Abstract: The optical proximity correction verification method includes loading a layout data to be verified to a processor, loading a reference layout data to the processor. The processor performs a first stage Boolean operation on the layout data to be verified to generate a first verified data. The processor performs a layout versus layout verification on the first verified data by using a user-defined verification tool of optical proximity correction data in a database to generate second verified data according to the reference layout data. The processor performs a second stage Boolean operation on the second verified data to generate a third verified data if the layout versus layout verification is successfully performed. The processor performs a Boolean check on the third verified data to generate fourth verified data using the reference layout data.

Abstract: A planar design to non-planar design conversion method includes following steps. At least a diffusion region pattern including a first side and a second side perpendicular to each other is received. A look-up table is queried to obtain a first positive integer according to the first side of the diffusion region pattern and a second positive integer according to the second side of the diffusion region pattern. Then, a plurality of fin patterns is formed. An amount of the fin patterns is equal to the second positive integer. The fin patterns respectively include a first fin length, and the first fin length is a product of the first positive integer and a predetermined value. The forming is performed by at least a computer-aided design (CAD) tool.

Abstract: The optical proximity correction verification method includes loading a layout data to be verified to a processor, loading a reference layout data to the processor. The processor performs a first stage Boolean operation on the layout data to be verified to generate a first verified data. The processor performs a layout versus layout verification on the first verified data by using a user-defined verification tool of optical proximity correction data in a database to generate second verified data according to the reference layout data. The processor performs a second stage Boolean operation on the second verified data to generate a third verified data if the layout versus layout verification is successfully performed. The processor performs a Boolean check on the third verified data to generate fourth verified data using the reference layout data.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for performing extraction is provided in the present invention. First, a layout of a semiconductor circuit having a resistor is imported by using a computer wherein a device region is defined in the layout and the resistor is located within the device region. Next, the device region of the layout are extracted, and a compensation value of Rs (Rc) is obtained according to the extracting step. An adjustment process is performed according to Rc to obtained a refined R value.

Abstract: A computer implemented method for performing extraction is provided in the present invention. First, a layout of a semiconductor circuit having a resistor is imported by using a computer wherein a device region is defined in the layout and the resistor is located within the device region. Next, the device region of the layout are extracted, and a compensation value of Rs (Rc) is obtained according to the extracting step. An adjustment process is performed according to Rc to obtained a refined R value.

Abstract: A method for post-OPC verification including of several steps is provided. First, a pre-OPC layout of an integrated circuit (IC) is received. Then, a first OPC procedure is performed to obtain a post-OPC layout of the IC. After that, a first extraction process is performed on the pre-OPC layout and a second extraction process is performed on the post-OPC layout to respectively obtain a first netlist and a second netlist by using a processor. Next, a verification process is performed by using the processor to determine whether an electrical network of the first netlist and an electrical network of the second netlist are identical. The verification process is then terminated if the electrical network of the first netlist and the electrical network of the second netlist are identical. An apparatus for post-OPC verification is also provided.

Abstract: The optical proximity correction verification method includes loading a layout data to be verified to a processor, loading a reference layout data to the processor. The processor performs a first stage Boolean operation on the layout data to be verified to generate first verified data. The processor performs a layout versus layout verification on the first verified data to generate second verified data by using the reference layout data. If the layout versus layout verification is successfully performed, the processor performs a second stage Boolean operation on the second verified data to generate third verified data. By using the reference layout data, the processor performs a Boolean check on the third verified data to generate fourth verified data.

Abstract: A planar design to non-planar design conversion method includes following steps. At least a diffusion region pattern including a first side and a second side perpendicular to each other is received. A look-up table is queried to obtain a first positive integer according to the first side of the diffusion region pattern and a second positive integer according to the second side of the diffusion region pattern. Then, a plurality of fin patterns is formed. An amount of the fin patterns is equal to the second positive integer. The fin patterns respectively include a first fin length, and the first fin length is a product of the first positive integer and a predetermined value. The forming is performed by at least a computer-aided design (CAD) tool.

Abstract: A verifying method of an optical proximity correction is provided. The verifying method includes the following steps. A first netlist file is extracted from an integrated pre-OPC layout. A first post-OPC layout and a second post-OPC layout are merged to be an integrated post-OPC layout. A second netlist file is extracted from the integrated post-OPC layout. The first netlist file and the second netlist are compared.

Abstract: A dongle for coupling a signal source device and a signal sink device is disclosed. The dongle includes an interface receptacle, a display port interface plug, a repeater, a low-dropout regulator and an impedance unit. The interface receptacle is a DVI receptacle or a HDMI receptacle. The repeater is electrically connected between the interface receptacle and the display port interface plug to enhance signals. The low-dropout regulator includes a power input end and a power output end. The power input end is electrically connected to the interface receptacle, and the power output end is electrically connected to the display port interface plug. The impedance unit is electrically connected between the power output end of the low-dropout regulator and the interface receptacle. The signal source device may output the display port signal needed by the signal sink device according to the function of the dongle.

Abstract: A multimedia playing system includes an audio outputting device and a multimedia player. The audio outputting device includes a connecting plug and a distance detector. The distance detector generates a distance detecting signal if the distance detector detects the presence of a nearby object. The multimedia player is communicated with the audio outputting device through the connecting plug so as to transmit an output audio signal to the audio outputting device. The distance detecting signal is transmitted to the multimedia player through the connecting plug. The multimedia player generates a prompt event to the audio outputting device if the time duration of continuously receiving the distance detecting signal exceeds a time threshold.

Abstract: An audio system utilizes a method for detecting and adjusting a sound field effect thereof. The audio system includes a first speaker and a second speaker. The first speaker is used to emit a first sound signal, and the second speaker is used to emit a second sound signal. The method for adjusting the sound field effect includes the steps of detecting a specific position and adjusting the first speaker or the second speaker based on the specific position to focus the first sound signal and the second sound signal on the specific position.

Abstract: A dongle for coupling a signal source device and a signal sink device is disclosed. The dongle includes an interface receptacle, a display port interface plug, a repeater, a low-dropout regulator and an impedance unit. The interface receptacle is a DVI receptacle or a HDMI receptacle. The repeater is electrically connected between the interface receptacle and the display port interface plug to enhance signals. The low-dropout regulator includes a power input end and a power output end. The power input end is electrically connected to the interface receptacle, and the power output end is electrically connected to the display port interface plug. The impedance unit is electrically connected between the power output end of the low-dropout regulator and the interface receptacle. The signal source device may output the display port signal needed by the signal sink device according to the function of the dongle.

Abstract: A multimedia playing system includes an audio outputting device and a multimedia player. The audio outputting device includes a connecting plug and a distance detector. The distance detector generates a distance detecting signal if the distance detector detects the presence of a nearby object. The multimedia player is communicated with the audio outputting device through the connecting plug so as to transmit an output audio signal to the audio outputting device. The distance detecting signal is transmitted to the multimedia player through the connecting plug. The multimedia player generates a prompt event to the audio outputting device if the time duration of continuously receiving the distance detecting signal exceeds a time threshold.

Abstract: An acoustic calibration sound system includes a coordinate position detecting device and a host. The coordinate position detecting device is used for detecting a position of a listener in a space plane and issuing a corresponding position signal. The host outputs an audio signal. The host has an acoustic characteristic parameter matrix containing multiple acoustic characteristic parameters related to multiple positions in the space plane. The host selects a corresponding acoustic characteristic parameter in response to the position signal. According to the selected acoustic characteristic parameter, the host adjusts the audio signal.

Abstract: The invention provides an audio system and a method for detecting and adjusting a sound field effect thereof. The audio system includes a first speaker and a second speaker. The first speaker is used to emit a first sound signal, and the second speaker is used to emit a second sound signal. The method for adjusting the sound field effect includes the steps of detecting a specific position and adjusting the first speaker or the second speaker based on the specific position to focus the first sound signal and the second sound signal on the specific position.

Abstract: The invention discloses an illuminated sign display assembly including a transparent substrate, a multilayer circuit structure, a light reflecting casing, and at least one light emitting unit. The multilayer circuit structure is disposed on the transparent substrate, and a hollow portion is formed on the multilayer circuit structure. The light reflecting casing is fixed on the transparent substrate by a welding process and covers the hollow portion of the multilayer circuit structure. The light emitting unit is disposed on the transparent substrate and located in the light reflecting casing. The light reflecting unit is electrically connected to the multilayer circuit structure. Once the multilayer circuit structure is powered on, the light emitted by the light emitting unit will be reflected by the light reflecting casing and then passes through the hollow portion of the multilayer circuit structure and the transparent substrate, so as to form an illuminated sign.

Abstract: The invention relates to a portable digital device with an intuitive browsing function and an operating method thereof. A start unit is enabled to allow the value and direction of a gravity acceleration variation to be sensed. According to the gravity acceleration variation, a sensing signal is provided for a control unit, and then the control unit operates a user interface based on the sensing signal. Therefore, users are able to operate the digital device instinctively and obtain variable operating effects by varying the displacement.

Abstract: A wireless communication device using a single spiral inductor antenna and a signal receiving/transmitting method thereof operated on multi-band are provided. The single spiral inductor antenna is designed to have a plurality of different inductance paths. Different inductance values are inducted with signal paths switched by a plurality of switches so as to meet the requirements of multi-band operation. As the circuit structure of the single spiral inductor antenna is used, the circuit area is reduced effectively.