Abstract: Provided are structures and methods for forming structures with sloping surfaces of a desired profile. An exemplary method includes performing a first etch process to differentially etch a gate material to a recessed surface, wherein the recessed surface includes a first horn at a first edge, a second horn at a second edge, and a valley located between the first horn and the second horn; depositing an etch-retarding layer over the recessed surface, wherein the etch-retarding layer has a central region over the valley and has edge regions over the horns, and wherein the central region of the etch-retarding layer is thicker than the edge regions of the etch-retarding layer; and performing a second etch process to recess the horns to establish the gate material with a desired profile.

Abstract: A breathable and waterproof non-woven fabric is manufactured by a manufacturing method including the following steps. Performing a kneading process on 87 to 91 parts by weight of a polyester, 5 to 7 parts by weight of a water repellent, and 3 to 6 parts by weight of a flow promoter to form a mixture, in which the polyester has a melt index between 350 g/10 min and 1310 g/10 min at a temperature of 270° C., and the mixture has a melt index between 530 g/10 min and 1540 g/10 min at a temperature of 270° C. Performing a melt-blowing process on the mixture, such that the flow promoter is volatilized and a melt-blown fiber is formed, in which the melt-blown fiber has a fiber body and the water repellent disposed on the fiber body with a particle size (D90) between 350 nm and 450 nm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor fabrication method. The method includes forming a gate stack in an area previously occupied by a dummy gate structure; forming a first metal cap layer over the gate stack; forming a first dielectric cap layer over the first metal cap layer; selectively removing a portion of the gate stack and the first metal cap layer while leaving a sidewall portion of the first metal cap layer that extends along a sidewall of the first dielectric cap layer; forming a second metal cap layer over the gate stack and the first metal cap layer wherein a sidewall portion of the second metal cap layer extends further along a sidewall of the first dielectric cap layer; forming a second dielectric cap layer over the second metal cap layer; and flattening a top layer of the first dielectric cap layer and the second dielectric cap layer using planarization operations.

Abstract: A light emitting display device includes a substrate, a drive power circuit, a gate circuit unit, multiple LEDs and a power switch unit. The power switch unit includes multiple first transistor switches and at least one second transistor switch that cooperatively control current flows through the LEDs. The first transistor switches are respectively connected to first terminals of the LEDs. The at least one second transistor switch is connected to second terminals of the LEDs. The first transistor switches are further connected to the drive power circuit to receive multiple drive currents, and are further connected to the gate circuit unit to receive a timing input. The at least one second transistor switch is further connected to the gate circuit unit to receive a timing input. The light emitting display device can have reduced parasitic capacitance effect, and thus reduced power consumption and have improved display quality.

Abstract: An LED display device includes a system board, and multiple daughterboards that are assembled on the system board. The system board includes a drive power circuit, a first gate circuit and a second gate circuit. Each daughterboard includes a substrate, multiple LEDs that are disposed on the substrate, multiple first transistor switches that are respectively connected to the LEDs, and at least one second transistor switch that is connected to the LEDs. With respect to each daughterboard, the first transistor switches and the at least one second transistor switch cooperatively control current flows through the LEDs; the first transistor switches are further connected to the drive power circuit to respectively receive multiple drive currents, and are further connected to the first gate circuit to receive a timing signal; and the at least one second transistor switch is further connected to the second gate circuit to receive a timing signal.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a data storage device is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a first latching member, a second latching member and a pressing member. The first latching member is for latching a first hole, so as to fix a first side of a data storage device. The second latching member is connected to the first latching member for latching a second hole, so as to fix a second side of the data storage device. The pressing member is connected to the second latching member. The pressing member drives the second latching member to rotate in a first direction as being pressed, so as to separate the second latching member from the second hole, and further drives the first latching member to rotate in the first direction, so as to push the first side of the data storage device for lifting the data storage device.

Abstract: An expanding platform includes a main body, a moving element, a first elastic element and at least one operating element. The main body includes a stop portion. The moving element connects moveably to the main body and includes at least one fixed element. The at least one operating element connected movably to the moving element can move relative to the moving element, and each operating element includes a first operating portion and a second operating portion. The moving element is fixed at an initial position by the stop portion blocking the second operating portion. The first operating portion is pressed when inserting a portable electronic apparatus, and the second operating portion can be moved to escape from the stop portion. The moving element moves to a locking position by the first elastic element and locks the portable electronic apparatus by the at least one fixed element.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a device body and a hand tool. The hand tool includes a handle unit, a coupling unit, and a tool body. The coupling unit includes a coupling element attachable removably to the device body. The tool body is connected between the handle unit and the coupling unit, and includes a working head projecting from the coupling element. When not in use, the hand tool is attached to the device body, and can be easily carried together with the device body. When removed from the device body, the hand tool can be used.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a bottom plate, a base, an engaging component and a resilient component. The engaging component is installed on the base for engaging a side of a board. The engaging component includes a main body, a pivoting portion connected to an end of the main body and pivoted to the base, a hook portion connected to another end of the main body for hooking the side of the board, a handle portion connected to another end of the main body for driving the hook portion to separate from the side of the board, and a pin portion installed on a side of the main body. The resilient component sheathes with the pin portion for driving the engaging component to pivot relative to the base. An end of the resilient component contacts with the main body, and the other end of the resilient component contacts with the base.

Abstract: An expanding platform includes a main body, a moving element, a first elastic element and at least one operating element. The main body includes a stop portion. The moving element connects moveably to the main body and includes at least one fixed element. The at least one operating element connected movably to the moving element can move relative to the moving element, and each operating element includes a first operating portion and a second operating portion. The moving element is fixed at an initial position by the stop portion blocking the second operating portion. The first operating portion is pressed when inserting a portable electronic apparatus, and the second operating portion can be moved to escape from the stop portion. The moving element moves to a locking position by the first elastic element and locks the portable electronic apparatus by the at least one fixed element.

Abstract: A retaining mechanism, used for retaining an electronic component including a support bracket having an end part formed with an engaging hole, includes a mounting block having a mounting hole for receiving the end part of the support bracket, and a through hole communicating with the mounting hole. A seat body covers the mounting block, and has a bolt hole communicating with and disposed above the through hole, and a limiting slot communicating with one side of the bolt hole. A locking bolt includes a shank disposed slidably in the bolt hole, and a stopper block connected transversely to the bottom portion and slidable upward and downward along the limiting slot. The shank has a bottom portion adapted to engage releasably the engaging hole when the through hole is aligned with the engaging hole.

Abstract: A connector mechanism includes a circuit board whereon an electrical contact and a hole are formed, a socket where an end of a board card is inserted, a fixing base disposed on a side of the socket, a positioning component disposed on the fixing base and inserted into the hole at an end so as to fix the fixing base on the circuit board, and a connecting component detachably installed on the fixing base. The connecting component includes an engaging portion for engaging with the fixing base and contacting with the electrical contact, and a connecting terminal installed on an end of the engaging portion for contacting with a terminal on the other end of the board card as the engaging portion engages with the fixing base and the end of the board card is inserted into the socket.

Abstract: A connector mechanism includes a housing whereon an opening is formed, a socket, and a rotary casing for rotatably covering the opening. The rotary covering includes a main body, a pivoting portion, a stopping portion, and an engaging portion for engaging with an engaging structure of a plug as the plug is inserted into the opening and fastened on the socket so as to fix the plug. The connector mechanism further includes a resilient component for driving the rotary covering to rotate relative to the housing so that the engaging portion engages with the engaging structure of the plug as the plug is fastened on the socket, and a stopping component for stopping the stopping portion of the rotary covering as the resilient component drives the rotary covering to rotate relative to the housing.

Abstract: A touch control panel securing device is used for fixing a touch control panel. The touch control panel includes a housing formed with an opening, the touch control panel being mounted within the housing and being registered with the opening; at least one pressing member for pressing the touch control panel, and including a first engaging portion engaging the housing, and a second engaging portion disposed opposite to the first engaging portion; and a locking mechanism including at least one engaging part for engaging the second engaging portion and a pressing part operable to be pressed for disengaging the engaging part from the second engaging portion.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a device body and a hand tool. The hand tool includes a handle unit, a coupling unit, and a tool body. The coupling unit includes a coupling element attachable removably to the device body. The tool body is connected between the handle unit and the coupling unit, and includes a working head projecting from the coupling element. When not in use, the hand tool is attached to the device body, and can be easily carried together with the device body. When removed from the device body, the hand tool can be used.

Abstract: A connector mechanism includes a housing whereon an opening is formed, a socket, and a rotary casing for rotatably covering the opening. The rotary covering includes a main body, a pivoting portion, a stopping portion, and an engaging portion for engaging with an engaging structure of a plug as the plug is inserted into the opening and fastened on the socket so as to fix the plug. The connector mechanism further includes a resilient component for driving the rotary covering to rotate relative to the housing so that the engaging portion engages with the engaging structure of the plug as the plug is fastened on the socket, and a stopping component for stopping the stopping portion of the rotary covering as the resilient component drives the rotary covering to rotate relative to the housing.

Abstract: A connector mechanism includes a circuit board whereon an electrical contact and a hole are formed, a socket where an end of a board card is inserted, a fixing base disposed on a side of the socket, a positioning component disposed on the fixing base and inserted into the hole at an end so as to fix the fixing base on the circuit board, and a connecting component detachably installed on the fixing base. The connecting component includes an engaging portion for engaging with the fixing base and contacting with the electrical contact, and a connecting terminal installed on an end of the engaging portion for contacting with a terminal on the other end of the board card as the engaging portion engages with the fixing base and the end of the board card is inserted into the socket.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism includes a bottom plate, a base, an engaging component and a resilient component. The engaging component is installed on the base for engaging a side of a board. The engaging component includes a main body, a pivoting portion connected to an end of the main body and pivoted to the base, a hook portion connected to another end of the main body for hooking the side of the board, a handle portion connected to another end of the main body for driving the hook portion to separate from the side of the board, and a pin portion installed on a side of the main body. The resilient component sheathes with the pin portion for driving the engaging component to pivot relative to the base. An end of the resilient component contacts with the main body, and the other end of the resilient component contacts with the base.

Abstract: A retaining mechanism, used for retaining an electronic component including a support bracket having an end part formed with an engaging hole, includes a mounting block having a mounting hole for receiving the end part of the support bracket, and a through hole communicating with the mounting hole. A seat body covers the mounting block, and has a bolt hole communicating with and disposed above the through hole, and a limiting slot communicating with one side of the bolt hole. A locking bolt includes a shank disposed slidably in the bolt hole, and a stopper block connected transversely to the bottom portion and slidable upward and downward along the limiting slot. The shank has a bottom portion adapted to engage releasably the engaging hole when the through hole is aligned with the engaging hole.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display module and a computing device. The display module includes a display casing, a connecting unit disposed on the display casing, and a display panel. The connecting unit includes a first electrical connecting member. The display panel includes a panel unit and a second electrical connecting member disposed on the panel unit. The first and second electrical connecting members are configured such that one is a slot with terminals and the other is a circuit board provided with copper foil circuits. The panel unit is connectible electrically to the computing device by coupling insertably the second electrical connecting member to the first electrical connecting member, thereby permitting the display panel to be easily assembled to or disassembled from the display casing.