Abstract: A fin-FET or other multi-gate transistor is disclosed. The transistor comprises a semiconductor substrate having a first lattice constant, and a semiconductor fin extending from the semiconductor substrate. The fin has a second lattice constant, different from the first lattice constant, and a top surface and two opposed side surfaces. The transistor also includes a gate dielectric covering at least a portion of said top surface and said two opposed side surfaces, and a gate electrode covering at least a portion of said gate dielectric. The resulting channel has a strain induced therein by the lattice mismatch between the fin and the substrate. This strain can be tuned by selection of the respective materials.

Abstract: A receiver includes an adaptive equalizer, a power detecting unit and an adjusting unit. The adaptive equalizer is for receiving a signal and generating an equalized signal. The power detecting unit, coupled to the adaptive equalizer, is for detecting the strength of the equalized signal during a first period to generate a first strength signal, and detecting the strength of the equalized signal during a second period to generate a second strength signal. The adjusting unit, coupled to the power detecting unit and the adaptive equalizer, is for adjusting the compensation strength for the adaptive equalizer according to the first and second strength signals.

Abstract: A two-section tool joint comprises a support member including a polygonal ball knob disposed on one end thereof; an acting head including a receiving chamber fixed on end thereof, and on a side wall of the receiving chamber being arranged a plurality of raised rims in response to the ball knob; a limiting structure defined between the support member and the acting head so that the ball knob of the support member is limited in the receiving chamber and moves between a first and a second positions; wherein the raised rims are longitudinally defined on a side wall of the receiving chamber and spaced apart equally from each other, the number of the raised rims is in response to that of the angles of the ball knob, and each raised rim is provided with a convex arc contacting surface so that the support member rotates with the acting head.

Abstract: A projector with a luminance adjusting function is provided. The projector projects images to a projective plane. The projector stores a color adjusting table. The color adjusting table records a number of modes of the projector and a fine luminance value preset for each mode of the projector. The projector controls a distance detecting unit to obtain a distance between the projector and the projective plane and controls a color sensor to obtain the color of the projective plane periodically or according to operations of user. The projector determines a current mode of the projector according to the obtained distance and the color and obtains the fine luminance value of the current mode of the projector, and adjusts the luminance of the projector according to the obtained fine luminance value.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a head mounted display apparatus with phone function. The display apparatus includes a framework, at least one micro display mounted on the framework, a phone unit, a projecting unit, an image capturing unit, and a processing unit. The phone unit can communicate with external land phones or mobile phones to receive or dial a call.

Abstract: In a liquid crystal display panel, each pixel unit includes first and second pixels, a first scan line coupled to the first pixel, and a second scan line coupled to the second pixel via an active element. During a first scan period, the first scan line, the second scan line and the active element are all activated to write a first voltage to the first and second pixels. During a second scan period, the first scan line remains activated but the second scan line and the active element are deactivated so that a second voltage is written to the first sub-pixel and the second sub-pixel is maintained at the first voltage.

Abstract: A two-section tool joint comprises a support member including a polygonal ball knob disposed on one end thereof; an acting head including a receiving chamber fixed on end thereof, and on a side wall of the receiving chamber being arranged a plurality of raised rims in response to the ball knob; a limiting structure defined between the support member and the acting head so that the ball knob of the support member is limited in the receiving chamber and moves between a first and a second positions; wherein the raised rims are longitudinally defined on a side wall of the receiving chamber and spaced apart equally from each other, the number of the raised rims is in response to that of the angles of the ball knob, and each raised rim is provided with a convex arc contacting surface so that the support member rotates with the acting head.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate; an insulating region extending from substantially a top surface of the semiconductor substrate into the semiconductor substrate; an embedded dielectric spacer adjacent the insulating region, wherein a bottom of the embedded dielectric spacer adjoins the semiconductor substrate; and a semiconductor material adjoining a top edge and extending on a sidewall of the embedded dielectric spacer.

Abstract: A receiver includes an adaptive equalizer, a power detecting unit and an adjusting unit. The adaptive equalizer is for receiving a signal and generating an equalized signal. The power detecting unit, coupled to the adaptive equalizer, is for detecting the strength of the equalized signal during a first period to generate a first strength signal, and detecting the strength of the equalized signal during a second period to generate a second strength signal. The adjusting unit, coupled to the power detecting unit and the adaptive equalizer, is for adjusting the compensation strength for the adaptive equalizer according to the first and second strength signals.

Abstract: A two-section tool joint comprises a support member including a polygonal ball knob disposed on one end thereof; an acting head including a receiving chamber fixed on end thereof, and on a side wall of the receiving chamber being arranged a plurality of raised rims in response to the ball knob; a limiting structure defined between the support member and the acting head so that the ball knob of the support member is limited in the receiving chamber and moves between a first and a second positions; wherein the raised rims are longitudinally defined on a side wall of the receiving chamber and spaced apart equally from each other, the number of the raised rims is in response to that of the angles of the ball knob, and each raised rim is provided with a convex arc contacting surface so that the support member rotates with the acting head.

Abstract: Design pattern is redefined to focus on its quality focus. An approach, based on object-oriented quality model, is provides to validate if a design pattern answers whether a proposed structural model of the design pattern really resolves quality problems described in intent of the design pattern. A validation approach is proposed to check if the design pattern is well-designed. In addition, a quantitative method is proposed to measure an effectiveness of quality improvement of the design pattern for determining whether the design pattern is applicable to meet functional and quality requirements.

Abstract: An apparatus for video graphics array (VGA) testing includes a connector, a switch, and an output. The connector has at least one signal output pin. The signal output pin of the VGA connector is connected to the output via the switch. The output can be coupled with an oscilloscope or other similar signal analyzing device. It is simple and efficient to use the apparatus for coupling a VGA connector of a computer with an oscilloscope in the VGA testing process.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wrench socket assembly. The socket assembly includes an anchor pin and a socket. The anchor pin can be fixed in the socket or can be pulled slightly from the socket to sway at a predetermined range when in use.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device includes providing a semiconductor substrate; forming a gate dielectric over the semiconductor substrate; forming a gate electrode over the gate dielectric; forming a slim spacer on sidewalls of the gate dielectric and the gate electrode; forming a silicon carbon (SiC) region adjacent the slim spacer; forming a deep source/drain region comprising at least a portion of the silicon carbon region; blanket forming a metal layer, wherein a first interface between the metal layer and the deep source/drain is higher than a second interface between the gate dielectric and the semiconductor substrate; and annealing the semiconductor device to form a silicide region. Preferably, a horizontal spacing between an inner edge of the silicide region and a respective edge of the gate electrode is preferably less than about 150 ?.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is provided. The semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate; an insulating region extending from substantially a top surface of the semiconductor substrate into the semiconductor substrate; an embedded dielectric spacer adjacent the insulating region, wherein a bottom of the embedded dielectric spacer adjoins the semiconductor substrate; and a semiconductor material adjoining a top edge and extending on a sidewall of the embedded dielectric spacer.

Abstract: A tool handle device includes a hand grip member having a bore formed through the hand grip member for receiving a shaft, the shaft has an orifice formed in one end for detachably engaging with a tool member and for rotating or driving the tool member, the shaft further includes an engaging hole formed in the other end portion for engaging with a driving tool and for allowing the shaft of the hand grip member to be selectively rotated and driven by the driving tool, the shaft may include a noncircular segment extended out of the hand grip member for being driven by the driving device. The shaft has a noncircular cavity for engaging with a noncircular connector of the tool member.

Abstract: A tool handle device includes a hand grip member having a bore formed through the hand grip member for receiving a shaft, the shaft has an orifice formed in one end for detachably engaging with a tool member and for rotating or driving the tool member, the shaft further includes an engaging hole formed in the other end portion for engaging with a driving tool and for allowing the shaft of the hand grip member to be selectively rotated and driven by the driving tool, the shaft may include a noncircular segment extended out of the hand grip member for being driven by the driving device. The shaft has a noncircular cavity for engaging with a noncircular connector of the tool member.

Abstract: A tool locking device includes a tool shank having a bore for slidably receiving a shaft, a detent slidably received in the tool shank for detachably engaging with a tool member, a shaft slidably engaged into the tool shank and having a recess for selectively receiving the detent and having an actuating portion for forcing the detent to engage with the tool member, a button slidably received in the tool shank for actuating the actuating portion of the shaft to engage with the detent. and a shielding device has an opening and a slot for engaging the button through the slot and into the opening of the shielding device for shielding and protecting the button and for preventing the button from being operated inadvertently.