Abstract: A fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device structure and method for forming the same are provided. The FinFET device structure includes a fin structure extending above a substrate. The fin structure includes a channel region, a portion of the channel region is made of silicon germanium (SiGe), and the silicon germanium (SiGe) has a gradient germanium (Ge) concentration. The FinFET device structure includes a gate structure formed on the channel region of the fin structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage node contact structure of a memory device comprising a substrate having a dielectric layer comprising a recess, a first tungsten metal layer, and an adhesive layer on the first tungsten metal layer and a second tungsten metal layer on the adhesive layer, wherein the second tungsten metal layer is formed by a physical vapor deposition (PVD).

Abstract: A system for training and deploying an artificial conversational entity using an artificial intelligence (AI) based communications system is disclosed. The system may comprise a memory storing machine readable instructions. The system may also comprise a processor to execute the machine readable instructions to receive a request via an artificial conversational entity. The processor may also transmit a response to the request based on a dialog tree generated from at least a model-based action generator and a memory-based action generator. The processor may further provide a training option to a user in the event the response is suboptimal. The processor may additionally receive a selection from the user via the training option. The selection may be associated with an optimal response.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a projector and a projector firmware updating method therefor. The projector is connected to a cloud server through a network connection. The first processor of the projector executes a first firmware updating process corresponding to a request firmware, including: identifying the first request unique identification code of the projector and the request firmware serial number of the request firmware, and transmitting the first request unique identification code and the request firmware serial number to the cloud server; if the request firmware is not the latest version, receiving the first target firmware from the cloud server and updates the request firmware by using the first target firmware, and completing the first firmware updating process. The projector and projector firmware updating method of the disclosure can efficiently update the firmware to the latest or specific version according to the unique identification code of the projector.

Abstract: The present invention provides a storage node contact structure of a memory device comprising a substrate having a dielectric layer comprising a recess, a first tungsten metal layer, and an adhesive layer on the first tungsten metal layer and a second tungsten metal layer on the adhesive layer, wherein the second tungsten metal layer is formed by a physical vapor deposition (PVD).

Abstract: A data transmitting apparatus, a data receiving apparatus and methods thereof are provided. The data transmitting apparatus includes an encoding module, an encoding table, a first encoding parameter, a second encoding parameter and a transmitting module. The encoding module reads and encodes data content containing at least one data unit. The encoding table records a variety of information of multiple data units, and the variety of information contain a unit content, a number of times encoded and a recorded position of each of the data units. The first encoding parameter provides first information of the data unit, and the first information relate to an existing state of the unit content of the data unit in the encoding table. The second encoding parameter provides second information, and the second information relate to an amount of data units currently recorded in the encoding table. The transmitting module transmits an encoded data.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first support layer, a first electrode, a capacitor dielectric layer, and a second electrode. The first support layer is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The first electrode is disposed on the semiconductor substrate and penetrates the first support layer. The capacitor dielectric layer is disposed on the first electrode. The second electrode is disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and at least a part of the capacitor dielectric layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first support layer includes a carbon doped nitride layer, and a carbon concentration of a bottom portion of the first support layer is higher than a carbon concentration of a top portion of the first support layer.

Abstract: A data processing system includes a buffer, a design under checking (DUC), and a self-checking circuit. The buffer is used to buffer data generated from a source device. The DUC is used to perform a designated function upon data read from the buffer when operating under a normal mode. The self-checking circuit is used to apply logic functional checking to the DUC when the DUC operates under a self-checking mode. When the DUC operates under the self-checking mode, the buffer keeps buffering data generated from the source device.

Abstract: An optical device package includes: (1) a waveguide, the waveguide including: a main body; and multiple forks, wherein each of the plurality of forks has a tapering end and is extended from the main body, and wherein each of the tapering ends of the forks includes a facet for receiving light; and (2) an optical fiber having a surface configured to output the light into the waveguide; wherein a lateral distance between the surface of the optical fiber and at least one of the facets is less than about 25 micrometers (?m).

Abstract: A direct action solenoid valve includes: a valve body, on the valve body is disposed a water inlet port and two water outlet ports, the two water outlet ports are a first water outlet port and a second water outlet port respectively; a first water passage channel, formed between the water inlet port and the first water outlet port, and a second water passage channel, formed between the water inlet port and the second water outlet port; a chamber, formed between the first water passage channel and the second water passage channel; a control piece, disposed in the chamber, to control the first water outlet port to open; a solenoid valve head, disposed in the valve body; and a hydroelectric generator, disposed in the valve body to supply power to the solenoid valve head.

Abstract: Systems and devices to perform knowledge-driven dynamic conversations and select content within automated agents such as chatbots and virtual assistants are disclosed. In an example, operations to facilitate a knowledge-based conversation session with a human user using an automated agent include: receiving a conversational input regarding a support issue; analyzing the conversational input to determine an intent and applicable entity properties associated with the intent; performing a multi-turn conversation to identify a solution using the intent and the applicable entity properties, by exchanging iterative questions and answers between the automated agent and the user to dynamically recalculate applicability of the solution to the support issue; and outputting information associated with the identified solution.

Abstract: A defect displaying method is provided in the disclosure. The method comprises acquiring defect group information from an image of a wafer, wherein the defect group information includes a set of correlations between a plurality of defects identified from the image and one or more corresponding assigned defect types and displaying at least some of the plurality of defects according to their corresponding assigned defect types.

Abstract: A server for knowledge recommendation for defect review. The server includes a processor electronically coupled to an electronic storage device storing a plurality of knowledge files related to wafer defects. The processor is configured to execute a set of instruction to cause the server to: receive a request for knowledge recommendation for inspecting an inspection image from a defect classification server; search for a knowledge file in the electronic storage device that matches the inspection image; and transmit the search result to the defect classification server.

Abstract: A light source module includes a light source having an optical axis, a fan for providing a cooling airflow and a deflector disposed between the light source and the fan and directing a flowing direction of the cooling airflow. The deflector includes a first air duct connected between a first side of the light source and an air outlet of the fan, a second air duct connected between a second side of the light source and the air outlet of the fan, and a first airflow control assembly controlling the first air duct in a communicating state or a non-communicating state and having a first control shaft and a first airflow passing portion rotating about the first control shaft. The first control shaft is inclined to the optical axis so that a first angle is formed therebetween. The first angle is between 0 and 90 degrees.

Abstract: A driving method for a display panel is provided, including the following steps: providing a first control signal, and providing a second control signal, where a voltage change of the second control signal compensates for a voltage change of the first control signal.

Abstract: An electric connector suited for an electronic device is provided. The electric connector includes a body, a plurality of terminals, and an electrical connecting member. The body is suited to be disposed in the electronic device and has at least one receiving area located on at least one of a top portion and a bottom portion of an exterior of the body. The terminals are disposed in the body, and an external electric connector is suited to be butted to the body along a first axis to be electrically connected to the terminals. One end of the electrical connecting member is located at the receiving area to be electrically connected to the terminals, and another end of the electrical connecting member extends out of the receiving area along a second axis to be electrically connected to the electronic device. The first axis is different from the second axis.

Abstract: A semiconductor device, comprises a semiconductor stack comprising a first area and a second area, wherein the second area comprises a first side wall, a first isolation path formed between the first area and the second area, a second isolation path formed in the semiconductor stack, an isolation layer formed in the first isolation path and covering the first side wall, an electrical contact layer formed under the semiconductor stack, and an electrode contact layer directly contacting the electrical contact layer.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method includes identifying a text segment including one or more text artefacts and determining a language-specific occurrence database associated with the text segment. The computer-implemented method further includes, for each of said one or more text artefacts, determining a language-specific occurrence value based on the language-specific occurrence database and determining a language-specific compliance value based on each language-specific occurrence value. A corresponding computer program product and computer system are also disclosed.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a semiconductor substrate, a first support layer, a first electrode, a capacitor dielectric layer, and a second electrode. The first support layer is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The first electrode is disposed on the semiconductor substrate and penetrates the first support layer. The capacitor dielectric layer is disposed on the first electrode. The second electrode is disposed on the semiconductor substrate, and at least a part of the capacitor dielectric layer is disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The first support layer includes a carbon doped nitride layer, and a carbon concentration of a bottom portion of the first support layer is higher than a carbon concentration of a top portion of the first support layer.

Abstract: An optical device package includes: (1) a waveguide, the waveguide including: a main body; and multiple forks, wherein each of the plurality of forks has a tapering end and is extended from the main body, and wherein each of the tapering ends of the forks includes a facet for receiving light; and (2) an optical fiber having a surface configured to output the light into the waveguide; wherein a lateral distance between the surface of the optical fiber and at least one of the facets is less than about 25 micrometers (?m).