Abstract: Semiconductor processing apparatuses and methods are provided in which an electrostatic discharge (ESD) prevention layer is utilized to prevent or reduce ESD events from occurring between a semiconductor wafer and one or more components of the apparatuses. In some embodiments, a semiconductor processing apparatus includes a wafer handling structure that is configured to support a semiconductor wafer during processing of the semiconductor wafer. The apparatus further includes an ESD prevention layer on the wafer handling structure. The ESD prevention layer includes a first material and a second material, and the second material has an electrical conductivity that is greater than an electrical conductivity of the first material.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a photodetector. The photodetector includes one or more dielectric structures positioned in a trench in a semiconductor substrate. The photodetector includes a photosensitive material positioned in the trench and covering the one or more dielectric structures. A dielectric layer covers the photosensitive material. The photosensitive material has an index of refraction that is greater than the indices of refraction of the dielectric structures and the dielectric layer.

Abstract: A sensor device adapted to suit curved surfaces includes a flexible substrate, a plurality of sensing units and a plurality of connecting lines. The flexible substrate includes a plurality of connecting sections, wherein each of the plurality of connecting sections comprises at least one closed hollow region. A plurality of sensing units, disposed on the flexible substrate and arranged in an array; and a plurality of connecting lines, disposed on the flexible substrate. Each of the plurality of connecting lines is connected to two adjacent ones of the plurality of sensing units, and the plurality of connecting sections are respectively overlapped with the plurality of connecting lines.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gene delivery using a chimeric, retroviral-RNA replicon vector particle for increased expression of transgenes in a host cell. In particular, the chimeric vectors described herein can be used in any of a variety of settings including gene therapy and vaccine settings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gene delivery using a chimeric, retroviral-RNA replicon vector particle for increased expression of transgenes in a host cell. In particular, the chimeric vectors described herein can be used in any of a variety of settings including gene therapy and vaccine settings.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gene delivery using a chimeric, retroviral-RNA replicon vector particle for increased expression of transgenes in a host cell. In particular, the chimeric vectors described herein can be used in any of a variety of settings including gene therapy and vaccine settings.

Abstract: A mattress, bed, cushion, or other device to support a user in a pre-determined posture. The mattress, bed, cushion, or other device includes compressible cells configured to inflate based on characteristics of particular contact areas of the user, and contact, in response to inflating based on the characteristics, the user in various contact areas to support the pre-determined posture. In particular, inflating the compressible cells based on characteristics of particular contact areas reduces the risk of the user developing pressure ulcers.

Abstract: An electronic device including a main body, a handle and a driven mechanism is provided. The main body includes a base and a button unit movably disposed on the base. The handle is movably connected to the main body. The handle is adapted to be rotated from a first position to a second position relative to the main body. The driven mechanism includes a first connection element and an ascending/descending assembly. A first section of the first connection element is fixed to the handle, and a second section of the first connection element is movably disposed in the base. The ascending/descending assembly is disposed in the base and located between the second section and a bottom of the button unit. When the handle is rotated from the first position to the second position, the first connection element moves with the handle, and the ascending/descending assembly is moved with the second section and lifts up the button unit.

Abstract: A mattress for patient care. The mattress includes a number of compressible cells and a number of sensors corresponding to the number of compressible cells. Each compressible cell is configured to contact, when inflated, a user in a contact area of a plurality of contact areas of the user. Each sensor is configured to generate a number of measurements, wherein each measurement relates to the contact area of a corresponding compressible cell. Each sensor is further configured to send the number of measurements to a pressure control device.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to gene delivery using a chimeric, retroviral-RNA replicon vector particle for increased expression of transgenes in a host cell. In particular, the chimeric vectors described herein can be used in any of a variety of settings including gene therapy and vaccine settings.

Abstract: An expansion module is detachably assembled with a portable computer. The expansion module includes a plate member, a supporting plate, a deformable connecting member, and an expansion unit. The supporting plate is pivoted to the plate member to rotate relative to the plate member between an opened position and a closed position. When the supporting plate is in the closed position, the supporting plate and the plate member defines an accommodating space. The deformable connecting member is connected to the plate member. The expansion unit is connected to the plate member through the deformable connecting member. When the supporting plate is in the closed position, the expansion unit is rotated from a first position to a second position by bending the deformable connecting member and is stored in the accommodating space.

Abstract: An expansion module is detachably assembled with a portable computer. The expansion module includes a plate member, a supporting plate, a deformable connecting member, and an expansion unit. The supporting plate is pivoted to the plate member to rotate relative to the plate member between an opened position and a closed position. When the supporting plate is in the closed position, the supporting plate and the plate member defines an accommodating space. The deformable connecting member is connected to the plate member. The expansion unit is connected to the plate member through the deformable connecting member. When the supporting plate is in the closed position, the expansion unit is rotated from a first position to a second position by bending the deformable connecting member and is stored in the accommodating space.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a hydrogel composition including: a hydrogel having a structure represented by Formula (I) or Formula (II) shown as follows: A-B-BOX-B-A, Formula (I); B-A-B-(BOX-BAB)n-BOX-B-A-B, Formula (II), wherein, A is a hydrophilic polyethylene glycol polymer, B is a hydrophobic polyester polymer, BOX is a bifunctional group monomer of 2,2?-Bis(2-oxazoline) for coupling di-block of A-B or tri-block of B-A-B, and n is an integer greater than or equal to 0; and an anti-adhesion additive, wherein the anti-adhesion additive comprises a carbohydrate, a nitrogen-containing cyclic compound, a polymer or a combination thereof.

Abstract: An electronic device including a main body, a handle and a driven mechanism is provided. The main body includes a base and a button unit movably disposed on the base. The handle is movably connected to the main body. The handle is adapted to be rotated from a first position to a second position relative to the main body. The driven mechanism includes a first connection element and an ascending/descending assembly. A first section of the first connection element is fixed to the handle, and a second section of the first connection element is movably disposed in the base. The ascending/descending assembly is disposed in the base and located between the second section and a bottom of the button unit. When the handle is rotated from the first position to the second position, the first connection element moves with the handle, and the ascending/descending assembly is moved with the second section and lifts up the button unit.

Abstract: A mattress for patient care. The mattress includes a number of compressible cells and a number of sensors corresponding to the number of compressible cells. Each compressible cell is configured to contact, when inflated, a user in a contact area of a plurality of contact areas of the user. Each sensor is configured to generate a number of measurements, wherein each measurement relates to the contact area of a corresponding compressible cell. Each sensor is further configured to send the number of measurements to a pressure control device.

Abstract: A mattress, bed, cushion, or other device to support a user in a pre-determined posture. The mattress, bed, cushion, or other device includes compressible cells configured to inflate based on characteristics of particular contact areas of the user, and contact, in response to inflating based on the characteristics, the user in various contact areas to support the pre-determined posture. In particular, inflating the compressible cells based on characteristics of particular contact areas reduces the risk of the user developing pressure ulcers.

Abstract: An electronic assembly including an electronic device and a stylus is provided. The electronic device includes a housing having a receiving groove and an opening, the opening communicating with the receiving groove, and a first connecting element disposed around the opening. The stylus includes a sleeve and a pen rod. The sleeve has a second connecting element and corresponds to the receiving groove. The second connecting element is combined with the first connecting element to fix the sleeve to the housing. The pen rod is slidably disposed in the sleeve and has a first end and a second end opposite to each other, and a third connecting element located at the first end.