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20080315966 | OSCILLATOR - An oscillation circuit induces a first inverter, a second inverter, a first inductive load, a second inductive load and a capacitive load. A first inverter and a second inverter receive a first signal and a second signal, and invert the first and the second signal to output a first inverted signal and a second inverted signal respectively. An output end of the first inverter is electrically connected to a first inductive load, and an output end of the second inverter is electrically connected to a second inductive load. Further, a capacitive load is electrically connected to the output end of the first inverter and the output end of the second inverter, so as to receive the first and the second inverted signal respectively. The capacitance of the capacitive load changes with a control signal. | 12-25-2008 |
20090072869 | SAMPLE AND HOLD CIRCUIT AND RELATED DATA SIGNAL DETECTING METHOD UTILIZING SAMPLE AND HOLD CIRCUIT - Disclosed is a sample and hold circuit for detecting a parameter of a data signal, which includes: a first switching module, wherein the sample and hold circuit samples the data signal according to the turning on or off of the first switching module; at least one capacitor, coupled to the first switching module; a second switching module, coupled to the capacitor; a controllable reference voltage source, for providing a first reference voltage to charge/discharge the capacitor via the second switching module according to a control signal; a first comparator, coupled to the capacitor, for comparing a voltage drop on the capacitor and the first reference voltage to generate a first comparing result; and a control circuit, coupled to the controllable reference voltage source and the first comparator, for generating the control signal according to the comparing results. | 03-19-2009 |
20090096439 | BUILT-IN JITTER MEASUREMENT CIRCUIT - A jitter measurement circuit and a method for calibrating the jitter measurement circuit are disclosed. The jitter measurement circuit includes a synchronous dual-phase detector and a decision circuit. In a test mode, a probability distribution function (PDF) of the jitter of a clock signal output by a circuit under test is obtained. In a calibration mode, a random clock, which is externally generated or generated by a free-run oscillator in the circuit under test, is used to calibrate the synchronous dual-phase detector. The decision circuit performs logic operations, data latching and counting on a phase relationship detected by the synchronous dual-phase detector in order to obtain a counting value and a PDF relative to the jitter of the clock signal. | 04-16-2009 |
20090167399 | SIGNAL DELAY CIRCUIT - A signal delay circuit including a capacitive load element is described. The capacitive load element has a first input end, a second input end, and a third input end. The first input end receives a first signal, the second input end receives a second signal inverted to the first signal, and the third input end receives a control signal. The capacitance of the capacitive load element changes with the control signal. | 07-02-2009 |
20120091596 | CHIP-TO-CHIP MULTI-SIGNALING COMMUNICATION SYSTEM WITH COMMON CONDUCTIVE LAYER - A chip-to-chip multi-signaling communication system with common conductive layer, which comprises a first chip, a second chip, and a common conductive layer, is disclosed. The first chip has at least a first metal pad and a second metal pad. The second chip has at least a first metal pad and a second metal pad. The common conductive layer is to a conductive material and glued directly to the first chip and the second chip. Wherein, the first metal pad of the second chip is aligned with the first metal pad of the first chip for receiving the signal from the first metal pad of the first chip through the common conductive layer. The interference generated by other pads of the first and the second chips is suppressed by the design of the pads and the common conductive layer. | 04-19-2012 |
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20090018818 | OPERATING DEVICE FOR NATURAL LANGUAGE INPUT - An operating device for natural language input is disclosed. A user can express its own request to the operating device by inputting natural language, then a processor determines format of natural language, if the natural language is voice format, a voice identification cell transforms it into word data and transmits to a natural language analysis unit; if the natural language is word or character identification format, the natural language analysis unit directly analyzes sentence type and issues a instruction accordingly, and then, an executive interface is to find out a matched equipment end to transmit the instruction for operating in real time, such design can respond to equipment end as required by the user so as to achieve a best man-machine communicating channel. | 01-15-2009 |
20100100383 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING WEBPAGE WITH VOICE CONTROL - The present invention relates to a system and method for searching webpage by voice control. After an explorer opens a webpage, a natural language processing module searches a plurality of texts and hyperlinks in the webpage and remarks them with numbers and colors, and generates a constructive concept script representing them after analyzing the text, the hyperlink and the remarks. The constructive concept script and the corresponding linking commands can be stored in the database. The user only has to speak out the number, color or keyword, the system receives the user's voice signal by a sound receiving device and generates the constructive concept script by a voice identification module in order to match with a plurality of constructive concept script stored in the database, and execute the command of the resulting match. Thus, the user can directly say the number, color or keyword, the explorer will link to the desired webpage accordingly. Because the operation in the explorer is convenient and prompt, the user can retrieve the desired webpage in a shorter time. | 04-22-2010 |
20100100821 | WINDOW DETECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THE SAME - A window detection system is disclosed. The window detection system includes a CPU, a window detection module and a voice identification module. The window detection module has a virtual assistant for receiving signals from an external voice inputting unit and to process thereby. The window detection module is connected to a preset display for synchronized detection of the present work window among a plurality of windows in the display. When the voice inputting unit receives the user's voice command, the virtual assistant of the window detection system starts to process and judges the execution command, and then matches the voice command with the signal of the present work window in the display detected by the window detection module. The voice identification module searches through the CPU to retrieve the information from an internal database of the host. Thus matching with the present work window for displaying can be easily achieved via quick operation and accordingly upgrade the identification efficiency. | 04-22-2010 |
20100121641 | EXTERNAL VOICE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM AND IDENTIFICATION PROCESS THEREOF - An external voice identification system and an identification process thereof is disclosed. The external voice identification system of a multimedia electronic device is activated by identifying and analyzing inputting a voice message, and the multimedia electronic device can be an iPod player having a storage module stored with a plurality of voice files and has a transmission interface to electrically connect to a voice identification system. The voice identification system is electrically connected to the transmission interface and has a built-in identification module, and a identification unit can identify and analyze the voice signals. An adapting interface is connected to a voice input unit to receive the external voice signal, and thus identify and analyze the external voice signals by the identification module to further activate the multimedia electronic device for playing the voice signal (songs), and select, to adjust and switch the playing content by the inputted external voice signal. | 05-13-2010 |
20100198583 | INDICATING METHOD FOR SPEECH RECOGNITION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to an indicating method for speech recognition system, comprising a multimedia electronic product and a speech recognition device. The steps of this method include: users enter voice commands into a voice input unit and convert these commands into speech signals, which are acquired and stored by a recording unit, converted by a microprocessor into a volume indicating oscillogram, and then displayed by a display module. At the same time, compliance with speech recognition conditions will be decided in that process. That is to say, an indicating module is used for diagram, letter or color marking or speech indication according to volume indicating oscillogram, followed by playing over a sound amplifying unit, so that users can understand the voice input status and adjust the volume to fulfill voice command operations virtually through voice indication, explanations in graphs or letters and other interactive guidance, together with audio indication oscillogram, thus further enhancing speech recognition rate and avoiding such problems and deficiencies as distortions related to abnormal and poor sound acquisition or inconvenience for use. | 08-05-2010 |
20110015932 | METHOD FOR SONG SEARCHING BY VOICE - The present invention relates to a method for song searching by voice, especially the method with which users can complete settings and then start searching, so that the users' voices of search conditions will be acquired to make voice recognition, and the recognition results will be compared with the instruction data and song attribute data in the voice recognition database to obtain comparison data. If the comparison data do not correspond with the preset conditions, the next search condition generated from the comparison data will be broadcast with voice, and the users are allowed to speak out the next search condition to make comparisons of search conditions in the next process. If the comparison data correspond with the preset conditions, one or more song files will be read according to the comparison data and will be given a preview. With this method in hand, the users will not touch buttons or knobs by mistake, do not need to spend time in searching for song files one by one, and do not need to free one or both of their hands to press the buttons or knobs, either. Besides, the users can decide on such matters as search conditions, initial position of previews, whether to play immediately after choices are made, preview period, sequential or shuffle play, etc, thus promoting convenience for users in searching for songs and meeting preferences and needs of different users. | 01-20-2011 |
20110138207 | POWER CONTROL AND OPERATION METHOD FOR NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A power control and operation method of a notebook computer is disclosed. The notebook computer has a display and a switch is activated when the display is closed. The operation procedure comprises steps of activating the program in advance and detecting via an audio receiver/player whether the proceeding setup of the system is in idle state when the display closed; if it isn't, an voice inquiry is sent out for whether to change proceeding setup of the system in idle state to enable user to continue operating the notebook computer; after detecting the signal for display closed, the detection is repeated to the proceeding setup of the system or to inquire whether to change the proceeding setup as idle state, then shut down the display power and activate the voice identifier for further operating the notebook computer. Thus the user can operate the notebook computer by the voice control even without using the keyboard or the touch panel to substantially enjoy the convenience. | 06-09-2011 |
20110246902 | METHOD FOR PORTABLE PHONES TO CONTROL COMPUTERS - The present invention relates to a method for portable phones to control computers, comprising the steps of: the portable phone entering into the mouse mode after connecting with the computer; controlling the computer to open game menus and select a game through the touch screen of the portable phone; the computer transmitting the set game interface to the portable phone to allow keys to be displayed on the touch screen. Once the game is started, if there is any touch upon the keys on the touch screen, the portable phone will transmit the signals of control keys that correspond to the internal settings of operation in the game. When the portable phone is moved or picks up voices, the G sensor or recording module will transmit signals of the sensed or acquired data to the computer, which will compare these signals with the gesture database, angle-acceleration database or voice recognition database of the voice recognition module, and will transmit the signals of control keys resulting from comparison to the game to make it act accordingly. In this way, the portable phone will be able to exercise wireless and touch-based control over games, achieving the purposes of improved convenience and reduced cost. | 10-06-2011 |
20120100900 | Method for operating a mobile device to control a main Unit in playing a video game - A method for operating a mobile device to control a main unit in playing a video game by boosting a predetermined execute program in the main unit and starting up the mobile device for enabling the main unit to search the mobile device and to make a wireless connection so that the user can give an instruction to the main unit through the mobile device by hand gesture, voice or touch control, controlling the main unit to run the boosted game program and to display the video subject to communication between a wireless transmission module of the mobile device and a wireless transmitter and receiver module of the main unit and a recognition step by comparing the inputted signal to multiple 3D space hand gesture signal data in a database by a processing unit of the main unit. | 04-26-2012 |
20120225703 | METHOD FOR PLAYING A VIDEO GAME ON A MOBILE DEVICE - A method for playing a video game on a mobile device by starting up the mobile device for enabling the mobile device to select a predetermined game program and to execute the selected game program so that the user can give an instruction to the mobile device by hand gesture, voice or touch control, controlling the processor of the mobile device to run the boosted game program and to display the video on a display screen of the mobile device after a recognition step by comparing the inputted signal with multiple 3D space hand gesture signal data in a database of the mobile device by the processor. | 09-06-2012 |
20130256407 | WIRELESS 2D BARCODE COMMUNICATION CONNECTION METHOD - A wireless 2D barcode communication connection method for allowing communication between a handheld device and an electronic device via a wireless access point by: enabling the electronic device to encode and convert the data of the name of the wireless access point, password, encryption and information of the electronic device into a 2D barcode image and to display the 2D barcode image on a display screen so that the handheld device can drive an image capture module thereof to catch the 2D barcode image and a processor thereof to process and decode the 2D barcode image into the original text string data containing the name of the wireless access point, password, encryption and information of the electronic device by which the handheld device can connect to the electronic device via the wireless access point. | 10-03-2013 |
20130260679 | NEAR-FIELD WIRELESS COMMUNICATION CONNECTION METHOD - A near-field wireless communication connection method for allowing communication between a handheld device and an electronic device via a wireless access point includes the steps: a first non-contact sensor chip of a first NFC module of the electronic device converts a pre-stored connection data containing the name of the wireless access point, password, encryption and information of the electronic device into a wireless signal for enabling a first antenna of the electronic device to transmit the wireless signal to a second antenna of a second NFC module of the handheld device so that a second non-contact sensor chip of the second NFC module can convert the wireless signal back to the original connection data for enabling a processor of the handheld device to connect to the wireless access point using the connection data and to further communicate with the electronic device. | 10-03-2013 |
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20080238781 | PATCH ANTENNA WITH AN L-SHAPED CUT CORNER - The present invention discloses a patch antenna with an L-shaped cut corner. The patch antenna includes a substrate, a patch, a ground plate and a feed point. The substrate has corresponding first surface and second surface. The patch is installed on the first surface of the substrate. At least one corner of the patch forms the L-shaped cut corner, and two arms of the L-shaped cut corner are disposed at two edges of the patch. The second surface of the substrate includes a ground plate, and the patch includes a feed point for transmitting and receiving feed-in or feed-out wireless signals. | 10-02-2008 |
20110037654 | Dual-frequency antenna - A dual-frequency antenna includes a substrate, a ground plane, a radiation path, a short-circuit path and a connection path. The ground plane is disposed on the substrate and has a short-circuit point and a ground point. The radiation path is disposed on the substrate, adjacent to the ground plane. A feed point is disposed on one end of the radiation path, corresponding to the ground point; and a first connecting point is formed on the radiation path. A short-circuit path is disposed on the substrate, two ends of the short-circuit path respectively electrically connected with the short-circuit point and the feed point, and a second connecting point is formed on the short-circuit path. The connection path is disposed on the substrate, two ends of the connection path respectively electrically connected with the first connecting point and the second connecting point. | 02-17-2011 |
20110227805 | BROADBAND ANTENNA APPLIED TO MULTIPLE FREQUENCY BAND - A broadband antenna includes a substrate, a ground plane, a radiating path, a shorting path, a first connection path, a second connection path and a coupling path. The ground plane has a shorting point, a first grounding point and a second grounding point. The radiating path has a feeding point and a first connecting point. Two ends of the shorting path are respectively electrically connected with the shorting point and the feeding point, and the shorting path has a second connecting point. Two ends of the first connection path are respectively connected with the first connecting point and the second connecting point. Two ends of the second connection path are respectively connected with the first grounding point and the feeding point. One end of the coupling path is connected to the second grounding point and another end of the coupling path is separated from the shorting path. | 09-22-2011 |
20110291910 | ASSEMBLY OF CHIP ANTENNA AND CIRCUIT BOARD - An assembly of a chip antenna and a circuit board includes a chip antenna and a circuit board. The circuit board includes a ground layer. The ground layer includes a hollow region formed adjacent to a periphery of the ground layer. The hollow region of the ground layer can be used for configuring an input impedance of the circuit board. The chip antenna is disposed in the hollow region of the ground layer, electrically connecting to the ground layer. The chip antenna includes input impedance. The input impedance of the chip antenna is adjustable to achieve a conjugate impedance match between the chip antenna and the circuit board such that the circuit board and the chip antenna can simultaneously radiate electromagnetic energy. | 12-01-2011 |
20140015727 | ALL-METAL CASING STRUCTURE AND ANTENNA STRUCTURE - An all-metal casing structure includes a casing unit, a first substrate unit, a second substrate unit, an antenna unit and a conductive unit. The casing unit includes at least one metal casing having at least one through opening. The first substrate unit includes at least one first substrate body disposed in the metal casing and neighboring to the through opening. The second substrate unit includes at least one second substrate body disposed in the metal casing and neighboring to the first substrate body. The antenna unit includes at least one antenna module disposed on the first substrate body and corresponding to the through opening, and the antenna module is electrically connected to the second substrate body. The conductive unit includes at least two conductive elements separated from each other by a predetermined distance and electrically connected between the metal casing and the first substrate body. | 01-16-2014 |
20140097989 | PLATE ANTENNA MODULE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A plate antenna module includes a first substrate unit, a second substrate unit, an adhesive unit and a pin unit. The first substrate unit including a first substrate body and a first electrode layer disposed on the top side of the first substrate body. The second substrate unit including a second substrate body disposed on the bottom side of the first substrate body, and the second substrate body has a second dielectric constant different from the first dielectric constant of the first substrate body. The adhesive unit includes a first adhesive sheet adhesively disposed between the first substrate body and the second substrate body and a second adhesive sheet adhered to the bottom side of the second substrate body. The pin unit includes a feeding pin electrically contacting the first electrode layer and sequentially passing through the first substrate unit, the second substrate unit and the adhesive unit. | 04-10-2014 |
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20100237182 | DEVICE HAVING A LIFTABLE STRAP SUPPLY REEL - A device having a liftable strap supply reel includes a housing, a liftable mechanism and a pushing force generator. The liftable mechanism is pivoted on the housing and it has a first arm that is disposed with a rotatable strap supply reel. The liftable mechanism contains a home position, a critical position, and a lift-up position. When this lifting mechanism is positioned at the lift-up position, the pushing member generates a force to create a torque so that the strap supply reel stays at a height near a waist of a human. So, the strap supply reel can be lifted up to a height approximately near a waist of a human. It can be operated by one hand. In addition, it is convenient to repair or replace the strap. | 09-23-2010 |
20110214578 | STRAPPING MACHINE - A strapping machine includes a machine body, a strap chute, a strap supplying device, and a controlling device. The machine body has a working surface. The strap chute includes an access guiding portion and an exit guiding portion. The controlling device can control the access guiding portion and the exit guiding portion moving to suitable heights independently. So, an object to can be moved in for a strapping work and then be moved out. Hence, the vertical moving distances of the access guiding potion and the exit guiding portion can be adjusted independently. In addition, it can save the waiting time. | 09-08-2011 |
20120102898 | CROSS-STRAPPING DEVICE - A cross-strapping device includes a base, a lateral strapping mechanism, and a longitudinal strapping mechanism. This base has a working surface. The lateral strapping mechanism has a lateral chute, a first strap supplying assembly, and a first sealing/cutting assembly. A first strap is guided by the lateral chute and is strapped around the object to finish a lateral strapping procedure. The longitudinal strapping mechanism has a longitudinal guider, a second strap supplying assembly, and a second sealing/sealing assembly. A second strap is guided by the longitudinal guider and be strapped around the object to finish a longitudinal strapping procedure. So, this object is placed on a fixed working surface without rotation. The lateral strapping procedure and the longitudinal strapping procedure are completed on the same working surface. Hence, both the lateral strapping procedure and the longitudinal strapping procedure can be done in only one machine. In addition, the turn table is not required. | 05-03-2012 |
20120216688 | STRAPPING MACHINE HAVING A MOVABLE WORKING ASSEMBLY - A strapping machine having a movable working assembly includes comprises a machine body, a chute, and a movable working assembly. This machine body contains a storing space. The chute has an upper chute portion and a lower chute portion. The movable working assembly which is in the storing space includes a horizontal movable portion, a vertical movable portion, a working device, and an operation linkage mechanism. When the vertical movable portion moves to the move-down position, the lower chute portion is separated from the upper chute portion. Then, the movable working assembly can be moved out for easy maintenance. So, it is quick and easy to repair any internal device or part inside the strapping machine. The repairer does not need to stoop or squat down for repairing it. In addition, it saves strength and time to move out the working device or related part. | 08-30-2012 |
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20110047049 | Business operation service system and method thereof - In a business operation service system and a method applied in an environment of a video phone service platform, a middleware of software/hardware of a Fixed-Mobile Convergency (FMC) handheld communication device is provided for users to enter a telephone number to enter a specific interactive screen by dialing a telephone number and/or a string of numbers and/or a string of words to connect a telephone to complete a connection. Users can use a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) of the FMC handheld communication device to browse the specific interactive screen containing business information, a commercial service and/or a product trading provided by the system and the method of the invention to purchase a product, inquire business information and/or obtain a commercial service. Since the business operation service system and its method only provide a specific licensed service, a service charge can be collected from users through the dialing registration process. | 02-24-2011 |
20110115906 | MONITORING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses an improved monitoring system and a control method thereof. After a visitor operates an input unit of the improved monitoring system and triggers a driving unit, an image capturing module is driven to capture a still image of the visitor and simultaneously a warning module is driven to send out a prompting message. Subsequently, the still image is stored in a storage unit and transmitted to an internal communication device. If a host makes a response within a certain time period, the host can talk with the visitor and get a dynamic image of the visitor from the internal communication device. If the host has no response to the system within a certain time period, the still image is then transmitted to an assigned external communication device. | 05-19-2011 |
20110122221 | SERVO CONTROL DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REMOTE SURVEILLANCE AND MONITORING - The present invention relates to a servo control device and method for remote surveillance and monitoring. The servo control device at least comprises an internet interface processing unit, an internet phone processing unit, an external device management unit, a wireless RF unit, a storage unit and a power unit. The method of the servo control device includes that the internet phone processing unit verifies if the phone number and password of the external communication device is correct; if YES, the external communication device enters a command; if the external communication device enters a change command, the servo control device change the status of at least an external device and the changed status information is stored in the storage unit; in addition, the internet phone processing unit transforms the status information to a image file and the image file is sent back to the external communication device. | 05-26-2011 |
20110228083 | OUTDOOR SECURITY COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An outdoor security communication device comprises: a fixing substrate; a base that is combined with the fixing substrate and has a first waterproof washer, a groove and an anti-thief shrapnel being further disposed on the base; an upper lid combined with the base to form an accommodating space; and a cover plate covering over the surface opposite to the one where the upper lid and the base are combined. A main circuit board, an amplifier module, a shooting module, an audio input module and a button module are further disposed in the accommodating space for operation of the outdoor security communication device. | 09-22-2011 |
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20110024773 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PACKAGE STRUCTURE AND LEAD FRAME STRUCTURE THEREOF - An LED package structure includes a frame, at least a first LED, and at least a second LED. The frame includes a base having a first cavity and a second cavity, where the second cavity is disposed under the first cavity and the second cavity is smaller than the first cavity. The first LED is disposed in the bottom of the first cavity, and the second LED is disposed in the bottom of the second cavity. | 02-03-2011 |
20110163995 | TOUCH PANEL AND TOUCH SENSING METHOD - A touch panel including a plurality of fiber Bragg grating (FBG) columns, a plurality of FBG rows, a wideband light source emitter, a plurality of column sensors, a plurality of row sensors, and two optical couplers is provided. The FBG columns and the FBG rows are interlaced configuration. The wideband light source emitter is connected to the FBG columns and the FBG rows. Each of the column sensors is connected to the corresponding FBG column. Each of the row sensors is connected to the corresponding FBG row. One optical coupler is connected between a first column end of each FBG column and the wideband light source emitter. The other optical coupler is connected between a first row end of each FBG rows and the wideband light source emitter. | 07-07-2011 |
20110316846 | TOUCH PANEL FOR DISPLAYING STEREOSCOPIC IMAGE - A touch panel for displaying stereoscopic image includes a substrate, a plurality of first sensing strings, second sensing strings and third sensing strings. Each of the first sensing strings includes a plurality of sensing pads respectively having a first retarder region. The second sensing strings are parallel with the first sensing strings, and each of the second sensing strings includes a plurality of second sensing pads respectively having a second retarder region. The third sensing strings are perpendicular to the first sensing strings and the second sensing strings, and each of the third sensing strings includes a plurality of third sensing pads and fourth sensing pads arranged alternately. Each of the third sensing pads includes the first retarder region and each of the fourth sensing pads includes the second retarder region. | 12-29-2011 |
20120081652 | LIQUID CRYSTAL ALIGNMENT PROCESS - A liquid crystal alignment process comprises steps of: providing a first substrate and a second substrate to form a liquid crystal accommodating space therebetween; pouring a liquid crystal composition into the liquid crystal accommodating space, the liquid crystal composition comprising liquid crystal molecules, a first monomer material, and a second monomer material; applying a voltage difference to the first and second substrates for arranging the liquid crystal molecules at a pre-tilt angle; and exposing the liquid crystal composition by mixed multi-spectrum rays for polymerizing the first monomer material and the second monomer material to form at least one type of liquid crystal alignment polymer on opposite surfaces of the first and second substrates. The liquid crystal alignment process is capable of improving the efficiency of exposure procedure, reducing time to manufacture products, and is capable of solving the problems of high costs and waste pollution. | 04-05-2012 |
20120257146 | LIQUID CRYSTAL MIXTURE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY PANEL - A liquid crystal display panel includes an active component array substrate, a color filter substrate, a pair of alignment films and a liquid crystal layer. The active component array substrate has a first plane. The color filter substrate has a second plane opposite to the first plane. The alignment films are disposed on the first plane and the second plane respectively. The liquid crystal layer is disposed between the alignment films and includes a liquid crystal material, a photo initiator and a first monomer material. The liquid crystal material, the photo initiator and the first monomer material are mixed together. When being irradiated by ultraviolet light, the photo initiator enables the first monomer material to react in a polymerization to form the alignment films. | 10-11-2012 |
20130235184 | SYSTEM FOR ALIGNING AND ATTACHING A 3D IMAGE DISPLAY AND METHOD FOR POSITIONING A PHASE RETARDER SUBSTRATE - A method for positioning a phase retarder substrate includes the following steps. A phase retarder substrate is provided, wherein the phase retarder substrate includes a first align mark which includes a patterned phase retarder film. An image capturing unit is disposed at one side of the phase retarder substrate. A light source is disposed at the other side of the phase retarder substrate. An upper polarizing sheet is disposed between the image capturing unit and the patterned phase retarder film, and a lower polarizing sheet is disposed between the light source and the patterned phase retarder film. An image of the light which passes through the lower polarizing sheet, the patterned phase retarder film and the upper polarizing sheet is captured so as to position the phase retarder substrate. | 09-12-2013 |
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20090287434 | METHOD FOR EVALUATING REMAINING ELECTRIC CHARGE OF A BATTERY, AND ASSOCIATED SINGLE CHIP SYSTEM - A method for evaluating a remaining electric charge of a battery that is utilized for supplying a single chip system includes: receiving signals from the battery and outputting parameters corresponding to the received signals; temporarily storing the parameters; and calculating the remaining electric charge, and when the single chip system wakes up from a sleep mode, updating the remaining electric charge according to the temporarily stored parameters. An associated single chip system includes: a power management unit for receiving signals from a battery and outputting parameters corresponding to the received signals; a storage unit, coupled to the power management unit, for temporarily storing the parameters; and a control unit, coupled to the storage unit, for calculating a remaining electric charge, wherein when the single chip system wakes up from a sleep mode, the control unit updates the remaining electric charge according to the parameters from the storage unit. | 11-19-2009 |
20110296095 | DATA MOVEMENT ENGINE AND MEMORY CONTROL METHODS THEREOF - A data movement engine (DME) for an electronic device is disclosed. The DME has an address generating module and a direct memory access (DMA) module. When the memory is switched to a lower power consumption state, a refresh area of a memory of the electronic device is refreshed and a non-refresh area of the memory is not refreshed. The address generating module obtains at least one source address of data in the non-refresh area, and generates at least one destination address for moving data from the non-refresh area to the refresh area and thereby a source-to-destination mapping table is generated. The DMA module performs a first data movement to move data from the non-refresh area to the refresh area according to the source-to-destination mapping table and independently of a microprocessor of the electronic device. | 12-01-2011 |
20130166924 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING SCENARIO DRIVEN VOLTAGE SCALING, AND ASSOCIATED APPARATUS - A method for performing scenario driven voltage scaling of a system includes: monitoring at least one condition of the system, wherein the at least one condition includes user scenario switching of the system; and based upon at least one predetermined table, determining at least one level of at least one voltage for driving the system according to the at least one condition, where the predetermined table includes a plurality of sets of frequency/voltage information respectively corresponding to a plurality of scenarios. An associated apparatus for performing scenario driven voltage scaling of the system is also provided. The apparatus includes at least one tracking module capable of monitoring the at least one condition of the system, and further includes at least one voltage control module capable of determining the at least one level of the at least one voltage. | 06-27-2013 |
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20090295626 | MARITIME CLIMATE INFORMATION SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COLLECTING AND PROCESSING MARTIME CLIMATE INFORMATION - The present invention discloses a maritime climate information system and a method for collecting and processing the maritime climate information. The system is characterized in that the detecting device, the positioning device and the first maritime wireless network device are disposed on the first maritime vehicle, and respectively used to detect the climate information around the first maritime vehicle, and calculate the coordinate of the first maritime vehicle and transmit the climate information and the coordinate. Through the maritime network structure formed by the second maritime wireless network devices disposed on the second maritime vehicles, the operating interface of each maritime vehicle of this system receives the climate information and the coordinate, and displays an electronic map on which the climate information is displayed. By using this method, this system can provide more accurate and immediate maritime climate information. | 12-03-2009 |
20090318139 | SYSTEM FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATION BETWEEN MARINE VESSELS AND AIRCRAFT, AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION SYSTEM ON MARINE VESSELS THEREFOR - A system for wireless communication between marine vessels and aircraft comprises a plurality of first offshore wireless network apparatuses provided on different first marine vessels, and an aircraft network apparatus provided on an aircraft. The first offshore wireless network apparatuses are not only wirelessly linked with one another to form a network at sea, but also wirelessly linked with a ground wireless network apparatus, and are oriented toward the sky to transmit and receive wireless signals. The aircraft network apparatus are oriented toward the sea for transmitting wireless signals. Therefore, wireless signal transmission and receiving between Internet access devices provided on the aircraft and the ground wireless network apparatus can be achieved via the aircraft network apparatus and the first offshore wireless network apparatuses, enabling the Internet access devices on the aircraft to link with a ground network system via the ground wireless network apparatus. | 12-24-2009 |
20090319391 | SYSTEM FOR TRANSACTION AT SEA - In a system for transaction at sea, a plurality of offshore wireless network apparatuses is separately provided on different marine vessels to form a network at sea, so as to transmit supplies-to-buy information sent by a ship to at least one of a plurality of ground wireless network apparatuses via the offshore wireless network apparatuses; and a transaction control platform linked with the ground wireless network apparatuses receives and analyzes the supplied-to-buy information in order to procure the supplies needed by the ship. Therefore, transaction services at sea can be provided to a ship navigating the sea. | 12-24-2009 |
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20080205201 | Time display apparatus - A time display apparatus is disclosed and comprises at least a housing, a timetable panel, three pointers and a backlight unit. The timetable panel is disposed in the housing. The three pointers are coated with variety of phosphorescence materials respectively and vertically arranged on the timetable panel in order. The backlight unit is disposed below the timetable panel to generate a light source with a fixed wavelength to illuminate the phosphorescence materials of the three pointers, thereby generating different colors for showing hour, minute and second respectively. | 08-28-2008 |
20090039382 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE PACKAGE STRUCTURE - A light emitting diode (LED) package structure includes a substrate, an LED, a heat conducting layer, and a lead layer. The substrate is provided with a recess, in which the LED is disposed. The heat conducting layer is plated on outer surfaces of the substrate for transferring heat energy generated by the LED. The lead layer is formed on an outer side of the heat conducting layer and is electrically connected to the LED. In the embodiment, the heat conducting layer is made of a diamond material, which has high heat conductivity to enable quick transfer of heat energy generated by the LED to an external environment, so that the LED is protected against overheating and shortened service life. | 02-12-2009 |
20110089810 | Light Emitting Diode Apparatus and Manufacturing Method Thereof - The present invention discloses a light emitting diode apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof, and more particularly to provide an AC-driven white light emitting diode apparatus comprising a plurality of groups of the AC-driven light emitting diode chips with different emission wavelengths and a plurality of groups of the DC-driven light emitting diode chips with different emission wavelengths. The AC-driven white light emitting diode apparatus manufactured by the disclosed method has the properties of high color rendering, high light emitting efficiency, and stable chromaticity coordinate. | 04-21-2011 |
20120091476 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A light emitting device includes a light emitting unit and a submount. The light emitting unit has a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs), and the submount has a plurality of conductive contacts on a side thereof. The LEDs are coupled to the conductive contacts in various electrical connection manners, such that the LEDs are connected in series or/and in parallel. | 04-19-2012 |
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20120265025 | WEARING STRUCTURE FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL - A wearing structure for measuring a physiological signal is provided. The wearing structure includes a sensing layer, a liquid storing layer and a cover layer. The sensing layer has at least one sensor for sensing the physiological signal of a user. The liquid storing layer covers the sensing layer and stores an electrically conductive liquid. The cover layer covers the storing layer for preventing loss of the electrically conductive liquid. The liquid storing layer is disposed between the sensing layer and the cover layer. The electrically conductive liquid is used for enhancing the sensing of the physiological signal of the user by the at least one sensor. | 10-18-2012 |
20130250604 | LIGHT BAR-COMBINED REMOVABLE ZIPPER - The present invention relates to a light bar-combined removable zipper, which includes a first tape, a second tape, a light bar, and a controller. The second tape has an edge joinable to an edge of the first tape to constitute a removable zipper structure. The light bar is combined to the second tape. The controller is connected to the light bar to supply electrical power to and selectively activate/deactivate the lighting of the light bar. | 09-26-2013 |
20130338471 | PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL DETECTION DEVICE - A physiological signal detection device includes a base layer, at least one electrode pad, and at least one projection. The electrode pad is positioned on a top surface of the base layer. The electrode pad and the base layer form a first receiving compartment therebetween. The projection is retained in the first receiving compartment. The projection includes at least one raised surface, and the raised surface of the projection supports and raises the electrode pad. | 12-19-2013 |
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20140039292 | WATERPROOF PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL DETECTION DEVICE - A waterproof physiological signal detection device includes at least one electrode pad, a waterproof base layer, at least one water absorption unit, and a waterproof top layer. The electrode pad is positioned on a top surface of the waterproof base layer, and a first receiving compartment formed therebetween. The water absorption unit is positioned in the first receiving compartment. The water absorption unit has a top engaging the electrode pad and s a bottom engaging the waterproof base layer. The waterproof top layer overlaps the waterproof base layer and forms at least one top layer opening that corresponds to and exposes the at least one electrode pad. An undersurface of a circumference of the top layer opening overlaps a circumference of a top surface of the electrode pad with a central portion of the electrode pad projecting through the top layer opening. | 02-06-2014 |
20140049889 | CONTROL DEVICE FOR USE IN WOVEN ARTICLE - Disclosed is a control device for use in woven article, which includes a conductive fabric that includes conductive warps, conductive wefts, and insulation warps, which are arranged so as to form a plurality of conduction sites; a first woven flat cable, which includes a plurality of conductor lines, the first woven flat cable being set to overlap the conductive fabric, two of the conductor lines being electrically and respectively connected to the conductive warp and the conductive weft of one of the conduction sites; and a processor unit, to which the conductor lines of the first woven flat cable is electrically connected. | 02-20-2014 |
20140242868 | MOISTURE-RETAINING AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE - A moisture-retaining and electrically conductive structure includes at least one electrically conductive textile unit and at least one moisture-retaining textile unit, wherein the electrically conductive textile unit and the moisture-retaining textile unit are interlaced and woven together to form a planar structure. With such a structure, fabric of the same layer can provide both functions of moisture retention and electrical conduction and may improve the lifespan and electrical conductivity. | 08-28-2014 |
20140242869 | STRUCTURE OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE FABRIC - A structure of three-dimensional electrically conductive fabric includes a resilient conductive tissue, a foundation tissue, and a support tissue. The support tissue is arranged between and connects the resilient conductive tissue and the foundation tissue. The resilient conductive tissue, the foundation tissue, and the support tissue are unitarily combined through knitting to form the structure of three-dimensional electrically conductive fabric. | 08-28-2014 |
20140243639 | MOISTURE-RETAINING AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE STRUCTURE - An improved moisture-retaining and electrically conductive structure includes a plurality of moisture-retaining and electrically conductive yarns that is woven to form a planar structure, wherein each of the moisture-retaining and electrically conductive yarns is formed by blending a plurality of electrically conductive fibers and a plurality of moisture-retaining fibers. With such a structure, fabric of the same layer can provide both functions of moisture retention and electrical conduction and may improve the lifespan and electrical conductivity. | 08-28-2014 |
20140246296 | FABRIC PRESSURE SWITCH - A fabric pressure switch includes a first resilient conductive tissue, a second resilient conductive tissue, and a support tissue. The support tissue is arranged between and connects the first resilient conductive tissue and the second resilient conductive tissue. The first resilient conductive tissue, the second resilient conductive tissue, and the support tissue are unitarily combined through knitting to form the fabric pressure switch. | 09-04-2014 |
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20090063740 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ARBITRATION IN A WIRELESS DEVICE - A method and apparatus for traffic arbitration in a system are provided. In the system, a first module operating in a first protocol and a second module operating in a second protocol share one communication channel. An arbitration circuit schedules medium accesses thereof, in which a quota table maintains a utilization value updated in accordance with the amount of time slots consumed by a particular traffic type, and a time counter periodically resets the utilization value to a default value. When the arbitration circuit receives a request for medium access of the particular traffic type, the arbitration circuit grants the request according to the utilization value, such that the first module or the second module are not activated at the same time. | 03-05-2009 |
20090245279 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR COORDINATING BLUETOOTH AND WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) AND WIMAX COMMUNICATIONS - The invention provides a method for operating an apparatus capable of Bluetooth and Wireless Local Area Network (WLAN)/WiMAX communications. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a Bluetooth module, and a WLAN/WiMAX unit comprising a packet traffic arbitration (PTA) module, and a WLAN/WiMAX module. The Bluetooth module sends a request for Bluetooth signal transceiving to be performed in a Bluetooth time slot to the WLAN/WiMAX unit, wherein the request comprises a length information about length of a transceiving time period for Bluetooth signal transceiving. The Bluetooth module then performs an Bluetooth signal transceiving during the transceiving time period of the Bluetooth time slot after the WLAN/WiMAX unit grants the request. The WLAN/WiMAX unit then performs an WLAN/WiMAX signal transceiveing during a residual time period of the Bluetooth time slot in response to the length information. | 10-01-2009 |
20090247217 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS CAPABLE OF BLUETOOTH, WIRELESS LOCAL AREA NETWORK (WLAN) AND WIMAX COMMUNICATIONS - The invention provides an apparatus capable of wireless communications. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a packet traffic arbitration (PTA) module and a first wireless transceiving module, and the first wireless transceiving module is connected to the PTA module via a wire. The first wireless transceiving module sends a first request for performing a first signal transceiving to the PTA module via the wire, receives a first response to the first request via the wire, and performs the first signal transceiving when the first response indicates that the first request has been granted by the PTA module. | 10-01-2009 |
20100061326 | METHODS FOR RESPONDING TO CO-LOCATED COEXISTENCE (CLC) REQUEST FROM A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUSES CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING MULTI-RADIO COEXISTENCE - A communications apparatus is provided. A first radio module provides a first wireless communications service and communicates with a first communications device in compliance with a first protocol. A second radio module provides a second wireless communications service and communicates with a second communications device in compliance with a second protocol. A Co-Located Coexistence radio manager detects activities of the first radio modules, obtains a first traffic pattern describing downlink and/or uplink traffic allocations of the first radio module from the first radio module, and generates a second traffic pattern of the second radio module according to the first traffic pattern to coordinate operations of the first and second radio modules. The second traffic pattern describes recommended downlink and/or uplink traffic allocations to a plurality of sub-frames for the second radio module, and each sub-frame defined by the second protocol includes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing symbols. | 03-11-2010 |
20100322159 | PTA METHOD AND APPARATUS UTILIZING THE SAME - An apparatus includes a first and a second wireless communication modules and a packet traffic arbitration (PTA) module. The first wireless communication module issues a first request for a first transmission or reception operation in a first time period, wherein the first request includes information regarding a first power level for performing the first TX or RX operation. The second wireless communication module issues a second request for a second TX or RX operation in a second time period, wherein the second request includes information regarding a second power level for performing the second TX or RX operation. The packet traffic arbitration module receives the first request and the second request, and grants one or both of the first request and the second request according to the first power level and the second power level when the first time period is overlapped with the second time period. | 12-23-2010 |
20110235621 | SYNCHRONIZED ACTIVITY BITMAP GENERATION METHOD FOR CO-LOCATED COEXISTENCE (CLC) DEVICES - A mobile communications device is provided. A first radio module communicates with a communications device in compliance with a first protocol. A second radio module communicates with a base station in compliance with a second protocol. A CLC radio manager receives a traffic pattern from the first radio module indicating a first traffic allocation for the first radio module, obtains timing information of the base station, obtains a native reference clock from a clock source, converts values of the traffic pattern into the native reference clock counts, aligns the converted traffic pattern with the timing information of the base station, generates one or more CLC bitmaps for the first radio module by converting the aligned traffic pattern into a plurality of WiMAX frames or sub-frames of the timing information, and transmits the generated CLC bitmaps to the base station to recommend a second traffic allocation of the frames or sub-frames. | 09-29-2011 |
20120250673 | PTA METHOD AND APPARATUS UTILIZING THE SAME - An apparatus (and related method) coordinates wireless communication operations for coexisted wireless communication modules. The apparatus includes a packet traffic arbitration (PTA) module coupled between a first wireless communication module and a second wireless communication module, granting the first request requesting for a first wireless communication operation with a first priority in a first time period from the first wireless communication module, receiving a second request requesting for a second wireless communication operation with a second priority from the second wireless communication module when the granted first wireless communication operation is not finished. In operation, the first wireless communication operation interferes with the second wireless communication operation, the PTA module granting the second request and informing the first wireless communication module to take back the granted first request when the second priority is higher than the first priority. | 10-04-2012 |
20140219216 | METHODS FOR RESPONDING TO CO-LOCATED COEXISTENCE (CLC) REQUEST FROM A MOBILE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUSES CAPABLE OF CONTROLLING MULTI-RADIO COEXISTENCE - A communications apparatus is provided. A first radio module provides a first wireless communications service and communicates with a first communications device in compliance with a first protocol. A second radio module provides a second wireless communications service and communicates with a second communications device in compliance with a second protocol. A Co-Located Coexistence radio manager detects activities of the first radio modules, obtains a first traffic pattern describing downlink and/or uplink traffic allocations of the first radio module from the first radio module, and generates a second traffic pattern of the second radio module according to the first traffic pattern to coordinate operations of the first and second radio modules. An associated method is also provided. | 08-07-2014 |
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20100045168 | WHITE LIGHT LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - A white light light-emitting diode is provided. The white light light-emitting diode includes a substrate including an anode and a cathode or a circuit, an ultraviolet light-emitting diode emitting ultraviolet with a peak wavelength between 320-400 nm disposed on the substrate, and a phosphor layer formed by blending blue, yellow and red phosphor grains with transparent resin pervious to ultraviolet and visible light applied on the ultraviolet light-emitting diode, wherein the yellow phosphor grains are excited by blue light with an emission band between about 400-530 nm. | 02-25-2010 |
20100277887 | POLARIZED WHITE LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A polarized white light emitting diode is provided, including a substrate with an ultraviolet light emitting diode (UV LED) chip disposed thereover for emitting ultraviolet (UV) light, a phosphor layer coated around the UV LED chip to be excited by the UV light from the UV LED chip to thereby emit white light, an omni-directional reflector disposed over the phosphor layer, a medium layer disposed between the omni-directional reflector and the phosphor layer, wherein the omni-directional reflector allows the UV light from the UV LED chip to be multiply and omni-directionally reflected in between the phosphor layer and the medium layer, a transparent substrate disposed over the omni-directional reflector, and a metal-containing polarization layer disposed over the transparent substrate for polarizing the white light emitted from the phosphor layer to thereby emit a polarized white light | 11-04-2010 |
20110025183 | COLOR TEMPERATURE TUNABLE WHITE LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - A color temperature tunable white light emitting device is provided, including a substrate with an ultraviolet light emitting diode, a purple light emitting diode, and a blue light emitting diode provided over the substrate. The UV LED, the purple LED and the blue LED are coated with a phosphor layer. An omnidirectional reflector is disposed over the phosphor layer. A medium layer is disposed between the omni-directional reflector and the phosphor layer. A transparent substrate is disposed over the omnidirectional reflector and an optical diffuser is disposed over the transparent substrate. | 02-03-2011 |
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20120260225 | Accurate Parasitic Capacitance Extraction for Ultra Large Scale Integrated Circuits - A system and method for extracting the parasitic contact/via capacitance in an integrated circuit are provided. Parasitic extraction using this system can lead to an improved accuracy on contact/via parasitic capacitance extraction by taking into account of the actual contact/via shape and size variation. The common feature of the various embodiments includes the step of generating a technology file, in which the contact/via capacitance in the capacitance table is derived from an effective contact/via width table. Each element of the effective contact/via width table is calibrated to have a parasitic capacitance matching to that of an actual contact/via configuration occurring in an IC. | 10-11-2012 |
20130014070 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING FREQUENCY-DEPENDENT NETLIST - A method includes creating a technology file including data for an integrated circuit including at least one die coupled to an interposer and a routing between the at least one die and the interposer, b) creating a netlist including data approximating at least one of capacitive or inductive couplings between conductors in the at least one die and in the interposer based on the technology file, c) simulating a performance of the integrated circuit based on the netlist, d) adjusting the routing between the at least one die and the interposer based on the simulation to reduce the at least one of the capacitive or the inductive couplings, and e) repeating steps c) and d) to optimize the at least one of the capacitive or inductive couplings. | 01-10-2013 |
20130139121 | RC Extraction Methodology for Floating Silicon Substrate with TSV - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for generating a through-silicon via (TSV) model for RC extraction that accurately models an interposer substrate comprising one or more TSVs. In some embodiments, a method is performed by generating an interposer wafer model having a sub-circuit that models a TSV. The sub-circuit can compensate for limitations in resistive and capacitive extraction of traditional TSV models performed by EDA tools. In some embodiments, the sub-circuit is coupled to a floating common node of the model. The floating common node enables the interposer wafer model to take into consideration capacitive coupling within the interposer. The improved interposer wafer model enables accurate RC extraction of an interposer with one or more TSVs, thereby providing for an interposer wafer model that is consistent between GDS and APR flows. | 05-30-2013 |
20130174112 | METHOD OF GENERATING A BIAS-ADJUSTED LAYOUT DESIGN OF A CONDUCTIVE FEATURE AND METHOD OF GENERATING A SIMULATION MODEL OF A PREDEFINED FABRICATION PROCESS - A method of generating a bias-adjusted layout design of a conductive feature includes receiving a layout design of the conductive feature. If a geometry configuration of the layout design is within a first set of predetermined criteria, the bias-adjusted layout design of the conductive feature is generated according to a first layout bias rule. If the geometry configuration of the layout design is within a second set of predetermined criteria, the bias-adjusted layout design of the conductive feature is generated according to a second layout bias rule. | 07-04-2013 |
20130275927 | RC Corner Solutions for Double Patterning Technology - A method includes determining model parameters for forming an integrated circuit, and generating a techfile using the model parameters. The techfile includes at least two of a C_worst table, a C_best table, and a C_nominal table. The C_worst table stores greatest parasitic capacitances between layout patterns of the integrated circuit when lithography masks comprising the layout patterns shift relative to each other. The C_best table stores smallest parasitic capacitances between the layout patterns when the lithography masks shift relative to each other. The C_nominal table stores nominal parasitic capacitances between the layout patterns when the lithography masks do not shift relative to each other. The techfile is embodied on a tangible non-transitory storage medium. | 10-17-2013 |
20130305196 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CREATING FREQUENCY-DEPENDENT NETLIST - A method includes creating a technology file including data for an integrated circuit including at least one die including at least one metal layer to be formed using at least one of a single patterning process or a multi-patterning process, creating a netlist including data approximating at least one of capacitive or inductive couplings between conductors in the metal layer of at least one die based on the technology file, simulating a performance of the integrated circuit based on the netlist, adjusting the routing between the at least one die and the interposer based on the simulation to reduce the at least one of the capacitive or the inductive couplings, and repeating the simulating and adjusting to optimize the at least one of the capacitive or inductive couplings. | 11-14-2013 |
20140082578 | RC EXTRACTION METHODOLOGY FOR FLOATING SILICON SUBSTRATE WITH TSV - The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for generating a through-silicon via (TSV) model for RC extraction that accurately models an interposer substrate comprising one or more TSVs. In some embodiments, a method is performed by generating an interposer wafer model having a sub-circuit that models a TSV. The sub-circuit can compensate for limitations in resistive and capacitive extraction of traditional TSV models performed by EDA tools. In some embodiments, the sub-circuit is coupled to a floating common node of the model. The floating common node enables the interposer wafer model to take into consideration capacitive coupling within the interposer. The improved interposer wafer model enables accurate RC extraction of an interposer with one or more TSVs, thereby providing for an interposer wafer model that is consistent between GDS and APR flows. | 03-20-2014 |
20140258962 | Parasitic Capacitance Extraction for FinFETs - A method includes generating a three-dimensional table. The table cells of the three-dimensional table comprise normalized parasitic capacitance values selected from the group consisting essentially of normalized poly-to-fin parasitic capacitance values and normalized poly-to-metal-contact parasitic capacitance values of Fin Field-Effect Transistors (FinFETs). The three-dimensional table is indexed by poly-to-metal-contact spacings of the FinFETs, fin-to-fin spacings of the FinFETs, and metal-contact-to-second-poly spacings of the FinFETs. The step of generating the three-dimensional table is performed using a computer. | 09-11-2014 |
20140282341 | FLEXIBLE PATTERN-ORIENTED 3D PROFILE FOR ADVANCED PROCESS NODES - The present disclosure relates to a method of RC extraction that provides for a fast development time and easy maintenance. In some embodiments, the method provides a graphical representation of an integrated chip layout having a plurality of integrated chip components. A plurality of pattern based graphical features are then determined. Respective pattern based graphical features define a structural aspect of an integrated chip component. One of the plurality of integrated chip components is defined as a pattern oriented function having inputs of one or more of the pattern based graphical features. The pattern oriented function determines a shape of the one of the plurality of integrated chip components based upon a relation between the plurality of inputs. By determining a shape of an integrated chip component using a pattern oriented function, the complexity of RC profiles can be reduced. | 09-18-2014 |
20140282342 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TUNING TECHNOLOGY FILES - A method generally comprises arranging a plurality of layer combinations into a plurality of groups such that each of the layer combinations is assigned to at least one group. A shifting analysis is performed on a plurality of benchmark circuits for each of the groups. At least one tuning vector value is calculated based, at least in part, on a plurality of criteria vectors of the benchmark circuits. A shift is applied on each of the groups by the tuning vector value and a technology file, such as a 2.5 dimensional RC techfile, is regenerated. | 09-18-2014 |
20140304670 | RC Corner Solutions for Double Patterning Technology - A method includes selecting a process corner, determining model parameters for forming an integrated circuit, and generating a file using the model parameters for the process corner. The generating the file is performed using a computer. The file includes at least two of a first capacitance table, a second capacitance table, and a third capacitance table. The first capacitance table stores greatest parasitic capacitances between layout patterns of the integrated circuit when lithography masks including the layout patterns shift relative to each other. The second capacitance table stores smallest parasitic capacitances between the layout patterns when the lithography masks shift relative to each other. The third capacitance table stores nominal parasitic capacitances between the layout patterns when the lithography masks do not shift relative to each other. | 10-09-2014 |
20140310675 | Methods and Apparatus for RC Extraction - The method for extracting a capacitance from a layout is disclosed. The method decomposes a first net into a first and a second component, and decomposes a second net into a third and a fourth component. The method may obtain a first capacitance for the first component and the third component by a first method, and obtain a second capacitance for the second component and the fourth component by a second method different from the first method. A library with a plurality of entries may be provided, wherein each entry has a component pair comprising a component of the first net and a component of the second net, and a pre-calculated capacitance for the component pair. The first method may be to search a library to find a pre-calculated capacitance. The second method may be to obtain the first capacitance by an equation solver on the fly. | 10-16-2014 |
20150040077 | MULTI-PATTERNING MASK DECOMPOSITION METHOD AND SYSTEM - A portion of a layout of a single layer of an integrated circuit is to be multi-patterned. The patterns are divided into first and second groups, to be patterned on the single layer by a first mask or a second mask. For each portion of each pattern, a spacing relationship is determined between that portion and any adjacent pattern on either or both sides. A processor computes a first capacitance (C), resistance (R), or resistance-capacitance (RC) cost of assigning the first group to the first mask and the second group to the second mask, and a second cost of assigning the first group to the second mask and the second group to the first mask, based on the spacing relationships. The first group is assigned to the first mask and the second group to the second mask if the first cost is lower than the second cost. | 02-05-2015 |
20150052493 | METHOD OF GENERATING A SIMULATION MODEL OF A PREDEFINED FABRICATION PROCESS - A method of generating a simulation model of a predefined fabrication process according to a sample conductive feature includes receiving a geometry configuration and layout design of the conductive feature. A circuit-level simulation model of the sample conductive feature based on the geometry configuration of the sample conductive feature is generated. A hardware processor converts the circuit-level simulation model of the sample conductive feature into at least a first layout bias rule corresponding to a first set of predetermined criteria of the layout design and a second layout bias rule, different from the first layout bias rule, corresponding to a second set of predetermined criteria of the layout design. | 02-19-2015 |
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20080268557 | METHOD FOR MEASURING A THIN FILM THICKNESS - A method for measuring a thin film thickness is provided. The method includes the following steps: providing a plurality of structures, each including a semiconductor substrate, a thin film, and a metal layer; measuring resistances of the metal layers of the plurality of structures and thicknesses of the thin films of the plurality of structures to obtain a plurality of resistance values and a plurality of corresponding thickness values; establishing a thickness-resistance table based on the plurality of resistance values and thickness values; providing a structure to be tested including a semiconductor substrate, a thin film, and a metal layer; and measuring resistance of the metal layer of the structure to be tested to determine a thickness value of the thin film of the structure to be tested according to the thickness-resistance table. | 10-30-2008 |
20100276764 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE WITH SELECTIVELY DEPOSITED TUNGSTEN FILM AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a substrate; a dielectric layer overlying the substrate; a conductor pattern on a main surface of the dielectric layer, the conductor pattern having a top surface and sidewalls; and a conformal metal layer selectively deposited on the top surface and sidewalls, but without deposited on the main surface of the dielectric layer substantially. | 11-04-2010 |
20100279498 | SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A method for forming a semiconductor structure is provided. The method includes providing a substrate; forming a dielectric layer on the substrate; forming a conductor pattern on a main surface of the dielectric layer, the conductor pattern having a top surface and sidewalls; and performing a selective atomic layer deposition (ALD) process to selectively deposit a conformal metal layer onto the top surface and sidewalls of the conductor pattern, but without depositing onto the main surface of the dielectric layer substantially. | 11-04-2010 |
20100314765 | INTERCONNECTION STRUCTURE OF SEMICONDUCTOR INTEGRATED CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An interconnection structure includes a lower layer metal wire in a first inter-metal dielectric layer on a substrate; a second inter-metal dielectric layer on the first inter-metal dielectric layer and covering the lower layer metal wire; an upper layer metal wire on the second inter-metal dielectric layer; and a via interconnection structure in the second inter-metal dielectric layer for interconnecting the upper layer metal wire with the lower layer metal wire, wherein the via interconnection structure comprises a tungsten stud on the lower layer metal wire, and an aluminum plug stacked on the tungsten stud. | 12-16-2010 |
20120267760 | CAPACITOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A capacitor and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The capacitor includes a first electrode, a first metal layer, a dielectric layer and a second electrode. The first electrode is disposed on a substrate. The first metal layer is disposed on the first electrode. The dielectric layer is disposed on the first metal layer, wherein the material of the first metal layer does not react with the material of the dielectric layer. The second electrode is disposed on the dielectric layer. | 10-25-2012 |
20120270408 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GATE DIELECTRIC LAYER - A manufacturing method of a gate dielectric layer that includes a nitride layer and an oxide layer is provided. A substrate is provided. A nitridation treatment is performed to form the nitride layer on the substrate. An oxidation treatment is performed subsequent to the formation of the nitride layer to form the oxide layer between the nitride layer and the substrate. | 10-25-2012 |
20120270411 | MANUFACTURING METHOD OF GATE DIELECTRIC LAYER - A manufacturing method of a gate dielectric layer is provided. An oxidation treatment is performed to form an oxide layer on a substrate. A nitridation treatment is performed to form a nitride layer on the oxide layer. An annealing treatment is performed in a mixing gas of N | 10-25-2012 |
20120273948 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE INCLUDING A COPPER-ALUMINUM INTERCONNECT AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - An integrated circuit structure including a copper-aluminum interconnect with a barrier layer including a titanium nitride layer and a method for fabricating the same are disclosed. The method for fabricating an integrated circuit structure including a copper-aluminum interconnect according to the present invention comprises the steps of providing a copper (Cu) layer; forming a barrier layer connected to the copper layer, wherein the barrier layer comprises a first layer including a tantalum layer and a tantalum nitride layer and a second layer including a titanium nitride layer, the first layer contacts the copper layer and is disposed between the copper layer and the second layer, and the barrier layer has a recess correspondingly above the copper layer; and forming an aluminum (Al) layer disposed in the recess. | 11-01-2012 |
20120273950 | INTEGRATED CIRCUIT STRUCTURE INCLUDING COPPER-ALUMINUM INTERCONNECT AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING THE SAME - An integrated circuit structure including a copper-aluminum interconnect with a CuSiN layer and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The method for fabricating an integrated circuit structure including a copper-aluminum interconnect according to the present invention comprises the steps of providing a copper (Cu) layer; forming a barrier layer including a CuSiN layer on the copper layer; forming a wetting layer on the barrier layer; and forming an aluminum (Al) layer on the wetting layer. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276730 | METHODS FOR FABRICATING A GATE DIELECTRIC LAYER AND FOR FABRICATING A GATE STRUCTURE - A method for fabricating a gate dielectric layer comprises the steps of: forming a dielectric layer on a semiconductor substrate; performing a nitrogen treating process to form a nitride layer on the dielectric layer; performing an oxygen treating process to implant oxygen into the nitride layer; and performing a thermal treating process to form a gate dielectric layer. A step of forming a gate layer on the gate dielectric layer may be performed to form a gate structure. | 11-01-2012 |
20120276731 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING A GATE DIELECTRIC LAYER AND FOR FABRICATING A GATE STRUCTURE - A method for fabricating a gate dielectric layer comprises the steps of: forming a dielectric layer on a semiconductor substrate; performing a nitrogen treating process to form a nitride layer on the dielectric layer; and performing a thermal treating process at 1150-1400° C. for a period of 400-800 milliseconds, to form a gate dielectric layer. A step of forming a gate layer on the gate dielectric layer may be performed to form a gate structure. | 11-01-2012 |
20130052820 | METHOD OF FORMING CONDUCTIVE PATTERN - A method of forming conductive pattern is provided. A seeding layer is formed on an underlayer. By using an energy ray, an irradiation treatment is performed on a portion of a surface of the seeding layer. The seeding layer thus includes a plurality of irradiated regions and a plurality of unirradiated regions. A conversion treatment is performed on the irradiated regions of the seeding layer. A selective growth process is performed, so as to form a conductive pattern on each unirradiated region of the seeding layer. The irradiated regions of the seeding layer are removed, so that the conductive patterns are insulated from each other. | 02-28-2013 |
20130071978 | FABRICATING METHOD OF TRANSISTOR - A fabricating method of a transistor is provided. A patterned sacrificed layer is formed on a substrate, wherein the patterned sacrificed layer includes a plurality of openings exposing the substrate. By using the patterned sacrificed layer as a mask, a doping process is performed on the substrate, thereby forming a doped source region and a doped drain region in the substrate exposed by the openings. A selective growth process is performed to form a source and a drain on the doped source region and the doped drain region, respectively. The patterned sacrificed layer is removed to expose the substrate between the source and the drain. A gate is formed on the substrate between the source and the drain. | 03-21-2013 |
20130071992 | SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESS - A semiconductor process is provided. An insulating layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A portion of the insulating layer is removed, so as to form a plurality of isolation structures and a mesh opening disposed between the isolation structures and exposing the semiconductor substrate. By performing a selective growth process, a semiconductor layer is formed from a surface of the semiconductor substrate exposed by the mesh opening, so that the isolation structures are disposed in the semiconductor layer. | 03-21-2013 |
20130140682 | BURIED WORD LINE AND METHOD FOR FORMING BURIED WORD LINE IN SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A buried word line includes a substrate having thereon a recessed trench, an insulating layer on a bottom surface and a sidewall of the recessed trench, and a lining layer in the recessed trench. The lining layer has a cleaned surface that is cleaned by a cleaning solution comprising HF or H3PO4. A tungsten layer is selectively deposited on the cleaned surface of the lining layer. | 06-06-2013 |
20130241063 | THROUGH-SILICON VIA AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A through-silicon via (TSV) includes an insulation layer continuously lining a straight sidewall of a recessed via feature; a barrier layer continuously covering the insulation layer; a first portion of a non-continuous seed layer disposed at one end of the recessed via feature; a non-continuous dielectric layer partially covering the straight sidewall of the recessed via feature; and a conductive layer filling the recessed via feature. | 09-19-2013 |
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20120015304 | METHOD FOR FABRICATING AN INTERPOSER - Method for fabricating an interposer is provided. A substrate is provided having thereon at least a conductive via and at least a flange. The flange is bonded on the substrate and shades a portion of the via. A photoresist layer is formed on the interior surface of the via, on a contact surface of the flange and on an inner surface of the flange opposite to the contact surface. An opening is formed in the photoresist layer to expose a portion of the contact surface of the flange, while the photoresist layer still covers the interior surface of the via and the inner surface of the flange. A plating layer is formed on the exposed contact surface of the flange. The photoresist layer is then removed. | 01-19-2012 |
20120024584 | CONNECTOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A method of manufacturing a connector is provided. Firstly, a substrate having a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface and a through hole is provided. Next, a first conductive layer covering the inside wall of the through hole is formed on the substrate. Then, a filler is filled in the through hole to form a filler post. Next, a conductive elastic cantilever is formed over the first surface and electrically connected to the first conductive layer. Then, a gold layer is formed on the conductive elastic cantilever and over the first surface. A solder ball electrically connected to the first conductive layer is formed over the second surface. | 02-02-2012 |
20120026708 | CARRIER SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A carrier substrate includes a substrate having a chip side and a PCB side, a plurality of bond pads disposed on the chip side for bonding a chip, a plurality of land grid array (LGA) pads disposed on the PCB side, and a plurality of resilient flanges installed on the PCB side in an array manner. The plurality of resilient flanges electrically connects with the LGA pads correspondingly. | 02-02-2012 |
20130029500 | CONNECTOR AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a connector including a substrate, at least a conductive via disposed inside the substrate, a pad disposed on one surface of the substrate and electrically connected to the conductive via, a resilient flange disposed on the pad, and an anisotropic conductive adhesive interposed between the pad and the resilient flange to electrically connect the pad with the resilient flange. | 01-31-2013 |
20140335705 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector includes a base an elastic terminal and an elastic terminal. The base has a recess. The elastic terminal is connected to the base and extends to the recess. When the contact moves towards the recess, the contact is capable of pushing the contact protrusion to bend towards the bottom of the recess. In addition, the electrical connector may further include a contact protrusion connected to the elastic terminal. When the contact moves towards the recess, the contact is capable of pushing the contact protrusion to make the elastic terminal bend towards the bottom portion of the recess. | 11-13-2014 |
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20120306404 | LED DRIVER CIRCUIT - An LED driver circuit, including: an LED load, having a top end, a middle end, and a bottom end, wherein the top end is coupled to a line voltage; and a variable load device, having a first input end, a second input end, and an output end, wherein the first input end is coupled to the middle end of the LED load for receiving a first current, the second input end is coupled to the bottom end of the LED load for receiving a second current, and the output end is for providing an output current, which equals the sum of the first current and the second current, and wherein the first current increases/decreases as the second current decreases/increases. | 12-06-2012 |
20130187550 | LED LIGHTING CIRCUIT CAPABLE OF PREVENTING THERMAL BREAKDOWN - An LED lighting circuit capable of preventing thermal breakdown, including: an LED module, having a top end coupled to a line voltage; and a controller, coupled to the line voltage and a bottom end of the LED module, the controller including: an amplifier, having a positive input end coupled to an adjustable reference voltage; a transistor, having a gate terminal coupled to an output end of the amplifier, a first channel terminal coupled to the bottom end of the LED module, and a second channel terminal coupled to a negative input end of the amplifier; a current sensing resistor, coupled between the second channel terminal and a ground; and a reference voltage generator, used for generating the adjustable reference voltage according to the line voltage. | 07-25-2013 |
20130249423 | CASCODED CURRENT REGULATOR - A cascoded current regulator, including: a first load circuit, having a first load and a current source unit; and a second load circuit, being cascaded with the first load circuit and having a second load and a current mirror unit, wherein a first current flowing through the first load and a second current flowing through the current source unit are controlled by a control voltage, and a third current flowing through the second load and a fourth current flowing through the current mirror unit are generated according to the second current. | 09-26-2013 |
20140016366 | CONSTANT CURRENT CONTROLLER - A constant current controller for a constant current power module, including: a demagnetization sensing unit, used for detecting the voltage variation of a detection signal to generate a discharging time signal having an active period corresponding to a secondary side discharging time, wherein the detection signal is derived from an auxiliary coil; a secondary side current sensing unit, used for detecting a peak value of a current sensing signal, and providing an output current according to the peak value of the current sensing signal under the control of the discharging time signal, wherein the current sensing signal is corresponding to a primary side current; and an error current generator, used for generating an error current according to the difference between the output current and a reference current, wherein the error current is converted to a threshold voltage by a first capacitor. | 01-16-2014 |
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20080282330 | BLUETOOTH DEVICE CONNECTION METHOD AND RELATED BLUETOOTH DEVICE - The present invention provides a bluetooth device connection method. The bluetooth device connection method includes: acquiring a device list, the device list at least records a bluetooth device; assigning a bluetooth device belonging to a target class in the device list as a target device; determining whether the target device authorizes a match password; and utilizing the match password to build a connection with the target device if the target device authorizes the match password. | 11-13-2008 |
20110255414 | Communication Apparatus and Bluetooth ID Packet Recognition Method Thereof - A communication apparatus is provided. The communication apparatus includes an RF module, a down converter coupled to the RF module and a detector coupled to the down converter. The RF module receives an RF signal. The down converter down converts the RF signal in response to a channel select signal to generate a converted signal, wherein the channel select signal controls the down converter to alternately sweep a plurality of scan trains during a scan frame, and each of the scan trains comprises a plurality of channels. The power detector determines whether the RF signal comprises an ID packet according to the converted signal corresponding to the channels of the plurality of scan trains. | 10-20-2011 |
20120002561 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REDUCING POWER CONSUMPTION USED IN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING TIME SLOTS - An apparatus used in a communication system having a plurality of time slots includes a signal processing circuit, a signal detector, and a controlling circuit. The signal processing circuit receives an input signal. The signal detector detects the input signal to generate a detection result. The controlling circuit controls the signal processing circuit according to the detection result. When the detection result does not meet a predetermined criterion, the controlling circuit adjusts the signal processing circuit for reducing power consumption of the signal processing circuit. | 01-05-2012 |
20130094491 | COMMUNICATIONS APPARATUSES AND METHOD FOR MULTI-LEVEL TRANSMISSION POWER CONTROL THEREOF - A communications apparatus is provided. A radio module transmits first packets before establishing a connection with a peer communications device. A transmission power utilized for transmitting the first packets is adjustable, so that multiple levels of transmission power are utilized for transmitting the first packets. | 04-18-2013 |
20140133584 | BLUETOOTH DEVICE AND RELATED COMMUNICATIONS ESTABLISHING METHOD - A communications establishing method for a Bluetooth system includes: setting a first Bluetooth apparatus to use an out-of-band channel to pair with a second Bluetooth apparatus when the second Bluetooth apparatus intends to pair with the first Bluetooth apparatus; and enabling an enhanced page-scanning mechanism in the first Bluetooth apparatus to scan a channel used by the second Bluetooth apparatus for transmitting an ID packet of the second Bluetooth apparatus when the first Bluetooth apparatus is paired with the second Bluetooth apparatus via the out-of-band channel. | 05-15-2014 |
20140222420 | DATA PROCESSING METHOD THAT SELECTIVELY PERFORMS ERROR CORRECTION OPERATION IN RESPONSE TO DETERMINATION BASED ON CHARACTERISTIC OF PACKETS CORRESPONDING TO SAME SET OF SPEECH DATA, AND ASSOCIATED DATA PROCESSING APPARATUS - A data processing method for performing data processing on wireless received data and an associated data processing apparatus are provided, where the data processing method is applied to an electronic device. The data processing method includes the steps of: wirelessly receiving a plurality of packets corresponding to a same set of speech data from another electronic device; and selectively performing error correction operation on at least one of the plurality of packets to obtain the set of speech data, wherein whether to perform the error correction operation is determined according to at least one characteristic of the plurality of packets. More particularly, the error correction operation is selectively performed for at least one scenario of a timing critical scenario and a re-transmission limited scenario. | 08-07-2014 |