Abstract: A method includes forming a first transistor, which includes forming a first gate dielectric layer over a first channel region in a substrate and forming a first work-function layer over the first gate dielectric layer, wherein forming the first work-function layer includes depositing a work-function material using first process conditions to form the work-function material having a first proportion of different crystalline orientations and forming a second transistor, which includes forming a second gate dielectric layer over a second channel region in the substrate and forming a second work-function layer over the second gate dielectric layer, wherein forming the second work-function layer includes depositing the work-function material using second process conditions to form the work-function material having a second proportion of different crystalline orientations.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a cover plate assembly, a frameless display panel assembly, and an adhesive layer. The cover plate assembly has a first major surface. A peripheral region of the first major surface has a first area. The frameless display panel assembly is disposed below the cover plate assembly and has a second major surface. A peripheral region of the second major surface has a second area smaller than the first area. The adhesive layer is disposed between the peripheral region of the first major surface and the peripheral region of the second major surface. The adhesive layer is a frame-shaped and elastic colloid. The adhesive layer, the cover plate assembly, and the frameless display panel assembly together form a closed space after being pressed together, and the closed space has a spacing smaller than 200 microns.

Abstract: A video signal conversion device includes a frontend interface circuit, a FPGA video processor and a backend interface circuit. The frontend interface circuit receives a HDR video input signal from a video transmitting device. The FPGA video processor outputs a SDR first video output signal. A video receiving device receives the first video output signal and a HDR second video output signal from the FPGA video processor through the video bridge controller of the backend interface circuit by PCI-E.

Abstract: The invention discloses a system and method for processing a payment transaction via a blockchain network. The method includes: providing a payment transaction message that includes a payer identity data item, a transaction amount, and a recipient account data item; sending the payment transaction message to an intermediary processing node through a recipient node; verifying the received identity data item by the intermediary processing node, and then sending the payment transaction message to a payer account node; confirming the identity data item and transaction amount by the payer account node, and sending a payment transaction confirmation message to the intermediary processing node; broadcasting the payment transaction message to the blockchain network by the intermediary processing node or the recipient node.

Abstract: A video signal conversion device includes a frontend interface circuit, a FPGA video processor and a backend interface circuit. The frontend interface circuit receives a HDR video input signal from a video transmitting device. The FPGA video processor outputs a SDR first video output signal. A video receiving device receives the first video output signal and a HDR second video output signal from the FPGA video processor through the video bridge controller of the backend interface circuit by PCI-E.

Abstract: A block chain-based transaction processing method and apparatus are disclosed, in which an intermediate computing device receives and validates a first block record from, and generates and sends a second block record to, a first computing device; receives a third block record generated by a second computing device after validating the second block record from the intermediate computing device; generates and sends a fourth block record to the second computing device after validating the third block record, receives from the first computing device a fifth block record generated by the first computing device after validating the fourth block record from the intermediate computing device; receives from the second computing device a sixth block record generated by the second computing device after validating the fifth block record from the intermediate computing device; and broadcasts the first to sixth block records to other computing devices after validating the fifth and sixth block records.

Abstract: A video signal conversion device includes a frontend interface circuit, a FPGA video processor and a backend interface circuit. The frontend interface circuit receives a HDR video input signal from a video transmitting device. The FPGA video processor outputs a SDR first video output signal. A video receiving device receives the first video output signal and a HDR second video output signal from the FPGA video processor through the video bridge controller of the backend interface circuit by PCI-E.

Abstract: A video signal conversion device includes a frontend interface circuit, a FPGA video processor and a backend interface circuit. The frontend interface circuit receives a HDR video input signal from a video transmitting device. The FPGA video processor outputs a SDR first video output signal. A video receiving device receives the first video output signal and a HDR second video output signal from the FPGA video processor through the video bridge controller of the backend interface circuit by PCI-E.

Abstract: A video signal conversion device includes a frontend interface circuit, a FPGA video processor and a backend interface circuit. The frontend interface circuit receives a HDR video input signal from a video transmitting device. The FPGA video processor outputs a SDR first video output signal. A video receiving device receives the first video output signal and a HDR second video output signal from the FPGA video processor through the video bridge controller of the backend interface circuit by PCI-E.

Abstract: A routine task allocating method of a multicore computer is provided. The multicore computer includes processor that includes a plurality of processing cores. The allocating method includes following steps. According to the number of the processing cores, a routine task is divided into a plurality of routine sub-tasks. The number of the routine sub-tasks is greater than or equal to the number of the processing cores. The routine sub-tasks are allocated according to an operation status of the multicore computer. Allocating the routine sub-tasks includes setting an execution sequence the routine sub-tasks as well as binding relationships between the routine sub-tasks and the processing cores.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a protective case for an electronic device which includes a case unit and a key unit. The case unit includes a first side portion, a second side portion and a groove portion. A capacity space is formed between the first side portion and the second side portion. The groove portion includes a first groove body and a second groove body. The first groove body is disposed on the first side portion, the second groove body is disposed on the second side portion. The key unit includes a first key element. The first key element includes an abutment portion. The abutment portion includes a first abutting end and a second abutting end. The first abutting end and the second abutting end are correspondingly disposed. The first abutting end abuts against the first groove body, and the second abutting end abuts against the second groove body.

Abstract: A protective cover for a portable device is provided. The protective cover includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has a pivot groove and the second frame includes a pivot end. The pivot end is removably disposed in the pivot groove. The second frame can be rotated relative to the first frame, so that the first frame and the second frame can be separated or engaged. While the first frame and the second frame are engaged, the first frame and the second define an accommodating space for receiving the portable device.

Abstract: A tunable earphone is provided. By moving a tuning rod inserted into a hollow shell with a varied depth to drive a tuning plate thus changing the distance between a speaker and the tuning plate, the air in the hollow shell can resonate for different volumes and different path lengths, thereby adjusting a frequency response characteristic of the whole earphone.

Abstract: A back cover structure disposed on the back of the portable electronic device includes a cover body, a plurality of replaceable adornments and a switching structure. The cover body has an outer surface, an inner surface opposite to the outer surface and facing the portable electronic device, and a through hole passing through the cover body and connected between the outer surface and the inner surface. The replaceable adornments are applied to the cover body, and any one of the replaceable adornments is adapted to and detachably disposed in the through hole of the cover body according to different requirements. The switching structure is disposed on the inner surface of the cover body to secure the replaceable adornment on the cover body or release the replaceable adornment from the cover body.

Abstract: A tunable earphone is provided. By moving a tuning rod inserted into a hollow shell with a varied depth to drive a tuning plate thus changing the distance between a speaker and the tuning plate, the air in the hollow shell can resonate for different volumes and different path lengths, thereby adjusting a frequency response characteristic of the whole earphone.

Abstract: A protective clamp frame having a power and unclamp duplex button for mobile communication devices is disclosed, comprising a main frame, an auxiliary frame and a connection control element, wherein the main frame and the auxiliary frame are both configured in a closed frame structure, and the main frame is formed with a central recessed accommodating part for receiving a mobile communication device, further overlapped with the auxiliary frame, such that the lateral sides of the mobile communication device can be peripherally wrapped; in addition, the connection control element can release the connection between the main frame and the auxiliary frame and operate to engage in touch with the power switch on the mobile communication device in order to provide a duplex structure having power activation and unclamp frame features.

Abstract: A back cover structure disposed on the back of the portable electronic device includes a cover body, a plurality of replaceable adornments and a switching structure. The cover body has an outer surface, an inner surface opposite to the outer surface and facing the portable electronic device, and a through hole passing through the cover body and connected between the outer surface and the inner surface. The replaceable adornments are applied to the cover body, and any one of the replaceable adornments is adapted to and detachably disposed in the through hole of the cover body according to different requirements. The switching structure is disposed on the inner surface of the cover body to secure the replaceable adornment on the cover body or release the replaceable adornment from the cover body.