Abstract: A magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) structure, including a substrate and multiple MRAM cells on the substrate, wherein the MRAM cells are arranged in a memory region adjacent to a logic region. An ultra low-k (ULK) layer covers the MRAM cells, wherein the surface portion of ultra low-k layer is doped with fluorine, and dents are formed on the surface of ultra low-k layer at the boundaries between the memory region and the logic region.

Abstract: An optoelectronic package and a method for producing the optoelectronic package are provided. The optoelectronic package includes a carrier, a photonic device, a first encapsulant and a second encapsulant. The photonic device is disposed on the carrier. The first encapsulant covers the carrier and is disposed around the photonic device. The second encapsulant covers the first encapsulant and the photonic device. The first encapsulant has a topmost position and a bottommost position, and the topmost position is not higher than a surface of the photonic device.

Abstract: A continuous manufacturing equipment of an elastic three-dimensional fabric and a continuous manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The continuous manufacturing equipment includes: a film conveying device having a thermal melting film and a conveying mechanism; a cutting device used for cutting a plurality of cutting gaps on the thermal melting film; a first fabric laminating device adhering an outer fabric on one surface of the thermal melting film; and a second fabric laminating device adhering an elastic fabric on another surface of the thermal melting film in a manner of elastically stretching and then elastically recovering. As such, effects of automatic, continuous, and simple steps in manufacturing and having a high yield rate are provided.

Abstract: Methods for promoting intestinal health of a subject in need thereof and for enhancing antioxidation in a subject in a subject in need thereof are provided. The methods include administering to the subject a prebiotic composition, which includes grape ferment, lactitol, and fructooligosaccharide. The weight ratio of the grape ferment, the lactitol, and the fructooligosaccharide falls within the range of 1-2:1-2:1-2. The grape ferment is obtained by fermenting grape extract with Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Streptococcus thermophilus.

Abstract: A biochemical reaction logic gate based on an enzymatic reaction, wherein input and output signals of the biochemical reaction logic gate are the concentrations or activities of substances and an enzyme in a reaction system. The logic implementation and the cascade of the logic gate are based on a plurality of enzymatic reactions. When the concentrations or activities of the substances which represent the input signal change, the concentrations of a substrate and a product of the enzymatic reaction change, and the concentrations of the other substances change accordingly. The biochemical reaction logic gate has the characteristics of reusability, cascading, a low delay, and a low power consumption, is a basic component for forming computer logic, and can be used for constructing a biochemical reaction central processing unit and a biochemical reaction computer.

Abstract: Systems and techniques are provided for processing video data. For example, the systems and techniques can include obtaining a current picture of video data and obtaining reference pictures for the current picture from the video data. A merge mode candidate can be determined for the current picture. First and second motion vectors can be identified for the merge mode candidate. A motion vector search strategy can be selected for the merge mode candidate from a plurality of motion vector search strategies. The selected motion vector search strategy can be associated with one or more constraints corresponding to at least one of the first motion vector or the second motion vector. The selected motion vector search strategy can be used to determine refined motion vectors based on the first motion vector, the second motion vector, and the reference pictures. The merge mode candidate can be processed using the refined motion vectors.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure is provided. Two wafers are first bonded by oxide bonding. Next, the thickness of a first wafer is reduced using an ion implantation and separation approach, and a second wafer is thinned by using a removal process. First devices are formed on the first wafer, and a carrier is then attached over the first wafer, and an alignment process is performed from the bottom of the second wafer to align active regions of the second wafer for placement of the second devices with active regions of the first wafer for placement of the first devices. The second devices are then formed in the active regions of the second wafer. Furthermore, a via structure is formed through the first wafer, the second wafer and the insulation layer therebetween to connect the first and second devices on the two sides of the insulation layer.

Abstract: An electronic system with an expansion system is provided. The electronic system includes plural electronic devices. Each electronic device includes plural connecting interfaces. The plural electronic devices are combined together through the plural connecting interfaces.

Abstract: Lactobacillus johnsonii is provided. The Lactobacillus johnsonii is Lactobacillus johnsonii TCI369 with an accession number of DSM 34008. Also, a method for increasing the level of unsaturation in fatty acids is provided. The method includes administering to a subject in need thereof a composition including Lactobacillus johnsonii or metabolites thereof. The Lactobacillus johnsonii is the Lactobacillus johnsonii TCI369 with an accession number of DSM 34008.

Abstract: An example device includes one or more processors configured determine a plurality of subblocks for a current block of video data. For each subblock, the one or more processors (a) generate initial motion vectors for a first prediction direction and a second prediction direction according to an affine motion model, and (b) determine, based on the initial motion vectors, a subblock bilateral matching cost for each respective offset among a plurality of offsets. For each respective offset, the one or more processors determine a respective summation of subblock bilateral matching costs. The one or more processors determine a lowest summation of subblock bilateral matching costs. The one or more processors select an offset associated with the lowest summation of subblock bilateral matching costs. The one or more processors modify the affine motion model based on the selected offset and code the current block based on the modified affine motion model.

Abstract: A device for decoding video data comprises one or more processors configured to: obtain a syntax element from a bitstream that includes an encoded representation of the video data; determine, based on the syntax element, that a template-matching tool is enabled; based on the template-matching tool being enabled, applying the template-matching tool to generate a prediction block for a current coding unit (CU) of the video data; and reconstruct the current CU based on the prediction block for the current CU.

Abstract: An input system includes a first input device and a second input device. Each of the first input device and the second input device includes a main body, a first connecting port, at least two second connecting ports, a power switching circuit and a control unit. When the first connecting port of the first input device is connected with an external power source, the power switching circuit of the first input device receives a first voltage from the external power source. When one of the second connecting ports of the first input device is connected with one of the second connecting ports of the second input device, the first voltage is converted into a second voltage by the power switching circuit of the first input device and the second voltage is transmitted to the second input device.

Abstract: A vacuum arc thruster with multi-layer insulation includes a housing, an anode unit and a cathode unit spaced apart from each other in the housing, and an insulator disposed between the anode unit and the cathode unit. The insulator includes a plurality of fuel layers and a plurality of insulating layers. Each insulating layer is located between every two adjacent fuel layers. Accordingly, a multiple-layer design is formed by arranging the fuel layers and the insulating layers which are made of different materials in an alternating manner, thereby attaining the maximum field emission effect, increasing the stability and efficacy of operating the vacuum arc thruster, and prolonging the service life of the thruster.

Abstract: A method for maintaining skin corneum layer completeness, promoting hyaluronic acid production, improving skin cell mitochondrion activity and/or promoting skin cell proliferation in a subject in need thereof, includes administering to the subject a composition including bacterial lysate of a H. trueperi TCI66207 strain. The Halobacillus trueperi TCI66207 strain is deposited in Leibniz Institute DSMZ-German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures under an accession number of DSM 33381.

Abstract: A linked hinge mechanism includes a first member, a second member, a hinge unit and a passive unit. The hinge unit is connected to the first member and the second member, wherein the first member is adapted to be rotated relative to the second member via the hinge unit. The passive unit is adapted to be moved by the movement of the hinge unit, wherein the passive unit is adapted to be rotated by the movement of the hinge unit in only a portion of the whole rotation range of the hinge unit.

Abstract: An input system includes a first input device and a second input device. Each of the first input device and the second input device includes a main body, a first connecting port, at least two second connecting ports, a power switching circuit and a control unit. When the first connecting port of the first input device is connected with an external power source, the power switching circuit of the first input device receives a first voltage from the external power source. When one of the second connecting ports of the first input device is connected with one of the second connecting ports of the second input device, the first voltage is converted into a second voltage by the power switching circuit of the first input device and the second voltage is transmitted to the second input device.

Abstract: A method for forming a photomask is provided. The method includes: providing a photomask pattern for a target pattern; obtaining a first light intensity curve according to the photomask pattern by simulation; subjecting the first light intensity curve to a check on light intensities at pattern edges of the target pattern to define a light intensity error; retargeting the photomask pattern to reduce the light intensity error; identifying a lithography weak region in the target pattern; obtaining a second light intensity curve of the lithography weak region by simulation; subjecting the second light intensity curve to a check on a peak light intensity to define a peak intensity error; retargeting the target pattern to reduce the peak intensity error; and retargeting the photomask pattern again based on the modified target pattern.

Abstract: A catalyst is provided for fuel reformation with its preparation method. The catalyst is an oxide catalyst of nickel (Ni), lanthanum (La), and cerium (Ce); and is loaded on a honeycomb support substrate. The catalyst comprises an oxide layer of Ni and La; and an oxide layer of Ce between the honeycomb support substrate and the oxide layer of Ni and La. The oxide layer of Ni and La comprises a 10˜20 weight percent (wt %) of Ni and a 1˜20 wt % of rare earth element La. The oxide layer of Ce comprises a 1˜20 wt % of rare earth element Ce. The present invention is applied to solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) for enhancing the methane conversion rate, heightening the reliability and durability of long-term operation, and improving the energy use efficiency.

Abstract: A video encoder and/or video decoder may determine the size of subblocks of a block of video data, where the block of video data is to be encoded or decoded using subblock affine motion compensation mode. The video encoder and/or video decoder may receive a block of video data to be coded using a subblock affine motion compensation mode, determine a size of one or more subblocks of the block based on one or more of an inter prediction direction or affine motion parameters of the block, partition the block into the one or more subblocks based on the determined size, and code the one or more subblocks using the subblock affine motion compensation mode.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method to form a semiconductor structure having an oxide structure on a wafer edge. The method includes forming a device layer on a first substrate, forming an interconnect layer on the device layer, forming an oxide structure on a top surface and along a sidewall surface of the interconnect layer, forming a bonding layer on the oxide structure and the interconnect layer, and bonding the device layer to a second substrate with the bonding layer.