Abstract: Common problems when programming 3D NAND Flash memory having alternating page orientation include the back-pattern effect and pattern-induced program disturb. Improved programming techniques may substantially reduce these problems and, in turn, increase precision when setting memory cells' threshold voltages. Provided are exemplary techniques that combine aspects of “by-word-line” programming and “by-page” programming. As such, each page may be programmed beginning with the memory cells that are closest to string select structures, and memory cells on multiple even or odd pages may be programmed substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: A method includes simulating network resources of a portion of a cloud in a simulated cloud within a enterprise network, the cloud being communicable with the enterprise network over a first communication channel, which may be external to the enterprise network. The method can also include simulating network behavior of the first communication channel in a second communication channel within the enterprise network, and validating application performance in the simulated cloud. Simulating network resources includes providing a cloud resources abstraction layer in the enterprise network, and allocating enterprise network resources in the enterprise network to the simulated cloud by the cloud resources abstraction layer. The method further includes adding a virtual network service appliance to the simulated cloud, and determining a change to a network topology of the enterprise network to accommodate the virtual appliance without materially impacting application performance.

Abstract: A method includes managing a virtual machine (VM) in a cloud extension, where the VM is part of a distributed virtual switch (DVS) of an enterprise network, abstracting an interface that is transparent to a cloud infrastructure of the cloud extension, and intercepting network traffic from the VM, where the VM can communicate securely with the enterprise network. The cloud extension comprises a nested VM container (NVC) that includes an emulator configured to enable abstracting the interface, and dual transmission control protocol/Internet Protocol stacks for supporting a first routing domain for communication with the cloud extension, and a second routing domain for communication with the enterprise network. The NVC may be agnostic with respect to operating systems running on the VM. The method further includes migrating the VM from the enterprise network to the cloud extension through suitable methods.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a fin-type field-effect transistor (FinFET) device includes receiving a precursor. The precursor has a plurality of fins over a substrate and a dielectric layer filling in a space between each of fins and extending above the fins. The method also includes forming a patterned hard mask layer having an opening over the dielectric layer, etching the dielectric layer through the opening to form a trench with vertical profile. A subset of the fins is exposed in the trench. The method also includes performing an isotropic dielectric etch to enlarge the trench in a horizontal direction. The method also includes performing an anisotropic etch to recess the subset of fins in the trench and performing an isotropic fin etch to etch the recessed subset of fins.

Abstract: A dynamical focus adjustment method is applied to a dynamical focus adjustment system. The dynamical focus adjustment method includes setting a focus area within a display window on a screen, making a first video by a first focus value when an object passes the focus area, displaying the first video on a play window of the screen, and determining whether a focus adjusting function is actuated according to an image of the first video on the play window.

Abstract: A pre-reading method and a programming method for a 3D NAND flash memory are provided. The pre-reading method comprises the following steps. A selected string includes a first memory cell, two second memory cells and a plurality of third memory cells. The two second memory cells are adjacent to the first memory cell. The third memory cells are not adjacent to the first memory cell. A first pass voltage is applied on the second memory cells, a second pass voltage is applied on the third memory cells, and a read voltage is applied on the first memory cell via a plurality of word lines for reading a data of the first memory cell. The first pass voltage is larger than the second pass voltage.

Abstract: A memory device is described that includes a three-dimensional array of memory cells having a plurality of levels of memory cells accessed by a plurality of word lines, and a plurality of bit lines. Control circuitry is coupled to the plurality of word lines and the plurality of bit lines. The control circuitry is adapted for programming a selected memory cell in a selected level of the array and on a selected word line, by hot carrier generation assisted FN tunneling, while inhibiting disturb in unselected memory cells in unselected levels and in the selected level and on unselected word lines by self-boosting.

Abstract: A method for making a carbon nanotube composite preform includes following steps. A substrate is provided. Carbon nanotubes are formed on the substrate. The carbon nanotubes and the substrate are placed in a solvent for a predetermined time. The carbon nanotubes and the substrate are drawn from the solvent. The carbon nanotubes and the substrate are dried.

Abstract: An example method for a programmable infrastructure gateway for enabling hybrid cloud services in a network environment is provided and includes receiving an instruction from a hybrid cloud application executing in a private cloud, interpreting the instruction according to a hybrid cloud application programming interface, and executing the interpreted instruction in a public cloud using a cloud adapter. The method is generally executed in the infrastructure gateway including a programmable integration framework allowing generation of various cloud adapters using a cloud adapter software development kit, the cloud adapter being generated and programmed to be compatible with a specific public cloud platform of the public cloud.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first housing with a first air inlet and outlet, a heat dissipation assembly, and a filter structure between the first housing and the heat dissipation assembly. The heat dissipation assembly defines a second air inlet and outlet. The first air inlet, the second air inlet, the second air outlet and the first air outlet communicate with each other. The heat dissipation assembly draws air across itself from the two air inlets, and expels the air from the two air outlets. The filter structure covers the second air inlet and defines a plurality of very small holes which function to filter dust out from the incoming air.

Abstract: An optically-induced dielectrophoresis device includes a first substrate, a first conductive layer, a first patterned photoconductor layer, a first patterned layer, a second substrate, a second conductive layer, and a spacer. The first conductive layer is disposed on the first substrate. The first patterned photoconductor layer is disposed on the first conductive layer. The first patterned layer is disposed on the first conductive layer. The first patterned photoconductor layer and the first patterned layer are distributed alternately over the first conductive layer. Resistivity of the first patterned photoconductor layer is not equal to resistivity of the first patterned layer. At least one of the first substrate and the second substrate is pervious to a light. The second conductive layer is disposed on the second substrate and between the first substrate and the second substrate. The spacer connects the first substrate and the second substrate.

Abstract: A projection lens, a projection device and an optically-induced microparticle device are provided. The projection lens includes an aperture, a first and a second lens groups. The aperture, the first and the second lens groups are disposed on a projection path of an image. The aperture is between the first and the second lens groups. The first and the second lens groups are suitable for interchanging with each other to switch the magnification ratio. When in a first state, the first lens group is between the object and the aperture and the second lens group is between the aperture and a projection surface, herein the projection lens has a first magnification ratio. When in a second state, the first lens group is between the aperture and the projection surface, and the second lens group is between the object and the aperture, herein the projection lens has a second magnification ratio.

Abstract: A virtual image display apparatus, adapted for medical surgical applications, with which a surgical device is operated is provided. The virtual image display apparatus includes at least one virtual image display module which is disposed in front of at least one eye of a user. The virtual image display module includes an image display unit and a beam splitting unit. The image display unit provides an image beam, wherein the image beam includes at least one type of surgical information. The beam splitting unit is disposed on the transmission path of the image beam and an object beam from an environment object. The beam splitting unit causes at least part of the object beam to be transmitted to the eye, and causes at least part of the image beam to be transmitted to the eye to display a virtual image.

Abstract: A system and a method implement a cloud storage gateway configured to provide secure storage services in a cloud environment. A method can include implementing storage provisioning for a virtual machine (VM) in a hybrid cloud environment that includes an enterprise network in communication with a cloud. Enterprise network includes enterprise storage, and cloud includes cloud storage. The storage provisioning is implemented by deploying a cloud storage gateway in the cloud that facilitates secure migration of data associated with the VM between enterprise storage and cloud storage. A nested virtual machine container (NVC) is also deployed in the cloud, where NVC abstracts an interface that is transparent to a cloud infrastructure of the cloud. Cloud storage gateway can then be executed as a virtual machine within NVC. Such storage provisioning is further implemented by deploying the VM in a NVC in the cloud and directly attaching storage to the VM.

Abstract: A diagnostic equipment having an auto-focusing function comprising a image detection device, a first scanning device, a mobile optical lens assembly, a focusing detection device and a first splitter assembly is provided. The image detection device comprises a first light source and a first photo detector. The first light source provides a first incident light and the first incident light incident to an object and becomes a first signal light. The first photo detector is for receiving the first signal light. The first scanning device is for adjusting a path of the first incident light and to scan the object. The mobile optical lens assembly has a lens and a mobile platform. The first splitter assembly is for transmitting the first and the second signal light to the first and the second photo detector, respectively.

Abstract: A dynamitic video storing method and a network security surveillance apparatus are provided. The dynamitic video storing method is performed on the network security surveillance apparatus through a network. The network security surveillance apparatus includes a video capturing unit, a storage unit, and a processing unit. The network security surveillance apparatus executes the dynamitic video storing method including the following steps. First, receive a video signal. Then, determine whether a connecting status is disconnected, and determine a residual capacity of a storage unit when the connecting status is disconnected. Finally, store the video signal according to a video parameter after the video parameter for the video signal is set according to the residual capacity.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a first display and a second display. The first display includes a number of first pixels. Each first pixel defines a first display region. Each first display region displays first visual content when voltages are applied to the first pixel and displays no first visual content when no voltage is applied to the first pixel. Each first display region is transparent or translucent when displaying no first visual content. The second display includes a number of second pixels. Each second pixel defines a second display region for displaying second visual content. The first visual content is viewable whether or not the second display displays the second visual content, and the second visual content is viewable when one or more first display regions corresponding to the second display region are transparent or translucent.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes a container, a fan assembly and a duct received in the container. The fan assembly includes a centrifugal fan and a fin group thermally contacting an electronic component in the container. An air passage is defined between each adjacent fins of the fin group. An inner side of the fin group is mounted on an outlet of the centrifugal fan. A bottom surface of the fin group and an inner surface of the container cooperatively define a first channel therebetween. The duct includes an inlet and a first outlet. Airflow guided by the centrifugal fan flows through the duct and the first channel to cool a bottom end of the fin group, then is absorbed into the centrifugal fan from an inlet of the centrifugal fan, and then flow through the air passages of the fin group to cool a central portion the fin group.

Abstract: A memory device is described that includes a three-dimensional array of memory cells having a plurality of levels of memory cells accessed by a plurality of word lines, and a plurality of bit lines. Control circuitry is coupled to the plurality of word lines and the plurality of bit lines. The control circuitry is adapted for programming a selected memory cell in a selected level of the array and on a selected word line, by hot carrier generation assisted FN tunneling, while inhibiting disturb in unselected memory cells in unselected levels and in the selected level and on unselected word lines by self-boosting.

Abstract: A fixing assembly includes a main body, a fixing member, and a limiting member secured to the main body. The limiting member angles with the main body to form a limited but resiliently deformable space for mounting of the fixing member, but then restores to hold the fixing member captive and avoid the displacement or loss of the fixing member at any time. A heat sink using the fixing assembly is also provided.