Abstract: The present disclosure discloses methods, apparatus, and storage medium for processing blockchain-based data. The method includes: creating a first world state corresponding to an initial block; updating the first world state according to transactions in the initial block to obtain an initial update state, and performing processing of constructing a clean state tree on the initial update state based on a world state chain to obtain an updated first world state including a clean present world state tree; writing a first world state root corresponding to the clean present world state tree into the initial block to obtain a to-be-on-chained block, writing the to-be-on-chained block into a blockchain when the to-be-on-chained block is approved by consensus, committing the updated first world state to a latest on-chain world state step by step via the world state chain, and determining the updated first world state as a new consensus root world state.

Abstract: A fin field effect transistor device structure includes a substrate, an isolation structure, a first fin structure, a fin top layer, a first oxide layer, and a first gate structure. The first fin structure is disposed in the substrate and includes a base portion, a top portion, and a joint portion. The base portion is surrounded by the isolation structure. The top portion is exposed from the isolation structure. The joint portion connects the top portion and the base portion. The fin top layer is disposed over the top portion of the first fin structure. The fin top layer and the top portion of the first fin structure are made of different materials. The first oxide layer covers the fin top layer, the first fin structure, and the isolation structure. The first gate structure is disposed over the first oxide layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a metallic pattern provided above a substrate and extending in a first direction with a first width, a first active metallic feature directly connected to the metallic pattern and extending in a second direction from the metallic pattern with a second width that is smaller than the first width, and a first dummy metallic feature arranged adjacently to the first active metallic feature. The first dummy metallic feature is directly connected to the metallic pattern and extends in the second direction from the metallic pattern while not electrically connected to lines other than the metallic pattern.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a first die, a second die and a buffer layer. The first die and the second die are stacked on the first die. The buffer layer is disposed on a first sidewall of the second die, wherein a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall of the second die is flush with a third sidewall of the first die.

Abstract: A photoelectric conversion element includes a first pixel array including first light-receiving sections arranged in a direction and a second pixel array including second light-receiving sections arranged in the direction. Each of the first light-receiving sections includes a first pixel configured to receive at least light having a first wavelength inside a visible spectrum and a first pixel circuit configured to transmit a signal from the first pixel to a subsequent stage. Each of the second light-receiving sections includes a second pixel configured to receive at least light having a second wavelength outside the visible spectrum and a second pixel circuit configured to transmit a signal from the second pixel to the subsequent stage. The second pixel circuit is provided in a vicinity of the second pixel.

Abstract: A load control device for controlling the amount of power delivered from an AC power source to an electrical load is operable to conduct enough current through a thyristor of a connected dimmer switch to exceed rated latching and holding currents of the thyristor. The load control device comprises a controllable-load circuit operable to conduct a controllable-load current through the thyristor of the dimmer switch. The load control device disables the controllable-load circuit when the phase-control voltage received from the dimmer switch is a reverse phase-control waveform. When the phase-control voltage received from the dimmer switch is a forward phase-control waveform, the load control device is operable to decrease the magnitude of the controllable-load current so as to conduct only enough current as is required in order to exceed rated latching and holding currents of the thyristor.

Abstract: A fabric care composition, including a fabric softening agent including esterquat and a co-softening agent including polyquaternium-7.

Abstract: A method includes generating an integrated circuit (IC) layout design and manufacturing an IC based on the IC layout design. Generating the IC layout design includes generating a pattern of a first shallow trench isolation (STI) region and a pattern of a through substrate via (TSV) region within the first STI region; a pattern of a second STI region surrounding the first STI region, the second STI region includes a first and second layout region, the second layout region being separated from the first STI region by the first layout region, first active regions of a group of dummy devices being defined within the first layout region, and second active regions of a group of active devices being defined within the second layout region; and patterns of first gates of the group of dummy devices in the first layout region, each of the first active regions having substantially identical dimension in a first direction.

Abstract: A method includes forming a first semiconductor fin and a second semiconductor fin in a substrate, the first semiconductor fin adjacent the second semiconductor fin, forming a dummy gate structure extending over the first semiconductor fin and the second semiconductor fin, depositing a first dielectric material surrounding the dummy gate structure, replacing the dummy gate structure with a first metal gate structure, performing an etching process on the first metal gate structure and on the first dielectric material to form a first recess in the first metal gate structure and a second recess in the first dielectric material, wherein the first recess extends into the substrate, and wherein the second recess is disposed between the first semiconductor fin and the second semiconductor fin, and depositing a second dielectric material within the first recess.

Abstract: An electric door latch apparatus includes a catching part for catching a striker, a door locking and unlocking part for applying a torque to the catching part through a main motor, an electric emergency door unlocking part configured to enable the door to be released from the vehicle body through a sub-motor, an inside emergency operation lever connected to an inside handle installed in the door, rotatable by an operational force of the inside handle, and configured to apply a torque to the catching part, an outside emergency operation lever connected to an outside handle installed in the door, rotatable by an operational force of the outside handle, and configured to apply a torque to the catching part, and a manual emergency door unlocking part connected to the inside emergency operation lever and configured to apply a torque to the catching part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Cryo-Charged Particle (CCP) sample handling and storage system. The system is used for storing and handling cryo-samples for use in charged particle microscopy, such as cryo-electron microscope samples for use in cryo-transmission electron microscopy. The system comprises a storage apparatus for storing a plurality of CCP samples, and a Charged Particle Apparatus (CPA), such as a cryo-TEM, at a location remote from said storage apparatus. The system further comprises a transfer device that is releasably connectable to said storage apparatus, and that is releasably connectable to said CPA as well. As defined herein, said transfer device is arranged for acquiring a CCP sample from said plurality of CCP samples when connected to said storage apparatus, and arranged for transferring said CCP sample from said transfer device to said CPA when connected to said CPA.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods appropriate for use in medical training that include materials that better mimic natural human tissue are disclosed. In one aspect, multi-layer tissue simulations are provided. In another aspect, male genitalia models are provided. In another aspect, abdominal surgical wall inserts are provided. Systems and methods associated with these devices are also provided.

Abstract: A package structure includes a redistribution structure, a first semiconductor die, a first passive component, a second semiconductor die, a first insulating encapsulant, a second insulating encapsulant, a second passive component and a global shielding structure. The redistribution structure includes dielectric layers and conductive layers alternately stacked. The first semiconductor die, the first passive component and the second semiconductor die are disposed on a first surface of the redistribution structure. The first insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the first semiconductor die and the first passive component. The second insulating encapsulant is encapsulating the second semiconductor die, wherein the second insulating encapsulant is separated from the first insulating encapsulant. The second passive component is disposed on a second surface of the redistribution structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a memory region, the memory region includes a first metal line, a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) over the first metal line, a cap, wherein at least a portion of the cap is above the MTJ, a first stop layer above the cap, and a first metal via being disposed over the MTJ and in direct contact with the first stop layer, and a logic region adjacent to the memory region, the logic region includes a second metal line, a third metal line over the second metal line, a second stop layer being disposed over the third metal line, and a second metal via over the third metal line.

Abstract: A polymer-nanofiller hydrogel including polymer hydrogel and nanofiller. The nanofiller is or includes nanosand. A method for forming the polymer-nanofiller hydrogel. A method of treating a wellbore in a subterranean formation, including applying a polymer-nanofiller hydrogel to the wellbore.

Abstract: A system for controlling and monitoring electrical energy loads includes a current transducer configured to monitor values of electrical current in the system, wherein neutral and ground lines are monitored via separate current transducers. Additionally, the system includes a centralized programmable logic controller (PLC) configured to receive measured values from the current transducer in real time and a local PLC configured to receive the measured values from the centralized PLC. Further, the local PLC periodically compares the measured values of the electrical energy with predetermined thresholds and automatically redistributes the electrical energy to electrical energy loads among three phases based on the comparison.

Abstract: A process of reducing malodors on fabrics includes combining fabrics having at least one source of malodor with a wash liquor having metal ions. The wash liquor is prepared by diluting a laundry detergent composition in water by a factor of between 100-fold and 3000-fold. The process further includes washing the fabrics in the wash liquor using an automatic wash operation, a manual wash operation or a mixture thereof; separating the fabrics and the wash liquor from one another; and drying the fabrics. The laundry detergent composition includes from 0.001% to 5% of an alkylated phenol antioxidant, a hindered phenol antioxidant, or mixtures thereof, and at least one of said antioxidants has a log D value at pH 7 equal to or greater than 1.50.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to exclude network communication traffic from media monitoring records are disclosed herein. An example apparatus includes a first communication radio to collect records of network traffic on a communication network and a second communication radio to transmit the records identifying a portion of the network traffic to an audience measurement entity. The example apparatus further includes a MAC address determiner to determine the MAC address of the second communication radio and a record filter to remove the network communication associated with the MAC address from the records.

Abstract: In one example in accordance with the present disclosure, a cellular analytic system is described. The cellular analytic system includes a series of analytic devices. Each analytic device includes 1) a separator to separate a cellular particle from a surrounding fluid, 2) an analyzer coupled to a first outlet of the separator to analyze the surrounding fluid, and 3) at least one lysing device coupled to at least a second outlet of the separator to rupture a membrane of the cellular particle. An outlet of the lysing device is fluidly coupled to a separator of a downstream analytic device.

Abstract: A thin self-supporting adhesive film is claimed that includes a first polyurethane and a solid surface-deactivated isocyanate.