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20110093623 | Docking Station with Video Control System - A docking station with video control system includes a housing, a USB hub, a VGA to USB video conversion unit, a USB interface controller and a button. The USB hub includes an upstream port and a downstream port. The upstream port is adapted to connect with a USB connector. The USB connector is adapted to connect with a host. The host has a VGA to USB driver including a predetermined video view mode. The VGA to USB video conversion unit has an input port and an output port. The input port couples with the downstream port. The output port couples with a VGA connector. The USB interface controller couples with the USB hub. The button couples with the USB interface controller. If the button is pressed, the VGA to USB driver can be started, so that the predetermined video view mode is selected. | 04-21-2011 |
20110258356 | HOST APPARATUS AND OPERATION SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An operation system module provided by the present invention comprises an interface slot unit, an interface card and a memory card. The interface slot is disposed on a circuit board. In addition, the interface card can be inserted into the interface slot unit. Wherein, the interface card has a memory card slot, so that the memory card can be inserted into the memory card slot. In particularly, an operation system is installed into the memory card, so as to control a host apparatus working. | 10-20-2011 |
20110264835 | Control System and Control Docking - An exemplary control docking is provided with a data transceiver module, a universal protocol unit, a processor unit and a universal port module. The data transceiver module is adapted for linking with a portable device through a first transmission interface for receiving an action request. The action request then is sent to the universal protocol unit and converted into an action command with specific protocol format. Then, the action command is sent to the processor unit. Subsequently, the action command is sent to the universal port module and then to a peripheral device through a second transmission interface so as to drive the peripheral device. | 10-27-2011 |
20110269486 | NOTICE METHOD AND ASSISTANCE SYSTEM FOR SENDING E-MAIL - A notice method for e-mail is provided by the present invention. The notice method of the present invention first checks whether or not a user sends an e-mail to a recipient. When the notice method checks that the user sends the e-mail, a notice message is sent to the recipient's phone from the user's phone for noticing the recipient that the user already sends the e-mail. | 11-03-2011 |
20110307638 | DATA TRANSMISSION CABLE WITH OTG FUNCTION - A data transmission cable provided by the present invention is suitable for connecting a first electronic apparatus and a second electronic apparatus. The data transmission cable of the present invention has a first connection module, a second connection module, and an OTG controller. The first and second connection modules are configured for connecting with the first and the second electronic apparatuses respectively. The OTG controller is coupled to the first and the second connection modules for capturing a data from the second electronic apparatus and transmitting the data to the first electronic apparatus, so as to respond a data capturing requirement from the first electronic apparatus. | 12-15-2011 |
20110314188 | HUB APPARATUS WITH OTG FUNCTION - A hub apparatus provided by the present invention comprises an OTG (on-the-go) control module and at least one USB port and a linking module. The OTG control module has a buffer and be coupled to the USB port and the linking module. When the host apparatus and the peripheral apparatus link with the hub apparatus, the OTG control module captures a data, which is asserted by a user through the host apparatus, from the peripheral apparatus via the USB port, and saves the captured data into the buffer, so as to move the data saved into the buffer to the host apparatus via a data transmission for responding a data capturing requirement from the host apparatus. | 12-22-2011 |
20120011387 | OPERATION METHOD FOR HOST APPARATUS TO SAVE POWER CONSUMPTION - An operation method for a host apparatus is provided. When a peripheral device connects to the host apparatus through a data transmission interface, the host apparatus is checked whether or not accessing data with the peripheral device. When the host apparatus doesn't access data with the peripheral device continuing a predetermined time, the peripheral device is shut down to make the peripheral device entering a power saving mode from a normal operation mode but an interrupt operation of the data transmission interface is still activated. When the host apparatus need to access data with the peripheral device being in the power saving mode, the interrupt operation is triggered for waking the peripheral device up to revive the peripheral device working under the normal operation mode. | 01-12-2012 |
20120047274 | METHOD FOR MANAGING DATA BETWEEN MOBILE DEVICES AND PERSONAL COMPUTER - An operation method for a mobile device is provided by the present invention. First, a data transmission link is established with a personal computer installing into a personal computer via a network. When a operation is executed, it is checking whether or not a predetermined folder in the mobile device has a predetermined data to be saved into the personal computer. When the predetermined data to be saved into the personal computer, the predetermined data is transmitted to the personal computer. Then, a requirement command is sent to the personal computer through the data transmission link, so as to control the personal computer to save the predetermined data. | 02-23-2012 |
20120081069 | COMMUNICATION APPARATUS AND SIGNAL PROCESSING METHOD - A communication apparatus for a portable electronic device. The communication apparatus includes a charging module, a transceiver module and a signal repeating unit. The charging module provides a charging function in a wired or wireless manner to charge up the portable electronic device. The transceiver module receives signals from the portable electronic device and transmits enhanced signals to an air interface. The signal repeating unit receives the signals and enhances the signals to generate the enhanced signals. | 04-05-2012 |
20120089918 | METHOD FOR MANAGING APPLICATIONS OF PORTABLE DEVICE - A method for managing applications of a portable device by a computer electrically connected to the portable device is provided, wherein the computer connects to the internet. Application information from websites is obtained by the computer after recognizing the portable device, wherein the application information includes recommendation lists of the websites. An application is downloaded from the websites to the portable device via the Internet connection of the computer and not the Internet connection of the portable device. The downloaded application is provided to the devices other than the portable device by the computer via the internet. | 04-12-2012 |
20120089978 | METHOD FOR MANAGING APPLICATIONS OF PORTABLE DEVICES - A method for managing applications of a portable device by a computer electrically connected to the portable device is provided, wherein the computer connects to the internet. Application information from websites is obtained by the computer after the portable device is recognized, wherein the application information is obtained by analyzing the applications of the portable device. According to the application information, an application is downloaded from the websites to the portable device through the Internet connection of the computer and not the Internet connection of the portable device. The downloaded application is provided to the devices other than the portable device by the computer through the internet. | 04-12-2012 |
20120096207 | OPERATING MODE CONTROL FOR PORTABLE DEVICE - An embodiment of the invention provides an operating mode setting method for a portable device. The method includes: connecting the portable device to a dock; acquiring an ID of the dock; and changing an operating mode of the portable device to a first mode corresponding to the ID. | 04-19-2012 |
20120127516 | PORTABLE DEVICE AND PRINTING METHOD THEREOF - Another embodiment of the invention provides a print system including a portable device having first data; a third party; and a print server. The printer server connects to at least one printer, wherein when the portable device wants to print the first data, the portable device transmits the first data and a print command to the third party, and the printer server monitors the third party to determine whether there is data designated to the print server, and if yes, the printer server acquires and transmits the first data to the printer for printing. | 05-24-2012 |
20120131076 | FILE SHARING METHOD AND FILE SHARING SYSTEM UTILIZING THE SAME - An electronic device in a file sharing system includes a processor, a short distance communication controller and a transceiver module. The processor identifies a peer electronic device in the file sharing system based on an authentication message carrying information pertinent to identity of the peer electronic device and obtains information pertinent to one or more file(s) stored in a storage device. The short distance communication controller receives the authentication message. The transceiver module transmits the information pertinent to the file(s) to the identified peer electronic device. | 05-24-2012 |
20120131113 | FILE SHARING METHODS - A file sharing method for sharing data in a local area network includes obtaining information pertinent to one or more file(s), transmitting the information pertinent to the one or more file(s) in the local area network, selecting one or more of the one or more file(s) based on the information, and transmitting the one or more selected file(s) in the local area network. Data size of the information is smaller than data size of the one or more file(s). | 05-24-2012 |
20120131133 | FILE SHARING METHOD AND FILE SHARING SYSTEM UTILIZING THE SAME - A file sharing system includes a storage device for storing files and an electronic device. The electronic device is coupled to the storage device, obtains information pertinent to the files, transmits a file sharing message having the information to a predetermined network address, receives a first data access request message from a first peer electronic device receiving the file sharing message, accessing one or more of the files in response to the first data access request message, and communicates with the first peer electronic device so as to share the one or more file(s) with the first peer electronic device. | 05-24-2012 |
20120131294 | PORTABLE DEVICE AND BACKUP METHOD THEREOF - Another embodiment of the invention provides a data saving system including a portable device having a first data, a third party and a storage management server. The storage management server connects at least one backup device, wherein when the portable device wants to save the first data, the portable device transmits the first data and a save command to the third party, the storage management server monitors the third party to determine whether there is data designated to the storage management server, and if yes, the storage management server acquires and transmits the first data to the backup device. | 05-24-2012 |
20120166570 | OPERATION AND CONTROL METHODS FOR HOST APPARATUS - An operation method for a first host apparatus is provided by the present invention. First, the operation method captures an event of the first host apparatus, so as to generate an event information. Then, the event information is transmitted to a second host apparatus, so as to control the second host apparatus. | 06-28-2012 |
20120190406 | DOCKING STATION, PORTABLE DEVICE CAPABLE OF MULTIMEDIA DATA PLAYBACK MANAGEMENT, AND METHODS THEREOF - Docking stations, portable devices, and methods thereof are provided. The docking station includes an expansion port, a controller, and a transceiver. The expansion port is configured to be attached to a portable device. The controller is coupled to the expansion port and configured to determine whether the portable device is attached to the expansion port, and copy a multimedia data from the portable device to a media storage device upon the attachment. The transceiver is coupled to the controller and configured to receive a command signal from the portable device, wherein the controller is configured to control playback of the copied multimedia data in response to the command signal. | 07-26-2012 |
20120239894 | BACKUP METHOD FOR PORTABLE DEVICE - An embodiment of the invention provides a backup method for a portable device. The method includes steps of: creating a first log file according to a first file that has to be stored in a backup device; connecting the portable device to the backup device; transmitting the first log file to the backup device; reading the first log file, by the backup device, and storing the first file to a storage device of the backup device; wherein the first log file is transmitted to the storage device via a buffer that is controlled by a controller of the backup device. | 09-20-2012 |
20120264372 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING WIRELESS PRINTING JOB AND PRINTER - A printer includes a memory module, a transceiver module, a processor and a print engine. The memory module stores one or more file(s). The transceiver module transmits information pertinent to the file(s) stored in the memory module to a peer electronic device and receives a print request carrying information pertinent to one or more file(s) selected to be printed from the peer electronic device. The processor obtains the information pertinent to the file(s) stored in the memory module and passes the information pertinent to the file(s) to the transceiver module, receives the print request from the transceiver module and processes the received print request, and issues a print command for printing the selected file(s) in response to the received print request. The print engine prints the selected file(s) in response to the print command. | 10-18-2012 |
20120311216 | Multifunction Computer Dock - A multifunction dock station for portable computer is disclosed. The dock includes a connection port, a switch, a controller, a network-attached storage (NAS) and an I/O bus for connecting input/output or storage devices. The connection port is used for connecting a computer and electrically connects to the controller and switch. The switch is controlled by the controller and has a group of common pins connecting the connection port and two groups of switching pins separately connecting the NAS and I/O bus. The switch connects the NAS and connection port when the connection port is not connected by a computer. The switch connects the I/O bus and connection port when the connection port is connected by a computer. | 12-06-2012 |
20130132347 | BACKUP METHOD FOR PORTABLE DEVICE - An embodiment of the invention provides a backup method for a portable device. The method comprises creating a first log file according to a first file that has to be stored in a backup device, connecting the portable device to the backup device. When the backup device is connected to the portable device, the backup device reads the first log file and stores the first file to the backup device. | 05-23-2013 |
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20100289415 | Energy efficient decorative lighting - Energy efficient system for lighting is provided that allows variation of length, density of illumination and positioning. The inventive system is particularly suitable for decorative lighting and seasonal display. The lighting system comprises at least one light string having a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDS) interconnected to a parallel set of power wires maintaining output voltage within a prescribed range. A direct current (DC) transformer is connected to the parallel set of power wires to convert alternating current (AC) input to DC output to control power to the lighting system at relatively low voltage level and less than about fifteen watts. Multiple LED light strings may be connected to the parallel set of power wires to provide decorative lighting displays of desired length, configuration and density of illumination. Accordingly, the unique system provides decorative lighting that is energy efficient and suitable for low cost manufacture compared with conventional incandescent light strings. | 11-18-2010 |
20110215368 | LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE WITH WIRE-PIERCING LEAD FRAME - A wire-piercing light-emitting diode (LED) a lead frame having a first lead and a second lead. The first lead has a first transition portion and a first bottom portion with a first cutting member, and the second lead having a second transition portion and a second bottom portion with a second cutting member. | 09-08-2011 |
20130059094 | MULTI-POSITIONAL, LOCKING ARTIFICIAL TREE TRUNK - A locking artificial tree trunk including a first generally cylindrical, hollow trunk portion including an upper end, the upper end defining a notch, and a second generally cylindrical trunk portion including a body portion, a lower end having an insertable portion, and an upper end. The locking artificial tree trunk also includes a coupling mechanism having a body portion and an upper portion having a tab, and defining a channel for receiving the insertable portion of the lower end of the second trunk portion. The body portion is inserted substantially into the upper end of the first trunk portion with the tab of the upper portion aligned with the notch, thereby preventing rotation of the coupling mechanism within the upper end of the first trunk portion. | 03-07-2013 |
20130120971 | MODULAR LIGHTED TREE - A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion. | 05-16-2013 |
20130163231 | MODULAR LIGHTED ARTIFICIAL TREE - A modular, lighted artificial tree that includes a base portion for supporting the artificial tree and a first tree portion. The first tree portion includes a trunk portion having a first end and a second end, and forms a trunk wall, the trunk wall defines a trunk cavity and a plurality of apertures. The first end of the trunk portion is configured to couple with the base portion. The first tree portion also includes a plurality of branches coupled to the trunk portion; a first tree portion power-supply wiring harness within the trunk cavity and extending from the first end of the trunk portion to the second end of the trunk portion; a first light string operably coupled to the power-supply wiring harness. The first wire and the second wire pass through a common aperture to electrically connect to the wiring harness. | 06-27-2013 |
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20130286688 | LED LAMP ASSEMBLY AND LIGHT STRINGS INCLUDING A LAMP ASSEMBLY - An LED lamp assembly including an LED lamp and an LED insert having a body defining two coupler passages extending therethough from a top to a bottom thereof. Two conductive piercing couplers are engaged in one of the two coupler passages. The LED insert is engaged in an upper housing and the upper housing is coupled to a lower housing. The lower housing presents a wire receiving space structured and positioned to be aligned with the insulation piercing wire engaging portion of the two conductive piercing couplers when the upper housing is secured to the lower housing. The two leads of the LED lamp are positioned each in one of the two coupler passages in secure electrically conductive and mechanical contact with one of the spring contact portions of the two conductive piercing couplers. | 10-31-2013 |
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20120236546 | MODULAR LIGHTED TREE - A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion. | 09-20-2012 |
20120295041 | MULTI-POSITIONAL, LOCKING ARTIFICIAL TREE TRUNK - A locking artificial tree trunk including a first generally cylindrical, hollow trunk portion including an upper end, the upper end defining a notch, and a second generally cylindrical trunk portion including a body portion, a lower end having an insertable portion, and an upper end. The locking artificial tree trunk also includes a coupling mechanism having a body portion and an upper portion having a tab, and defining a channel for receiving the insertable portion of the lower end of the second trunk portion. The body portion is inserted substantially into the upper end of the first trunk portion with the tab of the upper portion aligned with the notch, thereby preventing rotation of the coupling mechanism within the upper end of the first trunk portion. | 11-22-2012 |
20120327658 | WIRE-CLASPING LIGHT-EMITTING DIODE LIGHTS - A lead frame for a light-emitting diode (LED). The lead frame includes a first lead and a second lead. Each lead includes a top portion and an integrated wire-clasping portion. The first and second top portions each angle away from the center of the lead frame to form an increasingly larger gap between the two leads. The wire-clasping portions of each lead initially lie in a common plane and are adjacent one another. After securing the wire to the wire-clasping portions of the lead frame, the leads of the lead frame are rotated or twisted approximately 90 degrees such that the wire-clasping portions of the leads are opposite one another, rather than lying in the same plane. The wires and attached lead frame are inserted into a lampholder, the lampholder recesses receiving the top tabs of the lead frame and holding the wires and lead frame in place. | 12-27-2012 |
20130078847 | LED LAMP ASSEMBLY AND LIGHT STRINGS INCLUDING A LAMP ASSEMBLY - An LED lamp assembly including an LED lamp and an LED insert having a body defining two coupler passages extending therethough from a top to a bottom thereof. Two conductive piercing couplers are engaged in one of the two coupler passages. The LED insert is engaged in an upper housing and the upper housing is coupled to a lower housing. The lower housing presents a wire receiving space structured and positioned to be aligned with the insulation piercing wire engaging portion of the two conductive piercing couplers when the upper housing is secured to the lower housing. The two leads of the LED lamp are positioned each in one of the two coupler passages in secure electrically conductive and mechanical contact with one of the spring contact portions of the two conductive piercing couplers. | 03-28-2013 |
20130119893 | CONFORMAL POWER ADAPTER FOR LIGHTED ARTIFICIAL TREE - A conformal power adapter for insertion into a lighted artificial tree and for converting power received from an external power source to a power usable by the lighted artificial tree. The power adapter includes an elongated housing including a first end, and a second end; a printed circuit board assembly including power-converting circuitry for converting an input electrical power to an output electrical power for use by a lighted artificial tree having a hollow trunk section, the printed circuit board assembly located substantially within the elongated housing; a power cord secured to the first end of the housing and in electrical connection with the power converting electronics, the power cord adapted to transmit power from an external power source to the power-converting circuitry. The elongated housing enclosing the printed circuit board assembly is sized to fit substantially within the hollow trunk portion of the lighted artificial tree. | 05-16-2013 |
20130301247 | MODULAR TREE WITH ROTATION-LOCK ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - A rotation-locking lighted artificial tree that includes a first and second portion. The first portion includes a trunk, first electrical connector, and first wiring harness. The first electrical connector includes a first body portion and a first electrical contact set. The first body portion includes multiple projections electrically isolated from the first electrical contact set. The second tree portion includes a second electrical connector and a second wiring harness. The second electrical connector includes a second body portion and a second electrical contact set, the second body portion including multiple recesses. When the first tree portion couples to the second, the first and second electrical contact sets form an electrical connection and the recesses of the second body portion receive the projections of the first body portion, thereby electrically connecting and mechanically coupling the first tree portion to the second tree portion. | 11-14-2013 |
20130335963 | LIGHTED REFLECTIVE SCULPTURE - A lighted decorative sculpture that includes a generally rigid support structure forming a decorative shape and having a generally planar first side opposite a generally planar second side; a reflective layer adjacent the front side of the support structure; and a plurality of light elements adjacent the first side of the support structure. Each of the plurality of light elements has a first lead and a second lead, the first lead projecting through the reflective layer and through the support structure, the second lead projecting through the reflective layer and through the support structure. A portion of light emitted from the light elements reflects off of the reflective layer and away from the decorative sculpture. | 12-19-2013 |
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20110137926 | TRANSLATING A SEARCH QUERY INTO MULTIPLE LANGUAGES - A computer-implemented method can include translating a search query from a first language to a second language, comparing the translated query with content in the second language, and identifying content in the second language relevant to the translated query based on the comparing. Also, a computer-implemented method can include translating content in a second language at one or more network locations into a first language, comparing the translated content with a search query written in the first language, and identifying, from the translated content, content relevant to the query based on the comparing. | 06-09-2011 |
20120263319 | AUDIO CONTROL OF MULTIMEDIA OBJECTS - In some examples, aspects of the present disclosure may include techniques for audio control of one or more multimedia objects. In one example, a method includes receiving an electronic document that includes a group of one or more multimedia objects capable of generating audio data. The method also includes registering a multimedia object of the group of one or more multimedia objects, wherein registering the multimedia object comprises storing a multimedia object identifier that identifies the multimedia object. The method further includes receiving audio data; and determining, by a computing device, a volume level of the audio data generated by the registered multimedia object based on one or more configuration parameters, wherein the one or more configuration parameters define one or more volume levels associated with the multimedia object identifier. The method also includes outputting, to an output device, the audio data at the determined volume level. | 10-18-2012 |
20120266071 | AUDIO CONTROL OF MULTIMEDIA OBJECTS - In some examples, aspects of the present disclosure may include techniques for audio control of one or more multimedia objects. In one example, a method includes receiving an electronic document that includes a group of one or more multimedia objects capable of generating audio data. The method also includes registering a multimedia object of the group of one or more multimedia objects, wherein registering the multimedia object comprises storing a multimedia object identifier that identifies the multimedia object. The method further includes receiving audio data; and determining, by a computing device, a volume level of the audio data generated by the registered multimedia object based on one or more configuration parameters, wherein the one or more configuration parameters define one or more volume levels associated with the multimedia object identifier. The method also includes outputting, to an output device, the audio data at the determined volume level. | 10-18-2012 |
20130339147 | CUSTOM CONTENT AND ADVERTISING - A device may select an advertisement in response to a search query, where the advertisement is selected based on a custom content search index. The device may further provide the selected advertisement for display with custom content search results generated based on the custom content search index. | 12-19-2013 |
20140324200 | AUDIO CONTROL OF MULTIMEDIA OBJECTS - In some examples, aspects of the present disclosure may include techniques for audio control of one or more multimedia objects. In one example, a method includes receiving an electronic document that includes a group of one or more multimedia objects capable of generating audio data. The method also includes registering a multimedia object of the group of one or more multimedia objects, wherein registering the multimedia object comprises storing a multimedia object identifier that identifies the multimedia object. The method further includes receiving audio data; and determining, by a computing device, a volume level of the audio data generated by the registered multimedia object based on one or more configuration parameters, wherein the one or more configuration parameters define one or more volume levels associated with the multimedia object identifier. The method also includes outputting, to an output device, the audio data at the determined volume level. | 10-30-2014 |
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20120092112 | TOROID WITH CHANNELS AND CIRCUIT ELEMENT AND MODULAR JACK WITH SAME - A circuit element is provided for mounting in an electrical connector. The circuit element includes a one-piece toroidal core made of a sintered, ferrite material. The core has a central bore therein defining an inner surface, an outer surface and oppositely facing top and bottom surfaces, and a plurality of equally spaced apart longitudinal channels formed in one of the top, bottom, inner and outer surfaces. A plurality of wires are twisted together in a uniform, repeating pattern to define a group of twisted wires. The group of twisted wires extends through the central bore and is wrapped around the core to define a plurality of uniformly spaced longitudinal turns with a portion of each turn being positioned in one of the channels. | 04-19-2012 |
20120129382 | HIGH DATA-RATE CONNECTOR - A plug connector is provided that can be electrically coupled to wires provided in a cable. The connector includes a leadframe that supports contacts and insulation displacement terminals in electrical communication. The connector includes a wire module that includes wire channels. A cage is provided to support the leadframe and the wire module. When wires from the cable are inserted into the wire channels, the wire module can be translated so that the insulation displacement terminals engage the wires. In an embodiment, the electrical path between a contact and a corresponding insulation displacement terminal can extend through magnetics and the magnetics can help increase the signal to noise ratio. | 05-24-2012 |
20120142199 | FILTERING ASSEMBLY AND MODULAR JACK USING SAME - A magnetic jack assembly includes a housing, circuit boards, shields and various filtering components. Multiple aspects of the assembly enhance manufacturability and facilitate automated manufacturing. | 06-07-2012 |
20120309233 | CIRCUIT MEMBER WITH ENHANCED PERFORMANCE - An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing with a plurality of filtering modules therein. Each filtering module has a housing and a magnetics assembly including transformer cores with wires wrapped therearound. An array of pins extend from the module housing for connection to the wires. A plurality of tails extend from the module housing for interconnection to a circuit board upon which the connector may be mounted. An interconnection is provided between the pins and tails that may include filtering or other signal modifying circuitry. A circuit member having an enhanced layout is also provided for use in or upon which the connector may be mounted. | 12-06-2012 |
20120309236 | FILTERING ASSEMBLY AND MODULAR JACK USING SAME - A magnetic jack assembly includes a housing, circuit boards, shields and various filtering components. Multiple aspects of the assembly enhance manufacturability and facilitate automated manufacturing. | 12-06-2012 |
20120315794 | MAG-JACK MODULE - A connector with a port is provided that includes a first and second terminal, the first and second terminal configured to function as a differential pair and receive a differential signal. The differential pair is coupled a conditioning module. The conditioning module can be configured to provide an improved transformer. A common-mode circuit can be used to determine a level of common mode energy on the differential pair so as to provide feedback to an associated ASIC. | 12-13-2012 |
20130102203 | MODULAR JACK WITH ENHANCED PORT ISOLATION - An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing with a plurality of filtering modules therein. Each filtering module has a housing and a magnetics assembly including transformer cores with wires wrapped therearound. An array of pins extend from the module housing for connection to the wires. A plurality of tails extend from the module housing for interconnection to a circuit board upon which the connector may be mounted. An interconnection is provided between the pins and tails that may include filtering or other signal modifying circuitry. | 04-25-2013 |
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20140306011 | CARD READER - A card reader for multiple memory cards is disclosed, which includes a substrate, a first contact arrangement, a second contact arrangement, a first controller chip and a second controller chip. The first and second contact arrangements are disposed on the substrate. The first and second controller chips are respectively electrically connected to the first and second contact arrangements for independently accessing memory cards. | 10-16-2014 |
20140342669 | DOCKING STATION FOR SMARTPHONE - A dock for connecting a smartphone to a display and peripherals is disclosed. The dock uses a single connector to transfer audio/video data to a display and input-output data and to establish a wireless link with peripherals. The dock has a controller with a switch, a wireless communication module, a USB hub, a relay, a first connector, an audio/video (AV) converter and a second connector. The relay normally connects AV data from the smartphone to the AV converter. The controller switches the relay while the switch is being operated, and then the controller links the USB hub, the first connector and the wireless communication module, and the wireless communication module establishes the wireless link with the smartphone. | 11-20-2014 |
20140344494 | DOCKING STATION WITH KVM SWITCH - A dock for connecting a smartphone to a display and peripherals is disclosed. The dock transfers audio/video data to a display, establishes a wireless link with peripherals and possesses a KVM function. The dock has a controller with a switch, a wireless communication module, a USB hub, a relay, two USB connectors, a, USB switch, an AV converter, an AV switch, and two AV connectors. The relay normally connects AV data from the smartphone to the AV converter. The controller switches the relay while the switch is being operated, the wireless communication module establishes the wireless link with the smartphone. And the USB switch and AV switch can switch one of an external computer and a smartphone to be connected with the display and peripherals. | 11-20-2014 |
20140344495 | DOCKING STATION WITH HOOKING FUNCTION - A dock for connecting a smartphone to a display and a laptop is disclosed. The dock transfers audio/video data from a smartphone to a display, establishes a wireless link with the smartphone and intercepts input device event messages of a laptop so that a user can use input devices of the laptop to control the smartphone. The dock has a controller with a switch, a wireless communication module, a hook procedure processor, two USB connectors, an AV converter, an AV switch, and two AV connectors. | 11-20-2014 |