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20090259786 | DATA TRANSFER SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR HOST-SLAVE INTERFACE WITH AUTOMATIC STATUS REPORT - In a host-slave data transfer system, the slave device transmits data regarding its status and buffer conditions to the host using tailers inserted into the data being transferred to the host. The slave device has a plurality of buffers, a buffer management circuit which manages the buffers and obtains buffer condition information (e.g. amount of available buffer space, amount of buffered data to be transferred to the host), a detection circuit which collects interrupt status of the slave, a processing circuit which generates headers or tailers containing the buffer conditions information and interrupt status, and a merging circuit which merges multiple data segments received from the data-source/data-destination device and associated headers and tailers to generate a stream of merged data. The host obtains the buffer condition information from the tailers, and uses it to determine the amount of data to transmit or receive from the slave. | 10-15-2009 |
20100014437 | METHODS FOR BUS DATA TRANSMISSION AND SYSTEMS UTILIZING THE SAME - A method for data transmission in a device coupled to a host via a bus is provided. A sequence of data packets are received from the host and the received data packets are stored into a buffering unit of the device. It is then determined whether a predetermined error has occurred. When the predetermined error has occurred, the buffering unit of the device is locked to stop receiving the data packets. Thereafter, the buffering unit of the device is unlocked according to an unlock request from the host to resume receiving subsequent data packets. | 01-21-2010 |
20100058461 | EMBEDDED SYSTEM WITH AUTHENTICATION, AND ASSOCIATED AUTHENTICATION METHOD - An embedded system with authentication includes: a system read only memory (ROM), a processing circuit and an authentication circuit. The system ROM is arranged to store a boot code. In addition, the processing circuit is arranged to process at least according to the boot code in order to perform operations of the embedded system. Additionally, the authentication circuit is arranged to perform authentication on a command script in order to determine whether the command script is authenticated, and is arranged to prevent the command script from being executed by the processing circuit when the authentication circuit determines that the command script is not authenticated, wherein the command script is received from outside a chip where the system ROM, the processing circuit and the authentication circuit are positioned. | 03-04-2010 |
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20090004979 | METHOD OF CONTROLLING COMMUNICATION MECHANISM UTILIZED TO ARBITRATE TRANSMISSIONS OF WIRELESS SIGNALS AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS UTILIZING THE SAME - A method of controlling a communication mechanism utilized to arbitrate transmissions of a first and a second wireless signals and a communication apparatus utilized the method are disclosed. The method includes determining a transmission quality indicator corresponding to one of the first wireless signal and the second wireless signal, and dynamically turning the communication mechanism on or off according to the transmission quality indicator. Therefore, the present invention is able to arbitrate transmissions of different wireless signals while decreasing the occurrence of transmission disconnection resulted from the arbitration. | 01-01-2009 |
20090293115 | AUTHORIZATION SYSTEM OF NAVIGATION DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED AUTHORIZATION METHOD - An authorization system of a navigation device includes a first identification (ID) module and a second ID module. The first ID module is arranged to perform authorization for a first portion of the navigation device, and the second ID module is arranged to perform authorization for a second portion of the navigation device. The first and the second ID modules perform bidirectional authorization of the first and the second portions, and further determine behavior of the navigation device according to a result of the bidirectional authorization. An associated authorization method for controlling the navigation device is further provided. | 11-26-2009 |
20110050495 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING GNSS TIME IN A GNSS RECEIVER - A method for obtaining GNSS time in a GNSS receiver includes: obtaining a time relationship between a first clock signal and the received GNSS time; obtaining a clock value B | 03-03-2011 |
20110163915 | METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR OBTAINING GNSS TIME IN A GNSS RECEIVER - A method and apparatus for obtaining Global navigation Satellite System (GNSS) time in a GNSS receiver are provided. The following steps are included: obtaining a time relationship between a first clock signal and the received GNSS time; obtaining a first clock value of a second clock signal and an first associated clock value of the first clock signal at a first time point; calculating a first GNSS time corresponding to the first clock value of the second clock signal according to the first associated clock value and the time relationship; obtaining a second clock value of the second clock signal and an second associated clock value of the first clock signal at a second time point; and calculating a second GNSS time corresponding to the second associated clock value, according to the first GNSS time, the first clock value and the second clock value of the second clock signal. | 07-07-2011 |
20120287772 | METHOD FOR PERFORMING SERIAL TRANSPORT COMMUNICATION, AND ASSOCIATED DEVICE - A method for performing serial transport communication is provided, where the method is utilized for performing communication between a plurality of devices, each of which provides a user with a plurality of wireless communication functions respectively complying with different wireless communication standards. The method includes: with regard to a first wireless communication function of the plurality of wireless communication functions, utilizing a serial transport protocol to perform communication between the plurality of devices through a transport bus; and with regard to a second wireless communication function of the plurality of wireless communication functions, utilizing the serial transport protocol to perform communication between the plurality of devices through the transport bus. An associated device is also provided. | 11-15-2012 |
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20090095864 | RETAINING STRUCTURE FOR HOLDING ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN POINT OF SALE SYSTEM TERMINAL - A retaining structure for holding one or more electronic devices inside a point of sale system terminal includes a support housing having a back plate, two side plates connected with two opposite sides of the back plate, at least two first positioning portions formed on the back plate, and a support plate mounted on the back plate and having at least one protrusion, and a retaining member having at least two second positioning portions detachably coupled to the first positioning portions of the support housing, and at least one groove engaged with the protrusion of the support plate for holding the electronic device between the support housing and the retaining member without using any tool. | 04-16-2009 |
20090152415 | APPARATUS FOR HOLDING HARD DISK DRIVE - An apparatus includes a first bracket and a second bracket detachably receivable in the first bracket for holding a hard disk drive therein. The first bracket has a first coupling portion with a block, and a second coupling portion with a groove. The second bracket has a third coupling portion with a slot detachably receivable with the block of the first bracket, and a fourth coupling portion with a pivotable positioning rod member detachably engageable into the groove of the first bracket. Disengaging the slot and the pivotable positioning rod of the second bracket from the block and the groove of the first bracket allows dismounting of the second bracket from the first bracket without using any tools. | 06-18-2009 |
20090154006 | REMOVABLE HARD DISK DEVICE - A removable hard disk device includes a handle, a first holder, a hard disk drive located between the handle and the first holder, and two second holders pivotally connected to the handle and detachably connected to the first holder and the hard disk drive respectively for firmly holding the hard disk drive between the handle and the first holder. When the second holders are forced to pivotally move outwardly relative to each other, the second holders will be separated from the first holder and the handle such that the hard disk drive can be dismounted from the first holder without using any tool. | 06-18-2009 |
20090296322 | CASE UNIT FOR STORAGE DEVICE - A case unit for a storage device includes a main case having an accommodation chamber, a subsidiary case detachably and drawably mounted in the accommodation chamber of the main case, and a circuit board mounted with the subsidiary case. As long as the subsidiary case is taken out of the accommodation chamber of the main case, the circuit board can be repaired, thereby enhancing convenience of assembly and repair works. | 12-03-2009 |
20130043693 | HOLDING SUPPORT FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICE - The instant disclosure relates to a holding support for electronic device, which includes a case and a bracket. A bracket compartment is formed on the case and defined by an opening formed on the outer surface of the case. The bracket has a body and at least one finger hole formed thereon for sliding a finger through. The bracket can be retracted in or extended from the bracket compartment by being arranged at a retracted position or extended position, respectively. Therefore, the user can firmly secure the electronic device and prevent from dropping it accidentally. | 02-21-2013 |
20130044454 | ANGLE ADJUSTABLE DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DISPLAY UNIT USING THE SAME - The instant disclosure relates to an angle adjustable device, which includes: a base having a fixing member disposed thereon, where the fixing member has a fixing surface; a switch mechanism having a locking ring, a first gear, and a second gear, while at least one block protrudes from the inner surface of the locking ring, with the first gear having a contact incline slidingly abutted by the block, where the contact incline is defined with a first end and a second end, where the first gear is received by the locking ring and capable of meshing with the second gear; and a rotator having at least one connecting member connected to the second gear. The instant disclosure also discloses an electronic display unit using the same. | 02-21-2013 |
20130056603 | ANGLE-ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT WITH PIVOT MECHANISM - An angle-adjustable support includes a base, a carrier and a pivot mechanism. The base includes a sidewall and a bottom. The sidewall has a first pivot and a second pivot. The pivot mechanism pivotally connects the carrier with the base. The pivot mechanism has three working states. The carrier is locked when the pivot mechanism works in a first working state. The carrier is capable of pivoting relative to the base in a clockwise or anticlockwise when the pivot mechanism works in a second working state. The carrier is free to rotate when the pivot mechanism works in a third working state. | 03-07-2013 |
20150346772 | SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND DOCKING STATION USING THE SAME - A supporting structure and a docking station using the same are provided. The supporting structure includes an elastic member, a sliding member, a lifting element and a damper. The sliding member having an inclined plane is connected to the elastic member. When the elastic member receives a force, the elastic member forces the sliding member to move along an axis line with the inclined plane facing to the lifting element. The lifting element is arranged over a travel path of the inclined plane and has an abutting portion. When the lifting element receives another force so that the abutting portion abuts against the inclined plane, the sliding member stops moving and the height position of the lifting element is fixed. The damper is mated with the sliding member to slow down the velocity of the sliding member. | 12-03-2015 |
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20140252362 | THIN FILM APPARATUS - A thin film apparatus having a plurality of thin film cells is disclosed. Each thin film cell includes a crystalline layer and a surrounding layer. The crystalline layer has a shape of polygon. The surrounding layer is partially located on the crystalline layer. The crystalline layer is surrounded by the surrounding layer. | 09-11-2014 |
20140252510 | SIGNAL BOOSTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF BOOSTING SIGNALS - A signal boosting apparatus and a method of boosting signals applied in the MEMS are disclosed. The signal boosting apparatus includes a substrate, an oxide layer, and a signal transmission layer. The substrate has a doped region. The doped region has a plurality of conductive carriers. These conductive carriers have the same polarity as an electronic signal. The oxide layer is located on the substrate, and the signal transmission layer is located on the oxide layer. The signal transmission layer can receive and boost the electronic signal. | 09-11-2014 |
20140252511 | MEMS APPARATUS - A MEMS apparatus includes a pillar, a supporter, and a solder. The pillar has a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The supporter supports the pillar. The supporter is adjacent to the pillar, but the supporter is not connected to the pillar. The supporter has a third side and a fourth side opposite to the third side. The supporter includes a plurality of first confined layers and a plurality of second confined layers. These first confined layers and these second confined layers are overlapped with each other. The second side and the third side are adjacent to each other. The solder is located between the second side and the third side. The solder is also located at the first side and the fourth side. The solder is utilized to combine the pillar and the supporter. The solder also isolates the pillar and the supporter. | 09-11-2014 |
20150245146 | MEMS MICROPHONE DEVICE - A Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System (MEMS) microphone device includes a substrate, a MEMS microphone thin film, oxide layer. The substrate has a first penetrating portion. The MEMS microphone thin film is above the substrate and covered the first penetrating portion defining a first cavity. The MEMS microphone thin film includes an elastic portion and a connection portion. The elastic portion has a plurality of first slots arranged along the edge of the elastic portion and sequentially and separately. The first slots are penetrated two surface of the elastic portion, the surface are opposite each other. The connection portion is connected to the elastic portion and contacted the substrate. The oxide layer has a second penetrating portion. The oxide layer is on the MEMS microphone thin film and contacted the connection portion. A part of the MEMS microphone thin film is exposed through the second penetrating portion. | 08-27-2015 |