Abstract: An LED lamp includes a heat sink, a plurality of LED modules mounted on a top of the heat sink and a plurality of light-guiding modules respectively fixed on the LED modules. The heat sink includes a base and a plurality of fins extending downwardly from the base. Each LED module includes a plurality of LEDs mounted thereon. Each light-guiding module includes a mounting bracket defining a plurality of through holes therein and a plurality of guiding units respectively received in the through holes of the mounting bracket. The guiding units are respectively in alignment with the LEDs of a corresponding LED module and receive the LEDs in lower ends thereof to reflect and guide light generated by the corresponding LED module in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming solar cells is provided. In one embodiment, a photovoltaic device includes a first TCO layer disposed on a substrate, a second TCO layer disposed on the first TCO layer, and a p-type silicon containing layer formed on the second TCO layer. In another embodiment, a method of forming a photovoltaic device includes forming a first TCO layer on a substrate, forming a second TCO layer on the first TCO layer, and forming a first p-i-n junction on the second TCO layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory apparatus includes a clock generator configured to generate an internal clock signal, an asynchronous data input buffer configured to buffer a data input signal through a data pad to output a buffered data signal, and a synchronous data input buffer configured to buffer the buffered data signal synchronously with the internal clock signal, wherein a length of a line, through which the internal clock signal is transmitted to the synchronous data input buffer, is configured to be substantially the same with a length of a line, through which the buffered data is transmitted to the synchronous data input buffer.

Abstract: Imprint lithography devices and methods of lithography are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for service registration in a multi mode portable terminal are provided. The apparatus includes a system registration manager for, if a rejection corresponding to service disability is generated during a registration process with a first network, processing to reboot the multi mode portable terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector for mating with a plug includes an insulative housing, a number of contacts retained in the insulative housing, a metal shield and at least one metal spring fixed to the metal shield. The metal spring and the metal shield are made of different materials. The metal shield covers the insulative housing to define a receiving cavity formed by a plurality of peripheral walls. One of the peripheral walls defines a slot communicating with the receiving cavity. The metal spring is securely fixed to the peripheral walls and including an engaging arm extending into the receiving cavity through the slot.

Abstract: Nucleic acids encoding mammalian Toll-like receptors (TLRs) have been identified in human cells. Recombinantly produced TLRs are used in the preparation of antibodies that are capable of binding to the TLRs. The antibodies are advantageously used in the prevention and treatment of septic shock, inflammatory conditions, and viral infections.

Abstract: A composition for removing a copper-compatible resist includes: about 0.1% to about 10% by weight of an alkylbenzenesulfonic compound; about 10% to about 99% by weight of a glycolether compound; and about 0.5% to about 5% by weight of a corrosion inhibitor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for managing a defective area on a optical recording medium, e.g., of writable once type, permits more efficient writing and management of defect list information or temporary defect list information for managing the defective area in a minimum recording size. The method includes writing data in a defective area existing on a high density optical disc, e.g., such as a BD-WO, in a spare area in place of the defective area, producing defect list information for access to the data replacement written in the spare area and writing in a particular area for defect management. The defect entries actually corresponding to the replacement written data, and writing location information of the next available spare area are written and managed as defect list information for management, or the writing location information of a location where replacement writing is possible is written and managed as defect definition structure information.

Abstract: This invention presents a multimode xDSL line card adaptive activation method, comprising the following steps: A) A master controller is installed and configured with multiple templates based on the modes of operation supported by a line card, and forwards templates to said line card; B) The line card receives templates forwarded by the master controller and activates the line card communications chip; C) The communications chip communicates with the remote CPE and decides on a mode of operation according to a handshake protocol; D) The line card employs a corresponding template according to the mode of operation chosen in Step C, and practices circuit activation with the CPE. This invention solves the existing problems in current multimode xDSL technology of poor compatibility and inability to adapt effectively.

Abstract: This invention provides a thermally curable resin copolymer (A), composed mainly of an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (a-1), which produces an acid via decomposition at 150° C. or more, an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (a-2) containing an epoxy group copolymerizable with the ethylenically unsaturated monomer (a-1), and an ethylenically unsaturated monomer (a-3) having a reactive silyl group; a thermally curable resin composition including the thermally curable resin copolymer; a cured film formed from the composition; and a liquid crystal display including the cured film. The thermally curable resin composition has extended storage stability and can be formed into the cured film having good adhesion to a substrate.

Abstract: A method to form a barrier layer and contact plug using a touch up RIE. In a first embodiment, we form a first barrier layer over the dielectric layer and the substrate in the contact hole. The first barrier layer is comprised of Ta. A second barrier layer is formed over the first barrier layer. The second barrier layer is comprised of TaN or WN. We planarize a first conductive layer to form a first contact plug in the contact hole. We reactive ion etch (e.g., W touch up etch) the top surfaces using a Cl and B containing etch. Because of the composition of the barrier layers and RIE etch chemistry, the barrier layers are not significantly etched selectively to the dielectric layer. In a second embodiment, a barrier film is comprised of WN.

Abstract: A seat sliding apparatus for vehicles is provided. The seat sliding apparatus includes a track and a guide bracket with legs connected to stepped locking pins to regulate the locked state of the locking pins which engage the track. In one embodiment, the track includes through-holes which are engaged by the locking pins. Accordingly to another aspect of the apparatus, a plastic bushing is provided to prevent horizontal/vertical floating of the locking pins, thereby minimizing the play of the locking pins and prevent floating. The apparatus also may simultaneously prevent a half-locked state of the locking pins.

Abstract: A system and method for trimming an unadjusted forward delay of a delay-locked loop (DLL) and trimming a duty cycle of first and second output clock signals provided by a DLL. For trimming an unadjusted forward delay, delay is added to one of a feedback clock signal path and an input clock signal path and a feedback clock signal is provided from the feedback clock signal path and an input clock signal is provided from the input clock signal path for phase comparison. For trimming a duty cycle of first and second output clock signals, one of a first delayed input clock signal and a second delayed input clock signal is delayed. The first and second delayed input clock signals are complementary. The delayed clock signal and the other clock signal are provided as the first and second output clock signals.

Abstract: A fluid injector for treating a surface of a flat display panel includes a case provided with a cavity for receiving fluid; a pair of nozzle guiders coupled to the case and disposed facing each other; a gap-adjusting plate disposed between the nozzle guiders to adjust a gap between the nozzle guiders; and a coupling device for coupling the nozzle guiders to the gap-adjusting plate.

Abstract: A computer case includes a chassis comprising a first wall and a second wall detachably attached to the first wall, a cover detachably attached to the first wall, and means for coupling the cover to the first wall. The coupling means is driven by the second wall to fix the cover to the first wall and prevent the cover from being detached from the first wall before the second wall disengaged from the first wall.

Abstract: A perpendicular magnetic recording head which moves in a track direction of a recording layer of a perpendicular magnetic recording medium to write information on the recording layer or read information from the recording layer. The perpendicular magnetic recording head includes: the perpendicular magnetic recording medium including a soft magnetic underlayer and the recording layer; a write head including a main pole that applies a magnetic field to, and writes information to, the recording layer and a return pole having a first end which is connected to the main pole and having a second end which is spaced apart from the main pole over an air bearing surface (ABS) of the perpendicular magnetic recording head which is adjacent to the recording layer; and a permanent magnet formed on at least one side of the write head.

Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device including a fuse focus detector, a fabrication method thereof and a laser repair method. In a chip region, fuses may be formed at a first level. A fuse focus detector including first and second conductive layers may be formed in a scribe line region. The first conductive layer may be formed at the first level, while the second conductive layer may be formed at a different level. For a laser repair method, a target region may be divided into sub-regions. In one selected sub-region, the fuse focus detector may be laser scanned in a direction for a reflection light measurement providing information on a thickness of the fuse focus detector. Using the thickness information, a focus offset value of a fuse in the selected sub-region may be calculated. When the focus offset value is within an allowable range, fuse cutting may be performed.

Abstract: A heated eyelash curler comprising a curling head having a heating element, a cover switch engaged with the heated eyelash curler, and a body enclosing operational components of the heated eyelash curler connected to the curling head. The cover switch turns the heating element “on” after exposing the curling head and turns the heating element “off” after covering the curling head instead of the current practice of manually turning the switch “on” and “off”. The engagement between the parts on the cover switch and the heated eyelash curler attaches the cover switch to the body of the heated eyelash curler. The heating element on the eyelash curler can be conventional or it can adopt wiring in a zigzag configuration housed within a conducting tube coated with a non-sticking material.

Abstract: A dual panel display has a housing, a first display panel, a second display panel, and a backlight module positioned between the first display panel and the fixing face of the housing. The backlight module includes a light guide panel, a light source, at least a transflective film and at least an optical property enhancement film between the light guide panel and the second display panel. The transflective film is positioned between the light guide panel and the fixing face for reflecting a part of light from the light guide sheet so that the part of light passes back into the light guide panel.