Abstract: A computer program product is provided and includes a non-transitory tangible storage medium readable by a processing circuit and on which instructions are stored for execution by the processing circuit for performing a method. The method includes enabling retrieval of a keyboard pressed sequence of characters of a first type, permitting a re-selection of characters of a second type, which are associated with the keyboard pressed sequence of the characters of the first type and permitting modification of the keyboard pressed sequence of the characters of the first type to initiate a search for and retrieval of characters of the second type.

Abstract: A motor stator with heat dissipation structure for fan includes a silicon steel plate assembly having a plurality of magnetic-pole columns, on each of which at least one winding is wound, and a space is defined between any two adjacent magnetic-pole columns; a covering being a heat-conducting plastic material filled in the spaces while covering the silicon steel plate assembly and the windings; and a plurality of heat pipes being extended into or through the covering filled in the spaces, so that heat produced by the silicon steel plate assembly and the windings during operation thereof can be transferred to the covering, and the heat pipes can absorb the heat from the covering and dissipate the absorbed heat into ambient air. Therefore, the silicon steel plate assembly and the windings can have lowered temperature and the cooling fan can have upgraded heat dissipation characteristic.

Abstract: Methods are disclosed of modifying an integrated circuit (IC) design that utilizes multiple patterning technology (MPT). The methods include configuring a first layout of an integrated circuit, having at least one layer with features to be formed utilizing fabrication by at least two masks. The at least one layer includes a plurality of active cells and a plurality of spare cells. A second layout is configured to re-route the spare cells and active cells, wherein the re-routing utilizes at least a portion of the plurality of spare cells. Fewer than all of the at least two masks are replaced to configure the second layout.

Abstract: A package having a light-emitting element includes a substrate having a light-emitting element disposed thereon, an insulating layer formed on the substrate and having an opening for exposing the light-emitting element, a florescent layer formed in the opening of the insulating layer for encapsulating the light-emitting element, and a transparent material formed on the florescent layer and the insulating layer. As such, a specific space can be defined by the insulating layer for exposing the light-emitting element and forming the fluorescent layer, thereby overcoming the problem of non-uniform coating of phosphor powder as encountered in prior techniques.

Abstract: A flash memory apparatus is provided. The flash memory apparatus includes a plurality of memory cells and a plurality of programming voltage control generators. Each of the memory cells receives a programming control voltage through a control end thereof, and executes data programming operation according to the programming control voltages. Each of the programming voltage control generators includes a pre-charge voltage transmitter and a pumping capacitor. The pre-charge voltage transmitter provides pre-charge voltage to the end of each of the corresponding memory cells according to pre-charge enable signal during a first period. A pumping voltage is provided to the pumping capacitor during a second period, and the programming control voltage is generated at the control end of each of the memory cells.

Abstract: A microfluidic device has a body, multiple channels, multiple reservoirs and multiple capillary valves. The reservoirs are formed on the body. Each channel is formed on the body and connects to a corresponding reservoir. The channels include a main channel and at least one branch channel. The main channel is formed on the top of the body and extends in a direction from the center to a circumference of the body. Each capillary valve is mounted on a corresponding channel and at a distance substantially close to the center of the body so differences between the burst frequencies of the capillary valves are increased. The microfluidic device has an excellent flow control on sequentially releasing fluid through distinct burst frequencies of microcapillary valves.

Abstract: A foreground image separation method is disclosed to separate dynamic foreground and static background in a sequence of input images which have been processed either with automatic white balance or brightness control by the camera. First, an input image is received from the camera, and then a white balance or brightness compensation is performed to the input image according to a reference image to generate a compensated image with background color and background brightness which are approximately similar to that of the reference image. Finally, a background subtraction algorithm is performed to the compensated image to generate a background separation result. The background subtraction algorithm could be a Gaussian Mixture Model based algorithm. The method could process successive images received from the camera to continuously generate background separation results and update the reference image accordingly, such that video surveillance system could adapt to the change of illumination.

Abstract: Strings entered into a computer system are converted to a common language. The process of converting strings to a common language comprises determining a user-selected target language, associating a user-selected primary input language with the target language and associating a user-selected secondary input language with the target language. The process further comprises obtaining a string of at least one character, converting the obtained string from the primary input language to the target language if the obtained string corresponds to a valid string in the primary input language and converting the obtained string from the secondary input language to the target language if the obtained string corresponds to a valid string in the secondary input language and is not a valid string in the primary input language.

Abstract: An only-one-polysilicon layer non-volatile memory unit cell includes a first P-type transistor, a second P-type transistor, a N-type transistor pair, a first and second coupling capacitors is provided. The N-type transistor pair has a third transistor and a fourth transistor that are connected. The third transistor and the fourth transistor have a first floating polysilicon gate and a second floating polysilicon gate to serve as charge storage mediums, respectively. One end of the second coupling capacitor is connected to the gate of the second transistor and is coupled to the second floating polysilicon gate, the other end of the second coupling capacitor receives a second control voltage. One end of the second coupling capacitor is connected to the gate of the second transistor and is coupled to the second floating polysilicon gate, the other end of the second coupling capacitor receives a second control voltage.

Abstract: A three-dimensional display including a display panel and a phase retardation film is provided. The display panel has a plurality of first pixel regions and a plurality of second pixel regions arranged in arrays. The phase retardation film is configured on a surface of the display panel. Here, the phase retardation film has a plurality of first retardation regions and a plurality of second retardation regions that are arranged alternately. The first retardation regions have the same phase retardation, the second retardation regions have the same phase retardation, and the phase retardation of the first retardation regions is different from that of the second retardation regions. All the regions of the phase retardation film have the same optical transmittance. A displaying method adaptable to the three-dimensional display is also provided.

Abstract: A plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) system used to form thin films on substrates includes a plasma chamber, a processing chamber, two or more ring units and a control piece. The plasma chamber includes an outer and an inner quartz tubular units, whose central axes are aligned with each other. Therefore, plasma is held and concentrated in a cylindrical space formed between the outer and outer quartz tubular units. Due to the first and second through holes, the plasma flow may be more evenly distributed on most of the surface of the substrate to form evenly distributed thin films and nano particles on the substrate. In addition, due to the alignment and misalignment between the first and second through holes, the plasma generated in the plasma chamber may be swiftly allowed or disallowed to enter to the processing chamber to prevent the precursor from forming a CVD.

Abstract: A frame assembly of a ring-type fan with a pressure-releasing function includes a fan wheel, a pressuring-releasing portion, and a frame body. The fan wheel is received in an accommodating space of the frame body. The fan wheel has a hub and a plurality of blades. The pressure-releasing portion is formed on free ends of the blades and has a stopping wall and a flange extending from one end of the stopping wall. A pressure-releasing channel is formed between the stopping wall and an inner wall of the frame body. With the pressure-releasing portion being formed on the free ends of the blades, the present invention is capable of delaying the deceleration, improving the fan performance, and reducing its noise.

Abstract: An anti-relief fan frame body structure includes a frame body and multiple anti-relief sections. The frame body has a receiving space and a shaft seat received in the receiving space. The frame body further has multiple flow guide members extending from a circumference of shaft seat to an inner circumference of the frame body to connect with the inner circumference of the frame body. The anti-relief sections are disposed on the inner circumference of the frame body between the flow guide members to increase the performance of the fan.

Abstract: A pixel array includes a first color pixel unit, a second color pixel unit and a third pixel unit, and the first, second and third pixel units respectively include a scan line, a data line, an active device electrically connected to the scan line and the data line and a first pixel electrode electrically connected to the active device. The first pixel electrode has at least one first slit, and a first acute angle is formed between an extending direction of the first slit and an extending direction of the scan line. Any two of the first acute angle of the first color pixel unit, the first acute angle of the second color pixel unit, and the first acute angle of the third color pixel unit are different.

Abstract: A bearing/stator set retainer structure includes a base seat, a stator set and a retainer member. The base seat has a bearing cup having an internal bearing hole in which a bearing is disposed. The stator set is assembled on the base seat and has an abutment section on one side distal from the base seat. The retainer member has at least one latch section for fixedly assembling the retainer member on the bearing cup. The retainer member further has at least one protrusion section in abutment with the abutment section and at least one inner flange section in abutment with the bearing. Accordingly, the retainer member can be easily disassembled from and reassembled with the bearing cup to facilitate reworking. Also, the retainer member is able to fix the bearing and the stator set at the same time to simplify the assembling process and prolong lifetime of the fan.

Abstract: A pixel structure electrically connected to a data line and a scan line, and including a first and a second active device, a first and a second pixel electrode, and a first and a second capacitance electrode is provided. The first pixel electrode electrically connected to the first active device includes a first and a second electrode block electrically connected to each other. The second pixel electrode electrically connected to the second active device is electrically insulated from the first pixel electrode and separates the first and the second electrode block. The first pixel electrode respectively forms a first and a second capacitor with the first and the second capacitance electrode. The second pixel electrode respectively forms a third and a fourth capacitor with the first and the second capacitance electrode. The first and the second capacitor have different capacitances. The third and the fourth capacitor have different capacitances.

Abstract: An intra-prediction mode optimization method and image compression method/device are disclosed. To properly determine an intra-prediction mode for a target block of an image, a control block is selected from reference blocks of the target block, and an intra-prediction mode adopted in the control block is regarded as a control mode. Assuming that the target block is encoded according to the control mode as well, the prediction efficiency of the target and control blocks is assessed. When the intra-prediction efficiency, under the control mode, of the target block is better than that of the control block, the control mode is determined to be the intra-prediction mode of the target block and an intra-prediction pattern of the target block can be obtained. Otherwise, another one of the reference blocks is selected to be the control block and the control mode is refreshed, to repeat the intra-prediction efficiency assessment.

Abstract: A standard cell semiconductor integrated circuit device design provides a standard cell semiconductor device that includes first standard cells and user-defined target standard cells which consume more power or include other operational characteristics that differ from the operational characteristics of the first standard cells. The standard cells are routed to ground and power wires using one power rail and the target cells are routed to the ground and power lines using the first power rail and a second power rail to alleviate electromigration in either of the power rails. The two power rails include an upper power rail and a lower power rail. An intermediate conductive layer may be disposed between the upper and lower power rails to provide for signal routing by lateral interconnection between cells.

Abstract: An intensity selective exposure photomask, also describes as a gradated photomask, is provided. The photomask includes a first region including a first array of sub-resolution features. The first region blocks a first percentage of the incident radiation. The photomask also includes a second region including a second array of sub-resolution features. The second region blocks a second percentage of the incident radiation different that the first percentage.

Abstract: A compensation method for privacy-image protection is provided. The compensation method operates a display device in a narrow visual-angle mode, then determines where is data to be displayed according to a relative position between the data to be displayed and a specific object, and finally determines to use which to adjust the data to be displayed according to the determined result, and displays the data.