Abstract: The instant invention provides soluble fusion protein complexes and IL-15 variants that have therapeutic and diagnostic use, and methods for making the proteins. The instant invention additionally provides methods of stimulating or suppressing immune responses in a mammal using the fusion protein complexes and IL-15 variants of the invention.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a time of flight (ToF) sensor, a proximity sensor, and an ambient light sensor. The ToF sensor, the proximity sensor, and the ambient light sensor are located on a same side of the electronic device. When the ToF sensor is turned on, a light sensor (for example, the proximity sensor and/or the ambient light sensor) may be controlled to be turned off, and when the ToF sensor is turned off, the light sensor may be controlled to be turned on. Alternatively, when the ToF sensor is turned on, data measured by a light sensor is discarded, and when the ToF sensor is turned off, a corresponding function is implemented based on data measured by the light sensor.

Abstract: The instant invention provides soluble fusion protein complexes and IL-15 variants that have therapeutic and diagnostic use, and methods for making the proteins. The instant invention additionally provides methods of stimulating or suppressing immune responses in a mammal using the fusion protein complexes and IL-15 variants of the invention.

Abstract: A phase change memory cell for a semiconductor device that includes a heater element on a first conductive layer with a spacer surrounding sides of the heater element. The phase change memory cell includes a first dielectric layer on the conductive layer and on a bottom portion of the spacer surrounding the heater element and a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer surrounding a top portion of the heater element. The phase change memory cell includes a phase change material on a top surface of the heater element and on the second dielectric material.

Abstract: The invention discloses a computer aided design system and method for an educational table game. A plurality of predetermined objects, a plurality of predetermined hierarchical subjects, a plurality of predetermined learning contents, a plurality of predetermined game rule templates, a plurality of predetermined game scene templates, and a plurality of predetermined game accessory templates are previously provided. For the educational table games, a selected object is selected from the predetermined objects is selected, and a selected hierarchical subject is selected from the predetermined hierarchical subjects. Then, at least one selected learning content is selected. Next, a set game rule is set. Afterward, a set game scene is set. Then, a set game accessory package file is set. Finally, a game plan file is generated, and the game plan file and the set game accessory package file are output.

Abstract: A phase change memory (PCM) cell comprises a first electrode comprised of a first electrically conductive material, a second electrode comprised of a second electrically conductive material, a first phase change layer positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and being comprised of a first phase change material, and a second phase change layer positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode and being comprised of a second phase change material. The first phase change material has a first resistivity, the second phase change material has a second resistivity, and wherein the first resistivity is at least two times the second resistivity.

Abstract: The instant invention provides soluble fusion protein complexes and IL-15 variants that have therapeutic and diagnostic use, and methods for making the proteins. The instant invention additionally provides methods of stimulating or suppressing immune responses in a mammal using the fusion protein complexes and IL-15 variants of the invention.

Abstract: Embodiments for implementing a softmax function in an analog circuit. The analog circuit may comprise a plurality of input nodes to accept voltage inputs; a plurality of diodes connected to each of the plurality of input nodes to perform a current adding function; a log amplifier coupled to the plurality of diodes; a plurality of analog adders coupled to the voltage inputs and an output of the log amplifier; and a plurality of exponential amplifiers, each of the plurality of exponential amplifiers coupled to one of the plurality of analog adders.

Abstract: A method for power saving and encryption during analysis of media captured by an information capture device using a partitioned neural network includes replicating, by an information capture device, an artificial neural network (ANN) from a computer server to the information capture device. The ANN on the computer server and a replicated ANN, both, include M layers. The method further includes, in response to captured data being input to be processed, partially processing, by the information capture device, the captured data by executing a first k layers using the replicated ANN, wherein only the k layers are selected to execute on the information capture device. The method further includes transmitting, by the information capture device, an output of the k-th layer to the computer server, which partially processes the captured data by executing the remainder of the M layers using the ANN and the output of the k-th layer.

Abstract: A memory slot adapted to dispose on a circuit board is provided. The memory slot includes a slot body and a plurality of pins. The slot body includes N connecting parts for configuring to M memory cards. The plurality of pins are disposed in the slot body for electrically connecting the M memory cards to the circuit board. Each pin includes O branches extending to the connecting parts respectively for electrically connecting corresponding golden fingers of the memory cards. Where the N, M and O are greater than or equal to 2. The disclosure further provides a main board with the memory slot.

Abstract: A device includes a sensor configured to provide a temperature-sensitive voltage and an oscillator. The sensor includes: a first transistor, being a diode-connected transistor; a second transistor coupled between a source of the first transistor and ground, wherein a gate of the second transistor is controllable by an enable signal; and a current source configured to control the first transistor and comprising a third transistor, a drain of which is directly connected to a drain of the first transistor, the third transistor being a diode-connected transistor. The oscillator includes: a digital delay cell; and an adjustment device configured to, based on the temperature-sensitive voltage, adjust a delay of the digital delay cell. The digital delay cell produces, based on the adjusted delay, a signal at an oscillation frequency.

Abstract: A printed circuit board comprising a main body, a first insulation layer, and an anti-electromagnetic interference (EMI) coating is provided. The first insulation layer covers the main body and comprises a predetermined area. The anti-EMI coating covers the predetermined area, and comprises wave-absorption powders and an adhesive material. A motherboard with the printed circuit board is also provided.

Abstract: An exoskeleton robotic equipment for tenodesis grasp and release training includes an exoskeleton mechanism and a control device. The exoskeleton mechanism includes a fixing seat worn on a forearm, an actuating device mounted to the fixing seat, and a transmission module connected to the fixing seat and pivotally connected to the actuating device and cooperating with the fixing seat and the actuating device to form a four-bar linkage mechanism. The actuating device is controlled by the control device to drive the transmission module to move relative to the fixing seat to change the transmission module into a release state and into a grasp state so as to move the index finger and the middle finger away from and toward the thumb.

Abstract: Artificial synaptic devices with an HfO2-based ferroelectric layer that can be implemented in the CMOS back-end are provided. In one aspect, an artificial synapse element is provided. The artificial synapse element includes: a bottom electrode; a ferroelectric layer disposed on the bottom electrode, wherein the ferroelectric layer includes an HfO2-based material that crystallizes in a ferroelectric phase at a temperature of less than or equal to about 400° C.; and a top electrode disposed on the bottom electrode. An artificial synaptic device including the present artificial synapse element and methods for formation thereof are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods featuring ALT-803, a complex of an interleukin-15 (IL-15) superagonist mutant and a dimeric IL-15 receptor ?/Fc fusion protein useful for enhancing an immune response against a neoplasia (e.g., multiple myeloma, melanoma, lymphoma) or a viral infection (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus).

Abstract: Described herein is a crossbar array that includes a cross-point synaptic device at each of a plurality of crosspoints. The cross-point synaptic device includes a weight storage element comprising a set of nanocrystal dots. Further, the cross-point synaptic device includes at least three terminals for interacting with the weight storage element, wherein a weight is stored in the weight storage element by sending a first electric pulse via a gate terminal from the at least three terminals, the first electric pulse causes the nanocrystal dots to store a corresponding charge, and the weight is erased from the weight storage element by sending a second electric pulse via the gate terminal, the second electric pulse having an opposite polarity of the first electric pulse.

Abstract: A mechanical energy harvesting system includes a base seat unit, a rotating shaft device, and a driving device. The base seat unit includes first and second seat bodies. The rotating shaft device is rotatably mounted to the first seat body. The driving device is disposed on the base seat unit and includes at least one driving unit sleeved on the rotating shaft device for driving the rotating shaft device to rotate and thus generate rotational kinetic energy, and at least one transmission unit connected between the second seat body and the driving unit and configured to drive the rotating shaft device to rotate when the second seat body swings relative to the first seat body, so as to generate the rotational kinetic energy.

Abstract: A camera device is provided. The camera device includes: a first imaging section, a second imaging section, a third imaging section, and a processor. The first imaging section, second imaging section, and third imaging section capture a first image, a second image, and a third image of a scene with a first field of view (FOV), a second FOV, and a third FOV. The processor is configured to generate a first output image by performing a first image-fusion process on at least two of the first image, the second image, and the third image in response to a zooming factor of the camera device being between a first zooming factor and a second zooming factor, wherein the first FOV is wider than the second FOV, and the second FOV is wider than the third FOV, and the second zooming factor is greater than the first zooming factor.

Abstract: The present invention features compositions and methods featuring ALT-803, a complex of an interleukin-15 (IL-15) superagonist mutant and a dimeric IL-15 receptor ?/Fc fusion protein useful for enhancing an immune response against a neoplasia (e.g., multiple myeloma, melanoma, lymphoma) or a viral infection (e.g., human immunodeficiency virus).

Abstract: A method is presented for incorporating a metal-ferroelectric-metal (MFM) structure in a cross-bar array in back end of the line (BEOL) processing. The method includes forming a first electrode, forming a ferroelectric layer in direct contact with the first electrode, forming a second electrode in direct contact with the ferroelectric layer, such that the first electrode and the ferroelectric layer are perpendicular to the second electrode to form the cross-bar array, and biasing the second electrode to adjust domain wall movement within the ferroelectric layer.