Abstract: A method for forming transistors includes forming a stack of alternating first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers on a substrate and forming nanostructure channels and interposers by forming a source/drain opening in a first device region of the substrate. The source/drain opening extending through the first and second semiconductor layers. The method includes, after the forming a source/drain opening, increasing tensile strain of the nanostructure channels, and, after the increasing tensile strain, forming a source/drain in the source/drain opening.

Abstract: In an approach for post-modeling data visualization and analysis, a processor presents a first visualization of a training dataset in a first plot. Responsive to receiving a selection of a data group of the training dataset to analyze, a processor identifies three or fewer key model features of the data group of the training dataset. A processor ascertains a representative record of each key model feature of the three or fewer key model features using a Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanation technique. A processor presents a second visualization of the three or fewer key model features and the representative record of each key model feature in a second plot.

Abstract: A method includes forming a dummy gate stack on a semiconductor fin, forming gate spacers on sidewalls of the dummy gate stack, forming a first inter-layer dielectric, with the gate spacers and the dummy gate stack being in the first inter-layer dielectric, removing the dummy gate stack to form a trench between the gate spacers, forming a replacement gate stack in the trench, and depositing a dielectric capping layer. A bottom surface of the dielectric capping layer contacts a first top surface of the replacement gate stack and a second top surface of the first inter-layer dielectric. A second inter-layer dielectric is deposited over the dielectric capping layer. A source/drain contact plug is formed and extends into the second inter-layer dielectric, the dielectric capping layer, and the first inter-layer dielectric.

Abstract: A die-to-die communication system and an operation method thereof are provided. The die-to-die communication system includes a transmitting device disposed at a first die and a receiving device disposed at a second die, wherein the first die and second die are disposed in a same integrated circuit package. The receiving device is coupled to the transmitting device via a communication interface. The transmitting device transmits a data unit stream to a data channel in the communication interface. The receiving device receives the data unit stream from the data channel in the communication interface. The receiving device returns transmission management information to the transmitting device via a feedback channel different from the data channel in the communication interface. In various embodiments, the transmission management information includes flow control information and/or error replay information.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a detection and analysis method for rapid delineation of aging stages of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified asphalt, including the following steps: performing a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) test on unaged SBS-modified asphalt samples to obtain a copolymer index of IB0/S0 and neat asphalt functional group indexes, including the SI0, IB, aI0, ARI0, and CI0; performing the FTIR test on the aged SBS-modified asphalt samples to obtain an actual index of IB/S, SI, IB, aI, ARI, and CI; and delineating three aging stages of SBS-modified asphalt, including a polymer swelling stage, a polymer degradation stage and a component imbalance stage according to changes of functional group indexes. According to the present disclosure, the actual aging stages of the SBS-modified asphalt can be determined rapidly and accurately, providing a reasonable basis for the decision on pavement maintenance timing and mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a near-field acoustic platform capable of synthesizing high resolution, arbitrarily shaped energy potential wells. A thin and viscoelastic membrane is utilized to modulate acoustic wavefront on a deep, sub-wavelength scale by suppressing the structural vibration selectively on the platform. This new acoustic wavefront modulation mechanism is powerful for manufacturing complex biologic products.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a detection and analysis method for rapid delineation of aging stages of styrene-butadiene-styrene (SBS) modified asphalt, including the following steps: performing a Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) test on unaged SBS-modified asphalt samples to obtain a copolymer index of IB0/S0 and neat asphalt functional group indexes, including the SI0, IB, aI0, ARI0, and CI0; performing the FTIR test on the aged SBS-modified asphalt samples to obtain an actual index of IB/S, SI, IB, aI, ARI, and CI; and delineating three aging stages of SBS-modified asphalt, including a polymer swelling stage, a polymer degradation stage and a component imbalance stage according to changes of functional group indexes. According to the present disclosure, the actual aging stages of the SBS-modified asphalt can be determined rapidly and accurately, providing a reasonable basis for the decision on pavement maintenance timing and mode.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a supporting element, a transparent plate disposed on the supporting element, a semiconductor device disposed under the transparent plate, and a lid surrounding the transparent plate. The supporting element and the transparent plate define a channel.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for the automatic generation of support videos from a source video. For example, the support video can more deeply explain or elaborate upon content included in source video. In particular, a computing system can obtain a source video and extract one or more sets of textual content associated with the source video. For example, the sets of textual content can include a transcript of speech that occurs within the source video. The computing system can process the one or more sets of textual content with a generative sequence processing model to generate, as an output of the generative sequence processing model, additional textual content for a support video.

Abstract: A time series anomaly detection method, system, and computer program product that processes time series data includes absorbing profiles of the time series data and anomaly types of a model as features, optimizing biased ranks to create optimized ranks through merging initial ranks with new ranks generated by real anomalies, and auto-suggesting the optimized ranks for saving a predetermined amount of data operation.

Abstract: A method, computer system, and a computer program product are provided for post-modeling feature evaluation. In one embodiment, at least at least one post model visual output and associated data is obtained that at least includes an individual conditional expectation (ICE) plot and a partial dependence (PDP) plot. Using the associated data and the plots, a Feature Importance (PI) plot is provided. A plurality of features is then determined for each PI, PDP and ICE plots to calculate at least one Interesting Value for each plot. An overall score is also calculated for each plurality of features based on the associated Interesting Values for each PDP, ICE and PI plots. At least one top feature is selected based on said scores. A final plot is then generated at least reflecting the top feature. The final plot combines the PI, PDP and ICE plots together.

Abstract: An integrated circuit (IC) structure includes a gate structure, a source epitaxial structure, a drain epitaxial structure, a front-side interconnection structure, a backside dielectric layer, an epitaxial regrowth layer, and a backside via. The source epitaxial structure and the drain epitaxial structure are respectively on opposite sides of the gate structure. The front-side interconnection structure is over a front-side of the source epitaxial structure and a front-side of the drain epitaxial structure. The backside dielectric layer is over a backside of the source epitaxial structure and a backside of the drain epitaxial structure. The epitaxial regrowth layer is on the backside of a first one of the source epitaxial structure and the drain epitaxial structure. The backside via extends through the backside dielectric layer and overlaps the epitaxial regrowth layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a source/drain (S/D) feature disposed in a semiconductor layer, a metal gate stack (MG) disposed in a first interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer and adjacent to the S/D feature, a second ILD layer disposed over the MG, and an S/D contact disposed over the S/D feature. The semiconductor structure further includes an air gap disposed between a sidewall of a bottom portion of the S/D contact and the first ILD layer, where a sidewall of a top portion of the S/D contact is in direct contact with the second ILD layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are a computer-implemented method, a system and a computer program product for model exploration. Model feature importance of each model of a plurality of models can be obtained, the plurality of models can be grouped into a plurality of model clusters based on the model feature importance of each model, and the model feature importance can be presented by box-plot or confidence interval.

Abstract: A communication system and an operation method thereof are provided. A transmitting device transmits a data unit to a receiving device through a data channel of a communication interface. The transmitting device calculates an original verification information unit of the data unit and synchronously transmits the original verification information unit to the receiving device through a verification information channel of the communication interface based on a transmission timing of the data unit in the data channel. After receiving a current data unit and before receiving a next data unit, the receiving device verifies whether the current data unit received from the data channel has errors in real time based on a current original verification information unit corresponding to the current data unit.

Abstract: A laser welding mechanism includes a main body having a space and two securing devices which are respectively attached to two ends of the body. A linkage assembly includes a bearing and a linkage tube. A refraction mirror unit includes two mirrors connected to the linkage tube of the linkage assembly. A laser unit is pivotally connected to a swinging member which is connected to the linkage tube of the linkage assembly. A drive unit including a motor, a driving gear, and a driven gear. A rotation unit is connected to the swinging member of the laser unit. The laser unit rotates relative to the first workpiece and the second workpiece during welding, ensuring a stable rotation at the joining faces of the two workpieces.

Abstract: The present invention is a portable, protective gaming case allowing users to play video game consoles on-the-go with a built-in monitor and an all-in-one cable solution. The present invention is compatible with a plurality of gaming consoles. The case includes support hinges that provide controlled resistance during the closing motion of the case. Said support hinges allow users to adjust the viewing angle of the built-in monitor. The present invention includes an all-in-one cable solution using a single power cord that connects to a wall AC outlet. Other wires within the case connect to various devices of the present invention, such as the console and the monitor. A user can securely attach the case to a trolley assembly. Said trolley assembly allows the present invention to be portable and moved between use.

Abstract: In an approach, a processor selects a top N features for a machine learning (ML) model; discretizes values of each continuous feature of the top N features; generates a set of combination values that each represent a unique combination of feature values in for a data record; predicts, using the ML model, a target value for each record generating predicted target values; groups the predicted target values based on the combination value for each respective record; fits a distribution for each grouping of the predicted target values associated with a respective combination value generating a set of distributions; clusters and refits the set of distributions using a clustering algorithm resulting in a set of clusters and a refitted distribution for each cluster of the set of clusters; and outputs a visualization of the refitted distribution for each cluster as a distribution curve on a graph along with the associated records.

Abstract: An auxiliary vehicle mirror device includes a main rod unit, a securing unit and an auxiliary mirror unit. The main rod unit includes a connecting rod, first and second fixture rods connected perpendicularly to opposite ends of the connecting rod and extending respectively in opposite directions, and first and second ball fixtures disposed respectively on the first and second fixture rods. The first ball fixture is engaged with a first socket seat of the securing unit to be freely rotatable relative to it. The second ball fixture is engaged with a second socket seat of the auxiliary mirror unit to be freely rotatable relative to it.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to medicament delivery devices such as autoinjectors, and particularly concerns a subassembly adapted to prevent injuries to a user caused by a medicament delivery member at a proximal end of the medicament delivery device.