Abstract: An electronic circuit for a vehicle comprises a network interface for connecting the electronic circuit to a communication network and a hardware component with a hardwired logic to receive at least one data packet representing a software program from the communication network via the network interface according to a predefined communication protocol. The electronic circuit comprises a memory interface connected to the hardware component, wherein the hardware component is adapted to store the software program to a non-volatile memory via the memory interface, and a processing unit, which is configured to read the non-volatile memory and to execute the software program.

Abstract: A method of silicide formation in a semiconductor fabrication process is disclosed. An active area (RX) mask is used to form an active silicon area, and is then reused to form a trench transfer (TT) area. A trench block (TB) mask is logically ANDed with the active area (RX) mask to form a trench silicide (TS) region.

Abstract: A method of silicide formation in a semiconductor fabrication process is disclosed. An active area (RX) mask is used to form an active silicon area, and is then reused to form a trench transfer (TT) area. A trench block (TB) mask is logically ANDed with the active area (RX) mask to form a trench silicide (TS) region.

Abstract: A method for designating TT and TB regions utilizing designated TS regions, without fully generating TT and TB features, and thereafter fabricating TS regions utilizing the designated TT and TB regions, is disclosed. Embodiments include: determining a TS having a placement and shape, the TS shape having a first horizontal dimension and a first vertical dimension; determining an active region including the TS; determining an extended TS including the TS and an extension portion in the horizontal and vertical directions, adjacent each edge of the TS; and determining a TB region based on the active region and the extended TS.

Abstract: A method for designating TT and TB regions utilizing designated TS regions, without fully generating TT and TB features, and thereafter fabricating TS regions utilizing the designated TT and TB regions, is disclosed. Embodiments include: determining a TS having a placement and shape, the TS shape having a first horizontal dimension and a first vertical dimension; determining an active region including the TS; determining an extended TS including the TS and an extension portion in the horizontal and vertical directions, adjacent each edge of the TS; and determining a TB region based on the active region and the extended TS.

Abstract: A method of identifying individual cells in an image of a cytological preparation. The method includes the steps of obtaining an image of a cytological preparation including a plurality of cells; identifying a first region of the image, the first region having a region boundary encompassing at least one lobe, wherein the first region includes at least one cell; detecting at least one circle within the first region, where the at least one circle substantially covers the at least one lobe of the first region; and if the first region has more than one circle, splitting the region into at least two subregions.