Abstract: Routing layers, e.g., back-end of line (BEOL) routing layers, of a semiconductor device are disclosed. Unlike conventional routing layers, the proposed routing layers include mixed pitch track patterns. As such, routing layers with reduced resistance-capacitance (RC) and low routing cost may be achieved.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are integrated circuit (IC) packages, antenna boards, antenna modules, and communication devices (e.g., for millimeter wave communications). For example, in some embodiments, an antenna module may include: a logic die; a radio frequency front-end (RFFE) die in electrical communication with the logic die; and an antenna patch, wherein the RFFE die is closer to the antenna patch than the logic die is to the antenna patch.

Abstract: A method includes identifying sets of part data associated with substrate processing equipment. Each of the sets of part data includes corresponding part values and a corresponding part identifier. Each of the sets of part data is associated with hardware parameters of a corresponding equipment part of substrate processing equipment. The method further includes generating sets of aggregated data. Each of the sets of aggregated data includes a corresponding set of part data of the sets of part data and a corresponding set of additional non-part data of sets of non-part data. The method further includes causing, based on the sets of aggregated data, performance of a corrective action associated with the substrate processing equipment.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is technology for performing predictive modeling to identify inputs for a manufacturing process.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for obfuscation in a privacy beacon. An example method includes the first device receiving, from a second communication device, a beacon frame comprising a medium access control (MAC) header and an encrypted beacon frame field, the MAC header comprising an obfuscated timing synchronization field (TSF). The first device can select a key for de-obfuscating the TSF based at least in part on information associated with the beacon frame. The first device can de-obfuscate the TSF based at least in part on the key. The first device can decrypt the encrypted beacon frame field of the beacon frame based at least in part on information associated with the de-obfuscated TSF.

Abstract: Techniques are directed toward secure scrambling. An example method includes a first device encrypting a payload to be included in a physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) frame. The determining a PPDU frame type based at least in part on an association with a second device. The first device can select a key based at least in part on the association with second device. The first device can encrypt a payload to be included in a physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) frame. The first device can determine a PPDU frame type based at least in part on an association with a second communication device. The first device can obfuscate the field of the MAC header. The first device can scramble the encrypted payload using a service field value. The first device can transmit the PPDU frame to the second device.

Abstract: Techniques are directed toward secure scrambling. An example method includes receiving, by a first communication device a physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) frame from a second communication device. The first communication device can determine a PPDU frame type based at least in part on a preamble of the PPDU frame. The first communication device can apply a PPDU frame type-based key and a determined service field value to implement a descrambling process for a medium access control (MAC) header of the PPDU frame. The first communication device can descramble a payload based at least in part on de-obfuscating the MAC header. The first communication device selecting a scrambler seed for scrambling an acknowledgement (ACK) message. The first communication device scrambling the ACK message based on the selected scrambler seed.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for medium access control header obfuscation. One example method includes a first device encrypting a data payload using a first encryption algorithm. The first device can encrypt a field of a medium access control (MAC) header using a second encryption algorithm, different from the first encryption algorithm. The first device can generate a data frame comprising the encrypted MAC header field and the encrypted payload. The first device can transmit the data frame to a second communication device.

Abstract: A server and method for rendering an interactive 3D environment by integrating a 360-degree image into a virtual space, for enhancing user experience is disclosed. The method involves receiving a comprehensive 360-degree image, which serves as the foundation for generating a 3D mesh structure using advanced surface and edge detection techniques. Said 3D mesh structure accurately represents the geometry of the 3D environment. The integration process continues with texture mapping the original 360-degree image onto the 3D mesh through the use of a UV map, resulting in a fully textured 3D mesh structure. To further enhance the immersive experience, additional maps are applied to the textured mesh, ultimately producing a complete 3D environment that can be rendered on various user devices. The proposed system offers a versatile and inclusive solution, ensuring an engaging and personalized 3D environment experience for users.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for obfuscation in a privacy beacon. An example method includes a first communication device creating a beacon field to be included in a beacon frame. The first communication device can generate a timing synchronization field to be included in the beacon frame. The first communication device can apply an offset to the timing synchronization field of the beacon frame. The first communication device can transmit the beacon frame to a second communication device, the beacon frame comprising the offset timing synchronization field and the beacon field.

Abstract: Orchestration of data services in multiple cloud infrastructures using the same user interface. In an embodiment, a customer provisions a first data service on a first cloud infrastructure and then a second data service on a second cloud infrastructure, while using the same user interface. An orchestration server may receive a respective count of nodes (“universe”) desired for each data service and issue commands to the corresponding cloud infrastructure to cause the desired data service to be provisioned. Another aspect facilitates creation/provisioning of a data service spanning multiple cloud infrastructures. In an embodiment, an orchestration server receives as inputs, the set of cloud infrastructures and count of nodes (“universe”) desired for the data service, and thereafter issues commands to provisioning systems of the respective cloud infrastructures to cause the desired data service to be created/provisioned.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments include computer-implemented processes that, using a distributed notarized ledger, constrain an ability of multiple parties to simultaneously, or near simultaneously, update or modify elements of reference data maintained within a centralized data store. For example, an apparatus may receive, from a first computing system, a request to modify reference data maintained at a second computing system. The apparatus may approve the first requested modification to the reference data based on a notarization criterion maintained within an element of a notarized distributed ledger, and perform operations that record notarization data characterizing the approved modification within an additional element of the notarized distributed ledger. The apparatus may also transmit the notarization data to the first computing system, and the notarization data causing an application program executed by the first computing system to modify local reference data in accordance with the notarization data.

Abstract: An exemplary catch assembly is configured for installation into a spindle, and generally includes a holder, a first catch, a second catch, and a bias mechanism. The holder is configured for mounting within the spindle. The first catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a first projected position and a first depressed position. The second catch is mounted for movement relative to the holder between a second projected position and a second depressed position. The bias mechanism biases the first catch toward the first projected position and biasing the second catch toward the second projected position.

Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed for station (STA) identifier opt-in. Some embodiments include a STA that can associate with an access point (AP) of a wireless network, where the STA is configured to opt-in to being identified by the AP. The STA can transmit a first message 2 (M2) of a 4-way handshake protocol during the association, where the first M2 includes a Device Identifier (ID) Key Data Encapsulation (KDE) that includes an Opt-in Control field, where a first value of the Opt-in Control field indicates the STA opts-in to being identified by the AP. The STA can receive a first message 3 (M3) of the 4-way handshake protocol including a Device ID KDE and an ID Blob, where the ID Blob corresponds to the STA. The STA can communicate with the AP, where the first value enables the AP to collect data about the STA during the communication.

Abstract: An integrated circuit including a standard cell includes: a plurality of first wells extending in a first horizontal direction with a first width and of a first conductivity type; and a plurality of second wells extending in the first horizontal direction with a second width and having a second conductivity type, wherein the plurality of first wells and the plurality of second wells are alternately arranged in a second horizontal direction that is orthogonal to the first horizontal direction, and when m and n are integers greater than or equal to 3, the standard cell has a length in the second horizontal direction, the length being equal to a sum of m times a half of the first width and n times a half of the second width.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are integrated circuit (IC) packages, antenna boards, antenna modules, and communication devices (e.g., for millimeter wave communications). For example, in some embodiments, an antenna module may include: a logic die; a radio frequency front-end (RFFE) die in electrical communication with the logic die; and an antenna patch, wherein the RFFE die is closer to the antenna patch than the logic die is to the antenna patch.

Abstract: Methods, systems and apparatuses for performing an address change by an access point (AP) multi-link device (MLD) and non-AP MLD are described. A non-AP MLD may transmit to an AP MLD, using one or more respective transmission (TX) links in an active mode, one or more uplink frames that include one or more respective initial addresses corresponding to one or more respective reception (RX) links of the AP MLD. The non-AP MLD may then configure the one or more respective TX links to a lower power mode. The non-AP MLD may configure the one or more respective TX links with one or more respective new addresses prior to transitioning the one or more respective TX links back to the active mode. The non-AP MLD may transmit, to the AP MLD, one or more additional uplink frames that include the one or more respective new addresses.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and reward based intelligent social networking system for providing customized content on the user feed. The intelligent social networking system constantly reviews the content uploaded by user and displays it on the user's feed based on his/her interest. The system further tracks all the activities performed by the user on the platform and attaching NFT and unique hash to the activities performed by the user on the platform, thereby rewarding the user through digital asset, while maintaining user's interest. The present invention also provides a method and a system to block the content which is not approved in that country.

Abstract: A method includes receiving part data associated with a corresponding part of substrate processing equipment, sensor data associated with one or more corresponding substrate processing operations performed by the substrate processing equipment to produce one or more corresponding substrates, and metrology data associated with the one or more corresponding substrates produced by the one or more corresponding substrate processing operations performed by the substrate processing equipment that includes the corresponding part. The method further includes generating sets of aggregated part-sensor-metrology data including a corresponding set of part data, a corresponding set of sensor data, and a corresponding set of metrology data. The method further includes causing analysis of the sets of aggregated part-sensor-metrology data to generate one or more outputs to perform a corrective action associated with the corresponding part of the substrate processing equipment.

Abstract: The techniques described herein relate to a Radio Frequency (RF) communication module for a hand-held mobile electronic device. The Radio Frequency (RF) communication module includes a circuit board and a plurality of antennas disposed on a top side and bottom side of the circuit board. The plurality of antennas comprise a first subset of antennas comprising end-fire antennas and a second subset of antennas comprising broadside antennas. The first subset of antennas and the second subset of antennas also have a bandwidth of approximately 40 percent. The Radio Frequency (RF) communication module also includes a shielded area comprising circuitry coupled to the circuit board for controlling the antennas.