Abstract: A method includes forming a metal gate structure, wherein the metal gate structure includes a gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode; performing a surface treatment to a top surface of the metal gate structure, wherein the surface treatment converts a top portion of the gate electrode to an oxidation layer; forming a conductive layer above the gate electrode, wherein the forming of the conductive layer includes substituting oxygen in the oxidation layer with a metallic element; and forming a contact feature above the metal gate structure, wherein the contact feature is in direct contact with the conductive layer.

Abstract: Vertical interconnect structures and methods of forming are provided. The vertical interconnect structures may be formed by partially filling a first opening through one or more dielectric layers with layers of conductive materials. A second opening is formed in a dielectric layer such that a depth of the first opening after partially filling with the layers of conductive materials is close to a depth of the second opening. The remaining portion of the first opening and the second opening may then be simultaneously filled.

Abstract: Methods to form vertically conducting and laterally conducting low-cost resistor structures utilizing dual-resistivity conductive materials are provided. The dual-resistivity conductive materials are deposited in openings in a dielectric layer using a single deposition process step. A high-resistivity ?-phase of tungsten is stabilized by pre-treating portions of the dielectric material with impurities. The portions of the dielectric material in which impurities are incorporated encompass regions laterally adjacent to where high-resistivity ?-W is desired. During a subsequent tungsten deposition step the impurities may out-diffuse and get incorporated in the tungsten, thereby stabilizing the metal in the high-resistivity ?-W phase. The ?-W converts to a low-resistivity ?-phase of tungsten in the regions not pre-treated with impurities.

Abstract: A method includes forming a metal gate structure, wherein the metal gate structure includes a gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode; performing a surface treatment to a top surface of the metal gate structure, wherein the surface treatment converts a top portion of the gate electrode to an oxidation layer; forming a conductive layer above the gate electrode, wherein the forming of the conductive layer includes substituting oxygen in the oxidation layer with a metallic element; and forming a contact feature above the metal gate structure, wherein the contact feature is in direct contact with the conductive layer.

Abstract: A conductive layer is formed between a metal gate structure, which includes a high-k gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode, and a contact feature. The conductive layer can be selectively deposited on a top surface of the gate electrode or, alternatively, non-selectively formed on the top surface of the gate electrode and the gate dielectric layer by controlling, for example, time of deposition. The conductive layer can have a bottom portion embedded into the gate electrode. The conductive layer and the contact feature can include the same composition, though they may be formed using different deposition techniques.

Abstract: A grinding stroke control device for a valve stem grinding apparatus is fixed to a processing machine and provided for gripping a valve stem or a test bar. Using the hand wheel, the dial gauge and the positioning seat can obtain an initial position, then moving the measuring meter of the positioning mechanism along the transverse direction to make sure the valve stem has the right length with a standard valve clearance. By such arrangements, the grinding stroke control device for a stem valve grinding apparatus of the invention can have a less complicated structure and therefore is more convenient to operate.

Abstract: A conductive layer is formed between a metal gate structure, which includes a high-k gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode, and a contact feature. The conductive layer can be selectively deposited on a top surface of the gate electrode or, alternatively, non-selectively formed on the top surface of the gate electrode and the gate dielectric layer by controlling, for example, time of deposition. The conductive layer can have a bottom portion embedded into the gate electrode. The conductive layer and the contact feature can include the same composition, though they may be formed using different deposition techniques.

Abstract: A conductive layer is formed between a metal gate structure, which includes a high-k gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode, and a contact feature. The conductive layer can be selectively deposited on a top surface of the gate electrode or, alternatively, non-selectively formed on the top surface of the gate electrode and the gate dielectric layer by controlling, for example, time of deposition. The conductive layer can have a bottom portion embedded into the gate electrode. The conductive layer and the contact feature can include the same composition, though they may be formed using different deposition techniques.

Abstract: A clamping device for an engine parts grinder, and its three-point clamping structure and pivoting control structure. With the three-point clamping structure and the pivoting control structure, the clamping device is capable of clamping the workpiece in a three point clamping manner with a stable clamping force. The pivoting control structure moves in pivoting motion to control the operating member to make the clamping member move downward or upward to clamp or to release the workpiece, and therefore the operation is very simple. Meanwhile, the operating member and the pressing unit provide a one-way self-locking function, and the elastic abutting unit presses against the cam portion of the pressing unit to create a position restricting effect. In addition to providing a stable clamping force, the operating member can be automatically locked when pivoted to a positioning position, which makes the clamping device very convenient to use.

Abstract: A grinding stroke control device for a valve stem grinding apparatus is fixed to a processing machine and provided for gripping a valve stem or a test bar. Using the hand wheel, the dial gauge and the positioning seat can obtain an initial position, then moving the measuring meter of the positioning mechanism along the transverse direction to make sure the valve stem has the right length with a standard valve clearance. By such arrangements, the grinding stroke control device for a stem valve grinding apparatus of the invention can have a less complicated structure and therefore is more convenient to operate.

Abstract: A device of detecting a door/window status includes a signal generating unit and a signal sensing module. The signal generating unit is disposed beside a door/window to generate a position signal. The signal sensing module is disposed opposite the signal generating unit and includes a three-axis accelerometer, a three-axis magnetic force gauge and a microcontroller. The microcontroller reads the position signal generated from the signal generating unit and detection signals generated from the three-axis accelerometer and the three-axis magnetic force gauge while the door/window is operating to thereby determine the position and status of the door/window, thereby enhancing home safety. A method of detecting the door/window status with the device is further introduced.

Abstract: A computer apparatus includes a first cover, a second cover, a motherboard, an expansion device and a detach assisting assembly. The second cover is detachably disposed on the first cove, and has an accommodation space and an opening. The motherboard is disposed between the first and second covers. The expansion device disposed in the accommodation space and connected to the motherboard is drawable from the accommodation space through the opening. The detach assisting assembly disposed in the accommodation space includes a slidable member and a rotatable member. The slidable member is slidable relative to the second cover for rotating the rotatable member to drive the first pressing part to press a side of the expansion device away from the opening, and thereby at least a part of the expansion device protrudes from the accommodation space through the opening.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a fixation structure, for accommodating and fixing a storage module, including an accommodating housing. The accommodating housing includes a fixed housing and a movable housing. The fixed housing includes a bottom frame and a side frame. The side frame stands on three adjacent sides of the bottom frame to form an opening therebetween. The movable housing is detachably installed on the bottom frame to close the opening and forms an accommodation room with the fixed housing. The storage module is located in the accommodation room. The fixed housing and the movable housing are made of metal.

Abstract: A composite type multi-mode electronic seal includes the bolt, the bolt male pedestal and the communication control part, and the advantage of the composite type multi-mode electronic seal containing the passive electronic seal containing the bolt and the bolt male pedestal and the active electronic seal containing bolt, the bolt male pedestal and the communication control part. Thereby, the present invention has the advantages and preferred result of the active and passive electronic seal, and can help the container cars, bonded cars, trucks and the like to perform the goods transmission, and it still perform the data read and data report according to the different RFID identification equipments built by every country's custom so to achieve the purpose of effectively recording the broken elements, instantly reporting and preventing smuggling.

Abstract: An emergency rescue system and a rescue-information judgment method are disclosed. The emergency rescue system includes a plurality of fixed nodes, a dynamic node and a back-end processing platform. Each fixed node has its own fixed node identification. The dynamic node can be a portable device with an emergency illumination module. If the dynamic node is manipulated to broadcast a mayday signal, at least one of the fixed nodes senses the mayday signal. Each fixed node which senses the mayday signal sends the fixed node identification thereof and signal strength of the sensed mayday signal to the back-end processing platform. Thereby, the back-end processing platform calculates and determines a rescue location relative to the dynamic node.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic seal for sealing a door. The door is equipped with a latch. The electronic seal includes a plug and a socket. The plug can be inserted in the socket through the latch. Thus, the door is sealed by the electronic seal. The door cannot be opened without breaking the electric seal. The electronic seal records any event of breakage.

Abstract: An alternate radio transmitter includes a processor, a modulator, a PLL unit and a radio transmission unit. The processor provides a digital signal. The modulator modulates the digital signal, thus providing at least two modulated signals. The PLL unit mixes the modulated signals, thus providing an output signal. The radio transmission unit transmits the output signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electronic seal for sealing a door. The door is equipped with a latch. The electronic seal includes a plug and a socket. The plug can be inserted in the socket through the latch. Thus, the door is sealed by the electronic seal. The door cannot be opened without breaking the electric seal. The electronic seal records any event of breakage.

Abstract: An alternate radio transmitter includes a processor, a modulator, a PLL unit and a radio transmission unit. The processor provides a digital signal. The modulator modulates the digital signal, thus providing at least two modulated signals. The PLL unit mixes the modulated signals, thus providing an output signal. The radio transmission unit transmits the output signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an economic method for operating an active tag. The active tag includes a pulse module, a power supply module and a signal module. The economic method includes the steps of providing a signal to the pulse module so that the pulse module identifies the signal, and providing a trigger signal to the power supply module from the pulse module to instruct the power supply module to energize the signal module so that the active tag is turned to an active state from sleep.