| INVENTEC APPLIANCES (SHANGHAI) CO. LTD. Patent applications |
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| 20120109518 | GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM PEDOMETER - A global positioning system pedometer assists and guides users to plan an appropriate exercise path and control their exercise conditions, comprising a mode setting unit, a path generating unit, a processing unit, a display unit and a sensing unit installed in the processing unit. Wherein, the path generating unit generates an exercise path based on an exercise mode set by the mode setting unit, a start location and an end location and calculates a total distance of the exercise path. The total number of steps of a user's exercise is calculated through the sensing unit, and the processing unit calculates calorie consumption based on the total number of steps and the set exercise mode to generate nutrition supplement information. The display interface displays the total number of steps, calorie consumption and required nutrition supplement information for the users to control their exercise and avoid insufficient or excessive exercise. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120032859 | MARK ANTENNA AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The present invention discloses a mark antenna used for receiving and transmitting a wireless signal. The mark antenna comprises a ground point, a feed point and a radiation part connecting to the ground point and the feed point, and particularly the radiation part is an identification mark, such that the appearance of the radiation part can provide identification information. With the light, thin, short and compact design concept, the mark antenna can be exposed to prevent the antenna from being compressed due to the small disposed area and overcome the difficulty of designing the antenna or a poor communication quality caused by the low performance of the antenna. In the present invention, the antenna is designed as a logo directly, such that the antenna can achieve the functions of identifying the appearance as well as transmitting and receiving the wireless signals. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20110307215 | Distance Detection System, Method Thereof and Hand-Held Electronic Device - A distance detection system and method for use in a hand-held electronic device is described. The distance detection system comprises an input unit used to input at least one instruction; at least one processing device having a timing element and a calculating element; at least one signal device; and an air inspecting unit. The signal device is used to transmit a signal to a detecting object in response to the instruction, and to receive a response signal from the detecting object. The timing element is used to measure an interval between transmitting the signal and receiving the response signal. The air inspecting unit is used to detect a condition of air between the hand-held electronic device and the detecting object. The data of the detected air condition can be converted into a parameter to calculate distance data corresponding to a distance from both the parameter and the measured interval. | 12-15-2011 |
| 20110295893 | METHOD OF SEARCHING AN EXPECTED IMAGE IN AN ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - A method of searching an expected image in an electronic apparatus comprises the steps of inputting a hand drawing of the expected image into the electronic apparatus; determining whether or not a text description for partially characterizing the expected image is inputted; identifying and searching the expected image in the electronic apparatus according to the hand drawing if the text description is not inputted, or selecting a text label from the text description and interpreting the selected text label by the electronic apparatus if the text description is inputted; and searching a database in the electronic apparatus according to the text label, and fetching the expected image from the database if the value of the image item matches the text label. The hand drawing and/or text label inputted from a mobile phone screen are provided for arranging and searching pictures or images in the database efficiently. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20110275407 | MOBILE PHONE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a mobile phone including: a casing; a first battery disposed inside the casing; a control module disposed inside the casing; and a signal converting module movably connected to the casing and including: a second battery; and a converting unit for converting at least one wireless signal into at least one 3rd-generation signal; wherein the converting unit is disabled by the control module when the signal converting module is connected to the casing; and the converting unit is enabled by the control module when the signal converting module is detached from the casing. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110249447 | LIGHT-GUIDING STRUCTURE OF TRANSLUCENT PRESS KEY - The present invention discloses a light-guiding structure of a translucent press key including a keypad region including a circular hollow area, and a diffuser and a light source module sequentially disposed below the keypad region. The light source module includes a reflective film and a light generating unit, in which the reflective film has a through hole formed at a position opposite to the middle of the circular hollow area, and the light generating unit is coupled to a control circuit of the keypad region and generates a light source to pass through the through hole. The light-guiding structure of a translucent press key of the present invention has the advantages of a low cost and highly uniform light distribution. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110239128 | DATA TRANSMISSION METHOD AND DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a data transmission method and system. The system includes a connection module for setting up a transmission path between a computer end and a device end, a display unit, a capture unit disposed at the device end for capturing an image of the screen including an icon, and a computing unit for recognizing the image to determine that the icon corresponding to an object is shown on the image. The method includes the steps of: displaying a screen including an icon at the computer end; capturing an image including an icon of the screen; recognizing the image to determine that the icon corresponding to an object is shown on the image; and transmitting the object from the computer end to the device end through the transmission path. The present invention does not require complicated operation at the computer end and improves convenience for the application. | 09-29-2011 |
| 20110217931 | SIMULATION TESTING SYSTEM FOR A MOBILE COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND SIMULATION TESTING METHOD THEREOF - A simulation testing system for a mobile communication apparatus and a simulation testing method thereof are disclosed. The simulation testing system comprises a first mobile communication device and a second mobile communication device. The first mobile communication device comprises a first command processing module and a data processing module. The first command processing module sends an attention command. The second mobile communication device comprises a second command processing module, having a simulation unit for receiving the attention command and simulating a modulator/demodulator to transmit a simulation connection command. After the first mobile communication device receives the simulation connection command, the data processing module sends the testing data to the second mobile communication device. Compared with previous testing system of a mobile communication apparatus, the simulation testing system does not need a network. Therefore, the development of video phone would be more smoothly than before. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110210919 | MOUSE - A mouse is disclosed that comprises a main body, at least one function key, a position sensor and a data transmission line. The main body has a hand-shaped groove, a first surface disposed at a bottom of the hand-shaped groove, and a reverse surface to the first surface. The at least one function key is disposed on the first surface for producing at least one function signal. The position sensor is disposed on the reverse surface for sensing movement of the main body to produce a position signal. And the data transmission line is coupled to the main body for transmitting the function signal and the position signal to an electronic system or apparatus for operating the electronic system or apparatus. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110210913 | DISPLAY AND WRITING DEVICE - A display and writing device is disclosed that comprises a flexible interface module for providing a writing surface and displaying a captured content; a scanner for scanning the writing surface and producing the captured content accordingly; at least two rollers for driving the flexible interface module to pass the scanner; and an operating module used to operate the flexible interface module, the scanner and the rollers. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110187648 | HANDHELD ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A handheld electronic device includes a casing, a touch panel, a display and a controller. Either one of the display and the touch panel is fixed onto the casing. The other one of the display and the touch panel is movably coupled to the casing and disposed above the casing or at the exterior of the casing. The controller is installed in the casing and electrically coupled to the touch panel and the display. The operation of the handheld electronic device depends on the positional relation between the display and the touch panel. While maintaining the operation and viewing quality, the cost and the level of complexity of the design of the handheld electronic device can be reduced to improve the product competitiveness effectively. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110177840 | FOLDING HANDHELD DEVICE - The present invention discloses a folding handheld device, comprising a first casing, a second casing, a pivot device, and a screen driving device. Wherein, the first casing includes a first screen and a first driving device for driving the first screen, and the second casing includes a second screen and a second driving device for driving the second screen. The pivot device is pivotally coupled to lateral edges of the first casing and the second casing. The screen driving device integrates the first driving device and the second driving device to drive the first screen and the second screen to form a third screen upon the first casing and the second casing situated on the same plane. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110176039 | DIGITAL CAMERA AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A digital camera and an operating method thereof are disclosed. The digital camera includes an image sensing module, a display, an operating element, and a control module. The image sensing module consists of N pieces of image sensing elements. The display is used to show a first image. The operating element is used by a user to select a specific area in the first image and set correction parameters for the specific area. The control module is connected to the image sensing module and the display for obtaining information about a position of the specific area relative to the first image and the correction parameters, and uses the obtained position information and the correction parameters to control M pieces of the image sensing elements in the image sensing module corresponding to the specific area, so that a second image is obtained based on the correction parameters. | 07-21-2011 |
| 20110172843 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER MANAGEMENT METHOD THEREOF - The present invention discloses an electronic device having a power management module and a power management method thereof. Within the power management method is used for an electronic device, which has a first power module, a second power module and the loads. The power management method comprises the following step: (1) monitoring the first power module and the second power module; (2) if the first power module and the second power module are activated at the same time, sequentially stopping a supply of electric power to at least one of the loads until the electronic device has total load current smaller than a reference value. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110153332 | Device and Method for Booting Handheld Apparatus by Voice Control - A device for booting a handheld apparatus by voice control includes a base, a power-on device, a trigger switch, and an acoustic sensor. Upon the handheld apparatus being placed at the base to trigger the trigger switch, the trigger switch controls the power-on device to power on the handheld apparatus. After the handheld apparatus is powered on, the acoustic sensor detects a sound of the handheld apparatus and then controls a pressure head of the power-on device to move away. The device and its method for booting a handheld apparatus by voice control come with the advantages of a simple and easy operation and a high efficiency. | 06-23-2011 |
| 20110141025 | METHOD FOR OPERATING MOBILE DEVICE AND TOUCH-CONTROLLED MOBILE DEVICE - The present invention discloses a method for operating a mobile device. The mobile device includes a keyboard and a display module. The keyboard includes a touch sensor and a control module connected to the touch sensor and the display module. The display module is used for displaying a round display area. The round display area has predetermined icons disposed in a circular arrangement in the round display area. The method comprises the steps of: touching the keyboard to perform a slide on the keyboard; the touch sensor detecting the slide on the keyboard for generating movement information according to the slide; and the control module enabling selecting one of the icons in the round display area according to the movement information. | 06-16-2011 |
| 20110136449 | Testing System and Power Calibration Method Thereof - The present invention relates a testing system and a power calculation method thereof. The testing system comprises a control unit and a measuring unit. The control unit is coupled to the wireless module and controls the wireless module to transmit a wireless signal with a default power value. The measuring unit is coupled to the control unit and coupled to the wireless module through a radio frequency cable. The measuring unit is controlled by the control unit for setting a measuring mode of the measuring unit, and measures the wireless signal to output a measured power value to the control unit. The control unit adjusts the default power according to the measured power value thereby compensating for power loss of the radio frequency cable. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110101925 | FEEDBACK-ADJUSTABLE CHARGING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a feedback-adjustable charging system applicable to a rechargeable electronic device and a method thereof. The feedback-adjustable charging system comprises a converter module, an adjustable voltage module and maybe a connective module. The converter module is coupled to an AC power supply and is used for converting AC power from the AC power supply into DC power. The adjustable voltage module is coupled to the converter module for receiving the DC power and producing a voltage used for charging. The connective module is coupled to the electronic device and the adjustable voltage module for receiving and transmitting the charging voltage to the electronic device and for producing a feedback parameter to the adjustable voltage module. In the charging system, the adjustable voltage module is used to adjust a value of the charging voltage according to the feedback parameter. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110092082 | Fastening Mechanism and Portable Electronic Device with Fastening Mechanism - The present invention includes a fastening mechanism comprising a base and a metal frame. The base has an accommodating slot arranged for accommodating a memory card, a first fastener and a second fastener. The first fastener and the second fastener are electrically connected to a battery and the memory card, respectively. When the metal frame is in a fastening position and fastened to the first fastener and the second fastener, the memory card can be clamped between the base and the metal frame. Then an electrical path is formed among the first fastener, the second fastener and the metal frame, thereby supplying the memory card with power of the battery. The present invention further includes a portable electronic device with the above fastening mechanism in which the electrical path is opened, while removing the memory card, so as to prevent supplying the memory card with power of the battery. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110090157 | Touch Display Apparatus and Manufacturing Method Thereof - The present invention includes a touch display apparatus and a manufacturing method thereof. The touch display apparatus includes a display unit, a first transparent substrate, a first electrically conductive layer, a second electrically conductive layer and a second transparent substrate. The display unit is disposed at a base of the touch display apparatus. The first transparent substrate has a light guiding element and is disposed on the display unit. The first electrically conductive layer is disposed on the first transparent substrate. The second electrically conductive layer is disposed on the second transparent substrate and between the second transparent substrate and the first electrically conductive layer. The touch display apparatus may include spacers disposed on a downward surface of the second electrically conductive layer. Because there is the light guiding element, an additional light guiding element isn't needed, thereby not only simplifying the manufacturing process but also enhancing the display effect. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110066720 | NETWORK CONNECTION STATUS DETECTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A network connection status detecting system is provided for detecting a network connection status of a server, and the detecting system includes a plurality of monitoring servers and a central processing server. Each monitoring server is communicably coupled to the server and continues detecting the network connection status of the server. If the detected network connection status of the server is offline, offline information including an offline starting time will be produced. The central processing server contains a selected time interval and receives the offline information to compute a time difference between the offline starting times. If all time differences are smaller than the selected time interval, then the central processing server determines that the network connection status of the server is an offline status and records the earliest offline starting time as an offline time. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110063140 | Portable Electronic Device and External Keyboard Thereof - The present invention relates to a portable electronic device and an external keyboard thereof. The portable electronic device comprises a first port comprising a circular earphone plug and a keyboard plug. The external keyboard comprises a main body, a keyboard array and a second port. The keyboard array is disposed on the main body and comprises a plurality of scan signal lines. The second port is electrically coupled to the scan signal lines of the keyboard array, and is capable of inserting into the first port of the portable electronic device so as to electrically couple to the keyboard plug. Therefore, the external keyboard can be connected to an earphone jack in a plug-and-play fashion without necessarity to add a new port such that the external keyboard is convenient to use and carry and can be freely rotated in any angle. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110058323 | Engageable Structure and Engageable Electronic Apparatus Using the Same - An engageable structure and an engageable electronic apparatus with such engageable structure are disclosed. The engageable structure includes a housing and a support. The housing has a first hole and a second hole. The first hole defines therein a first position and a second position, and the second hole defines therein a third position and a fourth position. The second position corresponds to the third position. The support includes a first pivot section and a second pivot section for fastening on a first coupling unit and a second coupling unit respectively. When the first and the second coupling unit are pivotably coupled to the first hole and the second hole respectively and then moved into the second position and the third position respectively, the support and the housing are engaged. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110055692 | DIGITAL MEDIA DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING DATA FOR THEREON - An algorithm is implemented on a digital media device ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110050729 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADJUSTING DISPLAY ORIENTATION - A display adjustment system ( | 03-03-2011 |
| 20110005814 | CIRCUIT BOARD VIA STRUCTURE AND METHOD FORMING THE SAME - A printed circuit board (“PCB”) ( | 01-13-2011 |
| 20100313738 | AUDIO SMOOTHING SYSTEM, DEVICE, AND METHOD - The present invention relates to an audio smoothing system for smoothing an audio waveform to generate a smoothed waveform, comprising an audio generator, an audio smoothing device and an operating interface. The audio smoothing device is provided for receiving an audio waveform of the audio generator to smooth a sound corresponding to the audio waveform, and the audio smoothing system comprises a sound volume modulator, a waveform divider and a calculator. An audio smoothing method comprises the steps of: dividing the audio waveform according to a predetermined cycle time while the audio waveform is received; calculating respectively average waveform amplitudes; after setting an input sound volume via the operating interface, dividing the input sound volume by amplitude values respectively to obtain amplitude parameters; and multiplying all the-amplitude parameters with the amplitude values corresponding to the divided audio waveforms to obtain the smoothed waveform. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20100271387 | METHOD AND DISPLAY DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING CHARACTERS - A method is used to control a liquid crystal panel to display a character having a tilted or curved stroke. The liquid crystal panel includes a plurality of original physical pixels arranged in a matrix array. The method includes dividing each original physical pixel into three color dots of red, green and blue, and forming a plurality of display units. Each display unit includes three horizontally consecutive color dots, and at least one of the plurality of display units includes color dots from two of the original physical pixels. The method includes constructing a clear lattice diagram including the plurality of display units for displaying the tilted or bended stroke, and driving the liquid crystal panel to display the character based on the clear lattice diagram. As such, in the clear lattice diagram, at least two of the display units are vertically adjacent to each other and are horizontally offset by one or two color dots with respect to each other. | 10-28-2010 |
| 20100195732 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING VIDEO FRAME STREAM - A method for controlling video frame stream at a transmitting end of video phone is provided. The method predetermines whether receiving the current frame will cause delay based on a situation of transmitting and compression of the previous video frames. If the result of the predetermination is yes, the current video frame is skipped; if the result of the predetermination is no, the follow-up compression, multiplexing and transmitting of the current video frame are performed. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100189426 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HUMAN MACHINE INTERFACE FOR ZOOM CONTENT ON DISPLAY - A method and system for automatic zoom adjustment is disclosed. Content is displayed on a display screen for a user. In an auto-zoom mode, a first and a second pictures are acquired. Pre-determined features are detected from the first and second pictures. A first and a second feature distances are computed based on the pre-determined features detected from the first and second pictures, respectively. The first and second feature distances relate to the user's head movement relative to the display screen. An adjustment to the zoom of the content on display is determined based on the difference between the first and the second feature distances. | 07-29-2010 |
| 20100167792 | POWER-SAVING METHOD AND ELECTRICAL DEVICE USING THE SAME - A power-saving method for an electronic device is provided. The electrical device has a power-saving mode. The method includes detecting a position of the electronic device, and activating the power-saving mode if the detected position is determined to be one of a plurality of pre-determined power-saving positions. A system for performing the method is also provided. The system includes a detection unit for detecting the position of the mobile device, and an operational mode control unit coupled in signal communication with the detection unit. The control unit controls the mobile device to enter one of a power-saving mode and a wake-up mode based on the signals received from the detection unit. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20100157548 | FOLDABLE ELECTRICAL DEVICES - A foldable electrical device ( | 06-24-2010 |
