Abstract: A system, an apparatus, and a method for cloud resource allocation are provided. The cloud resource allocation system includes a plurality of worker nodes and a master node. The master node includes: an orchestrator configured to: obtain multiple node resource information respectively reported by a plurality the worker nodes through a resource manager; and parse a job profile of a job request obtained from the waiting queue through the job scheduler and decide to execute a direct resource allocation or a preemptive indirect resource allocation for a job to be handled requested by the job request based on the node resource information and the job profile.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus are described for transferring application data. In one aspect, a method includes causing, by a first component on a first device to establish a wireless connection with a second device; receiving, from a second component on the second device, data specifying one or more applications that are installed on the second device and supported by the second component, each of the applications being separate from the second component; determining, by the first component, that a first application installed on the first device corresponds to one of the applications installed on the second device, the first application being separate from the first component; receiving, by the first component, first application data from the first application; and causing, by the first component, the first device to send the first application data to the second component running on the second device using the wireless connection.

Abstract: A retinal layer quantification system includes an image capturing unit and a processor electrically connected to the image capturing unit. The image capturing unit is configured to capture a target optical coherence tomographic image of a subject. The processor stores a program including a target image pre-processing module, a retinal layer auto-segmentation model, a target image enhancement module, a layer thickness detection module and a layer area detection module. The program detects a retinal layer thickness and a retinal layer area of the subject when the program is executed by the processor.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) comprising an enhanced passivation scheme for pad openings and trenches is provided. In some embodiments, an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer covers a substrate and at least partially defines a trench. The trench extends through the ILD layer from a top of the ILD layer to the substrate. A conductive pad overlies the ILD layer. A first passivation layer overlies the ILD layer and the conductive pad, and further defines a pad opening overlying the conductive pad. A second passivation layer overlies the ILD layer, the conductive pad, and the first passivation layer, and further lines sidewalls of the first passivation layer in the pad opening and sidewalls of the ILD layer in the trench. Further, the second passivation layer has a low permeability for moisture or vapor relative to the ILD layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor structure with having a source/drain feature with a central cavity, and a source/drain contact feature formed in central cavity of the source/drain region, wherein the source/drain contact feature is nearly wrapped around by the source/drain region. The source/drain contact feature may extend to a lower most of a plurality semiconductor layers.

Abstract: A dual-probe method for fluorescence quantitative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is disclosed. The method involves the use of a Taqman dual-probe detection system with the same pair of primers. The dual probes includes a detection probe and a reference probe. The detection probe targets the wild-type sequence at the hotspot mutation site, which can cover multiple adjacent mutations. The reference probe targets the wild-type sequence adjacent to the target sequence. Both probes share the same pair of upstream and downstream primers. This method uses a single reaction qPCR (quantitative PCR) method, which can simultaneously detect multiple adjacent mutations. It effectively saves tissue samples and greatly shortens the testing period. Moreover, the close proximity of the target and reference sequences enhances the reliability and accuracy of the results, making it widely applicable in various fields.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a gate structure formed over a substrate, and a first source/drain (S/D) structure formed adjacent to the gate structure. The semiconductor structure includes a first contact structure formed over a first side of the first S/D structure, and a portion of the first contact structure is lower than a top surface of the first S/D structure. The semiconductor structure includes a second contact structure formed over a second side of the first S/D structure, and the second contact structure is in direct contact with the first contact structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to burn-in apparatus, transfer method, burn-in chamber, and interchangeable frame thereof for semiconductor devices burn-in process. The burn-in apparatus comprises of a burn-in chamber with an incomplete base which is adapted to be completed and thermally insulated in cooperation with a thermal insulation base of at least one interchangeable frame which is adapted to be removably moved into and docked in the burn-in chamber to complete the burn-in apparatus. The burn-in apparatus comprises the burn-in chamber and at least one frame. The apparatus is complete and thermally insulated when the frame is moved into the burn-in chamber and docked therein. The apparatus is incomplete and thermally uninsulated when the frame is moved out of the burn-in chamber and undocked therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a CMOS image sensor having a multiple deep trench isolation (MDTI) structure, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the image sensor comprises a boundary deep trench isolation (BDTI) structure disposed at boundary regions of a pixel region surrounding a photodiode. The BDTI structure has a ring shape from a top view and two columns surrounding the photodiode with the first depth from a cross-sectional view. A multiple deep trench isolation (MDTI) structure is disposed at inner regions of the pixel region overlying the photodiode, the MDTI structure extending from the back-side of the substrate to a second depth within the substrate smaller than the first depth. The MDTI structure has three columns with the second depth between the two columns of the BDTI structure from the cross-sectional view. The MDTI structure is a continuous integral unit having a ring shape.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable assembly is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly within a range of motion.

Abstract: A floating point pre-alignment structure for computing-in-memory applications includes a time domain exponent computing block and an input mantissa pre-align block. The time domain exponent computing block is configured to compute a plurality of original input exponents and a plurality of original weight exponents to generate a plurality of flags. Each of the flags is determined by adding one of the original input exponents and one of the original weight exponents. The input mantissa pre-align block is configured to receive a plurality of original input mantissas and shift the original input mantissas according to the flags to generate a plurality of weighted input mantissas, and sparsity of the weighted input mantissas is greater than sparsity of the original input mantissas. Each of the flags has a negative correlation with a sum of the one of the original input exponents and the one of the original weight exponents.

Abstract: A channel structure includes a cooling channel continuously formed inside a housing. A coolant is configured to flow in the cooling channel. The cooling channel includes a plurality of channel portions spaced apart from each other and extending in the housing by changing directions.

Abstract: A cooling structure includes a housing having a cooling channel defined therein through which a coolant flows and includes a sealing cap fitted to a hole of the housing to seal the hole. The sealing cap includes a blocking member configured to be in contact with an internal surface of the housing. The cooling structure may be for cooling a motor, such as an in-wheel vehicle motor.

Abstract: A phase-change memory (PCM) cell is provided to include a first electrode, a second electrode, and a phase-change feature disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The phase-change feature is configured to change its data state based on a write operation performed on the PCM cell. The write operation includes a reset stage and a set stage. In the reset stage, a plurality of reset current pulses are applied to the PCM cell, and the reset current pulses have increasing current amplitudes. In the set stage, a plurality of set current pulses are applied to the PCM cell, and the set current pulses exhibit an increasing trend in current amplitude. The current amplitudes of the set current pulses are smaller than those of the reset current pulses.

Abstract: A large-area, waveguide-based, high-speed ultraviolet and visible light photodetector system for optical wireless communication includes a substrate; plural, parallel, waveguides formed directly on the substrate and including a high quantum-yield wavelength-converting material of semiconductor nature; an optical coupling system optically connected to each one of the plural, parallel, waveguides; and a photodetector optically connected to the optical coupling system and configured to detect an outgoing light. The wavelength-converting material converts a first wavelength of an incoming light at high-speed, received by the plural, parallel, waveguides, into a second wavelength of the outgoing light. The first wavelength is different from the second wavelength, and the first and second wavelengths are between 200 and 800 nm.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing device and an in-wheel motor including the sealing device. The in-wheel motor includes a stator, a rotor rotatably disposed with respect to the stator, an annular inner seal connected to the stator and spaced apart from the rotor by a predetermined gap so as to be disposed between the stator and the rotor, and an annular slinger coupled to an end portion of the rotor, wherein the annular inner seal seals between the slinger and the in-wheel motor.

Abstract: A memory unit with time domain edge delay accumulation for computing-in-memory applications is controlled by a first word line and a second word line. The memory unit includes at least one memory cell, at least one edge-delay cell multiplexor and at least one edge-delay cell. The at least one edge-delay cell includes a weight reader and a driver. The weight reader is configured to receive a weight and a multi-bit analog input voltage and generate a multi-bit voltage according to the weight and the multi-bit analog input voltage. The driver is connected to the weight reader and configured to receive an edge-input signal. The driver is configured to generate an edge-output signal having a delay time according to the edge-input signal and the multi-bit voltage. The delay time of the edge-output signal is positively correlated with the multi-bit analog input voltage multiplied by the weight.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a coral composite extract, a composition including the same and a method of producing the same. The coral composite extract includes at least two briarane-type diterpenoid compounds from corals of Briareum violaceum, B. excavatum and B. stechei, thereby being applied as an effective ingredient of a skin external use composition, a cosmetic composition and a medicinal composition.

Abstract: A hinge device of a portable terminal with a foldable structure according to the present invention includes: housing positioned between one end of a first body and one end of a second body; first hinge blade and second hinge blade fixed to the first body and the second body, respectively, and supported against the housing to rotate at a predetermined angle between an ‘unfolded position’ in which the first body and the second body are placed on the same horizontal line and a ‘folded position’ in which the first body and the second body face each other and thus come into contact with each other; and first interlocking gear and second interlocking gear for interlocking the first hinge blade and the second hinge blade with each other so that the first hinge blade and the second hinge blade move relative to each other, wherein the first interlocking gear and the second interlocking gear are mounted on the corresponding housing in such a way as to rotate relative to each other by a predetermined angle around gear s

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for treating liver cirrhosis by using a composition including mesenchymal stem cells, extracellular vesicles produced by the mesenchymal stem cells, and growth factors. The composition of the present disclosure achieves the effect of treating liver cirrhosis through various efficacy experiments.