| HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD. Patent applications |
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| 20120036540 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING PRODUCT INFORMATION IN TV PROGRAMS WITH PRODUCT PLACEMENTS - A method searches product information in TV programs with product placements using an electronic device. The electronic device defines keywords and appearance times of products presented on a TV program. During the TV program broadcasts, the electronic device displays the keywords of the presented products on a display device according to the predetermined appearance times. A product is selected from the presented products after any of the keyword presented on the TV program is tapped. The electronic device uses a search engine to search for related information of the selected product according to the tapped keyword, and displays the searched information on the display device for users to browse. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036539 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING PRODUCT INFORMATION IN TV PROGRAMS WITH PRODUCT PLACEMENTS - A method searches product information in TV programs with product placements using an electronic device. The electronic device encloses presented products of the TV program in a graphic box, and defines keywords related to the presented products. During the TV program broadcasts, the electronic device receives a selection operation on a product displayed on a display device, and uses a search engine to search for related information of the selected product according to keywords. The searched information is displayed on the display device for users to browse. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036527 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING PRODUCT INFORMATION IN TV PROGRAMS WITH PRODUCT PLACEMENTS - A method embeds product information in TV programs with product placements using an electronic device. The electronic device defines keywords and advertising information of products presented on a TV program, and further defines appearance times of the keywords according to product presented times. During the TV program broadcasts, the electronic device currently displays the keywords and the presented products on a display device according to the appearance times, receives a selection operation on a product presented on the display device, exports the advertising information of the selected product. The advertising information is displayed on the display device. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036526 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EMBEDDING PRODUCT INFORMATION IN TV PROGRAMS WITH PRODUCT PLACEMENTS - A method embeds product information in TV programs with product placements using an electronic device. The electronic device encloses presented products of the TV program in a graphic box, and defines advertising information related to the presented products. During the TV program broadcasts, the electronic device receives a selection operation on a product displayed on a display device, exports the advertising information of the selected product, and embeds the advertising information of the selected product to the TV program. The advertising information is displayed on the display device concurrently with the TV program. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036451 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR FACILITATING RECORDING MEETING CONTENTS - An electronic device includes a screen, a processor, and a storage unit. The storage unit stores one or more computerized instructions. The storage unit includes a meeting user interface (UI) module. The meeting UI module includes a meeting information display sub-module and an application control sub-module. The meeting information display sub-module is may display meeting subject item, an attendee contact list, and a file list on a desktop of the display screen. The application control sub-module may display shortcuts on the desktop of the display screen. The shortcuts are associated with a voice recording application, a note application, and a task editing application. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036386 | SERVER MONITORING SYSTEM - A server managing system includes a first server unit, a second server unit, and a monitor device connected to the first server unit and the second server unit in series. Each of the first server unit and the second server unit comprises multiple hardware components and a microcontroller connected to the multiple hardware components. The microcontroller monitors the multiple hardware components and sends monitored hardware information to the monitor device. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036349 | DATEBASE SERVER, CUSTOMER TERMINAL AND PROTECTION METHOD FOR DIGITAL CONTENTS - A customer terminal is provided. The customer terminal includes a receiving module and a decryption module. The receiving module receives an encrypted digital content from a database server connected thereto. A predetermined encryption key encrypts the encrypted digital content. The decryption module decrypts the encrypted digital content utilizing hardware information from the customer terminal. A database server and a protection method are also provided to prevent an unauthorized customer terminal from copying digital contents. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036345 | EMBEDDED DEVICE AND FILE CHANGE NOTIFICATION METHOD OF THE EMBEDDED DEVICE - A file change notification method of an embedded device that includes a first operating system (OS) and a second OS. The first OS corresponds to a first central processing unit (CPU) and connects to a storage system, the second OS corresponds to a second CPU for sharing with the configuration file via a network file system (NFS). The method monitors the configuration file stored in the storage system, determines whether the configuration file has been modified, and generates a notification message to notify a first application program that the configuration file has been changed. The method further sends the notification message from the first OS to the second OS through a communication network, and notifies a second application program that the configuration file has been changed when the notification message is received from the first OS. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036285 | VIDEO DEVICE - A video device includes a signal generating circuit configured for generating video signals; an internal resistor connected to the output port of the signal generating circuit and matching with an external resistor of an external device; a detecting circuit connected to two ends of the internal resistor through two input ports thereof, and configured for detecting voltages of the two ends of the internal resistor and outputting a voltage difference therebetween; a controlling circuit connected to the output port of the detecting circuit, and configured for determining whether or not the external device is connected to the video device according to the voltage deference, and outputting a controlling signal to the signal generating circuit; an auxiliary detecting circuit connected to the output port of the controlling circuit, and configured for generating an auxiliary detecting signal transmitted to the internal resistor. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036276 | STREAMING SERVICE GATEWAY AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING STREAMING SERVICE - A streaming service gateway includes a streaming service adapter, a transcoding module, and a streaming interface. The streaming service adapter communicates with at least one streaming server through at least one of a plurality of streaming protocols. The transcoding module transforms the streaming content from the streaming service adapter into a predetermined format. The streaming interface receives the streaming content with the predetermined format and provides the streaming content with the predetermined format to a streaming client device through a uniform streaming protocol. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120036133 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SEARCHING FOR PARAMETERS IN A DATA MODEL - A computing device and method for searching for parameters in a data model uses a first hash table to store index values of all parameter names in a data model, and uses a second hash table to store index values of data paths of duplicate parameters names in the data model, and changes the comparison sequence when searching for parameters in the data model. That is, comparing beginning from the last character in the input data string, if a leaf node in the data model matches the last character, then comparing parent nodes of the leaf node with the remaining characters of the input data string. Then, a data path of a parameter having a unique name is located according to the first hash table. Furthermore, data paths of parameters having duplicate names is located according to the second hash table. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035919 | VOICE RECORDING DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A voice recording method is applied in a recording device that includes a voice receiving unit and a storage unit. The voice receiving unit receives voice signals. The storage unit stores voice models and personal information associated with each voice model. The recording method includes: recording voice signals received by the voice receiving unit and storing the recorded voice signals to the storage unit. Extracting speaker voice features from the recorded speaker's voice. Comparing the extracted features with the voice models to find a match. Obtaining the speaker personal information associated with the voice model when a match is found. Obtaining the storage path of the voice signals stored in the storage unit, then generating an index document according to the obtained voice model and the obtained storage path of the voice signals. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035911 | CUSTOMER PREMISES EQUIPMENT AND CONFIGURATION METHOD THEREOF - A customer premises equipment accessible with electronic equipment. The electronic equipment has a browser. Many types of language environments are stored in the customer premises equipment. The customer premises equipment includes a language module, a matching module, and a setting module. The language module recognizes a language version of the browser. The matching module checks whether the language version of the browser is same as the language environment stored in the customer premises equipment or not. The setting module sets the language environment of the customer premises equipment the same as the language version of the browser. And the present disclosure also provides a configuration method for the customer premises equipment. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035785 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE USING THE SAME - A method for controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) using an electronic device obtains movement data of an object on a display screen of the electronic device, and converts the movement data of the object into control signals. The method further sends the control signals to the UAV, and changes a flight status of the UAV according to the control signals. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035783 | MONITOR AND CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SERVER MODEL - A monitor and control system includes a server model, a number of switches, a temperature sensor mounted in the server model, a monitor and control device, and a microcontroller. The switches are connected to the resistors to control current through the resistors. The temperature sensor is mounted in the server model. The monitor and control device is connected to the server model and configured to monitor and control the server model. The microcontroller is configured to switch the switches on and off and send temperature information sensed by the temperature sensor to the monitor and control device. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035782 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR COOLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device and a method for controlling heat reflux of the electronic device include setting a speed decrease value and standard temperatures for each of the first device and the second device. The control method further includes detecting a working temperature of the second device using a temperature sensor of the electronic device, if a speed of the second fan is at a full speed. The control method further includes reducing a speed of the first fan according to the speed decrease value, if the speed of the second fan is at the full speed and the detected working temperature exceeds the standard temperature of the second device. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035772 | OXYGEN CONTENT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING THE SAME - An oxygen content adjustment apparatus includes an oxygen content detector, a number of keys, a controller, an oxygen source, a first nozzle, a first valve, a flame retardant gas source, a second nozzle, and a second valve. The controller is connected to the oxygen content detector and the keys. A first terminal of the first valve is connected to the controller. A second terminal of the first valve is connected to the oxygen source. A third terminal of the first valve is connected to the first nozzle. A first terminal of the second valve is connected to the controller. A second terminal of the second valve is connected to the flame retardant gas source. A third terminal of the second valve is connected to the second nozzle. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120035769 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE FAN - An electronic device and a method for controlling fan speed of the electronic device include setting a speed range corresponding to a variety of pulse-width modulation (PWM) duty cycles of the fan, and setting a speed variation value of the fan. The method further includes reading the PWM duty cycle and detecting an actual speed of the fan, and adjusting the PWM duty cycle in the PWM duty cycle instruction according to the speed variation value. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034901 | MOBILE PHONE - A mobile phone includes a fingerprint input unit, a storage unit, a switch unit, and a control unit. The fingerprint input unit is used to read and record fingerprint information of a user, and output the fingerprint information. The storage unit stores a fingerprint mode. The switch unit is connected to a power on/off terminal of the mobile phone. The control unit is used to receive the fingerprint information and compare the received fingerprint information with the stored fingerprint mode. If the received fingerprint information is not consistent with the stored fingerprint mode and the mobile phone is at a power-off state, the control unit outputs a first control signal to control switch unit to keep the mobile phone being at the power-off state. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034883 | WIRELESS TRANSCEIVER - A wireless transceiver comprises an antenna, a switch, a first receiver amplifier, a second receiver amplifier, a transmitter, a receiver, and a signal processor. The switch connects to the antenna and the transmitter respectively. The second receiver amplifier connects to the first receiver amplifier via the receiver. The signal processor connects to the first receiver amplifier and the second receiver amplifier respectively and controls working modes of the first receiver amplifier and the second receiver amplifier. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034823 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED PEDESTAL FOR MOUNTING A FUSIBLE ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, at lease one contact mounted to the insulative housing and a fusible element mounted to the contact. The contact includes a body portion and a mounting portion extending from the body portion. The mounting portion includes a support portion and first and second tails bent from the support portion along opposite directions in order to form a discrete receiving slot. The first and the second tails are substantially perpendicular to the body portion. The fusible element is received in the receiving slot and is in line with the body portion of the contact for reliable fixation. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034818 | THIN CARD CONNECTOR ADAPTED FOR THIN CARD - A thin card connector ( | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034489 | COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a nano-composite layer including a plurality of films. The films are stacked together one after another. Each film includes a zirconium-copper carbonitride layer and a zirconium carbonitride layer. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034487 | COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a nano-composite layer including an equal number of films. The films are stacked on top of each other one after another. Each film includes a zirconium-copper carbonitride layer and a zirconium carbonitride layer. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034452 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - An article includes a substrate and a color layer deposited on the substrate. The color layer has an L* value between about 36 to about 48, an a* value between about 4 to about 5, and a b* value between about 2 to about 4 in the CIE L*a*b* color space. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034438 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A coated article comprises a substrate; a bonding layer deposited on the substrate; and a composite layer deposited on the bonding layer. The composite layer includes an equal number of alternating chromium-nitride layers and aluminum-nitride layers. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034381 | METHOD FOR FORMING A PATTERNED COATING - A method for forming a coating on a plate-shaped workpiece is disclosed. In the method, a plate-shaped workpiece and a masking fixture are provided. The workpiece includes a surface including a coating region and a pattern region. The masking fixture includes a resilient liquid masking applicator having a groove. An outline shape of the groove conforms to the pattern region. The groove is filled with liquid masking material. The workpiece is pressed onto the liquid masking applicator with the pattern region aligned with the groove. The liquid masking material is solidified thereby the solidified liquid masking material is attached to the pattern region of the workpiece. A coating is formed on the coating region. The solidified liquid masking material is removed from the workpiece. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034379 | COATING METHOD - A coating method includes following steps. A workpiece having a flat surface is provided. The surface includes a coating region and a pattern region. A tape mask having a through hole, whose shape and size conforms to the pattern region, is attached onto the flat surface of workpiece to cover the coating region, thus exposing the pattern region. A screen printing stencil is placed on the tape mask. Ink is spread over the screen printing stencil printing stencil, and squeezed into the through hole over the pattern region. The ink is solidified. The tape mask is removed from the workpiece. A metallic coating is formed on the coating region of the flat surface and the solidified ink on the pattern region is removed. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034334 | MOLD FOR FORMING OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR - A mold for molding optical fiber connector includes a core pin, a cavity mold and a sprue hole defined on the sidewall of the cavity mold. The core pin is used to mold the blind hole of the optical fiber connector. The cavity mold and the core mold cooperatively define a molding cavity for forming the optical fiber connector. A support block is configured in the molding cavity. The molding cavity includes a lens forming portion used to mold the lens and the support block configures a cutout to support the blind hole forming portion to make the blind hole forming portion align with the lens forming portion during the molding process, the opening of the cutout is towards the sprue hole. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034047 | FASTENER - A fastener includes a head, a threaded shaft, a latching member, and a flexible washer. The threaded shaft extends from the head. The latching member extends from peripheral of the threaded shaft and adjacent to the head. The washer latches onto the latching member. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120034022 | ROBOTIC ARM ASSEMBLY - A robotic arm assembly includes a first segment, a second segment, a first driving device, a first transmission mechanism, a second driving device, and a second transmission mechanism. The second segment is rotatably connected to the first segment. The first driving device drives the second segment to rotate about a first axis relative to the first segment via the first transmission mechanism. The second transmission mechanism includes a first bevel gear and a second bevel gear meshed with the first bevel gear. An output shaft is fixed to the second bevel gear, and the output shaft is capable of rotating about a second axis. Each of the second segment, the output shaft, and the second bevel gear defines a guiding hole, and the guiding holes are aligned in the second axis. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033956 | BACK FOCUS ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS - A back focus adjustment apparatus of a camera includes a casing, an adjusting module and an image capturing device. The adjusting module includes a fixed support, a movable support and a drive module. The drive module includes an adjustment wheel and two drive wheels. The lens module is mounted on a bottom surface of the casing. The fixed support is fixed in the casing and opposite to the bottom surface thereof. The image capturing device is mounted on the movable support. The drive module is defined on the fixed support. The drive module is connected to the movable support through worm gears defined on drive wheels. The drive wheels and the adjustment wheel are gearingly engaged. The image capturing device moves back and forth according to the adjustment of the adjusting wheel of the adjusting module. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033860 | MOBILE PHONE SECURITY SYSTEM AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile phone security system includes a trigger module, an image acquisition module, a microprocessor and a database. The trigger module is capable of triggering the image acquisition module to capture at least one pupil image of a proximal party. The database is coupled with the microprocessor and capable of storing pupil images of authorized users. The microprocessor includes a comparison module and a response module. The comparison module is capable of comparing the pupil image captured by the image acquisition module with the stored pupil image, and generating a result notification. The response module is capable of making a determination as to whether or not the captured pupil image matches the at least one pupil image stored in the database, and generating a responsive action to lock or unlock the mobile phone. The disclosure further provides a method for using the mobile phone security system. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033820 | AUDIO PLAYER - An audio player includes a reading unit, a processing unit, a speaker, and a protection unit. The reading unit acquires an audio file stored in a memory. The processing unit processes the acquired audio file to generate an audio signal. The speaker reproduces the audio signal. The protection unit is connected between the processing unit and the speaker and is used for detecting temperature changes of the speaker. An internal resistance of the protection unit is automatically adjusted according to temperature changes of the speaker to adjust the current of the audio signal flowing from the processing unit to the speaker. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033677 | ROUTER AND METHOD FOR CONFIGURING MULTIPLE INTERNET PROTOCOL ADDRESSES - A router and method for configuring multiple Internet Protocol addresses includes setting at least two IP addresses for a local user terminal, and mapping the IP addresses to a domain name of a remote user terminal. A router advertisement packet that includes the IP addresses is generated and transmitted to the local user terminal to configure the IP addresses for the local user terminal. The IP addresses are determined to be configured for the local user terminal successfully if the router receives a router solicitation packet from the local user terminal. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033655 | DIGITAL CAMERA DEVICE AND GEOGRAPHY TAG OBTAINING METHOD - A digital camera device is located within a wireless local area network (WLAN) which includes a plurality of wireless stations and access points (APs). The digital camera device detects no AP and then detects one wireless station. The digital camera device transmits a disconnection management frame to the detected wireless station by way of pretending to be one of the APs communicating to the detected to the wireless station to notify the detected wireless station to disconnect from the one of the APs. The digital camera device receives a reconnection management frame transmitted by the wireless station to the AP, retrieves a service set identification (SSID) of the AP from the reconnection management frame, and obtains a geography tag according to the retrieved SSID. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033564 | WIRELESS ACCESS POINT AND DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD THEREOF - In a data transmission method of a wireless access point (WAP), the WAP determines whether a probe request frame transmitted from a mobile device is present in a wireless network. The WAP further transmits a beacon frame in response to the probe request frame when the probe request frame is present in the wireless network. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033533 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ALARM MODE AND ALARM METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device includes an input unit to generate input signals according to a users input. A storage unit to store audio files, an alarm speaker unit to sound the alarm audio files and execute the alarm commands. In addition, a processing unit to sound the alarm after a system time reaches a preset time period. Moreover, analyses operation type according to the input signals to control the speaker unit to resound the alarm or not sound the alarm after a time period according to the operation type. An alarm method is also provided. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033427 | KEYBOARD WITH ADJUSTABLE TOP SURFACE TEMPERATURE FUNCTION - A keyboard includes a housing, which includes a front surface, a rear surface, and a top surface. The top surface has a key zone. A number of keys formed on the key zone. An air inlet is defined in the rear surface. A number of air outlets are defined in the key zone. A fan is received in the housing adjacent to the air inlet. The fan is configured for forcing air to flow into the housing through the air inlet. A heating element is positioned in the housing and configured to heat up the air in the housing. A switch is configured to switch on or off the heating element. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033388 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARDS - An assembly includes a circuit board, a support perpendicular to the circuit board, and a mounting apparatus including a sliding bracket to accommodate an expansion card, a driving member pivotably mounted to the second support, and a clamping arm mounted to the sliding bracket. The sliding bracket is slidably mounted to the second support, and the driving member is fixed to the sliding bracket. The clamping arm is operable to press or release the expansion card. When the driving member is moved in a first direction, the sliding bracket is moved towards the circuit board, and the expansion card is moved to connect to the circuit board. When the driving member is moved in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the sliding bracket is moved away from the circuit board, and the expansion card disengages from the circuit board. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033387 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, an expansion member attached to a first end of the expansion card and a mounting tray. The chassis includes a front plate and a rear plate opposite to the front plate. The expansion member is engaged with the rear plate. The mounting tray includes a first section and a second section connected to the first section. A retaining slot is defined in the first section. An engaging portion is disposed on the second section, and a positioning slot defined in the engaging portion. The positioning slot and the retaining slot are located in a longitudinal line. The first section is engaged with the front plate, and the retaining slot and the positioning slot receive a second end of the expansion card. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033386 | HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE WITH DELAY FUNCTION AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING SAME - A heat dissipating device is used in an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a standby unit and a power supply. The heat dissipating device includes a delay unit connected to the standby unit, a switch connected to the delay unit and the power supply, and a heat sink connected to the switch. The delay unit turns on the switch when the electronic apparatus operates in a working mode, and the delay unit turns off the switch after a predetermined delay time when the electronic apparatus enters a standby mode. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033380 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus for mounting an expansion card to a printed circuit board (PCB), includes a connector on the PCB, and a latch member pivotably connected to the connector. The connector defines a slot to receive the expansion card. The latch member is a rectangular wire frame comprising a lock portion, two connection arms extending down from the lock portion, and two pivot portions extending from distal ends of the connection arms toward each other. The pivot portions are pivotably attached to two sidewalls of the connector. After the expansion card is plugged into the slot of the connector, the latch member is pivoted to make the lock portion press against a portion of the expansion card, thereby locking the expansion card to the connector. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033378 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE MODULE WITH MOVABLE SHIELD FOR ANTI-ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE - An electronic device module includes an electronic device, a rack accommodating the electronic device, and a shield adjusting assembly. The rack defines a number of ventilation holes, and the shield adjusting assembly defines a number of through holes. The electronic device is placed in the rack to drive the shield adjusting assembly to a first position in which the through holes align with the ventilation holes. When the electronic device is detached from the rack, the shield adjusting assembly is restored by a resilient element to a second position in which the through holes offset the ventilation holes such that the ventilation holes are shielded. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033376 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket. Two guides are located on the first bracket. A locking block is located on the first bracket between the two guides. The second bracket receives a first fan. Two sliding portions are located on the second bracket and engaged with the two guides. A latch is resiliently deformable and located on the second bracket between the two sliding portions. A plurality of receiving holes is defined in the latch. The second bracket is slidable between the two guides relative to the first bracket. The locking block is can engage in the plurality of receiving holes to secure the first bracket to the second bracket in a plurality of positions. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033374 | HARD DISK DRIVE - A hard disk drive includes a housing module configured to accommodate one of many different types of hard disk modules. Each hard disk module includes a number of connectors. The housing module includes a connecting board, and different types of connectors protruding from the connecting board, corresponding to the connectors of the different types of hard disk modules. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033363 | FLAT ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A flat electronic device includes a main body with a display screen, a support stand, and a rotation mechanism. The support stand is used for supporting the main body. The rotation mechanism pivotally connects the main body and the support stand. The support stand further includes a battery for powering the main body and a connecting portion connecting the battery and the rotation mechanism. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033362 | FLAT-PANEL DISPLAY MONITOR - A flat-panel display monitor includes a display, a support stand, a fixing member, a mounting member, an elevating support mechanism, and a connecting member. The elevating support mechanism includes a first link bar, a second link bar, at least one third link bracket, and at least one fourth link bracket. The first link bar are hinged with the at least one third link bracket and the at least one fourth link bracket. The second link bar are hinged with the at least one third link bracket and the at least one fourth link bracket. The connecting member is rotatably connected to the support stand. The at least one third link bracket is fixed to the connecting member. The connecting member and the fixing member are fixed to the elevating support mechanism. The fixing member is rotatably connected to the mounting member, and the display is mounted onto the mounting member. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033361 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a supporting device, a mounting member attached to the support member, an enclosure and a positioning component. The positioning component includes a first connecting portion, a second connecting portion and a clipping portion connected to the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion. The first connecting portion, the second connecting portion and the clipping portion define an accommodating space. The positioning component is attached to the enclosure, and a corner of the mounting member is received in the accommodating space of the positioning component, for preventing the enclosure from disengaging from the mounting member. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033360 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY - An electronic device assembly includes an electronic device and an enclosure receiving the electronic device. The electronic device includes a display and a sensor. The enclosure includes a cover and a controller attached to the cover. The cover is rotatable relative to the electronic device between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the cover covers the electronic device, and the controller controls the sensor transmitting a first signal to the electronic device, for turning off a power supplied to the display. In the second position, the electronic device is exposed, and the controller controls the sensor transmitting a second signal to the electronic device, for turning on the power of the display. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033359 | STAND FIXING MECHANISM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device with a stand fixing mechanism is provided. The electronic device includes a main body, a stand, and a stand fixing mechanism. The stand is fixed in the main body to support the main body. The stand fixing mechanism includes a first connection member within the main body and a second connection member at one end of the stand. The first connection member defines a first cutout and a third cutout. A first and a second protruding member protrude from the second connection member. The first cutout receives and the second cutout correspondingly receive the first and second protruding member when the stand is fixed to the main body, a securing force applied to the first protruding member by the first cutout is greater than that applied to the second protruding member by the second cutout. An electronic device applying the stand fixing mechanism is also provided. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033358 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR POWER SUPPLY - An assembly includes an enclosure, a mounting plate, and a power supply unit. The enclosure includes a rear plate and a side plate perpendicular to the rear plate. The rear plate defines an opening. The mounting plate is mounted on the side plate, and located adjacent the opening. The mounting plate includes a stop piece and a support piece. The stop piece is located in a vertical plane. The support piece is located in a horizontal plane. The power supply unit includes a front wall and a bottom wall. The power supply unit is located in the enclosure in alignment with the opening. The support piece supports the bottom wall of the power supply unit, and the stop piece abuts the front wall of the power supply unit. The power supply unit is configured to be removed from the enclosure through the opening. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033357 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, and a plastic side frame. The support frame is fixed on the bottom housing to form a receiving groove between the bottom housing and the plastic side frame. The plastic side frame is integrally formed by injecting a plastic material in the receiving groove. A manufacturing method for an electronic device housing is also provided. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033356 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device housing includes a bottom housing, a support frame, and a plastic side frame. The support frame is fixed on the bottom housing. The support frame defines a positioning groove in an edge. The plastic side frame is partially embedded in the positioning groove of the support frame. A method of manufacturing an electronic device housing is also provided. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033355 | SLIDER ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An slider electronic device includes a main body, a display body, two rotary members, and a resilient member. The main body includes a first end and a second end opposite to each other. The display body is movably mounted on the main body and includes a proximal end and a distal end opposite to each other. One end of each rotary member is rotatably connected to the main body, and the other end is rotatably connected to the display body. Two ends of the resilient member are connected to the second end of the main body the proximal end of the display body, respectively. When the display body covers the main body, the proximal end of the display body is adjacent to the first end of the main body, and the distal end of the display body is adjacent to the second end of the main body. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033336 | DEBUG INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A debug interface circuit connecting between a connector and an integrated circuit (IC) of an electronic device. The connector is used for providing a path for a debug device debugging the IC. The debug interface circuit includes a first electrostatic protection unit and a second electrostatic protection unit. One end of the first electrostatic protection unit is electrically connected between a first pin of the IC and an output port of the connector, and the other end of the first electrostatic protection unit is electrically grounded. One end of the second electrostatic protection unit is electrically connected between a second pin of the IC and an input port of the connector, and the other end of the second electrostatic protection unit is electrically grounded. The first pin is used for receiving signals from the output port. The second pin used for transmitting signals to the input port. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033333 | POWER PROTECTION CIRCUIT - A power protection circuit includes a power providing unit, a first and second voltage converters, a first and second switches, a first and second voltage detecting circuits, and a first and second warning circuits. The first switch connects between the power providing unit and the first voltage converter. The second switch connects between the power providing unit and the second voltage converter. The first and second voltage detecting circuits are respectively connected to the first and second voltage converters. The first and second warning circuits are respectively connected to the first and second voltage detecting circuits. When the input voltage of the first voltage detecting circuit drops, the first switch turns off the first voltage converter, the first warning circuit signals a warning; when the input voltage of the second voltage detecting circuit drops, the second switch turns off the second voltage converter, the second warning circuit signals a warning. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033093 | IMAGE STABILIZER CONTROL DEVICE - An image stabilizer control device includes a biaxial gyroscope, a processing unit and an actuator unit. The biaxial gyroscope senses movement of an imaging module and detects a first angular velocity of the imaging module in two reference planes perpendicular to each other. The processing unit generates a first driving signal in response to the first angular velocity. The actuator unit moves the imaging module to compensate the movement in response to the first driving signal. The biaxial gyroscope detects a second angular velocity of the imaging module in the two reference planes upon completing movement compensation associated with the first driving signal. The processing unit converts the second angular velocity into a second angle, compares the second angle with a predetermined angle range and generates a second driving signal in response to the comparison result. The actuator unit moves the imaging module in response to the second driving signal. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120033086 | SENSOR SYSTEM DETECTION DEVICE AND DETECTION METHOD USING SAME - A sensor system detection device for detecting quality of a sensor system includes a first connector electrically connected to the sensor system, a second connector; a display unit, a controller and an encoder. A first terminal of the encoder is connected to the first connector to receive first image data from the sensor system. A second terminal of the encoder is connected to the display unit via the second connector. A third terminal of the encoder is connected to the controller. The controller controls the encoder to transform the first image into second image data matching with the display unit. The second image data is transferred to the display unit. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032933 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SOLAR ENERGY MODULE - An electronic device includes a display and a housing configured to house the display. A solar energy module is arranged in the housing, and configured for converting light into electricity. A light guide member includes an optical film with a micro-structure, which guides light incident on the light guide member to be split at a preset angle. The light guide member is arranged on and covers the display, and is configured for guiding incident light to the solar energy module. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032923 | INFRARED CONTROLLING DEVICE - An IR controlling device includes a display panel, a number of IR emitters, a number of IR receivers, and a receiving controller. The IR emitters and the IR receivers are staggered under the display panel, and facing the display panel. The IR emitters are to emit IR beams in sequence, and the IR receivers are to receive the IR beams reflected by an external object. The receiving controller generates a plurality of response signals corresponding to the IR receivers. An IR processing unit receives the response signals, and determines a virtual position of the external object on the display panel. A controlling unit outputs a control signal and executes a corresponding function. A display processing unit receives the control signal and updates the content on the display panel. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032685 | IEEE 1394 INTERFACE TEST APPARATUS - An Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) test apparatus includes an IEEE 1394 chip, an IEEE 1394 plug, an IEEE 1394 outlet, a test header, and a switch module. The IEEE 1394 chip, plug and outlet each include a ground pin, two pairs of differential signal pins, and a power pin. The test header includes ground pin sockets, two pairs of differential signal pin sockets, and a power signal pin socket. The three power pins and the power signal pin socket are electrically connected together. The switch module is operable to electrically connect the two pairs of differential signal pins of the IEEE 1394 chip to the two pairs of differential signal pins of the IEEE 1394 plug or electrically connect the two pairs of differential signal pins of the IEEE 1394 chip to the two pairs of differential signal pins of the IEEE 1394 outlet. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032593 | AUTOMOBILE LIGHT CONTROL SYSTEM - An automobile light control system includes first and second light groups, a battery, a micro control unit (MCU), a speed sensor, first and second switches, and an electronic switch. The battery is connected to the first light group through the first switch. The first light group is connected to the first terminal of the electronic switch through the second switch. The second terminal of the electronic switch is connected to the second light group. The control terminal of the electronic switch is connected to the MCU. The MCU is connected to the speed sensor to receive a speed signal. The MCU controls the electronic switch to be turned on in response to the speed signal being greater than a predetermined value. The MCU controls the electronic switch to be turned off in response to the speed signal being less than or equal to the predetermined value. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032568 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FRAME - A frame of an electronic device is a closed frame and made of plastic material. The frame forms one or more tooth structures at the corners of the frame to extend further out or to be compactly arranged to be pushed closer together for changing a size of the frame. Each tooth structure includes a plurality of rectangular teeth and a plurality of trapezoidal teeth. The trapezoidal teeth are positioned between the rectangular teeth. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032567 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE FRAME - A frame of an electronic device is a closed frame, and made of plastic material. The frame defines one or more deformation grooves at the corners of the frame to be expanded out or inwardly narrowed for changing a size of the frame. The frame includes a positioning portion and a support portion extending from an inner surface of the positioning portion. The deformation grooves are defined in the support portion. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032566 | HOUSING AND FABRICATION METHOD THEREOF - A housing includes a main body having an interface and a plastic portion molded on the interface. The main body defines a nanostructure in the interface. The nanostructure includes a plurality of regular, repeating units. A pitch between the adjacent units is in the range from 10 nanometers to 500 nanometers. A height of each unit is in the range from 10 nanometers to 100 nanometers. A surface roughness of the nanostructure is in the range from 1 nanometer to 10 nanometers. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032510 | SERVER MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD - In a server management method, a blade server system including a plurality of blade servers is connected to a monitor device in series. The monitor device sends a command to the server system to control the plurality of blade servers. The plurality of blade servers responds to the command. The monitor device receives information from the server system to monitor and control the plurality of blade servers. A server monitor system associated with the server monitor method is also disclosed. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032385 | CLAMPING MECHANISM - A clamping mechanism for holding a workpiece includes an end executor, a driving member, and a contact member detachably mounted on the end executor. The end executor includes a plurality of claws arranged in matrix. The contact member includes a mounting board and a plurality of contact sleeves corresponding to the claws. The driving member is capable of driving the mounting board, moving the contact sleeves to extend the claws, and hold the workpiece. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032383 | CLAMP APPARATUS - A clamp apparatus includes a mounting base, a rotation actuator mounted to the mounting base, a beveled active gear driven by the rotation actuator, and at least two clamp jaws rotatably connected to the mounting base. Each clamp jaw includes a beveled driven gear engaging the beveled active gear of the clamp apparatus and a clamp body connected to the beveled driven gear. When the clamp jaws are rotated together with the beveled driven gear, the clamp bodies are moved toward or away from each other to clamp or release a workpiece, respectively. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032381 | POSITIONING FIXTURE - A fixture includes a holding apparatus, a receiving block, and an attachment rod. The holding apparatus defines a through hole. The receiving block is mounted on the holding apparatus. A receiving opening is defined in the receiving block. The receiving opening is aligned with the through hole. An attachment rod includes a body which includes ferromagnetic materials. The body is configured to be received in the through hole. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120032038 | DISPLAY SUPPORT DEVICE AND DISPLAY USING THE SAME - A display support device includes a fixing base, a connecting member mounted on the fixing base, a frame connected on the connecting member, and an expanding bracket mounted on the frame. The frame includes a hold plate. The hole plate defines two first slots. The expanding bracket includes two first expanding bars and two second expanding bars. Each of the first expanding bars defines a number of through holes. Each of the second expanding bars defines two second slots. A number of first fasteners slidably extend through the first slots and the second extending bars to adjustably mount the second expanding bars to the hold plate. And a number of second fasteners slidably extend through the second slots and the through holes of the first expanding bars and are mounted to a display. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031667 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING - An electronic device housing includes a first housing, a second housing, a plurality of frames, and a plurality of fixing members. The first housing includes a bottom plate and a side plate extending from an edge of the bottom plate. The side plate is welded to the second housing. The frames are welded to the first housing. The fixing members fix the second housing to the frames. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031666 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING - An electronic device housing includes a first housing, a second housing, and a plurality of frames. The first housing comprises a bottom plate and a side plate extending from an edge of the bottom plate. The side plate of the first housing is welded to the second housing. The frames are fixed to the first housing. Each frame forms a restricting portion connecting the second housing. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031665 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING - An electronic device housing includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing forms a welding portion. The second housing defines a receiving groove in the periphery for receiving the welding portion. The welding portion is welded to an inner wall of the receiving groove of the second housing. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031633 | FIRE SUPPRESSION APPARATUS AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING SAME - A fire suppression apparatus includes a fire detector, a controller, a flame retardant gas source, a nozzle, and a valve. The fire detector detects fires in a container data center. An input of the controller is connected to the fire detector. An output of the controller is connected to a control terminal of the valve. An input of the valve is connected to the flame retardant gas source. An output of the valve is connected to the nozzle. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031551 | METHOD FOR TRANSFER PRINTING NANOWIRES - A method for transfer printing nanowires, includes the following steps. First, a first substrate having nanowires formed thereon, is provided. Second, a transfer printing film is provided. The transfer printing film is hydrophobic and is in a soft state. Third, the transfer printing film and the first substrate are combined with the nanowire array in contact with the transfer printing film. Fourth, a roller is applied on the transfer printing film to press the transfer printing film against the first substrate. Fifth, the first substrate is removed, thereby obtaining the nanowires transfer printed on the transfer printing film with the nanowires reoriented along a substantially same direction. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031336 | CHEMICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION DEVICE - A chemical vapor deposition device includes a chamber, a gas input assembly, a gas output assembly, a heating device, and a driving module. The chamber includes a first side, a second side and a deposition area defined between the first side and the second side. The second side is opposite to the first side. The gas input assembly is positioned at the first side of the chamber. The gas input assembly includes a jet module. The jet module faces the deposition area to introduce reaction gases. The gas output assembly is positioned at the second side of the chamber. The gas output assembly exhausts the gases in the chamber. The heating device heats the deposition area. The driving module drives a deposition roll located in the deposition area. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120031125 | ENERGY-SAVING SYSTEM AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING THE SAME - An energy-saving system includes first and second infrared emitters, first and second infrared receivers, an air conditioner, and a controller. The infrared receivers send out detecting signals when the infrared receivers do not receive infrared signals of the infrared emitters. The controller controls the air conditioner to adjust temperature in a container data center according to the order of receiving the detecting signals of the first infrared receiver and the second infrared receiver. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120030738 | DIGITAL MEDIA CONTROLLER AND METHOD FOR SHARING MEDIA DATA BETWEEN NETWORKS USING THE DIGITAL MEDIA CONTROLLER - Digital media controller and a method for sharing media data include setting an account and a password. The method further includes when the second DMC sending input account and input password and logging on legally, searching and storing first shared media data in a first DMS into the shared folder and informing the second DMC to obtain a list of the first shared media data from the shared folder. The method further includes sending the first shared media data using a stream packet to the second DLNA network, in response that the first DLNA network receiving a request of accessing the first shared media data in the shared folder from the second DLNA network through a VPN. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120030639 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHECKING SIGNAL TRANSMISSION LINES - A computing device and a method selects a signal transmission line from a circuit board, computes an actual length of each line segment of the selected signal transmission line, and computes an actual distance between each line segment of the selected signal transmission line and a corresponding line segment of each neighboring signal transmission line. If each actual length is less than or equal to a corresponding reference length and each actual distance is more than or equal to a corresponding reference distance, the device and method determines a design of the selected signal transmission line satisfies the design standards. Otherwise, if any actual length is more than a corresponding reference length, or if any actual distance is less than a corresponding reference distance, the device and method determines the design of the signal transmission line does not satisfy the design standards. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120030562 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR GENERATING CUSTOMIZED WEBPAGES - A device and method for generating a customized webpage creates a root folder that includes a base folder and language folders. The method creates a symbolic link between each of the language folders and the base folder, and analyzes the web address sent from a terminal device to determine which language is required to display a webpage. The method further locates a language folder from the root folder according to the required language, obtains common webpage files from the root folder through the symbolic link, and translates content of the common webpage files into data in the required language. Additionally, the method obtains a customized file from the language folder and storing the customized file and the translated data into a JavaScript file, generates an HTML file according to the JavaScript file, and displays the customized webpage on a browser of the terminal device according to the HTML file. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120030484 | DISPLAY APPARATUS WITH DUAL-SCREEN AND DISPLAY METHOD THEREOF - A method applied in a display apparatus is provided. The display apparatus includes a first screen, a second screen, power signal means. The first screen is volatile. The second screen is non-volatile. The power signal means generate a power off signal in response to a user operation. The method includes: determining whether a power off signal is received; displaying a user interface on the first screen if the power off signal is received; controlling the display on the second screen in response to a user selection on the operation interface; generating a shutdown signal; and powering off the first screen, and the second screen when receiving the shutdown signal. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120030483 | COMPUTER SYSTEM - A computer system includes a power supply, a number of first power interfaces, a second power interface, and a voltage regulating module. The power supply includes a number of direct current (DC) voltage output terminals, to output a number of DC voltages to a motherboard of the computer system. The first power interfaces are connected to the DC voltage output terminals of the power supply, to output the DC voltages to first peripheral devices. The voltage regulating module includes an input terminal and an output terminal. The input terminal is connected to one of the DC voltage output terminals of the power supply, to receive the DC voltage from the connected DC voltage output terminal. The output terminal is connected to the second power interface, to output a regulated second voltage to a second peripheral device through the second power interface. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120030462 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR ENCRYPTING AND DECRYPTING ELECTRONIC FILES AND METHOD THEREOF - A method for encrypting electronic files includes: receiving a request signal consisting of an IP address of a receiver and information about a desired electronic file; obtaining a function and the desired electronic file from a storage unit, and starting to time; obtaining a timing length when the electronic file has been obtained completely; substituting the timing length into the function to obtain an encryption key via an encryption module; and encrypting the electronic file using the encryption key. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120030328 | DIGITAL MEDIA DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SHARING DATA USING THE DIGITAL MEDIA DEVICE - A digital media device and a method for sharing data include a source device sending a search request to search digital media devices under a power-on status, and sending a control command to a middle device from the found digital media devices, to control the middle device to search at least one target device under a power-off status. The data sharing method further includes sending a power-on command to the middle device to power on the target device. The data sharing method further includes sharing data with the target device when the target device powering on successfully and supporting DLNA network. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120029887 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING SCATTERING PARAMETERS PASSIVITY - A computing device and a method measures scattering parameters (S-parameters) values at ports of a circuit at different signal frequencies, and creates a non-common-pole rational function of S-parameters by applying a vector fitting algorithm to the S-parameters. A matrix of the non-common-pole rational function is converted to a state-space matrix, and the state-space matrix is substituted into a Hamiltonian matrix. The device and method further analyzes if eigenvalues of the Hamiltonian matrix have pure imaginaries, to determine if the non-common-pole rational function of the S-parameters satisfies a passivity requirement. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120029872 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING RELIABILITY OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A system and method analyze reliability of an electronic device using a computing device. The method generates a component coding rule for components of the electronic device, establishes a BOM table for the electronic device according to the component coding rule, and generates component codes for the components according to the component data. The method further classifies the components into different component types according to the component codes, and calculates a failure rate for each of the components according to a parameter equation, obtains mean time between failures (MTBF) of the electronic device by calculating a sum of the failure rates of all the components. In addition, the method generates a reliability analysis report of the electronic device according to the MTBF of the electronic device. and outputs the reliability analysis report to an output device. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120029860 | TEST CIRCUIT FOR NETWORK INTERFACE - A first output pin of a microcontroller is connected to a control pin of a high speed switch chip. A second output pin of the microcontroller is connected to two control pins of first and second switch chips. Two output pins of the high speed switch chip are connected to two input pins of the first switch chip. Two input pins of a third switch chip are connected to two output pins of the second switch chip. Two control pins of the third switch chip are connected to a third output pin of the microcontroller. Three input pins of a bus switch chip are connected to fourth to sixth output pins of the microcontroller. A load board is connected to six output pins of the bus switch chip and four switch pins of the first and second switch chips. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028608 | FEMTO-AP AND METHOD FOR REDUCING AUTHENTICATION TIME OF USER EQUIPMENT USING THE SAME - A method for reducing authentication time of a user equipment (UE) in an Internet Protocol multimedia subsystem (IMS) network using a Femto access point (AP) establishes a secure channel between the Femto-AP and a gateway of the IMS network, performs a Femto-AP authentication with an authentication, authorization, and accounting (AAA) server of the IMS network through the secure channel, and obtains a number of virtual Internet Protocol (IP) addresses. The method further performs an UE authentication with the AAA server through the secure channel if the UE is a designated equipment in a whitelist of the Femto-AP. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028502 | SOCKET CONNECTOR WITH CONTACT TERMINAL HAVING WAVEFORM ARRANGEMENT ADJACENT TO TAIL PORTION PERFECTING SOLDER JOINT - An electrical connector includes an insulative housing with a number of through holes extending therethrough, a number of contacts assembled to the insulative housing, and a number of solder balls disposed in the though holes and each is clasped by the tail and insulative housing. Each contact includes a vertical base portion secured to a first side of the through hole, a contact engaging arm extending from a top end of the base portion, and a solder portion extending from a bottom end of the base portion. The solder portion has a wave arrangement below the base portion and projecting from the base portion to a second side of the through hole which opposites to said first side, and a tail extending downwardly from the wave arrangement and capable of moving from the first side to the second side. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028497 | LOWER PROFILE CABLE CONNECTOR - A cable connector, comprising a conductive terminal having a pin portion for mating and a connecting portion located in the rear of the pin portion, an insulator accommodating the conductive terminal and defining an exposing portion locating at the front of thereof, a shell locating at the rear of the exposing portion, a cable having a signal wire and a grounding wire, the signal wire connects to the conductive terminal and the grounding wire connects to the shell. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028496 | LOW-PROFILE CABLE ASSEMBLY WITH GOOD FUNCTION EMI PREVENTION - A cable assembly includes an insulative housing, a plurality of conductive terminals received in the insulative housing, a cable having a shielding braid and a number of wires electrically connected to the conductive terminals, a metal shell enclosing the insulative housing and a grounding flake made of metal material, connected to the shielding braid of the cable and attached to the inner surface of the metal shell. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028495 | CABLE ASSEMBLY - A cable assembly, comprising a housing having a main portion, a plurality of conductive terminals received in the main portion of the housing, a cable having a plurality of wires and a metal shell with a no-joint-line surface enclosing the housing and comprising a front portion enclosing the housing and a rear portion enclosing the cable and a receiving space passing through the front portion and the rear portion. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028491 | PLUG, SOCKET, AND CONNECTOR USING THE SAME - A connector includes a plug, a socket corresponding to the plug, and a protection assembly rotatably connected to one of the plug and the socket. The protection assembly is configured for encompassing the other one of the plug and the socket to firmly fixed the plug and the socket together when the plug is inserted into the socket. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028485 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes an enclosure, a connector, a connector cover, and a resisting member. The enclosure defines at least one opening. The connector is disposed in the enclosure and corresponding to the at least one opening of the enclosure. The connector cover covers the opening to protect the connector and includes pivot shaft. The pivot shaft is rotatably connected to the enclosure. The resisting member elastically resists the pivot shaft and the enclosure. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028479 | WRIST WORN ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH BELT EMBEDDED WITH SENSOR - A wrist worn electronic device includes a main body having a processor and a receiving member electrically connected to the processor. A belt includes an electronic component and a connection member electrically connected to the electronic component. The connection member is used to engage the receiving member, to connect the belt to the main body and electrically connect the electronic component to the processor. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028120 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - A cathode composite material includes a cathode active material particle having a surface and a continuous aluminum phosphate layer coated on the surface of the cathode active material particle. A material of the cathode active material particle is layered type lithium nickel cobalt manganese oxide. The present disclosure also relates to a lithium ion battery and a method for making the cathode composite material. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028119 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - A cathode composite material includes a cathode active material particle having a surface and a continuous aluminum phosphate layer coated on the surface of the cathode active material particle. A material of the cathode active material particle is layered type lithium nickel manganese oxide. The present disclosure also relates to a lithium ion battery and a method for making the cathode composite material. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028118 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - A cathode composite material includes a cathode active material particle having a surface and a continuous aluminum phosphate layer. The continuous aluminum phosphate layer is coated on the surface of the cathode active material particle. The present disclosure also relates to a lithium ion battery including the cathode composite material. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028115 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - A cathode composite material includes a cathode active material particle having a surface, and a continuous aluminum phosphate layer coated on the surface of the cathode active material particle. A material of the cathode active material particle is layered type lithium nickel oxide. The present disclosure also relates to a lithium ion battery and a method for making the cathode composite material. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028114 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - A cathode composite material includes a cathode active material particle having a surface, and a continuous aluminum phosphate layer coated on the surface of the cathode active material particle. A material of the cathode active material particle is spinel type lithium manganese oxide. The present disclosure also relates to a lithium ion battery and a method for making the cathode composite material. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028113 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - An anode composite material includes an anode active material particle having a surface and a continuous aluminum phosphate layer. The continuous aluminum phosphate layer is coated on the surface of the anode active material particle. The present disclosure also relates to a lithium ion battery that includes the cathode composite material. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028074 | COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a nano-composite base comprising a number of films, the films stacked together one after another. Each film includes a nickel-titanium carbonitride layer and a titanium carbonitride layer. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028072 | COATING, ARTICLE COATED WITH COATING, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - A coating includes a deposited layer. The deposited layer is a nickel-titanium carbonitride layer. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120028030 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A coated article includes a substrate, and a coating deposited on the substrate by magnetron sputtering. The coating includes micropores, and each micropore is sealed by a sealing element. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027968 | DEVICE HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A device housing is provided. The device housing includes a substrate, and an anti-fingerprint film formed on the substrate. The anti-fingerprint film is a metal-nitrogen-oxygen compound coating. A method for making the device housing is also described there. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027929 | ELECTRODE COMPOSITE MATERIAL, METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME, AND LITHIUM ION BATTERY USING THE SAME - A method for preparing a electrode composite material includes providing an aluminum nitrate solution and introducing a number of electrode active material particles into the aluminum nitrate solution, mixing the plurality of electrode active material particles with the aluminum nitrate solution to form a mixture, and adding a phosphate solution into the mixture to react with the aluminum nitrate solution and form an aluminum phosphate layer on surfaces of the electrode active material particles. Lastly, the electrode active material particles with the aluminum phosphate layer formed on the surfaces thereof are heat treated. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027373 | HEAD-MOUNTED DISPLAY DEVICE HAVING INTERACTIVE FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A head-mounted display device having an interactive function is provided. The head-mounted display device includes a play unit, a display unit and a sensor unit. The play unit plays a portion of an image on the display unit. The display unit displays the image being played. The sensor unit senses a movement and a movement direction of the head-mounted display device. The play unit further adjusts the displayed portion of the image being played according the movement and the movement direction of the head-mounted display device. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027353 | OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - An optical fiber connector includes an optical fiber coupling portion and an optical element portion attached to the optical fiber coupling portion. The optical fiber coupling portion includes a first engaging surface and a through hole exposed at the first engaging surface. The through hole receives an optical fiber. The optical element portion includes a second engaging surface engaged with the first engaging surface and a lens portion aligned with a central axis of the through hole. A method for making the optical fiber connector is also provided. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027253 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS AND BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTING METHOD - An illumination apparatus comprises a control unit, an image capturing unit, a processor unit, a comparison unit, an adjustment unit and an illumination unit. The control unit generates a start signal in a predetermined time. The image capturing unit captures a plurality of images of ambient road condition according to the start signal. The processor unit extracts the edges of the vehicle from the captured images to obtain a current traffic. The adjustment unit generates different pulse voltages according to the different volume of traffic. The illumination unit emits light according to the different pulse voltages. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027233 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TRANSMITTING METHODE THEREOF - An electronic device comprises a first output module, a judgment module, a first switch module, a second output module, an operation module, a second switch module and a play module. The first output module generates a first audio signal. The second output module generates second audio signals. If the first audio signal is generated, the judgment module generates a first control signal. The first switch module switches to the first state and transmits the first audio signal. If the first audio signal is not generated, the judgment module generates a second control signal. The operation module generates a selecting signal. The second switch module switches to a second audio signal according to the selecting signal and transmits to the first switch module. The first switch module switches to the second state and transmits the selected second audio signal. The play module plays the audio signal. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027009 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A communication device electronically connects with a phone and includes a control unit, a relay, a public switched telephone network (PSTN) interface, a voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) network interface, and a ring signal detector. The relay is electronically connected with the control unit. The PSTN interface and the VoIP interface are electronically connected with the relay. The ring signal detector is electronically connected with the control unit and the PSTN interface. The control unit controls the relay to connect the phone with the PSTN interface when the ring signal detector detects a PSTN ring signal. In one embodiment, the control unit controls the relay to connect the phone with the VoIP interface. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120027007 | CABLE MODEM AND NETWORK REGISTRATION METHOD - A network registration method of a cable modem boots the cable modem with a default packet cable (PC) protocol, detects the network server through a network when the cable modem is booted, and determines whether the network server has been detected. When the network server has been detected, the method registers the cable modem on the network server through the network. Additionally, the method reboots the cable modem with a backup PC protocol upon the condition that the network server has not been detected. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026902 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND CROSSTALK INFORMATION DETECTION METHOD - A computing device and a method reads a circuit board layout file from a storage device, and selects a first signal transmission line from circuit board layout file as a target line. The computing device and method computes a distance between the target line and the aggressor line corresponding to each unit sample length. If the distance is more than or equal to a height of a sample region, the computing device and method defines the height of the sample region as a crosstalk space between the target line and the aggressor line corresponding to a unit sample length. Otherwise, if the distance is less than the height of the sample region, the computing device and method defines the distance as the crosstalk space between the target line and the aggressor line corresponding to the unit sample length. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026752 | BACKLIGHT MODULE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A backlight module includes a support frame, two light sources, and a light guide film. The support frame includes a support portion and a fixing portion connected to an edge of the support portion, and the support frame defines at least one receiving groove. Each light source includes a light output surface and is received in the support frame. The light guide film includes two light input surfaces at the opposite ends thereof and two light guide portions connected with the light input surfaces. The light input surfaces of the light guide film face the light output surfaces of the light sources. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026722 | LIGHT GUIDE PLATES AND BACKLIGHT MODULE - A light guide plate includes a body having a bottom surface and a light output surface opposite to the bottom surface. A scattering structure is formed on the bottom surface. The scattering structure includes a number of scattering dots located in the form of a number of concentric shapes around the center. The scattering dots adjacent to the center are arranged in a plurality of concentric circles. The scattering dots adjacent to the edge are arranged in a number of concentric quadrilaterals having a shape substantially corresponding to a shape of the light guide plate. A backlight module using the light guide plate is also provided. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026711 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH POWER SUPPLY - An electronic device includes a chassis, a power supply secured to the chassis adjacent to a rear wall of the chassis, a switch cable, a first cable clamp mounted to the chassis adjacent to an opening defined in a front wall of the chassis. The power supply includes an input connector, by which the power supply electrically connected to a power source. The switch cable includes a first connector electrically coupled to the input connector of the power supply, and a second connector exposed through the opening of the front wall to be electrically coupled to the power source. The first cable clamp retains the transforming cable in the chassis. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026710 | RISER CARD FOR POWER SUPPLY - A riser card is used for connecting at least one power supply to a motherboard in an electronic device. The riser card includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) and a second PCB. The first PCB includes at least one power connector for laterally receiving the at least one power supply. The second PCB is located parallel to the first PCB. The second PCB includes an insert terminal for connecting to the motherboard. The first PCB is spaced from the second PCB, and the first PCB and the second PCB are electrically connected. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026707 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes first and second layers, a control chip, bonding pads, and several electronic elements. The bonding pads can be selectively applied to interconnect the first and second layers, and the control chip with any of the electronic elements in a simple layout. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026699 | CIRCUIT BOARD OF PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A circuit board includes a main body and a connecting member mounted on the main body. The main body defines a separating groove and is divided into two segments by the separating groove, such that the main body is broken along the separating groove to separate the two segments from each other when a force is applied thereto. When the main body is broken along the separating groove to separate the two segments from each other, the connecting member electronically connects the two segments to each other. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026687 | HOUSING AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A housing of an electronic device includes a sidewall and a heat dissipating zone on the sidewall. The heat dissipating zone includes a reinforcement portion on the sidewall. The reinforcement portion defines heat dissipating holes. The reinforcement portion can extend inwardly from the sidewall of the housing or outwardly from the sidewall of the housing. Each heat dissipating hole has a width equal to or less than 3.5 millimeters. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026685 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE - A computer enclosure includes a rear panel and a lifting member. An opening is defined in the rear panel. The lifting member is mounted to the rear panel. The lifting member includes a handle portion and a first mounting bracket connected to the handle portion. The handle portion includes a lifting plate. The first mounting bracket includes a first rear mounting portion mounted to the rear panel. The lifting plate is accessible through the opening from an outside of the rear panel. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026683 | BRACKET FOR SUPPORTING MOTHERBOARD - A bracket is used to support a motherboard. The bracket includes a framework, a first supporting element, and a second supporting element. The framework includes a front bar, a back bar, and two side bars, corporately bounding a receiving space. The first and second supporting elements are received in the receiving space and connected to the two side bars. A number of through holes corresponding to a number of through holes of the motherboard are defined in the framework, the first supporting element, and the second supporting elements to fix the motherboard on the bracket via a plurality of screw pillars extending through the plurality of through holes of the bracket and the plurality of through holes of the motherboard. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026681 | COLLAPSIBLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD THEREOF - A collapsible electronic device includes a first part, a second part, a hinge, a control unit, and a driving unit. The second part is hinged on the first part, and the control unit is configured to generate a first driving command when receiving a power-on signal for the collapsible electronic device and a second driving command when receiving a power-down signal for the collapsible electronic device, and the driving unit is configured to pivot the hinge to a first predetermined angle when receiving the first driving command and to a second predetermined angle when receiving the second driving command. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026680 | AIR DUCT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE INCORPORATING THE SAME - An air duct defines a first air vent and a second air vent at opposite ends thereof, respectively. The air duct includes a duct body and a movable plate. The duct body defines a through opening in a side thereof. The through hole intercommunicates an interior and an exterior of the air duct. The movable plate is mounted on the side of the duct body adjacent to the through opening. By moving the movable plate, the through opening can be changed between an open state and a closed state freely. An electronic device incorporating the air duct is also provided. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026679 | DATA CENTER - A data center includes a housing, a number of heat units arranged in the housing, and a fan mounted in the housing. When the data center runs, cool air comes into the housing through the front wall, the back wall, and the bottom wall of the housing, for cooling the heat units. The heated air is vented out of the housing through the top wall by the fan. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026676 | DATA CENTER - A data center includes a housing, a number of server modules arranged in the housing, a number of cooling units arranged in the housing and above the server modules, and a fan mounted in the housing near the cooling units. When the data center is operating, heated air is driven to the cooling units by fans, and then the cooled air is driven to enter the server modules. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026673 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for mounting a data storage device to a chassis includes a support bracket fixed to the chassis, a number of positioning members attached to the data storage device and supported on the support bracket, and a latch mechanism. The support bracket includes a main body defining a locking hole. The latch mechanism includes a latch member engaging with the data storage device. The latch member includes a resilient locking tab engaging in the locking hole of the main body of the support bracket. The locking tab deflects to disengage from the locking hole of the main body of the support bracket. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026655 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR POWER SUPPLY UNIT - An assembly includes a power supply unit, a base, and an enclosure. The base includes a bottom plate. The enclosure includes a bottom panel. A flexible piece is connected to the bottom panel. The power supply unit is located on the bottom panel. The bottom panel is located on the bottom plate of the base. The flexible piece is located between the power supply unit and the bottom plate, and is elastically bent. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026652 | SLIDER ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a main body, a display body, two adjustment assemblies, and a support assembly. The display body is movably positioned on the main body. Each adjustment assembly includes a guide shaft fixed on the main body, a slide member slidable relative to and along the guide shaft, and a rotary member. One end of the rotary member rotatably connects with the slide member, and the other end of the rotary member is rotatably connected to the display body. The support assembly is disposed on the main body to support and maintain the display at predetermined angles relative to the main body. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026650 | SLIDE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A slide electronic device includes a first body, a second body, and a slide mechanism. The slide mechanism includes a first connecting member and a second connecting member. One end of the first connecting member is pivotally connected to the first body, an opposite end is pivotally connected to the second body, one end of the second connecting member is pivotally connected to the first body, and an opposite end is pivotally connected to the second body. A distance between rotary axes of the two ends of the first connecting member exceeds that of the second connecting member. When the second body slides relative to the first body, the first connecting member and the second connecting member are rotated relative to the first body and the second body until an end of the second body resists the first body and the second body is angled. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026617 | MIRROR AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD THEREFOR - A method for adjusting a mirror. The method includes using a time-of-flight (TOF) camera to capture an image of a scene in front of a reflecting portion of the mirror and obtaining data about distances between a number of points in the scene and the TOF camera. Building a three dimension (3D) model of the scene. Analyzing the 3D model to locate a face region in the 3D model. Obtaining a first midline between a reference eyeline in the face region and a top of the face region. Obtaining a second midline of the 3D model, comparing the first and second midlines to determine whether the two midlines overlap. Output a comparison signal upon the condition that the two midlines do not overlap; and directing a driving apparatus to move the mirror to adjust a height of the mirror according to the comparison signal. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026584 | SYSTEM AND DEVICE FOR GENERATING 3D IMAGES - A device for generating 3D images includes a reflective display, two light sources, a controller and two laser sheets. The reflective display displays images. The two light sources are oppositely placed in front of the reflective display. The controller directs two light sources to alternately emit light. The two laser sheets are respectively mounted below the two light sources. One of the two laser sheets polarizes the light from one of the two light sources to P-polarized light, and the other laser sheet is for polarizing the light from the other light source to S-polarized light. The reflective display receives the alternate P-polarized light and S-polarized light, and alternately reflects P-polarized images and S-polarized images. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026412 | REMOTE CONTROLLABLE DEVICE WITH OFFSET REMOTE RECEIVER - An exemplary remote controllable device includes a remote receiver for receiving an external remote control signal. The remote receiver is located at one side of a main operation surface relative to a center reference plane of the main operation surface. A direction pointing from the center reference plane to the remote receiver determines a reference direction. The remote receiver includes a remote receiving head and a protection window with another center reference plane. The remote receiving head is offset from the center reference plane of the protection window in a direction the same as the reference direction. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026385 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH POWER SAVING FUNCTION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device with power saving function is provided. When the power saving function of the electronic device is active, the electronic device obtains the distance between any object in a proximal area of the electronic device and the electronic device and stores the obtained distance as an original distance, and then periodically obtains the distance between the object and the electronic device, and stores the obtained distance as a current distance. The electronic device is put into power saving mode if an difference between the original distance and the current distance does not fall into the predetermined range. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026341 | AUTO IRIS LENS CALIBRATION DEVICE AND METHOD - An iris calibration device includes one or more groups of light sources, a microcontroller (MCU), and a display. The MCU connects to a system on chip (SoC) of a digital camera device. The digital camera device includes an iris lens. The MCU receives an “on” command or an “off” command from the SoC. The MCU turns on or turn off a group of light sources according to the “on” command or the “off” command The SoC adjusts the iris lens according to an average luminance of the one or more light sources sensed by a sensor of the digital camera device. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026338 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DISPLAY MODE CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device and a display mode control method thereof are disclosed. The electronic device includes an infrared lighting unit, an imaging unit, and a processing unit. The infrared lighting unit illuminates a face or an eye of a person that is using the device. The imaging unit takes an image of the face or the eye that the lighting unit illuminates. The processing unit calculates a sight line vector according to the image taken by the imaging unit and determining whether the sight line vector points to the device. If the sight line vector points to the device, switch the device into a normal mode; otherwise, switch the device into a power saving mode. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026309 | MEDIA DISPLAY SYSTEM AND ADJUSTMENT METHOD THEREFOR - An adjustment method for a media display system includes a time-of-flight (TOF) camera capturing an image of a scene in front of an electronic billboard and obtaining data about distances between a number of points in the scene and the TOF camera. Building a three dimension (3D) model of the scene. Checking the 3D model to detect a face region in the 3D model. Detecting a reference eyeline in the 3D model. Obtaining a midline of the 3D model. Comparing the reference eyeline with the midline to determine whether the two lines overlap and outputting a comparison signal correspondingly, and driving a driving apparatus according to the comparison signal to adjust height of the electronic billboard. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026292 | MONITOR COMPUTER AND METHOD FOR MONITORING A SPECIFIED SCENE USING THE SAME - A method for monitoring a specified scene obtains a scene image of the specified scene captured by an image capturing device, determines a first sub-area of the scene image, detects a three dimensional ( | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026282 | CAMERA - A camera includes a plurality of image capturing unit, a switch unit, and a processor unit. Each image capturing unit includes a lens capturing images and an image sensor transforming optical signals of the images captured by the lens into electric signals. The switch unit is electrically connected to all the image sensors. The processor unit is electrically connected to the switch unit. The image sensors of all the image capturing units are alternately connected to the processor unit to alternately transmit the electric signals generated by the image capturing units to the processor unit, and the processor unit transforms the electric signals into images respectively captured by all the image capturing units and combines the images together to form multiple images cooperatively captured by all the image capturing units. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026140 | DISPLAY DEVICE WITH IMAGE CAPTURING FUNCTION - A display device with an image capturing function includes a power supply and a thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) and a processing unit. The processing unit includes a capturing module and a control module. The capturing module is placed on a back side of the TFT-LCD, and captures images of an object on a front side of the TFT-LCD. The control module is used for controlling the power supply to switch the TFT-LCD between a light permeating state and a light semi-permeating state. The control module is further used for controlling a capturing rate of the capturing module to be at least an integer multiple of a switch rate of the TFT-LCD between the light permeating state and the light semi-permeating state. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026105 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF FOR TRANSMITTING DATA - An electronic device includes a touch screen, a storage unit storing a plurality of electronic files and relationships between display contacts and functions, and a processing unit. The touch screen produces contact signals in response to user's display contacts. The processing unit detects the user's display contacts according to the contact signals, determines a function corresponding to the user's display contact according to the relationships, and determines the function is a data transmitting function when the display contact is a pre-defined corresponding contact. The processing unit further determines an electronic file displayed on the touch screen and transmits the determined electronic file, when determining the function is the data transmitting function. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120026086 | ELECTRONIC READING APPARATUS AND INPUT METHOD THEREOF - An electronic reading apparatus comprises an input unit receiving input operations, a detect unit detecting and capturing images reflected by the input unit and a processing unit configured to receive the images to generate interruption signals; determine whether the number of the interruption signals reaches a pre-determined value in a pre-determined time; calculate a movement direction and a distance of the object on the input unit if the number of the interruption signals reaches the pre-determined value in the pre-determined time; determine a cursor displacement on the display unit and display a movement track of the cursor on a display unit. An input method for previewing files is also provided. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025958 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH REMOTE CONTROL FUNCTION - An electronic device includes a storage unit, a sound signal receiving unit, a remote signal generating unit, a processing unit, and a transmitting unit. The control table records RC devices, sound parameters, and control commands. Each RC device is associated with at least one sound parameter. Each sound parameter corresponds to one control command. The sound signal receiving unit receives sound signals. The processing unit determines a sound parameter according to the received sound signals, searches in the control table to determine the control command the sound parameter corresponding to according to a selected RC device, and controls the remote signal generating unit to generate a remote signal corresponding to the determined control command. The transmitting unit transmits the remote signal to the selected RC device. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025946 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH REMOTE FUNCTION - An electronic device includes a storage unit, a motion sensor, a remote signal generating unit, a processing unit, and a transmitting unit. The storage unit stores a control table recording a number of remote controlled devices, a number of movements of the electronic device, and a number of control commands. Each remote controlled device is associated with at least one of the movements. Each movement corresponds to one control command. The motion sensor is to sense movement of the electronic device. The processing unit is to search in the control table to determine the control command the sensed movement corresponding to according to the sensed movement and a selected remote controlled device, and further to control the remote signal generating unit to generate a remote signal corresponding to the control command. The transmitting unit transmits the remote signal to the selected remote controlled device. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025935 | MAGNETIC SWITCH APPARATUS - A magnetic switch apparatus includes a button and a magnetic mechanism. The button is capable of moving between a first position and a second position. The magnetic mechanism is configured to drive the button to be kept in the first position, and drive the button to move from the second position to the first position. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025902 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH POWER SAVING FUNCTION AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - In an electronic device with power saving function, when the power saving function of the electronic device is active, the electronic device detects the distance between any object in a proximal area of the electronic device and the electronic device and stores the detected distance as an original distance, and then periodically detects the distance between the object and the electronic device, and stores the detected distance as a current distance. The electronic device is put into power saving mode if an difference between the original distance and the current distance does not fall into the predetermined range. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025895 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - An electronic apparatus capable of saving power is provided. The electronic apparatus includes a buffer, a central processing unit (CPU), and a power supply unit. The power supply unit includes a mechanical switch circuit, a first switch circuit, and a second switch circuit. The first switch circuit is capable of being turned on by the mechanical switch circuit to receive power from a power input port and providing power to the buffer. The second switch circuit is capable of being turned on by the mechanical switch circuit to receive power from the power input port through the first switch circuit and providing power to the CPU, and the CPU being operable to generate a control signal to turn off the second switch circuit to interrupt the power provided to the CPU. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025857 | MANIPULATOR OF ROBOT - An exemplary manipulator of a robot includes a fastening seat defining two guiding grooves, a driving mechanism disposed on the fastening seat, two transmitting plates respectively received in the two guiding grooves and cooperating with the driving mechanism, and two detecting bars each fixedly connecting with a corresponding transmitting plate. A detecting pin is fixed on each of the detecting bars. Under a driving action of the driving mechanism on the transmitting plates, the transmitting plates are activated to slide in the guiding grooves to cause the detecting bars to move close to or apart from each other, whereby a distance between the two detecting pins is automatically regulated. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025734 | LUMINOUS DEVICE WITH CHANGEABLE COLOR AND BRIGHTNESS - A luminous device is provided. The luminous device can be controlled to emit light with different color and brightness. The luminous device is divided into a plurality of areas, a predetermined color and brightness values of the light emitted by the luminous device is stored in data storage of the luminous device. When the luminous device is touched, the luminous device determines the touch area first, and then accesses the corresponding color and luminance value of the determined area from the data storage, and controls the luminous device to emit light with the accessed color and brightness value. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025682 | FOLDABLE DEVICE - An exemplary foldable device includes a main body, a cover coupling a display unit, and a hinge mechanism rotatably connecting the cover to the main body. The main body includes a first connecting rod defining a first connecting hole and a second connecting rod defining a second connecting hole. The hinge mechanism includes two support plates, a rotary member, and a rotary shaft. The two support plates are fixed to the first connecting rod. The rotary member is rotatably positioned between the two support plates and defines a through hole. The rotary shaft includes a first end that extends through the through hole of the rotary member and can be fitted into the first connecting hole or the second connecting hole, and an opposite second end fixed to the cover. Thus the cover can be rotated about the first connecting rod or the second connecting rod. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025427 | METHOD OF MAKING TRANSPARENT CONDUCTIVE FILM - A method of making a transparent conductive film includes providing a carbon nanotube array and a substrate. At least one carbon nanotube film is extracted from the carbon nanotube array, and stacked on the substrate to form a carbon nanotube film structure. The carbon nanotube film structure is irradiated by a laser beam along a predetermined path to obtain a predetermined pattern. The predetermined pattern is separated from the other portions of the carbon nanotube film, thereby forming the transparent conductive film from the predetermined pattern of the carbon nanotube film. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025376 | BALL GRID ARRAY PACKAGE - A BGA package includes an IC die, a substrate, a plurality of solder balls, and a square contact pad. The portions of the contact pad capable of interfering with the IC die are removed to ensure the space between two of the contact pads is sufficient to avoid noise interference. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120025065 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTING MODULE - A electronic device includes a display and a housing to house the display. A solar energy collector is arranged on a internal sidewall of the housing, and converts solar energy into electricity. A beam splitter is arranged on and covers the display, and reflecting incident light to the solar energy collector. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024829 | LASER MACHINING DEVICE - A laser machining device for forming dots on a substrate includes a light-combining assembly having a first reflection surface and a second reflection surface, a first laser source module, and a second laser source module. The first laser source module emits a first laser beam to the first reflection surface along a first light path. The second laser source module emits a second laser beam to the second reflection surface along a second light path. The light-combining assembly combines the reflected first and second laser beams into a third laser beam to focus on the substrate. The light-combining assembly is moveable between the first laser source module and the second laser source module. The second laser source module is fixed relative to the first laser source module, such that a sum of the length of the first light path and the length of the second light path is maintained constant. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024811 | RACK FRAME ASSEMBLY - A rack frame assembly includes a first frame pole, a second frame pole, a linking member, linking post, and a support pole. A first frame pole includes a first support wall and a first through hole. The second frame pole includes a second support wall. The second frame pole is assembled with the first frame pole with the first support wall and the second support wall is located on the same plane. The linking member is located on the first support wall and the second support wall. The linking member includes a second through hole in alignment with the first through hole, and an insert portion. The linking post is located in the first through hole and the second through hole to secure the linking member to the first frame pole. The support pole includes an insert hole with the insert portion located therein. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024699 | COMPOSITE TARGET MATERIAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - A composite target material includes titanium oxide in a range between about 50 wt % and about 85 wt % and the remaining comprising stannic oxide or aluminum oxide or a combination of stannic oxide and aluminum oxide. A method for manufacturing composite target material includes the steps of: providing a mixture made of titanium oxide power in a range between about 40 wt % and about 80 wt %, stannic oxide powder or aluminum oxide in a range between about 15 wt % and about 50 wt %, binder in a range between about 5 wt % and about 10 wt %; pressing the mixture to form a blank; sintering the blank; cooling the blank. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024594 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a side panel defining a number of vents. Each vent is sandwiched by two adjacent partition members for preventing moisture penetrating the enclosure. Each of the partition members includes a plate, a first block perpendicularly extending from a first end of the plate, and a second block perpendicularly extending from a second end of the plate opposite to the first end. The first and second blocks extend in opposite directions. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024591 | SERVER ENCLOSURE - A server enclosure includes a housing, at least one cable, a partition board, and a sealing member. The partition board is securely received in the housing and defines a through hole through which the at least one cable passes. The sealing member plugs the through hole. The sealing member is made of elastic materials, and defines at least one elastic deformation portion through which the at least one cable passes and by which the at least one cable is clamped. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024515 | DATA CENTER AND HEAT DISSIPATING SYSTEM THEREOF - A container data center includes a plurality of server systems installed in a container. Each server system includes a power distribution units (PDU) used to manage power and a heat dissipating system to dissipate heat. The heat dissipating system includes a fan and a fan controller connected to the PDU. The PDU detects output power of the corresponding server system and transforms the output power to a corresponding fan rotation speed control signal transmitted to the fan controller, the fan controller controls rotation speed of the fan according to the fan rotation speed control signal. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024495 | HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS - A heat dissipation apparatus includes a heat sink, a resilient pressing member, and two fasteners. The pressing member includes an abutting portion to press the heat sink, and two locking portions extending from opposite ends of the abutting portion. The fasteners are respectively latched to the locking portions. When the heat sink is mounted to a heat-generating component by the fasteners, the abutting portion is stretched to be resiliently flexed by the locking portions latched by the fasteners. The abutting portion abuts against the heat sink toward the heat-generating component, thereby urging the heat sink to be in intimate thermal contact with the heat-generating component. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024414 | AIR DUCT - An air duct is installed on a circuit board, and shields a number of indicator lights mounted on the circuit board. The air duct defines a number of viewing windows aligned with the corresponding indicator lights. A transparent film covers each of the viewing windows. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024078 | TORQUE TESTING DEVICE - A torque testing device is for testing the torque of a hinge. The torque testing device includes a main board, two sidewalls respectively located at two sides of the main board, and a loading board rotatably mounted between the sidewalls. The loading board is for retaining the hinge. Additionally, a sensor is mounted on the loading board. a measuring element is mounted on the sensor, and a testing ring is mounted on the main board. The hinge is rotated to drive the loading board to rotate relative to the sidewalls so the measuring element move toward and presses the testing ring, thereby the testing ring applies torque to the measuring element and the sensor senses the torque applied to the measuring element, which is equal to the torque of the hinge being tested. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024040 | DROP TEST DEVICE - A drop test device for testing the strength of a product includes an operating platform and a hanging mechanism. The operating platform includes a bottom board, a pillar substantially perpendicularly connected to the bottom board and a support member rotatably secured on the pillar. The hanging mechanism is mounted to the pillar, and includes a clamp member for positioning the product. The product is sandwiched by the clamp member so an arris of the product abuts the support member. The support plate is rotated away from the product, so the product can be disengaged from the clamp member and dropped towards the bottom board. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120024039 | DROP TEST DEVICE - A drop test device for testing a corner portion of a work piece, includes a bottom board, a support pillar, and a hanging mechanism. The support pillar is mounted on the bottom board. The hanging mechanism is mounted on the support pillar and is located above the bottom board. The hanging mechanism includes a support member. The support member includes a triangle base. Angles and sides of the triangle base hold the work piece thereon to have a corner of the work piece directed towards the bottom board. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120023542 | VIDEO DISPLAY AND SET-TOP BOX FOR SCHEDULING - A video display includes a display, a memory, a timer, and a processor. The memory is used for storing schedules and a predetermined time intervals, wherein each schedule comprising at least one scheduled event and at least one predetermined time corresponding to the at least one scheduled event. The timer is used for obtaining a current time. The processor is used for obtaining a scheduled event based on the current time and the predetermined time interval, and displaying the obtained scheduled event in the display. A set-top box is also provided. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120023512 | PORTABLE OPTICAL DISC PLAYER FOR FIXING TRAVERSE MODULE THEREOF - A portable optical disc player includes a housing having a top casing and a bottom casing, a traverse module, a plurality of first fixing members, and a plurality of fasteners. The traverse module is configured for reading information from, or writing information to, a disc and disposed (or sandwiched) between the top casing and the bottom casing. The plurality of first fixing members is mounted on the interior surface of one of the top casing and the bottom casing. The plurality of fasteners extends through the other of the top casing and the bottom casing, and is received in the plurality of first fixing members respectively so as to fix the top casing and the bottom casing together. Thus, the traverse module is firmly clamped by the top casing and the bottom casing accordingly. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120023497 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH NETWORK ACCESS FUNCTION - An electronic device with network access function includes an input unit, a storage unit, a wireless network unit and a processing unit. The processing unit includes a scheduling module, a determining module, an accessing module and a downloading module. The scheduling module is configured to receive input from user and schedule online tasks. The determining module is configured to determine when it is time to perform a scheduled task. The accessing module is configured to navigate for the location of the desired information according to the user input when it is time for the scheduled task, and the downloading module is configured to download the desired information according to the user input, and store the desired information in the storage unit. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120023474 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD LAYOUT - A printed circuit board layout system includes an input unit, an executing unit, a layout unit and a labeling unit. The input unit configured to respond to user operation to generate operation instructions. The operation instructions include execution, layout, and label instructions. The executing unit displays the PCB layout diagram file based on a circuit schematic diagram in response to execution instructions. The layout unit designs the first routes of the PCB layout diagram. The labeling unit labels at least one of the first routes. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120023341 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT AND MOTHERBOARD INCLUDING THE SAME - A power supply circuit includes a power controller and a switch. The power controller is connected to a Southbridge chip of a motherboard. The Southbridge chip outputs status signals of the motherboard. The power controller provides a +5V_SYS voltage or a +5V_SB voltage to a universal serial bus (USB) connector according to the status signals. The switch is connected to the USB connector, a USB controller, and the Southbridge chip. The switch connects or disconnects from the USB connector and the USB controller according to the status signals. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120023320 | BIOS CHIP RECOVERY SYSTEM AND COMPUTER THEREOF - A computer having a BIOS recovery function includes a baseboard management controller (BMC) circuit, a main control circuit, a switching module and a BIOS chip. The switching module is connected to the BMC circuit and the main control circuit. The BIOS chip stores BIOS programs for the computer and is selectively connected to the BMC circuit and main control circuit by the switching module. When the BIOS programs are corrupted, the switching module selects the BMC circuit to communicate with the BIOS chip. New BIOS programs can be sent to the BIOS chip to update the corrupted BIOS programs. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120023279 | INDICATOR CONTROL APPARATUS - An indicator control apparatus includes a bus connector, a signal converting unit, an address configuring unit, and an indicating unit. The signal converting unit receives bus signals from the bus connector. The address configuring unit sets an address of the signal converting unit. The signal converting unit converts the bus signals to digital input/output (I/O) signals in response to the address of the signal converting unit matching with the bus signals. The indicating unit is driven by the I/O signals and correspondingly displays information. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120022757 | BRAKE SYSTEM AND METHOD - A brake system and method includes adjusting an electronic apparatus on a bracket of a bicycle to be in a horizontal state. If the bicycle is downsloped and a gradient value of the electronic apparatus exceeds or equals a predetermined gradient value, a brake operation of the bicycle is detected. If the brake operation is improper, a brake command is sent to a brake device of the brake system, and brake cables of a front wheel and/or a rear wheel of the bicycle are controlled by the brake device according to the brake command. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021696 | DATA CARD WITH USB FUNCTION - A data card includes a main chip, a switch, and an input/output interface. The input/output interface receives a voltage signal and a control signal, and transmits the voltage signal and the control signal to the switch. When the control signal is a first control signal, the switch switches on, and the voltage signal is transmitted to the main chip via the switch, causing the main chip to enable a universal serial bus (USB) function of the data card. When the control signal is a second signal, the switch switches off, and no voltage signal is supplied to the main chip, causing the main chip to disable the USB function. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021678 | CYLINDRICAL GRINDING AND POLISHING DEVICE - A cylindrical grinding and polishing device includes a main body defining a cavity, a polishing device, a cylindrical grinding device, a support device. The polishing device is received in the cavity, and includes a number of polishing wheels positioned along a first direction. The cylindrical grinding device is received in the cavity, and includes a grinding wheel positioned at an end of the cavity along a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The support device is received in the cavity, and includes a support plate for supporting a work-piece. The support device carries the work-piece to contact the polishing wheels or the grinding wheel. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021652 | POWER ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED METAL SHELL - An electrical connector includes a metal shell, an insulative housing and at least one terminal retained in the insulative housing. The metal shell defines a front-to-rear direction and a lateral direction perpendicular to the front-to-rear direction and includes a pair of elastic arms extending rearward from a rear edge thereof and a pair of latch portions extending along the lateral direction from free tips of the elastic arms. The insulative housing comprises a base portion and a mating portion extending forwardly from the base portion. The base portion defines a pair of protrusions extending along the lateral direction. The terminal includes a contact portion disposed on the mating portion. The metallic shell is assembled to the insulative housing in the front-to-rear direction. The latch portions of the metal shell lock with the protrusions of the housing so as to secure the shell to the insulative housing. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021627 | PLUG CONNECTOR HAVING IMPROVED RELEASING MECHANISM AND A CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING THE SAME - A connector assembly ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021626 | ELECTRICAL CARD CONNECTOR HAVING IMPROVED SPRING MEMBER - An electrical card connector ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021245 | PROCESS FOR JOINING CARBON STEEL PART AND ZIRCONIA CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a carbon steel part and a zirconia ceramic part, comprising steps of: providing a metal part made of carbon steel, a ceramic part made of zirconia ceramic, and a titanium foil; bringing the metal part, ceramic part, and titanium foil into contact, with the titanium foil inserted between the metal part and ceramic part; applying a joining pressure of about 10˜50 MPa to the parts to be joined; and simultaneously applying a pulse electric current to the parts while the joining pressure is applied for heating up the parts to a joining temperature of about 800° C. to about 1100° C. at a rate of about 50˜600° C./min, maintaining the joining temperature for about 10˜50 minutes. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021244 | PROCESS FOR JOINING STAINLESS STEEL PART AND ALUMINA CERAMIC PART AND COMPOSITE ARTICLES MADE BY SAME - A process for joining a stainless steel part and a alumina ceramic part, comprising steps of: providing a metal part made of stainless steel, a ceramic part made of alumina ceramic, and a nickel foil; bring the metal part, ceramic part, and nickel foil into contact, with the nickel foil inserted between the metal part and ceramic part; applying a joining pressure of about 20˜60 MPa to the parts to be joined; and simultaneously applying a pulse electric current to the parts while the joining pressure is applied for heating up the parts to a joining temperature of about 950° C. to about 1150° C. at a rate of about 50˜300° C./min, maintaining the joining temperature for about 20˜40 minutes. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120021210 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME - A article made by vacuum deposition, includes a substrate; and a color layer deposited on the substrate, wherein the color layer has an L* value between about 75 to about 80, a a* value between about −5 to about −10, and a b* value between about 15 to about 20 in the CIE LAB color space. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020795 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FAN - A mounting apparatus for mounting a system fan and an exterior fan to a chassis includes a mounting bracket and a plurality of connecting members. The mounting bracket includes a rectangular hollow frame and x-shaped spoke fixed in the rectangular hollow frame. Each of the connecting members includes a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion extending from an end of the first connecting portion. The system fan is secured to the chassis by the first connecting portion each running through the mounting bracket, the chassis, and the system fan. The exterior fan is secured to the chassis by fastening means each running through the exterior fan and one second connecting portion of the connecting members. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020624 | SHIELDED CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - An shielded connector assembly ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020623 | FIBER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A fiber connector assembly ( | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020543 | SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR STORING CURRENCY IN SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - A self-service terminal for storing currency, includes a detection unit, an image capturing unit, a database, and a serial number reading unit. The detection unit detects the currency. The image capturing unit is connected to the detection unit, and captures an image of a side of the currency on which a string of serial numbers are printed. The database is connected to the image capturing unit. The database includes depositor's information stored therein. The database saves the image therein. The serial number reading unit is connected to the database. The serial number reading unit captures the string of serial numbers from image. The database saves the string of serial numbers therein, and associates the string of serial numbers with the information of the depositor. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020516 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MONITORING MOTION OBJECT - A motion object monitoring system captures an image of a scene and distance data between points in the scene and a time-of-flight (TOF) camera by the TOF camera. A 3D model of the scene is built according to the image of the scene and the distance data. The motion object monitoring system gives numbers to the monitored objects according to specific features of the monitored objects. The specific features of the monitored objects are obtained by detecting the built 3D model of the scene. Only one of the numbers of each of the monitored objects is stored, instead of repeatedly storing the numbers of same motion objects. The motion object monitoring system analyzes the stored numbers, and displays an analysis result. The motion object monitoring system also determines a movement of each of the motion objects according to corresponding numbers of the motion objects. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020500 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes a first signal layer, a first ground layer, a second signal layer, a power layer, a second ground layer, and a third signal layer. The first signal layer includes an analog audio input/output (I/O) port and an audio chip. The audio chip includes a main body, a first group of signal pins connected to the analog audio I/O port, and a second group of signal pins connected to a control chip. The first ground layer, the power layer, and the second ground layer are each divided into an audio part and a digital part. The three audio parts act as a reference plane for traces between the analog audio I/O port and the audio chip, the three digital parts act as reference planes for traces between the control chip and the audio chip. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020478 | INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device includes a processing unit for outputting a right channel audio signal and a left channel audio signal, and an interface circuit for generating a processed right channel audio signal and a processed left channel audio signal accordingly. The interface circuit includes two output units for electrically connecting two plugs of two speakers respectively. Each output unit includes a first pin, a second pin, and an anti-jam member. When a plug is inserted into the output unit, the first pin transmits the processed right channel audio signal to the plug, the second pin transmits the processed left channel audio signal to the plug, and the anti jam member is in an open state. When the plug is dependent from the output unit, the first pin is in series with the second pin by the anti jam member. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020108 | LED LIGHTING DEVICE - An LED lighting device includes at least one circuit board, an encapsulation, a number of LED light sources, and a light guiding member. The LED light sources are distributed on the circuit board. The encapsulation is arranged around the light guiding member. The light guiding member includes two opposite surfaces, at least one of which defines a number of accentuated portions. At least one end of the light guiding member includes a light incident surface opposing the LED light sources. After entering the light guiding member from the light incident surface, the light beams from the LED light sources are reflected between the opposite surfaces of the light guiding member. The light beams reaching the accentuated portions are diffused and exit the light guiding member, and are finally transmitted to outside through the encapsulation. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020098 | SEARCHLIGHT CONTROL APPARATUS AND METHOD - In a method for controlling a searchlight using a control apparatus, images of a target area are captured in real-time using an image capturing device when the searchlight is powered on. The captured images are analyzed to detect whether a moving object is in the target area, and position information of the moving object in a current image of the target area are calculated when the moving object is detected. The searchlight is controlled to aim at and illuminate the moving object using an actuating device according to the position information of the moving object. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020079 | SURFACE LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - A surface light source device includes a number of light sources, a first prism sheet and a second prism sheet. The light sources are distributed on a bottom plate of a housing. The first prism sheet and the second prism sheet are arranged above the light sources in that order. The light sources and the first prism sheets are spaced by a first predefined distance, and the first prism sheets and the second prism sheets are spaced by a second predefined distance. The light emitting surface of the first prism sheet includes a number of substantially parallel elongated protrusions, and the light emitting surface of the second prism sheet includes a number of elongated V-shaped ridge structures extending along different directions. Light beams emitted by the light sources are substantially diffused after passing through the first and the second prism sheet and become surface light beams. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020078 | SURFACE LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - A surface light source device includes a number of light sources, a first prism sheet and a second prism sheet. The light sources are distributed on a bottom plate of a housing. The first prism sheet and the second prism sheet are arranged above the light sources in that order. The light sources and the first prism sheets are spaced by a first predefined distance, and the first prism sheets and the second prism sheets are spaced by a second predefined distance. The light emitting surface of the first prism sheet includes a number of first diffusion structures, and the light emitting surface of the second prism sheet includes a number of second diffusion structures. Light beams emitted by the light sources are substantially diffused after passing through the first prism sheet and the second prism sheet and become surface light beams. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020077 | LED LIGHTING DEVICE - An LED lighting device includes an encapsulation, a number of LED light sources and a light guiding member. The light guiding member is arranged inside the encapsulation, and includes two opposite curve surfaces, at least one of which defines a number of accentuated portions. One end of the light guiding member defines a light incident surface opposing the LED light sources. After entering the light guiding member from the light incident surface, the light beams from the LED light sources are reflected between opposite surfaces of the light guiding member. The light beams reaching the accentuated portions are diffused and exit the light guiding member, and finally being transmitted outside through the encapsulation. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020069 | SURFACE LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE - A surface light source device includes a lamp post, a number of light sources distributed in rows on the side surfaces of the lamp post, and a number of first prism sheets and second prism sheets arranged around the lamp post in that order. Each of the first prism sheets and the second prism sheets includes a light incident surface and a light exit surface opposite to the light incident surface. Each of the light exit surfaces includes a number of substantially parallel elongated protrusions, and the longitudinal directions of the elongated protrusions of the first prism sheet and the second prism sheet are substantially perpendicular to each other. The first prism sheets and the lamp post are approximately spaced by a first predefined distance, and the second prism sheets and the first prism sheets are approximately spaced by a second predefined distance. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020066 | LED LIGHTING DEVICE - An LED lighting device includes a reflector, a plurality of LED light sources and a light guiding member. The light guiding member is arranged inside the reflector, and includes a plurality of plates each having a connecting end, wherein the connecting ends of the plurality of plates are connected together. Each plate includes two surfaces, one or two of which includes a plurality of accentuated portions, and one of the plates defines a light incident surface opposing the LED light sources. After entering the light guiding member from the light incident surface, the light from the LED light sources is reflected between opposite surfaces of each plate of the light guiding member. Light reaching the accentuated portions is diffused and exits the light guiding member, to be finally transmitted outside through the reflector. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020043 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes a signal layer, a power layer, and a ground layer. The signal layer includes an analog audio input/output (I/O) port and an audio chip. The audio chip includes a main body, a first group of signal pins connected to the analog audio I/O port and a second group of signal pins connected to a control chip. The power layer and the ground layer each is divided into two unconnected parts, an audio part and a digital part, by a dividing groove. The two audio parts act as a whole reference plane for traces between the analog audio I/O port and the first group of signal pins of the audio chip. The two digital parts act as reference planes for traces between the control chip and the second group of signal pins of the audio chip. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020037 | EXPANSION CARD MOUNTING ASSEMBLY - A mounting assembly includes a mounting bracket, a riser card, a shield plate attached to an expansion card, a mounting frame, and a latch member. The riser card is attached to the mounting bracket and has at least one expansion card socket. The expansion card is received in the at least one expansion card socket. The mounting frame has at least one slot configured to fix the shield plate and an accommodating space beside the at least one slot. The latch member is mounted in the accommodating space and abuts the shield plate for preventing the expansion card from moving away from the at least one expansion card socket. The latch member is capable of being taken out from the accommodating space to release the shield plate, thereby allowing the expansion card to disengage from the at least one expansion card socket. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020031 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONNECTION MECHANISM FOR TOUCH BUTTONS THEREOF - An electronic device includes a housing, a capacitive touch button, a PCB and a connection mechanism. The capacitive touch button is secured in the housing and includes a number of button bodies. The PCB is secured in the housing. The connection mechanism includes a circuit board and a connection element. The circuit board is secured in the housing and includes a number of sensor electrodes and a number of electrical protrusions, which are all arranged corresponding to the number of button bodies of the capacitive touch button. The sensor electrodes are connected to the capacitive touch button and the electrical protrusions. The connection element includes a first end and a second end. The first end is fixed on the PCB. The second end resists against the electrical protrusions for electrically connecting the capacitive touch button and the controller of the PCB. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020029 | ASSEMBLY APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An assembly apparatus includes a linkage member defining a first front sliding groove and a first rear sliding groove and a sliding member movably connected to the linkage and defining a second front sliding groove and a second rear sliding groove. The first front sliding groove corresponds to the second front sliding groove, and the first rear sliding groove corresponds to the second rear sliding groove. The assembly apparatus further includes a fixing base defining a curved groove, a control member including a first rotation pin and a second rotation pin, and a fixing pin fixed with respect to the fixing base. The first rotation pin is slidably received in the first and second rear sliding groove, the second rotation pin is slidably received in the curved groove, and the fixing pin is slidably received in the first and second front sliding groove. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20120020015 | COMPUTER CASE WITH DEHUMIDIFICATION - An exemplary computer case includes an external shell, a circuit board received in the external shell, and a dehumidification device. The circuit board includes a PCI socket providing an auxiliary power supply when the computer shuts down but the computer case retains electrical connection with an external AC power source. The dehumidification device includes a dehumidification card received in the PCI socket for obtaining the auxiliary power supply therefrom and a remote device. The dehumidification card includes a fan for generating airflow to remove moisture from the computer case and a sensor detecting a humidity inside the computer case. The remote device includes a display unit for displaying the result. When the humidity exceeds a predetermined value, the computer is not powered up until the fan evacuates the excess moisture from the computer case and the humidity falls below the predetermined value. | 01-26-2012 |
