Abstract: The present invention provides a medium for storing a subtitle data structure of an audio/video program and a method for displaying the same. The subtitle data structure of the audio/video program includes a plurality of character packages and a background image package, wherein each character package further has a header that includes the start and the end of a presenting time stamp (PTS), X-Y coordinates of the character, X length, Y length and a color (or colors) of the character, as well as pixel data for displaying the character. Compared with prior art, using the subtitle data structure of the present invention can considerably save the required medium capacity for storing the subtitle data.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for lossless audio compression/decompression through entropy coding are provided. The apparatus comprises a buffer, a time-axis predictor, and a bit-allocation entropy coder/decoder, wherein the time-axis predictor is capable of subtracting the predicted value of a current input signal value from its original value, thereby generating a predicted error signal. The predicted error signal is then input into the bit-allocation entropy decoder in accordance with a coding guideline, and in turn is coded into data blocks with different lengths. Further, the data blocks after entropy coding comprise a 32-bit header and the real data following the header, wherein the real data is substantially a discrepancy between the prediction error of the data and the minimum value of each data block.

Abstract: A description data structure of a menu stored in an audio/video disc and a method for using the same are provided. The description data structure comprises a navigation data packet, a menu packet, and a program packet, wherein the menu packet further comprises a first header, a background image packet, a button 1 packet, a button 2 packet, etc. Moreover, each button packet comprises sub-picture information, and the navigation data packet comprises a button address packet for storing the address information of each button packet. By using the description data structure, the present invention allows not only the audio/video disc to be consumed less capacity for displaying images, but the use of a mask control program stored in the audio/video disc to be cancelled as well when highlighting a selected text in the menu, thereby expediting the processing of the stored data in the audio/video disc.

Abstract: The present invention provides a simplified process end flow for a flip chip device. This process flow, beginning with the deposition of a final metal layer for the IC, also includes the deposition of the UBM layer on top of the metal layer. The UBM layer and IC final metal layer are simultaneously patterned. This ensures alignment between the IC final metal layer and the UBM layer patterning and reduces processing steps. Such a process flow may eliminate the need for a second passivation deposition and patterning and the process of individually patterning the final metal layer.

Abstract: A magneto-resistance transistor including a magneto-resistant element which may function as an emitter and a passive element which may function as a collector. The base may be interposed between the passive element and the magneto-resistant element, thereby coupling the passive element with the magneto-resistant element. A magnetic field of a given strength may be applied to at least a portion of the magneto-resistant transistor, the given strength determining a resistance in the at least a portion of the magneto-resistant transistor. Thus, by adjusting the given strength of the magnetic field, the resistance may be adjusted. Therefore, different emitter current inputs may be achieved with a fixed voltage. Further, a base current may vary with a controlled variation of the emitter current input.

Abstract: A method is proposed to manufacture a precise multi-pole magnetic component for using in magnetic encoders. A special layout of the circuit pattern is designed and formed on a printed circuit board (PCB). Alternate and regular magnetic field is induced according to Ampere's law after a current flowing through the circuit on the PCB. The multi-pole magnetic component with fine magnetic pole pitch is achieved by forming the high-density circuit patterns on a substrate using the PCB technology.

Abstract: A magnetic suspension bearing with damping system includes a stator having a stator magnetic unit mounted on the internal portion of the stator, and a rotor rotatably located at the stator. A rotor magnetic unit installed on the rotor corresponding to the stator magnetic. The rotor further has a yoke having a magnetic driving unit corresponding to the external portion of the stator. A magnetic damping device located has a magnetic unit and an elastic unit, wherein the magnetic unit corresponding to the magnetic driving unit generates magnetic force between them, and the elastic unit coupled below the magnetic unit uses to reduce the vibration of the magnetic unit for maintaining the rotation of the rotor smooth and steady.

Abstract: A magnetic suspension bearing with damping system includes a stator having a stator magnetic unit mounted on the internal portion of the stator, and a rotor rotatably located at the stator. A rotor magnetic unit installed on the rotor corresponding to the stator magnetic. The rotor further has a yoke having a magnetic driving unit corresponding to the external portion of the stator. A magnetic damping device located has a magnetic unit and an elastic unit, wherein the magnetic unit corresponding to the magnetic driving unit generates magnetic force between them, and the elastic unit coupled below the magnetic unit uses to reduce the vibration of the magnetic unit for maintaining the rotation of the rotor smooth and steady.

Abstract: A magneto-resistance transistor including a magneto-resistant element which may function as an emitter and a passive element which may function as a collector. The base may be interposed between the passive element and the magneto-resistant element, thereby coupling the passive element with the magneto-resistant element. A magnetic field of a given strength may be applied to at least a portion of the magneto-resistant transistor, the given strength determining a resistance in the at least a portion of the magneto-resistant transistor. Thus, by adjusting the given strength of the magnetic field, the resistance may be adjusted. Therefore, different emitter current inputs may be achieved with a fixed voltage. Further, a base current may vary with a controlled variation of the emitter current input.

Abstract: A spin transistor uses a single potential barrier structure to increase a current fluctuation rate. The spin transistor may include at least one of an emitter, a collector, a base and a base resistor. The emitter may be a magneto-resistant device, which may provide an adjustable resistance based on a magnetic field. The collector may be a passive device which may provide the single potential barrier. The base may placed between the emitter and the collector, and may couple the emitter with the collector. The base resistor may be connected to the base in order to provide a bias.

Abstract: A method is proposed to manufacture a precise multi-pole magnetic component for using in magnetic encoders. A special layout of the circuit pattern is designed and formed on a printed circuit board (PCB). Alternate and regular magnetic field is induced according to Ampere's law after a current flowing through the circuit on the PCB. The multi-pole magnetic component with fine magnetic pole pitch is achieved by forming the high-density circuit patterns on a substrate using the PCB technology.

Abstract: This specification disclosed a method of determining the disc type for a disc burner to determine the type of an unfinalized disc. By checking the special bit data in the first and second tracks, the discs can be classified into different types. This avoids the trouble of manually keeping track of the type of each disc.

Abstract: A high density thermal recording and magnetic reading recording medium and system combines near-field optical recording and the sensitive reading technique of the magneto-resistive head to overcome the restriction of optical diffraction limitation to increase the density of the recording medium. It mainly has sub-micro cylindrical lenses directly formed on the substrate of the recording medium to enable a near-field optical laser to write and generate smaller optical spots thereby to achieve smaller recording bits and increase the recording density.

Abstract: A method provides efficient data transmission between an input-output card with an add-on memory card and a host system. The input-output card carrying an inserted memory card is connected with the host system to improve the mechanical strength of the arrangement. An input-output controller on the input-output card controls a switch that switches between data buses. The memory card and the input-output card optionally share all data buses of the input-output card to transmit data with the host system, directly transmit data between each other, or respectively use a portion of them to achieve a better transmitting efficiency.

Abstract: A method is proposed to manufacture a precise multi-pole magnetic component for using in magnetic encoders. A special layout of the circuit pattern is designed and formed on a printed circuit board (PCB). Alternate and regular magnetic field is induced according to Ampere's law after a current flowing through the circuit on the PCB. The multi-pole magnetic component with fine magnetic pole pitch is achieved by forming the high-density circuit patterns on a substrate using the PCB technology.

Abstract: A production method of multi-layer information record carriers that involves forming a signal duplication layer on a substrate that contains signals, then replacing a metallic stamping plate with the substrate that comprises the signal duplication layer for manufacturing a signal layer of high molecular materials. After the signal layer has been subjected to curing by exposure to ultra violet light, the signal layer is separated from the signal duplication layer because of the difference between the adhesive forces of the different materials. Multi-layer information record carriers can be manufactured by repeating the manufacturing process. Since the manufacturing process of the invention is simple and speedy, it facilitates the creation of automated facilities for mass production.

Abstract: The specification discloses a fluorescent multi-layer recording medium containing porphyrin and the method for manufacturing it. The porphyrin is used to make the recording layer of the fluorescent multi-layer recording medium. A laser beam with a wavelength smaller than 500 nm is used as the light source. When a short-wavelength laser excites the recording layer containing porphyrin, it instantaneously emits red fluorescent light with a wavelength greater than 600 nm. A device can read data signals by detecting the intensity of such fluorescence.

Abstract: A high-density information storage medium has a shorter length of information bits and a smaller pitch of track. The storage capacity is increased by shortening the track pitch and data bit length and increasing the storage density. The medium of the invention can be made by current CD manufacturing facilities, and can be read through general DVD devices.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a multi-layer optical information record carrier, which has a plurality of layers of reflecting surfaces with pits for recording information. According to the method, a reflective layer is first coated on a stamper with a pit pattern. A radiation-setting adhesive polymer resin is then applied on a substrate with another pit pattern and coated with a partial reflective layer. The substrate and the stamper are combined together and the resin is cured by ultraviolet light. After peeling off the stamper, two reflective layers are formed on the substrate. Finally, two of the substrates are adhered together using polymer resin and one obtains a multi-layer optical information record carrier with dual information layers on both sides.