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A method forms a gate stack for a semiconductor device with a desired work function of the gate electrode. The work function is adjusted by changing the overall electronegativity of the gate electrode material in the region that determines the work function of the gate electrode during the gate electrode deposition. The gate stack is deposited by an atomic layer deposition type process and the overall electronegativity of the gate electrode is tuned by introducing at least one pulse of an additional precursor to selected deposition cycles of the gate electrode. The tuning of the work function of the gate electrode can be done not only by introducing additional material into the gate electrode, but also by utilizing the effects of a graded mode deposition and thickness variations of the lower gate part of the gate electrode in combination with the effects that the incorporation of the additional material pulses offers.

An electronic device with a body having a first side, a second side a distance from the first side, and a third side between the first and second side. Portions define a space extending from the first side to the second side across the third side. A sliding cover can be fitted in the space. A first housing part is detachably attachable to the electronic device and can cover at least part of the space when the housing part is attached to the electronic device. The first housing part can restrain the sliding cover from escaping the space when attached to the electronic device. The electronic device can allow, when the first housing part is detached from the electronic device, entry and removal of the sliding cover to and from the space. A cover system detachably attaches a sliding cover to an electronic device.

An implantable medical device (IMD) including a nonhermetic battery is described. The IMD includes components and a power source module that includes the nonhermetic battery. The IMD also includes a barrier to substantially impede movement of substances from the nonhermetic battery to the components. The barrier may include a hermetic feedthrough, a gel, a polymer, or a solid electrolyte within the nonhermetic battery, and a seal member. The barrier may also be a material that encapsulates the nonhermetic battery and a getter within the IMD. In some embodiments, the IMD comprises a modular IMD including an interconnect member. In that case, the barrier may include a material that fills at least a portion of a void defined by the interconnect member. A length and a cross-sectional area of the interconnect member may also act as a barrier.

A system for transmitting power hydraulically to and from the wheels of a motor vehicle includes an accumulator containing fluid at relatively high pressure, a reservoir containing fluid at lower pressure, and a pump / motor driveably connected to the wheels and having a variable volumetric displacement for pumping fluid between the accumulator and the reservoir. A first circuit connects the inlet to the reservoir and the outlet to the accumulator. A second circuit includes a first path having a low flow rate capacity, a second path having a higher flow rate capacity. A controller switches between pumping operation and motoring operation, opens and closes the first path during motoring operation, and reduces the displacement before switching between pumping operation and motoring operation.

A system according to this invention for transmitting power hydraulically to and from the wheels of a motor vehicle includes an accumulator containing fluid at relatively high pressure, a reservoir containing fluid at lower pressure, and a pump / motor driveably connected to the wheels and having an inlet, an outlet, and a variable volumetric displacement for pumping fluid between the accumulator and the reservoir. A first circuit connects the inlet to the reservoir and the outlet to the accumulator. A second circuit, which connects the inlet to the accumulator and the outlet to the reservoir, includes a first path having a low flow rate capacity, a second path having a higher flow rate capacity. A controller switches between pumping operation and motoring operation, opens and closes the first path during motoring operation, and reduces the displacement before switching between pumping operation and motoring operation. The first path includes a first valve responsive to the controller for opening and closing a connection between the accumulator and the inlet, and a first orifice arranged in series with the first valve having a relatively low flow rate capacity. The second path, arranged in parallel with the first path between the accumulator and the inlet, includes a second valve responsive to the controller for opening and closing a connection between the accumulator and the inlet, and a second orifice arranged in series with the second valve having a higher flow rate capacity than that of the first orifice.

An implantable medical device (IMD) including a nonhermetic battery is described. The IMD includes components and a power source module that includes the nonhermetic battery. The IMD also includes a barrier to substantially impede movement of substances from the nonhermetic battery to the components. The barrier may include a hermetic feedthrough, a gel, a polymer, or a solid electrolyte within the nonhermetic battery, and a seal member. The barrier may also be a material that encapsulates the nonhermetic battery and a getter within the IMD. In some embodiments, the IMD comprises a modular IMD including an interconnect member. In that case, the barrier may include a material that fills at least a portion of a void defined by the interconnect member. A length and a cross-sectional area of the interconnect member may also act as a barrier.

A downhole packer tool having components made essentially of non-metallic engineering grade plastic materials. The tool having an apparatus for anchoring the tool in an annular structure. The tool has a mandrel; a slip assembly positioned on the mandrel, the slip assembly having at least one spacer ring and a plurality of slip elements; and at least one wear resistant insert installed in an outer surface of the tool and extending outwardly therefrom whereby the at least insert button is abrasion resistant upon setting yet has favorable drillability characteristics upon drilling the tool from the wellbore.

Methods and systems are provided for an engine including a first turbocharger having a first compressor and a second turbocharger having a second compressor. An EGR differential between the first compressor and the second compressor may be increased under a condensation condition, and decreased under a surge condition. The EGR differential may also be decreased when a compressor outlet temperature exceeds an outlet temperature threshold.

An input device includes a mouse unit, a keyboard unit, and two covers. The mouse unit includes two spaced mounting portions arranged on a front end thereof, the keyboard unit is mounted on the mouse unit at rear of the mouse unit, and the covers are pivotally attached to the mounting portions respectively for covering the keyboard unit.

A system, method and implantable medical for concurrently providing a therapeutic output to a patient while communicating transcutaneously with an external device. The therapeutic output is provided to the patient with an implantable medical device wherein an electromagnetic signal is associated with at least one of recharging of a rechargeable power source and providing the therapeutic output. Bi-directional transcutaneous communication is conducted via via telemetry between the implantable medical device and an external device using a telemetry signal while the telemetry signal and the electromagnetic signal occur simultaneously.

A railing system for mounting a panel or series of panels to form a railing. The railing system is comprised of the following base components: a shoe, which may be secured to the floor, having a slot for receiving a glass panel, a sleeve that holds the glass panel within the shoe, an arm that is adjustable to provide the force necessary to hold the glass panel in the desired position, and at least one set screw that adjusts the arm and holds the arm in place, in turn bracing the glass panel in the desired position.

An exhaust gas purifying apparatus of an internal combustion engine is provided which includes: exhaust gas purifying means, provided in an exhaust passage of the engine, for adsorbing NOx in an exhaust gas when the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas is lean. The exhaust gas apparatus releases or reduces the adsorbed NOx when the oxygen concentration of the exhaust gas is reduced. A light-off catalyst is provided upstream of the exhaust gas purifying apparatus in the exhaust passage, which has a lower O2 storage capability than the exhaust gas purifying apparatus. There is a control device for controlling the air-fuel ratio of the exhaust gas so that an atmosphere having a reduced oxygen concentration is produced around the exhaust gas purifying apparatus when the NOx conversion efficiency of the exhaust gas purifying apparatus is decreased.

A freeze detecting device for an active shutter of a vehicle includes an engine control unit that outputs an opening signal, opens an active shutter, takes in travelling wind to an engine compartment, and inhibits heat damage when an external air temperature is at or below a freezing determination temperature and also a load state is high. On the other hand, when an opening signal is output from the engine control unit but the active shutter does not perform an opening action, a determination of being frozen solid is made, a warning is displayed on the display to warn the vehicle driver.

Disclosed is a conductive filler which can be fusion-bonded under lower temperature conditions (with the peak temperature of not less than 181° C.) than the reflow heat treatment conditions for an Sn-37Pb eutectic solder. This conductive filler is applicable to heat-resistant uses similar to those of the Sn-37Pb eutectic solder. The conductive filler is a mixture of first metal particles composed of an alloy having a chemical composition including 25-40% by mass of Ag, 2-8% by mass of Bi, 5-15% by mass of Cu, 2-8% by mass of In and 29-66% by mass of Sn, and second metal particles composed of an alloy having a chemical composition including 5-20% by mass of Ag, 10-20% by mass of Bi, 1-15% by mass of Cu and 50-80% by mass of Sn. In the mixture, 20-10,000 parts by mass of the second metal particles are contained per 100 parts by mass of the first metal particles.

Detecting presence or absence of plasma is accomplished from probe signals. In one embodiment, a low-power modulated signal is applied to an electrostatic chuck from a bias power generator. A corresponding system then monitors peak-to-peak voltage (Vpp) signal responses or radio frequency current responses. The probe signal can be generated to have insufficient power to either ignite or sustain plasma discharge (or cause component damage). Thus, low-duty and / or low current pulsing signals to be used. Presence or absence of the bulk plasma will then result in different Vpp or radio frequency current values.

A freeze detecting device for an active shutter of a vehicle includes an engine control unit that outputs an opening signal, opens an active shutter, takes in travelling wind to an engine compartment, and inhibits heat damage when an external air temperature is at or below a freezing determination temperature and also a load state is high. On the other hand, when an opening signal is output from the engine control unit but the active shutter does not perform an opening action, a determination of being frozen solid is made, a warning is displayed on the display to warn the vehicle driver.

The description relates to a process for the production of aqueous chlorine dioxide solutions through oxidation of chlorite with oxo acids and / or oxo acid anions having a suitable redox potential in a buffered aqueous medium, wherein an acidic aqueous solution A is produced which has a pH of about 5 or less and contains the oxo acids and / or oxo acid anions, and the acidic aqueous solution A is mixed with an aqueous chlorite solution B to form chlorine dioxide, wherein a pH of less than 6.95 is adjusted in the reaction mixture, this pH value being stabilized by a buffering system contained therein.

An inhaler (10) for the inhalation of inhalable substances comprise: a canister (50) having an interior reservoir (84) containing pressurised inhalable substances including fluid; a metering valve (52) including a metering chamber (82) and a valve stem (54) defining a communication path between the metering chamber and the interior reservoir, the communication path (86) including an opening (106) configured to permit flow between a transfer space inside the valve stem and the interior reservoir, the interior reservoir being arranged for orientation above the metering chamber whereby gas such as air located within the metering chamber is replaced with liquid from the interior reservoir.

A wind power plant system comprising: a plurality of wind turbine generators each having a corresponding generator controller, and a power plant controller for controlling the power generated by the wind power plant system; wherein at least some of the plurality of generator controllers are each configured to: generate a model that indicates the thermal capacity of one or more components of the wind turbine generator, determine power capacity data from the model, said data relating to: at least one reactive power supply level and a corresponding time limit for which that reactive power supply level may be maintained, and transmit to the power plant controller the determined power capacity data, wherein the power plant controller is operable to receive the power capacity data from the plurality of generator controllers and to transmit respective power references to the plurality of generator controllers to control the power generated by the wind power plant system.

An image processing apparatus that can protect user's eyes by reducing harmful blue light in a mode that matches the characteristics of an image to be displayed and the preference of the user who causes the image to be displayed. The image processing apparatus includes a blue light reduction control unit that acquires image information Sin corresponding to an image to be displayed on a display and a pixel value update unit that generates update image information Sbc by reducing at least luminance corresponding to a blue component in the acquired image information Sin so that a reduction rate of the luminance corresponding to the blue component is greater than or equal to reduction rates of luminance corresponding to the other color components in the acquired image information Sin and outputs the update image information Sbc to the display to cause the display to display the update image information Sbc.

A railing system for mounting a panel or series of panels to form a railing. The railing system is comprised of the following base components: a shoe, which may be secured to the floor, having a slot for receiving a glass panel, a sleeve that holds the glass panel within the shoe, an arm that is adjustable to provide the force necessary to hold the glass panel in the desired position, and at least one set screw that adjusts the arm and holds the arm in place, in turn bracing the glass panel in the desired position.

A surgical power tool has an actuation assembly which comprises a force sensor and a switch. The force sensor is provided to determine an actuation force produced by the user, and the switch is transferred by the actuation force from a first switching state to a second switching state. A combined evaluation of the force sensor signal and of the switching state enables, for example, a plausibility check for increasing the operational reliability of the power tool.

A direct current (DC) converting circuit includes a DC input end, for receiving a DC input voltage; a DC output end, for providing a predetermined DC voltage; a switch, coupled between the DC input end and the DC output end, for providing a direct path; a DC-DC step-down unit, coupled between the DC input end and the DC output end, for providing a step-down voltage path; and a control unit, coupled to the switch and the DC-DC step-down unit, for detecting the DC input voltage and selecting either the direct path or the step-down voltage path to provide the predetermined DC voltage at the DC output end. The DC power converting circuit can be applied in power supply circuits of multi-media players or TV setup boxes to convert DC input voltage including 5V, 9V or 12V DC voltages to a predetermined DC voltage.

An air fuel ratio control apparatus readily satisfies an emission requirement and is particularly preferable for small-displacement engines. The air fuel ratio control apparatus for an engine includes a fuel control member disposed in a fuel passage delivering fuel from a fuel metering chamber of a carburetor supplying the fuel to a suction passage of a comparatively small engine such as a general purpose engine, a working machine engine and the like, a combustion gas sensor disposed in an exhaust pipe in the engine, and an electronic control unit. The control unit actuates the fuel control member in response to a concentration of a combustion gas component in an exhaust gas detected by the combustion gas sensor so as to control a fuel flow rate.

An opto-electronic apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The manufacturing method of the opto-electronic apparatus includes the following steps of: disposing a matrix circuit on a substrate, wherein the matrix circuit has a matrix circuit thickness between the highest point of the matrix circuit and the surface of the substrate; disposing a plurality of first protrusions above the substrate, wherein at least one of the first protrusions has a first protrusion thickness between the highest point of the first protrusion and the surface of the substrate, and the first protrusion thickness is greater than the matrix circuit thickness; and performing a transfer step for transferring a plurality of first opto-electronic units from a first carrier to the first protrusions and bonding the first protrusions to at least two of the first opto-electronic units with an adhesive material.

An image forming apparatus includes: a developer container to contain a developer therein and a developer supply port; an image forming unit to form an image with the developer from the developer container and including a developer intake port; an openable / closable upper cover configured to cover an upper part of the developer container in a closed state and take out the developer container in an open state; an openable / closable retention cover to hold the developer container and configured to allow the image forming unit to be removed when the retention cover is opened; a coupling device to secure a coupled state of the developer supply port of the developer container with the developer intake port of the image forming unit when the upper cover is in a closed state; and a disconnection preventer to prevent the developer container from disconnecting from the retention cover when the upper cover is opened.

An electronic device is provided. The electric device includes a receptacle configured to be connected with an external connector, and a ground member and a control circuit that are electrically connected to the receptacle. The receptacle includes a shell configured to accommodate the external connector, a tongue disposed in a space of the shell and enclosed by the shell, at least one first contact disposed on the tongue and electrically connected to the ground member, at least one second contact disposed on the tongue and electrically connected to the control circuit, and at least one third contact that is formed of at least a portion of a conductive member included in the tongue and electrically connected to the control circuit. The first contact may have a length further extending over the third contact in a direction where the external connector is separated from the receptacle.

The disclosure relates to a method for detecting an impact on an elevator door. The method is characterized in that it comprises detecting a break in an elevator door safety circuit; comparing characteristics of the break to a set of parameters; and performing an action when the characteristics of the break fulfil the conditions determined by the set of parameters. The disclosure further relates to an apparatus, to an elevator safety system and to an elevator.

In an intake device for an engine, the device having a fuel supply system for supplying fuel to an intake passage, a plurality of plates are positioned on an upstream side and a downstream side along a direction of a flow of intake air and arranged at different mounting angles from each other in the intake passage on a downstream side of the fuel supply system and the plurality of plates have a plurality of holes in different shapes.

An electronic device includes a communication processor including a first communication circuitry, a second communication circuitry, and a temperature measurement sensor. The electronic device further includes an application processor that receives information via the second communication circuitry and determines whether to request the communication processor change modes. The communication processor receives a signal to change modes, release an RRC connection, and control the second communication circuitry to enter a sleep state.