Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of automatically re-programming an EFEM to account for positional changes of the EFEM robot. In some embodiments, the method is performed by determining an initial position of an EFEM robot within an EFEM chamber. The EFEM robot at the initial position moves along a first plurality of steps defined relative to the initial position and that extend along a path between a first position and a second position. Positional parameters are determined, which describe a change between an initial position and a new position of the EFEM robot that is different than the initial position. A second plurality of steps are determined based upon the positional parameters. The EFEM robot at the new position moves along the second plurality of steps defined relative to the new position and that extend along the path between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a processing tool. The tool includes a housing enclosing a processing chamber, and an input/output port configured to pass a wafer through the housing into and out of the processing chamber. A back-side macro-inspection system is arranged within the processing chamber and is configured to image a back side of the wafer. A front-side macro-inspection system is arranged within the processing chamber and is configured to image a front side of the wafer according to a first image resolution. A front-side micro-inspection system is arranged within the processing chamber and is configured to image the front side of the wafer according to a second image resolution which is higher than the first image resolution.

Abstract: The present invention relates to injectable, extended-release, pharmaceutical formulations comprising a nalbuphine ester prodrug homogenously dissolved in a solution comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable oil and an oil-miscible retaining solvent, as well as manufacturing processes and medical uses of the formulations. The invention further provides methods for adjusting the duration of action of the formulations by varying the ratio of the pharmaceutically acceptable oil and the oil-miscible retaining solvent.

Abstract: A wafer includes a first face having a first center, and a second face having a second center. The first and second centers are each arranged on a central axis, which passes through the first face and the second face. The first face and the second face adjoin one another at a circumferential edge. An alignment notch is disposed along the circumferential edge, and extends inwardly from the circumferential edge by an alignment notch radial distance. The alignment notch radial distance is less than a wafer radius as measured from the first center to the circumferential edge. A die region includes an array of die arranged in rows and columns and is circumferentially bounded by a die-less region which is devoid of die. A first identification mark including a string of characters is disposed entirely in the die-less region to a first side of the alignment notch.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a system. The system includes a radio frequency (RF) generator configured to output a RF signal. A transmission line is coupled to the RF generator. A plasma chamber is coupled to RF generator via the transmission line, wherein the plasma chamber is configured to generate a plasma based on the RF signal. A micro-arc detecting element is configured to determine whether a micro-arc has occurred in the plasma chamber based on the RF signal.

Abstract: A system and method for inline detection of defects on a semiconductor wafer surface during a semiconductor device manufacturing process is disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method includes: automatically transporting the wafer from a first processing station to an inspection station; scanning a wafer surface using a camera in the inspection station; generating at least one image of the wafer surface; analyzing the at least one image to detect defects on the wafer surface based on a set of predetermined criteria; if the wafer is determined to be defective, automatically transporting the wafer from the inspection station to a stocker; and if the wafer is determined to be not defective, automatically transporting the wafer to a second processing station for further processing in accordance with the semiconductor device manufacturing process.

Abstract: An image process apparatus includes an image capture device, a filter, a depth estimation unit, and a mixture unit. The image capture device captures an original image including at least one target object and generates a first depth map corresponding to the original image. The filter selects the at least one target object from the original image according to the first depth map and generates a temporary image including the at least one target object. The temporary image has a depth information of the at least one target object. The depth estimation unit generates a second depth map corresponding to an input image according to the input image. The mixture unit blends the temporary image into a predetermined field depth of the input image to generate a blending image including the input image and the at least one target object according to the depth information and the second depth map.

Abstract: A method includes forming a dielectric layer, forming a photo resist over the dielectric layer, forming a first mask layer over the photo resist, and forming a second mask layer over the first mask layer. A first-photo-first-etching is performed to form a first via pattern in the second mask layer, wherein the first-photo-first-etching stops on a top surface of the first mask layer. A second-photo-second-etching is performed to form a second via pattern in the second mask layer, wherein the second-photo-second-etching stops on the top surface of the first mask layer. The first mask layer is etched using the second mask layer as an etching mask. The photo resist and the dielectric layer are etched to simultaneously transfer the first via pattern and the second via pattern into the dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microfluidic bio-reactor device, which comprises: a first cell culture layer; a microfluidic base, which is located on the top of the first cell culture layer; a microfluidic layer, which is located on the top of the microfluidic base and have an air-bubble removal device; a microfluidic roof, which is located on the top of the microfluidic layer; the present invention also provides a method for culturing cells by the microfluidic bio-reactor device of the present invention and the kit with a cell-loading device and present microfluidic bio-reactor device.

Abstract: Asynchronous snapshot invalidation techniques are described. According to various such techniques, an enhanced file handle structure may be defined that includes a snapshot generation ID that is to comprise a value that singularly identifies a snapshot performed at a particular point in time. In some embodiments, when a snapshot ID assigned to that snapshot is reused at a subsequent point in time, a different snapshot generation ID may be assigned to that subsequent snapshot. With respect to an in-core cache, the differing snapshot generation IDs may eliminate unacceptable ambiguity regarding respective file information sets corresponding to the initial and subsequent snapshots sharing the same snapshot ID. As a result, obsolete file information sets may be cleared from the in-core cache asynchronously, enabling improved performance. The embodiments are not limited in this context.

Abstract: A bio-cellulose slurry is provided. The bio-cellulose slurry comprises the following components: bio-cellulose; a backbone fiber selected from the group consisting of rayon fibers, polyethylene terephthalate (PET) fibers, nylon fibers and combinations thereof; an adhesive fiber selected from polyethylene composite fibers; an adhesion promoter selected from the group consisting of polyamides, low density polyethylenes and combinations thereof; a humectant selected from polyols; and a dispersion medium. The bio-cellulose slurry is useful in manufacturing a dry bio-cellulose material with outstanding water absorption rate and wet strength.

Abstract: The present invention discloses scalarane sesterterpenoids represented by formula (I) and meroditerpenoid represented by formula (II), which are extracted from Carteriospongia sp. sponge: where R1 is —CH3 or —C2H5. The compounds of formula (I) can be used to be an anticancer, act as an inhibitor targeting to topoisomerase II and hsp90 and a pharmaceutical composition for anticancer.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a Lactobacillus strain, composition and use thereof for treating autoimmune disease and related complications. The composition comprises at least one isolate of Lactobacillus paracasei strain GMNL-32, L. reuteri strain GMNL-89 or L. reuteri strain GMNL-263, and a pharmaceutical carrier, for treating syndromes and related complications of the autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A calibration method of a stereo camera includes transmitting a group of system parameters of the stereo camera to a server; downloading calibration pattern corresponding to the group of system parameters from the server; calculating a plurality of camera calibration parameters corresponding to the stereo camera according to the calibration pattern; and executing an image rectification operation on a left eye image capture unit and a right eye image capture unit of the stereo camera according to the plurality of camera calibration parameters, respectively.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a Lactobacillus strain, composition and use thereof for treating autoimmune disease and related complications. The composition comprises at least one isolate of Lactobacillus paracasei strain GMNL-32, L. reuteri strain GMNL-89 or L. reuteri strain GMNL-263, and a pharmaceutical carrier, for treating syndromes and related complications of the autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A multi-layer printed circuit board comprises: a core comprising a core insulation layer and traces formed on two sides of the core insulation layer; a plurality of insulation layers sequentially formed at two sides of the core; and a plurality of trace layers respectively formed between two insulation layers and on the outmost insulation layers; wherein the core insulation layer contains a resin material different from that of the insulation layers, such that the core insulation layer has a dimensional stability superior to that of the insulation layers.

Abstract: A portable three-dimensional scanner includes at least two image sensing units and a depth map generation unit. When the portable three-dimensional scanner is moved around an object, a first image sensing unit and a second image sensing unit of the at least two image sensing units capture a plurality of first images comprising the object and a plurality of second images comprising the object, respectively. When the first image sensing unit captures each first image of the plurality of first images, a corresponding distance exists between the portable three-dimensional scanner and the object. The depth map generation unit generates a corresponding depth map according to the each first image and a corresponding second image. A plurality of depth maps generated by the depth map generation unit, the plurality of first images, and the plurality of second images are used for generating a color three-dimensional scan result corresponding to the object.

Abstract: A method for presenting application list is disclosed, which is applied to an electronic device. The method includes activating a list arrangement program which reads several applications and generates categorized application list accordingly. Each application is associated with one of the categories, and includes objects representing the application. The categorized application list includes several groups, each of them includes a category name of one category and the objects associating with one or more applications under the category. The method further includes receiving the control command for displaying one of the groups at the index region of the user interface of the electronic device. The index region is arranged at the side of the user interface. Thus, an application list which is categorized may be provided for improving the convenience of accessing applications.

Abstract: A cloud-based monitoring apparatus includes a cloud-based network system, a cloud-based database connected with the cloud-based network system, at least one gateway control unit connected with the cloud-based network system, at least one mobile apparatus connected signally with the cloud-based database, at least one basic detection module connected signally with the gateway control unit, at least one serial bus module connected signally with the gateway control unit, at least one analog I/O module connected signally with the gateway control unit, at least one digital I/O module connected signally with the gateway control unit, and an ISP connected signally with the cloud-based database. The gateway control unit, the basic detection module, the serial bus module, the analog I/O module, and the digital I/O module are all mounted in a monitored environment and have at least individual monitor parameters.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip (IC) processing tool having a die exchanger configured to automatically transfer a plurality of IC die between a die tray and a die boat, and an associated method. The integrated chip processing tool has a die exchanger configured to receive a die tray comprising a plurality of IC die. The die exchanger is configured to automatically transfer the plurality of IC die between the die tray and a die boat. An IC die processing tool is configured to receive the die boat from the die exchanger and to perform a processing step on the plurality of IC die within the die boat. By operating the die exchanger to automatically transfer IC die between the die tray and the die boat, the transfer time can be reduced and contamination and/or damage risks related to a manual transfer of IC die can be mitigated.