Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a source/drain region on a substrate and forming a first interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer over the source/drain region. The method further includes forming a second ILD layer over the first ILD layer, forming a source/drain contact structure within the first ILD layer and the second ILD layer, and selectively removing a portion of the source/drain contact structure to form a concave top surface of the source/drain contact structure.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a source/drain region on a substrate and forming a first interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer over the source/drain region. The method further includes forming a second ILD layer over the first ILD layer, forming a source/drain contact structure within the first ILD layer and the second ILD layer, and selectively removing a portion of the source/drain contact structure to form a concave top surface of the source/drain contact structure.

Abstract: A method for automatic identification of a measurement item includes: acquiring gray values of pixels of a specified section image, where the gray values of the pixels correspond to ultrasound echoes generated by reflection of ultrasound waves by a tissue under examination; determining a section type of the specified section image based on one or more characteristics defined by the gray values of the pixels, the section type identifying a particular section of a particular area of the tissue from which the specified section image is acquired; identifying at least one measurement item which is measurable in the specified section image according to the section type of the specified section image; and obtaining a value of the identified at least one measurement item according to the specified section image.

Abstract: A sequence of data entry screens are configured to collect the data from a user. The method and system receive data entered by a user into a data entry screen. The method and system then determine metrics of the collected data, and ranks the collected data and the data entry screens based on the determined metrics. The ranking is then used to display the next best screen in the sequence for collecting data.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on a substrate, a spacer adjacent to the MTJ, a liner adjacent to the spacer, and a first metal interconnection on the MTJ. Preferably, the first metal interconnection includes protrusions adjacent to two sides of the MTJ and a bottom surface of the protrusions contact the liner directly.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for forming a silicon-based, carbon-rich, low-k ILD layer with a carbon concentration between about 15 atomic % and about 20 atomic %. For example, the method includes depositing a dielectric layer, over a substrate, with a dielectric material having a dielectric constant below 3.9 and a carbon atomic concentration between about 15% and about 20%.; exposing the dielectric layer to a thermal process configured to outgas the dielectric material; etching the dielectric layer to form openings; and filling the openings with a conductive material to form conductive structures.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide, a method, a system, and a computer storage media that provide mechanisms for multimedia effect addition and editing support for text-based video editing tools. The method includes generating a user interface (UI) displaying a transcript of an audio track of a video and receiving, via the UI, input identifying selection of a text segment from the transcript. The method also includes in response to receiving, via the UI, input identifying selection of a particular type of text stylization or layout for application to the text segment. The method further includes identifying a video effect corresponding to the particular type of text stylization or layout, applying the video effect to a video segment corresponding to the text segment, and applying the particular type of text stylization or layout to the text segment to visually represent the video effect in the transcript.

Abstract: A dielectric layer is formed over a substrate, an anti-reflective layer is formed over the dielectric layer, and a first hardmask is formed over the anti-reflective layer. A via opening and a trench opening are formed within the dielectric layer using the anti-reflective layer and the first hardmask as masking materials. After the formation of the trench opening and the via opening, the first hardmask is removed. An interconnect is formed within the openings, and the interconnect has a via with a profile angle of between about 70° and about 80° and a depth ratio of between about 65% and about 70%.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for a dropsite. In some embodiments, information is received on a creation location and a date and time of creation of a content item, and a determination is made if (i) the date and time of creation is within a predefined span of time, and (ii) the creation location is within a predefined geographical area to permit association of the content item with a shared folder whose inclusion criteria match said date and time and geographic location.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for repairing or preventing retinal damage, which includes: administering a composition comprising a Lactobacillus plantarum PL-02 strain or a metabolite thereof to a subject in need thereof; wherein the PL-02 strain is deposited at the China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center with a deposition number CGMCC 20485.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a processor arranged to execute an application, a platform and a middleware. The application is configured to execute operations of: providing at least one acceptable quality and at least one priority of the at least one profile parameter. The platform is configured to execute an operation of: providing platform information in response to a demand request. The middleware is configured to execute operations of: receiving the at least one acceptable quality and the at least one priority from the application; receiving the platform information from the platform; performing a self-adaptive algorithm according to the platform information to generate a result; adjusting the at least one profile parameter according to the result, the at least one acceptable quality and the at least one priority; and transmitting an adjustment notification to the platform, after adjusting the at least one profile parameter.

Abstract: A method for adjusting application settings is provided. The method includes using an application setting module to receive at least one performance target from an application running on an electronic device. The method further includes using the application setting module to record at least one performance indicator of the application while the application is running, wherein the performance indicator corresponds to the performance target. The method further includes using the application setting module to estimate the estimated time that the temperature of the electronic device sustains less than the defense temperature. The method further includes using the application setting module to determine the score according to the performance indicator and the estimated time, wherein the score indicates to the application that it should raise, lower, or keep a current setting.

Abstract: A printhead for three-dimensional printing of concrete includes a main body and a regulator device. The main body includes a multi-stage, convergent-divergent cylinder, shearing blades, a pressure chamber, and a secondary inlet. The pressure chamber surrounds the cylinder for temporary storage and regulated processing of a secondary fluid. The secondary inlet transfers the secondary fluid from the pressure chamber to the multi-stage, convergent-divergent cylinder to form a mixture, which is discharged from the printhead. The printhead can, for example, be used for additive manufacturing of cement-based materials.

Abstract: An illumination panel device includes a housing, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a light guide. The housing includes a frame coupled to a rear cover. The frame defines an opening. The first circuit board includes a plurality of white light emitters. The first circuit board is coupled to the frame such that the plurality of white light emitters are arranged around the opening. The second circuit board includes a plurality of multi-color light emitters. The second circuit board is coupled to the frame such that the plurality of multi-color light emitters are arranged around the opening. The light guide has opposite front and back surfaces. The light guide is arranged in the opening with the back surface facing the rear cover. The light guide is optically coupled to at least the plurality of white light emitters through peripheral edges of the light guide.

Abstract: In implementation of techniques for template-based behaviors in machine learning, a computing device implements a template system to receive a digital video and data executable to generate animated content. The template system determines a location within a frame of the digital video to place the animated content using a machine learning model. The template system then renders the animated content within the frame of the digital video at the location determined by the machine learning model. The template system then displays the rendered animated content within the frame of the digital video in a user interface.

Abstract: A pulse pressure measuring apparatus including a plurality of pressing elements, a plurality of pressure sensors, and a processing unit is provided. The pressing elements are used to press the site to be measured, and each pressing element has a position coordinate Pi (i=1, 2, 3 . . . ). The pressure sensors are configured to respectively measure pressure on the pressing elements to generate measured values of pressure intensity Ii (i=1, 2, 3 . . . ) at the position coordinates Pi (i=1, 2, 3 . . . ). The processing unit utilizes the position coordinates Pi (i=1, 2, 3 . . . ) and the measured values of pressure intensity Ii (i=1, 2, 3 . . . ) to determine the blood vessel locus.

Abstract: Implementations of the present disclosure provide methods for preventing contact damage or oxidation after via/trench opening formation. In one example, the method includes forming an opening in a structure on the substrate to expose a portion of a surface of an electrically conductive feature, and bombarding a surface of a mask layer of the structure using energy species formed from a plasma to release reactive species from the mask layer, wherein the released reactive species form a barrier layer on the exposed surface of the electrically conductive feature.

Abstract: A lamp including a light emitting module having a base substrate with a mounting surface, a plurality of white-light emitting elements disposed on the mounting surface in a circular arrangement with a central axis extending from a center thereof, an elongated support structure extending longitudinally along the central axis from the mounting surface, and at least one row of red-green-blue-light emitting elements distributed along the elongated support structure lengthwise. The lamp further including a light diffuser cover placed over the plurality of white-light emitting elements with the elongated support structure inserted therethrough, and a hollow lamp shade fitted over the light emitting module to surround the elongated support structure with a base opening of the hollow lamp shade interfacing the base substrate, wherein a rim of the base opening encircle the plurality of white-light emitting elements capable of illuminating the hollow lamp shade from the base opening.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on a substrate, a spacer adjacent to the MTJ, a liner adjacent to the spacer, and a first metal interconnection on the MTJ. Preferably, the first metal interconnection includes protrusions adjacent to two sides of the MTJ and a bottom surface of the protrusions contact the liner directly.

Abstract: A data transmission apparatus includes a transmit-side circuit and a receive-side circuit. The transmit-side circuit belongs to a first clock domain, and is configured to store a plurality of input data. The receive-side circuit belongs to a second clock domain, and is configured to read a plurality of output data from the transmit-side circuit. The transmit-side circuit is configured to calculate a transmit-side parity value according to the plurality of input data. The receive-side circuit is configured to calculate a receive-side parity value according to the plurality of output data. The receive-side circuit is configured to compare the transmit-side parity value with the receive-side parity value to generate a control signal. The transmit-side circuit and the receive-side circuit are configured to reset, according to the control signal, a write pointer of the transmit-side circuit and a read pointer of the receive-side circuit.