Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for increasing the grain size of a polysilicon layer, which includes exposing a silicon oxide wafer in a deposition chamber to an amount, effective for the purpose, of nitrogen at a flow rate of at least about 240 standard liters per minute (slm). The instant invention further relates to a method for inhibiting the formation of a polysilicon seed in a furnace, which includes the treatment as noted above. The invention also relates to a method for forming a polysilicon layer, including: forming a silicon oxide layer on a substrate, the silicon oxide layer having a plurality of oxygen molecules therein; exposing the silicon oxide layer to a predetermined amount of nitrogen-containing gas in a furnace, whereby a plurality of nitrogen molecules in the nitrogen-containing gas replaces at least part of the oxygen molecules in the silicon oxide layer; and forming a polysilicon layer on the silicon oxide layer.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for increasing the grain size of a polysilicon layer, which includes exposing a silicon oxide wafer in a deposition chamber to an amount, effective for the purpose, of nitrogen at a flow rate of at least about 240 standard liters per minute (slm). The instant invention further relates to a method for inhibiting the formation of a polysilicon seed in a furnace, which includes the treatment as noted above. The invention also relates to a method for forming a polysilicon layer, including: forming a silicon oxide layer on a substrate, the silicon oxide layer having a plurality of oxygen molecules therein; exposing the silicon oxide layer to a predetermined amount of nitrogen-containing gas in a furnace, whereby a plurality of nitrogen molecules in the nitrogen-containing gas replaces at least part of the oxygen molecules in the silicon oxide layer; and forming a polysilicon layer on the silicon oxide layer.
Abstract:
A data packet parser, for determining packet format, is substantially software controlled, to readily accommodate new or different formats, without the need for using a microprocessor for parsing. Comparisons are performed under the control of data stored in a database. By storing new or different data in the database, new or different packet formats can accommodated without the need for making hardware changes. In one embodiment, comparisons performed on various fields of the data packet result in setting or clearing bits of a signature word which identifies the packet format. The signature word can be used directly or indirectly such as forming the input argument of a ternary CAM, to provide a pointer to microcode which appropriately handles the data packet in the identified format.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for ionospheric correction in a system employing a single GPS frequency receiver for determining the geographic location of an object on the earth's surface. The receiver receives signals transmitted at the GPS L1 frequency from at least first, second and third GPS satellites, the first, second and third satellites having respective orbital positions relative to the receiver such that the total electron count (TEC) contribution to ionoshperic interference to signals transmitted by the respective satellites and received by the receiver is approximately the same. Respective measured distances of the three satellites to the receiver are determined based on the actual signal transmission times. True distances of the respective satellites are then calculated based on the assumption that the TEC contribution to the interference from each satellite is approximately the same.
Abstract:
A system includes a data storage device configured to receive and store policy information associated with an insurance policy, and a first data structure associating each of a plurality of program identifiers with a respective claim handling identifier, a computer processor configured to execute program instructions and retrieve the policy information from the data storage device, and a memory, coupled to the computer processor, configured to store program instructions for execution by the computer processor.Also included is claim assignment logic comprising program instructions stored in the memory and executable by the computer processor to determine a program identifier based on the policy information and to determine a first claim handling identifier associated with the program identifier in the first data structure. If the first claim handling identifier is a first predetermined claim handling identifier, a record associating the policy information with the first claim handling identifier is generated. If the first claim handling identifier is a second predetermined claim handling identifier, a second claim handling identifier is determined based on the policy information, and a record associating the policy information with the second claim handling identifier is generated. A communication device is configured to transmit the record to a claim management system.
Abstract:
A cleaning agent for keratinic fibers which is essentially free of anionic surfactants is comprised, based on the weight of the cleaning agent, of from 1 to 50 wt. % of one or more cationic surfactants of wherein R is an alkyl group having from 8 to 18 carbon atoms; each of R1, R2, and R3 is independently a C1-C3-alkyl group and X− is a halogen or methosulfate. The cleaning agents can be used for conditioning and color protection of hair as well as the reduction and prevention of damage to hair.
Abstract:
Systems and methods are disclosed for ionospheric correction in a system employing a single GPS frequency receiver for determining the geographic location of an object on the earth's surface. The receiver receives signals transmitted at the GPS L.sub.1 frequency from at least first and second GPS satellites, the first and second satellites having respective orbital positions relative to the receiver such that the total electron count (TEC) contribution to ionoshperic interference to signals transmitted by the respective satellites and received by the receiver is approximately the same. Respective measured distances of the two satellites to the receiver are determined based on the actual signal transmission times. True distances of the respective satellites are then calculated based on the assumption that the TEC contribution to the interference from each satellite is approximately the same.
Abstract:
A polygonal frame comprising a plurality of framing pieces and the same number of assembly devices. Both ends of each framing piece are slanted so as to fit together with matching slanted framing pieces. The rear side of each framing piece is set with an oblong recess and a longitudinal slot on an appropriate position proximate to each end thereof. Each assembly device comprises: an L-shaped assembly plate which consists of an L-shaped plate portion, two inclined supporting blocks disposed under opposite sides of the plate portion, and an L-shaped supporting rail with each of its two ends connecting to the two opposite supporting blocks; two inclined fastening blocks, each having a lengthwise groove on its lower central portion and a threaded vertical hole to enable a screw to go through; and two screws for engaging with the fastening blocks. An assembly device is put into the recesses and slots set on each two abutting framing pieces, thereby assembling them together by transverse fastening force which is produced by the rising of fastening blocks against the framing pieces when each screw engaged with the fastening block is advanced.