Abstract: In a semiconductor structure preparation method, the trench runs through a well region of a first conductivity type and extends to the substrate below the well region. A heavily doped first electrode layer is formed on the sidewall of the trench. The first electrode layer covers the bottom of the trench and extends into the well region. A capacitor dielectric layer is formed on the surface of the first electrode layer and the sidewall of the trench, and a second electrode layer is formed on the surface of the capacitor dielectric layer to fill the trench. A dielectric layer is formed on the sidewall of the through silicon via, and an interconnect structure is formed on the surface of the dielectric layer to fill the through silicon via.

Abstract: A method for treating the photoresist includes: developing the photoresist, forming a patterned photoresist layer on a mask material layer, and forming byproducts on the surface of the photoresist layer; and treating the photoresist layer with plasma to harden the photoresist layer.

Abstract: A wafer alignment method includes: obtaining a wafer image of a wafer to be aligned; extracting a plurality of feature images from the wafer image; matching the plurality of feature images with a preset image; and aligning the wafer to be aligned according to the matching result. During wafer alignment, by matching feature images extracted from a wafer image with a preset image and aligning a wafer to be aligned according to the matching result, matching granularity is refined, and a success rate of the wafer alignment is improved.

Abstract: The present application relates to vaccine compositions comprising an amphipathic compound, a neoantigen and a hydrophobic carrier. Further described are methods and use of the vaccine composition for inducing an antibody immune response and/or a cell-mediated immune response to the neoantigen, as well as methods and uses of the vaccine compositions in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: The present application relates to a layout method and a layout apparatus for an integrated circuit. The layout method for an integrated circuit includes the following steps: providing a layout, the layout including a first element region and a second element region, a spacing region being provided between the first element region and the second element region; and detecting whether a width of the spacing region is less than a preset width, and if yes, marking at least one of the first element region, the second element region and the spacing region, the preset width being a minimum width meeting a requirement, wherein the requirement is to fill the spacing region with at least one dummy pattern.

Abstract: A computer-implemented system includes a treatment device configured to be manipulated by an individual while the individual performs a treatment plan, a patient interface comprising an output device configured to present telemedicine information associated with a telemedicine session, and a computing device configured to: identify two or more types of healthcare providers to participate during the telemedicine session in the treatment plan associated with the individual; identify at least one healthcare provider associated with each of the two or more types of the healthcare providers; identify, based on schedules of the identified at least one healthcare provider, one or more available time slots for each respective healthcare provider; identify a first time slot of the available time slots; generate, based on the first time slot, a schedule event; and communicate the schedule event to each of the identified healthcare providers.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device and a preparation method thereof. The method for preparing a semiconductor device comprises: providing a first dielectric layer; forming a first window in the first dielectric layer; forming a first connection structure in the first window; forming a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer, the second dielectric layer having a second window from which at least the first connection structure is exposed; forming a first barrier layer on the sidewall and bottom of the second window, the first barrier layer comprising an opening from which part of the first connection structure is exposed; and forming a second connection structure in the second window.

Abstract: A miniature patch-type control infusion device includes an infusion unit (102). The infusion unit (102) comprises a drug storage unit(s) (100), a metal piece (110), a piston(s) (120), a rigid screw(s) (130), a rotating shaft (160), a driving unit(s) (150), a driving wheel(s) (140) provided with wheel teeth (141), a power unit(s) (180) and a rebound unit(s) (170). The driving unit (150) includes at least two driving portions (151a, 151b). The driving unit (150) can rotate around the rotating shaft (160) in the driving direction and the returning direction. The power unit (180) and the rebound unit (170) cooperate with each other to apply force to the driving unit (150) to rotate the driving unit (150). The infusion device also includes a position detector(s) (190), the metal piece (110) and the position detector(s) (190) interact to generate signals. Using this infusion device, patients will have more infusion rate options, which increase the flexibility of controlling drug infusion.

Abstract: Systems and methods of repositioning teeth, using one or more appliances for installing on a patient's teeth are described. The appliance includes an arch shaped member; a plurality of spring members coupled to or provided on the arch shaped member; and a plurality of securing members for securing to a corresponding plurality of the patient's teeth on a one-to-one basis, the securing members being supported by the arch shaped member. The arch shaped member and the plurality of springs, together, comprise a two dimensional structure having a length dimension and a width dimension with varying widths along the length dimension, that is bent into a three dimensional structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes devices, systems, and methods for intravascularly delivering an implantable device at the mitral annulus. A delivery system includes a delivery member coupled to a handle assembly and extending distally from the handle assembly. The intravascular device is attached at the distal end of the delivery member, and is housed within a distal piece of an outer sheath. A steering catheter is nested within the outer sheath to bend the delivery member into position. A delivery catheter is configured to advance the intravascular device relative to the outer sheath, and a suture catheter includes sutures/tethers which may be coupled to the intravascular device prior to deployment.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for domain-driven application breakout. Application components are identified based on analysis of a computing application, where the application components are different portions of the computing application. Individual ones of the application components are associated with a category, where the category may include a business domain category. One or more of the application components associated with the category are extracted as an independently deployable subunit, which may include a microservice. The independently deployable subunit is generated for the category using the at least one of the application components and deployed separate from the computing application. A local call in the computing application to the extracted application components is refactored to a network call to the independently deployable subunit.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method for detecting the stability of an X-ray photoelectron spectrometer, comprising: obtaining a first upper limit value and a first lower limit value of a rate of oxygen and nitrogen contents of a calibrating wafer having a silicon oxynitride film formed on its surface; measuring the calibrating wafer by the X-ray photoelectron spectrometer to obtain a first test value of the rate of oxygen and nitrogen contents; and when the first test value is between the first upper limit value and the first lower limit value, considering that the photoelectron spectrometer can accurately test the nitrogen content of the monitor wafer since the value of the nitrogen content of the monitor wafer obtained by the X-ray photoelectron spectrometer is within the normal fluctuation range, and determining that the X-ray photoelectron spectrometer is stable.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and computer-readable media are disclosed for systems and methods of presentation and management of audio and visual content across devices. Example methods may include causing presentation of first audio content at a speaker device, causing presentation of a first audio notification indicative of visual content available for presentation, causing presentation of second audio content after the first audio notification, and sending first visual content to a first display device for presentation during presentation of the second audio content.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a platform or other accessory that is supported by one or more piezoelectric transducers. As items are placed on or removed from the accessory, the piezoelectric transducer generates an electric charge that is representative of a change in weight. An amplifier receives the charge and provides output voltage that can be sampled to determine a weight value. In one implementation the platform may be supported by a transducer assembly comprising a frame and a pair of piezoelectric transducers on opposite sides of the frame. Signals from the pair may be used to compensate for environmental effects on the assembly, such as changes in temperature. The piezoelectric transducers and associated circuitry are extremely energy efficient, consuming little electrical power during operation.

Abstract: At least one embodiment comprises a talus implant comprising: a body section; a neck section; a crown, wherein the crown is positioned at a top portion of the body section; at least one wing coupled to the body section, wherein the wing extends out from the body section. At least one embodiment further comprises at least one screw hole positioned in at least one of the neck section and the body section. In at least one embodiment the outer surface of the implant is polished. In at least one embodiment a portion of the outer surface is polished while a portion of the outer surface is roughened.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides topical biophotonic materials and methods useful in phototherapy. In particular, the topical biophotonic materials of the present disclosure include a cohesive matrix, and at least one chromophore which can absorb and emit light from within the topical biophotonic material, wherein the topical biophotonic material is elastic. The topical bio-photonic materials and the methods of the present disclosure are useful for promoting wound healing and skin rejuvenation, as well as treating acne and various other skin disorders.

Abstract: A method for lithiation of an electrode includes providing an electrode to be lithiated, providing a piece of lithium metal with predetermined weight attached to a conductive material, attaching the conductive material to a current collector of the electrode to be lithiated or to a metal tab connected to or from the electrode to be lithiated, placing the electrode to be lithiated, the piece of lithium, and the conductive material in a container, and filling the container with an electrolyte containing a lithium salt.

Abstract: A method can include storing input electrical signal data representing at least a given electrophysiological signal acquired from a patient. A non-local mean filter can be applied to the given electrophysiological signal, the non-local mean filter including a spatial filter component and an intensity filter component. The method can also include controlling parameters to establish weighting of each of the spatial filter component and the intensity filter component in response to a control input. Filtered signal data can be stored based on the applying and the controlling.

Abstract: A system for sensing a position of a locking bolt of an industrial locking switch includes an inductive circuit, a converter, and a master controller. The inductive circuit includes an inductive coil and a capacitor electrically connected in parallel. The inductive coil is positioned to receive a locking bolt of an industrial locking switch when the locking bolt is transitioned to a lock position. The converter is configured to convert a frequency of a current signal on the inductive circuit to a digital frequency value. The master controller is configured to generate a bolt detection signal in response to determining that the digital frequency value changes by an amount equal to or substantially equal to a defined frequency shift corresponding to a frequency shift induced by the inductive coil in response to presence of the locking bolt within the inductive coil's magnetic field.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a computer implemented method for transporting a good. The method may comprise receiving, on a first client device, an electronic user request for transporting the good from a pickup location to a destination location. The electronic user request may include a unique identifier corresponding to the good. The method may include assigning the electronic user request to a transport provider. The method may include authenticating the good, rejecting the good, and authorizing the good for transport when the good is authenticated. The transport provider may capture an image of the good. Authenticating the good may include scanning the captured image to identify features, comparing the unique identifiers to the identified features, and authenticating the good when the unique identifier matches the identified features. The good may be rejected if there is not a match between the unique identifier and the identified goods.