Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate generally to methods for forming a conductive feature in a dielectric layer in semiconductor processing and structures formed thereby. In some embodiments, a structure includes a dielectric layer over a substrate, a surface modification layer, and a conductive feature. The dielectric layer has a sidewall. The surface modification layer is along the sidewall, and the surface modification layer includes phosphorous and carbon. The conductive feature is along the surface modification layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a device may include providing an ultra-high voltage (UHV) component that includes a source region and a drain region, and forming an oxide layer on a top surface of the UHV component. The method may include connecting a low voltage terminal to the source region of the UHV component, and connecting a high voltage terminal to the drain region of the UHV component. The method may include forming a shielding structure on a surface of the oxide layer provided above the drain region of the UHV component, forming a high voltage interconnection that connects to the shielding structure and to the high voltage terminal, and forming a metal routing that connects the shielding structure and the low voltage terminal.

Abstract: A steel ladle drainage method is achieved by using a steel ladle structure. Vacuum interlayers are provided within an upper nozzle, an upper fixed plate, a lower fixed plate and a sliding plate of the steel ladle structure respectively. In the steel ladle drainage method provided by the present invention, a metal drainage agent is used to replace the drainage sand in the prior art, the metal drainage agent is melted by the liquid steel and deposited in the upper nozzle, the sliding plate with the vacuum interlayer and the upper nozzle with the vacuum interlayer have the insulation effect on the melted metal drainage agent. Moreover, through moving the sliding plate, the two pouring holes of the upper and lower fixed plates are connected with each other, the metal drainage agent enters the tundish through the pouring holes and the lower nozzle under the action of gravity.

Abstract: The invention relates to a QoX adaptive management-based context information uncertainty elimination system and a working method thereof. The system includes a sensor module, a context information acquisition and modeling module, a context threshold information preset module, an original context information detection module, an adaptive management module, an uncertainty elimination module, a context information correlation analysis module, an original context information flow reconstruction module, a composite context information flow module, a fusion and reasoning module, a context application layer adjustment module and a knowledge base.

Abstract: A power supply includes a storage component to store an output current value representative of a magnitude of output current supplied by an output voltage of a power converter to power a load. The power supply further includes an offset reference generator and a controller. The offset reference generator produces an offset reference signal, the output current value being offset by the offset reference signal. The controller controls generation of the output voltage of the power converter as a function of the offset output current value with respect to a threshold signal (value). Additionally, the controller is configured to detect a startup mode of a power converter operative to convert an input voltage into an output voltage. During the startup mode, the controller: i) produces a threshold signal having a magnitude that varies over time, and ii) controls operation of switches in the power converter as a function of the threshold signal while the power converter is operated in a diode emulation mode.

Abstract: Methods of depositing a metal film with high purity are discussed. Some embodiments utilize a thermal ALD process comprising an alkyl halide and a metal precursor. Some embodiments selectively deposit a metal film with high purity on a metal surface over a dielectric surface. Some embodiments selectively deposit a metal film with high purity on a dielectric surface over a metal surface. Some embodiments deposit a metal film with greater than 99% metal atoms on an atomic basis.

Abstract: The display substrate comprises: a display area and a peripheral area located on the periphery of the display area, and a blocking dam and at least one blocking column are provided in the peripheral area. The display substrate comprises a base substrate, and a light-emitting structure layer and an encapsulation structure layer provided above the base substrate, the encapsulation structure layer is located on the side of the light-emitting structure layer away from the base substrate, the light-emitting structure layer comprises a cathode, and the encapsulation structure layer comprises an organic encapsulation layer. The at least one blocking column is located between the cathode and the blocking dam, and the orthographic projection of the at least one blocking column on the base substrate is located within the range of the orthographic projection of the organic encapsulation layer on the base substrate.

Abstract: This application relates to apparatus and methods for identifying fraudulent transactions. A computing device receives return data identifying the return of at least one item. The computing device obtains modified strategy data identifying at least one rule of a modified strategy. The rule may be based on the application of at least one discrete stochastic gradient descent algorithm to an initial strategy. The computing device applies the modified strategy to the received return data identifying the return of the at least one item, and determines whether the return of the at least one item is fraudulent based on the application of the modified strategy. The computing device generates fraud data identifying whether the return of the at least one item is fraudulent based on the determination, and may transmit the fraud data to another computing device to indicate whether the return is fraudulent.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of an aluminum battery includes: providing an aluminum electrode sheet having an oxide layer; soaking the aluminum electrode sheet in a first ionic liquid in a nitrogen atmosphere to remove the oxide layer, such that the aluminum electrode sheet has an exposed part of aluminum metal; removing the aluminum electrode sheet from the first ionic liquid and used as a negative electrode of the aluminum battery; and providing electrolyte. The exposed part of aluminum metal is in direct contact with the electrolyte.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to systems and methods for cost effective evaluation of the suitability of tree growth in a planting area before planting. Factors considered include whether the water and heat conditions of the area to be planted are suitable for the growth and development of the trees to be cultivated and how long the nutrient content in the soil can support the growth of the tree. The invention provides a “plug-and-play” urban landscape tree growth predictor. By inserting a “plunger” with a specialized sensor into the area to be planted, the instrument can automatically capture environmental data to drive the tree growth model, thus quickly simulating the tree's future growth. Through this method, the future growth trend of trees can be predicted and analyzed before planting to reduce the growth risk after planting.

Abstract: A removal method applied to an aluminum electrode sheet with an oxide layer, including a soaking step. The soaking step includes soaking the aluminum electrode sheet in an ionic liquid to remove the oxide layer, such that the aluminum electrode sheet has an exposed part of aluminum metal, and the soaking step is performed in a nitrogen atmosphere.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacture are provided. After a patterning of a middle layer, the middle layer is removed. In order to reduce or prevent damage to other underlying layers exposed by the patterning of the middle layer and intervening layers, an inhibitor is included within an etching process in order to inhibit the amount of material removed from the underlying layers.

Abstract: An automatic generation system of a training image and a method thereof are provided. The disclosure generates a training image and records the target category and the target position. The disclosure adds the target image to the container image as a candidate image, calculates a reliability of the candidate image, and repeatedly executes the process until the reliability of the candidate image meets a threshold condition for generating the training image. The disclosure is able to generate the training images automatically, and the recognition difficulty of the training image is adjustable by the user, so as to be suitable for customized recognition training.

Abstract: An electrical connection device includes a through-type connector, a first cable-end connector and a second cable-end connector. The through-type connector includes an outer shell and a plurality of pins, the outer shell is formed with a first cavity and a second cavity, the first cavity has a first independent insertion groove and a second independent insertion groove. The first cable-end connector is provided to be capable of independently inserting into the first independent insertion groove and includes a first insulative housing, a first terminal position assurance member, a plurality of first terminals and a plurality of first conductive wires. The second cable-end connector is provided to be capable of independently inserting into the second independent insertion groove and includes a second insulative housing, a second terminal position assurance member, a plurality of second terminals and a plurality of second conductive wires.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a geo-analysis model that can calculate geographical indicators in the real world based on specific calculation methods and computer programs. The operation of the geo-analysis model can help users understand the operational rules of the real world and predict the future, providing decision support for concerned members. A geo-analysis model componentized presenter enables the geo-analysis model to be presented in the form of assembled components, as well as abstract digital, theoretical, or academic constructs, or physical objects, to help users understand and use the model.

Abstract: A touch display panel includes: a base substrate, including a display area and a peripheral area on at least one side of the display area; pixel units in the display area, including a pixel driving circuit and a light-emitting element electrically connected to each other; touch electrodes in the display area; a touch wire electrically connected to at least one touch electrode, at least part of which extends to the peripheral area; a touch lead in the peripheral area, where the touch lead and the touch wire are in different conductive layers; and a contact groove in the peripheral area, where the touch wire and the touch lead are in contact in the contact groove, where the touch wire has a first touch wire portion in the contact groove, and the first touch wire portion extends obliquely with respect to an upper surface of the base substrate.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a use of a pharmaceutical composition including adenine and/or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof in a manufacture of a medicament for treating diabetic ulcers, and the medicament can effectively accelerate and enhance wound healing of diabetic ulcers and prevent scar formation.

Abstract: This application relates to apparatus and methods for identifying fraudulent transactions. A computing device receives return data identifying the return of at least one item. The computing device obtains modified strategy data identifying at least one rule of a modified strategy. The rule may be based on the application of at least one dimensionality reduction algorithm to an initial strategy. The computing device applies the modified strategy to the received return data identifying the return of the at least one item, and determines whether the return of the at least one item is fraudulent based on the application of the modified strategy. The computing device generates fraud data identifying whether the return of the at least one item is fraudulent based on the determination, and may transmit the fraud data to another computing device to indicate whether the return is fraudulent.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nanopore tweezer systems that can be used to screen for allosteric inhibitors of protein kinases. In some embodiments, the protein kinase is a mutant kinase that confers resistance to chemotherapeutic drugs during cancer treatment. Therefore, the disclosed systems and methods can be used to identify drugs for treating drug resistant cancers.