Abstract: An audio signal detector comprising: an input adapted to receive a transducer signal; an output to provide an output signal indicative of the presence of a voice component in the transducer signal; and a processor circuit adapted to estimate a noise characteristic of the transducer signal; detect a voice component of the transducer signal; adjust one or more adjustable voice-activity parameters for detecting the voice component, wherein the said one or more adjustable voice-activity parameters are adjusted based on the noise characteristic; and generate the output signal.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a system used in a semiconductor device manufacturing process. More specifically, embodiments provided herein generally include apparatus and methods for synchronizing and controlling the delivery of an RF bias signal and a pulsed voltage waveform to one or more electrodes within a plasma processing chamber. The apparatus and methods disclosed herein can be useful to at least minimize or eliminate a microloading effect created while processing small dimension features that have differing densities across various regions of a substrate. The plasma processing methods and apparatus described herein are configured to improve the control of various characteristics of the generated plasma and control an ion energy distribution (IED) of the plasma generated ions that interact with a surface of a substrate during plasma processing.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to a system used in a semiconductor device manufacturing process. More specifically, embodiments provided herein generally include apparatus and methods for synchronizing and controlling the delivery of an RF bias signal and a pulsed voltage waveform to one or more electrodes within a plasma processing chamber. The apparatus and methods disclosed herein can be useful to at least minimize or eliminate a microloading effect created while processing small dimension features that have differing densities across various regions of a substrate. The plasma processing methods and apparatus described herein are configured to improve the control of various characteristics of the generated plasma and control an ion energy distribution (IED) of the plasma generated ions that interact with a surface of a substrate during plasma processing.

Abstract: A curing agent composition and a curing agent coating formula thereof are provided. The curing agent composition includes 5 to 25 wt % of an ester group-containing amine end group adduct, 2 to 25 wt % of a C8-C22 hydrophobic saturated or unsaturated fatty amine, 2 to 25 wt % of a polyamine compound, 2 to 20 wt % of a silane compound, and 10 to 60 wt % of an ether solvent.

Abstract: A curing agent and method for producing the same are provided, the method includes: esterification reaction: reacting a polyhydric alcohol with a polybasic acid anhydride to obtain an ester-based emulsifier (A); chain extension reaction: reacting an ester-based emulsifier (A) with a bifunctional epoxy resin to obtain a polymer intermediate (B); and reacting the polymer intermediate (B) with a polyamine compound to obtain a curing agent (C).

Abstract: A polyurethane resin and a method for producing the same are provided. The method includes a first polymer forming step implemented by reacting a first polyether polyol and an isocyanate to form a first polymer, a second polymer forming step implemented by reacting the first polymer and a second polyether polyol to form a second polymer, and a blocking step implemented by adding a blocking agent into the second polymer to form the polyurethane resin. A hydroxyl functionality of the first polyether polyol is less than a hydroxyl functionality of the second polyether polyol. A usage amount ratio of a usage amount of the first polyether polyol to a usage amount of the second polyether polyol to a usage amount of the blocking agent is within a range from 35:59:6 to 27:70:3. A degree of crosslinking of the polyurethane resin is within a range from 2.2 to 2.5.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The method includes providing a first substrate. The method also includes forming a first metal layer on the first substrate. The first metal layer includes a first metal material. The method further includes treating a first surface of the first metal layer with a solution including an ion of a second metal material. In addition, the method includes forming a plurality of metal particles including the second metal material on a portion of the first surface of the first metal layer.

Abstract: An elastic water-absorbing floor mat, disposed at the bathroom or at the door, comprising an anti-slip layer and an elastic layer, wherein the anti-slip layer is made from a foam material having anti-slip effects and is attached to and disposed on the floor, the elastic layer is made from a foam material having water absorbing effects and is attached to and disposed on the top of the anti-slip layer, and the surface of the elastic layer is provided with a plurality of failure regions that are generally rough and in the form of broken holes. The elastic water-absorbing floor mat can quickly absorb water, and is soft to step on and non-slip.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The method includes providing a first substrate. The method also includes forming a first metal layer on the first substrate. The first metal layer includes a first metal material. The method further includes treating a first surface of the first metal layer with a solution including an ion of a second metal material. In addition, the method includes forming a plurality of metal particles including the second metal material on a portion of the first surface of the first metal layer.

Abstract: An antenna alignment-monitoring method and an antenna alignment-monitoring system are provided. The antenna alignment-monitoring method includes the following steps. An alignment-monitoring system measures an antenna to obtain azimuth information, tilt information and roll information of the antenna. The azimuth information, the tilt information and the roll information are sent from the alignment-monitoring system to a portable device or a server. The azimuth information, the tilt information and the roll information are sent to the portable device and shown on a user interface for aligning the antenna. The azimuth information, the tilt information and the roll information are sent to the server for monitoring the antenna.

Abstract: A coordinate detection method includes detecting coordinates corresponding to a position of a pen tip electrode of a pen by detecting distribution of signal levels in a plane of a touch surface through use of a plurality of linear electrodes disposed in the plane of the touch surface; detecting tilt data indicating a tilt of the pen; and acquiring a correction amount corresponding to a combination of the coordinates and the tilt data by referencing a correction table defining a correspondence between correction amounts and combinations of coordinates and tilt data.

Abstract: A step sporting equipment with a double transmission mechanism, wherein a transmission mechanism and a treading mechanism are located on both sides of a frame body respectively. Each transmission mechanism at least comprises a front wheel disc, a rear wheel disc and a driving piece. Each treading mechanism is connected to the corresponding transmission mechanism. When the user treads on each treading mechanism, each treading mechanism can compel the corresponding transmission mechanism to work. In addition, as the front wheel disc and rear wheel disc are linked by a driving piece, there is higher moving phase. Therefore, with two transmission mechanisms, the dimensional discrepancy of elements resulted from tolerance can be tolerated effectively, and the step sporting equipment can remain in normal operation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor device package including a substrate, a semiconductor device and an underfill. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface angled with respect to the first surface. The semiconductor device is mounted on the first surface of the substrate and has a first surface facing the first surface of the substrate and a second surface angled with respect to the first surface of the substrate. The underfill is disposed between the first surface of the semiconductor device and the first surface of the substrate. The second surface of the substrate is located in the substrate and external to a vertical projection of the semiconductor device on the first surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The method includes providing a first substrate. The method also includes forming a first metal layer on the first substrate. The first metal layer includes a first metal material. The method further includes treating a first surface of the first metal layer with a solution including an ion of a second metal material. In addition, the method includes forming a plurality of metal particles including the second metal material on a portion of the first surface of the first metal layer.

Abstract: An antenna alignment-monitoring method and an antenna alignment-monitoring system are provided. The antenna alignment-monitoring method includes the following steps. An alignment-monitoring system measures an antenna to obtain azimuth information, tilt information and roll information of the antenna. The azimuth information, the tilt information and the roll information are sent from the alignment-monitoring system to a portable device or a server. The azimuth information, the tilt information and the roll information are sent to the portable device and shown on a user interface for aligning the antenna. The azimuth information, the tilt information and the roll information are sent to the server for monitoring the antenna.

Abstract: A coordinate detection method includes detecting coordinates corresponding to a position of a pen tip electrode of a pen by detecting distribution of signal levels in a plane of a touch surface through use of a plurality of linear electrodes disposed in the plane of the touch surface; detecting tilt data indicating a tilt of the pen; and acquiring a correction amount corresponding to a combination of the coordinates and the tilt data by referencing a correction table defining a correspondence between correction amounts and combinations of coordinates and tilt data.

Abstract: A curing agent composition and a curing agent coating formula thereof are provided. The curing agent composition includes 5 to 25 wt % of an ester group-containing amine end group adduct, 2 to 25 wt % of a C8-C22 hydrophobic saturated or unsaturated fatty amine, 2 to 25 wt % of a polyamine compound, 2 to 20 wt % of a silane compound, and 10 to 60 wt % of an ether solvent.

Abstract: A curing agent and method for producing the same are provided, the method includes: esterification reaction: reacting a polyhydric alcohol with a polybasic acid anhydride to obtain an ester-based emulsifier (A); chain extension reaction: reacting an ester-based emulsifier (A) with a bifunctional epoxy resin to obtain a polymer intermediate (B); and reacting the polymer intermediate (B) with a polyamine compound to obtain a curing agent (C).

Abstract: A step sporting equipment with a double transmission mechanism, wherein a transmission mechanism and a treading mechanism are located on both sides of a frame body respectively. Each transmission mechanism at least comprises a front wheel disc, a rear wheel disc and a driving piece. Each treading mechanism is connected to the corresponding transmission mechanism. When the user treads on each treading mechanism, each treading mechanism can compel the corresponding transmission mechanism to work. In addition, as the front wheel disc and rear wheel disc are linked by a driving piece, there is higher moving phase. Therefore, with two transmission mechanisms, the dimensional discrepancy of elements resulted from tolerance can be tolerated effectively, and the step sporting equipment can remain in normal operation.

Abstract: An antenna structure includes a metallic member, a feed portion, and a coupling resistor. The metallic member defines a slot, a first gap, a second gap, and a third gap. The first gap and the second gap are connected with the slot and divide with the slot the metallic member into a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is grounded. The third gap is defined on the first portion and connected with the slot. The first portion is divided into a radiating portion and a coupling portion by the third gap. The coupling portion is spaced apart from the radiating portion. The feed portion is electrically connected to the radiating portion, and the coupling portion is grounded through the coupling resistor.