Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip that includes a first interconnect dielectric layer arranged over a substrate. An interconnect wire extends through the first interconnect dielectric layer, and a barrier structure is arranged directly over the interconnect wire. The integrated chip further includes an etch stop layer arranged over the barrier structure and surrounds outer sidewalls of the barrier structure. A second interconnect dielectric layer is arranged over the etch stop layer, and an interconnect via extends through the second interconnect dielectric layer, the etch stop layer, and the barrier structure to contact the interconnect wire.

Abstract: A virtual metrology method using a convolutional neural network (CNN) is provided. In this method, a dynamic time warping (DTW) algorithm is used to delete unsimilar sets of process data, and adjust the sets of process data to be of the same length, thereby enabling the CNN to be used for virtual metrology. A virtual metrology model of the embodiments of the present invention includes several CNN models and a conjecture model, in which plural inputs of the CNN model are sets of time sequence data of respective parameters, and plural outputs of the CNN models are inputs to the conjecture model.

Abstract: A vehicle data processing system receives a set of data logged, during operation of each of a fleet of vehicles, by a data logger communicatively coupled to a controller area network (CAN) bus in each of the vehicles. The set of logged data can include a plurality of measurements generated by a sensor configured to transmit the measurements across the CAN bus, and can be received from a storage device to which the set of logged data was uploaded after the vehicle completed one or more trips. The system processes the logged data using a set of alerting rules. When a criterion in the set of alerting rules is satisfied by the set of logged data, the system outputs an alert.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for redundant braking systems and architectures are described. An example method for controlling a vehicle includes receiving, by a braking system, a first set of commands generated by a primary brake controller and a primary vehicle control unit (VCU) comprising multiple processors, receiving a second set of commands generated by the primary VCU and a secondary brake controller, receiving a third set of commands generated by a secondary VCU and the primary brake controller, receiving a fourth set of commands generated by the secondary VCU and the secondary brake controller, and selecting, based on an arbitration logic, exactly one of the first, second, third, and fourth sets of commands to operate the braking system, wherein the primary VCU and the secondary VCU are configured in a master/slave architecture.

Abstract: A system comprises a headlight mounted on an autonomous vehicle. The headlight is configured to illuminate at least a portion of a road the autonomous vehicle is on. The system further comprises a control device associated with the autonomous vehicle. The processor obtains information about an environment around the autonomous vehicle. The processor determines that at least a portion of the road should be illuminated if the information indicates that an illumination level of the portion of the road is less than a threshold illumination level. The processor adjusts the headlight to illuminate at least the portion of the road in response to determining that at least the portion of the road should be illuminated.

Abstract: An interposer, including a redistribution layer structure, first conductive terminals, and second conductive terminals, is provided. The first conductive terminals are disposed on a first surface and are electrically connected to the second conductive terminals. An orthographic projection area of the first conductive terminals on the redistribution layer structure is inside a circuit range outline. There is a first pitch between the adjacent first conductive terminals. The second conductive terminals are disposed on a second surface. An orthographic projection area of a first part of the second conductive terminals on the redistribution layer structure is inside the circuit range outline. An orthographic projection area of a second part of the second conductive terminals on the redistribution layer structure is outside the circuit range outline. There is a second pitch between the adjacent second conductive terminals. The second pitch is greater than the first pitch. A semiconductor package is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a recombinant protein comprising a plurality of type II cohesin repeats. The present disclosure provides a recombinant cellulosome complex comprising: the recombinant protein comprising a plurality of type II cohesin repeats; a recombinant cellulosome complex integrating protein A comprising a plurality of type I cohesin repeats, a plurality of cellulose-binding modules and a type II dockerin; and a plurality of recombinant enzymes each comprising a type I dockerin. A cell, a method for digesting a cellulose and a method for producing ethanol are also provided.

Abstract: A method for a first user terminal to use a messenger service of a group chat room is proposed. The method may include receiving, from a server, invitation information associated with a second user's inviting a first user to the group chat room, and displaying chat room information on the group chat room. The method may also include in response to the second user not being registered as a friend of the first user in the messenger service, displaying information on the second user and an interface for deciding whether to participate in the group chat room. The method may further include acquiring an interaction regarding a decision to participate in the group chat room through the interface, and displaying a message created in the group chat room.

Abstract: An assembly structure and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The method for manufacturing the assembly structure includes providing a substrate defining an active region and a side rail surrounding the active region; and forming a frame structure on the side rail.

Abstract: A system comprises a headlight mounted on an autonomous vehicle. The headlight is configured to illuminate at least a portion of a road the autonomous vehicle is on. The system further comprises a control device associated with the autonomous vehicle. The processor obtains information about an environment around the autonomous vehicle. The processor determines that at least a portion of the road should be illuminated if the information indicates that an illumination level of the portion of the road is less than a threshold illumination level. The processor adjusts the headlight to illuminate at least the portion of the road in response to determining that at least the portion of the road should be illuminated.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and methods for detecting road surface conditions. One exemplary system installed in a vehicle comprises: an audio sensor configured to receive audio signals associated with an environment surrounding the vehicle; a location sensor configured to detect a location of the vehicle; a digital signal processor communicatively coupled to the audio sensor and configured to estimate an estimated road surface condition based on the audio signals received from the audio sensor; a data storage communicatively coupled to the digital signal processor and the location sensor and configured to store the estimated road surface condition with corresponding location information; and a control element communicatively coupled to the data storage and configured to control a driving of the vehicle based on the estimated road surface condition.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for substrate storage. The method can include respectively placing a plurality of substrates into a plurality of slots formed by a plurality of fin structures on a panel of a storage device. The method can further include binding each of the plurality of substrates to an corresponding one of the plurality of fin structures. The method can further include moving the storage device from a first location to a second location. The method can further include un-binding the plurality of substrates from the plurality of fin structures.

Abstract: A recognition system and an image augmentation and training method thereof are provided. The image augmentation and training method of a recognition system includes the following steps. A plurality of image frames are obtained, wherein each of the image frames includes an object pattern. A plurality of environmental patterns are obtained. The object pattern is separated from each of the image frames. A plurality of image parameters are set. The image frames, based on the object patterns and the environmental patterns, are augmented according to the image parameters to increase the number of the image frames. A recognition model is trained using the image frames.

Abstract: A logic circuit and a method for checking and updating program counter (PC) values in a pipeline architecture are provided. The logic circuit includes a checking circuit and a PC value determination circuit. The checking circuit checks a continuity of a current PC value and multiple flags related to a branch predictor, in order to generate a checking result, where the branch predictor is configured to control the multiple flags according to the current PC value. The PC value determination circuit selects one of multiple candidate PC values to be a subsequent PC value according to the checking result, where the current PC value corresponds to a current instruction, and the subsequent PC value corresponds to a subsequent instruction after the current instruction.

Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for using system-level malfunction indicators to monitor the operation and resiliency of the autonomous driving system components are described. One example of a method for diagnosing a fault in a component of an autonomous vehicle includes receiving, from an electrical sub-component of the component, an electrical signal, receiving, from an electronic sub-component of the component, a message, and determining, based on the electrical signal and the message, an operational status of the component.

Abstract: Techniques are described to enable a vehicle, such as an autonomous vehicle, to steer and/or apply brakes on a road when a failure condition occurs. An example method for autonomous driving operation includes receiving a reduced set of location information that describes a location of the autonomous vehicle on a road; receiving a reduced set of trajectory information where the autonomous vehicle is expected to be driven; determining a driving path information where the autonomous vehicle is expected to be driven; and in response to determining an occurrence of a fault condition: sending a first instruction to cause the autonomous vehicle to steer the autonomous vehicle using at least the driving path information and the reduced set of location information, and sending a second instruction to cause the autonomous vehicle to apply brakes.

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: Disclosed herein are recombinant polynucleotide sequences, vectors, host cells and methods for producing astaxanthin. The recombinant polynucleotide sequence is designed to provide a higher level of astaxanthin precursors via a shorter metabolic pathway, and thereby attains higher level of end products (e.g., astaxanthin) with desired stereoisomeric form and/or esterified form.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a method for substrate storage. The method can include respectively placing a plurality of substrates into a plurality of slots formed by a plurality of fin structures on a panel of a storage device. The method can further include binding each of the plurality of substrates to an corresponding one of the plurality of fin structures. The method can further include moving the storage device from a first location to a second location. The method can further include un-binding the plurality of substrates from the plurality of fin structures.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a dry dressing configured to be applied on human skin. The dry dressing includes a substrate layer and a contact layer that is disposed on the substrate layer. The contact layer includes a hydrocolloid dryly formed on the substrate layer and a nutrient mixed in the hydrocolloid. The hydrocolloid includes polyvinyl alcohol and polyvinylpyrrolidone. A weight percentage of the polyvinyl alcohol and the polyvinylpyrrolidone to the hydrocolloid is not less than 96%, and a weight ratio of the polyvinyl alcohol to the polyvinylpyrrolidone ranges from 0.725 to 0.785.