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20100165567 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN INPUT/OUTPUT MODULE TO BE DRIVEN TO LIFT FOR IMPROVING HEAT DISSIPATION WHEN OPENING THE SCREEN MODULE - A portable electronic device includes a screen module, a main body module, and an input/output module. The screen module is connected with the main body module. The input/output module is electrically connected with the main body module. The input/output module is pivotally connected with the screen module and close to the bottom. When the screen module is rotated relative to the main body module to be opened, the front end of the input/output module is driven to lift to drive the input/output module to be out of a state that the input/output module abuts against the main body module. Therefore, the portable electronic device is easy to be operated. Moreover, the heat dissipation is improved to keep the internal temperature low and reduce energy consumption. | 07-01-2010 |
20100214743 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN ACTUATING ELEMENT TO LIFT INPUT/OUTPUT MODULES - A portable electronic device includes a screen module, a main body module and an input/output module. The screen module is pivotally connected with the body module. The input/output module is electrically connected with the main body module. An actuating element is disposed at a bottom of the screen module. When the screen module is opened respectively to the body module to be opened, the actuating element is driven to swing to push a front end of the input/output module to be lifted to drive the input/output module to be out of a state that the keyboard abuts against the main body module. Therefore, the portable electronic device is easy to be operated. Moreover, the heat dissipation is improved to keep the internal temperature low and reduce energy consumption. | 08-26-2010 |
20110090152 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SWITCHABLE INPUT/OUTPUT PORTIONS - A portable electronic device with switchable input/output portions is provided. A control portion is disposed at a main body module of the portable electronic device, and it includes multiple input/output portions. Only one of the input/output portions is exposed out of the main body module to allow the user to operate. In addition, the user may switch the input/output portions corresponding to different modes by rotating, sliding and other operations. This is not only space-saving, but also facilitates the operation of the user. | 04-21-2011 |
20110103032 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORTING STANDS - An electronic device with supporting stands includes an input/output module, two stands and a limiter. The two stands are obliquely disposed on the back side of the input/output module. The stands are limited by the limiter to move synchronously. At the same time, the limiter has two slots penetrated by the stands to limit moving range for the stands. Then the stands are controlled to swing with an angle and finally the visual angle of the input/output module is varied in suitable range. | 05-05-2011 |
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20080251919 | Ultra-low resistance interconnect - A method for fabricating a semiconductor interconnect device. A preferred embodiment comprises forming a low-k or very low-k dielectric layer on a wafer substrate and forming a recess in the dielectric layer that exposes a region on the substrate to which electrical contact is desired. A barrier layer is formed by first forming an organic layer on the walls of the substrate, then forming a catalyst metal layer on the organic layer, and finally forming a barrier metal layer over the catalyst layer. The remainder of the recess formed in the dielectric layer is then filled with a conductive material such as copper that will function as the main electrical connector to the contact region on the substrate. | 10-16-2008 |
20080251922 | Transitional Interface between metal and dielectric in interconnect structures - An integrated circuit structure and methods for forming the same are provided. The integrated circuit structure includes a semiconductor substrate; a dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate; an opening in the dielectric layer; a conductive line in the opening; a metal alloy layer overlying the conductive line; a first metal silicide layer overlying the metal alloy layer; and a second metal silicide layer different from the first metal silicide layer on the first metal silicide layer. The metal alloy layer and the first and the second metal silicide layers are substantially vertically aligned to the conductive line. | 10-16-2008 |
20090004851 | SALICIDATION PROCESS USING ELECTROLESS PLATING TO DEPOSIT METAL AND INTRODUCE DOPANT IMPURITIES - A selective electroless plating operation provides for the selective deposition of a metal film only on exposed silicon surfaces of a semiconductor substrate and not on other surfaces such as dielectric surfaces. The plating solution includes metal ions and advantageously also includes dopant impurity ions. The pure metal or metal alloy film formed on the exposed silicon surfaces is then heat treated to form a metal silicide on the exposed silicon surfaces and to drive the dopant impurities to the interface formed between the exposed silicon surfaces and the metal silicide film. | 01-01-2009 |
20100267232 | Transitional Interface Between Metal and Dielectric in Interconnect Structures - An integrated circuit structure and methods for forming the same are provided. The integrated circuit structure includes a semiconductor substrate; a dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate; an opening in the dielectric layer; a conductive line in the opening; a metal alloy layer overlying the conductive line; a first metal silicide layer overlying the metal alloy layer; and a second metal silicide layer different from the first metal silicide layer on the first metal silicide layer. The metal alloy layer and the first and the second metal silicide layers are substantially vertically aligned to the conductive line. | 10-21-2010 |
20120021602 | LOW RESISTANCE AND RELIABLE COPPER INTERCONNECTS BY VARIABLE DOPING - A method and system is provided for efficiently varying the composition of the metal interconnects for a semiconductor device. A metal interconnect according to the present disclosure has an intermediate layer on a dielectric material, the intermediate layer having a relatively higher concentration of an impurity metal along with a primary metal, the impurity metal having a lower reduction potential than the primary metal. The metal interconnect has a main layer of the metal alloy interconnect on top of the intermediate layer and surrounded by the intermediate layer, the main layer having a relatively higher concentration of the primary metal than the intermediate layer, wherein the intermediate and main layers of the metal alloy interconnect each maintains a material uniformity. | 01-26-2012 |
20120190191 | Process for Improving Copper Line Cap Formation - An integrated circuit includes a semiconductor substrate, a low-k dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate, a first opening in the low-k dielectric layer, and a first diffusion barrier layer in the first opening covering the low-k dielectric layer in the first opening, wherein the first diffusion barrier layer has a bottom portion connected to sidewall portions, and wherein the sidewall portions have top surfaces close to a top surface of the low-k dielectric layer. The integrated circuit further includes a conductive line filling the first opening wherein the conductive line has a top surface lower than the top surfaces of the sidewall portions of the diffusion barrier layer, and a metal cap on the conductive line and only within a region directly over the conductive line. | 07-26-2012 |
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20100315308 | Multi-Band Antenna - A multi-band has as an elongated grounding plate disposed vertically with a top edge defined thereon. A simulation induction portion includes a first conduction strip extended obliquely from a substantial middle of the top edge and a second conduction strip extended along the top edge from a free end of the first conduction strip to form an obtuse angle between the first and second conduction strips. A connecting portion extends perpendicularly and opposite to the grounding plate from a free end of the second conduction strip. A feeding point disposes on the connecting portion, adjacent to the second conduction strip. A high frequency radiator and a low frequency radiator are extended opposite to each other from a free end of the connecting portion. | 12-16-2010 |
20110012789 | Multi-Band Antenna - A multi-band antenna has a ground portion, a first radiating portion defining opposite first and second ends, a L-shaped radiating portion connected to the second end of the first radiating portion and defining a third end extending towards the ground portion and a fourth end extending towards a direction, a stair-shaped radiating portion located between the ground portion and the L-shaped radiating portion and defining a fifth end connected to the first end of the first radiating portion and a sixth end extending towards the direction, and having at least one bent section, which has at least one bent section, a connecting portion interconnecting the bent section of the fourth radiating portion and the ground portion, and a feeding point arranged at the first end of the first radiating portion. | 01-20-2011 |
20110018781 | Ultra-Wideband Antenna - An ultra-wideband has an elongated grounding plate disposed horizontally with a long front edge defined thereon. A connecting portion extends upwards from an end of the front edge. A first antenna radiator includes a first radiating strip extended from a side of the connecting portion and a second radiating strip connecting with a free end of the first radiating strip. A third antenna radiator includes a third radiating strip suspended over the grounding plate, a fourth radiating strip connecting with an end of a long front edge of the third radiating strip and an upper side of the second radiating strip, a fifth radiating strip extended downwards from the long front edge of the third radiating strip connecting with the connecting portion. A third antenna radiator extends downwards from a middle of the long front edge of the third radiating strip. A feeding point disposes on the second radiating strip. | 01-27-2011 |
20110074636 | Multi-Band Antenna - A multi-band antenna has a strip-shaped first radiating portion disposed levelly. An end of a long side of the first radiating portion is extended downwardly to form a first grounding portion. A strip-shaped second radiating portion is disposed in alignment with and spaced from the first radiating portion. A long side of the second radiating portion is extended downwards to form a feeding portion at an end thereof away from the first radiating portion. A third radiating portion, which is stretched levelly and oppositely from an end of the second radiating portion adjacent to the feeding portion, is longer than the second radiating portion and has a long side extended downwardly to form a fixing portion adjacent to a free end thereof. The feeding portion and the fixing portion are located at the same side as the first grounding portion with respect to the first, second and third radiating portion. | 03-31-2011 |
20110285600 | Antenna Device - An antenna device includes an insulating substrate, a ground plane, a radiating element, a horizontal polarized portion and a vertical polarized portion. The insulating substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, one end of the first surface defines a first isolating area and a second isolating area, one end of the second surface adjacent to the first and second isolating areas defines an insulating area, a horizontal feed circuit and a vertical feed circuit are disposed at the insulating area. The ground plane includes a first ground plane and a second ground plane. The radiating element is positioned opposite to and spaced from the first ground plane. The horizontal and vertical polarized portions are positioned on the radiating element and corresponding to the first and second isolating areas respectively so as to couple with the horizontal and vertical feed circuits, respectively. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285601 | Antenna Device - An antenna device includes an insulating substrate, a ground plane, a radiating element, a horizontal feed probe and a vertical feed probe. The insulating substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. One end of the first surface defines an insulating area. One end of the second surface adjacent to the insulating area defines a first isolating area, a second isolating area, a horizontal feed circuit and a vertical feed circuit. The ground plane includes a first ground plane and a second ground plane. The radiating element is located onto the insulating area. The horizontal and vertical feed probes are inserted in the insulating substrate and the radiating element with one end thereof projecting beyond the radiating element and the other end thereof respectively penetrating through the first and second isolating areas so as to couple with the horizontal and vertical feed circuits, respectively. | 11-24-2011 |
20120127039 | WIRELESS MOUSE - A wireless mouse includes a mouse housing, a printed circuit board assembly assembled in the mouse housing, and an antenna mounted on a front end of the printed circuit board assembly. The front end of the printed circuit board assembly defines two fastening holes spaced from each other along a direction perpendicular to a front-to-rear direction. The antenna has a substantial long-strip radiating portion. Two opposite ends of the radiating portion are bent rearward and then downward to form a hook portion and a feed portion which are respectively hooked in the corresponding fastening holes to make the radiating portion transversely mounted over the front end of the printed circuit board assembly. The feed portion is electrically connected with a feed circuit of the printed circuit board assembly. | 05-24-2012 |
20120139794 | MULTI-BAND ANTENNA - A multi-band antenna includes a base plate, a first radiating element and a second radiating element. The base plate has a transverse front edge and a longitudinal side edge perpendicular to the transverse front edge. A feeding portion and a ground portion are extended frontward and then bent downward from two spaced portions of the transverse front edge. The first radiating element is substantially lying L-shaped and connected with one end of the base plate adjacent to the feeding portion. The first radiating element includes a first connection section, a first extension section and a second extension section. The second radiating element includes a first radiating strip, a short second connection section, a second radiating strip, a third connection section and a third radiating strip. | 06-07-2012 |
20120169563 | MULTI-BAND ANTENNA - A multi-band antenna mounted on a circuit board includes a ground plate perpendicularly connected to one side edge of the circuit board, a radiating plate perpendicularly connected to the other side edge of the circuit board, and a planar antenna element includes a high frequency radiating portion, a lower frequency radiating portion, a base plate, a capacitance portion and an inductance portion. The high frequency radiating portion and the lower frequency radiating portion are located at two ends of the circuit board, respectively, and both connected to the radiating plate. The base plate is connected to the radiating plate and located between the high and lower frequency radiating portions. The capacitance portion is parallel with the ground plate to form a capacitive coupling therebetween. The inductance portion is soldered to the ground plate. A simulation inductance is formed by the inductance portion. | 07-05-2012 |
20120176274 | WIDE-BAND ANTENNA - A wide-band antenna mounted on a circuit board includes a ground plate, a radiating plate perpendicularly connected to two side edges of the circuit board, and a planar antenna element which includes a base plate, an extending plate, and a ground portion. One side of the base plate defines a gap with a first coupling portion being formed, and a slot adjacent to the gap with a first strip being formed therebetween. A second strip is extended perpendicularly from the first strip. The extending plate is extended outward from one end of the base plate. The ground portion is extended outward from the second strip and connected to the ground plate. The first coupling portion and the ground portion have an interspace to form a capacitive coupling therebetween. A groove is formed among the first and second strips and the ground portion to form a simulation inductance thereamong. | 07-12-2012 |
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20090190976 | Automatic document feeder and method for duplex scanning a document utilizing the same - An automatic document feeder includes a first path extending from a feeding tray to a scanning module, a second path extending from the scanning module to a reversing roller unit, and a third path extending from the reversing roller unit to an intermediate portion of the first path. A document is moved from the feeding tray onto the reversing roller unit via the first and second paths for a first scanning. Just before the document is moved through the second path, the reversing roller unit is driven to allow the document to move therethrough. Subsequently, the document is reversed on the reversing roller unit to move through a looped passage defined by the third path, a portion of the first path downstream of the intermediate portion, and the second path for a second scanning. The reversing roller unit is operable to allow two opposite edges of the document to move thereon in different directions. | 07-30-2009 |
20100134857 | DUPLEX AUTOMATIC DOCUMENT FEEDER AND DUPLEX DOCUMENT SCANNING METHOD USING THE SAME - A duplex automatic document feeder includes first, second, third, and fourth paths, an ejecting path, a scanning module, first and second reversing roller units, a feeding tray, and an ejecting tray. A document is moved from the feeding tray to the scanning module for scanning of a first side surface thereof. Subsequently, the document is moved along a second-side scanning path defined by the first reversing roller unit, the third path, a portion of the first path, the fourth path, and the first reversing roller unit to allow for scanning of a second side surface thereof. After the first and second side surfaces are scanned, the document is moved along a document-inverting path defined by the second reversing roller unit, a portion of the fourth path, the ejecting path, a portion of the second path, the first reversing roller unit, and the ejecting tray. | 06-03-2010 |
20130336760 | FAN CONTROL METHOD, FAN MODEL IDENTIFICATION METHOD, AND FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT - A fan control method is to be implemented by a control circuit for controlling a fan coupled thereto. The fan control method includes configuring the control circuit to output a driving signal to the fan such that the fan rotates according to the driving signal, to detect a rotational speed of the fan and to generate a feedback signal corresponding to the rotational speed thus detected, to identify a model of the fan according to the feedback signal thus generated, and to control rotation of the fan according to the model thus identified. | 12-19-2013 |
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20100046151 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a casing, a key, a loudspeaker, a soft insulating material, and an actuating unit. The key is disposed at the casing. The loudspeaker is embedded into the casing flatly. The soft insulating material covers the casing and the loudspeaker. The actuating unit is coupled to the key and the loudspeaker, and it actuates the loudspeaker to protrude from the casing in response to an actuation of the key. | 02-25-2010 |
20100046162 | CASING, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A casing includes a main body and a covering layer. The main body has a first transparent area and a second transparent area disposed as mirror images. Light passes through the first transparent area and the second transparent area. The covering layer covers the second transparent area and has a transmittance gradient. A method for manufacturing the casing and an electronic device having the casing are also disclosed. | 02-25-2010 |
20100046163 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a casing, a covering layer, and a key. The casing has an opening. The covering layer covers at least one portion of the casing and covers the opening. The key is disposed at the opening and at least one portion of the key is embedded into the opening of the casing to allow one portion of the covering layer to be sandwiched between the key and the casing. | 02-25-2010 |
20100051430 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND BUTTON ASSEMBLY THEREOF - A button assembly is applied to a portable electronic device having a casing. The casing has an opening. The button assembly includes a button and a circuit board. The button is disposed at the opening and has a button body and a cloth-material layer. The cloth-material layer covers at least one portion of the button body and is exposed to a surface of the casing. The circuit board is disposed in the casing. The circuit board has a switch corresponding to the button body. A portable electronic device having the button assembly is also disclosed. | 03-04-2010 |
20100063758 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH POWER INDICATION FUNCTION - An electronic apparatus with a power indication function is connected to an adapter. The electronic apparatus includes a host, a power jack, a rechargeable battery, a power indication element and a controller. The power jack is disposed on the host for connecting with the adapter. The rechargeable battery is disposed in the host and is electrically connected to the power jack. The power indication element has a switch disposed adjacent to the power jack and a power indicator disposed in the host. The controller is electrically connected to the rechargeable battery, the switch and the power indicator. When the switch turns on, the controller detects the remained power in the rechargeable battery and the remained power is indicated by the power indicator. | 03-11-2010 |
20100067201 | FLIP ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A flip electronic device includes a cover, a display module, a casing, a circuit board, and an electrical connection element. The casing is pivotally connected with the cover. The cover has a light-transparent portion. The display module is disposed at the cover. The circuit board is disposed in the casing. The electrical connection element is electrically connected with the display module and the circuit board. At least one portion of the electrical connection element is viewable through the light-transparent portion. | 03-18-2010 |
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20090213559 | CHASSIS STRUCTURE WITH INTERFACE CARD BRACKET - A chassis structure with interface card bracket is described, which uses a bracket to assemble an interface card in an accommodation space within a chassis. The bracket includes a carrying member and an operating member that are pivoted to each other, and the interface card is fixed on the carrying member. The chassis includes a guide portion disposed therein. As the bracket moves into the accommodation space, the carrying member and the operating member are pivoted with respect to each other upon being guided by the guide portion to form an appropriate included angle there-between, so as to avoid barriers around the accommodation space, thereby assembling the interface card into the accommodation space successfully. | 08-27-2009 |
20120111534 | SERVER CABINET - A server cabinet includes a rack, at least one assembling frame, a radiator and at least one fan. The rack has a first frame and a second frame opposite to each other. The assembling frame and the radiator are mounted on the first frame in sequence. The radiator transfers a coolant to flow inside a plurality of heatsink fins thereof in a circulating manner. The fan is mounted in the assembling frame, and the fan guides an airflow to flow into the first frame from the radiator, and blows the airflow in the rack to the second frame, thus lowering the temperature inside the rack. | 05-10-2012 |
20120112611 | SERVER CABINET STRUCTURE - A server cabinet structure includes a rack, at least one tray and at least one fixing component. The rack has two opposite frame bars and at least two guide rails correspondingly disposed on the frame bars. The tray is disposed on the two guide rails, and is capable of sliding into the rack. The guide rails are accommodated in recessed portions of the tray exactly. The tray presses against the frame bars through a stop plate. One combining hole of the stop plate is corresponding to an assembly hole of the frame bar. The fixing component passes through the combining hole and the assembly hole, and is inserted into the frame bar, so as to limit and keep the tray inside the rack. | 05-10-2012 |
20120113570 | SERVER CABINET STRUCTURE WITH VIBRATION ISOLATION FUNCTION - A server cabinet structure with a vibration isolation function includes a rack, a accommodated frame, and an isolator. The accommodated frame is installed on the rack, and is disposed in an accommodation room defined the rack. The isolator is installed in the accommodated frame, and is partially exposed out of the rack. The isolator does not increase volume of the server cabinet additionally, and is suitable for being applied to application environment which has narrow spaces. | 05-10-2012 |
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20100134329 | Keyboard Module for Avoiding Accidental Operation - A keyboard module for avoiding accidental operation keyboard module includes a key unit. The key unit has a pressing portion and a contacting portion. The pressing portion abutted the casing for the key unit not being pressed down. The pressing portion can be raised up to form a pressing distance relative to the casing via a push element controlled by a controlling switch to provide the pressing function. Therefore, the keyboard module can effectively prevent the users accidentally striking unnecessary keys during their operations or when the computer is in a power saving mode. | 06-03-2010 |
20100208422 | DETACHABLE MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR MOTHERBOARD - The invention discloses a detachable mounting assembly for a motherboard. The assembly includes an electronic component; a carrier for carrying the electronic component and having a first portion; a base including a recess which is located at a predetermined position corresponding to the carrier on the motherboard and a second portion corresponding to the first portion, magnetically coupled to the first position. The carrier further includes an inserting structure cooperating with the recess to locate the carrier in the predetermined position. | 08-19-2010 |
20100226087 | COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH INTEGRATED CABLE - A computer system with integrated cable is disclosed. The computer system includes a circuit board module, at least one electronic device and an integrated cable. The circuit board module includes a first connector, and the integrated cable is electrically connecting with the circuit board module and the electronic device. The integrated cable includes a second connector electrically connected to the first connector and a body electrically connected to the electronic device. The body integrates at least one power cable and at least one signal cable electrically connected to the second connector, and has a tearing structure formed between the power cable and the signal cable to allow an easy separation of the power cable and the signal cable. With such, meanwhile, entwining of unused power cables or signal cables is effectively avoided. | 09-09-2010 |
20100246874 | FOLDABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A foldable electronic device includes a first body, a second body, a pivot element and a loudspeaker. The pivot element is pivotally connected between the first body and the second body, and the loudspeaker is disposed in the pivot element and is capable of protruding out of a side of the pivot element. | 09-30-2010 |
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20090313574 | MOBILE DOCUMENT VIEWER - Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for a mobile document viewer. Techniques for toggling between document formats are described. A request is received from a user to view a document on a mobile device. The document is retrieved in a first visual format and displayed. A request is received from the user to view the document in a second visual format. The document is retrieved in the second visual format and displayed. The document viewer contains three primary areas. A navigation bar has the most frequently used operations. A page content area follows the navigation bar and can display at least a portion of a document being viewed on the document viewer. A menu area follows the page content area and contains operations that can be performed on the document by a user. Techniques for optimizing the display of images within a document are also described. | 12-17-2009 |
20100138212 | VIEWING MESSAGES AND MESSAGE ATTACHMENTS IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES - Architecture that facilitates language conversion and previewing of a message attachment in multiple different languages. The architecture can be employed in a messaging application or a personal information manager program, for example, such that the message attachment can be selected and designated for conversion into a different language, and then previewed in the different language. For example, a first language can be simplified Chinese and a second language can be traditional Chinese, such that the user can toggle the preview to view the attachment in the simplified or traditional Chinese languages. The attachment can be a word processing document, a spreadsheet document, a presentation document for the presentation of information, and/or a web feed document. Additionally, the attachment can be one of multiple attachments to the message that is selected by the user. | 06-03-2010 |
20100153091 | USER-SPECIFIED PHRASE INPUT LEARNING - Architecture that enables a user to perform manual word-breaking by phrase input. Phrase input is where the user inserts a phrase-key (or separator) as a delimiter that indicates to an editor application such as an IME (input method editor) the composition of a specific phrase when entering characters (e.g., Asian). The word-breaking is controlled by the user. The conversion quality is improved as the user knows the desired input and ambiguous cases are reduced. A phrase can be specified while the user is composing the characters. By selecting a phrase-key separator, the user can specify the composing characters before the characters are presented as a phrase. Moreover, the architecture includes a phrase prioritization mechanism wherein each phrase can be treated as a single entity and assigned a character identifier (ID), which is related to the sequence of a candidate list. | 06-17-2010 |
20100153114 | AUDIO OUTPUT OF A DOCUMENT FROM MOBILE DEVICE - Architecture for playing a document converted into an audio format to a user of an audio-output capable device. The user can interact with the device to control play of the audio document such as pause, rewind, forward, etc. In more robust implementation, the audio-output capable device is a mobile device (e.g., cell phone) having a microphone for processing voice input. Voice commands can then be input to control play (“reading”) of the document audio file to pause, rewind, read paragraph, read next chapter, fast forward, etc. A communications server (e.g., email, attachments to email, etc.) transcodes text-based document content into an audio format by leveraging a text-to-speech (TTS) engine. The transcoded audio files are then transferred to mobile devices through viable transmission channels. Users can then play the audio-formatted document while freeing hand and eye usage for other tasks. | 06-17-2010 |
20120109656 | AUDIO OUTPUT OF A DOCUMENT FROM MOBILE DEVICE - Architecture for playing a document converted into an audio format to a user of an audio-output capable device. The user can interact with the device to control play of the audio document such as pause, rewind, forward, etc. In more robust implementation, the audio-output capable device is a mobile device (e.g., cell phone) having a microphone for processing voice input. Voice commands can then be input to control play (“reading”) of the document audio file to pause, rewind, read paragraph, read next chapter, fast forward, etc. A communications server (e.g., email, attachments to email, etc.) transcodes text-based document content into an audio format by leveraging a text-to-speech (TTS) engine. The transcoded audio files are then transferred to mobile devices through viable transmission channels. Users can then play the audio-formatted document while freeing hand and eye usage for other tasks. | 05-03-2012 |
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20090068085 | Method for fabricating carbon nanotubes and carbon nano particles - Disclosed is a method of fabricating carbon nanotubes and carbon nano particles, the method comprising: providing a plurality of carbon micro carriers on a silicon substrate; forming a plurality of carbon nano particles on the carbon micro carrier by a first gas; and reacting with a second gas to provide a plurality of carbon nanotubes. Thus the carbon nanotube can be formed without the use of a metal catalyst. The carbon nanotubes can easily separate from each other without the problem of non-uniformity, because the carbon micro carrier used is in a microscale size. | 03-12-2009 |
20090167147 | Composite field emission source and method of fabricating the same - A method of fabricating a composite field emission source is provided. A first stage of film-forming process is performed by using RF magnetron sputtering, so as to form a nano structure film on a substrate, in which the nano structure film is a petal-like structure composed of a plurality of nano graphite walls. Afterward, a second stage of film-forming process is performed for increasing carbon accumulation amount on the nano structure film. Therefore, the composite field emission source with high strength and nano coral-like structures can be obtained, whereby improving the effect and life of electric field emission. | 07-02-2009 |
20100038991 | High frequency surface acoustic wave device and the substrate thereof - A high frequency SAW device and the substrate thereof are disclosed. The disclosed high frequency SAW device does not need to use the conventional and expensive sapphire substrate as its substrate. Besides, the disclosed substrate for a high-frequency SAW device can replace the conventional sapphire substrate in the use of the substrate for a high frequency SAW device. The disclosed high frequency SAW device comprises: a substrate; a first buffering layer forming on the surface of the substrate; a second buffering layer forming on the surface of the first buffering layer; a piezoelectric layer forming on the surface of the second buffering layer; an input transformation unit; and an output transformation unit, wherein the input transformation unit and the output transformation unit are formed in pairs on the surface of or beneath the piezoelectric layer. | 02-18-2010 |
20100052471 | High frequency surface acoustic wave device - A high frequency surface acoustic wave device is disclosed. The disclosed high frequency surface acoustic wave device can modulate its central frequency easily, by changing the thickness of its nanocrystalline diamond layer. The disclosed high frequency surface acoustic wave device comprises: a silicon substrate; a nanocrystalline diamond layer located above the silicon substrate; a piezoelectric layer formed on the surface of the nanocrystalline diamond layer; an input transformation unit; and an output transformation unit, wherein the input transformation unit and the output transformation unit are formed in pairs on the surface or beneath of the piezoelectric layer. Besides, the thickness of the nanocrystalline diamond layer is preferably between 0.5 μm and 20 μm. The piezoelectric layer is preferably made of ZnO, AlN, or LiNbO | 03-04-2010 |
20120090986 | Method of fabricating composite field emission source - A method of fabricating a composite field emission source is provided. A first stage of film-forming process is performed by using RF magnetron sputtering, so as to form a nano structure film on a substrate, in which the nano structure film is a petal-like structure composed of a plurality of nano graphite walls. Afterward, a second stage of film-forming process is performed for increasing carbon accumulation amount on the nano structure film and thereby growing a plurality of nano coral-like structures on the petal-like structure. Therefore, the composite field emission source with high strength and nano coral-like structures can be obtained, whereby improving the effect and life of electric field emission. | 04-19-2012 |
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20110285023 | Substrate Interconnections having Different Sizes - A bump structure that may be used to interconnect one substrate to another substrate is provided. A conductive pillar is formed on a first substrate such that the conductive pillar has a width different than a contact surface on a second substrate. In an embodiment the conductive pillar of the first substrate has a trapezoidal shape or a shape having tapered sidewalls, thereby providing a conductive pillar having base portion wider than a tip portion. The substrates may each be an integrated circuit die, an interposer, a printed circuit board, a high-density interconnect, or the like. | 11-24-2011 |
20110316147 | Embedded 3D Interposer Structure - A device includes an interposer, which includes a substrate; and at least one dielectric layer over the substrate. A plurality of through-substrate vias (TSVs) penetrate through the substrate. A first metal bump is in the at least one dielectric layer and electrically coupled to the plurality of TSVs. A second metal bump is over the at least one dielectric layer. A die is embedded in the at least one dielectric layer and bonded to the first metal bump. | 12-29-2011 |
20120018876 | Multi-Die Stacking Using Bumps with Different Sizes - A device includes a first die having a first side and a second side opposite to first side, the first side includes a first region and a second region, and a first metal bump of a first horizontal size formed on the first region of the first side of the first die. A second die is bonded to the first side of the first die through the first metal bump. A dielectric layer is formed over the first side of the first die and includes a first portion directly over the second die, a second portion encircling the second die, and an opening exposing the second region of the first side of the first die. A second metal bump of a second horizontal size is formed on the second region of the first side of the first die and extending into the opening of the dielectric layer. The second horizontal size is greater than the first horizontal size. An electrical component is bonded to the first side of the first die through the second metal bump. | 01-26-2012 |
20120045611 | Composite Carrier Structure - A composite carrier structure for manufacturing semiconductor devices is provided. The composite carrier structure utilizes multiple carrier substrates, e.g., glass or silicon substrates, coupled together by interposed adhesive layers. The composite carrier structure may be attached to a wafer or a die for, e.g., backside processing, such as thinning processes. In an embodiment, the composite carrier structure comprises a first carrier substrate having through-substrate vias formed therethrough. The first substrate is attached to a second substrate using an adhesive such that the adhesive may extend into the through-substrate vias. | 02-23-2012 |
20130075892 | Method for Three Dimensional Integrated Circuit Fabrication - A method for fabricating three dimensional integrated circuits comprises providing a wafer stack wherein a plurality of semiconductor dies are mounted on a first semiconductor die, forming a molding compound layer on the first side of the first semiconductor die, wherein the plurality of semiconductor dies are embedded in the molding compound layer. The method further comprises grinding a second side of the first semiconductor die until a plurality of through vias become exposed, attaching the wafer stack to a tape frame and dicing the wafer stack to separate the wafer stack into a plurality of individual packages. | 03-28-2013 |
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20110109550 | KEYBOARD/MOUSE SET AND COMPUTER SYSTEM USING SAME - A computer system includes a host, a screen and a keyboard/mouse set. The host is used for controlling operations of the computer system. The display screen is used for showing an operating frame of the computer system. A cursor is shown on the operating frame. The mouse could control a motion of the cursor in multiple resolution modes. The keyboard includes a switch element, which is triggered to switch the resolution modes of the mouse. | 05-12-2011 |
20110187644 | INPUT DEVICE WITH ILLUMINATED ROLLER - An input device with an illuminated roller is provided. The input device includes an upper cover, a lower base, a printed circuit board and an illuminated roller module. The illuminated roller module includes a roller, an encoder, an illuminating device and a supporting member. The illuminating device is disposed within the supporting member, and includes a flexible printed circuit and plural light emitting diodes. The plural light emitting diodes are mounted on the flexible printed circuit. The supporting member has a perforation. The flexible printed circuit of the illuminating device is penetrated through the perforation of the illuminating device and is connected to the printed circuit board. As such, electricity for illuminating is transmitted to the light emitting diodes. | 08-04-2011 |
20120056813 | SHAPE-CHANGEABLE CAMERA MOUSE - A shape-changeable camera mouse includes a first casing and a second casing. The first casing includes an image pickup module for shooting an object. When an included angle is defined between the first casing and the second casing, the shape-changeable camera mouse is operated in a mouse mode. Whereas, when the first casing and the second casing are parallel with each other, the shape-changeable camera mouse is operated in a camera mode. | 03-08-2012 |
20130091369 | POWER-SAVING INPUT DEVICE AND POWER-SAVING METHOD FOR SUCH INPUT DEVICE - A power-saving method for an input device is provided. The power-saving method includes steps of: counting an idle time of the input device, judging whether an ambient luminance value in an environment of the input device is detected or not according to the idle time of the input device, and allowing the input device to enter a first shallow sleep mode or a deep sleep mode by judging whether the ambient luminance value is higher than or lower than a predetermined luminance value. | 04-11-2013 |
20130249715 | KEYBOARD DEVICE FOR DIFFERENT OPERATING SYSTEMS - The present invention discloses a keyboard device for different operating systems in communication with an electronic apparatus. The keyboard device includes at least a key and a control unit. When the control unit recognizes that a first operating system is installed in the electronic apparatus, the control unit outputs a corresponding first key signal in response to the first key code generated by the key, such that the electronic apparatus executes a first key command. When the control unit recognizes that a second operating system is installed in the electronic apparatus, the control unit switches the first key code into a second key code and then outputs a corresponding second key signal, such that the electronic apparatus still executes the first key command. | 09-26-2013 |
20130293476 | TOUCH INPUT DEVICE - A touch input device includes a touch plate and a controlling unit. The touch plate comprises plural first type touch keys and at least one second type touch key. The number of second touch contacts of each second type touch key is equal to the number of the first type touch keys. The controlling unit has plural connecting ports. The number of the connecting ports is equal to the number of the first type touch keys. Each of the connecting port is connected with the corresponding second touch contacts and the corresponding first type touch key. As a consequence, the number of plural touch signals outputted from the touch input device is greater than the number of the connecting ports of the controlling unit. | 11-07-2013 |
20140218180 | REMOTE CONTROLLER - A remote controller is provided. The remote controller includes an input interface and an angle sensor. The input interface is used for receiving an input of a user. The angle sensor is used for detecting a rotation angle of the remote controller. In response to a first rotation angle of the remote controller, the input interface is enabled by the remote controller. Consequently, the input interface may be triggered by the user to generate an input signal. After the input interface is enabled, if the input interface has not been triggered for a predetermined time period, the remote controller is operated in a power-saving mode. In response to a second rotation angle of the remote controller, the remote controller is operated in the power-saving mode. | 08-07-2014 |
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20090052697 | Communication Device - A communication device includes a body and a sound receiving device. One end of the sound receiving device is pivotally connected to the body. The sound receiving device includes an omni-directional microphone and a uni-directional microphone. A processor has two modes for starting and operating the omni-directional microphone and the unidirectional microphone, respectively. An angle detecting element is located at the body to measure a rotary angle of the sound receiving device relative to the body, and then the processor switches to one of the two modes according to the rotary angle further to start the omni-directional microphone or the unidirectional microphone. | 02-26-2009 |
20090247081 | WIRELESS TRANSMITTING/RECEIVING DEVICE - A wireless transmitting/receiving device includes a wireless emitter, a connector, a digital signal processor, an audio signal connector and an analog signal processor. The wireless transmitting/receiving device is used to be electrically connected to an electronic device and transmit data by sending and receiving wireless signals. The connector is used to be electrically connected to the electronic device. The digital signal processor is electrically connected to the wireless emitter, and the digital signal processor may be connected to the connector. The audio signal connector is used to be electrically connected to the electronic device. The analog signal processor is electrically connected to the wireless emitter, and the analog signal processor may be connected to the audio signal connector. | 10-01-2009 |
20100167566 | Embedded Seat Slot Structure - An embedded seat slot structure is disposed at a device having an opening. The embedded seat slot structure includes a cover, an interlocking portion, and a base. The cover covers the opening. The interlocking portion is pivotally connected with the device via a first pivot. An end of the interlocking portion close to the first pivot is connected with the cover. The base is pivotally connected with the device via a second pivot. An end of the base far away from the second pivot is close to the interlocking portion. The base has a connector facing the opening. When the cover is opened, the interlocking portion is driven to rotate, an end far away from the first pivot pushes the base, and then the base is rotated to make the connector exposed at the opening. | 07-01-2010 |