Abstract: An anti-peep display device includes a display module and an anti-peep module disposed on the display module. The anti-peep module includes the following features. The first light incident surface faces the display surface, the second and third light incident surfaces are located on opposite sides of the first light incident surface, the first condensing portion is disposed corresponding to the second light incident surface and the first light source, the second condensing portion is disposed corresponding to the third light incident surface and the second light source, the first and second condensing portions convert beams of the first and second light sources into anti-peep beams with a beam angle less than 10 degrees, and the optical microstructures reflect the anti-peep beams and exit the anti-peep beams from the light guide plate. The present invention also provides an anti-peep method applicable to the anti-peep display device.

Abstract: An image sensor device has a first number of first pixels disposed in a substrate and a second number of second pixels disposed in the substrate. The first number is substantially equal to the second number. A light-blocking structure disposed over the first pixels and the second pixels. The light-blocking structure defines a plurality of first openings and second openings through which light can pass. The first openings are disposed over the first pixels. The second openings are disposed over the second pixels. The second openings are smaller than the first openings. A microcontroller is configured to turn on different ones of the second pixels at different points in time.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of forming an interconnect. The method includes forming an etch stop layer (ESL) over a lower conductive structure and forming one or more dielectric layers over the ESL. A first patterning process is performed on the one or more dielectric layers to form interconnect opening and a second patterning process is performed on the one or more dielectric layers to increase a depth of the interconnect opening and expose an upper surface of the ESL. A protective layer is selectively formed on sidewalls of the one or more dielectric layers forming the interconnect opening. A third patterning process is performed to remove portions of the ESL that are uncovered by the one or more dielectric layers and the protective layer and to expose the lower conductive structure. A conductive material is formed within the interconnect opening.

Abstract: A pellicle for an extreme ultraviolet (EUV) photomask includes a pellicle frame and a main membrane attached to the pellicle frame. The main membrane includes a plurality of nanotubes, and each of the plurality of nanotubes is covered by a coating layer containing Si and one or more metal elements.

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to an integrated chip including a plurality of conductive structures over a substrate. A first dielectric layer is disposed laterally between the conductive structures. A spacer structure is disposed between the first dielectric layer and the plurality of conductive structures. An etch stop layer overlies the plurality of conductive structures. The etch stop layer is disposed on upper surfaces of the spacer structure and the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip that includes a first interconnect dielectric layer arranged over a substrate. An interconnect wire extends through the first interconnect dielectric layer, and a barrier structure is arranged directly over the interconnect wire. The integrated chip further includes an etch stop layer arranged over the barrier structure and surrounds outer sidewalls of the barrier structure. A second interconnect dielectric layer is arranged over the etch stop layer, and an interconnect via extends through the second interconnect dielectric layer, the etch stop layer, and the barrier structure to contact the interconnect wire.

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.

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.