Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to methods of making omni-directional semiconductor interconnect bridges. The present disclosure includes semiconductor assemblies including a mold layer having mold material, a first filler material dispersed in the mold material, and a second filler material dispersed in the mold material, wherein the second filler material is heterogeneously dispersed.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for aligning fiducial markers that commonly exist in each of multiple different N-dimensional (N-D) data sets. Notably, the N-D data sets are at least three-dimensional (3D) data sets. A first set and a second set of N-D data are accessed. A set of one or more fiducial markers that commonly exist in both those sets are identified. Based on the fiducial markers, one or more transformations are performed to align the two sets. Performing this alignment process results in at least a selected number of the common fiducial markers that exist in the two sets being within a threshold alignment relative to one another.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for aligning fiducial markers that commonly exist in each of multiple different N-dimensional (N-D) data sets. Notably, the N-D data sets are at least three-dimensional (3D) data sets. A first set and a second set of N-D data are accessed. A set of one or more fiducial markers that commonly exist in both those sets are identified. Based on the fiducial markers, one or more transformations are performed to align the two sets. Performing this alignment process results in at least a selected number of the common fiducial markers that exist in the two sets being within a threshold alignment relative to one another.

Abstract: The disclosed techniques are focused on processes for encoding an enhanced image with non-image data. Notably, the “non-image data” is distinct from “image data” in that the image data defines display characteristics of an image (e.g., display properties of a pixel) while the non-image data is unrestricted and can describe any data, even data different than display characteristics. An image is accessed, where the image includes at least one pixel that is associated with at least one color channel. Non-image data is encoded into the color channel. An index, which maps where the non-image data has been encoded in the color channel of the pixel, is generated or modified. As a result of encoding the non-image data into the color channel, an enhanced image is generated.

Abstract: Substantially carbon-free molybdenum-containing and tungsten-containing films are deposited on semiconductor substrates using halide-free metalorganic precursors. The precursors do not include metal-carbon bonds, carbonyl ligands, and, preferably do not include beta-hydrogen atoms. Metal-containing films, such as molybdenum nitride, molybdenum oxynitride, molybdenum silicide, and molybdenum boride with carbon content of less than about 5% atomic, such as less than about 3% atomic are deposited. The films are deposited in some embodiments by reacting the metal-containing precursor with a reactant on a surface of a substrate in an absence of plasma, e.g. using several ALD cycles. In some embodiments the formed film is then treated with a second reactant in a plasma to modify its properties (e.g., to densify the film, to reduce resistivity of the film, or to increase its work function). The films can be used as liners, diffusion barriers, and as electrode material in pMOS devices.

Abstract: Molybdenum-containing films are deposited on semiconductor substrates using reactions of molybdenum-containing precursors in ALD and CVD processes. In some embodiments, the precursors can be used for deposition of molybdenum metal films with low levels of incorporation of carbon and nitrogen. In some embodiments, the films are deposited using fluorine-free precursors in a presence of exposed silicon-containing layers without using etch stop layers. The precursor, in some embodiments, is a compound that includes molybdenum, at least one halogen that forms a bond with molybdenum, and at chamber least one organic ligand that includes an element selected from the group consisting of N, O, and S, that forms a bond with molybdenum, In another aspect, the precursor is a molybdenum, compound with at least one sulfur-containing ligand, and preferably no molybdenum-carbon bonds.

Abstract: A method for predicting a future action of agents in a scene includes assigning a fidelity level to agents observed in the scene. The method also includes recursively predicting future actions of the agents by traversing the scene. A different forward prediction model is used at each recursion level. The method further includes controlling an action of an ego agent based on the predicted future actions of the agents.

Abstract: To address technical problems facing silicon transient thermal management, a thermal interface material (TIM) may be used to provide improved thermal conduction. The TIM may include a liquid metal (LM) TIM, which may provide a significant reduction in thermal resistance, such as a thermal resistance RTIM?0.01-0.025 ° C.-cm2/W. The LM TIM may be applied using a presoaked applicator, such as an open-cell polyurethane foam applicator that has been presoaked in a controlled amount of LM TIM. This LM presoaked applicator is then used to apply the LM TIM to one or more target thermal surfaces, thereby providing thermal and mechanical coupling between the LM TIM and the thermal surface. The resulting thermal surface and thermally conductive LM TIM may be used to improve thermal conduction for various silicon-based devices, including various high-power, high-performance system-on-chip (SoC) packages, such as may be used in portable consumer products.

Abstract: A method for predicting a future action of agents in a scene includes assigning a fidelity level to agents observed in the scene. The method also includes recursively predicting future actions of the agents by traversing the scene. A different forward prediction model is used at each recursion level. The method further includes controlling an action of an ego agent based on the predicted future actions of the agents.

Abstract: A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.

Abstract: A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.

Abstract: A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.

Abstract: A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.

Abstract: A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.

Abstract: A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.

Abstract: A modular firing range includes a first subset of modular containers that form a first end of the firing range. The first subset includes outer walls that define the first end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of a side of the firing range. A second subset of modular containers form a second end of the firing range. The second subset includes outer walls that define the second end of the firing range and side walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. A third subset of modular containers is coupleable between the first subset and the second subset to form a medial portion of the firing range. The third subset includes outer walls that define a portion of the side of the firing range. The firing range includes an armored outer perimeter that provides complete ballistic containment in all directions.

Abstract: A bottle opening device includes a sports projectile and an insert. The sports projectile has an outer surface and a cavity extending into the outer surface. The cavity is defined at least partially by a bearing surface of the sports projectile. The insert has an opening that extends through the insert and between a first face surface and an opposing second face surface of the insert. The insert is received within the cavity of the sports projectile such that (i) the first face surface of the insert engages the bearing surface of the sports projectile and (ii) the second face surface of the insert is at least substantially flush with the outer surface of the sports projectile in an area adjacent to the cavity.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a waste receptacle including a base having an opening, a lid detachably coupled to the base, the lid being disposed over the opening, a sensor disposed in the base, and a motor electrically connected to the sensor, wherein the motor is configured to receive a signal from the sensor and raise the lid.