Abstract: Metrology methods, modules and targets are provided, for measuring tilted device designs. The methods analyze and optimize target design with respect to the relation of the Zernike sensitivity of pattern placement errors (PPEs) between target candidates and device designs. Monte Carlo methods may be applied to enhance the robustness of the selected target candidates to variation in lens aberration and/or in device designs. Moreover, considerations are provided for modifying target parameters judiciously with respect to the Zernike sensitivities to improve metrology measurement quality and reduce inaccuracies.

Abstract: An over-the-range dual microwave oven includes a cabinet having a first exhaust vent opening, a second exhaust vent opening, and a cabinet exhaust vent. First and second microwave oven enclosures are laterally spaced and supported in the cabinet, each enclosure having a cavity intake vent and a cavity exhaust vent. A fan assembly is operable to discharge a flow of cooling air through one or both of the exhaust vent openings and operable to discharge one or both of the cooling flows with a flow of exhaust air through the cabinet exhaust vent.

Abstract: An under-mat to be positioned under an exercise mat, to make the exercise mat a smart mat. The under-mat including a plurality of sensors to monitor a user's health data, while the user is performing exercises, and to provide data to the user.

Abstract: Systems and methods electronically generate sample dots, produce resources associated with the dots and estimate a resource for a target point from known resources of dots near the target point based on client side version of digital rules, cataloged data and coarse values previously received from the online service platform. A client receives cataloged data of a cataloged domain in which the cataloged data includes data representing a plurality of dots and a respective computed resource value for each of the dots and each dot of the plurality of dots represents a point in the cataloged domain. In response to confirming a target point is in the cataloged domain, the system discovers a closest one or more dots to the target point based on the cataloged data, estimates a statistic for a resource for the target point based on the respective computed resource values of the closest one or more dots, stores the estimated statistic in a memory, and produces the local estimate based on the estimated statistic.

Abstract: A mission-based cyber training platform allows both offensive and defensive oriented participants to test their skills in a game-based virtual environment against a live or virtual opponent. The system builds realistic virtual environments to perform the training in an isolated and controlled setting. Dynamic configuration supports unique missions using a combination of real and/or virtual machines, software resources, tools, and network components. Game engine behaves in a manner that will vary if participant attempts to replay a scenario based upon alternate options available to the engine. Scoring and leader boards are used to identify skill gaps/strengths and measure performance for each training participant. A detailed assessment of a player's performance is provided at the end of the mission and is stored in a user profile/training record.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and plurality of first bumps formed over the substrate in an array. An array of second bumps is formed over the substrate on at least two sides of the first bumps. An electrical component is disposed over the first bumps. A package structure is disposed over the substrate and electrical component. The package structure has a horizontal member and legs extending from the horizontal member to form a cavity. The package structure is coupled to the array of second bumps. The package structure includes a material to operate as a heat sink or shielding layer. The shielding layer makes ground connection through the array of second bumps. The first bumps and second bumps have a similar height and width to form in the same manufacturing step. A protective layer, such as conductive epoxy, is disposed over the array of second bumps.

Abstract: Genetically modified microorganisms that have the ability to convert carbon substrates into chemical products such as 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester are disclosed. For example, genetically modified methanotrophs that are capable of generating 2,3-BDO; 1,4-BDO; isobutyraldehyde; isobutanol; 1-butanol; n-butanol; ethanol; fatty alcohols; and fatty acid methyl ester at high titers from a methane source are disclosed. Methods of making these genetically modified microorganisms and methods of using them are also disclosed. These microorganisms and methods make use of molecular switches to regulate gene expression.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices for pellet-fed pizza oven are described. In some examples, a pizza oven may include a hopper for storing a combustible fuel, such as wood pellets. The wood pellets may be transferred to a burn pot by an auger. The rate at which the auger transfers the wood pellets may be managed by a controller and may be adjusted based on an ambient temperature of the oven and a desired temperature for cooking a food item (e.g., a pizza). In some instances, the pizza oven may include a cooking surface, such as a pizza stone or a pizza steel, for cooking the pizza at a desired temperature.

Abstract: An example apparatus includes: a capacitor having a terminal; comparator circuitry having an input terminal and an output terminal, the input terminal of the comparator circuitry coupled to the terminal of the capacitor; timer circuitry having an input terminal and an output terminal, the input terminal of the timer circuitry coupled to the output terminal of the comparator circuitry; and configuration determination circuitry having an input and an output, the input of the configuration determination circuitry coupled to the output of the timer circuitry; and a configuration register having an input coupled to the output of the configuration determination circuitry.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A current value for an aggregate power threshold of a plurality of hosts may be identified. During a first time period, an aggregate power consumption of the plurality of hosts may be managed using the current value for the aggregate power threshold. A triggering event indicating a modification to the aggregate power threshold is needed may be detected. A new value for the aggregate power threshold may be determined based on the triggering event. During a second time period, the aggregate power consumption of the plurality of hosts may be managed using the new value for the aggregate power threshold.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A number of response levels may be utilized, each having an association to a corresponding set of reduction actions. The impact to customers, hosts, and/or workloads can be computed at run time based on current and/or predicted conditions and workloads, and a particular response level can be selected based on the computed impact. These techniques enable a sufficient, but least impactful response to be employed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to evaluate the effect of electrical potential between moving surfaces and lubricants and/or oils under mechanical load.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A number of response levels may be utilized, each having an association to a corresponding set of reduction actions. The impact to customers, hosts, and/or workloads can be computed at run time based on current and/or predicted conditions and workloads, and a particular response level can be selected based on the computed impact. These techniques enable a sufficient, but least impactful response to be employed.

Abstract: Disclosed techniques relate to orchestrating power consumption reductions across a number of hosts. A number of response levels may be utilized, each having an association to a corresponding set of reduction actions. The impact to customers, hosts, and/or workloads can be computed at run time based on current and/or predicted conditions and workloads, and a particular response level can be selected based on the computed impact. These techniques enable a sufficient, but least impactful response to be employed.

Abstract: Extrusion dies and methods of manufacturing extrusions dies, the extrusion die including a first plate and a second plate. The first plate has first upstream and downstream surfaces. A first material of the first plate has a first elastic modulus. The first plate includes pins formed between a plurality of slots. The pins and slots define a discharge face for the extrusion die at the first downstream surface of the first plate. The second plate has second upstream and downstream surfaces. The second plate is joined at the second downstream surface to the first upstream surface of the first plate. A second material of the second plate has a second elastic modulus. The second elastic modulus is greater than the first elastic modulus. A plurality of feed holes extend from the second upstream surface of the second plate through the extrusion die into communication with the slots.

Abstract: The present invention is directed at a method to evaluate the wear depth of non-metallic parts. In particular, non-metallic parts formed of polymeric material with selected amounts of metallic particles through the part thickness. Upon wear of the polymeric material the metallic particles are released which can be detected by inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a substrate processing apparatus comprising a chemical liquid processing apparatus. The chemical liquid processing apparatus includes a first chemical liquid processing part, a second chemical liquid processing part configured to be stacked with the first chemical liquid processing part, a heating processing part located opposite the first chemical liquid processing part and the second chemical liquid processing part and a substrate transferring part located between the first and second chemical liquid processing parts and the heating processing part. The substrate transferring part is configured to have at least two first robots, at least one second robot and at least one third robot, all of which are arranged in parallel layers, and at least one pair of first buffer units located between two adjacent first robots and configured for loading and unloading the substrates therein and therefrom via the at least one second robot.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a processor; a memory; a power management unit; a network interface device, executed by the processor, to: initiate a communication link with a shipping fulfillment system to request and receive shipping fulfillment data descriptive of shipping requests for one or more packages to contain perishable goods to be shipped; and initiate a communication link with a weather forecast source to request and receive weather data descriptive of weather characteristics associated with a location the one or more perishable goods are to be shipped; and a package customization system executable by the processor to, based on the shipping fulfillment data and the weather data at a location where the perishable goods are to be shipped to, provide customization data describing how to customize a package to ship the perishable goods.