Abstract: A method for establishing a disease prediction model is provided. The method includes the steps of extracting feature values for multiple microbiota features from microbiota data of each of a plurality of samples, selecting a portion of the extracted microbiota features as selected features, and training a disease prediction model. Each piece of training data used in training the disease prediction model includes (i) disease data for each of the samples and (ii) the feature values of the selected features for the sample. The microbiota features include species-level features, microbiota interaction features, and community-level features.

Abstract: A display apparatus is adapted to display on at least one of a first display surface and a second display surface, and includes a display panel, an optical path selection module, and at least one reflective element. The display panel is provided with the first display surface, and is adapted to emit an image beam. The optical path selection module is disposed on a transmission path of the image beam. The image beam transmitted along a first optical path after passing through the optical path selection module is adapted to display a first image on the first display surface. The image beam transmitted along a second optical path after passing through the optical path selection module is adapted to display a second image on the second display surface. The first image is different from the second image. The at least one reflective element is disposed on the second optical path.

Abstract: A tape measure comprises a housing containing a tape, spring, reel, and hub, with first seal(s) to seal between the reel cartridge and the hub and/or to seal between the reel and the housing and/or a part fixed to the housing. An outermost coil of the spring may extend out of an opening in the reel and be attached to an innermost coil of the tape, and a second seal may be provided on the reel, to seal between the spring and the reel where the spring extends from the reel. Alternatively, the spring may be contained within the reel, and an outermost coil of the spring may be attached to an interior of the reel. An exterior of the reel may include an attachment portion to which an innermost coil of the tape is attached. The housing may be openable to enable contaminants to be removed from the housing.

Abstract: A method for separating and transporting a glass sheet from a glass ribbon includes drawing the glass ribbon along a draw path in a conveyance direction, scoring the glass ribbon with a scoring device, to produce a score line across at least a portion of a width of the glass ribbon, engaging a first edge of the glass ribbon at a first position downstream of the score line in the conveyance direction with a first robotic handling device, engaging a second edge of the glass ribbon at a second position downstream of the score line in the conveyance direction with a second robotic handling device, and synchronously moving the first robotic handling device and the second robotic handling device to bend the glass ribbon about the score line and separate the glass sheet from the glass ribbon.

Abstract: A method according to the present disclosure includes providing a workpiece including a first fin-shaped structure and a second fin-shaped structure over a substrate, depositing a nitride liner over the substrate and sidewalls of the first fin-shaped structure and the second fin-shaped structure, forming an isolation feature over the nitride liner and between the first fin-shaped structure and the second fin-shaped structure, epitaxially growing a cap layer on exposed surfaces of the first fin-shaped structure and the second fin-shaped structure and above the nitride liner, crystalizing the cap layer, and forming a first source/drain feature over a first source/drain region of the first fin-shaped structure and a second source/drain feature over a second source/drain region of the second fin-shaped structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of active region structures that each protrude upwards in a vertical direction. The active region structures each extend in a first horizontal direction. The active region structures are separated from one another in a second horizontal direction different from the first horizontal direction. A gate structure is disposed over the active region structures. The gate structure extends in the second horizontal direction. The gate structure partially wraps around each of the active region structures. A conductive capping layer is disposed over the gate structure. A gate via is disposed over the conductive capping layer. A dimension of the conductive capping layer measured in the second horizontal direction is substantially greater than a maximum dimension of the gate via measured in the second horizontal direction.

Abstract: An endoscope device, an endoscopic medical assistance system and an endoscopic image processing method are provided. An endoscope in the endoscope device and the endoscopic medical assistance system senses light beams reflected by an object to generate initial images. After the initial images are aligned with each other to form a superimposed image, an image fusion device of the endoscopic medical assistance system analyzes features of the superimposed image to convert the superimposed image into a feature image. The image fusion device adjusts a color depth of each of a plurality of pixel points of the feature image according to a relationship between the color depth of each of the pixel points and a maximum color depth that are classified in the same color tone in each of pixel regions of the feature image. The image fusion device generates a fusion image according to the adjusted feature image.

Abstract: A broadband linear polarization antenna structure, including a reference conductive layer, a first patch antenna, a second patch antenna, and a feeding portion, is provided. The reference conductive layer includes through holes. A first short pin is connected between the reference conductive layer and the first patch antenna, and a second short pin is connected between the first patch antenna and the second patch antenna. Each feeding portion penetrates the reference conductive layer through the through hole and is coupled to the first patch antenna.

Abstract: Disclosed are a semiconductor sensing chip and a microfluidic sensing system. The microfluidics sensing system includes a first inlet and a second inlet, a fluidic structure, and a semiconductor sensing chip. The first inlet and the second inlet are respectively configured for injection of a sample and a reagent. The fluidic structure is coupled to the first inlet and the second inlet. The fluidic structure is configured to mix the sample and the reagent to generate a biofluid under test. The semiconductor sensing chip is disposed at the end of the fluidic structure and configured to sense the biofluidic under test and generate a concentration sensing result corresponding to the sample.

Abstract: A humanized anti-neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1) antibody or an antigen-binding fragment thereof. Also, a method for treating, prophylactic treating and/or preventing diseases and/or disorders caused by or related to NTSR1 activity and/or signaling, and a method or kit for detecting NTSR1 in a sample.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of active region structures that each protrude upwards in a vertical direction. The active region structures each extend in a first horizontal direction. The active region structures are separated from one another in a second horizontal direction different from the first horizontal direction. A gate structure is disposed over the active region structures. The gate structure extends in the second horizontal direction. The gate structure partially wraps around each of the active region structures. A conductive capping layer is disposed over the gate structure. A gate via is disposed over the conductive capping layer. A dimension of the conductive capping layer measured in the second horizontal direction is substantially greater than a maximum dimension of the gate via measured in the second horizontal direction.

Abstract: An SONOS memory cell includes a silicon substrate. A tunnel silicon oxide layer, a silicon nitride layer and a silicon oxide layer are disposed from bottom to top on the silicon substrate. The silicon oxide layer includes two first silicon oxide layers and a second silicon oxide layer. A thickness of the silicon oxide layer is smaller than a thickness of each of the first silicon oxide layers. A control gate covers and contacts the silicon oxide layer. A first source/drain doping region and a second source/drain doping region are respectively disposed at two sides of the control gate. The silicon oxide layer has a cross section. The second silicon oxide layer is sandwiched between the two first silicon oxide layers on the cross section.

Abstract: A training method and training system for neural network model. The training method includes: (a) receiving image data; (b) preforming first-tier calculation including first convolution and first non-linear calculation; (c) performing combination computation; (d) performing second-tier calculation based on output of the combination computation when it is determined to execute, and it includes second convolution and second non-linear calculation; and (e) when the second-tier calculation is determined not to execute, classifying the output of the combination computation. Step (c) includes: (c1) grouping output of the first-tier calculation; (c2) performing linear and non-linear computation respectively on different groups of the output of the first-tier calculation; and (c3) performing consolidate computation based on output of the linear and the non-linear computation.

Abstract: A voltage stabilizer is provided for stabilizing a gate-source voltage of a switching element, wherein a source of the switching element receives a first driving voltage. The voltage stabilizer includes a transistor and a first resistor. A base of the transistor receives a second driving voltage, a collector of the bipolar junction transistor is electrically connected to a gate of the switching element, a first terminal of the first resistor is electrically connected to the collector and the gate, a second terminal of the first resistor is electrically connected to the source of the switching element and receives the first driving voltage.

Abstract: A communication method in a virtual environment includes initiating, by a first user, a virtual classroom through an education Metaverse application program of a first user device; attending, by at least a second user, the virtual classroom through an education Metaverse application program of a second user device; activating, by the first user, a class teaching mode, such that the first user and at least the second user login a cloud streaming system through corresponding education Metaverse application program of the first user device and the second user device to represent a first Avatar and a second Avatar for communication in the virtual classroom; wherein the virtual classroom is configured to render a spatial audio in a three-dimensional (3D) space.

Abstract: An integrated chip including a substrate and a transistor device along the substrate. A plurality of conductive interconnects are over the transistor device. A first under-bump metal (UBM) layer is over the conductive interconnects. A first metal bump is directly over the first UBM layer. A metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor array is over the transistor device and under the first UBM layer. The MIM capacitor array includes a first MIM capacitor and a second MIM capacitor coupled in parallel and disposed directly under the first UBM layer.

Abstract: A slot antenna structure includes a metal trough and two metal plates. The metal trough includes a metal bottom plate, two metal sidewalls erected on two opposite long sides of the metal bottom plate respectively, two metal closing walls erected on two opposite short sides of the metal bottom plate respectively, and an opening formed and surrounded by the metal sidewalls and the metal closing walls. The metal plates are provided on the opening. A slot is formed between the metal plates and extends in a straight line to separate the metal plates. An electrical unit is provided on the metal plates and astride the slot. The metal plates and the metal trough form a resonance chamber in communication with the slot. The depth from the opening to the inner bottom side of the metal trough is generally one eighth of the wavelength of an input signal.