Abstract: A memory apparatus and method of operation are provided. The apparatus includes memory cells connected word lines. The memory cells are disposed in strings and configured to retain a threshold voltage. A control means is configured to apply a program voltage to selected ones of the word lines while applying pass voltages to unselected ones of the word lines and ramp down both the selected ones of the plurality of word lines and the unselected ones of the word lines to a recovery voltage at a start of a verify phase of each of a plurality of program loops and apply a targeted word line bias to each of the word lines during the verify phase. The control means is also configured to adjust the recovery voltage based on the targeted word line bias applied to each of the plurality of word lines during the verify phase.

Abstract: Provided are copolycarbonate compositions including a stabilizer package which comprise a phosphorous-containing acid, an ester of phosphorous-containing acid, and an organosulfonic stabilizer where the phosphorous-containing acid and the ester of a phosphorous-containing acid are present in a molar ratio of 1 to 2. The total stabilization package is for example, in the amount by weight of 4 to 32 ppm, 8 to 24 ppm, or 8 to 16 ppm and the organosulfonic stabilizer is, e.g., of 2 to 30 ppm, or 4 to 24 ppm, or 8 to 16 ppm.

Abstract: The present application discloses anti-impact gloves, which include a glove body and an anti-impact protective layer arranged on the back of the glove body. The anti-impact protective layer includes a finger protection layer, which includes a thumb protective layer and a plurality of universal finger protective layers; an anisotropic flex slit is arranged on the first dactylus of the thumb protective layer near the first knuckle, and a flex cut structure is provided at the metacarpophalangeal joint. A plurality of full flex cuts are positioned at the fingertip part of each universal finger protective layer; the hand back protective layer includes a plurality of vertical protection blocks and a plurality of long strip-shaped flex slits arranged alternately; the bottom layer is fixed on the back of the glove body.

Abstract: An optical device and the prism module thereof are provided. The prism module includes a first prism, a second prism, and a third prism. The second prism is disposed beside the first prism. The third prism is adhered to the second prism. First light enters the first prism, is reflected plural times in the first prism, enters the second prism, and is emitted from the second prism. Second light enters the second prism, is reflected plural times in the second prism, and is emitted from the second prism. Third light sequentially passes through the third prism and the second prism, enters the first prism, is reflected plural times in the first prism, and is emitted from the first prism.

Abstract: A processing device to be used for optical inspection of samples is configured to be communicatively coupled to a camera of an optical inspection device and to a user interface, to receive input data from the user interface and/or from the camera, to provide output data to the user interface, to be communicatively coupled to a storage device, to provide instructions, by accessing instruction data stored at the storage device, for optical quality inspection of samples to be performed by a user via the user interface. The instructions include instructions regarding what kind of optical quality inspection to be performed on which sample. The processing device is further configured to receive quality report data from the optical quality inspection via the user interface, and/or image data of images acquired by the camera, and to store the quality report data and/or the image data in the storage device.

Abstract: Embodiments described include apparatuses, computer program products, and methods for automatic proof of delivery, for example by capturing and decoding a visual indicia. Some embodiments minimize possibilities of errors, false proof, and/or the like in item delivery. At least one embodiment enables automatic proof of delivery in a multi-sensor environment. Example embodiments are configured for capturing an image data object set utilizing at least one of an image sensor set, where the image data object set includes a captured-indicia image data object including a visual indicia; decoding the visual indicia to identify delivery information; identifying a delivery proof image data object from the image data object set; and processing the delivery proof image data object for use as a proof of delivery. Some embodiments include a near-field image sensor for capturing the delivery proof image data object and a far-field sensor for capturing the captured-indicia image data object.

Abstract: To make it possible to evaluate quantitatively whether there is a problem on a machining surface. A simulator includes a memory unit that stores machining position data to be used when a machine tool machines a machining-target object, a machining surface simulation unit that uses the machining position data that is stored to perform a simulation of a machining surface, a surface texture calculation unit that calculates a surface texture of the machining surface that is simulated through the simulation of the machining surface, and a machining surface evaluation unit that evaluates the surface texture on the basis of an evaluation condition.

Abstract: Provided are a device for detecting sub-atomic particles and method of fabrication thereof. The device includes a plurality of scintillators, a detector provided on a first end of the plurality of scintillators and a prismatoid provided on a second end of the plurality of scintillators. The prismatoid redirects light between adjacent scintillators of the plurality of scintillators.

Abstract: A voltage conversion circuit, a voltage converter, and a chip are provided. The voltage conversion circuit includes: an input switch, a switch assembly, a first clamp circuit, a first capacitor, and a second capacitor. The input switch is connected to a voltage input terminal and a first plate of the first capacitor, the first clamp circuit is connected across two terminals of the input switch, the first capacitor are connected to a voltage output terminal and grounded via the switch assembly, and the voltage output terminal is grounded via the second capacitor. The first clamp circuit is configured to limit a voltage across the two terminals of the input switch. The first clamp circuit is capable of reducing the voltage across the two terminals of the input switch, such that a switch with a low withstand voltage is selected and hence a conversion efficiency is improved.

Abstract: Composite particles of the present invention include alumina particles and an inorganic coating disposed on a surface of the alumina particles, the alumina particles containing molybdenum (Mo), the inorganic coating including a composite metal oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure concerns synthesis, anion binding features, liquid-liquid extraction of salts, and anti-corrosion character of aryl-triazole bicyclic macrocycles of Formula (I) and related compounds:

Abstract: Niobium oxide particles which have a controlled crystal shape and exhibit excellent characteristics are provided. The niobium oxide particles include molybdenum. The niobium oxide particles preferably have a polyhedral, columnar or acicular shape. The MoO3 content (M1) measured by XRF analysis of the niobium oxide particles is preferably 0.1 to 40 mass % relative to the niobium oxide particles taken as 100 mass %. A method for producing the niobium oxide particles described above includes calcining a niobium compound in the presence of a molybdenum compound.

Abstract: It relates to zirconia particles containing molybdenum and each having a polyhedron shape. The molybdenum is preferably unevenly distributed in surface layers of the zirconia particles. It also relates to a method for producing the zirconia particles. The method includes mixing a zirconium compound and a molybdenum compound to form a mixture and firing the mixture.

Abstract: The composite particles contain alumina particles with a card-house structure formed of three or more plate-like alumina particles that adhere to each other and an inorganic covering portion located on a surface of the plate-like alumina particles and containing a composite metal oxide.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a synthesis method of long carbon chain semi-aromatic nylon. The synthesis method comprises the following steps: mixing a wet powdery nylon salt, an antioxidant, a catalyst, a surfactant and pellets, and carrying out a one-step solid state polymerization under dynamic mixing to obtain a powdery nylon; under dynamic mixing, enabling the pellets to promote the stirring and mixing of the material and reducing material adhesion to the wall; the one-step solid state polymerization comprises a pre-solid state polymerization and a post-solid state polymerization; in the pre-solid state polymerization, ensuring the nylon salt and the prepolymer not to be molten; in the post-solid state polymerization, gradually reducing the system pressure to vacuum, and keeping the system pressure in vacuum state for at least 1 hour; the temperature of the post-solid state polymerization is not lower than the termination temperature of the pre-solid state polymerization.

Abstract: A winding drum used for winding a safety belt extends in the axial direction and is rotatably supported in a frame of a retractor. A gear mechanism is installed at one side of the winding drum through a force limiting mechanism and comprises a stop wheel and a ball gear which are riveted and fixedly connected in the axial direction. The stop wheel is rotatably installed on the frame, and the ball gear comprises a penetrating shaft hole. The force limiting mechanism is inserted into the shaft hole in the axial direction and both ends of the force limiting mechanism are respectively connected with the winding drum and the gear mechanism to prevent passengers from being excessively restrained by realizing the force limiting function. The gear mechanism and the force limiting mechanism are directly assembled to the winding drum, with simple steps and few independent components.

Abstract: A memory apparatus and method of operation are provided. The apparatus includes memory cells each connected to one of a plurality of word lines. The memory cells are disposed in strings and configured to retain a threshold voltage corresponding to one of a plurality of data states. A control means is coupled to the plurality of word lines and the strings and is configured to apply a read voltage to a selected ones of the plurality of word lines during a read operation and ramp down to a discharge voltage at an end of the read operation and apply a ready voltage to the selected ones of the plurality of word lines during a ready period of time following the read operation. The control means is also configured to adjust at least one of the discharge voltage and the ready voltage based on a temperature of the memory apparatus.

Abstract: A back plate assembly includes a base plate formed with a groove having a bottom wall and a pair of side walls opposite to each other in a first horizontal direction, and an arch plate assembled into the groove and having a pair of opposite ends in the first horizontal direction. A pair of end surfaces of the ends of the arch plate abut against the side walls and a part of a middle portion of the arch plate between the ends is not in contact with the bottom wall of the groove.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide a circuit structure and related method to compensate for sense amplifier leakage. A circuit structure according to the disclosure includes a reference voltage generator coupling a supply voltage and a reference line to a sense amplifier. A multiplexer within the reference voltage generator is coupled to the reference line. The multiplexer includes a plurality of transistors each having a gate terminal coupled to ground.

Abstract: An antenna element with a filtering function, a filtering radiation unit, and an antenna. The antenna element is tubular, with a spiral slit arranged around the periphery of the tubular antenna element and extending in an axial direction. The filtering radiation unit includes a support column, and an upper part of the support column is electrically connected to at least one antenna element. The antenna includes a reflecting plate, and at least one filtering radiation unit is fixedly arranged on the reflecting plate. The antenna element with a filtering function has functions of radiating signals and suppressing interference simultaneously. The filtering radiation unit can cooperate with a high-frequency radiation element during use to achieve the aim of radiating a high-frequency signal and a low-frequency signal simultaneously. The antenna is good in performance, small in size, and high in integration degree.