Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit structure includes forming a patterned passivation layer over a metal pad, with a top surface of the metal pad revealed through a first opening in the patterned passivation layer, and applying a polymer layer over the patterned passivation layer. The polymer layer is substantially free from N-Methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP), and comprises aliphatic amide as a solvent. The method further includes performing a light-exposure process on the polymer layer, performing a development process on the polymer layer to form a second opening in the polymer layer, wherein the top surface of the metal pad is revealed to the second opening, baking the polymer, and forming a conductive region having a via portion extending into the second opening.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a receiver configured to receive, from a base station, a control message indicating a sidelink resource pool. The apparatus further includes a transmitter configured to perform, after receiving the control message, a sidelink transmission using one or more sidelink resources. Based on a speed exceeding a threshold speed, the one or more sidelink resources include one of a first sidelink resource of the sidelink resource pool or a preconfigured sidelink resource. The one or more sidelink resources include the first sidelink resource based on the first sidelink resource being associated with a high speed flag. The one or more sidelink resources include the preconfigured sidelink resource based on a time interval since a previous sidelink transmission failing to exceed a threshold time interval and further based on the sidelink resource pool failing to indicate a resource associated with the high speed flag.

Abstract: A depth sensing system and a depth sensing method are provided. The sensing system includes depth sensing module and a processor for performing the sensing method. The depth sensing method incudes: obtaining a sensed target data set via a depth sensing module; calculating a period number corresponding to a measuring pixel; and calculating an actual range value or an actual depth of the measuring pixel in accordance with a period number and a range value of the measuring pixel. The step of calculating the period number of the target data set includes: calculating a spatial ratio in accordance with the position values of the pixel of optical center and measuring pixel, and a focal length of the depth sensing module; calculating a basic range in accordance with the spatial ratio and an unit depth; and calculating the period number corresponding to the measuring pixel.

Abstract: The device includes a projecting device, an image sensor and a computing circuit. The projecting device provides a light beam having a predetermined pattern that is projected onto an object. The image sensor receives the light beam reflected from the object to generate an image. The computing circuit compares the image with a first ground-truth image and a ground-truth image to generate a first depth value and a second depth value respectively. The first and second depth values are combined to generate a depth result.

Abstract: An electronic atomization device includes: an atomization apparatus having an atomizer and a power supply body for supplying power to the atomizer, the power supply body having an accommodating cavity for insertion of the atomizer; a charging apparatus configured to be connected to the power supply body so as to charge the power supply body, the charging apparatus comprising an apparatus body and a charging seat, the power supply body being separably supported on the charging seat; and a protective cover coated on the apparatus body and the power supply body.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, an epitaxial structure over the substrate, a conductive structure, and a dielectric liner. The conductive structure extends from within the epitaxial structure to above the epitaxial structure. The dielectric liner extends along a sidewall of the conductive structure. The dielectric liner has a top end capped by the conductive structure.

Abstract: The present application provides a display panel, including a demultiplexer circuit and a plurality of driving modules, where the demultiplexer circuit includes at least one select line group and a plurality of switching elements, the select line group including a plurality of select lines, and a plurality of select lines of the at least one select line group being respectively connected to corresponding driving modules through the switching elements; one frame of image of the display panel includes a plurality of hold frames; the select line is configured to receive a first pulse in the hold frame, and during the duration of the first pulse, a switching element connected to the select line conducts to cause the corresponding driving module to receive a bias voltage; and the duration of the first pulse received by at least one of the select lines covers a plurality of the hold frames.

Abstract: A multilayer film comprising at least three film layers including: (a) at least a first polyolefin film layer, wherein the first polyolefin film layer comprises a first outer film layer; (b) at least a second polyolefin film layer, wherein the second polyolefin film layer comprises a core film layer; and (c) at least a third polyolefin film layer, wherein the third polyolefin film layer comprises a second outer film layer; wherein the at least a third polyolefin film layer is the same or different than the at least first polyolefin film layer; wherein the at least second core polyolefin film layer is disposed in between, and separates, the first and third film layers; wherein the first, second and third film layers are contacted together to form a multilayer film structure; wherein at least one of the polyolefin film layers of the three-layer film structure is prepared from a polymer blend composition comprising: (i) at least a first ethylene-based polymer resin; wherein the at least first ethylene-based poly

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a first device may detect that a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) system information block (SIB) or reconfiguration information is unavailable based at least in part on a first subscription of the first device satisfying a condition. The first device may determine the V2X SIB or reconfiguration information associated with the first subscription based at least in part on V2X SIB or reconfiguration information associated with a second subscription of the first device. The first device may perform, to one or more of a network node or a second device and using the first subscription, a V2X transmission using the V2X SIB or reconfiguration information associated with the second subscription. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: An electric tool and a blocking monitoring method is disclosed. The electric tool includes (i) a housing comprising an inlet and an air duct, wherein the air duct is positioned inside the housing and is in communication with the inlet, (ii) an inlet device positioned proximate the inlet so as to at least partially capture particulate matter in a flow of air entering the air duct, (iii) a motor which drives a fan so as to generate a flow of air through the inlet device into the air duct, (iv) a sensor positioned inside the air duct and configured to sense air pressure, and (v) a controller electrically coupled with the sensor. The controller is configured to: record a first air pressure before the motor is activated; record a second air pressure after the motor reaches a predetermined operating rotational speed; and issue a first alarm signal when a difference between the first air pressure and the second air pressure is equal to or greater than a first threshold.

Abstract: A misting nozzle and a spray device are provided. The misting nozzle comprises a spray barrel body, a liquid guiding element disposed in the spray barrel body and comprising first and second blocking portions, and a liquid valve disposed inside the spray barrel body and abutting against the liquid guiding element. Herein, the spray barrel body has one end provided with an opening and other end axially tapering to define a liquid outlet. An outer circumference surface of the first blocking portion is provided with an axially extending liquid guiding groove. A gap is defined between the outer circumference surface of the second blocking portion and the inner wall of the spray barrel body. The outer circumference surface of the liquid valve abuts against the inner wall of the spray barrel body. The liquid valve is a resilient element provided with an axially extending groove.

Abstract: The sand rake of the present invention includes: a filter body, having an open filtering space and a plurality of filtering holes distributed across all sides thereof, a front side of the filter body being formed as an inclined surface and having a top edge with a plurality of teeth, while a bottom side of the filter body being formed as a flat surface; a support component, disposed in the filtering space of the filter body; and a handle, disposed at a rear side of the filter body. Accordingly, by using the specially-structured filter body of the sand rake, it replaces the user's hand in collecting shellfish organisms, increasing the harvest yield and enhancing safety during use.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to air assemblies having an inflation, a deflation, and a closed state for use with inflatable products, such as air mattresses. Specifically, the present disclosure relates to air assemblies where the configuration of the air assembly can be changed manually by a user by operating a directional control valve to inflate, deflate, or close the inflatable product. The directional control valve may also activate a pump in the inflation and deflation states and deactivate the pump in the closed state.

Abstract: Described herein are systems and methods for particle-based photodynamic therapy (PDT) for the treatment of diseases such as cancer of the oral cavity and/or ovarian cancer metastases along the lining of the pelvis. The technology includes an imaging system (e.g., a multichannel imaging camera) configured to perform diagnostic and/or therapeutic treatment on diseased tissue. In certain embodiments, the imaging system comprises one or more excitation sources (e.g., one or more lasers) to assess and/or treat diseased tissue.

Abstract: A multiple detection system is applied to a vehicle and includes a contact-type detection module adapted to generate a contact-type detection datum, a contactless-type detection module adapted to generate a contactless-type detection datum, and an operation processor electrically connected with the contact-type detection module and the contactless-type detection module in a wire manner or in a wireless manner. The operation processor sets at least one of the contact-type detection datum and the contactless-type detection datum according to an environmental status of the vehicle to be a main detection result of the multiple detection system, and further sets the other detection datum to be an auxiliary detection result of the multiple detection system, for acquiring a passenger feature inside the vehicle.

Abstract: Methods of forming devices comprise forming a dielectric layer on a substrate, the dielectric layer comprising at least one feature defining a gap including sidewalls and a bottom. A self-assembled monolayer (SAM) is formed on the bottom of the gap, and a barrier layer is formed on the SAM before selectively depositing a metal liner on the barrier layer. The SAM is removed after selectively depositing the metal liner on the barrier layer.