Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a fin structure including a stacked layer of first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers disposed over a bottom fin structure and a hard mask layer over the stacked layer, forming an isolation insulating layer so that the hard mask layer and the stacked layer are exposed from the isolation insulating layer, forming a sacrificial cladding layer over at least sidewalls of the exposed hard mask layer and stacked layer, forming layers of a first dielectric layer and an insertion layer over the sacrificial cladding layer and the fin structure, performing an annealing operation to convert a portion of the layers of the first dielectric layer and the insertion layer from an amorphous form to a crystalline form, and removing the remaining amorphous portion of the layers of the first dielectric layer and the insertion layer to form a recess.

Abstract: An exemplary semiconductor device includes first spacers disposed along sidewalls of a first gate structure and second spacers disposed along sidewalls of a second gate structure. A source/drain region is disposed between the first gate structure and the second gate structure. A first ILD layer is disposed between the first spacers and the second spacers. A portion of the first ILD layer has a first recessed upper surface. A dielectric layer is disposed over the first spacers, the second spacers, and the first recessed upper surface of the first ILD layer. A portion of the dielectric layer has a second recessed upper surface that is disposed over the portion of the first ILD layer having the first recessed upper surface. A second ILD layer is disposed over the dielectric layer. A contact extends through the second ILD layer, the dielectric layer, and the first ILD layer to the source/drain region.

Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The structure includes a first gate electrode layer having at least three surfaces surrounded by a first intermixed layer, wherein the first intermixed layer comprises a first material and a second material. The structure also includes a second gate electrode layer disposed below and in contact with the first gate electrode layer, the second gate electrode layer having at least three surfaces surrounded by a second intermixed layer, wherein the second intermixed layer comprises the first material and a fifth material, wherein the first gate electrode layer and the second gate electrode layer are disposed between two adjacent dielectric spacers.

Abstract: A highly reliable light-emitting device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. A light-emitting element and a terminal electrode are formed over an element formation substrate; a first substrate having an opening is formed over the light-emitting element and the terminal electrode with a bonding layer provided therebetween; an embedded layer is formed in the opening; a transfer substrate is formed over the first substrate and the embedded layer; the element formation substrate is separated; a second substrate is formed under the light-emitting element and the terminal electrode; and the transfer substrate and the embedded layer are removed. In addition, an anisotropic conductive connection layer is formed in the opening, and an electrode is formed over the anisotropic conductive connection layer. The terminal electrode and the electrode are electrically connected to each other through the anisotropic conductive connection layer.

Abstract: Provided is a dummy pixel circuit. The dummy pixel circuit is applicable to a display panel provided with two through vias and disposed between the two through vias, and includes a pixel sub-circuit and a dummy sub-circuit. The pixel sub-circuit includes one or more first transistors, wherein a control electrode of the first transistor is electrically connected to the first gate line. The dummy sub-circuit includes one or more second transistors, wherein a control electrode of the dummy sub-circuit is electrically connected to the first gate line, a first electrode of the second transistor is electrically connected to a first electrode of a corresponding one of the one or more first transistors, and a second electrode of the second transistor is electrically connected to a second electrode of the corresponding first transistor. One of the first transistors corresponds to at least one of the second transistors.

Abstract: Provided are a solar cell metal electrode and a preparation method therefor, and a mask. The preparation method for a solar cell metal electrode in the present invention comprises: laser-etching a polymer film according to a desired electrode shape to prepare a mask; and fixing the mask onto a substrate, and plating the mask with a metal film by using a physical vapor deposition method, so that a metal electrode or an electrode seed layer in the desired shape grows on the substrate. According to the method of the present invention, the preparation cost is low, the conductivity of an electrode prepared is high, the light shielding area is small, and the photoelectric conversion rate is high.

Abstract: There is provided a mobile terminal capable of being protected against unauthorized use by a third party without using a dedicated key device. A plurality of mobile terminals are previously registered mutually. When unlocked among them, one mobile terminal communicates with another mobile terminal in a communication range of short-range wireless communications, unlocks the above another mobile terminal, and when out of the communication range, locks it again.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a method and an apparatus for determining a measurement target, a device, and a medium. The method for determining a measurement target, applied to a terminal device, includes: receiving configuration information from a network side device, where the configuration information includes that a parameter reportQuantity of a Channel State Information (CSI) report is set to null, and the configuration information is used by the terminal device to determine the measurement target, where the measurement target includes a Signal to Interference plus Noise Ratio (SINR) or a Reference Signal Received Power (RSRP); and determining the measurement target according to the configuration information.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a screw cap that can be formed through thermoforming from a resin sheet, has re-sealing performance through screwing engagement, and makes it possible to achieve liquid-tightness. The screw cap has a drop-lid shape and includes: a top surface; an inner side wall extending upward from an outer peripheral edge of the top surface; and a skirt portion including a screw portion and coupled to the inner side wall through an annular portion extending outward from an upper end of the inner side wall, in which the inner side wall includes an annular protruding portion having an outer diameter greater than an inner diameter of a container mouth portion to which the screw cap is applied, and is elastically deformable in a cap radial direction.

Abstract: Disclosed is a garbage bag storage device that facilitates tearing open a garbage bag, which includes a storage device body; a storage cavity is arranged in the storage device body for storing a garbage bag, and a side opening is arranged on a side portion of the storage device body for extracting the garbage bag; and a first pressing portion is further arranged on the side portion of the storage device body, and when the first pressing portion is pressed, it is capable of moving toward the side portion of the storage device body to compress the garbage bag. After pulling out the full length of the garbage bag, use one hand to press the first pressing portion toward the side portion of the storage device body, thereby compressing the garbage bag. At this point, the other hand can grasp the garbage bag and easily and quickly tear it open.

Abstract: A vehicle control system includes: in-vehicle ECUs provided according to positions within a vehicle or functions of the vehicle; and an integrated ECU configured to control the in-vehicle ECUs, the in-vehicle ECUs include an ECU capable of communicating with an auxiliary battery sensor configured to detect a state of an auxiliary battery, the auxiliary battery sensor is configured to transmit the state of the auxiliary battery to the integrated ECU via the ECU capable of communicating with the auxiliary battery sensor, and when starting the vehicle, the integrated ECU secures communication in the vehicle, and activates the ECU capable of communicating with the auxiliary battery sensor, and starts communication of the auxiliary battery sensor in parallel.

Abstract: A volatile organic compound adsorbent includes a honeycomb-shaped glass fiber support and a microporous polymer covering a surface of the glass fiber support. A method of manufacturing a volatile organic compound adsorbent including a polymer-glass fiber composite includes: degassing a honeycomb-shaped glass fiber support; preparing a mixed solution of a microporous polymer and a solvent; preparing a polymer-glass fiber composite in which the microporous polymer is applied onto a surface of the glass fiber support by applying the mixed solution onto the surface of the glass fiber support; and drying the polymer-glass fiber composite.

Abstract: A soluble germanium chelate catalyst and a preparation method therefor and use thereof. The preparation method comprises steps of: reacting germanium dioxide with an aqueous solution of an acid to generate a clear solution containing a germanium chelate, wherein the clear solution comprises excess acid; adding a Lewis base to the clear solution to neutralize the excess acid to obtain an aqueous solution of the germanium chelate; post-treating to give the soluble germanium chelate catalyst; the acid is selected from the group consisting of diacids, and C3-C6 diacids or triacids containing hydroxyl or amino group, and combinations thereof. The post-treatment comprises two methods: directly adding ethylene glycol, or cooling and crystallizing the aqueous solution, washing and drying, and then dissolving again in water and ethylene glycol. This catalyst can catalyze the polymerization of PETG or PCTG and significantly improve the viscosity and various hue qualities of the product.

Abstract: A processing device (10) for a therapeutic product or biological sample is provided with a proximal end (12b) and a distal end (12a). The device includes first and second compartments (40, 42) and a first substantially tubular portion (20). The first compartment (40) is in fluid communication with the second compartment (42) via a filtered opening (28) which is arranged in or along the first substantially tubular portion (20). The processing device (10) may be provided in kit form. A method of using the processing device (10) or kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cerebral blood flow (CBF) correction method based on multiple post-labeling delays (PLDs), a system, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium, which relate to CBF detection. The CBF correction method based on multiple PLDs includes importing a CBF perfusion image and an arterial transit time (ATT) image corresponding to the CBF perfusion image into a structure space to obtain a CBF perfusion model, the CBF perfusion image including multiple PLDs; registering a brain atlas to the CBF perfusion model to obtain a brain segmented CBF perfusion model; and taking, in the brain segmented CBF perfusion model, a highest CBF in multiple PLDs corresponding to each region as a corrected CBF of the each region. According to the CBF correction method, the CBF is obtained more accurately.

Abstract: A brush electrode includes an electrode base that is connectable to an external device that is configured to generate an electrical signal or receive an electrical signal. A plurality of strand electrodes extend outward from the electrode base. A distal end of each strand electrode is configured to contact a skin surface. The strand electrodes are configured to hold an electrolyte to facilitate ionic conduction of the electrical signal to or from the skin surface.

Abstract: A smartwatch includes a watch body, an airbag, and a sensor. The watch body is electrically coupled to the sensor. The sensor is disposed on an inner wall of the airbag. When the smartwatch is worn on a wrist of the user, the airbag and the sensor cover the radial artery of the wrist. The sensor is configured to measure the plurality of pulse waves of the radial artery when the airbag is under different pressure strength. The watch body is configured to determine the blood pressure of the user based on the plurality of pulse waves.

Abstract: A fire specifying unit is configured to specify a fire area in which a forest fire has occurred. An area determination unit is configured to determine a work area that is located outside a first range including the fire area and that has a predetermined width. A felling instruction unit is configured to instruct a forestry machine to fell a tree in the work area.

Abstract: An exercise apparatus for leg exercises includes a frame, two first link rods, two second link rods, and two pedals. Each first link rod has a rotating portion and a first reciprocating portion respectively moving along a circular path and a first reciprocating path. Each second link rod has a second reciprocating portion moving along a second reciprocating path. Each first link rod has a first pivot portion connected to a second pivot portion of the corresponding second link rod. Each pedal is coupled to the corresponding second link rod, moving along an elongated closed path. The first reciprocating path, the second reciprocating path and the closed path are located below a lowermost position of the circular path, and height ranges of the first reciprocating path and the second reciprocating path at least partially overlap.

Abstract: A content creation screen provision method and system thereof are provided. The method may include receiving a predefined first gesture for a first plurality of objects displayed on a content creation screen of the computing device, displaying the first plurality of objects in a prompt input area on the content creation screen, transmitting, to a service server, a first prompt generation request for creating content related to the first plurality of objects in response to a third gesture for content creation, receiving first content generated by generative artificial intelligence based on a first prompt input from the service server, displaying the first content on the content creation screen, receiving second content generated by the generative AI based on a second prompt input from the service server, and displaying the second content on the content creation screen.