Abstract: A household laundry drying appliance includes a process air circuit in which process air is circulated to remove moisture contained in laundry; and a sensor placed in the process air circuit. The sensor has a head portion for detecting a predetermined parameter of the process air and a base portion for assembly. The head portion is encapsulated in a protecting structure. With the protection of the protecting structure, The head portion can be protected from water splashing thereon, and as a result, the accuracy of the sensor is effectively maintained and the evaluation of the dryness of laundry taken in consideration of the detecting value of the sensor becomes reliable.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method to perform real time audio and visual transmitting/receiving by using web-based instant messaging apparatus which is dedicated to visual telecommunication as a video phone. The device integrates all necessary hardware into one single portable size body, embeds all network communication software and preloads instant messaging carriers' application programs. The advantages of the invented apparatus are low manufacture costs, simple operational use, remote communication thru Internet, high mobility/portability, versatile video functions, and ease of use for personal or business purpose.

Abstract: A process and device for making sputtered films with a linear scanning magnetron, wherein sputtering employs directionally emitting targets and “ballistic” transport to achieve controlled angular dispersion of incident particles with respect to the normal of the substrate. Sputter films made by this process can exhibit a high degree of step coverage over sub-micron, high aspect ratio substrate features and can fill high aspect ratio substrate features, for example, channels or vias.