Abstract: A vehicle communication system comprises a first housing configured to be mounted inside the vehicle and a second housing configured to be mounted outside of the vehicle. A router is coupled to a first electronics module and an antenna selection module. The router, first electronics module, and antenna selection module are disposed in the first housing. A first Wi-Fi antenna is disposed in the first housing and coupled to the antenna selection module. A second Wi-Fi antenna is disposed in the second housing and coupled to the antenna selection module. A modem is disposed in the first housing or the second housing and coupled to the router. The antenna selection module comprises a switch operable by a user of the communication system for selecting between a plurality of Wi-Fi coverage states including an inside vehicle coverage state, an outside vehicle coverage state, and an inside and outside vehicle coverage state.

Abstract: A method is provided for managing over-the-top delivery of content through a plurality of content delivery networks (CDN). The method provided works transparently with standard HTTP servers supporting an initial request for content from a client to a first preferred CDN. If the first CDN does not have the content, the method includes provisions for the first CDN to acquire the content from a second CDN, or for the client to request the content from a second CDN directly. A system is also specified for implementing a client and server infrastructure in accordance with the provisions of the method.

Abstract: A vehicle electronic device and a storage method therefore are provided. The vehicle electronic device includes a display unit, a motor driving assembly and a workbench. The motor driving assembly is connected to the display unit. An accommodating space with an opening is formed inside the workbench. The motor driving assembly moves and flips the display unit, so that the display unit is displayed on a surface of the workbench or accommodated in the accommodating space.

Abstract: An antenna module includes an antenna box and a first connection wire. The antenna box can include a first antenna, a second antenna, a first connection terminal, a second connection terminal and a housing. The first and second antennas are located in the housing and the housing has a first opening collectively exposing a portion of the first connection terminal and a portion of the second connection terminal. Each of the first and second antennas is adapted to receive or transmit wireless signals according to one of a plurality of wireless communication standards and the first and second antennas are electrically connected to the first and second connection terminals, respectively. The wireless communication standards can be different from each other.

Abstract: A memory apparatus and operating method are provided. The apparatus includes memory cells configured to retain a threshold voltage. A control means is configured to read the memory cells using a primary set of read level offsets and determine a value of an error metric for each of the primary set of read level offsets. The control means reads the memory cells using a secondary set of read level offsets based on the value of the error metric for each of the read level offsets of the primary set and determines the value of the error metric for each of the secondary set of read level offsets. The control means is also configured to read the memory cells at an optimum read level determined based on analysis of the value of the error metric for each of the read level offsets of both the primary set and the secondary set.

Abstract: An integrated chip including a substrate and a transistor device along the substrate. A plurality of conductive interconnects are over the transistor device. A first under-bump metal (UBM) layer is over the conductive interconnects. A first metal bump is directly over the first UBM layer. A metal-insulator-metal (MIM) capacitor array is over the transistor device and under the first UBM layer. The MIM capacitor array includes a first MIM capacitor and a second MIM capacitor coupled in parallel and disposed directly under the first UBM layer.

Abstract: An interfacial layer is provided that binds a hydrophilic interlayer dielectric to a hydrophobic gap-filling dielectric. The hydrophobic gap-filling dielectric extends over and fill gaps between devices in an array of devices disposed between two metal interconnect layers over a semiconductor substrate and is the product of a flowable CVD process. The interfacial layer provides a hydrophilic upper surface to which the interlayer dielectric adheres. Optionally, the interfacial layer is also the product of a flowable CVD process. Alternatively, the interfacial layer may be silicon nitride or another dielectric that is hydrophilic. The interfacial layer may have a wafer contact angle (WCA) intermediate between a WCA of the hydrophobic dielectric and a WCA of the interlayer dielectric.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device comprising a source and drain region arranged within a substrate. A conductive gate is disposed over a doped region of the substrate. A gate dielectric layer is disposed between the source region and the drain region and separates the conductive gate from the doped region. A bottommost surface of the gate dielectric layer is below a topmost surface of the substrate. First and second sidewall spacers are arranged along first and second sides of the conductive gate, respectively. An inner portion of the first sidewall spacer and an inner portion of the second sidewall spacer respectively cover a first and second top surface of the gate dielectric layer. A drain extension region and a source extension region respectively separate the drain region and the source region from the gate dielectric layer.

Abstract: Systems, devices, methods, and circuits for managing status output are provided. In one aspect, a semiconductor device includes: a memory array configured to store data and a circuitry coupled to the memory array and configured to execute a read operation in the memory array and output a read packet based on a result of the execution of the read operation. The read packet includes readout data and error information associated with the readout data. The error information is indicated by at least one of an error code or one or more secure codes in the read packet.

Abstract: A method for producing graphene, configured for forming a graphene layer on a surface of an object. The method includes steps of: depositing a poly-p-xylene material layer on the surface: and converting the poly-p-xylene material layer into a graphene layer by using a laser sintering process or a plasma-assisted sintering process.

Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting calendar information in electronic messages can include a data processing system receiving a request for calendar information for display in an electronic message responsive to the client device accessing the electronic message. The data processing system can identify, using information in the request, the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message. The data processing system can retrieve the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and the calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message. The data processing system can automatically generate an image depicting the calendar information of the sender of the electronic message and the calendar information of the recipient of the electronic message, and send instructions to the client device to cause display of the image within the electronic message accessed by the client device.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The semiconductor device includes a redistribution layer (RDL) module, a first semiconductor module, an interconnection module, a second semiconductor module and a molding material. The first semiconductor module is disposed on the RDL module. The interconnection module is disposed on the RDL module. The second semiconductor module is disposed on the interconnection module. The molding material covers the RDL module and surrounds the first semiconductor module and the second semiconductor module. A top surface of the first semiconductor module and a top surface of the second semiconductor module are exposed by the molding material.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine composition and use thereof. The SARS-CoV-2 vaccine composition includes a mutant SARS-CoV-2 spike protein with N-linked glycosylation in N-terminal domain or receptor binding domain, and can effectively elicit an immune response in an individual against different SARS-CoV-2 variants.

Abstract: A laparoscopic instrument includes fluid carrying channels incorporated into lateral aspects of jaws of the instrument and extending to outlets adjacent distal tips of the jaws, fluid carrying channels incorporated into a shaft of the instrument, and flexible fluid carrying channels connecting the distal ends of the shaft channels with the proximal end of respective jaw channels. An actuator on the device handle controls either delivery of fluid jets emanating lateral to tissue grasped between the instrument jaws or suction from the distal tips of the jaws to remove fluid in the vicinity of the jaws. The fluid jets perform atraumatic tissue dissection lateral to the structures grasped by the jaws, while the grasping jaws provide counter traction while conducting soft tissue hydro-dissection, by stabilizing the tissue in a direction opposite to the force exerted by the hydro-dissection fluid jets.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel antimicrobial peptides and compositions comprising the same. The present invention also provides a method for for treating microbial infections, including bacterial infections and fungal infections.

Abstract: An antenna system includes a signal feeding element, a first transmission line, a second transmission line, a first antenna element, a second antenna element, and a reflective plane. The first antenna element includes a first radiation element and a second radiation element. The second antenna element includes a third radiation element and a fourth radiation element. Each of the first radiation element, the second radiation element, the third radiation element, and the fourth radiation element includes a main branch, a first branch, and a second branch. The main branch has a first end and a second end. The first branch is coupled to the first end of the main branch. The second branch is coupled to the second end of the main branch. A slot region is surrounded by the main branch, the first branch, and the second branch.

Abstract: A control method executing a power-off detection operation is provided. An operation voltage provided by a power circuit is detected. In response to the operation voltage being equal to the first detection value, the count value is adjusted. In response to the operation voltage being equal to the second detection value, the first detection value, the second detection value, and the count value are calculated to generate a first slope. A first power-off speed at which the operation voltage drops to the reset voltage is estimated according to the first slope. In a test mode, the first power-off speed is output to a test machine. The test machine determines whether the power circuit is working normally according to the first power-off speed.

Abstract: A system and method for characterizing spectral emission including receiving data characterizing spectral emission from a flame, wherein the data includes a range of wavelengths and a corresponding range of intensities, determining one or more functions to analyze the data, determining, based on the one or more functions, a peak subset of the data and determining, based on the peak subset, one or more parameters of interest.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a backlight module, a first liquid-crystal module and a second liquid-crystal module. The first liquid-crystal module is disposed on the backlight module. The second liquid-crystal module is disposed on the first liquid-crystal module. The first liquid-crystal module includes a first liquid-crystal layer, a first polarizer, a second polarizer and a first compensation film. The first polarizer is adjacent to the backlight module compared to the second polarizer. The first liquid-crystal layer is disposed between the first polarizer and the second polarizer and has a first alignment direction. The first compensation film is disposed between the first polarizer or the second polarizer and the first liquid-crystal layer. The first alignment direction is parallel to the transmission axis of the first polarizer or second polarizer.

Abstract: A keyboard device for an electronic device includes a keyboard main body and a protection plate member. The protection plate member is pivotally coupled to the keyboard main body. Consequently, the keyboard main body is covered by the protection plate member, or a first angle is formed between the protection plate member and the keyboard main body. The protection plate member includes a first plate and a second plate. The keyboard main body is pivotally coupled to a first end of the first plate. The second plate is pivotally coupled to a second end of the first plate. After the protection plate member is rotated relative to the keyboard main body and the first angle is formed between the protection plate member and the keyboard main body, the protection plate member is further adjusted to a selected usage mode.