Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing a boron nitride thin film and the boron nitride thin film itself. The method primarily includes providing a precursor containing boron and nitrogen atoms to an energy control apparatus and forming an excited state of the precursor within this energy control apparatus. Finally, a material layer is formed on a substrate, where this material layer comprises boron nitride. The key feature of this method is the use of an energy control apparatus that includes a first electromagnetic wave source emitting electromagnetic waves within a specific wavelength range. The advantage of this method is that it can be operated at lower temperatures, reducing the risk of thermal damage to the substrate and also decreasing energy consumption. Additionally, the method includes several optional steps that can further enhance the formation of the boron nitride thin film.

Abstract: An advertisement system applicable for multiple portable devices is provided. The system is capable of performing slot machine game method using advertisement data streaming which includes: inputting user raw data of at least one portable device and advertisement data of at least one advertisement provider to a data mining module of a data analyzing module of a remote server to generate selected users and advertisement symbols; a data streaming module streaming the selected advertisement symbols to generate multiple sets of streaming advertisement symbols; matching the selected users with the multiple sets of streaming advertisement symbols in a slot machine generator; and displaying process and outcome of the slot game on a display unit of the portable device.

Abstract: A system for placement marketing includes a remote server, at least one message provider and at least one portable device. The remote server includes a memory, a data analyzer module, a data classifying module, a combination type generator and a first combination type game module. The at least one portable device transmits wirelessly a user information to the remote server. The at least one message provider transmits its message to the remote server. The portable device includes a second combination type game module for facilitating process and result of the combination type game displaying on a display of the portable device, and therefore the delivered message of the at least one message provider is shown.

Abstract: A slot machine game method using advertisement data streaming includes: inputting user raw data of at least one portable device and advertisement data of at least one advertisement provider to a data mining module of a data analyzing module of a remote server to generate selected users and advertisement symbols; a data streaming module streaming the selected advertisement symbols to generate multiple sets of streaming advertisement symbols; matching the selected users with the multiple sets of streaming advertisement symbols in a slot machine generator; and performing a slot game in a slot game module based on a result of the matching and displaying process and outcome of the slot game on a display unit of the portable device.

Abstract: Electrochemical plating (ECP) apparatuses with auxiliary cathodes to create uniform electric flux density. An ECP apparatus for electrochemical deposition includes an electrochemical cell with an electrolyte bath for electrochemically depositing a metal on a substrate. A main cathode and an anode are disposed in the electrolyte bath to provide a main electrical field. A substrate holder assembly holds a semiconductor wafer connecting the cathode. An auxiliary cathode is disposed outside the electrochemical cell to provide an auxiliary electrical field such that a flux line density at the center region of the substrate holder assembly substantially equals that at the circumference of the substrate holder assembly.

Abstract: Electrochemical plating (ECP) apparatuses with auxiliary cathodes to create uniform electric flux density. An ECP apparatus for electrochemical deposition includes an electrochemical cell with an electrolyte bath for electrochemically depositing a metal on a substrate. A main cathode and an anode are disposed in the electrolyte bath to provide a main electrical field. A substrate holder assembly holds a semiconductor wafer connecting the cathode. An auxiliary cathode is disposed outside the electrochemical cell to provide an auxiliary electrical field such that a flux line density at the center region of the substrate holder assembly substantially equals that at the circumference of the substrate holder assembly.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus to manage a plurality of investments are disclosed. The methods and apparatus enable an individual investor who is part of an investment group to perform individual transactions as well as group transactions. Each investment transaction made through the investment group is tracked at the transaction level for each investor. The system creates a sub-account within a main investment account for each investor. Each sub-account is associated with its own cost basis regardless of the number of members added or removed from the investment group. In this manner, new members are not buying into built-in gains. Because the present system tracks the transactions at the individual investor level, it can assemble the pieces to provide a report at any level.