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A memory structure, includes (a) active columns of polysilicon formed above a semiconductor substrate, each active column extending vertically from the substrate and including a first heavily doped region, a second heavily doped region, and one or more lightly doped regions each adjacent both the first and second heavily doped region, wherein the active columns are arranged in a two-dimensional array extending in second and third directions parallel to the planar surface of the semiconductor substrate; (b) charge-trapping material provided over one or more surfaces of each active column; and (c) conductors each extending lengthwise along the third direction. The active columns, the charge-trapping material and the conductors together form a plurality of thin film transistors, with each thin film transistor formed by one of the conductors, a portion of the lightly doped region of an active column, the charge-trapping material between the portion of the lightly doped region and the conductor, and the first and second heavily doped regions. The thin film transistors associated with each active column are organized into one or more vertical NOR strings.

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for the delivery of supplemental oxygen gas to a person combined with the monitoring of the ventilation of the person with both being accomplished without the use of a sealed face mask. Preferred embodiments of the present invention combine an oxygen delivery device, a nasal airway pressure sampling device, an oral airway pressure sampling device, and a pressure analyzer connected to the sampling devices to determine the phase of the person's respiration cycle and the person's primary airway. The oxygen delivery device is connected to a controller such that it delivers a higher flow of oxygen to the person during the inhalation phase of the person's respiratory cycle. The invention thus increases end tidal oxygen concentrations with improved efficiency comparative to known open airway devices. Embodiments of the invention can include carbon dioxide sampling tubes that continuously sample air from the nose and mouth to determine carbon dioxide concentration during exhalation.

The present invention relates to an organic light emitting diode display device capable of sensing driving current of each pixel with a simple configuration to compensate for a luminance deviation between pixels and a pixel current sensing method thereof. The organic light emitting diode display device includes a display panel including 2N (N being a natural number) pixels that share a reference line though which a reference signal is supplied and are respectively connected to 2N data lines through which data signals are applied, and a data driver for driving the 2N pixels sharing the reference line in a time division manner through the data lines, sensing currents of the time-division-driven 2N pixels as voltages through the shared reference line and outputting the sensed currents, in a sensing mode.

A memory structure, includes active columns of polysilicon formed above a semiconductor substrate, each active column includes one or more vertical NOR strings, with each NOR string having thin-film storage transistors sharing a local source line and a local bit line, the local bit line is connected by one segment of a segmented global bit line to a sense amplifier provided in the semiconductor substrate.

A memory structure, includes active columns of polysilicon formed above a semiconductor substrate, each active column includes one or more vertical NOR strings, with each NOR string having thin-film storage transistors sharing a local source line and a local bit line, the local bit line is connected by one segment of a segmented global bit line to a sense amplifier provided in the semiconductor substrate.

A memory structure, includes (a) active columns of polysilicon formed above a semiconductor substrate, each active column extending vertically from the substrate and including a first heavily doped region, a second heavily doped region, and one or more lightly doped regions each adjacent both the first and second heavily doped region, wherein the active columns are arranged in a two-dimensional array extending in second and third directions parallel to the planar surface of the semiconductor substrate; (b) charge-trapping material provided over one or more surfaces of each active column; and (c) conductors each extending lengthwise along the third direction. The active columns, the charge-trapping material and the conductors together form a plurality of thin film transistors, with each thin film transistor formed by one of the conductors, a portion of the lightly doped region of an active column, the charge-trapping material between the portion of the lightly doped region and the conductor, and the first and second heavily doped regions. The thin film transistors associated with each active column are organized into one or more vertical NOR strings.

A memory structure, includes active columns of polysilicon formed above a semiconductor substrate, each active column includes one or more vertical NOR strings, with each NOR string having thin-film storage transistors sharing a local source line and a local bit line, the local bit line is connected by one segment of a segmented global bit line to a sense amplifier provided in the semiconductor substrate.

An image sensor device includes a plurality of pixel cells arranged in a pixel array, a control circuit for controlling an exposure phase and a sampling phase of the image sensor device. Each of the plurality of pixel cells includes a photodiode, a storage diode, and a floating diffusion region. The control circuit is configured to activate the photodiode in a plurality of time windows to sense light reflected from a target as a result of a corresponding plurality of emitted light pulses, with a pre-determined delay time between each time window and a corresponding emitted light pulse. The photodiode can be activated using a plurality of bias voltage pulses or a plurality of global shutter signal pulses.

A method for determining a distance to a target object includes transmitting light pulses to illuminate the target object and sensing, in a first region of a light-sensitive pixel array, light provided from an optical feedback device that receives a portion of the transmitted light pulses. The feedback optical device includes a preset reference depth. The method includes calibrating time-of-flight (TOF) depth measurement reference information based on the sensed light in the first region of the pixel array. The method further includes sensing, in a second region of the light-sensitive pixel array, light reflected from the target object from the transmitted light pulses. The distance of the target object is determined based on the sensed reflected light and the calibrated TOF measurement reference information.

The invention discloses a measuring apparatus and a method for the flexibility line shape of a bridge structure. The measuring apparatus is not fixedly arranged on a bridge, the equipment is simple, the realization is easy, the cost performance is high, the operation is convenient, the flexibility line shape of the bridge can be rapidly, objectively, and intelligently sensed and reproduced, the flexibility of the bridge is measured, the overall flexibility change of the bridge can be reflected via the change of line shapes in different times, bridge management workers can be informed of the current flexibility line shape of the bridge in time, especially the flexibility change state, the health and safety condition of the bridge can be analyzed, the bearing ability of the bridge can be fully developed, load limit and the falling of the bridge are reduced, and the practical engineering value is very high.

A device and method for limiting damage to a semiconductor device under test when the semiconductor device fails during a high current, or high power test is provided. The occurrence of a failure of the device under test is detected, and power applied to the semiconductor device is diverted through a parallel path element upon detection of failure of the semiconductor device.

The invention discloses a long-distance obstacle perception sensor based on line structured light. The long-distance obstacle perception sensor based on the line structured light comprises a laser transmitter, a laser range finder, a CCD imaging system and a computer, wherein the laser transmitter is used for transmitting the line structured light to a measured target area under the control of the computer; the laser range finder is used for measuring the distance from the laser transmitter to a transmitted line structured light bar; the CCD imaging system is used for capturing part of scattered light of the measured target area and sending the scattered light to the computer; the computer obtains the intensity of reflection laser of a detected object through measuring the amplitude of a received laser pulse, the distance of the detected object is obtained through the laser range finder, then an obtained line structured light image is processed through an image processing system, and target information is obtained. By means of the long-distance obstacle perception sensor based on the line structured light, for meeting the detection and recognition requirement of an automated vehicle on obstacles under an off-road condition, a novel line structured light visual sensor is adopted, and water hazards and concave and convex obstacles hectometer farthest away from the front of the vehicle are detected and recognized all day long.

A fuse circuit includes a fuse configured for programming a configuration of an integrated circuit device and a resistive element having a known resistance value operably coupled in parallel with the fuse. The fuse and the resistive element form a parallel circuit configured for quickly sensing a state of the fuse in relation to the known value of the resistive element. In one embodiment, the device may further include a sense circuit operably coupled to the parallel circuit combination of the fuse and the resistive element. The sense circuit is configured to sense one of a FUSED state and an UNFUSED state of the fuse, for example, based on a comparison between a reference resistance and a FUSED resistance of the fuse when coupled to the known resistance. The fuse may comprise a programmable fuse, and the resistive element may comprise a MOS transistor.

Circuits and methods provide an ability to track a direction of a magnetic field, and, more particular, to track a direction of a rapidly rotating magnetic field. The circuits and methods use a plurality of magnetic field sensing elements, for example, as may be embodied in a circular vertical Hall (CVH) sensing element. However, the circuits and methods can track the direction of the sensed magnetic field by processing at any time fewer than all of the plurality of magnetic field sensing elements, for example, one or two of the plurality of magnetic field sensing elements.

A method for preparing a graphic on a sheet (40) of material which also includes at least one registration mark (44) at and about the graphic in predetermined positions. The method involves the steps of applying the graphic (42a, 42b) and at least one registration mark on a sheet of material in positions according to layout data, transferring the layout data to a processing controller, placing the sheet of material on a sheet-receiving surface (16), sensing the position of the registration mark on the sheet of material, and utilizing the layout data and the position of the registration mark to precisely narrow-path-process around the graphic on the sheet of material. Certain embodiments use either (a) a subset (46) of marks which is applied on one side of the graphic or (b) certain reference features, such as edges and corners of the sheet and elements of the graphic, to ascertain the position and orientation of the sheet on the apparatus. The invention provides efficient, rapid, automated, and precise processing around the graphic.

The present invention relates to quartz crystal microbalance sensors using molecular imprinting polymerization technology, providing for continuous on-line monitoring of water-borne organic contaminants.

The voltage generator circuit includes a regulator, a first sensor circuit, and a second sensor circuit. The first sensor circuit includes a first transistor, a first resistor, and an error amplifier. When V1>Vth, the error amplifier senses an overcurrent condition to provide feedback to the operational amplifier to limit an output current. The second sensor circuit includes a second transistor, a second resistor, and a sensing transistor. When the output current exceeds a sense threshold current, the sensing transistor is turned ON to provide feedback to the operational amplifier 12 to limit the output current. The second sensor circuit has a higher setting of sense threshold current than does the first sensor circuit, while having a higher setting of sensing speed than does the first sensor circuit.

A trans free hard palm oil fraction, a trans free non hydrogenated hard structural fat and a fat blend using the trans free non hydrogenated hard structural fat and liquid oils suitable for the manufacture of low SAFA (Saturated Fatty Acid) high poly / mono unsaturated margarine and spreads, wherein the trans free non hydrogenated hard structural fat is made from a selectively fractionated non-hydrogenated high melting palm oil fraction which is interesterified with dry fractionated non-hydrogenated lauric fat, such as a palm kernel oil or its fractions, the resultant interesterified fat is obtained with high yield ratios that can be economically and commercially used as trans free non hydrogenated hard structural fat for the aforesaid manufacture.

A pixel cell for differential light sensing includes a plurality of photodiodes and a corresponding plurality of storage diodes. Each storage diode is disposed between a first adjacent photodiode and a second adjacent photodiode, and each storage diode is configured to receive photo charges from either or both of the first adjacent photodiode and the second adjacent photodiode. Each photodiode is disposed between a first adjacent storage diode and a second adjacent storage diode, and each photodiode is configured to transfer photo charges to either or both of the first adjacent storage diode and the second adjacent storage diode.

The present invention provides a direct sampler and detector for analytes found in exhaled breath condensate. Analytes in the breath condensate are detected instantaneously as they condense prior to reaching the sensor surface or condense directly on the sensor surface. Because the analysis or assay is performed immediately after patient exhalation, analyte stability is significantly improved providing accurate, reliable, consistent, and clinically applicable results. In certain embodiments, combined breath condensate / breath samplers and detectors are provided, enabling multiplexed analysis of condensed and vapor-phase analytes provided in a single sampling session. Breath is collected and directed to one or more subsystems. Within each subsystem, the breath portion is either condensed or prevented from condensing. The technique also allows real-time continuous monitoring, thus allowing immediate feedback to both medical professionals and additional hardware such as ventilators, anesthesia machines, drug infusion systems and cardiac pacemakers.

A fuse circuit includes a fuse configured for programming a configuration of an integrated circuit device and a resistive element having a known resistance value operably coupled in parallel with the fuse. The fuse and the resistive element form a parallel circuit configured for quickly sensing a state of the fuse in relation to the known value of the resistive element. In one embodiment, the device may further include a sense circuit operably coupled to the parallel circuit combination of the fuse and the resistive element. The sense circuit is configured to sense one of a FUSED state and an UNFUSED state of the fuse, for example, based on a comparison between a reference resistance and a FUSED resistance of the fuse when coupled to the known resistance. The fuse may comprise a programmable fuse, and the resistive element may comprise a MOS transistor.

The invention discloses a blood uniform mixing assisting device. The device comprises a main box. The upper side of the main box is provided with a display, viewing mirrors are arranged on the left and right sides of the main box, a support frame is installed in the main box, a telescopic shaft is installed at the lower side of the support frame, the lower end of the telescopic shaft is provided with mixing blades, a conveying plate is installed at the middle in the main box, the upper side of the conveying plate is provided with a rotating plate, the left side of the main box is provided with an indicator light, a pressing block is arranged below the indicator light, a compression spring is arranged at the lower side of the pressing block, and the left side of the pressing block is provided with a handle. The blood uniform mixing assisting device is provided with a heating plate so that a blood temperature in a blood bottle is guaranteed. A temperature sensor is arranged in the heating plate, can fast sense a temperature of the heating plate, can effectively prevent blood condensation and can prevent blood overheating. Through the pressing block and suction block design, after stirring, the blood bottle is conveyed to the heating plate. The suction block has a large suction force so that safe conveying of the blood bottle is effectively ensured.

A method for preparing a graphic on a sheet of material which also includes at least one registration mark at and about the graphic in predetermined positions. The method involves the steps of applying the graphic and at least one registration mark on a sheet of material in positions according to layout data, transferring the layout data to a processing controller, placing the sheet of material on a sheet-receiving surface, sensing the position of the registration mark on the sheet of material, and utilizing the layout data and the position of the registration mark to precisely narrow-path-process around the graphic on the sheet of material. Certain embodiments use either (a) a subset of marks which is applied on one side of graphic or certain reference features, such as edges and corners of the sheet and elements of the graphic, to ascertain the position and orientation of the sheet on the apparatus.

A method of manufacturing a brake pedal coil printed circuit board for vehicles is provided which is capable of allowing a wireless sensor to quickly sense whether physical energy from a driver is applied to a foot brake pedal to turn on rear brake lights. To solve the above problems, the method of manufacturing a brake pedal coil printed circuit board for vehicles includes preparing a first epoxy layer (100) having first copper foil (110) laminated on both surfaces thereof (S100), laminating each of second epoxy layers (200a and 200b) on the first copper foil (110), and laminating second copper foil (210) on each of the second epoxy layers (200a and 200b) (S200), forming a through hole (A) passing through upper and lower surfaces, performing electroless copper plating on an inside surface of the through hole (A) and the second copper foil (210), and forming an electrolytic copper-plated layer (220) on each of the electroless copper-plated layer (215) of the through hole (A) and the electroless copper-plated layer (215) formed on the second copper foil (210) (S300), forming circuits having a predetermined pattern on the electrolytic copper-plated layer (220) and the electroless copper-plated layer (215) and forming a gap between the circuits to have the same size as the circuits (S400), applying a PSR ink (250) onto the electrolytic copper-plated layer (220) (S500), applying a marking ink (260) onto the PSR ink (250) (S600), forming a nickel (Ni)-plated layer (230) around the through hole (A) and the hole land (S700), and forming an Au-plated layer (240) on the Ni-plated layer (230) (S800).

The invention discloses a quenching detection device and method for a high-temperature superconducting magnet. The quenching detection device comprises a fiber bragg grating string FBG1, a fiber bragggrating string FBG2, a data acquisition module and a data processing module, wherein a plurality of fiber gratings are arranged on the FBG1 and the FBG2; the fiber bragg gratings can sense tiny deformation and temperature rise of the magnet due to quench in time, and are sensitive to the temperature and strain of the high-temperature superconducting magnet; the FBG1 and the FBG2 are wound on thesurface of the high-temperature superconducting magnet in parallel, the FBG1 is attached to the surface of the high-temperature superconducting magnet, and the FBG2 is attached to the surface of the high-temperature superconducting magnet by using mucilage glue, so that the temperature and the strain of each position of the high-temperature superconducting magnet can be rapidly detected at the same time; when the magnet has a local fault, due to accumulation of heat in a local area, the area can quickly change in temperature and strain; and although the voltage of the magnet at the moment is not changed, the fault of the magnet can be detected through the change in temperature and strain, so that the quench detection speed of the high-temperature superconducting magnet is greatly improved.

Sensing artifacts in cardiac signals picked up by electrical leads are reduced by placing an electrical shunting switch across the conductors of the ECG sensing leads and the stimulation leads that deliver a subthreshold electrical stimulation. In addition, impedance switches are placed in series with the sensing leads. The shunting switches and impedance switches are then manipulated to present cardiac signals that can be analyzed for diagnostic purposes within less than 100 ms from delivery of a subthreshold electrical stimulation.

The invention relates to a multipoint sensing method of a capacitance-type touch panel, comprising the following steps of: sensing a voltage change of electrodes positioned on a same electrode layer through a capacitance detection circuit; when the voltage change positions of the electrodes are detected, measuring vertical capacitance formed by two electrodes respectively and mutually staggered on different electrode layers on the voltage change positions; and comparing with vertical capacitance formed by crossing of the two electrodes before touch, and if different, judging as an actual touch point.