Abstract: An ESD protection circuit is coupled to a first pad and includes an ESD detection circuit, a P-type transistor, an N-type transistor, and a discharge circuit. The ESD detection circuit determines whether an ESD event occurs on the first pad to generate a detection signal at a first node. The P-type transistor comprises a source coupled to the first pad, a drain coupled to a second node, and a gate coupled to the first node. The N-type transistor comprises a drain coupled to the second node, a source coupled to a ground, and a gate coupled to a second pad. The discharge circuit is coupled between the first pad and the ground and controlled by a driving signal at the second node. When the ESD protection circuit is in an operation mode, the first pad receives a first voltage, and a second pad receives a second voltage.

Abstract: A multi-path initialization system includes a chassis. At least one storage device is housed in the chassis and includes an initialization path database storing respective initialization path information for each of a plurality of different initialization paths, and an initialization firmware volume database storing a plurality of initialization firmware volumes. An initialization subsystem is housed in the chassis, is coupled to the storage device(s), and receives an initialization path instruction to perform an initialization process according to an initialization path. The initialization subsystem identifies initialization path information for the initialization path that is included in the plurality of different initialization paths in the initialization path database, and identifies a subset of the plurality of initialization firmware volumes in the initialization firmware volume database based on the initialization path information.

Abstract: An overhead transport system is provided capable of absorbing abnormal vibration and determining a source of the abnormal vibration. The overhead transport system in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure includes a processor, an overhead rail, a plurality of hangers that support the overhead rail, a vibration meter measuring vibration from the overhead rail, and a damper included in each of the hangers. The processor is configured to change a property of the damper in response to a determination that the measured vibration by the vibration meter is indicative of an abnormal vibration.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a conductive bridging memory device includes the following steps. First, a bottom electrode is formed on a substrate. Next, a switching layer is formed on the bottom electrode. The switching layer is made of a semiconducting metal oxide and free of gallium. Then, a surface of the switching layer is subjected to an oxygen plasma surface treatment. Afterwards, a blocking layer including a conductive material is formed on the treated surface of the switching layer, and an upper electrode is formed on the blocking layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for repairing or preventing retinal damage, which includes: administering a composition comprising a Lactobacillus plantarum PL-02 strain or a metabolite thereof to a subject in need thereof; wherein the PL-02 strain is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center with a deposition number CGMCC 20485.

Abstract: In various examples, a trajectory prediction model provides interpretable trajectory predictions for autonomous and semi-autonomous systems and applications via counterfactual game-theoretic reasoning. Model-based latent variables can be formulated through responsibility evaluations. Responsibility can be broken into multiple components, such as safety and courtesy. Responsibility can be quantified, for example, by answering a counterfactual question: could an agent have executed differently to respect other agents' safety and be more courteous to others' plans? The framework can be used to abstract computed responsibility sequences into different responsibility levels and ground latent levels into a trajectory prediction model able to render interpretable and accurate inferences about trajectory.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an image sensor. The image sensor includes a deep trench isolation (DTI) structure disposed in a substrate. A pixel region of the substrate is disposed within an inner perimeter of the DTI structure. A photodetector is disposed in the pixel region of the substrate. A gate electrode structure overlies, at least partially, the pixel region of the substrate. A first gate dielectric structure partially overlies the pixel region of the substrate. A second gate dielectric structure partially overlies the pixel region of the substrate. The gate electrode structure overlies both a portion of the first gate dielectric structure and a portion of the second gate dielectric structure. The first gate dielectric structure has a first thickness. The second gate dielectric structure has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness.

Abstract: A memory management method, a memory storage device and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: detecting a status of a rewritable non-volatile memory module; and determining whether to perform a data refresh operation on the rewritable non-volatile memory module according to a first condition and a second condition. The first condition is related to a first physical unit in the rewritable non-volatile memory module. The second condition is related to a plurality of second physical units in the rewritable non-volatile memory module. The data refresh operation is configured to update data in the rewritable non-volatile memory module to reduce a bit error rate of the data.

Abstract: A power generating device and a power supplying method thereof are provided. The power generating device includes a battery set, a charge storage device, a charger and a voltage converter. The battery set has microbial fuel cell and/or solar battery, and is configured to generate a supply voltage. The charger generates a charging voltage according to the supply voltage, and provides the charging voltage through a first resistor to charge the charge storage device. The voltage converter converts a storage voltage provided by the charge storage device to generate a driving voltage, and provides the driving voltage to drive a load.

Abstract: A frequency modulation circuit of a power supply includes a frequency adjustment circuit and a switch control signal generation circuit coupled to the frequency adjustment circuit. The switch control signal generation circuit generates a plurality of switch control signals to the frequency adjustment circuit based on a peak load request, in order to control a plurality of switches in the frequency adjustment circuit. In response to these switch control signals, an internal equivalent resistance and an internal equivalent capacitance of the frequency adjustment circuit are altered. By adjusting the internal equivalent resistance and internal equivalent capacitance of the frequency adjustment circuit, a switch frequency of a PFC circuit power stage of the power supply is controlled by the frequency adjustment circuit, in order to meet the peak load request.

Abstract: A base is configured for a bracket. The base includes a hollow body, a plurality of supporting branches, and an illuminating module. The hollow body is connected to the bracket and has a bottom part and a first sidewall. The bottom part has an open hole. The first sidewall has a transparent structure. The plurality of supporting branches is disposed around the hollow body to lift the hollow body. The illuminating module is disposed in the hollow body and includes a sleeve and a base plate. The sleeve has a second sidewall, a first end, and a second end opposite to the first end. The second sidewall has an opening. The position of the opening is corresponding to the transparent structure. The base plate is disposed on the first end. The base plate is provided with a light source. The light source projects light beams toward the second end.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an image sensor. The image sensor includes a deep trench isolation (DTI) structure disposed in a substrate. A pixel region of the substrate is disposed within an inner perimeter of the DTI structure. A photodetector is disposed in the pixel region of the substrate. A gate electrode structure overlies, at least partially, the pixel region of the substrate. A first gate dielectric structure partially overlies the pixel region of the substrate. A second gate dielectric structure partially overlies the pixel region of the substrate. The gate electrode structure overlies both a portion of the first gate dielectric structure and a portion of the second gate dielectric structure. The first gate dielectric structure has a first thickness. The second gate dielectric structure has a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to an intelligent charging management system, a charging management device, and a charging management method. The charging management device is used to execute the charging management method for determining a chargeable power value of the electric vehicle according to an operation mode of the electric vehicle and an available capacity of a charging point, and determining a charging parking lot for providing to the electric vehicle according to the chargeable power value of the electric vehicle and available charging parking lots of the charging point. In the way, the charging power and charging parking lots of the charging point can be allocated according to the charging requirements of electric vehicles, electric vehicles can be accurately and efficiently charged and the damage caused by charging current to the battery is reduced, so as the purpose for improving charging efficiency of the charging point is determined.

Abstract: A method for use of exopolysaccharides of a lactic acid bacterium or a pharmaceutical composition containing the exopolysaccharides in the manufacture of a medicament for preventing, ameliorating and/or treating a sleeping disorder in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A display apparatus adapted for connecting with a supporting stand is provided. The supporting stand includes a clamping portion. The display apparatus includes a main body. The main body includes a back surface. The back surface includes a connecting hole. A fixing component is in the connecting hole. The clamping portion is adapted to reach into the connecting hole. When the clamping portion reaches into the connecting hole, the clamping portion is arranged around and abuts against the fixing component, so that the display apparatus is connected to the supporting stand.

Abstract: An AMHS interface management system configured to facilitate the exchange of lot information between distinct AMHS systems. The AMHS interface management system receives lot information from a first AMHS system in a first format and translates the lot information into a format associated with a second AMHS system. The AMHS interface management system utilizes a handshake area located between the first and second AMHS systems. The handshake area includes one or more vehicles that facilitate the movement of a lot between the first AMHS system and the second AMHS system.

Abstract: A read voltage adjustment method, a memory storage device, and a memory control circuit unit are disclosed. The method includes: sending a write command sequence instructing to program a plurality of first memory cells in a rewritable non-volatile memory module; sending a first read command sequence instructing to read the programmed first memory cells using a first read voltage level to obtain first count information; obtaining first compensation information corresponding to the first read voltage level, wherein the first compensation information reflects a deviation in evenly programming the first memory cells to a plurality of states; and adjusting the first read voltage level according to the first count information, the first compensation information, and default count information corresponding to the first read voltage level.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a calibration method and readable computer storage medium. The calibration method includes: configuring a reference signal source to output a reference signal; delaying the reference signal through a delay chain to output a delay signal; synchronous sampling the reference signal and the delay signal; adding 1 count and obtaining a final count value when the sampling result is in the preset state; determining whether a ratio between the count value and the first quantity is within a preset range; obtaining the average delay time according to the time width of the reference signal wave and the number of the delay units opened in the delay chain when the ratio is within the preset range; and outputting a control signal to the clock recovery circuit according to the average delay time to calibrate the delay time of the clock recovery circuit.

Abstract: An AMHS interface management system configured to facilitate the exchange of lot information between distinct AMHS systems. The AMHS interface management system receives lot information from a first AMHS system in a first format and translates the lot information into a format associated with a second AMHS system. The AMHS interface management system utilizes a handshake area located between the first and second AMHS systems. The handshake area includes one or more vehicles that facilitate the movement of a lot between the first AMHS system and the second AMHS system.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a bonding structure having a top, a back opposite the top, a first side and a second side opposite the first side, wherein the first side and the second side between the top and the back; and columnar structures over the back of the bonding structure. The columnar structures include a first columnar structure nearest to the first side and a second columnar structure nearest to the second side. The semiconductor device further includes a first electrode disposed over at least portion of the columnar structures and electrically connected to at least one of the columnar structures, and a second electrode disposed over at least portion of the back of the bonding structure and electrically connected to at least one of the columnar structures.