Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided that includes a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of dies formed on the semiconductor substrate, the plurality of dies being separated from one another by a first region extending along a first direction and a second region extending along a second direction different from the first direction, a dummy metal structure formed within a third region that includes a region defined by an intersection of the first region and the second region, a plurality of metal interconnection layers formed over the substrate, and a plurality of dielectric layers formed over the substrate. Each of the metal interconnection layers is disposed within each of the dielectric layers and a dielectric constant of at least one of the dielectric layers is less than about 2.6.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a signal transmission authentication apparatus includes an input operable to receive a changing signal, a first extractor operable to extract first phoneme data from the received changing signal, a first generator including logic operable to generate first data representative of the extracted first phoneme data, a first output operable to communicate output data corresponding to the received changing signal and the first data from an associated transmitter to an associated receiver, a second extractor associated with the receiver including logic operable to extract second phoneme data from the received output data via the receiver and regenerate the first phoneme data from the received first data, a comparator including logic operable to generate a comparison signal in accordance with a comparison of the first and second phoneme data, and a second output operable to generate a signal corresponding to authenticity of the received changing signal in accordance with an output of the comparator

Abstract: An active device array substrate including a substrate, a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines, and a plurality of pixel units, each of the pixel units formed between every neighboring two of the scan lines and data lines is provided. Each of the pixel units includes a first active device, a first pixel electrode electrically connected to a corresponding scan line and a corresponding data line through the first active device, a second active device, a second pixel electrode electrically connected to a corresponding scan line and a corresponding data line through the first active device, a second active device and a second pixel electrode electrically connected to a corresponding scan line and a corresponding data line through the second active device. The first pixel electrode has a surface area different from that of the second pixel electrode.

Abstract: A bicycle security apparatus includes a housing standing on a supporting plane (ground), at least one drive device disposed in the housing, at least one latch connected to the drive device and a control unit mounted onto the housing. The latch is reciprocally rotated by the drive device to achieve the locked condition and the unlocked condition. The control unit can recognize the identity of the operator such that a man with fraudulent intentions can not steal a bicycle from the bicycle security apparatus.

Abstract: A method of Webpage navigation can include a computer device loading a Webpage having at least a first portion and a second portion, arranging the Webpage in order to present the first portion in the display area of the computer device and to place the second portion out of the display area, and presenting a navigation map corresponding to the Webpage in the display area. In response to a control command input with respect to the navigation map, the Webpage can be arranged in order to present the second portion in the display area.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an edge keeping index (EKI) generating unit and a noise reducing unit. The image decoding unit decodes a data stream to generate a plurality of image comprising at least a current image having the target pixel.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes an image decoding unit and an image adjusting unit. The image decoding unit decodes a data stream to generate a first image comprising a first pixel. The image adjusting unit comprises a pixel edge determining module and a chrominance adjusting module. The pixel edge determining module determines an edge luminance parameter according to an initial luminance value of the first pixel and a plurality of initial luminance values of pixels neighboring the first pixel, and determines an edge chrominance parameter according to an initial chrominance value of the first pixel and a plurality of initial chrominance values of pixels neighboring the first pixel. The first chrominance adjusting module determines a first weight according to the edge luminance parameter and the edge chrominance parameter, and generates a first adjusted chrominance value by weighted calculating a first predetermined chrominance value and the initial chrominance value of the first pixel.

Abstract: A memory initialization method for writing a system management firmware and a Basic Input/output system (BIOS) in a memory of an information system is disclosed. The memory initialization method includes writing the BIOS in the memory, arranging a Read-Only Memory (ROM) hole in the memory, and writing the system management firmware in the ROM hole.

Abstract: An information displaying method, a mobile phone, and a storage device are provided. The information displaying method comprises the following steps. Whether a communication process is started is determined. If the communication process is started, then telephone number information is received. Event information is obtained according to the telephone number information. The event information is displayed.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a keypad structure having an engraved pattern, in which a keycap layer including a hard coating as a top layer is provided. The keycap layer is punched to form at least a keycap component utilized to assembly a keypad semi-product. The keypad semi-product is kept in a storage place. A pattern is provided. After a demand of the pattern is confirmed, the keypad semi-product is fetched and the hard coating is partially removed to form the confirmed pattern to complete a keypad structure. A keypad structure and a keypad semi-structure are also provided.

Abstract: A device, server, method, and computer program product for reading an e-book are provided. The e-book may include at least a content identifier corresponding to a content in the e-book. The device may include a content navigator configured to present the content according to a command from a user and a processing unit configured to acquire the content identifier corresponding to the content presented by the content navigator, send the content identifier to a server, and receive from the server a message associated with the content. An output unit configured to output the message to the user may be provided.

Abstract: Methods and systems for screen data management are provided. First, a screenshot is generated for screen data displayed in a touch-sensitive display unit. Contacts and movements of an object on the touch-sensitive display unit are received. It is determined whether the object is a pen or not. When the object is a pen, gestures corresponding to the contacts and movements of the object are recorded. Then, an event is received. In response to the event, the screenshot and the gestures corresponding to the contacts and movements of the object are merged to generate an integrated screenshot.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip includes a corner stress relief (CSR) region. An enhanced structure connects sides of a seal ring structure to surround the CSR region. A device under test (DUT) structure is disposed on the CSR region. A set of probe pad structures is disposed on the CSR region. Two of the set of probe pad structures are electrically connect to the DUT structure.

Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a plurality of pixel regions. Each pixel region includes a transparent electrode receiving a gray voltage and a plurality of electrically floating reflectors. The transparent electrode includes a plurality of openings corresponding to the reflectors. The reflectors are disposed on the corresponding openings.

Abstract: A differential voltage sensing method for achieving input impedance matching comprises the steps of: providing a first bio-potential signal to a first variable resistor for generating a first signal; providing a second bio-potential signal to a second variable resistor for generating a second signal; differentially amplifying first and second signals for generating a third signal; selecting an operation band of the third signal for generating first and second logic signals; and dynamically adjusting one of the impedances of the first and second variable resistors according to the first and second logic signals, wherein each of the first and second bio-potential signals has a common signal voltage level and a differential signal voltage level.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel macrocyclic compounds and methods of treating a hepatitis C infection in a subject in need of such therapy with said macrocyclic compounds. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the compounds of the present invention, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof, in combination with a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier or excipient.

Abstract: A package stack device includes a first package structure having a plurality of first metal posts and a first electronic element disposed on a surface thereof, a second package structure having a plurality of second metal posts and a second electronic element disposed on opposite surfaces thereof, and an encapsulant formed between the first and second package structures for encapsulating the first electronic element. By connecting the first and second metal posts, the second package structure is stacked on the first package structure with the support of the metal posts and the encapsulant filling the gap therebetween so as to prevent warpage of the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor package structure is provided. The structure includes a semiconductor chip having a plurality of interconnect layers formed thereover. A first passivation layer is formed over the plurality of interconnect layers. A stress buffer layer is formed over the first passivation layer. A bonding pad is formed over the stress buffer layer. A second passivation layer is formed over a portion of the bonding pad, the second passivation having at least one opening therein exposing a portion of the bonding pad.

Abstract: An easy assembled ratchet wrench contains a body including a head portion disposed on at least one end thereof, the head portion including a first chamber and a second chamber, the first chamber including a recess; a ratchet member received in the first chamber and including plural first teeth and at least one tool end; an engaging member placed in the second chamber and including plural second teeth; a direction controlling member inserted into the engaging member to push the engaging member and including a contacting face; a fitting member fixed in the first chamber and including the guiding face so that the guiding face guides the direction controlling member to displace horizontally and including an indent fixed on an outer wall thereof; a C-shaped retainer retained in the indent of the fitting member and the recess of the body to position the fitting member.

Abstract: An automatic diet planning method includes receiving, by a computing device, user input of a nutrition constraint on a type of nutrition; receiving user input of a preference constraint on a type of user preference, wherein the user preference has nothing to do with nutrition; providing to the user a plurality of meal items; pre-determining a nutrition value for each meal item regarding the type of nutrition; pre-determining a preference value for each meal item regarding the user preference; and receiving from the user a selection of at least one planned meal item from the plurality of meal items according to the nutrition constraint and the preference constraint, wherein the planned meal item has the nutrition value and the preference value respectively complying with the nutrition constraint and the preference constraint.