Abstract: A semiconductor device structure includes a silicon layer disposed over a first semiconductor die, and a first mask layer disposed over the silicon layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a second semiconductor die disposed over the first mask layer, and a through silicon via penetrating through the silicon layer and the first mask layer. A bottom surface of the through silicon via is greater than a top surface of the through silicon via, and the top surface of the through silicon via is greater than a cross-section of the through silicon via between and parallel to the top surface and the bottom surface of the through silicon via.

Abstract: A contact structure and a manufacturing method are provided. The contact structure includes a recessed structure, a conductive feature, a first functional layer, a second functional layer and an interfacial layer. The conductive feature is filled in a recess of the recessed structure. The first functional layer extends between the conductive feature and the recessed structure. The second functional layer extends between the first functional layer and the conductive feature. The interfacial extends along an interface between the first and second functional layers, and includes a first element from the first functional layer and a second element from the second functional layer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method, system, and computer program product for identifying requirements in a document. A document including requirements is received. Attribute related information in the document is identified using an attribute model. Component information in the document is identified using a component model. The attribute related information and the component information identified in the document are merged. Requirements in the document are identified from the merged attribute related information and component information. The requirements identified in the document are used to develop a product.

Abstract: A tracking system and method are provided. At least one tracking device receives a first role configuration from a head-mounted display. The at least one tracking device determines at least one first spatial area from a spatial map information stored in a storage of the at least one tracking device based on the first role configuration. The at least one tracking device loads the at least one first spatial area into a memory of the at least one tracking device.

Abstract: An HMD (head-mounted display) device is disclosed. The HMD device is communicatively connected to a tracking device. The HMD device includes a host memory and a host processor. The host memory is configured to store a host map. The host processor is configured to obtain a client capability data from the tracking device, to generate a partial map from the host map according to the client capability data, and to send the partial map to the tracking device.

Abstract: A method for preparing a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a target layer over a semiconductor substrate, and forming an energy-sensitive layer over the target layer. The method also includes performing an energy treating process on the energy-sensitive layer to transform a portion of the energy-sensitive layer into a treated portion. An untreated portion of the energy-sensitive layer is surrounded by the treated portion. The method further includes removing the treated portion, and transferring a pattern of the untreated portion of the energy-sensitive layer to the target layer such that the semiconductor substrate is exposed.

Abstract: A bevel etching method includes forming a target layer over a semiconductor substrate, and forming an energy-sensitive layer over the target layer. The method also includes performing an energy treating process to form a treated portion in the energy-sensitive layer. The treated portion is in a peripheral region. The method further includes removing the treated portion such that a remaining portion of the energy-sensitive layer is in a central region surrounded by the peripheral region, and transferring a pattern of the remaining portion of the energy-sensitive layer to the target layer.

Abstract: A control method, suitable for a virtual reality system including a head-mounted device (HMD device) and a tracking device, is disclosed. The control method includes the following operations: showing a first marker on a screen of the HMD device, in which the first marker is generated according to a capability of a camera of the HMD device; and localizing the tracking device with an HMD map of the HMD device when the tracking device is aligned with the first marker by the tracking device.

Abstract: A tracking device, communicatively connected to a HMD device (head-mounted display device), is disclosed. The tracking device includes a client processor and a client memory. The client processor is configured to obtain an initial map from the HMD device. The client memory is configured to store the initial map. The client processor is further configured to update the initial map stored in the client memory to generate a client map according to a host bundle adjustment data sent by the HMD device.

Abstract: A well log is scanned for one or more dimensions that describe one or more features of a well. Each dimension includes a plurality of values in a numerical format that represents each dimension. A missing value is detected in a first plurality of values of a first dimension of the well log. The first dimension of the well log is transformed, in response to the missing value, into a first image that visually depicts the first dimension including the first plurality of values and the missing value. Based on the first image and based on an image analysis algorithm a second image is created that visually depicts the first plurality of values and includes a found depiction visually depicting a found value in place of the missing value. The found depiction is converted, based on the second image, into a first value in the numerical format.

Abstract: A vertical rhythm machine includes a base, a driving mechanism, an eccentric mechanism, two transmitting mechanisms and a housing. The eccentric mechanism is assembled with the driving mechanism. Each of the transmitting mechanisms includes a transmitting plate, a linking shaft, a first transmitting assembly and a second transmitting assembly. The transmitting plate is arranged on the eccentric mechanism. The linking shaft passes through the transmitting plate. The first transmitting assembly and the second transmitting assembly are pivoted on the linking shaft. The housing is disposed on the first transmitting assembly and the second transmitting assembly. The eccentric mechanism is driven by the driving mechanism to drive the transmitting plate. The transmitting plate drives the linking shaft to move reciprocally. The first transmitting assembly and the second transmitting assembly are linked with the linking shaft to drive the housing to move reciprocally.

Abstract: Provided are a method and a system for optimizing a BMS model. The method includes: creating a BMS model based on test data of a battery; selecting sample vehicles from real driving data of vehicles equipped with this type of battery through active learning approach, and giving a corresponding weight to each of the selected sample vehicles; optimizing the BMS model based on the data of the selected sample vehicles.

Abstract: The present application discloses a semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a fin positioned on the substrate, a gate structure positioned on the fin, a pair of source/drain regions positioned on two sides of the fin, a dielectric layer positioned above the drain region and adjacent to the gate structure, and a storage conductive layer positioned on the dielectric layer. The drain region, the dielectric layer and the storage conductive layer form a storage structure.

Abstract: Methods, computer program products, and/or systems are provided that perform the following operations: obtaining video data; dividing the video data into a plurality of video fragments based, at least in part, on page detection; extracting one or more elements from each of the plurality of video fragments; determining element type data for each of one or more extracted elements; generating element style data for the one or more extracted elements; determining page flow for the plurality of video fragments; and generating one or more pages based, at least in part, on the one or more elements extracted from the plurality of video fragments, the element type data, the element style data, and the page flow.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for forming a semiconductor device with an air gap for reducing the parasitic capacitance between two conductive features. The method includes forming a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region in a semiconductor substrate, and forming a first conductive feature over and electrically connected to the first source/drain region. The method also includes forming a first spacer structure on a sidewall of the first conductive feature, and forming a second conductive feature over and electrically connected to the second source/drain region. The second conductive feature is adjacent to the first spacer structure, and the first spacer structure is etched during the forming the second conductive feature. The method further includes forming a second spacer structure over the etched first spacer structure, and performing a heat treatment process to transform a portion of the first spacer structure into an air gap.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for forming a semiconductor device with an air gap for reducing the parasitic capacitance between two conductive features. The method includes forming a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region in a semiconductor substrate, and forming a first conductive feature over and electrically connected to the first source/drain region. The method also includes forming a first spacer structure on a sidewall of the first conductive feature, and forming a second conductive feature over and electrically connected to the second source/drain region. The second conductive feature is adjacent to the first spacer structure, and the first spacer structure is etched during the forming the second conductive feature. The method further includes forming a second spacer structure over the etched first spacer structure, and performing a heat treatment process to transform a portion of the first spacer structure into an air gap.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for optimizing a battery management system (BMS) are provided. The method includes: obtaining training data, wherein the training data comprises data from a target vehicle and data from auxiliary vehicles, and the auxiliary vehicles are vehicles mounted with a same or similar battery system as the target vehicle; optimizing a BMS related algorithm for the target vehicle by performing transfer learning based on the training data, wherein the BMS related algorithm comprises one or a combination of: a battery model, parameters for the battery model, a battery management algorithm, and parameters for the battery management algorithm.

Abstract: Provided are a method and a system for optimizing a BMS model. The method includes: creating a BMS model based on test data of a battery; selecting sample vehicles from real driving data of vehicles equipped with this type of battery through active learning approach, and giving a corresponding weight to each of the selected sample vehicles; optimizing the BMS model based on the data of the selected sample vehicles.

Abstract: An approach for service management in a distributed system may be provided. The approach may include obtaining a first service record for a first service that is deployed in a first cluster in a distributed system, the first service record may be represented in a global registry format defined in the distributed system. Additionally, the approach may include calling a first service entrance for the first service based on the first service record, the first service entrance may enable a second service, deployed in a second cluster in the distributed system, to call the first service. Further, the approach may include providing the first service entrance to the second cluster.

Abstract: The present application discloses a semiconductor device and a method for fabricating the semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a fin positioned on the substrate, a gate structure positioned on the fin, a pair of source/drain regions positioned on two sides of the fin, a dielectric layer positioned above the drain region and adjacent to the gate structure, and a storage conductive layer positioned on the dielectric layer. The drain region, the dielectric layer and the storage conductive layer form a storage structure.