Abstract: An embodiment of the invention provides a chip package which includes: a semiconductor substrate having a first surface and a second surface; a first recess extending from the first surface towards the second surface; a second recess extending from a bottom of the first recess towards the second surface, wherein a sidewall and the bottom of the first recess and a second sidewall and a second bottom of the second recess together form an exterior side surface of the semiconductor substrate; a wire layer disposed over the first surface and extending into the first recess and/or the second recess; an insulating layer positioned between the wire layer and the semiconductor substrate; and a metal light shielding layer disposed over the first surface and having at least one hole, wherein a shape of the at least one hole is a quadrangle.

Abstract: Among other things, one or more image sensors and techniques for forming such image sensors are provided. An image sensor comprises a photodiode array configured to detect light. The image sensor comprises a calibration region configured to detect a color level for image reproduction, such as a black calibration region configured to detect a black level for an image detected by the photodiode array. The image sensor comprises a dielectric film that is formed over the photodiode array and the calibration region. The dielectric film is configured to balance stress between the photodiode and the calibration region in order to improve accuracy of the calibration region.

Abstract: A wiring structure for improving a crown-like defect and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The method includes the following steps. A substrate, on which a seed layer and a patterned photoresist layer with an opening are formed, is provided. A copper layer, having a bottom covering the seed layer, is formed in the opening. A barrier layer covering at least one top portion of the copper layer is formed on the copper layer. An oxidation potential of the barrier layer is greater than that of the copper layer. The patterned photoresist layer is removed to perform an etching process, wherein the copper layer and a portion of the seed layer exposed are etched to form a wiring layer. An immersion process is performed to form an anti-oxidation layer comprehensively on exposed surfaces of the barrier layer and the wiring layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is located in a recess of a substrate. The semiconductor structure includes a liner, a silicon rich layer and a filling material. The liner is located on the surface of the recess. The silicon rich layer is located on the liner. The filling material is located on the silicon rich layer and fills the recess. Furthermore, a semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.

Abstract: An optical sensor system is disclosed. The optical sensor system comprises a panel and a sensing unit. The panel comprises a plurality of transparent areas. The sensing unit locates at one side of the panel and the sensing unit senses a plurality of first light signals reflected by an object and senses a plurality second light signals of an ambient light. The reflected first light signals and the second light signals pass through one of the plurality of transparent areas of the panel. The sensing unit further comprises a light sensor and a plurality of gesture sensors. The light sensor locates at the center of the sensing unit, and the light sensor senses the second light signals. The plurality of gesture sensors surrounds the light sensor, and the gesture sensors senses the reflected first light signals and then produce gesture signals corresponding to motions of the object.

Abstract: Embodiments of films and filters comprising nanoparticles, (e.g., in which each of a plurality of nanoparticles comprises a core surrounded by a ligand and/or where the diameter of each of at least some of nanoparticles is less than about 50 nm), and methods of making and using such films and filters.

Abstract: A photodiode structure includes a photodiode and a concave reflector disposed below the photodiode. The concave reflector is arranged to reflect incident light from above back toward the photodiode.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel lettuce cultivar Inferno and plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom. The invention also provides methods for producing a lettuce plant by crossing the lettuce plants of the invention with themselves or another lettuce plant. The invention also provides lettuce plants produced from such a crossing as well as plant parts, seed, and tissue culture therefrom.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for deblocking process using multiple processing units are disclosed. The video image is divided into at least two regions. The in-loop filter is applied to block boundaries associated with said at least two regions using multiple processing units. The in-loop filter is re-applied to one or more second block boundaries adjacent to region edge between two regions after applying the in-loop filter to the first block boundaries adjacent to the region edge. Furthermore, at least a first portion of said applying the in-loop filter to the first block boundaries and a second portion of said applying the in-loop filter to the second block boundaries are performed concurrently. The multiple processing units may correspond to multiple processing cores within one processor chip.

Abstract: An illumination structure including an illumination module, a light base and a cover is provided. The light base includes a cylindrical shell and an electrical connector, wherein the cylindrical shell is used for receiving and supporting the illumination module. A first end of the cylindrical shell has a first edge including a plurality of protrusions. A second end of the cylindrical shell is connected to the electrical connector. The cover has a second edge including a plurality of recessions. Each recession is complementary in shape to a corresponding protrusion, so that the protrusions are received in corresponding recessions respectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for embedding a media program with a randomly user selected thumbnail is disclosed. The user can scan a media program to identify one of a plurality of media program frames, select the frame of interest, then designate it as the thumbnail to use in connection with the embedded media program.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for navigating a media program is disclosed. Viewing data for segments of the media program are monitored and used to compile statistics that are presented to the user in a histogram, so that popular portions of the media program can be identified and navigated to. One embodiment includes a searchable transcript of the media program that is synchronized with the histogram.

Abstract: A process of manufacturing a Write-Once-Read-Many-times memory, at least includes the following steps: (A) providing a substrate as a lower electrode; (B) depositing a first oxide layer on the substrate; (C) depositing at least one or more silicon/germanium (Si/Ge) layers on the first oxide layer; (D) depositing a second oxide layer on the at least one or more Si/Ge layers; (E) carrying out a rapid thermal annealing to form SiGe nanocrystals embedded in the first dioxide layer and the second oxide layer; and (F) depositing a conductive layer on the second oxide layer as an upper electrode. The SiGe nanocrystals embedded in the Al2O3 bilayer as the active layer of the WORM memory offers high thermal stability, so that low operating voltage, fast writing, ideal reading durability, persistence at high temperature, and the highly reliable memory performance for effectively reading data at high temperature can be achieved.

Abstract: A window blind assembly includes a securing seat, a blind unit, a blind control device and two cord guiding devices interposing the blind control device. Each of the cord guiding devices includes a wheel holder and a guiding wheel. The wheel holder includes a resilient arm unit and two holder walls. Each of the holder walls is formed with an engaging groove having a receiving portion and a constricted portion. The guiding wheel includes two axle portions rotatably and respectively received in the receiving portions of the engaging grooves in the holder walls, and a cord winding portion interconnecting the axle portions and permitting winding of a corresponding cord thereon.

Abstract: A cord guiding device for a window blind includes a wheel holder, a guiding wheel and a cord-blocking unit. The guiding wheel is rotatably mounted on the wheel holder, and includes two protruding flanges that are spaced apart from each other, and has a wheel surface that is defined and disposed between the protruding flanges and that is adapted for a cord of the window blind to wind thereon. The cord-blocking unit is mounted on the wheel holder, and has a blocking surface that faces and is disposed proximate to the wheel surface of the guiding wheel for preventing the cord from slipping off the wheel surface and out from the protruding flanges.

Abstract: A capacitive touch panel including a substrate, a plurality of first electrode strings, and a plurality of second electrode strings is provided. The first electrode strings and the second electrode strings are disposed on the substrate. A plurality of first electrodes of each of the first electrode strings are extended along a first direction. Hollow areas of the first electrodes are varied along the first direction. A plurality of second electrodes of each of the second electrode strings are extended along a second direction. Hollow areas of the second electrodes are varied along the second direction.

Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes a substrate and a metallization layer over the substrate. The metallization layer includes a dielectric layer and metal lines in the dielectric layer. The integrated circuit structure further includes a sensing element over the metallization layer. The sensing element may be formed in passivation layers.

Abstract: An embodiment image sensor includes a pixel region spaced apart from a black level control (BLC) region by a buffer region. In an embodiment, a light shield is disposed over the BLC region and extends into the buffer region. In an embodiment, the buffer region includes an array of dummy pixels. Such embodiments effectively reduce light cross talk at the edge of the BLC region, which permits more accurate black level calibration. Thus, the image sensor is capable of producing higher quality images.

Abstract: Therapeutic stem cells and methods for their use and manufacture. Stem cells are produced under conditions in which the stem cells are exposed to at least one environmental factor, including decreased oxygen tension. The environmental factors and culture conditions of the invention produce stem cells having an enhanced therapeutic ability and enhanced proliferation in culture. Stem cells of the invention retain their plasticity through a higher number of cell passages relative to know methods of stem cell culture.

Abstract: Methods for treating a partial or complete rupture of cranial cruciate ligament (CrCL) damage and for preventing or delaying CrCL damage with or without synovitis in dogs are disclosed. For example, this document provides methods for using stem cells and/or progenitor cells to prevent or reduce the likelihood of CrCL rupture in the contralateral leg of mammals, especially dogs, diagnosed with CrCL rupture, as well as methods for using stem cells and/or progenitor cells to treat, delay or prevent complete CrCL rupture in mammals, especially dogs, diagnosed as having a partial CrCL rupture.