Abstract: Embodiments of 3D memory structures and methods for forming the same are disclosed. A method for forming a three-dimensional (3D) memory structure includes forming a dielectric layer on a substrate and forming a first plurality of openings in the dielectric layer at a staircase region of the 3D memory structure. The method also includes forming a second plurality of openings in the dielectric layer at a peripheral device region of the 3D memory structure and forming at least one hard mask layer in the first plurality of openings of the staircase region and in the second plurality of openings of the peripheral device region. The method further includes etching the dielectric layer using the at least one hard mask layer to form first and second pluralities of via extension regions in top portions of the respective first and second pluralities of openings.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes an electronic device, a conductive frame and a first molding layer. The conductive frame is disposed over and electrically connected to the electronic device, and the conductive frame includes a plurality of leads. The first molding layer covers the electronic device and a portion of the conductive frame, and is disposed between at least two adjacent ones of the leads.

Abstract: A semiconductor arrangement and method of forming the same are described. A semiconductor arrangement includes a third metal connect in contact with a first metal connect in a first active region and a second metal connect in a second active region, and over a shallow trench isolation region located between the first active region and a second active region. A method of forming the semiconductor arrangement includes forming a first opening over the first metal connect, the STI region, and the second metal connect, and forming the third metal connect in the first opening. Forming the third metal connect over the first metal connect and the second metal connect mitigates RC coupling.

Abstract: A LED light bulb, consisting of: a bulb shell; a bulb base connected with the bulb shell; a driving circuit disposed in the bulb base; two conductive supports installed in the bulb shell and electrically connected to the driving circuit; a stem disposed in the bulb base; an LED filament module installed in the bulb shell and connected with the stem through the conductive support; at least one supporting arm comprising a hook end and a fixed end, the hook end extends radially from the stand for connecting with one of the connecting portions, and the fixed end is embedded into the stand.

Abstract: Compositions (e.g., pharmaceutical compositions or nutraceutical compositions) comprising a benzoate compound and an excipient, wherein the excipient is tannic acid, and uses thereof for treating central nervous system disorders.

Abstract: A method includes performing an implantation on a portion of a first layer to form an implanted region, and removing un-implanted portions of the first layer. The implanted region remains after the un-implanted portions of the first layer are removed. An etching is then performed on a second layer underlying the first layer, wherein the implanted region is used as a portion of a first etching mask in the etching. The implanted region is removed. A metal mask is etched using the second layer to form a patterned mask. An inter-layer dielectric is then etched to form a contact opening, wherein the patterned mask is used as a second etching mask.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes instantiating a neural network including a recurrent cell. The recurrent cell includes a probabilistic state component. The method further includes training the neural network with a sequence of data. In an embodiment, the method includes extracting a deterministic finite automaton from the trained recurrent neural network and classifying a sequence with the extracted automaton.

Abstract: A method includes depositing a slurry onto a polishing pad of a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) station. A workpiece is polished and polishing by-products and slurry are removed from the polishing pad by a vacuum head. A CMP apparatus includes a polishing pad configured to rotate during a CMP process. The apparatus also includes a slurry dispenser configured to deposit a slurry onto a polishing surface of the polishing pad. The apparatus further includes a momentum vacuum assembly including a slotted opening facing the polishing surface of the polishing pad. The apparatus also includes a first suction line coupled to an upper portion of the momentum vacuum assembly and leading to a first vacuum source, the first suction line configured to transport polishing products which have been removed from the polishing pad through the slotted opening.

Abstract: The corn genes ZmSPL1 and ZmSPL2 are provided. The proteins encoded by these genes and the uses of these genes are also provided.

Abstract: The OLAP pre-calculation model and a modeling method includes a query engine, a SQL converter, and a dimension combination storage device. The modeling method includes: acquiring a SQL query statement; parsing the SQL query statement into a corresponding dimension combination; querying for the present dimension combination among built dimension combinations to ascertain whether the present dimension combination exists among the built dimension combinations; logging information on the corresponding dimension combination in the dimension combination storage device, if the present dimension combination doesn't exist; and forming a set of discrete dimension combinations, and building each dimension combination hierarchically according to the correlation among the discrete dimension combinations.

Abstract: The present invention provides an oven, including: an oven body; and a gas circuit system and an electric circuit system, both of which are installed on the oven body; the gas circuit system includes: a gas pipeline; a combustor installed in the oven body and being in communication with an outlet of the gas pipeline; a control switch installed on the gas pipeline; and an electric control valve controlling connection and disconnection of the gas pipeline together with the control switch; the electric circuit system includes: a controller connected to the electric control valve and matched with the control switch for use, wherein when the control switch is turned on, the controller switches on the electric control valve, and when the control switch is turned off, the controller switches off the electric control valve; and a timer.

Abstract: Formulations comprising cycloserine compounds and one or more enteric materials in a solid dosage form, and uses thereof for treating and/or reducing the risk of a neuropsychiatric disorder or tuberculosis.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for reducing chemical reaction mechanisms are disclosed. A method comprises obtaining data for one or more chemical species in a chemical reaction model from a database, the database including properties of the one or more chemical species; grouping the chemical species in a chemical reaction model into one or more isomer groups according to molecular properties of the chemical species; assigning a representative isomer to at least one isomer group; replacing, in one or more chemical reaction equations of the chemical reaction model, one or more groups of chemical species with a corresponding representative isomer; and executing the chemical reaction model by an apparatus to determine results.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to communication methods and devices for virtual base stations.

Abstract: A display system operation method, including outputting a first enable signal and first data corresponding to a working area of a display panel by a transmitting end of an encoder; receiving the first enable signal and the first data by a receiving end of a receiver; generating a second enable signal and second data in accordance with the shape of the working area, the first enable signal and the first data, wherein the second enable signal includes pulse signals of the working area and a non-working area by the decoder; and enabling the display panel to display an image on the screen in accordance with the second enable signal and the second data by a timing controller.

Abstract: Nanoreactors comprising a metal precursor in a carrier are provided as well as methods of initiating, methods of preparing, and methods of using nanoreactors. In some embodiments, upon exposure to heat, the metal precursor forms nanoparticles that can be detected, e.g., by detecting a color change in the nanoreactor and/or by detecting the number and/or size and/or size distribution and/or shape of the nanoparticles. The nanoreactors can be used, in some embodiments, as time-temperature indicators for perishable goods.

Abstract: A smart headlight includes a headlight mount, a main light source, a lens and a light-shielding structure. The main light source is disposed on the headlight mount. The lens is connected to the headlight mount and corresponds in position to the main light source. The light shielding structure is disposed on the headlight mount and arranged between the main light source and the lens. The light shielding structure includes a first light-shielding plate and a second light-shielding plate. The first light-shielding plate is configured to reciprocally move between an upright position and a reclined position, such that a top portion of the second light-shielding plate can be covered by or exposed from the first light-shielding plate.

Abstract: A device includes a first radio controller, a second radio controller, and a processor. The processor is configured to execute instructions for determining that a first signal strength of a signal received from a remote device by a first antenna electrically connected to the first radio controller is less than a minimum signal strength threshold for communications using the first antenna, identifying a network process configured to communicate with a remote device using the first radio controller or the second radio controller, and determining that the processor is not executing the network process. The processor is further configured to execute instructions for, determining a second signal strength of a second signal received from the remote device by a second antenna, determining the second signal strength is greater than the first signal strength, and causing the first radio controller to communicate using the second antenna.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes: (1) a first circuit layer including a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; (2) at least one electrical element disposed over the first surface of the first circuit layer and electrically connected to the first circuit layer; (3) a first molding layer disposed over the first surface of the first circuit layer, wherein the first molding layer encapsulates an edge of the at least one electrical element; (4) first electronic components disposed over the second surface of the first circuit layer and electrically connected to the first circuit layer; and (5) a second molding layer disposed over the second surface of the first circuit layer and encapsulating the first electronic components, wherein the first molding layer and the second molding layer include different molding materials.