Abstract: A computing system performs artificial-intelligence (AI) super-resolution (SR). The computing system includes multiple processors, which further includes a graphics processing unit (GPU) and an AI processing unit (APU). The computing system also includes a memory to store AI models. When detecting an indication that the loading of the GPU exceeds a threshold, the processors reduce the resolution of a video output from the GPU in response to the indication. One of the AI models is selected based on graphics scenes in the video and the respective power consumption estimates of the AI models. The processors then perform AI SR operations on the video using the selected AI model to restore the resolution of the video for display.

Abstract: Methods and semiconductor devices are provided. A method includes determining a location of a polyimide opening (PIO) corresponding to an under-bump metallization (UBM) feature in a die. The die includes a substrate and an interconnect structure over the substrate. The method also includes determining a location of a stacked via structure in the interconnect structure based on the location of the PIO. The method further includes forming, in the interconnect structure, the stacked via structure comprising at most three stacked contact vias at the location of the PIO.

Abstract: A display device includes a plurality of sub-pixels. The sub-pixels include a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel. The first sub-pixel includes a first light emitting element and a first control circuit. The first control circuit is configured to provide a first driving current to the first light emitting element. The second sub-pixel includes a second light emitting element and a second control circuit. The second control circuit is configured to provide a second driving current to the second light emitting element. The first control circuit and the second control circuit are configured to differently control pulse amplitude of the first driving current and pulse amplitude of the second driving current, such that both of the first light emitting element and the second light emitting element emit at a target wavelength or a color point range (e.g. +/?1.5˜2 nm).

Abstract: An acute kidney injury predicting system and a method thereof are proposed. A processor reads the data to be tested, the detection data, the machine learning algorithm and the risk probability comparison table from a main memory. The processor trains the detection data according to the machine learning algorithm to generate an acute kidney injury prediction model, and inputs the data to be tested into the acute kidney injury prediction model to generate an acute kidney injury characteristic risk probability and a data sequence table. The data sequence table lists the data to be tested in sequence according to a proportion of each of the data to be tested in the acute kidney injury characteristics. The processor selects one of the medical treatment data from the risk probability comparison table according to the acute kidney injury characteristic risk probability.

Abstract: An image processing method for a game loop of a game, wherein the game loop comprises a game rendering module and a MEMC module, and is executed by more than one processing unit to generate an output image to display. The image processing method includes rendering, by the game rendering module, a scene of the game to obtain a first image; rendering, by the game rendering module, a UI to obtain a second image; applying, by the MEMC module, MEMC to the first image to generate an interpolated first image; and blending, by the MEMC module, the second image and the interpolated first image into the output image.

Abstract: A data transmission method for use between a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver of a wireless peripheral device is provided. In a frequency hopping procedure, the wireless transmission data is re-transmitted through a secondary transmission channel. Consequently, a transmission delay problem is reduced. Moreover, the wireless receiver issues a special acknowledgement packet with loadable information to the wireless transmitter. Consequently, the master control power of the frequency hopping procedure is switched from the wireless transmitter to the wireless receiver. In addition, the information control capability of the wireless receiver to control the wireless transmitter in the communication application level can be increased.

Abstract: A data report rate adjustment method for use between a computer host and a peripheral device is provided. According to the actual workload level of the computer host and/or the amount of the input data of the peripheral device, the priority or the report rate of the data to be transmitted from the peripheral device can be dynamically adjusted or set. More especially, the unnecessary data report can be avoided. Consequently, the workload of the computer host can be effectively reduced, and the power consumption of the peripheral device can be saved.

Abstract: A design method of a dummy pattern layout including the following steps is provided. An integrated circuit layout design including resistor elements is obtained via a computer. The locations of dummy conductive structures are configured, wherein the dummy conductive structures are aligned with the resistor elements. The locations of dummy support patterns are configured, wherein each of the dummy support patterns is configured between two adjacent dummy conductive structures, and each of the dummy conductive structures is equidistant from the dummy support patterns on both sides.

Abstract: A wireless input system includes a first computer, a second computer, a first-mode wireless connection device, a first input device and a second input device. When the first-mode wireless connection between the first input device and the first-mode wireless connection device is established and the first-mode wireless connection between the second input device and the first-mode wireless connection device is established, the first input device and the second input device can be operated to control the first computer. When the second-mode wireless connection between the first input device and the second computer is established, the second input device can follow the first input device to perform a connection switching operation. Consequently, the second-mode wireless connection between the second input device and the second computer is established.

Abstract: A data transmission method for use between a wireless transmitter and a wireless receiver of a wireless peripheral device is provided. In a frequency hopping procedure, the wireless transmission data is re-transmitted through a secondary transmission channel. Consequently, a transmission delay problem is reduced. Moreover, the wireless receiver issues a special acknowledgement packet with loadable information to the wireless transmitter. Consequently, the master control power of the frequency hopping procedure is switched from the wireless transmitter to the wireless receiver. In addition, the information control capability of the wireless receiver to control the wireless transmitter in the communication application level can be increased.

Abstract: A USB device and a firmware updating method for the USB device are provided. The firmware updating method includes the following steps. Firstly, a communication protocol is provided. Then, the communication protocol is installed in the at least one microcontroller unit of the USB device. Then, an application program is produced according to the communication protocol. The application program is installed in an electronic computer. The application program contains at least one update firmware information. Then, the at least one update firmware information is transmitted from the electronic computer to the at least one microcontroller unit through the communication protocol. Consequently, at least one original firmware information in the at least one microcontroller unit is replaced by the at least one update firmware information.

Abstract: A design method of a dummy pattern layout including the following steps is provided. An integrated circuit layout design including resistor elements is obtained via a computer. The locations of dummy conductive structures are configured, wherein the dummy conductive structures are aligned with the resistor elements. The locations of dummy support patterns are configured, wherein each of the dummy support patterns is configured between two adjacent dummy conductive structures, and each of the dummy conductive structures is equidistant from the dummy support patterns on both sides.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure including a substrate, dummy conductive structures, and resistor elements is provided. The substrate includes a resistor region and has isolation structures and dummy support patterns located in the resistor region. Each of the isolation structures is located between two adjacent dummy support patterns. Each of the dummy conductive structures is disposed on each of the isolation structures and equidistant from the dummy support patterns on both sides. The resistor elements are disposed above the dummy conductive structures and aligned with the dummy conductive structures.

Abstract: A USB device and a firmware updating method for the USB device are provided. The firmware updating method includes the following steps. Firstly, a communication protocol is provided. Then, the communication protocol is installed in the at least one microcontroller unit of the USB device. Then, an application program is produced according to the communication protocol. The application program is installed in an electronic computer. The application program contains at least one update firmware information. Then, the at least one update firmware information is transmitted from the electronic computer to the at least one microcontroller unit through the communication protocol. Consequently, at least one original firmware information in the at least one microcontroller unit is replaced by the at least one update firmware information.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present invention provide a method for heartbeat packet processing by using a proxy, an apparatus, and a communications system. The method includes: receiving, by a host, a first heartbeat packet sent by a first application in a client, where the client is a terminal that accesses the host by using a short range communications technology; and determining, by the host according to the first heartbeat packet and a first preset list, whether the first application is included in the first preset list. Thus, an objective of saving power for the host and the client can be achieved.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a device body, a wireless radio frequency receiver and a paring program. The device body includes a wireless radio frequency transmission module and a Bluetooth transmission module. The wireless radio frequency receiver is connected with a host and receives a wireless radio frequency signal from the wireless radio frequency transmission module. A device descriptor about the device body is stored in the wireless radio frequency receiver. The paring program is installed in the host. The paring program performs a Bluetooth communication pairing process of pairing the Bluetooth transmission module with the host according to the device descriptor and a broadcasting information from the device body.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure including a substrate, dummy conductive structures, and resistor elements is provided. The substrate includes a resistor region and has isolation structures and dummy support patterns located in the resistor region. Each of the isolation structures is located between two adjacent dummy support patterns. Each of the dummy conductive structures is disposed on each of the isolation structures and equidistant from the dummy support patterns on both sides. The resistor elements are disposed above the dummy conductive structures and aligned with the dummy conductive structures.

Abstract: A display control method and a terminal device are provided. The display control method is applied to a terminal device having a transmissive liquid crystal display (LCD), and a backlight side of the transmissive LCD has a mechanical structure. The method includes detecting an operating status of the terminal device, turning off the transmissive LCD of the terminal device when the terminal device is in a standby state, and controlling the transmissive LCD to be in a transparent state to display the mechanical structure on the backlight side of the transmissive LCD. Hence, the method reduces power consumption of the terminal device and retains a watch function of displaying time by the terminal device.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes following steps. A substrate is provided, and a semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate. Next, a SiN-rich pre-oxide layer is formed on the semiconductor layer. After forming the SiN-rich pre-oxide layer, an anneal treatment is performed to partially transfer the SiN-rich pre-oxide layer to form a SiN layer and a SiO layer. And the SiO layer is formed the on the SiN layer. Subsequently, a planarization process is performed to remove a portion of the SiO layer to expose the SiN layer.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes following steps. A substrate is provided, and a semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate. Next, a SiN-rich pre-oxide layer is formed on the semiconductor layer. After forming the SiN-rich pre-oxide layer, an anneal treatment is performed to partially transfer the SiN-rich pre-oxide layer to form a SiN layer and a SiO layer. And the SiO layer is formed the on the SiN layer. Subsequently, a planarization process is performed to remove a portion of the SiO layer to expose the SiN layer.