Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090066849 | DISPLAY APPARATUS AND TV TUNER MOUNTED THEREOF - A display apparatus includes a display panel, a front cover, a rear cover, and a TV tuner. The front cover and the rear cover are packaged together to form an accommodating space. The display panel and the TV tuner are accommodated in the accommodating space. The TV tuner includes a main body and an antenna input terminal. The main body has a first surface. The antenna input terminal projects from the first surface. The antenna input terminal extends downward and outward with respect to the display panel. | 03-12-2009 |
20090088009 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND CONNECTOR MOUNTED THEREOF - A connector includes a main body, a first input contact, a second input contact, and a plurality of output contacts. The main body includes a first surface and a second surface. The first input contact and the second input contact project out from the first surface and extend in a first direction. The plurality of output contacts project out from the second surface and extend in a second direction. The second direction forms an acute angle with respect to the first direction. | 04-02-2009 |
20090115900 | TELEVISION AND METHOD FOR ADDING DATAFILES THEREIN - A television includes a device memory for storing a plurality of data files; an interface for connecting an external device to the television; and a detector used for detecting whether the external device is connected to the television and detecting whether the external device has files, and generating a file detected signal when the external device has files; a process module configured for detecting whether the files in the external device are the same as the files in the device memory, and outputting options for selection when the files in the external device is not the same as the files in the device memory; an input module for receiving operational inputs and generating optional selection signal when receiving the options from the process module; the process module is further configured for generating an add signal when detecting a voltage of the optional selection signal is high; an add module used for copying the files from the external device to the television based on the add signal. | 05-07-2009 |
20090129006 | PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY MODE THEREOF - An exemplary portable media player includes a main body and a cover. The portable media player further includes a main display unit, an auxiliary display unit, a control device, and a power management unit. The control device provides a first control signal when the cover is detected to be in the first state, and a second control signal when the cover is detected to be in the second state. The power management unit is electrically coupled to the control device, the main display unit, and the auxiliary unit. The power management selectively supplies electrical power to the main display unit and the auxiliary unit based on the first control signal and the second control signal, respectively. | 05-21-2009 |
20090132159 | NAVIGATION APPARATUS - A navigation apparatus is provided for performing navigation functions with self-generated power from light from the sun. The navigation apparatus includes a main body and a solar panel. The main body is mainly for performing the navigation functions. The solar panel is pivotally connected to the main body. The solar panel is configured for receiving light, transforming light energy of the light into electric power, and supplying the electric power to the main body. | 05-21-2009 |
20090134971 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An exemplary electronic device is disclosed herein. The electronic device includes an instruction generator, a main processing unit, a recorder, and a storage unit. The instruction generator is configured for generating control signals in response to user's inputs to the electronic device. The main processing unit is configured for performing corresponding functions according to the control signals. The recorder is configured for reproducing operation information comprising information of the control signals. The storage unit is used for storing the operation information. | 05-28-2009 |
20090147155 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME - A digital photo frame includes a transparent front frame, a back frame detachably coupled to the front frame, and a display screen accommodated between the front frame and the back frame for displaying digital photos. The digital photos can be seen through from the transparent front frame. | 06-11-2009 |
20090160843 | DISPLAY AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A display comprising: a display module for displaying video signals thereon, a backlight module for emitting light towards the display module, and a controller electrically coupled with the backlight module for providing a control signal to the backlight module for disabling or enabling the backlight module. At a first time point, preset by the controller, the control signal disables the backlight module. An electronic device using the display is also disclosed. | 06-25-2009 |
20090167250 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND CHARGING CONTROL CIRCUIT - An exemplary charging control circuit includes a signal shaping unit, a first switch unit, and a second switch unit. The signal shaping unit receives a control signal, and is capable of reshaping the received control signal to have a time interval transited from a first state to a second state. The first switch unit receives the shaped control signal, and generates a first switching signal. The second switch unit receives the first switching signal, and is capable of being turned on based on the first switching signal for allowing electrical power to be outputted to a battery. | 07-02-2009 |
20090167637 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH OPTICAL DISC DRIVE AND DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME - An exemplary electronic device includes an optical disc drive, a digital photo frame, and a connector mounted on the optical disc drive and cooperating with the optical disc drive to form two slide rails holding the digital photo frame in position. The digital photo frame includes a display panel for selectively displaying the digital photos or the video information, and a selection module. The selection module is for transmitting data corresponding to the digital photos to the display panel for display when the selection module does not receive the video information from the optical disc drive, and transmitting the video information to the display panel for display when the selection module receives the video information from the optical disc drive. | 07-02-2009 |
20090169184 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a main body, a cover, and an infrared receiver. The main body is configured for reading information from an optical disc and generating display signals. The cover is connected to the main body. The screen is configured for receiving the display signals and displaying videos correspondingly. The infrared receiver is arranged at the cover for receiving control signals. | 07-02-2009 |
20090172436 | ENERGY SAVING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device for selectively reproducing information. The electronic device includes a display, a power supply for supplying power, a switch, and a processor. The switch is connected to the display and the power supply. The processor is connected to the switch. When the processor identifies that the selected information is audio type, the processor turns off the switch to disconnect an electrical connection between the power supply and the display. A power saving method for reducing the energy consumption of the electronic device is also provided. | 07-02-2009 |
20090172607 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING SCREEN SAVER OPERATIONS THEREOF - An exemplary electronic device is provided for reproducing video information and controlling screen saver operation during reproduction of the video information. The electronic device includes a content reproducing module, an input detecting module, a screen saver module, and a control module. When the control module judges that the content reproducing module is active, the screen saver module is disabled. When the control module judges that the content reproducing module is inactive and the recorded time duration has achieved the predetermined time duration, the screen saver is enabled. | 07-02-2009 |
20090183189 | SPINDLE MOTOR CONTROLLING METHOD AND OPTICAL DISK DRIVE USING THE SAME - An optical disk drive includes a spindle motor, a power source, a microprocessor, and a comparator. The spindle motor is for supporting a disk. The power source supplies a first voltage to drive the spindle motor to rotate. The microprocessor signals the power source to supply a second voltage to slow down rotational speed of the spindle motor when receiving a power-off signal. The comparator compares the rotational speed with a predetermined value. The microprocessor signals the power source to stop supplying power to the spindle motor when the rotational speed is smaller than the predetermined value. A controlling method for controlling the spindle motor in the optical disk driver is also provided. | 07-16-2009 |
20090184905 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display apparatus includes a display panel, a front cover attached to the display panel, a plurality of emitting units disposed on the front cover, and a switching unit. The display panel is used for displaying images. The emitting unit is used for receiving power from a power module and emitting light in different colors. The switching unit is used for controlling an electrical connection between the power module and the emitting unit. When the display panel is powered off, the switching unit closes the electrical connection. | 07-23-2009 |
20090187931 | DISC APPARATUS - A disc apparatus includes a player and a holder. The player is configured for reading an optical disc, the player comprising a first latching portion. The holder is configured for holding extra optical discs, the holder comprising a second latching portion. The first latching portion and the second latching portion are capable of attaching the holder to the player cooperatively. | 07-23-2009 |
20090188267 | AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM, METHOD OF OPERATION THEREOF, AND VEHICLE USING THE SAME - An air conditioning system providing cooled air to a vehicle includes a detection device, a control module, and an air adjusting module. The detection device determines whether another vehicle is in front of the vehicle within a predetermined distance, and sends a signal when the other vehicle is detected. The control module is coupled to the detection device and controls the air adjusting module to operate in a recirculation mode upon receiving the signal. | 07-30-2009 |
20090190278 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING REVERSE CONNECTION PROTECTION CIRCUIT - An electronic device includes an operation circuit, a positive input terminal, a negative input terminal, a resistor, and a field effect transistor. The negative input terminal is used for cooperating with the positive input terminal to receive an input voltage. The field effect transistor includes a source connected to the positive input terminal, a drain connected to the operation circuit, and a gate connected to the positive input terminal and the operation circuit via the resistor. | 07-30-2009 |
20090213075 | COMPUTER SYSTEM, DISPLAY CONTROL METHOD AND DISPLAY CONTROLLER - A display control method includes: generating an input signal according to a mouse input operation; detecting whether the input signal includes a scroll signal generated when a scroll wheel of the mouse is scrolled, and a press signal generated when a predetermined button of the mouse is pressed; and moving the contents of the document being displayed left or right when a detected result is the input signal including the scroll signal and the press signal. | 08-27-2009 |
20090216706 | MULTIPLE USER COMPUTER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MODIFYING DISPLAY PARAMETERS THEREOF - An exemplary multiple user system is provided. The multiple user system includes a display module, a storage module, and a control module. The display module displays data and graphics according to default display parameters. The storage module stores different user accounts information and different display parameters associated with each user account. The control module identifies the currently logged in user to the multiple user computer system, and retrieves display parameters with the identified user account from the storage module. The control module compares the default display parameters with the retrieved display parameters, and adjusts the default display parameters to the retrieved display parameters upon the determination that the default display parameters and the retrieved display parameters do not match. | 08-27-2009 |
20090219130 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND RECOVERY METHOD THEREFOR - A portable electronic device includes an airbag, a gas-injection apparatus connecting with the airbag, a housing, a liquid detecting apparatus and a control apparatus. The gas-injection apparatus connected with the airbag is used for injecting gas into the airbag so that the airbag is in an inflated state. The housing with a receiving space is used for accommodating the airbag in a deflated state, and the airbag is capable of expanding out of the housing when changing from the deflated state to the inflated state. The liquid detecting apparatus is configured for detecting when the portable electronic device contacts liquid and generating a detecting signal. The control apparatus is configured for controlling the gas-injection apparatus to inject gas into the airbag upon receiving the detecting signal. | 09-03-2009 |
20090240360 | MEDIA PLAYER AND AUDIO PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - A media player includes an input unit for receiving an audio select input for selecting audio files to be played by the media player, audio decode units for decoding the audio files into corresponding audio signals respectively, and audio output channels for simultaneously outputting the audio signals respectively. | 09-24-2009 |
20090243870 | POWER SUPPLY PROTECTION DEVICE - A power supply protection device for an electric appliance includes a switching circuit for establishing an electrical connection to receive an external voltage from the external power supply and output the external voltage to the electric appliance, a detecting circuit for disabling the switch circuit to break the electrical connection when determining the external voltage is equal to or higher than a predetermined value, and an alert circuit for generating an alert signal when the electrical connection is broken and outputting the alert signal to a user. | 10-01-2009 |
20090244381 | TELEVISION AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING AUXILIARY INFORMATION - A method for outputting alert information. The method includes selecting broadcasting signals by a tuner of the television in response to channel selection signals from a microprocessor of the television; determining whether digital baseband signals being received from the tuner by the microprocessor; retrieving auxiliary data from memory of the television when the digital baseband signals are determined not being received from the tuner; and outputting alert information by an outputting means according to the retrieved auxiliary data from the memory. | 10-01-2009 |
20090245550 | MEDIA PLAYER SYSTEM, MEDIA PLAYER, AND EARPHONE - An exemplary media player system includes a media player and an earphone. The earphone includes a first earpiece, a second earpiece, a primary volume control unit, and a secondary volume control unit. The first earpiece and the second earpiece are configured for receiving first channel audio signals and second channel audio signals respectively, and converting the audio signals to yield audible sounds. The primary volume control unit adjusts the volume levels of the first earpiece and the second earpiece simultaneously. The secondary volume control unit adjusts the volume of sounds outputted from one of the first earpiece and the second earpiece. | 10-01-2009 |
20090248673 | METHOD OF SORTING WEB PAGES, SEARCH TERMINAL AND CLIENT TERMINAL - A method of sorting web pages includes the steps of acquiring a plurality of forbidden keywords, receiving information of a list of web pages provided by a search engine, separating the web pages into valid web pages and invalid web pages according to forbidden keywords, rearranging the information of the valid web pages and the invalid web pages, and outputting the rearranged information of the valid web pages and the invalid web pages. A related search terminal and a client terminal are also provided. | 10-01-2009 |
20090264072 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND VOLUME ADJUSTING METHOD FOR AUDIO DEVICE - An exemplary communication device is capable of adjusting a sound volume on an audio device. The communication device includes an input module, a communication unit, a signal generator, and a wireless transmitter. The input module is configured for receiving a first input. The communication unit is configured for receiving a call, and answering the call in response to the first input. The signal generator is configured for generating a first control signal when the communication unit answers the call. The wireless transmitter is configured for sending the first control signal to the audio device to change a current sound volume on the audio device from a first volume value to a first predetermined value. A related volume adjusting method for an audio device is also provided. | 10-22-2009 |
20090265391 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANAGING NETWORK STORAGE - A method for managing a plurality of network storages on a computer device includes: receiving login commands in response to the users' operations; simultaneously transmitting a first access request to get read/write authority with respect to the first network storage, and a second access request to get read/write authority with respect to the second network storage in response to the login commands; receiving and combining first information from the first network storage and second information from the second network storage after the first and the second access requests being authorized by the network storages; displaying the combined information on a single graphical user interface. | 10-22-2009 |
20090267563 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a remote control and a main body. The remote control has two contacting portions. The main body is capable of being controlled by the remote control. The main body has two conductive portions and two power supply terminals for supplying the electrical power to the two conductive portions. The contacting portions of the remote control detachably electrically connect with the conductive portions for charging the remote control. | 10-29-2009 |
20090268300 | LIGHT SHADE FOR DISPLAY PANEL - A light shade is provided for partially blocking ambient light from a display panel. The light shade includes a shade portion and a position portion. The shade portion is configured for partially blocking the ambient light. The positioning portion is formed on a side of the shade portion. The shade portion includes at least one baffle. The positioning portion is configured for attaching the shade portion to the display panel. The positioning portion comprises a track and a plurality of blocks formed on an inner side and an outer side of the track. When the shade portion is attached to the display panel, the at least one baffle engages with at least one side of the display panel. | 10-29-2009 |
20090282170 | TELEVISION WITH MULTIPLE INTERFACES - A television includes multiple interfaces, a storage medium, an updating module, a processing module and a display module. The multiple interfaces are mounted on a housing of the television, for connecting to peripheral devices. The storage medium stores a table comprising logos of the multiple interfaces and names of the peripheral devices connected to the multiple interfaces. The updating module receives the names of the peripheral devices and updates the table with the names of the peripheral devices. The processing module reads the data of the table stored in the storage medium and converts the data of the table into image signals. The display module visually displays a menu based on the image signals. The menu shows the logos of the multiple interfaces and the names of the peripheral devices connected to the multiple interfaces. | 11-12-2009 |
20090285411 | AUDIO REPRODUCING APPARATUS - An audio reproducing apparatus includes a power supply, an amplifier, a speaker, and a controller. The power supply is for supplying a voltage. The amplifier is for receiving the voltage and audio signals, amplifying the audio signals, and outputting amplified audio signals. The speaker is for reproducing sound after receiving the amplified audio signals. The controller is for receiving the voltage and generating a control signal to enable the amplifier. The controller includes a generator and a delay unit. The generator is for receiving the voltage and generating the control signal. The delay unit is for delaying the time of transferring the voltage from the power supply to the generator. | 11-19-2009 |
20090289916 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SWITCHING BETWEEN LOCKED STATE AND UNLOCKED STATE - A method for switching an electronic device with a touch sensitive display between a locked state and an unlocked state. The method includes receiving multiple contacts with respect to multiple predefined areas of the touch-sensitive display; detecting a sequence pattern in response to receiving the multiple contacts; determining if the recognized sequence pattern matches a predefined sequence pattern; and switching the electronic device to the unlocked state in response to determining that the recognized sequence pattern matches the predefined sequence pattern, so as to allow the electronic device to be manipulated in the unlocked state. An electronic device using the method is provided. | 11-26-2009 |
20090308511 | PROTECTION CASE FOR ACCOMMODATING ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A protection case for accommodating an electronic device with a display screen includes a soft encasing and a rigid protection plate. The soft encasing defines a receiving space for receiving the electronic device, and includes a side wall. The rigid protection plate is attached to an inner surface of the side wall. The protection plate includes a first surface facing the inner surface of the side wall and a second surface facing the receiving space of the soft encasing. The protection plate defines a recess on the second surface thereof corresponding to the display screen of the electronic device. | 12-17-2009 |
20090310033 | TELEVISION AND METHOD FOR STORING DATA FILES THEREIN - A television includes a display unit, a speaker, a first function module and a second function module. The first function module is electrically connected with the display unit and the speaker is configured for receiving and reproducing broadcast television signals. The second function module is electrically connected with the display unit and the speaker is configured for processing files stored in the television, the second function module includes a memory, a playing unit, and a loading module. The memory provided stores the files. The playing unit electrically connected with the memory plays the files stored in the memory. The loading module electrically connected with the memory loads the files in a periphery device which communicates with the television and transmits the loaded files to the memory. | 12-17-2009 |
20090310287 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE UTILIZING THE SAME - A communication system electrically connecting circuits in a hinged cover and base of an electronic device includes an arched first flat cable wrapping around and rotatable with respect to a hinge assembly, a straight second flat cable electrically connected to the first flat cable and disposed in the base, an arched third flat cable wrapping around the first flat cable electrically connected to and rotatable with respect to the first flat cable, and a straight fourth flat cable electrically connected to the third flat cable and disposed in the cover. Also provided is an electronic device including a base, a cover, a hinge assembly pivotally connecting the cover to the base, and the communication system. | 12-17-2009 |
20090316055 | REMOTE CONTROL - A remote control includes a display, a memory, a control unit, and an electronic dictionary stored in the memory. The electronic dictionary is configured for execution by the control unit to receive character information inputted in a first language, to translate the character information from the first language to a second language; and to display the character information in the second language by the display. | 12-24-2009 |
20090316931 | AUDIO DEVICE AND VOLUME ADJUSTING CIRCUIT FOR THE AUDIO DEVICE - An audio device includes an internal sound producer, an earphone jack, a detection circuit, a volume adjustor, and an amplifier. The detection circuit detects a connection between the earphone jack and an external sound producer, generates a first state signal when the connection is established, generates a second state signal when no connection is established. The volume adjustor is preset with first predetermined volume levels and second predetermined volume levels, generates first adjustment signals based on the first predetermined volume levels in response to the first state signal, and generates a second adjustment signal based on the second predetermined volume levels in response to the second state signal. The amplifier amplifies audio signals and adjusts the volume of the amplified audio signals according to the adjustment signals, then sends the amplified audio signals to the internal sound producer and earphone jack. | 12-24-2009 |
20100010830 | TELEVISION FOR PROVIDING HEALTH INFORMATION - A television includes a memory, a health processor, and a health application stored in the memory. The health application is configured for execution by the health processor to receive body information inputted by the remote control, the body information being associated with a user watching the television programs; calculate a health index according to the received body information by the health processor; determine whether the calculated health index satisfies a standard index; and output an indicating message to the user upon determination that the calculated health index does not satisfy the standard index. | 01-14-2010 |
20100014004 | TELEVISION AND METHOD WITH IMPROVED VOLUME CONTROL - A television includes a memory, a processor, and a volume adjusting application stored in the memory. The volume adjusting application is configured for execution by the processor to provide at least two-step volume control of audio signals converted from television programs. In a first step, the volume of the audio signals is quickly adjusted from a normal level to a background level by operating a mute key provided on a remote control. In a second step, the volume of the audio signals is completely muted by further operating the mute key provided on the remote control. Therefore, the volume of the audio signals can be adjusted without having to repeatedly hitting conventional volume control buttons provided on the remote control. | 01-21-2010 |
20100015591 | INFORMATION PROCESSING SYSTEM AND INFORMATION GATHERING APPARATUS THEREOF - An information gathering apparatus for gathering information from a scannable document including a plurality of information regions includes a plurality of gathering circuits corresponding to the plurality of information regions. Each gathering circuit emits light to the corresponding information region and receives light reflected from the corresponding information to generate electrical signals based on an intensity of reflected light. | 01-21-2010 |
20100029383 | REMOTE CONTROL AND TELEVISION AND METHOD FOR PLAYING A GAME - A remote control includes an input means, a transmitter, an interface unit, and a control unit. The input means is arranged with a mode selection key, the mode selection key is capable of being actuated to change the remote control between a TV mode for adjusting various setting of the television and an update mode for transmitting an execution game program to the television. The interface unit is capable of being coupled to an external device that stores an updated game program, the updated game program includes an execution program and a key setting program. The control unit extracts the execution program and the key setting program from the game program by actuating the mode selection key to switch the remote control to the update mode, setting corresponding game control function of the input means by processing the key setting program, and controlling the transmitter to transmit the execution program to the television. | 02-04-2010 |
20100114343 | AUDIO PROCESSING SYSTEM - An audio processing system includes an input unit, a control unit, an audio reproducing unit, an I/O processing unit, and a switch unit. The input unit receives instructions from a user and generates a first signal or a second signal in response to the instructions. The control unit generates a first trigger signal or a second trigger signal according to the first signal or the second signal, respectively. According to the first trigger signal, the audio reproducing unit decodes a plurality of audio files into internal audio signals, and the I/O processing unit selectively outputs the internal audio signals to a first external device. According to the second trigger signal, the I/O processing unit selectively inputs external audio signals from a second external device, and the switch unit disables a connection between the audio reproducing unit and the I/O processing unit. | 05-06-2010 |
20100141216 | BATTERY SYSTEM AND PROTECTION APPARATUS THEREOF - A battery system includes a battery and a battery protection apparatus. The battery protection apparatus protects the battery from over-discharge. The battery protection apparatus includes a voltage controlled switch, a start switch, and a voltage detecting unit. The voltage controlled switch establishes an electrical connection between the battery and the load. The start switch turns on the voltage controlled switch when actuated. The voltage detecting unit detects a battery voltage of the battery and generates a detecting voltage according to the battery voltage. The voltage controlled switch is turned off when the detecting voltage is lower than a predetermined value. | 06-10-2010 |
20100156478 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SIGNAL GENERATOR THEREOF - An electronic device includes a signal generator and a processing module. The signal generator generates reset signals to reset the processing module. The signal generator includes a first capacitor, a second capacitor, and a switching unit. The first capacitor receives an input voltage and charges accordingly when the electronic device is powered on. The second capacitor generates the reset signals based on the input voltage. The switching unit transmits the input voltage to the second capacitor to charge the second capacitor when the electronic device is powered on, and grounds the second capacitor after the electronic device is powered off. The reset signals are generated during the charging and discharging process of the second capacitor. | 06-24-2010 |
20100165559 | KEYBOARD - A keyboard includes a main body, a rotation detecting module, and a swivel hinge. The main body is disposed with a plurality of keys. The rotation detecting module is used for detecting the rotation of the main body. The swivel hinge is detachably connected to the main body. The swivel hinge includes an extending arm being rotatable with respect to the main body; and a supporting member pivotally engaging with the extending arm for supporting the main body. | 07-01-2010 |
20100176861 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND DELAY CIRCUIT THEREOF - A delay circuit is used for receiving an input signal from a signal source. The delay circuit includes a delay unit, a switch unit, and a generator. The switch unit is used for receiving a voltage from a power supply and selectively transmitting the voltage to the delay unit according to the input signal. The generator is coupled to the power supply for generating an output signal. The output signal is equivalent to the input signal that is delayed for a predetermined time period. Wherein the delay unit is used for generating an electrical signal according to the voltage and transmitting the electrical signal to the generator. The delay unit includes an adjustable capacitor coupled between ground and an interconnection of the switch unit and the generator. An electronic device including the delay circuit is also provided. | 07-15-2010 |
20100231793 | COMMUNICATION METHOD AND DEVICE AND TELEVISION EMPLOYING THE SAME - A television includes a television signal receiving unit, a communication signal receiving unit, a processor, and a display unit. The television signal receiving unit is configured to receive TV signals. The communication signal receiving unit is configured to receive communication signals from a communication device. The processor is used for processing the TV signals to generate first video signals, and extracting second video signals from the communication signals. The display unit is used for displaying the first video signals default. When the communication signal receiving unit receives the communication signals, the processor controls the display unit to display the second video signals. | 09-16-2010 |
20100240354 | COMMUNICATION METHOD AND DEVICE EMPLOYING THE SAME - A communication method whereby a connection between a first communication device and a second communication device is established. Determining whether the connection is disconnected by the second communication device. If the connection is disconnected by the second communication device, related features are invoked by the first communication device to alert a user of the first communication device that the connection has been disconnected by the second communication device. | 09-23-2010 |
20100315562 | REMOTE CONTROL AND TELEVISION AND POWER INDICATION SYSTEM - A remote control for an electronic device includes a plurality of keys, a power supply, a power control unit, a code modulating unit, and a transmitter. The plurality of keys generates different first electrical signals when actuated. The power supply is operable to power the remote control. The power control unit detects a voltage of the power supply, and generates a second electrical signal when the voltage of the power supply falls below a predetermined value. The code modulating unit generates different key code signals according to the different first electrical signals, and a switch code signal according to the second electrical signal. The transmitter converts the different key code signals and the switch code signal into different wireless signals, and transmits the different wireless signals to the electronic device. | 12-16-2010 |
20110044443 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND COMMUNICATION METHOD THEREOF - A communication terminal includes an obtaining unit, a judging unit, a removing unit, and a transmitting unit. The obtaining unit obtains a phone number which is associated with a message from a transmitter. The judging unit determines whether an international code precedes a telephone number used by the transmitter, and further for generating a first control signal when the phone number includes an international code preceding the telephone number. The removing unit removes the international code from the phone number in response to the first control signal to get the telephone number only. The transmitting unit communicates with the transmitter using the telephone number only. | 02-24-2011 |
20110060912 | PASSWORD INPUTTING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A method for inputting password with a touch sensitive display is provided. The method includes displaying a password array comprising a plurality of characters on a touch sensitive display, the plurality of characters being arranged in a first order, detecting if a permuting signal is received, generating a new password array comprising the a plurality of the characters when a permuting signal is received, the plurality of characters being arranged in a second order different from the first order, and displaying the generated new password array on the touch sensitive display to replace the displayed password array. A password inputting system using the method is also provided. | 03-10-2011 |
20110074593 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND THEFT WARNING METHOD THEREOF - A theft warning system includes a first electronic device and a second electronic device. The first electronic device is configured for transmitting monitoring signals, wherein the frequency of the monitoring signals is capable of changing according to change in the voltage supplied to the first electronic device. The second electronic device communicates with the first electronic device by receiving the monitoring signals transmitted by the first electronic device, and generating alarms when a frequency of the received monitoring signals is changed. A theft warning method applied to the electronic device is also provided. | 03-31-2011 |
20110094048 | SELF-CLEANING DEVICE - A self-cleaning device comprises a main body with a to-be cleaned member, a lid capable of sliding with respect to the main body, and a cleaning member fixed on the lid. The cleaning member is located between the lid and the to-be-cleaned member. The cleaning member moves with the lid to slide against and clean the to-be cleaned member when the lid is slid with respect to the main body. | 04-28-2011 |
20110099580 | INPUT DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CHANGING CHANNELS OF TELEVISION SYSTEM - An input device receives operation signals from an input interface. If the received operation signal is a first operation signal, the input device is in a first phase, where the input device records channel changes and the corresponding time. If the received operation signal is a first operation signal, the input device is in a second phase, where the input device retrieves a channel number according to a present time, and sends a change-channel command to a TV system. | 04-28-2011 |
20110102676 | TELEVISION AND LOCKING METHOD THEREOF - A locking method employed by a television includes steps of: obtaining time information according to a predetermined locking time; determining whether the obtained time information matches with the predetermined locking time; requiring users input a password; receiving an input password and determined whether the input password match with a predetermined password; locking the television if the input password does not match with the predetermined password. | 05-05-2011 |
20110102682 | PROTECTING METHOD AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A protecting method includes: detecting whether a user continuously using an electronic device reaches a first predetermined time; and if the time of the user continuously using the electronic device reaches the first predetermined time, disabling display functions of the electronic device. | 05-05-2011 |
20110103563 | COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR ANSWERING INCOMING CALL - A communication terminal includes an alerting unit, a capturing unit, an identifying unit and a phone answering unit. The alerting unit is configured for generating an alert signal when the communication terminal has an incoming call. The capturing unit is configured for capturing consecutive images according to the alert signal from the alerting unit. The identifying unit is configured for identifying the captured consecutive images from the capturing unit, and determining whether the last captured image shows an image of an ear. The phone answering unit is configured for answering the incoming call according to a determination result of the identifying unit that the last captured image shows the image of the ear. | 05-05-2011 |
20110105195 | METHOD FOR PROCESSING INCOMING CALL AND COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING THE SAME - A method for processing an incoming call implemented by a first communication device is provided. The method includes: determining whether the first communication device is receiving an incoming call from a second communication device; if the first communication device is receiving the incoming call from the second communication device, determining whether the first communication device is in silent mode; and if the first communication device is in silent mode, transmitting outgoing information to the second communication device, such that a user of the second communication device knows that the first communication device is in silent mode. | 05-05-2011 |
20110109741 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MONITORING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device includes a communication unit, a capturing unit, and a processing unit. The capturing unit is adapted to capture video images of a monitored area. The processing unit is adapted to transmit the captured video images to a predetermined network address via the communication unit. | 05-12-2011 |
20110109809 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC TURNOFF METHOD FOR THE SAME - An electronic device includes a power managing unit configured to supply power to the electronic device. A receiver adapted to receive program signals, wherein the program signals comprises at least one composite video signal. A processor configured for obtaining the composite video signal from the program signals according to a selected program/channel, and processing the composite video signal to directly output the composite video signal. An automatic turnoff unit electrically connected to the processor and the power managing unit, configured to detect whether the composite video signal has been interrupted for a predetermined time interval and control the power managing unit to power off the electronic device if the composite video signal has been interrupted for the predetermined time interval. A related automatic turnoff method for automatically turning off an electronic device is also disclosed. | 05-12-2011 |
20110113464 | SET-TOP BOX AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR IMPROVING MONITORING QUALITY THEREOF - A set-top box includes a receiving unit, a processing unit, a transmitting unit, and a capturing unit. The receiving unit is adapted to receive an external signal from an external signal source. The processing unit is adapted to improve the quality of the video signal in the external signal. The transmitting unit is adapted to transmit the processed external signal to a display device such that the processed external signal is reproduced by the display device. The capturing unit adapted to capture video images of a monitored area. The processing unit further improves the quality of the captured video images. | 05-12-2011 |
20110119717 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING WORKING STATES OF ELECTRONIC APPRATUSES THEREOF - An electronic device includes a first receiving unit and a processing unit. The first receiving unit receives a plurality of detection signals respectively from a plurality of electronic apparatuses, the detection signals respectively indicates the working states of all electronic apparatuses. The processing unit outputs the detection signals to an output unit, thus the output unit defines the working states of all electronic apparatuses. A related method is also provided. | 05-19-2011 |
20110131603 | TELEVISION RECEVER, AUTOMATIC CHANNEL SEARCH APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - An automatic channel search method for updating a channel list, the channels list records the channel information. The automatic channel search method is performed by following the steps of: searching current available channels to obtained channel information a interval of a predetermined search period; and updating the channel list according to the obtained channel information. | 06-02-2011 |
20110133885 | REMOTE CONTROL DEVICES AND METHOD FOR PREVENTING ACCIDENTAL OPERATION THEREOF - A remote control device and method, the remote control being changeable between an unlocked state and a locked state includes a communicating unit for allowing the remote control device to communicate with and remotely control a controlled apparatus and a processor electronically connected with the communicating unit. The processor is configured for unlocking the remote control device from the locked state, such that the remote control device communicates with and remotely control the controlled apparatus, and is configured for locking the remote control device into the locked state, such that communication between the remote control device and the controlled apparatus is disabled the remote control device cannot remotely control the controller apparatus. A method for preventing accidental operations of the remote control device is also disclosed. | 06-09-2011 |
20110134591 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device comprises a host, a first connector having a first function, a second connector having a second function. The first connector and second connector electrically connect with the host. The first connector comprises several first cables. The second connector comprises several second cables. A first clamp and a second clamp respectively clamp the several first and several second cables together. | 06-09-2011 |
20110136545 | ELECTRONIC DEIVCE AND DISPLAYING METHOD THEREOF - A displaying method for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a display, a plurality function modules being to call functions, a storage unit for storing particular functions and display the time associated with each of the particular functions. The displaying method includes determining whether a called function belongs to the particular functions; turning on the display if the called function belongs to the particular functions and beginning to count a time; determining whether the counted time reaches the display time associated with the called function; and turning off the display if the counted time reaches the associated display time. | 06-09-2011 |
20110141068 | ADVERTISING KIOSK AND CONTROL METHOD THEREOF - An advertising kiosk includes a detecting unit, a comparing unit, a display unit, a controlling unit. The detecting unit detects whether a person is within proximity of the advertising kiosk and generating a detecting signal. The comparing unit determines whether the detecting signal is at least a predetermined value. If it is determined that the detecting signal is less than the predetermined value, nobody is within proximity of the advertising kiosk, and the comparing unit generates a stopping signal. The display unit is used for displaying advertisements, and is capable of alternating between a display state and standby state. The controlling unit responds to the stopping signal to detect whether the display unit is in the display state, and disables the display unit to stop displaying advertisements when the display unit is in the display state. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141271 | REARVIEW CAPTURE SYSTEM AND CAR USING SAME - A rearview capture system adapted to be used for a car includes a camera unit, a display unit, a processor, an energy conversion device, and a rechargeable battery. The camera unit is set in the car, and configured for capturing images of the rear view of the car. The display unit is provided in a compartment of the car. The processor is electrically connected to the camera unit and the display unit, and configured for controlling the display unit to display the images captured by the camera unit. The energy conversion device is configured for converting one or more types of natural energy into electrical energy. The rechargeable battery is capable of being charged by the energy conversion device, and configured for powering the rearview capture system. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141378 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF CHANNEL MANAGEMENT - An electronic device and a channel management method provide a predetermined channel information table to control channels in a television. Favorite channels are stored in the predetermined channel information table of the electronic device. In a predetermined channel mode, if an input channel code is not stored in the predetermined channel information table, the electronic device automatically adds the input channel code to the predetermined channel information table. If the input channel code is stored in the predetermined channel information table, the electronic device transfers the input channel code to the television and the television changes an active channel accordingly. | 06-16-2011 |
20110141679 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a cover, a body, and two sliding members. The body defines two sliding slots. Each sliding slot includes a first portion, and a second portion opposite to the first portion. The two sliding members are pivotally coupled to the cover and are slidably received in the two sliding slots. The cover is rotatably and slidably coupled to the body by the two sliding members engaging with the two sliding slots, and is capable of sliding along the two sliding slots from the first portion to the second portion. | 06-16-2011 |
20110145444 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD OF OBTAINING CONNECTION RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERFACES AND PERIPHERAL DEVICES - An electronic device includes interfaces adapted to electrically connect peripheral devices, a searching unit, an obtaining unit, a receiving unit, a comparing unit, and an output unit. Each interface has an exclusive first identifying code. Each peripheral device has an exclusive second identifying code. A one to one relationship exists between the first identifying codes and the second identifying codes. The searching unit generates a searching signal responding to user's operations. The obtaining unit obtains the first indentifying codes of the interfaces responding to the searching signal. The receiving unit receives the second indentifying codes of the peripheral devices responding to the searching signal. The comparing unit compares the first obtained identifying codes and the received second indentifying codes to determine a connection relationship between the interfaces and the peripheral devices according to the one to one relationship. The output unit delivers the connection relationship. | 06-16-2011 |
20110151824 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR SAVING ENERGY - An energy saving method applied to a wireless communication, the wireless communication comprising a RF unit to search for wireless network signals, the method includes steps of: detecting whether the RF unit finds the wireless network signals; counting a length of time the RF unit does not find the wireless network if the RF unit does not find the wireless network signals; determining whether the length of time the RF unit does not find the wireless network reaches a predetermined search time limit; and turning off the RF unit if the length of time the RF unit dose not find the wireless network reaches the predetermined search time limit limit. | 06-23-2011 |
20110154387 | TELEVISION AUTHORIZING SYSTEM FOR PLAYING MEDIA CONTENT AND AUTHORIZING METHOD THEREOF - A television authorizing system comprises a storage, a display, a communicating module, a content controlling module and an output module. The communicating module receives a broadcast signal. The content controlling module acquires a content label of selected program and compares the content label with the user information in a predefined user list. The output module outputs the selected program to the display when the user is authorized. | 06-23-2011 |
20110156913 | WARNING DEVICE AND WARNING METHOD THEREOF - A warning device includes a sensing unit, a comparing unit, a controlling unit and a warning unit. The sensing unit sense whether a part of the body of a person is sticking out of the window and generates a sensing signal. The comparing unit detects if the sensing signal is at least a predetermined value. If it is determined that the sensing signal is at least the predetermined value, a part of the body of the person is sticking out of the window and the comparing unit generates a warning signal. The warning unit is used for generating the alarm, and is capable of alternating between an alarm state and standby state. The controlling unit responds to the warning signal to detect whether the warning unit is in the alarm state, and disables the warning unit to start generating the alarm when the warning unit is in the standby state. | 06-30-2011 |
20110157468 | TELEVISION RECEIVER AND METHOD FOR SAVING ENERGY THEREOF - A television receiver includes an indentifying unit and a comparator. The indentifying unit indentifies a category of a currently tuned television program. The comparator determines whether the currently tuned television program belong to predetermined particular categories, and generates a first cut-off signal to stop video signals from being displayed on the television and to allow audio signals output on the television if the currently tuned television program belong to the predetermined particular categories. | 06-30-2011 |
20110159863 | MOBILE COMMUNICATION DEVICE AND METHOD THEREOF - The disclosure provides a mobile communication device, comprising: a communicating module for establishing wireless link with an external communication device; a memory module for storing a preset information message and a preset time; a processor unit for generating a communication request and transmitting the communication request to the communicating module; a user interface; wherein the processor starts to count time after establishment of the wireless link, and synchronously detecting whether accumulated time is greater than or equal to the preset time, then, the user interface displays an information message. The disclosure further provides a mobile communication method. | 06-30-2011 |
20110162032 | TELEVISION SYSTEM, TELEVISION, AND SET TOP BOX - A set top box (STB) includes a signal receiver and at least one optical fiber cable. The signal receiver receives optical signals from a remote controller. The at least one optical fiber cable is electrically connected to the signal receiver. The at least one optical fiber cable includes an input terminal and an output terminal, the input terminal receives the optical signals and the output terminal outputs the optical signals to the signal receiver. | 06-30-2011 |
20110181447 | INPUT DEVICE AND INPUT SYSTEM UTILIZED THEREBY - An input device includes a plurality of keys, each having an exclusive input key code corresponding to an illumination unit, a notification unit and a detection unit. An electronic device includes an execution unit and a first comparison unit. The execution unit generates a preset key code and an illumination command. The corresponding illumination unit emits light according to the illumination command. The detection unit detects whether one of the keys is activated, if a key is activated, generate an input key code. The comparison unit compares the preset key code and the input key code. If the two codes are the same, the comparison unit generates a stop signal. The illumination unit stops shinning according to the stop signal. If the two codes are different, the comparison unit generates a notification. The notification unit issues a notification accordingly. | 07-28-2011 |
20110188674 | TELEVISION SYSTEM AND CHANNEL SELECTING METHOD AND VOLUME CONTROL METHOD - A television system includes a remote control and a television. The remote control includes a sensor and a transmitting unit. The sensor generates a detecting signal according to a user's operation. When the user' operations are different, the detecting signals are different. The transmitting unit transmits the detecting signal. The television includes a receiving unit, a determining unit, and a channel selecting unit. The receiving unit receives the detecting signal. The determining unit determines whether the detecting signal is a first channel signal or a second channel signal. The determining unit generates a first control signal when the detecting signal is the first channel signal, and generates a second control signal when the detecting signal is the second channel signal. The channel selecting unit selects the last channel in response to the first control signal, and selects the next channel in response to the second control signal. | 08-04-2011 |
20110227361 | AUTOMOBILE AND SUN VISOR THEREOF - A sun visor includes a main body, a television module, a display and a solar panel. The television module is located in the main body to receive television signals and reproduce audio and video. The display is positioned on a first side of the main body to display video based on the video signals. The solar panel is positioned on a second side of the sun visor boy to receive and convert sun light into electric energy to supply power to the television module and the display. | 09-22-2011 |
20110234628 | DISPLAY AND INFORMATION SHARING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A display includes an interface and a display unit. The interface is adapted to electrically connect with a control device. The display unit is adapted to display first information when the control device outputs the first information to the interface. The display unit is capable of simultaneously displaying the first information and second information different from the first information when the control device only outputs the first information. | 09-29-2011 |
20110256447 | BATTERY - A battery includes an insulating body, a brass cap, a cathode plate, and a protection member. The brass cap is disposed on one end of the insulating body as an anode of the battery. The cathode plate is disposed on the other end of the insulating body as a cathode of the battery. The protection member is disposed on a joint between the cathode plate and the insulating body for sealing thereof. | 10-20-2011 |
20110260674 | CARRYING CASE, PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE, AND ELECTRONIC APPARATUS USING THE SAME - A carrying case used for accommodating a portable electronic device, includes an energy conversion unit for receiving sunlight, converting sunlight into electrical energy, and inductively charging the portable electronic device using the electrical energy when the portable electronic device is accommodated inside the carrying case. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260679 | BATTERY APPARATUS AND POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM USING THE SAME - A battery apparatus includes a battery module, a first power port, a second power port, a voltage transformer, and a switch. The first power port is connected to the battery module. The voltage transformer is configured to transform a voltage output of the battery module into a lower voltage output. The switch is connected between the battery module, the second power port, and the voltage transformer. The switch is capable of selectively connecting the battery module to the second power port or the voltage transformer. When the battery module is connected to the second power port, the battery apparatus is used as a battery power source capable of being connected to battery contacts of an external electronic device. When the battery module is connected to the voltage transformer, the battery apparatus is able to charge batteries of external electronic devices. A related power supply system is also provided. | 10-27-2011 |
20110260881 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND AUTOMATIC WARNING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device includes a detection unit, a comparison unit, and a warning unit. The detection unit generates a detection signal. The comparison unit determines whether the detection signal exceeds a predetermined detection signal. If it is determined that the detection signal exceeds the predetermined detection signal, the comparison unit generates a first comparison signal indicating the proximity of an object to the electronic device. The warning unit sends a warning message in response to the first comparison signal. | 10-27-2011 |
20110267588 | PROJECTOR - A projector includes a main body and an optical assembly. The main body forms an image and projects the image to a first screen through a lens of the main body. The optical assembly is detachable from the light path of the lens, and is used for reflecting light beams emitted from the lens to project an image on a second screen when the optical assembly is in the light path of the lens. When the optical assembly is detached from the light path of the lens, the optical assembly projects the image on the first screen. The first screen and the second screen are on two adjacent perpendicular surfaces, such as a wall and a ceiling. | 11-03-2011 |
20110279041 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS AND BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTING METHOD THEREOF - An illumination apparatus includes a power supply, a detection unit, a PWM unit, a constant current circuit and an illumination unit. The detection unit detects the brightness of the ambient light and generates a detecting signal according to the brightness of the ambient light. The PWM unit outputs a pulse voltage according to the detecting signal. The constant current circuit supplies a constant current to the illumination unit. The illumination unit emits light according to the pulse voltage. When the brightness of the ambient light is increased, the magnitude of the detecting signal increases and the duty cycle of the pulse voltage increases. The luminous intensity of the illumination apparatus increases. When the brightness of the ambient light is decreased, the magnitude of the detecting signal decreases and the duty cycle of the pulse voltage decreases. The luminous intensity of the illumination apparatus decreases. | 11-17-2011 |
20110309914 | REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEM - A remote control system includes an emitter and a remote controller. The emitter is installed in an electronic device and is configured for emitting a search signal. The remote controller includes a wireless receiving module and a beacon module. The wireless receiving module is configured for receiving the search signal transmitted from the emitter to activate the beacon module to emit a guiding signal. | 12-22-2011 |
20110310539 | VIDEO DISPLAY AND CAR USING THE SAME - A video display includes a housing, a screen and a protective cover. The housing includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The screen is disposed on the first side of the housing. The protective cover is rotatably connected to the housing and coverable on the screen. The protective cover is capable of being held in any position in the process of rotating from the first side to the second side, as the driving force is removed. A car using the video display is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
20110314510 | SET-TOP BOX AND ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM USING THE SAME - An entertainment system includes a television and a set-top box. The set-top box is configured to receive television signals, convert the television signals to signals which can be reproduced on the television, and output the converted signals to the television. The set-top box includes a storage unit storing at least one game application and a processing unit configured to run the at least one game application to generate game video/audio signals which are displayed on the television. A related set-top box is also provided. | 12-22-2011 |
20110316710 | DETECTING DEVICE AND BATTERY BOX USING THE SAME - A detecting device is used for detecting a battery leak, a positive terminal of the battery is electrically connected to a first contact, a negative terminal of the battery is electrically connected to a second contact. The detecting device includes a first conductor, a second conductor electrically connected to the second contact, and a warning unit electrically connected between the first contact and the first conductor. The second conductor being electrically connected to the first conductor through electrolyte leaked out of the battery, thus the warning unit will be actuated to produce a warning signal. | 12-29-2011 |
20120023542 | VIDEO DISPLAY AND SET-TOP BOX FOR SCHEDULING - A video display includes a display, a memory, a timer, and a processor. The memory is used for storing schedules and a predetermined time intervals, wherein each schedule comprising at least one scheduled event and at least one predetermined time corresponding to the at least one scheduled event. The timer is used for obtaining a current time. The processor is used for obtaining a scheduled event based on the current time and the predetermined time interval, and displaying the obtained scheduled event in the display. A set-top box is also provided. | 01-26-2012 |
20120027233 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND TRANSMITTING METHODE THEREOF - An electronic device comprises a first output module, a judgment module, a first switch module, a second output module, an operation module, a second switch module and a play module. The first output module generates a first audio signal. The second output module generates second audio signals. If the first audio signal is generated, the judgment module generates a first control signal. The first switch module switches to the first state and transmits the first audio signal. If the first audio signal is not generated, the judgment module generates a second control signal. The operation module generates a selecting signal. The second switch module switches to a second audio signal according to the selecting signal and transmits to the first switch module. The first switch module switches to the second state and transmits the selected second audio signal. The play module plays the audio signal. | 02-02-2012 |
20120027253 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS AND BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTING METHOD - An illumination apparatus comprises a control unit, an image capturing unit, a processor unit, a comparison unit, an adjustment unit and an illumination unit. The control unit generates a start signal in a predetermined time. The image capturing unit captures a plurality of images of ambient road condition according to the start signal. The processor unit extracts the edges of the vehicle from the captured images to obtain a current traffic. The adjustment unit generates different pulse voltages according to the different volume of traffic. The illumination unit emits light according to the different pulse voltages. | 02-02-2012 |