Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device and resulting structures having nanosheet transistors with sharp junctions by forming a nanosheet stack over a substrate, the nanosheet stack having a plurality of nanosheets alternating with a plurality of sacrificial layers, such that a topmost and a bottommost layer of the nanosheet stack is a sacrificial layer; forming an oxide recess on a first and a second end of each sacrificial layer; and forming a doped extension region on a first and a second end of each nanosheet.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose techniques for outputting content aware video based on at least one a video application use case. The technique recognizes objects associated with the use case and performs enhancement of the objects based on content-aware rules, and composes at least some of the objects in an output frame based on on content-aware frame composition templates. Embodiments of the present invention also disclose systems for implementing the above techniques.

Abstract: A biocompatible membrane composite including a first layer (cell impermeable layer), a second layer (a mitigation layer), and a third layer (a vascularization layer) is provided. The mitigation layer may be positioned between the cell impermeable layer and the vascularization layer In some embodiments, the cell impermeable layer and the mitigation layer are intimately bonded to form a composite layer having a tight/open structure. A reinforcing component may optionally be positioned on either side of the biocompatible membrane composite or within the biocompatible membrane composite to provide support to and prevent distortion of the membrane composite. The biocompatible membrane composite may be used in or to form a device for encapsulating biological entities, including, but not limited to, pancreatic lineage type cells such as pancreatic progenitors.

Abstract: Cell encapsulation devices for biological entities and/or cell populations that contain at least one biocompatible membrane composite are provided. The cell encapsulation devices mitigate or tailor the foreign body response from a host such that sufficient blood vessels are able to form at a cell impermeable surface. Additionally, the encapsulation devices have an oxygen diffusion distance that is sufficient for the survival of the encapsulated cells so that the cells are able to secrete a therapeutically useful substance. The biocompatible membrane composite is formed of a cell impermeable layer and a mitigation layer. The cell encapsulation device maintains an optimal oxygen diffusion distance through the design of the cell encapsulation device or through the use of lumen control mechanisms. Lumen control mechanisms include a reinforcing component that is also a nutrient impermeable layer, internal structural pillars, internal tensioning member(s), and/or an internal cell displacing core.

Abstract: A biocompatible membrane composite that can provide an environment that is able to mitigate or tailor the foreign body response is provided. The membrane composite contains a mitigation layer and a vascularization layer. A reinforcing component may optionally be included to provide support to and prevent distortion of the biocompatible membrane composite in vivo. The mitigation layer may be bonded (e.g., point bonded or welded) or adhered (intimately or discretely) to an implantable device and/or cell system. The biocompatible membrane composite may be used as a surface layer for implantable devices or cell systems that require vascularization for function but need protection from the host's immune response, such as the formation of foreign body giant cells. The biocompatible membrane composite may partially or fully cover the exterior of an implantable device or cell system. The mitigation layer is positioned between the implantable device or bioactive scaffold and the vascularization layer.

Abstract: This application provides isolated antibodies, and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind Programmed Death Ligand-1 (PD-L1). These PD-L1 antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, have a high affinity for PD-L1, function to inhibit PD-L1, are less immunogenic compared to their unmodified parent antibodies in a given species (e.g., a human), are capable of increasing T-cell proliferation and IL-2 secretion in a mixed lymphocyte reaction, and can be used to treat human diseases (e.g., cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, asthma, transplant rejection, and inflammatory disorders).

Abstract: This application provides isolated antibodies, and antigen-binding fragments thereof, that specifically bind Programmed Death 1 (PD-1). These PD-1 antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, have a high affinity for PD-1, function to inhibit PD-1, are less immunogenic compared to their unmodified parent antibodies in a given species (e.g., a human), are capable of increasing T-cell proliferation and IL-2 secretion in a mixed lymphocyte reaction, and can be used to treat human diseases (e.g., cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, asthma, transplant rejection, and inflammatory disorders).

Abstract: A tunable colorimetric sensor/optical filter is based on a lithography-free, asymmetric Fabry-Perot cavity. The sensor has a thin-film structure formed by a lossy, porous nanoplasmonic top film deposited on an actively tunable spacer middle layer, and a reflective base layer (either a metal or semiconductor). The structure is fabricated using wafer-scale PVD processes, and the middle layer responds to the presence of a stimulus in the local environment, by expanding in thickness resulting in a shift in resonance wavelength and thus an obvious change in color of the sensor, which color change is detectable by the naked-eye. Such layered geometries exhibit vibrant, macroscopic structural coloration owing to the broadband optical absorption of the top film, enabling the change in spacer thickness to be transduced visually, circumventing the need for sophisticated optical equipment for signal readout to observe the presence of the environmental stimulus.

Abstract: This application provides, inter alia, antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, targeting OX40 expressed on injured tissues associated with multiple diseases. These OX40 antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, have a high affinity for OX40 and function as OX40 agonists or as OX40/OX40L antagonists. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments are useful for treatment of human diseases, infections, and other conditions.

Abstract: A semiconductor device for a volatile memory is disclosed. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a side wall and an epitaxial liner. The substrate has a first height and is made of a first material having a first lattice parameter. The side wall defines a deep trench. The epitaxial liner is disposed around the side wall, is made of a second material having a second lattice parameter, and has a second height having a same level with the first height, wherein the epitaxial liner and the side wall cooperate for creating a desired aspect ratio for the deep trench.

Abstract: A joint attachment system for a reconfigurable truss includes a first joint attachment having a first pivot axis and a second joint attachment having a second pivot axis. The first joint attachment and second joint attachment form a concentric spherical joint linkage when attached to a first body member and a second body member, respectively. The first pivot axis of the first joint attachment intersects the second pivot axis of the second joint attachment at a single point X which defines a center of the concentric spherical joint linkage. The concentric spherical joint linkage is configured to allow the addition of one or more joint attachments and body members to the truss node. In addition, the concentric spherical joint linkage is configured to allow the removal of one or more joint attachments and body members from the truss node.

Abstract: Techniques and systems are described for creating and operating a vibration triangulation network. The network can include vibration sensor devices placed in a building, such as a store or a house, which are able to pinpoint the location of a target, e.g., person, animal, etc., through triangulation. A described technique includes receiving vibration notifications from vibration sensor devices, determining a location of a target within the building based on at least a portion of the vibration notifications and a vibration sensor map associated with the building, and triggering an alarm event based on a detection of the target.

Abstract: A video processing device which can be implemented as a peripheral device is disclosed. The video processing device is configured to receive one or more videos and audio through a plurality interfaces. Further, the device receives one or more user input corresponding to one or more customization requests of the received video and the audio. The video processing device processes the video and the audio based on the received user input and outputs the processed video and audio via an output interface.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are NAND devices, firmware, systems, methods, and devices that apply smart algorithms to process ECC errors by taking advantage of excess overprovisioning. In some examples, when the amount of overprovisioned blocks are above a predetermined threshold, a first ECC block error handling mode may be implemented and when the overprovisioned blocks are equal or less than the predetermined threshold, a second mode of ECC block error handling may be utilized.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus for door knock access control are disclosed. A monitoring system for monitoring a property includes: a proximity sensor located at a door of the property; a microphone that is configured to detect sound within an area near the door and generate audio data that represents the detected sound; and a monitor control unit configured to perform operations including: receiving, from the proximity sensor, proximity data indicating an object positioned within a set proximity to the door; based on receiving the proximity data, activating the microphone; receiving, from the microphone, the audio data; determining that a similarity between the audio data and stored audio data representing a knocking pattern satisfies similarity criteria; and in response to determining that the similarity between the audio data and the stored audio data satisfies similarity criteria, performing a monitoring system action.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer comprising a doped silicon substrate, a buried oxide layer on the doped silicon substrate, and a silicon device layer on the buried oxide layer. An inner electrode and a node dielectric layer of a capacitor are disposed in a trench of the SOI wafer. The inner electrode and the node dielectric layer penetrate through the buried oxide layer and extend into the doped silicon substrate. At least a select transistor is disposed on the buried oxide layer. The select transistor includes a source doping region and a drain doping region, a channel region between the source doping region and the drain doping region, and a gate over the channel region. At least an embedded contact is disposed atop the capacitor to electrically couple the drain doping region of the select transistor with the inner electrode of the capacitor.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) wafer comprising a doped silicon substrate, a buried oxide layer on the doped silicon substrate, and a silicon device layer on the buried oxide layer. At least a trench capacitor is disposed in a trench of the SOI wafer. The trench capacitor penetrates through the buried oxide layer and extends into the doped silicon substrate. At least a select transistor is disposed on the silicon device layer. The select transistor includes a source doping region and a drain doping region, a channel region between the source doping region and the drain doping region, and a gate over the channel region. At least an embedded contact is disposed atop the trench capacitor to electrically couple the drain doping region of the select transistor with an inner electrode of the trench capacitor.

Abstract: This application provides, inter alia, antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof, targeting OX40 expressed on injured tissues associated with multiple diseases. These OX40 antibodies, or antigen-binding fragments thereof, have a high affinity for OX40 and function as OX40 agonists or as OX40/OX40L antagonists. The antibodies and antigen-binding fragments are useful for treatment of human diseases, infections, and other conditions.

Abstract: A home controlled ovarian hyperstimulation method for in vitro fertilization (IVF) or egg freezing and a home IVF kit are described herein.

Abstract: Disclosed in some examples are NAND devices, firmware, systems, methods, and devices that apply smart algorithms to process ECC errors by taking advantage of excess overprovisioning. In some examples, when the amount of overprovisioned blocks are above a predetermined threshold, a first ECC block error handling mode may be implemented and when the overprovisioned blocks are equal or less than the predetermined threshold, a second mode of ECC block error handling may be utilized.