| COMPAL ELECTRONICS, INC. Patent applications |
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| 20120131493 | COMPUTER INFORMATION DISPLAY METHOD AND COMPUTER SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A computer system and a computer information display method thereof are provided. In the method, a computer information management unit stores computer information of an application program in a storage unit. During a system login process of the computer system, a processing unit reads the computer information form the storage unit, and displays the computer information and a login dialog on a screen unit. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120122325 | CONNECTING PORT - A connecting port is provided, which includes a socket casing and a first connecting pin. The socket casing is disposed on a circuit board. The first connecting pin is made in one piece and includes a fixed end, a free end and a plurality of elastic sheets. The fixed end is fixed in the socket casing. Each of the elastic sheets is integrally connected between the fixed end and the free end. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120121112 | SPEAKER - A speaker includes a base, a diaphragm, a separating module, a first electrode set and a second electrode set. The base and a porous structure are formed a cavity. The diaphragm is disposed in the cavity and includes a first part and a second part. The separating module is located in the cavity and contacts the diaphragm to separate the cavity into the first and the second chambers. The first electrode set disposed in the first chamber is connected to a first sound source signal, such that the first part of the diaphragm is vibrated and the first sound source signal is exported from the first chamber. The second electrode set disposed in the second chamber is connected to a second sound source signal, such that the second part of the diaphragm is vibrated and the second sound source signal is exported from the second chamber. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120119817 | POWER CONTROL MODULE - A power control module including a socket, a switch circuit and an interface control circuit is provided. A plug is adapted to be inserted into the socket, and the socket has a positive terminal, a first negative terminal and a second negative terminal. When the plug is inserted into the socket, a negative terminal of the plug sequentially contacts the first negative terminal and the second negative terminal. The switch circuit receives a power voltage through the positive terminal. The interface control circuit determines whether to generate a switching signal to the switch circuit according to a voltage level of the second negative terminal. When receiving the switching signal, the switch circuit outputs the power voltage. | 05-17-2012 |
| 20120115361 | ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR MODULE - An electronic connector module suitable for being mounted at a motherboard is provided. The electronic connector module includes a connector for selectively coupling an ESD protection component. When the connector receives an static electricity, the connector is grounded through the motherboard via the ESD protection component. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120113593 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a host, a fan module, and a heat-dissipating module. The host includes a first housing, a second housing, and a first housing vent that is located at the edge of the second housing. The fan module includes a fan outlet. The fan module is disposed in the host obliquely, so as to make the fan outlet face the first housing vent. The heat-dissipating module is located between the fan outlet and the first housing vent, and a portion of the first housing vent is located at the bottom of the heat-dissipating module. The airflow generated by the fan module is In exhausted out of the first housing vent via the heat-dissipating module from the fan outlet. | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120106082 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - An electronic apparatus includes a housing, a fan module, a heat-dissipating module, and a channel. The housing includes a first heat-dissipating vent and a second heat-dissipating vent. The fan module is disposed in the housing and includes a first outlet and a second outlet. The first outlet is substantially aligned with the first heat-dissipating vent and has a first airflow. The second outlet has a second airflow. The heat-dissipating module is disposed in the housing between the first outlet and the first heat-dissipating vent. The channel is located between the second outlet and the second heat-dissipating vent for guiding the second airflow out of the housing from the second heat-dissipating vent. The temperature of the first heat-dissipating vent is higher than that of the second heat-dissipating vent. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120106068 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device capable of signal or power transmission and standing on a surface in a vertical or near-vertical orientation at the same time is provided in the present invention. The portable electronic device includes a flat body having a front surface, a rear surface opposite to the front surface, and a through hole passing through the flat body, and the through hole extending from the front surface to the rear surface. Herein the through hole is adapted to couple with an external docking element for signal or power transmission. Thus, the portable electronic device is capable of signal or power transmission and standing on the supporting surface at the same time via the external docking element coupling with the through hole. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120088074 | WORKPIECE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN - A workpiece with three-dimensional pattern having a three-dimensional surface and suitable for an electronic device is provided. A multiple three-dimensional micro patterns formed on the three-dimensional surface reflects an environment light to form images with a visual effect. The workpiece with three-dimensional pattern includes a workpiece and an adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is disposed on the workpiece and impressed to form the multiple three-dimensional micro patterns, and the workpiece is punched to form the three-dimensional surface. A first part of the multiple three-dimensional micro patterns on the three-dimensional surface reflects the environment light to form a first reflecting light beam. A second part of the multiple three-dimensional micro patterns on the three-dimensional surface reflects the environment light to form a second reflecting light beam. The images with visual effect includes at least the first reflecting light beam, the second reflecting light beam, and the multiple three-dimensional micro patterns. | 04-12-2012 |
| 20120081877 | DISPLAY DEVICE AND COVER OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A display device includes a frame, a display module, and a cover. The display module is adhered in the frame. The cover is fixed with the frame, and the cover includes a first housing, a second housing, and a connecting element, wherein the first housing and the second housing are form to a cover plate, and the connecting element is disposed overlap on the first housing and the second housing to increase the strength of the cover plate. | 04-05-2012 |
| 20120075784 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a housing, a frame, a display module, and a connecting structure. The frame is adhered in the housing, and surrounds the display module. The display module is disposed and fixed in the housing by connecting structure connecting with the frame. | 03-29-2012 |
| 20120070639 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF WORKPIECE AND WORKPIECE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN - A production method of workpiece is provided. First, an adhesive layer is applied on a workpiece, wherein a material of the adhesive layer includes thermosetting resin and radiationcurable resin. The adhesive layer is impressed by a mold, so that the adhesive layer forms a three-dimensional pattern. A first curing process is performed on the adhesive layer by one of radiation-curing and thermal-curing. The workpiece is punched after the first curing process is performed on the adhesive layer, so that the workpiece forms a three-dimensional workpiece. A second curing process is performed on the adhesive layer by another one of radiation-curing and thermal-curing after the workpiece is punched. In addition, a workpiece with three-dimensional pattern is also provided. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120070631 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF WORKPIECE AND WORKPIECE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN - A production method of workpiece is provided. First, an adhesive layer is applied on a workpiece. The adhesive layer is impressed by a mold, so that the adhesive layer forms a three-dimensional pattern. A first curing process with a first irradiating energy is performed on the adhesive layer. The workpiece is punched after the first curing process is performed on the adhesive layer, so that the workpiece forms a three-dimensional workpiece. A second curing process with a second irradiating energy is performed on the adhesive layer after the workpiece is punched, wherein the second irradiating energy intensity is higher than the first irradiating energy intensity. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120062424 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device including a first antenna, a second antenna, a first sensor, a signal processing module and an antenna control module is provided. The first antenna has a function of transmitting a wireless signal and is disposed on a first side of the electronic device. The second antenna is disposed on a second side of the electronic device. The first sensor detects whether a first object is around the first antenna and generates a first sensing signal according to a detecting result. The signal processing module generates a first control signal according to the first sensing signal. The antenna control module switches the function of transmitting the wireless signal from the first antenna to the second antenna. | 03-15-2012 |
| 20120011467 | Window Opening and Arranging Method - A window opening and arranging method adapted in a computer system is provided. The method comprises the steps as follow. A window on a screen of the computer system is provided. A continuous touch signal passing two sides of the window inputted from a command input module is detected. A relative position of the continuous touch signal with respect to the window is computed. A window allocation data is determined according to the relative position of the continuous touch signal. The window is split into a first window and a second window according to the window allocation data. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120007811 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, MULTI-MODE INPUT/OUTPUT DEVICE AND MODE-SWITCHING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device, a multi-mode input/output device, and a mode-switching method of the multi-mode input/output device are provided. The multi-mode input/output device includes a touch pad, electronic paper, and a switching module. An opening of the electronic device exposes a first surface of the electronic paper. A second surface of the electronic paper contacts to a touch-sensing plane of the touch pad. The second surface is opposite to the first surface. The switching module connects the touch pad and the electronic paper. When a mode-switching signal is received, the switching module switches the multi-mode input/output device between a first mode and a second mode. The multi-mode input/output device can switch between the two modes to perform different functions and have advantages of low power consumption and low costs. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20110317401 | DISPLAY MODULE - A display module including an electronic component and a panel module is provided. The electronic component is installed inside the display module. The panel module includes a first side and a second side, and the first side includes a glass module having an electro-conductive material and a display region, wherein the glass module includes an electronic component projection area and the electronic component projection area does not contain the electro-conductive material to prevent affecting the performance of the electronic component. The electronic component projection area is an area where the electronic component is projected on the panel module along a normal direction of the display region. According to a design requirement of the product, the electronic component may be fixed to a frame combined with the panel module or located in the glass module. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110317400 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device including a display module and a cover is provided, wherein the display module includes a frame and a panel module. The cover includes a hinge module, and the hinge module includes a bracket and a pivotal portion. The bracket is fixed to the inner side of the cover. The pivotal portion is mounted to the bracket and pivotally connected to a hinge. By gluing the bracket to the cover, the hinge module can effectively reduce the thickness of the display module to achieve the goal of thinning. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110317087 | DISPLAY MODULE - A display module includes a panel module and a frame and is able to be assembled to a cover to form a display device. A first fixing portion on a sidewall of the cover is snapped to a second fixing portion of the frame, such that the cover is fixed on the display module to form the display device. The panel module includes a first and a second sides, wherein the first side has a display region, and the panel module is adhered to the frame by the second side, such that the frame is the only structure substantially providing support to the panel module. When the display module has a backlight source, the panel module includes a glass module and a back light module. When the display module has no backlight source, the panel module only includes a glass module. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110315317 | METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING DISPLAY MODULE - A display module includes a panel module and a frame and is able to be assembled to a cover to form a display device. At first, the panel module is provided that includes the first side and the second side and then a frame is provided, where the frame has an opening. Then, the second side of the panel module is adhered to the frame and covers the opening to form the display module, where the frame is the only structure substantially providing support to the panel module and the first side of the panel module includes a display region. Finally, a cover is fixed to the frame to form the display device, where a sidewall of the cover is snapped to the frame. The cover and the frame provide support to the panel module to strengthen a structural strength of the display module. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20110308961 | PATTERN PROCESSING METHOD OF A WORKPIECE'S SURFACE - A pattern processing method of a workpiece surface includes at least the following steps. A first anodized process is performed to a workpiece, wherein a surface of the workpiece includes at least one flat portion and at least one curved portion. A patterned film including a releasable substrate and an acid-base resistant ink layer disposed thereon is provided, wherein a surface of the releasable substrate on which the acid-base resistant ink layer is disposed faces the workpiece. A force is applied to an edge of the patterned film to adhere the patterned film the workpiece smoothly, so as to transfer a pattern of the acid-base resistant ink layer to the workpiece. The releasable substrate is removed. The workpiece is etched and the acid-base resistant ink layer is removed; and a second anodized process is performed to form a dichromatic anode three-dimensional texture. | 12-22-2011 |
| 20110304514 | ANTENNA-EMBEDDED ELECTRONIC DEVICE CASE - An antenna-embedded electronic device case includes an electrically-insulated case wall, a lower and an upper ground conductive layers, a lower and an upper electrically-insulated layer, and a continuous conductive layer. The lower ground conductive layer is in contact with the electrically-insulated case wall. The lower and upper electrically-insulated layers are sandwiched between the lower and upper ground conductive layers. The continuous conductive layer has a first portion sandwiched between the lower and upper electrically-insulated layers and a second portion protruding out to serve as an antenna radiator for transmitting or receiving electromagnetic signals. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110291970 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device including a touch display panel, a panel touch control unit, and an image adjustment unit is provided. The panel touch control unit is electronically connected to the touch display panel. The image adjustment unit is electronically connected to the touch display panel. In operation, the touch display panel has a content display region and a touch menu region with adjustable sizes. The panel touch control unit adjusts the size of the touch menu region according to a received touch signal. The touch display panel contacts an object to be pressed and generates a touch signal according to a contact area. The image adjustment unit adjusts the size of the content display region according to an adjustment signal generated by the panel touch control unit. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110267840 | DISPLAY, BEZEL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF BEZEL - A display suitable for a portable electronic device is provided. The display includes a back cover, a bezel and a display panel. The bezel includes a frame and an electroluminescent light (EL) source layer. The frame is assembled to the back cover and has an opening. The electroluminescent light source layer is attached to the frame, wherein the electroluminescent light source layer and the frame are formed by an in-mold forming process and then integrated with the back cover. The display panel is assembled between the back cover and the frame and exposed by the opening | 11-03-2011 |
| 20110261519 | Electronic Device with Swinging Board - An electronic device with a swinging board is described. The electronic device includes a body, a swinging board and a connector. The body includes a reserving chamber and a circuit board, and the swinging board includes at least one opening. The swinging board is connected to the body and movable between an operating position and a reserving position with respect to the reserving chamber. The connector is disposed in the opening and electrically connecting with the circuit board. The connector is stored in the reserving chamber when the swinging board is rotated to the reserving position. Alternatively, the connector is moved to the outside of the reserving chamber when the swinging board is rotated to the operating position. | 10-27-2011 |
| 20110254510 | INTERMITTENTLY OUTPUTTED POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - An intermittently outputted power supply system is disclosed. The system comprises: a power input unit, a charging control circuit unit, an energy-storing unit, a discharging control circuit unit, and a power output unit. The charging control circuit unit receives a first power input through the power input unit, and charges the energy-storing unit continuously. Thus, the capacity of the energy-storing unit increases. The discharging control circuit unit converts the energy stored in the energy-storing unit into a second power and transmitted to the power output unit in such a manner of discharging intermittently, to charge the electric device being connect with the power output unit. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110252225 | COMPUTER SYSTEM AND BOOTUP AND SHUTDOWN METHOD THEREOF - A computer system and a bootup and shutdown method thereof are provided. The computer system includes a memory, a chipset, a basic input/output system (BIOS), and an embedded controller, and an operating system (OS) is executed in the computer system. In the shutdown and bootup method, the embedded controller is notified to prepare to enter into a standby mode when the BIOS intercepts a shutdown instruction issued by the OS. The content of a register of the chipset is set according to the standby mode. A current operation mode data of the computer system is retained, and power is continuously supplied to the memory to make the computer system enter into the standby mode. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110252110 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR FILTERING AND DISPLAYING INFORMATION FROM DIFFERENT SOURCES - A method and a system for filtering and displaying information from different sources are provided for a terminal device. In the method, a filtering program resident in the terminal device is provided to set at least one information type and one relevant interested condition, and the terminal device is connected to different information sources. After the terminal device connects to at least one information source corresponding to the information type, a specific information is extracted from at least one information updated by the information source according to the relevant interested condition, and the specific information is displayed on a desktop of the terminal device so as to assist a user in obtaining the important information more effectively. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110242749 | Electronic Device - An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes an upper cover and a base. The upper cover includes at least one supporting beam formed in an inner surface thereof and positioned corresponding to at least one boundary of a cavity region of the base. The width of the supporting beam is more than three times of the thickness of the upper cover. In addition, a distance between the edge of the supporting beam and the cavity boundary is less than 10 mm. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110231400 | Method of Editing Document and Document Managerial System and Electronic Device Using the Same - Disclosed herein are a document manipulating method, a document managerial system, and an electronic device using the same. The electronic device includes the system, an activating unit, a determining unit and a placing unit. The system includes at least one label of a searchable and classifiable format, a database accessible by the electronic device, and a searching and classifying engine. The method includes the steps of activating a document, determining a labeling location and a labeling size within the document, placing the label at the labeling location to record a document description, and saving the label and a part of the document in the database. | 09-22-2011 |
| 20110210754 | CAPACITANCE SENSING MODULE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A capacitance sensing module adapted to an electronic apparatus having a first body and a second body hinged to the first body is provided. The capacitance sensing module includes a capacitance sensor and a metal conductor. The capacitance sensor is adapted to be fixed in the first body. The metal conductor is adapted to be fixed in the second body. When the metal conductor is moved towards the capacitance sensor along with the movement of the second body with respect to the first body and thus a capacitance sensed by the capacitance sensor changes, the capacitance sensor generates a command to start a default function of the electronic apparatus. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110199309 | Input Device - An input device adapted in a computer system is disclosed herein. The input device includes a keyboard, a touch pad and a switching module. The keyboard comprises two space bars. The touch pad senses a touch input. The switching module is placed in a controller and is connected to the keyboard and the touch pad. The switching module switches the function of the two space bars between a command-input function and a space-bar-input function. | 08-18-2011 |
| 20110194305 | DECORATION PANEL - A light guide module capable of illuminating and being applied in a device for decoration is provided. The light guide module includes a reflective layer, a light guide with a plurality of diffusing particles, and a light source. The light guide has a side surface, a reflective surface and a light-exiting surface, thereby allowing a light from the light source to enter and reflect and exit the light guide respectively. The reflective layer is disposed on the reflective surface of the light guide for reflecting the light to the light-exiting surface. The light guide forms a portion of an outer surface of the device. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110193691 | VIBRATION MODULE AND VIBRATION METHOD - A vibration module is suitable for an electronic device. The vibration module includes a vibration element, a plurality of pressing units, and a vibration regulating circuit. The pressing units are disposed on the electronic device and respectively have a coordinate relative to the vibration element. The vibration regulating circuit is disposed in the electronic device and coupled to the vibration element and the pressing units. The vibration regulating circuit calculates a distance between one of the pressing units and the vibration element and regulates an output vibration strength of the vibration element based on the distance. | 08-11-2011 |
| 20110183270 | METHOD FOR FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN - A method for forming a three-dimensional pattern includes following steps. A shaped workpiece having an inner surface and an outer surface is provided, and a first photoresist layer and a second photoresist layer are respectively formed on the outer surface and the inner surface. The shaped workpiece is placed on a transparent fixture. The first photoresist layer and the second photoresist layer are exposed and developed, such that the first photoresist layer forms a patterned photoresist layer, and the second photoresist layer forms an etching protection layer. The shaped workpiece is etched to form the three-dimensional pattern on the outer surface of the shaped workpiece. The patterned photoresist layer and the etching protection layer are removed. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110182016 | NOTEBOOK COMPUTER - A notebook computer including a host and a keyboard is provided. The host has an assembling region. The keyboard module disposed at the assembling region includes a keyboard and a keyboard frame. The keyboard has a substrate and multiple keys, wherein the keys are disposed on the substrate. The keyboard frame has a frame body and at least one spring arm disposed at a sidewall of the frame body. The frame body is disposed on the substrate and has multiple openings for exposing the keys. Two ends of the spring are connected to the sidewall. A gap is formed between a center portion of the spring arm and the sidewall of the frame body. Further, the center portion has a first position-limiting structure protruding out of the assembling region, and the first position-limiting structure is mutually interfered with the host. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110182015 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including a main body, a display, and a light emitting module is provided. The main body has a restrictive opening. A pivoting side of the display is pivoted to the main body. A side of the display away form the pivoting side has a latch structure protruding from a first surface of the display. The light emitting module is disposed at the latch structure. When the display is opened relative to the main body, the light emitting module emits light toward a second surface of the main body to illuminate the second surface of the main body. When the display is closed relative to the main body, the latch structure is accommodated in the restrictive opening. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110181976 | POWER-SAVING METHOD AND OPERATING SYSTEM FOR THE SAME - A power-saving method adapted in a hard disk in a computer system having a CPU and a memory module is provided. The power-saving method comprises the following steps. A data-to-be-written is transferred from the memory module through the CPU to the hard disk filter. A determining module is provided to determine whether a data access frequency of the computer system exceeds a threshold value. When the data access frequency exceeds the threshold value, the determining module further determines whether a request-queuing time exceeds an idle-mode activation time. When the request-queuing time exceeds the idle-mode activation time interval, the data-to-be-written is stored in a temporary storage location by the hard disk filter. When a condition of the computer system is satisfied, the data-to-be-written is written to the hard disk to extend the duration of an idle-mode of the hard disk. A power-saving operating system is disclosed herein as well. | 07-28-2011 |
| 20110170243 | ADAPTER ELEMENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - Disclosed herein are an adapter element and an electronic device using the same. The adapter element is disposed between a casing and a keyboard module of the electronic device. The adapter element at least includes a first join structure and a second join structure. The keyboard is joined with one of the two join structures. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110161710 | LAPTOP COMPUTER AND HINGE MODULE WITH ANGLE DETECTOR THEREOF - A laptop computer includes a main body, a display device, a hinge module and an angle detector. The hinge module is pivotally interconnected between the display device and the main body such that the display device is swiveled relative to the main body to be folded against or unfolded away from the main body. The hinge module includes a first hinge component and a second hinge component. The first hinge component is secured to the main body. The second hinge component is pivotally connected with the first hinge component and includes an end secured to the display device. The angle detector is coupled with an opposite end of the second hinge component for measuring a rotation angle of the second hinge component. | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110149579 | Electromagnetic Interference Preventing Module - Disclosed herein are a light source module and an electronic device using the same. The light source module is disposed in a housing component of the electronic device and includes a light source and a light guide element having a light-entering surface, a light-departing curved surface and a light-reflecting curved surface. The light-entering surface receives the light from the light source. The normal line directions of the light-departing curved surface are approximately perpendicular to the normal line direction of the light-entering surface. The light is reflected by the light-reflecting curved surface and then leaves the light guide element in the normal line directions of the light-departing curved surface. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110148019 | PUSH-PUSH TYPE STYLUS EJECT MECHANISM - A push-push type stylus eject mechanism includes a rail disposed on a substrate, a hook disposed on the substrate, a slide device sliding relative to the substrate, an elastic device connecting the slide device and the hook, and a guide arm having an end pivoted on the slide device and another end having a pin. The slide device could couple to a stylus. The slide device has a pressing element. The rail has a first positioning point and a second positioning point. The pin is moved between the first positioning point and the second positioning point when the stylus is pushed, and the guide arm is pressed by the pressing element to prevent the pin releasing from the rail. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110128899 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER SAVING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device and a power saving method thereof are provided. The electronic device includes a network module and a power saving module, wherein the network module connects to an access point (AP). The method includes executing an AP search operation at a predetermined time interval by the network module, and determining whether the electronic device is in a specific state by the power saving module. The method also includes disabling the network module from executing the AP search operation as long as the electronic device is still in the specific state. As a result, the unnecessary AP search operations can be avoided, and the purpose of saving power can be achieved. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110128462 | COVER PLATE - A cover plate includes two substrates and a composite structure disposed between the two substrates. The cover plate has low specific weight and high strength. The composite structure includes an adhesive layer and a fiber layer disposed in the adhesive layer, where the fiber layer is made of degradable fibers or a composite material having degradable fibers fixed by a forming material. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110127955 | WIRELESS RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - A wireless rechargeable battery adapted to receive energy from a wireless power supply device wirelessly is provided. The wireless charge battery includes a battery unit, a wireless charging module, and an indicator. The wireless charging module is coupled to the battery unit to receive energy from the wireless power supply device wirelessly and transform the energy to electricity so as to charge the battery unit. The indicator is coupled to the wireless charging module to display the operation state of the wireless charging module. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110127847 | WIRELESS POWER SUPPLY DEVICE - A wireless power supply device adapted to wireless supply power to an electricity receiving object is provided. The wireless power supply device includes a transformer, a wireless power supply module, and an indicator. The wireless power supply module is coupled to the transformer to wirelessly supply electricity of the transformer to the electricity receiving object. The indicator is coupled to the wireless power supply module to display an operation state of the wireless power supply module. | 06-02-2011 |
| 20110125927 | PERSONAL COMPUTER SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF FOR MULTIPLE OUTPUTS - A personal computer system and an operation method thereof for multiple outputs are provided. In the present method, input data generated by each of a plurality of input devices of the personal computer system are received. According to an identification information of each of the input devices, each of the input data is respectively transmitted to one of a plurality of application programs. After that, each of the application programs separately generates an output result according to the received input data and displays the output result on a corresponding application program interface, wherein all of the application program interfaces displaying the corresponding output results are in one and the same display screen of the personal computer system. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110117788 | RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR - A receptacle connector is adapted to be electrically connected with a plug connector. The plug connector has a plurality of plug terminals. The receptacle connector includes an insulating body and a plurality of receptacle terminals. The insulating body has a receiving space and a plurality of grooves. The plug connector is adapted to be plugged into the receiving space. The receptacle terminals are disposed within the insulating body. Each of the receptacle terminals includes a base disposed in a corresponding groove, a bent portion connected with the base, a contact portion extending from the bent portion into the receiving space, and an engaging portion extending from the contact portion toward the groove and disposed within the groove. The receptacle terminals correspond to the plug terminals such that the plug terminals press the contact portions, respectively, when the plug connector is plugged into the receiving space. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110116238 | HEAT DISSIPATION MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A heat dissipation module for an electronic apparatus including a heat-generating structure is provided. The heat dissipation module includes a heat dissipation structure and a heat-conducting structure. The heat-conducting structure includes a heat-conducting portion and an extending portion. The heat-conducting portion is adhered between the heat-generating structure and the heat dissipation structure. The heat generated by the heat-generating structure is transmitted to the heat dissipation structure through the heat-conducting portion. The extending portion is connected to the heat-conducting portion and exposed to the heat-generating structure and the heat dissipation structure. When the extending portion is forced to move along a direction away from the heat-generating structure and the heat dissipation structure, the heat-conducting portion is deformed to release the adhesion between the heat-conducting portion and the heat-generating structure and the adhesion between the heat-conducting portion and the heat dissipation structure. | 05-19-2011 |
| 20110092106 | POWER RECEPTACLE FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A power receptacle for a portable electronic device suitable for connecting a power plug is provided. The power plug has a tubular terminal and a clamping terminal in the tubular terminal. The power receptacle includes an insulating housing, an anode terminal, and a cathode terminal. The insulating housing has a receiving cavity, and the power plug is suitable for being plug in the receiving cavity. The anode terminal disposed in the insulating housing is located at the central part of the receiving cavity. The cathode terminal disposed in the insulating housing is located at a side of the receiving cavity. During a process of plugging the power plug into the receiving cavity, the tubular terminal contacts the cathode terminal, and then the clamping terminal contacts the anode terminal, so that the power plug is electrically connected to the power receptacle. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110092090 | DETACHABLE ELEMENT POSITIONING STRUCTURE - A detachable element positioning structure disposed at a side of a slot for positioning a detachable element in the slot is disclosed. The detachable element positioning structure includes a first elastic arm and a second elastic arm connected to the slot. The first elastic arm touches a top surface of the detachable element. The second elastic arm connects to the slot and has a protrusion. The detachable element has a side notch, and the protrusion is coupled to the side notch. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110087902 | MULTI-FUNCTION INTEGRATED DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A multi-function integrated device and an operating method thereof are provided. The multi-function integrated device includes a data reading module, a network access module, and a power control module. The network access module includes a first network component corresponding to a LAN and a second network component corresponding to a WLAN. The power control module turns on the function of the data reading module and/or the network access module according to a control signal received from a host. When the function of the network access module is determined to be turned on, the power control module supplies power to the first network component or the second network component according to the control signal. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110085927 | FAN MODULE - A fan module includes a blade, a motor, a circuit board and a housing having an accommodating space for receiving the blade and the motor. The circuit board has a set of electrical terminals exposed outside the housing. The set of exposed electrical terminals is used for electrically connecting to an electric connecting portion of a carrier without using a cable to receive a power source and/or control signals. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110079498 | BUTTON STRUCTURE - A button structure assembled in a button area below a touchpad. The button structure includes a circuit board and a button frame. The circuit board has a first switch and a second switch corresponding to the button area. The button frame has a left side button portion, a right side button portion, and a contacting elastic portion, wherein the left side button portion is corresponding to the first switch, the right side button portion is corresponding to the second switch, and the contacting elastic portion is contacted against the circuit board and between the first switch and the second switch. | 04-07-2011 |
| 20110066978 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND TOUCH MENU CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic apparatus and a touch menu control method thereof are provided. In the method, when a touch device detects a first touch signal, a menu controlling module is configured to start a menu controlling program to display a touch menu on a display device. The touch menu comprises a plurality of items and each of the items corresponds to a function. When the first touch signal exists, sequentially selecting one of the items every first predetermined time. Moreover, selecting the function corresponding to a currently selected item when the first touch signal is interrupted. Finally, executing a currently selected function according to a second touch signal detected by the touch device. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110064924 | PRODUCTION METHOD, WORKPIECE AND PRODUCTION DEVICE OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN - A production method of three-dimensional pattern is disclosed. First, an adhesive layer is applied on a three-dimensional workpiece. Next, a film is vacuum adsorbed on the adhesive layer so that the film is impressed onto the adhesive layer to form the three-dimensional pattern on the adhesive layer. Finally, the adhesive layer is cured by implementing a plurality of heat treatments thereon. A workpiece of three-dimensional pattern and a production device of three-dimensional pattern are also disclosed. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110064915 | METAL WORKPIECE WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - A production method of metal workpiece is provided. First, an adhesive layer is applied on a metal workpiece. The adhesive layer is impressed by a mold, so that the adhesive layer forms a three-dimensional pattern. The adhesive layer is then cured by implementing a plurality of heat treatments thereon. A metal workpiece with three-dimensional pattern is also provided. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110061798 | PRODUCTION METHOD OF THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN - A production method of a three-dimensional pattern is disclosed. First, an adhesive layer is applied on a three-dimensional workpiece. Next, a film is vacuum adsorbed on the adhesive layer so that the film is impressed onto the adhesive layer to form the three-dimensional pattern on the adhesive layer. Finally, the adhesive layer is cured. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110056741 | STACK STRUCTURE OF CIRCUIT BOARD - A stack structure of a circuit board includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a fixing element. The first substrate has a first component area, a plurality of supporting solder elements, and a plurality of signal solder elements, wherein the plurality of signal elements is disposed in the first component area. The first substrate stacks on the second substrate. The plurality of supporting solder elements is disposed between the first and the second substrates for providing a supporting force. The fixing element secures the first substrate and the second substrate, and the supporting solder elements are disposed around the fixing element. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110055639 | KEYBOARD INPUT METHOD AND ASSISTANT SYSTEM THEREOF - A keyboard input method and an assistant system thereof are provided. In the present method, first, an assistant on-screen keyboard program is launched and an input signal is received. Then, if it is determined that the input signal represents an input character, whether the input character leads to an input error is determined according to an input method of an electronic device. If the input character leads to the input error, a keyboard position of the key corresponding to the input character is obtained, and a partial area of an assistant on-screen keyboard is displayed according to the position, wherein the partial area includes the key corresponding to the input character. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110051030 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE - A liquid crystal display device installed in a panel having an accommodating cavity is provided. The liquid crystal display device includes a display screen, two sliding supporters and an actuator. The display screen has a display surface parallel to the panel. The two sliding supporters connect the display screen. The actuator is disposed on a frame accommodated in the accommodating cavity to drive the two sliding supporters and the display screen moving away from the panel horizontally from a horizontal position to a destination position. | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110043998 | HEAT-DISSIPATING MODULE - A heat-dissipating module is disclosed, which is suitable for an electronic apparatus with a case and a heat source. The heat-dissipating module includes a set of dissipation fins and a fan. The set of dissipation fins is suitable to connect a heat source and there is a flow channel between the set of dissipation fins and the case. The fan is for producing an airflow flowing towards the set of dissipation fins, while the partial airflow flows through the flow channel. | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110006650 | SHIELDING STRUCTURE FOR HOUSING - A shielding structure for a housing includes a number of elastic conductive elements, at least one carrier, and a cover. The elastic conductive elements are distributed along a periphery of an opening portion of the housing. Each elastic conductive element includes a soft material and a conductive material wrapping the soft material. The at least one carrier fixes the elastic conductive elements to the periphery of the opening portion. The cover covers the opening portion and has a conductive layer electrically connected to each conductive material. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20110005281 | LOCKING BASE FOR ANTI-THEFT LOCK - A locking base for Anti-theft lock includes a socket, a locking member and two sliding portions. The socket is disposed in a main body and extends a portion out of the main body. The locking member has a locking hole, and the locking member can extend out of the portion of the socket. The two sliding portions are disposed on the socket and the locking member respectively. The two sliding portions are matched structurally to make the socket and locking member slide correspondingly. | 01-13-2011 |
| 20100321853 | CASE STRUCTURE - A case structure for an electronic device includes a first conductive layer, a conductive housing, and a surface treatment layer. The first conductive layer has a taper protrusion. The conductive housing is disposed at one side of the first conductive layer, and a narrow end of the taper protrusion faces the conductive housing. The surface treatment layer is disposed between the taper protrusion and the second conductive layer. | 12-23-2010 |
| 20100304601 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND TERMINAL-CONNECTING ELEMENT THEREOF - An electrical connector includes an insulation body, a plurality of insulation wires, and a plurality of terminal-connecting elements. The insulation body has a plurality of receiving slots and a plurality of terminal-inserting openings. The terminal-connecting elements are disposed respectively in the receiving slots. Each of the terminal-connecting elements has a first protrusion and a second protrusion respectively fixing one of the insulation wires. An asymmetric single rib of each of the terminal-connecting elements protrudes toward a direction of one of the terminal-inserting openings. The asymmetric single rib has a projecting point electrically contacted with a corresponding terminal. | 12-02-2010 |
| 20100295989 | IMAGE CAPTURING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF SEALING STRUCTURE - An image capturing device including a housing, a sealing element, a light-permeable cover and a lens module is provided. The housing has an opening portion, and the opening portion has an inner periphery and an outer periphery. The sealing element is integrated with the housing by injection molding, wherein the inner periphery and the outer periphery of the opening portion are surrounded by the sealing element. The light-permeable cover is integrated with the sealing element by injection molding and corresponding to the opening portion, wherein a periphery portion of the light-permeable cover is surrounded by the sealing element, and a containing space is defined by the housing, the sealing element and the light-permeable cover. The lens module is disposed in the containing space. In addition, a manufacturing method of a sealing structure is also provided. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20100285785 | METHOD AND USER INTERFACE APPARATUS FOR MANAGING FUNCTIONS OF WIRELESS COMMUNICATION COMPONENTS - A method and a user interface apparatus for managing functions of wireless communication components are provided. The present method displays a plurality of status bars respectively representing the wireless communication components on a screen of a communication device and arranges the status bars to form a management interface, wherein each of the status bars corresponds to a status switching region and displays a plurality of function icons of usable functions of the corresponding wireless communication component. Then, the communication device detects a selection operation from a user. When the selection operation is selecting the status switching region, an activation status of the wireless communication component corresponding to the selected status switching region is switched. When the selection operation is selecting the function icon, a function corresponding to the selected function icon is executed. Accordingly, the present invention provides a convenient way for the user to manage the wireless communication components. | 11-11-2010 |
| 20100277879 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a case, a board module, and an electrostatic discharging module. The case has a conductive area. The board module is disposed in the case and has a ground end. The electrostatic discharging module is disposed on the case. Besides, the electrostatic discharging module includes a first discharging element and a second discharging element. The first discharging element is electrically connected to the ground end, and the second discharging element is electrically connected to the conductive area. There exists a gap between the first discharging element and the second discharging element, so that leak current generated by the board module can be prevented from being transmitted to the case, and that an electrostatic charge can be transmitted from the case to the ground end. | 11-04-2010 |
| 20100271326 | METHOD FOR OPERATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING TOUCH PAD - A method for operating an electronic device by using a touch pad is provided. In the present method, a plurality of conductive balls within the touch pad is used for detecting a pressure value received by the touch pad when the touch pad is pressed. Then, whether a variation of the pressure value exceeds an operating criterion twice in succession during an operating period is determined. A double-click operation is executed in the electronic device if the pressure value exceeds the operating criterion twice in succession during the operating period. As a result, a number of operation modes supported by the touch pad is increased, so as to facilitate the using of the touch pad. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100265670 | FIXING STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRONIC CARD - A fixing structure for an electronic card is suitable for mounting a long electronic card or a short electronic card within a housing. The fixing structure includes a pressing plate, a locking slice, and a locking member. Two ends of the pressing plate have two buckling portions. The locking slice connects an end of the pressing plate and has a locking hole. Besides, the locking slice leans against the housing. The locking member passes through the locking hole and is fixed into a first fixing hole or a second fixing hole. When the locking hole corresponds to the first fixing hole, the two buckling portions are fixed onto a free end of the long electronic card. When the locking hole is corresponding to the second fixing hole, the two buckling portions are fixed onto a free end of the short electronic card. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100265427 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY AND METHOD OF ASSEMBLING LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY - A method of assembling a liquid crystal display is provided. First, a front cover, a bezel, a liquid crystal panel and a hinge are provided, wherein the front cover has an opening, and the bezel has a first hinge cap. The hinge is assembled to the liquid crystal panel. The front cover and the liquid crystal panel are assembled to the bezel, such that the hinge is partially covered by the first hinge cap, and the liquid crystal panel is exposed by the opening. A second hinge cap is provided. The second hinge cap is assembled to the first hinge cap, such that the hinge is wrapped by the first hinge cap and the second hinge cap. A back cover is provided. The back cover is assembled to the front cover. | 10-21-2010 |
| 20100259501 | TOUCH-CONTROL DISPLAY DEVICE - A touch-control display device includes a frame, a touch-control panel and a display module. The frame has a top surface and a frame rim extending from the top surface, wherein there is a step height between the top surface and the frame rim so as to form a cavity. The touch-control panel is disposed in the cavity and the frame rim supports at least two sides of the touch-control panel. The display module is disposed in the frame and correspondingly assembled under the touch-control panel. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100258283 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a housing, a module, a main board, and a fan. The module, the main board and the fan are all installed in the housing. The main board divides the interior of the housing into a first space and a second space, and there exists a channel opening between the main board and the module so as to communicate the first space with the second space. The fan is electrically connected to the main board, has a fan outlet and is capable of outputting airflow through the fan outlet to the outside of the housing. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100258019 | METHOD OF TRANSFERRING PATTERN - The invention is a method for transferring patterns on a key module. The key module includes a base and a plurality of keys assembled to the base, and a space exists between each of the keys and the base. The method includes following steps. A support jig is assembled to the key module. The support jig has a plurality of support portions filling the space to fix positions of the keys relative to the base. A film is positioned on the keys. A plurality of patterns respectively corresponding to the keys are disposed on the film. The film is heated and pressed, such that the patterns are transferred to the keys. | 10-14-2010 |
| 20100251154 | Electronic Device and Method for Operating Screen - An electronic device and a method of opening a user interface on a screen are disclosed, wherein the screen is capable of displaying a working window and an executing window. When a pointer is positioned on the executing window, a user interface module can generate a first sensing signal for displaying at least one item on the screen. When the pointer selects the item, the user interface module can generate a second sensing signal. When the pointer drags the item to the working window, the user interface module can generate a third sensing signal. The processing module can continuously receive the first, second and third sensing signals to open a user interface corresponding to the item in the working window, where the user interface is adjacent to the pointer. | 09-30-2010 |
| 20100226388 | INTEGRATED NETWORK CHIP AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An integrated network chip and an electronic device using the chip are illustrated. The integrated network chip includes at least a first access interface, at least a second access interface, a power management unit (PMU) and an interface bridge. The first access interface and second access interface respectively provides the electronic device with a local area network connection function and a memory card access function. The interface bridge integrates the first access interface and second access interface by providing a hub-like functionality. The PMU provides the power and the ground to the first access interface, second access interface and the interface bridge. When the PMU detects the second access interface enters a power saving mode, the PMU provides a lower operation voltage to the second access interface. | 09-09-2010 |
| 20100214773 | Illumination Device and Operating Method Thereof and Electronic Apparatus Having the Same - An electronic apparatus includes an input device and an illumination device. The illumination device includes a chassis, an illumination module and a positioning mechanism. The module is pivotally connected to the chassis to be rotatable between a closed and an open position. The positioning mechanism is use for respectively positioning the illumination module in the closed and the open position. An operating method of the illumination device includes the following steps. First, a push force is applied to the module in the closed position. Then the module rotates from the closed position to the open position. The module enters a light-on state as arrived in the open position for illuminating the input device. Next, another push force is applied to the module in the open position, so that the module rotates to the closed position. The module enters a light-off state as arrived in the closed position. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100214239 | METHOD AND TOUCH PANEL FOR PROVIDING TACTILE FEEDBACK - A method and a touch panel for providing a tactile feedback are provided. In the present method, a touch operation acting on the touch panel of an electronic device is detected at first. Then, before outputting the tactile feedback, an output attribute of the tactile feedback is altered according to a behavior of the touch operation. Accordingly, the user may experience different tactile feedbacks while performing different touch operations on the same electronic device. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100213649 | Shock Absorber and Assembling Method of Electronic Device Using the Same - A shock absorber and an assembling method of an electronic device using the same are provided. The shock absorber includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion and a number of elastic arms. The two connecting portions respectively connect to a housing and a circuit board of the electronic device. Two ends of each elastic arm are respectively connected to the two connecting portions to buffer the relative movement between the housing and the circuit board. The method includes the following steps. First, the shock absorber including the first connecting portion, the second connecting portion and the elastic arms is provided. Then the second connecting portion is connected to a surface of the circuit board surrounding a through hole of the circuit board. After connecting the second connecting portion, the housing is connected to the first connecting portion. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100212228 | FASTENING MECHANISM - A fastening mechanism suitable for being assembled into a device having a housing is provided. The fastening mechanism includes a post, a latching element, at least a plunger assembly, and an operating element. The latching element has at least an opening, the plunger assembly is disposed at a side of the latching element, and the operating element is in contact with the latching element. The post passes through the opening and presses against the plunger assembly and the post is confined by the latching element when the operating element is in a locking position. The operating element drives the latching element to move horizontally relative to the latching element so as to release the post from confinement and the plunger assembly moves vertically relative to the latching element so as to push the post out of the opening when the operating element moves to an unlocking position. | 08-26-2010 |
| 20100201638 | OPERATION METHOD OF TOUCH PAD WITH MULTIPLE FUNCTION MODES, INTEGRATION SYSTEM THEREOF, AND COMPUTER PROGRAM PRODUCT USING THE OPERATION METHOD - A touch pad operation method with multiple function modes, an integration system, and a computer program product are provided. A first signal is received and whether the first signal conforms to a trigger condition is determined. If the first signal conforms to the trigger condition and exists continuously, the touch pad is switched from a first function mode to a second function mode and maintained therein. The second function mode includes a plurality of functions of a second kind, and each of these functions is respectively corresponding to an area on the touch pad. When a second signal is received through the touch pad and the first signal still exists, one of the second kind of functions is executed according to a coordinate variation corresponding to the second signal. Thereby, the functionality of the touch pad is not limited by its original settings and the convenience of operation is increased. | 08-12-2010 |
| 20100192100 | Method for operating a space menu and electronic device with operating space menu - A method for operating a space menu, suitable for an electronic device having a screen is provided. In the present method, a plurality of item objects are sequentially displayed along a linear path on a menu plane to generate a space menu. Then, an operation of a user for the space menu is received and used for operating the space menu. The item objects on the menu plane are rotated about a rotation axis according to a position of the item object pointed by the operation so as to protrude the pointed item object from the other item objects, in which a direction of the rotation axis is not parallel to a normal direction of a display plane of the screen. Further, an item function is executed according to the item object selected by the operation. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100169813 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING AND OPERATING USER INTERFACE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A method for displaying and operating a user interface and an electronic device are provided. In the method, a background frame is displayed. Further, a trigger signal triggered by an object on one of a plurality of areas of the background frame is received, in which the areas respectively correspond to a plurality of sub-menus of a function menu, and each of the sub-menus includes a plurality of options. The corresponding sub-menu is displayed on the area of the background frame which the trigger signal is triggered on. Thereby, usage convenience of the user interface is improved. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100164301 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ADAPTER THEREOF - A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a system end and an adapter. The system end provides a trigger signal. The adapter converts an input AC voltage into an output DC voltage and provides the output DC voltage to the system end. When the adapter is connected to the system end, the trigger signal turns on the adapter. When the adapter is disconnected from the system end, the adapter detects an absence of the trigger signal and turns off automatically. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100142166 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including a housing, a circuit board, a first non-metal conductive cushion and a fastening element is provided. The circuit board is disposed in the housing. The first non-metal conductive cushion is disposed between the circuit board and the housing. A potential of the first non-metal conductive cushion is equal to a potential of the housing. The fastening element fastens the circuit board and the non-metal conductive cushion to the housing. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100141863 | DISPLAY MODULE - A display module including a display panel, a frame and a bracket is provided. The frame surrounds the display panel and has a protruding part and a first position limiting structure. The bracket has a body with a second position limiting structure and a first protrusion, wherein the protruding part is aligned with the first protrusion when the first position limiting structure is engaged with the second position limiting structure to fix the bracket on the frame in a non-screw manner. | 06-10-2010 |
| 20100132419 | METHOD FOR OPERATING LOCKING DEVICE - A method for operating a locking device, wherein the locking device disposed in a first main body includes a first locking element. In an embodiment, when the first locking element is forced to separated from a second locking element disposed on a second main body, a pushing element connecting the second main body through an elastic element receives an elastic force by the elastic element to push the second locking element, so that the second main body moves with respect to the first main body. In another embodiment, when a first force is applied onto the first locking element so that the first locking element exits the locking position of the first locking element and the second locking element, a damping restoration element pivoted between the first locking element and the first main body drives the first locking element to be resumed to the locking position after a time interval. | 06-03-2010 |
| 20100128435 | FAN MODULE FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A fan module is disposed in an electrical device. The electrical device has a main board and a casing. The fan module includes a vane module, a fan motor, a circuit board and a fan housing. The vane module has a hub and a plurality of vanes disposed around the edge of the hub. The fan motor is disposed in the hub. The circuit board is used to control the fan motor, so that the vanes rotate related to an axis of the hub for generating an air flow. The fan housing has a main body portion, a protruding portion and a fixing portion, wherein the protruding portion is located in a side of the main body portion, the vane module and the fan motor are disposed in the main body portion and the circuit board is disposed in the protruding portion. | 05-27-2010 |
| 20100118480 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device is provided. The display device is adapted for a notebook computer. The display device includes a display panel, a bezel, a back shell, and a reinforced glass plate. The bezel includes a receiving recess and an opening. The display panel is disposed in the receiving recess. The bezel exposes a part of the display panel from the opening. The back shell is assembled with the bezel. The back shell and the bezel cooperatively define an accommodating space. The display panel is accommodated in the accommodating space. The reinforced glass plate is assembled to the bezel for covering the part of the display panel exposed by the opening of the bezel. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100117967 | KEYBOARD MODULE - A keyboard module, including a base plate, a membrane circuit, keys and a frame set, is provided. The membrane circuit is disposed on the base plate and has touch portions. The keys are assembled to the base plate and correspond to the touch portions respectively. The frame set is assembled to the base plate and includes a first frame and a second frame. The first frame has a plurality of first ribs disposed in a staggered way. The second frame is connected to the first frame and located between the first frame and the base plate. The second frame has a plurality of second ribs disposed in a staggered way, wherein a width of a portion of the second ribs is smaller than a width of the corresponding first ribs, and the keys pass through the second frame and the first frame in sequence to protrude above the frame set. | 05-13-2010 |
| 20100104807 | TRANSFER FILM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, TRANSFER METHOD AND OBJECT SURFACE STRUCTURE - A transfer film including a protection layer and a substrate is provided. The substrate has a first surface with a first three-dimensional pattern and a second surface. The first three-dimensional pattern has at least one protrusion portion or at least one recess portion. The protection layer is disposed on the substrate and has a third surface and a fourth surface. The third surface contacts the first surface and has a second three-dimensional pattern complementary to the first three-dimensional pattern. The second three-dimensional pattern of the third surface is formed by covering the first three-dimensional pattern of the first surface. The protection layer and the substrate are separated after transfer, so as to expose the second three-dimensional pattern. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100103611 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device having a touching function, including a touching region, a housing, a touch module, and a switch module is provided. The touching region is performing the touching function. The touching region is located over the housing. The touch module is disposed in the housing in correspondence with the touching region. The switch module includes at least one switch and is disposed under the touch module. The touch module is bent under force to turn on the switch when the touching region is touched. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100103348 | DISPLAY - A display including a display panel, a transparent rear plate, a backlight module, and a first optical film set is provided. The transparent rear plate has a first surface, a second surface, and an optical decoration. The first surface is facing the display panel, and the second surface is relatively far away from the display panel. The optical decoration is located on at least one of the first and second surfaces. The backlight module is disposed between the display panel and the transparent rear plate. The first optical film set is disposed between the backlight module and the transparent rear plate. Combination of the optical decoration, the backlight module, and the first optical film set forms a plurality of images which can be displayed on the second surface of the transparent rear plate. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100103129 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING TOUCH MODULE - An electronic device includes a housing, a touch module and a switch module. The housing has an opening and a supporting plate, wherein one side of the supporting plate is connected to the housing. The touch module is disposed over the supporting plate and one side connected to the housing. The switch module is disposed under the supporting plate and corresponding to a side of the touch module, wherein the side of the touch module is bent to turn on the switch module when a force is applied to the side of the touch module. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100103128 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TOUCH CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device and a touch control method thereof are provided. The electronic device has a touch unit, a press unit and a processing module. The press unit is disposed under the touch unit, and is used for generating a pressing signal. The processing module is electrically connected with the touch unit and press unit. When the processing module receives the pressing signal, an area of the touch unit is transformed into a pressing area. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100091446 | DOCKING STATION FOR PORTABLE COMPUTER - A docking station including a housing, a sliding block, a pulling element, a first elastic element, a raising cover, a plurality of first and second hooks, and a linkage is provided. The housing has a first, a second and a third constraining structures, and the sliding block is disposed in the first constraining structure. The pulling element is pivoted on the housing, wherein a pulling portion thereof is exposed out of the housing and a pushing portion thereof contacts the sliding block. The first elastic element is connected between the housing and the sliding block. The first hooks are disposed on the raising cover and driven by the sliding block. The linkage is disposed in the second constraining structure of the housing, wherein a first end thereof is connected to the sliding block. The second hooks are driven by a second end of the linkage. | 04-15-2010 |
| 20100084874 | Latching Structure of Mobile Electronic Device - A latching structure of a mobile electronic device is described. The latching structure of the electronic device includes a button module, at least one lock pin, at least one linking rod, and at least one hook module respectively disposed in a base and a display of the mobile electronic device. One end of the linking rod is coupled to the button module and another end of the linking rod is coupled to the hook module. When the button module is pressed, the button module drives the linking rod to force the hook module to release the lock pin so as to allow the user opening the display from the base of the mobile electronic device. | 04-08-2010 |
| 20100075526 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY - An electronic device assembly includes an electronic device and a mini connector. The electronic device includes a first housing. The first housing includes an assembling opening, a first positioning portion located adjacent to the assembling opening, and a first connecting terminal set located in the assembling opening. The mini connector includes a second housing, a connecting wire, and a second connecting terminal set. The second housing includes a second positioning portion having a shape complementary to that of the first positioning portion. The connecting wire passing through the second housing is electrically connected to the second connecting terminal set located in the second housing. The second positioning portion is located at one side of the second connecting terminal set. With the complementary relationship between the shapes of the second positioning portion and the first positioning portion, the mini connector is configured to be connected only to the electronic device. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100073303 | METHOD OF OPERATING A USER INTERFACE - A user interface operating method is provided. The method is suitable for an electronic device having a touch screen. First, a touch sensitive area is activated to detect a first touch. Then, a second touch on the touch screen is detected when the first touch is detected to be laid on the touch sensitive area. Finally, a function of the user interface is enabled according to the second touch. Accordingly, overall operations supported by the touch screen can be increased and the convenience for operating the user interface can be improved | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100067183 | DATA PROCESSING DEVICE - A data processing device including a first housing, a second housing, and a bracket is provided. The bracket is disposed between the first housing and the second housing. The bracket has a body and a plurality of supporting ends. The body has a bearing surface and a supporting surface. The bearing surface faces the first housing, and does not contact the first housing. The supporting surface faces the second housing, and does not contact the second housing. The supporting ends are disposed around the body and contact the first housing to support the body. A first distance between the supporting surface relatively away from the supporting ends and the second housing is larger than a second distance between the supporting surface relatively close to the supporting ends and the second housing. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100059653 | Resilient Arm and Electronic Apparatus with the Resilient Arm - A resilient arm includes an outer frame, a fastening portion, and a first spring. The fastening portion is located in the outer frame and connected to a fixed object. The first spring connects the fastening portion and the outer frame such that the outer frame and the first spring are linked. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100058571 | Snap Relieving Device and Electronic Apparatus with the Snap Relieving Device - A snap relieving device includes a first movable part, a second movable part, an inclining guiding groove, a guiding piece, and a snap. The first movable part moves along a first direction. The second movable part moves along a second direction, wherein the first direction is substantially orthogonal to the second direction. The inclining guiding groove is disposed on the first movable part. The guiding piece is coupled with the inclining guiding groove and disposed on the second movable part. The snap is connected to the first movable part or the second movable part. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100054521 | Electronic device - An electronic device suitable for disposing on a resonating surface is provided. The electronic device has a housing and a resonating speaker. The housing is disposed on the resonating surface. The resonating speaker is assembled onto a bottom of the housing and the resonating speaker contacts the resonating surface. | 03-04-2010 |
| 20100026641 | Fixation and Ejection Mechanism of Touchpad Module and Method of Releasing Touchpad Module - A fixation and ejection mechanism of a touchpad module is described. The fixation and ejection mechanism of the touchpad module includes a module fixing pillar, a boss and a fastener. The module fixing pillar is disposed in proximity to a touchpad module of an electronic apparatus. The boss is preferably formed on a case of the electronic apparatus. The fastener fastens the boss to the modular fixing pillar. When the fastener is disengaged from the module fixing pillar, it can be utilized to push the touchpad module upward. A method of releasing touchpad module is also disclosed herein. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100025022 | FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly for use in an electronic device is provided. The fan assembly includes a housing, a fan, a throttle valve, and a regulator. The housing has an outlet. The fan is disposed in the housing and adapted to provide an air current. The air current generates an air volume through the outlet. The throttle valve is movably disposed in the housing at the outlet. The regulator is connected to the throttle valve to control the movement of the throttle valve to adjust the size of the outlet. | 02-04-2010 |
| 20100008096 | LIGHTING STRUCTURE - A lighting structure adapted to be disposed at an electronic apparatus is provided. The lighting structure includes a lighting module, a first elastic element, a latch, and a second elastic element. The lighting module has a light source and a stopper element. The first elastic element is connected to the lighting module. The latch has an interfering portion for blocking the stopper element and is capable of sliding in the electronic apparatus. The second elastic element is connected to the latch. When the latch is subjected to an external force and slides to deform the second elastic element, the stopper element disengages from the interfering portion, and the first elastic element rotates the lighting module, such that the lighting module is at a different position, and the light source is used to illuminate part of the electronic apparatus. | 01-14-2010 |
| 20100005422 | METHOD FOR OPERATING MAP-BASED MENU INTERFACE - A method for operating a map-based menu interface for a mobile electronic device is provided. In the present method, a map-based menu interface divided into one first type area and n second type areas is provided first, n is a positive integer. At least one function group item is comprised in the first type area, and each of the function group items corresponds to one of the second type areas. Then, a visible region only displaying the first type area is defined. After selecting one of the function group items, the visible region is moved to fully display the second type area corresponding to the selected function group item. As a result, a diverse and interesting manner to operate the menu interface is provided to increase the user experience of the mobile electronic device. | 01-07-2010 |
| 20090322490 | RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention provides a radio frequency identification (RFID) monitoring method, a reader located in a region to receive a tag ID code from a RFID tag, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) sending out a first reading signal from the reader; (b) determining whether the tag ID code is received by the reader; (c) recording a position of the RFID tag in a plane when the tag ID code is received by the reader; (d) rotating the reader a second angle toward a direction perpendicular to the plane; (e) sending out a second reading signal from the reader; (f) determining whether the tag ID code is received by the reader; and (g) recording a position of the RFID tag in the direction when the tag ID code is received by the reader. | 12-31-2009 |
| 20090317560 | METHOD OF FORMING AN ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE PAINT COATING AND COATING METHOD USING AN ULTRAVIOLET CURABLE PAINT - A method of forming an ultraviolet curable paint coating is provided. First, an ultraviolet curable paint composition is formed by mixing, based on 100 parts by weight of the ultraviolet curable paint composition, 1 to 10 parts by weight of a photo-initiator, 5 to 20 parts by weight of an organosilane compound, 5 to 30 parts by weight of a binding agent, 0.1 to 15 parts by weight of a catalyst, and an ultraviolet curable resin, wherein a number of the functional group of the binding agent is more than that of the organosilane compound. Thereafter, a sub coating is formed by using the ultraviolet curable paint composition, and an ultraviolet curable paint coating is then formed by contacting the sub coating with a paint, wherein the unreacted hydroxyls of the sub coating react with the paint to facilitate the paint to adhere to a surface of the sub coating. | 12-24-2009 |
| 20090302618 | LOCKING DEVICE - A locking device disposed on a casing and suitable for buckling up with a detachable object is provided. The locking device includes a base, an actuating element, and a driven latch. The base has a body fixed at the casing and a first slide track passing through the body. The actuating element has a first sliding block passing through the body and moves between a first position and a second position along a first axis via the first sliding block slidingly connected to the first slide track. The driven latch is slidingly disposed at the base and slides between a third position and a fourth position along a second axis. The driven latch and the actuating element are located at two opposite sides of the base. The driven latch has a second slide track and a locking portion. The first sliding block is slidingly connected to the second slide track. | 12-10-2009 |
| 20090295716 | METHOD FOR MOVING CURSOR AND STORAGE MEDIUM THEREOF - A method for moving cursor and a storage medium thereof are provided for a computer system connected to a first display and a second display. In the present method, a user-define cursor position in the second display is stored when a cursor position storing instruction is received. After a cursor moving instruction is received, the cursor located in the first display is switched and displayed at the user-define cursor position in the second display. And the cursor in the second display is switched and displayed on the previous position of the first display if the cursor moving instruction is received again. As a result, the operation of dragging a mouse repeatedly to move the cursor can be avoided, so that the cursor can be directly and quickly moved to a position predetermined by a user. Accordingly, utilization facility of an extended display is improved. | 12-03-2009 |
| 20090284986 | LIGHT GUIDE PLATE AND BACKLIGHT MODULE - A light guide plate has a light emitting surface, a bottom surface and a first and a second light incident surfaces connected to the light emitting surface and the bottom surface. The bottom surface approaches the light emitting surface gradually along a first direction away from the first light incident surface and along a second direction away from the second light incident surface, or is away from the light emitting surface gradually along the first direction and the second direction. The light guide plate includes a plurality of first and second hollow portions disposed on the light emitting surface. The first hollow portions are arranged on a first axis. The second hollow portions are arranged on a second axis. A plurality of orthogonal projections of the second hollow portions formed on the first axis and the first hollow portions are alternately arranged. | 11-19-2009 |
| 20090267908 | TOUCH SCREEN DEVICE COMPRISING A GRAPHIC INTERFACE AND A CONTROL METHOD OF THE TOUCH SCREEN - A touch screen device comprising a graphic interface and a control method of the touch screen are provided. The touch screen device comprises a monitor and a touch sensing pad. The touch sensing pad is used to sense a touching activity. The monitor is electrically connected to the touch sensing pad and is used to display a graphic interface. The graphic interface comprises a first menu and a plurality of second menus. The first menu is displayed on the monitor and comprises a plurality of first objects, wherein the first objects are displayed as two arcs on the two sides of the graphic interface. The second menus are respectively corresponding to one of the first objects. Each of the second menus is displayed in the middle of the two arcs of the first menu when the touching activity is performed on the corresponding first object. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20090257183 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PROJECTION FUNCTION AND PROJECTION UNIT THEREOF - A portable electronic device with a projection function includes a host, a projection module, and at least one linkage. The host has an accommodating space. The projection module is situated in the accommodating space. The linkage is disposed between the accommodating space and the projection module for moving out the projection module from the accommodating space. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090257182 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PROJECTION FUNCTION AND PROJECTION UNIT THEREOF - A portable electronic device with a projection function includes a host, a holder, and a projection module. The host has an opening at a side of the host. The display unit is pivoted to the host. The holder is movably disposed in the host and capable of being moved out from the opening of the host. The projection module is disposed on the holder for outputting an image light beam. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090257176 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PROJECTION FUNCTION - A portable electronic device with a projection function includes a host, a display unit, a bracket, and a projection module. The display unit is pivoted to the host and has a back cover. The bracket is pivoted to the back cover. The projection module is pivoted to the bracket for outputting an image light beam along a projection direction. A pivot angle formed by the projection direction and the back cover can be adjusted by the pivot of the bracket relative to the back cover, and an elevation angle formed by the projection direction and the back cover can be adjusted by the pivot of the projection module relative to the bracket. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090256746 | INTIMATING SYSTEM AND AN INTIMATING METHOD - An intimating system is provided. The intimating system comprises a host and a plurality of portable editors. The host comprises a storing device to store a plurality of target data; a location device to provide a location data; a comparator to compare the location data and the plurality of target data and a sender to send a confirming signal while the location data matches the at least one target data. Each of the portable editors corresponds to a target data and comprises a receiver and an intimating device, wherein the receiver is to receive the confirming signal when the corresponding target data matches the location data and the intimating device is to generate an intimating signal according to the confirming signal. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090256052 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PROJECTION FUNCTION - A portable electronic device with projection function including a host, a projection module, a signal line, a first adjusting leg and a second adjusting leg is provided. The host has a chamber at its side. The projection module is for outputting an image light beam. The projection module is connected to the host through the signal line. The first adjusting leg is pivoted to the projection module. The second adjusting leg is pivoted to the projection module, wherein the first adjusting leg and the second adjusting leg can be stored into the chamber with the projection module after pivoting. | 10-15-2009 |
| 20090240733 | METHOD FOR DISPLAYING RECEIVER INFORMATION - A receiver information display method for displaying receiver information when an e-mail is composed is provided. First, a receiver database is provided, wherein the receiver database contains a receiver data and at least one image corresponding to the receiver data. Then, a receiver account data is provided, and the corresponding image is automatically displayed when the receiver account data matches the receiver data. As a result, a user can identify a receiver instantly, and accordingly the possibility of sending e-mails to wrong receivers can be greatly reduced. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090237377 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, HANDHELD DEVICE AND STYLUS - An electronic device having a device case, a first electrode, and a modular accessory is provided. The first electrode is located in the device case. The modular accessory is removably assembled to the device case, and includes an accessory case, a second electrode, and a fan. When the accessory case is assembled to the device case and the second electrode contacts the first electrode, the fan is driven to discharge hot air from the device case | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090236772 | PATTERN TRANSFER MOLD AND PATTERN TRANSFER METHOD - A pattern transfer mold is suitable for transferring at least one decorative pattern of a film to at least one workpiece. The pattern transfer mold includes a mold base and a mold core. The mold base has a mold cavity and an air vent associated with the mold cavity. The mold core is inserted in the mold cavity of the mold base and has an upper surface and a plurality of upper air grooves on the upper surface. The mold cavity and the mold core have a plurality of mold air channels located between the mold cavity and the mold core. The upper air grooves are associated with the air vent via the mold air channels. | 09-24-2009 |
| 20090231793 | EXPANSION UNIT FOR AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An expansion unit detachably assembled to an electronic device is provided. The electronic device has a device connector on one side thereof. The expansion unit for the electronic device includes a base, a pivoting mechanism, and an expansion unit connector. The pivoting mechanism is located on one side of the base, and includes a shaft and a bearing fitting therewith. The expansion unit connector is disposed in the shaft and rotated along with the shaft in the bearing, and is detachably and electrically connected to the device connector. When the expansion unit connector is connected to the device connector, the position of the electronic device relative to the base may be adjusted by the pivoting mechanism. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20090198751 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING FUNCTIONALITIES OF COMPUTER SYSTEM - A method and an apparatus for controlling functionalities of a computer system are provided. The apparatus comprises a key, a serial input unit, and a processing unit. The key is used for enabling an adjustment function of a computer system. The serial input unit is used for generating an adjustment signal for modifying a parameter corresponding to the adjustment function. The adjustment signal is omni-directional and continuously variable. The processing unit connected to the key and the serial input unit is used for modifying the parameter according to the adjustment signal so as to execute the adjustment function when the adjustment function is enabled. As a result, a more intuitive way to control the computer system is provided so as to increase the convenience of using the computer system. | 08-06-2009 |
| 20090173475 | HEAT PIPE STRUCTURE AND FLATTENED HEAT PIPE STRUCTURE - A heat pipe structure including a pipe body and a working substance is provided. The pipe body has two closed ends opposite to each other, an inner surface, a compressed portion, and an expanded portion. The inner surface and the two closed ends form a cavity. The compressed portion includes a plurality of first grooves formed at the inner surface. Any one of the first grooves includes a first width. The expanded portion includes a plurality of second grooves formed at the inner surface. Any one of the second grooves includes a second width, and the first width is approximately equal to the second width. The working substance is contained in the cavity. | 07-09-2009 |
| 20090127423 | ADJUSTABLE SUPPORTING MECHANISM - An adjustable supporting mechanism suitable for being connected to a body of an electronic apparatus, upholding the body on a plane, and adjusting the relative position of the body and the plane is provided. The adjustable supporting mechanism includes a base, a bearing, an elastomer, a rotating shaft, and a supporting stand. The base is capable of being connected to the body. The bearing is fixed on the base. The elastomer is fixed on the base. The rotating shaft fits the bearing and contacts the elastomer. The rotating shaft is capable of rotating with respect to the base and the elastomer. When the rotating shaft rotates, the elastomer applies a resistance on the rotating shaft for resisting the rotation of the rotating shaft. The supporting stand is fixed to the rotating shaft. | 05-21-2009 |
| 20090119424 | METHOD FOR STORING DATA - A method for storing data is disclosed. The method is used for storing data into a program memory used for storing program codes. The program memory is divided into a first buffer storage area and a second buffer storage area. By alternate accessing of the first buffer storage area and the second buffer storage area, instantly accessible data can be stored in the program memory, such that the conventional data memory can be replaced by the program memory of the present invention and the cost of the product can be reduced. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090115927 | DISPLAY MODULE WITH A REPLACEABLE COVER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - A display module including a display panel, a bezel, a cover, a flexible film, and a plurality of signal transmission wires is provided. The display panel has a display region. The bezel has an opening. The cover is assembled with the bezel. The display panel is disposed between the bezel and the cover, and the display region of the display panel is exposed from the opening of the bezel. The flexible film is disposed between the display panel and the cover. The signal transmission wires are disposed on the flexible film. | 05-07-2009 |
| 20090111306 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - An electrical connector, suitable for being mounted on a circuit board, comprising an insulating housing, a plurality of terminals, and a shielding cover is provided. The insulating housing includes a plurality of terminal channels, inside which a plurality of terminals are disposed individually and electrically connected with the circuit board, wherein at least one of the terminals has a ground portion extending to the outside of the insulating housing. The shielding cover covers the insulating housing and has at least one elastic portion contacting tightly with the ground portion. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090110947 | APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DECORATING A SURFACE OF A WORKPIECE AND DECORATED PART - A method of decorating a surface of a workpiece includes the step of positioning a decorating film over the surface, wherein the decorating film has a first side and an opposite second side with a decorating pattern facing the surface. The decorating film is then fitted tightly on the surface by applying negative pressure therebetween. Next, the decorating pattern is transferred onto the surface by providing a heated gas current to heat the decorating film. | 04-30-2009 |
| 20090104396 | COLOR PATTERN FILM FOR METAL SHELL - A color pattern film for metal shell is provided. The color pattern film for metal shell includes a transparent polymer substrate, a releasing coating layer, a protective layer, an ink layer, and an adhesive layer. The releasing coating layer is on the transparent polymer substrate, the protective layer is on the releasing coating layer, the ink layer is on the protective layer, and the adhesive layer is on the ink layer. The adhesive layer at least includes a base resin which is one of resin systems selected from ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), polyester (PET) resin, and polyolefin resin. The color pattern film for metal shell can be directly pressed and attached onto a metal sheet or coil, and subsequently punched, thus the problems of the prior art that the yield of adhesive wet film coating process is not easily controlled and complex post-processes are still required after molding are addressed. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20090096473 | TESTING PROBE AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION METHOD USING THE SAME - A testing probe including a shaft body and a plurality of claws is provided. Each cross section of the shaft body has a substantially identical shape and a substantially identical outer diameter. The claws are formed integrally with the shaft body at an end thereof. An orthogonal projection of the claws on any one of the cross sections of the shaft body is within the contour of the cross section. Contacting a solder bump on a test pad of a circuit board with the claws of the testing probe increases the test yield of the circuit board. | 04-16-2009 |
| 20090081390 | CYLINDER STRUCTURE - A cylinder structure including a plastic cylinder, a metal cylinder, and a metal layer is provided. The plastic cylinder has a first flat on the top thereof. The metal cylinder has a second flat on the top thereof, and is partly inserted into the top of the plastic cylinder, wherein the second flat is higher than the first flat relative to the top of the plastic cylinder. The metal layer covers the exposed surface of the plastic cylinder and the exposed surface of the metal cylinder. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090079523 | LAYOUT OF CIRCUIT BOARD - A layout of a circuit board includes a first signal layer, a second signal layer, and a third signal layer. The first signal layer has a transmission line. The second signal layer is stacked below the first signal layer, and has an opening. The third signal layer is stacked below the first and second signal layers with the second signal layer sandwiched between the first and third signal layers. The third signal layer is electrically connected to the second signal layer, and both of the second and third signal layers are ground layers or power layers. An orthogonal projection of a segment of the transmission line on the third signal layer is overlapped with that of the opening on the third signal layer. Therefore, an equivalent impedance of the segment of the transmission line referring to the second and third signal layers can be increased or decreased. | 03-26-2009 |
| 20090047508 | Protective Sheet and Method for Manufacturing the Same - A protective film comprises a substrate and a semi-cured protective layer over the substrate. The semi-cured protective layer is formed by curing a liquid mixture consisting of a thermosetting resin and a radiation curing resin. | 02-19-2009 |
| 20090026339 | ROTATABLE SUPPORT MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A rotatable support mechanism is attached to a body of an electronic device for upholding the body on a plane and adjusting relative positions between the body and the plane. The rotatable support mechanism includes a base, a rotatable disk, and an elastic stopper. The base attached to the body of the electronic device has an axle. The rotatable disk has a holder and a groove. The axle passes a sidewall of the groove. The rotatable disk rotates around the axle as an axis. The sidewall of the groove has at least an opening. The elastic stopper mounted to the axle has an elastic shell fragment and does not rotate with the disk. As the disk is rotated, the elastic shell fragment enters and passes through the opening to exert a resistance force to the disk. Therefore, the electronic device is upheld vertically or horizontally by the rotatable support mechanism. | 01-29-2009 |
| 20080316694 | LATCHING MECHANISM AND BASE CASING OF NOTEBOOK COMPUTER USING THE SAME - A latching mechanism for being mounted between a housing and a cover of an electronic device includes a sliding member, a first latching portion, a second latching portion and an elastic member. The sliding member is slidably disposed on the cover and has a pushed portion located at a side of the cover. The first latching portion is fixed to the sliding element. The second latching portion is fixed to the housing and adapted for engaging with the first latching portion. The elastic member is disposed between the sliding member and the cover for providing an elastic force to the sliding member against the cover. | 12-25-2008 |
| 20080309293 | METHOD FOR CHARGING BATTERY MODULE IN MULTIPLE STAGES - A method for charging a battery module including a plurality of parallelly-connected battery cell sets in multiple stages is provided. In the present invention, a constant current charging is applied for charging the battery module in an initial stage of charging through the method of voltage control or current control. Then, the charging current is lowered substantially to reduce the charging speed when the voltage of one of the battery cell sets exceeds a safety value or a total voltage of the battery module itself reaches a rated voltage. Accordingly, a safety problem of the battery can be avoided and battery life can be prolonged. | 12-18-2008 |
| 20080304247 | BOSS STRUCTURE AND CASING OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A boss structure including a boss and a metal layer is provided. The boss has a flat surface located on a top end of the boss and a chamfer connected to the flat surface. The metal layer wholly covers an exposed surface of the boss. Since the boss has the chamfer, a burr is located below the flat surface on the top end of the boss when the boss has the burr. Therefore, another element does not damage the burr of the boss when being locked to the boss structure, so as to keep the completeness of the metal layer of the boss structure. | 12-11-2008 |
| 20080293357 | WIRELESS HAND-HELD MULTIMEDIA PLAYER AND METHOD THEREOF - A wireless hand-held multimedia player and a method thereof are provided. The wireless hand-held multimedia player includes a wireless network module, a multimedia playing unit, a data process module, and a control unit. The multimedia playing unit is used for playing multimedia data. The data process module is coupled to the wireless network module and the multimedia playing unit for controlling, managing, and processing the data received by the data process module. The control unit is coupled to the wireless network module and the data process module for controlling the data process module to control, to manage, and to process the data received by the data process module according to operation command from a user. Furthermore, the control unit decides whether to start the wireless network module to link a predetermined terminal according to operation command from the user, so as to access data. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20080285234 | THERMAL MODULE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A thermal module suitable for cooling a heat generating element within a casing of an electronic apparatus includes a fan, a heat sink and a heat pipe. The fan is mounted within the casing for generating airflow to an opening of the casing. The heat sink is mounted within the casing between the opening of the casing and the fan, such that the airflow generated by the fan passes through the heat sink and then flows out of the opening. The heat pipe contacts the heat generating element, extends from the heat generating element to the heat sink, and extends along a periphery of the fan to contact the heat generating element again. | 11-20-2008 |
| 20080277050 | THERMAL TRANSFER FILM, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME AND TRANSFER METHOD - A thermal transfer film at least including a substrate, a semi-cured protection layer, and an ink layer is provided. The semi-cured protection layer is coated on the substrate, and a material of the semi-cured protection layer includes thermal curing resin and radiation curing resin. Moreover, the resin of the semi-cured protection layer is at least partially cured. The ink layer is coated on the semi-cured protection layer. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20080244457 | Display Device and Method of Displaying Menus Thereon - A display device includes a display screen and a directional element. The display screen includes a first display area and a second display area. The directional element transmits a first trigger signal and a second trigger signal. The first trigger signal informs the first display area to display a directory menu, and the second trigger signal selects an option of the directory menu, so that the second display area can display a sub directory menu corresponding to the selected option. A method of displaying menus on a display device is also disclosed. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080211460 | CHARGING METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADJUSTING CHARGING CURRENT - A charging method and a system for adjusting a charging current are provided. A charge capacity and a charge current rate of a rechargeable battery are read for adjusting an output current of a battery charger. As a result, the output current of the battery charger can be adjusted according to the decrease of the charge capacity of the rechargeable battery, thereby achieving the purpose of elongating the service life of the rechargeable battery. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20080201659 | Computer system having multipurpose desktops - The computer system, used for an operating system and providing desktops for a user to switch, includes a memory, a desktop management unit and a control unit. The memory stores desktop storage units, in which each of the desktop storage units stores a desktop file, and the desktop file includes at least one icon and one wallpaper image. The desktop management unit stores a desktop directory, and the desktop directory records an address of the desktop file stored in each of desktop storage units. The control unit is electrically connected to the memory and the desktop management unit and receives a desktop changing command transmitted by the operating system, so as to read the corresponding desktop file in the memory according to the desktop changing command and the desktop directory and to display the desktop file on the operating system. | 08-21-2008 |
