Abstract: A method includes forming a first conductive feature over a semiconductor substrate, forming an ILD layer over the first conductive feature, patterning the ILD layer to form a trench, and forming a conductive layer over the patterned ILD layer to fill the trench. The method further includes polishing the conductive layer to form a via contact configured to interconnect the first conductive feature with a second conductive feature, where polishing the conductive layer exposes a top surface of the ILD layer, polishing the exposed top surface of the ILD layer, such that a top portion of the via contact protrudes from the exposed top surface of the ILD layer, and forming the second conductive feature over the via contact, such that the top portion of the via contact extends into the second conductive feature.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the technical field of exploration geophysics, in particular to a method, a device, and a computer device for decoupling anisotropic elastic wave. The method includes: determining a set of Thomsen parameters included in an anisotropic model based on a received to-be-decomposed wave field decomposition request; transforming the set of Thomsen parameters to obtain a set of initial elastic parameters; performing S-wave and P-wave velocities separation processing for the set of initial elastic parameters to obtain a set of target P-wave elastic parameters and a set of target S-wave elastic parameters; and substituting those into the anisotropic model to process the to-be-decomposed wave field and obtain a target P-wave matrix and a target S-wave matrix. The process of decomposing S-wave and P-wave fields is simplified and the calculation cost is reduced according to the embodiments of this disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for producing recombinant human prethrombin-2 protein and having human ?-thrombin activity by the plant-based expression systems.

Abstract: A tool set includes a tool holder, a tool and a tool rack. The tool has a groove unit. The tool holder has a latch unit that engages the groove unit. The tool rack includes a rack body and a blocking member. When the tool holder is moved away from the rack body after the tool is moved into the rack body by the tool holder and after the blocking member moves to a blocking position, the tool is blocked by the blocking member so that the latch unit is separated from the groove unit and that the tool holder is separated from the tool.

Abstract: A staining kit is provided, including a first pattern including antibodies against T cell, B cell, NK cell, monocyte, regulatory cell, CD8, CD45, and CTLA4; a second pattern including antibodies against T cell, B cell, NK cell, monocyte, regulatory cell, dendritic cell, and CD45; a third pattern including antibodies against T cell, B cell, NK cell, monocyte, CD8, CD45, CD45RA, CD62L, CD197, CX3CR1 and TCR??; and a fourth pattern including antibodies against B cell, CD23, CD38, CD40, CD45 and IgM, wherein the antibodies of each pattern are labeled with fluorescent dyes. A method of identifying characterized immune cell subsets of a disease and a method of predicting the likelihood of NPC in a subject in the need thereof using the staining kit are also provided.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to the technical field of exploration geophysics, in particular to a method, a device, and a computer device for decoupling anisotropic elastic wave. The method includes: determining a set of Thomsen parameters included in an anisotropic model based on a received to-be-decomposed wave field decomposition request; transforming the set of Thomsen parameters to obtain a set of initial elastic parameters; performing S-wave and P-wave velocities separation processing for the set of initial elastic parameters to obtain a set of target P-wave elastic parameters and a set of target S-wave elastic parameters; and substituting those into the anisotropic model to process the to-be-decomposed wave field and obtain a target P-wave matrix and a target S-wave matrix. The process of decomposing S-wave and P-wave fields is simplified and the calculation cost is reduced according to the embodiments of this disclosure.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a force feedback hand training method including: providing a training game content and adjusting the training game content based on predetermined parameters; displaying the training game content on a display; determining whether an input button position of at least one input signal from a hand training device matches a predetermined input button position; and storing a determination result in a storage module.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method according to one embodiment includes generating a first matrix based on words extracted from documents, and generating a second matrix based on deduplication chunks. The deduplication chunks include words of the documents. Word clustering is performed based on an analysis performed on the second matrix. Each cluster of the words represents a feature of at least one of the documents. The method further includes generating a third matrix based on the first matrix and the clusters, and performing text mining using the third matrix. A computer program product according to another embodiment includes a computer readable storage medium having program instructions embodied therewith. The program instructions are readable and/or executable by a computer to cause the computer to perform the foregoing method.

Abstract: The invention provides a light generating system (1000), comprising a plurality of light sources (10), an elongated luminescent body (100), and a body holder structure (2000), wherein: the plurality of light sources (10) are configured to provide light source light (11), wherein the light sources (10) are solid state light sources, wherein the plurality of light sources (10) are configured in a light source array (15); the elongated luminescent body (100) has a length (L) and a width (W), wherein the elongated luminescent body (100) comprises luminescent material (120) configured to convert at least part of light source light (11) into luminescent material light (8), wherein the elongated luminescent body (100) and the light source array (15) are configured parallel; the body holder structure (2000) comprises an elongated slit (205) for hosting the elongated luminescent body (100), wherein the elongated slit (205) has a cavity wall (1205) defining the elongated slit (205) and a slit opening (1206), wherein

Abstract: Methods and apparatus relate to the synthesis of polynucleotides having a predefined sequence on a support. Assembly methods include primer extension to generate overlapping construction oligonucleotides and assembly of the polynucleotides of interest onto an anchor support-bound oligonucleotides. Methods and apparatus for selection of polynucleotides having the predefined sequence and/or length are disclosed.

Abstract: A method of processing data comprises receiving, at a processor, first data comprising a plurality of values; receiving second data comprising one or more directives and association information; retrieving a first set of records from the first data using a first subset of the second data; generating a second set of records from the second data using a second subset of the second data; generating, based on a third subset of the second data, a plurality of records associations, the plurality of records associations including one or more of: first relationships between records of the first set of records, second relationships between records of the second set of records, and third relationships between records of the first set of records and the second set of records; storing the plurality of records associations in a structured format; and generating feedback data based on the plurality of records associations.

Abstract: A system and a method for detecting baseboard management controller (BMC) includes the BMC and a CPLD. The BMC includes a GPIO and configured to drive the GPIO to output a first signal. The CPLD is connected to the GPIO and is configured to determine a status of the BMC by detecting whether the GPIO outputs the first signal. When the CPLD detects that the GPIO is not outputting the first signal, the CPLD determines that the BMC is in an abnormal status; when the CPLD detects that the GPIO is outputting the first signal and a level status of the first signal is switched in a predetermined time, the CPLD determines that the BMC is in a normal status.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and a kit, a computer-implemented method and a system for in vitro predicting survival time of an individual with bladder cancer after surgery from an individual's biological sample. Expression levels of a target gene combination of in vitro aggressive bladder cancer specimen of a patient are detected, and the target gene combination includes at least two of PPT2, ARMH4, P4HB, SLC1A6 and ARID3A, a fragment, a homologue, a variant and a derivative thereof. Next, the expression levels are respectively compared with the reference expression levels of a reference database, and converted to a risk score sum, thereby predicting an averaged survival time of a patient having aggressive bladder cancer after surgery, and being beneficially applied to a kit and a computer-implemented method for in vitro predicting survival time of patient with most aggressive types of bladder cancer after surgery.

Abstract: A method of updating firmware in a chip in a stable and effective manner receives firmware outputted by a controller. The received firmware is burned into the chip. A voltage level of a controlling signal outputted by a controlling pin of the chip is latched to a certain level based on a latching signal at a first voltage level outputted by the controller. The storage medium is refreshed for making the burned firmware effective based on refresh instruction outputted by the controller. The latching signal at a second voltage level for unlatching the voltage level of the controlling signal is outputted by the controller if operations of the chip are stable. An updating operation of the chip by the method does not interrupt other operations being executed by the chip. A firmware updating apparatus and a computer readable storage medium applying the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method of updating firmware in a chip in a stable and effective manner receives firmware outputted by a controller. The received firmware is burned into the chip. A voltage level of a controlling signal outputted by a controlling pin of the chip is latched to a certain level based on a latching signal at a first voltage level outputted by the controller. The storage medium is refreshed for making the burned firmware effective based on refresh instruction outputted by the controller. The latching signal at a second voltage level for unlatching the voltage level of the controlling signal is outputted by the controller if operations of the chip are stable. An updating operation of the chip by the method does not interrupt other operations being executed by the chip. A firmware updating apparatus and a computer readable storage medium applying the method are also disclosed.

Abstract: An optic fiber adaptor includes two flexible engaging members and two positioning walls cooperating with one another to define an insertion slot. Each engaging member has a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface disposed behind the first inclined surface. A distance between the first inclined surfaces of the engaging members decreases rearwardly so as to facilitate pushing of a casing body of a ferrule assembly into the insertion slot. A distance between the second inclined surfaces of the engaging members decreases forwardly so as to facilitate pulling of the casing body out of the insertion slot. An optic fiber connecting device having the optic fiber adaptor is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention provides a light generating system (1000), comprising a plurality of light sources (10), an elongated luminescent body (100), and a body holder structure (2000), wherein: —the plurality of light sources (10) are configured to provide light source light (11), wherein the light sources (10) are solid state light sources, wherein the plurality of light sources (10) are configured in a light source array (15); —the elongated luminescent body (100) has a length (L) and a width (W), wherein the elongated luminescent body (100) comprises luminescent material (120) configured to convert at least part of light source light (11) into luminescent material light (8), wherein the elongated luminescent body (100) and the light source array (15) are configured parallel; —the body holder structure (2000) comprises an elongated slit (205) for hosting the elongated luminescent body (100), wherein the elongated slit (205) has a cavity wall (1205) defining the elongated slit (205) and a slit opening (1206), wherein

Abstract: Methods and compositions relate to the production of high fidelity nucleic acids using high throughput sequencing.

Abstract: An optical fiber coupling device includes a casing and a coupling component. The casing has a receiving slot that extends therethrough along a first direction. The coupling component is removably disposed in the receiving slot of the casing, and has at least one coupling slot that extends therethrough along the first direction. The at least one coupling slot has two opposite plugging sections that are arranged along the first direction. The plugging sections are compatible with one of LC, MPO and SC connectors.

Abstract: A hard disk status monitoring system for monitoring an operating status of at least one hard disk in real time includes a control unit, a complex programmable logic device, a baseboard management controller, and a display unit. The control unit is configured to acquire a status from the at least one hard disk and generate a corresponding output signal. The complex programmable logic device is configured to receive the output signal generated by the control unit and analyze the output signal to generate a corresponding status signal. The baseboard management controller is configured to receive the status signal generated by the complex programmable logic device and analyze the status signal to generate a corresponding display signal. The display unit is configured to receive the display signal and display the status information of the corresponding hard disk according to the display signal.