Abstract: A wideband omnidirectional antenna for a plug and play device includes a system ground plane, a radiating element, a feeding element. The radiating element is installed above an edge of the system ground plane and comprises a first sub-radiating element and a second sub-radiating element. The first sub-radiating element is parallel to the system ground plane. The second sub-radiating element is electronically connected to an edge of the first sub-radiating element in a foldable manner. The second sub-radiating element is approximately perpendicular to the first sub-radiating element and extends in an upright direction above the system ground plane when in use condition, and is approximately parallel to the first sub-radiating element and extends horizontally above the system ground plane when not in use condition. The feeding element is electronically connected to a signal source and is used for transmitting signals outputted from the signal source to the radiating element.

Abstract: The invention provides a water-proof housing for an electronic equipment. The water-proof housing, according to the invention, has built-in drainage to cope with penetration of liquid into the electronic equipment. The water-proof housing essentially includes a main body with a plurality of ventilation holes formed thereon. The housing also includes a plurality of drainpipes which each corresponds to one of the ventilation holes and a collecting hopper is formed at one end thereof. The drainpipes are mounted on an inner wall of the main body such that each of the collecting hoppers is disposed underneath the corresponding ventilation hole. Once liquid flows into the interior of the electronic equipment through the ventilation holes, the liquid is collected by the collecting hoppers and drained out of the electronic equipment from an outlet.

Abstract: A wideband omnidirectional antenna for a plug and play device includes a system ground plane, a radiating element, a feeding element. The radiating element is installed above an edge of the system ground plane and comprises a first sub-radiating element and a second sub-radiating element. The first sub-radiating element is parallel to the system ground plane. The second sub-radiating element is electronically connected to an edge of the first sub-radiating element in a foldable manner. The second sub-radiating element is approximately perpendicular to the first sub-radiating element and extends in an upright direction above the system ground plane when in use condition, and is approximately parallel to the first sub-radiating element and extends horizontally above the system ground plane when not in use condition. The feeding element is electronically connected to a signal source and is used for transmitting signals outputted from the signal source to the radiating element.

Abstract: A peripheral device connection current compensation circuit is proposed, which is designed for use in conjunction with a peripheral control interface on a computer platform, for the purpose of responding to an event of an external peripheral device being connected to the peripheral control interface by providing a current compensating function that can help to prevent an electrical current induced by a pull-up resistor in the peripheral device from flowing into the internal circuitry of the peripheral device. This feature can help maintain the slew rate of the connecting circuitry for the peripheral device at the rated value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions to detect analytes in a sample using antibody molecules that are transformed into nanoscale “self-signaling” biosensors. It relates in particular to those methods and compositions that provide for single-step detection of target analytes without the need for labor-intensive steps necessary in conventional assays.

Abstract: A foldable remote controller is provided to remotely control a multimedia network device, transmit signals to the multimedia network device, and transmit or receive audio signals between the foldable remote controller and the multimedia network device, so as to communicate on the internet.

Abstract: A method for plating includes positioning a substrate facing a plating solution. The method also includes immersing the substrate into the plating solution while plating a layer of material over a surface of the substrate, wherein an immersion speed of the substrate is about 100 millimeters per second (mm/s) or more while at least one portion of the substrate contacts the plating solution.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device comprising: forming a gate dielectric layer over a channel region; forming a gate electrode on the gate dielectric layer; forming source/drain regions substantially aligned with respective edges of the gate electrode with the channel region therebetween; forming a thin metal layer on the source/drain regions; forming a metal alloy layer on the thin metal layer; and transforming the thin metal layer into a low resistance metal silicide.

Abstract: An illuminated human-machine interface device does not need prepare electric energy by itself to supply power for a light source and can operate by taking advantage of the brightness of a screen of a monitor without any extraordinary illuminating equipment. It can be a keyboard and the positions on which the fluorescent light emits from the keyboard can be chosen on plural key caps. Secondly, it can be a keyboard and the position on which the fluorescent light emits from the keyboard can be chosen on an upper cover. The printed symbols on the key caps and the upper cover can both be formed by positive or negative plate printing with fluorescent ink, or the key caps and the upper cover can both be mixed with fluorescent material therein. Thirdly, it can be a keyboard with a fluorescent plate thereon to emit fluorescent light to make the keyboard a fluorescent keyboard. Fourthly, it can be a mouse having a housing with fluorescent material therein.

Abstract: An omnidirectional broadband monopole antenna comprises a ground plane, a radiating member, and a feed member. The ground plane is made of a metal plate. The radiating member comprises a first sub-radiating member, a second sub-radiating member connected to one side of the first sub-radiating member to provide a first angle therebetween, and a third radiating member connected to another side of the first sub-radiating member opposite the second sub-radiating member; a second angle is provided by the first and third sub-radiating members. The feed member is made of a metal rod with one end connected to the radiating member and the other to a signal source. Gain variations of the antenna's horizontal radiation pattern across the operating bandwidth are less than 3 dB.

Abstract: A digital television receiving antenna includes a first radiating element and a second radiating element electrically connected to the first radiating element. The second radiating element is foldable, and includes a wide radiating metal plate, and a narrow radiating metal strip, wherein one end of the narrow radiating metal strip is a feeding point insulated from the first radiating element with a predefined distance, and the other end of the narrow radiating metal strip is electrically connected to the wide radiating metal plate.

Abstract: The cursor-controlling mechanism includes a beam splitter, a light source, an image sensor and a mouse ball. The light source is positioned beside one side of the beam splitter, and the image sensor is positioned above the beam splitter. The mouse ball is rotatably positioned beside the other side of the beam splitter. The light source emits light beam at the beam splitter, and the light beam is divided into two sub-beams by the beam splitter. One sub-beam maintains original optical path toward the mouse ball and hits the mouse ball. The other sub-beam is directed downwardly to hit a worktable. The image sensor detects surface beneath the cursor-controlling mechanism and obtains image. By position of the mouse ball and surface beneath the cursor-controlling mechanism, the cursor-controlling mechanism has the functionality of mouse and trackball.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods for fabricating the same. The devices include a substrate, a catalyst layer, a second dielectric layer, and carbon nanotubes (CNTs). The substrate comprises an overlying first dielectric layer with an electrode embedded therein. The catalyst layer overlies the electrode and the first dielectric layer and substantially comprises Co and M1, wherein M1 is selected from a group consisting of W, P, B, Bi, Ni, and a combination thereof. The second dielectric layer overlies the catalyst layer and comprises an opening exposing parts of the catalyst layer. The carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are disposed on the exposed catalyst layer and electrically connect the electrode.

Abstract: A light guide plate is adapted for use with at least one light source that is capable of providing source light beams. The light guide plate includes a plate body, and a plurality of light-guiding structures that are distributed on the plate body. Each of the light-guiding structures is in a substantially quadrilateral pyramidal form, and includes a quadrilateral lower end that has four corners, and a tapered upper end that is disposed opposite to the lower end. Each of the light-guiding structures further includes four sides, each of which is defined by the upper end and a corresponding adjacent pair of the corners, adjacent ones of the sides being interconnected.

Abstract: An ultra-wideband antenna structure is provided. The ultra-wideband antenna structure includes a substrate with an edge, a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface; a ground surface mounted on the first surface; a radiating element mounted on the second surface and near the edge, and being a bent metal piece; and a short-circuited metal unit mounted on the first surface having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is electrically connected to the ground surface and the second end is electrically connected to the radiating element.

Abstract: Sensor constructs for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample comprising a molecular scaffold, a pair of labels which interact via Förster resonance energy transfer, and at least one molecular recognition domain for binding the analyte. A changed optical signal is produced when the analyte is bound by the molecular recognition domain.

Abstract: A receiving antenna for digital television signal reception includes a dielectric substrate, a radiating plate formed on the dielectric substrate with a bar shape, having a first long edge and a second long edge corresponding to the first long edge, a slit formed on the radiating plate with a length at least two times the width of the radiating plate, having a terminal at about the center of the first long edge and a terminal at the second long edge, and separating the radiating plate into a first sub-plate and a second sub-plate, a first feeding point formed on the first sub-plate, a second feeding point formed on the second sub-plate, and a feeding coaxial cable having a core conductor connected to the first feeding point and a grounding conductor connected to the second feeding point.

Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit interconnect structure is presented. A first conductive line is formed over a semiconductor substrate. A conductive cap layer is formed on the first conductive line to improve device reliability. An etch stop layer (ESL) is formed on the conductive cap layer. An inter-level dielectric (IMD) is formed on the ESL. A via opening and a trench are formed in the ESL, IMD, and conductive cap layer. A recess is formed in the first conductive line. The recess can be formed by over etching when the first dielectric is etched, or by a separate process such as argon sputtering. A second conductive line is formed filling the trench, opening and recess.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device. A semiconductor substrate with a patterned conductive layer on a top surface of the substrate is first provided. A dielectric layer is then formed to cover the substrate. Thereafter, an electron beam irradiation procedure is performed to anneal the patterned conductive layer and reduce resistance of the patterned conductive layer.

Abstract: A method of electrochemical deposition (ECD) provides a barrier and a seed layer on a substrate. The surfaces of the substrate are pre-treated before a metal layer is electrochemically deposited thereon in an electrochemical plating cell with a physical or a chemical surface treatment process. The electrochemical plating cell is covered by a cap to prevent evaporation of the electrolyte solution. The electrochemical plating cell includes a substrate holder assembly with a lift seal, e.g., with a contact angle ? less than 90° between the lift seal and the substrate. The substrate holder assembly includes a substrate chuck at the rear side of the substrate.