Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the grain size of a polysilicon layer, which includes exposing a silicon oxide wafer in a deposition chamber to an amount, effective for the purpose, of nitrogen at a flow rate of at least about 240 standard liters per minute (slm). The instant invention further relates to a method for inhibiting the formation of a polysilicon seed in a furnace, which includes the treatment as noted above. The invention also relates to a method for forming a polysilicon layer, including: forming a silicon oxide layer on a substrate, the silicon oxide layer having a plurality of oxygen molecules therein; exposing the silicon oxide layer to a predetermined amount of nitrogen-containing gas in a furnace, whereby a plurality of nitrogen molecules in the nitrogen-containing gas replaces at least part of the oxygen molecules in the silicon oxide layer; and forming a polysilicon layer on the silicon oxide layer.

Abstract: A cleaning agent for keratinic fibers which is essentially free of anionic surfactants is comprised, based on the weight of the cleaning agent, of from 1 to 50 wt. % of one or more cationic surfactants of wherein R is an alkyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently a C1-C3-alkyl group and X? is a halogen or methosulfate. The cleaning agents can be used for conditioning and color protection of hair as well as the reduction and prevention of damage to hair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the grain size of a polysilicon layer, which includes exposing a silicon oxide wafer in a deposition chamber to an amount, effective for the purpose, of nitrogen at a flow rate of at least about 240 standard liters per minute (slm). The instant invention further relates to a method for inhibiting the formation of a polysilicon seed in a furnace, which includes the treatment as noted above. The invention also relates to a method for forming a polysilicon layer, including: forming a silicon oxide layer on a substrate, the silicon oxide layer having a plurality of oxygen molecules therein; exposing the silicon oxide layer to a predetermined amount of nitrogen-containing gas in a furnace, whereby a plurality of nitrogen molecules in the nitrogen-containing gas replaces at least part of the oxygen molecules in the silicon oxide layer; and forming a polysilicon layer on the silicon oxide layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for increasing the grain size of a polysilicon layer, which includes exposing a silicon oxide wafer in a deposition chamber to an amount, effective for the purpose, of nitrogen at a flow rate of at least about 240 standard liters per minute (slm).

Abstract: A data packet parser, for determining packet format, is substantially software controlled, to readily accommodate new or different formats, without the need for using a microprocessor for parsing. Comparisons are performed under the control of data stored in a database. By storing new or different data in the database, new or different packet formats can accommodated without the need for making hardware changes. In one embodiment, comparisons performed on various fields of the data packet result in setting or clearing bits of a signature word which identifies the packet format. The signature word can be used directly or indirectly such as forming the input argument of a ternary CAM, to provide a pointer to microcode which appropriately handles the data packet in the identified format.

Abstract: A data packet parser, for determining packet format, is substantially software controlled, to readily accommodate new or different formats, without the need for using a microprocessor for parsing. Comparisons are performed under the control of data stored in a database. By storing new or different data in the database, new or different packet formats can accommodated without the need for making hardware changes. In one embodiment, comparisons performed on various fields of the data packet result in setting or clearing bits of a signature word which identifies the packet format. The signature word can be used directly or indirectly such as forming the input argument of a ternary CAM, to provide a pointer to microcode which appropriately handles the data packet in the identified format.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for ionospheric correction in a system employing a single GPS frequency receiver for determining the geographic location of an object on the earth's surface. The receiver receives signals transmitted at the GPS L1 frequency from at least first, second and third GPS satellites, the first, second and third satellites having respective orbital positions relative to the receiver such that the total electron count (TEC) contribution to ionoshperic interference to signals transmitted by the respective satellites and received by the receiver is approximately the same. Respective measured distances of the three satellites to the receiver are determined based on the actual signal transmission times. True distances of the respective satellites are then calculated based on the assumption that the TEC contribution to the interference from each satellite is approximately the same.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for ionospheric correction in a system employing a single GPS frequency receiver for determining the geographic location of an object on the earth's surface. The receiver receives signals transmitted at the GPS L.sub.1 frequency from at least first and second GPS satellites, the first and second satellites having respective orbital positions relative to the receiver such that the total electron count (TEC) contribution to ionoshperic interference to signals transmitted by the respective satellites and received by the receiver is approximately the same. Respective measured distances of the two satellites to the receiver are determined based on the actual signal transmission times. True distances of the respective satellites are then calculated based on the assumption that the TEC contribution to the interference from each satellite is approximately the same.

Abstract: A polygonal frame comprising a plurality of framing pieces and the same number of assembly devices. Both ends of each framing piece are slanted so as to fit together with matching slanted framing pieces. The rear side of each framing piece is set with an oblong recess and a longitudinal slot on an appropriate position proximate to each end thereof. Each assembly device comprises: an L-shaped assembly plate which consists of an L-shaped plate portion, two inclined supporting blocks disposed under opposite sides of the plate portion, and an L-shaped supporting rail with each of its two ends connecting to the two opposite supporting blocks; two inclined fastening blocks, each having a lengthwise groove on its lower central portion and a threaded vertical hole to enable a screw to go through; and two screws for engaging with the fastening blocks.