Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed. A substrate with protrusion structures is provided. A patterned photoresist layer is formed over the substrate, including the protrusion structures. An ion-implantation is applied to the substrate, including to the patterned photoresist layer and an outer portion of the patterned photoresist layer is formed a hardened portion. A two-stage-striping process is performed to remove the patterned photoresist layer. The first stage is performing a low-temperature-dry-etch to substantially remove the hardened portion of the patterned photoresist layer. The second stage is performing a wet etch to remove the remaining patterned photoresist layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a dual band antenna. In one embodiment, the dual band antenna includes providing a trapezoidal monopole portion, wherein the trapezoidal monopole portion for operating in a low frequency range, a spiral portion coupled to the trapezoidal monopole portion, wherein the spiral portion for operating at a high frequency range, wherein the trapezoidal monopole portion and the spiral portion operate in multiple bands of a mobile communications network and a coaxial connection coupled to the trapezoidal monopole portion for communicatively coupling to a router.

Abstract: An integrated lean burn stabilizer (ILBS) for initiating combustion in an internal combustion engine by generating and introducing active free radicals into a combustion chamber is provided. Engines equipped with the ILBS can achieve a fuel efficient clean combustion processes with a lean and/or diluted mixture otherwise incapable of auto ignition and provide a controlled start of combustion, in conjunction with early in-cylinder direct injection, late diesel-like in-cylinder direct injection, and mixed fuel functions allowing control of the composition and stratification of the mixture. Controlled aspects of the fuel mixture include the equivalent ratio and fuel reactivity combinations inside the main combustion chamber, thereby allowing the start of combustion and duration of combustion inside the main combustion chamber be optimized for maximum cycle efficiency and specific power output while minimizing emissions.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a power generating system. At least one signal tracing unit receives an input signal, according to which a tracing signal is generated, wherein the waveform of the tracing signal traces the wave peak of the input signal. At least one DC to DC converter receives the tracing signal, according to which a power supply is generated.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a Network Address Translation (NAT) server performs address translation services for client computers in a private computer network. A traffic monitor computer outside the private computer network may receive network data processed by the NAT server. The traffic monitor computer may parse network data to obtain application layer information, from which the traffic monitor computer may obtain identification information of the client computer that originally sent the network data. The identification information may include the private IP address of the client computer. In one embodiment, the traffic monitor computer obtains the private IP address of the client computer by examining trace information appended to an e-mail by a mail client running in the client computer.

Abstract: An output buffer and a controlling method are disclosed. The output buffer comprises an upper buffer and a lower buffer. In the controlling method, at first, a first voltage (V1) and a second voltage (V2) are applied on the upper buffer, and a third voltage (V3) and a fourth voltage (V4) are applied on the lower buffer, wherein V1>V2, V1>V4, V3>V2, and V3>V4. Then, the upper buffer is operated to output data to a plurality of pixels thereby operating the liquid crystals of the pixels over an upper supply range, wherein the upper supply range is from V1 to V2. Thereafter, the lower buffer is operated to output data to the pixels thereby operating the liquid crystals of the pixels over a lower supply range, wherein the lower supply range is from V3 to V4.

Abstract: A smoke detecting method and device are provided. The smoke detecting method and device capture a plurality of images; determine one of the plurality of images as an analyzable image when the one of the plurality of images is identified to have a moving object; analyze a chrominance variation of the analyzable image; analyze at least one of an edge blur and a flickering frequency of the analyzable image; compare at least one of analyzed results from the analyzing steps with a corresponding predetermined feature; and determine the moving object is a smoke when at least one of the analyzed results conforms to the corresponding predetermined feature.

Abstract: An output buffer and a controlling method are disclosed. The output buffer comprises an upper buffer and a lower buffer. In the controlling method, at first, a first voltage (V1) and a second voltage (V2) are applied on the upper buffer, and a third voltage (V3) and a fourth voltage (V4) are applied on the lower buffer, wherein V1>V2, V1>V4, V3>V2, and V3>V4. Then, the upper buffer is operated to output data to a plurality of pixels thereby operating the liquid crystals of the pixels over an upper supply range, wherein the upper supply range is from V1 to V2. Thereafter, the lower buffer is operated to output data to the pixels thereby operating the liquid crystals of the pixels over a lower supply range, wherein the lower supply range is from V3 to V4.

Abstract: In an internal combustion engine a fuel-air mixture having compression temperatures and pressures sufficiently low as not to support auto ignition, ignition is achieved by injecting igniting active radicals into the air-fuel mixture. In one embodiment the active radicals are provided by withdrawing a portion of the mixture, treating it to produce active radicals in the portion and returning the portion to the mixture. Treatment of the portion typically includes simultaneously injecting, mixing, and compression of a predetermined amount of pilot fuel within the portion.

Abstract: A smoke detecting method and device are provided. The smoke detecting method and device capture a plurality of images; determine one of the plurality of images as an analyzable image when the one of the plurality of images is identified to have a moving object; analyze a chrominance variation of the analyzable image; analyze at least one of an edge blur and a flickering frequency of the analyzable image; compare at least one of analyzed results from the analyzing steps with a corresponding predetermined feature; and determine the moving object is a smoke when at least one of the analyzed results conforms to the corresponding predetermined feature.

Abstract: A polysilicon thin film fabrication method is provided, in which a heat-absorbing layer is used to provide sufficient heat for grain growth of an amorphous silicon thin film, and an insulating layer is used to isolate the heat-absorbing layer and the amorphous silicon thin film. A regular heat-conducting layer is used as a cooling source to control the crystallization position and grain size of the amorphous silicon thin film. Therefore, the amorphous silicon thin film can crystallize into a uniform polysilicon thin film, and the electrical characteristics of the polysilicon thin film can be stably controlled.

Abstract: A polysilicon thin film fabrication method is provided, in which a heat-absorbing layer is used to provide sufficient heat for grain growth of an amorphous silicon thin film, and an insulating layer is used to isolate the heat-absorbing layer and the amorphous silicon thin film. A regular heat-conducting layer is used as a cooling source to control the crystallization position and grain size of the amorphous silicon thin film. Therefore, the amorphous silicon thin film can crystallize into a uniform polysilicon thin film, and the electrical characteristics of the polysilicon thin film can be stably controlled.

Abstract: This invention comprises a process for fabricating a MEMS microstructure in a sealed cavity wherein the etchant entry holes are created as a by-product of the fabrication process without an additional step to etch holes in the cap layer. The process involves extending the layers of sacrificial material past the horizontal boundaries of the cap layer. The cap layer is supported by pillars formed by a deposition in holes etched through the sacrificial layers, and the etchant entry holes are formed when the excess sacrificial material is etched away, leaving voids between the pillars supporting the cap.

Abstract: A driving circuit for display and the operating method thereof are provided. The driving circuit uses the data controller with multi-gray scale to make the color driving signal correspond to the related gray of the multi-gray scale, and uses the inverter to output the color output signal to a display to make the color output signal have more levels of color, such that it can achieve the aim of full color. As the invention does not require use of the memory and digital to analog converter, which consume large amounts of power, it can achieve the aim of saving power.

Abstract: A cushion pad includes a cushion body made of flexible material such as sponge, foam, resilient fibers or resilient rubber and has a slot defined therethrough. An inclined surface is defined in a front portion of a top of the cushion body. The slot is located corresponding to the user's spine.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a balanced type stepper comprising a H-shape base, a V-shape support stand being pivotally coupled to the H-shape base by adjustable left and right link bars with a fixing board, a side link bar and a lower link bar respectively disposed at the left and right ends of each link bar to constitute a mechanical structure having interconnected link bars with the fixing board, a pedal being installed at the top end of the side link bar, and a bolt disposed at the bottom of the outer end of the support stand, and a buffer oil-pressure cylinder not parallel with the support stand being pivotal coupled between the bolt and the fixing board, such that when users step on the pedals, and exert force alternately on the left and right pedals to drive the side link bar to produce the inclination to the left and right sides and the vertical and horizontal displacements of the pedal by the V-shape support stand coupled with the adjustable link bars, and thus pulling the link rod of the buffer o

Abstract: A driving circuit for display and the operating method thereof are provided. The driving circuit uses the data controller with multi-gray scale to make the color driving signal correspond to the related gray of the multi-gray scale, and uses the inverter to output the color output signal to a display to make the color output signal have more levels of color, such that it can achieve the aim of full color. As the invention does not require use of the memory and digital to analog converter, which consume large amounts of power, it can achieve the aim of saving power.

Abstract: A two-stage method for making buried strap out-diffusions is disclosed. A substrate having a deep trench is provided. A first conductive layer is deposited at the bottom of the deep trench. A collar oxide is formed on sidewalls of the deep trench. A second conductive layer is deposited within the deep trench atop the first conductive layer. The collar oxide is then etched back to a predetermined depth. A third conductive layer is deposited directly on the second conductive layer. A trench top oxide (TTO) layer is formed on the third conductive layer. A spacer is formed on the sidewalls of the deep trench. A portion of the TTO layer is etched away to form a recess underneath the spacer, which exposing the substrate in the deep trench. Thereafter, a doping process is carried out to form a first diffusion region through the recess, followed by spacer stripping.

Abstract: This invention comprises a process for fabricating a MEMS microstructure in a sealed cavity wherein the etchant entry holes are created as a by-product of the fabrication process without an additional step to etch holes in the cap layer. The process involves extending the layers of sacrificial material past the horizontal boundaries of the cap layer. The cap layer is supported by pillars formed by a deposition in holes etched through the sacrificial layers, and the etchant entry holes are formed when the excess sacrificial material is etched away, leaving voids between the pillars supporting the cap.

Abstract: A handy adjusting assembly for disposable cup holder, including a cup sleeve for containing disposable cups; a sleeve connector screwed on lower end of the cup sleeve, lower end of the sleeve connector being formed with an outward extending cover shade, an inner surface of upper end of the cover shade being formed with a stopper portion; an adjusting ring screwed on the lower end of the sleeve connector and being provided with a plurality of support seats each of which is formed with a strip hold; and a plurality of support strips extending through the strip holes of the support seats to hang thereon, upper portion of each of the support strips extending outside the adjusting ring and lower portion thereof extending inside the adjusting ring, upper end of the support strip abutting against the stopper portion of the sleeve connector whereby by means of adjusting the height of the adjusting ring, lower ends of the support strips can be moved inward and outward to hold various disposable cups with different siz