Abstract: A method for selecting an application and associated operational guidance to utilize on a mobile device is disclosed. In one embodiment, such a method identifies a selected environment of interest. Within the selected environment, the method identifies one or more applications that are commonly utilized by users within the selected environment and documents the one or more applications. The method detects physical entry of a particular user into the selected environment and, in response to detecting the entry, automatically notifies the particular user of the one or more applications that are commonly utilized within the selected environment. In certain embodiments, the method enables the user to quickly launch the one or more applications and/or provides operational guidance to the user with regard to using the one or more applications. A corresponding system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: A chimeric lysozyme variant has an improved heat resistance and is encoded by a polynucleotide. A novel chimeric lysozyme sequence is constructed, and high-efficiency expression in a host cell is achieved. The thermal stability of the chimeric lysozyme under the condition of 60° C. is nearly doubled compared to a parental sequence. The chimeric lysozyme variant can be used to prepare product that is antibiotic, for example, animal feed additive containing the chimeric lysozyme variant and an animal feed containing the animal feed additive.

Abstract: A combinable nucleic acid pre-processing apparatus includes a sample transfer chamber transferring a sample from a sampling tube to a nucleic acid extraction kit, a nucleic acid extraction chamber performing a nucleic acid extraction of the sample in the nucleic acid extraction kit for obtaining a nucleic acid extract, an assay setup chamber preparing reagents and transferring reagents and the nucleic acid extract to an assay plate, and at least two bridging modules respectively disposed between the sample transfer chamber and the nucleic acid extraction chamber and between the nucleic acid extraction chamber and the assay setup chamber. The sample transfer chamber, the nucleic acid extraction chamber and the assay setup chamber are separated and operated independently. Three chambers are connected through the bridging modules, so the nucleic acid extraction kit can be sequentially moved in the sample transfer chamber, the nucleic acid extraction chamber and the assay setup chamber.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a gate structure includes at least the following steps. A gate dielectric layer is formed. A work function layer is deposited on the gate dielectric layer. A barrier layer is formed on the work function layer. A metal layer is deposited on the barrier layer to introduce fluorine atoms into the barrier layer. The barrier layer is formed by at least the following steps. A first TiN layer is formed on the work function layer. A top portion of the first TiN layer is converted into a trapping layer, and the trapping layer includes silicon atoms or aluminum atoms. A second TiN layer is formed on the trapping layer.

Abstract: A method includes determining a first memory access count threshold for a first word line of a block of memory cells and determining a second memory access count threshold for a second word line of the block of memory cells. The second memory access count threshold can be greater than the first memory access count threshold. The method can further include incrementing a memory block access count corresponding to the block of memory cells that includes the first word line and the second word line in response to receiving a memory access command and refreshing the first word line when the memory block access count corresponding to the block of memory cells is equal to the first memory access count threshold.

Abstract: A circuit for in-memory multiply-and-accumulate functions includes a plurality of NAND blocks. A NAND block includes an array of NAND strings, including B columns and S rows, and L levels of memory cells. W word lines are coupled to (B*S) memory cells in respective levels in the L levels. A source line is coupled to the (B*S) NAND strings in the block. String select line drivers supply voltages to connect NAND strings on multiple string select lines to corresponding bit lines simultaneously. Word line drivers are coupled to apply word line voltages to a word line or word lines in a selected level. A plurality of bit line drivers apply input data to the B bit lines simultaneously. A current sensing circuit is coupled to the source line.

Abstract: An optical proximity correction (OPC) device and method is provided. The OPC device includes an analysis unit, a reverse pattern addition unit, a first OPC unit, a second OPC unit and an output unit. The analysis unit is configured to analyze a defect pattern from a photomask layout. The reverse pattern addition unit is configured to provide a reverse pattern within the defect pattern. The first OPC unit is configured to perform a first OPC procedure on whole of the photomask layout. The second OPC unit is configured to perform a second OPC procedure on the defect pattern of the photomask layout to enhance an exposure tolerance window. The output unit is configured to output the photomask layout which is corrected.

Abstract: In one aspect, a sensor includes a first metal layer portion and a second metal layer portion separated by an insulator material; a conductive material layer in electrical contact with the first metal layer portion and the second metal layer portion; and a tunnel magnetoresistance (TMR) element positioned on and in electrical contact with the conductive material layer. A first current is configured to flow from the first metal layer portion, through the conductive material layer, to the second metal layer portion, and a second current is configured to flow from the first metal layer portion, through the conductive material layer, through the TMR element, and exiting through a top of the TMR element.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming an interconnect structure over a substrate. The method includes forming a first conductive pad and a mask layer over the interconnect structure. The mask layer covers a top surface of the first conductive pad. The method includes forming a metal oxide layer over a sidewall of the first conductive pad. The method includes forming a second conductive pad over the first conductive pad and passing through the mask layer. The first conductive pad and the second conductive pad are made of different materials.

Abstract: A method includes forming a gate stack on a first portion of a semiconductor substrate, removing a second portion of the semiconductor substrate on a side of the gate stack to form a recess, growing a semiconductor region starting from the recess, implanting the semiconductor region with an impurity, and performing a melt anneal on the semiconductor region. At least a portion of the semiconductor region is molten during the melt anneal.

Abstract: A gate structure includes a metal layer, a barrier layer, and a work function layer. The barrier layer covers a bottom surface and sidewalls of the metal layer. The barrier layer includes fluorine and silicon, or fluorine and aluminum. The barrier layer is a tri-layered structure. The work function layer surrounds the barrier layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to an in situ closed-loop radio frequency (RF) power management on RF processes such as a plasma etch process, a plasma chemical vapor deposition process, a plasma physical vapor deposition process, a plasma clean process, or the like. An RF power measurement device according to one or more embodiments of the present disclosure assists the in situ closed-loop RF power management on RF processes. In some embodiments, the RF power measurement device includes a coil-shaped current sensor that is wound around the path between an RF generator and a chamber. The coil-shaped current sensor senses the current flowing through this path so that the power of the RF generator may be calibrated without having to separate the RF generator for separate analysis and calibration. The RF power measurement device allows management of RF power in an in situ closed-loop manner.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacture are provided. In some embodiments isolation regions are formed by modifying a dielectric material of a dielectric layer such that a first portion of the dielectric layer is more readily removed by an etching process than a second portion of the dielectric layer. The modifying of the dielectric material facilitates subsequent processing steps that allow for the tuning of a profile of the isolation regions to a desired geometry based on the different material properties of the modified dielectric material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods, drug combinations and kits for treating, ameliorating, reversing and/or preventing a Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection in a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a software upgrade system, which is applicable to at least one autonomous mobile robot installed with software in a data distribution service domain. The at least one autonomous mobile robot publishes a version information about the software to the version synchronization topic and receives other version information from the version synchronization topic. Also, the at least one autonomous mobile robot subscribes to a version synchronization topic, and takes the software of the at least one autonomous mobile robot itself as the latest version by a software update procedure to upload to a software update topic, or downloads the latest version of the software from the software update topic and installs it. The present disclosure provides a software upgrade method and a non-transitory recording medium.

Abstract: A foldable electronic device includes a first body having an end and a first inclined surface, a second body having a second inclined surface, and a hinge module. The end includes an accommodating area. A virtual shaft line exists between sides of the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface that are closest to each other. The second body rotates relative to the first body through the virtual shaft line. The hinge module includes a first bracket adjacent to the first inclined surface, connected to the first body, and located in the accommodating area, a second bracket adjacent to the second inclined surface and connected to the second body, and a third bracket including a first end and a second end. The first bracket is connected to the first end through a first torsion assembly. The second bracket is connected to the second end through a second torsion assembly.

Abstract: A memory access speed adjustment method, control device and memory module are provided. The method is for use in controlling a controller of a memory and includes steps of: obtaining a current temperature value of the memory; determining an access speed threshold of the memory according to a continuous variation relation with respect to a difference between the current temperature value and a target temperature value; and adjusting, by the controller, an access speed of the memory according to the access speed threshold.

Abstract: The electronic device includes a folding apparatus and a flexible display. The folding apparatus is configured to bear the flexible display. An elastic component of the folding apparatus may transfer an elastic force to the flexible display by using a housing of the folding apparatus. A force that is away from a main shaft and that is applied to the flexible display when the electronic device is in a flattened state is greater than a force that is away from the main shaft and that is applied to the flexible display when the electronic device is in a closed state.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are humanized antibodies, antigen-binding fragments thereof, and antibody conjugates, that are capable of specifically binding to certain biantennary Lewis antigens, which antigens are expressed in a variety of cancers. The presently disclosed antibodies are useful to target antigen-expressing cells for treatment or detection of disease, including various cancers. Also provided are polynucleotides, vectors, and host cells for producing the disclosed antibodies and antigen-binding fragments thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions, methods of treatment and detection, and uses of the antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, antibody conjugates, and compositions are also provided.