Abstract: A method includes forming a first fin and a second fin protruding from a frontside of a substrate, forming a gate stack over the first and second fins, forming a dielectric feature dividing the gate stack into a first segment engaging the first fin and a second segment engaging the second fin, and growing a first epitaxial feature on the first fin and a second epitaxial feature on the second fin. The dielectric feature is disposed between the first and second epitaxial features. The method also includes performing an etching process on a backside of the substrate to form a backside trench, and forming a backside via in the backside trench. The backside trench exposes the dielectric feature and the first and second epitaxial features. The backside via straddles the dielectric feature and is in electrical connection with the first and second epitaxial features.

Abstract: An image object classification method and system are disclosed. The method is executed by a processor coupled to a memory. The method includes: providing an image file including at least one image object, performing a process of extracting multiple binary-classified characteristics on the image object to obtain a plurality of first results independent of each other in categories, combining the plurality of first results in a manner of dimensionality reduction based on concatenation, performing a process of characteristics abstraction on the combined first results to obtain a second result, and performing a process of characteristics integration on the plurality of first results and the second result in a manner of dot product of matrices to obtain a classification result.

Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure generally relate to wireless communication. In some aspects, a user equipment (UE) may receive information indicating a condition for a conditional handover, and an indication to communicate on a source cell after transmitting a message on a target cell, associated with the conditional handover, and before receiving an additional message on the target cell. The UE may transmit the message on the target cell responsive to the condition for the conditional handover being satisfied. Numerous other aspects are described.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fabric with an intelligently-designed digitally-printed pattern with energy saving effect is disclosed. It includes S1: knitting a cotton yarn, a bamboo fiber yarn, and a mulberry silk yarn into a silk-cotton plain knitted single-sided fabric; S2: subjecting the fabric to a double-sided singeing; S3: mercerizing the fabric obtained in step S2; S4: subjecting the mercerized fabric to a neutralizing processing, a bleaching processing, a deoxidating processing, and a whitening processing in sequence; S5: setting the base color of the fabric obtained in step S4; S6: subjecting the fabric obtained in step S5 to a sizing and setting treatment, a pattern design treatment, a digital printing, a steaming treatment, and a water washing treatment; S7: subjecting the fabric obtained in step S6 to a soft setting; S8: subjecting the fabric obtained in step S7 to a decating treatment; and S9: pre-shrinking the fabric obtained in S8.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fabric with an intelligently-designed digitally-printed pattern with energy saving effect is disclosed.

Abstract: Melt stable polyaryletherketoneketone are prepared from a reactive, lower molecular weight polyaryletherketoneketone having an ultraviolet absorbance at 455 nm of at least 0.185 when measured in 0.1% solution in dichloroacetic acid.

Abstract: Melt stable polyaryletherketoneketone are prepared by from a reactive, lower molecular weight polyaryletherketoneketone having an ultraviolet absorbance at 455 nm of at least 0.185 when measured in 0.1% solution in dichloroaeetic acid.

Abstract: A power continuation control circuit includes a power supply circuit, a detection circuit, an energy storage circuit, a switch module, and a control circuit. The detection circuit is coupled to the power supply circuit. The switch module is coupled to the energy storage circuit. The control circuit is coupled to the switch module and the detection circuit. The power supply output terminal is coupled to the control circuit and the power supply circuit.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for a melt processable semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) incorporating phthalazinone and 4,4?-biphenol as comonomer units are described herein. The polymers are resistant to and insoluble in common organic solvents and liquids as well as in aggressive organic solvents such as chloroform and chlorinated liquids. The polymers are melt processable via techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding. The semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) containing phthalazinone comonomer units have properties which make them suitable for manufacturing high temperature resistant molded systems and other articles.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for a melt processable semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) incorporating phthalazinone and 4,4?-biphenol as comonomer units are described herein. The polymers are resistant to and insoluble in common organic solvents and liquids as well as in aggressive organic solvents such as chloroform and chlorinated liquids. The polymers are melt processable via techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, and compression molding. The semicrystalline poly(aryl ether ketone) containing phthalazinone comonomer units have properties which make them suitable for manufacturing high temperature resistant molded systems and other articles.

Abstract: A power continuation control circuit includes a power supply circuit, a detection circuit, an energy storage circuit, a switch module, and a control circuit. The detection circuit is coupled to the power supply circuit. The switch module is coupled to the energy storage circuit. The control circuit is coupled to the switch module and the detection circuit. The power supply output terminal is coupled to the control circuit and the power supply circuit.

Abstract: The present application provides systems and methods for providing category-based user management notifications. The server provides at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code. The at least one memory and the computer program code are configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the server at least to: retrieve historical transaction data, the historical transaction data relating to a plurality of historical transactions that have been conducted using a plurality of accounts linked to an account identifier; classify the plurality of historical transactions into a plurality of categories of transactions based on a respective merchant identifier associated with each of the plurality of historical transactions; and provide a category-based user communication in regard to the historical transactions pertaining to one or more of the plurality of categories of transactions.

Abstract: An improved connection apparatus that meets these and other needs includes, in one embodiment, an approximately J-shaped flexible conductor having at its end an opening that receives therethrough a portion of the shank for mechanical and electrical connection therebetween. The conductor further includes a hole formed therein at approximately its midpoint that receives therein, in a movable and non-contacting fashion, another portion of the elongated shank. In another pair of embodiments, another connection apparatus includes a flexible conductor that is co-formed with a rigid conductor to form a single piece unitary element. The free end of the flexible conductor is connected with the movable shank, and the rigid conductor is connectable with the primary conductor of the circuit. By providing the flexible conductor and the rigid conductor as a co-formed unit, a detachable fastener need not be employed to provide a connection therebetween, which reduces heat generation.

Abstract: A redundant power supply circuit includes a port detection circuit, a fixed state detection circuit, a voltage conversion circuit, and a control circuit. The port detection circuit detects and outputs a plurality of ready signals according to a plurality of power signals of a number of POE ports. The fixed state detection circuit outputs first control signals according to a predetermined voltage signal of a network device. The control circuit generates and sends enable signals to the voltage conversion circuit according to the first control signals and the plurality of ready signals. The voltage conversion circuit converts the plurality of power signals into driving voltage signals according to the enable signals. A POE system and method are also provided.

Abstract: A current regulation circuit includes a number of current regulation units. Each of the current regulation units includes a sampling unit, a mean conversion unit, a current integration unit, a comparison unit, and a voltage conversion unit. The sampling unit outputs sampling current signals according to output current signals of a POE port. The mean conversion unit converts the sampling current signals into mean current signals. The current integration unit integrates and converts the mean current signals output by the number of current regulation units into output reference current signals. The comparison unit compares the mean current signals with the reference current signals, and outputs comparison signals based on the comparison. The voltage conversion unit regulates the output current signals according to the comparison signals output by the comparison unit. A POE system and method are also provided.

Abstract: An improved connection apparatus that meets these and other needs includes, in one embodiment, an approximately J-shaped flexible conductor having at its end an opening that receives therethrough a portion of the shank for mechanical and electrical connection therebetween. The conductor further includes a hole formed therein at approximately its midpoint that receives therein, in a movable and non-contacting fashion, another portion of the elongated shank. In another pair of embodiments, another connection apparatus includes a flexible conductor that is co-formed with a rigid conductor to form a single piece unitary element. The free end of the flexible conductor is connected with the movable shank, and the rigid conductor is connectable with the primary conductor of the circuit. By providing the flexible conductor and the rigid conductor as a co-formed unit, a detachable fastener need not be employed to provide a connection therebetween, which reduces heat generation.

Abstract: An improved connection apparatus that meets these and other needs includes, in one embodiment, an approximately J-shaped flexible conductor having at its end an opening that receives therethrough a portion of the shank for mechanical and electrical connection therebetween. The conductor further includes a hole formed therein at approximately its midpoint that receives therein, in a movable and non-contacting fashion, another portion of the elongated shank. In another pair of embodiments, another connection apparatus includes a flexible conductor that is co-formed with a rigid conductor to form a single piece unitary element. The free end of the flexible conductor is connected with the movable shank, and the rigid conductor is connectable with the primary conductor of the circuit. By providing the flexible conductor and the rigid conductor as a co-formed unit, a detachable fastener need not be employed to provide a connection therebetween, which reduces heat generation.

Abstract: An improved connection apparatus that meets these and other needs includes, in one embodiment, an approximately J-shaped flexible conductor having at its end an opening that receives therethrough a portion of the shank for mechanical and electrical connection therebetween. The conductor further includes a hole formed therein at approximately its midpoint that receives therein, in a movable and non-contacting fashion, another portion of the elongated shank. In another pair of embodiments, another connection apparatus includes a flexible conductor that is co-formed with a rigid conductor to form a single piece unitary element. The free end of the flexible conductor is connected with the movable shank, and the rigid conductor is connectable with the primary conductor of the circuit. By providing the flexible conductor and the rigid conductor as a co-formed unit, a detachable fastener need not be employed to provide a connection therebetween, which reduces heat generation.

Abstract: There is provided new mono-(meth)acrylate functionalized hydrophilic silicone monomers containing a polyether with branched linking group, useful in making water absorbing silicone-hydrogel films for contact lens applications. This invention also provides homo-polymers and copolymers made from the mono-(meth)acrylate functionalized hydrophilic silicone monomers described herein. Also provided is a process for producing the monomers and polymers described herein and contact lenses produced from the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides high temperature compositions comprising blends of a first polymer, poly(aryl ether ketone phthalazinone)s, and a second polymer, selected from poly(aryl ether ketone)s, poly(aryl ketone)s, poly(ether ether ketone)s, poly(ether ketone ketone)s, or polybenzimidazoles, thermoplastic polyimides, polyetherimides, poly(aryl ether sulfone)s, poly(phenylene sulfide)s, and mixtures thereof. The compositions have improved high temperature characteristics, e.g., improved high temperature load capability and improved high temperature melt processibility.