Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first set of nanostructures stacked over a substrate in a vertical direction, and each of the first set of nanostructures includes a first end portion and a second end portion, and a first middle portion laterally between the first end portion and the second end portion. The first end portion and the second end portion are thicker than the first middle portion. The semiconductor device also includes a first plurality of semiconductor capping layers around the first middle portions of the first set of nanostructures, and a gate structure around the first plurality of semiconductor capping layers.

Abstract: Disclosed here is an active device for monitoring animal being capable of measuring vital signs of the animal and actively signaling an external apparatus. The device comprises a pin adapted to penetrate a predetermined portion of the animal; a gasket having two ring portions formed as one piece; a base having a first sleeve portion for allowing the pin to squeeze through so as to be engaged with each other and blocking the pin from slipping off after engagement; a monitoring unit; and a cover having a second sleeve portion to receive the first sleeve portion, and being joined with the base in a waterproof manner so as to accommodate the monitoring unit therein.