Abstract: A method and device for simulating a semiconductor IC is provided, which comprises generating a high level description of the IC, generating a low level description of the IC comprising a plurality of instances describing the operation of the IC, conducting a low level function analysis of the IC based on metrics values associated with the instances, and performing a design optimization scheme. The scheme comprises mapping the metric values of instances describing functional units different from standard cells, to standard cells logically connected to said instances, by dividing each of the instance metrics values between a group of standard cells logically connected to the corresponding instance and adding each resulting portion of said instance metric value to the metric value of each of the group of standard cells, respectively.

Abstract: A data storage device includes a semiconductor structure including a first conductive-type region having a first-type conductivity, a second conductive-type region spaced apart from the first conductive-type region and having a second-type conductivity opposite to the first-type conductivity, and a semiconductor region between the first conductive-type region and the second conductive-type region and including a neighboring portion adjacent to the second conductive-type region; a mode select transistor including a gate electrode aligned with the neighboring portion and an insulation layer between the gate electrode and the neighboring portion; a plurality of memory cell transistors including a plurality of control gate electrodes aligned with the semiconductor region, and a data storage layer interposed between the plurality of control gate electrodes and the semiconductor region; a first wire electrically connected to the first conductive-type region; and a second wire including an ambipolar contact having a

Abstract: Sacrificial plugs for forming contacts in integrated circuits, as well as methods of forming connections in integrated circuit arrays are disclosed. Various pattern transfer and etching steps can be used to create densely-packed features and the connections between features. A sacrificial material can be patterned in a continuous zig-zag line pattern that crosses word lines. Planarization can create parallelogram-shaped blocks of material that can overlie active areas to form sacrificial plugs, which can be replaced with conductive material to form contacts.

Abstract: A method, product and computer program product for evaluating a generation of malware variants, the method including the steps of: scanning, with one or more malware detectors, a variant of a malware specimen; determining an evasiveness characteristic of the variant and a maliciousness characteristic of the variant; determining a likelihood that the variant meets one or more criteria based at least on the evasiveness characteristic of the variant and the maliciousness characteristic of the variant; and based on the determined likelihood, selecting the variant for propagation.

Abstract: An electronic device with a two-dimensional capacitance sensing area, a camera, one or more processors and memory detects a predefined capacitance distribution of an object that is placed on or near the two-dimensional capacitance sensing area. The object includes a predefined visual pattern on the object. The device, in response to detecting the predefined capacitance distribution of the object that is placed on or near the two-dimensional capacitance sensing area, performs a first predefined operation in accordance with first information encoded by the predefined capacitance distribution of the object. The device detects the predefined visual pattern on the object using the camera, and performs the first predefined operation in accordance with second information encoded in the predefined visual pattern detected using the camera.

Abstract: A social networking system that provides a system allowing users of the social networking system to define future plans, whereby users of the social networking system who view the plan are permitted to add themselves to the plan independent of whether they were explicitly specified as attendees of the plan. The social networking system is capable of auto-filling some missing plan details through inference. The social networking system is also capable of merging similar plans together.

Abstract: A system provides post-match control of microwaves in a radial waveguide. The system includes the radial waveguide, and a signal generator that provides first and second microwave signals that have a common frequency. The signal generator adjusts a phase offset between the first and second signals in response to a correction signal. The system also includes first and second electronics sets, each of which amplifies a respective one of the first and second microwave signals. The system transmits the amplified, first and second microwave signals into the radial waveguide, and matches an impedance of the amplified microwave signals to an impedance presented by the waveguide. The system also includes at least two monitoring antennas disposed within the waveguide. A signal controller receives analog signals from the monitoring antennas, determines the digital correction signal based at least on the analog signals, and transmits the correction signal to the signal generator.

Abstract: Integrated circuit layouts are disclosed that include metal layers with metal tracks having separate metal sections along the metal tracks. The separate metal sections along a single track may be electrically isolated from each other. The separate metal sections may then be electrically connected to different voltage tracks in metal layers above and/or below the metal layer with the separate metal sections. One or more of the metal layers in the integrated circuit layouts may also include metal tracks at different voltages (e.g., power and ground) that are adjacent to each other within a power grid layout. The metal tracks may be separated by electrically insulating material. The metal tracks and the electrically insulating material between the tracks may create capacitance in the power grid layout.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to vertical field effect transistors (VFETs) and methods of manufacture. The VFET includes: one or more vertical fin structures; a source region positioned at a first location on a top surface of the one or more vertical fin structures; a drain region positioned at a second location on the top surface of the one or more vertical fin structures at a predetermined distance away from the source region, along a length thereof; and a gate channel along the predetermined distance and in electrical contact with the source region and the drain region.

Abstract: Inventive concepts relate general to the field of implantable three-dimensional scaffolds. More particularly, methods of preparing and using implantable nanofibrous tissue scaffolds are described. Inventive scaffolds can be used for treatment of defects in a living organism, such as hard or soft tissue defects including bone.

Abstract: A rail shoe assembly for mounting a drilling machine to a rail of a railway track, with the drilling machine including a drill, a cutter, and a support frame with the support frame mounted to the rail, includes a base adapted to be positioned with respect to the rail and adapted to be coupled to the support frame. The rail shoe assembly also includes an adjustable bar coupled to and slideable relative to the base. The adjustable bar has a bottom edge for engagement with the rail. The adjustable bar defines a plurality of position indicators and the base defines a plurality of mounting chambers. At least one of the plurality of position indicators and at least one of the plurality of mounting chambers are alignable at a predetermined position for positioning said base relative to the rail such that the drill and cutter are positioned relative to the rail.

Abstract: A system and method for use in an automotive vehicle configured to determine an action to be taken as the automotive vehicle approaches a traffic signal. The system and method determines a distance to stop, and processes the state of the traffic signal, and the road surface condition to calculate the action to be taken so as to help the driver make decisions when approaching the traffic signal.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a printed circuit board. A first light source and a second light source can be mounted on the printed circuit board. A first optical member can receive and redirect light from the first light source, and a second optical member can receive and redirect light from the second light source. A vent aperture can be defined in the printed circuit board, the vent aperture being positioned between the optical members. The apparatus can include first and second thermally conductive sheets thermally coupled to the printed circuit board, the first thermally conductive sheet disposed on a first back side of the first optical member, the second thermally conductive sheet disposed on a second back side of the second optical member. The apparatus can include a housing having a housing vent, the housing vent and the vent aperture defining a first convective path between the optical members.

Abstract: The output of an avalanche photodiode (APD) comprises a “photocurrent” component comprising photon initiated events resulting from the interaction of photons with the APD and a “dark current” component comprising dark carrier events arising in the APD even when the APD is not exposed to light. Differences in the pulse height distributions of photon initiated events and dark carrier initiated events are used to statistically discriminate between photocurrent and dark current components of APD output.

Abstract: Systems and methods for improving quality of a call over network (CON) are provided. Modules may be distributed over the network at nodes. The modules monitor data quantity through the node, and data quality from one node to another. This fidelity and usage data is provided to a server where the data may be utilized to decide on how to route a call over network. The selected pathway may be decided based upon avoidance of “problem” legs where packets have historically been lost, or based upon the desire to load level data transmissions. A signal indicator for the signal quality of the networks “last mile” may be provided to the user. The last mile is the portion of the data pathway dependent upon the telephone service provider's infrastructure that cannot be rerouted around.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetic fluid sealed bearing having a stable sealing performance and allowing easy build-in of a magnetic sealing mechanism into the bearing. A magnetic fluid sealed bearing according to the present invention includes: an inner ring and an outer ring; a plurality of rolling members disposed between the inner ring and the outer ring; a ring-shaped polar plate mounted on an inner circumferential surface of the outer ring such that a gap is produced between the ring-shaped polar plate and an outer circumferential surface of the inner ring; a ring-shaped magnet attached to an axially inner side surface of the ring-shaped polar plate, the ring-shaped magnet forming magnetic circuits on both the outer ring side and the inner ring side; and an inner ring magnetic fluid retained in the magnetic circuit on the inner ring side for sealing the gap.

Abstract: A method for geo-location services is described. In one embodiment, the method includes monitoring a condition of a user at a location, identifying an emergency situation in relation to the user at the location, and upon identifying the emergency situation, sending a notification message to a predetermined contact, the notification message comprising a temporary code to unlock a door lock at the location within a predetermined time period.