Abstract:
A time domain signal analysis method is provided. The signal analysis method includes the following steps. A signal to be analyzed is received. The signal to be analyzed is iteratively sifted by using Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) to extract at least one intrinsic function (IMF). A normalized Hilbert transform is performed on the IMF. The transformed IMF includes phase information. The transformed IMF is processed by means of phase processing to obtain the processed IMF including angular frequency information. The foregoing signal analysis method could be utilized in an ultrasound imaging system to identify image information of ultrasound images.
Abstract:
A method of forming contact openings in a semiconductor device including providing a semiconducting substrate; forming an etch stop layer on said semiconducting substrate; forming a dielectric layer on said etch stop layer; forming a bottom anti-reflective coating (BARC) on said dielectric layer; forming and patterning a mask on said BARC layer; and, forming at least a first contact opening exposing said etch stop layer by a first etching process.
Abstract:
A derailleur system for bicycle is constructed to include an annular plate holding at least two gears, a bracket assembly rotated to a center hole of the annular plate to hold a transmission shaft, a driven gear wheel set pivoted to the transmission shaft and having a driven gear wheel meshed with one of the gears, a control device connected to a derailleur cable of the bicycle, and a driven member for selectively controlling the engagement between the driven gear wheels of the driven gear wheel set with the transmission shaft subject to the position of the control device.
Abstract:
A method to provide low dielectric constant voids between adjacent conducting lines in a semiconductor device. Narrowly spaced metal lines are formed on the substrate surface. A dielectric layer is deposited overlying the metal lines and the substrate surface. A high water content, water saturated, environment is created for the spin-on-glass process. A pseudo-water condition exists on the surface of the dielectric layer prior to the deposition of the spin-on-glass layer. The spin-on-glass layer is deposited overlying the dielectric layer. Voids form in the spin-on-glass layer between the narrowly spaced metal lines. The spin-on-glass layer is baked. The integrated circuit device is completed.
Abstract:
A time domain signal analysis method is provided. The signal analysis method includes the following steps. A signal to be analyzed is received. The signal to be analyzed is iteratively sifted by using Empirical Mode Decomposition (EMD) to extract at least one intrinsic function (IMF). A normalized Hilbert transform is performed on the IMF. The transformed IMF includes phase information. The transformed IMF is processed by means of phase processing to obtain the processed IMF including angular frequency information. The foregoing signal analysis method could be utilized in an ultrasound imaging system to identify image information of ultrasound images.
Abstract:
Two new TLR2 agonists, VP1 and VP3, which are structural proteins of FMDV. Residues of VP3 responsible for TLR2 activation are identified. In vivo experiments showed that VP3-4xM2e is active as a vaccine adjuvant.
Abstract:
A dicing process is provided for cutting a wafer along a plurality of predetermined scribe lines into a plurality of dies that are releasably adhered to a release film. The dicing process includes: (a) disposing a wafer-breaking carrier on a supporting device, the wafer-breaking carrier having a chipping unit; (b) disposing the wafer above the supporting device such that the chipping unit is at a position corresponding to the scribe lines; and (c) adhering a release surface of the release film to the wafer by applying a force to the release film to contact the chipping unit of the wafer-breaking carrier with the wafer, such that the wafer is split along the scribe lines into the dies.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods of identifying microRNA motifs or microRNA precursors for a target gene or a set of target genes. Also disclosed are related computer-readable media.
Abstract:
A protection circuit is coupled between a secondary winding of a transformer and a load. When voltage at the secondary winding of the transformer becomes abnormal, the protection circuit disconnects the power connection to the load so as to protect the load from damage. When the voltage at the secondary winding of the transformer returns normal, the protection circuit restores power to the load.
Abstract:
Disclosed are methods of identifying microRNA motifs or microRNA precursors for a target gene or a set of target genes. Also disclosed are related computer-readable media