Abstract: An apparatus and a method that drives an LCD device is provided. The apparatus that drives an LCD device includes an image display unit that includes liquid crystal cells that are formed in areas defined by a plurality of gate lines and a plurality of data lines. A data driver provides analog video signals to the data lines. A gate driver provides scan pulses to the gate lines. A data converter determines still images and moving images between adjacent frames of input data and generates modulated data that generates only undershoot at a boundary part of the still images and the moving images. A timing controller arranges the modulated data and provides it to the data driver.

Abstract: An apparatus for improving an image in a car audio system, and a control method thereof are provided. The apparatus includes: a first speaker unit for outputting a high band sound from a sound reproduced in the car audio system; a second speaker unit for outputting a middle band sound and a low band sound from the sound reproduced in the car audio system; a first structure for providing a directionality for the low band sound; and a second structure for rotating the first structure correspondingly to a position of a user of the car audio system.

Abstract: A method of transmitting data from a first communication device to a second communication device, comprising receiving a first signal on a first frequency channel from the second communication device, generating data, wherein the data comprises a reception status indicating whether there is interference on the first frequency channel due to a second signal transmitted by a third communication device, transmitting a third signal on a second frequency channel to the second communication device, wherein the transmission is carried out for a predetermined duration, receiving a fourth signal on the second frequency channel from the second communication device; and transmitting the data generated on the second frequency channel to the second communication device.

Abstract: A detachable liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal module and a cradle. The liquid crystal module includes a liquid crystal panel, an optical sheet provided on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel, an interface disposed on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel, a power receiver disposed on the rear surface of the liquid crystal panel, a memory card and a timing controller for receiving second image data from external devices and permitting the first image data stored in the memory card to be displayed in the liquid crystal panel. The cradle includes a lamp emitting light, an inverter for supplying alternating current to the lamp, a connector for receiving third image data from external equipment, and an interface converter for applying the third image data to the interface of the liquid crystal module.

Abstract: A detachable liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal module and a cradle. The liquid crystal module includes a liquid crystal panel, an optical sheet provided on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel, an interface disposed on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel, a power receiver disposed on the rear surface of the liquid crystal panel, a memory card and a timing controller for receiving second image data from external devices and permitting the first image data stored in the memory card to be displayed in the liquid crystal panel. The cradle includes a lamp emitting light, an inverter for supplying alternating current to the lamp, a connector for receiving third image data from external equipment, and an interface converter for applying the third image data to the interface of the liquid crystal module.

Abstract: A projector assembly having a mobile terminal, a first light source and a projection lens is provided. The mobile terminal has a display and a body where the display includes a first flat display panel and the body includes an input device. The first light source supplies light to the first flat display panel. The first flat display panel displays images using the light from the first light source. The projection lens projects the images displayed in the first flat display panel.

Abstract: A detachable liquid crystal display device includes a liquid crystal module and a cradle. The liquid crystal module includes a liquid crystal panel; an optical sheet provided on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel; an interface disposed on a rear surface of the liquid crystal panel; a power receiver disposed on the rear surface of the liquid crystal panel; a memory card; and a timing controller for receiving second image data from external devices and permitting the first image data stored in the memory card to be displayed in the liquid crystal panel. The cradle includes a lamp emitting light; an inverter for supplying alternating current to the lamp; a connector for receiving third image data from external equipment; and an interface converter for applying the third image data to the interface of the liquid crystal module.

Abstract: A method of determining whether a frequency channel is available for data transmission for a communication device is provided. The method provided comprises dynamically selecting a time interval for determining whether the frequency channel is available for data transmission for the communication device. The method provided further comprises determining whether the frequency channel is available for data transmission for the communication device, during the time interval selected.

Abstract: A method to form a barrier layer and contact plug using a touch up RIE. In a first embodiment, we form a first barrier layer over the dielectric layer and the substrate in the contact hole. The first barrier layer is comprised of Ta. A second barrier layer is formed over the first barrier layer. The second barrier layer is comprised of TaN or WN. We planarize a first conductive layer to form a first contact plug in the contact hole. We reactive ion etch (e.g., W touch up etch) the top surfaces using a Cl and B containing etch. Because of the composition of the barrier layers and RIE etch chemistry, the barrier layers are not significantly etched selectively to the dielectric layer. In a second embodiment, a barrier film is comprised of WN.

Abstract: A method (and semiconductor device) of fabricating a semiconductor device provides a shallow trench isolation (STI) structure or region by implanting ions in the STI region. After implantation, the region (of substrate material and ions of a different element) is thermally annealed producing a dielectric material operable for isolating two adjacent field-effect transistors (FET). This eliminates the conventional steps of removing substrate material to form the trench and refilling the trench with dielectric material. Implantation of nitrogen ions into an STI region adjacent a p-type FET applies a compressive stress to the transistor channel region to enhance transistor performance. Implantation of oxygen ions into an STI region adjacent an n-type FET applies a tensile stress to the transistor channel region to enhance transistor performance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of manufacturing an integrated circuit on a semiconductor substrate having a semiconductor device provided thereon, including the steps of forming a copper layer having an overburden of a desired thickness, forming a layer of inert metal on the copper layer, annealing the copper layer and removing the layer of inert metal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the reduction or complete prevention of Cu corrosion during a planarization or polishing process. In one aspect of the invention, RF signal is used to establish a negative bias in front of the wafer surface following polishing to eliminate Cu+ or Cu2+ migrations. In another aspect of the invention, a DC Voltage power supply is used to establish the negative bias.

Abstract: An impulse charger for motor vehicle engines include impulse valves driven using driving force continuously generated by a driving apparatus so as to be instantaneously opened and closed at a high speed by a link unit in which link members are interconnected, and in which the impulse valves for all cylinders are simultaneously driven. Thus, the impulse charger provides simple drive control, reduction in necessary components, and an efficient mounting space, guarantees easy manufacturing and mounting at a low cost, and prevents noise from being generated when the impulse valves are operated.

Abstract: A method of forming a barrier layer and cap comprised of CuSiN for an interconnect. We provide an interconnect opening in a dielectric layer over a semiconductor structure. We form a CuSiN barrier layer over the sidewalls and bottom of the interconnect opening by reacting with the first copper layer. We then form an interconnect over the CuSiN layer filling the interconnect opening. We can form a CuSiN cap layer on the top surface of the interconnect.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of inducing stress in a semiconductor device substrate by applying an ion implantation to a gate region before a source/drain annealing process. The source/drain region may then be annealed along with the gate which will cause the gate to expand in certain areas due to said ion implantation. As a result, stress caused by said expansion of the gate is transferred to the channel region in the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: An expandable multi-module display device cuts block data corresponding to an identification code of the expandable multi-module display device itself, and transmits the data-cut result to a specific flat panel display corresponding to the expandable multi-module display device itself, such that it displays a total image. The expandable multi-module display device includes a multi-panel including a plurality of flat panel displays, several multi-driving boards installed in the flat panel displays, respectively, and a data bus line connected to each of the multi-driving boards. The expandable multi-module display device cuts data corresponding to an identification code of the multi-module display device itself, and provides a specific flat panel display with the cut data corresponding to the multi-driving board itself, and bypasses the remaining data other than the cut data to the multi-driving boards of the remaining flat panel displays other than the specific flat panel display.

Abstract: Provided are a display device and a method for driving the same. The display device includes: a plurality of display modules; a plurality of display module drivers for respectively driving the display modules; a data divider receiving data signals for displaying an image on the display device and separating the received data signals into output data signals corresponding to each respective display module driver; and a timing control signal generator for generating a timing control signal to be supplied commonly to the display module drivers.

Abstract: A touch panel for a display device integrates functionality provided by resistive-type and EM-type touch panels. The touch panel is integrated with the display device and includes a resisitve-type touch panel arranged above the display device and an EM-type touch panel arranged below the display device.

Abstract: A vehicle driver guarding system using a vehicle telematics service and a control method thereof are provided. The vehicle driver guarding system includes: a vehicle telematics system for receiving a final destination, calculating a final destination arrival expectation time, notifying a central information center of the calculated expectation time through a mobile communication system, receiving a vehicle driver guard confirmation message from the central information center, and transmitting a response message to the received confirmation message, to the central information center; and the central information center being notified of the expectation time, transmitting the vehicle driver guard confirmation message to the vehicle telematics system when the notified expectation time lapses and then a preset time lapses, and performing a vehicle driver guarding function upon non-reception of the response message within the preset time.

Abstract: A film exposure apparatus employs a liquid crystal display. The film exposure apparatus may reduce the film and plate fabrication cost and time required in a publication printing process and may also enhance printing quality. The apparatus may include an exposure device that illuminates the LCD. The LCD may display an image in one or more gray scales that may correspond to color concentrations in a document to be reproduced. The LCD may control the amount of light that passes through the LCD and that exposes red (R), green (G), and blue (B) films.