Abstract: A first source/drain structure is disposed over a substrate. A second source/drain structure is disposed over the substrate. An isolation structure is disposed between the first source/drain structure and the second source/drain structure. The first source/drain structure and a first sidewall of the isolation structure form a first interface that is substantially linear. The second source/drain structure and a second sidewall of the isolation structure form a second interface that is substantially linear. A first source/drain contact surrounds the first source/drain structure in multiple directions. A second source/drain contact surrounds the second source/drain structure in multiple directions. The isolation structure is disposed between the first source/drain contact and the second source/drain contact.

Abstract: An image sensor device is provided. The image sensor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a front surface, a back surface opposite to the front surface, and a light-sensing region close to the front surface. The image sensor device includes an insulating layer covering the back surface and extending into the semiconductor substrate. The protection layer has a first refractive index, and the first refractive index is less than a second refractive index of the semiconductor substrate and greater than a third refractive index of the insulating layer, and the protection layer conformally and continuously covers the back surface and extends into the semiconductor substrate. The image sensor device includes a reflective structure surrounded by insulating layer in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a reusable actuator for use with a drug container including a stopper comprising a container having a closed end, an open end, and a sidewall extending therebetween in a longitudinal direction, an electrode disposed inside the container for use in generating a gas, an actuating element disposed at and closing the open end of the container, the actuating element and the container defining an actuator interior, wherein the actuating element is movable relative to the container in the longitudinal direction by a gas pressure of the gas in the actuator interior, such that the actuating element applies a force to the stopper to cause a drug delivery from the drug container, and a retracting mechanism for use in removing the gas to assist the actuating element's retraction for reuse.

Abstract: A display system suitable for a vehicle is provided. The display system suitable for the vehicle includes a center console, a processing device, and a display device. The center console is configured to generate a power sequence according to a customization setting, and the power sequence corresponds to content of a data table. The processing device is configured to receive the power sequence and decodes the power sequence through a lookup table to generate a decoding result. The lookup table includes the content of the data table. The display device is coupled to the processing device and is configured to display a display image according to the decoding result.

Abstract: Integrated circuits (IC) are provided. An IC includes a plurality of macros and a top channel. Each macro includes a macro boundary and a main pattern surrounded by the macro boundary. The top channel includes a plurality of first and second sub-channels. Each first sub-channel is arranged between a first macro and a second macro, and is formed by a plurality of first dummy boundary cells. Each second sub-channel is arranged between two of the second macros, and is formed by a plurality of second dummy boundary cells. The macro boundaries of the first macros are formed by the first dummy boundary cells, and the macro boundaries of the second macros are formed by the second dummy boundary cells. A first gate length of dummy patterns within the first dummy boundary cells is greater than a second gate length of dummy patterns within the second dummy boundary cells.

Abstract: A method includes forming a gate stack, which includes a first portion over a portion of a first semiconductor fin, a second portion over a portion of a second semiconductor fin, and a third portion connecting the first portion to the second portion. An anisotropic etching is performed on the third portion of the gate stack to form an opening between the first portion and the second portion. A footing portion of the third portion remains after the anisotropic etching. The method further includes performing an isotropic etching to remove a metal gate portion of the footing portion, and filling the opening with a dielectric material.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first gate structure disposed on a substrate and extending in a first direction. The first gate structure includes a first gate electrode, a first cap insulating layer disposed over the first gate electrode, first sidewall spacers disposed on opposing side faces of the first gate electrode and the first cap insulating layer and second sidewall spacers disposed over the first sidewall spacers. The semiconductor device further includes a first protective layer formed over the first cap insulating layer, the first sidewall spacers and the second sidewall spacers. The first protective layer has a ?-shape having a head portion and two leg portions in a cross section along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: A method of forming an IC structure includes forming first and second power rails at a power rail level. First metal segments are formed at a first metal level above the power rail level. Each first metal segment of the plurality of first metal segments overlap one or both of the first power rail or the second power rail. First vias are formed between the power rail level and the first metal level. Second metal segments are formed at a second metal level above the first metal level. At least one second metal segment of the plurality of second metal segments overlaps the first power rail. At least one second metal segment of the plurality of second metal segments overlaps the second power rail. A plurality of second vias are formed between the first metal level and the second metal level.

Abstract: A method for generating and outputting a message is implemented using an electronic device the stores a computer program product and a text database. The text database includes a main message template, a template text that includes a placeholder, and a word group that includes a plurality of preset words for replacing the placeholder. The method includes: in response to receipt of a command for execution of the computer program product, displaying an editing interface including the main message template; in response to receipt of user operation of a selection of the main message template, displaying the template text; in response to receipt of user operation of a selection of one of the preset words via the user interface, generating an edited text by replacing the placeholder with the one of the preset words in the template text; and outputting the edited text as a message.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a fin structure disposed over a substrate. The semiconductor device includes a first interfacial layer straddling the fin structure. The semiconductor device includes a gate dielectric layer extending along sidewalls of the fin structure. The semiconductor device includes a second interfacial layer overlaying a top surface of the fin structure. The semiconductor device includes a gate structure straddling the fin structure. The first interfacial layer and the gate dielectric layer are disposed between the sidewalls of the fin structure and the gate structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method, a system and a kit for assessing the homologous recombination deficiency (HRD) status of a subject. The present disclosure further provides a method, a system and a kit for identifying a treatment based on the HRD status for the human subject.

Abstract: An energy-saving pneumatic barrier gate device comprises a machine, having an actuating portion, an electronic control portion, and a gas supply portion connected to an air compressor; a shaft assembly and two switch components, installed on the actuating portion; a barrier component, installed on one end of the shaft assembly; and a driving assembly, installed on the other end of the shaft assembly. The shaft assembly controls execution of swinging of the barrier component. The two switch components control cessation of swinging of the barrier component. The driving assembly controls the movement of the shaft assembly and barrier component, and includes a linkage rod pivoted to the shaft assembly and two bellow pumps each having one end pivoted to a respective one of two ends of the linkage rod and the other end installed on a respective one of supports on an outer surface of the gas supply portion.

Abstract: An energy and air saving pneumatic barrier device is provided. The pneumatic barrier device includes a pneumatic component, a shaft component, switch components, a barrier component and a driving component. In which, the pneumatic component includes an air supply chamber connected with an air compressor, an actuator portion and an electric control portion, the shaft component is mounted on the actuator portion, and the switch components are mounted on the actuator portion. Further, the electric control portion is electrically connected with the switch components, the barrier component is mounted on one side of the shaft component. The two switch components control the barrier component, and the shaft component raises and lowers the barrier component. The driving component is mounted on another side of the shaft component, the air supply chamber supplies the air to the driving component to operate and control the shaft component.

Abstract: A wiping apparatus includes a wiping mechanism, a sensor set, and a conveying mechanism. The sensor set includes a first station sensor, the first station sensor corresponds to the wiping mechanism, and the first station sensor is configured to generate a first station signal. The conveying mechanism corresponds to the wiping mechanism, the conveying mechanism is configured to generate a first conveying movement, and the first conveying movement responds to the first station signal. The wiping mechanism generates a first wiping motion according to the first station signal and a first wiping parameter, and the wiping mechanism generates a second wiping motion according to the first wiping motion and a second wiping parameter.

Abstract: A feeding apparatus is provided. The feeding apparatus includes an apparatus body, a container, an elevatable platform, and a pulling mechanism. The container is disposed in the apparatus body, wherein the container has a carrier unit, and the carrier unit is detachably connected to the container. The elevatable platform is disposed on the apparatus body, wherein the elevatable platform is adapted to be moved between the first height and the second height. The pulling mechanism is disposed on the elevatable platform, wherein the pulling mechanism is adapted to be moved relative to the container.

Abstract: A device including functional blocks and dummy cells. The functional blocks include a first functional block and a second functional block. Each dummy cell having a cell boundary defined by non-functioning active areas and non-functioning gates for filling space between the functional blocks and including a dummy cell configured to be situated between the first functional block and the second functional block such that the dummy cell directly abuts each of the first functional block and the second functional block.

Abstract: An intelligent defecation device for living creature includes a device body, a supporting portion, an image module, and a first analysis module. The supporting portion is formed within the inner side of the device body for accommodating a moisture absorption member so as to allow the living creature to leave over its excrement therein. The image module is also arranged at the device body for dynamically capturing the images of the excrement in the supporting portion and outputting the image. The first analysis module is arranged in the device body and connected with the image module to analyze and calculate the defecation mode with the image based on preset or accumulated data, so as to generate a signal when an abnormal defecation mode is diagnosed.

Abstract: A method and a system used to determine microsatellite instability (MSI) status utilizing Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) and a machine learning model are disclosed. The present disclosure further provides a method and a system for identifying a treatment based on the computed MSI status data for the human subject.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device including a heat dissipation fin group, a plurality of heat pipes, and a vapor chamber is provided. The heat dissipation fin group includes a plurality of fins arranged along an extension direction and is divided into a first fin group, a second fin group, and a third fin group. The third fin group is disposed between the first fin group and the second fin group. Each fin of the first fin group and the second group includes a plurality of through holes. Each fin of the third fin group includes a plurality of notches. The heat pipes are disposed through the first fin group and the second fin group by the through holes. The vapor chamber is correspondingly disposed on the third fin group and includes a plurality of grooves. The vapor chamber is in contact with the heat pipes exposed from the notches.

Abstract: A media streaming device includes a power manager, a stream processor, and a voltage detector. The power manager receives a power signal from the media playback device to supply power to the stream processor. The stream processor provides media stream to the media playback device for playback. The voltage detector is electrically coupled to the stream processor and captures at least a part of the power supply current to the stream processor. The stream processor is configured to determine whether the power supply voltage remains stable. When the supply voltage remains stable, the stream processor operates in a first mode to provide media stream. When the power supply voltage is unstable, the stream processor operates in a second mode to provide media stream, and the power consumption of the stream processor in the second mode is lower than the power consumption in the first mode.