Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to a method of performing a photolithography process. The method includes forming a photosensitive material over a substantially flat upper surface of a substrate. The substantially flat upper surface of the substrate extends between opposing sides of the substrate. The photosensitive material is exposed to electromagnetic radiation at a plurality of depths of focus that are centered at different heights over the substrate. The photosensitive material is developed to remove a part of the photosensitive material.

Abstract: A data reading method, a low voltage detection logic circuit, an integrated circuit and a chip are provided. The data reading method includes that: under the condition that a request for reading data from a NonVolatile Memory (NVM) is received, a pre-burnt region return value is read from a preset pre-burnt region of the NVM (S101); whether the pre-burnt region return value is equal to a target pre-burnt value or not is determined (S102); and under the condition that the pre-burnt region return value is equal to the target pre-burnt value, a first control signal is generated, and the first control signal is sent to an NVM controller and the first control signal is used for controlling the VNM controller to read the data from the NVM (S103).

Abstract: Methods are provided for repairing an existing structure to cover at least a portion of the existing structure with a repair structure. Such methods comprise mounting one or more standoff retainers to the existing structure; coupling one or more standoffs to the standoff retainers such that the standoffs extend away from the existing structure; coupling one or more cladding panels to the standoffs such that the panels are spaced apart from the structure to provide a space therebetween; and introducing a curable material to the space between the panels and the existing structure, the panels acting as at least a portion of a formwork for containing the curable material until the curable material cures to provide a repair structure cladded, at least in part, by the panels. Corresponding apparatus for effecting such methods are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to a photolithography tool. The photolithography tool includes an illumination source configured to generate electromagnetic radiation and projection optics configured to focus the electromagnetic radiation onto a photosensitive material overlying a substrate according to a pattern on a photomask. A dynamic focal element is configured to dynamically change positions at which the electromagnetic radiation is focused over the substrate during exposure of the photosensitive material. The positions at which the electromagnetic radiation is focused define a plurality of depths of focus. The plurality of depths of focus respectively span a different spatial region within the photosensitive material that is smaller than a thickness of the photosensitive material.

Abstract: A flying underwater imager device operates in two modes, a tow mode and a free fly mode. In the tow mode for locating underwater objects, the imager device opens foldable wings for remaining depressed below the surface when the wings generate a negative buoyancy. Otherwise, neutral buoyancy characteristics bring the imager device back to surface. In the free fly mode for approaching and imaging underwater objects, the imager device closes the foldable wings and uses thrusters for moving into position to image the underwater objects. The flying underwater imager device can be maintained or moved to a desired depth below a surface or height above a sea bed.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses an electronic device, which comprises a case and at least one display module. The case comprises a base, a housing, two connection ports and a track. The housing is disposed above the base and has an opening. The two connection ports are disposed in the housing and corresponding to the opening. The track is disposed on the edge of the base, and at least one end of the track is adjacent to the opening. At least one display module is disposed on the case and electrically connected to a corresponding one of the two connection ports and is adapted to slide on the track to generate a displacement in relative to the case. The disclosure also discloses a case which is adapted to be connected to at least one display module in the electronic device.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is the novel use of use of a Bauhinia spp. extract, which may upregulate neprilysin, induce autophagy, protect neuron from amyloidopathy or tauopathy, and/or promote neurite outgrowth, thus the Bauhinia spp. extract of the present disclosure may be used as a dietary supplement for the prophylaxis or treatment of amyloid related neurodegenerative diseases so as to ameliorate or alleviate symptoms associated with the amyloid related neurodegenerative diseases.

Abstract: A structure-lining apparatus comprising a plurality of transversely and longitudinally extending panels connectable to a structure and connectable edge-to-edge via complementary connector components on their longitudinally extending edges. Each panel comprises transversely extending edges generally orthogonal to their longitudinally extending edges. Each panel comprises first and second complementary connector components on first and second longitudinally extending edges thereof.

Abstract: An improved low-power sense amplifier for use in a flash memory system is disclosed. The reference bit line and selected bit line are pre-charged during a limited period and with limited power consumed. The pre-charge circuit can be trimmed during a configuration process to further optimize power consumption during the pre-charge operation.

Abstract: A supporting device adapted to support an electronic apparatus is provided. The supporting device includes a base and a supporting frame. The base includes a first through hole and a second through hole. The supporting frame is adapted to support the electronic apparatus. The supporting frame includes an arc frame and a virtual axis. The arc frame passes through the first through hole and the second through hole so that a portion of the arc frame is located in the base. The arc frame rotates along the virtual axis so that the electronic apparatus is switched between a first state of use and a second state of use.

Abstract: A device and method for data protection, and a storage controller, related to the technical field of data protection. The device comprises: an encryption unit (11), used for receiving first data to be written into a storage module and first storage address information (401), and for encrypting the first data on the basis of the first storage address information and of feature information of the storage module (402); and a decryption unit (12), used for reading from the storage module second data corresponding to second storage address information (403), and for decrypting the second data on the basis of the second storage address information and of the feature information (404).

Abstract: An improved low-power sense amplifier for use in a flash memory system is disclosed. The reference bit line and selected bit line are pre-charged during a limited period and with limited power consumed. The pre-charge circuit can be trimmed during a configuration process to further optimize power consumption during the pre-charge operation.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a storage medium, an expansion base and an operation method thereof combined with a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device is pre-installed with an application program and includes a touch screen. The expansion base is paired with the portable electronic device and accommodates the portable electronic device. When the portable electronic device is accommodated inside the expansion base, a touch window on the surface of the expansion base exposes at least a portion of the touch screen, and the portable electronic device executes the application program to automatically adjust a size or a display position of a display image of the touch screen to correspond to the touch window.

Abstract: A method for hydrothermal synthesis of 3D Bi4MoO9/TiO2 nanostructure heterojunction includes the following step: adding Bi(NO3)3.5H2O into distilled water to form a white turbid liquid, and adding an alkaline solution into the white turbid liquid until a potential of hydrogen value of the white turbid liquid is between 3 and 7, thereby obtaining a suspension A; adding TiO2 nanospheres into the suspension A to form a mixed suspension C; adding Na2MoO4.2H2O into distilled water to be dissolved to obtaining a Na2MoO4 solution; adding the Na2MoO4 solution into the mixed suspension C to form a mixture, and adding an alkaline solution into the mixture until a potential of hydrogen value of the mixture is greater than 7, thereby obtaining a mixed suspension D; transferring the mixed suspension D to a closed vessel for a hydrothermal reaction to obtain a hydrothermal synthesis product; and washing and drying the hydrothermal synthesis product.

Abstract: A support device adapted to support an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a display surface. The support device includes a base, a support frame, and at least one torque fixing assembly. The base includes a first arc surface portion. The support frame includes a second arc surface portion opposite to the first arc surface portion and an axis. The support frame rotates along the axis such that the second arc surface portion slides relative to the first arc surface portion and the electronic device switches between a first use state and a second use state. The torque fixing assembly is disposed at the first arc surface portion and the second arc surface portion. When the second arc surface portion slides relative to the first arc surface portion, the second arc surface portion rubs against the torque fixing assembly and torque is generated.

Abstract: A support device adapted to support an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a display surface. The support device includes a base, a support frame, and at least one torque fixing assembly. The base includes a first arc surface portion. The support frame includes a second arc surface portion opposite to the first arc surface portion and an axis. The support frame rotates along the axis such that the second arc surface portion slides relative to the first arc surface portion and the electronic device switches between a first use state and a second use state. The torque fixing assembly is disposed at the first arc surface portion and the second arc surface portion. When the second arc surface portion slides relative to the first arc surface portion, the second arc surface portion rubs against the torque fixing assembly and torque is generated.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first body having a first recess, a second body having a second recess corresponding to the first recess, and at least one dual-shaft hinge module connected to the first and the second bodies and disposed at inner sides of the first and the second bodies. The first and the second bodies rotate relatively via the dual-shaft binge module to be opened or closed. The dual-shaft hinge module has a dual protrusion structure movably accommodated in the first and the second recesses, and the dual protrusion structure moves into or out of the first and the second recesses when the first and the second bodies rotate relatively via the dual-shaft hinge module.

Abstract: An example method for reserving resources in a multi-cloud environment may include receiving, by a reservation broker executing in the multi-cloud environment, a first client request to reserve a first cloud resource in a plurality of clouds. The plurality of clouds includes a corresponding plurality of cloud brokers. The method may include selecting, by the reservation broker, a first cloud broker from the plurality of cloud brokers based on a first reservation type associated with the first cloud resource. The first cloud broker corresponds to a first cloud selected from the plurality of clouds. The method may also include transmitting, by the reservation broker, a first reservation request to the first cloud broker. The first cloud broker is configured to reserve the first cloud resource in the first cloud based on the first reservation request.