Abstract: A method of fabricating a contact structure includes the following steps. An opening is formed in a dielectric layer. A conductive material layer is formed within the opening and on the dielectric layer, wherein the conductive material layer includes a bottom section having a first thickness and a top section having a second thickness, the second thickness is greater than the first thickness. A first treatment is performed on the conductive material layer to form a first oxide layer on the bottom section and on the top section of the conductive material layer. A second treatment is performed to remove at least portions of the first oxide layer and at least portions of the conductive material layer, wherein after performing the second treatment, the bottom section and the top section of the conductive material layer have substantially equal thickness.

Abstract: A semiconductor device according to the present disclosure includes a dielectric fin having a helmet layer, a gate structure disposed over a first portion of the helmet layer and extending along a direction, and a dielectric layer adjacent the gate structure and disposed over a second portion of the helmet layer. A width of the first portion along the direction is greater than a width of the second portion along the direction.

Abstract: A channel selecting method includes configuring a main access point to provide a first coverage area in a wireless communication network and performing a channel scanning on a plurality of communication channels to obtain a first area information; assigning an initial preference score to each of the communication channels and adjusting the initial preference score to a first preference score according to the first area information; transmitting a beacon request message to a communication device located in the first coverage area and having a second coverage area; controlling the communication device to perform another channel scanning on the communication channels to obtain a second area information; adjusting the first preference score of each of the communication channels to a second preference score according to the second area information; selecting the communication channel corresponding to the second preference score with a maximum value as a target channel.

Abstract: Provided is a food flavor processor for a user to heat the surface of a food material at least having protein and/or carbohydrates. The food flavor processor comprises: a base apparatus; an airflow driving apparatus for driving a gas to flow towards the surface of the food material; a media dispersing apparatus provided on the base apparatus for dispersing and mixing the flowing gas and a medium with a specific heat capacity higher than that of the gas into a mixed fluid; and a heating apparatus provided on the base apparatus for heating the flowing gas, the medium or the mixed fluid to between at least 100 and 200 degrees Celsius, thereby adding flavor to the surface of the food material.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the fields of a method a kit for molecular diagnostics and genomics. More particularly, this disclosure relates to a method and a kit fir detecting a DNA fragment joining event or distinguishing an alternative splicing event. The present disclosure also relates to a method for administering a subject with proper treatment by steps of determining the risk of a particular cancer type or genotype.

Abstract: A intelligent long-distance infrared fill-light set for illuminating a predetermined target range at least 500 meters away cooperates with an infrared image-acquisition equipment to obtain an image of an illuminated-object, and includes: infrared fill-lights each including an optical lens, optical axis passing through a focus, infrared light sources emitting an infrared beam having a main beam angle, to generate a substantial overlapping area and at least one non-overlapping area when illuminating to the predetermined target range; enabling devices that enable light sources; and a control unit receiving image data acquired by the infrared image-acquisition equipment, for calculating and adjusting the enabling device to locally strengthen or weaken the substantial overlapping area and/or non-overlapping area.

Abstract: A intelligent long-distance infrared fill-light set for illuminating a predetermined target range at least 500 meters away cooperates with an infrared image-acquisition equipment to obtain an image of an illuminated-object, and includes: infrared fill-lights each including an optical lens, optical axis passing through a focus, infrared light sources emitting an infrared beam having a main beam angle, to generate a substantial overlapping area and at least one non-overlapping area when illuminating to the predetermined target range; enabling devices that enable light sources; and a control unit receiving image data acquired by the infrared image-acquisition equipment, for calculating and adjusting the enabling device to locally strengthen or weaken the substantial overlapping area and/or non-overlapping area.

Abstract: A method for repairing etching damage on a nitride-based epitaxial layer of an optoelectronic device and an optoelectronic device attributable thereto are provided. The method includes: providing a nitrogen-containing working liquid and a annealing apparatus having a reaction chamber; heating the reaction chamber to a predetermined temperature; atomizing the nitrogen-containing working liquid, and introducing the thus formed nitrogen-containing spray into the reaction chamber; and subjecting the optoelectronic device to an annealing treatment in the reaction chamber in the presence of the nitrogen-containing spray, so as to repair the etching damage on the nitride-based epitaxial layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite intelligent biological phototherapy device including a base structure, a plurality of white light fluorescent tubes arranged side by side on the base structure, a plurality of LEDs disposed between the white light fluorescent tubes, a housing having an opening and configured to accommodate the base structure and the white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs thereon, a light-transmittable plate disposed on the housing corresponding to the opening, and an control module configured to respectively control the white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs. The base structure includes a plurality of sections, and each of the sections has a first surface facing the light-transmittable plate. The white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs are provided on the first surfaces, and the sections are bent relative to each other so an angle between the first surfaces of adjacent sections is less than 180 degrees.

Abstract: A precision control device generally includes a current-limiting resistance, a voltage control unit, and a feedback voltage regulation unit. The current-limiting resistance has a grounded end and is serially connected to a DC load. The voltage control unit includes a microprocessor, an ADC, and a DAC. The feedback voltage regulation unit includes at least one operational amplifier and a transistor having a control input, a collector, and an emitter. The transistor is configured to operate at an unsaturated region, wherein the control input thereof receives a signal sent from an output terminal of the operational amplifier. The precision control device enables a power supply to smoothly adjust a predetermined output voltage set value for the DC load in response to a deviation of a voltage applied to the DC load. As such, the current flowing through the DC load and the current-limiting resistance can be regulated at a stable level.

Abstract: A method for repairing etching damage on a nitride-based epitaxial layer of an optoelectronic device and an optoelectronic device attributable thereto are provided. The method includes: providing a nitrogen-containing working liquid and a annealing apparatus having a reaction chamber; heating the reaction chamber to a predetermined temperature; atomizing the nitrogen-containing working liquid, and introducing the thus formed nitrogen-containing spray into the reaction chamber; and subjecting the optoelectronic device to an annealing treatment in the reaction chamber in the presence of the nitrogen-containing spray, so as to repair the etching damage on the nitride-based epitaxial layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for determining skin color, method for generating an ICC profile and an image capturing device. The method for determining a skin color includes: providing an image capturing device including a light sensing module and a light distributing module, in which the light distributing module includes a light source and a light isolation tube, the light isolation tube has a first end connected to the light sending module and a second end away from the light source, the light source is disposed on the first end, and the second end has an opening; capturing a first image of an area under test of a human body using the image capturing device, wherein the opening adheres to the area under test such that the image capturing device forms a darkroom environment with respect to the area under test.

Abstract: A low-glare fluorescent-powder LED light device includes a shell, a multi-frequency directional light source, a high-frequency directional light source, and an electrical control circuit. The shell has a surrounding wall, which defines a front opening and a rear opening and has an inner surface extending along a central axis. The multi-frequency directional light source, including at least one fluorescent-powder LED, is disposed at the inner surface of the shell. The high-frequency directional light source, including a plurality of high-frequency LEDs, is disposed at the inner surface of the shell such that the high-frequency LEDs are arranged in radial symmetry about the central axis. The electrical control circuit can drive the multi-frequency directional light source and/or the high-frequency directional light source. The central light beams emitting from the high-frequency LEDs do not reach the fluorescent-powder LED, so that the fluorescence interference of the fluorescent-powder LED can be avoided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composite intelligent biological phototherapy device including a base structure, a plurality of white light fluorescent tubes arranged side by side on the base structure, a plurality of LEDs disposed between the white light fluorescent tubes, a housing having an opening and configured to accommodate the base structure and the white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs thereon, a light-transmittable plate disposed on the housing corresponding to the opening, and an control module configured to respectively control the white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs. The base structure includes a plurality of sections, and each of the sections has a first surface facing the light-transmittable plate. The white light fluorescent tubes and the LEDs are provided on the first surfaces, and the sections are bent relative to each other so an angle between the first surfaces of adjacent sections is less than 180 degrees.

Abstract: A precision control device generally comprises a current-limiting resistance, a voltage control unit, and a feedback voltage regulation unit. The current-limiting resistance has a grounded end and is serially connected to a DC load. The voltage control unit includes a microprocessor and a DAC. The feedback voltage regulation unit includes at least one operational amplifier and a transistor having a control input, a collector, and an emitter. The transistor is configured to operate at an unsaturated region, wherein the control input thereof receives a signal sent from an output terminal of the operational amplifier. The precision control device enables a power supply to smoothly adjust a predetermined output voltage set value for the DC load in response to a deviation of a voltage applied to the DC load. As such, the current flowing through the DC load and the current-limiting resistance can be regulated at a stable level.

Abstract: A low-glare fluorescent-powder LED light device includes a shell, a multi-frequency directional light source, a high-frequency directional light source, and an electrical control circuit. The shell has a surrounding wall, which defines a front opening and a rear opening and has an inner surface extending along a central axis. The multi-frequency directional light source, including at least one fluorescent-powder LED, is disposed at the inner surface of the shell. The high-frequency directional light source, including a plurality of high-frequency LEDs, is disposed at the inner surface of the shell such that the high-frequency LEDs are arranged in radial symmetry about the central axis. The electrical control circuit can drive the multi-frequency directional light source and/or the high-frequency directional light source. The central light beams emitting from the high-frequency LEDs do not reach the fluorescent-powder LED, so that the fluorescence interference of the fluorescent-powder LED can be avoided.

Abstract: A fluorescent biological sample operating and monitoring system for restricting the range of movement of a biological sample to facilitate observation. The system includes: a base formed with a predetermined observation position; a shield formed with an operation opening and cooperating with the base to define a light shielding cavity; an infrared illuminating device for illuminating the predetermined observation position; a low-angle excitation light source device including an excitation light source that emits light in a direction oriented toward the predetermined observation position and of a wavelength smaller than that of light emitted by the infrared illuminating device; and an observation display device including an image capturing device having a lens disposed within the shield for capturing an infrared image and oriented toward the predetermined observation position, and an image display.

Abstract: A combinable microscope base for mounting a light source and a microscopic image capturing device having an optical axis. The light source and the microscopic image capturing device are connected to a display processing device through signal transmission. The light source and the microscopic image capturing device have compatible first and second coupling portions. The combinable microscopic base includes a base body and a main support frame, the main support frame is formed with a placement unit and a main assembly port. The main assembly port is configured such that when the microscopic image capturing device or the light source is mounted therein, the optical axis of the microscopic image capturing device or a main light emitting direction of the light source is oriented toward and corresponds to the placement unit.

Abstract: A fluorescent biological sample operating and monitoring system for restricting the range of movement of a biological sample to facilitate observation. The system includes: a base formed with a predetermined observation position; a shield formed with an operation opening and cooperating with the base to define a light shielding cavity; an infrared illuminating device for illuminating the predetermined observation position; a low-angle excitation light source device including an excitation light source that emits light in a direction oriented toward the predetermined observation position and of a wavelength smaller than that of light emitted by the infrared illuminating device; and an observation display device including an image capturing device having a lens disposed within the shield for capturing an infrared image and oriented toward the predetermined observation position, and an image display.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fluorescence observation device, a domed base and a fluorescence microscope. The fluorescence observation device includes a dome, a multi-angle light-emitting unit and a controller unit. The dome includes a transparent thermal insulation layer and a heat sink layer. The multi-angle light-emitting unit includes multiple directional narrow light field electro-luminescence devices thermally connected to the heat sink layer and adapted to emit light at different angles to pass through the transparent thermal insulation layer. The narrow light field electro-luminescence devices are selectively activated to emit light by the controller unit, so that the illumination angle of the multi-angle light-emitting unit can be adjusted. The fluorescence observation device can be combined with a base to constitute the domed base. Alternatively, narrow light field electro-luminescence devices are mounted on the base.