Abstract: A method for predicting clinical severity of a neurological disorder includes steps of: a) identifying, according to a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image of a brain, brain image regions each of which contains a respective portion of diffusion index values of a diffusion index, which results from image processing performed on the MRI image; b) for one of the brain image regions, calculating a characteristic parameter based on the respective portion of the diffusion index values; and c) calculating a severity score that represents the clinical severity of the neurological disorder of the brain based on the characteristic parameter of the one of the brain image regions via a prediction model associated with the neurological disorder.

Abstract: A cleaning process monitoring system, comprising: a cleaning container comprising an inlet for receiving a cleaning solution and an outlet for draining a waste solution; a particle detector coupled to the outlet and configured to measure a plurality of particle parameters associated with the waste solution so as to provide a real-time monitoring of the cleaning process; a pump coupled to the cleaning container and configured to provide suction force to draw solution through the cleaning system; a controller coupled to the pump and the particle detector and configured to receive the plurality of particle parameters from the particle detector and to provide control to the cleaning system; and a host computer coupled to the controller and configured to provide at least one control parameter to the controller.

Abstract: A robotic bronchoscopy navigation method, performed by a processing control device, includes: performing a navigation procedure according to obtained navigation image, the navigation procedure including: determining whether the navigation image has a node, if the navigation image does not have the node, controlling a bending part of a robotic bronchoscopy to move toward an image center of the navigation image, if the navigation image has the node, calculating a distance between the bronchoscopy and the node, controlling the bending part to move according to a default branch when the distance is smaller than a threshold of distance, and determining whether the default branch is a destination branch where a destination is located, if the default branch is not the destination branch, obtaining another navigation image, and performing the navigation procedure on the another navigation image, and if the default branch is the destination branch, outputting a notification.

Abstract: A device includes: a complementary transistor including: a first transistor having a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region; and a second transistor stacked on the first transistor, and having a third source/drain region and a fourth source/drain region, the third source/drain region overlapping the first source/drain region, the fourth source/drain region overlapping the second source/drain region. The device further includes: a first source/drain contact electrically coupled to the third source/drain region; a second source/drain contact electrically coupled to the second source/drain region; a gate isolation structure adjacent the first and second transistors; and an interconnect structure electrically coupled to the first source/drain contact and the second source/drain contact.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a method for minimizing electrostatic charges in a semiconductor substrate. The method includes depositing photoresist on a semiconductor substrate to form a photoresist layer on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist layer is exposed to radiation. The photoresist layer is developed using a developer solution. The semiconductor substrate is cleaned with a first cleaning liquid to wash the developer solution from the photoresist layer. A tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution is applied to the semiconductor substrate to reduce charges accumulated in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A display device and a method for operating a display device disclosed herein include transmitting a proximity signal from a proximity sensor, the proximity sensor being positioned under a lower surface of a surface layer with an illumination component being positioned between the surface layer and the proximity sensor, in response to the illumination component being deactivated, receiving a reflected proximity signal based on the proximity signal, determining a proximity value based on the reflected proximity signal and modifying an operation of the display device based on the proximity value. The modifying the operation of the display device includes any one or a combination of activating the illumination component, deactivating the illumination component, or modifying a property of the illumination component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition of a hot-melt adhesive film and a method for producing a shoe sole. The composition of the hot-melt adhesive film comprises a hot-melt adhesive material and an electromagnetic radiation absorbing material. The hot-melt adhesive material includes ethylene vinyl acetate and thermoplastic materials. The electromagnetic radiation absorbing material is uniformly dispersed in the hot-melt adhesive material. Energy of an electromagnetic radiation can be absorbed by the electromagnetic radiation absorbing material, thereby producing thermal energy, further increasing temperature and adhering property of the hot-melt adhesive film. Therefore, a midsole and an outsole of the shoe sole can be adhered by the hot-melt adhesive film. Further, the hot-melt adhesive film is made from recyclable materials. Therefore, the hot-melt adhesive film is fully recyclable.

Abstract: A self-aligned multiple patterning mark is provided. The mark includes a group of patterns disposed on the substrate and a cover layer. The group of patterns includes a plurality of strip patterns extending in a first direction and arranged parallel to each other, and the ends of two adjacent strip patterns are connected to each other to form an independent ring. The cover layer is disposed on the substrate and covers the group of patterns. The cover layer has an opening extending in a second direction across the first direction, and the cover layer covers two opposite ends of each strip pattern.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a method for minimizing electrostatic charges in a semiconductor substrate. The method includes depositing photoresist on a semiconductor substrate to form a photoresist layer on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist layer is exposed to radiation. The photoresist layer is developed using a developer solution. The semiconductor substrate is cleaned with a first cleaning liquid to wash the developer solution from the photoresist layer. A tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution is applied to the semiconductor substrate to reduce charges accumulated in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A cervical collar is provided, including: a collar member; a chin support, movably disposed on the collar member; a connection member, movably disposed on the collar member, connected with the chin support; and an adjustment assembly, including an inner thread portion, a thread shaft and a knob, the inner thread portion being disposed on the connection member, the thread shaft being disposed on the collar member and rotatable about an axial direction, the inner thread portion and the thread shaft being screwed with each other, the knob being connected with the thread shaft on the axial direction and located outside an end of the collar member in the axial direction, wherein the thread shaft rotates to drive the inner thread portion to move in the axial direction.

Abstract: The present invention provides a glitch detector including a first inverter, a second inverter, a first capacitor and a second capacitor. The first inverter is connected between a supply voltage and a ground voltage, and is configured to receive a first signal at a first node to generate a second signal to a second node. The second inverter is connected between the supply voltage and the ground voltage, and is configured to receive the second signal at the second node to generate the first signal to the first node. A first electrode of the first capacitor is coupled to the supply voltage, and a second electrode of the first capacitor is coupled to the first node. A first electrode of the second capacitor is coupled to the ground voltage, and a second electrode of the second capacitor is coupled to the second node.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a positioning method for head and neck assessment comprising positioning a probe to the head and neck structures of a subject according to reference planes defined by light beams.

Abstract: The present invention provides a probe card. A module cap, on the probe card substrate, is designed to have a chute and the probe module can be installed on or uninstalled from the module cap via the chute. That simplifies the operations of assembling and disassembling the probe card and avoids positioning error.

Abstract: A nickel-iron alloy hydrogenation catalyst and a fabricating method thereof are provided. The nickel-iron alloy hydrogenation catalyst has 65 to 95 atomic percent nickel; and 5 to 35 atomic percent of iron, wherein the nickel-iron alloy hydrogenation catalyst is spherical and has an average particle diameter of 180 to 300 nm. The nickel-iron alloy hydrogenation catalyst is present in a non-carrier form. The nickel-iron alloy hydrogenation catalyst can generate a hydrogenation reaction at a low temperature (about 130˜140° C.) and has a high conversion rate (compared to pure nickel catalyst).

Abstract: A kinematic-axis locating device for knee arthroplasty includes two spoon-shaped arms and a linking piece. The two spoon-shaped arms are to be placed between a proximal tibia and a distal femur. Due to checking effects of ligaments on the proximal tibia and the distal femur, a medial condyle femur and a lateral condyle femur hold the two spoon-shaped arms on the tibial plateau using their respective curvatures. The linking piece provides a reference axis that is naturally defined by the two inserted and positioned spoon-shaped arms. The reference axis is roughly parallel to a kinematic axis upon which the medial condyle and the lateral condyle pivot against the tibial plateau. Articular surface resection can then be performed between the proximal tibia and the distal femur with reference to the reference axis.

Abstract: A display device and a method for operating a display device disclosed herein include transmitting a proximity signal from a proximity sensor, the proximity sensor being positioned under a lower surface of a surface layer with an illumination component being positioned between the surface layer and the proximity sensor, in response to the illumination component being deactivated, receiving a reflected proximity signal based on the proximity signal, determining a proximity value based on the reflected proximity signal and modifying an operation of the display device based on the proximity value.

Abstract: The present invention provides an automated system for exchanging polish plate, comprising a loading chamber to store polish plates ready for use, and the automated system has a mechanical arm to pick up and place polish plates between a test chamber and the loading chamber. The present invention realizes automated exchange of polish plates.

Abstract: Embodiments are directed to a method for minimizing electrostatic charges in a semiconductor substrate. The method includes depositing photoresist on a semiconductor substrate to form a photoresist layer on the semiconductor substrate. The photoresist layer is exposed to radiation. The photoresist layer is developed using a developer solution. The semiconductor substrate is cleaned with a first cleaning liquid to wash the developer solution from the photoresist layer. A tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH) solution is applied to the semiconductor substrate to reduce charges accumulated in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: Techniques, devices, and systems disclosed herein include detecting a vertical synchronization (VSYNC) signal cycle, determining a high frequency trigger pulse based on detecting an illumination component's pulse width modulation (PWM) signal, the high frequency trigger pulse corresponding to the illumination component's deactivation times, receiving a delay time period and activating a first sensor, at a first time, within the VSYNC signal cycle, the first time determined based on the high frequency trigger pulse and the delay time period. The first sensor may sense a first sensor reading and may be deactivated after being activated. A display setting may be adjusted based at least on the first sensor reading and the illumination component may be activated after the first sensor is deactivated.

Abstract: A kinematic-axis locating device for knee arthroplasty includes two spoon-shaped arms and a linking piece. The two spoon-shaped arms are to be placed between a proximal tibia and a distal femur. Due to checking effects of ligaments on the proximal tibia and the distal femur, a medial condyle femur and a lateral condyle femur hold the two spoon-shaped arms on the tibial plateau using their respective curvatures. The linking piece provides a reference axis that is naturally defined by the two inserted and positioned spoon-shaped arms. The reference axis is roughly parallel to a kinematic axis upon which the medial condyle and the lateral condyle pivot against the tibial plateau. Articular surface resection can then be performed between the proximal tibia and the distal femur with reference to the reference axis.