Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an isolation insulating layer disposed over a substrate, a semiconductor fin disposed over the substrate, an upper portion of the semiconductor fin protruding from the isolation insulating layer and a lower portion of the semiconductor fin being embedded in the isolation insulating layer, a gate structure disposed over the upper portion of the semiconductor fin and including a gate dielectric layer and a gate electrode layer, gate sidewall spacers disposed over opposing side faces of the gate structure, and a source/drain epitaxial layer. The upper portion of the semiconductor fin includes a first epitaxial growth enhancement layer made of a semiconductor material different from a remaining part of the semiconductor fin. The first epitaxial growth enhancement layer is in contact with the source/drain epitaxial layer. The gate dielectric layer covers the upper portion of the semiconductor fin including the first epitaxial growth enhancement layer.

Abstract: A resistive memory apparatus including a memory cell array, at least one dummy transistor and a control circuit is provided. The memory cell array includes a plurality of memory cells. Each of the memory cells includes a resistive switching element. The dummy transistor is electrically isolated from the resistive switching element. The control circuit is coupled to the memory cell array and the dummy transistor. The control circuit is configured to provide a first bit line voltage, a source line voltage and a word line voltage to the dummy transistor to drive the dummy transistor to output a saturation current. The control circuit is further configured to determine a value of a second bit line voltage for driving the memory cells according to the saturation current. In addition, an operating method and a memory cell array of the resistive memory apparatus are also provided.

Abstract: An identity certificate may be issued to a blockchain node. The issuance may include issuing a first identity certificate to a first terminal and receiving a second identity certificate issuance request that is from the first terminal. A second identity certificate may be issued to the first terminal, and a third identity certificate issuance request is received from the second terminal. A third identity certificate is issued to the second terminal, so that the second terminal forwards the third identity certificate to the third terminal.

Abstract: A device includes a semiconductive fin having source and drain regions and a channel region between the source and drain regions, a gate feature over the channel region of the semiconductive fin, a first spacer around the gate feature, source and drain features respectively in the source and drain regions of the semiconductive fin, an interlayer dielectric layer around the first spacer, and a void between the first spacer and the interlayer dielectric layer and spaced apart from the gate feature and the source and drain features.

Abstract: An electronic system includes a display device, a first host and a second host. The display device includes a network interface port for connecting to an external network, a first port, a second port, a control unit for recording information associated with a designated network bridge target, and a hub unit for controlling the signal transmission between the network interface port, the first port, the second port and the control unit. The first host is coupled to the first port and configured to activate network bridge function when set as the designated network bridge target, thereby connecting to the external network. The second host is coupled to the second port and configured to connect to the external network using the network bridge function via the second port, the hub unit and the first port.

Abstract: This invention discloses a system and method for detecting a cover with an abnormal condition. The system includes a transport track for defining a sliding direction of at least one cover with a detection surface. The transport track has a detection area and a cover removal area, and includes a pair of bottom rails and a pair of side rails. The pair of bottom rails support the cover at an inclination angle so that the cover slides on the pair of bottom rails. The cover is located between the pair of side rails, and the sliding direction of the cover is defined by the pair of side rails. The detection area is used for detecting the detection surface of the cover, and the cover removal area has an outlet for removing a cover with an abnormal condition determined based on a detection result of the detection surface thereof.

Abstract: A control method of displayed picture for a display includes: displaying a displayed picture, wherein the displayed picture includes a first picture area and a second picture area, the first picture area displays an image signal provided by a first host, the second picture area displays an image signal provided by a second host; moving a cursor in the displayed picture to a first boundary of the second picture area where the cursor has first positioning coordinates; dragging the first boundary by the cursor towards the first picture area, such that the cursor is moved to second positioning coordinates; and updating an appearance of the second picture area according to the second positioning coordinates.

Abstract: A lid detecting system includes a first lid screwing device, a second lid screwing device, a scanning device and a removing device. The first lid screwing device is configured for positioning a lid of a container on a body of the container and rotationally tightening the lid of the container to the body of the container by a pre-screwing torque. The second lid screwing device is configured for rotationally tightening the lid of the container to the body of the container by a screwing torque. The scanning device is disposed between the first lid screwing device and the second lid screwing device and configured for scanning a top surface of the lid of the container so as to obtain a detecting value. The removing device is configured for removing the container when the detecting value is greater than a predetermined value.

Abstract: This invention discloses a system and method for detecting a cover with an abnormal condition. The system includes a transport track for defining a sliding direction of at least one cover with a detection surface. The transport track has a detection area and a cover removal area, and includes a pair of bottom rails and a pair of side rails. The pair of bottom rails support the cover at an inclination angle so that the cover slides on the pair of bottom rails. The cover is located between the pair of side rails, and the sliding direction of the cover is defined by the pair of side rails. The detection area is used for detecting the detection surface of the cover, and the cover removal area has an outlet for removing a cover with an abnormal condition determined based on a detection result of the detection surface thereof.

Abstract: A touch device including a touch screen, a first input device and a processor is provided. At a first start time, when the first input device touches on the touch screen with a first touch area at a first position, the touch screen generates a first event, and the first input device transmits a first signal to the touch screen. The processor is coupled to the touch screen. When the touch screen receives the first signal during a pre-determined period from the first start time and the first touch area is larger than a first area threshold, the processor determines that the first event belongs to the first input device and that the first position is a start position of the first input device.

Abstract: A touch device including a touch screen, a first input device and a processor is provided. At a first start time, when the first input device touches on the touch screen with a first touch area at a first position, the touch screen generates a first event, and the first input device transmits a first signal to the touch screen. The processor is coupled to the touch screen. When the touch screen receives the first signal during a pre-determined period from the first start time and the first touch area is larger than a first area threshold, the processor determines that the first event belongs to the first input device and that the first position is a start position of the first input device.

Abstract: A method for producing water repellent down includes soaking cleaned down in an aqueous solution having a pH ranging from 4 to 7; adding to the solution a cross-linking agent composed of a material having an isocyanate or acrylic acid functional group to provide a solution having a weight ratio of the down and the cross-linking agent ranging between 1:0.005 and 1:0.06; adding to the solution a water-drawing agent composed of a material having a siloxane functional group to provide a solution having a weight ratio of the down and the water-drawing agent ranging between 1:0.01 and 1:0.1; stirring the solution for at least 15 minutes to react the cross-linking agent and the water-drawing agent and form a water repellent layer on the surface of the down; separating the down from the solution; and oven drying the down with hot air having a temperature of at least 120° C.

Abstract: A modular cross flow fan comprises a housing, a cross flow fan and a motor. The housing has an upper wall, a lower wall and two side boards. The housing is formed with an accommodating space, an inflow opening and an outflow opening. The direction of inflow and the direction of outflow lie in a line. The cross flow fan is disposed in the accommodating space. The motor is disposed at the housing and connected to the cross flow fan. Furthermore, an air conditioning device is provided, comprising modular cross flow fan, a flow channel and a heat exchanger. The flow channel is joined to the inflow opening. The heat exchanger is disposed in the flow channel proximal to the inflow opening. Ambient air can flow horizontally through the flow channel, the inflow opening, and into the housing.

Abstract: The water repellent down production method of the present invention includes: reacting a water-drawing agent including a fluorocarbon or siloxane functional group with a cross-linking agent by means of a soaking process, such that an intact and long lasting water repellent layer would be formed on the surface of the down. The present invention method is simple and convenient, has highly efficient production capacity, effectively overcomes the drawbacks of the prior art, and the water repellent down produced with this method can be widely used in every kind of down products, and it prevents agglomeration of down due to getting wet, in a favorable and long-lasting manner, so that it maintains the fluffiness and heat retention characteristics of the down.

Abstract: A modular cross flow fan comprises a housing, a cross flow fan and a motor. The housing has an upper wall, a lower wall and two side boards. The housing is formed with an accommodating space, an inflow opening and an outflow opening The direction of inflow and the direction of outflow lie in a line. The cross flow fan is disposed in the accommodating space. The motor is disposed at the housing and connected to the cross flow fan. Furthermore, an air conditioning device is provided, comprising modular cross flow fan, a flow channel and a heat exchanger. The flow channel is joined to the inflow opening The heat exchanger is disposed in the flow channel proximal to the inflow opening Ambient air can flow horizontally through the flow channel, the inflow opening, and into the housing.

Abstract: An electric heater comprises a main body, a panel, a cross flow fan, a motor and a heating element. The main body is made by aluminum extrusion and has a bottom board and a front board. The bottom board and the front board define an air outlet therebetween. The panel is disposed on the main body and is formed with a plurality of air inlets. The cross flow fan is rotatably disposed in the main body. The motor is disposed on the main body and connected to the cross flow fan. The heating element is disposed in the main body. By this configuration, the main body is resistant to high temperature, the temperature of the heating element is not as limited, providing a preferred heating effect, structural strength and is less easily damaged.

Abstract: A modular cross-flow-fan device comprises a housing, at least two cross flow fans and a motor. The housing is an extruded aluminum piece having a first wall and a second wall, and is formed with an air inlet and an air outlet. The cross flow fans are disposed in the housing and connected to each other. The motor is disposed on the housing and is connected to at least one of the cross flow fans. By this structure, longer cross flow fans having preferred rigidity and strength can be formed.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus having an active region and a peripheral region surrounding the active region is described. A first main device and a second main device are provided. An optical clear liquid adhesive (OCLA) is applied between the first main device and the second main device and within the active region. A photo-mask having a transparent region and an opaque region is provided above the second main device, and the transparent region corresponds to the peripheral region. An OCLA diffusion process is performed such that the OCLA diffuses from the active region to the peripheral region. During the OCLA diffusion process, a first irradiating process with the photo-mask is performed, such that the OCLA diffusing to the peripheral region is partially cured. After removing the photo-mask, a second irradiating process is performed, such that the OCLA is completely cured.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus having an active region and a peripheral region surrounding the active region is described. A first main device and a second main device are provided. An optical clear liquid adhesive (OCLA) is applied between the first main device and the second main device and within the active region. A photo-mask having a transparent region and an opaque region is provided above the second main device, and the transparent region corresponds to the peripheral region. An OCLA diffusion process is performed such that the OCLA diffuses from the active region to the peripheral region. During the OCLA diffusion process, a first irradiating process with the photo-mask is performed, such that the OCLA diffusing to the peripheral region is partially cured. After removing the photo-mask, a second irradiating process is performed, such that the OCLA is completely cured.

Abstract: A method of fabricating an electronic apparatus having an active region and a peripheral region surrounding the active region is described. A first main device and a second main device are provided. An optical clear liquid adhesive (OCLA) is applied between the first main device and the second main device and within the active region. A photo-mask having a transparent region and an opaque region is provided above the second main device, and the transparent region corresponds to the peripheral region. An OCLA diffusion process is performed such that the OCLA diffuses from the active region to the peripheral region. During the OCLA diffusion process, a first irradiating process with the photo-mask is performed, such that the OCLA diffusing to the peripheral region is partially cured. After removing the photo-mask, a second irradiating process is performed, such that the OCLA is completely cured.