Abstract: Provided are a memory structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The memory structure includes first and second gates, a dielectric hump, a first spacer, a charge storage layer, a gate dielectric layer, a high-k layer and doped regions. The first and the second gates are disposed on a substrate. The dielectric hump is disposed on the substrate between the first gate and the second gate. The first spacer is disposed on a sidewall of the dielectric hump. The charge storage layer is disposed between the first gate and the substrate. The gate dielectric layer is disposed between the second gate and the substrate. The high-k layer is disposed between the first gate and the charge storage layer and between the second gate and the gate dielectric layer. The doped regions are disposed in the substrate at two sides of the first gate and at two sides of the second gate.

Abstract: Provided are a memory structure and a manufacturing method thereof. The memory structure includes a substrate having first and second regions, first and second isolation structures in the substrate, a charge storage layer on the substrate, first and second gates and doped regions. The first isolation structures define first active areas in the first region. A top surface of the first isolation structure is higher than that of the substrate. The second isolation structures define second active areas in the second region. A top surface of the second isolation structure is lower than that of the substrate. The first gate is on the charge storage layer in the first active area. The second gate is on the charge storage layer in the second active area. The doped regions are in the substrate at two sides of the first gate and at two sides of the second gate.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first fin, a second fin, and a hybrid fin located between the first fin and the second fin. The hybrid fin is shaped to include a base and a horn extending from the base on a side proximal to the second fin. An n-type epitaxial structure is supported by the first fin, and a p-type epitaxial structure is supported by the second fin. A gap fill or etch stop material is located between the hybrid fin and the second fin of the p-type epitaxial structure. The structure creates additional space to increase the size of the n-type epitaxial structure, improving device performance, and also reduces or eliminates leakage paths that can occur when the location of a metal contact is undesirably shifted.

Abstract: A method of producing a plastic member of a hair ornament comprises providing first and second plastic materials which are different in material and color. The first plastic material is transparent or translucent. The second plastic material is in the form of a plurality of particles. The first plastic material, the second plastic material, and a bridging agent are mixed and filled into an injection molding machine. The first plastic material melts and envelops the particle-shaped second plastic material. The enveloped particle-shaped second plastic material is outputted to a mold for forming the plastic member of the hair ornament. A hardened product of the plastic member is removed from the mold. The first plastic material forms an outer surface layer of the plastic member. The shape and the color of the second plastic material are directly viewable from an outer side of the product of the plastic member.

Abstract: A method for generating a dynamic neural network includes: utilizing a neural architecture search (NAS) method to obtain a searched result, wherein the searched result comprises a plurality of sub-networks; combining the plurality of sub-networks to generate a combined neural network; and fine-tuning the combined neural network to generate the dynamic neural network.

Abstract: A system for dynamically adjusting neural network efficiency of a dynamic neural network running on a device includes a detector and a signal generator. The detector is arranged to detect a change of a status of the device, to generate a trigger signal. The signal generator is arranged to generate a control signal according to the trigger signal, to dynamically adjust the neural network efficiency of the dynamic neural network.

Abstract: A neural network optimization method with a preview mechanism includes: in a preview stage, building an optimization space and obtaining multiple previewed results from the optimization space; generating an updating signal according to a reference value corresponding to the multiple previewed results, and processing the optimization space received in the preview stage according to the reference value; and in a view stage, receiving the optimization space and the updating signal, and processing the optimization space received in the view stage according to the updating signal to generate an optimization result.

Abstract: A high-voltage device structure and methods of forming the same are described. In some embodiments, the structure includes a deep well region of a first conductivity type disposed in a substrate, a doped region disposed on the deep well region; a well region of the first conductivity type surrounding the deep well region and the doped region; a source region disposed on the well region, a drain region disposed on the doped region, and a first pickup region of the first conductivity type disposed on the well region. The first pickup region is laterally in contact with the source region, and the first pickup region, the well region, and the deep well region are electrically connected.

Abstract: A hair clip comprises first and second clip pieces, an elastic element, a plurality of first connecting plates pivotably connected to the first and second clip pieces, and a plurality of second connecting plates pivotably connected to the plurality of first connecting plates respectively. The first clip piece includes a first extension positioning groove and a first contraction positioning groove. The second clip piece includes a second extension positioning groove and a second contraction positioning groove. Each of the plurality of second connecting plates includes a third extension positioning groove and a third contraction positioning groove. Each of the plurality of first connecting plates includes a lower positioning member coupled with the first and second extension positioning grooves or the first and second contraction positioning grooves and an upper positioning member coupled with the third extension positioning groove or the third contraction positioning groove.

Abstract: A hairclip comprises two pivotably connected clip bodies each including a pressing portion having a through-hole with a pressing side. Each clip body includes an outer side having a coupling portion which includes a first coupling groove adjacent to the through-hole and a second coupling groove remote to the through-hole. An arcuate elastic element includes extends through the through-holes. Two ends of the elastic element are coupled with the first coupling grooves respectively. When the clip bodies are opened, the pressing sides press against the elastic element and the ends of the elastic element couple with the second coupling grooves. When the clip bodies are closed to an extent where the second coupling grooves are incapable of retaining the ends of the elastic element, the ends of the elastic element automatically disengage from the second coupling grooves and displace to a position for coupling with the first coupling grooves.

Abstract: When programming an MLC memory device, the disturb characteristics of a program block having multiple memory cells are measured, and the threshold voltage variations of the multiple memory cells are then acquired based on the disturb characteristics of the program block. Next, multiple initial program voltage pulses are provided according to a predetermined signal level, and multiple compensated program voltage pulses are provided by adjusting the multiple initial program voltage pulses. Last, the multiple compensated program voltage pulses are outputted to the program block for programming the multiple memory cells to the predetermined signal level.

Abstract: Provided is a multi-degree-of-freedom steerable catheter soft robotic system, including a steerable catheter; a control circuit connected to the steerable catheter through electrical connections and selectively applying power to control the steerable catheter; and a power supply unit connected to the control circuit. The system also includes a driving circuit for driving the steerable catheter and a shielding disposed around the steerable catheter and shielding for heat and electromagnetic (EM) radiations. The present disclosure includes self-sensing shape-shifting spring coil actuators and a shape-shifting memory polymer (SMP) actuator for steerable catheter applications. In addition, the present disclosure also provides an electroless silver plating process, a silver chemical plating process, a carbon nanotube (CNT) composite process and a pneumatic process.

Abstract: A method of performing automatic tuning on a deep learning model includes: utilizing an instruction-based learned cost model to estimate a first type of operational performance metrics based on a tuned configuration of layer fusion and tensor tiling; utilizing statistical data gathered during a compilation process of the deep learning model to determine a second type of operational performance metrics based on the tuned configuration of layer fusion and tensor tiling; performing an auto-tuning process to obtain a plurality of optimal configurations based on the first type of operational performance metrics and the second type of operational performance metrics; and configure the deep learning model according to one of the plurality of optimal configurations.

Abstract: A memory structure including a substrate, a first doped region, a second doped region, a first gate, a second gate, a first charge storage structure, and a second charge storage structure is provided. The first gate is located on the first doped region. The second gate is located on the second doped region. The first charge storage structure is located between the first gate and the first doped region. The first charge storage structure includes a first tunneling dielectric layer, a first dielectric layer, and a first charge storage layer. The second charge storage structure is located between the second gate and the second doped region. The second charge storage structure includes a second tunneling dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer, and a second charge storage layer. The thickness of the second tunneling dielectric layer is greater than the thickness of the first tunneling dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cryptocurrency securing system and a cryptocurrency securing method thereof. The system receives a cryptocurrency transaction information from a user device, and determines whether a policy data corresponding to the cryptocurrency transaction information is legal. When the policy data corresponding to the cryptocurrency transaction information is legal, the system derives a cryptocurrency private key information via a personal identification number of the user device. The system then encrypts the cryptocurrency transaction information via the cryptocurrency private key information for deriving an encrypted cryptocurrency transaction information, and broadcasts the encrypted cryptocurrency transaction information to a blockchain network.

Abstract: A method of warpage-aware floorplanning for heterogeneous integration structure is proposed, which is executed by a computer, the method comprising using the computer to perform the following: performing a performing a layout partitioning to divide a layout into a plurality of grids; performing an initial floorplanning by assigning first geometric relations between a plurality of dies such that an effective material of each grid of the plurality of grids is determined; performing a global floorplanning to change the first geometric relations between the plurality of dies to second geometric relations to optimize warpage effect of the heterogeneous integration structure; and performing a detailed floorplanning to determine die order of placement based on material differences between the plurality of dies and an interposer.

Abstract: A wet tissue container includes a container body having an opening and a cover structure covering the opening of the container body. The cover structure has a base with a hole, and a lid plate having a plurality of petal members annularly arranged in a way that a mouth is formed among the petal members. The lid plate is coupled to the hole of the base in a way that the lid plate is rotatable relative to the base.

Abstract: When programming an MLC memory device, the disturb characteristics of a program block having multiple memory cells are measured, and the threshold voltage variations of the multiple memory cells are then acquired based on the disturb characteristics of the program block. Next, multiple initial program voltage pulses are provided according to a predetermined signal level, and multiple compensated program voltage pulses are provided by adjusting the multiple initial program voltage pulses. Last, the multiple compensated program voltage pulses are outputted to the program block for programming the multiple memory cells to the predetermined signal level.

Abstract: A biodegradable hair ornament is made of a composite material comprising 50-90 wt % of polylactic acid, 5-40 wt % of a toughener, and 5-30 wt % of a nucleating agent. The toughener is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene terephthalate, thermoplastic elastomer ester resin, polyester polyol resin, vinyl ester resin, and combinations thereof. The nucleating agent is selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, talc, silicon dioxide, mica, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A receiving box for two hearing assistance devices including a housing, a cover, and an L-shaped hinge is provided. The housing includes a hinge recess, and two receiving slots independent of each other. The two receiving slots are configured to respectively receive the hearing assistance devices. The L-shaped hinge includes two opposite ends. One end is pivoted in the hinge recess, and the other end is fixed to the cover.