Abstract: The invention discloses a stereo enhancement system and a stereo enhancement method. The stereo enhancement system includes a beamforming unit and a signal processing unit. The beamforming unit is used for receiving a plurality of input sound signals and generating a plurality of beamforming sound signals corresponding to a plurality of direction intervals respectively. The signal processing unit is coupled to the beamforming unit and used for receiving the plurality of beamforming sound signals corresponding to the plurality of direction intervals respectively and generating a first synthesized output sound signal and a second synthesized sound signal accordingly.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for the use in scale inhibitor squeeze treatments are provided. In some embodiments the present disclosure provides a method including introducing a pre-flush fluid into at least a portion of a subterranean formation, the pre-flush fluid including a choline chloride chemical additive; and introducing a treatment fluid including a scale inhibitor into the portion of the subterranean formation after at least a portion of the pre-flush fluid has been introduced into the portion of the subterranean formation.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A plurality of fins is formed over a substrate. Dummy gates are formed patterned over the fins, each dummy gate having a spacer on sidewalls of the patterned dummy gates. Recesses are formed in the fins using the patterned dummy gates as a mask. A passivation layer is formed over the fins and in the recesses in the fins. The passivation layer is patterned to leave a remaining passivation layer only in some of the recesses in the fins. Source and drain regions are epitaxially formed only in the recesses in the fins without the remaining passivation layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to wireless communication technology. More particularly, the present disclosure relates to a method for providing a pre-paid service in a cellular communication network. The present disclosure also relates to apparatus and computer program product adapted for the same purpose. According to one embodiment, a method for providing a pre-paid service in a cellular communication network includes the following steps carried out at a first node: sending to a second node a request for subscribing to an event where resources for one of a group of subscribers have run out; and in response to a message on occurrence of the event from the second node, sending to a terminal device using the resources a notification that the resources have run out, wherein the first node is a node for application function (AF), and the second node is a node for exposing network capabilities and events.

Abstract: Provided are devices with replacement structures and methods for fabricating such structures. A method includes forming a layer over a semiconductor material having a top surface in a horizontal plane; forming a dummy structure over the layer, wherein the dummy structure has sidewall, wherein the dummy structure lies directly over a first region of the layer and over a first region of the semiconductor material under the first region of the layer, and wherein the dummy structure does not lie directly over a second region of the layer or over a second region of the semiconductor material under the second region of the layer, and removing the second region of the layer and forming a side edge of the first region of the layer, wherein the side edge forms an angle of from 90 to 100 degrees with the horizontal plane.

Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for using butyrylcholinesterases (BChE) to treat cancer (e.g., triple negative breast cancer or prostate cancer). For example, methods and materials for using nucleic acid vectors (e.g., viral vectors) to express BChE polypeptides under conditions that reduce the number of cancer cells (e.g., triple negative breast cancer cells or prostate cancer cells) within a mammal (e.g., a human) and/or reduce the growth rate of cancer cells (e.g., triple negative breast cancer cells or prostate cancer cells) within a mammal (e.g., a human) are provided.

Abstract: A portable power pack having a housing, a rechargeable lithium battery positioned in the housing, a liquid crystal display (LCD), a wireless charging coil, a light emitting diode (LED) flash light, a universal serial bus (USB) port, a direct current (DC) port, and a power management circuit. The LCD can be positioned on the housing and configured to display a status of the portable power pack. The wireless charging coil can be positioned in or on the housing and configured to wirelessly couple with an external wireless charging coil of an external device through electromagnetic induction in accordance with, for example, the Qi wireless power transfer standard. The USB port supplies a charging current to charge a portable electronic device, while the DC port supplies a starting current to jump start an engine of a vehicle that is electrically coupled with an external battery.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 3-amino pyrrolidine and piperidine macrocyclic compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to 3-heteroaryl pyrrolidine and piperidine compounds which are agonists of orexin receptors. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which orexin receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which orexin receptors are involved.

Abstract: A method implemented by a first network node in a telecommunication network is provided. The method includes: determining whether a background data transfer, BDT, policy is to be applied to a first core network, a second core network or both; and in response to the BDT policy being to be applied to both the first core network and the second core network, transmitting, to a second network node, a request for negotiating a common BDT policy for both the first core network and the second core network. If the negotiated BDT policy is applicable to both the first and the second core networks, the applicability of the policy is independent of network coverage, UE support for 5G, availability of the 5G subscription, and whether the UE sessions are handled by the PCF or the PCRF.

Abstract: A tubular high current female terminal for mating with a male terminal having an outer terminal, and at least one core terminal. The outer terminal includes at least a mating portion and a termination portion. The core terminal includes a plurality of spring contacts, and preferably, latches for attaching thereof on an elongated opening of the outer terminal. The outer terminal is a seamless preformed tube that extends from the mating portion integrally extending to the termination portion as a single piece. A plurality of tubular high current female terminals may be joined together at termination portions thereof. Also, the tubular high current female terminal may have mating portions at opposing ends thereof, such that the male terminals respectively connected thereto extend at any desired angle. Furthermore, the mating portion may be a cylindric tube for mating with a cylindric male terminal, while the termination portion is attachable to an electrical cable.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a capillary liquid conducting and atomizing unit and an atomizing device. The capillary liquid conducting and atomizing unit includes a housing and an atomization assembly arranged in the housing; at least one liquid inlet is provided in a side of the atomization assembly, a capillary liquid absorbing channel communicating with the liquid inlet is provided between an inner side of the housing and the side where the liquid inlet is located; a length direction of the capillary liquid absorbing channel extends along a height direction of the side where the liquid inlet is located, and two opposite ends of the capillary liquid absorbing channel respectively extend towards an upper side and a lower side of the liquid inlet, to absorb liquid into the liquid inlet by capillary action. Thus, the liquid inlet is not required to be arranged at a bottom of the liquid storage reservoir.

Abstract: A lipid composition includes, by weight of the lipid composition: from 30 wt % to 70 wt % a first lipid component; from 10 wt % to 40 wt % a sweetening substance; from 5 wt % to 20 wt % water; from 0.1 wt % to 1.2 wt % an emulsifier; and 1.5 wt % to 11 wt % a second lipid component. The emulsifier has a SFA content of less than 90 wt %. The second lipid component has a SFA content of at least 90 wt %, and fully saturated fatty acids with a carbon chain of more than 16 carbons comprise C22:0 and account for at least 33.3 wt % of the SFA content of the second lipid component by weight. The lipid composition has a SFA content of at least 40 wt %, and fully saturated fatty acids with a carbon chain of more than 16 carbons account for at least 12.5 wt % of the SFA content of the lipid composition by weight.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a plurality of word lines that include a plurality of word line zones, a plurality of non-volatile memory cells coupled to the plurality of word lines, and a control circuit coupled to the non-volatile memory cells. The control circuit is configured to determine a corresponding initial program voltage for each of the word line zones. Each corresponding initial program voltage is determined based on a number of program erase cycles.

Abstract: One or more computing devices, systems, and/or methods for video encoding are provided. For example, a video file may be segmented into at least a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may be analyzed to determine that the first portion is associated with a first level of complexity, and the second portion may be analyzed to determine that the second portion is associated with a second level of complexity. A first bitrate associated with the first level of complexity may be determined, and a second bitrate associated with the second level of complexity may be determined. The first portion may be encoded at the first bitrate to generate a first encoded portion, and the second portion may be encoded at the second bitrate to generate a second encoded portion. The first encoded portion and the second encoded portion may be assembled to generate an optimized video file.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) tool. The CMP tool includes a carrier and a malleable membrane coupled to the carrier and having a lower surface facing away from the carrier. The lower surface of the malleable membrane includes a first malleable material within a central region of the lower surface and a second malleable material within a peripheral region of the lower surface, which surrounds the central region. The first malleable material provides the central region of the lower surface with a first stiffness and the second malleable material provides the peripheral region of the lower surface with a second stiffness that is different than the first stiffness.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A plurality of fins is formed over a substrate. Dummy gates are formed patterned over the fins, each dummy gate having a spacer on sidewalls of the patterned dummy gates. Recesses are formed in the fins using the patterned dummy gates as a mask. A passivation layer is formed over the fins and in the recesses in the fins. The passivation layer is patterned to leave a remaining passivation layer only in some of the recesses in the fins. Source and drain regions are epitaxially formed only in the recesses in the fins without the remaining passivation layer.

Abstract: The disclosure comprises a stylus and a touch control system. The stylus comprises a pen body, a pen tip, and a light emitting device. The light emitting device is provided at the pen tip. A non-contacting end of the pen tip is connected to a bottom end of the pen body. The pen body is provided with a control module inside the pen body. The control module is electrically connected to the light emitting device and controls the light emitting device to emit light when a contacting end of the pen tip is applied to a reflective display.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a fin structure in which first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers are alternately stacked over a bottom fin structure protruding from a substrate, is formed. A sacrificial gate structure is formed over the fin structure. A source/drain region of the fin structure is etched, thereby forming a source/drain space. The first semiconductor layers are laterally etched through the source/drain space. An inner spacer is formed on an end of each of the etched first semiconductor layers. One or more epitaxial layers are formed in the source/drain space, and the sacrificial gate structure is replaced with a metal gate structure. A width of the source/drain space at a bottommost one of the first semiconductor layers is greater than a width of the source/drain space at one of the first semiconductor layers above the bottommost one of the first semiconductor layers.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a device includes: an isolation region; nanostructures protruding above a top surface of the isolation region; a gate structure wrapped around the nanostructures, the gate structure having a bottom surface contacting the isolation region, the bottom surface of the gate structure extending away from the nanostructures a first distance, the gate structure having a sidewall disposed a second distance from the nanostructures, the first distance less than or equal to the second distance; and a hybrid fin on the sidewall of the gate structure.