Abstract: The present invention provides a fingerprint sensing mechanism using a two-dimensional thermoelectric sensor array to capture the thermal image related to the ridges and valleys on the finger, wherein its fabricating method is totally compatible with integrated circuits processing. Using the body temperature of a human being as the stimulation source for biometrics, a temperature difference is produced from a ridge of a fingerprint contacting the thermoelectric sensor and the temperature gradient is converted into an electrical signal. A plurality of thermoelectric sensors arranged in a two-dimensional array forms a fingerprint sensor so as to obtain the electrical signal output of the ridge profile of the fingerprint.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fast-locked clock and data recovery circuit, which adopts a 2× oversampling technology and comprises: a multi phase-outputting phase-locked loop generating a plurality of phases ?i; a phase interpolator synthesizing the obtained phases ?n and ?n+2 into a sampling phase ?n based on the weighting coefficient k; a phase detector detects the phase lead or lag between the input data and the sampling phase and generates an up/down signal; and a phase search engine update the weighting coefficient and modulate the sampling phase according to the up/down correction signals. Further, the present invention proposes a data recovery circuit implementing a binary search method and a 2× oversampling method, whereby the time for clock locking can be greatly reduced. Furthermore, the present invention utilizes a multi-phase time-sharing parallel sampling technology to achieve high-speed operation and low power consumption.

Abstract: A memory card with electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection is provided. The memory card includes a board, a set of contacts, at least one chip and an ESD protection path. The board having a signal path not electrically connected to the edge of the board. The ESD protection path for transmitting ESD current is disposed on the board. Furthermore, a part of the ESD protection path extends to the edge of the board.

Abstract: Presented are intrinsically fluorescent, self-multimerizing MHC fusion proteins, and complexes assembled therefrom that are capable of detectably labeling antigen-specific T lymphocytes. Also presented are methods for labeling antigen-specific T lymphocytes with the intrinsically fluorescent complexes of the present invention, and methods, particularly flow cytometric methods, for detecting, enumerating, enriching, and depleting antigen specific T lymphocytes so labeled.

Abstract: The structure and method of measuring the capacitance comprising a first buried doped area and a heavily doped area in a semiconductor substrate. The heavily doped area is parallel to the buried doped area. Several second buried doped areas, the first oxide layers and the second oxide layers are formed in the semiconductor substrate. Any of the second buried doped areas is perpendicular to the first buried doped area. One end of the second buried doped area is connected to the first buried doped area, and another end is connected to the heavily doped area. Any of the first oxide layers is overlaid on the second buried doped area. Any of the second oxide layers is placed between any two first oxide layers, and the thickness of the second oxide layer is thinner than the thickness of the first oxide layer. At least two first and several second polysilicon rows are formed on the semiconductor substrate, and wherein two first polysilicon rows are respectively placed on two sides of the second buried doped areas.

Abstract: A data writing method for mask read only memory using different doses of ion implantations to perform the data writing of Mask Read Only Memory. A semiconductor substrate having a plurality of gate structures is provided. The different ion implantations are performed depending on the mask from the user, thereby generating the different voltage output values. The different voltage output values are set as (00), (01), (10), and (11) for the bit output. Therefore, the present invention reduces the area of memory required for a specific data record, and lowers the production cost.

Abstract: A sense amplifier for Mask Read Only Memory comprising a multiplexer, a plurality of comparators, a plurality of first selected transistors, and a plurality of second selected transistors. The gates of both first selected transistor and second selected transistor are connected to a word line select. One doping area of the first selected transistor is connected to the multiplexer for generating a plurality of signals, and another doping area is connected to a selected bit line. One doping area of each of the second selected transistor is connected to each of the comparators, and another doping area is connected to an external voltage. A cell voltage status is determined when each of the signals and one of doping areas of the second selected transistors are connected to each of the comparators.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a wireless transmission data access device with integrated charging function, which integrates a charger in wireless transmission devices with network wireless device function such as wireless transceivers, wireless routers, or wireless gateways. The device can charge the mobile wireless network devices and transmit voice and data. It promotes the convenience and practicability where the wireless transmission data access devices are difficult to mount.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for preparing olefin polymers. The catalyst composition includes a metallocene compound and an activating cocatalyst. In the metallocene compound, two cyclopentadienyl groups are bridged by X (carbon, silicon, germanium or tin) in a ring structure. The bite angle ? formed by the two cyclopentadienyl rings and X is equal to or greater than 100 degrees. The obtained olefin polymer has high cycloolefin conversion and a high glass transition temperature. In addition, the catalyst composition can still maintain relatively high activity at high temperature reaction conditions.

Abstract: A sense amplifier for Mask Read Only Memory comprising a multiplexer, a plurality of comparators, a plurality of first selected transistors, and a plurality of second selected transistors. The gates of both first selected transistor and second selected transistor are connected to a word line select. One doping area of the first selected transistor is connected to the multiplexer for generating a plurality of signals, and another doping area is connected to a selected bit line. One doping area of each of the second selected transistor is connected to each of the comparators, and another doping area is connected to an external voltage. A cell voltage status is determined when each of the signals and one of doping areas of the second selected transistors are connected to each of the comparators.

Abstract: A data writing method for mask read only memory using different doses of ion implantations to perform the data writing of Mask Read Only Memory. A semiconductor substrate having a plurality of gate structures is provided. The different ion implantations are performed depending on the mask from the user, thereby generating the different voltage output values. The different voltage output values are set as (00), (01), (10), and (11) for the bit output. Therefore, the present invention reduces the area of memory required for a specific data record, and lowers the production cost.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for preparing olefin polymers. The catalyst composition includes a metallocene compound and an activating cocatalyst. In the metallocene compound, two cyclopentadienyl groups are bridged by X (carbon) in a ring structure and the bridge X forms a three-, four-, or five-member ring structure. The bite angle ? formed by the two cyclopentadienyl rings and X is equal to or greater than 100 degrees. The obtained olefin polymer has high cycloolefin conversion and a high glass transition temperature. In addition, the catalyst composition can still maintain relatively high activity at high temperature reaction conditions. The metallocene compound is represented by formula (I) below.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fingerprint sensing mechanism using a two-dimensional thermoelectric sensor array to capture the thermal image related to the ridges and valleys on the finger, wherein its fabricating method is totally compatible with integrated circuits processing. Using the body temperature of a human being as the stimulation source for biometrics, a temperature difference is produced from a ridge of a fingerprint contacting the thermoelectric sensor and the temperature gradient is converted into an electrical signal. A plurality of thermoelectric sensors arranged in a two-dimensional array forms a fingerprint sensor so as to obtain the electrical signal output of the ridge profile of the fingerprint.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for preparing olefin polymers. The catalyst composition includes a metallocene compound and an activating cocatalyst. In the metallocene compound, two cyclopentadienyl groups are bridged by X (carbon, silicon, germanium or tin) in a ring structure. The bite angle &thgr; formed by the two cyclopentadienyl rings and X is equal to or greater than 100 degrees. The obtained olefin polymer has high cycloolefin conversion and a high glass transition temperature. In addition, the catalyst composition can still maintain relatively high activity at high temperature reaction conditions.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for preparing olefin polymers. The catalyst composition includes a metallocene compound and an activating cocatalyst. In the metallocene compound, two cyclopentadienyl groups are bridged by X (carbon, silicon, germanium or tin) in a ring structure. The bite angle 0 formed by the two cyclopentadienyl rings and X is equal to or greater than 100 degrees. The obtained olefin polymer has high cycloolefin conversion and a high glass transition temperature. In addition, the catalyst composition can still maintain relatively high activity at high temperature reaction conditions.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for preparing olefin polymers. The catalyst composition includes a metallocene compound and an activating cocatalyst. In the metallocene compound, two cyclopentadienyl groups are bridged by X (carbon, silicon, germanium or tin) in a ring structure. The bite angle &thgr; formed by the two cyclopentadienyl rings and X is equal to or greater than 100 degrees. The obtained olefin polymer has high cycloolefin conversion and a high glass transition temperature. In addition, the catalyst composition can still maintain relatively high activity at high temperature reaction conditions.

Abstract: A digital video/audio broadcast device discloses a video/audio CD-ROM device that is able to directly read and broadcast video/audio data stored in a memory card. The digital video/audio broadcast device includes a memory slot on the video/audio CD-ROM device and a built-in video/audio broadcast program in the video/audio CD-ROM device to broadcast digital images or audio data in a memory card directly through the video/audio broadcast program and an interface operating program supplied by a digital video/audio decompressing card built-in the video/audio CD-ROM when a memory card with video/audio data, such as a compact flash card (CF card), is plugged in the video/audio CD-ROM device.

Abstract: A digital bus arrangement and an associated method are disclosed. The bus arrangement includes an input synchronization layer and an output synchronization layer. Data transfer between the modules is synchronized using a master clock signal such that data originated by one module is latched and placed on the bus in one clock cycle. Thereafter, in a second or subsequent clock cycle, the data is synchronously latched at the other modules of the system such that the data is available to an intended module. No logic circuitry is present between the input and output synchronization layers.

Abstract: A catalyst composition which can be used for preparing olefin polymers. The obtained olefin polymer has high cycloolefin conversion and a high glass transition temperature. In addition, the catalyst composition can still maintain relatively high activity at high temperature reaction conditions.

Abstract: A catalyst composition for preparing olefin polymers. The catalyst composition includes a metallocene compound and an activating cocatalyst. In the metallocene compound, two cyclopentadienyl groups are bridged by X (carbon, silicon, germanium or tin) in a ring structure. The bite angle &thgr; formed by the two cyclopentadienyl rings and X is equal to or greater than 100 degrees. The obtained olefin polymer has high cycloolefin conversion and a high glass transition temperature. In addition, the catalyst composition can still maintain relatively high activity at high temperature reaction conditions.