Abstract: A coated article includes an electrochromic layer made of tungsten trioxide doped with metal selected from molybdenum, niobium, and/or titanium. A method for making the device housing is also described there.

Abstract: A coated article includes a magnesium layer, a magnesium oxynitride layer a titanium nitride layer formed on a substrate in that order. The substrate is made of magnesium alloy.

Abstract: A coated glass includes a substrate and a coating. The coating is deposited on the substrate by vacuum sputtering. The coating is a tin oxide layer co-doped with antimony and bismuth, the molar ratio of tin, antimony, and bismuth is 11-14:1.2-2:0.2-1.5, the coating has a thickness of about 300 nm to about 450 nm.

Abstract: A housing is provided which includes an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate, an aluminum layer and a corrosion resistant layer formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate in that order. The corrosion resistant layer is an Al—C—N layer. Then, Ce ions are implanted in the Al—C—N layer by ion implantation process. The atomic percentages of N and C in the Al—C—N gradient layer gradually increase from the side of Al—C—N gradient layer near the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate to the other side of Al—C—N gradient layer, away from aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate. Therefore the housing has a high corrosion resistance. A method for making the housing is also provided.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate and a thermochromic coating formed on the substrate. The thermochromic coating is a vanadium dioxide layer co-doped M and R, where M is two or more elements selected from a group consisting of titanium, niobium, molybdenum and tungsten, R is one or more elements selected from a group consisting of rhodium, palladium and ruthenium.

Abstract: A housing is provided which includes an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate, an aluminum layer and a corrosion resistant layer formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate in that order. The corrosion resistant layer is an Al—O layer. Then, Nd ions are implanted in the Al—O layer by ion implantation process. The atomic percentages of O in the Al—O gradient layer gradually increases from the side of Al—O gradient layer near the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate to the other side of Al—O gradient layer, away from aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate. Therefore the housing has a high corrosion resistance. A method for making the housing is also provided.

Abstract: A coated glass includes a glass substrate, a first titanium oxide layer, a silver layer, a titanium layer, a titanium nitrogen layer and a second titanium oxide. The first titanium oxide layer is formed on the glass substrate. The silver layer is formed on the first titanium oxide layer. The titanium layer is formed on the sliver layer. The titanium nitrogen layer is formed on the titanium layer, and the second titanium oxide layer is formed on the titanium nitrogen layer.

Abstract: A housing is provided which includes an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate, an aluminum layer and a corrosion resistant layer formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate in that order. The corrosion resistant layer is an Al—O layer. Then, Gd ions are implanted in the Al—O layer by ion implantation process. The atomic percentages of O in the Al—O gradient layer gradually increase from the side of Al—O gradient layer near the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate to the other side of Al—O gradient layer, away from aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate. Therefore the housing has a high corrosion resistance. A method for making the housing is also provided.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a flip cover, and a hinge assembly. The flip cover is rotatably fixed on the main body via the hinge assembly. The hinge assembly includes a sensing module, a hinge mechanism, and a microcontroller. The sensing module is configured to detect control signals. The hinge mechanism is configured to control an angle between the flip cover and the main body. The microcontroller is electrically connected to the sensing module. The microcontroller receives the control signals from the sensing module, and controls the hinge mechanism to rotate to a specified angle according to the control signals. The angle between the flip cover and the main body is automatically adjusted correspondingly.

Abstract: A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a plurality of zinc layers and a plurality of zinc oxide layers formed on the substrate. Each zinc layer interleaves with one zinc oxide layer. One of the zinc layers is formed on the substrate. One of the zinc oxide layers forms an outermost layer of the coated article. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate and a color layer formed on the substrate. The substrate is made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. The color layer includes an aluminum layer formed on the substrate and an aluminum oxide layer formed on the aluminum layer. In the CIE LAB color system, L* coordinate of the color layer is between 75 and 100, a* coordinate of the color layer is between ?1 and 1, b* coordinate of the color layer is between ?1 and 1. The coated article has a white color.

Abstract: A housing is provided which includes an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate, an aluminum layer and a corrosion resistant layer formed on the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate in that order. The corrosion resistant layer is an Al—C—N layer. Then, Gd ions is implanted in the Al—C—N layer by ion implantation process. The atomic percentages of N and C in the Al—C—N gradient layer gradually increase from the side of Al—C—N gradient layer near the aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate to the other side of Al—C—N gradient layer, away from aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate. Therefore the housing has a high corrosion resistance. A method for making the housing is also provided.

Abstract: A heat pump system is operable in winter mode and/or summer mode, and may be selectively operated in a defrost mode or cycle. The system includes an energy recovery module that receives and conditions air in a regeneration air channel. A pre-processing module is positioned downstream of the energy recovery module. The pre-processing module receives and heats air from the energy recovery module. A regeneration air heat exchanger is positioned downstream of the pre-processing module. The regeneration air heat exchanger receives and conditions air from the pre-processing module. The pre-processing module heats the air from the energy recovery module to increase efficiency of the regeneration air heat exchanger. During the defrost mode, a loop of regeneration air may be recirculated between the supply air channel and the regeneration air channel in order to defrost the regeneration air heat exchanger.

Abstract: A heat pump system for conditioning regeneration air from a space is provided. The heat pump system is operable in a winter mode and/or a summer mode. The system includes an energy recovery module that receives and conditions air in a regeneration air channel. A pre-processing module is positioned downstream of the energy recovery module. The pre-processing module receives and heats air from the energy recovery module. A regeneration air heat exchanger is positioned downstream of the pre-processing module. The regeneration air heat exchanger receives and conditions air from the pre-processing module. The pre-processing module heats the air from the energy recovery module to increase an efficiency of the regeneration air heat exchanger.

Abstract: A coated article, includes a substrate, an anti-corrosion layer deposited on the substrate, the anti-corrosion layer being composed of ZrW2O8 and AlON. The disclosure also describes a method to make the coated article.

Abstract: A coated article is provided. The coated article includes a substrate, a base layer formed on the substrate; a nickel oxynitride layer formed on the base layer; and a silicon nitride layer formed on the nickel oxynitride layer. The nickel oxynitride layer and silicon nitride layer can protect the substrate from oxidizing at high temperature, which effectively extend the use time of the coated article. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, and an anti-fingerprint film formed on the substrate. The anti-fingerprint film is a carbon-nitrogen-fluorine layer. The carbon-nitrogen-fluorine has a chemical formula of CXN1-XFY, wherein 0.6?X?0.8 and 0.2?Y?0.4. A method for making the coated article is also described.

Abstract: A coated article is provided. The coated article includes a substrate and a thermochromic layer formed on the substrate. The thermochromic layer is a vanadium dioxide layer co-doped with M and R. M comprises one or more elements selected from a group consisting of titanium, niobium, molybdenum and tungsten; R comprises one or more elements selected from a group consisting of rhodium, palladium and ruthenium. The thermochromic temperature of the thermochromic layer is reduced by doping M and R. A method for making the coated article is also described there.

Abstract: A coated article is provided. A coated article includes a composite substrate made from carbon fiber and zirconium diboride. A chromium layer is deposited on the substrate. A chromium diffusing layer is formed between the substrate and the chromium layer. A chromium-nitrogen layer is deposited on the chromium layer. A iridium layer is deposited on the chromium-nitrogen layer opposite to the chromium layer, wherein the chromium-nitrogen layer includes a first chromium-nitrogen layer and a second chromium-nitrogen layer. The first chromium-nitrogen layer abuts the chromium layer. The second chromium-nitrogen layer abuts the iridium layer. The atomic nitrogen content in the first chromium-nitrogen layer gradually increases with the thickness of the first chromium-nitrogen layer. The atomic nitrogen content in the second chromium-nitrogen layer gradually decreases with the thickness of the second chromium-nitrogen layer.

Abstract: A process for treating the surface of aluminum or aluminum alloy comprises providing a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. Then a zinc-plating layer is formed on the substrate by electroless plating with a zinc electroless plating solution, and a ceramic coating comprising refractory compound is next formed on the zinc-plating layer using physical vapor deposition.