Abstract: Semiconductor devices and methods which utilize a passivation dopant to passivate a gate dielectric layer are provided. The passivation dopant is introduced to the gate dielectric layer through a work function layer using a process such as a soaking method. The passivation dopant is an atom which may help to passivate electrical trapping defects, such as fluorine.

Abstract: A method includes depositing a high-k gate dielectric layer over and along sidewalls of a semiconductor fin. The method further includes depositing an n-type work function metal layer over the high-k gate dielectric layer and performing a passivation treatment on the high-k gate dielectric layer through the n-type work function metal layer. The passivation treatment comprises a remote plasma process. The method further includes depositing a fill metal over the n-type work function metal layer to form a metal gate stack over the high-k gate dielectric layer. The metal gate stack comprising the n-type work function metal layer and the fill metal.

Abstract: In example implementations, a mobile device is provided. The mobile device includes a camera, a microphone, a metallic housing and a privacy cover. The metallic housing encloses the camera and the microphone. The metallic housing includes a privacy cover storage area. The privacy cover is removably coupled to the privacy cover storage area. The privacy cover is dimensioned to cover the camera and the microphone and stay within a bezel of the metallic housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method performed at a computer acting as a third-party system for requesting for a usage permission. The third-party system receives download information sent by means of a page of a first application, the download information at least including a download identifier, and the download identifier being used for indicating a first device identifier of a first device running the first application, a first account logging into the first application, and a second application identifier of a downloaded second application. After authenticating the download information, the third-party system requests a server of the first application to configure the usage permission for the first account in response to an authentication result and return such configuration to the first application running at the first device.

Abstract: A material layer having recesses is formed on a substrate including a high pattern density area and a low pattern density area. A first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer are sequentially formed to cover the material layer, wherein a top surface of the first dielectric layer in the high pattern density area is higher than a top surface of the first dielectric layer in the low pattern density area, thereby a thickness of the second dielectric layer in the low pattern density area being thicker than a thickness of the second dielectric layer in the high pattern density area. An etching back process is performed to remove the second dielectric layer and the first dielectric layer, wherein the etching rate of the etching back process to the second dielectric layer is lower than the etching rate of the etching back process to the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: A material layer having recesses is formed on a substrate including a high pattern density area and a low pattern density area. A first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer are sequentially formed to cover the material layer, wherein a top surface of the first dielectric layer in the high pattern density area is higher than a top surface of the first dielectric layer in the low pattern density area, thereby a thickness of the second dielectric layer in the low pattern density area being thicker than a thickness of the second dielectric layer in the high pattern density area. An etching back process is performed to remove the second dielectric layer and the first dielectric layer, wherein the etching rate of the etching back process to the second dielectric layer is lower than the etching rate of the etching back process to the first dielectric layer.

Abstract: A gate structure includes a substrate divided into an N-type transistor region and a P-type transistor region. An interlayer dielectric covers the substrate. A first trench is embedded in the interlayer dielectric within the N-type transistor region. A first gate electrode having a bullet-shaped profile is disposed in the first trench. A gate dielectric contacts the first trench. An N-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the first gate electrode. A second trench is embedded in the interlayer dielectric within the P-type transistor region. A second gate electrode having a first mushroom-shaped profile is disposed in the second trench. The gate dielectric layer contacts the second trench. The N-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the second gate electrode. A first P-type work function layer is disposed between the gate dielectric layer and the N-type work function layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a composite article includes providing a polishing pad; rubbing over the polishing pad to produce a polishing pad debris; collecting the polishing pad debris; providing a wood material; and applying a force over the wood material and the polishing pad debris to form the composite article, wherein the composite article includes the wood material and the polishing pad debris, and the rubbing of the polishing pad includes removing a portion of the polishing pad to produce the polishing pad debris.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a metal gate on a substrate, in which the metal gate includes a first work function metal (WFM) layer and the first WFM layer further includes a first vertical portion, a second vertical portion, wherein the first vertical portion and the second vertical portion comprise different heights, and a first horizontal portion connecting the first vertical portion and the second vertical portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method performed at a computer acting as a third-party system for requesting for a usage permission. The third-party system receives download information sent by means of a page of a first application, the download information at least including a download identifier, and the download identifier being used for indicating a first device identifier of a first device running the first application, a first account logging into the first application, and a second application identifier of a downloaded second application. After authenticating the download information, the third-party system requests a server of the first application to configure the usage permission for the first account in response to an authentication result and return such configuration to the first application running at the first device.

Abstract: A substance delivery device comprises a substrate, a plurality of dissolvable supporting structures and a plurality of carriers. The substrate attaches to a tissue. The dissolvable supporting structures are disposed on the substrate. The carriers are disposed on the dissolvable supporting structures and encapsulating substances. The present invention further provides a substance delivery method. The substance delivery device and the substance delivery method of present invention is advantageous for providing sustained release effect and rising the applicability of transdermal or transmucosal delivery techniques.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a first organic layer on the substrate; patterning the first organic layer to form an opening; forming a second organic layer in the opening; and removing the first organic layer to form a patterned second organic layer on the substrate.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interactive image device and interactive method thereof for a traditional photo frame or a fameless painting, the device comprises a frame body provided with a fastening position, a display surface for display an image, an effect unit for generate effects, a trigger unit and a circuit module to enable or disable the effect unit in responding the operation of the trigger unit by a user. The user is able to get different interactive effect feedbacks by inserting the trigger unit to the fastening position each time, thus the present invention can easily integrate the displayed image with interactive effects and interact with users by novel operating methods.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. First, a substrate is provided, and a first metal gate and a second metal gate are formed on the substrate, in which the first metal gate includes a first work function metal layer, the second metal gate includes a second work function metal layer, the first metal gate and the second metal gate include different size, and the first work function metal layer and the second work function metal layer include different thickness.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: providing a substrate; forming a first organic layer on the substrate; patterning the first organic layer to form an opening; forming a second organic layer in the opening; and removing the first organic layer to form a patterned second organic layer on the substrate.

Abstract: A manikin (mannequin) with limbs that magnetically attach to the torso by an assembly of an attach base mounted on the torso and a lead-in base on the limb. Magnets of one Pole are accommodated within the attach base, and of the opposite Pole within the lead-in base. The magnets attract corresponding magnets of the opposite Pole, facilitating self-aligning of the magnets, whose depth-of-pull force is not over 80 Gauss. The attach and lead-in bases can regulate the attraction force via a layer of flux shield over the magnets for various applications. Attach and lead-in bases have complimentary guiding means to give an assembler a sense of touch through fabric to understand where the limbs are with respect to the torso when forming a joint. The lead-in pin hooks the limb into the torso, allowing limbs to pivot and return to their original position if bumped.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an interactive image device and interactive method thereof for a traditional photo frame or a fameless painting, the device comprises a frame body provided with a fastening position, a display surface for display an image, an effect unit for generate effects, a trigger unit and a circuit module to enable or disable the effect unit in responding the operation of the trigger unit by a user. The user is able to get different interactive effect feedbacks by inserting the trigger unit to the fastening position each time, thus the present invention can easily integrate the displayed image with interactive effects and interact with users by novel operating methods.

Abstract: An electronic shelf label controlling system, an electronic shelf label installing method and an electronic shelf label updating method are provided. The electronic shelf label controlling system of the electronic shelf label includes at least an electronic shelf label, a controlling device, a deploying device, and a communication gateway device. The electronic shelf label is disposed on a shelf. The controlling device stores a label location table. The label location table records a relationship between a label identifying information and a label location information of the electronic shelf label. The deploying device is used for obtaining the label identifying information. The communication gateway device is used for communicating the controlling device, the deploying device and the electronic shelf label.

Abstract: A folding table has a plank member having a plank member forward end and a plank member rearward end. A substantially vertical member is pivotally connected to the plank member. The substantially vertical member has a substantially vertical member upper end and a substantially vertical member lower end. The plank member is pivotally connected to the substantially vertical member upper end. A first leg has a first leg upper portion telescopically connected to the first leg lower portion so that the first leg upper portion slides relative to the first leg lower portion. The first leg upper portion has a first leg upper portion upper end and a first leg upper portion lower end. The first leg upper portion upper end is pivotally connected to the substantially vertical member upper end. The first leg has a first leg stowed position which is telescopically retracted.

Abstract: A refresh method of a volatile memory includes at least the following steps: detecting at least one parameter of the volatile memory; selecting a target refresh type from a plurality of candidate refresh types according to the at least one parameter; and performing a refresh operation upon the volatile memory according to the target refresh type. In one embodiment, the candidate refresh types include at least a first candidate refresh type and a second candidate refresh type, each refresh command complying with the first candidate refresh type is arranged to refresh a first number of banks of the volatile memory, and each refresh command complying with the second candidate refresh type is arranged to refresh a second number of banks of the volatile memory.