26th week of 2011 patent applcation highlights part 21 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20110156552 | COMPUTER CASE - A computer case includes a rear board, and a mounting bracket. An opening is defined in the rear board. The mounting bracket is detachably mounted to the rear board and is able to cover the opening when mounted to the rear board. A plurality of parallel slots is defined abreast of each other in the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket is able to be mounted to the rear board in a first and a second states, the mounting bracket rotates 90 degrees in the second state relative to the first state. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156553 | CASE - A case includes a cover, a bezel and a locking member. The cover includes a positioning portion and a plurality of mounting holes. The bezel includes a plurality of engaging portions located on the inner surface of the bezel. The engaging portions pass through the mounting holes. The locking member is slidably attached to the cover. The locking member includes a latching portion engaging with the engaging portion and a resilient portion resisting the positioning portion. The resilient portion is detached from the positioning portion by deformation of the resilient portion. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156554 | FAN FASTENING DEVICE - A heat dissipating fan is housed in the opening of a chassis in the direction of thickness of the fan; a plurality of holding portions provided on the edges of the opening support the heat dissipating fan, parallel to the surface of the chassis; a plurality of elastic members provided on the two adjoining edges of the opening, respectively, urge the heat dissipating fan in the respective directions of the opposed edges of the opening to position the fan; and further a holder is provided with a plurality of elastic portions around ventilating openings corresponding to a blower window of the heat dissipating fan, and the elastic portions are abutted against the top surface of the peripheral portion of an outer casing of the heat dissipating fan to urge the heat dissipating fan perpendicularly to the face of the chassis. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156555 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A device having a first side and a second side, comprising a lower housing, an upper housing tacked on the lower housing comprising a first edge located at the first side and a second edge located at the second side, a bracket and a biasing assembly. The bracket is configured to tilt the first edge of the upper housing away from the lower housing. The biasing assembly is configured to rotate the bracket to tilt the first edge of the upper housing away from the lower housing. The biasing assembly comprises a slider board and a resilient member, one end of the slider board is pivotably connected to the upper housing adjacent to the second side of the device, the resilient member has a first end connected to the first housing, and a second end connected to the other end of the slider board | 2011-06-30 |
20110156556 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile communication device having a first side and an opposite second side, comprising a lower housing, an upper housing, a bracket and a biasing assembly. The upper housing stacked on the lower housing, the upper housing comprising a first edge located at the first side and a second edge located at the second side. The bracket is pivotably connected between the lower housing and the upper housing, to tilt the first edge of the upper housing away from the lower housing. The biasing assembly is connected between the lower housing and the upper housing, to exert a force between the lower housing and the upper housing so that the bracket rotates to tilt the first edge of the upper housing away from the lower housing. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156557 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A mobile communication device having a first side and an opposite second side, comprising a lower housing, an upper housing, a bracket, a biasing assembly and a slide enabling member. The upper housing stacked on the lower housing, the upper housing comprising a first edge located at the first side and a second edge located at the second side. The bracket is pivotably connected between the lower housing and the upper housing, to tilt the first edge of the upper housing away from the lower housing. The biasing assembly is connected directly between the lower housing and the upper housing, to exert a force between the lower housing and the upper housing so that the bracket rotates to tilt the first edge of the upper housing away from the lower housing. The slide enabling member slidably coupling the biasing assembly to the lower housing. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156558 | TILT MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing covering the first housing, and two tilt mechanisms. Each of the tilt mechanisms includes a connecting rod, a first hinge bar, a second hinge bar, and a resilient element. The connecting rod is hinged to the first housing and the second housing. A first end of the first hinge bar is hinged to the first housing. A first end of the second hinge bar is hinged to the second housing. The resilient element is fixed on a second end of the first hinge bar and the second hinge bar. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156559 | TILTING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A tilting portable electronic device includes a housing, a cover, a sliding mechanism connecting to the housing and the cover, and at least one swing rod rotatably connecting to the cover and the housing. The sliding mechanism includes a fixing plate, a sliding plate, and an elastic member connecting the fixing plate and the sliding plate. The fixing plate is secured to the housing, the sliding plate rotatably connects to an end of the cover, the cover is pushed, the sliding plate slides to the end of the cover, the swing rod rotates to lift the other end of the cover, after the sliding plate slides over a predetermined distance. The elastic member releases energy to drive the sliding plate slide automatically, and the cover opens slantingly relative to the housing. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156560 | CABINET SYSTEM WITH IMPROVED DRAWER SECURITY - A cabinet for securely storing items includes a drawer enclosure, a drawer, a cover, an electric actuator, and a switch. The drawer is slidable at least partially into and out of the enclosure, and includes a compartment. The cover is designed to block access to the compartment of the drawer when the cover is in a first configuration, and to allow access to the compartment when the cover is in a second configuration. The electric actuator is designed to move the cover from the first configuration to the second configuration. The switch is connected to the electric actuator, and when activated the switch selectively shorts the electric actuator. Sliding the drawer relative to the enclosure activates the switch. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156561 | SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR A DRAWER OR FOR A MOVEABLE PART OF A PIECE OF FURNITURE - The self-closing device for a drawer or for a moveable part of a piece of furniture includes, associated to a fixed part of the piece of furniture, a support body for a slider moveable within a guide between a rear and a front position and vice versa in contrast and by the action of first elastic means, the slider being actuated by a drawing element integral with an extractable part associated to the drawer or the like, the guide, at the zone corresponding to the rear position of the slider, comprising first means for moving the slider, suitable for engaging with first means for guiding the slider during its engagement with drawing means present on the drawing element, there being further provided a stop element against which the slider lies directly or indirectly before engaging with the first guide means in the first movement means of the guide. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156562 | SLIDE AND TILT MECHANISM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a first housing, a second housing covering the first housing, a tilt mechanism, a first hinge bar, and a second hinge bar. The tilt mechanism connects the first housing to the second housing. A first end of the first hinge bar rotatably connects to the tilt mechanism, a second end of the first hinge bar rotatably and slidably connects to the first housing. A first end of the second hinge bar rotatably connects to the tilt mechanism, a second end of the second hinge bar rotatably connects to the first housing. When the second housing slides relative to the first housing, the second hinge bar rotates relative to the first housing and the second housing, and supports and tilts the second housing. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156563 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a mounting portion, and a hinge. The mounting portion is provided in the first housing. The mounting portion includes a mounting surface, a first pin protruding from the mounting surface, and a receiver including an insertion groove. The hinge is attached to the second housing and includes a fixing portion. The fixing portion includes a main portion mounted on the mounting surface, an elongated hole provided in the main portion and configured to engage with the first pin, and an inserting portion configured to be inserted into the insertion groove and supported by the receiver from a side opposite to the mounting surface. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156564 | SPACE EFFICIENT MULTI-FUNCTION KITCHEN APPLIANCE - A space efficient multi-function kitchen appliance including a number of compartments. The compartments are vertically superimposed with respect to each other and can include serving tray, a cooking compartment, a storage compartment, and a refrigeration compartment. If desired, each compartment can be slidably coupled to a frame to function as discrete drawers. The cooking drawer can include a control switch that is pivotally movable between a horizontal position and a raised position so that the closing of the cooking drawer automatically turns off the cooking device. The storage drawer can be located between the cooking drawer and the refrigeration drawer to buffer the changes in temperature between the refrigeration compartment and the cooking compartment. The refrigeration drawer and the storage drawer can each be complementary stepped to have different heights on their left and right sides to maximize storage functionality. The tray drawer may be located above the cooking drawer and its tray may absorb heat from the cooking area to serve as a warm serving tray. The space efficient multi-function kitchen appliance preferably also includes wheels to help maximize usage of the appliance in small living areas. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156565 | LED Lamp Having Higher Efficiency - An LED lamp includes a heatsink housing ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110156566 | LED LAMP - An LED lamp includes a connecting member and an LED module. The connecting member electrically connects with a power source. The LED module threadedly engages with and electrically connects to the connecting member. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156567 | LAMP AND LAMP HOLDER MODULE THEREOF - A lamp includes a lamp holder module and light-emitting module disposed in the lamp holder module. The lamp holder module includes a body, a pressing mechanism disposed on the body, and an upper cover engaging removably the body. The light-emitting module is placed on the body and is pressed into position through the pressing mechanism. The pressing mechanism is operable to release the light-emitting module, thereby facilitating removal and installation of the light-emitting module. The upper cover serves as a lens of the light-emitting module and covers the light-emitting module. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156568 | ASSEMBLY OF HEAT DISSIPATING MODULE - An assembly of heat dissipating module includes an aluminum substrate having a first surface and an opposite second surface with at least one connection portion, a heat sink having a plurality of heat dissipating fin and a contact surface, at least one press mold arranged to the heat sink, and a connection component connecting the press mold to the aluminum substrate. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156569 | LAMP HAVING OUTER SHELL TO RADIATE HEAT OF LIGHT SOURCE - A lamp includes an outer shell having heat conductivity, a base provided in the outer shell, and a cover provided in the outer shell. The outer shell has a light source support, and a heat radiating surface exposed to the outside of the outer shell. The light source support is formed integral with the heat radiating surface. A light source is supported on the light source support. The light source is heated during lighting, and thermally connected to the light source support. The light source is covered with the cover. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156570 | Cathode ion source - The filament clamp assembly has a pair of bifurcated clamps to hold the connecting leads of a filament within a cavity of a cathode of a separate cathode assembly. The filament clamp assembly is mounted on the insulator block in self-aligning relation. The cathode assembly has a tungsten cathode with an internal cavity to receive the filament that is secured within a retainer shield made of one of tungsten, molybdenum and graphite by a threaded graphite cylindrical collar. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156571 | COVER STRUCTURE AND PACKAGE STRUCTURE OF LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND PACKAGING METHOD THEREOF - A package structure of a light emitting device includes a device substrate, at least a light emitting device, and a cover structure. The cover structure includes a cover substrate, a blocking dam, a sealant and an encapsulation glue. The blocking dam, disposed in a peripheral region of the cover substrate, faces the device substrate and substantially surrounds an active region of the cover substrate. The sealant, disposed in the peripheral region, faces the device substrate and substantially surrounds the blocking dam. The cover substrate and the device substrate are bonded together by virtue of the sealant. The encapsulation glue, blocked by the blocking dam, is substantially disposed in the active region of the cover substrate, and covers at least a part of the light emitting device. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156572 | INTERDIGITATED MULTIPLE PIXEL ARRAYS OF LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICES - The present invention discloses a plurality of interdigitated pixels arranged in an array, having a very low series-resistances with improved current spreading and improved heat-sinking. Each pixel is a square with sides of dimension l. The series resistance is minimized by increasing the perimeter of an active region for the pixels. The series resistance is also minimized by shrinking the space between a mesa and n-contact for each pixel. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156573 | DUAL PANEL TYPE ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD OF FABRICATING THE SAME - An organic electroluminescent device including a switching element and a driving element connected to the switching element on a substrate including a pixel region, a cathode connected to the driving element, in which the cathode includes molybdenum (Mo), an emitting layer on the cathode, and an anode on the emitting layer. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156574 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS USING PHOSPHOR PARTICLES - The image display apparatus includes a light transmissive substrate, and plural pixels arranged on a further inner side than the substrate. Each pixel includes a light emission layer in which phosphor particles are dispersed in a background medium having a same refractive index as that of the phosphor particle, and an excitation source exciting the phosphor particles to cause them to emit light. Each pixel further includes a refractive index distribution structure disposed between the substrate and the light emission layer and having a periodic refractive index distribution in a direction along an inner surface of the substrate. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156575 | Display Device with Quantum Dot Phosphor and Manufacturing Method Thereof - A display device and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The display device includes an illuminate unit and a color filter. The illuminate unit has a light-emitting chip and a plurality of quantum dot phosphors for generating a color light which has an optical spectrum including the first blue peak wavelength, a first green peak wavelength, and a first red peak wavelength. The color filter is disposed in the light path of the color light, wherein the color filter has a transmittance spectrum having a second blue peak wavelength, a second green peak wavelength, and a second red peak wavelength. The first blue peak wavelength, the first green peak wavelength, and the first red peak wavelength respectively match the second blue peak wavelength, the second green peak wavelength, and the second red peak wavelength in order to enhance the color performance of the display device. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156576 | POLYMER AND ORGANIC LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE INCLUDING THE SAME - A polymer and an organic light-emitting device including the same, wherein the polymer has a polymeric unit represented by Formula 1 below: | 2011-06-30 |
20110156577 | ORGANIC ELECTROLUMINESCENT ELEMENT - An organic electroluminescent element wherein the light extraction efficiency is improved without lowering the electrical conductivity or the transporting or blocking performance for electrons or holes in a transparent electrode or an organic layer. The organic electroluminescent element comprises, on a transparent substrate, at least a light-transmitting first electrode part, an organic light-emitting layer part and a second electrode part, in this order from the substrate, and is characterized in that the first electrode part contains at least metal nanowires and that the average refractive index of the first electrode part is lower than the average refractive index of the organic light-emitting layer part. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156578 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE, ORGANIC LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, AND PROTECTION MULTILAYER STRUCTURE - Provided is an electronic device including a substrate, a pixel located on the substrate and defined by a bank layer, and a multilayer protection film placed on the pixel and composed of multiple layers including at least one organic layer. The thickness of the first organic layer of the multiple layers forming the multilayer protection film satisfies T≧k×H×W where T represents the thickness of the first organic layer, H denotes the height of the bank layer, and k is a constant that is varied according to flowability or viscosity of the first organic layer. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156579 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE, LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE, AND LIGHTING SYSTEM - Provided are a light emitting device, a light emitting device package, and a lighting system. The light emitting device includes a substrate, a light emitting structure on the substrate, the light emitting structure comprising a first conductive type semiconductor layer, a second conductive type semiconductor layer on the first conductive type semiconductor layer, and an active layer between the first and second conductive type semiconductor layers; a first electrode on the light emitting structure; and a patterned phosphor layer on the light emitting structure, wherein the patterned phosphor layer converts light generated from the light emitting structure into light having a wavelength longer than that of the light generated from the light emitting structure, and wherein the pattern of the phosphor layer exposes the first electrode. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156580 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE - There is provided a light emitting device which enables a color display with good color balance. A triplet compound is used for a light emitting layer of an EL element that emits red color, and a singlet compound is used for a light emitting layer of an EL element that emits green color and a light emitting layer of an EL element that emits blue color. Thus, an operation voltage of the EL element emitting red color may be made the same as the EL element emitting green color and the EL element emitting blue color. Accordingly, the color display with good color balance can be realized. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156581 | EXCIMER LAMP - An excimer lamp has a single tubular discharge chamber configured to enclose a discharge gas that is a noble gas or a mixing gas consisting of a noble gas and a halogen gas; a pair of electrodes configured to be arranged along opposite sides of the exterior surface of the discharge chamber; and an outer tube configured to cover the discharge chamber and the electrodes. Excimer molecules are produced by either dielectric barrier discharge or capacitive-coupled high-frequency discharge. An interior of a space formed between the outer tube and the discharge chamber is either in a vacuum state that is necessary and sufficient for preventing discharge, or is filled with an arc-suppression gas. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156582 | DISCHARGE LAMP WITH IMPROVED DISCHARGE VESSEL - A high pressure gas discharge lamp ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110156583 | LED LAMP SET AND LIGHTING BULB OF THE SAME - An LED lamp set and a lighting bulb used thereon are provided. The LED lamp set comprises a plurality of circuit boards, a support post, an ignition circuit and two conducting wires. The circuit boards are spaced from each other in a parallel manner and mounted on the support post in series. Each of the circuit boards is connected to a plurality of LEDs surrounding the support post. The LEDs have a plurality of light emission surfaces tilted outwards. The ignition circuit receives an input power and transforms the input power to an ignition power. The two conducting wires have one end connected to the ignition circuit and linked to the circuit boards in series to ignite the LEDs. The LED lamp set further is coupled with a socket and a lamp shade to form a profile of a lighting bulb compatible to the socket of the ordinary lighting bulbs. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156584 | LED LIGHTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a lighting device using an LED. One embodiment of the invention provides a lamp-shaped LED lighting device that can replace a known lighting device. The lamp-shaped LED lighting device promptly emits the heat generated by an LED element, which influences the optical output and the lifespan of the LED lighting device, through a lamp-shaped frame with a heat-ventilation structure that facilitates air circulation. In addition, the lamp-shaped LED lighting device prevents glare from an LED light source by using a lateral reflecting member, a diffusion lens and a diffusion cover and diffuses the light from the light source widely without optical attenuation. Another embodiment of the invention provides a tube and panel-shaped LED lighting devices that can be replaced with a previous tube-shaped fluorescent light and a panel-shaped lighting device. The tube and panel-shaped LED lighting devices rapidly emit the heat generated by an LED element, which influences the optical output and the life span of the LED lighting device, through a tube and panel-shaped frame with a heat-sink structure. In addition, the tube and panel-shaped LED lighting devices prevent glare from the LED light source by optically arranging a curved reflecting plate, a diffusion plate and a diffusion window which include a diffusion lens at the upper portion of the LED element. Furthermore the tube and panel-shaped LED lighting devices diffuse the light from the LED light source widely without optical attenuation. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156585 | LAMP WITH ENERGY-SAVING HIGH-POWER SPIRAL LIGHT TUBE - An energy-saving lamp with a high-power double spiral energy-saving light tube. The double spiral energy-saving light tube includes two single spiral light tubes having complementary structure. One spiral light tube rotates into the other in the same direction, they geometrically fit into one another, and they complement one another. The two light tubes work independently. Reliability is improved. Short glass tubes can be used for producing the two single spiral light tubes, and the production process is simple and suitable for mass production. The luminous efficiency of the energy-saving lamp of the invention exceeds 80 lm/W. A single spiral light tube of between 14 and 22 mm in diameter corresponds to the power of the lamp of between 100 and 250 W. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156586 | LED BULB ADOPTING ISOLATED FLUORESCENT CONVERSION TECHNOLOGY - An LED bulb is provided which includes a white light conversion film, a metal shell, a blue or purple or UV LED light source, an insulation connecting component, and a lamp holder. The metal shell includes an upper step and a lower step in an inner surface thereof. The white light conversion film is disposed on the upper step. The LED light source is disposed on the lower step. The lamp holder is connected to a bottom of the metal shell via the insulation connecting component. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156587 | Radiating Device for Lamp and LED Lamp - A radiating device for lamp and a LED lamp comprising the radiating device are provided. The LED lamp comprises a LED light source module (2), a light transmission protective cover (3) and the radiating device for lamp. The LED light source module (2) comprises several LEDs (21) and a radiating circuit substrate (22). The radiating device for lamp comprises a radiating base plate (1). Several radiating rods (11) are arranged at the back side of the radiating base plate (1). The LED light source module (2) is fixedly connected with the radiating base plate (1), and heat is conducted from the LED light source module to the radiating base plate (1) through the radiating circuit substrate (22). The light transmission protective cover (3) is hermetically connected with the radiating base plate (1). | 2011-06-30 |
20110156588 | VEHICLE LIGHTING DISPLAY SYSTEM - A lighting system for vehicles includes a housing having a front panel and a back panel, a reflector positioned adjacent the back panel, a plurality of light sources positioned on sides of the housing transverse to the back panel, a lens positioned the plurality of light sources and the front panel, a faceplate having a transparent pattern is configured to couple to the housing adjacent the front panel, a controller coupled to the light sources having a first input configured to couple to a vehicle ignition switch and a second input configured to couple to an accessory switch, and a color mapping interface coupled to the controller and configured to receive at least one removable color chip. The controller detects at least one color signal from the at least one removable color chip and controls the plurality of light sources in response to the at least one detected color signal. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156589 | LIGHT BAR AND METHOD FOR MAKING - A light bar is described that is of a modular construction based on one or more large circuit boards that are populated with light beam assemblies and then fastened to an interior space of the light bar housing. Keys that automatically align the light beam assemblies on each of the boards precisely control placement of the assemblies on the board. In turn, each of the boards is keyed to the interior of the light bar housing so that when the board is fastened to the housing the light beam assemblies are automatically registered into alignment with the lenses in the housing so that the beams from the assemblies are properly oriented. The light bar is inexpensive to fabricate and can be assembled quickly and reliably, yet it provides for a high degree of customization, which is a requirement in the emergency vehicle lighting industry. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156590 | Plasma Temperature Control Apparatus and Plasma Temperature Control Method - The plasma temperature control apparatus includes a plasma generating section | 2011-06-30 |
20110156591 | TUBELESS LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE BASED LIGHTING DEVICE - A tubeless light-emitting diode (LED) based lighting device includes at least one base, at least one LED lighting module, and at least one control circuit. The base includes a heat dissipation body. The LED lighting module is mounted to the base so that the base provides the LED lighting module with the functions of retention and heat dissipation. The control circuit is mounted to the base and is electrically connected to power wiring of the LED lighting module for ON/OFF switching of the LED lighting module and supplying of operation power. As such, a tubeless lighting device that emits light in a power saving manner and is constructed in a volume reduced manner is provided. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156592 | END OF LAMP LIFE PROTECTION CIRCUIT WITH BI-LEVEL DETECTIONS FOR THE ELECTRONIC BALLAST AND METHOD THEREOF - The configurations of an end of lamp life protection circuit for a ballast and a method thereof are provided in the present invention. The proposed circuit includes a voltage-dividing circuit receiving an input voltage and outputting a first and a second divided voltages and a switch apparatus raising the first divided voltage when the second divided voltage is less than a first pre-determined threshold value and turning off the ballast when the first divided voltage is higher than a second pre-determined threshold value. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156593 | BOOSTING DRIVER CIRCUIT FOR LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - Various embodiments relate to an light-emitting diode (LED) driver and related method that drives various LEDs in an LED string beyond their isolated nominal luminance. Individual LEDs in an LED string may be thermally dependent so that specific LEDs may operate at higher temperatures without degradation. This may include driving specific LEDs beyond isolated nominal luminance when associated LEDs dim below their isolated nominal luminance. Such operation allows the LED to receive higher amounts of current and therefore exhibit higher luminous intensity. A control circuit may monitor the forward voltage and temperature in a feedback loop to ensure that the LEDs in the string are operating below a defined maximum junction temperature. The control circuit may signal a processing unit to adjust adjacent circuits to compensate when the controlled LEDs cannot produce a requested luminance without operating beyond a maximum junction temperature. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156594 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ILLUMINATING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting diode (LED) illuminating system includes a LED illuminating circuitry, which includes a plurality of LEDs connected in parallel, and an actuator connected to the LED illuminating circuitry to actuate the plurality of LEDs. The actuator includes a sensor and a control circuitry, which includes a controller connected to the actuator. The sensor is configured to detect an output signal of the actuator and to output the detected data value to the controller. The controller is configured to compare the detected data value with a predetermined data value, and to output a scan signal to the actuator when a LED is found to be malfunctioning. The actuator is configured to scan each LED and to output a location parameter of the malfunctioning LED to the controller based on the scan signal. A method for controlling the LED lighting system is also provided. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156595 | LIGHT-GUIDE DEVICE AND MOUNTING ASSEMBLY USING SAME - A light-guide device is provided for detecting and amplify the light emitted by indicator lamps of functional modules mounted in a chassis. The light-guide device includes a plurality of light-guide columns, a circuit board, and a plurality of light-guide blocks. The circuit board includes a plurality of amplifying circuits, each including a photosensitive diode and a plurality of light-emitting diodes (LEDs). One of the LEDs is lit when the photosensitive diode detecting the light emitted by the indicator lamp of one corresponding functional modules. The light-guide blocks guide lights emitted by the corresponding LEDs to an outside of the chassis. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156596 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CONTROLLING AND MEASURING ASPECTS OF TIME-VARYING COMBINED LIGHT - Methods and apparatus are disclosed for providing combined time-varying light comprising light from one or more light sources ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110156597 | LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY WITH AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR - A liquid crystal display includes a main body, a screen positioned on the main body, a backlight module positioned in the main body and supplying light for the screen, a controller for controlling the brightness of the backlight module and an ambient light sensor positioned on the main body. The ambient light sensor includes a barrel, an optical sheet positioned at an end of the barrel and a photosensitive unit positioned at the other end of the barrel. The photosensitive unit creates a signal according to the ambient light received via the optical sheet, and sends the signal to the controller. The controller adjusts the brightness of the backlight module. The optical sheet includes a first surface, a second surface opposite the first surface and a plurality of V-shaped micro structures formed on the first surface. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156598 | Intelligent outdoor sun shading device - An intelligent outdoor sun shading device includes a shading system, an environmental sensor device and a functional controller. The shading system includes a supporting frame, a power source supported at the supporting frame, an awning frame suspendedly and movably supported by the supporting frame, and a sun shelter mounted to the awning frame to define a shading area under the sun shelter. The environmental sensor device is electrically linked to the power source and is installed to the shading system for detecting an environmental change of the shading system in responsive to the shading area thereof. The functional controller is electrically linked to the environmental sensor device and is operatively controlled the awning frame of the shading system, wherein when the functional controller receives a command signal from the environmental sensor device, the awning frame is automatically adjusted to regulate the shading area thereof in responsive to the environmental change of the shading system. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156599 | ELECTRONIC MODULE, METHODS OF MANUFACTURING AND DRIVING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT - An electronic module includes an EL section; a first substrate on which the EL section is formed; a second substrate attached to the first substrate; an integrated circuit chip mounted on the second substrate; a plurality of first power supply interconnects formed on the first substrate, extending through a pair of regions located on both sides of the EL section; and a plurality of second power supply interconnects formed on the second substrate, extending through a pair of regions located on both sides of the integrated circuit chip. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156600 | SMART MONITORING OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODE STRINGS - System(s) and method(s) are provide to efficiently assess performance of a set of light emitting diode (LED) strings in an illumination system. A multiplexer component collects input signal from the one or more LED strings via a first set of one or more monitoring pins, processes the collected input signal, and extracts at least one output signal. The at least one output signal is conveyed to a demultiplexer component through a second set of one or more monitoring pins, wherein the number of elements in the second set of monitoring pins is equal to or smaller than the number of monitoring pins in the first set. The collected input signal is processed in accordance with at least one mode of operation of the multiplexer component, the mode of operation autonomously configured by the demultiplexer component. The multiplexer component can autonomously generate intelligence on operating status of the set of LED strings. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156601 | Data-processing module and method thereof - A data-processing module can handle a predetermined command transmitted by a corresponding main controller through a command serial signal or a clock signal. When the predetermined command represents “command-latching”, the data-processing module controls a command register to store the data transmitted by a section of the command serial signal temporarily stored in an FIFO buffering circuit for latching command. When the predetermined command represents “data-latching”, the data-processing module controls a command register to store the data transmitted by the section of the command serial signal temporarily stored in the FIFO buffering circuit for latching data. In this way, the data-processing module can control the command register to latch command or the data register to latch data without a redundant pin for receiving latching signals transmitted by the main controller, reducing the cost of the data-processing module. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156602 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DRIVING DEVICE - An LED driving device includes: an LED circuit having an input side for receiving a driving current corresponding to an AC input voltage from an external power source when the magnitude of a driving voltage across the input side is greater than a predetermined value; and a clamp circuit coupled between the input side of the LED circuit and the external power source, and permitting the driving current to pass through for clamping the magnitude of the driving current to a predetermined current level and for clamping the magnitude of the driving voltage to a predetermined voltage level. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156603 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE DRIVING CIRCUIT - An exemplary light-emitting diode (LED) driving circuit includes a LED driving IC, at least a LED string and at least a resistor. The LED string each is electrically coupled between a power source voltage and a control terminal of the LED driving IC and whereby a driving current of the LED string is subjected to the control of the LED driving IC. The resistor each is electrically coupled to between the control terminal and a predetermined potential. Moreover, a LED driving method also is provided. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156604 | DRIVING CIRCUIT OF LIGHT EMITTING DIODE - A driving circuit of a light emitting diode (LED) is provided, including a driving unit, a current pre-charging unit and a feedback selecting unit. The driving unit outputs a driving power to drive the LEDs and outputs at least a first feedback signal according to the current conducted by the LEDs. The current pre-charging unit is coupled to an output of the driving unit to provide a current path to the driving unit and generates a second feedback signal according to a current conducted by the current pre-charging unit. The feedback selecting unit selects and outputs one of first feedback signals or the second feedback signal according to an enable signal, and the driving unit adjusts the driving power according to an output of the feedback selecting unit so as to maintain a current driving capability of the driving circuit to provide a sufficient current to drive the LEDs. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156605 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An LED illumination system includes an LED lamp, a voltage stabilizing circuit and a control circuit. The LED lamp includes an LED string which has a plurality of LEDs connected in series. The voltage stabilizing circuit connects the LED lamp for supplying an electric current to the LED string. The control circuit includes an MCU and a MOSFET connected between the MCU and the LED string. The MCU detects the electric current flowing through the LED string and outputs a PWM signal which has a frequency within a range from 60 Hz to 500 Hz to the MOSFET. The MOSFET receives the PWM signal from the MCU and turns on and off repeatedly under a control of the PWM signal, to make a flicker frequency of the LEDs of the LED string be within a predetermined range. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156606 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE DRIVER - There is provided a light emitting diode (LED) driver removing signal interference by varying a switching frequency within a preset range. The LED driver includes a power supply section switching input power and supplying driving power to at least one LED; a switching control section controlling the switching of the power supply section according to a clock signal being supplied; and a clock signal generation section supplying the clock signal having a preset variable frequency range to the switching control section. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156607 | DC/AC Inverter - A direct current to alternating current (DC/AC) inverter is for driving a fluorescent lamp through quasi sine wave generation. The DC/AC inverter includes a frequency generator for generating a reference signal and a modulation signal, a pulse width modulator coupled to the frequency generator for providing a pulse width modulation signal according to said modulation signal, a driver circuit coupled to the pulse width modulator for generating at least one driving signal according to the pulse width modulation signal and the reference signal, a half bridge power switch unit coupled to the driver circuit, and a resonant tank coupled to the fluorescent lamp for outputting a quasi sine wave to drive the fluorescent lamp. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156608 | LIGHT TUBE AND POWER SUPPLY CIRCUIT - The present invention provides a light tube for illumination by a power supply circuit including a bulb portion and a pair of end caps disposed at opposite ends of the bulb portion. A plurality of light emitting diodes are disposed inside the bulb portion and in electrical communication with the pair of end caps for illuminating in response to electrical current to be received from the power supply circuit. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156609 | FLUORESCENT LAMP FOR LIGHTING APPLICATIONS - A lighting device comprises a serpentine shaped CCFL, a driver driving the CCFL, a connector that allows the device to connect to and receive power from conventional power sockets, and a fixture that connects them into a single device. Such device can be used for general lighting purposes and replaces incandescent and other fluorescent lamps in current use without having to change electrical sockets. The fixture mechanically connects the CCFL, the driver and the connector to form an unitary mechanical structure. Preferably an air gap is maintained between the CCFL and the driver. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156610 | PHASE CONTROL WITH ADAPTIVE PARAMETERS - A method for determining a limit of a phase control power range includes applying a first gate pulse to a switch at a first firing angle near the limit of the power range, sensing the conductive state of the switch after the first gate pulse, and determining the limit of the power range in response to the conductive state of the switch. If the switch remains conductive after the first gate pulse, the first firing angle may be used as the limit of the power range. If the switch does not remain conductive after the first gate pulse, the limit may be determined by repeatedly incrementing the firing angle, applying a gate pulse to the switch at the incremented firing angle, and sensing the conductive state of the switch after each gate pulse until the switch is conductive after a gate pulse. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156611 | DRIVING DEVICE OF LIGHT EMITTING UNIT - A driving device of a light emitting unit is provided. The driving device includes a driving circuit, a switch, a capacitor, and a compensation circuit. The driving circuit has a control terminal and a driving terminal connected to the light emitting unit. The driving circuit determines a driving current according to the voltage on the control terminal. The switch has a first end for receiving a data voltage, a second end connected to the light emitting unit, and a control end for receiving a scan voltage. The capacitor has a first end connected to the control terminal of the driving circuit and a second end connected to the second end of the switch. The compensation circuit has an output terminal connected to the first end of the capacitor. The compensation circuit supplies a reset voltage to the first end of the capacitor when the switch is turned on. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156612 | LED DRIVE CIRCUIT, PHASE CONTROL DIMMER, LED ILLUMINATION FIXTURE, LED ILLUMINATION DEVICE, AND LED ILLUMINATION SYSTEM - An LED drive circuit for driving an LED by input of an alternating voltage, the LED drive circuit being capable of connecting to a phase control dimmer. The LED drive circuit is provided with a current extractor for continuing to allow current to flow into the phase control dimmer so that a phase control element inside the phase control dimmer does not switch off before the alternating voltage reaches 0 V after the phase control element inside the phase control dimmer switches on and the LED emits light. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156613 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - According to one embodiment, a lighting apparatus includes a conductive main body at a ground potential, a light-emitting device in the main body, and a lighting control device configured to supply power to the light-emitting device. The light-emitting device includes a substrate including an insulation layer, and a radiation layer with a thermal conductivity, formed of conductive material and laminated on the insulation layer, a plurality of light-emitting elements mounted on the radiation layer, and a power supply wiring configured to electrically connect the light-emitting elements and to make the radiation layer electrically nonconductive. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156614 | CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR DIMMING A LUMINOUS ELEMENT - In various embodiments, a circuit for dimming at least one luminous element is provided. The circuit may include at least two switching inputs and an N-connection, wherein on the basis of a switching combination of the switching inputs the at least one luminous element is dimmable, wherein as a function of a voltage shape across the N-connection the at least one luminous element is dimmable. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156615 | BACKLIGHT DRIVING CIRCUIT FOR USE IN LCD PANEL - A backlight driving circuit includes a voltage-regulating circuit, a self-excited oscillation circuit, a transformer, a rectifying circuit and a filtering circuit. The voltage-regulating circuit is used for receiving an input voltage and adjusting the input voltage into a DC voltage. The self-excited oscillation circuit generates an oscillation voltage according to the DC voltage. The transformer includes a first primary winding assembly and a secondary winding assembly. The first primary winding assembly is connected with the self-excited oscillation circuit for receiving the oscillation voltage, so that the secondary winding assembly is induced to generate an AC output voltage. The rectifying circuit is used for rectifying the AC output voltage into a DC driving voltage. The filtering circuit is connected to the rectifying circuit and plural LED strings for filtering the DC driving voltage, so that the plural LED strings are driven by the filtered DC driving voltage. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156616 | ELECTRICALLY PIXELATED LUMINESCENT DEVICE - Electrically pixelated luminescent devices, methods for forming electrically pixelated luminescent devices, systems including electrically pixelated luminescent devices, methods for using electrically pixelated luminescent devices. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156617 | INDUCTION ACCELERATING DEVICE AND ACCELERATION METHOD OF CHARGED PARTICLE BEAM - The present invention provides a set of induction accelerating cell for controlling acceleration of a charged particle beam and an induction accelerating device for controlling generation timing of an induced voltage applied by the induction accelerating cell in a synchrotron. The induction accelerating device in a synchrotron includes: an induction accelerating cell that applies an induced voltage; a switching power supply that supplies a pulse voltage to the induction accelerating cell via a transmission line and drives said induction accelerating cell; a DC power supply that supplies electric power to the switching power supply; and an intelligent control device including a pattern generator that generates a gate signal pattern for controlling on/off the switching power supply, and a digital signal processing device that controls on/off a gate master signal that becomes the basis of the gate signal pattern. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156618 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND ELECTRIC VEHICLE INCLUDING THE SAME - A battery system includes a plurality of battery cells and a plurality of printed circuit boards. A cell characteristics detecting circuit having a cell characteristics detecting function for detecting cell characteristics of the plurality of battery cells is mounted on each of the printed circuit boards. As well as the cell characteristics detecting circuit, a control-related circuit having a function different from the cell characteristics detecting function of each battery cell is mounted on the printed circuit board. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156619 | LINEAR SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR CONTROL METHOD AND CONTROL APPARATUS - It makes possible to control a movable element to be smoothly movable by a sensor-less vector control in an equal speed area, without using a position sensor, and possible to perform a stop control and control it in a low speed area. In a case when a moving speed of the armature is faster than a predetermined speed preliminarily determined within a range in which the movable element is moved in synchronous with movement of the magnetic field generated by the armature by a predetermined sensor-less vector control, the current passing through the armature is controlled by the sensor-less vector control, and in a case when the moving speed of the armature is slower than the predetermined speed, in a d-q coordinate in which a d-axis represents a direction of a flux generated by field and a q-axis represents a phase advanced by π/2 with respect to the d-axis, a d-axis armature current and a q-axis armature current are controlled so that a d-axis electric angle is produced, and current passes through the d-axis armature and does not pass through the q-axis armature. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156620 | BATTERY PROTECTION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A battery protection method is provided for preventing a main battery set from being damaged by a current from a load, and for lengthening the lifespan of the main battery set. The method includes the steps of: providing an auxiliary battery set; determining whether to recycle energy of the load, and performing a charging mode if affirmative; and transferring energy from the load to the auxiliary battery set when performing the charging mode. The method prevents the main battery set from being damaged due to charging at a high C rate, transfers possible damage due to the high current charging to the auxiliary battery set, lengthens the lifespan of the main battery set, and reduces the overall cost and difficulty of the maintenance of the main battery set by shifting the focus of the maintenance from the main battery set to the auxiliary battery set. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156621 | RAIL VEHICLE WHICH HAS A PERMANENT-MAGNET SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR AS TRACTION MOTOR - A rail vehicle has a permanent-magnet synchronous motor as its traction motor. A switching apparatus is arranged between a converter and the traction motor, connects the traction motor to the converter in the driving mode and connects the traction motor to at least one braking resistance during generator operation of the traction motor. The switching apparatus can be operated pneumatically and is for this purpose connected to a main air control line of a compressed-air braking system. In the driving mode, when the pressure in the main air control line is greater than a threshold value, the traction motor is connected to the converter. For braking, when the pressure in the main air control line is less than the threshold value, the traction motor is connected to the at least one braking resistance. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156622 | DRIVING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR AND RELATED METHOD - A driving apparatus drives a brushless motor that includes a plurality of windings. The apparatus comprises a plurality of switch half-bridges connected to a power line and to the windings, a memory adapted to contain a plurality of signal profiles to be cyclically applied to the plurality of windings of the motor, a multiplier for multiplying the profile values of the signals from the memory by a scale factor, a control circuit adapted to generate PWM signals for the switches of the plurality of switch half-bridges according to values output by the multiplier, a polarity detector configured to detect the polarity of the current passing trough at least one winding of the motor and a scale factor controller configured to modify the scale factor according to the detected current polarity and so as to make each signal profile to be applied to each winding of the motor either higher than the back-electromotive force or equal to the back-electromotive force generated by the motor. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156623 | MOTOR DRIVE APPARATUS AND POWER STEERING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - In a motor drive apparatus having two power supply systems for a motor, output phase currents supplied from inverters and detected by current sensors are added. Sums of the phase currents are fed back to a 3-2 phase conversion section and converted into a d-axis current and a q-axis current. A 2-3 phase conversion section outputs the same three-phase voltage command values to the inverters. Thus, the 3-2 phase conversion section and the 2-3 phase conversion section are both reduced to 1 in number, which is less than 2 of the inverters. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156624 | MOTOR DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR DRIVING A SYNCHRONOUS MOTOR - A coil current detector detects a current component flowing through a coil. A scaling unit scales a drive signal. An induced voltage component extraction unit extracts an induced voltage component by removing the drive signal, scaled by the scaling unit, from the coil current component detected by the current detector. A phase difference detector detects a phase difference between the phase of the drive signal and that of the induced voltage component. A signal adjustment unit adjusts the drive signal so that the phase difference detected by the phase difference detector can be brought close to a target phase difference. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156625 | MOTOR DRIVING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROL OF MOTOR REVOLUTION - This invention provides a motor driving apparatus that made it possible to reduce torque ripples including those attributed to load variation of the motor and an associated method for control of motor revolution. An output stage to a multiphase DC motor is comprised of power elements to supply output voltages to multiphase coils and a predriver to supply drive voltages to the power elements. A resistor means detects a current flowing through the power elements. A supply current detector detects a voltage signal produced across the resistor means as a supply current, using a high-speed ADC and a moving average filter. An output controller generates a PWM signal with a frequency lower than the frequency of the high-speed ADC so that the current detected by the supply current detector conforms to a current signal indicating a motor revolving speed and transfers the PWM signal to the output stage. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156626 | MOTOR DRIVING DEVICE, ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE USING THE SAME AND METHOD FOR DETECTING FAILURE IN THE SAME - A voltage application unit applies voltage to windings of a motor without passing though an inverter unit. A first detection unit detects a short circuit failure in switching elements of the inverter unit based on a terminal voltage between each of the switching elements and a corresponding winding and a power voltage of a power supply. Before rotation of the motor, when no short circuit failure is detected and when a switching unit switches at least one of the high and low potential-side switching elements of the inverter unit on and subsequently switches all the switching elements off, a second failure detection unit determines whether the switching unit is incapable of rendering the switching element non-conductive based on the terminal voltage and the power voltage. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156627 | MOTOR DRIVE AND ELECTRIC POWER STEERING APPARATUS USING THE SAME - In a multi-system motor drive apparatus, a power supply relay is interrupted when a first power supply system fails at time t | 2011-06-30 |
20110156628 | Radiation hardened motor drive stage - A radiation hardened motor drive stage utilizes a non-radiation hardened P-channel FET switch. The radiation hardened motor drive stage includes a non-radiation hardened P-channel FET switch that is connected three (3) pairs of upper and lower switch blocks or legs wherein the output of each pair is connected to a motor winding switch terminal. The upper switch blocks or legs are connected the P-channel switch a. The lower switch block or legs are connected to a negative power bus. The negative power bus permits the N-channel FETS or IGTS within the switch blocks or legs exposed to ionized radiation to be controlled, even when their gate threshold voltage has dropped below zero volts. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156629 | ELECTRIC POWER STEERING DEVICE - An electric power steering device includes: an electric power source for supplying first current; a controller for setting a current instruction value; multiple electric power converters for converting the first current to second current corresponding to the current instruction value; multiple pairs of windings for generating a driving force of a motor; and a failure detection element for detecting failure of the electric power converters and the windings. The controller reduces the current instruction value to be equal to or smaller than a predetermined instruction value of a normal operation when the failure detection element detects the failure. The controller controls the electric power converter in a normal state to supply the second current to a corresponding winding. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156630 | Device and Method for Detecting Type of Fan - This invention provides a device and method for detecting a type of a fan. The device for detecting a type of a fan includes a detector and a voltage controller. The detector is used for detecting and comparing a control voltage with a reference voltage to generate a comparison signal and transmitting the comparison signal to the voltage controller. The voltage controller outputs a variable voltage or a constant voltage to a voltage input terminal of a fan according to the comparison signal. The voltage controller can include an integrator for integrating a modulation signal and outputting the variable voltage. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156631 | MOTOR DRIVE CIRCUIT FOR ROTATING A ROTOR BY SUPPLYING THE CURRENTS TO TWO COILS - When a driver unit is in a high impedance state as viewed from a first coil or a second coil, an induced voltage detector detects the voltage across the first coil or that across the second coil so as to detect an induced voltage occurring in the first coil or the second coil. The induced voltage detector includes a differential amplifier circuit for differentially amplifying an electric potential across the first coil or that across the second coil, and an analog-to-digital converter circuit for converting an analog value outputted from the differential amplifier circuit into a digital value and outputting the converted digital value to a control unit. The control unit generates a drive signal based on an input signal set externally and adjusts the drive signal in accordance with the induced voltage detected by the induced voltage detector so as to set the adjusted drive signal in the driver unit. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156632 | DEAD-TIME COMPENSATION APPARATUS OF PWM INVERTER AND METHOD THEREOF - A dead-time compensation method is applied to a PWM inverter, which is provided to drive an induction motor using a constant V/f control. The method first calculates a root-mean-square current of the output instantaneous current of the inverter. Afterward, a lookup table of the root-mean-square current is used to obtain a dead-time compensation base voltage and a dead-time compensation per-unit voltage. Finally, the dead-time compensation base voltage is multiplied by the dead-time compensation per-unit voltage to produce a dead-time compensation voltage of the PWM inverter. Accordingly, the method reduces complexity of converting the current to the voltage to reach a faster real-time response. Furthermore, a more accurate dead-time compensation voltage is obtained without increasing hardware costs and the efficiency of operating the induction motor is improved at low speed and light load condition. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156633 | SOLAR POWER STORAGE SYSTEM AND CHARGE METHOD OF SAME - A solar power storage system includes a solar panel, an energy storage device, a transformer, and a controller. The solar panel collects energy from sunlight and outputs an actual output voltage. The energy storage device stores the energy collected from the solar panel. The transformer transforms the actual output voltage of the solar panel into a charge voltage and charges the energy storage device using the charge voltage. The controller is configured for comparing the actual output voltage with a first predetermined voltage to obtain a first comparative result, comparing an instant battery voltage of the energy storage device with a second predetermined voltage to obtain a second comparative result. The transformer adjusts the charge voltage according to the first and the second comparative results. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156634 | HYBRID POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM - A hybrid power supply system includes a solar panel, a rechargeable battery for receiving electrical energy from the solar panel, a line power port, a switch capable of electrically connecting the line power port and the rechargeable battery, and a power sensor for acquiring an electrical energy value from the rechargeable battery and a controller. The controller receives the electrical energy value from the power sensor, and controls the switch to electrically connect the line power port and the rechargeable battery when a voltage of the rechargeable battery falls below a predetermined value. The line power port charges the rechargeable battery to one full cycle of power output of the rechargeable. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156635 | REFLECTED ENERGY MANAGEMENT APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RESONANCE POWER TRANSMISSION - Provided is a reflected energy management apparatus for resonance power transmission. The reflected energy management apparatus for resonance power transmission may include a source resonator configured to transmit a power to a target resonator, and a reflected power management unit configured to: detect a reflected wave corresponding to the power transmitted to the target resonator, and to generate a power using the detected reflected wave. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156636 | BATTERY PACK AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING CHARGING OF BATTERY PACK - A battery pack and a method of controlling charging of the battery pack, the battery pack including a chargeable battery cell, a first charging circuit wirelessly charging the battery cell, a terminal part connecting the battery cell to an external device, a second charging circuit charging the battery cell by using power from an external power source connected to the terminal part, and a control circuit controlling charging performed by the first charging circuit and the second charging circuit, thereby allowing wireless and wired charging of the battery pack. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156637 | RECHARGING OR CONNECTION TRAY FOR PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention relates to a tray comprising: a) a base panel having two opposite edges adapted for sliding within grooves of a structure; b) a pair of electrical contacts located on the two opposite edges of the base adapted to conduct electricity; c) a battery recharging system adapted to provide one or more electromagnetic fields capable of transferring an electrical charge to a properly equipped electrical device having a rechargeable battery or a connection for a portable electronic device adapted to connect the portable electronic device to the power system of a host and/or other electronic systems of the host; d) means for connecting the pair of electrical contacts to the battery recharging system or to the connection to the portable electronic device; e) one or more display panels providing a surface for resting one or more rechargeable portable electric devices upon, such panels adapted to allow one or more users of portable electronic device to view one or more displays of the portable electronic devices; f) panels for connecting the base panel and one or more display panels and for enclosing the tray. The tray is adapted for use in a host system which supplies power to the tray. In a preferred embodiment, the host system is or is utilized in a vehicle. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156638 | MOVEABLE MAGNET AND PANEL ASSEMBLY - A magnet and panel assembly including at least a first panel having a first surface and a second wherein the panel has a configuration such that a magnetic field can extend past the first surface; a first magnetic source located on or near the second surface of the first panel; one or more magnetic source securing features adapted to hold the magnetic source on or near the second surface of the first panel wherein the source securing features are adapted to allow the first magnetic source to articulate in the x and y directions along a plane substantially parallel to the plane of the first panel. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156639 | Wireless Power Transmission Apparatus - A wireless power transmission apparatus is provided. The wireless power transmission device includes a source unit comprising a source resonator to transmit power wirelessly to at least one target device, and an energy charging module to store energy generated by the source unit under a control of the source unit. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156640 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR WIRELESSLY TRANSFERRING POWER AND COMMUNICATING WITH ONE OR MORE SLAVE DEVICES - Some embodiments provide a system for charging devices. The system includes a master device and a slave device. Some embodiments provide a method for charging devices in a system that includes a slave device and a master device. The slave device includes (1) an antenna to receive a radio frequency (RF) beam and (2) a power generation module connected to the antenna that converts RF energy received by the slave antenna to power. The master device includes (1) a directional antenna to direct RF power to the antenna of the slave device and (2) a module that provides power to the directional antenna of the master device. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156641 | STATE OF CHARGE RANGE - A system and method for improving cycle lifetimes for a lithium-ion battery pack, particularly for adapting to a dynamic use profile for a user. A battery cell pack charging system, including a charger and a controller, for charging a lithium-ion battery cell pack, the battery cell pack charging system has a circuit for charging the battery cell pack using an adjustable charging system including an adjustable charge profile to charge the battery cell pack wherein the adjustable charge profile includes: an operational parameter identifying a next operation post-charge performance characteristic for the battery cell pack wherein a controller determines a next cycle plan for the battery cell pack that provides the performance characteristic while concurrently enhancing an attribute of the battery cell pack and wherein the attribute is measured over a plurality of applied cycles; and one or more charging stages to produce an energy ending point for the plan; wherein the adjustable charge plan is implemented by the charger in anticipation of a post-charging operation associated with the operational parameter. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156642 | POWER SYSTEM - Provided is a power system capable of assisting an appropriate connection to an external power and preventing inappropriate power charge from being carried out. The power system mounted in a vehicle ( | 2011-06-30 |
20110156643 | HIGH-VOLTAGE BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FOR USE IN ELECTRIC VEHICLE - A high-voltage battery charging system is installed in a vehicle body of the electric vehicle for charging a high-voltage battery unit within the vehicle body. The high-voltage battery charging system includes a rectifier circuit, a power factor correction circuit and a non-isolated DC-DC converting circuit. The rectifier circuit is connected to a common terminal for rectifying an AC input voltage into a rectified voltage. The power factor correction circuit is connected to the rectifier circuit and a bus for increasing a power factor and generating a bus voltage. The non-isolated DC-DC converting circuit is connected to the power factor correction circuit and the high-voltage battery unit for charging the high-voltage battery unit, wherein no transformer is included in the non-isolated DC-DC converting circuit. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156644 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND BATTERY SYSTEM-EQUIPPED VEHICLE - A battery system | 2011-06-30 |
20110156645 | ALL-IN-ONE LITHIUM BATTERY CHARGER - An all-in-one lithium battery charger, and more particularly, to a charging seat specifically designed for the Kodak KLIC series lithium batteries. The charging seat includes a first charging terminal set in the lateral direction and a second charging terminal set in the longitudinal direction such that they are arranged in an L-shaped manner. Moreover, the bottom plate of the charging seat includes different bottom portions positioned at different height for defining different sized charging grooves. In this way, at least six types of lithium batteries can be charged therein without increasing the volume of the chargers, thereby achieving the all-in-one charging purpose. Moreover, the convenient storage and carrying is ensured. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156646 | PORTABLE CHARGING EQUIPMENT - This invention relates to a portable charging equipment in which a socket is provided on side edge of a backup battery and a plug is correspondingly provided on a charger device. A recessed arc portion formed on the bottom surface of the charger device is to abut closely against the peripheral outer edge of the backup battery. A boost unit provided in the charger device is electrically connected to the plug, and a lead wire connected to the boost unit has an output terminal provided on the other end. A tightening strap body having hook and loop structure is attached to the charger device. The backup battery and the charger device can be inseparably affixed together by the fastening action of the tightening strap body. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156647 | Apparatus and method for charging a battery pack - A battery pack charger and a method of charging a battery pack may properly charge a battery pack regardless of the number of cells in the battery pack. The battery pack charger includes a voltage sensing unit configured to sense an output voltage of the battery pack being charged with a predetermined voltage for a predetermined period, a controller configured to determine a number of cells in the battery pack in accordance with the output voltage, and a power source charge and discharge unit configured to supply a charge voltage to the battery pack, the charge voltage being determined in accordance with the number of cells in the battery pack. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156648 | Integrated cell balancing system for multi-cell batteries - A cell balancing software program that executes on a computer system embedded inside a multi-cell battery and includes a means to control an external charging system. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156649 | BATTERY BALANCING METHOD - A battery balancing method for a battery pack is disclosed, wherein the battery pack includes a plurality of rechargeable battery cells. The method categorizes the plurality of battery cells into a first subgroup and a second subgroup. Each battery cell in the first subgroup has an over voltage count number that records the times of the battery cells reaching an over voltage protection point. A minimum voltage of the battery cells in the second subgroup is detected. Then the voltage of each battery cell in the first subgroup is decreased to a buck voltage lower than the minimum voltage of the second subgroup. While any one cell in the first group reaches the over voltage protection point again during the charging procedure, the over voltage count numbers for the particular battery cells already reached the over voltage protection point are accumulated and then the charging procedure is terminated. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156650 | BATTERY PACK AND LINE OPEN DETECTING METHOD THEREOF - A battery pack and a method of operating the battery pack are disclosed. The battery pack includes a plurality of battery cells and is configured to open a terminal of the battery if an open circuit is detected in a line connecting battery cells. | 2011-06-30 |
20110156651 | POWER TRANSFER SYSTEM FOR A RECHARGEABLE BATTERY - An apparatus and method for transferring energy between a rechargeable battery and a power distribution network. The minimum final energy level may be determined at least in part from the historical energy levels and usage of the rechargeable battery. The time of day of charging the battery may be determined at least in part from information provided by the energy provider. | 2011-06-30 |