Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a gate structure on a substrate, in which the gate structure includes a main branch extending along a first direction on the substrate and a sub-branch extending along a second direction adjacent to the main branch. The semiconductor device also includes a first doped region overlapping the main branch and the sub-branch according to a top view and a second doped region overlapping the first doped region.

Abstract: Adaptive power management of a computing device is provided such that computer power can be dynamically allocated and adjusted among CPU and other power consuming peripherals based on the power usage pattern of individual users. Power overuse (surge and/or agency) events occurred during a time period (e.g., a week) are recorded in a database. By analyzing the recorded power overuse events, the computing device can be operated under a customized power budget profile learned from the user's power usage pattern, allowing different weight to different power consuming components, so as to optimize the performance of the computing device based on the usage scenario of different users at different time.

Abstract: A connector assembly and a hybrid connector are provided. The hybrid connector includes a base, a tongue, two extending bases, a first terminal assembly and a second terminal assembly. The tongue is formed by extending ahead of the first front surface of the base. The two extending bases are disposed on two horizontal sides of the base, and each extending base is disposed on either side of the base. The first terminal assembly is disposed on the base and the tongue and arranged in accordance with a general interface specification for universal serial bus (USB) Type-C. The second terminal assembly is disposed on the two extending bases and utilized for transmitting the Ethernet transmission protocol signal.

Abstract: A user-programmable, motion-activated fixture application having floodlights, a nightlight or wall wash light, and a user-interface having dedicated pushbuttons for time, sensitivity, and timer functionality selection by the user. Two proximity sensors detect the presence of infrared-emitting bodies both in front of and below the sensor housing. An ambient light sensor is employed to determine whether it is presently daytime or nighttime, and to identify transitions between the two. A linear array of display LEDs is shared among the time, sensitivity, and timer switches, showing the current setting selected by the user with as each switch is depressed.

Abstract: A shadow mask assembly includes a securing assembly configured to hold a substrate that is configured to hold a plurality of dies. The securing assembly includes a number of guide pins and a shadow mask comprising holes for the guide pins, said holes allowing the guide pins freedom of motion in one direction. The securing assembly includes a number of embedded magnets configured to secure the shadow mask to the securing assembly.

Abstract: A user-programmable, motion-activated fixture application having floodlights, a nightlight or wall wash light, and a user-interface having dedicated pushbuttons for time, sensitivity, and timer functionality selection by the user. Two proximity sensors detect the presence of infrared-emitting bodies both in front of and below the sensor housing. An ambient light sensor is employed to determine whether it is presently daytime or nighttime, and to identify transitions between the two. A linear array of display LEDs is shared among the time, sensitivity, and timer switches, showing the current setting selected by the user with as each switch is depressed.

Abstract: A user-programmable, motion-activated fixture application having floodlights, a nightlight or wall wash light, and a user-interface having dedicated pushbuttons for time, sensitivity, and timer functionality selection by the user. Two proximity sensors detect the presence of infrared-emitting bodies both in front of and below the sensor housing. An ambient light sensor is employed to determine whether it is presently daytime or nighttime, and to identify transitions between the two. A linear array of display LEDs is shared among the time, sensitivity, and timer switches, showing the current setting selected by the user with as each switch is depressed.

Abstract: A shadow mask assembly includes a securing assembly configured to hold a substrate that is configured to hold a plurality of dies. The securing assembly includes a number of guide pins and a shadow mask comprising holes for the guide pins, said holes allowing the guide pins freedom of motion in one direction. The securing assembly includes a number of embedded magnets configured to secure the shadow mask to the securing assembly.

Abstract: Various discussed approaches improve the over erase issue and the coupling effect, and include (A) multilevel contacts between (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, and (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line; (B) a sufficient separation distance between (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, and (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line. These are examples of electrically isolating (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, from (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line.

Abstract: An electrical switching array and method uses a programmable multi-channel analog switch with a high voltage T/R switch and voltage limiting circuit for ultrasound image system echo signal multiplexing beamforming receiver frontend circuit.

Abstract: A cutting tool suitable for cutting a workpiece placed on a photocurable adhesive layer is provided. The cutting tool includes a main body, a cutting layer and a light emitting material. The cutting layer is disposed on a surface of the main body and is applicable in cutting the workpiece. The light emitting material is disposed inside the cutting layer or between the main body and the cutting layer. The light emitting material is suitable for emitting a light capable of curing the photocurable adhesive layer adjacent to a cutting path as the workpiece is cut by the cutting layer.

Abstract: A wireless communications device is provided with a baseband chip capable of coordinating operations between circuit-switched (CS) and packet-switched (PS) services with different subscriber identity cards. The baseband chip is configured to perform a packet switched (PS) data service associated with a second service network, sacrifice a portion of data transceiving from/to the second service network to monitor a channel associated with a first service network during the PS data service, so as to receive message from the first service network or maintain mobility in the first service network.

Abstract: Various discussed approaches improve the over erase issue and the coupling effect, and include (A) multilevel contacts between (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, and (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line; (B) a sufficient separation distance between (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, and (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line. These are examples of electrically isolating (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, from (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line.

Abstract: A multi-functional electronic cigarette with a function of a laser pointer comprises: a battery module having a battery module, a display light; an electronic cigar switch and a laser pen switch; the electronic cigar switch and the laser pen switch being at an outer surface thereof; the display light being at a front end of the battery module; a laser module installed within the battery module; the laser pen switch serving to actuate and de-actuate the laser module; the actuation of the laser module will cause laser light to be emitted out from a front end of the battery module; a sucking portion including a control chip, a pressure sensor and an atomizer with liquid perfume therein; and the pressure sensor serving to sense pressure variation from the sucking portion so as to actuate the control chip and thus the control chip causes the perfume in atomizer to atomize.

Abstract: Various discussed approaches improve the over erase issue and the coupling effect, and include (A) multilevel contacts between (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, and (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line; (B) a sufficient separation distance between (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, and (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line. These are examples of electrically isolating (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, from (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device implements self-convergence during the normal erase cycle through control of physical aspects, such as thickness, width, area, etc., of the dielectric layers in the gate structure as well as of the overall gate structure. Self-convergence can also be aided during the normal erase cycle by ramping the erase voltage applied to the control gate during the erase cycle.

Abstract: Various discussed approaches improve the over erase issue and the coupling effect, and include (A) multilevel contacts between (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, and (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line; (B) a sufficient separation distance between (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, and (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line. These are examples of electrically isolating (i) the first outer selected word line of an erase group, from (ii) the first unselected word line outside the ease group neighboring the first outer selected word line.

Abstract: A cutting tool suitable for cutting a workpiece placed on a photocurable adhesive layer is provided. The cutting tool includes a main body, a cutting layer and a light emitting material. The cutting layer is disposed on a surface of the main body and is applicable in cutting the workpiece. The light emitting material is disposed inside the cutting layer or between the main body and the cutting layer. The light emitting material is suitable for emitting a light capable of curing the photocurable adhesive layer adjacent to a cutting path as the workpiece is cut by the cutting layer.

Abstract: flash memory cell includes a silicon substrate having a main surface, a source region in a portion of the silicon substrate proximate the main surface and a drain region in a portion of the silicon substrate proximate the main surface. The drain region is spaced apart from the source region. The memory cell includes a first dielectric layer formed on the main surface, a floating gate disposed above the first dielectric layer, an inter-gate dielectric layer disposed above the floating gate, a control gate disposed above the inter-gate dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer and a low-k dielectric spacer layer disposed on the second dielectric layer. The first dielectric layer covers a portion of the main surface between the source and the drain. The second dielectric layer surrounds outer portions of the first dielectric layer, the control gate, the inter-gate dielectric layer and the floating gate.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory device implements self-convergence during the normal erase cycle through control of physical aspects, such as thickness, width, area, etc., of the dielectric layers in the gate structure as well as of the overall gate structure. Self-convergence can also be aided during the normal erase cycle by ramping the erase voltage applied to the control gate during the erase cycle.