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: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a light detection device and a detection method for controlling a light source device. The light detection device includes a detection panel and a processor. The detection panel converts an input light from the light source device into a converted light and converts the converted light into a charge. The processor selects a first region and a second region other than the first region from the detection panel. A first charge of the converted light received by at least one first pixel of the first region during a first period is used to detect a dose of the input light. A second charge of the converted light received by the second region during the first period is used to generate a data image. The charge of the converted light received by at least one first pixel during a second period is used to generate the data image.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for activating a general purpose input/out (“GPIO”) pin. The system may include a control device, agency device, and a controlled device. The agency device may be part of the controlled device or it may be a separate device. The agency device may receive a communication signal transmitted from the control device. The agency device may count the number of pulses during a certain period of time to determine a GPIO pin to trigger on the controlled device.

Abstract: An earphone device includes a speaker unit, an inner housing body and an outer housing body. The inner housing body covers the speaker unit through an insert molding technique. The outer housing body covers the inner housing body through the insert molding technique.

Abstract: A memory chip includes a first decoding device and a memory device. The first decoding device is configured to generate multiple word line signals. The memory device is configured to generate a third data signal based on a first data signal and a second data signal. The memory device includes a first memory circuit and a second memory circuit. The first memory circuit is configured to generate the first data signal at a first node according to the word line signals during a first period. The second memory circuit is configured to generate the second data signal at a second node different from the first node according to the word line signals during a second period after the first period. A method of operating a memory chip is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A speaker device includes a housing body, a speaker driver and a passive radiator. The housing body is formed with a first sound hole and a second sound hole respectively opening in two opposite directions. The speaker driver is disposed in the housing body, is located adjacent to the first sound hole, and is adapted to generate sound. The passive radiator is disposed in the housing body, is located adjacent to the second sound hole, and is adapted to generate sound. The first sound hole and the second sound hole are adapted for respectively allowing the sound generated by the speaker driver and the sound generated by the passive radiator to travel out from the housing body respectively in two opposite directions therethrough.

Abstract: A passive diaphragm assembly includes a counterweight member, a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm. The first diaphragm and the second diaphragm are spaced apart from each other, are connected respectively to opposite ends of the counterweight member, and cooperate with the counterweight member to define an air space thereamong.

Abstract: The technology provides for a power line communication system capable of providing data from a first device to a second device over a power line. The first device may include a set of contacts and a second device may include a second set of contacts. The second set of contacts may be adapted to electronically engage with the first set of contacts of the first device to form at least a power and ground lines connection. Circuitry within the first device and the second device may include circuitry for providing data over the power line connection between the first device and the second device. The circuitry may comprise a power line, a ground line, a transmitter line carrying data signals, a capacitor coupling the transmitter line to the power line at a connection point, and a receiver comprising two field effect transistors.

Abstract: An earphone device includes a speaker unit, an inner housing body and an outer housing body. The inner housing body covers the speaker unit through an insert molding technique. The outer housing body covers the inner housing body through the insert molding technique.

Abstract: A passive diaphragm assembly includes a counterweight member, a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm. The first diaphragm and the second diaphragm are spaced apart from each other, are connected respectively to opposite ends of the counterweight member, and cooperate with the counterweight member to define an air space thereamong.

Abstract: A speaker device includes a housing body, a speaker driver and a passive radiator. The housing body is formed with a first sound hole and a second sound hole respectively opening in two opposite directions. The speaker driver is disposed in the housing body, is located adjacent to the first sound hole, and is adapted to generate sound. The passive radiator is disposed in the housing body, is located adjacent to the second sound hole, and is adapted to generate sound. The first sound hole and the second sound hole are adapted for respectively allowing the sound generated by the speaker driver and the sound generated by the passive radiator to travel out from the housing body respectively in two opposite directions therethrough.

Abstract: An image processing method includes setting a detection panel with an active region, acquiring raw image data by using the detection panel, partitioning the active region into a first region and a second region, discharging at least a part of the electrical charges in the first region by using a particular scanning process, acquiring calibration data through the detection panel, and calibrating the raw image data to generate calibrated image data according to the calibration data.

Abstract: A structure comprises a p-type substrate, a deep n-type well and a deep p-type well. The deep n-type well is adjacent to the p-type substrate and has a first conductive path to a first terminal. The deep p-type well is in the deep n-type well, is separated from the p-type substrate by the deep n-type well, and has a second conductive path to a second terminal. A first n-type well is over the deep p-type well. A first p-type well is over the deep p-type well.

Abstract: A method comprises providing a non-transitory, machine-readable storage medium storing a partial netlist of at least a portion of a previously taped-out integrated circuit (IC) layout, representing a set of photomasks for fabricating an IC having the IC layout such that the IC meets a first specification value. A computer identities a proper subset of a plurality of first devices in the IC layout, such that replacement of the proper subset of the first devices by second devices in a revised IC layout satisfies a second specification value different from the first specification value. At least one layout mask is generated and stored in at least one non-transitory machine readable storage medium, accessible by a tool for forming at least one additional photomask, such that the set of photomasks and the at least one additional photomask are usable to fabricate an IC according to the revised IC layout.

Abstract: A method of audio and video synchronization may include capturing an image by each of a plurality of cameras. The images and audio may be compared with each other for synchronization.

Abstract: A method comprises providing a non-transitory, machine-readable storage medium storing a partial netlist of at least a portion of a previously taped-out integrated circuit (IC) layout, representing a set of photomasks for fabricating an IC having the IC layout such that the IC meets a first specification value. A computer identities a proper subset of a plurality of first devices in the IC layout, such that replacement of the proper subset of the first devices by second devices in a revised IC layout satisfies a second specification value different from the first specification value. At least one layout mask is generated and stored in at least one non-transitory machine readable storage medium, accessible by a tool for forming at least one additional photomask, such that the set of photomasks and the at least one additional photomask are usable to fabricate an IC according to the revised IC layout.

Abstract: A method includes forming a plurality of dielectric layers over a semiconductor substrate; and forming integrated passive devices in the plurality of dielectric layers. The semiconductor substrate is then removed from the plurality of dielectric layers. A dielectric substrate is bonded onto the plurality of dielectric layers.

Abstract: A carton includes a top casing and a bottom casing. The top casing includes plural first sidewalls and plural first tongue parts connecting to the first sidewalls. The first tongue stripes parts are used for fixing on the inner surfaces of the adjacent first sidewalls. The bottom casing includes plural second sidewalls and plural second tongue parts connecting to the second sidewalls. The second tongue parts are used for fixing on inner surfaces of the adjacent second sidewalls. The bottom casing further includes plural reinforcing pieces respectively connected to one of the second sidewalls. The reinforcing pieces are disposed at the outside of the second sidewalls. When the top casing is coupled to the bottom casing, the reinforcing pieces are utilized for filling the gap between the top casing and the bottom casing caused by the first tongue parts.

Abstract: A method comprises providing a non-transitory, machine-readable storage medium storing a partial netlist of at least a portion of a previously taped-out integrated circuit (IC) layout, representing a set of photomasks for fabricating an IC having the IC layout such that the IC meets a first specification value. A computer identifies a proper subset of a plurality of first devices in the IC layout, such that replacement of the proper subset of the first devices by second devices in a revised IC layout satisfies a second specification value different from the first specification value. At least one layout mask is generated and stored in at least one non-transitory machine readable storage medium, accessible by a tool for forming at least one additional photomask, such that the set of photomasks and the at least one additional photomask are usable to fabricate an IC according to the revised IC layout.