Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for preparing a polyurethane film, comprising the steps of: i) dissolving polyurethane into a first solvent to form a first solution; ii) dissolving salt into a second solvent to form a second solution; iii) preparing a spinning stock solution by mixing said first solution and said second solution; iv) spinning said spinning stock solution in an electrospinning device to obtain a polyurethane film; v) providing a container to which a third solvent is sprayed; and vi) arranging said polyurethane film in said container for a period of time.

Abstract: Described herein are integrated circuit devices that include semiconductor devices near the center of the device, rather than towards the top or bottom of the device. In this arrangement, heat can become trapped inside the device. Metal fill, such as copper, is formed within a portion of the device, e.g., over the semiconductor devices and any front side interconnect structures, to transfer heat away from the semiconductor devices and towards a heat spreader.

Abstract: Described herein are integrated circuit devices that include semiconductor devices near the center of the device, rather than towards the top or bottom of the device, and integrated inductors formed over the semiconductor devices. Power delivery to the device is on the opposite side of the semiconductor devices. The integrated inductors may be used for power step-down to reduce device thickness and/or a number of power rails.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing a polymer film, comprising the following steps: preparing a polymer film with a polymer solution prepared from PVDF and/or TPU; preparing a mixed solvent selected from a group consisting of dimethylformamide, dimethylacetamide, ethanol, water, or any combination thereof, wherein said mixed solvent is characterized by the solubility of said mixed solvent to the polymer selected for said polymer solution and/or the contact angle of said mixed solvent on said polymer film; wetting said polymer film with said mixed solvent; and subjecting the wet polymer film to thermal treatment under pressure.

Abstract: The present invention is appertaining to a water-soluble photosensitive composition of photodynamic environmental disinfection and method of environmental disinfection by using the same. In this method, a short-term atomization step and a white light irradiation step with a low light dose are performed on the water-soluble photosensitive composition composed of water, low-concentration methylene blue and hydrogen peroxide to obtain photoactivated atomized particles, which can be performed in a sequential or simultaneous manner. The obtained photoactivated atomized particles can effectively inhibit the pathogenicity and/or the infectivity of viruses in the environment, and therefore, be applied to the method of photodynamic environmental disinfection.

Abstract: A lid unit for use with a beverage container. The lid unit includes a lid body having a lid cover and a side wall extending downwardly from the lid cover; and a drink straw having a gas relief valve detachably fitted to the lid body. In particular, a rotatable top plate can be placed on the lid cover; and the gas relief valve can permit the pressured gas to escape the lid unit. The gas relief valve can include a valve body, flexible strip and spool. Also, the lid cover has an annular raised rim, and defines two drink orifices. The first drink orifice is shaped and sized to be an elongated slot, and the second drink orifice is shaped and sized to be a circular hole for insertion of the drink straw. The two drink orifices are spaced apart circumferentially and in fluid communication with the beverage container.

Abstract: An image sensor, electronic device and method thereof that performs on-sensor multiresolution deep neural network (DNN) processing, such as for gesture recognition. The image data is transformed into first resolution type image data and second resolution type image data. Based on detecting the first resolution type image data includes a predetermined object, processing the second resolution type image data using the second resolution type image data as input into the second DNN.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a filtration device adapted for removably installing to a container, comprising a first housing portion, a second housing portion coupled to the first housing portion, and a filter element assembly constructed as a replaceable cartridge. The filter element assembly comprising an enclosure defining a compartment therein, a first filter media situated upstream the compartment, and a second filter media disposed within the compartment. The enclosure is formed from a fluid permeable material and is structurally supported by a support member situated within the compartment and upstream the second filter media, the support member is provided with a deflector, such that at least a portion of fluid that has passed through the first filter media is directed away from a circumferential side of the enclosure before entering the second filter media. The present invention also discloses a water filtration pitcher comprising the filtration device.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for social behavior of a telepresence robot are disclosed herein. A telepresence robot may include a drive system, a control system, an object detection system, and a social behaviors component. The drive system is configured to move the telepresence robot. The control system is configured to control the drive system to drive the telepresence robot around a work area. The object detection system is configured to detect a human in proximity to the telepresence robot. The social behaviors component is configured to provide instructions to the control system to cause the telepresence robot to operate according to a first set of rules when a presence of one or more humans is not detected and operate according to a second set of rules when the presence of one or more humans is detected.

Abstract: Provided herein are protective masks made with polymer-based materials and methods of forming the materials. Methods of forming the interlaced polymer-based materials comprise applying adhesive to a substrate, electrospinning a first polymer solution onto the substrate from a first group of spinning electrodes, electrospinning a second polymer solution onto the substrate from a second group of spinning electrodes, and applying hot air to dry the polymer-based materials electrospun from the first polymer solution and the second polymer solution to form the interlaced polymer-based materials.

Abstract: Described herein are integrated circuit devices that include semiconductor devices near the center of the device, rather than towards the top or bottom of the device. In this arrangement, heat can become trapped inside the device. Metal fill, such as copper, is formed within a portion of the device, e.g., over the semiconductor devices and any front side interconnect structures, to transfer heat away from the semiconductor devices and towards a heat spreader.

Abstract: Described herein are integrated circuit devices that include semiconductor devices near the center of the device, rather than towards the top or bottom of the device, and integrated inductors formed over the semiconductor devices. Power delivery to the device is on the opposite side of the semiconductor devices. The integrated inductors may be used for power step-down to reduce device thickness and/or a number of power rails.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for preparing plastic composites containing a plant fiber. The method includes providing a first raw material containing the plant fiber and a second raw material containing plastics; pretreating the first raw material; heating the pretreated first raw material for carbonization; and mixing the carbonized first raw material with the second raw material to form a composite material. The first raw material may be coffee grounds, and the pretreatment of coffee grounds includes: washing the first raw material with water to remove contaminants and water-soluble compounds, drying the washed first raw material, extracting the oily substance from the dried first raw material using a solvent, obtaining the extracted oily substance from the first raw material; and completely removing the solvent from the extracted first raw material.

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 closure assembly for a container, comprising a coupling member adapted for engaging with an opening of the container and a lid assembly connected with the coupling member forming a closure for the opening. The lid assembly comprising a support member pivotably mounted to the coupling member, a closure member rotatably supported by the support member for allowing rotational movement with respect to the support member, and adapted for forming a closure engagement with an outlet of the coupling member. The closure assembly is provided with a locking mechanism configured for selectively maintaining the closure engagement, with the closure member rotatable between a first position in which the closure member and the outlet is sealed, and a second position in which the closure member is free to be disengaged from the outlet.

Abstract: Embodiments herein relate to systems, apparatuses, or processes for a connector for a modular memory package that includes one or more memory dies on a substrate, where the connector directly electrically couples electrical contacts at an edge and on each side the substrate of the memory package to electrical contacts at an edge and on each side of another substrate that includes a compute die. The connector may include a first plurality of leads that are substantially parallel with each other, and a second plurality of leads that are substantially parallel with each other that are below the first plurality of leads and electrically couple the two substrates. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: A telepresence robot may include a drive system, a control system, an imaging system, and a mapping module. The mapping module may access a plan view map of an area and tags associated with the area. In various embodiments, each tag may include tag coordinates and tag information, which may include a tag annotation. A tag identification system may identify tags within a predetermined range of the current position and the control system may execute an action based on an identified tag whose tag information comprises a telepresence robot action modifier. The telepresence robot may rotate an upper portion independent from a lower portion. A remote terminal may allow an operator to control the telepresence robot using any combination of control methods, including by selecting a destination in a live video feed, by selecting a destination on a plan view map, or by using a joystick or other peripheral device.

Abstract: A lid assembly, for a container, comprising: a first lid member; and a second lid member, positioned below said first lid member, is provided with: a first drinking means in direct fluid communication with the beverage in said container via a first fluid passageway, wherein said first lid member pivotably connecting said second lid member to assume a first position where said first drinking means being covered by said first lid member and a second position where said first drinking means being exposed; a second drinking means provided with a drinking tube in fluid communication with the beverage in said container via a second fluid passageway, wherein said second drinking means is configured to operationally enable said second fluid passageway; and characterized in that: the use of said first drinking means and the use of said second drinking means is mutually exclusive and is independent of each other; and said first fluid passageway and said second fluid passageway are independent of each other.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a lid assembly for a container, comprising: a first lid; a second lid, removably connected to said first lid; a trigger mechanism, slidably connected to said second lid to slide between a first trigger position and a second trigger position, is provided with a first interaction means and a first engagement means; and a spout, pivotably connected to said second lid, is provided with a second interaction means and a second engagement means, wherein the pivoting movement of said spout is controlled by the operation of said trigger mechanism; characterized in that, said lid assembly is configured to assume a first configuration, a second configuration, and a third configuration.

Abstract: An imaging device with a plurality of image sensing pixels and a plurality of event detection pixels is provided. The image sensing and event detection pixels can be provided as part of different arrays of pixels, or can be included within a common array of pixels. The event detection pixels are operated continuously to provide signals indicating the occurrence of events. In response to detecting an event, image sensing pixels are selectively operated. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include activation of image sensing pixels within one or more regions of interest, while image sensing pixels not included in any region of interest remain off. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include the selection of a frame rate applied across an array of mage sensing pixels, or within determined regions of interest.