Abstract: In embodiments, one or more non-transitory computer-readable storage media comprise a set of instructions, which, when executed on a processor of a server, causes the server to receive sensor data from at least one sensor proximate to an entity, the entity is a human under care of at least one temporary guardian (TG) pursuant to a set of guardianship rules, the guardianship rules including a pre-defined geographic boundary in which the entity is to remain while under the care of the at least one TG. When executed, the instructions further cause the server to extract location metadata of the entity from the sensor data, and based at least in part on the metadata, send notifications to the TG and to a primary guardian (PG) of the entity when the entity is outside of the pre-defined boundary.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present disclosure, an ambient medium of a two-dimensional semiconductor is doped or an ambient medium of a semiconductor is locally filled with a solid material, to form a filled region, and an electronic device based on the two-dimensional semiconductor is implemented by means of a doping effect of the doped region or the filled region on a characteristic of the two-dimensional semiconductor. In the embodiments of the present disclosure, doping the two-dimensional semiconductor is not directly processing the two-dimensional semiconductor. Therefore, damage caused to the two-dimensional semiconductor in a doping process and device performance deterioration caused accordingly can be effectively reduced, and stability of device performance after doping is improved.

Abstract: User inputs received through a graphical user interface of a programming tool are used to define a set of capability abstractions for a particular application and further define, based on the one or more user inputs, relationships between the set of capability abstractions. The particular application is to utilize a machine-to-machine network, and the set of capability abstractions include: a sensor capability abstraction, an actuator capability abstraction, a computation logic capability abstraction, an input user interface (UI) capability abstraction, and an output UI capability abstraction for the particular application. The relationships include a relationship between the input UI capability abstraction and the computation logic capability abstraction, where the input UI capability is to provide an input to the computation logic capability abstraction.

Abstract: A thin film transistor including a flexible substrate, a semiconductor layer, a first gate, and a first gate dielectric layer is provided. The semiconductor layer is located on the flexible substrate. The first gate is located on the flexible substrate and corresponds to a portion of the semiconductor layer. The first gate dielectric layer is located between the first gate and the semiconductor layer. The first gate dielectric layer is in contact with the semiconductor layer, and the hydrogen atom concentration of the first gate dielectric layer is less than 6.5×1020 atoms/cm3. A method of manufacturing the thin film transistor is also provided.

Abstract: A topical composition and methods of making the composition is disclosed. The composition may comprise an ointment base, C11-C40 alcohols or acids, and a polymer. The ointment base may be in an amount of at least about 50% of the topical composition by weight. The polymer may be substantially soluble in the ointment base.

Abstract: A motor driving circuit, the motor itself, and a motor driving method are disclosed. The circuit includes a controllable bidirectional alternating current (AC) switch and a processing unit, a voltage polarity of the AC power source and zero voltage crossing point of an AC power source being detected, together with a magnetic pole position of a permanent-magnet rotor, to govern the operation of the AC switch. When the controllable bidirectional AC switch is to be switched on, a trigger pulse is output after a delay time after the zero voltage crossing point, such that a phase difference between a back electromotive force and current flowing through the stator winding is decreased.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and an apparatus for solar power generation through gas volumetric heat absorption based on characteristic absorption spectrum. A radiation energy conversion device absorbs concentrated solar radiation and converts radiation energy into thermal energy; the thermal energy is transferred to the other side of the radiation energy conversion device and then is converted into radiation energy; and the energy is transferred in a receiver cavity. The working gas from the outlet of a recuperator flows into the receiver cavity and absorbs the radiation energy. The heated working gas with high temperature flows into a turbine, doing shaft work through expansion. The expanded working gas flows through the recuperator to exchange heat. The working gas flows into a cooler, a compressor and the recuperator in sequence, and then flows into a receiver cavity to be heated volumetrically, completing a thermal power cycle.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a magnetic sensor residing in a housing. The magnetic sensor includes an input port and an output port, both extending from the housing, wherein the input port is to be connected to an external alternating current (AC) power supply. The magnetic sensor also includes an electric circuit which comprises an output control circuit coupled with the output port and configured to be at least responsive to a magnetic induction signal and the external AC power supply to control the magnetic sensor to operate in a state in which a load current flows through the output port. The magnetic induction signal is indicative of at least one characteristic of an external magnetic field detected by the electrical circuit and the operating frequency of the magnetic sensor is positively proportional to the frequency of the external AC power supply.

Abstract: Systems and methods for targeted electronic messaging within a brick and mortar store are disclosed. A shopper tracking system tracks the physical location and collects shopping behavior data of a shopper located within a brick and mortar store. The shopping behavior data is supplied to a real time bidding system. When a shopper moves within a predetermined distance from an electronic sign, the shopper tracking system signals the real time bidding system to conduct a contemporaneous auction and supply a message provided by a winning bidder, which is displayed on the electronic sign.

Abstract: An embodiment of a semiconductor package apparatus may include technology to determine if a user is proximate to a display, determine a characteristic of the user, display a message on the display based on the characteristic of the user, and complete a transaction with the user proximate to the display. Non-limiting examples of environments for some embodiments may include any place where informational messaging is directed at people and where it may be beneficial to adjust such messaging to complete a transaction with the user. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Abstract: A system includes a self-learning module for creating a self-learned planogram based on images of shelving units at a location and shelving unit tracking. The self-learned planogram includes shelving unit locations for the shelving units. The system also includes a training module for training the merchandise tracking model based on merchandise-shelving unit clustering. The merchandise-shelving unit clustering is based on the self-learned planogram and sensor readings received from sensors at the location. The sensor readings are associated with items at the location. The system further includes a tracking module for tracking and storing locations of the items based on the sensor readings and the merchandise tracking model. The system also includes a planogram compliance module for determining planogram compliance based on comparing the self-learned planogram to the item locations.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus may comprise a sensor to detect a plurality of radio signals from one or more transmitters. The apparatus may further comprise a processor to: identify the plurality of radio signals detected by the sensor; detect a proximity of one or more assets based on the plurality of radio signals, wherein the one or more assets are associated with the one or more transmitters; identify the one or more assets based on an identity of the one or more transmitters, wherein each transmitter is associated with a particular asset; identify a plurality of signal characteristics associated with the plurality of radio signals; detect a proximity of a human based on the plurality of signal characteristics; and detect one or more human-asset interactions based on the plurality of signal characteristics.

Abstract: An embodiment of a semiconductor package apparatus may include technology to associate an asset to a fixture with a device positioned proximate to the fixture, and determine a location of the fixture based on a location of the device. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed. Non-limiting example applications may include shipping, logistics, warehouse asset tracking, retail, etc.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and systems, for example, for controlling display of an image on a display screen includes, for example, receiving, by one or more processor, data regarding a user selected area relative to a first portion of an image displayed on a display screen to define a second portion of the image, at least a portion of the second portion of the image being outside the first portion of the image displayed on the display screen, and automatically controlling, by the one or more processor, display of the second portion of the image on the display screen based on the user selected area of the image to generally maximize display of the second portion of the image within the display screen.

Abstract: A connection device with floatable self-adjusting contacts includes a first main body, a plurality of first and second contact point groups, a second main body, and a plurality of conducting boards (pin boards). The first and second contact groups are respectively disposed on the first and second bodies. The floating board is disposed on the second main body in a floating manner. The conducting board has an insulated main body and a plurality of conducting pins which are disposed on the insulated main body in a floating manner. The conducting pin has a first conducting portion contacting the first contact point, and a second conduct portion contacting the second contact point. The first and second conduct portions respectively have an arc-shaped periphery and an elastic arm. The conducting pins can respectively self-adjust to achieve an optimal downward contacting pressure.

Abstract: A connection device with floatable self-adjusting contacts includes a first main body, a plurality of first and second contact point groups, a second main body, and a plurality of conducting boards (pin boards). The first and second contact groups are respectively disposed on the first and second bodies. The floating board is disposed on the second main body in a floating manner. The conducting board has an insulated main body and a plurality of conducting pins which are disposed on the insulated main body in a floating manner. The conducting pin has a first conducting portion contacting the first contact point, and a second conduct portion contacting the second contact point. The first and second conduct portions respectively have an arc-shaped periphery and an elastic arm. The conducting pins can respectively self-adjust to achieve an optimal downward contacting pressure.

Abstract: A method of making a passivated thin film transistor component for use in a display device, is provided, comprising: providing a thin film transistor component, comprising: a substrate, at least one electrode, a dielectric and a semiconductor; providing a film forming matrix material; and, providing a plurality of non-crystalline hydrophobic silica particles having an average particle size of 5 to 120 nm and a water absorbance of <2% determined according to ASTM E1131; combining the film forming matrix material and the plurality of non-crystalline hydrophobic silica particles to form a composite; and, applying the composite to the thin film transistor component to form a barrier film thereon, providing the passivated thin film transistor component; wherein the semiconductor is interposed between the barrier film and the substrate.

Abstract: A drive circuit for an electric motor having a wound stator and a permanent magnet rotor, includes a controllable bidirectional AC switch connected in series with a stator winding between two terminals for connecting to an AC power supply. First and second position sensors detect the position of magnetic poles of the rotor. A voltage regulating circuit is connected between the two terminals and the controllable bidirectional AC switch and configured to supply power to the first sensor during the positive cycle and to the second position sensor during the negative cycle of the AC power supply such that the controllable bidirectional AC switch is switched between a conductive state and a non-conductive state in a preset manner, thus enabling the stator to rotate the rotor in only one predetermined direction during start-up.

Abstract: A measurement system comprises an illumination module, an image pickup device, an angle adjustment module, and a control unit. The illumination module is configured to illuminate an object. The image pickup device is configured to pick up an image of the object. The angle adjustment module is configured to adjust an relative angle between the object and the image pickup device. The control unit is electrically connected to the image pickup device and the angle adjustment module and configured to receive an image signal from the image pickup device. The control unit is configured to command the angle adjustment module to adjust the relative angle to at least three values. The image pickup device is configured to pick up images of the object respectively corresponding to the at least three values. The control unit is configured to calculate the relative angle between the object and the image pickup device.

Abstract: A motor driving circuit and a motor component are provided.