Abstract:
A method of fabricating semiconductor devices using dual damascene processes to form plugs in the via holes composed of various high etch materials and bottom anti-reflection coating (BARC) materials. After via hole etch, a layer of high etch rate plug material is spin coated to fill the via holes. Next, a layer of photoresist is applied. The photoresist is then exposed through a mask and developed to form an etch opening. Using the remaining photoresist as an etch mask and with a bottom anti-reflection coating (BARC) as protection, the oxide or low k layer is etched to form subsequent wiring. The etch step is known as a damascene etch step. The remaining photoresist is removed and the trench/via openings are filled with metal forming inlaid metal interconnect wiring and contact vias.
Abstract:
A projector having a mechanism for alerting the need of filter replacement is provided. The projector comprises a housing, a filter, a first sensor, and a device. The first sensor is arranged inside the housing for measuring the temperature therein to obtain a first measurement value. When the first measurement value is greater than a predetermined value, the device transmits a signal for alerting a user to replace the filter.
Abstract:
A method and an apparatus for processing user's files, by categorizing user's files and for generating a personal working set. Categorizing user's files is done by capturing history information about the user's operations on files; clustering the files operated by the user to generate one or more categories based on the captured history information and at least one predefined file relationship. User's history of operations on files as well as file relationships implied during user's operation can be reflected by the generated categories.
Abstract:
A fin-shaped antenna apparatus for vehicle ratio application is electrically connected to a wireless receiver circuit and receives a radio signal. The fin-shaped antenna apparatus includes a fin-shaped cover, an AM antenna, a signal amplifier circuit board, an FM resonance circuit on the signal amplifier circuit board and a metal base. The AM antenna is separated with the FM resonance circuit. The FM resonance circuit comprises a plurality of inductors to form a resonance circuit and is connected to a metal base for enhancing the signal reception thereof. Therefore the signal quality for vehicle ratio application is enhanced.
Abstract:
A security system includes a data storage device in which data or other information to be protected is stored. The data storage device, control logic, and other components are contained in a sealed first inner housing. The data storage device stores the data to be protected. The first inner housing is contained within a sealed second inner housing by a plurality of support structures which create an interstitial volume surrounding the first inner enclosure. Both inner housings are contained within an outer housing. A vacuum is created in the interstitial volume between the two inner housings. Both inner housings are sealed thereby precluding air from entering the interstitial volume and defeating the vacuum. One or more pressure sensors monitor the vacuum pressure. If an attempt is made to access the first inner housing, by drilling through the second inner housing or otherwise defeating the second inner housing's seal, the pressure of the interstitial volume will change. Logic coupled to the pressure sensor detects the change in pressure, determines that a security breach has occurred or is occurring and initiates a response to secure the data from theft or tampering. The security response includes erasing the protected data or destroying the data storage device itself prevent access to the data.
Abstract:
An automatic corner lift-off apparatus for a polarizer of a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel is disclosed, which is suitable for use in a process of removing a polarizer during manufacturing of an LCD panel and comprises: a front clip, comprising a long arm and a short arm which intersect with each other to substantially form an “L” shape; a back clip, spaced apart from the front clip and being capable of cooperating with the front clip to perform a clipping action; and at least one sensor disposed on the front clip or the back clip, being configured to sense whether the polarizer has been successfully lifted off. Thereby, the present disclosure allows for fully automatic polarizer removing operations and can reduce work-related injuries and improve the success ratio of and efficiency of removing the polarizer.
Abstract:
A system and method enabling the search for a three-dimensional virtual world object across the universe of virtual worlds by utilizing a two-step search process to first identify the object and second, to actively locate and generate a URI to all presently manifest instances of that object.
Abstract:
An interface includes a port and a port control module. The port control module detects whether a remote device communicating with the port is one of a Universal Serial Bus (USB) device and a satellite digital transceiver (DT) device. The port control module selectively generates one of a USB configure signal and a satellite DT configure signal. A USB control module selectively configures the interface to communicate with the USB device when the USB configure signal is received. A satellite control module selectively configures the interface to communicate with the satellite DT device when the satellite DT configure signal is received.