Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on a substrate; forming a liner on the MTJ; removing part of the liner to form a recess exposing the MTJ; and forming a conductive layer in the recess, wherein top surfaces of the conductive layer and the liner are coplanar. Preferably the MTJ further includes: a bottom electrode on the substrate, a fixed layer on the bottom electrode, and a top electrode on the fixed layer, in which the conductive layer and the top electrode are made of same material.

Abstract: It discloses an experimental apparatus and experimental method for physical modeling of a fluid migration and accumulation process with contemporaneous structural deformation. The experimental apparatus comprises a structural deformation experiment box, a structural deformation control device, a fluid control device and an experimental control device; the structural deformation experiment box is installed in a basket experiment module on a cantilever of a drum centrifuge, the structural deformation control device can extend and compress an experimental model in horizontal and vertical directions; and fluid cylinders of the fluid control device can be filled with fluids or plastic materials.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for modulating Brd9, Ankib1, Cacng1, and/or Gtl3 (Cfap20) gene or a gene product thereof in a subject in need thereof are disclosed. For example, methods of inducing or increasing white adipose tissue beiging in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods typically include administering to the subject an effective amount of an inhibitor of Brd9, Ankib1, Cacng1, and/or Gtl3 (Cfap20) gene or a gene product thereof to increase differentiation of white adipose progenitor cells into beige or brown adipose cells. Methods of de-repressing the Pgc1? gene can include administering a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an inhibitor of the Brd9 gene or a gene product thereof to increase expression of the Pgc1? gene in the subject. Treated subjects have or be at risk of developing a metabolic disorder, obesity, reduced endurance or physical activity, muscle loss, or cardiovascular disease.

Abstract: The present application discloses a method and a system for improving multi-threaded face recognition accuracy. The method includes: acquiring an initial image; performing a face extraction on the initial image in the first CPU to obtain a face image; performing a feature extraction on the face image in the second CPU, and transmitting the facial features extracted by the feature extraction to the first CPU for a face feature comparison; outputting the face feature comparison result, after the second CPU extracts the face features in the face image, and the first CPU performs the face feature comparison according to the face features.

Abstract: A method (900) includes delivering a first bias current (IGAIN) to an anode of a gain-section diode (590a) and delivering a second bias current (IPH) to an anode of a phase-section diode (590b). The method also includes receiving a burst mode signal (514) indicative of a burst-on state or a burst-on state, and sinking a first sink current (ISINK) away from the first bias current when the burst mode signal is indicative of the burst-off state. When the burst mode signal transitions to be indicative of the burst-on state from the burst-off state, the method also includes sinking a second sink current away from the second bias current at the anode of the phase-section diode and ceasing the sinking of the first sink current away from the first bias current at the anode of the gain section diode.

Abstract: Methods and devices for a spintronic device of spin-orbit torque magnetic random access memory (SOT-MRAM) are provided. A unit cell of a device can comprise a ferromagnetic (or ferrimagnetic or antiferromagnetic) layer on the heavy metal layer, and a current source configured to transmit either non-collinear current pulses in the heavy-metal layer or two perpendicular currents in the heavy metal layer. The current pulses exhibit a phase difference, and the magnitude of a sum of the respective current pulses is constant (in its simplest form) and the flow direction of the pulses is time-dependent.

Abstract: A gas chromatography (GC) column system includes an insulation tubing, a metallic GC column disposed within the insulation tubing and having an outer diameter that is less than or equal to an inner diameter of the insulation tubing, a first electrode in contact with the metallic GC column, and a second electrode in contact with the metallic GC column on an opposite side of the insulation tubing from the first electrode. The metallic GC column may be heated by applying a voltage across the first and second electrodes. The voltage may be controlled in response to a measured temperature of the metallic GC column.

Abstract: A catalyst for converting carbon oxide into methanol is provided. The catalyst includes 40-60 parts by weight of Cu, 25-40 parts by weight of Zn, 2-15 parts by weight of Al, 0.1-3 parts by weight of Si, and a metal. The metal includes Pd or Au, and the Pd and the Au are independently 0.1 wt %-5 wt %, based on the total weight of Cu, Zn, Al, and Si in the catalyst.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, and storage medium for predicting information are described.

Abstract: The electronic device generally has a housing; a tactile input interface mounted to the housing; a tactile feedback actuator having a hammer path having two ends, with at least one of said two ends end being provided in the form of a stopper and a coil element fixed relative to the housing, and a magnetic hammer movable between the ends of the hammer path, the magnetic hammer having two opposite ends, each end of the magnetic hammer having a corresponding permanent magnet, the two permanent magnets having opposing polarities, the magnetic hammer being electromagnetically engageable by a magnetic field emitted upon activation of the coil element so as to be longitudinally moved along the hammer path to strike the stopper; and a controller housed within the housing and in communication with the tactile input interface and the tactile feedback actuator.

Abstract: A method (900) includes a gain current (IGAIN) to an anode of a gain-section diode (D0) disposed on a shared substrate of a tunable laser (310), delivering a modulation signal to an anode of an Electro-absorption section diode (D2) disposed on the shared substrate of the tunable laser, and receiving a burst mode signal (330) indicative of a burst-on state or a burst-off state. When the burst mode signal is indicative of the burst-off state, the method includes sinking a sink current (ISINK) away from the gain current at the anode of the gain-section diode. When the burst mode signal transitions to be indicative of the burst-on state from the burst-off state, the method includes ceasing the sinking of the sink current away from the gain current and delivering an overshoot current (IOVER) to the anode of the gain-section diode.

Abstract: A display panel and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The fabricating method of the display panel has steps of: providing a substrate; forming a light conversion layer on the substrate, wherein material of the light conversion layer has a perovskite structural material with a chemical formula of ABX3, wherein A represents an inorganic element, B represents an inorganic element, and X represents a halogen; performing a patterning step on the light conversion layer by an antisolvent method, wherein the light conversion layer forms a plurality of light conversion patterns; and forming a pixel layer on the light conversion layer, wherein the pixel layer has a plurality of pixel units, and the plurality of pixel units are respectively aligned with the plurality of light conversion patterns. The fabricating method can reduce a dark state brightness of the display panel, thereby improving contrast of the display panel.

Abstract: A data entry and scanning apparatus that includes a commercially available mobile device wherein said commercially available mobile device with a touch screen display, a processor, and a wireless communications network access point, a scanning device, an interface, and a power source that external to the commercially available mobile device and connected to the interface, and a casing that does not cover the touch screen display.

Abstract: The present application proposes a method and system for improving the multi-angle face recognition accuracy, comprising: performing image collection on the face from N preset collection positions, and obtaining N face comparison images; respectively extracting the background parameters of the N face comparison images, comparing the background parameters with the M preset background parameter intervals, and respectively storing the N face comparison images into the corresponding face comparison image set of the M preset background parameter intervals according to the comparison result; collecting a real-time image of the target face; extracting target background parameters in the real-time image of the target face, comparing the target background parameter with the M preset background parameter intervals, and performing face recognization comparison on the real-time image of the target face corresponding to the target background parameter and the face comparison image in the face comparison image set correspo

Abstract: The present disclosures discloses a precooler-based transcritical CO2 heat pump system and a control method of a waterway two-way valve thereof, in which a transcritical CO2 heat pump system is assisted by a precooler system. A circulating waterway is divided into two parts in the system through a three-way diversion valve and a three-way confluence valve and is connected to a waterway bypass valve through a waterway two-way regulating valve. An ambient temperature sensor, an evaporation fin temperature sensor and an evaporation pressure sensor are provided, and a programmable logic controller is used as a core for acquisition, operation and control.

Abstract: A sale system and a controlling method thereof are provided. The sale system includes a data acquisition unit, a door, a door control unit, a first image capturing unit, a determining unit and a payment unit. The data acquisition unit is configured to obtain a consumer payment information and withdrawal rights. The door control unit is configured to unlock the door when the consumer payment information and withdrawal rights is obtained. The first image capturing unit is configured to capture an image of a product. When the door is closed, the determining unit determines whether the product has been taken according to the image or a sensing information. When the product has been taken, the payment unit charges a payment based on the consumer payment information and withdrawal rights.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A first inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer is formed on a substrate. A cap layer is formed on the first IMD layer. A connection structure is formed on the substrate and penetrates the cap layer and the first IMD layer. A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) stack is formed on the connection structure and the cap layer. A patterning process is performed to the MTJ stack for forming a MTJ structure on the connection structure and removing the cap layer. A spacer is formed on a sidewall of the MTJ structure and a sidewall of the connection structure. A second IMD layer is formed on the first IMD layer and surrounds the MTJ structure. The dielectric constant of the first IMD layer is lower than the dielectric constant of the second IMD layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a motored locking mechanism, comprising a motor, two groups of transmission mechanisms that are arranged mirror symmetrically and two output components that are arranged mirror symmetrically, wherein the transmission mechanisms transfer power of the motor to the output components, wherein the motor is provided at an output end with a driving gear, wherein the driving gear is attached to an output shaft of the motor. The transmission mechanisms on two mirror sides are controlled by a common motor so the volume is smaller with a simpler structure. Regarding both sides of the lock, the transmission mechanism of one side is driven wherein the other side not. Thus, two unrelated systems are driven by a single motor.

Abstract: A patient health management platform determines of a metabolic state for a first time period. The platform generates a patient-specific treatment recommendation for a second time period following the first time period that identifies objectives for the patient to complete to improve the metabolic state determined for the first time period. Periodically during the second time period, the platform receives recordings of patient data indicating foods consumed by the patient, medication taken by the patient, and/or symptoms experienced by the patient. The platform compares the received recordings of patient data from the second time period to the generated patient-specific treatment recommendation to determine a number of objectives completed by the patient and updates a score representing n adherence of the patient to the patient-specific treatment recommendation based the number of completed objectives.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an experimental apparatus and experimental method for physical modeling of lithospheric structural deformation. The experimental apparatus comprises a drum centrifuge capsule, a drum centrifuge driving power compartment, a structural deformation device control system and a motion control system; a basket is hung at each end of a cantilever of the centrifuge, a structural deformation experiment box is placed in the basket, and the structural deformation control system accurately controls the deformation of experimental materials in the experiment box and can model structural deformation processes at various lithospheric scales. The experimental apparatus further comprises real-time monitoring cameras and a high-speed image acquisition device.