Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a mask layer on a substrate. The mask layer and the substrate include an opening. An isolation structure is formed in the opening. The mask layer is removed. A first conductive layer is formed on the isolation structure and the substrate. A first implantation process is performed on the first conductive layer and the isolation structure, to form a doped portion in the first conductive layer and a doped portion in the isolation structure. A second conductive layer is formed on the first conductive layer and the isolation structure. A first planarization process is performed, so that the top surfaces of the second conductive layer, the first conductive layer, and the isolation structure are aligned.

Abstract: A computing device includes a processing unit, a memory unit, a NIC that is for receiving a packet, and a network virtualization platform accommodating a plurality of virtual network applications. The NIC, the processing unit and the memory unit are collectively defined as a hardware layer for the network virtualization platform to operate thereon. The network virtualization platform includes a virtual network layer having a UPF plugin installed therewith. The UPF plugin performs rule matching according to a packet header of the packet, and determines which one of the following steps is to be performed: offloading the packet to one of the virtual network applications in the application layer for the virtual network application to provide services; and re-packaging the packet and forwarding the packet to the another computing device.

Abstract: A mat and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The mat includes a first foam layer, a second foam layer and a third foam layer. The first foam layer has a first hardness and a first porosity. The second foam layer is connected with the first foam layer and has a second hardness and a second porosity larger than the first porosity. The third foam layer is connected with the second foam layer and has a third hardness and a third porosity smaller than the first porosity. The second foam layer includes a first connecting surface facing the first foam layer and a second connecting surface facing the third foam layer. The contact area between the first connecting surface and the first foam layer is different from the contact area between the second connecting surface and the third foam layer.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a sensing device for DNA sequencing and biomolecule characterization including the steps of fabricating a microelectrode chip having a silicon substrate and a silicon nitride diaphragm, attaching a monolayer graphene sheet to the silicon nitride diaphragm, dicing a portion of the monolayer graphene sheet to form a graphene microribbon, converting the graphene microribbon to a graphene nanoribbon, and converting the graphene nanoribbon to a carbyne. A sensing device for DNA sequencing and biomolecule characterization is also disclosed. The sensing device includes a silicon substrate, a cavity in the silicon substrate covered by a silicon nitride layer, microelectrodes attached to the silicon nitride layer, graphene covering the microelectrodes, and carbyne attached to a portion of the silicon nitride layer covering said cavity.

Abstract: A high-speed automatic scanning system for interpreting images with AI assistance and method using the same are provided. The system includes a control computer and an image capture platform. Scanning parameters of the image capture platform, including a helically-clockwise or helically-counterclockwise scanning path, is set by the control computer. After the scanning path is selected, the image capture platform aligns a camera to focus on a central block and respectively captures images of the central block's sub-blocks. Until all the blocks have been scanned, the image capture platform repeats the following procedure: moving the focusing position to a next neighboring block according to the scanning path, focusing on the next neighboring block, and capturing images of the sub-blocks of the next neighboring block. The present invention can fast perform scanning, exempted from performing focusing for every image, reducing the cycles and time of focusing.

Abstract: A method for forming a metal oxide semiconductor device includes performing a first atomic layer deposition cycle M times to form a first stacked channel layer and a second atomic layer deposition cycle N times to form a second stacked channel layer on the first stacked channel layer. M and N are positive integers. The first stacked channel layer and the second stacked channel layer have different metal compositions and collectively form the channel layer of the metal oxide semiconductor device.

Abstract: A system and method for a configurable computer system architecture is disclosed. The computer system architecture includes a power distribution board including a configuration identification strapping. The architecture includes a first node having a first processor and a first baseboard management controller (BMC) coupled to the power distribution board via an internal communication channel. A second node, identical to the first node, has a second processor and a second BMC coupled to the power distribution board via the internal communication channel. The configuration identification strapping is one of a first configuration readable by the first and second BMCs with two nodes operating as independent devices, or a second configuration readable by the first and second BMCs with two nodes operating as a single device. The first BMC serves as a master BMC and the second BMC serves as a slave BMC in the second configuration.

Abstract: Administration of therapeutic, prophylactic, or diagnostic agents that bind to a receptor or ligand in the eye or to the skin in microcrystalline form leads to increased delivery and long-lasting activity within the eye as compared with administration of the agent in non-crystalline form. Compositions and methods for delivery of active agents in microcrystalline form to the eye for the treatment, prevention and diagnosis of eye diseases and disorders are provided. In preferred embodiments, microcrystals include sunitinib malate in complex with pamoic acid. Administration of microcrystals of sunitinib malate/pamoic acid to the eye provides protection from glaucoma for up to 6 months or longer without retinal toxicity, following a single injection into the eye.

Abstract: A glasses type display device includes a front-end assembly, first and second temples, a pivot assembly, and a wire. The first temple is pivotally connected to the front-end assembly. The pivot assembly is between the front-end assembly and the second temple to pivotally connect the two. The pivot assembly includes first and second connecting portions respectively having first upper and lower pivot portions and second upper and lower pivot portions and connected to the front-end assembly and the second temple. The first and second upper pivot portions cooperate and the first and second lower pivot portions cooperate on a pivot axis, so that the second connecting portion is pivoted relative to the first connecting portion on the pivot axis. The wire is extended from the front-end assembly via a space between the first or second upper pivot portion and the first or second lower pivot portion to the second temple.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for recycling sulfuric acid from various industries. The recovery system is constructed that it can process spent acid containing H2O2 and recover waste heat to save energy. The heat from the spent acid recovery process is used to generate electric energy, hot water, and chilled water to reduce its energy consumption, operating cost, and carbon emissions. This system can produce electronic-grade and industrial-grade sulfuric acid at the same time and solve the problem of spent acid disposal from various industries.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a radiation detector, including a substrate, a pixel array formed on the substrate, a perovskite thick film formed on the pixel array and having a cubic crystal phase, a first electrode formed on the perovskite thick film and is opposite to the pixel array, and a readout circuit. The radiation detector has significantly reduced dark current density and high sensing sensitivity. The present disclosure also provides a method for preparing the perovskite thick film.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coil module, comprising: a vibrating membrane suspended on an air chamber defined and supported by a first substrate, at least one planar coil, embedded in the vibrating membrane, and at least a soft magnet, embedded in the vibrating membrane and disposed surrounding at least a portion of a contour of the planar coil; wherein a substantial portion of the planar coil locates at substantially the same plane where a portion of the soft magnet is arranged. A microspeaker and a method for preparing the same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a coil module, comprising: a vibrating membrane suspended on an air chamber defined and supported by a first substrate, at least one planar coil, embedded in the vibrating membrane, and at least a soft magnet, embedded in the vibrating membrane and disposed surrounding at least a portion of a contour of the planar coil; wherein a substantial portion of the planar coil locates at substantially the same plane where a portion of the soft magnet is arranged.

Abstract: A memory cell includes a memory device, a connecting structure, an insulating layer and a selector. The connecting structure is disposed on and electrically connected to the memory device. The insulating layer covers the memory device and the connecting structure. The selector is located on and electrically connected to the memory device, where the selector is disposed on the insulating layer and connected to the connecting structure by penetrating through the insulating layer.

Abstract: A product packaging is disclosed. The product packaging includes a base box and a cover. The base box includes a base panel and cushioning cells together defining a product-receiving space. The cushioning cells include an upper cushioning cell disposed at an upper edge of the base panel, a lower cushioning cell disposed at a lower edge of the base panel, a left side cushioning cell disposed at a left side edge of the base panel, and a right side cushioning cell disposed at a right side edge of the base panel. The cover covers the product-receiving space and is coupled to the left side cushioning cell and to the right side cushioning cell. The left side cushioning cell and the right side cushioning cell are hingedly coupled to the base panel. The base panel and the cushioning cells are integral and formed from a single blank.

Abstract: An optical distortion correction system includes a correction device that generates correction values according to data from a lens; a weighting device that generates weights for corresponding data according to the correction values; a jag detector that detects a jag in an outline according to the data; a filter that provides a spatial filter when a jag is detected; and a smoothing device that smooths the data by the weights and the spatial filter, thereby resulting in smoothed data.

Abstract: A memory device includes a substrate, a transistor disposed over the substrate, an interconnect structure disposed over and electrically connected to the transistor, and a memory stack disposed between two adjacent metallization layers of the interconnect structure. The memory stack includes a bottom electrode disposed over the substrate and electrically connected to a bit line, a memory layer disposed over the bottom electrode, a selector layer disposed over the memory layer, and a top electrode disposed over the selector layer and electrically connected to a word line. Besides, at least one moisture-resistant layer is provided adjacent to and in physical contact with the selector layer, and the at least one moisture-resistant layer includes an amorphous material.

Abstract: A signal receiver includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a load circuit, an amplifying circuit and a load circuit. The first transistor has a first end receiving a power voltage, and a control end receive a first input signal. The second transistor has a first end receiving the power voltage, and a control end receiving a second input signal, wherein the first input signal and the second input signal are differential signals and transit between a first voltage and a reference ground voltage, the first voltage is larger than the power voltage. The load circuit is coupled to the first transistor and the second transistor. The amplifying circuit generates an output signal according a first signal on the second end of the first transistor and a second signal on the second end of the second transistor.