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20110207413 | MOBILE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR REGULATING ANTENNA CHARACTERISTIC THEREOF - A mobile device includes an antenna module, a calculation module, a location sensor, a determination module, and a regulator module. The calculation module calculates a received signal strength indication (RSSI) of the antenna module. The location sensor senses a user relative to the mobile device when the mobile device is in a communication mode. The determination module determines whether the RSSI degrades over a default period and whether the user is near the mobile device when the mobile device is in the communication mode. The regulator module regulates antenna characteristic of the mobile device when the RSSI degrades over the default period and the user is near the mobile device when the mobile device is in the communication mode. | 08-25-2011 |
20110298674 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ANTENNA SWITCH AND ANTENNA SWITCHING METHOD THEREOF - An electronic device with antenna switch comprises a first antenna, a first proximity sensor, a second antenna, a detection module, a determination module and a control module. The first proximity sensor is located with the first antenna at a first side portion of the electronic device. The detection module detects an approach signal from the first proximity sensor. The determination module determines whether the strength of the approach signal is stronger than a threshold value in real time. The control module initiate the second antenna to receive signals through the switch if the strength of the approach signal is stronger then the strength of the threshold value. | 12-08-2011 |
20120133572 | ANTENNA - An antenna is used in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a circuit board. The antenna includes a first antenna portion, a second antenna portion, a first feed portion, and a second feed portion. The first antenna portion is longer than the second antenna portion. The first antenna portion and the second antenna portion are perpendicularly disposed around the circuit board and in one exemplary embodiment may be spaced from the perimeter edge of the circuit board. | 05-31-2012 |
20120196549 | COMMUNICATION DEVICE - A communication device includes a first antenna, a second antenna, a power splitter, a switch, and a sensor. The power splitter is electronically connected to the first antenna and the second antenna. The switch is connected to the first antenna and the power splitter. The sensor is installed near the first antenna and may sense a user's body within close proximity. The sensor generates an interrupt signal when sensing a user's body within close proximity. The switch is electronically connected to the power splitter rather than the first antenna in response to the interrupt signal. The switch is electronically connected to the first antenna rather than the power splitter when the interrupt signal is terminated. | 08-02-2012 |
20130093630 | ANTENNA MODULE AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE - An antenna module includes a printed circuit board (PCB), a first antenna, a second antenna, a connecting portion, and a feed portion. The first antenna and the second antenna are respectively positioned on two opposite surface of the PCB. The first antenna includes a first radiating body and a first supporting member positioned between the first radiating body and the PCB. A first space is formed between the first radiating body and the PCB. The second antenna includes a second radiating body and a second supporting member positioned between the second radiating body and the PCB. A second space is formed between the second radiating body and the PCB. The connecting portion is connected between the first antenna and the second antenna. The feed portion is positioned on the PCB and is connected to the first and second antennas. | 04-18-2013 |
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20090135794 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION TERMINAL AND ROAMING METHOD - A wireless communication terminal roaming from a current access point (AP) to a destination AP within a plurality of APs includes various functional modules. The wireless communication terminal detects a current service quality parameter of each of the plurality of APs, a roaming frequency, and a packet retransmission rate of the wireless communication terminal in a predetermined detection period. Furthermore, the wireless communication terminal calculates a value of an RQI according to the current service quality parameter of each of the plurality of APs, the roaming frequency, and the packet retransmission rate of the wireless communication terminal, and regulates a roaming threshold of the current AP according to the value of the RQI and determines the destination AP that has satisfied a roaming condition corresponding to the value of the RQI. | 05-28-2009 |
20090312014 | MOBILE TERMINAL DEVICE AND ROAMING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal device detects current communication environment status of the device and calculates a value of a radio quality index (RQI), and adjusts the roaming threshold according to the value of the RQI. The device further calculates a value of a user movement index (UMI) and adjusts the frequency of the device for scanning object access points. After determining the object access point that has satisfied a roaming threshold, the device ends the communication between the device and the current access point, and establishes a communication between the device and the object access point. | 12-17-2009 |
20110235594 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR RETRIEVING MULTIMEDIA CONTENT - A mobile terminal connects to a wireless access point (AP) connected to a web server to retrieve and display a list of uniform resource locators (URLs) corresponding to types of multimedia content stored in a multimedia server. Each URL includes a channel identifier allocated to a corresponding type of the multimedia content. After receiving a selection of one URL, the mobile terminal parses the selected URL to retrieve a channel identifier, and automatically switches to a channel corresponding to the channel identifier. The mobile terminal connects to a wireless AP on the channel to retrieve a corresponding type of the multimedia content from the multimedia server. | 09-29-2011 |
20120106541 | IP PHONE AND DESKTOP SHARING METHOD - An Internet protocol (IP) phone establishes a voice communication with a remote IP phone, and establishes a desktop sharing connection with the remote IP phone upon a sharing key being pressed. The IP phone captures local desktop display data of a local computer, and transmits the local desktop display data to the remote IP phone over the Internet. The IP phone receives remote desktop display data of a remote computer from the remote IP phone over the Internet, and outputs the remote desktop display data to the local computer to display the remote desktop display data on the local computer. | 05-03-2012 |
20130342632 | VIDEO CONFERENCE APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AUDIO-VIDEO SYNCHRONIZATION - An audio-video synchronization method is executable in a video conference device. The method includes determining a first presence time of a predetermined visual effect in a captured video sample stream and a second presence time of a predetermined sound effect in a captured audio sample stream, calculating a time difference between the first and second presence time, and adjusting timestamps of each real-time transport protocol packet in an audio stream sent out by the video conference apparatus based on the time difference. The method further includes receiving an adjustment value from an user input, and adjusting timestamps of each real-time transport protocol packet in an audio stream received by the video conference apparatus based on the adjustment value. | 12-26-2013 |
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20100253383 | CIRCUIT TOPOLOGY FOR MULTIPLE LOADS - A circuit topology for multiple loads includes a driving terminal for transmitting a driving signal, a number of transmitting lines, and a number of loads operable to receive the driving signal from the driving terminal. The number of loads are connected to the driving terminal one by one via the number of transmitting lines. Two transmitting lines of the number of transmitting lines, which are nearest and farthest respectively from the driving terminal, are both greater than widths of the other transmitting lines. | 10-07-2010 |
20100283697 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND MULTI-FREQUENCY ANTENNA THEREOF - An electronic device includes a multi-frequency antenna. The multi-frequency antenna includes a ground portion, a support body, a radiation portion, and a strap. The ground portion defines a gap, and two grooves communicating with the gap and located at opposite ends of the gap. The radiation portion resists against a sidewall bounding the gap, and is connected to the strap. The radiation portion is accommodated in the gap and substantially coplanar with the ground portion. The radiation portion defines a slot. The support body is located in the gap and on the radiation portion, to support the strap. | 11-11-2010 |
20100328181 | SIGNAL TRANSMISSION APPARATUS - A signal transmission apparatus includes two circuit layers. First and second ground sheets are arranged in the two circuit layers respectively. A third ground sheet is arranged between the two circuit layers. A differential pair includes a transmission line arranged between the first and third ground sheets and a transmission line arranged between the second and third ground sheets. The first to third ground sheets have same electric potential. Projections of the first and second ground sheets on the third ground sheet superpose a border of the third ground sheet. The third ground sheet is formed by extending the border along a signal transmission direction. A vertical distance between the first and second transmission lines is twice as each of a vertical distance from the first ground sheet to the first transmission line and a vertical distance from the second ground sheet to the second transmission line | 12-30-2010 |
20110032055 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND SIGNAL TRANSMISSION APPARATUS THEREOF - A signal transmission apparatus used in a printed circuit board (PCB). The apparatus includes a differential pair composed of two transmission lines arranged side by side in the PCB. The differential pair includes a filter section arranged therein to filter noise of transmission signals of the differential pair. The filter includes a number of section pairs connected in series. Each section pair includes two sections arranged in the two transmission lines symmetrically. Every two adjacent sections are different in line width. A distance between the two transmission lines, and the line width of each of the sections are predetermined according to desired frequency bandwidth, and desired frequency response of the differential pair. | 02-10-2011 |
20110038427 | DIFFERENTIAL SIGNAL TRANSMISSION DEVICE - A differential signal transmission device transmits N differential signal pairs from a differential signal generator to a number of receiving terminals. The N differential signal pairs include N positive signals and N negative signals. The N positive signals are clustered at a first positive clustering point. The first positive clustering point is connected to a second positive clustering point via a first matching resistor. The second positive clustering point is grounded via a first grounding resistor, and outputs a number of positive signals to the number of receiving terminals respectively. The N negative signals are clustered at a first negative clustering point. The first negative clustering point is connected to a second negative clustering point via a second matching resistor. The second negative signal clustering point is grounded via a second grounding resistor, and outputs a number of negative signals to the number of receiving terminals respectively. | 02-17-2011 |
20110043302 | RADIO FREQUENCY FILTER AND FILTERING UNIT THEREOF - Parameters of a radio frequency filter can be changed by changing structure of each component of the filter. Material of each component, diameters of each of magnetic cylinders, density of each of conductive coils, thickness of a dielectric layer, and thickness of an insulation tube can be changed. When any component needs to be replaced, each cover is rotated, with connection partitions moving to two slots of an insulation portion, to detach the filter. | 02-24-2011 |
20110253424 | FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A FPCB includes a signal layer, a ground layer, and a dielectric layer lying between the signal layer and the ground layer. At least one high speed signal transmission line is formed on the signal layer. The ground layer has a copper-removed area corresponding to the transmission line. Two ground lines are symmetrically disposed at two opposite sides of the signal transmission line and substantially parallel to the signal transmission line, each ground line and the signal transmission line is spaced at a first predetermined distance. Each ground line and the signal transmission line are spaced at a first predetermined distance. | 10-20-2011 |
20120066660 | METHOD OF MANAGING PROCESS FACTORS THAT INFLUENCE ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - In a method of managing process factors that influence electrical properties of printed circuit boards (PCBs), n process factors are arranged in an order according to different influence to one kind of electrical property of the PCBs. The different influence is determined by first experiments designed using the Taguchi method. M process factors that have important influence to the electrical property are obtained from the n process factors according to the order to design second experiments. A computing formula for the electrical property is fitted using the m process factors according to simulated results of the second experiments, and a variation range of each of the m process factors is computed according to the computing formula. | 03-15-2012 |
20120110540 | METHOD OF OPTIMIZING PARAMETERS OF ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS ON PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS - In a method of optimizing parameters of electronic components on printed circuit boards (PCBs), a first experiment table for m variables of one type of parameter of P electronic components on a PCB is designed using n values of each variable and the RSM. P EHs of each first experiment are obtained by simulating, and P EH empirical formulas are computed according to the P EHs. A second experiment table for the m variables is designed using n′ values of each variable and the full factorial design, and P EHs of each second experiment are computed using the P EH empirical formulas. Experiments, all the P EHs of which are greater than 1, are filtered from the second experiment tables, and an average EH of each filtered experiment is computed to pick an experiment the average EH of which is the greatest. The values of the m variables in the picked experiment are considered as optimized. | 05-03-2012 |
20120229997 | PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD - A printed circuit board includes first and second transmission lines connected to a first high speed differential signal control chip, third and fourth transmission lines connected to a second high speed differential signal control chip, and fifth and sixth transmission lines connected to a connector pad. To have the first high speed differential signal control chip communicate with the connector pad, the first transmission line is connected to the fifth transmission line through a first connection component, and the second transmission line is connected to the sixth transmission line through a second connection component. To have the second speed differential signal control chip communicate with the connector pad, the third transmission line is connected to the fifth transmission line through the first connection component, and the fourth transmission line is connected to the sixth transmission line through the second connection component. | 09-13-2012 |
20120245900 | COMPUTING DEVICE AND DESIGN METHOD FOR NONLINEAR OBJECT - A design method generates a plurality of groups of experimental conditions, each of the groups of experimental conditions includes performance variables for an electronic product with nonlinear performance. The method simulates values to the groups of experimental conditions, computes an average value, and divides the groups of experimental conditions into a first part and a second part. The values in the first part is greater than the average value and the values in the second part is less than the average value. The method computes nonlinear boundary values of a refining mechanism based on the values, and determines a threshold value of the refiner. After refining the groups of experimental conditions, the method calculates the deviation of each value from the threshold value, and determines the groups of experimental conditions with the greatest deviations as optimal groups of experimental conditions. | 09-27-2012 |
20130163646 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING SIGNAL-EQUALIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING THE SIGNAL-EQUALIZING SYSTEM - A method for setting a signal-equalizing system for use in an electronic device includes the following steps. Outputting a connection status of each channel and a number of misconnect options respectively associated with each channel to a display unit of the electronic device. Then, detecting whether at least one misconnect option is selected. If yes, determining a misconnected channel and adjusting the receiving setting for the receiving port of the misconnected channel to match with the transmitting setting for the transmitting port of the misconnected channel according to settings for each channel stored in the electronic device. The stored settings for each channel include a transmitting setting for the transmitting port of the channel and a receiving setting for the receiving port of the channel that matches the transmitting setting. | 06-27-2013 |
20130168145 | CAPACITOR AND MULTILAYER CIRCUIT BOARD USING THE SAME - A capacitor includes at least two electrode layers opposite to each other and a dielectric layer positioned between the at least two electrode layers. The at least two electrode layers have opposite polarities. Each electrode layer includes a positive electrode and a negative electrode. The positive electrode includes a plurality of first coupling portions spaced substantially evenly and arranged in parallel. The negative electrode includes a plurality of second coupling portions spaced substantially evenly and arranged in parallel. The positive electrode and the negative electrode of each electrode layer are coplanar, and the plurality of first coupling portions interlace with the plurality of second coupling portions. | 07-04-2013 |
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20110256775 | ELECTRICAL OUTLET WITH CHANGEABLE SOCKETS - An electrical outlet includes a housing and a prong fitting member detachably connected to the housing. The housing includes two end surfaces and side surfaces between the two end surfaces. Each side surface defines a two-opening or three-opening socket for inserting a plug. | 10-20-2011 |
20120009042 | LOCKING SCREW - A locking screw for connecting two or more articles together is provided. The screw includes an externally threaded shaft, a head, and an elastic member. The head defines a chamber in which a spiral groove is defined. The shaft extends from the bottom of the chamber; and the elastic member is arranged around the shaft and one end of the elastic member is received in the spiral groove of the chamber and another end abuts against an article. The elastic member can be rotated around the longitudinal axis of the shaft, to change the length of the elastic member, so that enough tension is created to ensure locking the screw in place and prevent any rotation, thus maintain a tight engagement among the articles. | 01-12-2012 |
20120062060 | MAGNETIC FAN DEVICE - A magnetic fan device includes a stator, at least three bearings fixed on the stator, a rotor fixedly connected to the stator, a motor, and at least three magnetic posts. The at least three bearings are permanent magnets. The rotor includes a shaft and a plurality of impellers rotatably connected to the shaft. The at least three magnetic posts with an opening at its lateral surface are configured for respectively receiving the at least three bearings by the opening. A first magnet is adhered to ends of the at least three magnetic posts, and a second magnet is adhered to opposite ends of the at least three magnetic posts. The magnetic pole of the first magnet adjacent to ends of the at least three bearings is opposite to the magnetic pole of the second magnet adjacent opposite ends of the at least three bearings. | 03-15-2012 |
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20110122588 | SERVER AND LOCKING DEVICE THEREOF - A server includes a substrate, a circuit board and a locking device assembling the circuit board to the substrate. The locking device includes a frame and a sliding member. The frame includes a pin having a main body and a hood wider than the main body. The sliding member defines a latching groove and a sliding groove therein. The latch groove includes a circular hole facing the sliding groove and a slit narrower than the circular hole. The sliding groove includes an opening facing the latch groove and a split. The opening is wider than the hood. The split is narrower than the hood but not narrower than the main body. The hood extends through the opening of the sliding groove. The sliding member moves relative to the frame along a first direction to cause the main body of the pin to engage in the split of the sliding groove. | 05-26-2011 |
20120175477 | MOUNTING APPARATUS FOR SLIDE RAIL - A mounting apparatus for a slide rail includes a post, a mounting bracket, a fixing plate, and two fasteners. The post longitudinally defines two positioning holes. The mounting bracket is capable of being connected to an end of the slide rail. An end plate is formed on an end of the mounting bracket, and two through holes are defined in the end plate. The fixing plate defines two fixing holes. The fasteners are respectively extended through the positioning holes of the post and the through holes of the end plate, and engaged in the fixing holes of the fixing plate, to allow the fixing plate to be locked to the post. The mounting bracket is transversely slidably coupled to the post and the fixing plate via the two fasteners. | 07-12-2012 |
20120183242 | SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY - A slide rail assembly includes a first slide member, and a second slide member. The first slide member defines an opening. The second slide member forms a cantilevered resilient arm extending forwards. An engaging portion is formed on a distal end of the resilient arm. When the second slide member is received in the first slide member, the engaging portion is pressed by the first slide member to deform the resilient arm away from the first slide member. When the second slide member is slid forwards to be out of the first slide member, the resilient arm is restored to allow the engaging portion to engage with a section of the first slide member bounding a front end of the opening, to prevent the second slide member from sliding out of the first slide member. | 07-19-2012 |
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20110074876 | PRINTER AND WASTE INK COLLECTING DEVICE THEREOF - A waste ink collecting device includes a ratchet wheel defining a receiving groove for receiving waste ink, a detent, a reciprocatingly movable transmission pole, and immovable first and second poles. The detent includes a hook, and a main body defining elongated first, second and third holes. The second hole is between the first and third holes. The hook extends from the main body away from the first hole. The transmission pole extends into the first hole. The first pole extends into the second hole. A diameter of the first pole equals to a width of the second hole. The second pole extends into the third hole. A diameter of the second pole is smaller than a width of the third hole. When the transmission pole moves forward, the hook engages with and rotates the ratchet wheel. When the transmission pole moves backward, the hook moves away from the ratchet wheel. | 03-31-2011 |
20120299240 | PAPER-FEEDING MECHANISM FOR PRINTING APPARATUS - A paper-feeding mechanism for a printing apparatus includes a delay engaging member and an unidirectional engaging member. The delay engaging member has a first gear and a first coupling member installed on the first gear. The first coupling member rotates relative to the first gear. The unidirectional engaging member has a third gear installed on the first coupling member. When a sheet of paper is pulled out along a first direction, the first gear rotates along a second direction that is opposite to the first direction. The first coupling member rotates along the second direction together with the first gear. The first gear stops rotating. The third gear and the first coupling member rotate along the second direction until the paper(s) caught in the printing apparatus are pulled out. | 11-29-2012 |
20130001865 | SHEET FEEDING APPARATUS - A sheet feeding apparatus includes a tray, a driving mechanism disposed above the tray, a separating mechanism rotatably connected to the tray, and at least one resilient element to provide a constant pressure against the separating mechanism. The driving mechanism includes at least one roller to move one of the sheets. The separating mechanism includes at least one retard pad to separate the sheets and create frictional resistance between the separating mechanism and the stack of the sheets. When the tray has only a few sheets left, the separating mechanism is rotated and the frictional resistance is reduced. | 01-03-2013 |
20130321518 | PRINTER - A printer includes a top plate, a stabilizer bar, a screw, and a positioning member. The top plate is adapted for a piece of paper located thereon and defines a locking hole. The stabilizer bar is slidably attached to the top plate and defines a through hole and a step-shaped hole. The screw is screwed into the locking hole from the through hole. The positioning member includes a threaded portion. The threaded portion is mounted in the step-shaped hole. A part of the threaded portion extends out of the step-shaped hole, and the part of the threaded portion abuts the top plate. | 12-05-2013 |
20130341859 | PAPER FEEDING APPARATUS OF PRINTER - A paper feeding apparatus includes a bracket. A first feeding shaft is pivotably mounted on the bracket. A number of first feeding rollers is mounted on the first feeding shaft. The first feeding rollers rotate together with the first feeding shaft to contact a sheet of paper and move the paper forwards. A number of fans are mounted on the first feeding shaft. The fans rotate together with the first feeding shaft to drive air against the paper to prevent it becoming wrapped around one of the rollers. | 12-26-2013 |
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20130126150 | FAN CONTROL SYSTEM AND METHOD - A fan control system for controlling the rotation speed of a number of fans includes one or more first motherboards with baseboard management controllers (BMCs), one or more second motherboards without any BMCs, one or more temperature sensors for detecting the temperature in the area of the second motherboards, and a fan control board (FCB). | 05-23-2013 |
20130128438 | HEAT DISSIPATING SYSTEM - An exemplary heat dissipating system includes a motherboard, a plurality of temperature sensors connected to the motherboard for sampling a temperature of the motherboard, a FCB establishing a wireless communication with the motherboard, and a plurality of fans. The motherboard receives and processes the temperature data from the plurality of temperature sensors to transform the temperature data into a wireless signal. The FCB obtains the temperature data through the wireless communication, and controls the rotation speed of the plurality of fans according to the temperature data. | 05-23-2013 |
20130131885 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR OBTAINING AND MANAGING TEMPERATURE DATA - A fan control system for controlling the rotation speed of a number of fans includes motherboards corresponding to the fans, a network switch connected to the motherboards, a dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server connected to the network switch, and a fan control board (FCB). The FCB gets port IDs and Internet Protocol (IP) addresses corresponding to the motherboards by reading a Media Access Control (MAC) address table from the network switch and an IP address table from the DHCP server, thereby reading the motherboard temperature from BMCs mounted on the motherboards to control the rotation speed of the fans. | 05-23-2013 |
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20090256756 | DUAL FREQUENCY ANTENNA AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM - A dual frequency antenna includes a first scythe-shaped arm and a second scythe-shaped arm. The first scythe-shaped arm is configured for operating in a first band. The second scythe-shaped arm is configured for operating in a second band and includes an inverted-T-shaped strip with a foot of the inverted-T-shaped strip connected to the second scythe-shaped arm. The first scythe-shaped arm is attached to the second scythe-shaped arm at an apex. A head of the inverted-T-shaped strip is closer to the apex than the foot. A communication system is also provided. | 10-15-2009 |
20090315466 | ILLUMINATION APPARATUS AND CONTROL DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING THE ILLUMINATION APPARATUS - An illumination apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a power supply unit, a switch unit, a bulb, a wireless unit, and a control unit. The power supply unit is for supplying power. The switch unit is for opening or closing a circuit between the power source unit and the bulb. The wireless unit is for receiving wireless signals from an external control device, and generating a first control signal when receiving the wireless signals. The control unit is for generating a close signal according to the first control signal. The switch unit closes the circuit between the power source unit and the bulb according to the close signal to enable the bulb to keep emitting light; and opens the circuit between the power source unit and the bulb if no receiving the close signal, thereby keeping the bulb extinguishing. A related control device for controlling the apparatus is also provided. | 12-24-2009 |
20090322638 | MULTIBAND ANTENNA - A multiband antenna includes a conductive sheet, a feeding point, and a grounding point. The conductive sheet defines a first slot, a second slot, a third slot, a fourth slot, a fifth slot, a sixth slot, and a seventh slot thereon. The second slot and the third slot extend from a same short side of the first slot and are parallel to each other. The fourth slot, the fifth slot, the sixth slot, and the seventh slot extend perpendicularly from a short side of the third slot away from the first slot in sequence. The feeding point is formed on the conductive sheet at a long side of the first slot away from the third slot. The grounding point is formed on the conductive sheet at a margin of the slots different from the location of the feeding point. | 12-31-2009 |
20100026594 | ANTENNA AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE USING SAME - An antenna includes a metallic sheet defining a first slot, a second slot, a third slot parallel to the first slot, a fourth slot parallel to the second slot, and a fifth slot parallel to the third slot. The second slot perpendicularly connects the first slot to the third slot and has a length smaller than that of the fourth slot. The third slot has a length greater than that of the first slot. The fourth slot extends perpendicularly from a side of the third slot away from the second slot. The fifth slot extends perpendicularly from an end of the fourth slot away from the third slot. The metallic sheet includes a first longitudinal side and a second longitudinal side opposite to the first longitudinal side. A feeding point is formed on the first longitudinal side and a grounding point is formed on the second longitudinal side. | 02-04-2010 |
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20120006507 | MULTI-MODULAR DATA CENTER - A multi-modular data center includes at least one modular computing module and at least one modular power supply module. The modular computing module includes a transportable container, a plurality of computing systems, a cooling system, a surveillance system, and a network interface. The modular power supply module includes a transportable container and a plurality of power supply systems. The transportable containers are configured for transport via a transport infrastructure. The plurality of computing systems is mounted within the transportable container. The cooling system is disposed in the transportable container. The surveillance system is configured to monitor the transportable container. The network interface is configured to interface between an Internet access connection and the computing systems. The plurality of power supply systems is mounted within the transportable container. | 01-12-2012 |
20120031633 | FIRE SUPPRESSION APPARATUS AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING SAME - A fire suppression apparatus includes a fire detector, a controller, a flame retardant gas source, a nozzle, and a valve. The fire detector detects fires in a container data center. An input of the controller is connected to the fire detector. An output of the controller is connected to a control terminal of the valve. An input of the valve is connected to the flame retardant gas source. An output of the valve is connected to the nozzle. | 02-09-2012 |
20120035772 | OXYGEN CONTENT ADJUSTMENT APPARATUS AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER INCLUDING THE SAME - An oxygen content adjustment apparatus includes an oxygen content detector, a number of keys, a controller, an oxygen source, a first nozzle, a first valve, a flame retardant gas source, a second nozzle, and a second valve. The controller is connected to the oxygen content detector and the keys. A first terminal of the first valve is connected to the controller. A second terminal of the first valve is connected to the oxygen source. A third terminal of the first valve is connected to the first nozzle. A first terminal of the second valve is connected to the controller. A second terminal of the second valve is connected to the flame retardant gas source. A third terminal of the second valve is connected to the second nozzle. | 02-09-2012 |
20120136488 | HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS, HEAT DISSIPATION METHOD THEREOF, AND CONTAINER DATA CENTER UTILIZING THE HEAT DISSIPATION APPARATUS - A heat dissipation apparatus includes an air conditioning unit, a plurality of temperature sensors, a plurality of adjustable air outlet boards, a plurality of actuators, and a control unit. The temperature sensors determine the temperature of server racks. The adjustable air outlet boards guide airflow from the air conditioning device to the corresponding server racks. The actuator adjusts the corresponding adjustable air outlet board to alter the airflow to the corresponding server rack. The control unit receives the temperature detected by the temperature sensors to submit corresponding control signals, altering power supplied to the air conditioning unit and adjust the adjustable air outlet boards through the actuators. The present disclosure further provides a heat dissipation method and a container data center including the heat dissipation apparatus as disclosed. | 05-31-2012 |
20120147543 | MODULAR DATA CENTER - A modular data center includes a container and a heat-dissipating control system. The container defines an opening with a cover rotatably mounted to the container to cover or uncover the opening when needed to assist in dissipating heat. The heat-dissipating control system includes a temperature sensor, a comparison unit, and a driving device. The temperature sensor is used to sense a temperature in the container, and output a sensed temperature value. The comparison unit is used to receive the sensed temperature value, and compare the sensed temperature value with a first predetermined temperature value. When the sensed temperature value is greater than or equal to the first predetermined temperature value, the comparison unit outputs a control signal. The driving device is used to open the cover to expose the opening after receiving the first control signal. | 06-14-2012 |
20120175088 | CONTAINER DATA CENTER AND WASTE HEAT UTILIZING SYSTEM THEREFOR - The disclosure relates to a waste heat utilizing system for a container data center. The waste heat utilizing system includes a first heat exchanger received in and absorbing heat from the container data center, a water inlet pipe communicated with the first heat exchanger for supplying water to the first heat exchanger to exchange heat, a second pipe communicated with the first heat exchanger for removing heated water from the first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger connected to the second pipe for dissipating heat of the heated water removed from the first heat exchanger, and a heat utilizing device receiving the second heat exchanger therein for absorbing the heat dissipated by the second heat exchanger. A third pipe is dipped into water container and connected to an outlet of the second heat exchanger, and water is flowed back to the water container via the third pipe. | 07-12-2012 |
20130025827 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A cooling system for cooling an electronic device includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a first refrigerant pipe, a second refrigerant pipe, and a pump. The first and second refrigerant pipes receive refrigerants, which can circulate in the first and second heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger is arranged in the electronic device for cooling the electronic device. The second heat exchanger is used for cooling the refrigerants by gasifying liquefied gas. The pump is used for circulating the refrigerants. | 01-31-2013 |
20130031924 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A cooling system for cooling an electronic device includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a first refrigerant pipe, a second refrigerant pipe, and a pump. The first and second refrigerant pipes receive refrigerants, which can circulate in the first and second heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger is arranged in the electronic device for cooling the electronic device. The second heat exchanger cools the refrigerants by gasifying liquefied gas. The pump circulates the refrigerants. The third heat exchanger heats the liquefied gas with sea water before the liquefied gas enters the second heat exchanger. | 02-07-2013 |
20130043008 | COOLING SYSTEM FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A cooling system for cooling an electronic device includes a first heat exchanger, a second heat exchanger, a third heat exchanger, a first refrigerant pipe, a second refrigerant pipe, and a pump. The first and second refrigerant pipes receive refrigerants, which can circulate in the first and second heat exchangers. The first heat exchanger is arranged in the electronic device for cooling the electronic device. The pump circulates the refrigerants. The third heat exchanger heats liquefied gas with sea water before the sea water enters the second heat exchanger. The second heat exchanger cools the refrigerants by the cooled sea water from the third heat exchanger. | 02-21-2013 |
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20100002805 | SIGNAL DECODING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A signal decoding system includes a signal acquisition unit, and a decoding unit including a segmenting module and a decoding module; the signal acquisition unit is configured for receiving a data waveform and a clock waveform outputted from one or more electronic devices; the segmenting module is configured for dividing the data waveform and the clock waveform into segments; and the decoding module is configured for decoding each segmented data waveform. | 01-07-2010 |
20100036630 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SIGNAL MEASUREMENT - A signal measurement method includes receiving a signal from a signal generating module; displaying a wave of the signal; reading a reference parameter of the signal, and adjusting the wave according to the reference parameter; measuring the signal according to the wave after adjustment; and displaying the measurement result. | 02-11-2010 |
20100070223 | TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR BUS PARAMETERS - A testing system for bus parameters includes a wave displaying unit and a control module connected to the wave displaying unit. The control module includes a decode unit, a testing unit connected to the decode unit, and an output unit connected to the testing unit. The decode unit is connected to the wave displaying unit. The wave displaying unit is configured for receiving an electronic signal from a bus to be tested. The decode unit is configured for decoding the electronic signal to determine if the electronic signal is valid. The testing unit tests parameters of the bus. The output unit displays testing results for the parameters. | 03-18-2010 |
20110050205 | OSCILLOGRAPH AND SIGNAL IDENTIFYING METHOD OF A SERIAL DATA BUS USING THE OSCILLOGRAPH - An oscillograph can identify signals of a serial data bus. The signal identifying method triggers communication channels of the oscillograph, measures a rise time and a fall time for each captured signal, and sets a sender terminal (ST) and a receiver terminal (RT) for each of the captured signals according to the measured results. The signal identifying method determines the ST and RT for each of the captured signals after the oscillograph is triggered. If the determined ST of each of the acquired signals is identical to the set ST and the determined RT of the each of the acquired signals is identical with the set RT, the signal identifying process is completed and a report is generated to record the signal identifying result. | 03-03-2011 |
20110050907 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MEASURING VIDEO SIGNALS - An electronic device includes a video signal detection system to measure video signals. A measurement method can measure the video signals by using the electronic device. The measurement method sets measurement parameters that are used to measure video signals. Furthermore, the measurement method generates measurement results that each corresponds to a video signal transmission channel between the electronic device and a video signal processing device. In addition, the measurement method generates a measurement report according to all the measurement results. | 03-03-2011 |
20110057643 | OSCILLOGRAPH AND SIGNAL INTEGRITY TEST METHOD USING THE OSCILLOGRAPH - A oscillograph and a signal integrity test method are provided. The oscillograph measures a serial data bus to obtain captured signals transmitted by each communication channel of the oscillograph. By identifying a time sequence for the captured signals transmitted by each communication channel, a test signal is determined. The oscillograph measures a clock frequency of the test signal, sampling a part of the test signal, and testing the part according to pre-set test items. If a predetermined number of samples of the test signal is tested, the oscillograph constitutes a completed signal integrity test of the serial data bus and a test report is generated. | 03-10-2011 |
20110130989 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING A PERIPHERAL COMPONENT INTERCONNECT EXPRESS SIGNAL - A system and method for identifying a peripheral component interconnect express (PCIe) signal obtains a waveform of the PCIe signal. A pre-emphasis value of the PCIe signal is calculated according to the waveform. Accordingly, a signal type of the PCIe signal is determined. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130990 | LOW VOLTAGE DIFFERENTIAL SIGNALING TIMING TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - In a low voltage differential signal (LVDS) timing test system and method, a clock signal waveform and a data signal waveform are obtained. Clock cycles are selected from the clock signal waveform. Data bits transmitted within the selected clock cycles are identified from the data signal waveform. Accordingly, bit positions of the data bits are determined. | 06-02-2011 |
20110130999 | TEST SYSTEM FOR CONNECTORS - A test system includes a main selector, a first and a second switching connectors, a first and a second sub-selectors, and a processor. The main selector includes a number of first switches, a number of first contacts, and a number of second contacts. Each sub-selector includes a second switch, a third contact, and a fourth contact. The processor sends a first instruction and a second instruction to correspondingly control the main selector and a selected sub-selector. | 06-02-2011 |
20110141290 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TESTING VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY SIGNAL GROUPS - A system and method for testing video graphics array (VGA) signal groups includes configuring a route parameter of each of the VGA signal groups, establishing a connection between an input channel and an output channel of a signal channel selector corresponding to each of the VGA signal groups, and transferring each of the VGA signal groups to the digital oscilloscope through the connection. The system and method further includes enabling the digital oscilloscope to analyze each of the VGA signal groups and acquire analysis results of each of the VGA signal groups. | 06-16-2011 |
20110169480 | LOW VOLTAGE DIFFERENTIAL SIGNALING TEST SYSTEM AND METHOD - In a low voltage differential-mode signaling (LVDS) test system and method, a positive signal waveform and a negative signal waveform of an LVDS signal pair are obtained. A differential-mode high voltage, a differential-mode low voltage, and a common-mode noise are measured according to the positive signal waveform and the negative signal waveform. The measurement results are output to an output device. | 07-14-2011 |
20110215927 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH ANTI-THEFT PROTECTION AND MERCURY CONNECTOR THEREOF - An electronic device with anti-theft protection includes an alarm unit, a mercury connector, and a microprocessor connected therebetween. The mercury connector includes a body containing mercury, and first and second leads arranged on the body. The microprocessor includes a first signal terminal and a second signal terminal. The first signal terminal is connected to the first lead. The second signal terminal is connected to the second lead. When the microprocessor has entered the anti-theft mode, if the electronic device is moved, the first lead connects to the second lead via the mercury and forms a circuit path from the first signal terminal to the second signal terminal. The microprocessor starts the alarm unit to generate an alarm. | 09-08-2011 |
20110227583 | TEST SYSTEM - A test system includes a serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) test apparatus, a number of test cables, and an oscillograph. Each test cable includes a soft sub-miniature-a wire and a sub-miniature-a connector. A first terminal of each sub-miniature-a wire is electrically fixed to an output of the SATA test apparatus. A second terminal of each sub-miniature-a wire is connected to the corresponding sub-miniature-a connector. Each sub-miniature-a connector is used to connect to an input of the oscillograph. | 09-22-2011 |
20120007587 | DEVICE FOR TESTING SERIAL ATTACHED SMALL COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SIGNAL - A signal testing device includes an oscillograph having a plurality of first connection ports, and a signal transmitting cable. The signal transmitting cable includes a plurality of second connection ports, a plurality of coaxial cables and a SAS connector configured for connecting to a mother board. One end of each coaxial cable is electrically connected to a corresponding one of the second connection ports, and the other end is electrically connected to the SAS connector. The first connection ports are configured for engaging with the second connection ports. | 01-12-2012 |
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20100061670 | MOTOR SHAFT SUPPORT DEVICE - A support device for a shaft extension of a motor, the motor including a flange facing and a shaft, the shaft not protruding outward beyond the flange facing. The support device includes a retainer and a bearing. The retainer includes a receiving chamber. The retainer is fastened to the flange facing of the motor. The bearing includes an inner hole. The bearing is received in the receiving chamber of the retainer. A shaft extension is coupled with the shaft of the motor through the inner hole of the bearing. The shaft extension is supported by the retainer and bearing. | 03-11-2010 |
20100154200 | ASSEMBLY MECHANISM FOR MOTOR STATORS AND ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR THE SAME - An assembly mechanism is provided to press an inner stator into a receiving space of an outer stator. The assembly mechanism includes a pressing unit and a first positioning plate. The pressing unit includes a supporting device to support the outer stator, and a pressing device movable relatively to the supporting device. The first positioning plate is attached to a top of the outer stator. The first positioning plate defines an opening forming a clearance fit with the inner stator. The opening receives the inner stator and guides the inner stator to move into the receiving space of the outer stator under a pressing action of the pressing device. An assembly method is also provided. | 06-24-2010 |
20100162828 | TESTING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MOTOR - A testing system for testing a temperature characteristic of a first motor includes a second motor, a controller, a driver, a load, a temperature sensor, and a temperature recorder. The controller provides a drive command for the driver to drive the second motor. The second motor drives the first motor via a coupling. A current of the first motor is determined by adjusting the resistance of the load. The temperature sensor senses the temperatures of the first motor every a determined time and sends the temperatures to the temperature recorder. The temperature recorder records and transmits the temperatures to the controller for the temperature characteristic test of the first motor. | 07-01-2010 |
20100213798 | ENCODER ASSEMBLY - An encoder assembly includes an encoder, a fixing cover for receiving the encoder, and a protecting cover for receiving the fixing cover. The encoder includes a main body, and a trumpet-shaped rubber collar extending from a first end of the main body. The fixing cover includes a first open end and a second open end opposite to the first open end. The second open end engages with an outer side of the rubber collar. The protecting cover includes an open end and a closed end opposite to the open end. A circular protrusion extends from an inner wall of the closed end to engage with an inner side of the rubber collar. | 08-26-2010 |
20100219705 | COOLING APPARATUS FOR ELECTRIC MOTOR - A cooling apparatus for an electric motor includes a mount to be fixed to and abutted against the electric motor, and a cooling unit installed to the mount. The mount defines at least two channels. The cooling unit connects adjacent said at least two channels to form a passage to allow a cooling fluid flowing in the passage. | 09-02-2010 |
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20080225154 | DIGITAL CAMERA AND MENU DISPLAY METHOD OF SAME - A digital camera includes a rotatable wheel, a screen, and a menu display system for displaying menu on the screen. The menu display system includes a primary menu having a number of menu options and may have one or more hierarchical submenu options. The submenu is disk-shaped with a number of sub-submenu options displayed around the disk, each of the sub-submenu options can be selected by rotating the rotatable wheel clockwise or anticlockwise. The digital camera is capable of being operated quickly and efficiently. | 09-18-2008 |
20080240620 | Electronic device with simplified operation input/output module - An electronic device includes an imaging unit configured for capturing an image of a subject, a memory unit configured for storing data and images; a processing unit configured for processing data and images; a display unit configured for displaying data and images; and a central processing unit configured for processing various signals and images. The processing unit includes a replay module, a selection module, a function module, a menu module and an input/output unit. The input/output unit is configured for activating anyone of the replay module, the selection module, the function module and the menu module. The application system for the electronic device through activating each module via the input/output interface unit can allow the use of the electronic device to be more convenient and simplified. | 10-02-2008 |
20080316230 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SCALING NAVIGATION INFORMATION OF A USER'S SELECTION - A scaling system for showing navigation information on a display includes a selection module configured for selecting a target zone on the display; a scanning module configured for identifying a leftmost point, a rightmost point, an uppermost point, and a lowermost point of the target zone; a positioning module configured for positioning a midpoint of the target zone to a central point of the display; and a controlling module configured for magnifying/reducing the target zone. | 12-25-2008 |
20090074399 | CASE FOR ACCOMMODATING A CAMERA - A case for accommodating a camera includes a wrist cuff, a connector secured to the wrist cuff, and a strap having opposite ends coupled to the connector. The wrist cuff includes two elastic members, and a through hole with two openings at opposite ends of the through hole. The elastic members are arranged at opposite end portions of the wrist cuff for closing the openings when the elastic members are in normal state, and the elastic members are deformable so as to open the openings. | 03-19-2009 |
20090079817 | STEREO IMAGE DEVICE - A stereo image device includes a first pick-up module for capturing a first image, a second pick-up module for capturing a second image, a controlling unit for dividing the first image into first segments, and the second image into second segments, and choosing odd segments of the first segments as first sub-units, and even segments of the second segments as second sub-units, and combining the first sub-units and the second sub-units in alternate fashion to form a combination image, a display screen for displaying the combination image; and a lens plate covering the display screen, the lens plate including a plane surface facing the display screen, and a lenticular surface opposite the plane surface; the lens plate having a plurality of parallel cylindrical convex lenses on the lenticular surface. A stereo image is formed by seen the combination image through the lens plate. | 03-26-2009 |
20100259640 | DIGITAL IMAGE CAPTURE DEVICE AND DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD THEREOF - An image capture device includes an image capture unit, a switching unit, a calculation unit, a comparison unit, and a display unit. The image capture unit captures consecutive images. The switching unit switches to a playback mode. The calculation unit calculates each of gradient values between adjacent pixels within each the image and cumulates a total value composed of the gradient values of the image. The comparison unit compares different total values corresponding to different images to determine the image having a maximum total value. The display unit displays the acquired image. | 10-14-2010 |
20100272368 | IMAGE PREVIEWING SYSTEM CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY MAGNIFYING FACE PORTION IN IMAGE AND MAGNIFYING METHOD THEREOF - An image previewing system includes a display unit, a face portion recognition unit, a selecting unit, a comparing unit and a magnifying unit. The display unit comprises a screen configured to show an image. The face portion recognition unit is configured to recognize any human face contained in the image and determine face portions in the image if human face(s) exists in the image. The selecting unit is configured to select one of the face portions in the image. The comparing unit is configured to compare the number of image pixels of the selected face portion with the resolution of the screen of the display unit and generate a result. According to the result, the magnifying unit configured to magnify the selected face portion and display the magnified face portion on the screen. | 10-28-2010 |