Abstract: Enhancement-mode GaN devices having a gate spacer, a gate metal material and a gate compound that are self-aligned, and a methods of forming the same. The materials are patterned and etched using a single photo mask, which reduces manufacturing costs. An interface of the gate spacer and the gate compound has lower leakage than the interface of a dielectric film and the gate compound, thereby reducing gate leakage. In addition, an ohmic contact metal layer is used as a field plate to relieve the electric field at a doped III-V gate compound corner towards the drain contact, which leads to lower gate leakage current and improved gate reliability.

Abstract: An zoom projection lens includes, in this order from the screen-side to the SLM-side thereof, a negative lens group and a positive lens group, and satisfies: ?2<?1/?2<?0.5, ?2<EFL1/EFL(W)<?1.5, 1.5<EFL2/EFL(W)<1.75, ?1.2<EFL1/EFL(T)<?1, 0.8<EFL2/EFL(T)<1.2, 0.5<EFL(W)/BFL(W)<0.6, 0.68<EFL(T)/BFL(T)<0.75, 6.2<TTL(W)/EFL(W)<6.5, and 3.5<TTL(T)/EFL(T)<3.6; where ?1 and ?2 represent refractive powers of the negative lens group and the positive lens group respectively, EFL(W), EFL(T), EFL1 and EFL2 represent effective focal lengths of the projection lens in a wide-angle state and in a telephoto state, the negative lens group, and the positive lens group respectively, TTL(W) and TTL(T) represent overall lengths of the projection lens in the wide-angle state and in the telephoto state respectively, and BFL(W) and BFL(T) represent rear focal lengths of the projection lens in the wide-angle state and in the telephoto state respectively.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for preventing and treating memory and cognitive impairment resulting from oxidative stress, inflammation and the process of aging, as well as, neurodegenerative conditions. The method is comprised of administering a composition comprising a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and flavans synthesized and/or isolated from a single plant or multiple plants to a host in need thereof. The present also includes a novel method for simultaneously inhibiting expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, preventing ROS generation and augmenting anti-oxidant defenses. The activity of this composition is conducive to ultimately preserving cognitive function and providing a level of neuroprotection.

Abstract: An example embodiment disclosed is a method for reducing parallelism of computer source code. The method includes receiving multi-threaded program source code and representing the multi-threaded program source code as a polyhedral framework stored in computer readable memory. The polyhedral framework is used to convert the polyhedral framework from the multi-threaded program source code representation to a single-threaded program source code representation.

Abstract: A stress test apparatus used for testing torque between a top portion and a bottom portion of an electronic device. The stress test apparatus includes a console, a rotary table, a lifting pole, a traversing arm, a securing fixture and torque sensor. The rotary table is located on the console for retaining the bottom portion. The lifting pole extends from the console. The traversing arm is gearingly engaged to the lifting pole to adjust a height of the traversing arm relative to the console. The securing fixture clasps the top portion of the electronic device. The torque sensor is fixed between the traversing arm and the securing fixture. The bottom portion is rotated relative to the top portion with rotation of the rotary table, and the torque sensor is capable of detecting needed for rotating the top portion relative to the bottom portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for preventing and treating memory and cognitive impairment resulting from oxidative stress, inflammation and the process of aging, as well as, neurodegenerative conditions. The method is comprised of administering a composition comprising a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and flavans synthesized and/or isolated from a single plant or multiple plants to a host in need thereof. The present also includes a novel method for simultaneously inhibiting expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, preventing ROS generation and augmenting anti-oxidant defenses. The activity of this composition is conducive to ultimately preserving cognitive function and providing a level of neuroprotection.

Abstract: A method for controlling a Multiple Input Multiple Output (MIMO) antenna system comprises at a first communication unit, receiving a table from a second communication unit, the table including a plurality of space time processing schemes based on predicted channel state information, selecting at least one of the schemes from the table, and transmitting data from the first communication unit to the second communication unit according to the at least one selected space time processing scheme.

Abstract: An zoom projection lens includes, in this order from the screen-side to the SLM-side thereof, a negative lens group and a positive lens group, and satisfies: ?2<?1/?2<?0.5, ?2<EFL1/EFL(W)<?1.5, 1.5<EFL2/EFL(W)<1.75, ?1.2<EFL1/EFL(T)<?1, 0.8<EFL2/EFL(T)<1.2, 0.5<EFL(W)/BFL(W)<0.6, 0.68<EFL(T)/BFL(T)<0.75, 6.2<TTL(W)/EFL(W)<6.5, and 3.5<TTL(T)/EFL(T)<3.6; where ?1 and ?2 represent refractive powers of the negative lens group and the positive lens group respectively, EFL(W), EFL(T), EFL1 and EFL2 represent effective focal lengths of the projection lens in a wide-angle state and in a telephoto state, the negative lens group, and the positive lens group respectively, TTL(W) and TTL(T) represent overall lengths of the projection lens in the wide-angle state and in the telephoto state respectively, and BFL(W) and BFL(T) represent rear focal lengths of the projection lens in the wide-angle state and in the telephoto state respectively.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a grouted tubular energy-dissipation unit comprising an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube is coaxially inserted into the outer tube defining a gap within a lapping portion of the tubes for receiving expansive cement grout. After solidified, the expansive cement grout forms an expansive ring. A prestress produced by the expansive cement grout increases the friction between the expansive ring and the tubes. In service, the present invention can transfer the axial force via the friction between the tubes and the expansive cement grout. In case of earthquake, the sliding friction between the tubes and the expansive cement grout can absorb energy. The present invention does not require high precise in manufacturing and constructing, saves steel and has low cost. It is only need to replace the grouted tubular energy-dissipation unit when the present invention is damaged in earthquake, which is very convenient.

Abstract: An enhancement-mode GaN transistor and a method of forming it. The enhancement-mode GaN transistor includes a substrate, transition layers, a buffer layer comprised of a III Nitride material, a barrier layer comprised of a III Nitride material, drain and source contacts, a gate III-V compound containing acceptor type dopant elements, and a gate metal, where the gate III-V compound and the gate metal are formed with a single photo mask process to be self-aligned and the bottom of the gate metal and the top of the gate compound have the same dimension. The enhancement mode GaN transistor may also have a field plate made of Ohmic metal, where a drain Ohmic metal, a source Ohmic metal, and the field plate are formed by a single photo mask process.

Abstract: An enhancement mode GaN transistor having a gate pGaN structure having a thickness which avoids dielectric failure. In one embodiment, this thickness is in the range of 400 ? to 900 ?. In a preferred embodiment, the thickness is 600 ?.

Abstract: A semi-conductor crystal and method of forming the same. The method includes providing a flow of dopant and column III element containing gases, then stopping flow of dopant and column III element containing gases, reducing the temperature, restarting flow of column III containing gases and then elevating the temperature.

Abstract: A MISFET, such as a GaN transistor, with low gate leakage. In one embodiment, the gate leakage is reduced with a compensated GaN layer below the gate contact and above the barrier layer. In another embodiment, the gate leakage is reduced by employing a semi-insulating layer below the gate contact and above the barrier layer.

Abstract: An imaging module includes an imaging lens system and an image sensor. The imaging lens system includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, and a fourth lens. The imaging module satisfies the formulas, 2.4<F1/TTL<3.0, ?7.0<F2/TTL<?5.5, 0.95<F3/TTL<2.0, and ?3.5<F4/TTL<?2.5, wherein the TTL is the distance from the object surface of the first lens to the sensing surface of the image sensor on the optical axis of the imaging lens system, the F1 is the focal length of the first lens, the F2 is the focal length of the second lens, the F3 is the focal length of the third lens, and the F4 is the focal length of the fourth lens.

Abstract: An imaging module includes an imaging lens system and an image sensor. The imaging lens system includes a first lens, a second lens, a third lens, and a fourth lens. The imaging module satisfies the formulas, 2.4<F1/TTL<3.0, ?7.0<F2/TTL<?5.5, 0.95<F3/TTL<2.0, and ?3.5<F4/TTL<?2.5, wherein the TTL is the distance from the object surface of the first lens to the sensing surface of the image sensor on the optical axis of the imaging lens system, the F1 is the focal length of the first lens, the F2 is the focal length of the second lens, the F3 is the focal length of the third lens, and the F4 is the focal length of the fourth lens.

Abstract: Novel dehydrin promoters isolated from Eucalyptus dunnii and Eucalyptus macarthurii are cold-inducible and can be used for driving CBF genes in plants, including trees, to enhance tolerance to freezing temperatures or water stress and reduce undesirable effects associated with CBF gene expression.

Abstract: A heat sink apparatus includes a heat conductive base plate and a plurality of fins in thermal communication with the heat conductive base plate. The plurality of fins is configured to form a plurality of curved and branching channels extending radially on the base plate. At least two of the plurality of fins are configured with a gap between them to trip a gas boundary layer formed on a first one of the at least two fins, when a gas boundary layer is present.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel method for preventing and treating memory and cognitive impairment resulting from oxidative stress, inflammation and the process of aging, as well as, neurodegenerative conditions. The method is comprised of administering a composition comprising a mixture of Free-B-Ring flavonoids and flavans synthesized and/or isolated from a single plant or multiple plants to a host in need thereof. The present also includes a novel method for simultaneously inhibiting expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines, preventing ROS generation and augmenting anti-oxidant defenses. The activity of this composition is conducive to ultimately preserving cognitive function and providing a level of neuroprotection.

Abstract: For cooling electronics with high heat fluxes, a lattice wick system is disclosed that has a plurality of nano tube wicking walls configured to transport liquid through capillary action in a first direction, each set of the plurality of granular wicking walls forming respective vapor vents between them to transport vapor. A plurality of nano tube interconnect wicks embedded between respective pairs of the plurality of nano tube wicking walls transport liquid through capillary action in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The nano tube interconnect wicks have substantially the same height as the nano tube wicking walls so that the plurality of nano tube wicking walls and the plurality of nano tube interconnect wicks enable transport of liquid through capillary action in two directions and the plurality of vapor vents transport vapor in a direction orthogonal to the first and second directions.

Abstract: For cooling electronics with high heat fluxes, a lattice wick system is disclosed that has a plurality of granular wicking walls configured to transport liquid through capillary action in a first direction, each set of the plurality of granular wicking walls forming respective vapor vents between them to transport vapor. Granular interconnect wicks are embedded between respective pairs of the granular wicking walls to transport liquid through capillary action in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The granular interconnect wicks have substantially the same height as said granular wicking wall so that the plurality of granular wicking walls and granular interconnect wicks enable transport of liquid through capillary action in two directions and the plurality of vapor vents transport vapor in a direction orthogonal to the first and second directions.