HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD . Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20150055700 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING AND COMPRESSING THREE-DIMENSIONAL VIDEO DATA - In processing and compressing three-dimensional video data, a first color macroblock (MB) and a first depth MB is acquired from a frame. The first depth MB is down-sampled to obtain a second depth MB. Depth information of the second depth MB is embedded to the first color MB, to create a second color MB. The second color MB is compressed and entropy encoded, to obtain video encoding data. The video encoding data is entropy decoded and decompressed, to obtain a third color MB. Depth information, brightness information, and chroma information are acquired from the third color MB, to create a third depth MB and a fourth color MB. A fifth color MB is created according to up-sampled third depth MB and the fourth color MB. The fourth color MB and the fifth color MB are synthesized into the three-dimensional video data. | 02-26-2015 |
20150049381 | IMAGE MEASURING APPARATUS - Image measuring apparatus configured to measure dimensions of a work piece includes a base, a measuring stage, a supporting portion, an adjusting portion, and a microscope. The measuring stage is configured to place and secure the work piece on the base. The supporting portion is secured to the base. The adjusting portion and the microscope are assembled to the supporting portion. When the adjusting portion is rotated, the adjusting portion drives the supporting portion to slide along a longitudinal direction so that the microscope moves relative to the measuring stage. | 02-19-2015 |
20150022963 | STORAGE DEVICE - A storage device includes a connector with first to ninth pins, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) control chip, a universal serial bus (USB) control chip, and a storage chip. Voltage terminals of the SATA control chip, the USB control chip, and the storage chip are connected to the first pin of the connector. First to fourth signal terminals of the SATA control chip are connected to the fifth pin, the sixth pins, the eighth pin, and the ninth pin of the connector, respectively. Output terminals of the SATA control chip and the USB control chip are connected to a signal terminal of the storage chip. First to sixth signal terminals of the USB control chip are connected to the second pin, the third pin, the fifth pin, the sixth pin, the eighth pin, and the ninth pin of the connector, respectively. | 01-22-2015 |
20140369747 | PANEL ASSEMBLY - A panel assembly includes a panel and an installation module for securing an end of the panel to an enclosure. The installation module includes a positioning member secured to the panel, an operation member including a blocking portion is slidably mounted in the positioning member, and a mounting member slidably mounted in the positioning member and defining a mounting slot. The operation member is slidably positioned in an unlocked position, where the blocking portion is aligned with the mounting slot, and the mounting member is slidable relative to the panel to be engaged in a locking hole defined in the enclosure. In a locked position, the blocking portion staggers the mounting slot, and the mounting member is blocked by the blocking portion and prevented from sliding relative to the panel, so as to secure the panel assembly to the chassis. | 12-18-2014 |
20140369231 | SMART HOME NETWORK SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REGISTERING HOME DEVICES - A smart home network system with a method for registering new home devices includes a number of home devices, a smart gateway, and a register controller. The smart gateway assigns a register region and a region name in a mapping list stored in the smart gateway. The register controller generates and sends a registration command to the home devices in the area where the register controller is placed, in order to control the home devices to register their respective configuration information in corresponding register region in the mapping list. Therefore, the smart gateway is able to control each home device. | 12-18-2014 |
20140369011 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY POSITIOINING APPARATUS THEREOF - A power supply positioning apparatus includes a bracket and a circuit board mounted in the bracket. The bracket defines a receiving slot for receiving a power supply unit. A connector is mounted on the circuit board and aligns with the receiving slot. A first end of the bracket is rotatably connected to a chassis of an electronic device, and a second end of the bracket can be latched to the chassis. The bracket faces outside of the chassis. | 12-18-2014 |
20140353895 | CARRYING APPARATUS - A carrying apparatus is fixed on a base for carrying a printed circuit board (PCB). The carrying apparatus comprises a carrying mechanism for receiving the PCB and a positioning mechanism mounted on the base. The carrying mechanism is received in the positioning mechanism and is capable of detaching from the positioning mechanism. | 12-04-2014 |
20140348343 | AUDIO DEVICE FOR SUPPRESSING NOISE - An audio device is capable of switching between a first state and a second state. The audio device comprises a power supply, a delay module, a control module, a processor, and an audio-playing module. The power supply provides a working voltage when the audio device is in the second state. The delay module is connected between the power supply and the control module, and outputs a delay signal when the audio device switches between the first state and the second state. The control module for outputting a driving signal is prevented from outputting driving signal in response to the delay signal, and the processor is enabled in response to the delay signal. | 11-27-2014 |
20140347090 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING LAYOUT OF POWER PIN OF INTEGRATED CHIP ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A testing system includes a layout information obtaining module, a first power pin sorting module, a transmission line sorting module, a power pin filtering module, a distance calculating module, a comparing module, and a report generating module. The layout information obtaining module obtains layout information. The first power pin sorting module sorts a power pin from a plurality of pins of a IC. The transmission line sorting module sorts transmission lines. The power pin filtering module filters power pins from a plurality of pins of capacities in same transmission line. The distance calculating module calculates distances between the power pin of the IC and each of the power pins of the capacities. The comparing module compares each of the distances with a threshold distance. The report generating module generates a testing report to depict whether or not the sorted power pins of the IC are qualified. | 11-27-2014 |
20140317324 | INTERRUPT CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - An interrupt control system includes a plurality of interrupt sources and a processor. Each interrupt source when activated includes a flag bit. The processor includes a parallel port with multiple pins and a decoding module. The different interrupt sources are connected to different pins of the parallel port. The parallel port thus receives different codes when different interrupt sources generate an interrupt. The decoding module decodes the code received by the parallel port to establish the interrupt source which has generated the interrupt. | 10-23-2014 |
20140291014 | PROTECTION MEMBER FOR CABLE - A protection member for protecting cables extending through an installing hole of a board includes a plate defining a through hole, and a flange portion extending out from a sidewall bounding the through hole. A number of resilient portions are extended from the flange portion. The flange portion is extended through the installing hole. The plate and the resilient portions are abutted against opposite sides of the board. | 10-02-2014 |
20140223039 | HARD DISK BOARD AND SERVER SYSTEM USING SAME - An exemplary server system includes at least one motherboard, a plurality of hard disks, and a hard disk board connected the hard disks to the at least one motherboard. The hard disk board includes a plurality of indicators indicating a status of each of the hard disks, a first connector connected to the indicators, and a second connector connected to part of the indicators. | 08-07-2014 |
20140206440 | GAME SYSTEM AND GAMING METHOD HAVING IDENTIFICATION FUNCTION - A game system with an identification function. A fingerprint sensor reads fingerprint information of a game player and outputs the fingerprint information to a processor through first and second BLUETOOTH modules. The processor compares the received fingerprint information with play information, which is obtained from a database of a cloud game system through a wireless network module. If the fingerprint information is stored in the database, the game console finds and displays games played by the game player, the schedule of the games, and operation options of the games. If the fingerprint information is not stored in the database, the game console stores the fingerprint information, the games played by the game player, and the operation options of the games in the database through the wireless network module. A gaming method having identification function is also disclosed. | 07-24-2014 |
20140187078 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONNECTOR DETECTION CIRCUIT THEREOF - A connector detection circuit is used for detecting whether a first connector of an electronic device is in sufficient connection with a second connector of a connection device. The connector detection circuit includes a pressure sensing module, a switch unit, and an indicator. The pressure sensing module is located under the pins of the first connector, to sense whether there is pressure applied on each pin of the first connector by a corresponding pin of the second connector, and to output sensed results. The switch unit is connected to the pressure sensing module to receive the sensed results, and is connected to the indicator to control the indicator to indicate whether the first connector and the second connector have a sufficient connection with each other according to the sensed results. | 07-03-2014 |
20140184901 | MOUNTING DEVICE FOR CAMERA MODULE - A mounting device for securing a camera module by spring pressure and without using screws includes a front plate, a positioning portion extending from the front plate, a latching portion, and a resilient member. The positioning portion defines a positioning slot configured for inserting a first end of a circuit board of the camera module. The resilient member is elastically deformable to engage with the latching portion and to abut and maintain spring pressure against a second end of the circuit board towards the first end to secure the circuit board to the front plate stably and without screws. | 07-03-2014 |
20140181641 | SERVER AND METHOD FOR LOADING WEB PAGES - In a method for loading web pages, a time interval of how often data is retrieved from a database is set. When a user accesses a web page from a web server, one screen of data of the web page is retrieved from the database and displayed on a display device. Then one screen of remaining data of the web page is retrieved from the database every time interval until all of the remaining data has been retrieved, and all of the retrieved data is stored in a file. A next screen of data of the web page is loaded from the file and displayed on the display device until all of the data in the file has been loaded, in response that a vertical scroll bar displayed on the web page reaches a preset position. | 06-26-2014 |
20140165013 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND PAGE ZOOMING METHOD THEREOF - A page zooming method for an electronic device includes, firstly, generating operation signals in response to a touch operation applied on a page displayed on a touch screen of the electronic device. Secondly, one touch operation is determined to be a zoom-triggering gesture when a duration of time of pressing the touch screen on one touching point is longer than a first preset duration of time. Thirdly, one slide operation is identified according to the operation signals generated by the touch screen in response to the slide operation. Next, a zooming type and a zooming ratio are determined according to the zoom-triggering gesture and the slide operation. Lastly, the page is zoomed according to the zooming type and zooming ratio. An electronic device using the page zooming method is also provided. | 06-12-2014 |
20140164391 | DATA BLOCK SAVING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An assignment server receives a data block of the file from a client. The assignment server determines if the obtained data block is a repetitive data block. The assignment server uploads the obtains data block from the client into a storage server when the obtained data block is not the repetitive data block. | 06-12-2014 |
20140164339 | REPETITIVE DATA BLOCK DELETING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An analysis device obtains hash lists from databases of a server cluster. The analysis device determines repetitive hash values and repetitive data blocks. The analysis device deletes the repetitive data blocks from servers of the server cluster. | 06-12-2014 |
20140160687 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An enclosure for an electronic device includes a sliding groove, a handle, and a restricting member. The sliding groove includes a wide portion and a narrow portion. The handle includes a clasp. The restricting member is secured on the handle. The restricting member includes a stopping piece. The clasp is inserted into the wide portion and slides to the narrow portion to engage on the enclosure. The stopping piece is placed in the wide portion and abut an edge of the wide portion. | 06-12-2014 |
20140067143 | SMART SWITCH AND SMART HOME SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A smart switch applied to a smart home system is connected to a power supply and at least one electronic device. The smart switch includes a screen, a power detecting unit configured to detect real-time electrical information of the electronic device, a processor unit including a calculating module configured to calculate total electricity consumption of the electronic device and a control module configured to control the screen to display instantaneous electrical information and the total electricity consumption, and a communication unit configured to connect the smart switch to a gateway of the smart home system in wired or wireless manner, and send the electrical information and the total electricity consumption to the gateway. A smart home system is also provided. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060910 | CONNECTING APPARATUS AND PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD THEREOF - A connecting apparatus for connecting a first electronic device and a second electronic device together comprises a first port, a second port electronically connected to the first port, and a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB comprises a first grounded region, a second grounded region, and a first electronic element. The first electronic element is electronically connected between the first grounded region and the second grounded region. When the first electronic device is electronically connected to the second electronic device together via the connecting apparatus, the first port is electronically connected to the first electronic device, and the second port is electronically connected to the second electronic device. The first grounded region, the first electronic element, and the second grounded region form a first return current path for allowing high frequency signals to pass through. A printed circuit board thereof is also provided. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060592 | CLEANING DEVICE - A cleaning device includes a first linearly driving assembly, a second linearly driving assembly, a rotation driving assembly, and a sprayer connected one by one in that order. The first linearly driving assembly drives the second linearly driving assembly, the rotation driving assembly, and the sprayer to move along a first direction. The second linearly driving assembly drives the rotation driving assembly and the sprayer to move along a second direction. The rotation driving assembly rotates the sprayer along an axis perpendicular to the first direction and the second direction. | 03-06-2014 |
20140020486 | TEST BENCH - A test bench includes a supporting member, a hollow and columnar first surrounding wall, and a second surrounding wall surrounding the first surrounding wall. The first surrounding wall is lower than the second surrounding wall, and defines an annular groove in a top surface. The supporting member includes a round main portion and an annular extension portion mounted to a circumference of the main portion. A clearance communicating with the groove is defined between a circumference of the extension portion and the second surrounding wall. | 01-23-2014 |
20130335922 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS - A heat dissipation apparatus for an electronic component installed in an enclosure of an electronic device includes a bracket and a heat sink. The bracket includes a supporting plate, an elastic positioning plate extending slantingly up from a side of the supporting plate away from the electronic component, and an installation plate extending from the positioning plate to be attached to the enclosure. The heat sink is fixed to the supporting plate to abut against the electronic component. | 12-19-2013 |
20130272642 | SPACER AND ROTARY CONNECTION APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A rotary connection apparatus comprising a bottom bracket, a top bracket rotatably connected to the bottom bracket, an annular spacer and a plurality of balls. The spacer and the balls are received between the bottom bracket and the top bracket. A thickness of the spacer is less than a diameter of the balls, and the spacer includes a plurality of holding holes, each holding hole has two openings exposed at opposite surfaces of the spacer, and a diameter of each of the openings is less than that of the balls, and a diameter of a central portion of each holding hole is equal to the diameter of the balls; each of the holding holes accommodates one corresponding ball, and each ball has opposite end portions protruding out of the spacer. A spacer is also provided. | 10-17-2013 |
20130266266 | OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR - An optical fiber connector includes a fixing module and an optical fiber ferrule positioned at an end of the fixing module. The optical fiber connector is used for gripping a cable including an optical fiber. The optical fiber ferrule axially defines a through hole, the optical fiber is gripped in the fixing module and is partly protruded out of the optical ferrule. When the optical fiber connector is assembled to an adapter to join with another optical fiber connector, the optical fiber will be bent to elastically resist an optical fiber of the another optical fiber connector. | 10-10-2013 |
20130258629 | FIXING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A fixing apparatus is used to parallel mount an expansion card to a motherboard. The fixing apparatus includes a mounting bracket fixed to the motherboard, and a retaining member rotatably connected to the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes a supporting board supporting the expansion card. The retaining member includes an abutting arm and a locking portion. When the retaining member is rotated to a locking position, the abutting arm abuts against a top of the expansion card to sandwich the expansion card with the supporting board, and the locking portion engages with the mounting bracket to prevent a rotation of the retaining member. When the retaining member is rotated to a releasing position, the abutting arm will move away from the expansion card. | 10-03-2013 |
20130248237 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board (PCB) includes at least two vias and at least two bonding pads corresponding to the vias. Each bonding pad is arranged on the surface of the PCB around the corresponding one of the at least two vias. Between two adjacent bonding pads, a through hole is arranged for preventing molten solder overflowing from one bonding pad to the other. | 09-26-2013 |
20130241517 | POWER CIRCUIT HAVING THREE-TERMINAL REGULATOR - A power circuit includes a power input port, a power output port, and a three-terminal regulator. A voltage regulating circuit and a charge/discharge circuit are connected to the power output port. The three-terminal regulator detects a voltage value of the output port and enables the input port if the detected voltage value is less than a predetermined voltage value and disables the input port if the detected voltage value is not less than the predetermined value. If the input port of the three-terminal regulator is enabled, the charge/discharge circuit is charged by the current provided by a power supply connected to the power input port. If the input port of the three-terminal regulator is disabled, the charge/discharge circuit discharges to an electronic device connected to the power output port with the voltage regulating circuit. | 09-19-2013 |
20130238909 | POWER ENABLING CONTROL CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A power enabling control circuit is arranged in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a processor, a power integrated circuit, and a Moving Pictures Experts Group chip. The power enabling control circuit is connected to the processor and the Moving Pictures Experts Group chip for receiving a high level voltage from the processor or the Moving Pictures Experts Group chip. The power enabling control circuit is further connected to a power enabling port of the power integrated circuit to provide a high level voltage to the power enabling port based on the received high level voltage, causing the power integrated circuit in a working state to supply power to internal components of the electronic device. | 09-12-2013 |
20130236026 | CIRCUIT CAPABLE OF REDUCING AUDIO INTERFERENCE - A circuit capable of reducing audio interference includes an earphone output circuit. The earphone output circuit includes an earphone interface, a first inductance and a second inductance both connected to the earphone interface, a first capacitor, and another capacitor. The earphone interface includes an earphone detecting port, a right port, a left port, and a ground port. A first terminal of the capacitor is connected to the first inductance and the right port, and a first terminal of the another capacitor is connected to the second inductance and the left port. | 09-12-2013 |
20130226581 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD - A communication method includes: capturing analog sound signals output by the audio output unit, and analyze the captured analog sound signals to obtain a corresponding digital audio information. Comparing the obtained digital audio information with a digital feature information stored in a storage unit to determine whether the obtained digital audio information includes the stored digital feature information. Playing a reply information stored in the storage unit if the obtained digital audio information includes the stored digital feature information. | 08-29-2013 |
20130222000 | LOAD CIRCUIT FOR TESTING USB PORTS - An exemplary load circuit includes a switch unit and a current dividing circuit. The switch unit includes a number of switches. The current dividing circuit includes a number of sub-circuits. A terminal of a resistance module of each of the sub-circuits is connected to both a power terminal and a terminal of a corresponding one of the switches. The other terminal of the resistance module of each of the sub-circuits is connected to a drain of a transistor of each of the sub-circuits. A source of the transistor is connected to ground. A gate of the transistor is connected to ground, and is also connected to another terminal of the corresponding switch. | 08-29-2013 |
20130214686 | MONITORING DEVICE FOR MONITORING BRIGHTNESS OF DISPLAY - A monitoring device includes a sensing element, a first switch element, a second switch element, and a warning unit. Brightness of a screen on a display unit is sensed by the sensing element. When the brightness of the screen on the display unit is not greater than a predetermined brightness, the first switch element will be turned on to turn on the second switch element so that the warning unit can be activated. Therefore, the display state of the screen can be monitored automatically. | 08-22-2013 |
20130170202 | LED ILLUMINATING DEVICE - An LED illuminating device includes a base, an LED substrate mounted on the base, at least one LED on the substrate and an envelope fixed on the base. The envelope includes a plurality of transmission regions and a plurality of reflective regions. The lights beams emitted by the LED reaches the envelope. A first portion of the light beams reaching transmission regions can pass therethough. A second portion of the light beams are internally reflected in multiple times by the reflective regions until they finally escape to outside through the transmission regions. The direction of the light beams can reach various locations of each of the transmission regions at various angles. | 07-04-2013 |
20130168337 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR REMOVABLE MODULE - A mounting apparatus for mounting a removable module in a chassis with a sidewall defining a locking slot includes a locking member, and an operation member. The removable module includes a side plate defining a through slot, and an end plate defining a through hole adjacent to the end plate. The operation member is pivotably attached to an inner surface of the side plate. The locking member includes a mounting piece fixed to the inner surface of the side plate, and a resilient piece slantingly extending from the mounting piece. A wedge extends from the resilient piece. The operation member includes a handle and a pressing portion. The handle is operated to rotate the operation member in to make the pressing portion press the resilient piece toward the side plate, until the wedge extends through the through slot to lock in the locking slot of the sidewall. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167703 | TAG HOLDER AND WORKPIECE USING THE SAME - A tag holder includes a top surface, a bottom surface opposite to the top surface, an inner surface, and an outer surface. The outer surface and the inner surface connect to the top surface and the bottom surface. The top surface defines at least one receiving cavity. The inner surface defines at least one groove. RFID tags are held by the tag holder in such a way as to provide ease of reading the tags, and to reduce any electromagnetic interference offered by the object to which the tag holder is attached. | 07-04-2013 |
20130163202 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HEAT DISSIPATING MODULE - An electronic device includes a housing, a power supply unit (PSU) bracket fixed in the housing. The PSU bracket includes an idle PSU receiving portion. A heat dissipating module is received in the idle PSU receiving portion. | 06-27-2013 |
20130163153 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING PROTECTING COVER - An electronic device includes a top case, a bottom case corresponds to the top case, an illuminating unit arranged between the top case and the bottom case, and a protecting cover secured to the top case. The protecting cover allows light emitted by the illuminating unit to be transmitted therethrough. An abutting assembly is secured to an inner surface of the bottom case. The abutting assembly abuts an end of the protecting cover facing the bottom case to secure the protecting cover to the top case when the top case is secured to the bottom case. A housing of an electronic device is also provided. | 06-27-2013 |
20130162298 | IDENTIFYING CIRCUIT - An identifying circuit is connected between a Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface and a controller. The identifying circuit includes first and second resistors, and a diode. When a power adapter is connected to the USB interface, a negative data pin of the USB interface is floating, an identify pin of the controller receives a high level signal to determine that the power adapter is connected to the USB interface. When a computer is connected to the USB interface, the negative data pin of the USB interface outputs a low level signal, the identify pin of the controller receives a low level signal to determine that the USB interface is connected to the computer. | 06-27-2013 |
20130128593 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a housing portion, a number of light emitted diodes (LEDs) received in the housing portion, and an anti-static structure. The housing portion defines a plurality of through holes. The anti-static structure is positioned between the housing portion and the LEDs, and defines a plurality of recesses corresponding to the through holes. The anti-static structure is made from anti-static and transparent material; the LEDs are separated from the housing portion by the anti-static structure. Each LED is received within the corresponding recess, static charges on the housing portion are discharged to ground, and the light emitted from the LEDs is emitted out of the portable electronic device along the recesses, the anti-static structure, and through the through holes for user observation. | 05-23-2013 |
20130124906 | SIGNAL COLLECTION SYSTEM WITH FREQUENCY REDUCTION UNIT AND SIGNAL COLLECTION METHOD - An exemplary signal collection system includes a signal transmitting module and a computer. The signal transmitting module outputs a high-speed signal with a high frequency. The signal collection system further includes a data collection module interconnecting the signal transmitting module and the computer. The data collection module includes a frequency reduction unit. The frequency reduction unit reduces the frequency of the high-speed signal output from the signal transmitting module and outputs the high-speed signal with a reduced frequency to the computer. A signal collection method based upon the signal collection system is also disclosed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120945 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HOUSING WITH STRUCTURE FOR SECURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A housing of an electronic device comprises a fixing portion and a locking portion. The fixing portion is perpendicularly disposed on a side wall of the housing. The locking portion is perpendicularly mounted on the bottom of the housing. The locking portion corresponds to the fixing portion. The fixing portion clasps a first end of the circuit board. The locking portion is secured to a second end of the circuit board opposite to the first end to mount the circuit board to the housing after the first end of the circuit board has been clasped by the fixing portion. | 05-16-2013 |
20130120928 | SERVER WITH EXPANSION CARD - A server includes a main board, a side panel having an attached female connector, an expansion card, and a lever. The expansion card includes a latching member having a pivot and a male connector. The lever includes an engaging portion defining a slot, and a main body connected to the engaging portion and pivotally connected to the main board. When the lever is rotated in a first direction, the pivot is slid into the slot, causing the engaging portion to engage with the latching member. Further rotating the lever in the first direction, the expansion card is urged to move toward the side panel until the male connector mate with the female connector. When the lever is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the expansion card is urged to move away from the side panel, causing the male connector to disengage from the female connector. | 05-16-2013 |
20130103349 | POWER SUPPLY UNIT WITH SERVICE LIFE EXPIRATION ALARM AND METHOD THEREOF - A power supply unit includes a storage unit, a temperature detecting unit, a ripple voltage detecting unit, and a processor. The storage unit stores a conversion relationship between ripple voltages V in different temperature ranges and equivalent ripple voltages V | 04-25-2013 |
20130100627 | EXPANSION CARD AND MOTHERBOARD FOR SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION CARD - A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard and an expansion card. The motherboard includes an expansion slot, a storage device interface, a power connector, and a central processing unit (CPU). The expansion slot includes a protrusion, first signal pins connected to the CPU, first power pins connected to the power connector. The expansion card includes a circuit board. A storage unit, a display unit, a power circuit, and a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector connected to the storage unit and the storage device interface of the motherboard are all arranged on the circuit board. A notch is defined in a bottom edge of the circuit board, to receive the protrusion. An edge connector is arranged on a bottom edge of the circuit board and includes second power pins connected to the power circuit, and second signal pins connected to the display unit. | 04-25-2013 |
20130099568 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR MEMORY SLOTS - A power supply circuit for providing a voltage to a memory slot group with one or more memory slots includes a platform controller hub (PCH), a basic input/output system (BIOS), and a control circuit. The PCH detects whether any of the memory slots are occupied, and notifies the BIOS. If there are any memory slots are occupied, the BIOS enables a general purpose input/output (GPIO) terminal of the PCH. The control circuit controls a power supply to provide or not provide power to the memory slot group based on whether the GPIO terminal of the PCH is enabled. | 04-25-2013 |
20130087518 | SERVER RACK WITH LOCKABLE TRAY - A server rack includes a side plate and a tray. A pin is secured on the side plate. A tray includes a sidewall. A slit is defined in the sidewall. A locking member is pivotally mounted on the sidewall. The locking member includes a locking protrusion which is adapted to be slide in the slit to abut the pin. An elastic piece is secured on the sidewall. The locking member is pressed by the elastic piece. The locking member rotates on the sidewall to have the locking protrusion sliding out of the slit and moving away from the pin. The elastic piece is elastically deformed by the locking member when the locking member rotates on the sidewall, rebounds to rotate the locking member backward to have the locking protrusion sliding in the slit and abutting the shaft portion. | 04-11-2013 |
20130085049 | CUTTER MAGAZINE, CUTTER SWITCHING SYSTEM USING THE CUTTER MAGAZINE, AND MACHINE TOOL USING THE CUTTER SWITCHING SYSTEM - A cutter switching system includes a supporting platform, a cutter magazine mounted on the supporting platform, and a sensing assembly mounted on the cutter magazine. The cutter magazine includes a cutter storing frame and a driving assembly. The cutter storing frame includes a cylindrical main body, and a plurality of cutters mounted all around the main body. The driving assembly includes a cam indexer engaging with the cutter storing frame for rotating the cutter storing frame. The sensing assembly is mounted on the cam indexer, and the sensor senses the rotation of the cam indexer to establish the static position and the rotation required of the cutter magazine. The present disclosure further provides a machine tool using the cutter switching system. | 04-04-2013 |
20130080951 | DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOVING ICONS ACROSS DIFFERENT DESKTOP SCREENS AND RELATED COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIA COMPRISING COMPUTER EXECUTABLE INSTRUCTIONS - An electronic device with a touch screen device configured to display succeeding or preceding desktop screens. Each desktop screen includes opposite boundaries and displays icons. A touched and dragged icon may be added to any desired desktop screen. A method of moving icons and one or more computer readable storage media comprising computer executable instructions are also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20130065078 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAID ARTICLE - A coated article includes a substrate, a composite layer formed on the substrate, and a chromium-oxygen-nitrogen layer formed on the composite layer. The composite layer includes a plurality of nickel-aluminum-holmium layers and a plurality of iridium layers. Each nickel-aluminum-holmium layer interleaves with one iridium layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 03-14-2013 |
20130051734 | OPTICAL FIBER CONNECTOR - An optical fiber connector includes a housing, a fixing member, an optical fiber ferrule fixed at an end of the fixing member, and an elastic member sleeved on an end of the fixing member. The housing includes a latching protrusion, and the fixing member includes a latching portion. The fixing member is received in the housing with the latching portion engaging with the latching protrusion, and one end of the elastic member resists on the housing and the other end of the elastic member abuts against the fixing member. | 02-28-2013 |
20130045045 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SLOT COVER EJECTION MECHANISM - An electronic device includes a frame defining a slot and a first through hole, a slot cover moveably received in the slot, a latching member rotateably connected to the frame, and a torsion spring. The latching member includes a first arm and a second arm protruding therefrom and extending in opposite directions. When the latching member is at a locking position, the first arm faces the first through hole, and the second arm engages an elastic hook to retain the cover in the slot. The spring includes a first arm fixed to the first arm and a second arm fixed to the frame. The latching member is driven to rotate when the first arm is pushed by an elongated object passing through the first through hole, causing the second arm push the elastic hook to be deformed, thereby allowing the second arm to disengage from the elastic hook. | 02-21-2013 |
20130044422 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND HINGE ASSEMBLY APPLIED TO THE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a main body, a hinge assembly, and a flip cover. The hinge assembly includes a sliding rail mounted to the main body, a sliding base slidably assembled with the sliding rail, and a pivotal shaft. The pivotal shaft is rotatably and adjustably hinged to the sliding base. The flip cover is fixed to the pivotal shaft. The flip cover is capable of being rotated and slid relative to the main body via the hinge assembly, thereby enabling a plurality of configurations for the flip cover under a plurality of usage or turn-on states. | 02-21-2013 |
20130038999 | EXPANSION APPARATUS FOR SERIAL ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY ATTACHMENT DUAL IN-LINE MEMORY MODULE AND MOTHERBOARD FOR SUPPORTING THE EXPANSION APPARATUS - A motherboard assembly includes a motherboard and an expansion apparatus. The motherboard includes a first expansion slot. An edge connector is set on a bottom side of the expansion apparatus to be detachably engaged in the first expansion slot. A number of SATA interfaces and a number of second expansion slots are arranged on the expansion apparatus, and are connected to signal pins and power pins of the edge connector. | 02-14-2013 |
20130037676 | FIXING APPARATUS FOR STORAGE DEVICE - An apparatus includes a board presenting a number of engaging portions and a post, and a matching casing containing a data storage device. The casing defines a number of engaging holes and a fixing member on one side. The fixing member includes a first sliding portion and a second sliding portion locating at opposite sides of the post which define a curving slot in which the post can slide. The fixing member is rotated to lock the casing to the board, and rotate back to unlock the casing from the board. | 02-14-2013 |
20130033051 | LOCKING MECHANISM - A locking mechanism for engaging with a threaded rod, the locking mechanism comprises a locking member defining a locking hole axially and a plurality of mounting grooves arranged along a periphery of the locking member, the mounting grooves communicating with the locking hole, and at least three connection lines of each of the mounting grooves defining a rectangular triangle or an acute triangle; a plurality of threaded assemblies, wherein each of the threaded assemblies is rotatably received in each of the mounting grooves, each of the threaded assemblies is substantially perpendicular to a radial direction of the locking hole, and the threaded assemblies are adapted to engage or release a threaded rod; and a sleeve member slidably sleeved on the locking member, the sleeve member moves along the locking member to drive the threaded assemblies to rotate inwardly, or to rotate outwardly to engages or disengage with the threaded rod. | 02-07-2013 |
20130016929 | SLIDE ASSEMBLYAANM FAN; CHEN-LUAACI Tu-ChengAACO TWAAGP FAN; CHEN-LU Tu-Cheng TWAANM LIANG; JING-CHAOAACI Shenzhen CityAACO CNAAGP LIANG; JING-CHAO Shenzhen City CN - A slide assembly includes a middle slide, an inner slide mounted on the middle slide, and a locking member mounted on the inner slide. Two abutting portions extended from a first end of the locking slice. A blocking portion is formed on a second end of the locking slice. Two connecting slots are defined in the middle slide correspond to the two abutting portions. When the inner slide is slid out of the middle slide, the two abutting portions abut a first side edge of each of the two connecting slots to prevent the inner slide being slid out continuously. When the inner slide is slid back to the middle slide, the blocking portion abuts a first end of the middle slide to prevent the inner slide being slid back. | 01-17-2013 |
20130008304 | CYLINDER - A clamping cylinder is disclosed. The cylinder includes a cylinder block defining a receiving chamber and two vents communicating with the receiving chamber, the cylinder block further defining a through hole communicating with the receiving chamber at a side; a piston slidably mounted in the receiving chamber and defining a through groove corresponding to the through hole, the piston further comprising a resisting surface; and a pushrod assembly comprising a push block movably mounted in the through hole, and a resilient member mounted in the through groove, the resilient member is connected to the push block; wherein the resilient member is adapted to pull the push block towards the piston, and the resisting surface is configured to resist the push block so that the push block moves along the through hole when the piston slides along the receiving chamber. | 01-10-2013 |
20120327616 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR PCI CARD - A mounting apparatus for a PCI card includes an enclosure, a mounting bracket configured to secure a first end of the PCI card, a securing bracket mounted on the bottom panel, and a securing member. The securing bracket includes a bracket body and an engaging plate extending from the bracket body. The securing member includes a pressing element pivotably mounted to the securing bracket and a securing element pivotably mounted on the pressing element. The securing element is configured to engage the engaging plate to enable the pressing element to press the second end to locate the second end between the bracket body and the pressing element. | 12-27-2012 |
20120326648 | FAN DELAY CONTROL CIRCUIT - A fan delay control circuit includes a fan connector connected to a fan of an electronic device, a power supplying module connected to the fan connector, and a rotational speed controlling module connected to the power supplying module. The power supplying module is connected to a fan power source and a stand-by power source. The power supplying module may continue to supply power to the fan when the electronic device including the fan is powered off. The rotational speed controlling module includes a square wave generation circuit which generates a square wave signal to control a rotational speed of the fan even when the electronic device is powered off. | 12-27-2012 |
20120325993 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR BEZEL - A mounting apparatus for bezel includes a first mounting structure secured, and a chassis. A plurality of first hooks is defined in the bezel. The chassis includes a first sidewall. The first sidewall defines an installation groove. The first mounting structure includes an installation member, and a locking member slidably installed in the installation member. The installation member is engaged with the plurality of first hooks. The locking member is slidably installed on the installation member. The installation member defines a through hole, and a latching portion is located on the locking member. The latching portion extends through the through hole to be engaged in the installation groove and the latching portion can be disengaged from the installation groove when the locking member slides. | 12-27-2012 |
20120320533 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ASSEMBLY HAVING PROTECTING MECHANISM - An exemplary electronic device assembly includes a cabinet and electronic devices received in the cabinet. The cabinet includes four columns substantially positioned at four corners of the cabinet. A window is defined between two front columns. Each electronic device includes a casing, which includes a bottom plate, a lateral side and an actuator. The bottom plate defines an inserting opening therein. The lateral side defines an engaging opening therein. The actuator movably connects to the casing and includes an engaging portion and an abutting portion. The abutting portion extends through the inserting opening. The engaging portion extends through the engaging opening and engages with one of the columns. When the abutting portion is pushed up, the actuator moves and the engaging portion disengages from the column. | 12-20-2012 |
20120319663 | LOAD-TESTING CIRCUIT FOR USB PORTS - A power supply circuit is configured for simulating the maximum standard load currents for different kinds of USB ports, and each of the USB ports includes a power terminal; the load-testing circuit includes a voltage regulating circuit, a voltage dividing circuit, a first operational amplifier, a first transistor, and a current limiting resistor. The voltage regulating circuit is configured for supplying a reference voltage to the voltage dividing circuit. The reference voltage is divided by sub-circuits of the voltage dividing circuit. When the sub-circuit connected to the voltage regulating circuit and the first operational amplifier is changed, a current flows from the first transistor and the current limiting resistor is changed. | 12-20-2012 |
20120319481 | DOUBLE DISPLAY DEVICE - A double display device includes a first display and a second display. The first and the second displays cooperatively show an interface. The double display device further includes a double display module, a detection module, a determination module, a single display module. The double display module activates the first and the second displays to show the interface. The detection module detects the level of the electrical charge of the double display device. The determination module determines whether the level of electrical charge of the double display device is less than or equal to a predetermined value. The single display module turns off one of the first and the second displays, and displays the interface on the other of the first and the second displays, when the level of the electrical charges of the double display device is less than or equal to the predetermined value. | 12-20-2012 |
20120309229 | PROJECTOR HOLDER AND PROJECTOR SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME - A holder to hold a projector includes a support. One side of the projector is capable of being attracted by a magnet. The support includes a base board and a supporting board connected to the base board. The base board is to be supported by a supporting surface. The support further includes a first magnet fixed on the supporting board to attract the side of the projector, for adjustably and magnetically supporting the projector on the supporting board. | 12-06-2012 |
20120306456 | CHARGING CIRCUIT - A charging circuit employed in an electronic apparatus is operable to charge a portable electronic device. The charging circuit includes a charging control microchip including two control terminals, a southbridge microchip, a logic control circuit, and a basic input/output system (BIOS). The southbridge microchip and the BIOS are both electronically connected to the logic control circuit to control the logic control circuit to set or reset voltage of the two control terminals, then the charging control microchip is switched to a charging mode or a data transmission mode according to the voltage of the two control terminals. | 12-06-2012 |
20120300411 | DISPLAY MODULE HAVING ADJUSTABLE VIEW ANGLE FUNCTION - A display module includes a bottom cover, a locking part, a pressing part, and a display panel. The bottom cover includes a bottom wall and two sidewalls, defines a first groove on the bottom wall and a second groove on one sidewall. The locking part is rotatably mounted on the bottom wall, and includes a first hook. The pressing part is slidably received in the first groove, and rotatably connected with the locking part. The display panel includes a sliding part and a display part rotatably connected with each other. The sliding part includes one peg slidably received in the second groove and a second hook engaging with the first hook. When the pressing part is slid in the first groove to rotate the locking part, the first hook disengages from the second hook, the display part is pulled out from the bottom cover and rotated to adjust viewing angle. | 11-29-2012 |
20120295467 | CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A male universal serial bus (USB) connector includes a connection terminal and a locking piece. The locking piece includes a mounting piece fixed to a top wall of the connection terminal, an operation piece, and a connecting piece connected between the operation piece and the mounting piece. A wedge extends on the mounting piece and can be engaged in a female USB connector to prevent the male USB connector from disengaging from the female USB connector. | 11-22-2012 |
20120290854 | CIRCUIT PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present disclosure provides a circuit protection system and a circuit protection method for an electronic system. The circuit protection system includes a main chip, a power chip powering the main chip, a basic input/output system (BIOS) and a control unit. The control unit detects the potential of a PW_OK signal output from the power chip to the main chip, and gets the current state of the electronic system through the BIOS, thereby determining whether the current state of the main chip corresponds to a predetermined state for the main chip which defined in the current state of the electronic system. If not, the control unit outputs a signal to disable the main chip. The present disclosure disables the main chip instantly when the voltage provided thereto is excessive or insufficient, thereby avoiding the damage caused by excessive or insufficient voltage. | 11-15-2012 |
20120276349 | ANTI-CORROSION TREATMENT PROCESS FOR ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY AND ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY ARTICLE THEREOF - An aluminum or aluminum alloy article is described. The aluminum or aluminum alloy article includes an aluminum or aluminum alloy substrate, a barrier layer formed on the substrate, a color layer formed on the barrier layer, and an insulation layer formed on the color layer. The barrier layer and the color layer are formed by vacuum sputtering. The barrier layer is a layer of chromium-oxygen-nitrogen, aluminum-oxygen-nitrogen, or titanium-oxygen-nitrogen. The insulation layer is an external layer of the aluminum or aluminum alloy article. | 11-01-2012 |
20120274197 | ENCLOSURE - An enclosure includes a main body, a bezel, and a pivot member pivotably attached the bezel to the main body. The pivot member is substantially U-shaped, thereby the bezel can be rotated relative to the main body in a wide range of angle. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272324 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND COPYRIGHT PROTECTION METHOD OF AUDIO FILE THEREOF - A copyright protection method is applied to an electronic device. The method includes: obtaining digital data of an audio file via Video on Demand (VOD); determining whether or not the audio file is free to use; determining whether or not the accessing of the audio file is legal if the audio file is not free. Upon a condition that the audio file is free, or the accessing of the audio file is legal and not free, decoding the audio file into analog signals. Upon a condition that digital copyright information is not included in the audio file, inserting into the analog signals the digital copyright information; outputting the analog signals of the audio file along with digital copyright information of the audio file. Upon a condition that the audio file is not free and not legally permitted, indicating the accessing of the audio file is illegal. The electronic device is also provided. | 10-25-2012 |
20120270035 | PROCESS FOR SURFACE TREATING MAGNESIUM ALLOY AND ARTICLE MADE WITH SAME - A process for treating the surface of magnesium alloy comprises providing a substrate made of magnesium alloy. The substrate is then treated with a chemical conversion treatment agent containing ammonium dihydrogen phosphate and potassium permanganate, to form a chemical conversion film on the substrate. A ceramic coating is then formed on the chemical conversion film using vacuum sputtering. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268395 | EXTERNAL TOUCH KEYBOARD - A touch keyboard includes a touch panel, a light guide plate, a keyboard layer, and a controller. The controller is connected to the touch panel. When a user touches the touch panel, the controller determines the touch position by detecting changes in the current of the touch panel, and generates a command signal. The keyboard layer is sandwiched between the touch panel and the light guide plate. The keyboard layer includes a film and a plurality of keyboard signs printed on the film, and the positions of the keyboard signs are recorded in the controller. | 10-25-2012 |
20120268152 | CONNECTION DEVICE FOR QUALITY TESTING OF CHARGE-COUPLED DEVICE MODULES - A connection device for connecting charge-coupled device (CCD) modules to test apparatuses to test the CCD modules includes a connection unit and a test unit. The connection unit includes a plurality of connection pins. The unit under test is electrically connected to the connection unit and the test apparatuses. When the connection pins are in contact with the CCD modules, the CCD modules are electrically connected to the test apparatuses through the connection unit and the test unit, such that the test apparatus receives electric signals generated by the CCD modules to enable quality testing of the CCD modules. | 10-25-2012 |
20120266693 | TORQUE TESTING DEVICE - A torque testing device includes a base, a clamping device for clamping a fastener, a holing cylinder mounted on the base, a mounting beam mounted on the holding cylinder, a moving component, a rotation component, and a torque wrench. The mounting beam defines a nesting hole. The moving component includes a tubular member received in the nesting hole and a driving component mounted on the mounting beam for driving the tubular member towards the fastener. The rotation component includes a rotation shaft and at least one rotation element positioned between the rotation shaft and the tubular member. The rotation shaft is moved with the tubular member towards the fastener. The rotation shaft is capable of being rotated about the tubular member through the rotation element. The torque wrench is connected to the rotation shaft for applying torque to the rotation shaft and revealing the value of the torque. | 10-25-2012 |
20120265351 | SWITCH CONTROL SYSTEM - A switch control system for controlling an electrically conductive fluid supply to a tank, includes a detection circuit, a gate circuit, a control circuit and a switch circuit. The detection circuit detects a fluid level in the tank and outputs a voltage level signal. The gate circuit receives the voltage level signal and outputs control signals accordingly. The control circuit receives the control signals and outputs a first voltage and a second voltage accordingly. The switch circuit receives the first voltage and the second voltage and turns on and turns off the electrically conductive fluid supply to the tank in accordance with the first voltage and the second voltage. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262873 | MOTHERBOARD AND SERVER USING THE SAME - A motherboard includes a switching circuit, a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) connector connected to a hard disk drive (HDD), a first serial attached small computer system interface (SCSI) (SAS) connector, and a connector connected to an SAS card. A second SAS connector is arranged on the SAS card and connected to the first SAS connector. The switching circuit is connected to the SATA connector and the first SAS connector. The switching circuit is disconnected from the first SAS connector if the HDD is an SATA HDD. The motherboard communicates with the HDD through the switching circuit and the SATA connector. The switching circuit is connected to the first SAS connector if the HDD is an SAS HDD. The motherboard communicates with the HDD through the SAS card, the first SAS connector, the switching circuit, and the SATA connector. | 10-18-2012 |
20120262068 | LED DRIVING CIRCUIT - An LED (light emitting diode) driving circuit includes a rectifying circuit, an LED module, a voltage dropping circuit connected to the LED module, a voltage detecting circuit connected between the voltage dropping circuit and the LED module, and an integrated circuit. The integrated circuit includes a pulse-width modulation (PWM) control module providing PWM waves, an overcurrent protection (OCP) module, an overvoltage protection (OVP) module, and a frequency control module. The OCP module detects the working current of the LED module, and the OVP module detects the working voltage. The frequency control module adjust the duty cycle of the PWM waves according to the results of comparisons made by the OCP module and the OVP module against reference levels, to adjust the working current of the LED module. | 10-18-2012 |
20120260546 | BACKLIT LOGO DEVICE - A backlit logo device includes an elongated light guiding member and two sources. The two light sources are arranged at opposite ends of the light guiding member. The light guiding member includes a display surface. The display surface includes a transparent logo so light from the light sources passes through the logo. The light guiding member further includes a light reflecting surface opposite to the display surface. The light reflecting surface includes a plurality of light diffusing portions formed in a middle portion of light reflecting surface. The light diffusing portions are configured to diffusely reflect the light from the light sources to the display surface. | 10-18-2012 |
20120257347 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION SHIELDING - An electronic apparatus includes a chassis, a casing fixed in the chassis, a first resilient shielding plate and a second resilient shielding plate both made of electromagnetic radiation shielding material, and a drawer. The casing defines a receiving space. The drawer is slidably received in the receiving space. The first resilient shielding plate fits about a front end of the casing and abuts against the chassis. The second resilient shielding plate is fixed to a front end of the drawer, to abut against an inner surface of the casing bounding the receiving space. | 10-11-2012 |
20120248316 | FRESNEL COMPOSITE LENS AND INFRARED TOUCH CONTROL DEVICE USING THE SAME - A Fresnel composite lens for used in an infrared touch control device including a number of infrared emitters and an infrared receiver. The Fresnel composite lens includes a number of Fresnel lens portions having a plurality of parallel optical axes, each Fresnel lens portion having a corresponding optical axis. Each Fresnel lens portion corresponds to a particular emitter and is configured for converging and directing light from a corresponding infrared emitter to the infrared receiver. The Fresnel lens portions are configured for focusing the light from the respective infrared emitters at a common point located on the infrared receiver. | 10-04-2012 |
20120244386 | COATED ARTICLE HAVING ANTIBACTERIAL EFFECT AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, an antibacterial layer formed on the substrate, and an anti-oxidation layer formed on the antibacterial layer. The antibacterial layer includes a plurality of alternating titanium films and copper films. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 09-27-2012 |
20120239919 | COMPUTER FACILITATING BIOS SETTING - A computer includes a mother board, a standby power source, a BIOS display, and a BIOS user input. The mother board includes a storage unit. The storage unit stores BIOS software and BIOS settings of the computer. The standby power source is configured for providing a standby voltage when the computer is powered but not started up. The controller is configured for reading the BIOS software and the BIOS settings from the storage unit, driving the BIOS display to display a BIOS UI based upon the BIOS software and the BIOS setting, and editing the BIOS settings based upon inputs from the BIOS input unit upon the condition that the controller, the BIOS display, and the BIOS input unit receive the standby voltage. | 09-20-2012 |
20120237190 | WATER DISPENSER CONTROL CIRCUIT AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A water dispenser control circuit includes a detection circuit, a heating circuit, a water temperature sensing circuit, and a power circuit. The detection circuit is configured for detecting whether or not a user comes into a detection area. The heating circuit is configured for heating the water. The water temperature sensing circuit is configured for sensing the temperature of the water. The power circuit supplies power to the detection circuit, the heating circuit, and the water temperature sensing circuit. When the user comes into the detection area, the detection circuit controls the heating circuit to heat the water as the water temperature sensing circuit senses the temperature of the water greater than a preset temperature. | 09-20-2012 |
20120230508 | EARPHONE, SWITCHING SYSTEM AND SWITCHING METHOD - A earphone which can communicate with an electronic device includes a sensing unit, a determining unit and a communication unit. The sensing unit detects a rotation of the earphone to generate a direction signal and to obtain a rotating angle. The determining unit determines whether the rotating angle is at least a predetermined angle and generates a rotating signal when the rotating angle is at least a predetermined angle. The communication unit controls the electronic device to execute different operations. | 09-13-2012 |
20120230002 | DISPLAY UNIT HAVING ANTI-EMI CAPABILITY - A display unit includes a lower cover, a display disposed on the lower cover, a metal bracket securing the display on the lower cover and an upper cover fixed to the lower cover to sandwich the display and the bracket between the lower cover and the upper cover. The bracket includes a plate pressing a back side of the display towards the lower cover and a tab contacting a lateral face of the display. The bracket is grounded. | 09-13-2012 |
20120228465 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR FANS - A mounting apparatus includes a mounting bracket fixed in a chassis, and a number of base members respectively attached to a number of fans of different sizes. The base members are mounted to the mounting bracket at selected positions of the mounting bracket. Each of the base members defines a number of groups of mounting holes, thereby allowing mounting of different sized fans. | 09-13-2012 |
20120228244 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting tray, a supporting tray, and a securing member rotatably attached to the supporting tray. The mounting tray secures a first end of an expansion card. The supporting tray includes a pivoting portion. The pivoting portion includes a blocking portion, and the blocking portion includes a front side and a back side. The securing member includes a driving portion. The securing member is rotatable relative to the supporting tray between a locked position and an unlocked position. In the locked position, the driving portion abuts the front side of the blocking portion, and the securing member and the supporting tray together sandwich the second end of the expansion card therebetween. In the unlocked position, the driving portion abuts the back side of the blocking portion, and the securing member is disengaged from the second end of the expansion card. | 09-13-2012 |
20120224928 | MILLING CUTTER - A milling cutter includes a cutting portion including a depression portion and a sidewall surrounding the depression portion, wherein an exterior surface of the sidewall is a cylindrical surface, each of two parts of an internal surface of the sidewall is a slanted surface, so as to form two teeth. The cutting portion is a cylinder with a free end cut off by two virtual surface whose sectional view is V-shaped to form two teeth symmetrical with each other, and the depression portion is defined in the free end. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222780 | ZR-RICH AMORPHOUS ALLOY ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A method of making a Zr-rich amorphous alloy article includes providing a Zr-rich master alloy made of an Zr—Cu—Al—Ni—Nb alloy, in which the purity of the raw Zr is substantially in a range of 98% to 99.9%; providing a vacuum induction furnace, and melting the Zr-rich master alloy in the furnace at a temperature in a range of 1100 degrees Celsius to 1200 degrees Celsius; cooling the master alloy to a temperature in a range from 800 degrees Celsius to 900 degrees Celsius in 30 min to 40 min; casting the master alloy into ingots, and then cooling the ingots to a temperature in a range from 200 degrees Celsius to 350 degrees Celsius; and die casting the alloy ingots to obtain Zr-rich amorphous alloy articles with thicknesses in a range of 0.5 mm to 2 mm. A Zr-rich amorphous alloy article made by the above-mentioned method is further provided. | 09-06-2012 |
20120218745 | LED LAMP - An LED lamp includes a lamp body, a pair of holders received in the lamp body, a circuit board with a number of LEDs, and a pair of connectors. The circuit board is received in the lamp body but spaced from insides of the lamp body. The opposite ends of the circuit board are fixed to the holders correspondingly. The connectors are fixed to the holders and abut against opposite ends of the lamp body. | 08-30-2012 |
20120214401 | AIRFLOW GUIDE COVER - An airflow guide cover includes a main body, a first ventilation panel, and a second ventilation panel. The main body includes an airflow guiding channel and two opposite sidewalls. The airflow guiding channel includes an air outlet. The first and second ventilation panels are respectively rotatably connected to the sidewalls adjacent to the air outlet. A number of first vents is defined in the first ventilation panel, and a number of second vents is defined in the second ventilation panel. The areas of the first vents and the second vents are different. The first ventilation panel and the second ventilation panel are selectively rotated to cover the air outlet, to adjust airflow exhausting out of the airflow guide cover. | 08-23-2012 |
20120212921 | MOTHERBOARD - A motherboard includes a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and wiring. The first circuit board includes at least a programmable chip, a programming interface, a first data interface, and at least one jumper corresponding to the programmable chip. The second circuit board includes a CPU (central processing unit), a RAM unit, and at least a second data interface corresponding to the programmable chip. The motherboard of the present disclosure concentrates programmable chips on the first circuit board, thereby providing a unified programming interface to enhance the convenience of programming multiple programmable chips. | 08-23-2012 |
20120193489 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR SLIDE RAIL - A fixing apparatus includes a mounting bracket secured to a slide rail, a latch member, and a holding member. The mounting bracket includes an inserting pin extending into a through hole of a rack post. The latch member includes a slide bracket, and a positioning pin forming a plurality of abutting blocks stacked up one by one. A rear end of the holding member is secured to the mounting bracket, and includes a retaining portion extending forwards. The latch member is slidable between a locking position to prevent the inserting pin from being disengaged from the through hole of the rack post, and an unlocking position to enable the insert pin to slide out of the through hole of the rack post. the retaining portion of the holding member is selectively abuts against one of the abutting blocks of positioning pin to prevent the latch member from sliding towards the unlocking position. | 08-02-2012 |
20120191853 | COMPUTER - A computer includes an enclosure, a network card connected to an external network, a time limit control device, a power module, and a switch. The time limit control device is used to set a connection time of the computer with the external network, and control a network switch module to enable the network card to connect the computer to the external network according the set connection time. The time limit control device is used to count down the connection time, and control a display module to display a remaining connection time. When a countdown of the connection time is zero, the time limit control device controls the network switch module to disable the network card and thereby disconnecting the computer from the external network. | 07-26-2012 |
20120186958 | BUTTON ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - The present disclosure provides a button assembly used in an electronic device. The button assembly includes a base, a switch arranged on the base and a button. A raised logo is arranged on the switch. The button is movably arranged on the switch, and a through hole is defined on the button to receive the raised logo. An electronic device using the button assembly is also provided. | 07-26-2012 |
20120183805 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article includes a substrate and a color layer formed on the substrate. The substrate is made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. The color layer includes an aluminum layer formed on the substrate and an aluminum oxide layer formed on the aluminum layer. In the CIE LAB color system, L* coordinate of the color layer is between 75 and 100, a* coordinate of the color layer is between −1 and 1, b* coordinate of the color layer is between −1 and 1. The coated article has a white color. | 07-19-2012 |
20120182151 | SERVER RACK HAVING PAYLOAD WEIGHING FUNCTION - A server rack includes a main body, an electronic scale, and an alarm. The main body is used for receiving a number of servers. The electronic scale includes a pressure sensor and a microcontroller. The main body presses on the pressure sensor so that the pressure sensor can measure the pressure from the main body to obtain a pressure signal. The microcontroller analyzes the pressure signal to calculating the total weight of the main body and the servers. The alarm stores a predetermined weight threshold, which is the total weight of the main body and the maximum servers that the main body can bear. The alarm also compares the measured total weight with the predetermined weight threshold. When the measured total weight is larger than the predetermined weight threshold, the alarm alarms. | 07-19-2012 |
20120176743 | HARD DISK MODULE AND HARD DISK SECURING APPARATUS THEREOF - A securing apparatus for securing a hard disk with two opposite sidewalls includes a connecting rod, a first securing plate, a second securing plate, a supporting rod, and a locking handle. The connecting rod includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first securing plate has an end fixed to the first end portion of the connecting rod. The second securing plate has an end pivotably connected to the second end portion of the connecting rod, the second securing plate includes a locking member. The supporting rod has a first end fixed to the first securing plate, and a second end opposite to the first end. The locking handle is pivotably connected to the second end of the supporting rod, the locking handle is able to be locked by the locking member to keep the second securing plate clamped to the hard disk. | 07-12-2012 |
20120170196 | SERVER CENTER WITH HEAT DISSIPATION SYSTEM - An exemplary server center includes a server, a heat dissipating system, and temperature controlling device. The heat dissipating system includes an exhaust fan, and an airflow tunnel connecting the exhaust fan with the server. The temperature controlling device includes a temperature sensor electrically connected to the server, and an airflow valve mounted on the airflow tunnel The temperature sensor is configured for detecting a temperature of the server and controlling the airflow valve to permit the airflow enter the airflow tunnel or not, according to the temperature obtained from the server. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169385 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH RESET CIRCUIT - A reset circuit used for resetting a processing unit of an electronic device includes a switch control unit, a first switch unit, and a reset signal generation unit. The switch control unit controls the on and off state of the first switch unit according to users' operation. The reset signal generation unit outputs a reset signal after the first switch unit has been off for a predetermined time period. The reset signal generation unit stops outputting the reset signal as the first switch unit turns on. The processing unit is reset when receiving the reset signal. | 07-05-2012 |
20120169364 | COMPUTER TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A system for testing a computer includes a single chip microcontroller (SCM), an environmental test chamber, and a control device connected to the SCM and the environmental test chamber. The SCM repeatedly switches the computer on and off and monitors the computer's response. The environmental test chamber accommodates the computer. The control device receives monitored data from the SCM and controls temperature and humidity in the environmental test chamber. | 07-05-2012 |
20120164476 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article includes a substrate, an anti-corrosion layer formed on the substrate, a decorative layer formed on the anti-corrosion layer. The substrate is made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. The anti-corrosion layer is a silicon layer. The coated article has improved corrosion resistance. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164438 | PROCESS FOR SURFACE TREATING ALUMINUM OR ALUMINUM ALLOY AND ARTICLE MADE WITH SAME - A process for treating the surface of aluminum or aluminum alloy comprises providing a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy. Then a silane-based hybrid film doped with cerous salt is formed on the substrate by sol-gel process, and a ceramic coating comprising refractory compound is formed on the silane-based hybrid film by physical vapor deposition. | 06-28-2012 |
20120164262 | MOLD FOR FORMING A PRODUCT WITH A THROUGH HOLE - A mold includes a female mold defining a receiving space and a male mold including a body and a core protruding from the body. The male mold and the female mold cooperatively define a molding cavity for forming a molding product. The core includes a distal end portion inserted into the receiving space. The distal end portion is configured for forming a through hole of the molding product. The female mold includes two protruding ribs arranged at a parting line between the female mold and the core. The protruding ribs of the female mold is located on opposite sides of the distal end portion, and extend around the distal end portion. The core includes two protruding ribs formed on the distal end portion at the parting line between the female mold and the core. The protruding ribs of the core extend around the distal end portion. | 06-28-2012 |
20120163971 | FAN ASSEMBLY - A fan assembly used in an electronic device is disclosed. The fan assembly includes a fan and the casing securing the fan. The casing includes a top plate, a front plate, a rear plate and two side plates. The top plate comprises a plurality of mounting pieces and a mounting portion located on each mounting piece. The front plate is secured to the fan. The rear plate is secured to the fan and opposite to the front plate. The two side plates are secured to the front plate and the rear plate. Each side plate comprises two positioning pieces, and each positioning piece defines a positioning hole. The plurality of mounting pieces abuts the two positioning pieces of the two side plates, and the mounting piece is engaged in the positioning hole. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162941 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SWITCH - An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board disposed in the housing, a female connector received in the housing, and a switch. The female connector is configured to receive and electrically connect a male connector, including a through hole, the through hole having a first opening exposed outside the housing for insertion of the male connector into the through hole therethrough and an opposing second opening located within the housing, the second opening aligned with the first opening. The switch is electrically connected to the circuit board adjacent to the second opening. The switch is able to be actuated by an elongated object passing through the second opening, and the electronic device is rebooted when the switch is actuated. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162911 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING HEAT DISSIPATION AIRFLOW PATH - An exemplary electronic device includes a cover, a circuit board and a driving module both mounted on the bottom cover, an electronic component fixed on the circuit board, and a top cover covering the bottom cover. The driving module has a rotating shaft adapted for supportively driving an optical disk to rotate. The electronic component generates heat during operation. Through holes are defined in the top cover and located at a periphery of the rotating shaft. When the optical disk is mounted on the rotating shaft and driven to rotate by the rotating shaft, air heated by the electronic component in the electronic device can flow out of the top cover via the through holes, and rotation of the optical disk facilitates such airflow. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162904 | SERVER RACK AND ELECTRONIC SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE SAME - An exemplary server rack includes a box adapted for receiving a plurality of servers therein, a plurality of pivoting members pivotally connected to the box; and a plurality of covers fixed to the pivoting members respectively. The box includes a front board and a back board opposite to the front board. The front board and the back board both define a plurality of though holes adapted for airflow to pass therethrough. Each cover is operable to pivot relative to the box via the corresponding pivoting member, and thereby cover some of the through holes of the front board of the box. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162896 | EMI SHIELDING DEVICE AND FIXING APPARATUS FOR HARD DISK DRIVE HAVING SAME - An electromagnetic interference shielding device includes a frame, two first shielding members, and two second shielding members. The first shielding members respectively extend forwards from top and bottom sides of the frame. Each first shielding member includes an elongated first plate, and a number of longitudinally spaced first engaging portions protruding from an outer side of the first plate. The second shielding members are slidably and respectively coupled to front sides of the first shielding members. Each second shielding member includes an elongated second plate, and a number of longitudinally spaced second engaging portions protruding from an outer side of the second plate. The second shielding members are slid relative to the corresponding first shielding members, to allow the second engaging portions of the second shielding members to respectively align with or stagger from the first engaging portions of the corresponding first shielding members. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162873 | PUSH BUTTON ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SAME - A push button assembly includes a push button and a sheet. The push button includes a panel body and a sidewall protruding from the panel body. The panel body includes a protrusion. The sidewall includes at least one rib protruding from an inner surface thereof. The sheet defines a through hole and includes a tab in the through hole. The tab includes a distal edge shaped conforming to an outer surface of the protrusion. The protrusion passes through the through hole and contacts the distal edge of the tab, and the at least one rib abuts against an edge of the sheet in a manner so as to cause deformation the tab. The disclosure also provides an electronic device having such push button assembly. | 06-28-2012 |
20120162174 | DRIVING MODULE FOR DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE - A driving module for driving a Digital Visual Interface includes an integrated chip, a pull-up resistor unit, and a voltage converter. The pull-up resistor unit includes a plurality of resistors. The voltage converter includes an array of resistors comprising a plurality of resistors and a MOSFET. Each resistor of the array of resistors includes a first end and a second end. The first ends are electrically connected to outputs of the integrated chip, and the second ends are electrically connected to a drain of the MOSFET. A source of the MOSFET is connected to ground, and a gate of the MOSFET is electrically connected to an output of the main board. | 06-28-2012 |
20120161592 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR EXPANSION CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a chassis, a mounting member, a mounting ray received in the chassis, and a securing device. The chassis includes a front plate and a positioning member attached to the front plate. The mounting member is used to secure an expansion card and includes a flange. The mounting tray includes a front panel and a retaining panel connected to the front panel. The securing device includes a first securing member and a second securing member. The first securing member is rotatably attached to the front plate, and the second securing member is rotatably attached to the first securing member. The flange is located between the retaining panel and the first securing member. The positioning member abuts the second securing member, to prevent the second securing member from being disengaged from the first securing member. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160824 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL SYSTEM - A temperature control system includes a temperature control circuit having a plurality of predetermined temperature values, a switch control circuit and a heating control circuit. The temperature control circuit outputs control signals according to the plurality of predetermined temperature values. The switch control circuit turns on according to the control signals and outputs the DC voltage to the heating control circuit which begins to get hot. The temperature control circuit detects a temperature of the heating control circuit from time to time and turns off the switch control circuit when the temperature of the heating control circuit is equal to a selected predetermined temperature. | 06-28-2012 |
20120160163 | ROBOT ARM AND ROBOT USING THE SAME - A robot arm includes a support, a wrist joint rotatably connected to the support, a distal joint rotatably connected to the wrist joint, a first driving mechanism driving the wrist joint, and a second driving mechanism driving the distal joint. The first driving mechanism comprises a first input shaft connected to the wrist joint via two bevel gears, and the first driving mechanism drives the wrist joint to rotate relative to the support. The second driving mechanism comprises a second input shaft connected to the distal joint via at least four bevel gears, and the second driving mechanism drives the distal joint to rotate relative to the wrist joint. The robot arm is sealed and defines a conduit for allowing a plurality of pipes and cables to pass through. | 06-28-2012 |
20120154279 | WIRELESS DATA TRANSMITTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A data transmitting method is provided. The data transmitting method is applied on a data transmitting system. The system includes a mouse and electronic devices. The mouse includes a first wireless communication unit. Each electronic device includes a second wireless communication unit. The mouse periodically determines that one electronic device nearest to the mouse is the to-be-operated electronic device. After the operation mode of the mouse is has been changed to data transmitting mode, the mouse determines the function of the electronic device according to a movement pattern of a cursor. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153925 | VOLTAGE ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A voltage adjustment system includes a power supply for providing an initial voltage signal, a plurality of buck converters for receiving the initial voltage signal and generating one adjustable output voltage signal respectively, a microcontroller for determining one adjustable output voltage signal to output and determining whether a variable voltage signal generated by a buck converter that outputs the adjustable output voltage signal is positive or negative, a display unit for displaying value of the adjustable output voltage signal that is outputted, a plurality of voltage control units corresponding to the plurality of buck converters, and a voltage variation adjustment circuit including two buttons. The variable voltage signal is added to the adjustable output voltage signal generated by the same buck converter. Selection of the two buttons causes the microcontroller to adjust absolute value of the variable voltage signal generated by the buck converter through the corresponding voltage control unit. | 06-21-2012 |
20120153111 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR DATA STORAGE DEVICE - A mounting apparatus for a data storage device includes a bracket, a position member slidably accommodated in the bracket, a support member pivotably mounted to the position member, and a locking member. The locking member includes a fixing pole, a first pivoting portion extending from a first end of the fixing pole, and a second pivoting portion extending from a second end of the fixing pole. A hook extends from the second pivoting portion. The first and second pivoting portions are pivotably mounted to opposite ends of the support member. The support member is operable to be drawn out of the bracket together with the position member, and then, is operable to rotate to be perpendicular to the bracket. When the data storage device is mounted to the support member, the fixing pole resists against the date storage device, and the hook is latched with the support member. | 06-21-2012 |
20120151102 | COMPUTER SYSTEM, CONNECTION CONTROLLER, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTION CONTROLLER - A connection controller and connection control method for controlling the connections of a peripheral device with a computer is provided. The connection controller can detect the connection status of the peripheral devices and initializes the peripheral device while the peripheral device is connected. The connection controller transmits an interrupt signal to the computer while the peripheral device is initialized to allow the computer to access the peripheral device. Alternatively, the connection controller generates a suspend signal to switch off the power supply track from the computer to the peripheral device, and the connection controller will then be suspended without unloading the driver of the peripheral device to eliminate the repetition of loading and unloading the driver of the peripheral device. | 06-14-2012 |
20120148865 | ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING ARTICLE - An article includes a niobium alloy substrate; an iridium layer deposited on the niobium alloy substrate; and a chromium oxygen-nitride layer deposited on the iridium layer opposite to the iridium layer. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145363 | FAN DUCT AND HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE USING THE SAME - A fan duct includes a fan duct body and an airflow guiding plate connecting with the fan duct body. The fan duct has an air inlet for airflow flowing into the fan duct, and an air outlet for airflow exhausting out of the fan duct. One end of the airflow guiding plate connects the fan duct body near the air inlet, and the other end of the airflow guiding plate can be fixed at different positions of the fan duct body. | 06-14-2012 |
20120145269 | AIR DUCT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An air duct includes a main body, and an adjusting assembly. The main body includes a top plate and two lateral plates extending from opposite sides of the top plate. The adjusting assembly includes two first limiting plates, a second limiting plate, and a third plate. The second and third limiting plates are slidably attached to each other, and are respectively pivotably attached to the first limiting plates. Each first limiting plate is adjustably attached to the lateral plates. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144636 | BLIND-RIVET GUN - A blind-rivet gun includes a gun header, a cylinder, a piston, and a tube. The cylinder is separated from the gun header. The piston includes a piston header. The piston header and an inner surface of the cylinder form a seal to divide the cylinder into a first air chamber and a second air chamber. The cylinder includes a first gas hole and a second gas hole. The first gas hole is connected to the first air chamber, and the second gas hole is connected to the second air chamber. The piston is adapted to slide in the cylinder to generate inner high pressure gas by alternatively supplying outer high pressure gas to the first gas hole or the second gas hole. The tube is connected to the gun header and the cylinder. The tube transmits inner high pressure from the cylinder to the gun header. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144084 | DATA MANAGEMENT DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - A data management device used to manage (that is, exchange data, upgrade programs, and other tasks) a communication device includes a microprocessor unit (MPU), a communication module, a storage module, a display module, and an input/output module. The communication module, the storage module, the display module, and an input/output module are connected to the MPU. The communication module establishes communication between the MPU and the communication device. The storage module stores driver and application programs for the MPU. The display module displays communication states between the MPU and the communication device. Management information can be input into the MPU by the input/output module and transmitted to the communication device by the communication module. | 06-07-2012 |
20120139401 | DOOR OPENER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE USING SAME - A door opener includes a main bracket, a locking element, a compression spring, a rotation plate, and a torsion spring. The main bracket includes a lower plate and a first sidewall and a second sidewall oppositely positioned at edges of the lower plate. A guide rail and a resisting portion extend from the first sidewall opposite to the second sidewall. The first sidewall defines a through hole thereon. The locking element includes a sliding bar and a spacing block extending from a side of the sliding bar, the sliding bar supported on the guide rail, and the spacing block passing through the through hole. The compression spring is sleeved on the guide pole. The rotation plate is rotatably received in the main bracket, and a fixing block for latching with the spacing block extends from the rotation plate. The torsion spring resists the rotation plate and the lower plate. | 06-07-2012 |
20120133261 | ENCLOSURE WITH SLIDE ASSEMBLIES - An enclosure includes a bottom plate, and a plurality of slide assemblies fixed to the bottom plate. Each of the plurality of slide assemblies includes a fixed member fixed to the bottom plate, and a rotary member rotatably received in the fixed member. The rotary member includes a first fixed and a second fixed portions, and a wheel. The first fixed portion is fixed to the second fixed portion, the second fixed portion is connected to the fixed member, and the wheel is fixed to the first fixed portion. The rotary member is operable to be in a first position to expose the wheels for moving the enclosure, and in a second position to be received in the fixed member. | 05-31-2012 |
20120127664 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING FAN DUCT - An exemplary fan duct includes a top plate, two sidewalls and a baffle. The sidewalls extend from opposite ends of the top plate. The baffle engages with the top plate and is located between the two sidewalls. The baffle includes a first end and a second end opposite to the first end, the first end pivotably engages with the top plate, and the baffle rotates about the first end to make the second end engage with the top plate or one of the sidewalls. | 05-24-2012 |
20120126746 | WIRELESS CHARGING SYSTEM - A wireless charging system includes a charger and an electronic device. The charger includes a power input port including two input terminals for connecting to a power source and a power output port including two first metal sheets respectively connected to the two input terminals. The electronic device includes a power input port including two second metal sheets, a voltage conversion circuit connected to the two second metal sheets, a rectifier and filter circuit, and a battery. When the power output port of the charger is close to and faces the power input port of the electronic device. The two first metal sheets and the two second metal sheets form two capacitors, the power source provides power to the electronic device via the two capacitors and charges the battery after the power is processed by the voltage conversion circuit and the rectifier and filter circuit. | 05-24-2012 |
20120119038 | CABLE MANAGEMENT APPARATUS - A cable management apparatus includes a securing board and a cable management tray. The securing board has a securing arm extending upward from the securing board. The cable management tray is hung on the securing arm and includes a base and a door rotatably secured to the base. A hook is substantially perpendicular to the base, and a clasping hole is defined in the door. The door is rotatable relative to the base between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the hook is engaged in the clasping hole, the base and the door together define a space, and a cable is received in the space in a direction substantially parallel to the base. In the second position, the hook is removed from the clasping hole, to disengage the cable from the space. | 05-17-2012 |
20120114950 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A coated article includes a metal layer coated on a substrate. The substrate is made of plastic with photosensitivity property, and has a plurality of free radicals —O. and —CO. a surface thereof. The metal layer is coated on the substrate. The free radicals link with metal atoms of the metal layer to connect the substrate and the metal layer. | 05-10-2012 |
20120104191 | STAND ASSEMBLY - A stand assembly includes a base comprising a seat and a pivot pole rotatably mounted to the seat, and a support used to support a notebook computer. The support is mounted to the pivot pole, with a height of the support on the pivot pole being adjustable. | 05-03-2012 |
20120100240 | MOLD EJECTION DEVICE AND INJECTION MOLDING MACHINE USING THE SAME - A mold ejection device includes a main body, at least one first ejection mechanism and at least one second ejection mechanism. The main body includes one first receiving recess and one second receiving recess defined in two opposite surfaces of the main body, respectfully. The first ejection mechanism is assembled and received within the first receiving recess. The first ejection mechanism includes a first piston slidably assembled within the first receiving recess and a first ejector fixed to the first piston. A distal end of the first ejector faces toward and slidably passes through the first surface. The second ejection mechanism has substantially the same structure as the first ejection mechanism and is slidably assembled and received within the second receiving recess. An injection molding machine using the mold ejection device is also provided. | 04-26-2012 |
20120099287 | MOTHERBOARD, FAN CONTROL DEVICE, AND FAN CONTROL CIRCUIT - A motherboard includes a fan and a fan control circuit. The fan control circuit includes a switch module and a voltage control circuit. A first terminal of the switch module is connected to a standby power terminal of the motherboard. A second terminal of the switch module is connected to a first power terminal of the motherboard and connected to a power terminal of the fan. An input terminal of the voltage control circuit is connected to a power state signal terminal of the motherboard. An output terminal of the voltage control circuit is connected to a control terminal of the switch module. When the motherboard is turned off, the voltage control circuit turns on the switch module for a predetermined time, to make the standby power terminal supply a working voltage for the fan to keep the fan rotating for the predetermined time. | 04-26-2012 |
20120094097 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of titanium dioxide layers and a plurality of copper-zinc alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a titanium layer. Each titanium dioxide layer interleaves with one copper-zinc alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 04-19-2012 |
20120094096 | COATED ARTICLE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - A coated article is described. The coated article includes a substrate, a combining layer formed on the substrate, a plurality of chromium nitride layers and a plurality of copper-titanium alloy layers formed on the combining layer. The combining layer is a chromium layer. Each chromium nitride layer interleaves with one copper-titanium alloy layer. A method for making the coated article is also described. | 04-19-2012 |
20120087604 | SLIDE RAIL FOR RACK SEVER - A slide rail includes an outer slide bracket, an outer slide, a middle slide, an inner slide, a plurality of first ball bearings, a first ball bearing bracket, a plurality of second ball bearings and a second ball bearing bracket. The outer slide is received in the outer slide bracket. The middle slide is received in the outer slide. The inner slide is received in the middle slide. The plurality of first ball bearings and the first ball bearing bracket are positioned between the outer slide and the middle slide. The first ball bearing bracket holds the first ball bearings. The plurality of second ball bearings and the second ball bearing bracket are positioned between the middle slide and the inner slide. The second ball bearing bracket holds the second ball bearings. | 04-12-2012 |
20120082014 | WRIST WORN DEVICE - A wrist worn device is provided. The wrist worn device includes a case, a back cover, a strap, and two spring pins. The case includes two pairs of spaced lugs. Each of the spaced lugs defines an axle hole. The back cover includes two opposite sidewalls. Each of the sidewalls defines a groove. The strap defines two through holes. Each of the through holes is adjacent to one of the opposite ends thereof. The strap includes two projections. Each of the projections protrudes from one of two opposite ends of the strap and is received in one of the grooves. Each of the spring pins extends through one of the through holes of the strap, and includes two telescoping axles. Each of the axles is received in one of the axle holes. | 04-05-2012 |
20120077410 | REPLICA EYE - A replica eye includes a dome-shaped eyeball, a back simulating member, a front simulating member, a container, at least one tube, and a driving member. The eyeball includes a light-transmitting area for transmitting light. The back simulating member has a simulating surface being a first color. The front simulating member has a resilient capsule being a second color other than the first color. The resilient capsule is attached to the simulating surface, and arranged between the simulating surface and the light-transmitting area. The container is used for accommodating fillers. The at least one tube is capable of passing through the simulating surface to connect between the resilient capsule and the container. The driving member is coupled to the container for driving the fillers received in the container move towards and away from resilient capsule via the tube. | 03-29-2012 |
20120076326 | ALL-IN-ONE COMPUTER AUDIO SYSTEM - An all-in-one audio system includes an audio chip, an audio interface, first and second audio signal amplifiers, a speaker, a woofer, a multi-function controller, a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI), and a switch. The multi-function controller is connected to the audio chip, the switch, the audio interface, the first and second audio signal amplifiers, and the HDMI. When the multi-function controller detects a high definition multimedia signal through the HDMI, the multi-function controller turns off the switch, decodes the high definition multimedia signal into an audio signal, and transmits the audio signal to the audio interface, and the first and second audio signal amplifiers. The first and second audio signal amplifiers amplify the audio signal and output the amplified audio signal to the speaker and woofer. | 03-29-2012 |
20120072929 | OPTICAL DISC PLAYER - An optical disc player includes a main body, a lid, a rotator, and a protective structure. The lid is pivotably connected to the main body. The rotator is disposed in the main body for rotating discs and can be covered by the lid. The protective structure is disposed between the rotator and the lid. The protective structure is capable of suppressing noise and/or damage caused by contact between the rotator and the lid when the rotator operates. | 03-22-2012 |
20120071135 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR LOCKING MESSAGE - A mobile terminal includes a storing module, a control module, and a locking module. The storing module is used for storing a plurality of messages. The control module is used for obtaining a message number corresponding to a message of the plurality of messages after determining the message associated with a reference condition. The locking module is used for locking the message according to the message number. | 03-22-2012 |
20120069501 | WATERPROOF BUTTON AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A button assembly applied on an electronic device is provided. An electronic device includes a housing and a button assembly. The housing defines two through holes and includes a first latching member. The button assembly includes a button body and a sealing frame. The button body includes two keycaps and a waterproof layer. Each of the keycaps extends through one of the through holes and is external to the housing. The waterproof layer is made of elastic waterproof material. The sealing frame includes a second latching member and is fixed to the housing. The waterproof layer corresponding to the first latching member and the second latching member is deformed, which creates waterproof seal. | 03-22-2012 |
20120064736 | DATA CABLE WITH SUCTION CUP AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device includes a main body and a data cable. The main body includes a number of exposed first conductive members. The data cable includes a first data port and a second data port. The first data port is capable of being connected to an external electronic device. The second data port includes a suction cup and a plurality of second conductive members mounted within the suction cup and electrically connected to the first data port. Each second conductive member corresponds to one first conductive member. When the first data port is electrically connected to the external electronic device, and the suction cup is adhered to the main body to cause each of the second conductive members to contact the corresponding first conductive member, the electronic device is capable of sharing data with the external electronic device. | 03-15-2012 |
20120044144 | COMPUTER MOUSE HAVING SOUND-BOX FUNCTION - A computer mouse includes a connector, a mouse circuit, a sound box, an audio circuit, and a hub. The audio circuit is connected to the sound box. The hub is connected to the connector through a cable, and connected to the mouse circuit and the audio circuit. The audio circuit receives audio signals from the connector through the hub, and outputs the received audio signals through the sound box. | 02-23-2012 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
20120019989 | DISPLAY DEVICE - A display device includes a shell, a display panel disposed within the shell and at least one securing member fixing the display panel to the shell. The display panel is covered with a front cover and a rear cover opposite to the front cover. The at least one securing member is fixed to the shell and resists at least the rear cover of the display panel. The at least one securing member includes a conducting member. The conducting member resists at least the front cover of the display panel to conduct static electricity therefrom. | 01-26-2012 |
20120019269 | MOTION SENSING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A motion sensing device includes a housing defining a chamber that includes a number of sidewalls. A number of movable members are connected to the sidewalls and able to move toward the sidewalls. Each movable member includes a number of conductive grooves opposing the sidewalls and having a resistance layer. A number of conductive spring members are respectively fixed to the sidewalls and each include a free end movably received in one conductive groove. An inertial weight is movably received in a space defined by the movable members. When the motion sensing device is jerked, the inertial weight moves and is able to apply a pushing force to one of the movable members, causing one of the movable members to move and causing two of the free ends in the same conductive groove to move toward each other. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017717 | GEAR TRANSMISSION DEVICE AND ROBOT ARM USING THE SAME - A gear transmission device includes a first input shaft, a first transmission gear, a first output shaft, and a first gear clearance adjustment mechanism. The first transmission gear sleeves on the first input shaft. The first gear clearance adjustment mechanism includes two adjustment gears. The two adjustment gears separately sleeve on the first output shaft and both mesh with the first transmission gear, such that the first input shaft is rotatably assembled with the first output shaft. Two sides of gear teeth of the first transmission gear resist gear teeth of the two adjustment gears respectively, such that the first transmission gear and the two adjustment gears are prevented from damage by interference. Therefore, a collision force and a noise between the first transmission gear and the two adjustment gears are decreased. The invention also provides a robot arm using the gear transmission device. | 01-26-2012 |
20120014743 | MECHANICAL DOUBLE JOINT SYSTEM - An exemplary mechanical joint system includes a joint, an arm, a plurality of teeth, an engaging member, and at least one latching member. The joint defines a pivot hole and a joint receiving hole communicating with the pivot hole. The arm is rotatable relative to the joint and includes a pivot portion and a pivot hole defined in the pivot portion. The pivot portion is received in the joint receiving hole. The engaging member includes a pivot shaft and a fixing member fixed relative to the pivot shaft. The plurality of teeth extends from an outer surface of the shaft portion of the pivot shaft. The latching member is mounted in the pivot hole of the pivot portion of the arm for engaging with the teeth. | 01-19-2012 |
20120014742 | MECHANICAL DOUBLE JOINT SYSTEM - A mechanical joint system includes a joint, an arm, a plurality of teeth, and an engaging member. The joint defines a pivot hole and a joint receiving hole communicating with the pivot hole. The arm is rotatable relative to the joint. The arm includes a pivot portion and a pivot hole defined in the pivot portion, the pivot portion is received in the joint receiving hole. The teeth are formed on an inner surface adjacent to an end of the pivot hole. The engaging member is fixed to the joint. The engaging member includes a prong for engaging with the teeth. | 01-19-2012 |
20120014536 | MUTE CONTROL CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - An electronic device includes an amplifier, an output unit, a processing unit, and a mute control circuit. The amplifier is for amplifying audio signals and generating amplified audio signals accordingly. The amplifier includes an output port to output the amplified audio signals. The output unit is for emitting sounds corresponding to the amplified audio signals. The processing unit is for generating a mute control signal. The mute control circuit includes a main circuit and an auxiliary circuit. The main circuit is for responding to the mute control signal, and for driving the amplifier to change between a mute state and a play state accordingly. The auxiliary circuit is for enabling the output port of the amplifier to be electrically grounded at the moment of supplying power to the electronic device. | 01-19-2012 |
20120009398 | HOUSING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING HOUSING - A housing includes a substrate; a corrosion resistance layer deposited on the substrate; a bonding layer deposited on the corrosion resistance layer; and an abrasion resistance layer deposited on the bonding layer | 01-12-2012 |
20120006590 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - An exemplary printed circuit board includes a substrate, a differential transmission line, and at least two weld pad pairs. The differential transmission line and the at least two weld pad pairs are disposed on the substrate. The differential transmission line includes two parallel signal conductors disposed on the substrate. Each of the two signal conductors is electrically connected to an edge of one of the weld pads of a respective pair of the at least two weld pad pairs. Thereby, the two signal conductors of the differential transmission line can extend in the same distance anywhere, particularly in the position where the two signal conductors pass the two weld pad pairs. As a result, the coupling performance and the capability of the differential transmission line to resist electromagnetic interference are both enhanced. | 01-12-2012 |
20120002353 | SELF-SERVICE TERMINAL - A self-service terminal includes a first cabinet, a cover rotatably secured on the first cabinet, and an adjustment device received in the first cabinet. A card slot for inputting/outputting a cash card is defined in the cover, and a positioning member is attached to the user interface cover. The adjustment device includes a positioning tray and a mounting member slidably secured to the positioning tray. A reader is attached to the positioning tray and includes an interface. The mounting member includes a slanted side plate abutting the positioning tray; wherein the positioning member is engaged with the positioning tray, for aligning with the interface of the reader and the card slot of the cover. | 01-05-2012 |
20110320871 | RS-485 PORT TEST APPARATUS - An RS-485 port test apparatus includes an RS-485 connector, a micro control unit (MCU), a multiprotocol transceiver, and a display. The RS-485 connector receives a first test code signal from a test RS-485 port of an electronic device. The multiprotocol transceiver receives the first test code signal from the RS-485 connector, converts the first test code signal to a second test code signal which can be identified by the MCU, and transmits the second signal to the MCU. The MCU receives the second test code signal and displays the second test code signal by the display. The MCU sends back the second test code signal to the multiprotocol transceiver. The multiprotocol transceiver converts the second test code signal to the first test code and transmits the first test code to the test RS-485 port of the electronic device through the RS-485 connector. | 12-29-2011 |
20110309947 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A light-emitting diode (LED) control system and method sets a number of virtual LEDs according to a number of error events of a computing device. The system and method further assigns a priority level to each error event and a unique indication status of the error event. If more than one error event occurs to the computing device, each error event is indicated by a virtual LED by a unique indication status, however, only the error event having the highest priority level is synchronously indicated by a virtual LED and the physical LED. | 12-22-2011 |
20110304247 | SERVER CABINET WITH GUIDING FIXTURES - An exemplary server cabinet includes two brackets defining a space therebetween for receiving servers, and two guiding fixtures respectively engaged with the two brackets. Each bracket defines a latching hole. Each guiding fixture includes a supporting member and a latching member. The supporting member includes a main plate and a supporting arm extending from the main plate towards the space. The latching member includes a resisting plate attached to the main plate and a pivot extending from the resisting plate. A plurality of protrusions extends outwards from an end of the pivot. The latching member is rotated to engage the protrusions with the corresponding bracket at a periphery of the latching hole after the end of the pivot extends through the supporting member and the latching hole of the bracket such that the main plate is sandwiched between the resisting plate and the bracket and attached to the bracket. | 12-15-2011 |
20110291689 | SAS INTERFACE OUTPUT SIGNAL DETECTING APPARATUS - A serial attached small computer system interface (SCSI) (SAS) interface output signal detecting apparatus includes an SAS female connector, an SAS male connector, and two subminiature version A (SMA) connectors. Each of the SAS female and male connectors includes first and second groups of data pins and a group of power pins. The power pins of the SAS female connector are connected to the power pins of the SAS male connector. The SMA connectors are connected to two data output pins of the second or first group of data pins of the SAS female connector in response to the first group of data pins of the SAS female connector being connected to the first group of data pins of the SAS male connector or the second group of data pins of the SAS female connector being connected to the second group of data pins of the SAS male connector. | 12-01-2011 |
20110285628 | SWITCHING DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A switching device includes a plurality of first interfaces respectively coupled to a plurality of computers, a third interface coupled to a display module, and a switching unit coupled to the first interfaces and the third interface. The switching unit is used for selecting one of the first interfaces to be coupled to the third interface in response to a command. The display module receives a video signal from a selected one of the computers through the selected first interface and the third interface, and displays video information. | 11-24-2011 |
20110285624 | SCREEN POSITIONING SYSTEM AND METHOD BASED ON LIGHT SOURCE TYPE - A screen positioning system includes a display, a light emitter, an image capture device and a computer. The light emitter emits light to a position on the display in which an object icon is displayed to form a projection point thereon. The image capture device captures whole images of the screen; and the computer determines the position or properties of the projection point, and further determines an operating command of the object icon corresponding to the position or properties of the projection point, and then implements the determined operating command and directs the display to display a result of implementing the operating command. | 11-24-2011 |
20110279972 | COMPUTER ENCLOSURE WITH LOCKABLE BEZEL - A computer enclosure includes a front panel, a bezel attached to a front side of the front panel, a locking module attached to the bezel, and a latch member attached to the front panel. An opening is defined in the front panel. The latch member partially extends through the opening of the front panel to engage with the locking module. The locking module is capable of rotating from a first position, where the locking module is engaged with the latch member to lock the bezel in place, to a second position, where the locking module is disengaged from the latch member to unlock the bezel. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279288 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a keyboard main body and a supporting apparatus. A first extending portion is extended from a sidewall of the keyboard main body. A number of keys are set on a top of the keyboard main body. A second extending portion is extended from a sidewall of the supporting apparatus and mounted to the first extending portion. A supporting device is set on a top of the supporting apparatus, opposite to the second extending portion. | 11-17-2011 |
20110279005 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes an enclosure, a bracket fixed to the enclosure and an air deflecting plate fixed to the bracket. The bracket has an opening large enough to allow storage devices to pass therethrough. The air deflecting plate includes two pivot members defined on an air deflecting plate top edge and two securing members defined on an air deflecting plate bottom edge. The pivot members are fixed to a top of the bracket. The securing members are elastically fixed to a bottom of the bracket. The air deflecting plate is fixed to the bracket to cover the opening, which deflects air from outside of the bracket and facilitates heat dissipation. | 11-17-2011 |
20110278924 | POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT FOR MOTHERBOARD - A power supply circuit for providing power and detecting a plurality of loads' input voltages on a motherboard includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a voltage output circuit and a voltage feedback circuit electrically connected to the PWM controller and the plurality of loads. The PWM controller outputs PWM control signals. The voltage output circuit receives the PWM control signals and outputs working voltage to the plurality of loads according to the received PWM control signals. The voltage feedback circuit detects the plurality of loads' input voltages and outputs feedback signals to the PWM controller according to the detected input voltages. The PWM controller adjusts its PWM control signal outputs, according to the received feedback signals, and adjusting working voltages to the plurality of loads. | 11-17-2011 |
20110278143 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH PUSH BOTTON - An electronic device includes a switch, a housing, a button, and an elastic element. The housing includes a cover and a sidewall enclosing the cover. The sidewall defines a receiving hole. The button is received in the receiving hole. The elastic element includes a base, a resisting portion, and an angled elastic arm connecting the resisting portion to the base. The resisting portion abuts against the button. The base is fixed to the cover. The elastic arm deflects when the button is pushed by an external force to actuate the switch, and rebounds to cause the button to move back when the external force has ceased. | 11-17-2011 |
20110273289 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a fingerprint input unit, a storage unit, a switch unit, and a control unit. The fingerprint input unit receives fingerprint information of a user. The storage unit stores a fingerprint model. The control unit is connected to the fingerprint input unit, the storage unit, and the switch unit. The control unit receives the fingerprint information of the user from the fingerprint input unit and compares the received fingerprint information with the fingerprint model stored in the storage unit. If the received fingerprint information is consistent with the fingerprint model, the control unit controls the switch unit to be turned on, to output a control signal to power on a computer connected to the keyboard. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271316 | SET TOP BOX AND METHOD OF ESTABLISHING TV PROGRAM TABLE - A set top box (STB) for establishing a television (TV) program table, and comprises a searching module and a program establishing module. The STB searches a predetermined channel among multiple channels provided by a TV station office server to receive an extensible markup language (XML) file comprising TV program information transmitted by the TV station office server over the predetermined channel. The STB analyzes the XML file to obtain the TV program information and establishes a TV program table according to the TV program information. | 11-03-2011 |
20110267860 | POWER CONTROL SYSTEM - A power control system includes a rectifier circuit, a buck circuit, a voltage divider circuit, a control circuit, and a switch circuit. A first terminal of the rectifier circuit is connected to an alternating current (AC) power supply. A second terminal of the rectifier circuit is connected to a first terminal of the buck circuit and a first terminal of the voltage divider circuit. A first terminal of the control circuit is connected to a second terminal of the buck circuit. A second terminal of the control circuit is connected to a second terminal of the voltage divider circuit. A third terminal of the control circuit is connected to the switch circuit. The switch circuit is connected to the AC power supply and an electronic device. | 11-03-2011 |
20110264294 | SET-TOP BOX AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT METHOD - A set-top box sets a plurality of energy consumption thresholds corresponding to a plurality of electrical appliances. The set-top box transmits a plurality of energy request commands to the plurality of electrical appliances via a power line communication (PLC) transport protocol to request for energy consumption of the plurality of electrical appliances, and receives a plurality of energy response messages from the plurality of electrical appliances via the PLC transport protocol. The plurality of energy response messages includes the energy consumption of the plurality of electrical appliances. The set-top box determines whether each energy consumption of each electrical appliance exceeds the corresponding energy consumption threshold, and generates an energy alarm to notify a user that at least one electrical appliance will be powered off when the energy consumption of the at least one electrical appliance exceeds the corresponding energy consumption threshold. | 10-27-2011 |
20110261529 | COMPUTER SERVER SYSTEM - A computer server system includes a server cabinet, and at least one server accommodated in the server cabinet. The server forms a fixing structure at each of four corners thereof. In addition, the server cabinet includes fixing structures which are correspondingly matched with the fixing structures of the server. The fixing structure of the server cabinet can be in the form of protrusions, mounting holes, and engagement holes. The fixing structure of the server can be in the form of ears and mounting grooves. The server is mounted in the server cabinet by means of the fixing structures thereof. | 10-27-2011 |
20110255234 | EXPANSION CARD MODULE - An expansion card module includes an expansion card, an adapter card electrically coupled to the expansion card, and a box enclosing the expansion card and the adapter card. The expansion card includes a fixing plate fixed to the box. The adapter card includes a connector to be electrically coupled to a motherboard of the computer by a cable. A mounting bracket for a storage device is not occupied by the storage device, but receives the box of the expansion card module therein. | 10-20-2011 |
20110255012 | METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE CAPABLE OF TELECONTROLLING TELEVISION - An electronic device includes a wireless communication unit, a display unit, a processing unit, a storage, a timing unit and an infrared transmitting unit. The wireless communication unit connects to a network and downloads an electronic program list and a plurality of infrared codes from a network. The processing unit generates a channel-infrared code list and a selected program list according to the operations of the users on a user interfaces provided by the display unit and stored in the storage. The processing unit obtains the infrared code corresponding to the channel of a selected program from the channel-infrared code list, and transmits the infrared code to the infrared transmitting unit, thereby the infrared transmitting unit emits infrared remote signals carrying the infrared code to the TV set to change to the channel providing selected program. A related method is also provided. | 10-20-2011 |
20110249397 | MOUNTING APPARATUS AND SYSTEM FOR PCI CARD - A mounting apparatus includes a mounting member and a bracket. The mounting member includes a base piece and a latch piece located on the base piece. The latch piece is configured for securing a riser card. The bracket is configured for securing a PCI card, which is electronically coupled to the riser card. The bracket is secured to the base piece and the latch piece. | 10-13-2011 |
20110248967 | ELECTRONIC READER WITH TWO DISPLAYS AND METHOD OF TURNING PAGES THEREFOF - An electronic reader includes a first display, a second display, a hinge, a comparing unit, a first sensor, a second sensor, and a swipe page unit unit. The hinge is rotatably connected to the first display and the second display. The first sensor is used for sensing the angle which the first display rotates relative to the hinge. The second sensor is used for sensing the angle which the second display rotates relative to the hinge. The comparing unit compares the rotation angles of the first display and the second display to obtain a comparison result. The swipe page unit turns one or more pages based on the comparison result and updates the first display and the second display accordingly. The disclosure also discloses a method of turning pages. | 10-13-2011 |
20110238219 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS WITH AUTOMATIC ORIENTATION FUNCTION - An electronic apparatus includes a first member, a second member with a first point and a second point, a processing unit, and a drive device. The drive device pivotably connects the second member to the first member. The processing unit calculates a first distance between the first point and a third point and a second distance between the second point and the third point. The processing unit controls the drive device to rotate the second member relative to the first member according to the first distance and the second distance, thus the line defined by the third point and a middle point between the first point and the second point is perpendicular to the line defined by the first point and the second point. | 09-29-2011 |
20110236155 | FASTENING SYSTEM AND FASTENING DEVICE MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A fastening system includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member, a rivet, and an elastic member. The second connecting member is positioned on the first connecting member, and defines a receiving groove. The rivet extends through the first connecting member and the second connecting member, and rivets the first connecting member and the second connecting member together. The rivet forms a riveting flange at an end adjacent to the second connecting member. The elastic member is received in the receiving groove of the second connecting member, and compressed by the riveting flange to generate a predetermined positive pressing force between the first connecting member and the second connecting member. A fastening device for manufacturing the fastening system is also provided. | 09-29-2011 |
20110235846 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH DETACHABLE SPEAKER - A portable electronic device includes a audio player, a speaker, a fixing member and an engaging opening. The audio player is configured for playing audio files and videos. The speaker is detachably couple to the audio player. The fixing member is connected to one of the audio player and the speaker. The engaging opening is defined in the other of the audio player and the speaker. The engaging portion is detachably engaged in the engaging opening. | 09-29-2011 |
20110234071 | SLIDE ASSEMBLY - A slide assembly includes a first slide and a second slide. The second slide is received in the first slide. The second slide includes a first bent portion. The first bent portion linearly contacts with an inner side of the first slide along an extending direction of the second slide. | 09-29-2011 |
20110228495 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH MULTIPLE USB PORTS - An electronic device includes a main body, a circuit board, a receiving space defined in one side of the main body, a plurality of USB ports and a driving module. The receiving space includes a plurality of sets of fixed contacts on a bottom thereof, and the fixed contacts are electrically connected to the circuit board in the main body. The plurality of USB ports are slidably received in the receiving space, and each USB port comprises a set of external contacts. The driving module is configured to push one of the USB ports to a first position, wherein the USB port is able to slide from the first position to a second position where the set of external contacts of the USB port engages one of the plurality of sets of fixed contacts, which electrically connects the one of the USB ports with the circuit board. | 09-22-2011 |
20110216460 | OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An over-voltage protection system is connected between a power supply and two working circuits of an electronic device, and includes a first over-voltage protection circuit, a second over-voltage protection circuit, and a voltage load circuit. The over-voltage protection system detects voltage of the power supply, isolates the power supply from a first working circuit when the power supply exceeds a first predetermined voltage value, and isolates the power supply from a second working circuit when the voltage of the power supply exceeds a second predetermined voltage value and is lower than the first predetermined voltage value. The voltage load circuit bears partial voltage of the power supply to provide necessary power to the second working circuit when the voltage of the power supply exceeds a second predetermined voltage value and is lower than the first predetermined voltage value. | 09-08-2011 |
20110215665 | FAN - A fan includes a bracket, a stator, and a rotor. The bracket includes a tray, and a frame circling the tray. The stator is mounted to the tray and circled by the frame. The rotor includes a shaft, and a shell covering the stator. The rotor shell includes a top board, and a cylindrical hollow sleeve extending down perpendicularly from the top board. The shaft extends down perpendicularly from a center of the top board, and is rotatably mounted to the stator. A lower portion of the sleeve bounds a circumference of the tray. An assembly clearance is formed between the lower portion of the sleeve and the tray. | 09-08-2011 |
20110209928 | REMOTE CONTROL - A remote control capable of indicating which electronic device controlled by the remote control is in use is provided. A remote control includes a microprocessor, a touch panel with a plurality of contact areas, and a state indication unit. Each of the contact areas is labeled with one color and each of the contact areas is configured to control one electronic device; the state indication unit is configured to indicate which of the electronic devices is in the on state; the microprocessor controls whether to turn on one electronic device based on the contact operation on each of the contact areas, and directs the state indication unit to display the color of the determined contact areas in relation to the electronic devices. | 09-01-2011 |
20110194910 | ASSEMBLY HAVING SCREW AND NUT - An assembly includes a main body, a screw, a nut and a restricting tab. The main body has a slot. A first end portion of the slot is narrower than a second end portion of the slot. The screw has a head and a shank. The shank is movable along the slot. The nut is threadedly engaged with the shank, and is wider than the first end portion and narrower than the second end portion. The restricting tab can be detachably sandwiched between the nut and the main body such that the shank can be trapped in the first end portion. | 08-11-2011 |
20110194689 | ENCRYPTED SIGNAL DETECTION CIRCUIT AND VIDEO DEVICE USING THE SAME - A video device includes a video signal generation circuit, an encrypted signal detection circuit and a central processing unit (CPU). The encrypted signal detection circuit detects encrypted messages in video signals output from the video signal generation circuit and outputs stable trigger control signals to the CPU, which includes an amplifier circuit, a separation circuit, a reverse circuit, a delay circuit and a trigger circuit. The video signals are amplified via the amplifier circuit and negative phase pulse signals are extracted from the video signals via the separation circuit. The reverse circuit converts the negative phase pulse signals to positive phase pulse signals that are delayed via the delay circuit. The trigger circuit outputs the stable trigger control signals based on the delayed positive phase pulse circuit. | 08-11-2011 |
20110194027 | IMAGE UPDATE SYSTEM, DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME, AND IMAGE UPDATE METHOD - The present disclosure provides an image update system. The image update system includes a portable device and a digital photo frame (DPF). The portable device selects at least one image stored in the portable electronic device in response to user input, and generates a display command. The portable device transmits the at least one selected image and the display command to the DPF. The DPF receives the at least one selected image and the display command, and then instantly displays the at least one selected image on the PDF according to the display command. A related DPF and an image update method applied in the DPF are also provided. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192946 | MOUNTING APPRATUS FOR SLIDE RAIL - A mounting apparatus includes a supporting bracket, a locking member, and a holding mechanism. The supporting bracket is fixed to a slide rail and includes two inserting pins extending through the two corresponding through holes of a rack post. The locking member is slidably mounted to the supporting bracket. When the locking member slides to abut against a front surface of the rack post, the slide rail is prevented from moving backwards to make the inserting pins disengage from the through holes. When the locking member slides to space away from the rack post, the slide rail is enable to move backwards to make the inserting pins disengage from the through holes. The holding mechanism abuts against the locking member to prevent the locking member from sliding. The holding mechanism is operable to move away from the locking member. | 08-11-2011 |
20110192742 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE ENCLOSURE - An electronic device enclosure includes a chassis, a drive bracket, and an air duct. The drive bracket is secured to the chassis and defines a subspace for receiving a disk drive. The air duct is rotatably secured to the drive bracket, and rotatable between a first position, where the subspace is exposed, and a second position, where the subspace is covered by the air duct. | 08-11-2011 |
20110187249 | DRAWER AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A drawer received in an electronic device includes a drawer assembly and a locking assembly. The drawer assembly is detachable attached to the electronic device and can be used as a carrying case for components of the electronic device. The locking assembly includes a rotatable key set on the drawer assembly, a rod operable to fix or release the drawer assembly from the electronic device, and a moveable member movably connected between the rotatable key and the rod. The moveable member is driven by the rotatable key to drive the rod to fix or release the drawer assembly from the electronic device. | 08-04-2011 |
20110182005 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH SUPPORT - An electronic device includes a body, two clamps, a remote control, a connecting member and two supports. The two clamps are oppositely fastened to two lateral sides of the body. The remote control is seated between the clamps on a rear side of the body. The connecting member is positioned under the remote control and slidingly connected to the clamps, and configured for carrying the remote control. Each of the supports includes a holder rotatablely connected to one of the two clamps and a bracket extending from the holder towards the body for holding the connecting member. | 07-28-2011 |
20110175493 | FAN - A fan includes a bracket, a stator, a rotor, and a slanting portion. The bracket includes a tray, and a frame circling the tray. The stator is mounted to and circled by the frame. The rotor includes a shaft rotatably mounted to the stator, and a shell coupled to the shaft. The shell covers the stator, and the shell and the tray of the bracket cooperatively enclose the stator. An assembly clearance is formed between a bottom end of the shell and a top surface of the tray. The slanting portion circles the tray and extends down from the bottom end of the shell, slanting away and spaced from the tray. | 07-21-2011 |