Abstract: A key structure includes a membrane switch, a keycap and an elastic conduction element. The keycap is located over the membrane switch. The elastic conduction element is arranged between the keycap and the membrane switch. The elastic conduction element includes a supporting cover and a conduction post. The conduction post is connected with the supporting cover and disposed within an accommodation space of the supporting cover. The conduction post includes a first contacting part, a second contacting part and a concave part. While the keycap is moved downwardly relative to the membrane switch, the supporting cover is compressed by the keycap and the conduction post is correspondingly moved downwardly. Consequently, the first contacting part and the second contacting part are contacted with the membrane switch, and a suction force between the concave part and the membrane switch is generated.

Abstract: Disclosed are verification techniques that can be implemented by a device that conducts biological tests to verify that the specimen holding area carries a valid biological specimen. In certain embodiments, the testing device includes a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier, and the carrier includes a holding area that is to carry or to be exposed to a biological specimen. The device can also include a camera module arranged to capture imagery of the carrier, and a processor. In some examples, the processor can capture the imagery of the carrier and identify a visual cue on the carrier. Then, the processor can verify, based on a manner of how the visual cue is displayed in the captured imagery, whether the holding area carries a valid biological specimen.

Abstract: Disclosed are calibration techniques that can be implemented by a device that conducts biological tests. In certain embodiments, the device for testing a biological specimen includes a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier, a camera module arranged to capture imagery of the carrier, and a processor. Some examples of the processor can detect a calibration mode trigger. In calibration mode, the processor can divide the captured imagery into segments and selectively perform one or more calibration procedures for each segment. Then, the processor records a calibration result for each segment.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes a base plate and a key structure. The base plate includes a first coupling part. The first coupling part includes a first locking hole. The key structure includes a keycap, a stabilizer bar and a first connecting element. The stabilizer bar is arranged between the keycap and the base plate. The stabilizer bar includes a transverse bar part and a first hook part. The transverse bar part is pivotally coupled to the keycap. The first hook part is penetrated through the first locking hole of the first coupling part. The first connecting element includes a first supporting structure. The first supporting structure is arranged between the first hook part of the stabilizer bar and the base plate. The first hook part is supported by the first supporting structure. Consequently, the first hook part is contacted with an inner wall of the first locking hole.

Abstract: A key structure includes a keycap, a membrane circuit board, and a rubber dome between the keycap and the membrane circuit board. The rubber dome includes a ring-shaped structure, a lower foundation structure, a contacting post, a first inclined wall and a second inclined wall. The ring-shaped structure includes a first top surface. The first top surface is upwardly pushed against the keycap. The lower foundation structure includes a first bottom surface. The first bottom surface is pushed downwardly pushed against the membrane circuit board. The contacting post is connected with the ring-shaped structure. The first inclined wall is connected with the ring-shaped structure and the lower foundation structure. The second inclined wall is connected with the ring-shaped structure and the contacting post. There is a first included angle ?1 between the second inclined wall and the first bottom surface. Preferably, 30°??1?85°.

Abstract: Provided is a smart electronic lock and method for using same. The smart electronic lock includes an electronic lock body having a USB socket internally connected to a main control board for driving a driver to connect to an electronic lock cylinder, and a handheld device having a main power source and an unlocking unit for allowing user to input an unlocking password through an unlocking application, as well as a USB connection cable that is removably connected between the handheld device and the electronic lock body. The smart electronic lock eliminates the need of configuring an internal power source or a battery and allows the handheld device to supply power to the main control board through a USB charging port. The unlocking of the electronic lock body is attained by the comparison result of an inputted unlocking password.

Abstract: A key structure includes a keycap and a scissors-type connecting element. The scissors-type connecting element is connected with the keycap. The scissors-type connecting element includes an inner frame and an outer frame. A first end of the inner frame is connected with the keycap. The outer frame is connected with the inner frame and swingable relative to the inner frame. A first end of the outer frame is connected with the keycap and located near a second end of the inner frame. A second end of the inner frame includes a first protrusion. A first end of the outer frame includes a second protrusion near the first protrusion. The first protrusion includes a first knocking surface. The second protrusion includes a second knocking surface. While the keycap is pressed down, the first knocking surface and the second knocking surface knock on each other.

Abstract: Embodiments include a device for testing biological specimen. The device can include a receiving mechanism to receive a carrier. The carrier may include a holding area. The device includes a camera to capture a plurality of images of the holding area. A processor in the device may utilize the camera module to: adaptively select, based on the plurality of images of the holding area, an analytical algorithm suitable for a motion property that is characteristic of the biological specimen being tested; and perform a set of analytic processes that corresponds to the selected analytic algorithm on the captured imagery to generate an analytic result associated with the biological specimen.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a NMOS region and a PMOS region; forming a first gate structure on the NMOS region and a second gate structure on the PMOS region; forming a seal layer on the first gate structure and the second gate structure; forming a first lightly doped drain (LDD) adjacent to the first gate structure; forming a second LDD adjacent to the second gate structure; and performing a soak anneal process to boost an oxygen concentration of the seal layer for reaching a saturation level.

Abstract: A bag set comprises a first bag unit combined with a second bag unit. The first bag unit includes a main bag body and a strap set. The main bag body has two first fasteners disposed on an outer surface. The strap set includes a first strap component having two ends connected with the main bag body, and a second strap component having a loop structure and one end connected with the main bag body. The second bag unit has two second fasteners to be attached to or disassembled from the two first fasteners selectively. When in use, the first strap component is hung diagonally on a shoulder of a user; and the second strap component is extended forward from the waist of the user to make the loop structure positioned in front side of the user, to pass the first strap component through the loop structure.

Abstract: A composite crank has a first metal member, a second metal member, a connecting space, an external fiber member, and a reinforcement fiber member. The first metal member and the second metal member are arranged at a spaced interval to form the connecting space in the composite crank and between the first metal member and the second metal member. The external fiber member is wrapped on and around the first metal member, the second metal member, and the connecting space. The reinforcement fiber member is disposed between the first metal member and the second metal member and has two overlaying segments respectively bonding to two opposite inner sides of the external fiber member along a thickness direction of the composite crank and a rib disposed in the connecting space and connecting with the two overlaying segments. The composite crank is light in weight, and structural strength in a thickness direction thereof can be enhanced.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a computing device and method for evaluating driving risk. The computing device includes an input circuit and a processor. The input circuit is configured to receive data from a vehicle. The data includes at least one of GPS data, acceleration data or image data of views external of the vehicle or inside the cabin. Thereafter, the processor is configured to identify a plurality of risks based on the data received from the vehicle, determine a plurality of weightages which are assigned to the plurality of risks, and generate a score based on the plurality of weightages for the plurality of risks.

Abstract: A spray drum system includes a drum drying device and a spray device. The spray device is configured to spray solid particles on the drum drying device. The spray device includes a feeding hopper, a vibrator, a pneumatic conveyor and a high-pressure air source. The feeding hopper is configured to accommodate the solid particles. The vibrator is connected with an output port of the feeding hopper and configured to vibrate the feeding hopper and output the solid particles and control an output rate of the solid particles. The pneumatic conveyor is configured to receive the solid particles output from the vibrator and spray over the drum drying device. The high-pressure air source is connected with the pneumatic conveyor and configured to supply a gas driving force required to transport and spray the solid particles.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for forming the semiconductor device are provided. A first layer is formed over a semiconductor layer, and a first patterned mask is formed over the first layer. A cyclic etch process is then performed to define a second patterned mask in the first layer. The cyclic etch process includes a first phase to form a polymer layer over the first patterned mask and a second phase to remove the polymer layer and to remove a portion of the first layer. A portion of the semiconductor layer is removed using the second patterned mask to define a fin from the semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes plural key structures. Each key structure includes a plate assembly, a keycap assembly, an elastic element, a connecting member and a signal generator. The plate assembly includes a membrane switch. The keycap assembly is located over the plate assembly. The elastic element is arranged between the plate assembly and the keycap assembly. The connecting member is arranged between the plate assembly and the keycap assembly. The connecting member includes a triggering part. The signal generator is installed on the plate assembly. While the keycap assembly is moved toward the plate assembly through the connecting member, the triggering part is moved downwardly to trigger the signal generator to generate a first signal. After the signal generator is triggered, the keycap assembly is continuously moved downwardly and the membrane switch is triggered to generate a second signal.

Abstract: A heat dissipation substrate includes a substrate, a heat conducting element, an insulating filling material, a first circuit layer, and a second circuit layer. The substrate has a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface, and a through groove communicating the first surface with the second surface. The heat conducting element is disposed in the through groove. The heat conducting element includes an insulating material layer and at least one metal layer. The insulating filling material is filled in the through groove for fixing the heat conducting element into the through groove. The first circuit layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate and exposes a portion of the heat conducting element. The second circuit layer is disposed on the second surface of the substrate. The first circuit layer and the metal layer are respectively disposed on two opposite sides of the insulating material layer.

Abstract: A driving circuit, a display apparatus and a driving method thereof are provided. The display panel is divided into a plurality of regions including a first region having a rectangular form and a second region having a free form. The driving circuit generates a plurality of control clocks having a first duty cycle during a first period and a second duty cycle different from the first duty cycle during a second period, or having a first phase shift during the first period and a second phase shift different from the first phase shift during the second period, or having a first driving capability during the first period and a second driving capability different from the first driving capability during the second period.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of: providing a substrate having a NMOS region and a PMOS region; forming a first gate structure on the NMOS region and a second gate structure on the PMOS region; forming a seal layer on the first gate structure and the second gate structure; forming a first lightly doped drain (LDD) adjacent to the first gate structure; forming a second LDD adjacent to the second gate structure; and performing a soak anneal process to boost an oxygen concentration of the seal layer for reaching a saturation level.

Abstract: A system includes a memory and multiple processors. The memory further includes a shared section and a non-shared section. The processors further include at least a first processor and a second processor, both of which read-only access to the shared section of the memory. The first processor and the second processor are operable to execute shared code stored in the shared section of the memory, and execute non-shared code stored in a first sub-section and a second sub-section of the non-shared section, respectively. The first processor and the second processor execute the share code according to a first scheduler and a second scheduler, respectively. The first scheduler operates independently of the second scheduler.

Abstract: A keyboard device includes a key structure and a membrane circuit board. The membrane circuit board includes a membrane switch. The membrane switch is located under the key structure. The key structure includes a pedestal structure, a covering structure, a keycap, a connecting element, a dome-type elastomer and a knocking element. The keycap is installed on the covering structure. The connecting element is connected between the covering structure and the pedestal structure. The dome-type elastomer is arranged between the covering structure and the membrane circuit board. When the keycap is not depressed, the knocking element is supported on the connecting element. While the keycap is depressed, the knocking element knocks on the connecting element to generate an operating sound and provide the operating feedback to the user.