Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure includes providing a semiconductor substrate, forming a sacrificial layer over the semiconductor substrate, etching the sacrificial layer to form a sacrificial pattern, etching the semiconductor substrate using the sacrificial pattern as an etching mask to form an active region of the semiconductor substrate, trimming the sacrificial pattern, and replacing the trimmed sacrificial pattern with a gate electrode.

Abstract: A reinforcement learning method for frame-level bit allocation is disclosed. The reinforcement learning method includes steps of: (a) at a testing time, computing a state according to a plurality of features; (b) determining an action according to a policy; (c) determining a number of bits allocated to an i-th frame in a group of pictures (GOP) according to the action, a GOP-level bit budget and the state, wherein i is a positive integer; (d) encoding the i-th frame according to the number of bits allocated to the i-th frame in the GOP; and (e) repeating the steps (a)˜(d) until an end of the GOP.

Abstract: An electronic device and a work-frequency reducing method thereof are disclosed. The electronic device at least includes a case, a gravity sensor, a pressure sensor and a processing unit. The gravity sensor detects the gravity status of the electronic device and outputs a plurality of gravity detecting signals. The pressure sensor detects the pressure status of the bottom portion of the case and outputs a plurality of pressure detecting signals. The work-frequency reducing method includes the following steps: receiving the gravity detecting signals and judging whether the variation value of the gravity detecting signals is greater than a default gravity value or not; if yes, decreasing the working frequency of the processing unit; receiving the pressure detecting signals and judging whether the pressure detecting signals are greater than a default pressure value or not; and if no, restoring the working frequency of the processing unit.

Abstract: A seat is disclosed. The seat comprises a moveable seat carriage having a seat pan and a seat back supported thereon. The seat also comprises a seat base supporting the moveable seat carriage thereupon and a support member moveable between a retracted configuration and an extended configuration, wherein a first end of the support member is coupled to the moveable seat carriage and a second end of the support member is coupled to the seat base. The seat also comprises an actuator to move the moveable seat carriage relative to the seat base to thereby transition the seat between an upright and a reclined position, with the movement of the seat carriage driving the support member between the retracted configuration and the extended configuration, wherein the support member stiffens the seat as the seat transitions away from the upright to the reclined position and while in the reclined position.

Abstract: A communication terminal device is applicable to an aerial vehicle. The communication terminal device includes an antenna, an altimeter and a processing circuit. The antenna is configured to provide a transceiving range of electromagnetic waves. The flight height detector is configured to obtain an altitude measurement value adapted to specify an altitude of the aerial vehicle. The processing circuit is coupled to the altimeter and is configured to: determine whether the altitude measurement value exceeds a height threshold value; set the transceiving range of electromagnetic waves of the antenna to be omni-directional in response to determining that the altitude measurement value does not exceed the height threshold value; in response to determining that the altitude exceeds the height threshold value, execute an antenna beam width adjusting mechanism, so that the transceiving range of electromagnetic waves of the antenna is shaped into a directional beam.

Abstract: An aircraft includes at least one passenger room (3). The room has a passenger chair (5) and a bed (7). These are separate units and can be used at the same time without one unit interfering with or restricting the full range of operations of the other unit and vice versa.

Abstract: An intelligent door lock, a control method thereof, and an unlocking apparatus and method thereof are provided. The unlocking method is adapted for an unlocking apparatus to unlock a door lock apparatus, and includes following steps. Receiving a plurality of broadcast packages sent by the door lock apparatus in response to an operation on the door lock apparatus, and detecting a variation in signal strengths of the broadcast packets caused by the operation. Reading a stage message, which is recorded in each of the broadcast packages, of the door lock apparatus corresponding to the operation. Determining whether a variation of the stage messages matches a variation of the signal strengths of the broadcast packages. Sending an unlocking signal to the door lock apparatus for executing unlocking if a determination result indicates match.

Abstract: The disclosure provides an electronic lock without an active power source, an electronic lock system, and a method of operating the electronic lock. According to an exemplary embodiment, the electronic lock includes a WPR which receives wireless electrical power to provide power for the electronic lock; a circuit board electrically connected to the WPR and including a wireless transceiver which receives a lock command or an unlock command; and a controller configured to generate a lock control signal or an unlock control signal in response to receiving the lock command or an unlock command; and an actuator electrically connected to the circuit board and receives the lock control signal to lock a mechanical lock component or the unlock control signal to unlock the mechanical lock component.

Abstract: A grip tape includes an elongated tape body defining a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a coating layer of a predetermined sign formed of a coating on the second surfaced of the tape body by dot array printing with a spacer formed between each two adjacent coating spots.

Abstract: A medicament delivery device for injections or inhalations comprises a supplementary device affixed to it. The supplemental device is provided with an optical system for monitoring a dosage of medicament. The optical system is able to receive reflected and refracted optical images of the dosage value as the optical signals from the medicament delivery device and thus keep a dosage window on the medicament delivery device free for direct monitoring by a user due to changing the transferring of the optical signal direction. The supplemental device is able to analyze, record and display the dosage and the other relevant data on a display and inform the user. The supplemental device is also able to transmit the medicament delivery data to an external device. A method for collecting the medicament delivery data including the medicament dosage information from a dosage setting mechanism and controlling the dosage, recording and displaying the dosage data by the supplemental device on its display is disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device and a work-frequency reducing method thereof are disclosed. The electronic device at least includes a case, a gravity sensor, a pressure sensor and a processing unit. The gravity sensor detects the gravity status of the electronic device and outputs a plurality of gravity detecting signals. The pressure sensor detects the pressure status of the bottom portion of the case and outputs a plurality of pressure detecting signals. The work-frequency reducing method includes the following steps: receiving the gravity detecting signals and judging whether the variation value of the gravity detecting signals is greater than a default gravity value or not; if yes, decreasing the working frequency of the processing unit; receiving the pressure detecting signals and judging whether the pressure detecting signals are greater than a default pressure value or not; and if no, restoring the working frequency of the processing unit.

Abstract: A method for preparing a tea leaf extract is used for preparing the tea leaf extract with improved anti-oxidation activity. The method includes smoldering a rice husk sample at 200-400° C. in a low oxygen environment for 2-4 hours, followed by burning at 400-600° C. in an atmospheric environment for 2-4 hours to obtain a rice husk silica. An oxygen concentration in the low oxygen environment is below 5%. The rice husk silica is dissolved in an alkaline solution to obtain a rice husk silica solution. A tea leaf sample is then extracted by the rice husk silica solution.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a high reflection mirror with polycrystalline aluminum nitride includes (A) providing a polycrystalline aluminum nitride substrate having a polished surface, and utilizing a magnetron sputtering apparatus to react an aluminum target and a plasma formed of nitrogen and argon for forming an aluminum nitride film on the surface of the polycrystalline aluminum nitride substrate, wherein the aluminum nitride film fills into a hole or a gap generated by a lattice defect of the surface of the polycrystalline aluminum nitride substrate; (B) thinning, grinding and polishing the aluminum nitride film for planarizing the polycrystalline aluminum nitride substrate; (C) forming an aluminum coating layer on the aluminum nitride film by a vacuum coating apparatus; (D) forming a sliver coating layer on the aluminum coating layer by another vacuum coating apparatus; and (E) forming a surface-protecting layer on the sliver coating layer.

Abstract: A communication terminal device is applicable to an aerial vehicle. The communication terminal device includes an antenna, an altimeter and a processing circuit. The antenna is configured to provide a transceiving range of electromagnetic waves. The flight height detector is configured to obtain an altitude measurement value adapted to specify an altitude of the aerial vehicle. The processing circuit is coupled to the altimeter and is configured to: determine whether the altitude measurement value exceeds a height threshold value; set the transceiving range of electromagnetic waves of the antenna to be omni-directional in response to determining that the altitude measurement value does not exceed the height threshold value; in response to determining that the altitude exceeds the height threshold value, execute an antenna beam width adjusting mechanism, so that the transceiving range of electromagnetic waves of the antenna is shaped into a directional beam.

Abstract: A method of press-shaping a handle grip includes the steps of: providing an unshaped handle grip having a body portion, a middle hole, and an end head; providing an insertion rod having a body insertion portion for being inserted into the middle hole of the unshaped handle grip; providing a lower die and an upper die which can be pressed together, wherein the lower die and the upper die have body cavities, respectively, for receiving the body portion of the unshaped handle grip, and escape cavities adapted to communicate with the body cavities, respectively, and receive, but not press against, the end head of the unshaped handle grip; pressing together, then heating, and finally cooling the lower die and the upper die; and performing a mold-opening process to take a shaped handle grip thus obtained.

Abstract: A communication method, an electronic device and a system for managing transmission of notification messages are provided. The method recognizes a transmission power of a base station is to be increased or decreased according to information of the base station. If the transmission power of the base station is to be increased, a first notification procedure is triggered to have one or more vicinity base stations of the base station transmitting a first message. And if the transmission power of the base station is to be decreased, a second notification procedure is triggered to have the base station transmitting a second message.

Abstract: A communication method, an electronic device and a system for managing transmission of notification messages are provided. The method recognizes a transmission power of a base station is to be increased or decreased according to information of the base station. If the transmission power of the base station is to be increased, a first notification procedure is triggered to have one or more vicinity base stations of the base station transmitting a first message. And if the transmission power of the base station is to be decreased, a second notification procedure is triggered to have the base station transmitting a second message.

Abstract: A memory device comprising a conglomerate material interposed between a first electrode and a second electrode is provided. The conglomerate material includes nanocrystalline grains embedded in an amorphous matrix. During operations, phase change reactions occur at the inter-grain boundaries in the conglomerate material so as to reduce the operation power.

Abstract: A self-adhesive grip sheath includes a grip sheath body having a hot melt adhesive arranged along each of two opposite side edges thereof in such a manner that when the grip sheath body is wrapped about the grip of a sports equipment, the two hot melt adhesive are overlapped and then heated and bonded together to affix the grip sheath body to the grip of the sports equipment.

Abstract: A memory device comprising a conglomerate material interposed between a first electrode and a second electrode is provided. The conglomerate material includes nanocrystalline grains embedded in an amorphous matrix. During operations, phase change reactions occur at the inter-grain boundaries in the conglomerate material so as to reduce the operation power.