Abstract: A resistive random access memory device includes a substrate; a dielectric layer disposed on the substrate; a conductive via disposed in the dielectric layer; a metal nitride layer disposed on the conductive via, wherein the metal nitride has a gradient nitrogen concentration along a thickness direction of the metal nitride layer; a resistive switching layer disposed on the metal nitride layer; and a metal oxynitride layer disposed on the resistive switching layer, wherein the metal oxynitride layer has a gradient nitrogen concentration along a thickness direction of the metal oxynitride layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate structure on a substrate, a source/drain region adjacent to the gate structure, an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer around the gate structure, a contact plug in the ILD layer and adjacent to the gate structure, an air gap around the contact plug, a barrier layer on and sealing the air gap, a metal layer on the barrier layer, a stop layer adjacent to the barrier layer and on the ILD layer, and an inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer on the ILD layer. Preferably, bottom surfaces of the barrier layer and the stop layer are coplanar and top surfaces of the IMD layer and the barrier layer are coplanar.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure including a substrate, a first electrode, a first dielectric layer, and a second electrode is provided. The first electrode is located on the substrate. The first electrode is pillar-shaped. The first dielectric layer is located on the first electrode. The second electrode is located on the first dielectric layer. The second electrode includes a first silicon germanium (SiGe) layer and a second SiGe layer. The first SiGe layer is located on the first dielectric layer. The second SiGe layer is located on the first SiGe layer. A content of germanium in the second SiGe layer is greater than a content of germanium in the first SiGe layer.

Abstract: An ESD guard ring structure includes numerous first fin structures, numerous second fin structures, numerous first polysilicon conductive lines, numerous second polysilicon conductive lines, numerous third polysilicon conductive lines and numerous single diffusion breaks. Each of the first fin structures includes at least one single diffusion break therein. Each of the single diffusion breaks overlaps one of the third polysilicon conductive lines.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of forming a gate structure on a substrate, forming an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer on the gate structure, forming a contact hole in the ILD layer adjacent to the gate structure, performing a plasma doping process to form a doped layer in the ILD layer and a source/drain region adjacent to the gate structure, forming a conductive layer in the contact hole, planarizing the conductive layer to form a contact plug, removing the doped layer to form an air gap adjacent to the contact plug, and then forming a stop layer on the ILD layer and the contact plug.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of the semiconductor structure including the following is provided. Gate structures are formed on a substrate. Each gate structure includes a gate, a first spacer, and a second spacer. The gate is disposed on the substrate. The first spacer is disposed on a sidewall of the gate. The second spacer is disposed on the first spacer. In a region between two adjacent gate structures, the first spacers are separated from each other, and the second spacers are separated from each other. A protective layer is formed between the two adjacent gate structures. The protective layer covers lower portions of the second spacers and exposes upper portions of the second spacers. A part of the upper portions of the second spacers is removed using the protective layer as a mask to enlarge a distance between the upper portions of the second spacers. The protective layer is removed.

Abstract: A screen control system includes a source controller, a plurality of serial units and a plurality of forward channels. The plurality of serial units are coupled in series, coupled to the source controller, and configured to control a display screen. Each of the plurality of forward channels is coupled between two of the plurality of serial units or between one of the plurality of serial units and the source controller, configured to forward a video data and a command to the plurality of serial units from the source controller. The plurality of forward channels couple the source controller with the plurality of serial units to form a closed loop.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of forming a gate structure on a substrate, forming an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer on the gate structure, forming a contact hole in the ILD layer adjacent to the gate structure, performing a plasma doping process to form a doped layer in the ILD layer and a source/drain region adjacent to the gate structure, forming a conductive layer in the contact hole, planarizing the conductive layer to form a contact plug, removing the doped layer to form an air gap adjacent to the contact plug, and then forming a stop layer on the ILD layer and the contact plug.

Abstract: A network system includes a recording unit that is disposed on a network and in which recording information that includes address information, first affiliation information, and second affiliation information of a plurality of information devices is recorded, and a processor configured to execute, when an inquiry about an information device usable by a search terminal is received from the search terminal, a returning operation of extracting address information of the information device that has same first affiliation information as the search terminal from the recording unit and returning the address information, and execute a supplementing operation of supplementing, for a first information device for which there is no first affiliation information in recording information, the recording information of the first information device with the first affiliation information based on recording information of a second information device that has same second affiliation information as the first information device.

Abstract: A method for coupling a glenoid component to a scapula includes forming an anchor-receiving hole in a glenoid of the scapula; inserting a guide pin into the anchor-receiving hole; forming a first concave surface of the glenoid using a reaming device; forming a second concave surface of the glenoid using the reaming device; removing the guide pin; and connecting the glenoid component such that a base surface portion faces the first concave surface and an augmented surface portion faces the second concave surface.

Abstract: A system for fish processing can include: a fish fixturing subsystem, a tooling subsystem, an analysis subsystem, and/or any other suitable components, which can optionally be part of a fish processing subsystem. Additionally or alternatively, the system can optionally include: an intake subsystem, an expulsion subsystem, and/or any other suitable components.

Abstract: A pesticide tablet formulation is disclosed. The tablet formulation a pesticide active ingredient; an extending agent having a water solubility of 10 to 250 g/100 ml; and a disintegrating agent. The pesticide tablet formulation can minimize the risk of a user's exposure to the pesticide due to scattering and generation of dust; eliminate the inconvenience of having to measure the product for every use, and prevent misapplication and overapplication of the pesticide due to difficulties in measuring the pesticide, since the weight of each tablet is quantified; and resolve the hassle of collecting a pesticide packaging material after use.

Abstract: A surgical system includes a robot arm, a shaft held by the robot arm at a mount between a first end of the shaft and a second end of the shaft, a power tool operable to provide a force at the first end of the shaft, and a control system programmed to control the robot arm to maintain the second end at an intended pose in an acetabulum of a patient.

Abstract: A control device includes at least one processor having hardware. The processor acquires rigidity setting information that is information relating to rigidity setting of a variable rigidity member and, based on the rigidity setting information, sets a target voltage of a variable voltage power supply that applies a voltage to a constant current circuit for flowing a constant current through a heater that heats the variable rigidity member.

Abstract: A stemless prosthetic shoulder joint may include a prosthetic humeral head and a stemless base. The stemless base may include a collar and an anchor extending from the collar intended to anchor the base into the proximal humerus. The anchor may include various features to enhance the fixation of the base, including hooks, threads, and/or expandable members that may be transitioned from a contracted insertion condition to an expanded implanted condition once the base is positioned in the bone. The anchor and/or collar may also include additional features to enhance fixation, such as geometries and surface features to enhance fixation to bone. The anchor may include a plurality of chisel slots to facilitate removal of bone during a revision surgery.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus for use with an endoscope, and including a processor comprising hardware. The processor is configured to obtain an object distance, calculate dimensional characteristics defining apparent dimensions of an object in an image acquired by the endoscope, calculate scale information defining a relationship between the apparent dimensions and actual dimensions based on the object distance and the dimensional characteristics, and generate an indication pattern representing the actual dimensions based on the scale information.

Abstract: A patient specific shoulder guide is provided that includes a hub and a plurality of peripheral members. Each of the peripheral members has a peripheral member height dimension between the patient specific contact surface and a side of the peripheral member opposite the patient specific contact surface. At least one of the peripheral members is a low profile peripheral member in which the peripheral height dimension is less than the peripheral height dimension of at least one other of the peripheral members or is less than the hub height.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of forming a metal gate on a substrate, a contact etch stop layer (CESL) adjacent to the metal gate, and an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer around the gate structure, performing a first etching process to remove the ILD layer, performing a second etching process to remove the CESL for forming a first contact hole, and then forming a first contact plug in the first contact hole. Preferably, a width of the first contact plug adjacent to the CESL is less than a width of the first contact plug under the CESL.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention provides a drug-loaded amino acid-based poly(ester urea) film for controlled local release of non-opioid analgesic compounds and various methods for their making and use. In one or more embodiments, he present invention is directed to a drug-loaded amino acid-based poly(ester urea) film for controlled local release of non-opioid analgesic compounds comprising an amino acid-based poly(ester urea) polymer or copolymer and a therapeutically effective amount of a non-opioid analgesic compound. In various embodiments, these amino acid-based poly(ester urea) polymers or copolymers will comprise a plurality of diester monomer units connected by a carboxyl group to form a poly(ester urea) (PEU) polymer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a humeral implant is provided that includes a hollow stem and a mounting end. The hollow stem has a sharp distal edge. The mounting end has a mounting hole and a mounting channel disposed about the mounting hole. The mounting hole is configured to receive a tapered projection of an anatomic articular body. The mounting channel is configured to receive an annular projection of a reverse articular body.