Abstract: Base station antennas are provided. A base station antenna includes a reflector that has a plurality of faces that face in different directions. The base station antenna includes a plurality of arrays of radiating elements that are on the faces, respectively, of the reflector. Moreover, the base station antenna includes a plurality of parasitic elements that are on the faces. Related methods of operating a base station antenna are also provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed to provide automatic bias control for intensity modulated silicon modulator by providing a laser light to a Mach-Zehnder modulator (MZM) and splitting the laser light into a first arm and a second arm, wherein light in the first arm experiences a phase section for data modulation and light in the second arm receives heat for bias control and a phase section for data modulation; providing a first output light of the MZM; providing a complementary output light a monitor photodetector (mPD); and applying an uneven spacing 3-level square wave as dither for automatic bias control of MZM which operates at quad point and phase tuning with a heater.

Abstract: A method for controlling a clearing process in a vacuum cleaning device, wherein the vacuum cleaning device comprises at least one filter, which is cleared regularly. The method proposed allows, in particular, differential-pressure-dependent filter clearing in accordance with requirements, during which filter aging and/or filter wear can also be taken into account. In a second aspect, the invention relates to a vacuum cleaning device by means of which the proposed control method can be carried out. For this purpose, the vacuum cleaning device can comprise, in particular, a filter clearing unit.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacturing that includes a first etch stop layer and a second etch stop layer to prevent delamination and damage to underlying components. A first passivation layer and a second passivation layer are disposed on a substrate, with a metal pad exposed through the passivation layers and contacting a top metal component of the substrate. The first etch stop layer is then formed on the second passivation layer and the metal pad. A third passivation layer is then formed on the substrate with an opening to the metal pad, which is covered by the first etch stop layer. The second etch stop layer is then formed on the third passivation layer and in the opening on the second etch stop layer. A bottom metal film/conductive component is then formed on the second etch stop layer, photoresist is applied, and wet etching is performed. The metal pad is protected from damage caused by delamination of the second etch stop layer by the first etch stop layer.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a simple and rapid blood-based bioassay useful in the diagnosis, treatment and monitoring of eosinophilic gastrointestinal disorders, and related compositions and methods.

Abstract: Electrical circuit for a smart card chip module, including an insulating layer having a front main face and a rear main face. An antenna is made in a first conductive layer laying on the rear main face. This antenna extends over an antenna area delimited by a peripheral edge. The antenna includes at least one inner loop and one outer loop. The outer loop runs along the peripheral edge except over at least one first connecting segment diverted from the peripheral edge, towards or in a central zone of the antenna area. Further, the outer loop of the antenna includes at least a second connecting segment diverted from the peripheral edge towards a central zone of the antenna area.

Abstract: A method of generating an IC layout diagram includes receiving an IC layout diagram including a gate region and a gate via, the gate via being positioned at a location within an active region and along a width of the gate region extending across the active region, receiving a first gate resistance value of the gate region, retrieving a second gate resistance value from a resistance value reference based on the location and the width, using the first and second resistance values to determine that the IC layout diagram does not comply with a design specification, and based on the non-compliance with the design specification, modifying the IC layout diagram.

Abstract: A depth camera capable of measuring the oblique velocity of an object is provided, wherein a depth camera capable of measuring the lateral velocity of an object includes a depth camera body, a first configuration file, and a lateral velocity calculation system. The lateral velocity calculation system includes: first image-processing software for recording a first depth distance at which images are taken of an object and for calculating the number of pixels corresponding to a lateral movement of the object and the duration of the lateral movement; and lateral velocity calculation software for calculating the lateral velocity of the object. The depth camera capable of measuring the oblique velocity of an object allows the lateral/longitudinal/oblique velocity of an object to be measured in real time using image-related techniques.

Abstract: The present invention provides a general description language data system for directed acyclic graph automatic task flow, including: Step definition layer, Workflow definition layer and Template definition layer; The Step definition layer is the description of a single task, for the input and output declarations of each docker image or other executor, comprises name, type, file and parameters. The Workflow definition layer is a workflow composed of one or more Steps, the dependency topology of these Steps needs to be defined, and shared parameters can also be defined. The Template definition layer is based on a Workflow definition layer. The Template definition layer pre-sets the parameters, and supplies the descriptions, checkers or data source definitions of the parameters. The data center of the present invention is used with the task execution tool, and a programming language needs to be used to implement the corresponding tool.

Abstract: Provided are an optimized CPY4V2 gene and an application thereof. The gene relates to a polynucleotide for coding a CYP4V2 protein, and comprises a nucleotide sequence having 90% or over 90% of identity with a nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 5, SEQ ID NO: 6, SEQ ID NO: 7, SEQ ID NO: 8 or SEQ ID NO: 9. Also provided is an expression vector comprising the gene. The expression vector can realize lasting and stable expression in retinal pigment epithelium of eyes, can effectively reduce the dosage and possible side effects of a gene therapy drug for treating BCD, and improves the therapeutic effect.

Abstract: A method includes putting a first package component into contact with a second package component. The first package component comprises a first dielectric layer including a first dielectric material, and the first dielectric material is a silicon-oxide-based dielectric material. The second package component includes a second dielectric layer including a second dielectric material different from the first dielectric material. The second dielectric material comprises silicon and an element selected from the group consisting of carbon, nitrogen, and combinations thereof. An annealing process is performed to bond the first dielectric layer to the second dielectric layer.

Abstract: A mold element (350) is fabricated (305, 310, 315) using a first mold (5) with which microstructures (323) are integrally formed in relief on the mold element (350). A lens (340) is cast (320, 325, 330, 335) using a second mold (7) that includes the mold element (350) such that the microstructures (337) are integrally formed on the lens (340).

Abstract: A lens module includes: a lens barrel including a annular structure, an inner annular surface surrounding the central axis and an outer annular surface opposite to and surrounding the inner annular surface, wherein the inner annular surface forms an accommodating space; an optical lens assembly and an optical filter sequentially disposed in the accommodating space from the object side to the image side; wherein the annular structure is disposed on the inner annular surface and surrounds the central axis, the annular structure includes at least two step portions and at least two bevel portions, all the step portions and the bevel portions are close to the image side, and the optical filter is disposed on the step portions; and the step portions and the bevel portions are alternately disposed along a annular path of the inner annular surface.

Abstract: A resistive memory cell includes a lower electrode, a resistive transition metal oxide layer, and an upper electrode. The lower electrode includes at least one lower metallic barrier layer, a lower metal layer including a first metal having a melting point higher than 2,000 degrees Celsius, and a transition metal compound layer including an oxide or nitride of a transition metal selected from Ti, Ta, and W. The resistive transition metal oxide layer includes a conductive-filament-forming dielectric oxide of at least one transition metal and located on the transition metal compound layer. The upper electrode includes an upper metal layer including a second metal having a melting point higher than 2,000 degrees Celsius and at least one upper metallic barrier layer.

Abstract: A screwdriver includes a shank, a ratchet assembly, and a handle. The shank includes a shank extender that in an extended position lengthens the shank and in a retracted position is stored within the handle of the screwdriver. The ratchet assembly includes a knob and is configured to drive in the same direction the knob is turned. The screwdriver includes a locking mechanism to prevent unwanted movement of the shank between the extended and retracted positions. The handle of the screwdriver includes a storage space to hold alternative screwdriver bits and a stabilizing component to decrease movement of the handle when the storage portion is in an extended or open position. In a closed position the handle surrounds the alternate bits and in an open position the alternate bits are exposed.

Abstract: A method may include: sharing, by a client computer program and a server computer program, a set of identification keys, each identification key associated with a key label, and an authentication key; selecting, by the client computer program and the server computer program, one of the key labels; preparing, by the client computer program, quantum systems using a basis, randomly chosen bit values, and intensities; sending, by the client computer program, the quantum systems to the server computer program over a quantum communication channel, wherein the server computer program may be configured to measure the quantum systems using the basis and to announce quantum systems with photon detection; and generating, by the client computer program, a client tag using a shared keyed hash function executed on the authentication key and chosen bit values from the quantum systems with photon detection, and forwarding the client tag to the server computer program.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus performs a method of decoding video data. The method includes: receiving, from the video data, an Adaptation Parameter Set (APS) identifier associated with a number of previously used Cross-Component Sample Adaptive Offset (CCSAO) filter offset sets stored in APS; receiving, from the video data, a syntax in Picture Header (PH) or Slice Header (SH) that indicates the APS identifier used for a current picture or slice; decoding, for the current coding tree unit (CTU), a filter set index that indicates a particular previously used CCSAO filter offset set of the number of offset sets in the APS associated with the APS identifier; and applying the particular previously used CCSAO filter offset set to the current CTU of the video data.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode, a manufacturing method thereof, a display substrate and a display apparatus are disclosed. The organic light emitting diode includes: a first electrode and a second electrode opposite to each other; and a first hole transport layer, a first electron blocking layer, a blue emission layer, at least one first hole blocking layer, and a first electron transport layer, which are between the first electrode and the second electrode and sequentially arranged in a direction approaching the second electrode, wherein a total thickness of all the at least one first hole blocking layer is greater than a thickness of the first electron blocking layer.

Abstract: A method includes receiving a workpiece. The workpiece includes a first dummy gate, a second dummy gate adjacent the first dummy gate, a first gate spacer disposed along sidewalls of the first dummy gate, and a second gate spacer disposed along sidewalls of the second dummy gate. The method further includes removing the first dummy gate and the second dummy gate to form a first gate trench and a second gate trench, respectively, enlarging the first gate trench and the second gate trench, forming a first metal gate structure in the enlarged first gate trench, and forming a second metal gate structure in the enlarged second gate trench. The enlarged second gate trench is wider than the enlarged first gate trench.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a first pad group, a first light-emitting element, a pixel driving structure, a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer. The first conductive layer is disposed between the first pad group and the pixel driving structure. The first conductive layer includes a first conductive pattern and a second conductive pattern. The first conductive pattern is electrically connected to one of the plurality of first pads and the pixel driving structure. The second conductive pattern is electrically connected to another one of the plurality of first pads. The first conductive pattern and the second conductive pattern have a first light-transmitting gap. The first light-transmitting gap is located below the first light-emitting element. The second conductive layer is disposed between the first conductive layer and the pixel driving structure. The second conductive layer includes a third conductive pattern shielding the first light-transmitting gap.