Abstract: A system and method is operable to automatically determine the amplitude and latency of one or more evoked potential (EP) or event-related potential (ERP) from electroencephalography (EEG) data. The EEG data from an EEG scan is separated into one or more epochs containing the desired EP or ERP waveforms. Epochs corresponding to the same type of EP or ERP such as N100, P300, and N400 are averaged automatically. The averaged epochs are automatically filtered in the time-frequency domain using an automatically selected filtering mask associated with the type of EP or ERP. A corresponding peak is automatically identified from the filtered epoch, in which the amplitude and latency is automatically measured.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes an Nth metal layer, a diffusion barrier layer over the Nth metal layer, a first deposition of bottom electrode material over the diffusion barrier layer, a second deposition of bottom electrode material over the first deposition of bottom electrode material, a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) layer over the second deposition of bottom electrode material, a top electrode over the MTJ layer; and an (N+1)th metal layer over the top electrode; wherein the diffusion barrier layer and the first deposition of bottom electrode material are laterally in contact with a dielectric layer, the first deposition of bottom electrode material spacing the diffusion barrier layer and the second deposition of bottom electrode material apart, and N is an integer greater than or equal to 1. An associated electrode structure and method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system may include one or more receivers, circuitry, and a controller. Each of the one or more receivers may include a plurality of analog-to-digital converters (ADCs). Each ADC may measure a time relating to an analog-to-digital conversion by the ADC, compare the time with a threshold, and generate, based on a result of the comparing, a first signal. The circuitry may be coupled to the one or more receivers. The circuitry may receive the first signal from each ADC, determine, based at least on the first signal, characteristics of performance of each receiver, and output a plurality of second signals. Each of the plurality of second signals may indicate the characteristics of performance of a corresponding receiver. The controller may be coupled to the circuitry and adjust a voltage provided to the one or more receivers, based at least on the plurality of second signals received from the circuitry.

Abstract: According to an example aspect of the present invention, there is provided isolated bioactive mitochondria coated with a layer of Metal Organic Framework (MOF) and a method for intracellular delivery and release of said coated bioactive mitochondria in cells. The invention also provides a method for maintaining bioactivity and for increasing storage time of bioactive mitochondria by using MOF encapsulation.

Abstract: A branding and configuring system for devices of a vehicle to be branded includes: an Ethernet switch including ports; a branding module connected to the Ethernet switch and generating new identification information for each of the devices and send the new identification information via a respective one of the ports to that device; and the devices connected respectively to the ports and including a RAM and a NVM. Each of the devices is configured to: store the corresponding new identification information received from the branding module for that device in the RAM or replace identification information stored in the RAM of that device with the corresponding new identification information in the RAM; and based on the new identification information, receive programming from a testing device external from the vehicle to reprogram that device for a dedicated functional role within the vehicle.

Abstract: In various aspects, integrated specimen collection and analyte extraction devices are provided herein. For example, in accordance with various aspects of the present teachings. a device for extracting analytes from a specimen is provided, the device comprising a housing (12) defining an extraction chamber (14) for containing a known volume of a liquid specimen and having an inlet (16) for receiving the liquid specimen. A stationary phase (20) is configured to be disposed within the extraction chamber (14) in contact with the liquid sample so as to adsorb one or more analyte species thereto, wherein at least one of the stationary phase (20) and the one or more analytes adsorbed thereto within the extraction chamber (14) is removable from the extraction chamber (14) for analysis by a chemical analyzer.

Abstract: Methods and systems for mass analysis are disclosed herein. An example system includes: a sample ejector configured to eject a plurality of samples from a plurality of wells of a well plate; a capture probe configured to capture the ejected samples and dilute and transport the captured samples; a nebulizer nozzle configured to receive and ionize the transported diluted samples to produce sample ions; a mass analysis instrument configured to filter and detect ions of interest from the sample ions; a controller configured to coordinate operations of the sample ejector, the capture probe, the nebulizer nozzle, and the mass analysis instrument; and a data processing system configured to acquire data from the mass analysis instrument and conduct an automatic data processing process.

Abstract: A light control device, a control method, and a server thereof are provided. The light control device includes a first controller and a second controller. The first controller is disposed on a first circuit board. The first controller is coupled to a selected signal source of multiple signal sources, re-encodes a received control signal, and transmits an encoded control signal through a transmission interface. The second controller is disposed on a second circuit board. The second controller decodes the encoded control signal to generate multiple driving signals. The driving signals are respectively for driving and controlling lighting statuses of multiple lighting components.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present application provide an instruction retirement unit, an instruction execution unit, and a related apparatus and method. The instruction retirement unit includes: a reception subunit, configured to receive a completion request signal; an arbitration subunit, configured to send a completion permission signal to an instruction execution unit after determining that instructions to be completed can be completed, and store instruction completion information of the instructions to be completed into instruction buffer table entries in a buffer; and a retirement subunit, configured to perform, based on the instruction completion information stored in each of the instruction buffer table entries, retirement processing on instructions that have already been completed and have not been retired, and delete the instruction completion information of retired instructions from the instruction buffer table entries.

Abstract: Methods and systems for automatically analyzing a collection of samples, the method including ionizing a plurality of samples, capturing a plurality of raw mass spectra for the ionized plurality of samples, correlating captured respective subsets of the raw mass spectra to each sample of the plurality of samples, and for each sample of the plurality of samples, generating a reconstructed mass spectrum based on the respective subset of the raw mass spectra of the sample. Methods and systems also include correlating the captured respective subsets of the raw mass spectra to each sample by generating a chronogram, and correlating a timeline of a sampling of the sample with the chronogram to correlate the captured respective subsets of the raw mass spectra to each sample. Methods and systems also include analyzing the generated reconstructed mass spectrum for each sample of the plurality of samples.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor memory device is provided. The method includes: etching a first region of the semiconductor memory device to expose a first capping layer; forming a second capping layer on the first capping layer; etching a portion of the first capping layer and a portion of the second capping layer to form a first trench reaching a first metal line; and forming a second metal line in the first trench to contact the first metal line.

Abstract: A capillary array includes a capillary region, including capillaries of a first glass, which are disposed in an axis-parallel manner. A low refractive index layer is disposed on an inner wall of each of the capillaries, the refractive index of each low refractive index layer being less than a refractive index of a liquid scintillator. A second glass material is disposed between adjacent capillaries. A softening point of the first glass is T1, a softening point of second glass is T2, and a value of T1 minus T2 is in a range from 30° C. to 50° C. A thermal expansion coefficient of the first glass is ?1. An edge covering region is disposed on an outer side of the capillary region and makes contact with an outer side face of the capillary region, wherein a material of the edge covering region is a third glass.

Abstract: A high voltage direct-mounted energy storage method and system for eliminating a frequency multiplying current in battery charge and discharge is provided.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an integrated circuit including a semiconductor substrate and an interconnect structure disposed over the semiconductor substrate. The interconnect structure includes a plurality of dielectric layers and a plurality of metal layers that are stacked over one another in alternating fashion. The plurality of metal layers include a lower metal layer and an upper metal layer disposed over the lower metal layer. A bottom electrode is disposed over and in electrical contact with the lower metal layer. A dielectric layer is disposed over an upper surface of the bottom electrode. A top electrode is disposed over an upper surface of the dielectric layer and is in direct electrical contact with a lower surface of the upper metal layer.

Abstract: Depositing a side slab structure on a cladding layer before etching a supporting dielectric prevents tapering of a silicon waveguide during etching of the supporting dielectric and a substrate. For example, the side slab structure may be deposited over the silicon waveguide and the cladding layer after etching the cladding layer. As a result, when an electronic device is integrated ex situ on the substrate, wave intensity and/or total internal reflection is improved, which improves an efficiency of the electronic device.

Abstract: A battery housing for a battery module is disclosed. The battery housing has a plurality of exterior walls surrounding a base forming an internal section which is configured to receive one or more battery cells. The internal section has a bottom surface. A heat sink is joined to the bottom surface of the battery housing by a plastic deformation of a portion of the housing. A cover encloses the internal section of the battery housing. A battery module and a method of installation of a heat sink in a battery housing are also disclosed.

Abstract: This application provides examples of an optical measurement apparatus, a bandpass filter, an optical measurement method, and an electronic device. An example optical measurement apparatus includes a light source emitting assembly, a bandpass filter, and a receiving and measuring assembly. The bandpass filter is disposed between a to-be-measured object and the receiving and measuring assembly. An optical filter spectrum band of the bandpass filter includes a light source operating spectrum band of the light source emitting assembly. The light source emitting assembly is configured to emit first detection light to the to-be-measured object. The bandpass filter is configured to emit third detection light to the receiving and measuring assembly based on second detection light. The second detection light includes light reflected or transmitted by the to-be-measured object based on the first detection light.

Abstract: Methods, compositions and kits are provided to amplify an amount of genomic methylated DNA that can be subsequently analyzed and/or sequenced. It has particular use with small amounts of DNA, including, but not limited to cell free DNA samples. In some embodiments, the ratio of polymerase and methyltransferase is controlled in order to provide maximum yields. In some embodiments, a dual primase/polymerase is used.

Abstract: A display apparatus, including: a display panel; a supporting layer, provided on a backlight side of the display panel; a circuit board, provided on a side of the supporting layer away from the display panel; and a shielding layer, overlaid on a side of the circuit board away from the display panel and including a first insulation layer and a conductive layer. The conductive layer includes a shielding portion and a leading-out portion; the first insulation layer exposes at least partial region of the leading-out portion; an orthographic projection of the shielding portion on the display panel is located within an orthographic projection of the circuit board on the display panel; an orthographic projection of the leading-out portion on the display panel is located outside the orthographic projection of the circuit board on the display panel; the leading-out portion is electrically connected to the supporting layer.