Abstract: Methods and systems for status determination are disclosed. A computing device may determine a status of the computing device or another computing device. The status may be based on operational data. One or more actions may be taken based on the status of the computing device or the another computing device. For example, at least one computing task may be performed based on the status.

Abstract: In some embodiments, a semiconductor fabrication tool is provided. The semiconductor fabrication tool includes a first processing zone having a first ambient environment and a second processing zone having a second ambient environment disposed at different location inside a processing chamber. A first exhaust port and a second exhaust port are disposed in the first and second processing zones, respectively. A first exhaust pipe couples the first exhaust port to a first individual exhaust output. A second exhaust pipe couples the second exhaust port to a second individual exhaust output, where the second exhaust pipe is separate from the first exhaust pipe. A first adjustable fluid control element controls the first ambient environment. A second adjustable fluid control element controls the second ambient environment, where the first adjustable fluid control element and the second adjustable fluid control element are independently adjustable.

Abstract: Methods and systems for communication management are disclosed. A computing device may receive a computing request. The computing device may determine a timeout parameter associated with the computing request. A notification may be sent if the timeout parameter is predicted to be exceeded or if the timeout parameter is exceeded.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for OSA (Obstructive Sleep Apnea) severity detection using recording-based electrocardiography (ECG) Signal. The major feature of the present invention emphasizes on using a recording-based ECG Signal as an input, which is different from the deep learning-based prior art of using segment-based signals as an input to a model, and the segment-based signals has only two classification results, i.e. normal or apnea. The present invention provides a method for a model to detect and output directly a value of apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) for the OSA Severity.

Abstract: A light box structure includes a bracket and a board. The bracket is in an arc shape and has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The board has a plurality of magnetic positioning posts. The magnetic positioning posts have at least two different heights. The board is attracted and attached on the first surface of the bracket through the magnetic positioning posts.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an image sensor having a photodetector disposed within a semiconductor substrate. A dielectric structure is disposed on a first side of the semiconductor substrate. An isolation structure extends from the dielectric structure into the first side of the semiconductor substrate. The isolation structure laterally wraps around the photodetector and comprises an upper portion disposed above the first side of the semiconductor substrate and directly contacting sidewalls of the dielectric structure. The isolation structure comprises a first material different from a second material of the dielectric structure.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a conductive structure over a first passivation layer. The semiconductor structure further includes a second passivation layer over the conductive structure and the first passivation layer. The second passivation layer includes a first oxide film extending along a top surface of the first passivation layer, sidewalls and a top surface of the conductive structure, wherein a top surface of the first oxide film is planar. The second passivation layer further includes a second oxide film over a top surface of the first oxide film and a top surface of the conductive structure, wherein a top surface of the second oxide film is planar. The second passivation layer further includes a third oxide film extending along a top surface of the second oxide film, the sidewalls and the top surface of the conductive structure, wherein a top surface of the third oxide film is curved.

Abstract: Repeater and control method are provided for DL transmission and UL transmission between a BS and a UE. In one novel aspect, the repeater establishes a control link with the BS. Then, the repeater configures an amplify and forward link between the BS and the UE by at least one configuration of the control link.

Abstract: Interconnect structures and methods and apparatuses for forming the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes supplying a process gas to a process chamber; igniting the process gas into a plasma in the process chamber; reducing a pressure of the process chamber to less than 0.3 mTorr; and after reducing the pressure of the process chamber, depositing a conductive layer on a substrate in the process chamber.

Abstract: Various examples described herein relate to a head mountable device (HMD) which comprises an input device to receive captured user data, a connection interface to exchange the user data with a host device, a privacy data switch to route the user data between the input device and the connection interface in the HMD, and a controller. The controller determines whether the user data is restricted data, directs the privacy data switch to block the exchange of the user data when it is determined that the user data is restricted data, and directs the switch to allow the exchange of the user data when it is determined that the user data is not restricted data.

Abstract: An optical device with isolation structures and a method of fabricating the same are disclosed. The optical device includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, first and second radiation sensing devices disposed in the substrate, a first isolation structure disposed in the substrate. The first isolation structure has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The optical device further includes a second isolation structure disposed in the substrate and on the first surface of the first isolation structure. The second isolation structure includes a metal structure and a dielectric layer surrounding the metal structure. The second isolation structure vertically extends over the first surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device having a standard cell comprises a first bottom transistor, a first top transistor, a second bottom transistor, a second top transistor, and a first bottom-transistor-level metal line. The first bottom transistor is in a first row. The first top transistor is disposed above the first bottom transistor in the first row. The first bottom transistor and the first top transistor share a first gate structure. The second bottom transistor is in a second row next to the first row. The second top transistor is disposed above the second bottom transistor in the second row. The second bottom transistor and the second top transistor share a second gate structure. The first bottom-transistor-level metal line extends laterally from a first source/drain region of the first bottom transistor to a source/drain region of the second bottom transistor.

Abstract: Provided is a method for treating disorders or conditions related to erectile dysfunction. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of mesenchymal stem cells or secretome thereof, wherein the mesenchymal stem cells or secretome are derived from human amniotic fluid.

Abstract: A card edge connector includes: an insulating housing defining a card slot opening forwards through a front face thereof; plural terminals retained in the insulating housing and including contacting portions extending into the card slot and soldering portions exposed upon a bottom face of the housing; and a metal shell at least partially covering the insulating housing, wherein the metal shell including a flat plate and a pair of side plates bending downwards from the flat plate, and the flat plate is at least partially embedded in the insulating housing and located proximate to a top face.

Abstract: A method for making a memory device, includes: forming a first dielectric layer over a bottom electrode; forming a first void extending through the first dielectric layer to expose a portion of an upper boundary of the bottom electrode; forming a first conductive structure lining along respective sidewalls of the first void and the exposed portion of the upper boundary of the bottom electrode; filling the first void with the first dielectric layer; and forming a phase change material layer over the first dielectric layer to cause the phase change material layer to contact at least a portion of a sidewall of the first conductive structure.

Abstract: Various examples described herein relate to an HMD which comprises an HMD body positioned against a face of a user which includes an IMU to track user location data in an environment. The HMD also comprises a detachable headband assembly including a tracking feature module to construct a map of the environment based on the user location data. The HMD further includes a mechanical mount feature attaching the detachable headband assembly to the HMD body. The mechanical mount feature includes a connection interface to exchange the user location data between the IMU in the HMD body and the tracking feature module in the detachable headband assembly.

Abstract: Described here is an air filter comprising a substrate and a network of polymeric nanofibers deposited on the substrate, wherein the air filter a removal efficiency for PM2.5 of at least 70% when a light transmittance is below 50%. Also described here is an electric air filter comprising a first layer adapted to receive a first electric voltage, wherein the first layer comprises an organic fiber coated with a conductive material. Further described is an air filter for high temperature filtration, comprising a substrate and a network of polymeric nanofibers deposited on the substrate, wherein the air filter has a removal efficiency for PM2.5 of at least 70% at a temperature of a least 70° C.

Abstract: A motherboard includes a connector, a controller, a platform controller hub and a switch block. The connector is configured to be electrically connected to an expansion card, and includes a first pin, a second pin and a third pin. The controller includes an analog-to-digital converter coupled to the first pin. The controller identifies a digital voltage value of the first pin via the analog-to-digital converter, and generates a power supply requirement and a signal transmission requirement corresponding to the expansion card based on the digital voltage value. The switch block is coupled to the second pin, the third pin, the controller and the platform controller hub. The switch block provides a power supply voltage to the second pin based on the power supply requirement, and the switch block couples the third pin to the platform controller hub based on the signal transmission requirement.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a plug connector and a receptacle connector for mating with the plug connector, the receptacle connector includes: a receptacle housing defining a mating surface and plural passageways through the mating surface; at least two receptacle power terminals received in corresponding passageways; and at least one receptacle signal terminal received in corresponding passageways, wherein the receptacle signal terminal is composed of two independent blanking pieces, each blanking piece comprises two elastic arms each having a contacting portion, the two blanking pieces are arranged crosswise and located in a same passageway, and the contacting portions intersect in an X shape along an inserting direction perpendicular to the mating surface.

Abstract: A centrifugal fan is disclosed and includes a lower case, an impeller and an upper case. The lower case includes a bottom plate and a sidewall. The impeller is disposed on the bottom plate. The upper case is assembled with the sidewall to form an outlet. The upper case is formed by stamping and includes a first plane, an inlet and a grille. When the impeller is rotated, an airflow flowing from the inlet to the outlet is formed. The grille is protruded outwardly from the first plane, and includes a connecting frame and plural ribs. A spacing height is formed between the connecting frame and the inlet. Each rib has a first end connected to the connecting frame and a second end connected to the first plane. A pair of notches are disposed adjacent to two opposite lateral edges of the second end of the corresponding rib, respectively.