Abstract: A magnetic sensor includes a plurality of resistor sections each including a plurality of MR elements, and a plurality of protruding surfaces each structured to cause the plurality of MR elements to detect a specific component of a target magnetic field. The plurality of MR elements are disposed dividedly in first to fourth areas corresponding respectively to the plurality of resistor sections. The plurality of protruding surfaces include a structural body extending across at least two of the first to fourth areas.

Abstract: An electronic device having a flexible display is provided. The electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing slidably coupled to a side of the first housing, a flexible display including a first area mounted on the first housing and a second area extending from the first area, a gear structure disposed within the first housing, and a mounting member rotatably coupled to the first housing and mounted on or separated from at least a portion of the human body, wherein the flexible display may be rotated and rolled according to rotation of the gear structure in a state in which the first area is exposed to the outside, thereby exposing at least a portion of the second area to the outside.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of display screen, and provides a display module set and a display screen. The display module set comprises a cabinet frame and a plurality of display modules. The cabinet frame comprises a power box and a plurality of sub-frames located on the left and right sides of the power box. The sub-frames on each side are arranged sequentially in a vertical direction. The plurality of the display modules corresponds to a plurality of the sub-frames on a one-to-one basis. A drive circuit and mounting members of the display module are both provided on a left side and/or right side region. A middle region of the display module is uniformly distributed with a hole structure for sound transmission. The display module is mounted on a corresponding sub-frame via the mounting members of the left side and/or right side region.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides in various aspects for a prelam body of a smart card, a method of forming a prelam body of a smart card, and a smart card having a card body with such a prelam body. According to some embodiments herein, a prelam body of a smart card comprises a prelam body substrate having an IC landing area provided on a first main surface of the prelam body substrate, the IC landing area having at least one contact pad and at least one dummy island, wherein the at least one contact pad is electrically coupled with at least one conductive line routed in or on the prelam body substrate, and a chip having at least one contact element arranged on a second main surface of the chip, wherein the at least one contact element is in electric connection with the at least one contact pad. The chip is flip-chip bonded to the prelam body substrate such that the first main surface and the second main surface face each other and that the chip at least partially overlies the at least one contact pad.

Abstract: The purpose of the present invention is to provide a mobile terminal and a control method therefor, the mobile terminal enabling a user to conveniently determine execution screens of two or more applications to be displayed in a multitasking manner and a layout for the screens. According to an aspect of the present invention, provided is a mobile terminal comprising: a body; a display coupled to the body such that a display area viewed from the front of the body can be changed according to the switching between an extended display mode and a contracted display mode; and a control unit for making a control to display together recently used application information and display layout information for multitasking.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sensor mat (4) for an area sensor system (1.2), particularly for monitoring a room (101) of a building (100), comprising a flexible base unit (10) that has a first carrier element (11) with a planar extension and a first main side (11.1) and a second main side (11.2), and at least one detection means (30) for detecting an event (3). In addition, the invention relates to an area sensor system (1.2) for detecting an event (3), and to a method (200) for producing a sensor mat (4).

Abstract: A filament lamp includes a plastic housing, a transfer switch, and a laterally rotary structure. The transfer switch is disposed in the plastic housing, an outer wall of the plastic housing is provided with an opening, the laterally rotary structure is rotatably disposed on the outer wall of the plastic housing, an inner side, close to the plastic housing, of the laterally rotary structure extends to form a drive connecting structure, and the drive connecting structure passes through the opening to be connected with the transfer switch in a transmission way. With the design of the laterally rotary structure, when gears are adjusted by a user, the transfer switch is operated by the drive connecting structure only by rotating the laterally rotary structure on the outer wall of the plastic housing, so as to switch the gears.

Abstract: A light source device includes: a light source having an upper surface including a light-emitting surface, the light source including a plurality of light-emitting parts arranged in a two-dimensional array; a lens located above and spaced apart from the light-emitting surface of the light source, wherein the lens includes an optically functional part, and a flange part located along an outer periphery of the optically functional part; and a support part formed of a light-shielding member and configured to support at least the flange part of the lens.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a flexible display device, comprising: a first body; a second body configured to be movable relative to the first body; a support plate installed on the rear surface of the second body and configured to be movable relative to the second body; a flexible display unit configured such that areas exposed to the outside are changed while the first body and the second body move relative to each other; and a driving unit generating a driving force such that the second body slides with respect to the first body, wherein as the driving unit causes a movement of the second body through a rotational force by means of a motor, the areas exposed to the outside of the front part and the rear part of the flexible display unit can be changed respectively.

Abstract: Enclosure covers for mobile computing devices are often formed from planar sections of sheet metal that form opposing outer-most layers thereof. The enclosure covers generally enclose and protect internal components. Enclosure covers for mobile computing devices are typically made from planar extrusions of aluminum with subsequent computer numerical control (CNC) machining and other processing steps to achieve complex shapes. Machining can be particularly wasteful of material and numerous processing steps are time-consuming and costly. The presently disclosed variable thickness enclosure covers sourced from extruded sheets of variable thickness reduce or eliminate machining and other processing steps typically required to achieve a desired complex shape. This is accomplished by extruding a shape closer to the desired shape of the variable thickness enclosure cover than presently known.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an apparatus and method for producing a policosanol having a specific chromatographic fingerprint. The apparatus of the present disclosure has a feed tank and receiving tanks which are connected to a vacuum system. The method of the present disclosure is carried out by a high vacuum rectification process and includes: firstly, feeding a saponified crude alkanol into a melting tank in which the material is melted and then flows into the feed tank, and then injecting the material into a rectifying still using a delivery pump, followed by first rectification under vacuum condition and sequential collection of fractions at different phases from the tower top and stillage residue from the tower bottom; and after the completion of the rectification of the first batch crude product, carrying out second feeding on the basis of consistent vacuum in the feed tank and the rectifying tower.

Abstract: A sonar system is provided including a sonar assembly configured to attach to a motor assembly of a watercraft or a watercraft. The sonar assembly includes sonar transducer element(s) that transmit sonar beam(s). The sonar system includes a display, processor(s), and a steering assembly configured to cause rotation of the sonar assembly or the motor assembly. The sonar system includes a memory including computer program code that causes the processor(s) to cause the sonar transducer element(s) to emit sonar beam(s), receive sonar return data from a coverage volume of the sonar transducer element(s), generate a sonar image of the coverage volume based on the sonar return data, receive an input from a user, determine a target in the underwater environment based on the input, and cause the steering assembly to adjust the coverage volume to maintain the target within the coverage volume as the watercraft moves relative to the target.

Abstract: A pressure-driven solar photovoltaic panel automatic tracking device includes a photovoltaic panel, a rotating shaft, a rotating wheel, a transmission component, a first counterweight, a second counterweight, a bellow tube, and a gas supply mechanism; the photovoltaic panel is fixed to the rotating shaft, the rotating wheel is fixed to the rotating shaft, the rotating wheel is provided with the transmission component, and both ends of the transmission component are respectively connected to the first counterweight and the second counterweight; the first counterweight is connected to the bellow tube, and the bellow tube is connected to the gas supply mechanism; and the bellow tube is expanded and contracted by controlling the gas supply mechanism, so that the first counterweight moves in the vertical direction, thereby driving the rotating wheel to rotate, so as to realize the automatic tracking of the sunlight by the photovoltaic panel.

Abstract: A surgical instrument for use with a robotic manipulator includes an end effector assembly having one or two end effector members, each having a distal treatment end, a proximal end, and a tendon pass-through. Tendons that provide both mechanical actuation and electrical conduction to the end effector members are positioned in the pass-throughs.

Abstract: An electronic component mounting package includes: a substrate with ceramic as a base material, the substrate including a cavity having a bottom surface where an electronic component mounting part is located and an inner periphery that has a corner part and a straight part; and an inner peripheral surface where a first metal film is located, the first metal film having a thickness larger at the straight part than at the corner part on the inner periphery having a single distance from the bottom surface or the first metal film having a surface roughness larger at the straight part than at the corner part on the inner periphery having a single distance from the bottom surface.

Abstract: A system having an instrumented cutter of a drill bit including an on-cutter sensor for monitoring drilling performance metrics while performing drilling operations based on offset well data and a computing device is disclosed. The computing device executes a model development system configured to use the drilling performance metrics, surface drilling parameters, and characteristics of the instrumented cutter to train a machine learning (ML) model. The trained ML model is used to optimize drilling parameters and predict drill bit performance in a current well.

Abstract: A face mask having speaker module with a pair of speakers, an aperture for a straw for liquid uptake, a tracking device, and illumination means. The interior side of the face mask includes a microphone that picks up the voice being transmitted by a user. The pair of speakers located on an exterior portion of the mask which will broadcast the user's voice received by the microphone. Additionally, the aperture along the front end in order to allows for easy access of a straw for drinking a beverage. The tracking device is fitted within the mask in order to locate it in the case that it is lost or stolen. Furthermore, the border of the mask is lined with LED lights which may be controlled by a software application on a mobile device.

Abstract: An electronic device with a flexible display screen includes: a housing with a first housing and a second housing enclosed to form a receiving structure; a sliding rail mechanism arranged in the receiving structure, connected to the second housing, and slidably arranged to the first housing; a flexible display screen with a first end connected to the sliding rail mechanism and a second end connected to the first housing; and a support assembly including a first support plate connected to the first housing and a second support plate slidably connected to the first support plate as well as connected to the sliding rail mechanism. The sliding rail mechanism drives the first end of the flexible display screen to be switched between an expanded state and a retracted state. When expanding, the second support plate slides relative to the first support plate to support the expanded part of the flexible display screen.

Abstract: A light sensing system includes a plurality of light-emitting devices arranged to have a first optical axis and a plurality of light-receiving devices arranged to have a second optical axis, the second optical axis being parallel with the first optical axis. The plurality of light-emitting devices and the plurality of light-receiving devices are formed to have a monolithically integrated structure, and the first optical axis and the second optical axis are substantially coaxial to each other, thus improving the efficiency of light reception.

Abstract: A light for the exterior of a vehicle includes at least one illuminant and a lens. The illuminant emits light in an activated state that hits the lens directly or indirectly via a reflector. The lens is transparent to light in a first predetermined wavelength range and reflects light in a second different wavelength range when the illuminant is deactivated. The illuminant is at least one light-emitting diode (LED). The diode emits light in a third wavelength range, which is predetermined such that the emitted light, after transmission through the lens, is present in a predetermined fourth wavelength range that is at least different from the second wavelength region. The light can be used as part of a rear light in a vehicle.

Abstract: A shield enclosure includes a housing with a peripheral wall that defines a cavity, and a cover removably coupleable to the housing to at least partially seal the cavity. The cavity is sized to receive a printed circuit board therein. The housing shields the printed circuit board from electromagnetic interference and noise during noise figure testing of a radiofrequency component on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A light for the exterior of a vehicle includes at least one illuminant and a lens. The illuminant emits light in an activated state that hits the lens directly or indirectly via a reflector. The lens is transparent to light in a first predetermined wavelength range and reflects light in a second different wavelength range when the illuminant is deactivated. The illuminant is at least one light-emitting diode (LED). The diode emits light in a third wavelength range, which is predetermined such that the emitted light, after transmission through the lens, is present in a predetermined fourth wavelength range that is at least different from the second wavelength region. The light can be used as part of a rear light in a vehicle.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to a lighting device that is configured to provide light with a high color rendering index (CRI) value and/or uniform planar illumination. The lighting device may include a circuit board, a light emitting diode (LED) mounted to the circuit board and configured to emit broad spectrum light having a first CRI value, a photo-luminescent material disposed above the LED mounted to the circuit board configured to increase the CRI of the broad spectrum light emitted by the LED from the first CRI value to a higher, second CRI value, and an elastomer encapsulating at least part of the circuit board. Additionally, the lighting device may include a lens disposed over the LED configured to increase the maximum emission angle of light from the LED and a diffuser disposed above the lens and configured to diffuse the broad spectrum light.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a stacked lens structure and a method of manufacturing the same, and an electronic apparatus by which it is possible to realize miniaturization of a lens module. A stacked lens structure includes plural substrates with lens stacked on one another, the substrate with lens each having a lens disposed on inside of a through-hole formed in the substrate. In regard of side surfaces at side parts corresponding to sides of a rectangle surrounding the substrate with lens in plan view as viewed in an optical axis direction, a width and a shape are the same among all the substrates with lens, whereas in regard of side surfaces at opposite angle parts corresponding to opposite angles of the rectangle, the width or shape differs between at least two substrates with lens. The present technology is applicable, for example, to a lens module or the like.

Abstract: A method for installing a compressor and a gas turbine of a first type at a position of an existing power plant where previously a compressor and a gas turbine of a second type were installed on a foundation specially designed for the second type. The two types differ from each other at least with respect to the position and/or the number of anchoring points at which the compressor and the gas turbine are connected to the foundation via support structures. The installation of the new compressor and the new gas turbine is carried out using an adapter structure on the existing foundation. A corresponding adapter structure is provided.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a bottom cover, a first reflective plate, a second reflective plate, a light source and a light passing cover. The bottom cover has a first wall, a second wall and a bottom plate. The first wall has a first bottom edge fixed to the bottom plate. The second wall has a second bottom edge fixed to the bottom plate. The first reflective plate has a first upper side attached to a first top edge of the first wall. The second reflective plate has a second upper side attached to a second top edge of the second wall. The light source is placed between a first lower side of the first reflective plate and a second lower side of the second reflective plate.

Abstract: An air flow distribution system for cooling server racks includes at least one server rack partially defining a hot aisle and a cold aisle, a first air foil disposed above the server rack, and a second air foil disposed above the first air foil. The first air foil and the second air foil are configured to receive air from the hot aisle, and to form turbulent wake patterns in the cold aisle partially defined by the server rack. The air flow distribution system may include a convex ceiling member above the second air foil. A corresponding method includes causing air to be directed between a first air foil disposed above a server rack and a second air foil disposed above the first air foil to form turbulent wake patterns in the cold aisle. An electrical enclosure assembly includes a receptacle and a cover member configured as an air foil.

Abstract: Light fixture installation adapters and methods thereof are disclosed. According to an aspect, a light fixture installation adapter includes a first bracket configured to be attached to a light fixture. The adapter also includes a second bracket configured to be attached to an electrical junction box. Further, the adapter includes a mounting assembly that has a first component and a second component attached to the first bracket and the second bracket, respectively. The first component is configured to engage with and to attach to the second component when the first component is oriented in a predetermined position with respect to the second component and when the first component is moved in one or more predetermined directions with respect to the second component for attaching the first bracket to the second bracket via the mounting assembly.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the design of a preconcentrator system for preconcentrating air samples. This preconcentrator system includes a plurality of preconcentrators that preconcentrate the air samples prior to chemical analysis, and a delivery structure comprising a manifold that selectively routes a sample airflow to the plurality of concentrators so that the plurality of preconcentrators receive a sample airflow concurrently or individually.

Abstract: A hairpin type of stator coil forming apparatus includes a first forming machine configured to form a vertex in a material coil so that a central portion of the material coil protrudes upward, and to form inclined portions inclined to both sides of the vertex, a second forming machine configured to receive the material coil bent-formed by the first forming machine and to form a front/rear bent portion in the material coil by bending one inclined portion and a portion of the other inclined portion based on the vertex, and a third forming machine configured to receive the material coil bent-formed by the second forming machine and to roundly form the inclined portions in front and rear directions.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a base display panel, a back cover supporting a rear portion of the base display panel, sliding frames sliding with respect to the back cover, a driving unit configured to drive the sliding frames to slide, and a rollable display panel being extendable in response to the sliding of the sliding frames. The rollable display panel can be extended as needed by a user when widescreen images are displayed.

Abstract: A camera for a vehicular vision system includes a circuit board having a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The circuit board has a first coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE). An imager is disposed at the first side of the circuit board, and a lens assembly is optically aligned with the imager. A bend-countering element is disposed at the first side or the second side of the circuit board. The bend-countering element has a second CTE that is different from the first CTE of the circuit board. The bend-countering element counters temperature-induced bending of the circuit board. With the camera disposed at the vehicle, temperature-induced bending of the bend-countering element is in an opposite direction from temperature-induced bending of the circuit board.

Abstract: A stack frame is mounted with a battery stack, and is installed in a vehicle. The stack frame includes: a plurality of frame members arranged in a right-left direction of the vehicle; and a cross member extending in the right-left direction of the vehicle and joined to all end surfaces of the plurality of frame members. An end frame member located at least at one end in the right-left direction of the plurality of frame members, includes: an end surface covered region having an end surface covered with the cross member; and an end surface exposed region having an exposed end surface, and the end surface covered region is provided with more mounting holes used for mounting the battery stack than the end surface exposed region.

Abstract: A method includes: providing a first layout of a first layer over a substrate, the first layer having at least one metal pattern, and generating a second layout by placing a cut mask at a first position relative to the substrate to remove material from a first region of the at least one metal pattern to provide a first metal pattern and placing the cut mask at a second position relative to the first layer over the substrate to remove material from a second region of the at least one metal pattern to provide a second metal pattern.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a method of rendering an image on a reflective display wherein each pixel is capable of rendering a limited number of colors, each of which is rendered by predetermined set of waveforms stored in a waveform lookup table. Furthermore, the present invention provides for a method for rendering an image using such colors, having been chosen for optimal color rendition. This invention further provides for rendering a color image formed from a plurality of pixels on a reflective display wherein each pixel has a color selected from the group consisting of at least: red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, yellow, black and white.

Abstract: An apparatus for molding a hairpin inserted into a stator core includes a clamping unit including a connection bracket mounted on a front end of a robot arm and at least one clamper mounted on the connection bracket and configured to be reciprocally driven in opposite directions in a straight line, and a mold unit detachably coupled with the at least one clamper and configured to press mold a head portion of the hairpin by a molding jig configured to be driven by the at least one clamper.

Abstract: Implantable thermal therapy devices, systems, and methods are provided for the treatment of pathological conditions including arrhythmias and trauma. The implantable thermal therapy devices and systems are specifically structured to deliver transient cooling to a target tissue, and to gradually dissipate the heat energy transferred from the target tissue to other body masses in a controlled and delicate manner. In some examples, a phase change material can be used to accomplish such a gradual dissipation of the heat.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include an apparatus having a band including a high thermally conductive material is disposed at least partially around an inductor.

Abstract: A substrate structure with a buried chip and a light emitting device using the same are provided. The substrate structure includes a base layer, a control chip, a filling layer, a first upper resin layer and a first lower resin layer. The substrate layer has a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and an opening passing through the first surface and the second surface. The control chip is disposed in the opening, and an annular space having a specific width is defined by an outer wall surface of the control chip and an inner wall surface of the opening. The filling layer is filled in the annular space. The first upper resin layer and the first lower resin layer are respectively disposed on the first surface and the second surface of the base layer.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a negative electrode active material capable of reducing the irreversible capacity of a lithium ion battery. The present invention provides a coated negative electrode active material for lithium ion batteries wherein at least a portion of the surface of a particulate negative electrode active material for lithium ion batteries is coated with a coating agent and the coated negative electrode active material is doped with at least one of lithium and lithium ions.

Abstract: A RGBW LED with integrated lens device includes two RGB LED's that are positioned adjacent to a single-color LED. A backer having a plurality of openings is positioned along the bottom of the LED's, and a plurality of cables are routed through the sides of the backer. A unitary clear lens body having a top wall, and a continuous sidewall extending downward therefrom to form an interior space. Three domes are formed along the top wall of the lens, and a lip is formed along the sidewall within the inside surface of the lens. The backer is positioned within the interior space of the lens along the lip, and each of the LED's are positioned within a single dome. Glue is poured through the plurality of openings to fill the interior space of the lens body to secure the device components in a watertight manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for forming a thermal inkjet printhead, comprising at least the following steps: providing a semiconductor wafer including an integrated electronic circuit and a section for forming a thermal actuator element, the integrated circuit comprising at least: a thermal insulating layer formed over a substrate; and a first metal layer formed over the thermal insulating layer; wherein the first metal layer extends into the section for forming the thermal actuator element; and etching a section for forming a thermal actuator element to the first metal layer such that the first metal layer is acting as an etch stop layer. Further there is provided a thermal inkjet printhead formed by a method of the present invention and a semiconductor wafer for forming the thermal inkjet printheads by a method of the present invention.

Abstract: A wearable visualization device configured to provide a user with an augmented reality, a virtual reality, and/or a mixed reality experience includes a housing and a lens portion extending from the housing. The wearable visualization device includes a first display screen and a second display screen coupled to the housing and configured to project light onto the lens portion, where the lens portion is configured to reflect at least a portion of the light into eyes of the user. The wearable visualization device includes a camera positioned between the first display screen and the second display screen and configured to acquire image data of the lens portion.

Abstract: Adhesive bondlines in a cell-based structural array are thermally cured using tooling blocks inserted into the cells. The tooling blocks have embedded susceptors that are inductively heated by an alternating electromagnetic field generated by an electromagnet.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and systems of controlling the placement of micro-objects on the surface of a micro-assembler. Control patterns may be used to cause phototransistors or electrodes of the micro-assembler to generate dielectrophoretic (DEP) and electrophoretic (EP) forces which may be used to manipulate, move, position, or orient one or more micro-objects on the surface of the micro-assembler.

Abstract: A method of forming at least one Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (MEMS) includes patterning a wiring layer to form at least one fixed plate and forming a sacrificial material on the wiring layer. The method further includes forming an insulator layer of one or more films over the at least one fixed plate and exposed portions of an underlying substrate to prevent formation of a reaction product between the wiring layer and a sacrificial material. The method further includes forming at least one MEMS beam that is moveable over the at least one fixed plate. The method further includes venting or stripping of the sacrificial material to form at least a first cavity.

Abstract: This invention provides electrically conductive electret, electret-based direct-current power source and structural electret, with applications including the self-sensing of damage, stress and strain (including structural self-sensing) and electric powering (including structural self-powering). The electret is an electrically conductive material comprising mobile charge carriers (electrons, holes or ions), which exhibit a gradient in the carrier concertation along a line connecting the positive charge center and negative charge center in the electret. The carriers create an electric dipole. The material is electrically continuous along this line, which is along the path of least electrical resistance. The material exhibits microstructure comprising microscopic features that are positioned along said line and that interact with said carriers, with the interaction enhancing said dipole. The materials are preferably metals, carbons and their composites.

Abstract: A conductor shaping apparatus includes a first shaping die, a second shaping die and a holding section configured to hold the conductor and rotates the second shaping die about a rotational axis with respect to the first shaping die, and it further includes a first movement restricting portion formed in the first shaping die and configured to contact with a portion of the conductor so as to restrict a movement of the conductor together with the second shaping die when the second shaping die is rotated in a direction approaching the first shaping die, and a second movement restricting portion that is formed in the first shaping die and is configured to contact with a portion of the conductor so as to restrict the movement of the conductor together with the second shaping die when the second shaping die is rotated in a direction apart from the first shaping die.

Abstract: Described is a feed mechanism for a slider which is convenient to use with good durability and low costs by eliminating a rack-and-pinion method. The feed mechanism allows the slider to be fed and moved along a longitudinal main scale. The feed mechanism includes a driving gear that is a gear train pivotally supported by the slider, a driven roller that meshes with the driving gear and rotates by rotation of the driving gear, and an arm that includes a cup portion capable of receiving the driven roller on a distal end. The arm includes the cup portion capable of receiving the driven roller on the distal end and is pivotally supported by the slider on a base end. The cup portion in a state of receiving the driven roller is biased toward the main scale by a pin plunger. Accordingly, the driven roller is kept abutted against the main scale.

Abstract: The present invention is generally related to systems and methods for producing droplets. The droplets may contain varying species, e.g., for use as a library. In some cases, at least one droplet is used to create a plurality of droplets, using techniques such as flow-focusing techniques. In one set of embodiments, a plurality of droplets, containing varying species, can be divided to form a collection of droplets containing the various species therein. A collection of droplets, according to certain embodiments, may contain various subpopulations of droplets that all contain the same species therein. Such a collection of droplets may be used as a library in some cases, or may be used for other purposes.