Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming a semiconductor structure are provided. The method for forming the semiconductor structure includes: providing a base; forming a first dielectric layer on the base; then forming a plurality of first mask patterns each having zigzag shape on the first dielectric layer, in which the first mask patterns extend in a first direction; forming a plurality of second mask patterns each having zigzag shape on the first mask patterns, in which the second mask patterns extend in a second direction different from the first direction, and projections of the first mask patterns on the first dielectric layer and projections of the second mask patterns on the first dielectric layer overlap with each other to form polygons; and etching the first dielectric layer by using the second mask patterns and the first mask patterns as masks to form openings.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a manufacturing method of a semiconductor structure, and a semiconductor structure. The manufacturing method of a semiconductor structure includes: providing a substrate, where a functional structure layer is formed on a surface of the substrate, and particles are provided on the surface of the functional structure layer; forming a first dielectric layer on the surface of the substrate, where the first dielectric layer covers the functional structure layer; grinding to remove part of the first dielectric layer until the particles are exposed, and removing the particles, to form first recesses on a surface of the remaining first dielectric layer; and forming a second dielectric layer on the surface of the first dielectric layer, where the second dielectric layer fills the first recesses.

Abstract: Provided is a cemented carbide suitable for use as a material in the manufacture of a punch for metal forming and in particular for the manufacture of metal beverage cans. The cemented carbide may include a hard phase that includes WC, a binder phase and a gamma phase. The gamma phase may include metal carbides in combination with metal nitrides or metal carbonitrides. A quotient of the average grain size of WC/the average grain size of the gamma phase may be in a range of from 0.5 to 1.5.

Abstract: Methods, apparatuses, computer program products, systems for enhanced tracking of tire tread wear are disclosed. In a particular embodiment, a tire monitoring sensor (TMS) detects a tread wear reporting event, generates tread wear data including at least a rotational time period, and transmits the tread wear data to a vehicle control system (VCS). The rotational time period may be a measure of time the tire takes to complete a particular number of revolutions. The VCS receives, from the TMS, the tread wear data including at least the rotational time period, determines a current circumference of the tire based on at least the rotational time period, and determines a tread wear value based on at least the current circumference.

Abstract: Provided is a preparation method of a semiconductor device, including the following steps: providing a substrate and forming a mask layer with a plurality of first windows on the substrate; forming a dielectric layer, the dielectric layer at least covering sidewalls of the first windows; forming a first photoresist material layer, the first photoresist material layer covering the dielectric layer and the mask layer and filling the first windows; patterning the first photoresist material layer to form a patterned first photoresist layer which exposes a top surface of the dielectric layer; by using the first photoresist layer and the mask layer as masks, removing the dielectric layer to form second windows; and removing part of the substrate along the second windows to form a patterned substrate.

Abstract: Methods of video streaming are generally described. In some examples, a camera device periodically captures an image, communicates encoded frame data representing that image to a server, and decodes and stores the previously encoded frame data as a background picture. The server receives the encoded frame data, decodes it, and stores the decoded frame in a buffer for future use. Subsequently, upon initiation of a streaming session, the camera device captures another image and encodes a predicted key frame based on differences between the captured image and the background picture. The camera device sends the predicted key frame to the server, which receives it and reconstructs a facsimile of the captured image utilizing the previously decoded frame stored in the buffer. Methods of acknowledging successfully decoded frames for use in selecting background pictures is also described.

Abstract: An audio mixing method for network streaming includes the steps of establishing a network streaming connection between the first end and the second end, generating a text voiced audio signal based on a trigger signal by the first end, mixing a play signal and the text voiced audio signal into a play signal with the text voiced audio signal, in the state of the network streaming connection, transmitting the play signal with text voiced audio signal to the second end, and the play signal with text voiced audio signal is played by the second end.

Abstract: A chip testing method includes: a data receiving window corresponding to each chip to be tested is determined; a time adjustment parameter corresponding to each chip to be tested is determined according to the data receiving window corresponding to each chip to be tested and a data input window preset for a test machine is determined; an actual input time point corresponding to each chip to be tested is determined according to the time adjustment parameter corresponding to each chip to be tested; and data is inputted to each chip to be tested at the actual input time point corresponding to the each chip to be tested, to enable each chip to be tested to receive the data inputted by the test machine in the data receiving window corresponding to the each chip to be tested.

Abstract: Various illustrative aspects are directed to a data storage device, method, and one or more processing devices that are configured to: write a plurality of test servo patterns using a plurality of different write settings; select one of the plurality of different write settings based on analyzing the plurality of test servo patterns for mode hop; and write a plurality of final servo patterns using the selected one of the plurality of different write settings.

Abstract: A controller includes a memory that stores instructions; and a processer that executes the instructions. When executed by the processor, the instructions cause the controller to provide a waveform based on an IQ baseband waveform data array; initialize a signal analysis device to acquire a modulated radio frequency signal which is based on the IQ baseband waveform data array; and control the signal analysis device to measure the modulated radio frequency signal which is based on the IQ baseband waveform data array.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof, including: a substrate; a plurality of transistors, arranged based on a first preset pattern; a plurality of transistor contact structures, corresponding to the transistors, the bottom portions of the transistor contact structures are arranged based on the first preset pattern, and top portions of which are arranged based on the shape of a regular hexagon; a plurality of memory cells, corresponding to the transistor contact structures, the memory cells are arranged based on the shape of a regular hexagon; and a plurality of memory contact structures, corresponding to the memory cells, the bottom portions of the memory contact structures are arranged based on the shape of a regular hexagon, top portions of which are arranged based on a second preset pattern, and the second preset pattern is different from the first preset pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed are means and compositions of matter for treating degenerative disc disease and associated pain in part by stimulating enhanced local perfusion and reduction of inflammation. In one embodiment administration of inducible pluripotent stem cell derived mesenchymal stem cells is performed wherein said cells are optimized for migration and/or retention into perispinal environment. In some embodiments said mesenchymal stem cells are optimized for enhanced angiogenesis and/or suppression of inflammation. In another embodiment inducible pluripotent stem cell derived T regulatory cells are administered alone or with said mesenchymal stem cells in order to elicit enhanced perispinal perfusion while concurrently reducing inflammation.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system includes one or more processing devices configured to receive attribute data associated with a user, generate, based on a cardio-oncologic condition of the user, a selected set of the attribute data, determine, based on the selected set of the attribute data, a first probability of improving a cardio-oncologic condition of the user subsequent to at least one of a cardio-oncologic procedure and a cardio-oncologic treatment being performed on the user, and generate, based on the first probability, a treatment plan that includes one or more exercises directed to modifying the first probability, and a treatment apparatus configured for implementation of the treatment plan.

Abstract: A cabinet x-ray incorporates an x-ray tube, an x-ray detector, and a real-time camera, either High Definition or Standard Resolution, for the production of organic and non-organic images. The computing device receives video data from the real-time camera and the x-ray detector and determines, based on the video data, an overlay of the captured x-ray image with the captured real-time image or display images adjacently i.e. Picture-In-Picture (PIP). The apparatus captures a real-time image simultaneously with the x-ray image allowing a cabinet x-ray unit to attain and optimize images with exact orientation of the 2 images.

Abstract: An image processing method and a device configured to implement the same are disclosed. The device comprises: a hybrid imaging device configured to obtain optical input; and a processing device in signal communication with the hybrid imaging device. The processing device comprises: a motion detection circuit that performs feature tracking based on a first component of an obtained optical input; a motion estimation circuit that performs motion compensation based on output of the motion detection unit; a frame reconstruction circuit that reconstructs image frame based on both the output of the motion estimation unit and a second component of the optical input; and an output unit that outputs image frame at a predetermined global frame rate.

Abstract: An oscillator layout includes: a first row layout region constituted by sequentially arranging a second B layout region, second A layout region, third B layout region and third A layout region in parallel; and a second row layout region constituted by sequentially arranging a first A layout region, first B layout region, fourth A layout region and fourth B layout region in parallel. Inputs and outputs of the first A layout region, second A layout region, third A layout region and fourth A layout region constitute a first ring topology, inputs and outputs of the first B layout region and third B layout region constitute a second ring topology, inputs and outputs of the second B layout region and fourth B layout region constitute a third ring topology, the second ring topology and third ring topology are both electrically connected to the first ring topology.

Abstract: An example electrostatic machine including a rotor stack comprising a plurality of a rotor plates each including a plurality of rotor electrodes positioned on each side of the rotor plate; and at least one rotor via comprising an electrical connection between the plurality of rotor electrodes on a first side of the rotor plate and the plurality of rotor electrodes on a second side of the rotor plate; and a stator stack comprising a plurality of stator plates, each including a plurality of stator electrodes positioned on each side of the stator plate; and at least one stator via comprising an electrical connection between the plurality of stator electrodes on a first side of the stator plate and the plurality of stator electrodes on a second side of the stator plate.

Abstract: A system and method for centralized multichannel campaign management using digital consent acquisition, comprising: a campaign manager console, configured to allow an enterprise, such as a contact center, to create, configure, monitor, and deploy outbound call campaigns; a list manager configured to store, retrieve, create, and transform lists of numbers which can be used in the call campaign; a digital consent manager configured integrate with a plurality of digital channels in order to transmit to and receive messages from a consumer device in order to obtain consumer consent for a telephone call prior to a call being made by one or more auto-dialer systems; and a consumer device comprising a software application configured to connect with the digital consent manager via one or more integrated digital channels to so that the user of the consumer device can provide consent for a call to be received.

Abstract: Architectures and techniques are presented that can facilitate improved design and function of certain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) devices. Architectures directed to an improved evase device can be designed with rounded corners that can facilitate, e.g., mitigation of reverse flow that traditionally grows back from corners of a transition from an axial fan to a rectangular duct. Architectures directed to an improved intake device can be designed to limit intake from certain flow directions and to smoothly change flow direction, which can facilitate, e.g., reduction in noise. Architectures directed to an improved fan intake device can be designed to reduce noise without significantly reducing total pressure. Architectures directed to an improved air handler device can be designed to concurrently heat and cool air and to reduce dimensions (e.g., size, weight) that can reduce costs and mitigate shipping and installation difficulties.