Abstract: Disclosed are an SPI controller and a method of operating an SPI controller. The SPI controller includes: an SPI clock signal generator; a register group configured to store SPI operating configuration of the SPI controller; a plurality of SPI pins configured to connect to one or more SPI peripherals; and an input/output controller configured to perform data input or output between the SPI controller and the SPI peripherals according to the SPI clock signal and the SPI operating configuration; an SPI state machine configured to control a working state of the SPI controller. The SPI controller is electrically coupled via a bus to a CPU, a DMA controller, and a system memory located outside the SPI controller; and the input/output controller is further configured to receive an updated SPI operating configuration from the DMA controller and to update the updated SPI operating configuration into the register group between two consecutive SPI transmissions.

Abstract: A method of updating registers, including: providing a bitmap register; providing a target register; establishing a mapping between each bit in the bitmap register and a corresponding target content block in the target register; providing a register update instruction, the register update instruction including: one or more flag bits at specified locations, wherein each flag bit corresponds to a bit in the bitmap register, indicating whether the target content block corresponding to the bit needs to be updated; wherein for each target content block indicated by the bit that needs to be updated, the register update instruction further comprises a new content of the target content block or a source of the new content; writing the one or more flag bits in the register update instruction into the bitmap register; and executing the register update instruction to update the target content blocks.

Abstract: A method for model training and deployment includes training, by a processor, a model to learn video representations with a self-supervised contrastive loss by performing progressive training in phases with an incremental number of positive instances from one or more video sequences, resetting the learning rate schedule in each of the phases, and inheriting model weights from a checkpoint from a previous training phase. The method further includes updating the trained model with the self-supervised contrastive loss given multiple positive instances obtained from Cascade K-Nearest Neighbor mining of the one or more video sequences by extracting features in different modalities to compute similarities between the one or more video sequences and selecting a top-k similar instances with features in different modalities. The method also includes fine-tuning the trained model for a downstream task.

Abstract: A mode switching method is applied to a display apparatus with a first scenario mode and a second scenario mode. The first scenario mode provides a first shortcut menu, and the second scenario mode provides a second shortcut menu different from the first shortcut menu. The mode switching method includes receiving a first signal source of a first external device, analyzing the first signal source to determine the first external device is matched with the first scenario mode or the second scenario mode, and displaying the first shortcut menu on a display interface of the display apparatus and hiding the second shortcut menu when the first external device is matched with the first scenario mode.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for three-dimension (3D) resist profile aware resolution enhancement techniques are described. 3D resist profile aware resolution enhancement models can be calibrated based on empirical data. Next, the 3D resist profile aware resolution enhancement models can be used in one or more applications, including, but not limited to, lithography verification, etch correction, optical proximity correction, and assist feature placement.

Abstract: A diode structure includes a substrate, a pillar stack disposed on the substrate, and a first barrier layer. The pillar stack includes a first semiconductor layer, a silicon layer, and a second semiconductor layer, in which the first and second semiconductor layers respectively have different dopants such that a conductivity of the first semiconductor layer is different from a conductivity of the second semiconductor layer. The first barrier layer is disposed between the first semiconductor layer and the silicon layer, in which the first barrier layer is configured to prevent the dopants in the first semiconductor layer from diffusing into the silicon layer.

Abstract: A pigment composite particle is provided, which includes an organic pigment core, a polyelectrolyte shell wrapped around the organic pigment core, and an oxide shell wrapped around the polyelectrolyte shell. The organic pigment core is water-insoluble. The organic pigment core and the polyelectrolyte shell have a weight ratio of 1:0.25 to 1:1. The oxide shell is formed from tetraalkyl orthosilicate, tetraalkyl orthotitanate, or a combination thereof, and the organic pigment core and the tetraalkyl orthosilicate, tetraalkyl orthotitanate, or the combination thereof have a weight ratio of 1:0.7 to 1:3.

Abstract: A gentle start-up device includes: a rotational type hollow pipe body, including an inlet and an outlet, and having an inner wall provided with a plurality of bar-shaped fins; a transmission unit, physically connected to the rotational type hollow pipe body; and a driving unit, physically connected to the transmission unit for driving the transmission unit to rotate the rotational type hollow pipe body in a rotational direction and to achieve a predetermined rotational speed according to a water supply flow value of a water turbine of a hydraulic generator set, whereby water flow which passes through the rotational type hollow pipe body generates rotational flow.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes modeling, using the computer, a photoresist profile in accordance with a magnitude of a gradient of an inhibitor concentration disposed in the photoresist. The photoresist is used during a process to form an integrated circuit. In one embodiment, the computer-implemented method further includes applying the modeled photoresist profile to reduce a distortion in a printed photoresist pattern caused by a response of the photoresist to an electromagnetic wave and/or particle beam during the process.

Abstract: A gentle start-up device includes: a rotational type hollow pipe body, including an inlet and an outlet, and having an inner wall provided with a plurality of bar-shaped fins; a transmission unit, physically connected to the rotational type hollow pipe body; and a driving unit, physically connected to the transmission unit for driving the transmission unit to rotate the rotational type hollow pipe body in a rotational direction and to achieve a predetermined rotational speed according to a water supply flow value of a water turbine of a hydraulic generator set, whereby water flow which passes through the rotational type hollow pipe body generates rotational flow.

Abstract: A probe card includes a substrate module having an installation hole and a first stair-shaped structure provided on two stairs thereof with a first connection surface and a first transmission surface having a first contact pad, a probe module having a probe and a second stair-shaped structure provided on two stairs thereof with a second connection surface and a second transmission surface having a second contact pad electrically connected with the probe, and a pressing member. The probe module is disposed in the installation hole so that the first and second connection surfaces are connected and the first and second transmission surfaces are opposite. The pressing member is detachably pressed on the probe module to press the second connection surface against the first connection surface and make the first and second contact pads electrically connected.

Abstract: An ink composition and an adhesion promoter are provided. The adhesion promoter is suitable for production while remaining the stronger adhesion. The adhesion promoter is formed by the reaction of at least one alpha hydroxy acid, at least one alpha hydroxy acid ester, and a polymer having hydroxyl group, amino group, carboxyl group, or a combination thereof with a metal alkoxide. By combining the renewable and green alpha hydroxy acid and safer plasticizing alpha hydroxy acid ester, and the polymer as reagents to react with the metal alkoxide, the eco-friendly and non-toxic adhesion promoter with superior adhesion for use in ink composition can be obtained. The ink composition includes the adhesion promoter, a pigment, a polymeric binder, and a solvent for the polymeric binder. The ink composition is odorless and colorless, and shows good wet crinkle resistance. Especially, the ink composition is suitable for printing on the food package.

Abstract: An ink composition and an adhesion promoter are provided. The adhesion promoter is suitable for production while remaining the stronger adhesion. The adhesion promoter is formed by the reaction of at least one alpha hydroxy acid and at least one alpha hydroxy acid ester with the metal alkoxide. More specifically, by combining the renewable and green alpha hydroxy acid and safer plasticizing alpha hydroxy acid ester as reagent to react with the metal alkoxide, the eco-friendly and non-toxic adhesion promoter with superior adhesion for use in ink composition can be obtained. The ink composition includes the adhesion promoter, a pigment, a polymeric binder, and a solvent for the polymeric binder. The ink composition is odorless and colorless, and shows good wet crinkle resistance. Especially, the ink composition is suitable for printing on the food package.

Abstract: A pigment composite particle is provided. The pigment composite particle is a covalently bonded product of a crosslinking structure having silicon-oxygen bonds and a plurality of organic pigment particles. The plurality of organic pigment particles are dispersed in the crosslinking structure. The chemical structure of the organic pigment particle includes C?O and one or more structures selected from the groups defined in the specification. A weather resistant coating composition and a weather resistant structure employing the same are also provided.

Abstract: An ink composition and an adhesion promoter are provided. The adhesion promoter is suitable for production while remaining the stronger adhesion. The adhesion promoter is formed by the reaction of at least one alpha hydroxy acid and at least one alpha hydroxy acid ester with the metal alkoxide. More specifically, by combining the renewable and green alpha hydroxy acid and safer plasticizing alpha hydroxy acid ester as reagent to react with the metal alkoxide, the eco-friendly and non-toxic adhesion promoter with superior adhesion for use in ink composition can be obtained. The ink composition includes the adhesion promoter, a pigment, a polymeric binder, and a solvent for the polymeric binder. The ink composition is odorless and colorless, and shows good wet crinkle resistance. Especially, the ink composition is suitable for printing on the food package.

Abstract: An ink composition and an adhesion promoter are provided. The adhesion promoter is suitable for production while remaining the stronger adhesion. The adhesion promoter is formed by the reaction of at least one alpha hydroxy acid, at least one alpha hydroxy acid ester, and a polymer having hydroxyl group, amino group, carboxyl group, or a combination thereof with a metal alkoxide. By combining the renewable and green alpha hydroxy acid and safer plasticizing alpha hydroxy acid ester, and the polymer as reagents to react with the metal alkoxide, the eco-friendly and non-toxic adhesion promoter with superior adhesion for use in ink composition can be obtained. The ink composition includes the adhesion promoter, a pigment, a polymeric binder, and a solvent for the polymeric binder. The ink composition is odorless and colorless, and shows good wet crinkle resistance. Especially, the ink composition is suitable for printing on the food package.

Abstract: A probe card includes a substrate module having an installation hole and a first stair-shaped structure provided on two stairs thereof with a first connection surface and a first transmission surface having a first contact pad, a probe module having a probe and a second stair-shaped structure provided on two stairs thereof with a second connection surface and a second transmission surface having a second contact pad electrically connected with the probe, and a pressing member. The probe module is disposed in the installation hole so that the first and second connection surfaces are connected and the first and second transmission surfaces are opposite. The pressing member is detachably pressed on the probe module to press the second connection surface against the first connection surface and make the first and second contact pads electrically connected.

Abstract: Systems and techniques for three-dimension (3D) resist profile aware resolution enhancement techniques are described. 3D resist profile aware resolution enhancement models can be calibrated based on empirical data. Next, the 3D resist profile aware resolution enhancement models can be used in one or more applications, including, but not limited to, lithography verification, etch correction, optical proximity correction, and assist feature placement.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus includes a convoying unit and a spraying unit. The convoying unit includes a base and a plurality of rollers. The base includes a feeding end and a discharging end in which a convoying direction extends from the feeding end to the discharging end. The rollers are arranged on the base. Each roller includes a convoying portion. The convoying portion has a diameter which reduces from two ends to a center thereof. Each roller includes a shaft. The shaft has an axle direction which is at a diverted angle to the convoying portion. The diverted angle is 15° to 90°. The spraying unit includes at least one nozzle unit arranged between the feeding end and the discharging end. In this arrangement, a cooling operation can be performed on a rod-shaped steel material that is moving and rotating at the same time, attaining uniform and fast cooling effect.

Abstract: A method of heat treatment of a metal material is disclosed. The method of heat treatment includes heating the metal material to a first temperature through a heating fixture, and reducing the first temperature of the metal material to a second temperature through a cooling apparatus performing a fast cooling operation. The fast cooling operation has a high cooling speed of 80° C./sec to 200° C./sec. As such, the processed metal material can have the required mechanical properties.