Abstract: An automatic standard cell layout generator that generates circuit layouts for an industry standard cell library on an advanced technology node leverages reinforcement learning (RL) to generate device placements in the layouts and also to fix design rule violations during routing. A genetic algorithm is utilized to generate routing candidates to which a reinforcement learning model is applied to correct the design rule constraint violations incrementally. A design rule checker provides feedback on the violations to the reinforcement learning model and the model learns how to fix the violations. A layout device placer based upon a simulated annealing method may also be utilized.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming an insulating structure of a high electron mobility transistor (HEMT), firstly, a gallium nitride layer is formed, next, an aluminum gallium nitride layer is formed on the gallium nitride layer, then, a first patterned photoresist layer is formed on the aluminum gallium nitride layer, and a groove is formed in the gallium nitride layer and the aluminum gallium nitride layer, next, an insulating layer is formed and filling up the groove. Afterwards, a second patterned photoresist layer is formed on the insulating layer, wherein the pattern of the first patterned photoresist layer is complementary to the pattern of the second patterned photoresist layer, and part of the insulating layer is removed, then, the second patterned photoresist layer is removed, and an etching step is performed on the remaining insulating layer to remove part of the insulating layer again.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present disclosure provides a method comprising: establishing a connection between a device of a currency sender and a device of a currency requester, the currency requester being associated with a currency account to which currency is to be sent; causing the device of the currency sender to: indicate personal identification information received from the currency requester; indicate personal identification information associated with the device of the currency requester; and when the device of the currency sender receives a first confirmation of the personal currency account, indicate a confirmation that authenticity of the currency account is verified; authorizing a transfer of currency between the currency sender and the currency requester upon receipt of confirmation from the device of the currency sender.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus includes a processor configured to control an operation of an apparatus by executing a control program, in a case where an instruction to shift to a power-off state is received, perform shift from a normal operation state to any one of a first power-off state or a second power-off state, the first power-off state being a state where the operation is stopped without restarting the control program, the second power-off state being a state where the control program is restarted and then the operation is stopped, and in a case where the shift to the first power-off state is made, set at least a part of information regarding an operation of the information processing apparatus to a value that is set in a case where the control program is restarted.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer readable medium stores a program that causes a computer to execute information processing. The information processing includes: receiving, through a wireless line, model information indicating a model of a service apparatus configured to provide a service in cooperation with a mobile terminal; and execute a process of activating an execution function associated with the model of the service apparatus indicated by the model information from among plural execution functions included in the mobile terminal, the plural execution functions being execution functions of executing services each associated in advance with a respective one of models of service apparatuses.

Abstract: A method and device for beam reporting are provided. The method includes: using, by a terminal device, reference signal resources in a configured first set for channel measurement for a beam and reference signal resources in a configured second set for interference measurement for the beam; wherein the reference signal resources in the first set are associated by ordering with the reference signal resources in the second set; and calculating and reporting, by the terminal device, SINR, based on results of the channel measurement and the interference measurement.

Abstract: Disclosed is a sandwich assembly containing a thin film electrode array for use with high density electrodes. To minimize the volume required by the associated electronics, the electrode array and integrated circuits are sandwiched over a Printed Circuit Board (PCB), which may have other integrated circuits on an opposite side. Among other things, the disclosed apparatus, system, and method improve over previous systems by providing holes and vias that facilitate communication between a custom chip above the PCB and a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) below. The thin film electrode array can be fastened by bucking a pillar of stacked gold or other metal balls to rivet the thin film flex circuit. The system can include a thin film array having embedded wire traces and holes, a PCB having vias aligned with the holes, chips including an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) sandwiching the thin film, and solder connections from the chips through the holes to the vias.

Abstract: A tool for manipulating the position of an implantable medical device. In some embodiments the tool includes a readily releasable grasping feature that securely couples the implant to the tool while the implant is being manipulated. Preferably, the user can simply release the implant from the tool. The tool in other embodiments includes an internal pathway for accommodating non-linear implants, such as curved rods, wires, or nails. In yet other embodiments the tool has multiple handles, each handle being adapted and configured to permit manipulation of the implant in a single predetermined orientation, but with alternative handles for grasping in different hand orientations. Still further embodiments pertain to a kit having a tool and a plurality of collets, each collet being adapted and configured to grasp a different size of implant, but each collet having identical tool coupling features such that any collet in the kit can be used with the single tool.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes: an image carrier that carries an image; a developing device that develops a latent image formed on the image carrier into a visible image formed of powder; an intermediate transfer body to which the visible image is transferred from the image carrier and that temporarily transports the visible image; a transfer device that transfers the visible image on the image carrier to the intermediate transfer body; a first cleaning device that cleans the image carrier by collecting powder that remains on the image carrier; a first collection container that receives the powder collected by the first cleaning device; a second cleaning device that cleans the intermediate transfer body by collecting powder that remains on the intermediate transfer body; a second collection container that receives the powder collected by the second cleaning device; a feeding device that supplies a transfer-process bias to the transfer device; and a changing unit that changes the transfer-process bias sup

Abstract: Disclosed is a flexible coil circuit for a non-destructive inspection probe. The coil circuit is made of multiple layers of thin flexible ceramic material, each ceramic layer having a metallization layer deposited thereon. The circuit is capable of continuous operation at temperatures up to 350° C. The metallized layers are able to slide freely over one another as the probe is flexed, enabling the probe to conform to the circumference of pipes as small as 2 inches in diameter.

Abstract: A memory structure and an operation method are provided. The memory structure comprises a memory array, having plural blocks, each of the blocks having plural word lines coupled to memory cells; and one marker bit column having one or plural marker bit units, and the one plural marker bit units being coupled to one or the plural word lines. In performing a block erase operation to the blocks of the memory array, for each block, the controller pre-reads the data from the marker bit unit is pre-read, and the marker bit unit is erased during performing the block erase operation if the marker bit indicates a program state, and the block erase operation is skipped if the marker bit indicates an erase state.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory includes a first block and a second block. The first block is used to store first firmware. The second block is used to store second firmware. A method of controlling the non-volatile memory includes comparing a version of the first firmware and a version of the second firmware, if a comparison result between the version of the first firmware and the version of the second firmware indicates that the second firmware is newer than the first firmware, employing the second firmware to perform a boot process, and if the boot process is successful, upgrading a portion of a firmware image to the first block whenever there is a firmware upgrade request after the boot process.

Abstract: The embodiments of the application provide a communication method, terminal equipment, and network equipment. The method comprises: determining a first data transmission format used to generate first transmission version of uplink data; selecting, from a data resource pool, a first data transmission resource used to transmit the first transmission version; transmitting, to network equipment, a first scheduling configuration message containing information of the first data transmission resource and the first data transmission format; encoding and modulating, according to the first data transmission format, the uplink data, to generate the first transmission version; and transmitting, to the network equipment, by means of the first data transmission resource, the first transmission version, so as to facilitate the network equipment to receive, demodulate and decode, according to the first scheduling configuration message, the first transmission version.

Abstract: A heating device includes a heating unit that heats a member to be heated, which is transported, as a result of a contact portion of the heating unit being in contact with the member to be heated, a heat pipe that contacts with a portion of the heating unit different from the contact portion in such a manner as to extend in a widthwise direction crossing a transport direction of the member to be heated and that includes a crimped portion formed at a first end of the heat pipe, and a power-supply connection unit that is disposed on a second end side of the heat pipe and that is connected to a wiring line through which power is supplied to the heating unit.

Abstract: A rotary cutting tool includes a main body and a shank. The main body has a tip end. The shank is continuous with the main body on the side opposite to the tip end. The main body is provided with a first cutting edge having a positive twist angle, and a second cutting edge having a negative twist angle and separated from the first cutting edge. Each of the first cutting edge and the second cutting edge extends continuously from the tip end to the shank.

Abstract: An example method includes displaying, via a visualization device and overlaid on a portion of an anatomy of a patient viewable via the visualization device, a virtual model of the portion of the anatomy obtained from a virtual surgical plan for an orthopedic joint repair surgical procedure to attach a prosthetic to the anatomy; and displaying, via the visualization device and overlaid on the portion of the anatomy, a virtual guide that guides at least one of preparation of the anatomy for attachment of the prosthetic or attachment of the prosthetic to the anatomy.

Abstract: [Problem] Provided is a presentation support system that makes it possible to give effective presentations, for both presentations by machines and normal presenters. [Solution] The presentation support system included: a display unit 3; a material storage unit 5 that stores a presentation material and a plurality of keywords; an audio storage unit 7; an audio analysis unit 9 that analyzes a term contained in a presentation; a keyword order adjustment unit 11 that analyzes an order of appearance of a plurality of keywords contained in the audio analyzed by the audio analysis unit and changes the order of the plurality of keywords on the basis of the order of appearance; and a display control unit 13 that controls content displayed in the display unit 3.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for protecting an overcurrent of a clutch control system including a motor, an inverter including a plurality of switching elements and configured to convert DC power into AC power by ON/OFF of the plurality of switching elements and to provide the AC power to the motor; a motor control unit configured to detect a current provided to the motor; and a microcomputer having an overcurrent threshold for overcurrent detection set for each of a predetermined number of levels, and configured to compare the detected current with the overcurrent threshold for each level, to diagnose whether there is a level corresponding to an overcurrent, to measure an overcurrent duration when there is a level corresponding to the overcurrent, and to control the inverter based on the overcurrent duration.