Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel organoleptic compounds, a process of augmenting, enhancing or imparting taste to a material selected from the group consisting of a foodstuff, a chewing gum, a dental product, an oral hygiene product and a medicinal product comprising the step of incorporating an olfactory acceptable amount of such novel organoleptic compounds, and a process of improving, enhancing or modifying a fragrance composition through the addition of an olfactory acceptable amount of such novel organoleptic compounds.

Abstract: Fabrics having a desirable softness and exhibiting a low lint level are provided. The fabrics include an embossed bonding pattern, in which the embossed bonding pattern includes a plurality of icons (e.g., geometric shapes, caricatures, etc.). The plurality of icons may be defined by a plurality of perimeter bonding points. Additionally, from 1 to about 10 internal bonding points may be located within at least one of the plurality of icons.

Abstract: An automated system for painting a shoe sole portion of a shoe is provided. The automated painting system is adapted to use a variety of stations and components to automatically paint a side surface of the shoe sole portion while it is secured in a jig, transition the jig to an open position, and remove the painted shoe sole portion from the jig.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a method, a computer system, and computer program products. A search request is received. One of one or more search granularity classes based on the subject matter of the search request is assigned. A data synchronization stream of data records to generate a search index based on the one or more search granularity classes is indexed. Responsive to indexing a predefined number of data records associated with the assigned search granularity class, a search based on the received search request is performed.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sweep velocity-locked laser pulse generator (SV-LLPG) controlled using a digital phase locked loop (DPLL) circuit. The SV-LLPG is utilized for the interrogation of sub-terahertz-range fiber structures for sensing applications that require real-time data collection with mm-level spatial resolution. A laser generates chirped laser pulses via injection current modulation and a DPLL circuit locks the optical frequency sweep velocity. A high-quality linearly chirped laser pulse with a frequency excursion of 117.69 GHz at optical communication bands using a distributed feedback laser is provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a novel fiber optic sensing device using ultra-weak, terahertz-range reflector structures. A fiber optic sensor device for distributed measurements (strain/temperature) includes an optical fiber detection arm having an inner core extending along a length of the optical fiber, an outer cladding surrounding the inner core, and at least one ultra-weak, terahertz-range reflector structure. Each reflector structure is comprised of two or more ultra-weak range reflectors (gratings) written at a spacing corresponding to the terahertz range and formed along a length of the inner core of the optical fiber. A narrow bandwidth, tunable laser interrogation system interrogates the optical fiber and measures changes in reflections and interference patterns caused by physical changes in the optical fiber.

Abstract: A flash memory structure includes a memory gate on a substrate, a select gate adjacent to the memory gate, and an oxide-nitride spacer between the memory gate and the select gate, where the oxide-nitride spacer further includes an oxide layer and a nitride layer having an upper nitride portion and a lower nitride portion, and the upper nitride portion is thinner than the lower nitride portion.

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device including a memory gate structure and a select gate structure. The memory gate structure is closely adjacent to the select gate structure. Besides, an air gap encapsulated by an insulating layer is disposed between the memory gate structure and the select gate structure.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes identifying a plurality of log entries. The method includes receiving one or more criteria. The one or more criteria are applicable to the plurality of log entries. The method includes generating a dimensional data structure. The dimensional data structure is defined in a dimension for each of the one or more criteria. The method includes loading the plurality of log entries into the dimensional data structure based on the one or more criteria. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel flavor and fragrance use of 2,6-dipropyl-5,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-3-carbaldehyde.

Abstract: A strain release layer adjoining the active layer in a blue LED is bounded on the bottom by a first relatively-highly silicon-doped region and is also bounded on the top by a second relatively-highly silicon-doped region. The second relatively-highly silicon-doped region is a sublayer of the active layer of the LED. The first relatively-highly silicon-doped region is a sublayer of the N-type layer of the LED. The first relatively-highly silicon-doped region is also separated from the remainder of the N-type layer by an intervening sublayer that is only lightly doped with silicon. The silicon doping profile promotes current spreading and high output power (lumens/watt). The LED has a low reverse leakage current and a high ESD breakdown voltage. The strain release layer has a concentration of indium that is between 5×1019 atoms/cm3 and 5×1020 atoms/cm3, and the first and second relatively-highly silicon-doped regions have silicon concentrations that exceed 1×1018 atoms/cm3.

Abstract: A self contained fire extinguisher system that does not need external power in order to sense or initiate a release of a fire suppression medium, includes components configured to utilize a linear sensor network that can be connected to at least one and/or different sources of fire suppression mediums. A linear temperature sensing cord can be routed over a large area not practical with individual sensors. The cord can also actuate several and different sources of fire suppression mediums to maximize the suppression of a fire.

Abstract: A method for a mobile terminal to record information, including: detecting an acceleration of the mobile terminal; determining whether the detected acceleration is higher than or equal to a preset acceleration threshold; and initiating a recording function of the mobile terminal to record information if it is determined that the detected acceleration is higher than or equal to the preset acceleration threshold.

Abstract: A driving method is provided to drive an LCD panel having rows of pixels includes obtaining source data signals of a plurality of frames for the LCD panel; inputting a source data signal of one frame of the plurality of frames; and inverting polarity of the source data signal of the one frame before scanning sequentially the rows of pixels. The driving method also includes configuring at least one of timing of the source data signal and timing of scanning a first row of the rows of pixels to cause a time overlap between an actual scanning time of the first row and a time period when the source data signal is at a threshold value to be no less than an original scanning time of the first row; scanning the first row of the rows of pixels; and scanning rest of the rows of pixels to complete displaying the one frame.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for sharing an application are provided. The method includes determining whether a target device is located in a communication range of a source device, and in response to the determining that the target device is located in the communication range of the source device, establishing a wireless connection to the target device. The method further includes transmitting, to the target device, a list of shareable applications providable by the source device, receiving, from the target device, a request to access an application among the shareable applications, executing the application, generating a window instance of the executed application for the target device, and transmitting the window instance to the target device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel flavor and fragrance use of 2,6-dipropyl-5,6-dihydro-2H-thiopyran-3-carbaldehyde.

Abstract: A receiver lock is provided. The receiver lock includes a lock rod having a distal portion configured to extend through aligned apertures of an insert and an accessory receiver to prevent removal of the insert from the accessory receiver. The distal portion includes an annular groove adjacent a distal end of the distal portion. A lock assembly includes a lock housing that is configured to receive the distal portion of the lock rod such that reception of the distal portion within the lock housing triggers a lock mechanism of the lock housing to automatically engage the annular groove of the distal portion for locking the lock rod to the lock assembly.

Abstract: A flash cell forming process includes the following steps. A first gate is formed on a substrate. A first spacer is formed at a side of the first gate, where the first spacer includes a bottom part and a top part. The bottom part is removed, thereby an undercut being formed. A first selective gate is formed beside the first spacer and fills into the undercut. The present invention also provides a flash cell formed by said flash cell forming process. The flash cell includes a first gate, a first spacer and a first selective gate. The first gate is disposed on a substrate. The first spacer is disposed at a side of the first gate, where the first spacer has an undercut at a bottom part, and therefore exposes the substrate. The first selective gate is disposed beside the first spacer and extends into the undercut.

Abstract: A touch three-dimensional grating and a display device are provided.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes the following steps. At first, two gate stack layers are formed on a semiconductor substrate, wherein each of the gate stack layers includes a top surface and two side surfaces. A conductive material layer is deposited to conformally cover the top surface and the two side surfaces of each of the gate stack layers. Then, a cap layer is deposited to conformally cover the conductive material layer. Finally, the cap layer and the conductive material layer above the top surface of each of the gate stack layers are removed to leave the cap layer adjacent to the two side surfaces of each of the gate stack layers and covering a portion of the conductive material layer.