Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to methods and apparatus for decoding low density parity check (LDPC) codes, and more particularly to non-linear log-likelihood ratio quantization techniques for low-density parity-check (LDPC) decoder architecture.

Abstract: Certain aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to methods and apparatus for decoding low density parity check (LDPC) codes, and more particularly to early termination techniques for low-density parity-check (LDPC) decoder architecture.

Abstract: An information processing method and device, and an apparatus used for a terminal with multiple operation systems include: according to the content of information received in the current operation system, the type of the information is determined; according to the type of the information, the operation system for processing the information is determined, and the information is processed by the operation system. The current operation system can determine the operation system for processing the information according to the content and the type of the information received by a terminal.

Abstract: Operational mode changes in a system-on-a-chip (SoC) integrated circuit in a complex device such as a mobile phone cause spikes in current demand which can cause voltage droops that disrupt operation of the SoC. A hybrid parallel power supply capacitively couples a switching-mode power supply and a low-dropout voltage regulator in parallel to provide high efficiency and fast response times. The low-dropout voltage regulator may include a class-AB operational transconductance amplifier driving the coupling capacitor. The switching-mode power supply and the low-dropout voltage regulator can regulate their outputs to slightly difference voltage levels. This can allow the switching-mode power supply to supply most of the SoC's current demands.

Abstract: The present invention provides process for treating crop kernels, comprising the steps of a) soaking kernels in water to produce soaked kernels; b) grinding the soaked kernels; c) treating the soaked kernels in the presence of an effective amount of an enzyme composition comprising: i) a protease, and ii) a cellulolytic composition, wherein step c) is performed before, during or after step b).

Abstract: An information processing method and device, and an apparatus used for a terminal with multiple operation systems include: according to the content of information received in the current operation system, the type of the information is determined; according to the type of the information, the operation system for processing the information is determined, and the information is processed by the operation system. The current operation system can determine the operation system for processing the information according to the content and the type of the information received by a terminal.

Abstract: A method for cultivating mushrooms, comprising mixing culture material with an enzyme for degrading or converting cellulosic material; a method for improving the yield of mushrooms and/or biological efficiency of mushroom cultivation and an enzyme composition for mushroom cultivation and uses thereof.

Abstract: An anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same used for industrial electrolyses including manufacturing of electrolytic metal foils such as electrolytic copper foil, aluminum liquid contact and continuously electrogalvanized steel plate, and metal extraction is provided. The anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same comprises a conductive metal substrate and a catalyst layer containing iridium oxide formed on the conductive metal substrate wherein the coating is baked in a high temperature region of 410° C.-450° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to form the catalyst layer co-existing amorphous and crystalline iridium oxide and the catalyst layer co-existing the amorphous and crystalline iridium oxide is post-baked in a further high temperature region of 520° C.-560° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to crystallize almost all amount of iridium oxide in the catalyst layer.

Abstract: Operational mode changes in a system-on-a-chip (SoC) integrated circuit in a complex device such as a mobile phone cause spikes in current demand which can cause voltage droops that disrupt operation of the SoC. A hybrid parallel power supply capacitively couples a switching-mode power supply and a low-dropout voltage regulator in parallel to provide high efficiency and fast response times. The low-dropout voltage regulator may include a class-AB operational transconductance amplifier driving the coupling capacitor. The switching-mode power supply and the low-dropout voltage regulator can regulate their outputs to slightly difference voltage levels. This can allow the switching-mode power supply to supply most of the SoC's current demands.

Abstract: The present invention relates a novel aqueous composition comprising polymeric thermal acid generator and a process of coating the novel composition onto photoresist pattern, thereby forming a layer of the polymeric thermal acid generator over the photoresist pattern. The polymeric thermal acid generator comprises a polymer having at least one repeating unit of structure 2; where R1 to R5 are independently chosen from the group consisting of H and C1-C6 alkyl; R6 is chosen from the group consisting of unsubstituted aryl, substituted aryl, alkyl (C1-C8) and fluoroalkyl (C1-C8) and W is a C2-C6 alkylene spacer.

Abstract: A wire winding machine (100) is disclosed which includes holders (106, 108) for holding a workpiece having a body (104a) with a hole (104b). A wire manipulator includes wire holders (116a, 116b, 116c) which are adapted for moving a piece of wire through the hole of the workpiece to form turns of winding of the piece of wire on the body of the workpiece.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel processes for using the neutral layer compositions for aligning microdomains of directed self-assembling block copolymers (BCP). The processes are useful for fabrication of electronic devices.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for treating a block copolymer solution, wherein the method comprises: providing a solution comprising a block copolymer in a non aqueous solvent; and, treating the solution to remove metals using an ion exchange resin. The invention also relates to a method of forming patterns using the treated block copolymer.

Abstract: A metal forming head (113) is disclosed which includes a die (124) with a stamping portion (130), and a die holder (126) with a hole (136) therethrough. At least part of the stamping portion (130) of the die (124) is receivable through the hole (136) of the die holder (126). A bottom surface (144) of the die holder (126) which faces away from the die (124) is being adapted to abut a major surface (38a) of a sheet of metal (36). The die (124) is movable relative to an abutment part (138) of the die holder (126) to form the sheet of metal (36).

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide a high-load durable anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same used for industrial electrolyses including manufacturing of electrolytic metal foils such as electrolytic copper foil, aluminum liquid contact and continuously electrogalvanized steel plate, and metal extraction, having superior durability under high-load electrolysis conditions.

Abstract: A holder (13, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d) for holding a sheet of metal (36) is disclosed which includes a base (40) for engaging with part of a first major surface (38b) of the sheet of metal (36) and a cover (50) for engaging with part of a second major surface (38a) of the sheet of metal (36). The base (40) and the cover (50) are engageable with each other to hold the sheet of metal (36) therebetween.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same used for industrial electrolyses including manufacturing of electrolytic metal foils such as electrolytic copper foil, aluminum liquid contact and continuously electrogalvanized steel plate, and metal extraction. The present invention features an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same comprising a conductive metal substrate and a catalyst layer containing iridium oxide formed on the conductive metal substrate wherein the coating is baked in a high temperature region of 410° C.-450° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to form the catalyst layer co-existing amorphous and crystalline iridium oxide and the catalyst layer co-existing the amorphous and crystalline iridium oxide is post-baked in a further high temperature region of 520° C.-560° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to crystallize almost all amount of iridium oxide in the catalyst layer.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same used for industrial electrolyses including manufacturing of electrolytic metal foils such as electrolytic copper foil, aluminum liquid contact and continuously electrogalvanized steel plate, and metal extraction. The present invention features an anode for oxygen generation and a manufacturing method for the same comprising a conductive metal substrate and a catalyst layer containing iridium oxide formed on the conductive metal substrate wherein the coating is baked in a low temperature region of 370° C.-400° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to form the catalyst layer containing amorphous iridium oxide and the catalyst layer containing amorphous iridium oxide is post-baked in a further high temperature region of 520° C.-600° C. in an oxidation atmosphere to crystallize almost all amount of iridium oxide in the catalyst layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates a novel aqueous composition comprising polymeric thermal acid generator and a process of coating the novel composition onto photoresist pattern, thereby forming a layer of the polymeric thermal acid generator over the photoresist pattern. The polymeric thermal acid generator comprises a polymer having at least one repeating unit of structure 2; where R1 to R5 are independently chosen from the group consisting of H and C1-C6 alkyl; R6 is chosen from the group consisting of unsubstituted aryl, substituted aryl, alkyl (C1-C8) and fluoroalkyl (C1-C8) and W is a C2-C6 alkylene spacer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an aqueous composition for coating over a photoresist pattern comprising a first water soluble compound comprising at least a silicon moiety and at least one amino group, and a second compound comprising at least 1 carboxylic acid group. The invention further relates to processes for using the novel invention.