Abstract: The present disclosure provides a memory device, a semiconductor device, and a method of operating a memory device. A memory device includes a memory cell, a bit line, a word line, a select transistor, a fuse element, and a heater. The bit line is connected to the memory cell. The word line is connected to the memory cell. The select transistor is disposed in the memory cell. A gate of the select transistor is connected to the word line. The fuse element is disposed in the memory cell. The fuse element is connected to the bit line and the select transistor. The heater is configured to heat the fuse element.

Abstract: Tamper-proof gateways are described. A gateway comprises a date intake module, a data transmission module, a tamper switch and a controller. The data intake module couples to one or more data generation devices. The data transmission module is configured to transmit sense information generated by the one or more data generation devices to a network. The tamper switch is configured to generate an alert signal in response to sensing tampering of the tamper-proof gateway. The controller is configured to: 1) place the tamper-proof gateway in a secure state in response to receiving the alert signal from the tamper switch, and 2) withdraw the tamper-proof gateway from the secure state in response to receiving authentication information. Withdrawing the gateway from the secure state may comprise placing the tamper-proof gateway in a first privileged state or a second privileged state.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining characteristics of fluids are described. A method involves illuminating a portion of a fluid by emitting light having an emission spectrum spanning at least from an infrared band to an ultraviolet band, and producing an output signal by receiving the light upon being scattered by the fluid using an optical detector. A controller may select a target sub-band of the emission spectrum based on information associated with the fluid, and may further determine a characteristic of the fluid using at least a portion of the output signal associated with the target sub-band of the emission spectrum. Alternatively, or additionally, a controller may apply an operator to the output signal, and may further determine the characteristic of the first fluid by applying a machine learning model to a result of the operator as applied to the first output signal.

Abstract: A mirror includes a base portion configured to support the mirror, a mirror head assembly, and a support portion connected to the base portion and configured to support the mirror head assembly. The mirror head assembly includes a first mirror plate, a second mirror plate, a first light-transmissive region adjacent to the first mirror plate, a second light-transmissive region adjacent to the second mirror plate, and a light source disposed in an interior of the mirror head assembly and configured to emit light to the first light-transmissive region and the second light-transmissive region. The base portion may include one or more audio speakers and/or storage compartments and/or charging pads configured for wirelessly charging an electronic device.

Abstract: A portable variable focus microscope includes a housing having a lower section and an upper section secured together. A lens is removably disposed on at least one lens retention feature of the upper section. The scope further includes a slide platform and a height adjuster, where rotation of the height adjuster within the scope housing adjusts a relative distance between the slide platform and the lens to adjust a focus of the lens. The scope may be used in conjunction with a mobile data device to capture an image of a sample on a slide received in the scope. A program including a CNN algorithm may be employed to identify contaminants in the sample.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with different configurations of nanostructured channel regions and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a fin structure disposed on a substrate, a stack of nanostructured horizontal channel (NHC) regions disposed on the fin structure, a nanostructured vertical channel (NVC) region disposed within the stack of NHC regions, a source/drain (S/D) region disposed on the fin structure, and a gate structure disposed on the NHC regions and on portions of the NVC region that are not covered by the NHC regions and the fin structure.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for authentication of a user is described. A system can include a memory and a processor, where the processor identifies a trigger event corresponding to an application executed by the processor of the system. Then, in response to identification of the trigger event, the processor causes an authentication process to execute on the application, including prompting the user to provide a payment instrument information via the NFC device of the system. The processor then determines if the received payment instrument information is designated as an authentication instrument for the user, in response to receipt of the payment instrument information via the NFC device of the system, determine. Additionally, in response to a determination that the received payment instrument information is designated as the authentication instrument for the user, the processor authenticates the user.

Abstract: A shape memory actuator including: a nickel-titanium (NiTi) alloy; and a ternary element provided to the nickel-titanium alloy such that the content of the ternary element in the alloy is selected and processed based on a predetermined operating temperature for the actuator. The ternary element may be selected from at least one of lead (Pd), Gold (Au), Platinum (Pt), Hafnium (Hf) and Zirconium (Zr). A method of making a shape memory alloy (SMA) actuator, the method including: preparing an SMA material; cutting the SMA material into the shape for the actuator; and processing a predetermined portion of the actuator via laser processing such that at least some material properties of the SMA material are altered to provide an altered transformation temperature. In some cases, the processing may be configured to adjust the relative amount of at least a ternary element in the predetermined portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ion beam etching (IBE) system including a process chamber. The process chamber includes a plasma chamber configured to provide plasma. In addition, the process chamber includes an accelerator grid having multiple accelerator grid elements including a first accelerator grid element and a second accelerator grid element. A first wire is coupled to the first accelerator grid element and configured to supply a first voltage to the first accelerator grid element. A second wire is coupled to the second accelerator grid element and configured to supply a second voltage to the second accelerator grid element, where the second voltage is different from the first voltage. A first ion beam through a first hole is controlled by the first accelerator grid element, and a second ion beam through a second hole is controlled by the second accelerator grid element.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with different configurations of nanostructured channel regions and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a fin structure disposed on a substrate, a stack of nanostructured horizontal channel (NHC) regions disposed on the fin structure, a nanostructured vertical channel (NVC) region disposed within the stack of NHC regions, a source/drain (S/D) region disposed on the fin structure, and a gate structure disposed on the NHC regions and on portions of the NVC region that are not covered by the NHC regions and the fin structure.

Abstract: Tamper-proof gateways are described. A gateway comprises a date intake module, a data transmission module, a tamper switch and a controller. The data intake module couples to one or more data generation devices. The data transmission module is configured to transmit sense information generated by the one or more data generation devices to a network. The tamper switch is configured to generate an alert signal in response to sensing tampering of the tamper-proof gateway. The controller is configured to: 1) place the tamper-proof gateway in a secure state in response to receiving the alert signal from the tamper switch, and 2) withdraw the tamper-proof gateway from the secure state in response to receiving authentication information. Withdrawing the gateway from the secure state may comprise placing the tamper-proof gateway in a first privileged state or a second privileged state.

Abstract: The present application provides an AI-based system for evaluating an individual's mindfulness (e.g., during prayer) based on video captured of the individual. In one example, the video may be captured via a smart phone. The individual's mindfulness may be continually evaluated from the captured video by observing the individual's body pose and movements. For instance, turning the individual's head to one side or moving the individual's eyes around rapidly can be signs of losing focus. Body pose and movement information of an individual may be derived from the video through AI-based video analytics. The user's body pose and movements may be checked against a set of predefined criteria for mindfulness, and an objective evaluation may be provided. Such evaluation can then be fed back to the individual, for example, to remind the individual whenever they lose focus during prayer.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled massage node that imparts either or both a heating or cooling effects is provided, which may be attached to a massager to impart a heating or cooling effect on a user with a massage effect, or optionally, without a massage effect. The temperature-controlled massage node may be affixed to the massager or may be removably coupled. The temperature-controlled massage node may be powered by the same power source as the massager or may include an independent power source located, for example, in the massage node. The massage node may be used with a massager that provides percussive massage effects, such as a massage gun, or may be used with a vibrating massager. Optionally, the massage node may include independent power, a controller and a motor to supply both a vibrating massage effect and hot and cold effect, either alone or in combination.

Abstract: A temperature-controlled massage node that imparts either or both a heating or cooling effects is provided, which may be attached to a massager to impart a heating or cooling effect on a user with a massage effect, or optionally, without a massage effect. The temperature-controlled massage node may be affixed to the massager or may be removably coupled. The temperature-controlled massage node may be powered by the same power source as the massager or may include an independent power source located, for example, in the massage node. The massage node may be used with a massager that provides percussive massage effects, such as a massage gun, or may be used with a vibrating massager. Optionally, the massage node may include independent power, a controller and a motor to supply both a vibrating massage effect and hot and cold effect, either alone or in combination.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with different configurations of gate structures and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a stack of nanostructured channel regions disposed on a fin structure, a first gate structure disposed within the stack of nanostructured channel regions, a second gate structure surrounds the first gate structure about a first axis and surrounds the nanostructured channel regions about a second axis different from the first axis, and first and second contact structures disposed on the first and second gate structures, respectively.

Abstract: A portable sanitizing apparatus, such as a case, includes a first case portion arranged to receive an object to be sanitized, and a second case portion connected to the first case portion and including at least one UV light source configured to emit UV electromagnetic radiation. The second case portion includes an expansion member having a collapsed configuration and an expanded configuration. When the expansion member is in the expanded configuration, a distance between the second case portion and the first case portion is increased compared to when the expansion member is in the collapsed configuration, thereby increasing a distance from the at least one UV light source to the object to be sanitized.

Abstract: A method for generating an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) radiation includes simultaneously irradiating two or more target droplets with laser light in an EUV radiation source apparatus to produce EUV radiation and collecting and directing the EUV radiation produced from the two or more target droplet by an imaging mirror.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to surgical systems, devices and methods for planning and implementing surgical procedures, including repair of fractures. The systems and methods disclosed herein may be utilized to establish physical models of anatomy.

Abstract: Methods and systems for determining characteristics of fluids are described. A method involves illuminating a portion of a fluid by emitting light having an emission spectrum spanning at least from an infrared band to an ultraviolet band, and producing an output signal by receiving the light upon being scattered by the fluid using an optical detector. A controller may select a target sub-band of the emission spectrum based on information associated with the fluid, and may further determine a characteristic of the fluid using at least a portion of the output signal associated with the target sub-band of the emission spectrum. Alternatively, or additionally, a controller may apply an operator to the output signal, and may further determine the characteristic of the first fluid by applying a machine learning model to a result of the operator as applied to the first output signal.