公开(公告)号：US08704839B2

公开(公告)日：2014-04-22

申请号：US13114971

申请日：2011-05-24

Applicant: Osamu Kobayashi

Inventor： Osamu Kobayashi

IPC: G09G5/36 ,  G09G5/39

CPC classification number: G09G5/003 ,  G09G5/006 ,  G09G5/363 ,  G09G2320/103 ,  G09G2330/022 ,  G09G2330/08 ,  G09G2360/18 ,  G09G2370/045 ,  G09G2370/10

Abstract: A sink device having a display panel capable of performing a video frame self-refresh as directed by a source device is described. A source determines that a video frame will persist (i.e., remain the same). In this situation, the frame data does not need to be repeatedly transmitted over a main link between the source and sink devices. The main link can be turned off and transmission can cease for a certain time thereby reducing power usage by the devices or system as a whole. The source ensures that the last frame transmitted to the sink is correct by performing CRC checks and then instructs the sink, via certain bit settings in a video status indication symbol, to store the last transmitted frame in the sink's local buffer and use that frame to refresh the panel. The source can then disable the self-refresh when the frame changes.

Abstract translation: 描述了具有能够执行源设备指导的视频帧自刷新的显示面板的宿设备。 源确定视频帧将持续（即保持相同）。 在这种情况下，帧数据不需要通过源和宿设备之间的主链路重复传输。 主链路可以关闭，传输可以停止一定时间，从而减少设备或系统整体的功耗。 源确保通过执行CRC校验，发送到宿的最后一帧是正确的，然后通过视频状态指示符号中的某些比特设置来指示宿，将最后发送的帧存储在宿的本地缓冲区中，并将该帧用于 刷新面板。 然后，当帧改变时，源可以禁用自刷新。

公开(公告)号：US20140105131A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-17

申请号：US14051583

申请日：2013-10-11

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Liwen Chu ,  George A. Vlantis

IPC: H04W48/16

CPC classification number: H04W48/16 ,  H04W8/005 ,  H04W40/244 ,  H04W40/246 ,  H04W48/12

Abstract: A wireless network access point generates a fast initial link setup (FILS) discovery frame for broadcast to one or more wireless stations. The wireless network access point supports many operating channels including a primary channel. The FILS discovery frame includes a data field populated with an identification of a channel number for that primary channel of the wireless network access point. The FILS discovery frame includes another data field populated with a primary channel operating class identification. The broadcast FILS discovery frame further includes data indicating whether indicating whether multiple BSSIDs are supported. An FD capability field of the FILS discovery frame includes sub-fields indicating one or more of operation channel width, PHY type of the wireless access point, number of spatial streams supported by the wireless access point and multiple BSSIDs support provided by the wireless access point.

Abstract translation: 无线网络接入点生成用于广播到一个或多个无线站的快速初始链路建立（FILS）发现帧。 无线网络接入点支持许多操作信道，包括主信道。 FILS发现帧包括填充有无线网络接入点的主信道的信道号的标识的数据字段。 FILS发现帧包括填充有主信道操作类标识的另一数据字段。 广播FILS发现帧还包括指示是否指示是否支持多个BSSID的数据。 FILS发现帧的FD能力字段包括指示操作信道宽度，无线接入点的PHY类型，无线接入点支持的空闲数量的数量和由无线接入点提供的多个BSSID支持中的一个或多个的子字段 。

公开(公告)号：US20140092797A1

公开(公告)日：2014-04-03

申请号：US13631284

申请日：2012-09-28

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Liwen Chu ,  George A. Vlantis

IPC: H04W52/02 ,  H04W56/00

CPC classification number: H04W52/0216 ,  Y02D70/122 ,  Y02D70/142

Abstract: Enhanced low power medium access (LPMA) processes involve the enhanced LPMA STA indicating low power capabilities during association and being allocated an AID. The AID(s) for one or a group of enhanced LPMA STA(s) are included in one TIM sent during a different BEACON interval than the AID(s) for another or another group of enhanced LPMA STA(s). In addition, or alternatively, the AID(s) for enhanced LPMA STA(s) are located at an edge of the AID set within a TIM, a portion of the TIM that may be easily truncated and therefore not sent. The enhanced LPMA STAs and associated access point negotiate unique offset and sleepinterval periods for polling or data uplink by the enhanced LPMA STAs.

Abstract translation: 增强的低功率介质访问（LPMA）处理涉及增强的LPMA STA，其指示关联期间的低功率能力并且被分配AID。 一个或一组增强型LPMA STA的AID包括在与另一组或另一组增强型LPMA STA的AID不同的BEACON间隔期间发送的一个TIM中。 另外或替代地，用于增强的LPMA STA的AID位于TIM内的AID集合的边缘，该TIM的一部分可以容易地被截断，因此不被发送。 增强的LPMA STA和相关联的接入点通过增强的LPMA STA协商轮询或数据上行链路的唯一偏移和休眠间隔周期。

公开(公告)号：US20140084465A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-27

申请号：US13629402

申请日：2012-09-27

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. ,  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： John H. Zhang ,  Lawrence A. Clevenger ,  Carl Radens ,  Yiheng Xu

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/48

CPC classification number: H01L21/76816 ,  H01L21/76807 ,  H01L21/76831 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76838 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L23/5283 ,  H01L23/53295

Abstract: A plurality of metal tracks are formed in an integrated circuit die in three metal layers stacked within the die. A protective dielectric layer is formed around metal tracks of an intermediate metal layer. The protective dielectric layer acts as a hard mask to define contact vias between metal tracks in the metal layers above and below the intermediate metal layer.

Abstract translation: 多个金属轨道形成在集成电路管芯内，堆叠在管芯内的三个金属层。 在中间金属层的金属轨道周围形成保护电介质层。 保护性介电层用作硬掩模，以在中间金属层之上和之下的金属层中限定金属轨道之间的接触通孔。

公开(公告)号：US20140078495A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-20

申请号：US13619817

申请日：2012-09-14

Applicant: John H. Zhang

Inventor： John H. Zhang

IPC: G01B11/24 ,  G01N21/17 ,  H01L21/66

CPC classification number: H01L22/12 ,  B24B37/005 ,  B24B37/04 ,  B24B49/12 ,  H01L22/20 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An apparatus for performing metrology of a wafer. The apparatus may include a substrate with a plurality of microprobes. A plurality of light sources may direct light onto each of the microprobes. Light reflected from the microprobes may be detected by a plurality of photodetectors thereby generating a detection signal associated with each of the microprobes. A controller may send a driving signal to each of the plurality of microprobes and determine a height profile and a surface charge profile of the wafer based on each of the detection signals.

Abstract translation: 一种用于执行晶片测量的装置。 该装置可以包括具有多个微探针的基底。 多个光源可以将光引导到每个微探针上。 可以由多个光电检测器检测从微探针反射的光，从而产生与每个微探针相关联的检测信号。 控制器可以向多个微探针中的每一个发送驱动信号，并基于每个检测信号确定晶片的高度分布和表面电荷分布。

公开(公告)号：US20140073131A1

公开(公告)日：2014-03-13

申请号：US13609292

申请日：2012-09-11

Applicant: Lindsey H. Hall ,  Michael Hatzistergos ,  Ahmet S. Ozcan ,  Filippos Papadatos ,  Yiyi Wang

Inventor： Lindsey H. Hall ,  Michael Hatzistergos ,  Ahmet S. Ozcan ,  Filippos Papadatos ,  Yiyi Wang

IPC: H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L21/76877 ,  H01L21/32115 ,  H01L21/32135 ,  H01L21/76831 ,  H01L21/7684 ,  H01L21/76871 ,  H01L21/76892

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method including providing a substrate with at least one insulating layer disposed thereon, the at least one insulating layer including a trench; forming at least one liner layer on the at least one insulating layer; forming a nucleation layer on the at least one liner layer; forming a first metal film on a surface of the nucleation layer; etching the first metal film; and depositing a second metal film on the etched surface of the first metal film, the second metal film substantially forming an overburden above the trench.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种形成半导体器件的方法。 所述方法包括提供其上设置有至少一个绝缘层的衬底，所述至少一个绝缘层包括沟槽; 在所述至少一个绝缘层上形成至少一个衬垫层; 在所述至少一个衬垫层上形成成核层; 在成核层的表面上形成第一金属膜; 蚀刻第一金属膜; 以及在所述第一金属膜的蚀刻表面上沉积第二金属膜，所述第二金属膜基本上形成在所述沟槽上方的覆盖层。

公开(公告)号：US08671234B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-11

申请号：US12888062

申请日：2010-09-22

Applicant: Osamu Kobayashi

Inventor： Osamu Kobayashi

IPC: G06F13/38

CPC classification number: H04L25/4904 ,  H04L5/16 ,  H04L25/0272 ,  H04L25/4908 ,  H04L27/0008

Abstract: Methods and systems are described for enabling improved interface between a dual-mode multimedia source that supports a pair of data formats and a sink device operable using inputs in a third data format. An adaptor device enabling improved connectivity as well as backward compatibility with legacy devices is disclosed. The system enables the transmission of sideband channel configured in an I2C over AUX format thereby enabling increased performance in sideband channels of a dual-mode source.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于实现支持一对数据格式的双模式多媒体源和使用第三数据格式的输入可操作的宿设备之间的改进接口的方法和系统。 公开了一种具有改进的连接性以及与传统设备的向后兼容性的适配器设备。 该系统使得能够通过AUX格式传输配置在I2C中的边带信道，从而实现双模式源的边带信道的增强性能。

公开(公告)号：US20140054698A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-27

申请号：US13590703

申请日：2012-08-21

Applicant: Qing Liu ,  Nicolas Loubet ,  Prasanna Khare

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Nicolas Loubet ,  Prasanna Khare

IPC: H01L27/12 ,  H01L21/762

CPC classification number: H01L21/76283 ,  H01L21/762 ,  H01L21/76202 ,  H01L21/76224 ,  H01L21/76264

Abstract: An electronic device may include a substrate, a buried oxide (BOX) layer overlying the substrate, at least one semiconductor device overlying the BOX layer, and at least one STI region in the substrate and adjacent the at least one semiconductor device. The at least one STI region defines a sidewall surface with the substrate and may include a nitride layer lining a bottom portion of the sidewall surface, an oxide layer lining a top portion of the sidewall surface above the bottom portion, and an insulating material within the nitride and oxide layers.

Abstract translation: 电子器件可以包括衬底，覆盖衬底的掩埋氧化物（BOX）层，覆盖BOX层的至少一个半导体器件，以及衬底中的至少一个STI区域，并与该至少一个半导体器件相邻。 所述至少一个STI区域限定与所述衬底的侧壁表面，并且可以包括衬在所述侧壁表面的底部部分的氮化物层，在所述底部部分的上方衬着所述侧壁表面的顶部的氧化物层以及所述侧壁表面内的绝缘材料 氮化物和氧化物层。

公开(公告)号：US08633525B2

公开(公告)日：2014-01-21

申请号：US13232171

申请日：2011-09-14

Applicant: Danielle A. Thomas

Inventor： Danielle A. Thomas

IPC: H01L27/108

CPC classification number: H01L23/642 ,  G06K9/00053 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: In capacitive sensor circuits where physical contact is required and excess pressure may be inadvertently applied to the sensor surface, aluminum is not sufficiently hard to provide “scratch” protection and may delaminate, causing circuit failure, even if passivation integrity remains intact. Because hard passivation layers alone provide insufficient scratch resistance, at least the capacitive electrodes and preferably all metallization levels within the sensor circuit in the region of the capacitive electrodes between the surface and the active regions of the substrate are formed of a conductive material having a hardness greater than that of aluminum, and at least as great as the lowest hardness for any interlevel dielectric or passivation material employed.

Abstract translation: 在需要物理接触并且过度压力可能无意中施加到传感器表面的电容式传感器电路中，即使钝化完整性保持完整，铝也不能很好地提供“划伤”保护并且可能分层，导致电路故障。 因为单独的硬钝化层提供不足的耐擦伤性，所以至少电容电极和优选地，在基片的表面和有源区之间的电容电极区域内的传感器电路内的所有金属化水平由具有硬度的导电材料形成 大于铝，并且至少与所采用的任何层间电介质或钝化材料的最低硬度一样大。

公开(公告)号：US20140007453A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-09

申请号：US14022002

申请日：2013-09-09

Applicant: STMicroelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： Thomas L. Hopkins

IPC: F26B25/22

CPC classification number: F26B25/22 ,  D06F58/28 ,  D06F2058/2838

Abstract: A device and method are provided for detecting a root moisture content of clothing in a clothes dryer. The dryer has two conducting bars situated in the dryer bin. A pulse generator circuit is coupled to the conducting bars. A microcontroller is coupled to an output of the pulse generator circuit. The pulse generator circuit generates a pulse when wet clothing contacts the conducting bars in the dryer bin. The microcontroller receives the pulses and counts the pulses that are longer than a threshold length. The microcontroller issues a termination signal based on the number of counted pulses.

Abstract translation: 提供一种用于检测干衣机中衣物的根部水分含量的装置和方法。 干衣机具有位于干燥箱中的两个导电棒。 脉冲发生器电路耦合到导电棒。 微控制器耦合到脉冲发生器电路的输出端。 脉冲发生器电路在湿衣服与干燥箱中的导电条接触时产生脉冲。 微控制器接收脉冲并对长于阈值长度的脉冲进行计数。 微控制器基于计数脉冲的数量发出终止信号。