Abstract: A method of detecting atomic scale defects in semiconductors, comprising the steps of scanning the surface of the semiconductor with a field emission scanning electron microscope (SEM) to form an SEM image thereof; scanning the SEM image with a light detector and monochromator to obtain a cathodoluminescence (CL) spatial intensity map of the SEM image; determining the CL spectra, i.e.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to lipid-PEGylated solid support and phosphoramidites derivatives, methods for preparing the same, and their uses in the delivery of oligonucleotide drugs to the cellular targets.

Abstract: A weather resistant autonomous driving sensor unit for an autonomous vehicle driving system. The sensor unit further includes a cover having an inside surface facing the one or more light detection and ranging sensors, and an external surface facing an external environment of a vehicle. The cover is formed of molded polycarbonate and also forms a vehicle component selected from the group consisting of a vehicle grille, bumper and front end module. A hydrophilic coating applied to the external surface of the coating. The hydrophilic coating can be made of several different compounds that are applied to the external surface using spraying, dipping or vapor deposition. The hydrophilic coating selected must provide a droplet thickness to diameter ratio of less than 0.3 when the water contact angle on the external surface of the cover is less than 40 degrees or between about 25 degrees to about 40 degrees.

Abstract: A liquid crystal on silicon panel including a plurality of driving circuits is provided. Each of the driving circuits includes a first driving route and a second driving route. The first driving route and the second driving route are configured to drive corresponding subpixel electrodes and respectively determine display content of a first wobulation image and a second wobulation image. In addition, a projection apparatus including the liquid crystal on silicon panel is also provided.

Abstract: A light guide module and an augmented reality (AR) apparatus are disclosed. The AR apparatus includes a display module and the light guide module. The light guide module includes a first light guide plate and a second light guide plate. The first light guide plate has a light receiving area for receiving optical input light with a predetermined incident angle and a light outputting area for outputting optical input light. The second light guide plate is disposed on the first light guide plate, and has dichroic surfaces for selectively transmitting or reflecting the optical input light.

Abstract: A liquid crystal on silicon panel including a plurality of driving circuits is provided. Each of the driving circuits includes a first driving route and a second driving route. The first driving route and the second driving route are configured to drive corresponding subpixel electrodes and respectively determine display content of a first wobulation image and a second wobulation image. In addition, a projection apparatus including the liquid crystal on silicon panel is also provided.

Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) apparatus is provided. The HMD apparatus includes a first lens, a second lens, a first micro-display disposed on the first lens, a second micro-display disposed on the second lens, a first light source, a second light source, and an eyeglass frame. A first side of the first micro-display corresponding to a first rubbing alignment processing direction and a first side of the second micro-display corresponding to a second rubbing alignment processing direction are symmetric with respect to a center line of the eyeglass frame between the first lens and the second lens. A first incident light emitted by the first light source is obliquely emitted from the first side of the first micro-display toward the first micro-display and a second incident light emitted by the second light source is obliquely emitted from the first side of the second micro-display toward the second micro-display.

Abstract: A head mounted display (HMD) apparatus is provided. The HMD apparatus includes a first lens, a second lens, a first micro-display disposed on the first lens, a second micro-display disposed on the second lens, a first light source, a second light source, and an eyeglass frame. A first side of the first micro-display corresponding to a first rubbing alignment processing direction and a first side of the second micro-display corresponding to a second rubbing alignment processing direction are symmetric with respect to a center line of the eyeglass frame between the first lens and the second lens. A first incident light emitted by the first light source is obliquely emitted from the first side of the first micro-display toward the first micro-display and a second incident light emitted by the second light source is obliquely emitted from the first side of the second micro-display toward the second micro-display.

Abstract: A light guide module and an augmented reality (AR) apparatus are disclosed. The AR apparatus includes a display module and the light guide module. The light guide module includes a first light guide plate and a second light guide plate. The first light guide plate has a light receiving area for receiving optical input light with a predetermined incident angle and a light outputting area for outputting optical input light. The second light guide plate is disposed on the first light guide plate, and has dichroic surfaces for selectively transmitting or reflecting the optical input light.

Abstract: A liquid crystal on silicon display device is provided. Multiple grey levels of a pixel are transformed into multiple color values. The grey levels respectively correspond to multiple first sub-pixels. For each of the first sub-pixels, at least one parameter of a reflectance fitting function is obtained according to the color values, a gamma correction is performed according to the corresponding grey level to obtain a reflectance, and a pixel voltage is calculated according to the at least one parameter and the reflectance. The pixel voltage is applied to a pixel electrode of the corresponding first sub-pixel.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a magnetic platform for direct and multiplex immune-based detection of trace amount of protein biomarkers for cancers, neurodegenerative disease such as Alzheimer's disease

Abstract: A driving method for a display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes data lines, scan lines and pixel units. Each pixel unit includes a pixel electrode and a common electrode. The driving method includes the following steps: when the display apparatus enters from a first frame period into a second frame period, switching a voltage level of a common voltage from a first common voltage level to a second common voltage level, and simultaneously changing a voltage level of the pixel electrode; during a data period of the second frame period, driving the scan lines according to a scanning sequence so as to write display data transmitted by data lines into the pixel units; and during a reset period of the second frame period, driving the scan lines according to the scanning sequence so as to write reset data transmitted by the data lines into the pixel units.

Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate and a second substrate assembled together with a sealant, and the resultant assembly encloses a display medium layer. An organic alignment layer and an inorganic alignment layer are disposed between the first substrate and the display medium layer. A first gap exists between the inorganic alignment layer and the sealant, and the organic alignment layer is located in the first gap. The inorganic alignment layer may contact the display medium layer, and the organic alignment layer may be in contact with the display medium layer in the first gap. A portion of the organic alignment layer may overlap the inorganic alignment layer. The inorganic alignment layer may be coated with a coating of hydrophobic molecules. The display panel may further include an opposite organic alignment layer and an opposite inorganic alignment layer between the second substrate and the display medium layer.

Abstract: A request is received at a virtual service simulating a particular data service. The request includes a uniform resource locator (URL) that includes a service root portion and a resource path portion identifying a particular resource of a data structure. Syntax of at least the resource path portion is verified based on a particular protocol. Consistency of the resource path portion with a structure of a data model corresponding to the particular data service is also verified. A query of a database is performed based on contents of at least the resource path portion and a simulated response of the particular data service to the request is generated using results of the query.

Abstract: A front-lit display includes a light source, a coupling lens, a first and a second polarizers, a light guide plate, and a reflective display panel. The light guide plate has a first surface, a second surface, a side surface connecting the first and second surfaces, and light guiding microstructures located between the first and second surfaces. The first polarizer, the coupling lens, and the light source are sequentially disposed at a side of the side surface. Light emitting elements of the light source that emit light beams of different colors are arranged along a first direction instead of a second direction. The first direction is parallel to the side surface and the first surface, and the second direction is parallel to the side surface and perpendicular to the first surface. The coupling lens includes vertical columnar structures arranged along the first direction and respectively extending along the second direction.

Abstract: A display panel includes a first substrate and a second substrate assembled together with a sealant, and the resultant assembly encloses a display medium layer. An organic alignment layer and an inorganic alignment layer are disposed between the first substrate and the display medium layer. A first gap exists between the inorganic alignment layer and the sealant, and the organic alignment layer is located in the first gap. The inorganic alignment layer may contact the display medium layer, and the organic alignment layer may be in contact with the display medium layer in the first gap. A portion of the organic aligmnent layer may overlap the inorganic alignment layer. The inorganic alignment layer may be coated with a coating of hydrophobic molecules. The display panel may further include an opposite organic alignment layer and an opposite inorganic alignment layer between the second substrate and the display medium layer.

Abstract: Provided is a microfluidic device comprising an incubation layer, the incubation layer including at least one dock, each of the at least one dock defines a stepped tank comprising an upper tank and a lower tank, an inflow channel in fluid communication with the stepped tank for supplying a fluid to the stepped tank, and an outflow channel in fluid communication with the stepped tank for draining the fluid from the stepped tank, wherein the geometry of the upper tank is configured to allow culturing of a fish larva therein, and wherein the geometry of the lower tank is configured to reversibly receive the fish larva from the upper tank and to dock the fish larva at a controlled orientation for imaging or observation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel. The LCD panel comprises: an electrode layer. The electrode layer comprises: a plurality of pixels, each pixel comprising a plurality of types of sub-pixels, each type of sub-pixel having a ladder pattern with a plurality of sectors, wherein each sector comprises a plurality of units and each sector is shifted a unit width with each other.