Abstract: A photomask includes a plurality of main patterns, a plurality of first sub-resolution assist feature patterns and a plurality of second sub-resolution assist feature patterns. The first sub-resolution assist feature patterns are located aside the main patterns. The second sub-resolution assist feature patterns are disposed between and connected to adjacent two of the first sub-resolution assist feature patterns.

Abstract: A transcutaneous electrical stimulation system is provided that can include a number of features. In one implementation, the system can include a plurality of electrodes configured to be in contact with a skin surface of a patient. The system can further include a flexible hub electrically connected to the electrodes and configured to be in contact with the patient. A bend sensor can be disposed in the hub and configured to measure a curvature of the hub. The system can include a signal processing device electrically coupled to the plurality of electrodes and the bend sensor, the signal processing device being configured to change stimulation settings of the plurality of electrodes based on the curvature of the hub. In some implementations, the system can include a multi-channel stimulator. Methods of use are also provided.

Abstract: A method for predicting disease is provided. The method includes generating biased analyte data by adding analyte sensor bias to historical analyte data, associating the biased analyte data with clinical disease diagnoses associated with the historical analyte data, and extracting features from the biased analyte data. The method further includes, for each model of a number of models, generating disease predictions based on different combinations of the features extracted from the biased analyte data, and evaluating the disease predictions based on the clinical disease diagnoses associated with the biased analyte data. The method further includes selecting a model and a combination of features based on a performance metric and a robustness metric.

Abstract: A method for predicting gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is provided. The method includes, at a continuous analyte monitoring (CAM) system, measuring at least glucose concentration levels of a user, generating sensor data packages based on the measured glucose concentration levels, and transmitting the sensor data packages. The method also includes, at a computing device, receiving the sensor data packages from the CAM system, determining a glucose feature combination from the measured glucose concentration levels, and generating a GDM prediction based on the glucose feature combination. The method may also include generating a quantitative GDM risk value based on the glucose feature combination. The quantitative GDM risk value has a range from a minimum risk value to a maximum risk value.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided, including: forming a first conductive type lightly doped region in the epitaxial layer; forming a first conductive type heavily doped region and a second conductive type heavily doped region in the epitaxial layer on the first conductive type lightly doped region, in which the neighboring first conductive type heavily doped regions are spaced apart by the second conductive type heavily doped region; disposing the mask on the second conductive type heavily doped region; disposing a spacer on a sidewall of the mask; doping a first conductive type dopant in the first conductive type lightly doped region to form an anti-breakdown region; removing the mask and forming a trench extending into the second conductive type heavily doped region, first conductive type lightly doped region and the epitaxial layer; and removing the spacer.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and forming method thereof are provided. A substrate includes a first region, a second region, and a boundary region defined between the first region and the second region. An isolation structure is disposed in the boundary region. An upper surface of the isolation structure has a stepped profile. A first boundary dielectric layer and a second boundary dielectric layer are disposed over the isolation structure. The first boundary dielectric layer is substantially conformal with respect to the stepped profile of the isolation structure.

Abstract: A photomask includes a plurality of main patterns, a plurality of first sub-resolution assist feature patterns and a plurality of second sub-resolution assist feature patterns. The first sub-resolution assist feature patterns are located aside the main patterns. The second sub-resolution assist feature patterns are disposed between and connected to adjacent two of the first sub-resolution assist feature patterns.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming an epitaxial layer on a substrate, forming a hard mask on the epitaxial layer, in which the hard mask includes a first portion and a second portion, with a gap therebetween, performing an oxidation process to form an oxide layer on a surface of the hard mask, forming a source region in the epitaxial layer through the gap of the hard mask, forming a well region in the epitaxial layer using the second portion of the hard mask as a mask, forming a sacrificial layer on the source region and the well region, removing the second portion of the hard mask, forming a JFET region in the epitaxial layer using the sacrificial layer as a mask, forming a dielectric layer on the JFET region, removing the sacrificial layer and forming a gate structure adjacent the dielectric layer.

Abstract: An intruder detection system includes a millimeter-wave (mmWave) radar that detects an object and determines a property thereof; an image capture device that generates a captured image representing a scene under monitoring; and a processor that determines whether the object is a human according to an output signal of the mmWave radar.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming an epitaxial layer on a substrate, forming a hard mask layer on the epitaxial layer, forming a JFET region in the epitaxial layer by using the hard mask layer and removing the hard mask layer, forming a staircase-shaped hard mask stack on the JFET region, forming a well region in the epitaxial layer by using the staircase-shaped hard mask stack, in which a bottom of the JFET region is lower than a bottom of the well region and the bottom of the well region is in contact with the JFET region and a drift region of the epitaxial layer simultaneously, forming a source region in the well region, removing the staircase-shaped hard mask stack, and forming a gate structure on the JFET region.

Abstract: A fire alarm system with visual verification includes an image capture device that generates a captured image representing a scene under monitoring; a fire detector that detects presence of fire, the fire detector activating the image capture device to generate a captured image representing the scene when the fire detector is triggered; and a security center that receives and processes the captured image. The captured image is immediately sent to the security center for visual verification before notifying fire fighters to evacuate and rescue.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems are disclosed for optimization techniques and a realistic 3D model to design optimal parameters for transcutaneous stimulation to achieve focalized stimulation of a target tissue such as the spinal cord, brain or other internal organ. The methods, apparatus, and systems include generation of a 3D model from a CT/MRI image, as well as an optimization algorithm that enables stimulation of any target location (e.g., on the dorsal root, or on the dorsal column) with any orientation at high precision.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate, in which the substrate is SiC base. The substrate, from bottom to top, sequentially includes an N-type heavy doping base layer, an N-type light doping layer, a P-well region, and an N-type heavy doping layer. The substrate is etched by using a patterned mask to form a gate trench and a channel region defined by the gate trench. The channel region is shielded by the patterned mask. An ion implant is performed to the gate trench such that a shielding implant layer is formed on the bottom of the gate trench. An oxidation process is performed to the gate trench thereby forming a gate oxide layer. The oxidation rate at the bottom of the gate trench is faster than the oxidation rate at the sidewall of the gate trench. A semiconductor device is also provided.

Abstract: A method for detecting a two-qubit correlated dephasing error includes accessing a signal of a quantum system, where the quantum system includes a plurality of qubits. Every qubit has a nonzero rate of dephasing and some qubits have a nonzero rate of correlated dephasing. The signal further includes information about a matrix that includes diagonal elements and off-diagonal elements. The off-diagonal elements of the matrix are 2s-sparse. The method further includes performing randomized measurements of the off-diagonal elements of the matrix and recovering the matrix based on a direct measurement of the diagonal elements of the matrix.

Abstract: A photomask includes a plurality of main patterns, a plurality of first sub-resolution assist feature patterns and a plurality of second sub-resolution assist feature patterns. The first sub-resolution assist feature patterns are located aside the main patterns. The second sub-resolution assist feature patterns are disposed between and connected to adjacent two of the first sub-resolution assist feature patterns.

Abstract: Systems and methods that can employ and/or produce an improved multi-electrode pad configured to adhere to a patients skin and provide transcutaneous stimulation to a portion of tissue are described. The electrode pad can include a flexible substrate. A plurality of electrodes can be arranged in an array on or within the flexible substrate. Each of the plurality of electrodes is configured to apply a stimulation waveform. Conductive traces are applied to the flexible substrate and coupled to each of the plurality of electrodes such that each of the plurality of electrodes is independently addressable through a single external cable.

Abstract: A portable power bank, which is to be coupled with a mobile device having a screen, includes a housing, a battery, a display, and a signal receiving module. The housing has a front side and a back side to be coupled with the mobile device. The battery is disposed inside the housing for charging the mobile device. The display is disposed at the front side of the housing. The signal receiving module is electrically connected with the display. The signal receiving module wirelessly receives a signal transmitted by the mobile device to enable the display to show a mirror image of an image of the screen of the mobile device. In this way, the portable power bank can show the mirror image of the screen image of mobile devices of different brands and charge the mobile devices.

Abstract: A probe station includes a frame, a platform, a testing equipment, a probe holder and at least one probe. The frame defines an accommodation space. The platform is connected with the frame. The platform has an opening. The opening is communicated with the accommodation space. The testing equipment is at least partially disposed in the accommodation space and is at least partially exposed through the opening. The probe holder is disposed on the platform. The probe is held by the probe holder. The probe holder is configured to control the probe to contact with a device under test disposed on the testing equipment through the opening.

Abstract: Systems and methods for implementation of a disposable miniaturized implant for treatment of Post-Operative Ileums (POI), a miniaturized implant for treating chronic GI dysmotility (e.g., dysphagia, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), nausea, functional dyspepsia, blockage of transit, and gastroparesis, inflammatory bowel disease) and obesity, by providing electrical stimulation to the part of bowel going through surgery to expedite the healing process while recording the smooth muscle activities simultaneously, or providing stimulation on a treatment location of the GI tract or the branch of the vagus nerve. Systems and methods are also provided for non-invasive, transcutaneous stimulation of anatomy within the abdomen of the patient.

Abstract: A method for determining a network optimization policy, an apparatus, and a system are provided. A network optimization device can process a performance parameter of a network and a service requirement of a target service flow by using a network optimization algorithm, to obtain a target network optimization policy, and can apply the target network optimization policy to the target service flow, to enable transmission performance of the target service flow to satisfy the service requirement. Because the network optimization device can automatically determine the network optimization policy based on the network optimization algorithm, efficiency of determining the network optimization policy is effectively improved. In addition, when determining the network optimization policy, the network optimization device further considers the performance parameter of the network.