Abstract: The processing system is electrically connected to a computer and has a non-volatile memory (NVM) for storing firmware and an NVM control interface having a plurality of registers for updating and reading data stored in the NVM. When the NVM control interface updates a current piece of data stored in the NVM, the NVM control interface first reads a prior piece of data that is stored in the NVM prior to the current piece of data and transmits the prior piece of data to the computer for comparison, then the NVM control interface updates the current piece of data.

Abstract: A management system for managing information of monitor wafers stored in a storage center includes an operation rule module for determining the next manufacturing process for each of the monitor wafers according to its wafer number and wafer condition, an information update module for updating the information of the monitor wafers in a database according to the results made by the operation rule module, an inventory module for computing an inventory quantity of the monitor wafers according to the wafer numbers and the wafer conditions of the monitor wafers, a warning module for checking whether the inventory quantity of the monitor wafers is less than the quantity of the safety stock or not and sending a warning message when the inventory quantity of the monitor wafers is less than the quantity of the safety stock, and a display module for showing the wafer conditions and the inventory quantity of the monitor wafers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for adjusting a tilt angle of an optical disc driver. The method includes the following steps. First, to move the optical pick up to close the outer end of the first and second guiding shafts. Next, the turntable drives a disc to rotate. Then, the light source provides a light to penetrate through the disc and the lens. The image sensor receives the reflection light from the disc and the lens. The monitor displays the traces projected from the reflection lights. According to the traces, the driving device adjusts the positions of the first and second guiding shafts.

Abstract: A management system for managing information of monitor wafers stored in a storage center includes an operation rule module for determining the next manufacturing process for each of the monitor wafers according to its wafer number and wafer condition, an information update module for updating the information of the monitor wafers in a database according to the results made by the operation rule module, an inventory module for computing an inventory quantity of the monitor wafers according to the wafer numbers and the wafer conditions of the monitor wafers, a warning module for checking whether the inventory quantity of the monitor wafers is less than the quantity of the safety stock or not and sending a warning message when the inventory quantity of the monitor wafers is less than the quantity of the safety stock, and a display module for showing the wafer conditions and the inventory quantity of the monitor wafers.

Abstract: In a recordable disk recording controller circuit, a data buffer manager receives a command and sends the command to a micro-controller. The micro-controller generates a set of register batches from each command and sends the register data and index of the register batch to a batch register controller. The batch register controller receives the register data and index of the register batch from the micro-controller and stores the received register data and index of the register batch in a batch buffer. The batch register controller retrieves the register batches from the batch buffer and writes the master registers of an encoder controller based on the register index and register data of the register batches after the master registers of the encoder controller are updated into the slave registers of the encoder controller. The encoder controller generates control signals to a recording circuit depending on updated slave registers.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel chalcone derivatives of formulas (I), (II) and (III): 1

Abstract: A three-dimensional laser beam detection device. The three-dimensional laser beam detection device has a portion fixed to a laser source such as an optical head, an adjusting device provided on the fixed portion, and a laser beam detection portion coupled to the adjusting device. The adjusting device has a first table movably coupled to the fixed portion in a first direction, and a first adjusting portion coupled to the first table for moving the first table relatively to the fixed portion in the first direction. The first adjusting portion is formed within the adjusting device. The laser beam detection portion has a detector to detect the laser beam radiating from the laser source. The fixed portion has a fixed relative position to the laser source, and the detector is adjustable in relation to the laser source by performing adjustment with the adjusting device.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shock prevention device for use in a disc-reading device. The shock prevention device includes a damper for reducing the vibration generated by a rotation motor and a compression device for compressing the damper. When the rotation motor rotates at a high speed, the compression device does not compress the damper to reduce the transmission of the high-frequency vibration. When the rotation motor rotates at a low speed, the compression device compresses the damper to prevent the amplification of the low-frequency vibration.

Abstract: A semiconductor automation system for a daily check is provided. The semiconductor automation system includes a database for storing testing items, testing specifications, and testing frequencies for each semiconductor equipment; a processor for selecting a corresponding testing specification from the database to perform real time calculation on newly added testing data, thus getting a testing result; and a message server for alarming engineers associated with the daily check when the testing result is abnormal.

Abstract: A semiconductor automation system for a daily check is provided. The semiconductor automation systemincludes a database for storing testing items, testing specifications, and testing frequencies for each semiconductor equipment; a processor for selecting a corresponding testing specification from the database to perform real time calculation on newly added testing data, thus getting a testing result; and a message server for alarming engineers associated with the daily check when the testing result is abnormal.

Abstract: The processing system is electrically connected to a computer and has a non-volatile memory (NVM) for storing firmware and an NVM control interface having a plurality of registers for updating and reading data stored in the NVM. When the NVM control interface updates a current piece of data stored in the NVM, the NVM control interface first reads a prior piece of data that is stored in the NVM prior to the current piece of data and transmits the prior piece of data to the computer for comparison, then the NVM control interface updates the current piece of data.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preparing aluminum nitride are disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing an aluminum container, (b) providing a reactant to be received in the aluminum container, and proceeding at least one step selected from a group consisting of step (b1), step (b2) and a combination thereof, (c) placing the aluminum container into a reactor with a specific pressure and introducing nitrogen gas into the reactor, and (d) heating the reactant at a specific temperature till igniting, thereby preparing the aluminum nitride. The step (b1) is placing a layer of an aluminum nitride powder between the reactant and the aluminum container, and the step (b2) is perpendicularly placing at least one aluminum pipe into the reactant.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for adjusting a tilt angle of an optical disc driver. The method includes the following steps. First, to move the optical pick up to close the outer end of the first and second guiding shafts. Next, the turntable drives a disc to rotate. Then, the light source provides a light to penetrate through the disc and the lens. The image sensor receives the reflection light from the disc and the lens. The monitor displays the traces projected from the reflection lights. According to the traces, the driving device adjusts the positions of the first and second guiding shafts.

Abstract: A three-dimensional laser beam detection device. The three-dimensional laser beam detection device has a portion fixed to a laser source such as an optical head, an adjusting device provided on the fixed portion, and a laser beam detection portion coupled to the adjusting device. The adjusting device has a first table movably coupled to the fixed portion in a first direction, and a first adjusting portion coupled to the first table for moving the first table relatively to the fixed portion in the first direction. The first adjusting portion is formed within the adjusting device. The laser beam detection portion has a detector to detect the laser beam radiating from the laser source. The fixed portion has a fixed relative position to the laser source, and the detector is adjustable in relation to the laser source by performing adjustment with the adjusting device.

Abstract: A reactor includes a cylindrical chamber having an opening transverse to an axial direction of the cylindrical chamber, a cover movable along the axial direction between an open state in which the cover is away from the opening of the cylindrical chamber, and a closed state in which the cover seals the opening of the cylindrical chamber, and an actuator unit connected to said cover. An apparatus for producing aluminum nitride including the reactor is also disclosed.

Abstract: This invention provides a method for production of AlN powder. An Al powder was poured into a refractory container having an opening end. If the packing density of the Al powder was less than 0.8 g/cm3, the container containing the Al powder was placed in a reaction chamber filled with nitrogen. If the packing density was larger than 0.8 g/cm3, porous aluminum tubes were placed vertically in Al powder or an initiator was placed on top of the Al powder or both were taken. The container was then placed in the reaction chamber filled with nitrogen. A nitrogen stream was allowed to flow through the Al powder from the bottom to the top and the combustion synthesis reaction was ignited by heating the top surface of the reactant powder.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for preparing aluminum nitride are disclosed. The method includes the steps of (a) providing an aluminum container, (b) providing a reactant to be received in the aluminum container, and proceeding at least one step selected from a group consisting of step (b1), step (b2) and a combination thereof, (c) placing the aluminum container into a reactor with a specific pressure and introducing nitrogen gas into the reactor, and (d) heating the reactant at a specific temperature till igniting, thereby preparing the aluminum nitride. The step (b1) is placing a layer of an aluminum nitride powder between the reactant and the aluminum container, and the step (b2) is perpendicularly placing at least one aluminum pipe into the reactant.

Abstract: In a recordable disk recording controller circuit, a data buffer manager receives a command and sends the command to a micro-controller. The micro-controller generates a set of register batches from each command and sends the register data and index of the register batch to a batch register controller. The batch register controller receives the register data and index of the register batch from the micro-controller and stores the received register data and index of the register batch in a batch buffer. The batch register controller retrieves the register batches from the batch buffer and writes the master registers of an encoder controller based on the register index and register data of the register batches after the master registers of the encoder controller are updated into the slave registers of the encoder controller. The encoder controller generates control signals to a recording circuit depending on updated slave registers.

Abstract: Disclosed is a pharmacological composition for treating cancer cells, comprising solamargine and a pharmacologically compatible carrier or diluent.

Abstract: Compounds of general Formula I in which the substituents of R.sub.1 -R.sub.7 are hydrogen, hydroxy group, C.sub.1-6 alkyl group, C.sub.1-6 alkoxy group, or epoxypropoxy, but at the most, six of the substituents can simultaneously be hydrogen, methoxy group, or hydroxy group, or epoxypropoxy group for activity against hepatoma. There are also described processes for the preparation of the novel compounds and useful intermediates. Substitute benzophenones are described.