Abstract: Mask cooling apparatus and mask cooling methods are provided. An exemplary mask cooling apparatus includes a cooler, having a cooling region, a coolant inlet region and a coolant outlet region; cooling channels, disposed in the cooling region of the cooler and used to contact with the mask; coolant inlet channels, disposed in the coolant inlet region and used to introduce a coolant in the cooling channels; and coolant outlet channels, disposed in the coolant outlet region and used to drain the coolant out from the cooling channels.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a mark having first and second stripe groups on a substrate includes a detection module moveable over a surface of the substrate. The detection module includes a detection unit and a positioning unit configured to align the detection unit with the mark. The detection unit is configured to obtain data of the mark and operative to perform repeated acquisition operations on the first and second stripe groups of the mark. Each of the acquisition operations acquires data associated with the first stripe group or the second stripe group. The apparatus also includes a processing module configured to determine a positional deviation between the first stripe group and the second stripe group in response to the obtained data of the mark and data associated with a motion of the detection module.

Abstract: A method for continuously tracking business performance impact of order sourcing systems and algorithms that decide how ecommerce orders should be fulfilled by assigning the items of the order to nodes in a fulfillment network such as stores, distribution centers, and third party logistics—to provide automatic root cause analysis and solution recommendations to pre-defined business problems arising from KPI monitoring. A Business Intelligence (BI) dashboard architecture operates with: 1) a monitoring module that continuously monitors business KPIs and creates abnormality alerts; and 2) a root cause analysis module that is designed specifically for each business problem to give real time diagnosis and solution recommendation. The root cause analysis module receives the created alert, and triggers conducting a root cause analysis at an analytics engine. The BI dashboard and user interface enables visualization of the KPI performance and root cause analysis results.

Abstract: A miniature quantitative optical coherence elastography system with an integrated Fabry-Perot force sensor for in situ elasticity measurement of biological tissue is provided. The technique has great potential for biomechanics modeling and clinical diagnosis. The qOCE system contains a fiber-optic probe that exerts a compressive force to deform tissue at the tip of the probe. Using the space-division multiplexed optical coherence tomography signal detected by a spectral domain optical coherence tomography engine, probe deformation in proportion to the force applied is quantified, as well as the tissue deformation corresponding to the external stimulus. Simultaneous measurement of force and displacement allows for calculation of Young's modulus from the biological tissue.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure has an integrated circuit component, a conductive contact pad, a seal ring structure, a conductive via, a ring barrier, and a mold material. The conductive contact pad is disposed on and electrically connected with the integrated circuit component. The seal ring structure is disposed on the integrated circuit component and surrounding the conductive contact pad. The conductive via is disposed on and electrically connected with the conductive contact pad. The ring barrier is disposed on the seal ring structure. The ring barrier surrounds the conductive via. The mold material covers side surfaces of the integrated circuit component. A semiconductor manufacturing process is also provided.

Abstract: A conductive terminal on an integrated circuit is provided. The conductive terminal includes a conductive pad, a dielectric layer, and a conductive via. The conductive pad is disposed on and electrically to the integrated circuit. The dielectric layer covers the integrated circuit and the conductive pad, the dielectric layer includes a plurality of contact openings arranged in array, and the conductive pad is partially exposed by the contact openings. The conductive via is disposed on the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the conductive pad through the contact openings. The conductive via includes a plurality of convex portions arranged in array. The convex portions are distributed on a top surface of the conductive via, and the convex portions are corresponding to the contact openings.

Abstract: A conductive terminal on an integrated circuit is provided. The conductive terminal includes a conductive pad, a dielectric layer, and a conductive via. The conductive pad is disposed on and electrically to the integrated circuit. The dielectric layer covers the integrated circuit and the conductive pad, the dielectric layer includes a plurality of contact openings arranged in array, and the conductive pad is partially exposed by the contact openings. The conductive via is disposed on the dielectric layer and electrically connected to the conductive pad through the contact openings. The conductive via includes a plurality of convex portions arranged in array. The convex portions are distributed on a top surface of the conductive via, and the convex portions are corresponding to the contact openings.

Abstract: A cable connector and methods for the assembly thereof are disclosed. The cable connector eliminates potential for short events during plug insertion, provides good contact resistance, and can support high speed data transactions. The cable connector further includes a rotating lock design that provides a secure connection.

Abstract: A method and system determining an inventory threshold for offering for online sale or an inventory threshold for sourcing in node order assignment. The method includes receiving by a computer processor of a probabilistic cancellation module an electronic record of a current order or item. The program instructions executed by the processor of the probabilistic cancellation module allows the module to retrieve historical and current data of each node from a plurality of nodes. The method then includes automatically converting the retrieved historical data into a probability of cancellation of an item comprising the one or more items from the plurality of items. Further, the method includes identifying an inventory threshold for offering of an item or an inventory threshold for sourcing of one or more items of the current order, where the probability of item cancellation is lower than a predetermined order cancelation rate of the one or more items from the plurality of items.

Abstract: A method and computer readable medium for selecting order fulfillment nodes within an order fulfillment system. The method determines one or more product-node pairs of an omni-channel order fulfillment system responsive to a received customer order. There is received for each determined product-node pair, a first input including an associated price and a price markdown rate (r) for the product. There is further received for each product-node pair, input representing a current amount of supply availability of the product (w) for a period of time in an inventory; and a first threshold value and a second threshold values defining a supply availability window of the product. The method computes an inventory performance value based on the current w, the defined supply availability window, and one or more the p and r values; and selects a node for customer order fulfillment based on the computed cost of inventory performance value.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining an order fulfillment by a simplified fulfillment deciding engine or a full fulfillment deciding engine. This method includes several steps, including determining whether the number of nodes considered in making the fulfillment order decision of the current order can be a second number of node decisions, automatically transmitting the current order to one of a simplified fulfillment deciding engine and the full fulfillment deciding engine, the simplified fulfillment deciding engine considering the second number of node decisions in making the fulfillment order decision, wherein the current order is transmitted to the simplified fulfillment deciding engine when the number of node decisions is equal to the second number of node decisions.

Abstract: A method is provided for selecting eligible nodes and item assignments to those nodes for fulfillment based on satisfaction of a reward constraint and fulfillment cost. This method includes several steps, including determining by a computer processor of the fulfillment engine whether each of the plurality of assignments to the plurality of nodes satisfies a reward constraint based on a first customer loyalty reward level of the plurality of customer loyalty reward levels, identifying by a computer processor of the fulfillment engine one or more satisfactory assignments to nodes by identifying which of the one or more assignments is both associated with an order fulfillment cost that is less than the maximum fulfillment cost and satisfies the reward constraint and automatically generating by a computer processor of the fulfillment engine a node order assignment assigning the current order to the one or more satisfactory nodes.

Abstract: A mechanical interlock assembly for a disconnector and an earthing switch. The mechanical interlock assembly comprises: a main interlock disc configured to actuate a movable contact of a disconnector, and at least one earthing switch interlock disc configured to actuate respective movable contact of at least one earthing switch respectively. The main interlock disc includes at least one first groove, and each of the at least one earthing switch interlock discs includes a third groove, and it is provided with a movable interlock pin between the main interlock disc and each earthing switch interlock disc respectively. The interlock assembly can interlock the disconnector and the at least one earthing switch, and has the advantages of a simple structure, low cost and flexibility for different arrangements. A further mechanical interlock assembly is also provided to interlock another disconnector and one of the above at least one earthing switch.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of product supply networks (e.g., for order fulfillment and inventory control). In one specific example, mechanisms are provided for presenting visualizations to aid in co-locating two or more products in the same location (e.g., at a common order fulfillment facility) based upon associations between the products. In various embodiments, systems, methods and computer program products are provided.

Abstract: Causal performance analysis for store merchandising may be provided. A clustering technique may be performed based on target store location data and existing store data. Based on the clustering technique, a peer selection group is determined comprising a group of stores determined to have similar attributes to the target store location. Sales distortions for a plurality of divisions associated with the group of stores in the peer selection group may be determined. A distortion matrix may be generated comprising a ranked list of the plurality of divisions. A merchandise mix recommendation for the target store location may be presented via a user interface device.

Abstract: A blade outer airseal has a body comprising: an inner diameter (ID) surface; an outer diameter (OD) surface; a leading end; and a trailing end. The airseal body has a metallic substrate and a coating system atop the substrate along at least a portion of the inner diameter surface. At least over a first area of the inner diameter surface, the coating system comprises an abradable layer comprising a metallic matrix and a solid lubricant; and the metallic matrix comprises, by weight, ?35% nickel, 12.0-20.0% cobalt, 5.0-15.0% aluminum, and 5.0-15.0% chromium.

Abstract: Package structures and methods of forming the same are disclosed. A package structure includes a die, a molding member and a redistribution circuit structure. The die includes a semiconductor substrate, a connector and a passivation layer. The semiconductor substrate has a top surface. The connector is disposed over the top surface of the semiconductor substrate. The passivation layer is disposed over the top surface of the semiconductor substrate and exposes a portion of the connector. The molding member laterally surrounds the semiconductor substrate, wherein a top surface of the molding member is higher than the top surface of the semiconductor substrate and the molding member forms a hooking structure that embraces over an edge portion of the semiconductor substrate. The redistribution circuit structure extends over the passivation layer and the molding member, and is electrically connected to the connector.

Abstract: Examples of techniques for generating an inter-store inventory transfer are disclosed. In one example implementation according to aspects of the present disclosure, a computer-implemented method may include defining a subset of stores of a plurality of stores to fulfill inter-store inventory transfer request for a product category of a plurality of product categories. The method may further include, responsive to determining that an order for a product of the product category cannot be fulfilled by one of the stores of the subset of stores of the plurality of stores, determining, by a processing device, an alternate store of the subset of stores to fulfill the order.

Abstract: A method and system optimizing source selection of an online order with the lowest fulfillment cost by considering multiple types of parameters, including shipping costs, backlog costs and markdown savings of the order. The method includes obtaining an order from the order retrieval subsystem of the OMS, selecting the candidate sources, and retrieving data from retailers or shipping companies of each selected candidate sources. The system then calculates the costs and savings parameters of the candidate sources from the retrieved data. The system identifies all possible candidate sourcing selections of the order and calculates the total fulfillment cost of each sourcing selection of the order by adding the shipping costs with the backlog costs, and subtracting the markdown savings of all candidate sources in each sourcing selection. The system identifies the optimized sourcing selection of the order with the lowest fulfillment cost and renders the selection to the OMS.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for enhancing on-premise order management systems (OMS) designed for fulfillment transactions with analytic and optimization technologies and services hosted in a shared multi-tenant software-as-a-service (SaaS) environment, such as a hybrid cloud. The computer-implemented method improves an order management system by leveraging a “punch-out” approach based on user exits to integrate with and augment currently implemented order management processing and transaction flows. Using the hybrid cloud, an entity may retain data such as its accumulated business, sales, test and other data, and then run analytical queries, which can scale to support distributed computing tasks.