Abstract: Techniques are provided for forming an anti-fuse bit cell having semiconductor devices with different gate dielectric thicknesses that are separated by a material structure. Example such anti-fuse bit cells may include, for instance, a memory element (e.g., a first FET) and an access device (e.g., a second FET). According to some embodiments, the memory element is formed with a thinner gate dielectric compared to the access device. A material structure is formed between the memory element and access device to improve the patterning tolerance during the formation of the different gate dielectric thicknesses. Topside or backside connections may be made to the source or drain regions of the memory element and access device to create the connections of an anti-fuse bit cell.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a device includes: providing a wafer including a first layer and a second layer; forming and patterning an actuating material formed on the wafer; patterning the first layer of the wafer to form a trench line; and removing a first part of the second layer. The first layer forms a film structure including a membrane. A slit is formed within and penetrates through the membrane because of the trench line. The film structure is actuated to form a vent temporarily because of the slit. An ear canal and an ambient of a wearable sound device are to be connected via the vent temporarily opened. The slit divides the membrane into a first membrane portion and a second membrane portion. A difference between the displacements of these two membrane portions is larger than a thickness of the membrane when the vent is formed.

Abstract: The instant disclosure provides methods of treating or preventing a SARS-CoV-2 infection, e.g., in a subject having or at risk for developing COVID-19, using an antibody (or antigen-binding fragment) compositions. Disclosed methods include prophylaxis against SARS-CoV-2 infection or transmission, as well as treatment of a subject having a SARS-CoV-2 infection. A SARS-CoV-2 infection (e.g., causing COVID-19) to be treated can be at any stage of infection and/or can result in any stage of disease, for example, mild, mild-to-moderate, severe, or critical.

Abstract: Provided are methods for sequential radiotherapies, such as XRT. In some embodiments, a higher dosage of an XRT may first be administered to a subject, optionally in combination with an immunotherapy, and subsequently a lower dosage XRT is administered to the subject to treat a cancer. Separating the dosage and intensity of the radiotherapies can be used to achieve improved therapeutic responses, such as improved anti-cancer responses, survival times, and/or abscopal effects.

Abstract: Provided are methods for sequential radiotherapies, such as XRT. In some embodiments, a higher dosage of an XRT may first be administered to a subject, optionally in combination with an immunotherapy, and subsequently a lower dosage XRT is administered to the subject to treat a cancer. Separating the dosage and intensity of the radiotherapies can be used to achieve improved therapeutic responses, such as improved anti-cancer responses, survival times, and/or abscopal effects.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first substrate and a first device disposed on the first substrate. The first device includes at least one anchor structure, a film structure anchored by the anchor structure and an actuator configured to control the film structure to form a first vent temporarily. The film structure partitions a space into a first volume to be connected to an ear canal and a second volume connected to an ambient of a wearable sound device. The ear canal and the ambient are connected via the first vent when the first vent is opened. The first vent is opened by controlling a first membrane portion and a second membrane portion of the film structure, such that a difference between a first displacement of the first membrane portion and a second displacement of the second membrane portion is larger than a thickness of the film structure.

Abstract: Example systems and methods of a wireless device use a signal attribute detector to determine a signal attribute value associated with a first frame received via a first antenna. Media access control (MAC) logic can detect that the first frame indicates an acknowledgement (ACK) of a second frame transmitted by the wireless device. Responsive to the detection of the ACK by the MAC logic, an antenna evaluator uses the signal attribute value to select one of the first antenna and the second antenna to transmit or receive a third frame.

Abstract: Example systems and methods of a wireless device use a signal attribute detector to determine a signal attribute value associated with a first frame received via a first antenna. Media access control (MAC) logic can detect that the first frame indicates an acknowledgement (ACK) of a second frame transmitted by the wireless device. Responsive to the detection of the ACK by the MAC logic, an antenna evaluator uses the signal attribute value to select one of the first antenna and the second antenna to transmit or receive a third frame.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a device includes: providing a wafer including a first layer and a second layer; forming and patterning an actuating material formed on the wafer; patterning the first layer of the wafer to form a trench line; and removing a first part of the second layer. The first layer forms a film structure including a membrane. A slit is formed within and penetrates through the membrane because of the trench line. The film structure is actuated to form a vent temporarily because of the slit. An ear canal and an ambient of a wearable sound device are to be connected via the vent temporarily opened. The slit divides the membrane into a first membrane portion and a second membrane portion. A difference between the displacements of these two membrane portions is larger than a thickness of the membrane when the vent is formed.

Abstract: Example systems and methods of a wireless device use a signal attribute detector to determine a signal attribute value associated with a first frame received via a first antenna. Media access control (MAC) logic can detect that the first frame indicates an acknowledgement (ACK) of a second frame transmitted by the wireless device. Responsive to the detection of the ACK by the MAC logic, an antenna evaluator uses the signal attribute value to select one of the first antenna and the second antenna to transmit or receive a third frame.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first substrate and a first device disposed on the first substrate. The first device includes at least one anchor structure, a film structure anchored by the anchor structure and an actuator configured to control the film structure to form a first vent temporarily. The film structure partitions a space into a first volume to be connected to an ear canal and a second volume connected to an ambient of a wearable sound device. The ear canal and the ambient are connected via the first vent when the first vent is opened. The first vent is opened by controlling a first membrane portion and a second membrane portion of the film structure, such that a difference between a first displacement of the first membrane portion and a second displacement of the second membrane portion is larger than a thickness of the film structure.

Abstract: An acoustic transducer is configured to perform an acoustic transformation. The acoustic transducer is disposed within a wearable sound device or to be disposed within the wearable sound device. The acoustic transducer includes at least one anchor structure, a film structure and an actuator. The film structure is disposed within a first layer and anchored by the anchor structure disposed within a second layer. The actuator is disposed on the film structure, and the actuator is configured to actuate the film structure to form a vent temporarily. The film structure partitions a space into a first volume to be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user and a second volume to be connected to an ambient of the wearable sound device. The ear canal and the ambient are to be connected via the vent temporarily opened when the film structure is actuated.

Abstract: An acoustic testing method includes providing an electrical signal to a wafer, receiving a sound wave generated by the acoustic transducer according to the electrical signal, and generating a sensing result for determining an acoustic functionality of the acoustic transducer. The wafer includes a plurality of acoustic transducers, and the electrical signal is provided to an acoustic transducer within the wafer.

Abstract: A testing apparatus including a testing platform, a loading device, a testing-signal generating device, a sound sensing device, a control unit, and an unloading device is disclosed. The loading device is configured to load a plurality of under-test devices to the testing platform. The testing-signal generating device is configured to generate at least one testing signal. The plurality of under-test devices receives the at least one testing signal and produces at least one testing sound-according to the at least one testing signal. The sound sensing device is configured to receive the at least one testing sound. The control unit controls the unloading device to unload the plurality of under-test devices from the testing platform and controls the unloading device to categorize the plurality of under-test devices into a plurality of groups according to the at least one testing sound received by the sound sensing device.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to intravascular electrophysiology catheters including a catheter handle with a steering-wire locking mechanism.

Abstract: An acoustic transducer is disposed within a wearable sound device or to be disposed within the wearable sound device. The acoustic transducer includes a first anchor structure and a first flap. The first flap includes a first end and a second end. The first end is anchored by the first anchor structure, and the second end is configured to perform a first up-and-down movement to form a vent temporarily. The first flap partitions a space into a first volume to be connected to an ear canal and a second volume to be connected to an ambient of the wearable sound device. The ear canal and the ambient are connected via the vent temporarily opened.

Abstract: Provided are methods for sequential radiotherapies, such as XRT. In some embodiments, a higher dosage of an XRT may first be administered to a subject, optionally in combination with an immunotherapy, and subsequently a lower dosage XRT is administered to the subject to treat a cancer. Separating the dosage and intensity of the radiotherapies can be used to achieve improved therapeutic responses, such as improved anti-cancer responses, survival times, and/or abscopal effects.

Abstract: A package structure includes a housing and a sound producing chip. The sound producing chip is disposed within the housing. The sound producing chip includes a membrane and an actuator. The membrane includes a coupling plate and a spring structure connected to the coupling plate. The actuator is configured to receive a driving signal to actuate the membrane. The spring structure is situated between the coupling plate and the actuator. The coupling plate is actuated to move by the actuator via the spring structure.

Abstract: An acoustic transducer is configured to perform an acoustic transformation. The acoustic transducer is disposed within a wearable sound device or to be disposed within the wearable sound device. The acoustic transducer includes at least one anchor structure, a film structure and an actuator. The film structure is disposed within a first layer and anchored by the anchor structure disposed within a second layer. The actuator is disposed on the film structure, and the actuator is configured to actuate the film structure to form a vent temporarily. The film structure partitions a space into a first volume to be connected to an ear canal of a wearable sound device user and a second volume to be connected to an ambient of the wearable sound device. The ear canal and the ambient are to be connected via the vent temporarily opened when the film structure is actuated.

Abstract: An acoustic transducer is disposed within a wearable sound device or to be disposed within the wearable sound device. The acoustic transducer includes a first anchor structure and a first flap. The first flap includes a first end and a second end. The first end is anchored by the first anchor structure, and the second end is configured to perform a first up-and-down movement to form a vent temporarily. The first flap partitions a space into a first volume to be connected to an ear canal and a second volume to be connected to an ambient of the wearable sound device. The ear canal and the ambient are connected via the vent temporarily opened.