Abstract: Threshold voltage (Vt) tuning layers may be sensitive to etching by reactants used to deposit overlying gate material, such as metal nitride. Methods for depositing Vt tuning layers are provided. In some embodiments Vt tuning layers may comprise a Vt tuning material in a neutral matrix. In some embodiments, processes for reducing or eliminating the etching of Vt tuning layers by halide reactants are described. In some embodiments a Vt tuning layer, such as a metal oxide layer, is treated by a nitridation process following deposition and prior to subsequent deposition of a metal nitride capping layer. In some embodiments an etch-protective layer, such as a NbO layer, is deposited over a Vt tuning layer prior to deposition of an overlying metal nitride layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for product handling and dispensing. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a system comprising a plurality of storage units for storing one or more trays comprising one or more items; one or more dispense conveyors for lifting and dispensing at least one of the one or more items into one or more receiving units; and a shuttle comprising one or more tray retrieval mechanisms, wherein the shuttle is (a) movable relative to the plurality of storage units and (b) configured to (i) pick at least one tray of the one or more trays using the one or more tray retrieval mechanisms and (ii) transport the at least one tray to the one or more dispense conveyors.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate to the field of semiconductor devices, including methods and systems for manufacturing semiconductor devices. More particularly, semiconductor structures comprise a dipole layer, which can be formed from a metal and carbon containing layer. Further described are related methods, deposition systems, and devices.

Abstract: An optoelectronic assembly includes: (i) a substrate having a cavity, (ii) an optoelectronic device, which is disposed over the cavity and includes an array of multiple emitters configured to emit a predefined number of light beams in response to receiving one or more electrical signals, and (iii) an integrated circuit (IC), which is mounted within the cavity, between the substrate and the optoelectronic device, and is configured to drive the one or more electrical signals to the optoelectronic device.

Abstract: Operations include establishing a queue storing a list of data burst commands to be communicated via a multiplexed interface coupled to the set of memory dies, communicating, during a first time period, a first data burst command in the queue to a first memory die of the set of memory dies via the multiplexed interface, and communicating, during a second time period, a second data burst command in the queue to a second memory die of the set of memory dies via the multiplexed interface, where a first latency associated with the first data burst command occurs during the second time period.

Abstract: A memory device can include a memory array including memory cells arranged in one or more pages. The memory array can be coupled to control logic to receive a first request to write first data to a page of the one or more pages and program the first data to the page of the one or more pages at a first time responsive to receiving the first request. The control logic is further to receive a second request to write second data to the page of the one or more pages, read the page of the one or more pages, and program the second data to the page of the one or more pages at a second time responsive to receiving the second request. The control logic can also receive an erase request to erase the one or more pages after the second time.

Abstract: A connector comprises a housing including an upper casing defining an aperture through which a wire is adapted to extend, and a lower casing defining a chamber receiving the upper casing. The chamber defines an opening that opens toward the upper casing. The upper casing is movable relative to the lower casing upon the exerting of a force on the upper casing such that the aperture and the opening at least partially overlap. A conductive terminal is disposed in the chamber of the lower casing and is adapted to tear an outer insulation of the wire arranged within the chamber to electrically connect to a conductor of the wire as the upper casing is moved toward the lower casing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methanotrophic bacteria that are modified to produce less glycogen, and methods of using the modified methanotrophic bacteria to produce a desired product, such as protein(s) or metabolite(s).

Abstract: A method for depositing one or more layers on a substrate is disclosed. The method may comprise providing a substrate, etching a native oxide from a surface of the substrate responsive to exposure to an etchant, contacting an etched surface of the substrate with an oxidizing agent oxidizing a first layer of the substrate responsive to contact with the oxidizing agent and depositing a second layer on the first layer.

Abstract: A saw assembly including a base, a frame assembly disposed on the base and a rail system disposed on the frame assembly. The rail system extends in a longitudinal direction and a table assembly is slidingly disposed in the longitudinal direction on the rail system. The assembly includes a split table having a first table portion and a second table portion separated by a gap extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the rail system. A pair of fences are mounted to the first and second table portions and bridge the gap to connect the first and second table portions to each other. The gap and corresponding channels and drain apertures allow the tile saw to channel and retain water while cutting a tile. At least one of the fences has a projection in the form of a bridge that is pivotable about the fence to move the projection away from the path of the blade.

Abstract: Exemplary systems and methods are directed to risk-based observability of a platform. Data is received from plural devices from one or more computing environments on a network. The received data is in a raw data format according to the computing environment or platform from which it was received. The received data is converted from the raw format to a structured format. The converted data is enhanced by adding contextual information associated with a corresponding one of the plural devices. A risk analysis is performed on the enhanced data based on one or more risk detection rules applied to the network. One or more tags are applied to the enhanced data based on results of the risk analysis. Data analysis is performed on the enhanced data to identify devices from aggregate sources. The data is sent to one or more destinations on the network based on the applied tags.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to an optical system. The optical system may include a lens structure configured to generate an outgoing Gaussian beam based on an incoming Gaussian beam. The optical system may also include a light source configured to provide the incoming Gaussian beam to the lens structure. The lens structure may be a flat lens or a phase plate.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an optical lens disclosed herein includes forming a layer of a flat lens structure on a front surface of a substrate, depositing a protective metal layer on the layer of the flat lens structure and on a back surface of the substrate, wherein the protective layer includes chromium, gold, titanium, or nickel, wherein the back surface is located opposite to and away from the front surface having the layer of the flat lens structure, irradiating the protective metal layer at the front surface with a laser to form a channel (i) through the protective metal layer, (ii) through the layer of the flat lens structure and (iii) in the substrate, removing the protective metal layer at the front surface and the back surface of the substrate, and separating the layer of the flat lens structure from the substrate to obtain the optical lens, wherein the channel has a depth defined by a thickness of the substrate remaining at the channel after irradiating the protective metal layer at the front surface

Abstract: Implementations include providing a set of parameters, generating a set of zones based on the set of parameters, each zone associated with a set of tasks to be performed for material flow during a process, for each zone, automatically generating a zone topological map as a zone graph including a set of nodes and a set of edges, the set of nodes including a set of area nodes and a set of terminal nodes, each area node representing a path that can be traveled along, each terminal node representing locations where a task is performed during of the process, and merging zone topological maps to provide a facility topological map modeling space within which mobile agents execute tasks, merging including connecting a node of a first zone topological map with a node of a second zone topological map by an edge.

Abstract: A method for verifying user identity and age includes: using a front camera to receive a frontal image of a human face; using a rear camera to receive an image of an identification document, from which a headshot and a date of birth code are extracted; determining whether there is a coincidence or not by comparing the face image and the headshot; determining whether an age value, calculated by comparing the date of birth code and a current date, is greater than or equal to a threshold value; when the face image coincides the headshot and the age value is larger than or equal to the threshold value, the verification is passed and an online transaction proceeds; when the face image is not consistent with the headshot or the age value is smaller than the threshold value, the verification fails and the online transaction is terminated.

Abstract: A control system for an aquarium lighting system in which motor drivers alter over time the relative inclination of a light source with respect to an ornamental feature (18) within the aquarium. The effect is that light intensity (92, 94) falling incident on an ornamental feature more accurately simulates natural light impinging on a natural environment from day and seasonal movements of the sun. In addition to the relative change in inclination, power settings for the light source can be adjusted to further mimic the effects experienced with daily variations of climate and/or weather. The system effectively changes the angle of incidence of light and outwardly facing areas of ornamental features or areas beneath overhangs receive programmable levels of illumination that would otherwise not be possible with an overhead, single fixed-position light source.

Abstract: A control system for an aquarium lighting system in which motor drivers alter over time the relative inclination of a light source with respect to an ornamental feature (18) within the aquarium. The effect is that light intensity (92, 94) falling incident on an ornamental feature more accurately simulates natural light impinging on a natural environment from day and seasonal movements of the sun. In addition to the relative change in inclination, power settings for the light source can be adjusted to further mimic the effects experienced with daily variations of climate and/or weather. The system effectively changes the angle of incidence of light and outwardly facing areas of ornamental features or areas beneath overhangs receive programmable levels of illumination that would otherwise not be possible with an overhead, single fixed-position light source.

Abstract: A glass cigarette with an elongate hollow tubular borosilicate glass member. The glass member has a first open ended cylindrical smoking material retaining portion, a second cylindrical smoke cooling passage portion and a third tapered tubular mouthpiece portion. A restrictor portion joins the first portion to the second portion. The third tapered portion is contiguous with and fixed to the second portion. The mouthpiece is open ended at the tapered end. A preferred embodiment includes the overall length of the glass cigarette is approximately 106 mm.

Abstract: A control system for an aquarium lighting system in which motor drivers alter over time the relative inclination of a light source with respect to an ornamental feature (18) within the aquarium. The effect is that light intensity (92, 94) falling incident on an ornamental feature more accurately simulates natural light impinging on a natural environment from day and seasonal movements of the sun. In addition to the relative change in inclination, power settings for the light source can be adjusted to further mimic the effects experienced with daily variations of climate and/or weather. The system effectively changes the angle of incidence of light and outwardly facing areas of ornamental features or areas beneath overhangs receive programmable levels of illumination that would otherwise not be possible with an overhead, single fixed-position light source.