Abstract: A system and method for selecting key-frames to generate a content-based visual summary of video and facilitate digital video browsing and indexing, which provides a real-time approach for key-frame selection irrespective of the available computation power. A method for selecting key-frames according to one aspect of the present invention is based on quantifiable measures such as the amount of motion and behavior of curves defined statistically or non-statistically, i.e. by finding the monotonically increasing segments of a curve, instead of thresholding the statistically defined image dissimilarity measures.

Abstract: A method of content grouping based on a corresponding text includes reading from a content list file for a plurality of content groups, and extracting a key phrase set for each content group. The method includes determining, for each content group, a unique score and a non-unique score, determining a unique threshold and a non-unique threshold, and selecting a content group according to a comparison between the scores and the thresholds.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device with high Q MIM capacitor and its forming process are disclosed. The MIM capacitor dielectric layer is formed of a material which has relatively high dielectric constant and can be used as an anti-reflection coating (ARC). In the process of patterning MIM capacitor electrodes, the MIM capacitor dielectric layer can be directly used as an anti-reflection layer. Therefore, there is no need to form an anti-reflection layer on the metal layer, and the complexity and the cost of forming process can decrease.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-Q inductance device and a method for fabricating the same. The inductance device is formed on a semiconductor substrate and includes at least one spiral conducting line and a passivation layer formed above the spiral conducting line, the passivation layer including a spiral air gap formed within the space around the spiral conducting line. By means of the at least one spiral conducting line, the resistance of the inductance device can be decreased. Moreover, the parasitic capacitance can be decreased by means of the air gap with a low dielectric constant. Therefore, the Q value of the inductance device of the present invention can be effectively increased.

Abstract: A method for frame streaming using intelligent frame selection comprises ranking a plurality of frames according to a plurality of priorities. The method further comprises selecting, during a run-time, a frame for transmission over a network to a receiving client, wherein selecting the frame comprises determining a time of transmission, wherein the time of transmission is the time the frame will take to reach the receiving client. Selecting further comprises determining the frame's rank, determining a bandwidth over the network, and determining a current time.

Abstract: An integrated circuit device with high Q MIM capacitor and its forming process are disclosed. The MIM capacitor dielectric layer is formed of a material which has relatively high dielectric constant and can be used as an anti-reflection coating (ARC). In the process of patterning MIM capacitor electrodes, the MIM capacitor dielectric layer can be directly used as an anti-reflection layer. Therefore, there is no need to form an anti-reflection layer on the metal layer, and the complexity and the cost of forming process can decrease.

Abstract: A method is provided for synchronizing distributed processors. The method comprises determining a desired number of offset values between two processors, wherein each processor comprises a quartz crystal, determining parameters of a regression line, wherein the regression line is a function of the offset values over the desired number of offsets, and adjusting a synchronization interval according to the parameters.

Abstract: There is provided a system for collaboratively delivering a video stream over a heterogeneous network. The video stream includes a plurality of frames. The system includes a session controller for synchronizing with client devices, receiving messages, and outputting encoder control commands based on the messages. The system further includes a plurality of encoders. Each encoder is dedicated to a corresponding one of the client devices for receiving user control commands from the corresponding one of the client devices that correspond to a playback of the video stream, outputting the messages based on the user control commands, and respectively controlling a transmission of the video stream to the corresponding one of the client devices using a shared timeline, including respectively and dynamically transmitting or discarding each of the plurality of frames so as to cooperatively maintain a minimum quality of service for all of the client devices.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for fabricating a high-Q inductance device. First, a first dielectric layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A spiral conducting line is formed above the first dielectric layer. Then, a passivation layer is formed above the spiral conducting line and the first dielectric layer, such that a spiral air gap is formed in the passivation layer within the space around the spiral conducting line. Finally, the inductance device is immersed in an acid solution so as to increase the size of the spiral air gap. When an additional dielectric layer and spiral conducting line are formed between the first dielectric layer and the passivation layer, the air gap can be formed not only in the passivation layer, but also in the additional dielectric layer. Therefore, the inductance device of the present invention can have a plurality of air gaps that are formed in the passivation layer or formed in both of the passivation layer and the dielectric layers.

Abstract: A video editing system or tool for E-commerce utilizing augmented reality (AR) technology combines real and virtual worlds together to provide an interface for a user to sense and interact with virtual objects in the real world. The AR video editing system is usable in conjunction with an ordinary desktop computer and a low-cost parallel port camera. A known camera calibration algorithm is utilized together with a set of specially designed markers for camera calibration and pose estimation of the markers. OpenGL and VRML (Virtual Reality Modeling Language) for 3D virtual model rendering and superimposition. are utilized. Marker-based calibration is utilized to calibrate the camera and estimate the pose of the markers in the AR video editing system. The system comprises video input/output, image feature extraction and marker recognition, camera calibration/pose estimation, and virtual reality (VR) model rendering/augmentation.

Abstract: A high inductance and high-Q inductor structure formed using multilevel interconnect technology with deep trench has the same current flow direction in each spiral coil pattern. The inductor uses reflection and rotation transformation to generate each spiral coil pattern and neighboring spiral coil pattern relatively rotates with respect to the lower spiral coil pattern. Each spiral coil connection follows the connection code of edge end to edge end and central end to central end through via plugs. Each spiral coil is connected in series and total inductance results from summation of each spiral coil pattern.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a user interface for product exploration and product configuration in which a seamless integration of browsing, query, and human assistance is provided which is customized to the knowledge level of each individual user. Product information is displayed on a web site under multiple views represented by a tab on the user interface. If the user is not familiar with a web site's layout, s/he can type in a query, and documents based on relevance to the entered query will be returned. Relevance indicators are provided to indicate a relevance of each view, for each sub-category under a view, and a degree of relevance of the returned documents based on the user query. Actions of each user are summarized in a user summary, wherein if the user clicks on a help button provided on the user interface, said user summary is displayed to an agent.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method for comprehensively generating summaries of digital videos at various lengths and in different formats. In one aspect, the system analyzes closed-caption test to find summary sentence(s) for each story in the video, which are ordered in terms of their selection order. Upon selecting a presentation format, a set of images, video clips or an already-prepared video summary for each story is found. Text-to-speech tools can then be used to audit the summary sentences or capture the audio clips from the video with respect to the summary sentences.

Abstract: The structure of a high-Q inductor applied in a monolithic circuit according to the invention comprises a plurality of spiral metal lines and a plurality of dielectric layers, each dielectric layer formed between two adjacent spiral metal lines. Furthermore, via plugs are formed in each dielectric layer to electrically connect two adjacent spiral metal lines. A spiral air trench is formed along the spacing of the spiral metal lines in the dielectric layers. Therefore, the 3D-structure of the inductor of the invention can greatly reduce the series resistance thereof without widening the spiral metal lines. In addition, the spiral air trench, filled with air which has a lower dielectric constant, can efficiently reduce the parasitic capacitance between the spacing of the spiral metal lines. As a result, the inductor of the invention has a higher quality factor at a proper RF operating frequency region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for fabricating a high-Q inductance device. First, a first dielectric layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A spiral conducting line is formed above the first dielectric layer. Then, a passivation layer is formed above the spiral conducting line and the first dielectric layer, such that a spiral air gap is formed in the passivation layer within the space around the spiral conducting line. Finally, the inductance device is immersed in an acid solution so as to increase the size of the spiral air gap. When an additional dielectric layer and spiral conducting line are formed between the first dielectric layer and the passivation layer, the air gap can be formed not only in the passivation layer, but also in the additional dielectric layer. Therefore, the inductance device of the present invention can have a plurality of air gaps that are formed in the passivation layer or formed in both of the passivation layer and the dielectric layers.

Abstract: The present invention provides a high-Q inductance device and a process for fabricating the same. The inductance device is formed on a semiconductor substrate and includes a first insulating layer, a second insulating layer, and a conducting coil. The first and second insulating layers are covered on different surfaces of the semiconductor substrate, respectively, and the second insulating layer has a lower dielectric constant than the first insulating layer. The conducting coil is formed on the second insulating layer. According to the present invention, the parasitic capacitance between the conducting coil and the substrate can be decreased by means of forming a conducting coil on an insulating layer having a low dielectric constant.

Abstract: The structure of high-Q inductor applied in a monolithic circuit according to the invention comprises a plurality of spiral metal lines and a plurality of dielectric layers, each dielectric layer formed between two adjacent spiral metal lines. Furthermore, via plugs are formed in each dielectric layer to electrically connect two adjacent spiral metal lines. A spiral air trench is formed along the spacing of the spiral metal lines in the dielectric layers. Therefore, 3D-structure of the inductor of the invention can greatly reduce the series resistance thereof without widening the spiral metal lines. In addition, the spiral air trench, filled with air which has a lower dielectric constant, can efficiently reduce the parasitic capacitance between the spacing of the spiral metal lines. As a result, the inductor of the invention has a higher quality factor at a proper RF operating frequency region.

Abstract: The structure of a high-Q inductor applied in a monolithic circuit according to the invention comprises a plurality of spiral metal lines and a plurality of dielectric layers, each dielectric layer formed between two adjacent spiral metal lines. Furthermore, via plugs are formed in each dielectric layer to electrically connect two adjacent spiral metal lines. A spiral air trench is formed along the spacing of the spiral metal lines in the dielectric layers. Therefore, the 3D-structure of the inductor of the invention can greatly reduce the series resistance thereof without widening the spiral metal lines. In addition, the spiral air trench, filled with air which has a lower dielectric constant, can efficiently reduce the parasitic capacitance between the spacing of the spiral metal lines. As a result, the inductor of the invention has a higher quality factor at a proper RF operating frequency region.

Abstract: A system for interactively organizing and browsing video automatically processes video, creating a video table of contents (VTOC), while providing easy-to-use interfaces for verification, correction, and augmentation of the automatically extracted video structure. Shot detection, shot grouping and VTOC generation are automatically determined without making restrictive assumptions about the structure or content of the video. A nonstationary time series model of difference metrics is used for shot boundary detention. Color and edge similarities are used for shot grouping. Observation about the structure of a wide class of videos are used for the generating the table of contents. The use of automatic processing in conjuction with input from the user provides a meaningful video organization.

Abstract: A method for planarizing the surface of a semiconductor wafer is disclosed. It involves the steps of: (a) applying a coating solution containing a polymeric material on the dielectric film; (b) curing the polymeric material to cause the polymeric material to become hardened and form a polymeric layer; (c) subjecting the polymeric layer to a gas plasma treatment, so that at least a portion of the polymeric layer becomes a SiO2-like layer which can be polished by a conventional oxide-type CMP slurry; (d) depositing a PETEOS film on the SiO2-like layer; and (f) CMP polishing the PETEOS film and the SiO2-like laye using a conventional oxide-type CMP slurry. This method is particularly advantageous for fabricating semiconductor devices with relatively wide trenches wherein the polymer layer would warp into the bottom of the trench thus will not serve as an effective self-provided etch stop.