Abstract: A method of forming a line pattern in a semiconductor device includes forming a first photoresist layer having a first trench over a substrate, filling a first material in the first trench, forming a second photoresist layer having a second trench over the first photoresist layer, filling a second material in the second trench, and after filling the second material in the second trench, removing the first photoresist layer and the second photoresist layer.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first active region of a first set of transistors of a first type, a second active region of a second set of transistors of the first type, a third active region of a third set of transistors of the first type and a fourth active region of a fourth set of transistors of a second type. The first, second, third and fourth active regions extend in a first direction, and are in a first level. The first and second active regions are adjacent to a first boundary and have a first width in a second direction. The third active region is adjacent to a second boundary, and has a second width. The fourth active region is between the second active region and the third active region, and has the first width.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first active region of a first set of transistors of a first type, a second active region of a second set of transistors of the first type, a third active region of a third set of transistors of the first type, a fourth active region of a fourth set of transistors of the first type and a fifth active region of a fifth set of transistors of a second type. The first, second, fourth and fifth active region have a first width in a second direction, and are on a first level. The third active region is on the first level, and has a second width different from the first width. The second active region is adjacent to the first boundary, and is separated from the first active region in the second direction. The fourth active region is adjacent to the second boundary.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a first active region of a first set of transistors of a first type, a second active region of a second set of transistors of the first type, a third active region of a third set of transistors of the first type, a fourth active region of a fourth set of transistors of the first type and a fifth active region of a fifth set of transistors of a second type. The first, second, fourth and fifth active region have a first width in a second direction, and are on a first level. The third active region is on the first level, and has a second width different from the first width. The second active region is adjacent to the first boundary, and is separated from the first active region in the second direction. The fourth active region is adjacent to the second boundary.

Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit includes placing a first cell layout design of the integrated circuit on a layout design, and manufacturing the integrated circuit based on the layout design. Placing the first cell layout design includes placing a first active region layout pattern adjacent to a first cell boundary, placing a second active region layout pattern adjacent to a second cell boundary, and placing a first set of active region layout patterns between the first and second active region layout patterns, according to a first set of guidelines. The first set of guidelines includes selecting transistors of a first type with a first driving strength and transistors of a second type with a second driving strength. In some embodiments, the first, second and first set of active region layout patterns extend in the first direction, and are on a first layout level.

Abstract: A photoelectrode with independent separate structures of an electrochromic layer and a sensitized light-absorbing layer is provided, which includes a first transparent conductive substrate, a first electrochromic layer, and a sensitized light-absorbing layer. The first electrochromic layer and the sensitized light-absorbing layer are disposed on a surface of the first transparent conductive substrate and are adjacent to each other.

Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit includes placing a first cell layout design of the integrated circuit on a layout design, and manufacturing the integrated circuit based on the layout design. Placing the first cell layout design includes placing a first active region layout pattern adjacent to a first cell boundary, placing a second active region layout pattern adjacent to a second cell boundary, and placing a first set of active region layout patterns between the first and second active region layout patterns, according to a first set of guidelines. The first set of guidelines includes selecting transistors of a first type with a first driving strength and transistors of a second type with a second driving strength. In some embodiments, the first, second and first set of active region layout patterns extend in the first direction, and are on a first layout level.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: first, second, and third tiers formed on a substrate, wherein the first tier is formed over the substrate, the second tier is formed over the first tier, and the third tier is formed over the second tier, wherein the second tier comprises a first interconnection line that is configured to transmit a signal, and wherein a portion of the first tier disposed directly under the first interconnection line of the second tier lacks any interconnection lines and a portion of the third tier disposed directly above the first interconnection line of the second tier lacks any interconnection lines.

Abstract: A shoe tree includes a front section and a rear section which is pivotably connected to the rear end of the front section. The front section has a vamp portion on the top thereof. A first recessed area is defined in the underside of the front section. The rear end of the front section has a first support face and a first opening which communicates with the first recessed area. The rear section is pivotably connected to the first support face. Two notches are defined in two lateral sides of the shoe tree and located between the front and rear sections. The two notches are narrowed and widened when the rear section is pivoted downward and upward relative to the front section. The front section is inserted into a shoe by push and pivoting the rear section, and then the rear section is inserted into the shoe.

Abstract: A shoe tree includes a front section and a rear section which is pivotably connected to the rear end of the front section. The front section has a vamp portion on the top thereof. A first recessed area is defined in the underside of the front section. The rear end of the front section has a first support face and a first opening which communicates with the first recessed area. The rear section is pivotably connected to the first support face. Two notches are defined in two lateral sides of the shoe tree and located between the front and rear sections. The two notches are narrowed and widened when the rear section is pivoted downward and upward relative to the front section. The front section is inserted into a shoe by push and pivoting the rear section, and then the rear section is inserted into the shoe.

Abstract: A sprocket wheel for a bicycle is provided with a plurality of first teeth; a plurality of second teeth alternating with the first teeth; and a plurality of recesses on one side, each recess extending from one first tooth to the adjacent first tooth via the second tooth between the two first teeth.

Abstract: A heat-dissipation assembly is applied in an electronic device having a heat source. The heat-dissipation assembly includes a graphite sheet, a dissipation fin, and a dissipation fin. The first graphite sheet is attached to the first heat source. The dissipation fin includes a first end portion attached to the first graphite sheet, and can absorb heat generated by the first heat source. The dissipation fin is attached to the dissipation fin, and receives cooling liquid to dissipate the heat generated by the first heat source.

Abstract: A battery cover latching structure is used to latch a battery cover to a housing of an electronic device. The battery cover includes a latching portion. The housing defines a receiving portion and a latching slot communicating to the receiving portion. The battery cover latching structure includes an urging member and a spring member elastically connected between the urging member and the housing. The urging member is rotatably connected to the housing. The urging member includes an urging portion extending into the latching slot. To close the battery cover, the latching portion is positioned on the receiving portion of the housing, and then the battery cover is pushed to allow the latching portion slide into the latching slot to engage with the urging portion to latch the batter cover to the housing.

Abstract: A battery cover latching structure is used to latch a battery cover to a housing of an electronic device. The battery cover includes a latching portion. The housing defines a receiving portion and a latching slot communicating to the receiving portion. The battery cover latching structure includes an urging member and a spring member elastically connected between the urging member and the housing. The urging member is rotatably connected to the housing. The urging member includes an urging portion extending into the latching slot. To close the battery cover, the latching portion is positioned on the receiving portion of the housing, and then the battery cover is pushed to allow the latching portion slide into the latching slot to engage with the urging portion to latch the batter cover to the housing.

Abstract: A hinge assembly is employed in an electronic device, which includes a first body defining a first receiving groove, a second body defining a second receiving groove opposite to the first receiving groove, and a pivoting member connected between the first body and the second body to form a shaft. The hinge assembly includes a spring member including two securing portions. One of the two securing portions is fixed to the first body in the first receiving groove. The other securing portion is fixed to the second body in the second receiving groove and not collinear with the shaft. When the second body is rotated relative to the first body, the corresponding securing portion fixed to the second body is capable of rotating around the shaft.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover and a connecting mechanism connecting the first cover with the second cover. The connecting mechanism includes a fixing base fixed on the first cover, a turning base fixed on the second cover, a first linking board rotatably connected to the fixing base and the turning base, a second linking board rotatably connected to the fixing base and the turning base. The fixing base, the first linking board, the turning base and the second linking board collectively form a four-bar linkage mechanism. The connecting mechanism further includes an arc spring urged between the second linking board and the fixing base to supply an elastic force to the four-bar linkage mechanism.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first cover, a second cover and a connecting mechanism connecting the first cover with the second cover. The connecting mechanism includes a fixing base fixed on the first cover, a turning base fixed on the second cover, a first linking board rotatably connected to the fixing base and the turning base, a second linking board rotatably connected to the fixing base and the turning base. The fixing base, the first linking board, the turning base and the second linking board collectively form a four-bar linkage mechanism. The connecting mechanism further includes an arc spring urged between the second linking board and the fixing base to supply an elastic force to the four-bar linkage mechanism.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a front cover, a cushion member and a touch module. The front cover includes a hollow frame and a screen area configured in hollow portion of the frame. The cushion member has similar hollow shape as that of the frame of the front cover and adhered on the hollow frame. The touch module includes a touch sensor layer and a substrate. The touch sensor layer is coated on the substrate. The substrate is adhered onto the cushion member with the touch sensor layer facing the screen area of the front cover.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a cover member, a keypad and a decorative member. The cover member defines a keypad mounting cavity. The keypad includes an annular protrusion protruding from a periphery thereof. The keypad is mounted in the keypad mounting cavity of the cover member. The decorative member includes a resisting board protruding from a peripheral wall thereof. The decorative member is sandwiched between the cover member and the keypad, with the resisting board resisting an interior surface of the cover member and the annular protrusion abutting against the resisting board, thus preventing impurities from entering into the portable electronic device via the keypad.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a main body and an outer cover. The main body is made of rigid materials. The outer cover is made of soft materials. The main body defines a plurality of positioning cutouts. A plurality of engaging hooks are formed on the outer cover. The engaging hooks engage the positioning cutouts of the main body.