Abstract: A case for an electronic device can include a case body including an exterior surface and an interior surface, the interior surface being positioned opposite the exterior surface. The case can additionally include a button body positioned at least partially within the case body between the exterior surface and the interior surface, the button body being movable inward and outward relative to the case body along an axis of button travel. The case can further include a biasing structure having a contact surface configured to contact the button body, the biasing structure configured to bias the button body toward the interior surface along the axis of button travel.

Abstract: A technique is directed to methods and systems for live streaming. In some implementations, the method includes (1) monitoring, by a bitrate feedback extension (BFE) module, a bitrate for a client device during a live streaming process; (2) in response to a bitrate change during the live streaming process, notifying, by the BFE module, the bitrate change to a buffer switch handler (BSH) module; (3) sending, by the BSH module, a request to adjust the bitrate for the client device to a media engine; and (4) switching, based on the request, a media source of the live streaming process.

Abstract: A field effect transistor (FET) structure and method for making the same is disclosed. In an aspect, a FET structure comprises a gate structure, disposed between a first vertical source/drain (S/D) structure and a second vertical S/D structure, the gate structure comprising a channel structure comprising a plurality of vertically-stacked, horizontal channels connecting the first vertical S/D structure to the second vertical S/D structure in a first horizontal direction through a vertical metal gate structure that at least partially surrounds the plurality of vertically-stacked, horizontal channels.

Abstract: Disclosed are gate-tie-down (GTD) cells that utilize a backside power delivery scheme, where metal wires that deliver power are provided on the back of the wafer. As a result, ultra-low height standard cell can be enabled. Also higher area scaling may be achieved. Further, performance and power gain can be maximized.

Abstract: Disclosed are techniques for a semiconductor structure. In an aspect, a semiconductor structure includes a gate stack including a first gate structure and a second gate structure offset in a first direction. The semiconductor structure includes a first source/drain (S/D) structure adjacent the first gate structure, a second S/D structure adjacent the second gate structure, a first backside conductive structure in contact with the first S/D structure, and a second backside conductive structure in contact with the second S/D structure. The semiconductor structure includes a third backside conductive structure disposed in a back portion of the semiconductor structure opposing a front portion of the semiconductor structure, extending along a second direction, and in contact with the first backside conductive structure and the second backside conductive structure.

Abstract: Disclosed are gate-tie-down (GTD) cells that utilize a backside power delivery scheme, where metal wires that deliver power are provided on the back of the die. The backside power may be delivered to the gates through S/Ds and through frontside contacts. As a result, ultra-low height standard cell can be enabled. Also higher area scaling may be achieved. Further, performance and power gain can be maximized.

Abstract: Compact logic cells using full backside connectivity are disclosed. In an aspect, a semiconductor device comprises a plurality of integrated circuit cells comprising: gates separated by source/drain (S/D) structures and comprising at least one channel extending through a metal structure and connecting adjacent S/D structures to each other, at least one gate forming a gate-all-around field effect transistor; an FS contact electrically connecting to an S/D structure; an FS contact electrically connecting to a gate; a frontside (FS) inter-layer dielectric (ILD) on the gates and S/D structures; FS metal zero interconnects disposed on the FS-ILD, one being electrically connected to an FS contact; a BS contact electrically connecting to an S/D structure; a BS contact electrically connecting to a gate; a backside (BS) ILD disposed on the gates and S/D structures; and BS metal zero interconnects disposed on the BS-ILD, one being electrically connected to a BS contact.

Abstract: A field effect transistor (FET) structure and method for making the same is disclosed. In an aspect, a FET structure comprises a gate structure, disposed between a first vertical source/drain (S/D) structure and a second vertical S/D structure, the gate structure comprising a channel structure comprising a plurality of vertically-stacked, horizontal channels connecting the first vertical S/D structure to the second vertical S/D structure horizontally through a vertical metal gate structure that at least partially surrounds the plurality of horizontal channels. The FET also comprises a backside inter-layer dielectric (ILD) layer disposed below the vertical metal gate structure, wherein a first thickness of the vertical metal gate structure below a bottom channel of the plurality of horizontal channels is larger than a second thickness of the vertical metal gate structure between adjacent channels of the plurality of horizontal channels.

Abstract: An accessory device includes multiple walls and textile layers covers the walls. The textile layers may be of the same materials. However, one of the textile layers may include a film that provides protections against stains and fraying. The textile layers may come together at a seam. Accessory devices may include a shell that includes a pocket used to seat the textile layers in order to form the seam. An additional seam may be formed by two ends of a textile layer. The additional seam may be supported by a reinforcement layer, and may also align with an opening formed in the accessory device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for dehydrating a mixture of organic liquid and water are disclosed. A mixture of the organic liquid and water is fed to a membrane. The mixture is then subjected to process conditions sufficient to cause pervaporation. A permeate comprising a higher weight percentage of water than the weight percentage of water in the mixture is recovered. A retentate comprising a higher weight percentage of organic liquid than the weight percentage of the organic liquid in the mixture is also recovered.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and processes for reducing interruptions due to a presentation timestamp restart (PTSrs) are provided. A process includes receiving content data packets identifiable by a timestamp. The timestamps vary between a PTSmin and a PTSmax. When PTSmax is reached, a next data packet is restarted at substantially equal to PTSmin. The process includes first determining whether one of the timestamps have restarted and, if so, generating a loop over index file associating a first timestamp with a first index value (A), a second timestamp with a second index value (B), a third timestamp with a third index value (C), and a fourth timestamp with a fourth index value (D). PTSrs may be detected when the second timestamp is greater than the fourth timestamp or when the first timestamp is greater than the third timestamp. When a restart occurs, adjustments to content playback sequence are made using the index values.

Abstract: A method for media content streaming includes: receiving a command to start playback of a first media content item, wherein a first portion of the first media content item has been transcoded to generate at least one passive adaptive streamlet, and the first portion of the first media content item starts at a playback position and ends at an optimal transition point; outputting, by a content streaming device, one of the at least one passive adaptive streamlet; while outputting the one of the at least one passive adaptive streamlet, requesting, receiving, and transcoding a second portion of the first media content item to generate an active adaptive streamlet of the first media content item, wherein the active adaptive streamlet starts at the optimal transition point of the first media content item; and immediately following outputting the one of the at least one passive adaptive streamlet, outputting the active adaptive streamlet of the first media content item.

Abstract: An articulating joint comprising a multi-cluster joint where every consecutive pair of links is interfaced by a gimbal, which offers rotation about two orthogonal axes within the same plane. Thus, the articulating joint comprises an alternating sequence of links and gimbals. Furthermore, there may be multiple cables attached to one or more of the links. As these cables are selectively pulled and released, one can achieve any desired articulation of the articulating joint. There may be a transmission member extending through the links and gimbals, parallel to the central longitudinal axis of the joint in its nominal non-articulated condition. This transmission member may be either a tension member that is pulled on (e.g. a cable or flexible pull rod) and that loads the articulating joint in compression, or the transmission member may be a flexible push rod that loads the articulating joint in tension.

Abstract: An apparatus for locating a hardware at a desired location on a tubular structure of a machine includes a linear element including a plurality of linear reference indicia thereon, a slider coupled to the linear element, an angular element including a plurality of angular reference indicia thereon, a hardware locator coupled to the linear element and adapted to engage with the hardware to locate the hardware at the desired location on the tubular structure, and a reference hardware locator coupled to the angular element. The angular element is coupled to the tubular structure such that the reference hardware locator engages with a pre-existing hardware mounted on the tubular structure. The pre-existing hardware is used as a reference to locate the hardware at the desired location on the tubular structure.

Abstract: A technique is directed to methods and systems for live streaming. In some implementations, the method includes (1) monitoring, by a bitrate feedback extension (BFE) module, a bitrate for a client device during a live streaming process; (2) in response to a bitrate change during the live streaming process, notifying, by the BFE module, the bitrate change to a buffer switch handler (BSH) module; (3) sending, by the BSH module, a request to adjust the bitrate for the client device to a media engine; and (4) switching, based on the request, a media source of the live streaming process.

Abstract: A release logic system for releasing cartons into a fulfillment system is described. In an example implementation, a release logic engine may receive carton data representing a set of cartons and indicating picks for each the set of cartons. The release logic engine may determine a score for a carton of the set of cartons based on a location of a first pick of the carton in a pick-to-cart area of a fulfillment center. In some implementations, the release logic engine may assign the carton to a cart adapted to transport cartons based on the score determined for the carton, and may induct the carton into the fulfillment center for the first pick using the cart.

Abstract: Currently, significant technological obstacles prevent the automation of campaign configuration. Embodiments overcome these obstacles using an artificial intelligence (AI) model (e.g., comprising a k-nearest neighbor algorithm) that determines historical segments that match a target segment, based on one or more segment attributes. One or more thresholding criteria of a performance filter are applied to campaign configurations, associated with these matching historical segments, to determine one or more campaign configurations to be recommended. If one of these recommended campaign configurations is accepted, campaign settings for a new campaign may be auto-populated according to the accepted campaign configuration, such that a new campaign, with expected high performance, can be easily configured.

Abstract: Surgical tools and assemblies are employed for use in minimally invasive surgical (MIS) procedures. A surgical tool assembly includes a handle assembly and a frame assembly. The handle assembly and frame assembly are designed and constructed to have an articulation input joint and a grounding joint between them. A pitch rotational degree of freedom and a yaw rotational degree of freedom are provided by way of the articulation input joint. The handle assembly is translationally constrained relative to the frame assembly by way of the grounding joint. Intermediate bodies and joints can be provided in certain surgical tool assemblies and architectures.

Abstract: A method for media content streaming includes: receiving a command to start playback of a first media content item, wherein a first portion of the first media content item has been transcoded to generate at least one passive adaptive streamlet, and the first portion of the first media content item starts at a playback position and ends at an optimal transition point; outputting, by a content streaming device, one of the at least one passive adaptive streamlet; while outputting the one of the at least one passive adaptive streamlet, requesting, receiving, and transcoding a second portion of the first media content item to generate an active adaptive streamlet of the first media content item, wherein the active adaptive streamlet starts at the optimal transition point of the first media content item; and immediately following outputting the one of the at least one passive adaptive streamlet, outputting the active adaptive streamlet of the first media content item.

Abstract: A fire safety and extinguishing system for an electrical energy storage system includes at least one sensor for detecting a hot spot abnormality in the electrical energy storage system; a fire extinguisher installed inside a housing of the electrical energy storage system, wherein the fire extinguisher is configured to dispense an extinguishing agent when a hot spot abnormality in the electrical energy storage system is detected; a liquid separator arranged to receive an ethylene glycol and water mixture from a cooling reservoir, and to separate water from glycol. An outlet of the liquid separator is fluidly connected to an inlet of the housing of the electrical energy storage system to provide pressurized extracted water to the fire extinguisher as the extinguishing agent.