Abstract: A method and an apparatus are disclosed for video coding using improved cross-component linear model (CCLM) prediction. The video coding method and the apparatus generate a first predictor of a current chroma block according to CCLM prediction, and additionally generate a second predictor of the current chroma block based on the neighboring pixels of the current chroma block in intra prediction of the current chroma block. The video coding method and the apparatus perform weighted combination on the first predictor and the second predictor.

Abstract: An apparatus for reconstructing or filtering medical image data is provided. The apparatus includes processing circuitry to receive a first medical image data and meta-parameters related to the first medical image data; apply the received meta-parameters to inputs of a first trained machine-learning (ML) network, e.g., a multilayer perceptron, to obtain, from outputs of the first trained ML network, tuning parameters of a second ML network (e.g., a convolutional neural network) different from the first ML network; apply the received first medical image data to inputs of the second ML network, as tuned by the obtained tuning parameters output from the first ML network, to obtain, from outputs of the second ML network, second medical image data; and output the second medical image data. In one embodiment, the first medical image data is magnetic-resonance k-space data and the second medical data is a magnetic-resonance image.

Abstract: Prophylactic compositions for inhibiting or reducing HIV infection and methods of their use are provided. One embodiment provides an antibody or an antigen binding fragment thereof that specifically binds to an HIV protein, for example gp120, and Cinhibits or reduces the ability of the HIV vims to infect human cells. One embodiment provides a PGT121 antibody or antigen binding fragment thereof modified to contain a GPI membrane anchor, wherein the antibody specifically binds to an HIV protein. In some embodiments the GPI membrane anchor is in the heavy chain of the antibody or antigen fragment thereof. In some aspects the antibody or antigen binding fragment specifically to gp120 or gp41.

Abstract: A variety of anodically-coloring electrochromic molecules are provided. In particular, anodically-coloring electrochromic molecules and devices are provided that allow for tuning the absorption bands in the cation state across the visible spectrum while demonstrating little to no coloring or visible absorption in the neutral state, resulting in high-contrast devices. Electrochromic devices are also provided, as well as methods of making the devices and molecules, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of depositing low stress and void free metal films in deep features and related apparatus. Embodiments of the methods include treating the sidewalls of the holes to inhibit metal deposition while leaving the feature bottom untreated. In subsequent deposition operations, metal precursor molecules diffuse to the feature bottom for deposition. The process is repeated with subsequent inhibition operations treating the remaining exposed sidewalls. By repeating inhibition and deposition operations, high quality void free fill can be achieved. This allows high temperature, low stress deposition to be performed.

Abstract: A pulley belt (100) for transmitting force from a first pulley (12) to a second pulley (14) includes a belt member (110) having a contact surface (120) configured to be in contact with the first pulley (12) and the second pulley (14). A plurality of projections (122) extends from the contact surface (120). The projections have a predetermined height/diameter aspect ratio. In a method of making a pulley belt, an uncured elastomer (316) is placed in a mold (310) having a shape of a belt member (320) with an inner surface from which patterned projections (312) extend inwardly. The uncured elastomer is cured to form a cured belt member (320), which is removed from the mold (310).

Abstract: A sensor includes a grayscale digital light processing (g-DLP) 3D printed monolithic substrate with at least one microfluid channel. The monolithic substrate is formed from a resin configured to form a solid polymer using g-DLP 3D printing with a Young's modulus ranging from 0.1 MPa to 100 MPa. The resin includes a donor moiety, an acceptor moiety different than the donor moiety, a rigid moiety, a photoinitiator, and a photoabsorber. The donor moiety is in the form of an acrylate monomer with a side group, the acceptor moiety is in the form of an acrylate monomer with a side group, and the rigid moiety is in the form of an acrylate monomer with a side group. Also, the sensor can include a sensor fluid disposed within the at least one microfluid channel.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses for controlling precursor flow in a semiconductor processing tool are disclosed. A method may include flowing gas through a gas line, opening an ampoule valve(s), before a dose step, to start a flow of precursor from the ampoule to a process chamber through the gas line, closing the ampoule valve(s) to stop the precursor from flowing out of the ampoule, opening a process chamber valve, at the beginning of the dose step, to allow the flow of precursor to enter the process chamber, and closing the process chamber valve, at the end of the dose step, to stop the flow of precursor from entering the process chamber. A controller may include at least one memory and at least one processor and the at least one memory may store instructions for controlling the at least one processor to control precursor flow in a semiconductor processing tool.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described that provide tungsten deposition with low roughness. In some embodiments, the methods involve co-flowing nitrogen with hydrogen during an atomic layer deposition process of depositing tungsten that uses hydrogen as a reducing agent. In some embodiments, the methods involve depositing a cap layer, such as tungsten oxide or amorphous tungsten layer, on a sidewall surface of a 3D NAND structure. The disclosed embodiments have a wide variety of applications including depositing tungsten into 3D NAND structures.

Abstract: The disclosed technology includes device, systems, techniques, and methods for amplifying a complex modulated signal with a broadband power amplifier. A broadband power amplifier may include an input network connected a long an input signal path, a driver stage, an interstage matching network stage, a power amplification stage, and a broadband matching output network. The broadband matching output network may include two coupled transmission lines and a compensation line connected between the two coupled transmission lines. Further, the broadband matching output network may include a capacitor connected with a secondary winding and a capacitor connected to each of the primary windings. The disclosed technology further includes transmission systems incorporating the broadband power amplifier.

Abstract: Provided herein are low resistance metallization stack structures for logic and memory applications and related methods of fabrication. In some embodiments, thin metal oxynitride or metal nitride nucleation layers are deposited followed by deposition of a pure metal conductor. The nucleation layer is amorphous, which templates large pure metal film grain growth and reduced resistivity. Further, certain embodiments of the methods described below convert most or all of the metal oxynitride nucleation layer to a pure metal layer, further lowering the resistivity.

Abstract: A fractal unmanned aircraft system (200) includes a first module (100), a second module (100) and a third module, (100) each having a top member (120) and a first thruster (130) affixed thereto. Each module (100) is laterally coupled to each other. A fourth module (100) has a bottom that is affixed to the top members (120) of the first module (100), the second module (100) and the third module (100) so as to form a tetrahedral structure. A power source (220) supplies power to the first thrusters (130). A control circuit (222) controls the unmanned aircraft system so as to cause the fractal unmanned aircraft system (200) to fly in a controlled manner.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention are detection systems and methods for detecting call provenance based on call audio. An exemplary embodiment of the detection system can comprise a characterization unit, a labeling unit, and an identification unit. The characterization unit can extract various characteristics of networks through which a call traversed, based on call audio. The labeling unit can be trained on prior call data and can identify one or more codecs used to encode the call, based on the call audio. The identification unit can utilize the characteristics of traversed networks and the identified codecs, and based on this information, the identification unit can provide a provenance fingerprint for the call. Based on the call provenance fingerprint, the detection system can identify, verify, or provide forensic information about a call audio source.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck for a substrate processing system includes a monolithic body made of ceramic. A plurality of first electrodes are arranged in the monolithic body adjacent to a top surface of the monolithic body and that are configured to selectively receive a chucking signal. A gas channel is formed in the monolithic body and is configured to supply back side gas to the top surface. Coolant channels are formed in the monolithic body and are configured to receive fluid to control a temperature of the monolithic body.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods of manufacturing a zeolite membrane, comprising: providing at least one porous substrate; and coating the at least one porous substrate with a membrane. In some embodiments, the method further comprises hydrothermally treating the membrane with a first hydrothermal treatment step with tetrapropylammonium fluoride (TPAF) and a second hydrothermal treatment step with tetraethylammonium hydroxide (TEAOH). In some embodiments, coating the substrate with a membrane comprises surrounding at least a portion of the at least one porous substrate with a precursor gel, the gel comprising a gel phase and a plurality of CHA or MFI crystals; heating the at least one porous substrate and the precursor gel; washing the at least one porous substrate; drying the at least one porous substrate; and calcining the at least one porous substrate.

Abstract: A substrate processing system includes an upper chamber and a gas delivery system to supply a gas mixture to the upper chamber. An RF generator generates plasma in the upper chamber. A lower chamber includes a substrate support. A dual ion filter is arranged between the upper chamber and the lower chamber. The dual ion filter includes an upper filter including a first plurality of through holes configured to filter ions. A lower filter includes a second plurality of through holes configured to control plasma uniformity.

Abstract: An exemplary blockchain-based decentralized computing system and method are disclosed for industrial analytics applications. The exemplary system and method leverage blockchain technology to deliver and execute privacy-preserving decentralized predictive analytics, machine learning, and optimization operations for various industrial applications using a set of self-contained analytics block smart contracts that can be readily utilized and in analytics applications to deploy across multiple sites.

Abstract: Methods for controlling brain activity in a subject are described herein. An example method can include delivering a stimulus to the subject, wherein the stimulus induces neural activity in the subjects brain and modulates expression of at least one soluble mediator of cellular activity (such as, for example, a cytokine, chemokine, and/or growth factor) within the subject, and the stimulus is delivered to the subject for less than one hour.

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention encompass a variety of polymers derived from polycyclic olefin monomers, such as hydrocarbon functionalized norbornenes. The polymers so formed function as ionomers and are suitable as anion exchange membrane for fabricating a variety of electrochemical devices, among others. More specifically, the ionomeric polymers used herein are derived from a variety of quaternized amino functionalized norbornene monomers and are lightly crosslinked (less than ten mol %). The membranes made therefrom exhibit very high ionic conductivity of up to 198 mS/cm at 80° C. This invention also relates to using an anion conducting solid polymer electrolyte as the ion conducting medium between the two electrodes and the ion conducting medium within the electrodes acting as the ionic conduit between electroactive material and electrolyte. The electrochemical devices made in accordance of this invention are useful as fuel cells, gas separators, and the like.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for removing carbon dioxide from a reaction gas. The present invention fully utilizes the available heat in each part of the carbon dioxide removal system to reduce external heat exchange, and thereby significantly reduces the carbon dioxide content in the gas returned to the reactor, and also greatly reduces the steam consumption during the regeneration of the rich decarburizing solution. The present invention also discloses a system for removing carbon dioxide from the reaction gas and use thereof.