Abstract: Embodiments include methods and devices which utilize dummy gate profiling to provide a profile of a dummy gate which has narrowing in the dummy gate. The narrowing causes a neck in the dummy gate. When the dummy gate is replaced in a gate replacement process, the necking provides control of an etch-back process. Space is provided between the replacement gate and a subsequently formed self-aligned contact.

Abstract: A photonic crystal surface emitting laser device including at least one photonic crystal surface emitting laser unit is provided. The photonic crystal surface emitting laser unit includes a light-emitting layer, a photonic crystal layer, a doped semiconductor layer, and a diffractive grating. The light-emitting layer is configured to emit a light beam. The photonic crystal layer is disposed on one side of the light-emitting layer. The doped layer is disposed on another side of the light-emitting layer. The diffractive grating is disposed on the photonic crystal layer or the doped semiconductor layer.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods and devices which utilize dummy gate profiling to provide a profile of a dummy gate which has narrowing in the dummy gate. The narrowing causes a neck in the dummy gate. When the dummy gate is replaced in a gate replacement process, the necking provides control of an etch-back process. Space is provided between the replacement gate and a subsequently formed self-aligned contact.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is described. In some embodiments, the method includes forming a gate electrode, forming a mask structure over the gate electrode, patterning the mask structure to form an opening, and performing a first etch process on the gate electrode by applying a first source power and a first bias power with a first pulsing scheme. The first bias power has a first frequency to control etching along a lateral direction. The method further includes performing a second etch process on the mask structure exposed within the opening by applying a second source power and a second bias power with a second pulsing scheme, and the second bias power has a second frequency to control etching along a vertical direction. The first and second frequencies are substantially different.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods and devices which utilize dummy gate profiling to provide a profile of a dummy gate which has narrowing in the dummy gate. The narrowing causes a neck in the dummy gate. When the dummy gate is replaced in a gate replacement process, the necking provides control of an etch-back process. Space is provided between the replacement gate and a subsequently formed self-aligned contact.

Abstract: A photonic crystal surface emitting laser device including at least one photonic crystal surface emitting laser unit is provided. The photonic crystal surface emitting laser unit includes a light-emitting layer, a photonic crystal layer, a doped semiconductor layer, and a diffractive grating. The light-emitting layer is configured to emit a light beam. The photonic crystal layer is disposed on one side of the light-emitting layer. The doped layer is disposed on another side of the light-emitting layer. The diffractive grating is disposed on the photonic crystal layer or the doped semiconductor layer.

Abstract: A method of providing protection against pneumococcal infection in a subject is disclosed. The method includes steps of administering to the subject a composition that includes combination of three recombinant pneumococcal neuraminidases: NanA, NanB, and NanC of S. pneumoniae strains CGSP14, wherein administration of the recombinant pneumococcal neuraminidases elicits an immune response to S. pneumoniae, and treats the subject. In one embodiment, the method further includes a step of adding adjuvants to enhance the immune response. The method also includes a step of using passive antibodies, wherein said passive antibodies are anti-neuraminidase antibodies generated from neuraminidases-immunized humanized animals: NanA, NanB, and NanC. Meanwhile, this invention also provides a method for the molecular diagnosis of pneumococcal infection.

Abstract: A method of providing protection against pneumococcal infection in a subject is disclosed. The method includes steps of administering to the subject a composition that includes combination of three recombinant pneumococcal neuraminidases: NanA, NanB, and NanC of S. pneumoniae strains CGSP14, wherein administration of the recombinant pneumococcal neuraminidases elicits an immune response to S. pneumoniae, and treats the subject. In one embodiment, the method further includes a step of adding adjuvants to enhance the immune response. The method also includes a step of using passive antibodies, wherein said passive antibodies are anti-neuraminidase antibodies generated from neuraminidases-immunized humanized animals: NanA, NanB, and NanC. Meanwhile, this invention also provides a method for the molecular diagnosis of pneumococcal infection.

Abstract: A method of providing protection against pneumococcal infection in a subject is disclosed. The method includes steps of administering to the subject a composition that includes combination of three recombinant pneumococcal neuraminidases: NanA, NanB, and NanC of S. pneumoniae strains CGSP14, wherein administration of the recombinant pneumococcal neuraminidases elicits an immune response to S. pneumoniae, and treats the subject. In one embodiment, the method further includes a step of adding adjuvants to enhance the immune response. The method also includes a step of using passive antibodies, wherein said passive antibodies are anti-neuraminidase antibodies generated from neuraminidases-immunized humanized animals: NanA, NanB, and NanC. Meanwhile, this invention also provides a method for the molecular diagnosis of pneumococcal infection.

Abstract: A method of providing protection against pneumococcal infection in a subject is disclosed. The method includes steps of administering to the subject a composition that includes combination of three recombinant pneumococcal neuraminidases: NanA, NanB, and NanC of S. pneumoniae strains CGSP14, wherein administration of the recombinant pneumococcal neuraminidases elicits an immune response to S. pneumoniae, and treats the subject. In one embodiment, the method further includes a step of adding adjuvants to enhance the immune response. The method also includes a step of using passive antibodies, wherein said passive antibodies are anti-neuraminidase antibodies generated from neuraminidases-immunized humanized animals: NanA, NanB, and NanC. Meanwhile, this invention also provides a method for the molecular diagnosis of pneumococcal infection.

Abstract: A communication system includes a microprocessor, a WiFi device, a WiMAX device, common antennas, and switching devices. The common antennas are for receiving a WiFi signal and a WiMAX signal. Each of the switching devices has an input terminal coupled to the corresponding common antenna, a first output terminal coupled to the WiFi device and a second output terminal coupled to the WiMAX device. When the communication system is applied to a WiFi system, the microprocessor controls the switching devices to isolate the WiMAX signal and couple the WiFi signal via the first output terminals to the WiFi device; when the communication system is applied to a WiMAX system, the microprocessor controls the switching devices to isolate the WiFi signal and couple the WiMAX signal via the second output terminals to the WiMAX device.

Abstract: A communication system includes a microprocessor, a WiFi device, a WiMAX device, common antennas, and switching devices. The common antennas are for receiving a WiFi signal and a WiMAX signal. Each of the switching devices has an input terminal coupled to the corresponding common antenna, a first output terminal coupled to the WiFi device and a second output terminal coupled to the WiMAX device. When the communication system is applied to a WiFi system, the microprocessor controls the switching devices to isolate the WiMAX signal and transmit the WiFi signal via the first output terminals to the WiFi device; when the communication system is applied to a WiMAX system, the microprocessor controls the switching devices to isolate the WiFi signal and transmit the WiMAX signal via the second output terminals to the WiMAX device.

Abstract: This invention provides a removable computer disk drive with double locking effects that allow ejection of the handle for withdrawing the drive upon unlocking a lock apparatus and pushing a push-button, characterized in that, the removable disk drive includes an external rack that is provided with a lock apparatus on a front edge side thereof and a push-button on an outer edge thereof; the disk drive support includes a rotating handle at a front edge thereof, wherein the push-button and latch of the lock apparatus lock the rotating handle to achieve the double locking effects whereby the handle can only be ejected for withdrawing the disk drive support upon unlocking the lock apparatus and pushing the push-button.

Abstract: This invention provides a removable computer disk drive with double locking effects that allow ejection of the handle for withdrawing the drive upon unlocking a lock apparatus and pushing a push-button, characterized in that, the removable disk drive includes an external rack that is provided with a lock apparatus on a front edge side thereof and a push-button on an outer edge thereof; the disk drive support includes a rotating handle at a front edge thereof, wherein the push-button and latch of the lock apparatus lock the rotating handle to achieve the double locking effects whereby the handle can only be ejected for withdrawing the disk drive support upon unlocking the lock apparatus and pushing the push-button.