit is disposed on the first substrate and includes a first gate block, a second gate block, and a first connection portion. The first connection portion is electrically connected to the first gate block and the second gate block. At least a gap is formed between the first gate block and the second gate block. The display panel includes the first substrate, the gate driving circuit, a second substrate, and a sealant. The second substrate is disposed corresponding to the first substrate. The sealant is formed between the first substrate and the second substrate.

Abstract: A multi-phase electric machine electrically connected to an inverter is described. A method for controlling the electric machine includes determining an initial current command responsive to a torque command for the electric machine and determining an expected torque ripple associated with operation of the electric machine. A mitigation current command is determined based upon the torque command and the expected torque ripple, and the electric machine is dynamically controlled responsive to the initial current command and the mitigation current command.

Abstract: A display device including a first pixel, a second pixel, and a control unit is provided. The first and second pixels are coupled to a data line. The control unit generates a first original image signal and a second original image signal required by the first and second pixels in a frame time according to an analog image and generates a first output image signal and a second output image signal according to the difference between the first and second original image signals. In the frame time, the control unit sequentially provides the first and second output image signals to the first and second pixels via the data line.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a tensile test piece according to one or more exemplary embodiments includes: preparing a polymer layer including a non-conductive material; forming a sacrificial layer on the polymer layer; forming a planarization layer on the sacrificial layer; shaping the polymer layer, the sacrificial layer, and the planarization layer into a dog-bone-shaped sample; etching at least a portion of the sample; and drying the sample.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves systems and computer implemented methods for performing a connected device-based property evaluation. In one example, operations include identifying a property associated with an initial price and collecting information about the property by receiving information from one or more connected devices associated with the property. The one or more connected devices can each have a sensor for monitoring a condition within the property, and can providing information about the condition to the connected device, where the information is associated with a current status of the identified property. At least one action to be performed at the property based on the collected information is determined, with each action corresponding to an element at the property. An aggregate set of cost information associated with each determined action is determined and combined with the initial price to determine a modified purchase price. The modified price is then presented.

Abstract: In an aspect, a user equipment (UE) is positioned within a driver operation zone of a vehicle, one or more UE-based user interfaces (UIs) are restricted and forwarded to a vehicle-based UI controller to permit access to the one or more UE-based features via a vehicle-based UI. In another aspect, the UE in the driver operation zone is engaged in hands-free speakerphone mode via a vehicle audio system of the vehicle, and an attempt to transition the UE to handset-based audio mode is blocked. In another aspect, when a handset-based audio capture and/or playback attempt of the UE is detected, the UE interacts with a vehicle audio system to temporarily reduce volume being output by one or more proximal speakers. In another aspect, the UE streams media to a media presentation device in its own zone or another zone of the vehicle for presentation thereon.

Abstract: Methods and systems for sharing information related to operational metrics of a plurality of equipment used in manufacturing of semiconductor wafer includes interfacing a server with the equipment to allow the server to receive a plurality of parameters including operational metrics associated with operation of each of the plurality of equipment. The plurality of parameters are processed to identify event-related data, message-related data and to generate human-readable interpretation for the identified event-related data and the message related data. Users are identified for receiving the operational metrics of each of the plurality of equipment. The event-related data, message-related data and the corresponding human-readable interpretation for the operational metrics associated with each of the equipment are forwarded to a social network service for performing a posting operation to social data streams associated with the identified users.

Abstract: A barrier latch assembly having a housing including a first locking element, a second locking element, a trigger and a swing plate. The swing plate is coupled to the trigger and to the first and second locking elements. When the trigger is depressed, the swing plate pivots from an unlock position to a lock position over a rear side of the first and second locking element thereby blocking and preventing the first and second locking elements from being depressed inward.

Abstract: A method, system and computer program product for managing hardware components in a cloud computing environment. A mobile device captures an image of a bar code placed on a rack that is associated with an identifier that references an Internet resource of the management software that manages the rack. The mobile device transmits a request to the management software for information regarding a component in the rack, where the request includes a unique identifier (e.g., serial number) associated with the component. The management software uses the unique identifier to identify the component of interest and transmits information regarding the component of interest to the mobile device. In this manner, the client device can conveniently access the management software as well as conveniently acquire information dynamically from the management software about specific hardware components in these racks while the user is on the floor of the data center.

Abstract: This disclosure provides systems, methods, and apparatus for electromechanical systems (EMS) devices with a plurality of electrically isolated electrode segments each connected to a distinct thin film transistor (TFT), where a plurality of TFTs drive the EMS device by applying a common voltage to the plurality of electrode segments. The plurality of TFTs can be configured to allow each electrode segment to have its own voltage during actuation. The EMS device can include a substrate, a stationary electrode over the substrate, and a movable electrode over the stationary electrode with a gap defined between the stationary electrode and the movable electrode. At least one of the stationary electrode and the movable electrode includes the plurality of electrode segments. The plurality of TFTs and the plurality of electrode segments can increase the stable range of the EMS device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blender heatable by the high frequency induction heating of a new structure which enables food ingredients in a container to be easily cooked by heating. According to the blender, when a user drives the power supply unit 14 by manipulating the input means 31, the heating plate 24 is heated at a high temperature, and the food ingredients 1 inserted in the container 20 is heated. In addition, there is an advantage that the use of the blender is very convenient since the food ingredients 1 may be cooked by heating the food ingredients 1 in the state of being in the container 20 after grinding the food ingredients 1 using the blender. In addition, since the heating plate 24 is heated by the magnetic force generated in the induction coil 13 provided in the main body 10, the heating plate 24 may be heated at a high temperature in short time, and also the temperature of the heating plate 24 may be finely controlled.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a carrier, a wall disposed on a top surface of the carrier, a cover, and a sensor element. The cover includes a portion protruding from a bottom surface of the cover, where the protruding portion of the cover contacts a top surface of the wall to define a space. The sensor element is positioned in the space.

Abstract: Aspects of the subject disclosure may include, for example, determining, by a system comprising a processor, a driver profile according to a driver identity for a driver of a vehicle, selecting a driver-specific enforcement scenario for the vehicle according to the driver profile and traffic enforcement information that is associated with a vehicle location, and presenting an in-vehicle alert to convey the driver-specific enforcement scenario to the driver. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: A radiofrequency ablation catheter includes an electrode ablation head (10), a Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) thermistor (20), and an inner conductor (30), where the electrode ablation head (10) is disposed at an end portion of the inner conductor (30), the PTC thermistor is disposed between the electrode ablation head (10) and the inner conductor (30), and the inner conductor (30) is connected to a cable plug component (40). The radiofrequency ablation catheter and a therapy device including the radiofrequency ablation catheter can precisely control the ablation temperature by means of PTC, such that upon coagulation of tissues, the ablation catheter is not adhered to the tissues, thus avoiding the risk of complications such as rebleeding.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate having a first conductivity type, a high-voltage well having a second conductivity type and disposed in the substrate, a high-voltage doped region having the first conductivity type and disposed in the high-voltage well, a drain region disposed in the high-voltage well and spaced apart from the high-voltage doped region, a source region disposed in the high-voltage doped region, a first gate structure disposed above a first side portion of the high-voltage doped region between the source region and the drain region, and a second gate structure disposed above a second and opposite side portion of the high-voltage doped region.