Abstract: A method and apparatus for forming tungsten features in semiconductor devices is provided. The method includes exposing a top opening of a feature formed in a substrate to a physical vapor deposition (PVD) process to deposit a tungsten liner layer within the feature. The PVD process is performed in a first processing region of a first processing chamber and the tungsten liner layer forms an overhang portion, which partially obstructs the top opening of the feature. The substrate is transferred from the first processing region of the first processing chamber to a second processing region of a second processing chamber without breaking vacuum. The overhang portion is exposed to nitrogen-containing radicals in the second processing region to inhibit subsequent growth of tungsten along the overhang portion. The feature is exposed to a tungsten-containing precursor gas to form a tungsten fill layer over the tungsten liner layer within the feature.

Abstract: An update process for updating components of one or more host devices includes selecting an update path for updating a system component of the one or more host devices and generating an update manifest including a plurality of update payloads for the system component that are included in the update path. The update path may be selected and/or derived based on a multi-stage combination of a hash of an update payload corresponding to a current version of the system component and respective hashes of the one or more update payloads using a reversible function to maintain backward and forward trackability and compatibility for the updates. A plurality of possible update paths may be represented in a directed graph that is managed by a control system. The update payloads may be uploaded to the host devices to cause the host devices to update the system component based on the update manifest.

Abstract: Various embodiments provide for the live updating of system software or firmware, such as BIOS information, without the need for a reboot. A payload containing BIOS update information can be generated and signed with an encryption key. The information in the payload is able to be updated through a live update, and can be selected in part based on the configuration and BIOS version of the computing device to be updated. Upon an update being triggered, a target device is placed into a management mode wherein normal work is suspended and the device is isolated. The payload is verified and decrypted, and appropriate functions called in order to update the relevant BIOS information. After the update is verified, the device exits management mode and resumes a typical workflow. If the update is not successful, or unable to be performed via live update, a conventional update can be performed that includes a reboot.

Abstract: A method for controlling a dongle device to enter a waiting state of device pairing to perform automatic device pairing includes: commanding the dongle device to enter the waiting state when the dongle device is powered up, the dongle device having a storage circuit which is used for storing specific information of at least one electronic device that has been paired with the dongle device; checking the storage circuit of the dongle device; and transmitting a pairing request from the dongle device to the electronic device according to a result of checking the storage circuit.

Abstract: A method for controlling a dongle device enter a waiting state of device pairing to perform automatic device pairing includes: commanding the dongle device enter the waiting state when the dongle device is powered up, the dongle device having a storage circuit which is used for storing specific information of at least one electronic device that has been paired with the dongle device; checking the storage circuit of the dongle device; and transmitting a pairing request from the dongle device to the electronic device according to a result of checking the storage circuit.

Abstract: A relative position positioning system includes a first apparatus and a second apparatus. Each one of the first and second apparatuses is configured to sense a relative position of the other in an initialization period. In an operation period, each one of the first and second apparatuses is configured to measure its own displacement relative to a plane, transmit its own measured displacement to the other through a wireless transmission unit, and update the relative position of the other according to its own displacement and the displacement received from the other.

Abstract: A relative position positioning system includes a first apparatus and a second apparatus. Each one of the first and second apparatuses is configured to sense a relative position of the other in an initialization period. In an operation period, each one of the first and second apparatuses is configured to measure its own displacement relative to a plane, transmit its own measured displacement to the other through a wireless transmission mean, and update the relative position of the other according to its own displacement and the displacement received from the other. A tracking system is also disclosed.