Abstract: The present disclosure includes apparatuses and methods including drift acceleration in resistance variable memory. A number of embodiments include applying a programming signal to the resistance variable memory cell to program the cell to a target state, subsequently applying a pre-read signal to the resistance variable memory cell to accelerate a drift of a resistance of the programmed cell, and subsequently applying a read signal to the resistance variable memory cell.

Abstract: A method for switching a memory resistance, including: changing a memory resistance of an oxide thin film of a semiconductor device by irradiating a near-infrared laser beam onto the oxide thin film, the semiconductor device having the oxide thin film formed on a substrate and two terminals formed at both ends of the oxide thin film.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for focusing ultrasound transducers that include multiple separate, independently movable transducer segments.

Abstract: A method of programming one-time programmable (OTP) memory cells in an array is described. Each memory cell has a MOSFET programming element and a MOSFET pass transistor, the MOSFET pass transistor having a gate electrode over a channel region between two source/drain regions, and the MOSFET programming element having a gate electrode over a channel region contiguous to a source/drain region either part of, or connected to, one of the two source/drains associated with the MOSFET pass transistor. The other source/drain region of the MOSFET pass transistor is coupled to a bit line. The memory cell is programmed by setting a first voltage of a first polarity on the gate electrode of the pass transistor to electrically connect the source/drain regions of the pass transistor; setting a second voltage of the first polarity on the gate electrode of the programming element; and setting a third voltage of a second polarity on the bit line.

Abstract: A magnetic memory includes a deformable base plate, a spin device element coupled with the deformable base plate and storing a data as a magnetization direction, and a bending mechanism to bend the deformable base plate. At least one of upper and lower surfaces of the deformable base plate faces a space which is not filled with solid substance.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for detecting clinically-relevant features of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of a subject are disclosed. The apparatus includes a capsule to be swallowed by a subject and passing through the GI tract of the subject, a capsule housing, a radiation source emitting radiation, a rotatable collimator configured to rotate with respect to the housing and to collimate the radiation emitted by the radiation source, and a radiation detector configured to detect particles, such as photons, gamma radiation, beta radiation and electrons photons generated responsive to the emitted radiation. The apparatus also includes a control unit configured to analyze data regarding the photons. Movement of the capsule in the GI tract can be detected from a comparison between at least two images acquired with the apparatus. The radiation source, radiation detector and control unit may advantageously be integrated inside a single housing.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for distinguishing tissue types are described herein. Such devices and systems may use dual polarization, conformal filters to acquire image data from target tissues and a processor to create an image in which the contrast between tissues has been enhanced.

Abstract: A method and system for checking functionality of an ultrasound therapy head. The waveform profile for typical ultrasound reflections for a functional therapy head are stored, and before use of a therapy head, an ultrasound energy burst (700) is sent, and the actual waveform profile of the returned reflections (702) are compared to the stored waveform profiles (706). If the actual profiles are not sufficiently close to the stored profiles, then a first signal (712) may be generated, which may cause the ultrasound therapy device to shut down or may generate a warning. If the actual profiles are sufficiently close to the stored profiles, then operation may continue (714), or a second signal may be produced, permitting operation of the ultrasound therapy device.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound, and in particular, to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound for treating or alleviating eye conditions. The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses that involve an ultrasound device configured for treatment of an eye condition, where the device comprises at least one ultrasound transducer for coupling to at least a portion of an eyelid to supply ultrasound waves to an area proximate to the portion of the eyelid according to treatment parameters, wherein the treatment parameters comprise a treatment frequency and a treatment period.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a memory cell array, word lines, bit lines, a source line, and a circuit controlling a read operation of the information. The memory cell array includes a plurality of memory strings. The plurality of memory strings includes a plurality of memory cells connected in series. The plurality of memory cells connected to one of the word lines is included in a unit of a page. Each bit line is connected to one end of the plurality of memory strings. The source line is connected to one other end of the plurality of memory strings. The circuit applies a pre-charge voltage to the plurality of bit lines in the read operation and changes the pre-charge voltage according to at least one of a number of used pages, a position of the page, or a number of programmed memory cells.

Abstract: Described is an apparatus including memory cell with retention using resistive memory. The apparatus comprises: memory element including a first inverting device cross-coupled to a second inverting device; a restore circuit having at least one resistive memory element, the restore circuit coupled to an output of the first inverting device; a third inverting device coupled to the output of the first inverting device; a fourth inverting device coupled to an output of the third inverting device; and a save circuit having at least one resistive memory element, the save circuit coupled to an output of the third inverting device.

Abstract: A memory array comprising a word line and a bit line is disclosed. Each of a plurality of memory cells of the memory array has a first terminal connected to the bit line and a current path between the first terminal and a respective second terminal. A first memory cell of the plurality of memory cells has the second terminal coupled to receive a first supply voltage when selected by the word line. A second memory cell of the plurality of memory cells has the second terminal coupled to receive a voltage different from the first supply voltage when the first memory cell is selected by the word line.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound, and in particular, to methods, systems and uses for therapeutic ultrasound and contact lenses for treating or alleviating eye conditions. The described embodiments relate to methods, systems and uses that involve an ultrasound device configured for treatment of an eye condition and a contact lens protects ocular tissue of the eye and forms a chamber of air.

Abstract: A memory system includes: a first memory device including a first memory and a first memory controller suitable for controlling the first memory to store data; a second memory device including a second memory and a second memory controller suitable for controlling the second memory to store data; and a processor suitable for executing an operating system (OS) and an application, and accessing data storage memory through the first and second memory devices.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus and a data verification method using the same are provided. The electronic apparatus includes a first read-only memory having first data, a second read-only memory having second data and a controller. A correspondence relation exists between the first data and the second data. The controller is coupled to the first read-only memory and the second read-only memory. The controller reads first sub-data of the first data from the first read-only memory, and reads second sub-data of the second data corresponding to the first sub-data from the second read-only memory according to the correspondence relation. The first sub-data includes to-be-verified data. The controller perfoi ins a verification operation to the to-be-verified data according to the first sub-data, the second sub-data and the correspondence relation.

Abstract: An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus performs transmission and reception of ultrasonic waves for forming focal points used to set sound velocities at predetermined timing such that sound velocities having been set for all of respective segment regions established by dividing a subject are all reset every predetermined number of frames. Owing to this configuration, it becomes possible for the ultrasound diagnostic apparatus to suitably reset sound velocities of ultrasonic waves in the subject and also reduce the amount of calculation for resetting sound velocities.

Abstract: A voltage switching apparatus includes a plurality of high voltage switching circuits operable in response to a single control signal, and suitable for pumping a voltage level of a switching signal to a target level based on the voltage level of the switching signal and a common control unit suitable for generating the single control signal.

Abstract: A memory including a plurality of word lines to which one or more memory cells are coupled, an address storage unit suitable for storing an input address corresponding to a first external signal that is inputted at a random time, and a control unit suitable for activating a word line corresponding to the input address of the plurality of word lines in response to an active command and refreshing one or more target word lines selected using an address stored in the address storage unit when performing a refresh operation.

Abstract: The total chip area for a three-dimensional memory device can be reduced employing a design layout in which the word line decoder circuitry is formed underneath an array of memory stack structures. The interconnection between the word lines and the word line decoder circuitry can be provided by forming discrete word line contact via structures. The discrete word line contact via structures can be formed by employing multiple sets of etch masks with overlapping opening areas and employed to etch a different number of pairs of insulating layers and electrically conductive layers, thereby obviating the need to form staircase regions having stepped surfaces. Sets of at least one conductive interconnection structure can be employed to provide vertical electrical connection to the word line decoder circuitry. Bit line drivers can also be formed underneath the array of memory stack structures to provide greater areal efficiency.

Abstract: A memory device according to an embodiment comprises a data processing circuit that includes: a data write pre-processing circuit that processes input data to generate first intermediate data; a data write processing circuit that sequentially sets a voltage difference between a selected row line and a selected global bit line based on the first intermediate data; a data read processing circuit that detects a current flowing in the selected global bit line or a voltage of the selected global bit line and sequentially generates second intermediate data from a result of that detection; and a data read post-processing circuit that processes the second intermediate data to generate output data, the data write pre-processing circuit and the data read post-processing circuit having a correcting function that corrects a difference that may occur between the input data and the output data.