Abstract: The invention provides a preparation method of Zn1-xCdxA quantum dot capable of emitting white light, in which A is S or S1-ySey; 0<x<1 and 0<y<1. The method includes preparing a sulfur-containing organic solution; mixing a zinc-containing precursor and a cadmium-containing precursor with an organic acid, and dissolving them in a co-solvent to obtain a homogeneous solution; and mixing sulfur-containing organic solution with the homogeneous solution to produce Zn1-xCdxA quantum dot.

Abstract: A test key for checking an interconnect structure is described, including a contiguous metal line and multiple conductive plugs on the contiguous metal line, wherein one end of each plug contacts with the contiguous metal line. The other end of at least one plug is not connected to any conductor. In addition, the two ends of the contiguous metal line are connected to different voltages.

Abstract: A method for loading configuration data onto a non-volatile memory and the device using the same is provided. A non-volatile memory block is preloaded with a certain compatible memory configuration data in advance when the memory device is being manufactured. The memory configuration data comprises plural parameters corresponding to the non-volatile memory. When readying the memory device, the preloaded configuration data is loaded onto a random-access memory thereof so as to save the space in a read-only memory used for storing the memory's identification and its specification. Additionally, means for loading the configuration data from the preload zone onto the random-access memory is introduced to update the firmware.

Abstract: A test key for checking an interconnect structure is described, including a contiguous metal line and multiple conductive plugs on the contiguous metal line, wherein one end of each plug contacts with the contiguous metal line. The other end of at least one plug is not connected to any conductor. In addition, the two ends of the contiguous metal line are connected to different voltages.

Abstract: A phase-change memory element and fabrication method thereof is provided. The phase-change memory element comprises an electrode. A first dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. An opening passes through the first dielectric layer exposing the electrode. A heater with an extended part is formed in the opening, wherein the extended part protrudes the opening. A second dielectric layer surrounds the extended part of the heater exposing the top surface of the extended part. A phase-changed material layer is formed on the second dielectric layer to directly contact the top of the extended part.

Abstract: A timing controller receiving image data using an input clock signal and transferring the received image data and an output clock signal to a source driver. The received image data is transferred to the source driver through an output buffer. A frequency detection circuit detects a frequency of the input clock signal. A power supply circuit provides power to the output buffer, wherein power level is determined by the detected frequency.

Abstract: A traverse module for a disc apparatus includes a chassis, a spindle motor for rotating a disc thereon, a gasket set positioned between the spindle motor and the chassis; and a screw set corresponding to the gasket set. The spindle motor is mounted on the chassis. The screw set adjustably secures the spindle motor and the chassis via the gasket set.

Abstract: A device and method is provided to selectively modify the transmission performance of a frame data. Through a parallel transmission interface, the frame data is transmitted under a corresponding interface protocol and transmitted toward an image display. The method first detects a data size of the frame data and then provides a transmission control signal based on the detection of the data size. Next, selectively divide the frame data by a factor M based on the transmission control signal. Furthermore, transmit the divided frame data at a raised clock rate based on the factor M. Afterwards, temporarily store the divided frame data about to be transmitted toward the image display until the whole frame data is transmitted.

Abstract: An exemplary electro-wetting display (EWD) device (30) includes a first substrate (31), a second substrate (39) facing the first substrate, a hydrophobic insulator (36) provided between the first and second substrates, a first fluid (33), a second fluid (32) and colored layers (38). The first fluid and the second fluid are immiscible and disposed between the hydrophobic insulator and the first substrate. The second fluid is electro-conductive or polar. The first fluid is located between the hydrophobic insulator and the second fluid. Colored layers may be located between the hydrophobic insulator and the second substrate.

Abstract: An exemplary transflective electro-wetting display (EWD) device includes an upper substrate, a lower substrate opposite to the upper substrate, a first polar liquid disposed between the upper and lower substrates, a second, colored, non-polar liquid disposed between the upper and lower substrates, and a reflective pattern disposed at the lower substrate. The second liquid is immiscible with the first liquid. An area of the reflective pattern covered by the second liquid varies according to an area of the lower substrate covered by the second liquid.

Abstract: A new business model of supply chain management for IC foundry and a system and method of demand and capacity management with machine-time accuracy are provided. The system includes an allocation planning module, an order management module, a capacity model, and a capacity management module. The allocation planning module receives a demand plan for a product. The capacity management module transforms the demand plan into a machine-time-based plan according to the capacity model, and reserves capacity according to the machine-time-based plan for the demand plan. The capacity management module further transforms a purchase order received by the order management module before a cutoff date for the product into a machine-time-based order, accepts the machine-time-based order and decreases the reservation capacity depending on the machine-time-based plan.

Abstract: The invention provides a light emitting diode device and a fabrication method thereof. The device comprises a pair of electrodes and one of which is electrically contacted with a holder, an LED chip fixed in the holder, a wrapping material formed in the holder and covering the LED chip, and a plurality of nanocrystals having a quantum dot state dispersed in the wrapping material. The nanocrystals satisfy the formula, Zn1-xCdxS and 0<x<1, and can produce a luminous wavelength of about 400 nm to 800 nm. The device further comprises a plurality of organic molecules bonded to the surface of the nanocrystals. Because a molecular interaction occurs between the organic molecules and the wrapping material, the nanocrystals are uniformly dispersed in the wrapping material to improve luminous uniformity. Furthermore, the wrapping material can protect the nanocrystals from oxidation to avoid efficiency decaying.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an intelligent shortcut multi-channel reminding method for a portable device, which provides a to-be-processed field for a communication record to be processed when attaching a to-be-processed tag to the communication record, and stores the to-be-processed field together with the communication record. The present invention further discloses an intelligent shortcut multi-channel reminding means for a portable device based on the method, which comprises a to-be-processed module including more than one to-be-processed sub-modules which share a storage space with communication functional modules and serve to view, add, modify and delete to-be-processed fields; at least one shortcut channel which enables information delivery between each to-be-processed sub-module and the corresponding communication functional module; a reminding module which connects to each of the to-be-processed sub-modules and pops up a reminding interface according to the setting of to-be-processed tags.

Abstract: Thiourea compounds of the following formula: wherein n, R1, R2, R3, A1, A2, X, Y, and Z are defined herein. Also disclosed is a method of treating hepatitis C virus infection with these compounds.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly of a fuel cell comprises a proton exchange membrane, two metal-carbon (carbon supported metal) catalyst layers, two gas diffusion layers and at least two metal catalyst layers. The proton exchange membrane is at the center of the membrane electrode assembly, the two metal-carbon catalyst layers are located on both sides of the proton exchange membrane. The two gas diffusion layers are on both outer surfaces of the membrane electrode assembly. The metal catalyst layers are located at the interface between the proton exchanged membrane and the metal-carbon catalyst layer and/or at the interface between the metal-carbon catalyst layer and the gas diffusion layer. The combinations of metal-carbon catalyst and metal-catalyst layers reduce the thickness of catalyst layer and maintain a high catalysis activity, and thus improve the fuel cells performance.

Abstract: A method accessing a flash memory storage device through universal serial bus (USB) of the present invention includes a flash controller and a flash memory, wherein the method includes connecting the storage device to a USB interface of an electronic device; outputting a plurality of accessing instructions to the flash controller via the electronic device; deciding which data is needed to be temporarily saved in a cache memory and a priority of the accessing instructions according to the characteristic of the file system and the content of preceding instructions of the flash controller; and writing the data temporarily saved in the cache memory into the flash memory according to the priority of the flash controller. The objective of the method of the present invention is to enhance the operation efficiency of the storage device.