Abstract: A method for calculating ink-jet printing data is disclosed. A preset pattern is first obtained. Ink-jet points required for the preset pattern are calculated to select a filtering mode. A filtering operation is implemented on the preset pattern according to the filtering mode, resulting in an applicable number of ink-jet points for the preset pattern. The preset pattern is printed on a base board based on the resulting ink-jet points.

Abstract: A printing data processing apparatus for performing printing operations on an object to be printed is provided, which includes a plurality of printhead modules arranged in parallel, wherein each of the printhead modules has equal number of parallel printheads, each of the printheads has at least one jet orifice, and the simultaneously driven jet orifices on the parallel printheads of each of the printhead modules are arranged in a straight line with the jet orifices on the parallel printheads of the adjacent printhead module; a data processing unit for dividing a pattern format to be printed into a plurality of printing data and outputting a printing data signal; and a drive unit for receiving the printing data signal output by the data processing unit, and outputting a drive signal to the printhead modules, so that the printhead modules performs the printing operations synchronically and rotatably.

Abstract: A printing method is provided. In the printing method, a printing head is rotated with an angle, such that all the nozzles of the printing head are aligned with the dots of the data to be printed. After being rotated, the printing head performs the printing. If some nozzles of the printing head cannot be aligned with the dots of the data to be printed after the printing head is rotated, the resolution of the data to be printed is increased to solve the misalignment.

Abstract: Methods for repairing patterned structure of electronic devices. A first substrate with a patterned structure thereon is provided, wherein the patterned structure includes at least one defect. The defect corresponds to a defect region while the patterned structure corresponds to a main region. A first surface treatment is performed on the defect region such that the surface characteristics on the defect region are different from those on the main region. The defect region is repaired by inkjet printing. A second surface treatment is performed on the defect region such that the surface characteristics on the defect region are the same as those on the main region.

Abstract: A method of forming a conductive via plug is disclosed. The conductive via plug is formed by printing a solution comprising a solvent with insulating material dissolve capability and a conductive material by an inkjet method. The formed conductive via plug has a low resistivity and thus may serve as an electrical connection between two separate conductive layers. This manufacturing method of the conductive via plug may achieve simultaneously deposition, patterning and etching purposes, which significantly simplifies the manufacturing process.

Abstract: A thin-film transistor and fabrication method thereof are provided. A controlled micro-line is formed by inkjet printing in combination with the coffee ring effect. At least two organic thin-film transistors are formed on two ring ridges of the coffee rings. For example, N-type and P-type soluble semiconductor materials may be formed on two adjacent ring ridges to form a complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) device. Thus, the invention can simplify the process for fabricating thin-film transistors and increase their applications.

Abstract: A color backlight device and fabrication method thereof is provided. A surface conduction emitter display with more than one color serves as the color backlight device. The color backlight device can be used in a liquid crystal display (LCD) to obviate the use of a color filter. The invention also provides a color display control method of the LCD and a pixel arrangement method of the color backlight device.

Abstract: A thin-film transistor and method for fabricating a thin-film transistor is disclosed. In the method, a controlled micro-line is formed by inkjet printing in combination with the coffee ring effect. The micro-line may be a semiconductor or an insulator. A high-current thin-film transistor utilizing the micro-line of the coffee ring as a channel is formed. A high current TFT can be achieved by utilizing the micro-line structure of the coffee ring ridge as a TFT channel.

Abstract: An apparatus for roll-to-roll processing includes a first roller for converting the transmission of a roll of flexible material from a first direction to a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction, a second roller spaced apart from the first roller and extending transversely with respect to the first roller for converting the transmission of the roll of flexible material from the second direction to a third direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction, and a third roller spaced apart from the second roller and extending perpendicularly with respect to the first roller for converting the transmission of the roll of flexible material from the third direction to a fourth direction, wherein the roll of flexible material includes a first side and a second side, and wherein the first roller, the second roller and the third roller contact the same one of the first side and the second side of the roll of flexible material.

Abstract: An ink-jet system and an ink-jet control method are provided. The ink-jet system mainly includes an ink-jet head, a feedback unit and a frequency eliminator. The feedback unit provides a feedback signal to the ink-jet head as the ink-jet head performs jet printing. Next, the frequency of the feedback signal is eliminated by the frequency eliminator to produce a driving signal. Then, the ink-jet head is controlled to perform ink-jetting according to the driving signal. The frequency of the feedback signal is higher than that of the driving signal, and the frequency of the feedback signal is divisible by that of the driving signal. The ink-jet system and the ink-jet control method meets high precision and high speed ink-jet requirements and are capable of fabricating patterns with different resolutions.

Abstract: A microlens module applicable in an optoelectronic device and a method for fabricating the microlens module are proposed, by which an array of microlenses can be fabricated on an optoelectronic device. The present invention is characterized that a self-assembling monolayer is imprinted onto a substrate using an imprinting technique, so as to define a microlens predetermining distribution region and a peripheral region. Then, a solution with a high light transmittance is jetted on the microlens predetermining distribution region using an ink-jet printing technique, so as to form microlenses. In comparison to prior-art techniques, as the method for fabricating the microlens module on the optoelectronic device does not require complicated and expensive techniques, the present invention is simple in fabrication and cost-effective.

Abstract: An active array color filter structure and a fabricating method therefor are provided, wherein the difference between the surface properties of lipophilicity and lipophobicity is utilized. When inks are coated on the active array substrate, ink at the lipophobic areas on the active array substrate will be naturally repelled, so that the color filter pixels formed on the active array substrate naturally have contact vias, which facilitates the electrical coupling of pixel electrodes and switch elements. Since there is no aligning or laminating process required for the color filter substrate and the active array substrate during fabrication, no aligning errors will occur. Also, as the pixel electrode can extend to cover above the corresponding switch element, the aggravation of the switch element is reduced.

Abstract: A micro-droplet injection apparatus and the injecting process using the same are provided for fabricating a micro-element. The apparatus includes an injection module, a moving stage module, an image detection module, and a temperature controlling module. The injection module is provided for injecting a micro-droplet on a substrate carried on the moving stage module, and the substrate is detected by the image detection module for detecting the relative position and inclined angle between the substrate and a injection head of the injection module. The temperature controlling module is provided for controlling the surface temperature of the substrate, such that the temperature of the substrate and the micro-droplets is balanced, and then the surface flatness of the film plated by micro-droplets is improved. The apparatus operates according to processing requirements of different substrates, achieving a stage multiplex function, and raising operation efficiency.

Abstract: An apparatus for metal plating on a substrate with through-holes includes a chamber that the substrate is disposed inside the chamber to be divided into two sections. A pressure generator and a pressure controller are connected to this and correspond to two sides of the substrate respectively. The pressure generator is used for pumping a electrolyte flowed parallel to the surface of the substrate into the chamber. The pressure controller is used for channeling the electrolyte off the chamber and controlling the pressure differences between the two sides of the substrate. So that the electrolyte flowed parallel to the surface of the substrate is pumped by the pressure generator and it passes several through-holes to control the thickness of metal plating on the.substrate and inner walls of the through-holes.

Abstract: A pattern printing system and data processing method thereof are disclosed, which are suitable for printing patterns on printed circuit boards or data format rearrangement printing used in displays. The pattern printing method includes a process for interpreting scription data into matrix data, a procedure for modulating the print head resolution and the printing resolution, a procedure for interpreting and transmitting data commands, a procedure for rearranging memory data, and a procedure for firing data synchronously so as to achieve high-resolution printing and to continuously modulate any print data.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a double-sided or multi-layer printed circuit board (PCB) by ink-jet printing that includes providing a substrate, forming a first self-assembly membrane (SAM) on at least one side of the substrate, forming a non-adhesive membrane on the first SAM, forming at least one microhole in the substrate, forming a second SAM on a surface of the microhole, providing catalyst particles on the at least one side of the substrate and on the surface of the microhole, and forming a catalyst circuit pattern on the substrate.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification (RFID) antenna coil and fabricated method therefor are provided. One or more antennas are connected to be a plane or three-dimensional structure via substrate surface modified procedure, an inkjet-printing process for forming antenna patterning, and an electroless plating process, so that the RFID antenna coil can be flexibility and have higher inductance.

Abstract: A method of forming micro holes metal membrane by inkjet printing spray micro droplets of a catalyst in the holes after the substrate surface is treated. The catalyst adsorbs and dries on the inner walls of the holes. After that, the surface properties of the substrate are changed so that the coating solution readily enters the holes and forms a membrane on their inner walls. This can avoid incomplete metal coating due to residual air in the holes and forming a disconnected circuit. Moreover, the adhesive force between the inner wall of the holes and the metal improves the situation of coated layer peeling. The method reduces the use of precious catalyst, the fabrication procedure, and the production of photo resist etching waste. Since it does not require expensive equipment and space for exposure, developing, laser drilling, the method lowers the production cost and satisfies the environmental protection requirements.

Abstract: A method of forming a conductive via plug is disclosed. The conductive via plug is formed by printing a solution comprising a solvent with insulating material dissolve capability and a conductive material by an inkjet method. The formed conductive via plug has a low resistivity and thus may serve as an electrical connection between two separate conductive layers. This manufacturing method of the conductive via plug may achieve simultaneously deposition, patterning and etching purposes, which significantly simplifies the manufacturing process.