Abstract: A display unit capable of preventing corrosion of a metal wiring and improving the reliability is provided. The display unit includes a driving panel having a bonding region and a terminal region on a driving substrate and a sealing panel bonded on the bonding region of the driving panel with an adhesive layer in between. The bonding region includes a circuit section, a coating layer covering the circuit section, and a display portion composed of a plurality of display devices. A plurality of metal wirings is electrically connected to the circuit section in the bonding region and extended to the terminal region. The coating layer has at least one separated region between the plurality of metal wirings.

Abstract: Information corresponding to previewed channels is displayed using a sequential arrangement having a main channel location and several remaining channel locations. A currently previewed channel resides in the main channel location. The channels move along the sequential arrangement and into the main channel location for previewing. An arc shaped arrangement having the main channel location at an intermediate point allows channels to progress from one side of the arc, then into the main channel location for previewing, then to the other side of the arc. A jog dial can be rotated to cause the previewed channels to rotate along the arc. Thus, the user can cycle through available channels or a subset of channels by merely holding the jog dial in a given position.

Abstract: A zooming engine for displaying zooming objects residing in a zooming space is disclosed. The zooming objects may be defined by a class in an object oriented architecture. The zooming objects are displayed on a display which provides a zooming view. A view manager manages the zooming objects that reside in the zooming view. Responsive to an event, such as the user's clicking on a viewed zooming object using mouse controls, a pick handler that is associated with the view manager determines which zooming objects in the view are targeted to process the event. The pick handler has a picking policy that is used to determine whether a zooming object is targeted to process an event.

Abstract: Flexible event responsive behavior in an object oriented computing environment is provided by associating a plurality of event handlers to objects. The event handlers can have various event responsive behavior, and can be sequentially invoked in order to provide various different types of behavior responsive to an event. Certain event handlers can consume an event, wherein the event is not processed by remaining event handlers. In certain embodiments, the event handlers can be associated with objects at various levels, such as class and super class levels. In that instance, the event handlers can be invoked starting with the class level, and proceeding to superior classes through the base class corresponding to the object. Alternatively, event handlers are associated with objects at an instance level, wherein the instance level event handlers are invoked prior to the class level ones.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.

Abstract: A system and method of transmitting customized voice messages from a first voice messaging device to a second voice messaging device over a messaging network. A customized voice message is initially transmitted from a first voice messaging device to a second voice messaging device over the messaging network, including a first base station. The first base station assigns a unique code for that customized voice message, and then transmits that customized voice message and unique code over the messaging network to the second voice messaging device, the latter of which stores the customized voice message and the unique code associated with it. The first base station also stores the unique code in memory.

Abstract: An object oriented zooming engine for providing a zooming graphical user interface is disclosed. The zooming engine includes classes that define zooming objects, an event manager, and a view manager. Events are received by the event manager, and alternatively assigned to the view manager or zooming objects for processing. The view manager and zooming objects have associated event handlers for providing event responsive behavior. Among the event handlers associated with the view manager is a pick handler that determines whether zooming objects in a zooming view have been targeted by an event. Thus, an event can be initially assigned to the view, and then assigned to the zooming objects within the view that may have been targeted. This allows more efficient handling of events and updating of the display, and provides a flexible system, where various behaviors can be variously and individually modified.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.

Abstract: A message duration indicator apparatus and method for use with a portable voice messaging transceiver including a message recording memory, a microphone, a remaining message memory indicator and an indicator controller provide an indication to the user of the approaching end of the message period to stimulate the user to record a message in as short a time as possible.

Abstract: A vertical floating gate transistor includes an epitaxially formed channel between its lower source/drain region and upper source/drain region, with a floating gate electrode in a trench that extends vertically through those regions and a control or programming gate electrode above and separated from the floating gate electrode. A process for forming the vertical floating gate transistor implants the substrate to provide the lower source/drain region, then forms an epitaxial layer that provides the channel over the previously formed lower source/drain region. Then, the upper source/drain region is implanted above the lower source/drain region and epitaxial channel layer, followed by formation of a vertical trench and the floating and control gates. Forming the epitaxial layer over a previously implanted lower source/drain region allows independent control of the resistivity of the lower source/drain region, such that it can have low resistivity, facilitating device symmetry.

Abstract: A vertical floating gate transistor includes an epitaxially formed channel between its lower source/drain region and upper source/drain region, with a floating gate electrode in a trench that extends vertically through those regions and a control or programming gate electrode above and separated from the floating gate electrode. A process for forming the vertical floating gate transistor implants the substrate to provide the lower source/drain region, then forms an epitaxial layer that provides the channel over the previously formed lower source/drain region. Then, the upper source/drain region is implanted above the lower source/drain region and epitaxial channel layer, followed by formation of a vertical trench and the floating and control gates. Forming the epitaxial layer over a previously implanted lower source/drain region allows independent control of the resistivity of the lower source/drain region, such that it can have low resistivity, facilitating device symmetry.

Abstract: The present invention provides stable and reliable extremely high resistance polysilicon resistors for use as SRAM load elements, and methods for their fabrication. In an embodiment, a resistor element of a semiconductor device includes at least one polysilicon layer, and a silicon nitride layer deposited directly onto this polysilicon layer. The silicon nitride layer prevents contamination of the polysilicon layer during subsequent fabrication process steps. A method of fabricating a polysilicon resistor on a semiconductor substrate is also provided. The method includes the step of depositing a layer of polysilicon on the substrate, followed by depositing a layer of protective material over the polysilicon layer to form a protected polysilicon layer. After deposition of the protective layer, resistors are formed by implanting dopants into the polysilicon layer, and patterning through lithography, and etching the nitride and the polysilicon layer.

Abstract: A simulated soup bowl entertainment attraction, comprising: a bowl-shaped member having a top bounded by a top rim, a bottom permitting light transmission therethrough, and sidewalls connecting the top rim with the bottom; a fog generator producing a fog layer at the top of the bowl-shaped member; and an imaging device producing an image within the bowl-shaped member, the image viewable from a viewing position looking down into the top of the bowl-shaped member. Preferably, the bowl shaped entertainment attraction includes an image controlling apparatus coupled to the imaging device for changing the image viewable from the viewing position. Optionally, apparatus producing sound within the bowl-shaped member may be provided. The bowl shaped entertainment attraction may include a sound controlling apparatus coupled to a sound system for selectively changing the sound heard from within the bowl-shaped member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.

Abstract: An improved electronic programming guide (EPG) having time blocks capable of selectively expanding and contracting in size, according to a mode of the EPG, in order to facilitate fast and efficient time navigation through available programming by a viewer of multiple channel broadcast system. In one implementation, when a navigation element remains stationary over a time block for a period of time, a multiple program display mode is initiated, and the time block increases in size relative to other displayed time blocks. Responsive to the navigation element moving outside the time block, a navigation mode is initiated, wherein the time block as well as other displayed time blocks become equal in size, and display only the channel information for a particular channel segment.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for updating a memory in a Compact Disc changer. Information identifying discs stored in a CD changer is stored in a memory. The memory is updated when a CD is loaded which does not have identifying features which are recognized by the CD changer. Updating is carried out via a modem connection to a remote database. The database can be stored locally in a local database residing in a personal computer where the database can be queried to locate desired tracks and can be used to facilitate control of the compact disc changer by providing a simplified interface for building a play list and the like.

Abstract: A vertical MOS transistor includes an epitaxially formed channel between its lower source/drain region and upper source/drain region, with a gate electrode in a trench that extends vertically through those regions. A process for forming the vertical MOS transistor implants the substrate to provide the lower source/drain region, then forms an epitaxial layer that provides the channel over the previously formed lower source/drain region. Then, the upper source/drain region is implanted above the lower source/drain region and epitaxial channel layer, followed by formation of a vertical trench and polysilicon gate. Forming the epitaxial layer over a previously implanted lower source/drain region allows independent control of the resistivity of the lower source/drain region, such that it can have low resistivity, facilitating device symmetry. Also, the epitaxial channel layer has improved doping uniformity over diffusion type channel region, lowering channel length and increasing performance and yield.

Abstract: A method for hardening a photoresist material formed on a semiconductor substrate comprising the steps of coating a surface of a substrate of a wafer with a layer of photoresist material. Next, the layer of photoresist material disposed on the surface of the substrate of the wafer is masked, exposed, and developed to provide a patterned photoresist material. The patterned developed photoresist material layer is then inspected for critical dimensions, linewidths, and other dimensional characteristics. After the inspection, UV radiation is used to cure the patterned developed photoresist material layer to provide a hardened patterned developed photoresist material layer which is disposed on the surface of the substrate of the wafer. Next, the hardened patterned developed photoresist material layer is implanted from a first implant direction with an inert species material such as argon. Following the implantation step, the first implant direction is incremented 90 degrees to a second implant direction.

Abstract: A vertical MOS transistor includes an epitaxially formed channel between its lower source/drain region and upper source/drain region, with a gate electrode in a trench hat extends vertically through those regions. A process for forming the vertical MOS transistor implants the substrate to provide the lower source/drain region, then forms an epitaxial layer that provides the channel over the previously formed lower source/drain region. Then, the upper source/drain region is implanted above the lower source/drain A region and epitaxial channel layer, followed by formation of a vertical trench and polysilicon gate. Forming the epitaxial layer over a previously implanted lower source/drain region allows independent control of the resistivity of the lower source/drain region, such that it can have low resistivity, facilitating device symmetry. Also, the epitaxial channel layer has improved doping uniformity over diffusion type channel region, lowering channel length and increasing performance and yield.