Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a channel structure, source region, a drain region, metal gate structure, and a self-assembled layer. The source region and the drain region are on opposite sides of the channel structure. A bottom surface of the source region is lower than a bottom surface of the channel structure, and a top surface of the source region is higher than a top surface of the channel structure. The metal gate structure covers the channel structure and between the source region and the drain region. The self-assembled layer is between the source region and the metal gate structure. The self-assembled layer is in contact with the bottom surface of the channel structure but spaced apart from the top surface of the channel structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel single-stranded anti-sense oligonucleotides (ASOs) capable of reducing the transcription of thioredoxin domain containing protein 5 (TXNDC5) mRNA. Also disclosed is use of the single-stranded ASOs as disclosed herein for manufacturing medicaments suitable for treating a disease associated with upregulation of TXNDC5. Accordingly, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the disclosed ASO molecules is provided; as well as a method of treating a subject suffering from TXNDC5-mediated disease via administering to the subject the disclosed single-stranded ASO molecules.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of semiconductor layers arranged one above another, and source/drain epitaxial regions on opposite sides of the plurality of semiconductor layers. The semiconductor device further includes a gate structure surrounding each of the plurality of semiconductor layers. The gate structure includes interfacial layers respectively over the plurality of semiconductor layers, a high-k dielectric layer over the interfacial layers, and a gate metal over the high-k dielectric layer. The gate structure further includes gate spacers spacing apart the gate structure from the source/drain epitaxial regions. A top position of the high-k dielectric layer is lower than top positions of the gate spacers.

Abstract: A method for tuning a plurality of image signal processor (ISP) parameters of a camera includes performing a first iteration. The first iteration includes extracting image features from an initial image, arranging a tuning order of the plurality of ISP parameters of the camera according to at least the plurality of ISP parameters and the image features, tuning a first set of the ISP parameters according to the tuning order to generate a first tuned set of the ISP parameters, and replacing the first set of the ISP parameters with the first tuned set of the ISP parameters in the plurality of ISP parameters to generate a plurality of updated ISP parameters.

Abstract: The current subject matter is directed to an ecosystem that enables interconnection of a blood glucose monitor and a continuous glucose monitor for data exchange and processing of shared data. The communication of data and instructions enables user-facing functionality and feedback to a user. The connection between the blood glucose monitor and the continuous glucose monitor may also provide for improved functionality of either or both devices. For example, measurements may be used for calibration or verification processes. Data streams from other data sources may be correlated or integrated with the data obtained by the blood glucose monitor and/or the continuous glucose monitor. The correlation or the integration of other data streams may be used to provide additional alerts or functionality to the user. Aspects of the current subject matter are also directed to integration of blood glucose monitor and continuous glucose monitor functionalities in one device or structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power tool that can be held with one hand for reversing, comprising: a casing having a grip part and a manipulation port; a driving device having a control member; the control member is capable of controlling an actuation direction of the driving device; a power source disposed below the driving device and capable of driving the driving device; a reversing assembly disposed at a periphery of the power source and having a reversing member; the reversing member controls the control member to generate changes of displacement, a driving direction of the driving device is changed by action of turning the reversing assembly that is away from the driving device, and there is an appropriate manipulating distance between the grip part and the manipulation port, so that a user is capable of manipulating by holding and reversing the power tool with one hand at a same position.

Abstract: A power converter includes an upper-gate circuit, a lower-gate circuit, an inductor, a first current sensor, a second current sensor, a weight adjustment circuit, and a PWM (Pulse Width Modulation) controller. The upper-gate circuit receives an input voltage. The lower-gate circuit is coupled to a ground node. The upper-gate circuit and the lower-gate circuit are operated according to the PWM voltage. The inductor is coupled to the upper-gate circuit and the lower-gate circuit. The first current sensor monitors the upper-gate circuit, so as to generate a first detection current. The second current sensor monitors the lower-gate circuit, so as to generate a second detection current. The weight adjustment circuit generates a control current according to the first detection current and the second detection current. The PWM controller generates the PWM voltage according to the control current.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cryptocurrency securing system and a cryptocurrency securing method thereof. The system receives a cryptocurrency transaction information from a user device, and determines whether a policy data corresponding to the cryptocurrency transaction information is legal. When the policy data corresponding to the cryptocurrency transaction information is legal, the system derives a cryptocurrency private key information via a personal identification number of the user device. The system then encrypts the cryptocurrency transaction information via the cryptocurrency private key information for deriving an encrypted cryptocurrency transaction information, and broadcasts the encrypted cryptocurrency transaction information to a blockchain network.

Abstract: An augmented reality interactive rehabilitation system includes an augmented reality eyewear device, a holding seat, a haptic module and sensing modules. The holding seat has a first recess and a second recess smaller in cross section than the first recess. The haptic module is removably placeable into the holding seat, and has a first end to be received in the first recess and a second end to be received in the second recess. The sensing modules are informationally connected to the augmented reality eyewear device and disposed in the holding seat to detect whether the haptic module is placed in a correct position.

Abstract: A switching regulator includes a power stage circuit and a controller circuit. The controller circuit includes a first amplification circuit, a second amplification circuit, a ramp signal generation circuit, and a comparator. The first amplification circuit generates an amplification signal according to a difference between a low-pass filtered signal and a feedback signal. The second amplification circuit generates an adjustment signal according to a difference between the feedback signal and a fast response signal. The comparator generates a pulse width modulation signal according to a difference between the amplification signal and a ramp signal to generate a switch control signal. The adjustment signal adaptively adjusts the amplification signal or the ramp signal. The low-pass filtered signal is related to a signal generated by filtering out higher frequency part of the reference signal, and the reference signal is related to a dynamic change of a target level of the output voltage.

Abstract: A system includes a processor, and a display, a reader, a switch, a scale, a memory device, intake-type buttons and output-type buttons that are connected to the processor. The processor controls the display to display an identification number obtained by using the reader to read an identifier. The switch is operated to enable the processor to operate in an intake mode or an output mode. When operating in the intake (output) mode, the processor controls the display to display a symbol corresponding to one of the intake-type (output-type) buttons that is determined to be pressed, and in response to receipt of weight data from the scale, controls the display to display a value of pre-intake (post-output) weight obtained based on the weight data, and stores the value of pre-intake (post-output) weight in the memory device.

Abstract: Described herein are variations of an analyte monitoring system, including an analyte monitoring device. For example, an analyte monitoring device may include an implantable microneedle array for use in measuring one or more analytes (e.g., glucose), such as in a continuous manner. The microneedle array may include, for example, at least one microneedle including a tapered distal portion having an insulated distal apex, and an electrode on a surface of the tapered distal portion located proximal to the insulated distal apex. At least some of the microneedles may be electrically isolated such that one or more electrodes is individually addressable.