Abstract: A metallization structure of an integrated circuit (IC) includes: an intermetal dielectric (IMD) layer; a patterned metal layer embedded in the IMD layer; a patterned top metal layer disposed on the IMD layer; electrical vias comprising via material passing through the IMD layer and connecting the patterned top metal layer and the patterned metal layer embedded in the IMD layer; and a metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor. The MIM capacitor includes: a first capacitor metal layer comprising the via material contacting an MIM capacitor landing area of the patterned metal layer embedded in the IMD layer; a second capacitor metal layer comprising the via material contacting a first MIM capacitor terminal area of the patterned top metal layer; and an insulator layer disposed between the first capacitor metal layer and the second capacitor metal layer.

Abstract: A highly available and modular cooling distribution unit (CDU) includes a heat exchange module and a pair of redundant pump modules, all configured to occupy a designated rack space that is comparable to rack space required for a conventional 1×CDU without redundancy. The heat exchange module may be fluidically coupled to one or more rack information handling resources via liquid coolant conduits, manifolds and accompanying valves, sensors, etc. In at least one embodiment, the heat exchange module includes a heat exchanger to dissipate heat from a liquid coolant and a fan assembly to move heated air in proximity to the heat exchanger. Each pump module is coupled to the heat exchange module and configured to circulate liquid coolant through a closed loop circuit that includes the heat exchanger, the liquid coolant conduits and manifolds, and information handling resources.

Abstract: A lawn mower, wherein the cutter system of the lawn mower needs to judge whether the start pulse and the start signal of the cutter switch are valid at the same time under the condition that the seat switch is closed, and the cutter system will be started, only the two conditions are met at the same time, thus not only improving the safety when the cutter system is started, but also the startup of the cutter system can be completed automatically, saving time and labor, and reducing the operator's operation difficulty.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for inhibiting growth of oral pathogenic bacteria and alleviating an oral pathogenic bacteria-associated disorder using a culture of at least one lactic acid bacterial strain selected from the group consisting of Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108 which is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under an accession number CGMCC 21225, and Lactobacillus paracasei MP137 which is deposited at the CGMCC under an accession number CGMCC 21224.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for alleviating an enteric pathogenic bacterium-associated disorder and inhibiting growth of enteric pathogenic bacteria using a composition containing cultures of Lactobacillus rhamnosus MP108 which is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center (CGMCC) under an accession number CGMCC 21225, and Lactobacillus paracasei MP137 which is deposited at the CGMCC under an accession number CGMCC 21224.

Abstract: The present utility model discloses a lampshade comprising fasteners, a lampshade body and support frames; the lampshade body comprises a light transmitting sheet and a piece of lampshade cloth; the bottom and/or top of the lampshade body are/is designed with soft band-shaped reinforcing ribs which extend in the length direction of the side wall surface and cover the lampshade body and prop up against at least one fastener; in the present utility model, the bottom and/or top of the lampshade body are/is designed with soft band-shaped reinforcing ribs which extend in the length direction of the side wall surface, the integration of the reinforcing ribs and the matching fasteners with the flexibility of the soft material makes the lampshade easy to be packaged and reduce the volume of its package and finally lower the transportation cost.

Abstract: A detachable electronic device and a dock thereof are provided. The detachable electronic device includes a first machine body, a second machine body, and a dock. The dock includes a pair of fixing brackets, a pair of rotating axles, a latch module disposed between the rotating axles, a lock base, and a linkage kit. The latch module can be arranged in a locked state or an unlocked state to lock or release the second machine body. The lock base is slidably disposed on one of the fixing brackets. The linkage kit has one end fixed to the latch module, and the other another end slidably sleeved onto the lock base. When an anti-theft lock is locked to the lock base, the lock base restricts a displacement of the linkage kit, and the linkage kit restricts the latch module to the locked state.

Abstract: A method for predicting and compensating frictions of a feed system includes following steps: constantly obtaining current signals and angle-position signals of a motor by a motor driver of a feed system after being activated; calculating frictions of the motor upon each rotating position according to the obtained current signals and angle-position signals and generating multiple records of friction data; creating a friction model according to the multiple records of friction data and the angle-position signals each respectively corresponding to each record of friction data with respect to each rotating position; importing current angle-position signal of the motor to the friction model for predicting a predicted friction; calculating a compensation current based on the predicted friction; and, controlling the motor driver to additionally provide the compensation current to the motor for conquering an upcoming friction of the feed system approximate to the predicted friction.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including: a first S/D arrangement including a silicide-sandwiched portion of a corresponding active region having a silicide-sandwiched configuration, a first portion of a corresponding metal-to-drain/source (MD) contact structure, a first via-to-MD (VD) structure, and a first buried via-to-source/drain (BVD) structure; a gate structure over a channel portion of the corresponding active region; and a second S/D arrangement including a first doped portion of the corresponding active region; and at least one of the following: an upper contact arrangement including a first silicide layer over the first doped portion, a second portion of the corresponding MD contact structure; and a second VD structure; or a lower contact arrangement including a second silicide layer under the first doped portion, and a second BVD structure.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes two parallel active zones extending in a first direction, an n-type pick-up region, and a p-type pick-up region. The two parallel active zones includes a p-type active zone located in an n-type well and an n-type active zone located in a p-type well. The n-type pick-up region is located in the n-type well and configured to have a first supply voltage. The p-type pick-up region is located in the p-type well and configured to have a second supply voltage, wherein the second supply voltage is lower than the first supply voltage. The n-type pick-up region and the p-type pick-up region are separated from each other along a direction that is different from the first direction.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an optical structure, an optical coupling method, and a photonic integrated circuit chip. The optical structure includes: two optical coupling structures with different structures, that is, a first optical coupling structure and a second optical coupling structure. The first optical coupling structure includes a first optical transmission structure, and a first coupling port and a second coupling port both connected to the first optical transmission structure. The second optical coupling structure includes a second optical transmission structure, and a third coupling port and a photoelectric conversion structure both connected to the second optical transmission structure. When optical signals are provided in different methods or optical coupling is performed in different scenarios, optical signal coupling can be realized by using optical coupling structures of different structures in the abovementioned optical structure.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for making gamma lactones comprising reacting a carboxylic acid substrate with a heterologous cytochrome P450 (CYP450) protein with carboxylic acid 4-hydroxylase activity.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel compounds (e.g., compounds of Formula I) which activate the Kv7 potassium channels. Separate aspects of the invention are directed to pharmaceutical compositions comprising said compounds and uses of the compounds to treat disorders responsive to the activation of Kv7 potassium channels.

Abstract: A composition, which comprises at least one of an AP-32 strain of Lactobacillus salivarius subsp. salicinius, a BLI-02 strain of Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis and fermentation metabolites thereof, has a physiological activity of elevating ability of brain tissue. The present invention may be used in form of a food composition or a pharmaceutical composition to elevate the ability of brain tissue.

Abstract: An analog standard cell is provided. An analog standard cell according to the present disclosure includes a first active region and a second active region extending along a first direction, and a plurality of conductive lines in a first metal layer over the first active region and the second active region. The plurality of conductive lines includes a first conductive line and a second conductive line disposed directly over the first active region, a third conductive line and a fourth conductive line disposed directly over the second active region, a middle conductive line disposed between the second conductive line and the third conductive line, a first power line spaced apart from the middle conductive line by the first conductive line and the second conductive line, and a second power line spaced apart from the middle conductive line by the third conductive line and the fourth conductive line.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production of capsaicinoid compounds including Capsaicin and Nonivamide via microbial fermentation.

Abstract: A light source system and a light-emitting device are provided. The light source system includes an array of light-emitting diodes, the light-emitting diodes including light-emitting diode chips; a collimating lens group located on a light path of light emitted by the array of the light-emitting diodes, the collimating lens group being configured to collimate light beams emitted by the light-emitting diode chips; and a fly-eye lens arranged on a light path of light outputted from the collimating lens group. The fly-eye lens includes micro lens units corresponding to the light-emitting diode chips, and for at least one light-emitting diode chip of the light-emitting diode chips, an image formed by each of at least one light-emitting diode chip on surfaces of the micro lens units is completely within a surface of one of the micro lens units. A ratio of side lobes is reduced, thereby improving the energy utilization rate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pumping method of a large-diameter horizontal pressurized long dewatering well for inexhaustible pumping strata. Clay layers and sand soil layers are determined according to construction positions of foundation pits, horizontal holes are drilled in the sand soil layers with a drill rig with simultaneous casing, and after the designed depth is reached, horizontal wells are placed, the horizontal wells are located above the junction of the clay layers and the sand soil layers, and the horizontal wells comprise drain pipes and air ducts, the drain pipes and the air ducts are located at the same elevation, each air duct is located between the two drain pipes, and the air duct is connected with the air pipe of the air compressor to deliver and pressurize, so as to facilitate water in the strata of aquifer to gather into the drain pipes.