Abstract: A method of forming integrated circuits includes forming Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) stack layers, depositing a conductive etch stop layer over the MTJ stack layers, depositing a conductive hard mask over the conductive etch stop layer, and patterning the conductive hard mask to form etching masks. The patterning is stopped by the conductive etch stop layer. The method further includes etching the conducive etch stop layer using the etching masks to define patterns, and etching the MTJ stack layers to form MTJ stacks.

Abstract: A lock mechanism is configured to be arranged on one of a first object and a second object movable relative to each other. The lock mechanism includes a driving device and a locking member. The locking member is configured to be driven by the driving device to move between a first position and a second position in a non-rotatable manner. When the locking member is located at the first position, the locking member is configured to lock the other one of the first object and the second object. When the locking member is located at the second position, the locking member is does not lock the other one of the first object and the second object.

Abstract: A method for assigning a plurality of channel of a storage device for stream data writing, a storage device and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: providing global available channel status data and stream suitable channel status data for one of a plurality of streams by a controller of the storage device for processing stream data writing for the plurality of streams; generating stream available channel status data for the one of the plurality of streams, based on the global available channel status data and the stream suitable channel status data for the stream; selecting at least one available channel of the plurality of channels according to the stream available channel status data; and updating the global available channel status data with respect to the at least one available channel selected and updating the stream suitable channel status data for one of the plurality of streams.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing semiconductor structure, including forming an insulation layer, forming a first via trench in the insulation layer, forming a barrier layer in the first via trench, forming a bottom electrode via in the first via trench, forming a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) layer above the bottom electrode via, and performing an ion beam etching operation, including patterning the MTJ layer to form an MTJ and removing a portion of the insulation layer from a top surface.

Abstract: A method for dynamically managing host read operation and read refresh operation in a storage device, a storage device and a storage medium thereof are provided. The method includes: controlling, by a controller of the storage device, a ratio of the number of host read operation to the number of read refresh operation in the storage device to be in line with a first value and obtaining a total read request count which accumulates in the storage device; when a criterion for updating the ratio is satisfied, determining, by the controller, a second value for the ratio of the number of host read operation to the number of read refresh operation according to the total read request count and information of blocks to be refreshed in the storage device; and controlling, by the controller, the number of host read operation and the number of read refresh operation so that a ratio of the number of host read operation to the number of read refresh operation is in line with the second value.

Abstract: A method of forming integrated circuits includes forming Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) stack layers, depositing a conductive etch stop layer over the MTJ stack layers, depositing a conductive hard mask over the conductive etch stop layer, and patterning the conductive hard mask to form etching masks. The patterning is stopped by the conductive etch stop layer. The method further includes etching the conducive etch stop layer using the etching masks to define patterns, and etching the MTJ stack layers to form MTJ stacks.

Abstract: A method for performing access management of a memory device in predetermined communications architecture with aid of flexible delay time control and associated apparatus are provided. The method may include: utilizing at least one upper layer controller of a transmission interface circuit within the memory controller to dynamically set a delay parameter regarding transmission from the memory device to a host device, for preventing sleeping in delay time(s) corresponding to the delay parameter; utilizing a physical layer (PHY) circuit of the transmission interface circuit to transmit first data from the memory device to the host device, wherein a first delay time starts from a first time point at which transmitting the first data from the memory device to the host device is completed; and utilizing the PHY circuit to start transmitting second data from the memory device to the host device in the first delay time without restarting from sleeping.

Abstract: A method for facilitating recycling an object is provided. The object is produced to include a detecting device that detects a condition of the object, and wirelessly sends out the detected condition of the object, so that a dealer shop may receive the detected condition of the object, and send the same to a server. The server determines whether the object has worn out based on the detected condition, and sends a message to a mobile device related to a consumer of the object for notifying the consumer that the object has worn out, thereby motivating the consumer to recycle the object.

Abstract: A multipath light test device for a time of flight (TOF) module includes: a light-splitting plate configured to split light emitted from the TOF module; a first reflector plate connected to the light-splitting plate and forming a first angle with the light-splitting plate; and a second reflector plate disposed on one side opposite to the first reflector plate and forming a second angle with the first reflector plate; one part of the emitted light from the TOF module is returned to the TOF module along a first optical path after being reflected by the light-splitting plate with a first reflectivity; and the other part of the emitted light from the TOF module is transmitted through the light-splitting plate and incident to the first reflector plate and then returned to the TOF module along a second optical path.

Abstract: A system includes a frame, and an image processing unit, a laser unit and an adjusting unit that are mounted on the frame. The image processing unit includes an image capturing device and a processor. The image capturing device captures an image of a body part. The processor generates a control signal based on the image. The laser unit includes a light source and an optical component. The light source emits a laser beam. The adjusting unit is connected to the processor, and interconnects the optical component and the frame. The adjusting unit receives the control signal, and orients, based on the control signal, the optical component to direct the laser beam to acupuncture points on the body part individually.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device for evaluating and demagnetizing residual magnetism quantity of a power transformer. A main circuit comprises a switching power supply the two ends of which are respectively connected with a filter capacitor and a resistor in parallel. A forward end of the switching power supply is connected with a main switch in series. A rear end of the main switch is connected with a series branch of a sixth switch and a first resistor, a series branch of a first switch and a second switch, and a series branch of a third switch and a fourth switch are connected in parallel. A driving circuit is respectively connected with driving ends of the main switch, the sixth, first, second, third and fourth switches. A control circuit is connected with the driving circuit for sending an instruction to the driving circuit.

Abstract: A system includes a processor and a memory storing instructions which when executed by the processor configure the processor to receive telemetry data from a vehicle being driven in a road segment, detect lane changes made by the vehicle in the road segment based on the telemetry data, and characterize the road segment and driver behavior based on the lane changes and the telemetry data.

Abstract: A pulp molding production line including as molding machine, pulp molding robot and press, where a transfer device installed on the pulp molding robot includes a wet pulp transfer mold, with the front of the wet pulp transfer mold including a recessed matching chamber configured to fit over the exterior of a wet pulp product, and a moving rack oriented parallel to the wet pulp transfer mold and connected to the back of the wet pulp transfer mold through a guide mechanism, with a driver connected between the back of the wet pulp transfer mold and the moving rack to drive the moving rack to move relative to the wet pulp transfer mold, and several evenly spaced vacuum chucks provided on a side of the moving rack opposite from the wet transfer mold to acquire the molded pulp product from the press.

Abstract: A method for performing access management of a memory device in predetermined communications architecture with aid of flexible delay time control and associated apparatus are provided. The method may include: utilizing at least one upper layer controller of a transmission interface circuit within the memory controller to dynamically set a delay parameter regarding transmission from the memory device to a host device, for preventing sleeping in delay time(s) corresponding to the delay parameter; utilizing a physical layer (PHY) circuit of the transmission interface circuit to transmit first data from the memory device to the host device, wherein a first delay time starts from a first time point at which transmitting the first data from the memory device to the host device is completed; and utilizing the PHY circuit to start transmitting second data from the memory device to the host device in the first delay time without restarting from sleeping.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pulp molding negative angle container comprising a conical pulp container which is open on the upper end, wherein: the inner wall of the open end of the pulp container has a separation space which is inclined downwards and set outwards; a protruding shoulder is provided on the outer wall of the open end of the pulp container, wherein the outer diameter of the protruding shoulder is larger than the inner diameter of the hole on the open end; wherein when two pulp containers are nested over each other, the protruding shoulder is placed on the upper hole of the open end and a separation gap is formed between the separation space on one pulp container and the outer wall on the other pulp container. The process comprises: A. injection; B. demolding. The present invention can greatly reduce the difficulty of separation.

Abstract: A locking mechanism is applicable to an intelligent cabinet system having a first object and a second object movable relative to each other. The second object is configured to be located at one of a retracted position, a predetermined extension position and an open position. The locking mechanism includes a locking member and a driving device. The driving device is configured to drive the locking member to move from a first predetermined position to a second predetermined position. When the second object is moved relative to the first object from the retracted position along a direction and when the locking member is located at the second predetermined position, the locking member is configured to block the second object at the predetermined extension position. The predetermined extension position is located between the retracted position and the open position.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a wear and tear-indicating product includes mixing an elastomeric material, an ink affinitive material and an ink repulsive material, followed by molding to obtain an ink receiving sheet; disposing a sublimation transfer paper including a sublimation ink on the ink receiving sheet; heat pressing the sublimation transfer paper, so that the sublimation ink is released from the sublimation transfer paper and permeates into the ink receiving sheet, so as to obtain a colored ink receiving sheet formed with multiple color indicating areas that contain the ink affinitive material and sublimation ink permeating thereinto; removing the sublimation transfer paper from the colored ink receiving sheet.

Abstract: Systems and method are provided for transmitting data from a vehicle using a Wi-Fi network. A method includes: collecting, by a processor, performance data associated with a plurality of access points in the Wi-Fi network; segmenting, by a processor, a route into a plurality of route segments; mapping, by a processor, the plurality of access points to the plurality of route segments; selecting, by a processor, a set of access points from the plurality of access points based on the collected performance data, wherein the set of access points comprises a selected access point for each route segment of the plurality of route segments; predicting, by a processor, a scanning channel based on the set of access points and a current location of the vehicle; and selectively transmitting, by a processor, packet data based on the set of access points, the scanning channel, and the associated performance data.

Abstract: The memory system comprises nonvolatile memory devices each including plural superblocks and a controller. The controller is configured to select a victim superblock including a smaller number of valid pages than any among remaining superblocks, exchange a greater-valid-pages block with a smaller-valid-pages block, and control the memory device to perform a garbage collection operation on the victim superblock, wherein the greater-valid-pages block is included in the victim superblock and the smaller-valid-pages block is included in one among the remaining superblocks, and wherein the smaller-valid-pages block has a smaller number of valid pages than the greater-valid-pages block.