Abstract: Methods and structures for modulating an inner spacer profile include providing a fin having an epitaxial layer stack including a plurality of semiconductor channel layers interposed by a plurality of dummy layers. In some embodiments, the method further includes removing the plurality of dummy layers to form a first gap between adjacent semiconductor channel layers of the plurality of semiconductor channel layers. Thereafter, in some examples, the method includes conformally depositing a dielectric layer to substantially fill the first gap between the adjacent semiconductor channel layers. In some cases, the method further includes etching exposed lateral surfaces of the dielectric layer to form an etched-back dielectric layer that defines substantially V-shaped recesses. In some embodiments, the method further includes forming a substantially V-shaped inner spacer within the substantially V-shaped recesses.

Abstract: A transistor includes an insulating layer, a source region, a drain region, a channel layer, a ferroelectric layer, and a gate electrode. The source region and the drain region are respectively disposed on and in physical contact with two opposite sidewalls of the insulating layer. A thickness of the source region, a thickness of the drain region, and a thickness of the insulating layer are substantially the same. The channel layer is disposed on the insulating layer, the source region, and the drain region. The ferroelectric layer is disposed over the channel layer. The gate electrode is disposed on the ferroelectric layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a first dielectric layer over a semiconductor fin. The method includes forming a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer. The method includes exposing a portion of the first dielectric layer. The method includes oxidizing a surface of the second dielectric layer while limiting oxidation on the exposed portion of the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present disclosure are directed towards a semiconductor processing system including an overlay (OVL) shift measurement device. The OVL shift measurement device is configured to determine an OVL shift between a first wafer and a second wafer, where the second wafer overlies the first wafer. A photolithography device is configured to perform one or more photolithography processes on the second wafer. A controller is configured to perform an alignment process on the photolithography device according to the determined OVL shift. The photolithography device performs the one or more photolithography processes based on the OVL shift.

Abstract: This invention provides a detection method and a device thereof which are applied to the field of image processing. The method includes: receiving an image of a target object, acquiring a type of the target object according to a first classifier and the image of the target object, and sending information containing the type of the target object to a display device. The method can automatically prompt a product type, thereby reducing the time of manual recognition and increasing the accuracy of the recognition.

Abstract: An image capturing system includes a first camera having a first lens, a second camera having a second lens, a third camera having a third lens, a fourth camera having a fourth lens, a fifth camera having a fifth lens, a sixth camera having a sixth lens, and a processor coupled to the six cameras. The processor generates an optimized image according to images captured by at least two of the six cameras. The first lens, the second lens, the third lens and the fourth lens are disposed adjacently. The first lens, the third lens, the fifth lens, and the sixth lens are disposed along a straight line. Fields of view of the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, and the fourth lens are the same.

Abstract: The present invention provides a detection method and a detection device, which are applied in the field of image processing. The detection method includes: receiving a first image, wherein the first image includes at least one face; performing at least one of the following processing on the first image: detecting a left eye and/or a right eye of the face in the first image, estimating a position of the face relative to a camera device, and estimating an attitude of the face; and inputting the results of the processing into a first neural network to determine a line-of-sight of the face. The detection method and the detection device provided by the present invention enable a terminal to detect the line-of-sight of a user and/or other person.

Abstract: An image capturing system includes a first camera having a first lens, a second camera having a second lens, a third camera having a third lens, a fourth camera having a fourth lens, a fifth camera having a fifth lens, a sixth camera having a sixth lens, and a processor coupled to the six cameras. The processor generates an optimized image according to images captured by at least two of the six cameras. The first lens, the second lens, the third lens and the fourth lens are disposed adjacently. The first lens, the third lens, the fifth lens, and the sixth lens are disposed along a straight line. Fields of view of the first lens, the second lens, the third lens, and the fourth lens are the same.

Abstract: An operating method includes generating a first depth map by at least a first depth capture device, generating a second depth map by at least a second depth capture device, performing image registration on the first depth map with the second depth map to obtain transformed coordinates in the second depth map corresponding to pixels in the first depth map, and aligning depth data of the first depth map and depth data of the second depth map to generate an optimized depth map according to the transformed coordinates in the second depth map corresponding to the pixels in the first depth map.

Abstract: A composite headset is provided, including: two sound production modules, where the two sound production modules can be worn on both sides of the head of a user, and each of the sound production modules includes a moving-coil unit and a thin-film sound production element. The moving-coil unit is used to produce a first-frequency sound field, and the thin-film sound production element is used to produce a second-frequency sound field. The thin-film sound production element is an arc-shaped convex or concave sheet that is formed by being bent towards a sound output direction of the moving-coil unit.

Abstract: An operating method includes generating a first depth map by at least a first depth capture device, generating a second depth map by at least a second depth capture device, performing image registration on the first depth map with the second depth map to obtain transformed coordinates in the second depth map corresponding to pixels in the first depth map, and aligning depth data of the first depth map and depth data of the second depth map to generate an optimized depth map according to the transformed coordinates in the second depth map corresponding to the pixels in the first depth map.

Abstract: An eye state detection system includes an image processor and a deep learning processor. After the image processor receives an image to be detected, the image processor identifies an eye region from the image to be detected according to a plurality of facial feature points, the image processor performs image registration on the eye region to generate a normalized eye image to be detected, the deep learning processor extracts a plurality of eye features from the normalized eye image to be detected according to a deep learning model, and the deep learning processor outputs an eye state in the eye region according to the plurality of eye features and a plurality of training samples in the deep learning model.

Abstract: This invention provides a detection method and a device thereof which are applied to the field of image processing. The method includes: receiving an image of a target object, acquiring a type of the target object according to a first classifier and the image of the target object, and sending information containing the type of the target object to a display device. The method can automatically prompt a product type, thereby reducing the time of manual recognition and increasing the accuracy of the recognition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a detection method and a detection device, which are applied in the field of image processing. The detection method includes: receiving a first image, wherein the first image includes at least one face; performing at least one of the following processing on the first image: detecting a left eye and/or a right eye of the face in the first image, estimating a position of the face relative to a camera device, and estimating an attitude of the face; and inputting the results of the processing into a first neural network to determine a line-of-sight of the face. The detection method and the detection device provided by the present invention enable a terminal to detect the line-of-sight of a user and/or other person.

Abstract: A first electronic device makes a phone call to a second electronic device. The second electronic device issues an incoming call notification to a third electronic device. The third electronic device sends a response to the second electronic device. The second electronic device answers the phone call. The first electronic device sends first voice to the second electronic device. The second electronic device transfers the first voice to the third electronic device. The third electronic device plays the first voice. The third electronic device transfers second voice to the second electronic device. The second electronic device sends the second voice to the first electronic device.

Abstract: An electrostatic loudspeaker with multichannel output includes an electrostatic diaphragm, spacers, a first electrode plate and a second electrode plate. The electrostatic diaphragm has two outer surfaces, and a spacer is disposed on each outer surface. The spacers and the electrostatic diaphragm are sandwiched between the first and second electrode plates. At least two metal layers that do not overlap each other are respectively disposed on each of the first and the second electrode plates, and are electrically connected to at least two different electric contacts respectively, so as to obtain at least two corresponding sound source signals. In this manner, at least two metal layers attract or repel the electrostatic diaphragm, causing the electrostatic diaphragm to vibrate and generate sound respectively. In this presentation, at least two sound source signals may be applied to the same electrostatic loudspeaker, thereby achieving the objective of multichannel output.

Abstract: A method of using a source device to control playback of a video file on a wireless display is disclosed. The method includes determining, with the source device, that the video file conforms to Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) transport stream and H.264 video format standards, wherein the video file is created without capturing contents of a screen of the source device, wirelessly transmitting the video file from the source device to the wireless display, and playing the video file on the wireless display while controlling playback using the source device.

Abstract: A first electronic device makes a phone call to a second electronic device. The second electronic device issues an incoming call notification to a third electronic device. The third electronic device sends a response to the second electronic device. The second electronic device answers the phone call. The first electronic device sends first voice to the second electronic device. The second electronic device transfers the first voice to the third electronic device. The third electronic device plays the first voice. The third electronic device transfers second voice to the second electronic device. The second electronic device sends the second voice to the first electronic device.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for retaining moisture on a polishing pad in chemical mechanical polishing during machine idling, i.e. during machine maintenance or repair are described. The apparatus is constructed of a circular disc in a clam-shell configuration having two halves for easy mounting or dismounting from a polishing pad. The circular disc may further include a protruded top portion to accommodate a polishing head when the chemical mechanical polishing apparatus is in a stand-by mode. The circular disc should have a diameter sufficiently large to cover an entire surface area of a polishing pad, while a peripheral edge of the circular disc overlaps a periphery of the polishing pad. The apparatus further includes a moisture retention means mounted on an inner surface of the circular disc for providing a moisturizing environment to the surface of the polishing pad. The moisture retention means can be suitably provided in brushes formed of moisture retaining bristles or in a cellulosic material layer.

Abstract: A method for off-line testing a polishing head used in a CMP polishing apparatus is disclosed. The method utilizes at least two sets of pressurizing/vacuuming/venting devices for the independent testing of at least two fluid chambers which may include a membrane chamber, a retaining ring chamber and an innertube chamber normally found in a CMP polishing head. The present invention further discloses an off-line testing apparatus for a chemical mechanical polishing head which includes at least two independent sets of pressurizing/vacuuming/venting devices for testing a CMP head that is equipped with at least two fluid chambers such as a membrane chamber, a retaining ring chamber and an innertube chamber. The method and apparatus can be used advantageously for testing a variety of defects in a CMP polishing head prior to the installation of the head into a CMP apparatus. The defects include leakage between the fluid chambers, loss of vacuum seal in the fluid chambers, and binding between the fluid chambers.