Abstract: A shielded SODIMM system for reducing RF emissions of a SODIMM connector is disclosed herein. SODIMM connector RFI presently interferes with connectivity and is also an obstacle for higher speed memory applications. The shielded SODIMM system includes a SODIMM connector that is at least partially housed by a SODIMM connector shield, to partially and/or substantially reduce or block RF emissions from the SODIMM connector. The SODIMM connector shield is at least partially conductive and is coupled to landing pads on a surface of a motherboard printed circuit board (“PCB”). The landing pads of the motherboard PCB that are coupled to the SODIMM connector shield are coupled to ground, which grounds the SODIMM connector shield. Grounding the SODIMM connector shield that at least partially houses the SODIMM connector reduces RF emissions from the SODIMM connector during information transfer operations.

Abstract: A method for image-based dynamic feature enhancement includes: using the camera to capture multiple images, selecting an ROI from each of the multiple images displayed on the camera through the ROI selection unit, configuring multiple brightness weights to correspond to the ROI, adjusting brightness of the image according to the multiple brightness weights and multiple actual brightness values corresponding to the ROI, and performing a multi-layer progressive sharpening process to adjust multiple actual sharpening parameters of the image through the sharpening adjustment unit. The camera parameters of the camera can be directly and instantly adjusted to improve brightness and sharpening of images captured by the camera and facilitate advanced driver assistance system to clearly identify road conditions.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method of processing semiconductor devices are presented. The method includes providing a substrate prepared with isolation regions having a non-planar surface topology. The substrate includes at least first and second regions. The first region includes a memory region and the second region includes a logic region. A hard mask layer is formed covering the substrate and the isolation regions with non-planar surface topology. The method includes selectively processing an exposed portion of the hard mask layer over a select region while protecting a portion of the hard mask layer over a non-select region. The top substrate area and isolation regions of the non-select region are not exposed during processing of the portion of the hard mask layer over the select region. Hard mask residue is completely removed over the select region during processing of the exposed portion of the hard mask layer.

Abstract: Receiving a first notification at a mobile device, displaying a first set of information related to the first notification for a first time period commencing when the first notification is received, analyzing data from a sensor of the mobile device to detect a presence of a user, in response to detecting the presence of the user, and also in response to receiving a subsequent notification, displaying an updated set of information related to the subsequent notification during a second time period that commences upon receipt of the subsequent notification.

Abstract: A method includes a processor of an electronic device receiving first input signals from a first sensor in response to user contact at a first edge of the device and second input signals from a second sensor in response to user contact at a second edge of the electronic device. The first and second sensors are covered by a housing of the device. The processor determines an external context of the device based on analysis of the first input signals and the second input signals. The determined external context indicates at least a position of the device relative to a user or an orientation of the device relative to a user. Responsive to determining the external context, the electronic device executes a particular user input action.

Abstract: A microelectronic structure may be formed comprising a microelectronic package having a plurality of interconnects and a microelectronic substrate including an upper metallization layer and a solder resist structure, wherein the solder resist structure includes a first structure which forms an electrical connection between a first interconnect of the plurality of interconnects of the microelectronic package and the upper metallization layer of the microelectronic substrate, and wherein solder resist structure includes a second structure which prevents second interconnect of the plurality of interconnects of the microelectronic package from making electrical contact with the upper metallization layer.

Abstract: A method for image-based dynamic feature enhancement includes: using the camera to capture multiple images, selecting an ROI from each of the multiple images displayed on the camera through the ROI selection unit, configuring multiple brightness weights to correspond to the ROI, adjusting brightness of the image according to the multiple brightness weights and multiple actual brightness values corresponding to the ROI, and performing a multi-layer progressive sharpening process to adjust multiple actual sharpening parameters of the image through the sharpening adjustment unit. The camera parameters of the camera can be directly and instantly adjusted to improve brightness and sharpening of images captured by the camera and facilitate advanced driver assistance system to clearly identify road conditions.

Abstract: Embodiments of a method of processing semiconductor devices are presented. The method includes providing a substrate prepared with isolation regions having a non-planar surface topology. The substrate includes at least first and second regions. The first region includes a memory region and the second region includes a logic region. A hard mask layer is formed covering the substrate and the isolation regions with non-planar surface topology. The method includes selectively processing an exposed portion of the hard mask layer over a select region while protecting a portion of the hard mask layer over a non-select region. The top substrate area and isolation regions of the non-select region are not exposed during processing of the portion of the hard mask layer over the select region. Hard mask residue is completely removed over the select region during processing of the exposed portion of the hard mask layer.

Abstract: A hydraulic ship lift, including: a mechanical synchronizing system; a stabilizing and equalizing hydraulic driving system; and a self-feedback stabilizing system. The stabilizing and equalizing hydraulic driving system includes first resistance equalizing members arranged at corners of branch water pipes or/and second resistance equalizing members arranged at bifurcated pipes, circular forced ventilating mechanisms arranged at front of water delivery valves of a water delivery main pipe, and pressure-stabilizing and vibration-reducing boxes arranged behind the water delivery valves. The self-feedback stabilizing system includes a plurality of guide wheels; each guide wheel of the self-feedback stabilizing system is fixed on a ship reception chamber through a supporting mechanism.

Abstract: During rolling of front sections of rolling material in a rear group of roll stands of a rolling mill, rear sections of the rolling material are rolled in the front group of roll stands. A run-out speed with which the rolling material is exiting the front group of roll stands is detected. A run-in speed with which the rolling material is entering the rear group of roll stands is detected. A rolling speed with which the rear group of roll stands is driven is controlled by a controller such that a relation of the run-in speed to the run-out speed equals a predetermined value. The predetermined value is kept constant until a time point at which a tail end of the rolling material reaches a predetermined location upstream of the front group of roll stands, and is changed according to a predetermined function after the time point.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a high speed connection may be implemented using pogo-pins. The use of pogo-pins may be advantageous because accurate alignment is not required, connection force is generally lower than with other connections and appearance is often highly advantageous. Through the use of a moveable metal shield, an advantageous high speed connection for high speed signaling may be implemented between the two devices.

Abstract: The wireless charging device contains a mobile power member. The mobile power member contains a processor, a battery module, a temperature detection module, a magnetic detection module, an adjustable power conversion module, a wireless charging module, and a digital potentiometer. The processor is electrically connected to the battery module, the temperature detection module, the digital potentiometer, and the magnetic detection module. The digital potentiometer is electrically connected to the adjustable power conversion module. The adjustable power conversion module is electrically connected to the battery module and the wireless charging module.

Abstract: A billet (2) is rolled to a rod (3) in a rolling mill. The rod (3) exits the rolling mill with a finishing temperature (TE1). A rear laser measurement device (8) arranged downstream of the rolling mill detects the head end and the speed (v) of the rod (3). The detected speed (v) of the rod (3) is integrated to its length and an instantaneous length (L) of the rod (3) is determined. Dependent on the determined instantaneous length (L) of the rod (3), cutting commands (S) to a rear shears (5) arranged downstream of the rolling mill are provided for cutting the rod (3) in sections (6) of predetermined length (L0). The sections (6) of the rod (3) are cooled down in a cooling bed (7).

Abstract: Receiving a first notification at a mobile device, displaying a first set of information related to the first notification for a first time period commencing when the first notification is received, analyzing data from a sensor of the mobile device to detect a presence of a user, in response to detecting the presence of the user, and also in response to receiving a subsequent notification, displaying an updated set of information related to the subsequent notification during a second time period that commences upon receipt of the subsequent notification.

Abstract: A retention apparatus for a shielded cable is described. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a substrate having a ground; a connector coupled to the substrate; a cable shielded with a conductive material and having an end connectable to the connector to electrically connect with the connector; an electrically conductive material coupled to the ground of the substrate; and a grounding retention mechanism to cause the electrically conductive material to electrically connect the cable to the ground of the substrate by applying a force to the cable shield.

Abstract: Providing registration for password/challenge authentication includes receiving an access code or pattern inputted by a user, recording a time message associated with each component of the access code or pattern via a processor, generating a data record in combining each component of the access code or pattern with the associated time message, and storing the data record.

Abstract: Techniques for routing signal traces in a circuit board are described. An example of an electronic device in accordance with the described techniques includes a circuit board comprising a plurality of conductive layers. The conductive layers include a signal layer and a reference plane. The signal layer includes signal traces and the reference plane includes an additional signal trace.

Abstract: A passive cooling system for a reactor core of a large-scale pressurized water reactor nuclear power plant includes a shield building having an outer wall and a through air inlet arranged on an upper part of the outer wall, a water tank arranged at an upper part of the shield building, a cooling water distribution plate arranged above a top of a containment within the shield building, a spray pipe arranged at an inside of the top of the shield building and having a water inlet end and a water outlet end, wherein the water inlet end is connected to a bottom of the water tank and the water outlet end is extended to be above the cooling water distribution plate, and an air deflector arranged between the shield building and the containment and having an upper end connected to an inside of the top of the shield building.

Abstract: Integrated circuits having nickel silicide contacts and methods for fabricating integrated circuits with nickel silicide contacts are provided. An exemplary method for fabricating an integrated circuit includes providing a semiconductor substrate and forming a nonvolatile memory structure over the semiconductor substrate. The nonvolatile memory structure includes a gate surface. The method further includes depositing a nickel-containing material over the gate surface. Also, the method includes annealing the nonvolatile memory structure and forming a nickel silicide contact on the gate surface from the nickel-containing material.

Abstract: In one example a electronic device comprises a body, a receptacle in the body comprising an opening to receive a memory card, wherein the receptacle comprises a first set of connectors configured to connect with pins on a memory card configured in accordance with a first standard and a second set of connectors configured to connect with pins on a memory card configured in accordance with a second standard. Other examples may be described.