Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate and a gate structure formed on the semiconductor substrate. A source region and a drain region are disposed on opposite sides of the gate structure on the semiconductor substrate. A lightly-doped drain region is adjacent to a side of the drain region close to the gate structure, and a lightly-doped source region is adjacent to a side of the source region close to the gate structure. An oxidation region is disposed in the lightly-doped drain region. A trench extends from the surface of the semiconductor substrate to the drain region. A source electrode is disposed on the source region, and the drain electrode has a first portion disposed on the drain region and a second portion disposed in the trench.

Abstract: An energy management strategy for boats and ships is provided. The output and distribution of energy are dynamically adjusted in accordance with commands, tides, time, locations, weather, hydrologic conditions and other factors may impact the sailing, in order to optimize the energy efficiency of boats and ships.

Abstract: There is provided a slide fastener. Each of a pair of fastener element rows is a coil-shaped fastener element row made of synthetic resin. Each of fastener elements includes an engaging head section, a first leg section and a second leg section. The first and second leg sections protrude from the engaging head section and extend parallel to each other. The first leg section comes in contact with the corresponding fastener tape and the second leg section does not come in contact with the corresponding fastener tape. The first leg section is colored in a color different from those of the fastener tapes and the second leg section. The color of the first leg section is visible through a gap between the pair of fastener tapes.

Abstract: An electricity consumption billing method includes steps of mounting a power detection switch, recording a first average amount of electricity consumption of an electric appliance in a first time duration, recording a second average amount of electricity consumption of the electric appliance in a second time duration, and calculating an incentive amount according to the first average amount of electricity consumption and the second average amount of electricity consumption. An electric power company records the first and second average amounts of electricity consumption of the electric appliance and calculates a one-time additional incentive amount. When customers improve power utilization efficiency, not only can the amount of the electric bill be saved, but also the electric power company further offers the incentive amount to encourage customers to improve power utilization efficiency and reduce consumption of electric energy.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an operation and management system providing applications for mobile devices and an electronic transaction method and an application generator thereof.

Abstract: A power restriction management system includes a network switching device with a preinstalled power restriction sequence value and a managing server. The network switching device is connected to a power source to acquire power and at least one electronic device to perform power restriction in the electronic device. The managing server is connected to the network switching device via Internet and controls the network switch device to perform power restriction in the corresponding electronic device or not according to the power restriction sequence value of the network switching device. The managing server controls the network switching device with the specific power restriction sequence value to perform power restriction in the corresponding electronic device. It is not to perform power restriction in all electronic devices without differentiation and the goal of the power restriction is achieved and impact and loss to the users can be reduced.

Abstract: A billing method for lighting equipment includes steps of installing an electricity consumption meter, recording the power of first lighting equipment and transmitting the power of the first lighting equipment to a billing server, replacing the first lighting equipment with second lighting equipment, recording power of the second lighting equipment and transmitting the power of the second lighting equipment to a billing server, calculating a billing parameter using the billing server according to a difference between the power of the first lighting equipment and the power of the second lighting equipment and further calculating a saved charge for billing fairness. Besides, as the amount of electricity consumed by the second lighting equipment is directly sent to the billing server, lighting equipment suppliers can directly collect reasonable service charge from customers without requiring electric bills provided by the customers.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of pixel structure includes forming a first conductive layer on a substrate and forming a first insulation layer thereon; forming a second conductive layer on the first insulation layer; forming a second insulation layer on the second conductive layer; forming a semiconductor layer on the second insulation layer above the gate; forming a third conductive layer on the second insulation layer, wherein the gate, the semiconductor layer, the source, and the drain together constitute a thin film transistor, and the first electrode, the second electrode, and the third electrode together constitute a capacitor; forming a third insulation layer on the third conductive layer; and forming a pixel electrode on the third insulation layer, the pixel electrode being electrically connected to the drain.

Abstract: A protecting device for an electronic device is provided. The protecting device includes a casing, an energy storage element, and a second accommodating part. The casing has a first accommodating part for accommodating the electronic device. The second accommodating part is disposed in the casing for accommodating a peripheral component. The energy storage element is disposed within the casing, and electrically connected with the first accommodating part and the second accommodating part. When the electronic device is accommodated within the first accommodating part, electric power is transmitted from the energy storage element to the electronic device. When the peripheral component is accommodated within the second accommodating part, electric power is transmitted from the energy storage element to the peripheral component.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-voltage battery charging simulation system that includes a simulation high-voltage battery pack, a simulation battery management system, a multi-party communication device, and a charging station. The voltage of the simulation high-voltage battery pack can be calculated and updated immediately by the simulation battery management system to simulate the feature of real battery pack, so that it can detect the operation of the multi-party communication device and the charging station.

Abstract: An array structure, which includes a TFT, a passivation layer, a pixel electrode, a first connecting layer and a first spacer is provided. The TFT includes a gate, a source and a drain. The passivation layer overlays the TFT. The pixel electrode is located on the passivation layer. The first connecting layer is located on the pixel electrode and electrically connected to the pixel electrode and the drain. The first spacer is located on the first connecting layer.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a signal sampling method is provided. It comprises: (a) sampling an input signal with respect to a sampling clock signal; (b) calculating a maximum transition timing and a minimum transition timing of the input signal according to a relation between the sampling in step (a) and a reference timing clock; (c) defining a voltage level transition interval according to the maximum transition timing and the minimum transition timing; and (d) determining phase of the sampling clock signal or phase of the input signal according to the voltage level transition interval.

Abstract: A thin-type keyboard structure includes a substrate, a membrane circuit board, a key assembly and a signal conversion module. The membrane circuit board is disposed on the substrate and includes a plurality of signal wires. The key assembly includes a plurality of normal keys, a plurality of specific keys and a predetermined key. The signal conversion module is disposed on membrane circuit board and electrically connected to the signal wires, wherein the predetermined key correspondingly covers the signal conversion module.

Abstract: A keyboard device for a small size tablet personal computer is provided. The keyboard device includes a first casing, a connecting plate, and a second casing. The first casing includes a first keyboard plate and a first recess. The second casing includes a second keyboard plate and a second recess. The connecting plate is connected with the first casing and the second casing. Consequently, the second casing is rotatable relative to the first casing. The first keyboard plate and the second keyboard plate are collectively defined as a whole keyboard to be operated by both hands of the user. Moreover, the small size tablet personal computer is accommodated within the first recess and the second recess collaboratively.

Abstract: There is provided a liquid-tight slide fastener capable of sufficiently ensuring waterproof property regardless of where fastener elements are formed and capable of sufficiently ensuring attachment strength of the fastener elements to fastener tapes provided with liquid-tight layers. There is also provided a manufacturing method for the liquid-tight slide fastener. The liquid-tight slide fastener includes a pair of fastener tapes that include a pair of tape members, core sections respectively provided on opposing tape edges of the pair of tape members, and liquid-tight layers formed on one side of the pair of tape members; a pair of fastener element rows; and a slider. The liquid-tight layers are formed with gaps to the core sections in a width direction of the fastener tapes. The fastener elements are attached to the core sections.

Abstract: There is provided a slide fastener. Each of a pair of fastener element rows is a coil-shaped fastener element row made of synthetic resin. Each of fastener elements includes an engaging head section, a first leg section and a second leg section. The first and second leg sections protrude from the engaging head section and extend parallel to each other. The first leg section comes in contact with the corresponding fastener tape and the second leg section does not come in contact with the corresponding fastener tape. The first leg section is colored in a color different from those of the fastener tapes and the second leg section. The color of the first leg section is visible through a gap between the pair of fastener tapes.

Abstract: A virtual time control apparatus, method, and non-transitory computer readable storage medium thereof are provided. The virtual time control apparatus includes a system timer, a real time clock, and a processing unit, wherein the processing unit is electrically connected to the system timer and the real time clock. The system timer has an original timer period, while the real time clock has an original tick period. The processing unit executes a hypervisor. The hypervisor generates a virtual timer period according to an adjustment ratio and the original timer period. The hypervisor generates a virtual tick period according to the adjustment ratio and the original tick period.