Abstract: An antenna. The antenna comprises a convex ground unit, a radiating member disposed above the ground unit and a feed member connected to the radiating member. The radiating member comprises a first sub-radiating member and a second sub-radiating member having a feed point to which the feed member is connected.

Abstract: A method, computer program product, and data processing system for performing automated optimization of a control processing flow containing Boolean conditional expressions is disclosed. Each conditional expression is profiled using a representative set of test vectors to determine the probabilities of individual conditions and combinations of conditions in the expression. Next, the expression is restructured or reordered, including selective computation of subexpressions, based on the probability information, so as to maximize the probability of a short-circuit termination of evaluation of the expression and/or to minimize the statistical execution time of the expression. This process is performed for all Boolean conditional expressions related to the control processing flow.

Abstract: Sensor constructs for detecting the presence of an analyte in a sample comprise a molecular scaffold, a pair of labels which interact via Förster resonance energy transfer, and at least one molecular recognition domain. When the analyte is bound by the molecular recognition domain, the Förster resonance energy interaction between the pair of labels is disrupted, resulting in a changed optical signal.

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 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.

Abstract: A mobile device includes a ground plane, a conductive housing disposed on the ground plane including a sidewall, a first conductive strip spaced apart from the conductive housing, and a second conductive strip electrically connecting the first conductive strip to the conductive housing.

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: The present invention provides a mobile phone antenna, which comprises an antenna ground plane, a radiating conducting plate, a feeding conducting strip, a shorting conducting strip, and a system ground plane. Using the antenna ground plane as a shielding metal wall, the present invention advantages itself of making the antenna and a shielding metal box easier to be integrated without a need for an isolation distance. The present invention thus makes the best use of the internal spacing of a mobile phone. This antenna is suitable for application as an embedded antenna for both folded-type and bar-type mobile phones. The operating bandwidth of this antenna can cover the required bandwidth for a Universal Mobile Telecommunication System operation.

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 provides a mobile phone antenna, which comprises an antenna ground plane, a radiating conducting plate, a feeding conducting strip, a shorting conducting strip, and a system ground plane. Using the antenna ground plane as a shielding metal wall, the present invention advantages itself of making the antenna and a shielding metal box easier to be integrated without a need for an isolation distance. The present invention thus makes the best use of the internal spacing of a mobile phone. This antenna is suitable for application as an embedded antenna for both folded-type and bar-type mobile phones. The operating bandwidth of this antenna can cover the required bandwidth for a Universal Mobile Telecommunication System operation.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods for forming the same in which damages to a low-k dielectric layer therein can be reduced or even prevented are provided. A semiconductor device is provided, comprising a substrate. A dielectric layer with at least one conductive feature therein overlies the substrate. An insulating cap layer overlies the top surface of the low-k dielectric layer adjacent to the conductive feature, wherein the insulating cap layer comprises metal ions.

Abstract: Copper interconnect structures for interconnection. The interconnect structure has a copper recess in a damascene structure with copper filled in a via/trench of a dielectric layer. Furthermore, the interconnect structure can also have a metal cap filled the copper recess.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods for fabricating the same. The devices includes a substrate, a first etch stop layer, a dielectric layer, an opening, and an anti-diffusion layer. The first etch stop layer overlies the substrate. The dielectric layer overlies the first etch stop layer. The opening extends through the dielectric layer and the first etch stop layer, and exposes parts of the substrate. The anti-diffusion layer overlies at least sidewalls of the opening, preventing contamination molecule diffusion from at least the first etch stop layer, wherein the anti-diffusion layer is respectively denser than the first etch stop layer and the dielectric layer.

Abstract: An adjustable lawn sprinkler with an adjustable rotating speed has a rotating base with an outlet and a rotatable disk. The rotatable disk rotatably mounts on the rotating base and has multiple nozzles with different sprinkling patterns rotatably mounted in the rotatable disk. By selecting aligning one of the multiple nozzles with the outlet on the rotating base, the sprinkling pattern of the adjustable lawn sprinkler is changeable. Moreover, by turning the aligned nozzle, the rotating speed of the adjustable lawn sprinkler can be adjusted.

Abstract: The structure of a housing for a wireless mouse comprises an upper cover, a lower cover and a battery lid, wherein the upper cover has a battery-receiving chamber; it is characterized by that: a slide block is received in a slide-block receiving chamber in the lower cover, and has a first and a second trapezoidal block, a pusher rod and an elastic-element receiving portion. An elastic element is received in the elastic-element receiving portion to make the slide block slide to a position effecting tight engagement of the battery lid with the lower cover. A first rib having an engaging hook is provided in the battery lid, it is used to make engagement of the engaging hook with the first trapezoidal block when the battery lid is engaged with the lower cover, thereby the battery lid is tightly engaged with the lower cover. And a second rib is provided in the battery lid, it is used to move the second trapezoidal block when the pusher rod is moved to separate the battery lid from the lower cover.

Abstract: Described are methods of and compositions for electrodepositing copper or other metals onto interconnects of a semiconductor substrate from an electroplating composition containing at least one nitrogen-containing additive. The nitrogen-containing additive has a molecular weight of between 10 and 1000, a concentration of between 5.0 and 10.0 milligrams per liter of the electroplating composition. The methods and compositions result in electroplated copper interconnects that have smooth surfaces that are relatively free of pits and humps.

Abstract: A planar monopole antenna is provided. The planar monopole antenna comprises a ground plate, a radiating metal plate, and a multi-branch feeding metal plate. The multi-branch feeding metal plate is formed between the ground plate and the radiating metal plate, and has a single feeding point thereon. The radiating metal plate and the multi-branch feeding metal plate together can also be fabricated from a single metal plate by using a line-cutting or stamping technique, or formed on a same dielectric substrate by using a printing or etching technique. Thus, the planar monopole antenna is easy to construct at a low cost.

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 grounding structure for a liquid crystal display and method thereof. A ground metal spring is disposed on a shedding. A main structure and a print circuit board are detachably disposed on the shedding and respectively contact the ground metal spring. Therefore, the print circuit grounds to the main structure through the ground metal spring.