Abstract: In described examples, a method comprises forming a patterned region on a first surface of the semiconductor substrate. The method also comprises forming circuitry in the patterned region. The method further comprises forming a metallic layer on a second surface of the semiconductor substrate, in which the second surface opposes the first surface; and forming a carbon layer on the metallic layer.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed towards mitigation of qubit crosstalk-induced errors within a quantum computing system (QCS). A compensating signal is provided to one or more qubits. The compensating signal at least partially “cancels-out” (e.g., compensates for) the crosstalk between pairs of qubits. Such crosstalk-induced errors may include leakage of a qubit's quantum state out of the quantum system's computational subspace. Thus, the embodiments may be employed to decrease quantum computational errors occurring from a qubit transitioning (or leaking) to an excited state that is not within the quantum system's computational subspace.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing supplemental information with a response to a command are provided herein. In some embodiments, audio data representing a spoken command may be received by a cloud-based information system. A response to the command may be retrieved from a category related to the context of the command. A supplemental information database may also be provided that is pre-populated with supplemental information related to an individual having a registered account on the cloud-based information system. In response to retrieving the response to the command, supplemental information may be selected from the supplemental information database to be appended to the response to the command. A message may then be generated including the response and the supplemental information appended thereto, which in turn may be converted into audio data representing the message, which may be sent to a voice-controlled electronic device of the individual.

Abstract: The present invention relates to several systems and methods for clamping, machining, inspecting, and/or correcting workpieces in an integrated machine.

Abstract: A method of forming fully aligned vias in a semiconductor device, the method including forming a first level interconnect line embedded in a first interlevel dielectric (ILD), selectively depositing a dielectric on the first interlevel dielectric, laterally etching the selectively deposited dielectric, depositing a dielectric cap layer and a second level interlevel dielectric on top of the first interlevel dielectric, and forming a via opening.

Abstract: In described examples, an integrated circuit comprises: a substrate; a semiconductor die on the substrate; and a device on the substrate and electrically coupled to the semiconductor die, the device including a polymer structure coated with a metal.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an electrode can include a current collector, a composite material in electrical communication with the current collector, and at least one phase configured to adhere the composite material to the current collector. The current collector can include one or more layers of metal, and the composite material can include electrochemically active material. The at least one phase can include a compound of the metal and the electrochemically active material. In some embodiments, a composite material can include electrochemically active material. The composite material can also include at least one phase configured to bind electrochemically active particles of the electrochemically active material together. The at least one phase can include a compound of metal and the electrochemically active material.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for identifying substitute products for a target product via a distributor's product management computer system, the method includes: receiving, at a distributor's product management computer system, data representing a target product of interest to a user of the system, wherein the target product is described by a plurality of variable-value attributes associated therewith; processing the received data through a machine-learning-produced algorithm and thereby generating data representing a first set of substitute product candidates for the target product and wherein each substitute product candidate has a corresponding match-score that represents a degree of determined similarity between that substitute product candidate and the target product; transforming the generated data that represents the first set of substitute product candidates into data representing a refined set of substitute product candidates by processing the generated data utilizing a constraint-based algorithm;

Abstract: A product management computer system that can include one or more processors, and a computer-readable medium comprising instructions stored therein, which when executed by the processors, can cause the processors to: receive data representing a target product of interest to a user of the system, wherein the target product is described by a plurality of variable-value attributes associated; process the received data through a machine-learning-produced algorithm and generating data representing a first set of substitute product candidates for the target product and wherein each substitute product candidate has a corresponding match-score that represents a degree of determined similarity between that substitute product candidate and the target product; transform the generated data that represents the first set of substitute product candidates into data representing a refined set of substitute product candidates by processing the generated data utilizing a constraint-based algorithm; and output data representing

Abstract: A product management computer system that can include one or more processors, and a computer-readable medium comprising instructions stored therein, which when executed by the processors, can cause the processors to: receive data representing a target product of interest to a user of the system, wherein the target product is described by a plurality of variable-value attributes associated; process the received data through a machine-learning-produced algorithm and generating data representing a first set of substitute product candidates for the target product and wherein each substitute product candidate has a corresponding match-score that represents a degree of determined similarity between that substitute product candidate and the target product; transform the generated data that represents the first set of substitute product candidates into data representing a refined set of substitute product candidates by processing the generated data utilizing a constraint-based algorithm; and output data representing

Abstract: Disclosed are a device, system, methods and computer-readable medium products that provide an updated insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio and an updated total daily insulin. The described processes may be used for periodic updating of the insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio and the total daily insulin. The insulin-to-carbohydrate ratio and/or the total may be used in the calculation of new doses of insulin that a drug delivery device may be commanded to deliver to a user.

Abstract: The need to control the activity and fidelity of CRISPR-associated nucleases has resulted in the demand for inhibitory anti-CRISPR molecules. Current small-molecule inhibitor discovery platforms are not generalizable to multiple nuclease classes, only target the initial step in the catalytic activity, and require high concentration of nuclease, resulting in inhibitors with suboptimal attributes, including poor potency. Herein, Applicants report a high-throughput discovery pipeline consisting of a FRET-based assay that is generalizable to contemporary and emerging nucleases, operates at low nuclease concentration, and targets all catalytic steps. Applicants applied this pipeline to identify BRD7586, a cell-permeable small-molecule inhibitor of SpCas9, that is 2-fold more potent than current inhibitors. Furthermore, unlike the reported inhibitors, BRD7586 enhanced SpCas9 specificity and its activity was independent of the genomic loci, DNA repair pathway, or mode of nuclease delivery.

Abstract: A method and a system for determining analyte content in a fluid in a treatment apparatus. The method comprises positioning a device for treatment in a treatment apparatus. A surface of the device is contacted with a fluid. An analyte content in the fluid is determined based on an electromagnetic property of the fluid following contacting the surface of the device with the fluid. More specifically, an electromagnetic property is measured. The measuring comprises emitting electromagnetic radiation into the fluid in the treatment apparatus and detecting electromagnetic radiation from the fluid. In another aspect, a system comprising a treatment apparatus and a detector for determining the analyte content in the fluid in the treatment apparatus is provided.

Abstract: A layer of additive material is formed in a circular printing area on a substrate using additive sources distributed across a printing zone. The additive sources form predetermined discrete amounts of the additive material. The substrate and the additive sources are rotated with respect to each other around a center of rotation, so that a pattern of the additive material is formed in a circular printing area on the substrate. Each additive source receives actuation waveforms at an actuation frequency that is proportional to a distance of the additive source from the center of rotation. The actuation waveforms include formation signals, with a maximum of one formation signal in each cycle of the actuation frequency. The formation signals result in the additive sources forming the predetermined discrete amounts of the additive material on the substrate.

Abstract: A process of determining a sentiment score from a response from at least one individual regarding a status of a project that includes receiving a first numerical rating regarding the status of the project from a first individual of the at least one individual, receiving a first textual description regarding the heath of the project from the first individual, determining a first textual score dependent upon the first textual description with the first textual score being a numerical representation of the first textual description, and aggregating the first numerical rating and the first textual score to determine a first sentiment score reflective of the status of the project by the first individual.

Abstract: A method for designing an energy system is provided. An abstract structure of the energy system is determined based on a pre-defined abstract model for each one of the plurality of components. Configuration(s) of a system sizing associated with the energy system are determined. Each of the configuration(s) of the system sizing is determined based on the abstract structure and a set of requirements associated with the abstract structure of the energy system. For each of the configuration(s) of the system sizing, a respective complex structure of the energy system is determined based on a pre-defined complex model for each of the components and the abstract structure, and a performance of the respective complex structure of the energy system is determined based on a set of requirements associated with the energy system. The energy system is designed based on respective performances determined for the configuration(s) of the system sizing.

Abstract: A system includes an agricultural implement and a tractor for pulling the implement. The implement includes a frame supporting at least one ground-engaging tool and at least one image imager system coupled to a longitudinal end of the frame. The tractor includes a central controller, wherein the at least imager system is operably coupled to the central controller. The central controller is configured to receive image data from an imager system, analyze the image data to identify at least one mark formed in a soil surface, and responsive to identifying the at least one mark, cause feedback regarding a current position and orientation of the implement and an ideal position and orientation of the implement to be output via an input/output device.