Abstract: A defect inspection method, an inspection system, and a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium are provided. The defect inspection method includes providing a processed image and a reference image of a wafer, both the processed image and the reference image comprising a pattern of interest; determining the processed image as a qualified image in response to a matching ratio that reflects a percentage of correctly aligned features of the pattern of interest between the processed image and the reference image is above a first predetermined threshold; selecting a first feature of the qualified image; selecting a second feature of the reference image corresponding to the first feature of the processed image; comparing the qualified image with the reference image to determine a variation of the first feature with respect to the second feature; and detecting a defect of the wafer based on a comparison of the first and second features.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for hardware-based time synchronization for heterogenous sensors are described. An example method includes generating a plurality of input trigger pulses having a nominal pulse-per-second (PPS) rate, generating, based on timing information derived from the plurality of input trigger pulses, a plurality of output trigger pulses, and transmitting the plurality of output trigger pulses to a sensor of a plurality of sensors, wherein a frequency of the plurality of output trigger pulses corresponds to a target operating frequency of the sensor, wherein, in a case that a navigation system coupled to the synchronization unit is functioning correctly, the plurality of input trigger pulses is generated based on a nominal PPS signal from the navigation unit, and wherein, in a case that the navigation system is not functioning correctly, the plurality of input trigger pulses is generated based on a simulated clock source of the synchronization unit.

Abstract: An image interpolation method comprises applying a filter to an RGBIR image to generate a LUMA image; calculating two gradients according to the LUMA image; and interpolating a missing pixel between two pixels in the RGBIR image according to the two gradients. Wherein each gradient corresponding to two LUMA pixels in the LUMA image. An image fusion method comprises applying a filter to an RGBIR image to generate a LUMA image; obtaining an R-image, a G-image, a B-image and an IR image according to the RGBIR image; and generating a fusion image according to the R-image, G-image, B-image, the IR image and the LUMA image.

Abstract: A display substrate and a display device are provided. The display substrate includes a shift register unit, a first clock signal line and a first power line, the shift register unit includes a charge pump circuit, and the charge pump circuit includes a first capacitor, a first transistor and a second capacitor. The charge pump circuit is electrically connected with a first input node and a first node, respectively. A first electrode plate of the first capacitor is connected with the first clock signal line, a second electrode plate of the first capacitor is connected with the first input node, a first electrode plate of the second capacitor is connected with the first power line, a second electrode plate of the second capacitor is connected with the first node, a gate electrode of the first transistor is connected with a first electrode or a second electrode of the first transistor.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles, and methods are described including operations for size based transform unit context derivation. In an example encoder, first circuitry is to encode video input data into a bitstream according to a bitstream syntax, wherein the video input data includes one or more pictures, the one or more pictures are partitioned into one or more coding tree blocks, the one or more coding tree blocks are partitioned into slices including one or more coding tree blocks, the one or more coding tree blocks include one or more transform blocks according to a transform tree including a split_transform_flag indicative of the split of a given coding block into corresponding one or more transform blocks, the split_transform_flag is coded using CABAC, and a context index associated with the CABAC coding of the split_transform_flag is based on a value. Second circuitry of the encoder is to output the bitstream.

Abstract: Described are devices, systems and methods for managing a supplemental brake control system in autonomous vehicles. In some aspects, a supplemental brake management system includes brake control hardware and software that operates with a sensing mechanism for determining the brake operational status and a control mechanism for activating the supplemental brake control in an autonomous vehicle, which can be implemented in addition to the vehicle's primary brake control system.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices implementing self-timing read termination are described. A memory system may perform a read operation in which the memory system generates a first signal and a second signal to couple a first sense component and a second sense component with a global access line, respectively. The first sense component may be coupled with one or more memory cells via an access line, and the second sense component may be configured to determine one or more logic values of the one or more memory cells based on the coupling with the global access line. The memory system may support a self-timed termination of the first signal to decouple the first sense component from the global access line. The memory system may generate a third signal to terminate the first signal based on determining the one or more logic values.

Abstract: A display panel having a first display region and a second display region is provided. The display panel includes sub-pixels. Light transmittance of a non-light-emitting region in the second display region is greater than light transmittance of a non-light-emitting region in the first display region. For a first sub-pixel of the sub-pixels located in the first display region and a second sub-pixel of the sub-pixels located in the second display region that emit a same color, the first sub- pixel corresponds to a first pixel circuit, and the second sub-pixel corresponds to a second pixel circuit, and a width-to-length ratio of a driving transistor in the second pixel circuit is greater than a width-to-length ratio of a driving transistor in the first pixel circuit.

Abstract: A pressure sensing device, comprising: a frame work; a capacitive pressure sensor layer, surrounding the frame work; a capacitive touch sensor layer; and a flexible material layer, located between the pressure sensor layer and the touch sensor layer and surrounding the capacitive pressure sensor layer. The capacitive touch sensor layer is above the flexible material layer when the capacitive pressure sensor layer is below the flexible material layer. The capacitive touch sensor layer has a first driving electrode and a first sensing electrode. The capacitive pressure sensor layer has a second driving electrode and a second sensing electrode. A 3D gesture control system and a vehicle control system applying the pressure sensing device are also disclosed. Via the pressure sensing device, the 3D gesture control system and the vehicle control system can generate control commands according to a touch or a pressure provided by a user.

Abstract: Data processing systems and methods are disclosed for augmenting video content with one or more augmentations to produce augmented video. Elements within video content may be identified by spatiotemporal indices and may have associated values. An advertiser can pay to have an augmentation added to an element that, for example, advertises the advertiser's goods and/or includes a link that, when activated, takes a user to the advertiser's website. Elements may have associated contexts that can be used to determine augmentations and element value, such as a position and/or current use of the element.

Abstract: A capacitive touchpad is provided, which includes a substrate module, a plurality of sensing electrodes, a plurality of driving electrodes and a plurality of light-emitting diode (LED) dies. The plurality of sensing electrodes and the plurality of driving electrodes form a touch sensing region of the capacitive touchpad, and the touch sensing region is divided into a plurality of sensing units having same areas. Each of the LED dies is arranged in two adjacent ones of the plurality of sensing units, and a position of each of the LED dies corresponds to one of the plurality of driving electrodes, and the LED dies are electrically isolated from the plurality of sensing electrodes and the plurality of driving electrodes.

Abstract: Systems and methods for presence-based account data association with devices are disclosed. For example, a presence event may be detected and details of the presence event may be utilized to determine whether and how to initiate, maintain, or end an account-association session associated with a secondary device. A current session status and a determination as to whether a primary device is associated with a previously-utilized primary account identifier for the secondary device may be used to determine whether connection notifications should be sent and/or whether the secondary device should be within a threshold distance from a primary device to establish the account-association session.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a bio-based epoxy chain extender and a preparation method thereof, belonging to the technical field of chain extenders, and the preparation method includes the following steps: (1) mixing ESO and CD and carrying out catalytic reaction to obtain ESOn-CD; and (2) mixing and heating the ESOn-CD with concentrated sulfuric acid, dropwise adding a mixture of glacial acetic acid and hydrogen peroxide for stirring reaction, and after the stirring reaction, carrying out extraction and separation to remove a solvent to obtain the bio-based epoxy chain extender. The present disclosure also provides a bio-based epoxy chain extender prepared by the preparation method.

Abstract: A topical formulation comprising (a) a therapeutically effective amount of tofacitinib; (b) at least one solvent; and (c) optionally one or more other pharmaceutically acceptable excipients is provided. Also provided is a method for treating and/or preventing autoimmune diseases in a subject administering said topical formulation.

Abstract: An interconnection structure includes a first interconnection level, a second interconnection level, a third interconnection level, and a super via structure. The second interconnection level is disposed on the first interconnection level, and the third interconnection level is disposed on the second interconnection level. The second interconnection level includes a second conductive layer and a block layer disposed in a dielectric layer. A bottom surface of the block layer is lower than a top surface of the second conductive layer in a vertical direction. The block layer is disposed between a first conductive layer of the first interconnection level and a third conductive layer of the third interconnection level in the vertical direction. The super via structure penetrates through the block layer and the second interconnection level in the vertical direction and electrically connects the first conductive layer and the third conductive layer.

Abstract: A key unit and a keyboard using the same are provided. The key unit includes a circuit board, a supporting assembly, a keycap, and a floating conductive structure. The circuit board includes a capacitance sensing circuit embedded therein, and the capacitance sensing circuit includes a pair of sensor electrodes which are spaced apart from each other. The supporting assembly is disposed on the circuit board. The keycap is moveably disposed above and spaced apart from the circuit board. The supporting assembly disposed between the keycap and the circuit board allows the keycap to be moved between a non-depressed position and a depressed position with respect to the circuit board. The floating conductive structure is disposed on the supporting assembly, and an orthogonal projection of the floating conductive structure on the circuit board overlaps with the pair of sensor electrodes.

Abstract: An AI system includes a control device including storage, learning unit and display units, and a CPU electrically connected to the storage, the learning and the display units in which the storage unit stores diagnosis data; the learning unit includes a learning machine and the learning unit inputs the diagnosis data into the learning machine; and the learning machine uses a machine learning algorithm to compare data and establish a visualized determination model; an auxiliary diagnosis device electrically connected to the CPU in which the auxiliary diagnosis device includes mechanical arms for moving or arranging a fixing position of a body part of a participant and rehabilitating the participant; and an image sensing device electrically connected to the CPU for generating a first monitor signal and sending same to the CPU to process. The CPU compares the first monitor signal with the determination model.

Abstract: An assembly may comprise a mounting tray configured to have at least one printed circuit board mounted to its top surface and further comprises a set of spools extending from an outer surface of the first mounting tray, each spool including a barrel and a flange. The assembly may comprise a base pan including a set of keyholes, each keyhole including an entry hole and a slot extending from the entry hole. The base pan is configured to attach to the mounting tray by engaging the set of spools with a group of keyholes, respectively, by inserting the flange of each spool through the entry hole of a corresponding keyhole and moving the mounting tray relative to the base pan such that the barrel of each spool is received within the slot, and the flange of each spool of the set of spools is secured by a rim of the slot of the corresponding keyhole.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and/or apparatus for a specifically configured and/or adapted electronic device that can provide interference shielding. The disclosed system and apparatus can be embodied with various combinations of components to effectuate improved thermal resistance while reducing noise within the device and/or among components of the device. The specifically configured components of the device can have specifically configured constitutions which can effectuate the thermal and noise limiters enabled by the disclosed system/apparatus.