Abstract: A band-switching network includes a dual-band balun and a switch network. The dual-band balun includes a first output and a second output. The switch network includes a first switch and a second switch in which an input to the first switch is coupled to the first output and an input to the second switch is coupled to the second balanced output. The dual-band balun further includes a primary coil, a first secondary coil and a second secondary coil in which the first secondary coil is coupled to the first balanced output and the second secondary coil is coupled to the second balanced output. In one embodiment, the primary coil and the first secondary coil are coupled by a first coupling factor k1, and the primary coil and the second secondary coil are coupled by a second coupling factor k2 that is different from the first coupling factor k1.

Abstract: A connector consisting of a body, a first slot, a second slot, a first terminal, and a second terminal is disclosed. The first slot is provided on the body to receive a first printed circuit board (PCB). The second slot is provided on the body to receive a second PCB. The first slot and the second slot are separate and distinct slots. When the first PCB and the second PCB are received in the first slot and the second slot, respectively, the first terminal electrically connects the first PCB and the second PCB, and the second terminal connects to only the second PCB. Providing the first slot on the connector allows adding expansion cards, control cards, and the like to enhance functionality of computing systems.

Abstract: In a calibration process for an eye-tracking application, a calibration mark is displayed on an instrument, and the user is instructed to keep the gaze focused on the calibration mark. Next, a dynamic image is displayed on the instrument, and the user is instructed to move his head or the instrument as indicated by the dynamic image while keeping the gaze focused on the calibration mark. The ocular information of the user is recorded during the head movement or the instrument movement for calibrating the eye-tracking application.

Abstract: A memory unit is controlled by a word line, a reference voltage and a bit-line clamping voltage. A non-volatile memory cell is controlled by the word line and stores a weight. A clamping module is electrically connected to the non-volatile memory cell via a bit line and controlled by the reference voltage and the bit-line clamping voltage. A clamping transistor of the clamping module is controlled by the bit-line clamping voltage to adjust a bit-line current. A cell detector of the clamping module is configured to detect the bit-line current to generate a comparison output according to the reference voltage. A clamping control circuit of the clamping module switches the clamping transistor according to the comparison output and the bit-line clamping voltage. When the clamping transistor is turned on by the clamping control circuit, the bit-line current is corresponding to the bit-line clamping voltage multiplied by the weight.

Abstract: An embodiment of an equipment health state monitoring method adapted to monitor an equipment having a monitored part, including: obtaining a plurality of first values of the monitored part from a sensor in a first time period; extracting a plurality of first parameters from the first values; generating an equipment health state index model according to the first parameters; obtaining a plurality of second value from the sensor in a second time period after the first time period; extracting a plurality of second parameters from the second values; generating a plurality of equipment health state indices according to the second parameters and the equipment health state index model; generating a health state control chart according to the equipment health state indices; and determining whether each of the equipment health state indices locates in an alert area of the health state control chart and outputting a determination result accordingly.

Abstract: This invention discloses a method for controlling a wireless communication device to reduce the number of retry times of data packets during transmission. The method includes steps of: using a first packet length to generate and transmit data packets; counting retry times of data packets in a predetermined time period and generating a result accordingly; and using a second packet length smaller than said first packet length to generate and transmit data packets when said result is greater than a predetermined value.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a transistor and methods for forming a transistor. A transistor includes a gate electrode structure disposed over a channel region, a source/drain extension region disposed adjacent to the channel region, and a source/drain region disposed on the source/drain extension region. The source/drain region includes antimony (Sb). The method of forming a transistor includes forming the source/drain extension region and forming the source/drain region on the source/drain extension region. The antimony helps prevent unwanted migration of dopants from the source/drain region to the source/drain extension region.

Abstract: A waveguide connector and a display apparatus including the same having a partition wall provided therein so that each of electromagnetic signals of different phases generated from a circuit board independently forms a waveform are provided. In accordance with an aspect of the present embodiment, a waveguide connector includes a main body including an inner space through which an electromagnetic signal travels; a first opening provided on one surface of the main body so that electromagnetic signals of different phases generated from an antenna provided on a circuit board enter the inner space; a second opening provided on the other surface of the main body so that the electromagnetic signals of the different phases traveling through the inner space enter a waveguide; and a partition wall provided in the inner space of the main body so that each of the electromagnetic signals having the different phases independently forms a waveform.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for generating a neural network, an apparatus thereof, and an electronic device. The method includes: obtaining an optimal neural network and a worst neural network from a neural network framework by using an evolutionary algorithm; obtaining an optimized neural network from the optimal neural network by using a reinforcement learning algorithm; updating the neural network framework by adding the optimized neural network into the neural network framework and deleting the worst neural network from the neural network framework; and determining an ultimately generated neural network from the updated neural network framework. In this way, a neural network is optimized and updated from a neural network framework by combining the evolutionary algorithm and the reinforcement learning algorithm, thereby automatically generating a neural network structure rapidly and stably.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method includes retrieving a media content item for display on a projectable surface. The method includes sending, to an interaction device including a projector and a camera, instructions causing the camera to capture one or more images of the projectable surface, receiving the one or more images from the interaction device, and determining one or more attributes of the surface based on the one or more images. The method also includes modifying the media content item based at least in part on the one or more attributes of the projectable surface and sending, to the interaction device, the modified media content item and instructions causing the projector to project the modified media content on the projectable surface.

Abstract: A backlight module is disclosed, which includes light emitting units arranged in columns. Each light emitting unit includes a light emitter and a first switch in parallel connection. The first switch is configured to selectively bypass the light emitter. In the backlight module, the light emitters in the same column of light emitting units are in serial connection.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a memory system, a method of operating memory, and a non-transitory computer readable storage medium. The memory system includes a memory chip and a controller. The controller is coupled with the memory chip, which the controller is configured to: receive a first data corresponding to a first version from a file system in order to store the first data corresponding to the first version in a first page of the flash memory chip; and program the first data corresponding to a second version in the first page in response to the first data of the second version, which the second version is newer than the first version.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel piperidine-2,6-dione derivative and a use thereof and, more specifically, to a piperidine-2,6-dione derivative compound having a structure of a thalidomide analog. A compound of chemical formula 1 according to the present disclosure specifically binds with CRBN protein, and is involved in functions thereof. Therefore, the compound of the present disclosure can be favorably used in the prevention or treatment of leprosy, chronic graft versus host disease, an inflammatory disease, or cancer, which are caused by actions of CRBN protein.

Abstract: A CMP slurry composition which provides for a high Ge- or SiGe-to-dielectric material selectivity a low rate of Ge or SiGe recess formation includes an oxidant and a germanium removal rate enhancer including at least one of a methylpyridine compound and a methylpyridine derivative compound. In some examples, the slurry composition also includes an etching inhibitor. In some cases, the slurry composition may include an abrasive, a surfactant, an organic complexant, a chelating agent, an organic or inorganic acid, an organic or inorganic base, a corrosion inhibitor, or a buffer. The slurry composition may be distributed onto a surface of a polishing pad disposed on a platen that is configured to rotate. Additionally, a workpiece carrier configured to house a substrate may bring the substrate into contact with the rotating polishing pad and thereby polish the substrate utilizing the slurry composition.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit device may include a pad, a first voltage protection circuit and a second voltage protection circuit. The first voltage protection circuit may be connected with the pad. The second voltage protecting circuit may be connected between the first voltage protection circuit and a ground terminal. The first voltage protection circuit may include a gate positive p-channel metal oxide semiconductor (GPPMOS) transistor. The second voltage protection circuit may include serially connected GPPMOS transistors.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for measuring particulate matter, the apparatus including an air inflow device configured to receive air including particulate matter particles, two or more light sources configured to respectively emit light of different wavelengths to the air received, a pattern measuring device configured to measure scattering patterns for each wavelength of light based on detecting light that is forward-scattered by the particulate matter particles and light that is back-scattered by the particulate matter particles, and a processor configured to obtain a size of the particulate matter particles and a concentration of the particulate matter particles based on the scattering patterns for each wavelength of light.

Abstract: A method for processing a biomedical material using a supercritical fluid includes introducing the supercritical fluid into a cavity. The supercritical fluid is doped with a hydrogen isotope-labeled compound, an organic metal compound, an element selecting from a halogen element, oxygen, sulfur, selenium, phosphorus or arsenic, or a compound containing the element. The biomedical material in the cavity is modified by the supercritical fluid at a temperature above a critical temperature of the supercritical fluid and a pressure above a critical pressure of the supercritical fluid.

Abstract: A hair product packaging includes a hair product having a plurality of hair strands. Each hair strand has a first end and an opposing second end. The plurality of hair strands are separated into a plurality of bundles. Each bundle has a proximal end and an opposing distal end. The hair strands of each bundle are folded such that the first and second ends are substantially aligned with each other at the distal end while a substantial mid-point of the hair strands form a loop at the proximal end. The packaging also includes a plurality of retaining members with the loop of each bundle positioned within a retaining member. A securing member secures the plurality of retaining members together. The packaging also includes a backing member. The securing member is fixed to the backing member such that the hair product is positioned on the backing member and displayed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a display device having a reduced bezel area. The display device includes a plurality of touch lines electrically connected to a plurality of touch electrodes and display link lines electrically connected to a light-emitting element, the display link lines being disposed in a non-active area of a substrate, wherein a minimum of M touch lines (M being a natural number greater than 1 and less than N) is disposed with respect to a minimum of N display link lines (N being a natural number greater than 1), among the plurality of display link lines, in the non-active area. Consequently, a narrow bezel may be realized.

Abstract: Improved process flows and methods are provided herein for forming a passivation layer on sidewall surfaces of openings formed in an amorphous carbon layer (ACL) to avoid bowing during an ACL etch process. More specifically, improved process flows and methods are provided to form a silicon-containing passivation layer on sidewall surfaces of the openings created within the ACL without utilizing atomic layer deposition (ALD) techniques or converting the silicon-containing passivation layer to an oxide or a nitride. As such, the improved process flows and methods disclosed herein may be used to protect the sidewall surfaces of the ACL and prevent bowing during the ACL etch process, while also reducing processing time and improving throughput.