Abstract: Methods, systems, apparatuses, and computer program products are provided for enabling devices to determine the time zone in which they are located. A mobile device may receive location information from one or more sources. Based thereon, the current location of the mobile device may be determined in terms of latitude and longitude. The indication of the current location may be converted to an index value according to a Hilbert curve (or other space-filling curve), and the index value applied to a time zone index file to determine the local time zone. A time zone setting of the mobile device may be updated accordingly. Furthermore, “geofencing” may be used by the mobile device to detect movement towards and through a time zone boundary, leading to a new time zone determination being initiated.

Abstract: The charged particle beam apparatus includes a charged particle source generating a charged particle beam, a deflector deflecting the charged particle beam, a detector detecting secondary electrons emitted from an irradiation target in response to irradiation with the charged particle beam, and a processor system. The processor system (A) acquires a first time-series change in secondary electron detection-related quantity by repeatedly performing the following (A1) and (A2), (A1) directly or indirectly, maintains or changes the control amount applied to the deflector to a first control amount, and (A2) acquires the secondary electron detection-related quantity based on an output from the detector, and (B) acquires a time-series change in variation of the beam diameter of the charged particle beam based on the first time-series change.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an apparatus and methods for applying X-ray reflectometry (XRR) in characterizing three dimensional nanostructures supported on a flat substrate with a miniscule sampling area and a thickness in nanometers. In particular, this disclosure is targeted for addressing the difficulties encountered when XRR is applied to samples with intricate nanostructures along all three directions, e.g. arrays of nanostructured poles or shafts. Convergent X-ray with long wavelength, greater than that from a copper anode of 0.154 nm and less than twice of the characteristic dimensions along the film thickness direction, is preferably used with appropriate collimations on both incident and detection arms to enable the XRR for measurements of samples with limited sample area and scattering volumes. In one embodiment, the incident angle of the long-wavelength focused X-ray is ?24°, and the sample area is ?25 ?m×25 ?m.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a preparation method and application of decellularized extracellular matrix tissue paper, and belongs to the technical field of regenerative medicine. The preparation method includes the following steps: (1) preparing decellularized extracellular matrix materials; (2) preparing tissue paper: homogenizing and stirring the prepared decellularized extracellular matrix materials, then, placing the obtained homogenates on a flat-bottom filter screen to filter out water, standing and air-drying the filtered homogenates, and freeze-drying the homogenates to obtain the tissue paper; (3) cross-linking the tissue paper: cross-linking the tissue paper in a cross-linking solution; and (4) freeze-drying or stacking and compacting the cross-linked tissue paper. According to the present disclosure, the decellularized extracellular matrix tissue paper with tissue specificity is prepared by a traditional paper-making technology combined with a freeze-drying technology.

Abstract: A semiconductor device structure and a formation method are provided. The method includes forming a dummy gate stack over a substrate and forming a dielectric layer laterally surrounding the dummy gate stack. The method also includes introducing dopants into an upper portion of the dielectric layer and removing the dummy gate stack to form a trench surrounded by the dielectric layer. The method further includes forming a metal gate stack in the trench.

Abstract: Provided is a charged particle beam device and a charged particle beam device calibration method capable of correcting an influence of characteristic variation and noise with high accuracy. Control units execute a first calibration of correcting a characteristic variation between a plurality of channels in detectors and signal processing circuits by using a setting value of a control parameter for each of the plurality of channels in a state in which a primary electron beam is not emitted. The control units further execute a second calibration of correcting a characteristic variation between the plurality of channels in scintillators or the like by using the setting value of the control parameter for each of the plurality of channels in a state in which the primary electron beam is emitted.

Abstract: Provided herein are metallocene-catalyzed polyethylene compositions that exhibit a high degree of broad orthogonal composition distribution (“BOCD”), meaning that they have a relatively high degree of short-chain branching in higher-molecular-weight chains, as compared to the short-chain branching in lower-molecular weight chains. The compositions may have 80 to 99.9 wt % units derived from ethylene and 0.1 to 20 wt % units derived from a C3 to C40 ?-olefin comonomer; density from 0.925 to 0.950 g/cm3, melt index (I2.16) within the range from 0.1 to 5 g/10 min, and molecular weight distribution (Mw/Mn) within the range from 4.0 to 8.0.

Abstract: A measurement device that comprises a photoelectric conversion element and a signal processing part that receives, from the photoelectric conversion element, detected pulses that include dark pulses and signal pulses that are outputted in accordance with inputted photons. The signal processing part performs amplitude discrimination on the detected pulses on the basis of a pre-acquired dark pulse amplitude distribution for the photoelectric conversion element.

Abstract: Microporous structures in face films are described for improving printability of the films. Also described are laminates and pressure sensitive adhesive laminates including the microporous structured face films. Various related methods are additionally described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to structures and methods of quantum devices. A quantum device comprises a substrate with an insulation surface and at least one quantum component disposed on the insulation surface of the substrate. The at least one quantum component may comprise multiple plateau members and at least one quantum dot. Each plateau member is disposed at an angle against an adjacent plateau member. Each quantum dot is formed within an insulation body and disposed at an included-angle location of two adjacent plateau members of the multiple plateau members. In addition, the at least one quantum component is operable under high temperature, such as above 4 K.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a preparation method for water-soluble potassium polymetaphosphate, and relates to the technical field of potassium polymetaphosphate production and preparation. In the present invention, potassium dihydrogen phosphate is mixed with a divalent cationic metal oxide at a mixing mass ratio of 70-90:5-18 to obtained a mixture, wherein the divalent cationic metal oxide is one or more of calcia, magnesia and zinc oxide in the field of food processing; then the mixture is heated and melted, and the temperature is kept constant for 1-3 h at a temperature of 600-700° C.; and after temperature keeping, the melted mixture is cooled naturally to obtain a product. The water-soluble potassium polymetaphosphate prepared by the present invention has a high water solubility and effectively solves the application defect of a traditional potassium polymetaphosphate product which is insoluble in water.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure provide coloring methods that sort and pre-color nodes of G0-linked networks in a multiple-patterning technology (MPT)-compliant layout design by coordinate. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying target networks in a circuit layout, each target network having two or more linked nodes representing circuit patterns, and each target network being presented in an imaginary X-Y coordinate plane, assigning a first feature to a first node in each target network, the first node is determined using a coordinate-based method, and assigning the first feature and a second feature to remaining nodes in each target network in an alternating manner so that any two immediately adjacent linked nodes in each target network have different features.

Abstract: A method for preparing a silicon oxide powder filler is disclosed. The method may include providing a polysiloxane powder by dispersing a high-dielectric-constant powder in an aqueous solution and adding R1SiX3 to the aqueous solution for a hydrolysis condensation reaction, the polysiloxane powder being polysiloxane containing the high-dielectric-constant powder and comprising a T unit, and a particle size of the high-dielectric-constant powder being less than that of the polysiloxane. The method may further include calcining the polysiloxane powder in an oxygen-containing atmosphere, where the calcining temperature may be between 850 degrees and 1200 degrees, to obtain a silicon oxide powder filler containing the high-dielectric-constant powder inside.

Abstract: In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods display content from a public network (e.g., the Internet) such as via a web host, content delivery network, etc. In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can issue an entitlement as a token, signed with a private key by an issuing authority. In some implementations, the disclosed systems and methods can determine caloric consumption attributable to both upper and lower body movements of the user throughout changes in pose.

Abstract: The invention provides a power supply device and a charged particle beam device capable of reducing noise generated between a plurality of voltages. The charged particle beam device includes a charged particle gun configured to emit a charged particle beam, a stage on which a sample is to be placed, and a power supply circuit configured to generate a first voltage and a second voltage that determine energy of the charged particle beam and supply the first voltage to the charged particle gun. The power supply circuit includes a first booster circuit configured to generate the first voltage, a second booster circuit configured to generate the second voltage, and a switching control circuit configured to perform switching control of the first booster circuit and the second booster circuit using common switch signals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a split continuous operation micro-grid dynamic membrane bioreactor. The split continuous operation micro-grid dynamic membrane bioreactor comprises a biological treatment unit and a drum dynamic membrane filtration unit, wherein the biological treatment unit comprises a microbiological treatment tank, and a water inlet pipe is arranged on the microbiological treatment tank; the drum dynamic membrane filtration unit comprises a filter tank, and a drum micro-grid dynamic membrane mechanism is arranged in the filter tank; the drum micro-grid dynamic membrane mechanism comprises a filter drum, a backwashing device is arranged above the filter drum, and a sludge collecting tank is arranged in the filter drum; a water outlet is formed in the bottom of the filter tank; a mixed liquid pipe is arranged between the microbiological treatment tank and the filter drum; and a sludge discharge header pipe is arranged on the sludge collecting tank.

Abstract: There is provided a technique capable of reducing deterioration of a back scattered electron (BSE) detector caused by a dark pulse. Charged particle beam apparatus includes: a plurality of BSE detectors configured to detect a BSE from a sample; and a controller. The controller acquires, within a period, a first peak time of a first peak included in an output signal from a first BSE detector among the plurality of BSE detectors, and a second peak time of a second peak included in an output signal from a second BSE detector other than the first BSE detector among the plurality of BSE detectors, determines, when the second peak is present where a time difference between the first peak time and the second peak time is within a threshold value, that the first peak is caused by the BSE, and determines, when the second peak is not present where the time difference is within the threshold value, that the first peak is caused by the dark pulse.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure provide coloring methods that sort and pre-color nodes of G0-linked networks in a multiple-patterning technology (MPT)-compliant layout design by coordinate. In one embodiment, a method includes identifying target networks in a circuit layout, each target network having two or more linked nodes representing circuit patterns, and each target network being presented in an imaginary X-Y coordinate plane, assigning a first feature to a first node in each target network, the first node is determined using a coordinate-based method, and assigning the first feature and a second feature to remaining nodes in each target network in an alternating manner so that any two immediately adjacent linked nodes in each target network have different features.

Abstract: Microporous structures in face films are described for improving printability of the films. Also described are laminates and pressure sensitive adhesive laminates including the microporous structured face films. Various related methods are additionally described.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes various processes of forming an electrochromic stack using at most one metallic lithium deposition station. In some aspects, a process may include depositing metallic lithium only within an electrochromic counter-electrode of an electrochromic stack. In some aspects, a process may include using a lithium-containing ceramic counter-electrode target to form an electrochromic counter-electrode and depositing metallic lithium only within or above an electrochromic electrode of the electrochromic stack. In some embodiments, a process may include using a lithium-containing ceramic electrode target, and optionally additionally depositing metallic lithium to add mobile lithium to the electrochromic stack. In some embodiments, a process may include using a single metallic lithium deposition station to deposit metallic lithium between an ion-conducting layer and an electrochromic electrode of the electrochromic stack.