Abstract: A wafer carrier. The wafer carrier includes a container and a plate, wherein the container has an inner wall and the plate is disposed in the vicinity of the inner wall of an upper portion of the container.

Abstract: A hand-held device capable of controlling a keyboard-video-mouse switch and method thereof is disclosed. The hand-held device shows a control menu for inputting a control signal to control the keyboard-video-mouse switch or particularly an on screen display circuit of the keyboard-video-mouse switch. The keyboard-video-mouse switch includes a processor and a second interface. The hand-held device includes a menu generator, a user interface and a first interface. The menu generator generates a control menu. The user interface shows the control menu for inputting a control signal into the hand-held device. The first interface transmits the control signal to the second interface of the keyboard-video-mouse switch. The keyboard-video-mouse switch receives the control signal via the second interface. The second interface transmits a response signal of the control signal from the processor of the keyboard-video-mouse switch to the hand-held device via the first interface.

Abstract: A scalable Multiple-Input Multiple-Output (MIMO) detector, comprises an ordering block, a group interference suppression block, a core detector and a residual detector. The ordering block determines an order of the columns of a channel matrix including received streams based on the power thereof. The group interference suppression block coupled to the ordering block groups received streams into a core part and a residual part, the core part including a first received stream and a second received stream corresponding to the first two columns of the channel matrix in the order, the first received stream and the second received stream forming a received signal vector, and the residual part including the rest of the received streams. The core detector detects the core part based on a 2×2 Simplified Maximum Likelihood (SML) detection. The residual detector detects the residual part by Vertical Bell Laboratories Layered Space Time (VBLAST) detection.

Abstract: An anti-thief electronic device capable of confirming respective existing statuses of a plurality of apparatuses coupled thereto and method thereof is disclosed. The anti-thief electronic device includes a first table, a second table, a micro control unit and an alert device. The first table stores respective initial existing statuses of the apparatuses coupled to the anti-thief electronic device as regular existing statuses. The second table stores respective existing statuses of the apparatuses periodically. The micro control unit periodically compares the second table with the first table to confirm whether the respective existing statuses of the apparatuses are changed or not. The alert device generates an alert if the respective existing statuses of the apparatuses are changed. Specifically, the micro control unit periodically queries an extended display identification data from the display for detecting the removal of the display.

Abstract: A semiconductor component having a composite via structure with an enhanced aspect ratio and a method for manufacturing the semiconductor component. Vias having a first aspect ratio are formed in a contact layer disposed on a semiconductor substrate and filled with a metal. The metal is planarized and a dielectric layer is formed over the contact layer. Via extension structures having the same aspect ratio as those in the contact layer are formed in the dielectric layer and aligned with the vias in the contact layer. The vias in the dielectric layer are filled with metal and the metal is planarized. The contact vias in the contact layer and the dielectric layer cooperate to form a composite via structure having the enhanced aspect ratio. Additional dielectric layers having via structures can be included in the composite contact structure to further enhance the aspect ratio of the via structure.

Abstract: A direct-type backlight module is disclosed, which includes a frame, at least one lamp support structure, at least one lamp and a diffusion plate. The frame has a bottom plate, and at least one opening is disposed in the bottom plate. The lamp support structure including a base and at least one holding and fixing member is fixed in the opening, wherein the base is disposed outside the bottom plate of the frame, and the holding and fixing member is disposed on the base and through the opening. The holding and fixing member has a lamp holding portion and a fixing portion, wherein the fixing portion is fixed in the opening, and the lamp holding portion is suitable for holding the lamp. The diffusion plate is disposed above the lamp.

Abstract: A data transceiver and method thereof are disclosed. The data transceiver generates a gated control signal according to a valid signal and a clock signal. The packets are outputted according to the gated control signal.

Abstract: A KVM switch system capable of communicating with a selected computer through a single cable is disclosed. Between the computer and the KVM switch system, keyboard/mouse data is transmitted and video data is received through a single cable. The KVM switch system includes a protocol controller, a graphic controller, a switch and a plurality of transceivers. The KVM switch system is coupled to plural computers. The protocol controller transforms keyboard/mouse signals into the keyboard/mouse data in a protocol standard and transforms the video data in the same protocol standard into video signals. The graphic controller receives the video signals from the protocol controller and transmits the video signals to a display. The switch routes the keyboard/mouse data and the video data according to a processor of the KVM switch system.

Abstract: Methods of making memory devices/cells are disclosed. A memory cell contains first and second electrode layers and a controllably conductive media therebetween. The controllably conductive media contains a copper sulfide-containing passive layer and active layer containing a Cu-doped tantalum oxide and/or titanium oxide layer. Methods of using the memory devices/cells, and devices such as computers containing the memory devices/cells are also disclosed.

Abstract: A luminous keyboard includes a circuit board, an elastic layer and a light module. The elastic layer on the circuit board includes a plurality of elastic portions. The light module includes a light guiding element and a light source. The light source is installed on the circuit board. The light guiding element covers the light source and includes an anti-dazzle portion and a light penetrating portion. The anti-dazzle portion blocks some light from the light source. The other light passes through the light penetrating portion illuminating the key.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device having a first and second transistor of an ESD protection and internal circuit respectively. The method includes the steps of providing a substrate, forming gates of the first and second transistor on the substrate, depositing a mask layer and patterning the mask layer using one single mask to remove the mask layer on the gates, a portion of a drain region of the first transistor, and a source and drain region of the second transistor, implementing ESD implantation under the regions without the patterned mask layer, removing the mask layer and forming sidewall spacers of the gates, and implementing drain diffusion.

Abstract: A louvered fin for a heat exchanger is disclosed, wherein the louvers include a rib formed thereon to maximize a strength and rigidity thereof and to minimize an amount of material required for production thereof.

Abstract: An embedded device (10) for processing man-machine interface (MMI) operations includes a firmware module (20) and a description module (30). The firmware module is for implementing all functions of the embedded device, and includes an MMI kernel (200) for receiving and processing operation commands and displaying corresponding pictures. The MMI kernel includes a reading module (210), a storage module (220) connected to the reading module, and a drawing module (230) connected to the storage module. The description module is connected to the MMI kernel, and is used for saving description data of the pictures displayed by the MMI kernel. The reading module is for reading the description data saved in the description module. The storage module is for saving the description data read by the reading module. The drawing module is for searching description data corresponding to the operation commands and creating pictures according to the searched description data.

Abstract: A transdermal delivery patch includes: a matrix; a volatile component; and a plurality of microcapsules dispersed in the matrix. Each of the microcapsules has an enclosing wall enclosing the volatile component therein. A method for preparing the transdermal delivery patch includes: mixing a first gel, a second gel with a charge opposite to that of the first gel, and a volatile component so as to form microcapsules enclosing the volatile component, each of the microcapsules having an enclosing wall that is composed of the first and second gels; dispersing the microcapsules in a matrix so as to form a medicinal dressing; and coating the medicinal dressing on a backing substrate.

Abstract: A heat exchanger is disclosed having a pair of tanks, the tanks including a center wall, a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a pair of baffles, and a cover, wherein the center wall, the first sidewall, and the second sidewall are integrally formed to minimize a complexity of manufacture and assembly.

Abstract: A non-contact method and system for analyzing tire conditions. The system includes an emitter source for emitting radiation signals towards a tire having a treaded surface between two sidewalls. A detector is provided to receive signals reflected by the tire in response to the emitted radiation signals. A data processing system, coupled to the emitter source and the detector, obtains geometrical information, such as height, of a plurality points on the tire based on the signals received from the detector. The data processing system determines a condition of the tire by comparing geometrical information for a designated portion of the plurality points with other portion points on the tire. A color-coded surface profile showing a height distribution of the tire is also generated to assist diagnosis of the tire.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to secure a data storage device (10). The data storage device has a mounting member (12) disposed thereon. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket (30) for accommodating the data storage device, and a latch member (50) removably attached to the bracket. The bracket includes a side plate (32), which defines a through opening therein, for receiving the mounting member of the data storage device along a first direction. A guideway (327) is disposed on the side plate. The guideway extends in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. After the mounting member of the data storage device is received into through opening of the bracket, the latch member is inserted into the guideway, thereby preventing the mounting member from disengaging from the through opening.

Abstract: The shoe has a body, an insole, illuminating device and a shoe-pad. The body is formed as a single piece and has a recess, a heel, and a cavity. The cavity is formed in the body near the heel and communicates with the recess. The insole is mounted in the recess and has a crevice, a containing hole and a fixing hole. The crevice is formed in the bottom of the insole and corresponds to the cavity in the body. The containing hole is formed in the insole and corresponds to the cavity, and the fixing hole is formed in the periphery of the insole. The illuminating device is mounted between the body and the insole and has two wires, a power source, a circuit board, multiple illuminating elements and a switch. The shoe-pad is attached to insole and has a through hole and a cover.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a chassis (20), and a bracket (10) pivotably attached to the chassis. The chassis includes a front plate (27). A first pivot portion (271) is formed along an edge of the front plate. A cutout (272) is defined adjacent the pivot portion along the edge thereof. The bracket forms a second pivot portion (121) thereon. The second pivot portion inserts through the cutout to slide on along the edge of the front plate, thereby the second pivot portion engaging with the first pivot portion.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) driver has the characteristic that using a voltage-switching control circuit to receive the liquid crystal positive voltage and the segment positive voltage generated by the driving voltage generating circuit. The voltage-switching control circuit respectively switches the liquid crystal positive voltage and the liquid crystal negative voltage to input to the common driver in different frame stages such that only one of the liquid crystal positive voltage and the liquid crystal negative voltage exists at the same time. Therefore, for the choice of the semiconductor manufacturing process for the LCD driver, the process with only half of the voltage-resistant can be chosen according to the original design of the circuit, and the supplying for the voltage needed by the segment driver and the common driver is unchanged.