Abstract: A bit determining method, a memory control circuit unit and a memory storage device are provided. The method includes: reading a first storage state of a first memory cell to obtain a first value of a first significant bit; reading the first storage state of the first memory cell to obtain at least one second value of at least one second significant bit; performing a first decoding operation according to the at least one second value to obtain at least one third value of the decoded second significant bit; determining whether the first significant bit is a special bit according to the first storage state and a second storage state corresponding to the at least one third value; and if the first significant bit is the special bit, performing a corresponding decoding operation.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes providing a device having a gate stack including a metal gate layer. The device further includes a spacer layer disposed on a sidewall of the gate stack and a source/drain feature adjacent to the gate stack. The method further includes performing a first etch-back process to the metal gate layer to form an etched-back metal gate layer. In some embodiments, the method includes depositing a metal layer over the etched-back metal gate layer. In some cases, a semiconductor layer is formed over both the metal layer and the spacer layer to provide a T-shaped helmet layer over the gate stack and the spacer layer.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided in disclosure. The electronic device includes a processor and a plurality of touch displays. The touch display is electrically connected to the processor, the touch display including: a touch detection unit and a touch processing unit. The touch detection unit is configured to detect a touch operation and generate a touch signal, and the touch processing unit is electrically connected to the touch detection unit for receiving the touch signal. The touch detection unit is configured to transmit the touch signal to the touch processing unit or the processor. The electronic device reduces a burden of the processor and enhances efficiency of the processor.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuit (IC) and associated forming method are provided. In some embodiments, a second IC die is bonded to a first IC die through a second bonding structure and a first bonding structure at a bonding interface. The bonding encloses a seal-ring structure in a peripheral region of the 3D IC in the first and second IC dies. The seal-ring structure extends from the first semiconductor substrate to the second semiconductor substrate. The bonding forms a plurality of through silicon via (TSV) coupling structures at the peripheral region of the 3D IC along an inner perimeter of the seal-ring structure by electrically and correspondingly connects a first plurality of TSV wiring layers and inter-wire vias and a second plurality of TSV wiring layers and inter-wire vias.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides engineered polypeptides having imine reductase activity, polynucleotides encoding the engineered imine reductases, host cells capable of expressing the engineered imine reductases, and methods of using these engineered polypeptides with a range of ketone and amine substrate compounds to prepare secondary and tertiary amine product compounds.

Abstract: A file storage method and device are provided. The method includes: receiving a storage request for a to-be-stored file (S101); determining a target key for storing the to-be-stored file (S102); obtaining to-be-stored metadata of the to-be-stored file according to the determined target key (S103), wherein the to-be-stored metadata includes: fixed sub-metadata and variable sub-metadata; and storing the to-be-stored metadata in a metadata database, storing the fixed sub-metadata in a name of the determined target key, storing the variable sub-metadata in a preset storage area corresponding to the determined target key, and storing the to-be-stored file in a value of the determined target key (S104). By applying the file storage and device, the recovery of metadata is effectively ensured, while a storage space of a storage terminal is saved.

Abstract: A micro LED display panel includes a display area, a plurality of micro light-emitting elements and a plurality of micro control elements. The plurality of micro light-emitting elements is disposed in the display area and include a plurality of first color micro LEDs and a plurality of second color micro LEDs. A light wavelength of each of the first color micro LEDs is different from a light wavelength of each of the second color micro LEDs. The plurality of micro control elements is disposed in the display area, and include a plurality of first color micro circuit-chips and a plurality of second color micro circuit-chips. The plurality of first color micro circuit-chips control the plurality of first color micro LEDs, and the plurality of second color micro circuit-chips control the plurality of second color micro LEDs.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide an intra-frame prediction method and apparatus, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium. In the method, pixel main directions of reference coded blocks that spatially neighbor a target to-be-coded block are determined. For each of the pixel main directions, a search is performed for an intra-frame prediction direction that is within a set distance value of the respective pixel main direction. Candidate intra-frame prediction directions are formed at least according to the intra-frame prediction directions. Prediction and coding are performed on the target to-be-coded block according to the candidate intra-frame prediction directions. Further, a target intra-frame prediction direction in the candidate intra-frame prediction directions is determined according to results of the prediction and coding on the target to-be-coded block according to the candidate intra-frame prediction directions.

Abstract: A pneumatic tool is provided comprising: a motor; a drive mechanism connected to the motor; a cylinder; the drive mechanism comprising a drive bar connected to a piston, the drive bar adapted to drive the piston in a linear direction; the cylinder filled with high pressure gas; wherein the piston is housed in the cylinder and adapted to reciprocate within the cylinder; the piston is connected to a striking member adapted to strike a workpiece; wherein the drive mechanism further comprises a plurality of latching members adapted to be in contact with and lock the drive bar. The latching structure provided by the present invention has a smaller sliding distance and is safer than conventional drive bar latching structures.

Abstract: In an approach, a biomedical device comprises at least one electrode, wherein the at least one electrode is coupled with a computer chip; at least two chemical sensors, wherein the at least two chemical sensors are coupled with the computer chip; the computer chip, wherein the computer chip comprises: a semiconductor substrate, and a processor; a microfluidic structure, wherein the microfluidic structure is an inert elastomeric polymer; a power supply device coupled to the computer chip; and an antenna configured to send data collected onto the computer chip to a remote server. In an approach, a processor stimulating a cell sample. A processor senses the presence of at least two types of biomolecules released by the cell sample. A processor records data collected by the at least two chemical sensors. A processor sends the recorded data to a remote server.

Abstract: A ZVS (zero voltage switching) control circuit for use in a flyback power converter includes a primary side controller and a secondary side controller. The primary side controller generates a switching signal to control a power transformer through a power transistor to generate an output voltage. The secondary side controller generates an SR (synchronous rectifier) signal to control an SR transistor at a secondary side of the power transformer. The SR signal includes an SR-control pulse and a ZVS pulse. The SR-control pulse controls the SR transistor according to a demagnetizing period of the power transformer. The ZVS pulse determines the starting timing of the switching signal to achieve zero voltage switching for the power transistor. The secondary side controller generates the ZVS pulse after a delay time from when the power transformer is demagnetized. The delay time is determined according to an output load of the output voltage.

Abstract: A foldable display device includes a flexible substrate and a display layer disposed on the flexible substrate. The display layer includes a first display portion, a second display portion, and a foldable display portion connecting the first display portion and the second display portion. A method of controlling the foldable display device includes providing a predetermined angle; sensing a folding angle between the first display portion and the second display portion; comparing the folding angle with the predetermined angle; providing a first display status of the foldable display device when the folding angle is less than the predetermined angle; and providing a second display status of the foldable display device when the folding angle is equal to or greater than the predetermined angle.

Abstract: A chip includes a substrate; macros placed on the substrate, which has a placement region being divided into sub-regions according to locations of the macros; and one or more vertical power stripes (VPSs) disposed in each sub-region. At least one VPS is not aligned with the VPSs of an adjacent higher or lower sub-region.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a FinFET device having gate spacers with reduced capacitance and methods for forming the FinFET device. Particularly, the FinFET device according to the present disclosure includes gate spacers formed by two or more depositions. The gate spacers are formed by depositing first and second materials at different times of processing to reduce parasitic capacitance between gate structures and contacts introduced after epitaxy growth of source/drain regions.

Abstract: Provided is a device for rapidly isolating cells from tissue, comprising: a stirring and cutting member, having a rotary cutting tool, wherein same is driven by a motor so as to rotate to stir and cut tissue, and can inject digestive enzymes to accelerate decomposition of the tissue; and double-layered nested cups comprising an inner cup and an outer cup, used for accommodating and filtering solution of required cells, wherein a filter device of the inner cup screens out the required cells, and the outer cup collects the filtered solution.

Abstract: An approach is provided to provide URLs based on a digital subject matter image (DSMI) received from a requestor. The approach identifies a set of classification labels pertaining to the DSMI and matches the set of classification labels against multiple sets of predefined labels with each of the sets of predefined labels corresponding to a URL. The matching results in a selected URL pertaining to the DSMI with this URL being returned to the requestor. In one embodiment, the approach is performed by a domain name system (DNS).

Abstract: The present application provides a gait activity learning assistance system and the application method thereof, which comprising a main body, at least one movement detecting module, a control module, at least one driving module and at least one dynamic measurement module. Said system is able to guide and induce users to learn gait autonomously by disposed at least one interlocking unit on at least one limb position, besides, said system is able to measure a dynamic change of at least one the interlocking unit by the at least one dynamic measurement module while user receiving a gait assistance, and send them back to the control module immediately for a real time analysis; therefore, said system could regulate the operation parameter to simulate the rehabilitation of physical therapists.

Abstract: A cooling fan module includes a fan frame, a light emitting part installed in the fan frame, an LED controller installed in the fan frame and electrically connected to the light emitting part, a fan body, and an external connector. The fan body includes a supporting stand detachably connected to the fan frame, a blade set installed on the supporting stand and can rotate with respect to the supporting stand, and a fan connector fixed to the supporting stand and electrically connected to the blade set. The external connector is fixed to the fan frame. The external connector can be electrically plugged in the fan connector to send a first signal; the external connector is electrically connected to the LED controller to send a second signal. Therefore, the cooling fan module has the advantages of easy assembly and reduced incorrect connection.

Abstract: Information recommendation methods are provided. Image information corresponding to an image is obtained by processing circuitry. The image is associated with a user identifier. A user tag set corresponding to the user identifier and the image information is generated. A feature vector corresponding to user tags in the user tag set and the image information is formed. The feature vector is processed according to a trained information recommendation model, to obtain a recommendation parameter of to-be-recommended information. A recommendation of the to-be-recommended information is provided to a terminal corresponding to the user identifier according to the recommendation parameter.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device is provided. A first substrate is provided with a conductive feature therein, a metal bump over the conductive feature and a passivation stack aside the metal bump. A first insulating layer is formed over the metal bump and the passivation stack. First and second patterning processes are performed to form first and second opening patterns in the first insulating layer. The metal bump is exposed by the second patterning process. A second substrate is provided with a second insulating layer thereon. The second substrate is bonded to the first substrate with the second insulating layer and the first insulating layer facing each other, so that the second insulating layer fills in the first and second opening patterns of the first insulating layer. The first insulating layer and a portion of the passivation stack are removed.