Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated chip. The integrated chip comprises a dielectric layer over a substrate. A first metal feature is over the dielectric layer. A second metal feature is over the dielectric layer and is laterally adjacent to the first metal feature. A first dielectric liner segment extends laterally between the first metal feature and the second metal feature along an upper surface of the dielectric layer. The first dielectric liner segment extends continuously from along the upper surface of the dielectric layer, to along a sidewall of the first metal feature that faces the second metal feature, and to along a sidewall of the second metal feature that faces the first metal feature. A first cavity is laterally between sidewalls of the first dielectric liner segment and is above an upper surface of the first dielectric liner segment.

Abstract: A method includes placing a wafer into a process chamber, and depositing a silicon nitride layer on a base layer of the wafer. The process of depositing the silicon nitride layer includes introducing a silicon-containing precursor into the process chamber, purging the silicon-containing precursor from the process chamber, introducing hydrogen radicals into the process chamber, purging the hydrogen radicals from the process chamber; introducing a nitrogen-containing precursor into the process chamber, and purging the nitrogen-containing precursor from the process chamber.

Abstract: A dummy gate electrode and a dummy gate dielectric are removed to form a recess between adjacent gate spacers. A gate dielectric is deposited in the recess, and a barrier layer is deposited over the gate dielectric. A first work function layer is deposited over the barrier layer. A first anti-reaction layer is formed over the first work function layer, the first anti-reaction layer reducing oxidation of the first work function layer. A fill material is deposited over the first anti-reaction layer.

Abstract: A light source module includes a light guide plate, a first light source, multiple first optical microstructures, and multiple second optical microstructures. The first light source is disposed on a side of a first light incident surface of the light guide plate. The first and second optical microstructures are disposed on a bottom surface of the light guide plate, and respectively located in a first and a second zone. A first light receiving surface of each first optical microstructure facing the first light source has a first edge connecting the bottom surface, and a perpendicular bisector of the first edge passes through the first light source. The first zone does not overlap the second zone. A second light receiving surface of each second optical microstructure has a second edge connecting the bottom surface, and a perpendicular bisector of the second edge does not pass through the first light source.

Abstract: A portion of a buffer layer on a backside of a substrate of a photomask assembly may be removed prior to formation of one or more capping layers on the backside of the substrate. The one or more capping layers may be formed directly on the backside of the substrate where the buffer layer is removed from the substrate, and a hard mask layer may be formed directly on the one or more capping layers. The one or more capping layers may include a low-stress material to promote adhesion between the one or more capping layers and the substrate, and to reduce and/or minimize peeling and delamination of the capping layer(s) from the substrate. This may reduce the likelihood of damage to the pellicle layer and/or other components of the photomask assembly and/or may increase the yield of an exposure process in which the photomask assembly is used.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of forming metal interconnects uses a direct metal etch approach to form and fill the metal gap. The method may include directly etching a metal layer to form metal patterns. The metal patterns may be spaced apart from one another by recesses. A dielectric spacer may be formed extending along the sidewalls of each of the recesses. The recesses may be filled with a conductive material to form a second set of metal patterns. By directly etching the metal film, the technique allows for reduced line width roughness. The disclosed structure may have the advantages of increased reliability, better RC performance and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Abstract: A light source module includes a light source and a reflective element. The light source has a light emitting surface. The reflective element is disposed on a transmission path of an illumination light beam emitted from the light source. The illumination light beam reflected by the reflective element is irradiated on a target plane. The reflective element includes a first reflective surface and a second reflective surface. The first reflective surface is disposed towards the light emitting surface of the light source, and is a plane. The second reflective surface bendably extends from the first reflective surface.

Abstract: A control method, suitable for head-mounted devices located in a physical environment, includes following operations. Images of the physical environment are captured over time by the head-mounted devices. Candidate objects and object features of the candidate objects are extracted from the images. Local determinations are generated about whether each of the candidate objects is fixed or not. The object features and the local determinations are shared between the head-mounted devices. An updated determination is generated about whether each of the candidate objects is fixed or not according to the local determinations shared between the head-mounted devices.

Abstract: A portable electronic device and an operating method for the same are provided. The portable electronic device includes a body, a sensor disposed on a body, and a processor disposed in the body. The operating method includes the following steps. Determining, by the processor, whether a squeezing event is occurring based on a squeezing action sensed by the sensor, where the squeezing action is performed by a hand which is grabbing the portable electronic device, and a position of the hand when grabbing is on the sensor. And, performing, by the processor, one of a plurality of talking procedures with one or more other electronic devices according to the squeezing event.

Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a system for providing a simulated environment to multiple users and a method thereof. The system comprises a first wearable device operated in a first space, a second wearable device operated in a second space, and a computing unit. The first wearable device is configured to output a first scenario based on a first coordinate corresponding to the first wearable device in the simulated environment. The second wearable device is configured to output a second scenario based on a second coordinate corresponding to the second wearable device in the simulated environment. The computing unit is configured to retrieve a first spatial constraint of the first space and a second spatial constraint of the second space, and to assign the first coordinate and the second coordinate according to the first spatial constraint and the second spatial constraint.

Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a system for providing a simulated environment and a method thereof. The system comprises a first wearable device and a computing unit. The first wearable device is configured to output a first scenario of the simulated environment. The computing unit is configured to provide an indication corresponding to a mobile object in the first scenario when the mobile object is detectable in a predetermined distance distanced from the first wearable device.

Abstract: A control method, suitable for head-mounted devices located in a physical environment, includes following operations. Images of the physical environment are captured over time by the head-mounted devices. Candidate objects and object features of the candidate objects are extracted from the images. Local determinations are generated about whether each of the candidate objects is fixed or not. The object features and the local determinations are shared between the head-mounted devices. An updated determination is generated about whether each of the candidate objects is fixed or not according to the local determinations shared between the head-mounted devices.

Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a system for providing a simulated environment and a method thereof. The system comprises a wearable device and a computing unit. The wearable device is configured to output a scenario of the simulated environment and to obtain a biometric characteristic. The computing unit is configured to determine a permission level according to the biometric characteristic, and to determine whether to conceal at least one portion of a virtual object which is being displayed in the scenario according to the permission level.

Abstract: A control method, suitable for head-mounted devices located in a physical environment, includes following operations. Images of the physical environment are captured over time by the head-mounted devices. Candidate objects and object features of the candidate objects are extracted from the images. Local determinations are generated about whether each of the candidate objects is fixed or not. The object features and the local determinations are shared between the head-mounted devices. An updated determination is generated about whether each of the candidate objects is fixed or not according to the local determinations shared between the head-mounted devices.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.

Abstract: Aspects of the technology relate to a cover (e.g., for a handheld electronic device). The cover may include a cover body configured for securement to a handheld electronic device and comprising an accessory attachment area, wherein the accessory attachment area includes a plurality of receivers, and wherein the accessory attachment area is configured for coupling with an accessory in at least one of a plurality of orientations. In some aspects, each receiver further includes a space recessed into the cover body that is bounded, at least partially, by a recess wall, wherein each receiver includes an engagement surface configured for abutting engagement with a projection associated with an accessory when the projection is disposed in a secured configuration within a respective space. An electrical device cover and various attachment devices are also provided.

Abstract: Present disclosure relates to a system for providing a simulated environment and a method thereof. The system comprises a first wearable device and a computing unit. The first wearable device is configured to output a first scenario of the simulated environment, wherein a virtual object is being displayed in the first scenario. The first wearable device is further configured to track a first direction of a first object and provide a first indicator in the first scenario according to the first direction. The computing unit is configured to determine which portion of the virtual object is pointed by the first indicator, to store first information corresponding to the portion of the virtual object being pointed, and to perform an operation according to the first information.

Abstract: A portable electronic device and an operating method for the same are provided. The portable electronic device includes a body, a sensor disposed on a body, and a processor disposed in the body. The operating method includes the following steps. Determining, by the processor, whether a squeezing event is occurring based on a squeezing action sensed by the sensor, where the squeezing action is performed by a hand which is grabbing the portable electronic device, and a position of the hand when grabbing is on the sensor. And, performing, by the processor, one of a plurality of talking procedures with one or more other electronic devices according to the squeezing event.

Abstract: A control method, suitable for head-mounted devices located in a physical environment, includes following operations. Images of the physical environment are captured over time by the head-mounted devices. Candidate objects and object features of the candidate objects are extracted from the images. Local determinations are generated about whether each of the candidate objects is fixed or not. The object features and the local determinations are shared between the head-mounted devices. An updated determination is generated about whether each of the candidate objects is fixed or not according to the local determinations shared between the head-mounted devices.

Abstract: The multi-connection method includes following steps: simultaneously establishing a first connection with a right channel unit of a headphone and a second connection with a left channel unit of the headphone during a connection time by a Bluetooth module; processing a first electrical signal transmitted via the first connection or a second electrical signal transmitted via the second connection by a processor; wherein the processor is coupled to the Bluetooth module; wherein the processor adjusts the first electrical signal to generate the second electrical signal.