Abstract: In wireless communication systems, received signal estimation and detection is computationally intensive. During such processing, received signal matrices may be conditioned prior to inversion to improve stability. In particular, code domain conditioning, followed by time domain conditioning prior to inversion results in improved receiver performance. Such code and time domain conditioning may be particularly suited to a Time Division-Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access (TD-SCDMA) system where code values are not averaged out of a received signal matrix.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a recombinant bacterium that is capable of producing L-homoserine and methods of using the bacterium for producing L-homoserine.

Abstract: A probe includes a wire and a bump, wherein the wire is formed on a substrate; and the bump is formed upon the wire. In addition, a probe block includes a plurality of probes disposed on a substrate, so that the probe block is composed of a plurality of wires and bumps. The wires are disposed on the substrate and each bump is disposed accurately upon an end of each wire. The bump and the wire of the probe in accordance with the present invention are formed jointlessly. A method of fabricating the probe is characterized in that a grayscale mask is utilized to form the wire on the substrate and form the bump upon the wire by using a single masking process.

Abstract: A method of implementing a scaleable architecture for a communications system considers the requirements of a particular communications transmission process that is dividable into individual transmission tasks. A computational complexity for each of said N individual transmission tasks respectively, said computational complexity being based on a number of instructions per second (MIPs) required by a computational circuit to perform each of said N individual transmission tasks; a number of gates and/or transistors required to implement each of individual transmission task using a hardware based or software based computing circuit, etc. After determining an effective number of MIPs achievable by such circuits, the N tasks are allocated in a gate efficient manner for a final design architecture, or for a working implementation in the field. A system constructed in this fashion is highly gate efficient and cost effective, so that a multiport system can be put on single SOC integrated circuit.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor devices with fine patterns includes the steps of providing a semiconductor substrate, forming a first photoresist layer on the semiconductor substrate, forming a second photoresist layer on the first photoresist layer, and performing an exposing process to change the state of at least one first portion of the first photoresist layer and the state of at least one second portion of the second photoresist layer. The conventional double patterning technique requires that the exposure processes be performed twice, which requires very precise alignment between the two exposure processes. In contrast, the embodiment of the present invention can perform the double patterning process with only one exposure process without requiring the precise alignment between the two exposure processes.

Abstract: This invention relates to a display device comprising a plurality of display cells, wherein said display cells are separated by slanted partition walls. This invention also relates to a display device comprising a plurality of display cells, wherein said display cells are separated by indented partition walls having indented areas. The electrophoretic structures of the present invention may be manufactured by a continuous or semi-continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing process. The structures in which display cells are separated by slanted partition walls or partition walls having indented areas are capable of providing enhanced color states.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an assembly for electroplating comprising an electroplating bath and non-conductive plates. The invention is also directed to an assembly for electroplating comprising an electroplating bath, elements with electrically adjustable resistance, and ampere-hour meters. The invention is further directed to methods for monitoring, controlling and adjusting the thickness distribution of an electroplated material on an object. The object can be of any shape as long as it can electrically charged.

Abstract: A probe and a method fabricating the same are disclosed. The probe includes a wire and a bump, wherein the wire is formed on a substrate; and the bump is formed upon the wire. In addition, a probe block is disclosed. The probe block includes a plurality of probes disposed on a substrate, so that the probe block is composed of a plurality of wires and bumps. The wires are disposed on the substrate and each bump is disposed accurately upon an end of each wire. The bump and the wire of the probe in accordance with the present invention are formed jointlessly. The method of fabricating the probe is characterized in that a grayscale mask is utilized to form the wire on the substrate and form the bump upon the wire by using a single masking process.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods for inspection of defects in an electrophoretic display and related devices. The method may be carried out with one or more testing electrodes. The method comprises applying a voltage difference to two testing electrodes which are in contact with the display panel, or applying a voltage difference to a testing electrode and a electrode layer. The methods may be applied in in-line or off-line inspection of a display panel.

Abstract: A video transmission method is used with a video data providing device, a first video management device and a second video management device. Firstly, a video coding format supportable by the first video management device is retrieved by the video data providing device. Then, a video image is converted into video data by the video data providing device according to the video coding format, and the video data are transmitted to the second video management device. Afterwards, the video data are transmitted from the second video management device to the first video management device, and the video data are decoded by the first video management device according to the video coding format so as to acquire the video image.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for the manufacture of a multi-color electrophoretic display involving adding colorant solutions or dispersions of different colors and charged pigment particles in separate steps. The process comprises a first step of pattern-wise filling colorant solutions or dispersions into microcups in predetermined areas, followed by a step of pattern-wise or non-pattern-wise adding an electrophoretic fluid comprising charged pigment particles dispersed in a dielectric solvent or solvent mixture into the microcups which are pre-filled with the colorants.

Abstract: A task scheduler for a TC subsystem is disclosed. The task scheduler is responsible for responding to computation block requests from the TC subsystem, and retrieving/storing data objects for such computation blocks. The task scheduler thus facilitates a type of logical pipeline by exchanging such data objects with a common TC memory used by each computation block. The task scheduler generally includes a queue, a state machine and a bus master for satisfying the data object requests.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wireless communications system comprising a first radio transceiver configured to communicate on a first radio channel, a second radio transceiver configured to communicate on a second radio channel, a first base transceiver unit (BTU) configured to communicate with the first radio transceiver, a second BTU configured to communicate with the second radio transceiver, and a client transceiver unit (CTU) configured to communicate with both the first BTU and the second BTU. The CTU is thereby configured to communicate on the first radio channel via the first radio transceiver and the first BTU. The CTU is also configured to communicate on the second radio channel via the second radio transceiver and the second BTU. The CTU comprises at least one speaker for enabling a user to listen to communications on the first and second radio channels concurrently.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an embossing assembly comprising an embossing sleeve having a three-dimensional pattern formed thereon, an expandable insert; and a drum over which said sleeve and said expandable insert are mounted. The present invention is also directed to a method for preparing an embossing drum or an embossing sleeve. The present invention is further directed to a method for controlling the thickness of a plating material over the surface of a drum or sleeve in an electroplating process.

Abstract: A drawing control method is used for producing a label pattern on a label side of an optical disc. The optical disc is first loaded into an optical disc drive with the label side facing to an optical pickup head of the optical disc drive. The optical pickup head is controlled to move along a seeking direction from a first track to a second track in a long seeking operation; and then controlled to move along another seeking direction opposite to the seeking direction from the second track to a preset track range between lower track and an upper track. The optical pickup head then draws a label pattern on the label side of the optical disc in the preset track range.

Abstract: A display apparatus, a scanner, a display system, and a display method using the same are provided. The display apparatus includes a first display, a second display, a hinge unit, and a control unit which displays a scanned image on at least one of the first display and the second display. Therefore, a user can view images scanned by the scanner with greater ease and greater convenience. In addition, the scanner can be mounted in the display apparatus with maximized efficiency of space.

Abstract: A peripheral circuit disposed on a substrate having an active device array is provided. The peripheral circuit includes first test pads, second test pads, first lines, and second lines. The first and the second lines are electrically connected to the active device array. Each first test pad includes a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer electrically connected to the first conductive layer. The first conductive layer electrically connects at least two of the adjacent first lines. The second test pads are interposed between the first test pads and the active device array. Each second test pad includes third conductive layers and a fourth conductive layer electrically connected to the third conductive layers. The first lines pass through the third conductive layers and are insulated from the fourth conductive layer. Each third conductive layer is electrically connected to one of the adjacent second lines respectively.

Abstract: A solid-state illumination lamp structure includes a sleeve, a first electrode, a second electrode and a light-emitting assembly. The first electrode is mounted on one end of the sleeve and the second electrode is mounted on the other end of the sleeve. The light emitting assembly is mounted inside the sleeve and includes a circuit substrate, at least one light-emitting diode and two conducting assemblies. The two conducting assemblies are electrically connected to the first electrode and the second electrode, respectively, so that the light emitting assembly emits light.

Abstract: This invention relates to a display device comprising a plurality of display cells, wherein said display cells are separated by slanted partition walls. This invention also relates to a display device comprising a plurality of display cells, wherein said display cells are separated by indented partition walls having indented areas. The electrophoretic structures of the present invention may be manufactured by a continuous or semi-continuous roll-to-roll manufacturing process. The structures in which display cells are separated by slanted partition walls or partition walls having indented areas are capable of providing enhanced color states.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for testing and inspection of a display panel. The methods involve the application of voltages to rollers or testing conductive films. By applying a potential difference to the appropriate rollers or testing conductive films, different optical states of a display panel can be displayed for inspection.