Abstract: A method for coating a thick spin-on-glass layer on a semiconductor structure without cracking problems and with improved planarization is disclosed. In the method, a pre-processed semiconductor structure that has a plurality of metal lines on top is first provided. After a first conformal layer of silicon oxide is deposited on top to insulate the metal lines, a first and a second layer of SOG are coated on top to a total thickness of at least 2500 Å. On top of the second SOG layers, is then deposited a second layer of silicon oxide by a plasma enhanced oxide deposition technique to a thickness of at least 1000 Å. A third and a fourth SOG layer are then coated on top of the stress buffer layer to a total thickness of at least 2500 Å.

Abstract: In an adjustable supporting device, a tubular coupling member is disposed uprightly on a supporting base. A movable frame member is movably extended into the coupling member, is in friction engagement with the coupling member, and includes a frame body coupled to a display panel and formed with a passage groove communicated with a receiving space. A biasing member has a straight coupling portion passing through the passage groove and coupled to the coupling member, and a spiral portion having an axis, connected to the coupling portion, and disposed in the receiving space. The movable frame member further includes an axial rod extending through the spiral portion along the axis and engaging the frame body such that the spiral portion of the biasing member is positioned in the receiving space.

Abstract: A method and a system for processing export information are provided by which a user at a computer device is linked to the export information processing system via a network connection to perform instant and convenient export information processing. A goods database for storing goods related information is established in the export information processing system to allow users to enter goods related information for soon-to-be-exported goods. A display of available goods from the goods database is generated on the computer device according to inquiry conditions inputted from the user to the export information processing system to allow the user to select export goods. Then, export files are created for the selected export goods to provide reference for inquiry of export information.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic styrenic resin composition comprises a styrenic copolymer comprising 15-100 parts by weight of a unit derived from a styrenic monomer (i-1), 0-45 parts by weight of a unit derived from a vinyl cyanide monomer (i-2), 0-40 parts by weight of a unit derived from a copolymerizable vinyl monomer (i-3) other than the above monomers, and 0.0005-1.0 parts by weight of a unit derived from a polyfunctional maleimide monomer, all based on 100 parts by weight of the total amount of (i-1) to (i-3). The thermoplastic styrenic resin composition manufactured in the present invention is excellent in processability. The rubber modified thermoplastic styrenic resin composition of the present invention gives a good heat stability, impact strength, fluidity and other mechanical properties. In addition, it also gives a uniform wall thickness, and the gloss on the surface of injected products after painting process is excellent.

Abstract: A base station assembles a frame including information bits at a vocoding rate for downlink transmission over a traffic channel as channel bits at a channel rate. The base station places at least one rate-indicating bit at a beginning of the frame for indicating the vocoding rate. The mobile station evaluates the downlink transmission with consideration of the vocoding rate indicated by the at least one rate-indicating bit. The mobile station can determine the vocoding rate by decoding the beginning of the frame to permit power control in less than one frame duration from initial receipt of the frame at the mobile station.

Abstract: The invention provides a novel burst duration assignment process that increases the performance and improves the throughput of communication systems. In particular, the invention provides an optimal burst duration assignment methodology such that resources are efficiently utilized and maximized in a communication system such as a code division multiple access (CDMA) system. According to the invention, burst duration is assigned based on channel fading fluctuation and user mobility in the communication system. In general, shorter burst duration is assigned to users with higher fading fluctuation and high mobility. Longer burst duration is assigned to users with lower fading fluctuation and low mobility. In a particular embodiment of the invention, the burst assignment is based on a function of duration versus fluctuation.

Abstract: An online real-time information inquiry method and system for importing commodities is provided, for allowing a user identification module to search access rights of users from corresponding to identification codes entered from the users via a network terminal device. Next, a data-searching module searches data of importing commodities according to the access rights of the users and consistent with inquiry conditions entered from the users via the network terminal device, and displays the searched data on the network terminal device. Then, an inquiry learning module records and stores data frequently inquired by the users in the database, so as to allow the data-searching module to perform other data inquiries from the users based on refined inquiry conditions or data scope according to the records established in the database by the inquiry learning module, to thereby enhance efficiency of the data inquiry.

Abstract: An information notification method and system is provided for automatically transmitting notification messages to a receiving organization at an information reception device. A fundamental database is established for storing basic information of the receiving organization, each record of the basic information corresponding to at least one item of contact information. The information notification system determines if a notification message is received; if yes, the system reads a name of the receiving organization from the notification message and finds corresponding contact information from the fundamental database. Then, according to the found contact information, the system sends the notification message to the information reception device to allow the receiving organization to obtain the notification message.

Abstract: A current produced by a current mirror in a clock generator circuit for a charge pump is controlled by a temperature dependent, current-adjusting MOSFET which has a threshold voltage (Vt) that varies with temperature. As the temperature varies, the current through the a temperature dependent, current-adjusting MOSFET varies, to thereby control a frequency of the clock generator circuit. The MOSFET can be provided with a temperature-independent power supply, so that the current of the temperature dependent, current-adjusting MOSFET can be more closely controlled.

Abstract: An EFM/EFM+ encoding system is adapted to modulate a source symbol sequence into a modulated bit sequence that is further converted to a channel bit sequence, which is to be recorded on a recording medium and which has a cumulative Digital Sum Value (DSV), through NRZI conversion. An apparatus for performing DSV protection in the EFM/EFM+ encoding system includes a DSV calculation unit for calculating the DSV associated with the EFM/EFM+ modulated bit sequence, and a decision unit for adjusting at least a bit in the modulated bit sequence according to the result calculated by the DSV calculation unit such that the channel bit sequence from the NRZI conversion of the adjusted modulated bit sequence accumulates a relatively small DSV. A method of using the EFM/EFM+ encoding system to inhibit disc copying is also disclosed.

Abstract: In a wireless communication system, unique methods are presented to dynamically assign channel codes of different lengths in a manner to maintain orthogonality among assigned channels. In one embodiment, channel codes that require relatively long-lengths are assigned from a first end of a list of unassigned channel codes and channel codes of a shorter length are assigned from an opposing end of a list of unassigned channel codes. Assignment of a shorter length code sequence is made if the longer-length channel codes that depend from the proposed shorter length code sequence are available. In another embodiment, the availability of short length channel codes is derived directly from the availability of the longest length channel codes. In this embodiment, a group of longest-length channel codes that contain a common shorter-length code of the desired length are checked for availability. If all the codes of the group are available then the common shorter-length code may be assigned to transmission.

Abstract: A circuit and method for protecting the run length in RLL (run length limited) code is proposed to correct the illegal run length in an EFM (eight to fourteen modulation) signal. The proposed circuit comprises a sampling unit for sampling a RF signal with a high frequency sampling clock, and generating a high frequency sampling signal. The frequency of the high frequency sampling clock is higher then the frequency of the EFM signal. A detector is employed to receive and to detect the high frequency sampling signal whether there is any illegal run length in the EFM signal, and to generate control signals. Two reference signal generators are employed to generate an ideal front reference signal and an ideal rear reference signal, respectively, corresponding to the control signals. A first difference generator and a second difference generator are employed to generate a first difference and a second difference according to the front and rear reference signals and the high frequency sampling signal, respectively.

Abstract: A method and apparatus to estimate the channel fade (both the amplitude gain/loss and the phase rotation) to assist the receiver to detect and recover the transmitted signal employs a continuous pilot signal such as the pilot code channel or pilot symbols. The channel estimator uses the same scrambling pattern of pilot channel and coherently integrates the continuous pilot signal to yield a channel estimate. The present invention employs adaptive integration duration to yield a channel estimate. The integration duration of the pilot signal for channel estimation is adaptive and proportional to the Doppler period. The Doppler period is proportional to the inverse of Doppler frequency and is an indicator of how fast the channel changes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a two stage compressive spring operated door check hinge. It has two springs of different length equipped along an outer tube to serve two stage restoring force. A unique design of collaborated function of the set billets and the corresponding containment holes enable the door to pause at a desired position. An adjustable nut is provided to adjust the elastic force of two springs such that the operation of the door can be carried out smoothly and silently without installing an awkward articulated door check arm.

Abstract: Nanolaminates are formed by alternating deposition, e.g., by combustion chemical vapor deposition (CCVD), layers of resistive material and layers of dielectric material. Outer resistive material layers are patterned to form discrete patches of resistive material. Electrical pathways between opposed patches of resistive material on opposite sides of the laminate act as capacitors. Electrical pathways horizontally through resistive material layers, which may be connected by via plated holes, act as resistors.

Abstract: A heating injection apparatus for vapor liquid delivery system includes inert gas purging part and thermostat device. Inert gas purging parts includes a liquid injector, a three-way valve, an exhausting branch and a purging gas. The three-way valve is used to connect purging gas, injector and exhausting branch. Liquid source resides in front of the liquid injector, and be injected into a gas line by liquid injector, besides the purging gas is used to purging out the liquid source remains on liquid injector to prevent polymerization. The temperature setting of thermostat device can be adjusted to meet liquid source requirement, and used to heating gas to demand production temperature before the gas enters the CVD system, and the thermostat device heats gas more efficiently, quickly and keep the gas temperature constant.

Abstract: A method that adjusts the power level of a set of forward-link signals of a base station responsive to the loading of the forward link as determined by a power level measurement of the signal set. One power level measurement is a pilot fraction of the forward link. Other power level measurements, such as the signal set's power level, can be used, alone or in combination, instead of or in addition to the pilot fraction of the forward link to adjust the power level of the signal set. The power level of the signal set can be changed in any manner, including by scaling it by a scaling factor, or by increasing the power level by a fixed or a variable amount. The power level measurement of the signal set is obtained during a current time period. The scaling factor that will be used in the subsequent time period is determined using the power level measurement. In one embodiment of the invention, the scaling factor can be obtained from a look-up table that is based on the power level measurement.

Abstract: The invention provides a power control methodology that increases the performance and the throughput of wireless communication systems. In particular, the invention provides a reverse jamming prevention process that efficiently utilizes power resources in a communication system such as CDMA. The invention advantageously prevents reverse jamming due to link imbalance that results from differences in forward and reverse link coverage. According to the invention, an evaluation set (e-set), which is a super set of the active set of base transceiver stations serving specific users, is determined to prevent the negative effects of reverse jamming. Excessive interference problems in the reverse link, particularly in high-speed wireless systems, are thus avoided.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the invention, the information is transmitted in symbols encoded at a source to a destination. A log likelihood ratio is respectively calculated for each of the encoded symbols. The calculated log likelihood ratios for the information bits are accumulated where the contribution from each of the encoded symbols is accounted for in the accumulating step. Each of the information bits is decoded according to the accumulated log likelihood ratios. An acknowledgment (ACK) is sent to the source for each block of the decoded information bits that passed the error check. A negative acknowledgment (NACK) is sent to the source for each block of the decoded information bits that did not pass the error check. After the source receives the negative acknowledgment (NACK), the encoded symbols are retransmitted to the destination.

Abstract: A method and a system for controlling production and exportation are proposed, for connecting trading branches of an enterprise to the system for controlling production and exportation via a network, wherein the system for controlling production and exportation shares client orders with the trading branches for product exportation, so as to improve business performances for the trading branches, and enhance profits for the enterprise. In this case, received client order data are processed in a manner as to be transferred suitable trading branches for product manufacture and exportation. This therefore makes products to be cost-effectively manufactured, and provides the business performances for required trading branches, thereby enhancing confidence of investors to the trading branches and increasing overall profits and achievements for the enterprise.