Abstract: A method manufacturing of a semiconductor structure including following steps is provided. A material layer is provided. A first mask layer is formed on the material layer. Core patterns are formed on the first mask layer. A spacer material layer is conformally formed on the core patterns. An etch-back process is performed on the spacer material layer. A portion of the spacer material layer located on two ends of the core pattern is removed, then spacer structures are formed. Each spacer structure includes a merged spacer and a non-merged spacer. The core patterns are removed. The first patterned mask layer is formed to cover a portion of the merged spacer and expose another portion of the merged spacer and the non-merged spacer. The first patterned mask layer and the spacer structure are used as a mask, and the first mask layer is patterned into a second patterned mask layer.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, a fin structure having a channel region protruding from an isolation insulating layer disposed over a semiconductor substrate is formed, a cleaning operation is performed, and an epitaxial semiconductor layer is formed over the channel region. The cleaning operation and the forming the epitaxial semiconductor layer are performed in a same chamber without breaking vacuum.

Abstract: Provided herein is a potassium-binding polymer prepared by polymerization reaction of a monomer and a crosslinking agent, wherein the monomer is the compound of formula (V), the crosslinking agent is the compound of formula (VI), and/or the compound of formula (VII), wherein the variables are as defined in the specification; to the use thereof for treating or preventing hyperkalemia.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a polymer matrix and a first conductive filler. The polymer matrix includes a polyolefin-based polymer and a fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer has a melt flow index higher than 1.9 g/10 min, and the polyolefin-based polymer and the fluoropolymer together form an interpenetrating polymer network (IPN). The first conductive filler has a metal-ceramic compound dispersed in the polymer matrix.

Abstract: The present disclosure belongs to the technical field of wastewater treatment, and discloses an electrochemical nitrogen and phosphorus removal device and a method.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to tricyclic heterocyclic derivatives as shown in Formula (I), to pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, to a process for their preparation, and their use as therapeutic agents.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for aligning a sensor to a vehicle includes receiving a first frame of measurement from the sensor which includes a first point cloud. One or more clusters Ci representing one or more objects or the ground are segmented. A first set of feature vectors fi is computed for each cluster Ci. Based on the first set of feature vectors fi a second set of feature vectors fi? is predicted respectively using an initial transformation. A third set of feature vectors fj is computed for a second frame with a second point cloud with clusters Cj. A pair of matching clusters is identified from Ci and Cj. A feature distance between the matching clusters is computed. An alignment transformation is computed by updating the initial transformation based on the feature distance. The method further includes aligning the sensor and the vehicle based on the alignment transformation.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes first and second electrode layers and a PTC material layer laminated therebetween. The PTC material layer includes a polymer matrix, and a conductive filler. The polymer matrix has a fluoropolymer. The total volume of the PTC material layer is calculated as 100%, and the fluoropolymer accounts for 47-62% by volume of the PTC material layer. The fluoropolymer has a melt viscosity higher than 3000 Pa·s.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards an integrated chip. The integrated chip includes an interconnect structure overlying a semiconductor substrate and comprising a conductive wire. A passivation structure overlies the interconnect structure. An upper conductive structure overlies the passivation structure and comprises a first conductive layer, a dielectric layer, and a second conductive layer. The first conductive layer is disposed between the dielectric layer and the passivation structure. The second conductive layer extends along a top surface of the dielectric layer and penetrates through the first conductive layer and the passivation structure to the conductive wire.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a real-time holographic reality display system with an automatic motion capture device which synchronizes real-time motion coordinate data of a performer to a virtual 3D character in a computer device for transmission of image data to a realistic holographic reality display unit for synchronous performance. In the present invention, data is transmitted to a virtual character in a computer device from a motion capture device worn on a performer for completion of real-time image formation and transmission of image data to the holographic reality display unit, which consists of a robotic arm, a mounting bracket and a hologram LED fan display for effectuation of real-time holographic reality display.

Abstract: A display substrate and a display device are provided. The display substrate includes a display region, at least one first signal line, and at least one connecting wire. The display region includes a first display region and a second display region; the first display region includes at least one first light emitting element, and the second display region includes at least one first pixel circuit; the first signal line includes a first main body portion and a first winding portion; the first main body portion extends along a first direction, and at least part of the first winding portion extends along a direction intersecting with the first direction; at least one first signal line is electrically connected to at least one first pixel circuit; and at least one first pixel circuit is configured to respectively drive at least one first light emitting element.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a base comprising a top surface and a bottom surface that is opposite to the top surface; a first semiconductor chip mounted on the top surface of the base in a flip-chip manner; a second semiconductor chip stacked on the first semiconductor chip and electrically coupled to the base by wire bonding; an in-package heat dissipating element comprising a dummy silicon die adhered onto the second semiconductor chip by using a high-thermal conductive die attach film; and a molding compound encapsulating the first semiconductor die, the second semiconductor die, and the in-package heat dissipating element.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a first polymer and a conductive filler. The first polymer consists of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and PVDF exists in different phases such as ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF. The total amount of ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF is calculated as 100%, and the amount of ?-PVDF accounts for 48% to 55%. The conductive filler has a metal-ceramic compound.

Abstract: A field effect transistor includes a substrate having a transistor forming region thereon; an insulating layer on the substrate; a first graphene layer on the insulating layer within the transistor forming region; an etch stop layer on the first graphene layer within the transistor forming region; a first inter-layer dielectric layer on the etch stop layer; a gate trench recessed into the first inter-layer dielectric layer and the etch stop layer within the transistor forming region; a second graphene layer on interior surface of the gate trench; a gate dielectric layer on the second graphene layer and on the first inter-layer dielectric layer; and a gate electrode on the gate dielectric layer within the gate trench.

Abstract: An over-current protection device includes a first metal layer, a second metal layer and a heat-sensitive layer laminated therebetween. The heat-sensitive layer exhibits a positive temperature coefficient (PTC) characteristic and includes a first polymer and a conductive filler. The first polymer consists of polyvinylidene difluoride (PVDF), and PVDF exists in different phases such as ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF. The total amount of ?-PVDF, ?-PVDF and ?-PVDF is calculated as 100%, and the amount of ?-PVDF accounts for 33% to 42%.

Abstract: A compound represented by general formula (I) or a stereoisomer, tautomer, deuterated substance, solvate, prodrug, metabolite, pharmaceutically acceptable salt or co-crystal thereof, an intermediate thereof and a preparation method therefor, as well as an application in preparation of a drug for treating diabetes.

Abstract: A triboelectric nanogenerating device is configured for providing an electric power to an electronic device and the triboelectric nanogenerating device includes at least one scaly triboelectric membrane configured for providing the electric power to the electronic device by frictional electrification. The at least one scaly triboelectric membrane includes a keratin and a polyvinyl alcohol, the at least one scaly triboelectric membrane has a first triboelectric surface, and the first triboelectric surface of the at least one scaly triboelectric membrane includes a plurality of scaly layers. Each of the scaly layers is arranged in order and extends along an orienting direction. A distal end of each of the scaly layers has a plurality of saw-tooth structures.

Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to detecting text in images. In some embodiments, a system for detecting text in images comprises a database configured to store images and a control circuit configured to retrieve an image, generate, based on the image, a collection of augmented images, detect characters in each of the augmented images, generate bounding boxes for the characters in each of augmented images, recognize the characters in each of the augmented images, select, based on the recognition of the characters in each of the augmented images, candidate characters, wherein the candidate characters are selected based on consistency of the recognition of the characters in each of the augmented images, detect, for the image, a color associated with the characters, and store, in the database, the image, the candidate characters, and the color associated with the characters.

Abstract: The disclosed is a method for forecasting a demand load during navigation of a ship based on working condition classification. The method of the disclosure comprises: training historical data values by employing a least squares support vector machine to obtain a classification plane, classifying working conditions during the navigation into a fast-changing working condition and a stable working condition, and determining in real time a working condition type of the ship in an online stage. A method for forecasting a demand load by means of a Markov chain is employed for the stable working condition, and a method for forecasting a demand load by means of a radial basis function neural network optimized by a genetic algorithm is employed for the fast-changing working condition. A desirable forecasting effect can be achieved by selecting forecast models suitable for either type of working condition.

Abstract: A vehicle includes a system performing a method of operating a camera for the vehicle. The camera is configured to capture an image. The processor is configured to query the camera to obtain an intrinsic parameter of the camera, estimate a unified parameter based on the intrinsic parameter of the camera, and perform at least one application on the image using the unified parameter.