Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, an underlying structure is formed over a substrate. A film is formed over the underlying structure. Surface topography of the film is measured and the surface topography is stored as topography data. A local etching is performed by using directional etching and scanning the substrate so that an entire surface of the film is subjected to the directional etching. A plasma beam intensity of the directional etching is adjusted according to the topography data.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to promote the development and growth of cotton seedlings. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and, at seedling stage and early growth stage, applied to the soil around the cotton plants, and sprayed to the young plants. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, before administering as taught herein.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to improve the efficacy of fertilizer usage and absorption by soybeans. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and then infused to the fertilized soil in which the soybean seeds are grown, as well as the plants after the seed start sprouting. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, for applying to the soil around the soybean.

Abstract: A display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a display module and multiple light-emitting driving circuits. Each of the light-emitting driving circuits includes a timing control circuit and a driving circuit. The timing control circuit receives multiple clock signals and a previous light-emitting timing signal to provide a light-emitting timing signal and an internal voltage. The driving circuit receives a first phase signal among multiple phase signals and the internal voltage to provide a light-emitting driving signal to the display module based on the first phase signal and the internal voltage. The phase signals all present disabled levels during a vertical blank period.

Abstract: A device includes a substrate, a semiconductor layer and a ferroelectric layer. The semiconductor layer is over the substrate. The semiconductor layer is a single crystal silicon layer or a single crystal germanium layer. The ferroelectric layer is over the semiconductor layer. The ferroelectric layer is in physical contact with the semiconductor layer and has an orthorhombic phase.

Abstract: A diffusion barrier layer is included in a piezoelectric device that includes a plurality of piezoelectric layers. The diffusion barrier layer may be included to trap and/or block lead (Pb) and/or lead oxide (PbOx) from diffusing toward a first piezoelectric layer that occurs during a sol-gel process that used to form a second piezoelectric layer after the first piezoelectric layer formed. Blocking and/or trapping the diffusion of lead (Pb) and/or lead oxide (PbOx) using the diffusion barrier layer may reduce the likelihood of and/or prevent delamination in the piezoelectric device.

Abstract: In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, an underlying structure is formed over a substrate. A film is formed over the underlying structure. Surface topography of the film is measured and the surface topography is stored as topography data. A local etching is performed by using directional etching and scanning the substrate so that an entire surface of the film is subjected to the directional etching. A plasma beam intensity of the directional etching is adjusted according to the topography data.

Abstract: In a method of forming a pattern, a photo resist layer is formed over an underlying layer, the photo resist layer is exposed to an actinic radiation carrying pattern information, the exposed photo resist layer is developed to form a developed resist pattern, a directional etching operation is applied to the developed resist pattern to form a trimmed resist pattern, and the underlying layer is patterned using the trimmed resist pattern as an etching mask.

Abstract: A device and a method for robotic arm automatic correction are disclosed. A main structure includes a robotic arm including an optical photographing mechanism, and a wafer storage mechanism at one side of the robotic arm and including a graphic data code. The optical photographing mechanism is in information connection with an optical recognition module that includes a data code analysis unit, an object distance analysis unit, and a wafer center analysis unit. A user uses the optical photographing mechanism to photograph the graphic data code for implementing a first round of position correction for the robotic arm. Then, the optical photographing mechanism photographs a wafer and performs an operation of focusing for calculation of a distance between the robotic arm and a center point of the wafer by means of the object distance analysis unit in combination with the wafer center analysis unit for a second round of correction.

Abstract: A transmission rate management method is provided. The transmission rate management method is applied to a transmission rate management device. The transmission rate management method includes the steps of calculating a total available data traffic of the transmission rate management device based on a data plan for the transmission rate management device, wherein the total available data traffic corresponds to a period of time; allocating to each of one or more client devices currently connected to the transmission rate management device one available data traffic corresponding to the period of time according to the total available data traffic; and adjusting a transmission rate of a client device of the one or more client devices based on a remaining data traffic of the available data traffic of the client device.

Abstract: A method for eliminating divot formation includes forming an isolation layer; forming a conduction layer which has an upper inclined boundary with the isolation layer such that the conduction layer has a portion located above a portion of the isolation layer at the upper inclined boundary; etching back the isolation layer; and etching back the conduction layer after etching back the isolation layer such that a top surface of the etched conduction layer is located at a level lower than a top surface of the etched isolation layer.

Abstract: A display may include an array of pixels. Each pixel in the array includes an organic light-emitting diode coupled to associated semiconducting oxide transistors. The semiconducting oxide transistors may exhibit different device characteristics. Some of the semiconducting oxide transistors may be formed using a first oxide layer formed from a first semiconducting oxide material using first processing steps, whereas other semiconducting oxide transistors are formed using a second oxide layer formed from a second semiconducting oxide material using second processing steps different than the first processing steps. The display may include three or more different semiconducting oxide layers formed during different processing steps.

Abstract: A display may have organic light-emitting diode pixels formed from thin-film circuitry. The thin-film circuitry may be formed in thin-film transistor (TFT) layers and the organic light-emitting diodes may include anodes and cathodes and an organic emissive layer formed over the TFT layers between the anodes and cathodes. The organic emissive layer may be formed via chemical evaporation techniques. The display may include moisture blocking structures such as organic emissive layer disconnecting structures that introduce one or more gaps in the organic emissive layer during evaporation so that any potential moisture permeating path from the display panel edge to the active area of the display is completely terminated.

Abstract: An electronic device may include a display and an optical sensor formed underneath the display. A pixel removal region on the display may at least partially overlap with the sensor. The pixel removal region may include a plurality of non-pixel regions each of which is devoid of thin-film transistors. The plurality of non-pixel regions is configured to increase the transmittance of light through the display to the sensor. In addition to removing thin-film transistors in the pixel removal region, additional layers in the display stack-up may be removed. In particular, a cathode layer, polyimide layer, and/or substrate in the display stack-up may be patterned to have an opening in the pixel removal region. A polarizer may be bleached in the pixel removal region for additional transmittance gains. The cathode layer may be removed using laser ablation with a spot laser or blanket illumination.

Abstract: Provided is a long-acting method for preventing or treating glucose metabolism disorders that includes administering a beta-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a subject in need thereof. The method for preventing or treating glucose metabolism disorders has a long-acting effect that lasts more than two days even after medication has been stopped.

Abstract: An electronic device casing includes a body, a movable apparatus, and a handle structure. The body comprises a first stopping surface and a second stopping surface disposed opposite to each other. The movable apparatus is adapted to be detachably assembled in the body. The handle structure is pivotally disposed to the movable apparatus. The handle structure comprises a first arm corresponding to the first stopping surface and a second arm corresponding to the second stopping surface. The movable apparatus is adapted to move between a removed position and an assembled position by rotating the handle structure between an upper pulled position and a lower pressed position.

Abstract: Provided is a long-acting method for preventing or treating glucose metabolism disorders that includes administering a beta-lactam compound or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof to a subject in need thereof. The method for preventing or treating glucose metabolism disorders has a long-acting effect that lasts more than two days even after medication has been stopped.

Abstract: A display may include an array of pixels. Each pixel in the array includes an organic light-emitting diode coupled to associated semiconducting oxide transistors. The semiconducting oxide transistors may exhibit different device characteristics. Some of the semiconducting oxide transistors may be formed using a first oxide layer formed from a first semiconducting oxide material using first processing steps, whereas other semiconducting oxide transistors are formed using a second oxide layer formed from a second semiconducting oxide material using second processing steps different than the first processing steps. The display may include three or more different semiconducting oxide layers formed during different processing steps.

Abstract: A handle extension structure includes a connection assembly and an operation assembly. The connection assembly has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The operation assembly is slidably disposed at the connection assembly. The operation assembly includes an extension element and a grip element. The extension element has a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to each other. The first end portion is slidably disposed between the first end and the second end. The grip element is pivoted to the second end portion. An electronic device casing includes a body, a movable apparatus, and the handle extension structure. The handle extension structure is pivoted to the movable apparatus through the connection assembly.

Abstract: A handle extension structure includes a connection assembly and an operation assembly. The connection assembly has a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The operation assembly is slidably disposed at the connection assembly. The operation assembly includes an extension element and a grip element. The extension element has a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to each other. The first end portion is slidably disposed between the first end and the second end. The grip element is pivoted to the second end portion. An electronic device casing includes a body, a movable apparatus, and the handle extension structure. The handle extension structure is pivoted to the movable apparatus through the connection assembly.