Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a die, an encapsulant over a front-side surface of the die, a redistribution structure on the encapsulant, a thermal module coupled to the back-side surface of the die, and a bolt extending through the redistribution structure and the thermal module. The die includes a chamfered corner. The bolt is adjacent to the chamfered corner.

Abstract: The invention provides a touch display apparatus, a driver integrated circuit and a touch display panel. The driver integrated circuit includes a first pad, at least one second pad, a display driving channel, a touch sensing channel, a switching circuit, and a control circuit. The switching circuit is coupled to the display driving channel, the touch sensing channel and the first pad. In a display phase, the switching circuit and the routing circuit are controlled to couple the display driving channel to a data line of the touch display panel via the first pad, and a control signal for controlling the routing circuit is via the at least one second pad. In a touch phase, the switching circuit and the routing circuit are controlled to couple the touch sensing channel to a common electrode of the touch display panel via the first pad.

Abstract: A clip and base assembly includes at least one polymeric clip and a base. The clip includes first and second elastic arms, and a support arm. The clip forms an aperture therein. The first and second elastic arms move between first and second positions. The first and second elastic arms are located on opposing sides with the support arm in between. The base includes a first and second sets of notches, and an elongated slot. The first set of notches is sized and shaped to receive the first elastic arm. The second set of notches is sized and shaped to receive the second elastic arm. When the first and second elastic arms are in the second position, the clip is moveable in the elongated slot. When the first and second elastic arms are in the first position, the clip is fixed respect to the base.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first chip and a second chip. The first chip is connected to a pair of first signal lines and a plurality of first power lines. The second chip is connected to a pair of second signal lines and a plurality of second power lines. The first chip and the second chip belong to a common wafer. A separated street is between the first chip and the second chip.

Abstract: A package structure includes a first chip and a second chip. The first chip is connected to a pair of first signal lines and a plurality of first power lines. The second chip is connected to a pair of second signal lines and a plurality of second power lines. The first chip and the second chip belong to a common wafer. A separated street is between the first chip and the second chip.

Abstract: The invention provides a touch display apparatus, a driver integrated circuit and a touch display panel. The driver integrated circuit includes a first pad, at least one second pad, a display driving channel, a touch sensing channel, a switching circuit, and a control circuit. The switching circuit is coupled to the display driving channel, the touch sensing channel and the first pad. In a display phase, the switching circuit and the routing circuit are controlled to couple the display driving channel to a data line of the touch display panel via the first pad, and a control signal for controlling the routing circuit is via the at least one second pad. In a touch phase, the switching circuit and the routing circuit are controlled to couple the touch sensing channel to a common electrode of the touch display panel via the first pad.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of a controller, for controlling a plurality of drivers, each coupled to a panel having a plurality of areas and configured to control at least one of the areas of the panel. The method includes steps of: controlling each of the drivers to perform finger touch detection in a first finger detection mode and perform stylus detection in a first stylus detection mode; when a finger touch is detected on a first area in the first finger detection mode, controlling a first driver corresponding to the first area to perform finger touch detection in a second finger detection mode on the first area; and when a stylus is detected on a second area in the first stylus detection mode, controlling a second driver corresponding to the second area to perform stylus detection in a second stylus detection mode on the second area.

Abstract: A method of for improving performance scalability of an application blockchain system in which application data are organized according to accounts, and changes in application data are caused by account transactions. A composite blockchain system comprises 2 types of subsystem blockchains: an ABC (account blockchain) type stores detailed account data for a set of accounts, and a TBC (transaction blockchain) type stores data necessary to perform account transactions for a set of accounts. A TBC chain writes account data into an ABC chain, and a TBC chain reads account data from an ABC chain.

Abstract: A method of adding a new block to a blockchain system with a plurality of system nodes, with the purpose of recording a set of submitted transactions in the face of Byzantine faults, based on data consistency among the system nodes. Upon receiving a set of submitted transactions (this set of transactions to be recorded in a new block in the blockchain), each system node generates a digital representation of the set of submitted transactions. The digital representations at the system nodes are made consistent among the system nodes, thereby a submitted transaction is determined to be included in the new block based on the synchronized digital representations at the system nodes.

Abstract: A method and system to digitize printed information on a business card and to link the digitized data to a social networking service, referred to as a Meeting-Spot (or simply an MSP) service, employs quick response codes (QRCs) to uniquely identify business cards printed with a QRC. An online MSP service offers a free MSP app, which is installable on mobile devices. The MSP service will offer a plurality of MSP business cards to its members. A QRC image is printed on at least one side of an MSP business card. Further, the data encoded in the QRC on an MSP business card comprise at least an identifier to uniquely identify a business card. The identifier encoded in the QRC printed on an MSP business card may be a UUID (universal unique identifier), which complies with the identifier standard set by the Open Software Foundation (OSF). Optionally, the identifier is replaced by a proprietary hash code that can uniquely identify a business card.

Abstract: A hybrid modular appliance or electronic device allows a user to plug a number of snap-together component modules of different types into a base device, so that the resulting assembly performs a custom-designed functionality. With no attached component modules, the base device functions as a standalone consumer or office appliance. At least one component module has its functionality not supporting the functionality of the base device, thereby allowing the resulting assembly a hybrid device. Examples of the hybrid modular devices include a TV-Wi-Fi-router, and a TV-storage-DVR-Wi-Fi-router. A hybrid modular device can serve as a videoconference device, a music jukebox, or a home theater unit.

Abstract: A system and method enables secure login at linked sites with a universal ID (UID) and possibly different or same password to linked identities. In such logins, a user stays at the linked login page, and the login name and password are sent to a UID provider for authentication. A UID provider may perform optional multi-factored authentication. A UID user is able to manage all his accounts, which are linked to his UID service, by changing the login names, passwords, security requirements, privacy requirements, and authentication requirements, with group-wise control. Successful or failed logins to linked accounts may be reported to a UID user. A UID user may disable logins at a group of linked accounts.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for non-repudiated evidence that a copied digital item received by a buyer is sent by a specific and authorized distributor, and the copy is uncorrupted and legitimate for sale by the distributor. Non-repudiated evidence is generated based on unique encryption keys and hash codes identifying a specific distributor and a specific digital item. Credential checking is performed by a distribution system operator which is also responsible for collecting funds directly or indirectly. A potential buyer of a digital item is enabled to produce a digital object to send to the system operator to authenticate a received digital item. By checking the distributor's credential, the system operator authenticates the distributor and sends back a transaction ID and an encryption key. Once the buyer has purchased the digital item, the buyer can then be authorized to be a distributor of the digital item.

Abstract: A system and methods expedite and make secure payment data entry, and payment and authorization and authorization, for both in-store and online purchases. A mobile app, or widget or browser extension or installed service, on a mobile communication device, generates a barcode to be scanned at a point-of-sale terminal. Optional confirmation is sent to an app, or browser extension or widget or installed service, on a mobile or fixed communication device, to confirm a purchase. An independent app, or browser extension or widget or installed service, on a mobile or fixed communication device, generates a barcode that is sent directly to an online point-of-sale system. The method allows a purchaser to use the same app, or widget or browser extension or installed service, to purchase from any retailer with installed collaborating software.

Abstract: A hybrid modular appliance or electronic device allows a user to plug a number of snap-together component modules of different types into a base device, so that the resulting assembly performs a custom-designed functionality. With no attached component modules, the base device functions as a standalone consumer or office appliance. At least one component module has its functionality not supporting the functionality of the base device, thereby allowing the resulting assembly a hybrid device. Examples of the hybrid modular devices include a TV-Wi-Fi-router, and a TV-storage-DVR-Wi-Fi-router. A hybrid modular device can serve as a videoconference device, a music jukebox, or a home theater unit.

Abstract: A system and methods expedite and make secure payment data entry, and payment and authorization and authorization, for both in-store and online purchases. A mobile app, or widget or browser extension or installed service, on a mobile communication device, generates a barcode to be scanned at a point-of-sale terminal. Optional confirmation is sent to an app, or browser extension or widget or installed service, on a mobile or fixed communication device, to confirm a purchase. An independent app, or browser extension or widget or installed service, on a mobile or fixed communication device, generates a barcode that is sent directly to an online point-of-sale system. The method allows a purchaser to use the same app, or widget or browser extension or installed service, to purchase from any retailer with installed collaborating software.

Abstract: A system and method optimizes the response speed and/or throughput of TCP sessions for web browsing and large-file applications. TCP sessions may be terminated in a TCP proxy. When a TCP sessions enters a slow-start phase or a fast retransmit phase, the congestion window is creased to above a threshold, or the transmission timer is set above a fixed threshold, or the slow-start threshold is set above a fixed threshold.

Abstract: A method and system, called Hub-TV system, allows a mass of consumers who individually owns a private infrastructure to share the burden of storing, searching, authentication, and delivery of digital media items, for the purpose of selling and distributing digital items over the Internet. The consumer may have previously purchased a media item and is compensated for contributing to redistribute the media item through his private infrastructure, which comprises server resources, storage resources, and bandwidth resources. A platform provider of a Hub-TV system provides the control and management functions to ensure that a plurality of broker agents, a plurality of delivery agents, a plurality of payment agents, and a mass of consumer-distributors, are compensated for their services in the Hub-TV system. A consumer who purchases a media item through a Hub-TV system may have to receive a play token, and optionally a decryption key to consume the purchased item.

Abstract: A method and system to digitize printed information on a business card and to link the digitized data to a social networking service, referred to as a Meeting-Spot (or simply an MSP) service, employs quick response codes (QRCs) to uniquely identify business cards printed with a QRC. An online MSP service offers a free MSP app, which is installable on mobile devices. The MSP service will offer a plurality of MSP business cards to its members. A QRC image is printed on at least one side of an MSP business card. Further, the data encoded in the QRC on an MSP business card comprise at least an identifier to uniquely identify a business card. The identifier encoded in the QRC printed on an MSP business card may be a UUID (universal unique identifier), which complies with the identifier standard set by the Open Software Foundation (OSF). Optionally, the identifier is replaced by a proprietary hash code that can uniquely identify a business card.

Abstract: A system and method, called federated cache network (FCN), places and optimizes content caches located in an access or backhaul network of a network service provider or multiple system operator. A FCN comprises a trunk cache and a plurality of branch caches and leaf caches. In a mobile carrier network, the mobility management entity (MME) informs a TCP termination device that a mobile device is moving toward a new base station. The live and terminated TCP sessions associated with a mobile terminal that is moving to a new base station are copied and re-terminated at the new base station, in anticipation of a possible handoff.