Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method that includes receiving a semiconductor substrate that includes an integrated circuit (IC) cell and a well tap cell surrounding the IC cell; forming first fin active regions in the well tap cell and second fin active regions in the IC cell; forming a hard mask within the well tap cell, wherein the hard mask includes openings that define first source/drain (S/D) regions on the first fin active region of the well tap cell; forming gate stacks on the second fin active regions within the IC cell and absent from the well tap cell, wherein the gate stacks define second S/D regions on the second fin active regions; epitaxially growing first S/D features in the first S/D regions using the hard mask to constrain the epitaxially growing; and forming contacts landing on the first S/D features within the well tap cell.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and apparatus for querying a nondeterministic graph, which are used to implement quick query of a nondeterministic graph, reduce query complexity, and improve query efficiency. The method comprises receiving a query instruction, where the query instruction is used to query a nondeterministic graph for data that satisfies a query condition; determining two vertices in the nondeterministic graph according to the query instruction; determining all possible paths that use one vertex in the two vertices as a start point and the other vertex as an end point; calculate a probability of a first event or a second event corresponding to each of the paths; and obtaining, according to the probability of the first event or the probability of the second event, a query result corresponding to the query instruction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method that includes receiving a semiconductor substrate that includes an integrated circuit (IC) cell and a well tape cell surrounding the IC cell; forming first fin active regions in the well tape cell and second fin active regions in the IC cell; forming a hard mask within the well tape cell, wherein the hard mask includes openings that define first source/drain (S/D) regions on the first fin active region of the well tape cell; forming gate stacks on the second fin active regions within the IC cell and absent from the well tape cell, wherein the gate stacks define second S/D regions on the second fin active regions; epitaxially growing first S/D features in the first S/D regions using the hard mask to constrain the epitaxially growing; and forming contacts landing on the first S/D features within the well tape cell.

Abstract: A bistable gripper for an aerial vehicle may include a base, a first finger, a second finger, a switching pad, a first elastic connector, and a second elastic connector. The base may include a first beam and a second beam. The first finger may be pivotably attached to the first beam at a first joint, and the second finger may be pivotably attached to the second beam at a second joint. The switching pad may be configured for moving relative to the base. The first elastic connector may be attached to the switching pad and the first finger, and the second elastic connector may be attached to the switching pad and the second finger. The bistable gripper may be configured for switching between a closed stable state and an open stable state.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an achromatic endoscope which employs a diffractive microlens. Along with a broadband rotary joint and a custom 800 nm SD-OCT system, ultrahigh-resolution 3D volumetric imaging over a large area becomes possible. The diffractive microlens can be used directly with a GRIN lens, making the endoscope design simpler and cost effective. Preliminary ex vivo 3D intraluminal imaging was performed with the endoscope in conjunction with a home-built broadband rotary joint and a spectral-domain OCT system, demonstrating the performance of the diffractive endoscope. Considering the miniature OCT imaging probe is the required component for using the OCT technology in internal organs, the proposed approach will have a broad impact on endoscopic OCT imaging by improving OCT resolution in any applications that involve a miniature OCT probe, as intravascular OCT imaging, gastrointestinal (GI) tract imaging, airway imaging etc.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector, a circuit board having a first soldering pin and a second soldering pin electrically connected with the first soldering pin, a cable having a wire with a conductor, and an outer shield housing mounted on the circuit board and covering the connector, the cable, and the circuit board. The connector includes a shield housing, an insulation body disposed in the shield housing, and a conductive terminal held in the insulation body. The conductive terminal is soldered to the first soldering pin. The conductor is soldered to the second soldering pin.

Abstract: The first type of semiconductor device includes a first fin structure extending in a first direction, a first gate, and a first slot contact disposed over the first fin structure. The first gate extends in a second direction and has a first gate dimension measured in the first direction. The first slot contact has a first slot contact dimension measured in the first direction. A second type of semiconductor device includes: a second fin structure extending in a third direction, a second gate, and a second slot contact disposed over the second fin structure. The second gate extends in a fourth direction and has a second gate dimension measured in the third direction. The second slot contact has a second slot contact dimension measured in the third direction. The second slot contact dimension is greater than the second gate dimension and greater than the first slot contact dimension.

Abstract: A connecting terminal for a coaxial connector includes a fixing portion, an inserting portion integrally connected to a first end of the fixing portion, a cable connecting portion integrally connected to a second end of the fixing portion opposite to the first end of the fixing portion, and a stopper portion disposed inside the fixing portion. The stopper portion prevents an injection molding gel from flowing from the second end to the first end within the fixing portion.

Abstract: A similarity measurement method includes: obtaining a directional relationship between nodes in a network, and determining a transition matrix; calculating a constraint matrix according to the transition matrix and an obtained attenuation factor; constructing a system of linear equations, where a coefficient matrix of the system of linear equations is the constraint matrix, and a variable of the system of linear equations is a correction vector; solving the system of linear equations by means of iteration by using a Jacobi method, and determining the correction vector; and calculating similarities between the nodes according to the transition matrix, the attenuation factor, and a diagonal correction matrix that is generated according to the correction vector. In the method, the correction vector is determined by using the Jacobi method, and further the similarities between the nodes may be calculated.

Abstract: Semiconductor structures are provided. A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a conductive plate of a first metal layer over the substrate, a first resistor material of a resistor layer over the conductive plate, a high-K material formed between the first resistor material and the conductive plate, a first conductive line of a second metal layer over the resistor layer, and a first via formed between the first conductive line and the first resistor material. The conductive plate, the first resistor material and the high-K material form a capacitor between the first and second metal layers. The first distance between the first resistor material and the conductive plate is less than the second distance between the first resistor material and the first conductive line.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and a device for sharing a position. The method comprises: obtaining geographic information and an intent to share corresponding to a marked position on a panoramic map; setting the geographic information and the sharing intention in a pre-set sharing link; and sending the preset sharing link through a pre-set system interface corresponding to a target application.

Abstract: Systems and methods for sensing angular motion using a microelectromechanical system (MEMS) gyroscope are described. These systems and methods may be useful for sensing angular motion in the presence of low-frequency noise, which may be noise below 1 KHz. In a system for sensing angular motion, low-frequency noise may give rise to duty cycle jitter, which may affect the demodulation of the sense signal and cause errors in angular motion estimates. The systems and methods described herein address this problem by relying on double-edge phase detection technique that involves sensing when the rising and falling edges of the resonator signal deviate from their expected values in the idealized 50% duty cycle scenario. To prevent the formation of ripples in the double-edge phase detection that may otherwise affect the demodulation of the sense signal, a switch may be used. The switch may be maintained in a non-conductive state when a ripple is received.

Abstract: A connector includes a metal housing, an insulating body received in the metal housing, a conductive terminal held in the insulating body and electrically connected to a wire introduced into the metal housing, and a conductive shield mounted in the metal housing and sleeved on a conductive shielding layer of the wire. The conductive shield has a C-shaped ring adapted to electrically and elastically contact an inner wall of the metal housing and a plurality of elastic arms connected to a side of the C-shaped ring and adapted to electrically and elastically contact the conductive shielding layer.

Abstract: A dual function composite oxygen transport membrane having a layered structure of mixed conducting oxygen transport materials on a first side of a porous substrate and a reforming catalyst layer on an opposing second side of the porous substrate. The layered structure of the mixed conducting oxygen transport materials contains an intermediate porous layer of mixed conducting oxygen transport materials formed on the porous substrate with a dense impervious layer of mixed conducting oxygen transport materials over the intermediate porous layer, and an optional surface exchange layer of mixed conducting oxygen transport materials over the dense impervious layer. The layered structure and the reforming catalyst layer are formed in separate steps.

Abstract: A first and a second gate structure each extend in a first direction. A first and a second conductive contact extend in the first direction and are separated from the first and second gate structures in a second direction. A first isolation structure extends in the second direction and separates the first gate structure from the second gate structure. A second isolation structure extends in the second direction and separates the first conductive contact from the second conductive contact. The first gate structure is electrically coupled to a first electrical node. The second gate structure is electrically coupled to a second electrical node different from the first electrical node. The first conductive contact is electrically coupled to the second electrical node. The second conductive contact is electrically coupled to the first electrical node.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method that includes receiving a semiconductor substrate that includes an integrated circuit (IC) cell and a well tape cell surrounding the IC cell; forming first fin active regions in the well tape cell and second fin active regions in the IC cell; forming a hard mask within the well tape cell, wherein the hard mask includes openings that define first source/drain (S/D) regions on the first fin active region of the well tape cell; forming gate stacks on the second fin active regions within the IC cell and absent from the well tape cell, wherein the gate stacks define second S/D regions on the second fin active regions; epitaxially growing first S/D features in the first S/D regions using the hard mask to constrain the epitaxially growing; and forming contacts landing on the first S/D features within the well tape cell.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting and typing high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV). A probe having a specific detection function for 14 types of high-risk HPV is disclosed, and a technology capable of detecting and typing high-risk HPV DNA is developed on the basis of a nucleic acid hybridization chemiluminescence immunoassay technology.

Abstract: A connector comprises a housing, a connector body disposed in the housing, a conductive terminal disposed in the connector body, and a conductive shielding sleeve. The conductive shielding sleeve is disposed in the housing such that at least a part of an outer end of the conductive shielding sleeve extends to an exterior of the housing when the conductive shielding sleeve is fully mounted in the housing.

Abstract: A dual function composite oxygen transport membrane having a layered structure of mixed conducting oxygen transport materials on a first side of a porous substrate and a reforming catalyst layer on an opposing second side of the porous substrate. The layered structure of the mixed conducting oxygen transport materials contains an intermediate porous layer of mixed conducting oxygen transport materials formed on the porous substrate with a dense impervious layer of mixed conducting oxygen transport materials over the intermediate porous layer, and an optional surface exchange layer of mixed conducting oxygen transport materials over the dense impervious layer. The layered structure and the reforming catalyst layer are formed in separate steps.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and device for controlling energy-saving sailing of a ship. The method comprises the steps of changing the operating parameters of the ship correspondingly when the resistance of the ship changes during routine sailing, controlling the current opening degree of a throttle to increase the instantaneous oil supply amount of a main engine of the ship if the resistance of the ship becomes smaller, and controlling the current opening degree of the throttle to reduce the instantaneous oil supply amount of the main engine of the ship if the resistance of the ship becomes larger. Compared with the prior art, the method and device have the advantages that energy waste is reduced greatly and the sailing cost is reduced.