Abstract: A method of forming a memory device (and the resulting device) by forming an electron trapping dielectric material over a substrate, forming conductive material over the dielectric material, forming a spacer of material over the conductive material, removing portions of the dielectric material and the conductive material to form segments thereof disposed underneath the spacer of material, forming first and second spaced-apart regions in the substrate having a second conductivity type different from that of the substrate, with a channel region extending between the first and second regions, with the segments of the dielectric and first conductive materials being disposed over a first portion of the channel region for controlling a conductivity thereof, and forming a second conductive material over and insulated from a second portion of the channel region for controlling a conductivity thereof.

Abstract: A coating method for a color filter, including the steps of: coating a first photoresist layer on a substrate; forming at least a aligning pattern and a first color film pattern on the first photoresist layer by exposure and development; coating a first dye on the aligning pattern and the first color film pattern; stripping the first photoresist layer; coating a second photoresist layer on the substrate, wherein the aligning pattern and the first color film pattern are formed on the substrate; aligning position by using the aligning pattern of the substrate; forming a second color film pattern on the second photoresist layer by exposure and development; coating a second dye on the second color film pattern; and stripping the second photoresist layer. The invention also discloses an aligning-assembling method for a color wheel, which includes the color filter.

Abstract: A method of detecting, characterizing and treating viral infection is provided. In particular, a strategy of molecular mimicry is provided for characterizing viral behavior and/or a predisposition for a given viral outcome in vivo. Novel compositions are also provided for detecting, characterizing and treating viral infections.

Abstract: A green diode laser includes a tubular laser casing, a heat sink sealedly mounted at the laser casing, a semiconductor chip supported by the heat sink, an optical resonant cavity supported within the laser casing, including a lasing medium and an intracavity frequency doubler, an IR blocking filter inclinedly and seadedly mounted at the laser casing to optically communicate with an output facet, and a photodiode supported within the laser casing at a position that when the laser beam exits the output facet, the IR blocking filter reflects a portion of the laser beam towards the photodiode such that the photodiode is adapted for detecting the laser beam from the IR blocking filter as a feedback for controlling a power output of the green laser chip.

Abstract: A method of forming an array of floating gate memory cells, and an array formed thereby, wherein each memory cell includes a trench formed into a surface of a semiconductor substrate, and spaced apart source and drain regions with a channel region formed therebetween. The source region is formed underneath the trench, and the channel region includes a first portion extending vertically along a sidewall of the trench and a second portion extending horizontally along the substrate surface. An electrically conductive floating gate is disposed in the trench adjacent to and insulated from the channel region first portion. An electrically conductive control gate is disposed over and insulated from the channel region second portion. A block of conductive material has at least a lower portion thereof disposed in the trench adjacent to and insulated from the floating gate, and can be electrically connected to the source region.

Abstract: A green diode laser includes a tubular laser casing, a heat sink sealedly mounted at the laser casing, a semiconductor chip supported by the heat sink, an optical resonant cavity supported within the laser casing, including a lasing medium and an intracavity frequency doubler, an IR blocking filter inclinedly and seadedly mounted at the laser casing to optically communicate with an output facet, and a photodiode supported within the laser casing at a position that when the laser beam exits the output facet, the IR blocking filter reflects a portion of the laser beam towards the photodiode such that the photodiode is adapted for detecting the laser beam from the IR blocking filter as a feedback for controlling a power output of the green laser chip.

Abstract: A solid-phase nano extraction device includes an extraction tube whose inner surface has a nanostructure for a large contact area with object to be detected. The nanostructure can adsorb objects in an extremely short reaction time. A driving structure is designed for the solid-phase micro extraction device. The extraction tube is connected to the driving structure for the objects to enter the fiber under the force of concentration gradient, pressure difference, or capillary force, thereby being adsorbed onto the nanostructure.

Abstract: Provided is a support structure on a bottom of wheeled luggage. The structure comprises a pair of front feet, and a pair of rear feet proximate wheels. All feet have the same height. The wheels are disposed above the supporting surface when the luggage is in a vertical position. Either rear foot is disposed between the wheels in one embodiment. One rear foot is disposed between one wheel mount and one front foot at one bottom side and the other rear foot is disposed between the other wheel mount and the other front foot at the other opposing bottom side in the other embodiment. The luggage is able to maintain its stability in a vertical position with the luggage being supported by the feet and the wheels being disposed above the supporting surface.

Abstract: A memory cell has a trench formed into a surface of a semiconductor substrate, and spaced apart source and drain regions with a channel region formed therebetween. The source region is formed underneath the trench, and the channel region includes a first portion extending vertically along a sidewall of the trench and a second portion extending horizontally along the substrate surface. An electrically conductive floating gate is disposed in the trench adjacent to and insulated from the channel region first portion. An electrically conductive control gate is disposed over and insulated from the channel region second portion. A block of conductive material has at least a lower portion thereof disposed in the trench adjacent to and insulated from the floating gate, and can be electrically connected to the source region. A method of programming the cell comprises the steps of creating an inversion layer in the second portion of the channel.

Abstract: A flat panel display with a non-matrix shielding structure. The non-matrix shielding structure comprises a main shielding structure which has gaps and main spacings substantially corresponding to the pixel regions, and complementary shielding structures corresponding to the gaps. Each gap substantially corresponds to the scan line or signal line. Each main spacing is connected to at least one of the gaps, and each gap is connected to two adjacent main spacings.

Abstract: A two-piece adjustable auto-search alarm device enables two-way transmission of alarm signals between a master and more than one secondary controller thereof, and includes a signal transmitter, a signal receiver, a frequency regulator, and an operation unit provided in the master controller, and a signal transmitter and a signal receiver provided in each secondary controller. The master controller is unable to receive a signal from the secondary signal transmitter when the secondary controller is located beyond a signal transmitting range set with the frequency regulator or fails to feed back a signal to the master controller due to losing its power supply, and LED lamps provided on the master and secondary controllers would light at the same time to provide the function of supervising a distance between the master and the secondary controller.

Abstract: A flat panel display with a non-matrix shielding structure. The non-matrix shielding structure comprises a main shielding structure which has gaps and main spacings substantially corresponding to the pixel regions, and complementary shielding structures corresponding to the gaps. Each gap substantially corresponds to the scan line or signal line. Each main spacing is connected to at least one of the gaps, and each gap is connected to two adjacent main spacings.

Abstract: An illuminator capable of cleaning air is disclosed. The illuminator includes a transparent lamp envelope having two ends. A layer of glue body is adhered to inner surface of the lamp envelope. An amount of visible and UV light fluorescent powders are mixed in the layer of glue body. Electrode bases seal both ends of the lamp envelope. A photocatalytic gel film is coated on outer surface of the lamp envelope.

Abstract: An array of non-volatile memory cells is arranged in a plurality of rows and columns where each cell has a first region and a second region spaced apart from one another with a channel region therebetween for the conduction of charges between the first region and the second region. A first plurality of row lines electrically connect the second region of cells in the same row. A plurality of column lines electrically connect the first region of cells in the same column. A plurality of strap lines connect certain of the row lines with each strap line electrically connecting a second plurality of row lines not immediately adjacent to one another, wherein row lines connected to a first strap line are interleaved with row lines connected to a second strap line.

Abstract: An illuminator capable of cleaning air is disclosed. The illuminator includes a transparent lamp envelope having two ends. A layer of glue body is adhered to inner surface of the lamp envelope. An amount of visible and UV light fluorescent powders are mixed in the layer of glue body. Electrode bases seal both ends of the lamp envelope. A photocatalytic gel film is coated on outer surface of the lamp envelope.

Abstract: An array of non-volatile memory cells is arranged in a plurality of rows and columns where each cell has a first region and a second region spaced apart from one another with a channel region therebetween for the conduction of charges between the first region and the second region. A first plurality of row lines electrically connect the second region of cells in the same row. A plurality of column lines electrically connect the first region of cells in the same column. A plurality of strap lines connect certain of the row lines with each strap line electrically connecting a second plurality of row lines not immediately adjacent to one another, wherein row lines connected to a first strap line are interleaved with row lines connected to a second strap line.

Abstract: The invention relates to primer-specific and mispair extension assays for identifying gene variations, such as in different genotypes or subtypes of a given genotype. The assay includes extending a nucleic acid sequence from a patient sample with extension products of the primer, characterizing the extension products, and comparing the extension products with known nucleic acid sequences of various genotypes for determining the genotype of the nucleic acid sequence extended. In the assay, at least one primer or the dNTPs is labeled.

Abstract: A memory cell has a trench formed into a surface of a semiconductor substrate, and spaced apart source and drain regions with a channel region formed therebetween. The source region is formed underneath the trench, and the channel region includes a first portion extending vertically along a sidewall of the trench and a second portion extending horizontally along the substrate surface. An electrically conductive floating gate is disposed in the trench adjacent to and insulated from the channel region first portion. An electrically conductive control gate is disposed over and insulated from the channel region second portion. A block of conductive material has at least a lower portion thereof disposed in the trench adjacent to and insulated from the floating gate, and can be electrically connected to the source region. A method of programming the cell comprises the steps of creating an inversion layer in the second portion of the channel.

Abstract: A two-dimensional auto compensated multi-axis tolerance adaptive system used in the cartridge carrier of an inject office machine is constructed to include a carrier unit, a reciprocation mechanism, and a driving mechanism, the carrier unit having a clearance sensor and a bias sensor, the driving mechanism including a rotating unit fastened pivotally with the carrier unit and a lifting unit coupled to the reciprocation mechanism for a linear movement for enabling the plane of rotation of the rotating unit to form with the straight lifting line of the lifting unit a X-Y plane and Z-axis space coordinates system. By means of the detection and scanning of the clearance sensor and the bias sensor, the ink cartridge carrier actively controls the optimum printing clearance between the ink jet nozzle and the media.

Abstract: A coating method for a color filter, including the steps of: coating a first photoresist layer on a substrate; forming at least a aligning pattern and a first color film pattern on the first photoresist layer by exposure and development; coating a first dye on the aligning pattern and the first color film pattern; stripping the first photoresist layer; coating a second photoresist layer on the substrate, wherein the aligning pattern and the first color film pattern are formed on the substrate; aligning position by using the aligning pattern of the substrate; forming a second color film pattern on the second photoresist layer by exposure and development; coating a second dye on the second color film pattern; and stripping the second photoresist layer. The invention also discloses an aligning-assembling method for a color wheel, which includes the color filter.