Abstract: A calibration method of a three-dimensional printing apparatus for calibrating a printing platform of the three-dimensional printing apparatus is provided. When a test piece is installed on a mobile holder and a plane medium is placed on the printing platform, the mobile holder is driven to move to a reference calibration point and move along a vertical axis towards the printing platform so the test piece is abutted against the plane medium. A height position of the test piece abutted against the plane medium is recorded. The mobile holder is driven to move to a second calibration point and move to the height position, and a height of a second corner of the printing platform is adjusted. The mobile holder is driven to move to a second calibration point and move to the height position, and a height of a second corner of the printing platform is adjusted.

Abstract: A sensing device includes a first III-V compound stack and a second III-V compound stack. The first III-V compound stack has a first sensing area, and the second III-V compound stack has a second sensing area. A passivation layer fully covers the second sensing area. The first III-V compound stack is physically separated from the second III-V compound stack, and has material compositions and structures same as the second III-V compound stack.

Abstract: A sensing device includes a semiconductor structure, a substrate, a first electrode and a second electrode, and a heater. A sensing area arranged on the top side of the semiconductor structure. The substrate is located under the bottom side of the semiconductor. The first electrode and the second electrode are arranged on the top side of the semiconductor structure. The heater is disposed on the semiconductor structure and separated from the sensing area by a distance less than 100 ?m.

Abstract: A display apparatus with a three dimensional curvature cover lens includes a curved protect layer, a shaping layer, a first adhesive layer, a liquid crystal display module and an interlayer. The first adhesive layer is disposed between the curved protect layer and the shaping layer, and used to adhere the curved protect layer and the shaping layer. The interlayer is bonded in-between the shaping layer and the liquid crystal display module.

Abstract: A communication verification system is provided. The communication verification system includes a local transmitting-end unit, a remote receiving-end unit, and a repeater device. The local transmitting-end unit is set to a first computing mode and outputs an initial value. The remote receiving-end unit is set to a second computing mode. The repeater device receives the initial value from the local transmitting-end unit and outputs an initial value to the remote receiving-end unit according to the second computing mode. The repeater device receives and stores a computation result from the remote receiving-end unit, and then outputs a confirmation signal to the local transmitting-end unit according to the first computing mode. The repeater device outputs the computation result to the local transmitting-end unit for verification when the repeater device receives a query signal from the local transmitting-end unit.

Abstract: A saddle fastening device includes a U-shaped buckle body having a reinforced rod; an abutment surface defined by one side surface of the body and is generally flat; a main tongue unit connected pivotally to the body so as to define a clearance therebetween; a spring sleeved around the tongue unit; and a trust rod connected pivotally to open end of the body, wherein, the tongue unit, the reinforced rod and the trust rod cooperatively define a slide space thereamong such that the clearance determines a size of the slide space. When a saddle is mounted on the horseback by the saddle fastening device, the abutment surface of the body causes no discomfort to a horse body.

Abstract: A bridge module is provided. The bridge module comprises a first transmission unit electrically connected to a host to transfer data with the host at an uplink data transmission rate; a second transmission unit electrically connected to a data transmission device to transfer data with the data transmission device at a downlink data transmission rate; and a processing device configured to adjust the downlink data transmission rate according to the uplink data transmission rate. A data transmission method is also provided.

Abstract: A display apparatus with a three dimensional curvature cover lens includes a curved protect layer, a shaping layer, a first adhesive layer, a liquid crystal display module and an interlayer. The first adhesive layer is disposed between the curved protect layer and the shaping layer, and used to adhere the curved protect layer and the shaping layer. The interlayer is bonded in-between the shaping layer and the liquid crystal display module.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a method of forming a MIM capacitor is provided. The method includes the following operations: providing a first metal layer; providing a dielectric layer over the first metal layer; providing a second metal layer over the dielectric layer; etching the second metal layer to define the metal-insulator-metal capacitor; and oxidizing a sidewall of the second metal layer. According to an exemplary embodiment, a MIM capacitor is provided. The MIM capacitor includes a first metal layer; a dielectric layer over the first metal layer; a second metal layer over the dielectric layer; and an oxidized portion in proximity to the second metal layer and made of oxidized second metal layer.

Abstract: A communication verification system is provided. The communication verification system includes a local transmitting-end unit, a remote receiving-end unit, and a repeater device. The local transmitting-end unit is set to a first computing mode and outputs an initial value. The remote receiving-end unit is set to a second computing mode. The repeater device receives the initial value from the local transmitting-end unit and outputs an initial value to the remote receiving-end unit according to the second computing mode. The repeater device receives and stores a computation result from the remote receiving-end unit, and then outputs a confirmation signal to the local transmitting-end unit according to the first computing mode. The repeater device outputs the computation result to the local transmitting-end unit for verification when the repeater device receives a query signal from the local transmitting-end unit.

Abstract: According to an exemplary embodiment, a method of forming a MIM capacitor is provided. The method includes the following operations: providing a first metal layer; providing a dielectric layer over the first metal layer; providing a second metal layer over the dielectric layer; etching the second metal layer to define the metal-insulator-metal capacitor; and oxidizing a sidewall of the second metal layer. According to an exemplary embodiment, a MIM capacitor is provided. The MIM capacitor includes a first metal layer; a dielectric layer over the first metal layer; a second metal layer over the dielectric layer; and an oxidized portion in proximity to the second metal layer and made of oxidized second metal layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides one embodiment of a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate having a front surface and a backside surface; integrated circuit features formed on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate; and a polycrystalline silicon layer disposed on the backside surface of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: An indoor positioning system comprises at least one signal source disposed in an indoor environment having training points, and storage and positioning devices coupled with each other. The signal source has power levels, based on one of which it transmits a wireless signal. The storage device stores for each training point a first signal strength, and for at least one adaptation point among the training points a second signal strength. The first and second signal strengths are associated respectively with a first and a second power level among the power levels. The positioning device obtains a current signal strength observed at a current location and its associated current power level, calculates a third signal strength for each training point based on the first, second and current power levels and the first and second signal strengths, and compares the current and third signal strengths to estimate the current location.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a first sensor that senses a motion state of the first portable electronic device and generates first motion state information, a second sensor that senses a motion state of another portable electronic device and generates second motion state information, a communication unit that receives another session key and third motion state information that indicates a motion state of the another portable electronic device sensed by the another portable electronic device, and a control unit that compares the second and third motion state information, enables the first and second sensors to sense the motion states of the portable electronic devices, processes the motion states and generate a session key, authenticates whether the session key is matched with the another session key, and enables the communication unit to communicate with the another portable electronic device if the session key is matched with the another session key.

Abstract: A method includes etching a semiconductor substrate to form a recess in the semiconductor substrate, and reacting a surface layer of the semiconductor substrate to generate a reacted layer. The surface layer of the semiconductor substrate is in the recess. The reacted layer is then removed. An epitaxy is performed to grow a semiconductor material in the recess.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display module and a backlight module. The display module includes a substrate and a display panel. The substrate includes an image region and a control region, and the control region is located at an edge of the substrate. The display panel has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The backlight module includes a light guide plate, a circuit board, a first light source unit and a second light source unit. The circuit board has a first portion disposed on the first surface and a second portion disposed on the second surface. The first light source unit is disposed on the first portion and provides lights to an incident surface of the light guide plate. The second light source unit is disposed on the second portion and provides lights to the control region.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a dynamic random access memory (DRAM), a power integrated circuit (IC), and a central processing unit (CPU). When a standby mode of the electronic apparatus is set to a fast reboot mode, the CPU stops providing a clock signal to the DRAM and controls the power IC to continuously supplying power to the DRAM, so that the DRAM enters a self-refresh mode.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides one embodiment of a semiconductor structure. The semiconductor structure includes a semiconductor substrate having a front surface and a backside surface; integrated circuit features formed on the front surface of the semiconductor substrate; and a polycrystalline silicon layer disposed on the backside surface of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A method includes etching a semiconductor substrate to form a recess in the semiconductor substrate, and reacting a surface layer of the semiconductor substrate to generate a reacted layer. The surface layer of the semiconductor substrate is in the recess. The reacted layer is then removed. An epitaxy is performed to grow a semiconductor material in the recess.