Abstract: A method for switching audio reception in a video conference and a video conferencing system are provided. In a case of starting the video conference, relative positions of participants in a conference space and behavioral events of participants are obtained by identifying a video signal. Based on the behavioral event of each participant, whether each participant is in a non-speaking behavior is determined. When a participant is determined to be a non-speaker in the non-speaking behavior, an audio reception range of an audio reception device is adjusted to filter a voice of the non-speaker based on the relative position of the non-speaker in the conference space. When a participant is determined to be a speaker not in the non-speaking behavior, the audio reception range of the audio reception device is adjusted to receive a voice of the speaker based on the relative position of the speaker in the conference space.

Abstract: A method for recording a video conference and a video conferencing system are provided. The method includes: providing a user interface to a display device, in which the user interface includes a first area, a second area, and a timeline; in response to obtaining an image corresponding to each of multiple participants from a video signal through a person recognition algorithm, displaying the image of each participant in the first area; in response to converting an audio segment of one of the participants obtained from an audio signal into text content through a voice processing algorithm, associating the text content with the corresponding one of the participants, and based on an order of speaking, displaying the text content in the second area; and adjusting a time length of the timeline according to a recording time of the video conference.

Abstract: Provided are novel DNA constructs or RNA transcripts for making circular RNAs, as well as novel methods of producing circular RNAs.

Abstract: A mouthpiece structure includes: a mouthpiece body having an outer cylinder and an inner cylinder extending from a top end of the outer cylinder into an inner cavity of the outer cylinder; and a connector arranged in the inner cavity of the outer cylinder, the connector and the inner cylinder being arranged in an axial direction of the outer cylinder, the connector being sleeved outside a vent tube. The inner cylinder has an air guide hole and a plug hole that are in communication with each other, the plug hole being plug-fitted with a top end of the vent tube. The air guide hole docks with a top end of the vent tube to guide an airflow out of the vent tube. The connector is configured to snap with the vent tube. The connector is snapped with the outer cylinder.

Abstract: Methods are provided for identifying Alzheimer's disease cells or subjects, based on the methylation status of multiple methylation markers in genomic DNA. Also provided are methods for identifying therapeutic agents for treating Alzheimer's disease by monitoring changes in the methylation status of multiple methylation markers.

Abstract: A semiconductor device structure includes nanostructures formed over a substrate. The structure also includes a fin isolation structure formed beside the nanostructures. The structure also includes a work function layer surrounding the nanostructures and covering a sidewall of the fin isolation structure. The structure also includes a gate electrode layer covering the work function layer. The gate electrode layer has an extending portion surrounded by the work function layer.

Abstract: A method of forming source/drain regions of semiconductor devices is disclosed. The method includes forming a fin structure on a substrate, forming a polysilicon structure on the fin structure, removing a portion of the fin structure adjacent to the polysilicon structure to form an opening, and forming a S/D region in the opening. The forming the S/D region includes exposing the fin structure in the opening to a first flow rate of a precursor gas during a first phase of a gas flow cycle, a second flow rate of the precursor gas during a second phase of the gas flow cycle. The exposing the fin structure in the opening to the precursor gas, the etching gas, and the plasma is performed in an in-situ process.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing location-based telecommunications resources to users are disclosed. The system detects a presence of a mobile device of a user being in a geographical area serviced by a telecommunications service provider. The system determines that the mobile device is not registered with the telecommunications service provider. The system provides a message to the mobile device indicating availability of a temporal-based access to one or more telecommunications resources. In response to receiving a response from the mobile device, the system activates the temporal-based access to the one or more telecommunications resources for a first time period. The system determines whether the user is associated with a geographically-related status, where the geographically-related status indicates that the user is located within the geographical area for a second time period. The system updates the first time period to a third time period using the second time period.

Abstract: A novel bio-adhesive suitable for in vivo and/or underwater medical use is disclosed. The bio-adhesive includes base polymers conjugated to hydrophobic moieties for imparting water-resistance and/or to phenolic moieties for enhancing adhesion to biological tissues. The bio-adhesive exhibits low toxicity and is highly compatible with biological tissues.

Abstract: An enrollment system uses a camera to scan an identification document to generate an image. A name of an organization is extracted from the image. The enrollment system obtains one or more Internet domain names associated with the organization. Using a graphical user interface, a prompt is displayed seeking input of an e-mail address of a user of the enrollment system. The input of the e-mail address is received via the graphical user interface. The enrollment system determines that the e-mail address is associated with the one or more Internet domain names. An e-mail is sent to the e-mail address of the user. The enrollment system determines that the user has clicked on a hyperlink in the e-mail using a mobile device that is different from the enrollment system. The enrollment system performs functions to enroll the mobile device in a service plan operated by a mobile network operator.

Abstract: A driving circuit is provided. The driving circuit includes a first switch, a second switch, a temperature sensing circuit, and a control circuit. The first terminal of the first switch is configured to receive an input voltage. The first terminal of the second switch is coupled to the second terminal of the first switch, and the second terminal of the second switch is coupled to a ground. The temperature sensing circuit is configured to sense a temperature indicating signal. The control circuit is configured to receive a PWM control signal and the temperature indicating signal and provide an adjusted PWM control signal according to the PWM control signal and the temperature indicating signal. An on-time of the adjusted PWM control signal is different from an on-time of the PWM control signal.

Abstract: A computing system includes a memory controller, a central processing unit (CPU), and a random access memory (RAM). The memory controller determines if the computing system is in a low power mode. If the memory controller detects at least one m-channel regions of the RAM has been accessed, the memory controller sends an interrupt to a hypervisor of the CPU. Then the CPU performs page migration to move data in at least one m-channel region of the RAM to at least one n-channel region of the RAM, where m>n. After completing the page migration, the CPU notifies the memory controller.

Abstract: An active fault tolerance and fault mitigation system based on steer-by-wire dual motors and a mode switching control method thereof are provided. The system includes an acquisition unit, a steering wheel assembly, an ECU control module, a front wheel steering assembly, and a fault tolerance controller (18) which are sequentially connected. The acquisition unit transmits an acquired vehicle signal to the ECU control module, and then a corresponding compensation strategy is selected by means of a fault tolerance control strategy unit, a yaw rate calculation unit, a stability control unit, and a dual-motor compensation unit to act on a rack and pinion mechanism (15). The system and method can perform switching in an active fault tolerance and fault mitigation mode to achieve optimal control of the real-time performance of a vehicle, thereby ensuring the driving performance and higher performance of the vehicle in a field fault condition.

Abstract: A semiconductor device that has two transistors and a source/drain contact. The first transistor has a layer of semiconductor material that acts as a channel, a structure that serves as a gate and wraps around the semiconductor channel layer, and two epitaxy structures on either end of the semiconductor channel layer that function as the source and drain. The second transistor is situated above the first transistor and has similar components, including a semiconductor channel layer, gate structure, and source/drain epitaxy structures. The connection between the first and second source/drain epitaxy structures is made by a source/drain contact that passes through one of the second source/drain epitaxy structures. This contact is made up of a metal plug and a metal liner that lines the plug.

Abstract: Described herein is a polyurethane foam produced in a “one shot process” that has low density, is semi-hard, and displays a high rebound value all while providing superior split tear performance. The polyurethane foam can be used in a “one shot process” to produce a shoe sole, a mid-sole or an insole for a shoe. The shoe sole may be used for forming an outer sole of a sandal type shoe, a midsole of an athletic type shoe, or an insole for insertion into any type of shoe.

Abstract: A semiconductor device structure includes nanostructures formed over a substrate. The structure also includes a fin isolation structure formed beside the nanostructures. The structure also includes a work function layer surrounding the nanostructures and covering a sidewall of the fin isolation structure. The structure also includes a gate electrode layer covering the work function layer. The gate electrode layer has an extending portion surrounded by the work function layer.

Abstract: A system for processing a semiconductor wafer is provided. The system includes a processing tool. The system also includes gas handling housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The system further includes an exhaust conduit fluidly communicating with the processing tool and the gas inlet of the gas handling housing. In addition, the system includes at least one first filtering assembly and at least one second filtering assembly. The first filtering assembly and the second filtering assembly are positioned in the gas handling housing and arranged in a series along a flowing path that extends from the gas inlet to the gas outlet of the gas handling housing. Each of the first filtering assembly and the second filtering assembly comprises a plurality of wire meshes stacked on top of another.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. The method includes forming nanostructured channel regions, forming gate openings surrounding the nanostructured channel regions, forming oxide layers on exposed surfaces of the nanostructured channel regions in the gate openings, depositing a diffusion barrier layer on the oxide layers, depositing a first dielectric layer on the diffusion barrier layer, performing a doping process on the diffusion barrier layer and the first dielectric layer to form a doped diffusion barrier layer and a doped dielectric layer, and depositing a conductive layer on the doped dielectric layer.

Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate having a capacitor region and a periphery region and a capacitor. A transistor is disposed in the substrate in the capacitor region, and a conductive device is disposed in the substrate in the periphery region. The capacitor is disposed on the substrate in the capacitor region and electrically connected to the transistor, wherein an upper electrode layer of the capacitor does not extend into the periphery region.

Abstract: A system for processing a semiconductor wafer is provided. The system includes a processing tool. The system also includes gas handling housing having a gas inlet and a gas outlet. The system further includes an exhaust conduit fluidly communicating with the processing tool and the gas inlet of the gas handling housing. In addition, the system includes at least one first filtering assembly and at least one second filtering assembly. The first filtering assembly and the second filtering assembly are positioned in the gas handling housing and arranged in a series along a flowing path that extends from the gas inlet to the gas outlet of the gas handling housing. Each of the first filtering assembly and the second filtering assembly comprises a plurality of wire meshes stacked on top of another.