Patent application number | Description | Published |
20090115511 | AUDIO AMPLIFIER - An audio amplifier is provided. The audio amplifier includes an amplifier, a biasing circuit, and a time-delay circuit. The amplifier circuit is for amplifying audio signals. The biasing circuit is for providing a bias voltage to the amplifier circuit to actuate the amplifier circuit. The time-delay circuit is for receiving a pulse signal and delaying the bias voltage to avoid a sudden actuation of the amplifier circuit. | 05-07-2009 |
20090127935 | POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM AND PROTECTION METHOD - A power supply system for an electronic device includes a first and a second connector, a switch, and a controller. The first connector is used for connecting to a first power source. The second connector is used for connecting to a second power source, wherein the second power source is rechargeable. The switch establishes a connection between the first connector and the second connector so as to allow the first power source to charge the second power source. The controller detects a presence of the first power source and the second power source, and controls the switch to periodically establish the connection at the absence of the second power source, and to continuously establish the connection at the presence of the second power source. | 05-21-2009 |
20090129006 | PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING DISPLAY MODE THEREOF - An exemplary portable media player includes a main body and a cover. The portable media player further includes a main display unit, an auxiliary display unit, a control device, and a power management unit. The control device provides a first control signal when the cover is detected to be in the first state, and a second control signal when the cover is detected to be in the second state. The power management unit is electrically coupled to the control device, the main display unit, and the auxiliary unit. The power management selectively supplies electrical power to the main display unit and the auxiliary unit based on the first control signal and the second control signal, respectively. | 05-21-2009 |
20090134934 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a power interface for transmitting power, an integrated circuit capable of resetting, and a switch circuit. The switch circuit is connected to the power interface for transmitting the power to the integrated circuit after the integrated circuit is reset and stop transmitting the power to the integrated circuit if the integrated circuit is resetting. | 05-28-2009 |
20090147419 | POWER INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device includes an integrated circuit, a power interface, and an interface circuit connected between the integrated circuit and the power interface for protecting the integrated circuit from being damaged by electrostatic discharge. The interface circuit includes a current limit unit connected between the power interface and the integrated circuit for limiting an electrostatic discharge current and an electrostatic protection unit connected to a common node of the power interface and the current limit unit for clamping a voltage of the common node to a predetermined value. A related integrated circuit is also provided. | 06-11-2009 |
20090154900 | AUDIO AND VIDEO APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE SAME - An audio and video (AV) apparatus includes a player module for playing audio and video files, generating audio and video signals, and an internal display and an internal speaker. The AV apparatus further includes: a first switch for generating first instructions; an output module for being externally connected to output the audio and video signals; and a control module connected to the first switch. The control module being configured for disabling the internal display and internal speaker at receiving the first instructions at a situation that the output module is externally connected to output the audio and video signals, and disabling the internal display while keeping the internal speaker enabled at receiving the first instruction at a situation that the output module is not externally connected. A method for controlling the audio and video apparatus is provided as well. | 06-18-2009 |
20090161394 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND POWER SUPPLY UNIT THEREOF - An exemplary electronic device includes a controller, a first convertor, a second convertor, and a switching unit. The first convertor is configured for receiving a first voltage from an external power supply and converting the first voltage into a second voltage. The controller is coupled to the first convertor for generating a start signal when receiving the second voltage. The second convertor is connected to the controller for receiving the first voltage, converting the first voltage into a third voltage to power an operating unit of the electronic device, and converting the first voltage into a fourth voltage to power the controller when receiving the start signal. The switching unit is coupled to the controller and the first convertor for disabling the first convertor when the controller receives the fourth voltage. A related power supply unit is also provided. | 06-25-2009 |
20090168822 | LASER CONTROL APPARATUS AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A laser control apparatus includes a detector and a switch module. The detector is for detecting states of a mechanism having a closed state in which the mechanism blocks a laser and an opened state in which the mechanism unblocks the laser. The switch module is for transmitting an emitting command to a laser unit to emit the laser. When the opened state is detected, the switch module stops transmitting the emitting command. An electronic device using the laser control apparatus is also disclosed. | 07-02-2009 |
20090169184 | PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A portable electronic device includes a main body, a cover, and an infrared receiver. The main body is configured for reading information from an optical disc and generating display signals. The cover is connected to the main body. The screen is configured for receiving the display signals and displaying videos correspondingly. The infrared receiver is arranged at the cover for receiving control signals. | 07-02-2009 |
20090238391 | VIBRATION ABSORBING MEMBER AND AUDIO APPARATUS USING THE SAME - An audio apparatus includes a speaker having an output surface from which sound waves of the speaker radiate out; and a vibration absorbing member housing the speaker therein. The vibration absorbing member including a vibration absorbing portion attached to the output surface of the speaker, and a fastening portion connecting and surrounding the vibration absorbing portion and sleeves on the speaker configured for attaching the vibration absorbing member to the speaker. The vibration absorbing portion defining a through hole for allowing the sound waves from the speaker to radiate out. | 09-24-2009 |
20090267411 | REGULATOR - A regulator includes a power-converting circuit and a protection circuit. The power-converting circuit is for converting a primary voltage to a secondary voltage. The protection circuit is coupled to the power-converting circuit. The protection circuit receives the primary voltage earlier than the power-converting circuit. When a voltage spike of the primary voltage occurs, the protection circuit shunts the high instantaneous voltage to ground. An electrical device and a car using the regulator is also provided. | 10-29-2009 |
20090279334 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY THEREOF - A switching power supply includes a rectifier circuit, a converter, a detecting unit, a control unit, a switching unit, and a protection unit. The rectifier circuit is used for rectifying an input voltage into a first direct current voltage. The converter is configured for generating a first current according to the first direct current voltage. The detecting unit is used for generating a detected voltage according to the first current. The control unit is configured for generating a control signal. The switching unit is used for enabling the converter, and conducting the first current to the detecting unit when receiving the control signal. The protection unit is configured for shunting the first current with the detecting unit when the first current becomes a large current surge. The control unit stops generating the control signal when determining that the detected voltage is equal to or higher than a predetermined value. | 11-12-2009 |
20090310287 | COMMUNICATION SYSTEM AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE UTILIZING THE SAME - A communication system electrically connecting circuits in a hinged cover and base of an electronic device includes an arched first flat cable wrapping around and rotatable with respect to a hinge assembly, a straight second flat cable electrically connected to the first flat cable and disposed in the base, an arched third flat cable wrapping around the first flat cable electrically connected to and rotatable with respect to the first flat cable, and a straight fourth flat cable electrically connected to the third flat cable and disposed in the cover. Also provided is an electronic device including a base, a cover, a hinge assembly pivotally connecting the cover to the base, and the communication system. | 12-17-2009 |
20100225326 | DEVICE FOR MEASURING BATTERY VOLTAGE - A device is used for measuring an output voltage of a battery. The device includes a detecting circuit, an encoding circuit, a control circuit, and a processing circuit. The detecting circuit is configured for detecting the output voltage of the battery and generating a first signal, a second signal, and a third signal accordingly. The encoding circuit is configured for generating a first code and a second code according to the first signal and the second signal. The control unit is configured for modifying the second code when the third signal indicates that the output voltage is lower than a predetermined value. The processing unit is configured for generating and outputting display control signals according to the first and second codes. The display control signals are used to control a display panel to display information of the output voltage of the battery. | 09-09-2010 |
20100321087 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH OPTICAL MODULE - An electronic device includes an optical module, a power source module powering the optical module, a processor, a controller, and a switch module. The processor generates and maintains a delay signal for a first predetermined time in response to determination that the power source module is powered on. The processor further generates a driving signal upon determination that the first predetermined time has elapsed. The controller generates and maintains a control signal for a second predetermined time in response to determination that the power source module is powered on. The switch module is turned on to establish an electrical connection between the power source module and the optical module according to the driving signal, and turned off to cut off the electrical connection according to the control signal. | 12-23-2010 |
20100328065 | WARNING CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A warning circuit includes a sampling unit, a reference voltage unit, a switch unit, and a warning unit. The warning circuit is coupled to a power supply. The sampling unit is used for sampling an input voltage from the power supply to generate a sample voltage. The reference voltage unit is used for providing a reference voltage. The switch unit is used for receiving the sample voltage and the reference voltage. The switch unit is turned on when the sample voltage is lower than reference voltage, and is turned off when the sample voltage is higher than the reference voltage. The warning unit is used for receiving the reference voltage when the switch unit is turned on, and generating a warning indication. A related electronic device using the warning circuit is also provided. | 12-30-2010 |
20110012708 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a remote control and a host. The remote control is for generating different wireless signals. The host communicates with the remote control. The host includes a processor, a control panel, and a receiving unit. The control panel is for generating different key signals. The control panel includes a key for generating a locking signal and an unlocking signal. The receiving unit is for transferring the different key signals from the control panel to control the processor, and further for transferring the different wireless signals from the remote control to control the processor. The processor disables the receiving unit according to the locking signal and enables the receiving unit according to the unlocking signal. | 01-20-2011 |
20110158429 | AUDIO APPARATUS - An audio apparatus receives a supply voltage from a power source and is powered on. The audio apparatus includes a control unit, an amplifier, and a mute circuit. The control unit provides an audio signal. The amplifier amplifies the audio signal and drives a speaker to reproduce sound according to the amplified audio signal. The mute circuit generates a mute signal when initially receiving the supply voltage from the power source. The amplifier stops driving the speaker to reproduce sound according to the mute signal. | 06-30-2011 |
20110261488 | PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A protection circuit includes a control unit, a switch unit, a storage unit, and a delay unit, and the protection circuit is used for protecting a processing unit. The control unit is used for receiving a control signal from the processing unit when the processing unit has completed initialization, and generating a pulse voltage. The switch unit is respectively turned on and cut off when the pulse voltage is at a first and second voltage level. The storage unit receives a second supply voltage from the power source and stores energy when the switch unit is turned on, and releases energy to generate a third supply voltage when the switch unit is cut off. The delay unit delays the pulse voltage for a predetermined time period, wherein the third supply voltage is provided to the primary module. | 10-27-2011 |
20110317323 | CONTROL CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device connected to an external storage device and stores data transmitted from the storage device, the electronic device comprising a power supply, a control circuit and a storage unit. The power supply supplies a voltage to the storage unit via the control circuit. The control circuit generates a first control signal when the output voltage of the protection unit is less than a working voltage of the storage unit, and generates a second control signal when the output voltage of the protection unit is at least a working voltage of the storage unit. The storage unit is disabled in response to the first control signal, and enabled in response to the second control signal. | 12-29-2011 |
20120002369 | FOLDABLE COMPUTING DEVICE WITH COUNTERBALANCE MEMBER - A foldable computing device with counterbalance member includes a main body, a rotary member, and a shaft. The rotary member is rotatably connected to the main body by the shaft. The main body, from top to bottom, includes a top cover, a printed circuit board, a counterbalance member and a bottom case. The counterbalance is configured to maintain contact with the printed circuit board and the bottom case. Electrostatic charges produced on the printed circuit board can be conducted to the bottom case through the counterbalance member, and then to ground. | 01-05-2012 |
20120014536 | MUTE CONTROL CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING SAME - An electronic device includes an amplifier, an output unit, a processing unit, and a mute control circuit. The amplifier is for amplifying audio signals and generating amplified audio signals accordingly. The amplifier includes an output port to output the amplified audio signals. The output unit is for emitting sounds corresponding to the amplified audio signals. The processing unit is for generating a mute control signal. The mute control circuit includes a main circuit and an auxiliary circuit. The main circuit is for responding to the mute control signal, and for driving the amplifier to change between a mute state and a play state accordingly. The auxiliary circuit is for enabling the output port of the amplifier to be electrically grounded at the moment of supplying power to the electronic device. | 01-19-2012 |
20120020478 | INTERFACE CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An electronic device includes a processing unit for outputting a right channel audio signal and a left channel audio signal, and an interface circuit for generating a processed right channel audio signal and a processed left channel audio signal accordingly. The interface circuit includes two output units for electrically connecting two plugs of two speakers respectively. Each output unit includes a first pin, a second pin, and an anti-jam member. When a plug is inserted into the output unit, the first pin transmits the processed right channel audio signal to the plug, the second pin transmits the processed left channel audio signal to the plug, and the anti jam member is in an open state. When the plug is dependent from the output unit, the first pin is in series with the second pin by the anti jam member. | 01-26-2012 |
20120033820 | AUDIO PLAYER - An audio player includes a reading unit, a processing unit, a speaker, and a protection unit. The reading unit acquires an audio file stored in a memory. The processing unit processes the acquired audio file to generate an audio signal. The speaker reproduces the audio signal. The protection unit is connected between the processing unit and the speaker and is used for detecting temperature changes of the speaker. An internal resistance of the protection unit is automatically adjusted according to temperature changes of the speaker to adjust the current of the audio signal flowing from the processing unit to the speaker. | 02-09-2012 |
20120044601 | STARTUP PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A startup protection circuit includes an initialization unit and a protection unit. The initialization unit generates a first level signal when initially receiving a supply voltage, which is larger than or equal to a predetermined voltage from a power source. The protection unit generates the first level signal when the supply voltage is smaller than the predetermined voltage. A processing unit is connected to the power source, and is initialized according to the first level signal. A related electronic device is also provided. | 02-23-2012 |
20120106080 | MOUNTING ASSEMBLY FOR HEAT DISSIPATING DEVICE - A mounting assembly includes a circuit board, a securing member and a heat dissipating device. A retainer is located on the circuit board. The securing member includes a positioning portion and a claw connected to the positioning portion. The heat dissipating device includes a base attached to the circuit board and a number of fins perpendicularly located on the base. The number of fins defines a number of first air paths and a number of second air paths substantially perpendicular to the number of first air paths. The positioning portion is received in at least one of the number of first air paths and at least one of the number of second air paths, and the claw is engaged with the retainer. | 05-03-2012 |
20120241196 | CIRCUIT BOARD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME - A circuit board includes a substrate and a conductor layer disposed on the substrate. The conductor layer includes conducting wires and gapped electrostatic protected areas (EPAs) forming a reticulated pattern and electrically isolated from the conducting wires. The manner and method of construction of the circuit board reduces warping and bulging, to induce more reliable component connections. A method for manufacturing the circuit board is also provided. | 09-27-2012 |
20130229163 | OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An overvoltage protection circuit is arranged in an electronic device for providing a proper working voltage to the electronic device. The overvoltage protection circuit includes a first selecting circuit and a second selecting circuit connected in parallel to the first selecting circuit between a voltage input port and a voltage output port of the overvoltage protecting circuit. When an input voltage from the input port is less than a first value, the input voltage is output to the output port directly through the first selecting circuit, and when the input voltage is greater than the first value, the input voltage is output to the output port after the value of the input voltage is reduced through the second selecting circuit. | 09-05-2013 |
20130234676 | CHARGE INDICATOR CIRCUIT - An exemplary charge indicator circuit indicates the state of charge of a battery. The charge indicator circuit includes a connection jack, an indicator module, a voltage detection module, a charger IC, and a path connection module. The indicator module includes an indicator. The indicator is on when the battery is being charged. The voltage detection module is to output a first response signal when the connection jack is connected to the power supply. The charger IC is to manage the charging of the battery, and output a low level signal when a condition of the battery is satisfied. The path connection module is in a shunt circuit of the indicator module, and enables the shunt circuit of the indicator module to cause the indicator to be on when the voltage detection module outputs the first response signal and the charger IC outputs the low level signal. | 09-12-2013 |
20130238909 | POWER ENABLING CONTROL CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAME - A power enabling control circuit is arranged in an electronic device. The electronic device includes a processor, a power integrated circuit, and a Moving Pictures Experts Group chip. The power enabling control circuit is connected to the processor and the Moving Pictures Experts Group chip for receiving a high level voltage from the processor or the Moving Pictures Experts Group chip. The power enabling control circuit is further connected to a power enabling port of the power integrated circuit to provide a high level voltage to the power enabling port based on the received high level voltage, causing the power integrated circuit in a working state to supply power to internal components of the electronic device. | 09-12-2013 |
20130241295 | POWER MANAGEMENT CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - A power source includes a first power terminal for outputting a first supply voltage. A power management circuit includes a pulse width modulation unit having an input power terminal, a first switch unit capable of being turned on to establish an electrical connection between the first power terminal and the input power terminal or being turned off to cut off the electrical connection, a storage unit. The input power terminal receives the first supply voltage from the first power terminal when the first switch unit is turned on, the pulse width modulation unit is powered by the first supply voltage to generate a pulse voltage at the output terminal. The storage unit receives the first supply voltage to store energy when the pulse voltage is in a first level, and releases energy to generate an operating voltage for powering the load when the pulse voltage is in a second level. | 09-19-2013 |
20130241500 | CHARGE CONTROL CIRCUIT - A charge control circuit includes a resistance module, a voltage comparing module, and a charge control module. The resistance module includes a thermistor, and the resistance of the thermistor varies according to the temperature of a battery. The voltage comparing module is connected to the resistance module. The voltage comparing module compares the voltage of the thermistor with upper and lower voltage limits to determine whether the temperature of the battery is in the charge temperature range. If the voltage comparing module determines the voltage of the thermistor is outside the allowed range, the comparing module outputs a control signal to control the charge control module to stop charging the battery. | 09-19-2013 |
20130246822 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH STANDBY MODE - An electronic device with standby state includes a MCU, a voltage conversion unit, a screen lock circuit, and a power-saving trigger circuit. The voltage conversion unit is connected to the MCU and is used to convert a power supply voltage to a suitable voltage to power the MCU. The screen lock circuit includes a switch, therein, the screen lock circuit is connected to the MCU and is used to lock or unlock the electronic device in response to an operation on the switch when the electronic device is in a work state. The power-saving trigger circuit is connected to the MCU, the voltage conversion unit, and the screen lock circuit, and is used to disable or enable the voltage conversion unit in response to the operation on the switch when the electronic device is in the standby state. | 09-19-2013 |
20130249318 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device includes a power supply, a voltage sampling circuit, a processor, and a switching unit connected between the processor and the voltage sampling circuit. The voltage sampling circuit samples the voltage of the power supply. The processor monitors the sampled voltage. The processor further generates a first control signal when the electronic device is powered off. The switching unit cuts off the electrical connection between the power supply and the voltage sampling circuit in response to the first control signal. | 09-26-2013 |
20130258539 | OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device powered by a voltage of a power supply includes a load, a switching module connected between the power supply and the load, and an overvoltage protection circuit. The overvoltage protection circuit comprises a control unit presetting a first predetermined voltage and an overvoltage protection unit. When the voltage is larger than the first predetermined voltage, the control unit generates a protection signal to control the overvoltage protection unit to generate a first control signal, the switching module cuts off an electrical connection between the power supply and the load in response to the first control signal. | 10-03-2013 |
20130265718 | HEAT DISSIPATION CIRCUIT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE HAVING THE SAME - An electronic device includes a power supply, a heat generating module, a detecting module, a switching module presetting a predetermined voltage, and a heat dissipation module. The heat generating module is powered by the power supply to generate heat. The detecting module detects the heat of the heat generating module and generates a control voltage variable with the heat of the heat generating module. The switching module establishes the electrical connection between the power supply and the heat dissipation module when the control voltage is smaller than the predetermined voltage and generates a working voltage variable with the control voltage. The heat dissipation module is powered by the working voltage to dissipate the heat of the heat generating module with different heat dissipation efficiency. The heat dissipation efficiency is variable with the working voltage. | 10-10-2013 |
20130271109 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS PORT - An electronic device includes a USB port and a voltage dividing circuit. The USB port includes a power pin and a ground pin, the power pin is connected to a voltage port. The voltage dividing circuit is connected between the voltage port and ground and is used to divide a voltage of the voltage port to a division voltage proportional to the voltage of the voltage port. The voltage dividing circuit is also connected to the ground pin of the USB port and provides the division voltage to the ground pin. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271663 | VIDEO APPARATUS AND VIDEO CIRCUIT FOR IMPROVING VIDEO SIGNAL QUALITY - A video circuit employed in a video apparatus is configured for transmitting a video signal via an interface unit. The video circuit includes a display circuit and a compensation circuit. The display circuit switches the video apparatus into a video input mode in response to a user's operation, and blocks specific component of the video signal received from the interface unit. The compensation circuit adds a predetermined amount of direct current to the video signal. | 10-17-2013 |
20130271900 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE - An electronic device includes a high definition multimedia interface (HDMI) a power module, and a unidirectional switch. The HDMI includes a power pin, the power module includes a power output port. The unidirectional switch is forward biased between the power output port of the power module and the power pin of the HDMI. | 10-17-2013 |
20130272434 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH VIDEO PLAYBACK FUNCTION - An electronic device includes a video port, a codec chip, a Pi type filter, a coupling capacitor, and a path switch. The codec chip outputs video signals. The Pi type filter filters noise from the video signals. The coupling capacitor and the path switch are connected in parallel between the Pi type filter and the video port. When the electronic device is connected to another electronic device, the codec chip turns off the path switch, and the coupling capacitor filters direct current from the video signals from which any noise has been filtered and transmits the video signals to the another electronic device. When the electronic device is connected to a display device, the codec chip turns on the path switch, the video signals from which only noise has been filtered are directly transmitted to the display device via the path switch. | 10-17-2013 |
20140131510 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND OPERATIONS THEREOF - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors. | 05-15-2014 |
20140263823 | TRANSFORMABLE AERIAL VEHICLE - Systems, devices, and methods for a transformable aerial vehicle are provided. In one aspect, a transformable aerial vehicle includes: a central body and at least two transformable frames assemblies respectively disposed on the central body, each of the at least two transformable frame assemblies having a proximal portion pivotally coupled to the central body and a distal portion; an actuation assembly mounted on the central body and configured to pivot the at least two frame assemblies to a plurality of different vertical angles relative to the central body; and a plurality of propulsion units mounted on the at least two transformable frame assemblies and operable to move the transformable aerial vehicle. | 09-18-2014 |
20140356174 | SELF-TIGHTENING ROTOR - Systems, methods, and devices for propelling self-propelled movable objects are provided. In one aspect, a rotor assembly for a self-propelled movable object comprises: a hub comprising a first fastening feature; a drive shaft comprising a second fastening feature and directly coupled to the hub by a mating connection of the first and second fastening features, wherein the drive shaft is configured to cause rotation of the hub such that the mating connection of the first and second fastening features is tightened by the rotation; and a plurality of rotor blades coupled to the hub and configured to rotate therewith to generate a propulsive force. | 12-04-2014 |
20150060606 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND OPERATIONS THEREOF - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors. | 03-05-2015 |
20150069174 | UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE AND OPERATIONS THEREOF - The present invention provides methods and apparatus for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) with improved reliability. According to one aspect of the invention, interference experienced by onboard sensors from onboard electrical components is reduced. According to another aspect of the invention, user-configuration or assembly of electrical components is minimized to reduce user errors. | 03-12-2015 |