Abstract: Semiconductor device structures having gate structures with tunable threshold voltages are provided. Various geometries of device structure can be varied to tune the threshold voltages. In some examples, distances from tops of fins to tops of gate structures can be varied to tune threshold voltages. In some examples, distances from outermost sidewalls of gate structures to respective nearest sidewalls of nearest fins to the respective outermost sidewalls (which respective gate structure overlies the nearest fin) can be varied to tune threshold voltages.

Abstract: An integrated driving device is provided. The integrated driving device includes a touch sensing circuit and an optical sensing circuit. The touch sensing circuit is configured to perform touch sensing in a plurality of touch sensing periods during a first frame period. The optical sensing circuit is configured to perform optical sensing during at least one optical sensing period during the first frame period to obtain optical sensing signals for generating first ambient light information. The touch sensing periods and the optical sensing period are non-overlapping. Correspondingly, an operation method of an integrated driving device is also provided.

Abstract: A counter of a primary memory module provides a count indicative of the number of times the primary memory module has ever been read/written by a processor. With the count, an operating mode of the primary memory module is evaluated to optimize memory allocation performed by the data processing system, adjust the operating mode of the primary memory module, and send a warning message to a user, for example.

Abstract: A power supply circuit includes a comparison circuit, a preset value setting circuit, a reset detecting circuit and a reset signal generating circuit. The comparison circuit compares a first and second voltage to output a comparing result. The first and second voltages correspond to a first and second preset value, respectively. When the comparison result shows that the second voltage is greater than the first voltage, the preset value setting circuit outputs the second preset value; otherwise it outputs a third preset value, which is greater than the first preset value. The reset detecting circuit determines whether the operation voltage of the power supply circuit drops to the preset value outputted by the preset value setting circuit, and outputs a control signal accordingly. The reset signal generating circuit determines whether to output a reset signal for resetting gate lines in a display panel based on the control signal.

Abstract: A power supply circuit includes a comparison circuit, a preset value setting circuit, a reset detecting circuit and a reset signal generating circuit. The comparison circuit compares a first and second voltage to output a comparing result. The first and second voltages correspond to a first and second preset value, respectively. When the comparison result shows that the second voltage is greater than the first voltage, the preset value setting circuit outputs the second preset value; otherwise it outputs a third preset value, which is greater than the first preset value. The reset detecting circuit determines whether the operation voltage of the power supply circuit drops to the preset value outputted by the preset value setting circuit, and outputs a control signal accordingly. The reset signal generating circuit determines whether to output a reset signal for resetting gate lines in a display panel based on the control signal.

Abstract: Provided is a primary memory module including a counter for providing a count indicative of the numbers of times the primary memory module has ever been read/written by a processor. With the count, an operating situation of the primary memory module is evaluated so as to optimize memory allocation performed by the operation system, adjust the operating mode of the primary memory module, and send a warning message to a user, for example.

Abstract: A counter of a primary memory module provides a count indicative of the number of times the primary memory module has ever been read/written by a processor. With the count, an operating mode of the primary memory module is evaluated to optimize memory allocation performed by the data processing system, adjust the operating mode of the primary memory module, and send a warning message to a user, for example.

Abstract: Provided is a primary memory module including a counter for providing a count indicative of the numbers of times the primary memory module has ever been read/written by a processor. With the count, an operating situation of the primary memory module is evaluated so as to optimize memory allocation performed by the operation system, adjust the operating mode of the primary memory module, and send a warning message to a user, for example.

Abstract: A method for network connection is provided. The method uses an identification tag during a network connection process. The method not only makes network connection more easily and convenient, but also gives consideration to security and compatibility.

Abstract: A remote control system and a method thereof are provided. The remote control system includes a first host, an adapter, and a peripheral device. The first host converts a first serial signal into a first network packet, and then outputs the first network packet through a network. The adapter is connected to the network to receive the first network packet, and then converts the first network packet into a second serial signal complying with a universal serial bus (USB) format. The peripheral device is coupled to the adapter through the USB, and receives the second serial signal, so that the user can control the peripheral device at a remote site through the network.

Abstract: A method of managing a gateway by a specific domain name is provided. The method includes firstly setting a DNS to connect to the internet. Next, a specific domain name for the gateway is defined. Then, the specific domain name is stored in the DNS for connecting the gateway according to the specific domain name. The present method maps the specific domain name to an IP address of the gateway, such that a user can manage the gateway by using the specific domain name instead of memorizing the IP address of the gateway, which is more convenient.

Abstract: A remote control system and a method thereof are provided. The remote control system includes a first host, an adapter, and a peripheral device. The first host converts a first serial signal into a first network packet, and then outputs the first network packet through a network. The adapter is connected to the network to receive the first network packet, and then converts the first network packet into a second serial signal complying with a universal serial bus (USB) format. The peripheral device is coupled to the adapter through the USB, and receives the second serial signal, so that the user can control the peripheral device at a remote site through the network.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a substrate, a first chip, a nonconductive adhesive, a second chip and a plurality of supporting balls. The first chip has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, and the lower surface is mounted on the substrate. The nonconductive adhesive is disposed on the upper surface of the first chip. The second chip has an upper surface and a lower surface opposite to the upper surface, wherein the lower surface is mounted on the upper surface of the first chip by means of the nonconductive adhesive, and the adherent area between the nonconductive adhesive and the second chip is larger than 90% of the area of the lower surface of the second chip. The supporting balls are disposed in the nonconductive adhesive for supporting the second chip.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system comprising a speech processor for controlling an apparatus (101) with speech commands. The system according to the invention includes a remote control (102) having a microphone (104) for the input speech commands. The system also includes a further microphone (107) for enabling other users of the system to issue speech commands too. The system may have input designation means (105) for user operably designating said microphone (104) and/or said further microphone (170) as a signal source to the speech processor.