Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080314265 | METHOD FOR AFFIXING A SEAL IMPRESSION ON A PAPER DOCUMENT AND HAND-HELD DEVICE USING THE SAME - A hand-held device and a method for affixing a seal impression on a paper document are provided. The hand-held device includes a processor, a memory unit, an input unit, and a seal impression generation unit for generating a seal impression. The processor generates a file code in response to a file code generation request and generates a control signal. The seal impression generation unit generates a seal impression according to the control signal of the processor. After the seal impression is affixed on a paper document, the processor generates a log file in response to a log file generation request. | 12-25-2008 |
20090064034 | IMAGE DISPLAYING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR DISPLAYING IMAGES AND RELATED INFORMATION - An image displaying device for displaying images and related information is provided. The image displaying device includes a display unit, a storage and a central controller. The storage stores at least an image file and at least a related information file associated with the image files. The central controller includes a display controller which is configured for dividing the display unit into a first region and a second region and displaying an image defined by the image file in the first region and related information recorded by the related information file in the second region. A related method is also provided. | 03-05-2009 |
20090074329 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention provides an image display apparatus and an image display method adapted for the apparatus. The apparatus stores a plurality of image files and metadata of each of the image files. The metadata includes a selection count and a weighted value of the image file. The weighted value is calculated according to the selection count. The image display method includes steps of: receiving image selection signals; receiving an image display signal; reading the weighted values of selected image files to generate a list in an order according to the weighted values; updating the selection counts of the selected image files; calculating the weighted values of the selected image files according to the updated selection counts, and storing the updated selection counts and the calculated weighted values as metadata; and displaying the selected image files according to the list. | 03-19-2009 |
20090106246 | IMAGE DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREFOR - The present invention provides an image display apparatus and an image display method adapted for the apparatus. The apparatus stores a plurality of image files and metadata of each of the image files, and provides current timestamp. The metadata for each image includes an upload timestamp, a last-displayed timestamp, and a weighted value. A load-timestamp period is a time difference between the current timestamp and the upload timestamp. A not-displayed timestamp period is also a difference in time between the current timestamp and the last-displayed timestamp. The weighted value is calculated according to the load-timestamp period and the not-displayed timestamp period. The apparatus displays selected image files in accordance with the weighted values of the selected image files in an order. The present invention also provides a method of displaying image files adapted for the image display apparatus. | 04-23-2009 |
20090138513 | MULTIMEDIA FILE CO-PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile electronic system for sharing a multimedia playlist over a communication network to a receiving mobile electronic device is disclosed. The system comprises a co-process request generating module configured for selecting one or more multimedia files from the plurality of multimedia files according to a predetermined selection, generating a co-process request according to the selected multimedia files, generating a proposed playlist according to the selected multimedia files. A feedback information receiving module is configured for receiving a matching playlist transmitted from the receiving mobile electronic device and saving the playlist as a co-processing playlist. A play controlling module is configured for playing multimedia files listed in the co-processing playlist. | 05-28-2009 |
20090147156 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME WITH A FUNCTION OF AUTOMATICALLY POWER OFF - A digital photo frame with a function of automatically power off is provided. The digital photo frame includes a display unit, a power management unit, a storage unit, a detection unit, and a processing unit. The detection unit detects whether there is some one around the digital photo frame. The processing unit controls the power management unit to stop providing power to the display unit if the detection unit detects nobody around the digital photo frame in a first predetermined time period, and controls the power management unit to stop providing power to the digital photo frame if the detection unit detects nobody around the digital photo frame in a second predetermined time period. | 06-11-2009 |
20090171913 | MULTIMEDIA FILE CO-PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile electronic system for sharing a multimedia playlist over a communication network between a sending mobile electronic device and a receiving mobile electronic device is disclosed. The system includes selecting one or more multimedia files from the plurality of multimedia files according to a predetermined selection and generating a co-process request and a proposed playlist, receiving a file status table transmitted from the receiving mobile electronic device and obtaining addresses of the multimedia file listed in the file status table to generate a co-processing playlist. The system further playing multimedia files listed in the co-processing playlist and if the status of the multimedia files in the file status table, and if the multimedia files do not exist in the receiving mobile electronic device, the sending mobile electronic device simultaneously sends the multimedia file to the receiving mobile electronic device. | 07-02-2009 |
20090177583 | MEDIA RENTING SYSTEM, MEDIA RENTAL PROVIDER AND METHOD - A media renting system includes a media rental provider and a client machine. The provider communicates with the client machine via a data transmission network. The provider stores user information including a payment card number of a user and a hardware ID of the client machine. In a related media renting method, when the user information from the client machine is recorded in the provider, the client machine succeeds to rent the media file and displays the media file. When rental fees of the media file are greater than or equal to a purchase price of the media file, the provider deducts the purchase price from a balance of the payment card and binds the media file to the client machine. | 07-09-2009 |
20090177683 | MULTIMEDIA FILE CO-PROCESSING SYSTEM AND METHOD - A mobile electronic system for sharing a multimedia playlist over a communication network to a receiving mobile electronic device is disclosed. The system generates a co-processing request according to operations of the user via an input unit and sends the co-processing request to the sharing mobile electronic device. The system may receive a proposing playlist listing multimedia files to be shared with the sharing mobile electronic device and determines if one or more multimedia files listed in the proposing playlist exist in the data storage of the sharing mobile electronic device. The system generates a matching playlist according to the determined multimedia files, sends the matching playlist to the sharing mobile electronic device, and plays the multimedia files listed in the matching playlist. | 07-09-2009 |
20090187981 | FILE DOWNLOADING SERVER AND METHOD - A method for downloading files from a server is provided. The method includes the steps of: receiving a registered account and a password; determining whether the current user is an authorized user of the server; reading a terminal ID of a terminal when the user is an authorized user; displaying files whose download status are to-be-downloaded status when the read terminal ID matches the corresponding terminal ID of the registered account; recording the selected files and delivering the selected files to the corresponding terminal; and updating information in relation to the files that are viewed by the registered account in the file list and updating the download status of the viewed files to the to-be-downloaded status when the read terminal ID does not match the corresponding terminal ID of the registered account, and updating the download status of the files to the downloaded status when the files are downloaded to the terminal. | 07-23-2009 |
20100023969 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME CAPABLE OF AUTOMATICALLY ENTERING AND SWITCHING OPERATIONAL MODES AND METHOD THEREOF - A method used in a digital photo frame (DPF) for automatically entering and switching operational mode is provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the method includes: obtaining TV program information from a TV program table under a DPF mode; determining whether a TV program is on or about to start at the current time; automatically entering a TV mode or switching from the DPF mode to the TV mode when a TV program is on or about to start; and automatically receiving and playing the TV program. | 01-28-2010 |
20100033628 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME WITH TELEVISION FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A method used in a digital photo frame (DPF) with television function is provided. The DPF has a DPF mode for playing multimedia files stored in a storage and a television (TV) mode for playing TV programs received by a TV receiving module. The method includes: fetching TV program information from a TV program schedule when the DPF is in the DPF mode; detecting whether at least one TV program is airing soon or currently aired at the current time; displaying a TV listing menu prompt containing information on the at least one “airing soon” or “currently aired” TV program; receiving a mode switching signal and changing the operational mode of the DPF to the TV mode; and receiving and playing one of the “airing soon” or “currently aired” TV programs. | 02-11-2010 |
20100033637 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME WITH TELEVISION TUNING FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A method with television (TV) tuning function applied on a digital photo frame (DPF) is provided. The method includes: fetching a prompt time of at least one particular TV program; determining whether a prompt time of a particular TV program is about to arrive or has already arrived at the current time; fetching a prompt signal of the particular TV program whose prompt time is about to arrive or has already arrived, and outputting the prompt signal to prompt a particular TV program is being aired or about to air; switching the DPF from the DPF mode to a TV mode and providing the channel parameter of the particular TV program upon receiving a mode switching signal during the outputting of the prompt signal; and; and receiving and playing the particular TV program according to the channel parameter. A related DPF is also provided. | 02-11-2010 |
20100033640 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME CAPABLE OF ADJUSTING PICTURE PARAMETERS AND METHOD THEREOF - A method for updating pictures asynchronously is provided. The method comprises: extracting parameter values of a selected picture; defining extracted parameter values as standard parameter values; and adjusting parameter values of other pictures according to the standard parameter values. | 02-11-2010 |
20100039559 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME WITH TELEVISION TUNING FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A method used in a digital photo frame (DPF) with television (TV) tuning function is provided. The method includes: receiving search parameters input by users during a DPF mode of the DPF; searching in a pre-stored TV program schedule to find TV programs matched the search parameters; determining whether any of the TV programs matched the search parameters is on or about to start at the current time; displaying a program list showing information at least on the “currently on” or “about to start” TV programs among the matched TV programs; switching the DPF from the DPF mode to a TV mode if a “currently on” or “about to start” TV program is selected to play; and receiving and playing the selected TV program. A related DPF is provided. | 02-18-2010 |
20100053165 | IMAGE ADJUSTING SYSTEM AND METHOD - An image adjusting method includes supplying an adjusting device connected with a display device; receiving an adjusting request including a source location, a target location and a revolution of the display device from the display device; obtaining the source location, the target location and the revolution of the display device from the adjusting request, and images from the source location; reducing the resolution of the obtained image according to the resolution of the display device when a revolution of the obtained image is not consistent with the revolution of the display device; and storing the adjusted desired image to the target location. A display device and an adjusting device are also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
20100053432 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME WITH TELEVISION TUNING FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A method of a digital photo frame (DPF) with television (TV) tuning function is provided. The method includes: creating one or more preview windows on the DPF under the DPF mode; receiving broadcasts of particular channels; displaying the broadcast contents of the particular channels in each of the preview windows; switching the DPF to a TV mode if a mode switching signal is received within the display of the broadcast contents of the particular channels; determining which of favorite channels currently previewed in the preview windows is selected; and receiving and playing broadcasts of the selected particular channel. A related DPF is also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
20100053433 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME WITH MODE SWITCH FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A method of a digital photo frame (DPF) with mode switching function is provided. The method includes: determining whether the DPF is in a DPF mode or a TV mode upon receiving a power off signal; detecting whether any multimedia file exists in the DPF if the DPF is in the TV mode; and switching the DPF from the TV mode to the DPF mode if any multimedia file exists in the storage. A related DPF is also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
20100053437 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME WITH A PICTURE-IN-PICTURE OUTPUT FUNCTION AND METHOD THEREOF - A method for outputting multimedia files and broadcast contents of a selected television (TV) channels on the DPF in a picture-in-picture (PIP) output mode is provided. The method includes: starting the PIP output mode when the DPF plays multimedia files under a DPF mode; defining a PIP region on the DPF; receiving broadcasts of a selected TV channel; and outputting the multimedia files and the broadcast contents of the selected TV channel in the PIP output mode. A related DPF is also provided. | 03-04-2010 |
20100060615 | DIGITAL PHOTO FRAME AND METHOD OF DISPLAYING IMAGE THEREIN - A method for displaying image is provided. The method includes: selecting an image file; reading property values of the selected image file, and displaying the property values of the selected image file on the display; selecting one of the property values in response to a select operation via the input unit, and storing the selected property value as selected image property value; searching the property value of the image files in the memory that match the selected image property value; displaying the found image files. | 03-11-2010 |
20100088366 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING FILES BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention provides a system and method for transmitting files between electronic devices. The method includes: supplying a computer for connecting at least one electronic device to the computer and connecting the computer to a server; obtaining inputs from a user; obtaining identifier (ID) of a target electronic device and the files that are selected in the electronic device by a user, wherein the target electronic device is configured for providing space to store files; generating a request including the ID of the target electronic device; and sending the request and the files that are selected in the electronic device to the server. | 04-08-2010 |
20100100531 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANAGING MEDIAS - A method for managing medias of an electronic device is provided. The method includes: detecting whether a communication connection between the electronic device and the computer is established; searching a first type of medias of electronic device if yes; moving the first type of medias from the electronic device to the computer; searching a second type of medias of the computer; and downloading the second type of medias from the computer to the electronic device. An electronic device executing the method is also provided. | 04-22-2010 |
20100138548 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TRANSMITTING FILES BETWEEN ELECTRONIC DEVICES - The present invention provides a system and method for transmitting files between electronic devices. The method includes: supplying a computer for connecting at least one electronic device to the computer and connecting the computer to a server; controlling the electronic device to log on or off the server when the electronic device is connected with the computer; obtaining an identifier (ID) of a target electronic device, an ID of the electronic device, and information of files what are selected in the electronic device by a user; generating a request including the ID of the target electronic device, the ID of the electronic device, and the information of files that the user selects; and transmitting the request to the target electronic device if the target electronic device is logged on the server. | 06-03-2010 |
20100153588 | COMPUTER EXECUTABLE PROGRAM FOR MANAGING MEDIAS - A computer executable program for managing medias is provided. The computer executable program includes a connection detecting module, a searching module, a removing module, and a downloading module. When the connection detecting module detects a communication connection between a portable electronic device and a computer is established, the searching module searches a first type of medias of the portable electronic device, and the removing module moves the first type of medias from the portable electronic device to the computer. The searching module also searches a second type of medias of the computer, the downloading module downloads the second type of medias from the computer to the portable electronic device. | 06-17-2010 |
20110181531 | ELECTRONIC PAPER DEVICE - An electronic paper device is provided. The electronic paper device includes a touch panel, a conductive layer, a plurality of pixel electrodes, an electrophoretic ink layer, a common electrode layer, and a processing unit. The electrophoresis layer is electrically connected between the plurality of pixel electrodes and the common electrode layer. The conductive layer and the common electrode layer respectively have a different voltage. When the user touches the electronic paper device, causes the touch panel produce a touch signal and the conductive layer contacts a pixel electrode corresponding to the touch position. Then the processing unit determines the touch position according to the touch signal. The pixel electrode obtains the voltage of the conductive layer and an electric field is form between the pixel electrode and the common electrode layer. This causes the color to change at the position that is corresponding to the touched position. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181532 | ELECTRONIC PAPER DEVICE - An electronic paper device is provided. The electronic paper device includes a common electrode layer, a plurality of pixel electrodes, an electrophoretic ink layer, a conductive layer, a voltage detection unit, and a processing unit. Each pixel electrode corresponds to a coordinate of a coordinate system. The electrophoretic ink layer is electrically connected between the plurality of pixel electrodes and the common electrode layer. The conductive layer and the common electrode layer respectively have a different voltage. When the user touches the electronic paper device and causes the conductive layer contacts with a pixel electrode corresponding to the touch position, then the pixel electrode obtain the voltage of the conductive layer and an electric field is form between the pixel electrode and the common electrode layer. Thereby causing a color change of the position of the electronic paper device corresponding to the touch position. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181533 | ELECTRONIC PAPER DEVICE - An electronic paper device is provided. The electronic paper device includes a common electrode layer, a plurality of pixel electrodes, an electrophoretic ink layer, a conductive layer, a touch panel, and a processing unit. The electrophoretic ink layer is electrically connected between the plurality of pixel electrodes and the common electrode layer. The conductive layer and the common electrode layer respectively have a different voltage. When the user touches the electronic paper device and causes the conductive layer contacts a pixel electrode corresponding to the touch position, then the pixel electrode obtain the voltage of the conductive layer and an electric field is formed between the pixel electrode and the common electrode layer. This causes the color to change at the position that is corresponding to the touched position. | 07-28-2011 |
20110181576 | ELECTRONIC PAPER DEVICE - An electronic paper device is provided. The electronic paper device includes a conductive layer, a number of pixel electrodes, an electrophoretic ink layer, a common electrode layer, a voltage detection unit, and a processing unit. Each pixel electrode corresponds to a coordinate of a coordinate system. The electrophoretic ink layer is electrically connected between the number of pixel electrodes and the common electrode layer. The conductive layer and the common electrode layer have a different voltage when the electronic paper device is powered on. When the user touches the electronic paper device and causes the conductive layers to contact a pixel electrode corresponding to the touch position, the pixel electrode obtains the voltage of the conductive layer and an electric field is form between the pixel electrode and the common electrode layer. This causes the color to change at the position that is corresponding to the touched position. | 07-28-2011 |