Abstract: A power supply circuit for supplying power to a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a control circuit, a switch circuit, a first current protection circuit, a second current protection circuit, a first power circuit, and a second power circuit. When the computer is turned on, a first current protection threshold is set by the PWM controller through the first current protection circuit. When the computer is in a standby mode, a second current protection threshold is set by the PWM controller through the second current protection circuit.

Abstract: A recovery circuit for a basic input-output system (BIOS) of a computer includes a storage, a platform controller hub (PCH), and a processor. An effective chip select signal is received by a chip selection pin of the storage via a second pin of the processor when a first pin of the processor does not receive any signals, data in the processor is transmitted to the PCH to make the computer boot up, the data in the processor is transmitted to the storage to erase and update data in the storage.

Abstract: A fixture for a plurality of mold cores includes a platform, a side plate mounted to the platform, a plurality of positioning tabs, and a pushing member. The plurality of positioning tabs is located on the platform and abuts the side plate. The plurality of positioning tabs is spaced to each other. The pushing member is configured to retain the plurality of mold cores to the side plate.

Abstract: A charging and discharging system is disclosed. The charging and discharging system includes a first cell assembly and a second cell assembly. The first battery cell assembly includes a first cell, a first connecting piece, and a second connecting piece. The second cell assembly includes a second cell, a third connecting piece, and a fourth connecting piece. The first connecting piece and the second connecting piece connect the first cell to a circuit board. The third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece connect the second cell to the circuit board. A length of the third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece is greater than a total length of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece. A resistivity of the third connecting piece and the fourth connecting piece is smaller than a length of the first connecting piece and the second connecting piece.

Abstract: An annular device includes an annular main body defining a through hole, a battery mounting portion arranged in the through hole, and a battery cover. The battery mounting portion protrudes from an inner surface of the main body in the through hole, includes a first arcuate element with an outwardly curved surface and a second arcuate element with an outwardly curved surface opposite to each other and cooperatively defining a receiving space. The battery cover is operable to clasp the battery mounting portion, includes a first arcuate member and a second arcuate member opposite to each other. At least one first protrusion is formed on an inner surface of the first arcuate member, at least one cutout is defined in an outer surface of the first arcuate element, and the first protrusion can be fit into the cutout. The second arcuate member clasps the second arcuate element.

Abstract: A power supply circuit applied to a central processing unit (CPU) of a computer includes a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a control circuit, a first switch circuit, a second switch circuit, a first compensation circuit, a second compensation circuit, a first power circuit, and a second power circuit. When the computer is turned on, the PWM controller regulates duty cycles of pulse signals and outputs the regulated pulse signals to the first and second power circuits according to a first compensation signal, to provide a stable voltage to the CPU. When the computer is in a standby mode, the PWM controller regulates duty cycles of pulse signals and outputs the regulated pulse signals to the first power circuit according to a second compensation signal, to provide a stable voltage to the CPU.

Abstract: A discharge circuit includes a pulse width modulator (PWM) chip, a first and second electronic switch, and a resistor. The first electronic switch receives a voltage creep from the PWM chip. When the voltage creep is less than a voltage making the first electronic switch to turned on, the voltage creep is discharged through the resistor and the second electronic switch.

Abstract: A power consumption measurement apparatus includes a power meter, a multi-meter, and a data collector. The power meter obtains first power consumption data indicative of the power supplied from an AC power supply to an AC-to-DC converter. The multi-meter obtains second power consumption data indicative of the power consumed by each of loads. The data collector synchronously collects the first power consumption data from the power meter and the second power consumption data from the multi-meter. A method for measuring power consumption is also provided.

Abstract: A power circuit for different types of fans includes first through sixth terminals, a control chip, first through third loads, and a connector. If a 3-pin fan is connected to the connector, only the first load connects the first and second terminals, and a control pin of the connector is idle. If a 4-pin fan is connected to the connector, the second load connects the third and fourth terminals, the third load connects the fifth and sixth terminals, and the first load does not connect the first and second terminals. The control pin receives a divided voltage to control fan speed.

Abstract: A one glass solution touch screen panel includes a substrate, a shielding layer, an indium tin oxide film layer, a soft circuit board, an infiltrate layer, and a plurality of conducting connectors. The shielding layer is formed on a first portion of the substrate. The indium tin oxide film layer is formed on a second portion of the substrate and has a plurality of indium tin oxide film connecting portions. The soft circuit board is formed on the shielding layer. The infiltrate layer is formed on the connecting portions and defines a plurality of infiltrate gaps within the infiltrate layer. The conducting connectors are formed on the infiltrate layer. The conducting connectors are electrically connected to the soft circuit board. The conducting connectors extend into the infiltrate layer substantially filling a substantial portion of the plurality of infiltrate gaps and electrically connecting to the connecting portions.

Abstract: A method of coating a workpiece is provided. In the method, a coating device is provided. The coating device includes a transparent covering plate and an ultraviolet light source device. The workpiece is placed in the coating device. Coating material is injected into the coating device to coat the workpiece. The coating material is ultraviolet light curable material. The ultraviolet light source device emits ultraviolet light and the ultraviolet light passes through the transparent covering plate to cure the coating material on the workpiece. The workpiece is taken out of the coating device.

Abstract: A hard disk retaining apparatus includes a main body and an indicating module is installed inside the main body, the indicating module includes a display button, a trigger button, and a display unit. When the hard disk drive is installed into the main body, the hard disk drive contacts the trigger button, pressing the display button, the display unit can display if the hard disk drive is installed into the hard disk retaining apparatus. When the hard disk drive is not installed into the main body, the display unit does not work.

Abstract: A testing system includes a circuit board, and an inserting unit. The circuit board includes a first serial interface and a serial chip connected to the first serial interface. The first serial interface connects a second serial interface of a motherboard to receive a first signal of the second serial interface. The inserting unit includes a first plug connected to a pin Transmit Data of the first serial interface. The first plug connects a testing device. When the first signal is transmitted to the first serial interface by the second serial interface, the serial chip receives the first signal and sends the first signal back to the first serial interface. The first plug sends a second signal of the pin Transmit Data to the testing device to be tested.

Abstract: A sequence circuit includes a power output terminal, first to third power input terminals, first to sixth resistors, first to tenth filed effect transistors (FETs), first to third inductors, a first capacitor, a second capacitor, and first to third drivers. The sequence circuit ensures that different voltages work in a correct sequence.

Abstract: A battery mounting apparatus requiring a minimum of screw fixings includes an enclosure, two positioning members, and a supporting mechanism. The enclosure includes a rear wall defining two ventilation openings. A separated board is formed between the two ventilation openings. Each of the two positioning members includes a first latching portion and a first clipping thumb extending from the first latching portion. The first latching portion of each positioning member is engaged with a first edge of the two ventilation openings, in two opposite directions. The supporting mechanism securing a battery module is secured to the two positioning members, preventing the two positioning members from moving parallel to the rear wall, and the battery module is secured to the enclosure via the two latching members and by the supporting mechanism other than with screws.

Abstract: Power supply circuit comprises an under voltage protection module and a voltage conversion module electrically connected to the under voltage protection module. The under voltage protection module is electrically connected to a first power supply and a second power supply. The voltage conversion module is connected to the first power supply. When a voltage of the first power supply is in a normal range, the under voltage protection module offers the second power supply to power the voltage conversion module. The voltage conversion module converts the voltage of the first power supply into an operational voltage, and outputs the operational voltage. When the voltage of the first power supply is less than a threshold voltage, the under voltage protection module does not offer the second power supply to the voltage conversion module, and the voltage conversion module does not operate.

Abstract: A power supply circuit for a central processing unit (CPU) includes a comparing circuit, first to third switch circuits, first and second compensation circuits, a pulse width modulation (PWM) controller, a first power circuit connected to a first output pin of the PWM controller, and a second power circuit connected to a second output pin of the PWM controller. When a motherboard operates normally, the comparing circuit outputs a first control signal to control the first and third switch circuits to be turned on. The second switch circuit is turned off. The first compensation circuit provides a compensation signal to the PWM controller. When the motherboard is powered off, the comparing circuit outputs a second control signal to control the first and third switch circuits to be turned off. The second switch circuit is turned on. The second compensation circuit provides a compensation signal to the PWM controller.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus includes a drive bracket and a securing piece. The drive bracket includes a bottom plate and a side plate. A separating plate is located on the bottom plate to divide the drive bracket into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion defines an engaging hole. The second portion defines a first slide groove. An elastic piece is mounted on the side plate. The elastic piece defines a receiving hole. The securing piece is mounted on the one data storage device. The securing piece includes a clip engaged in the engaging hole to mount the first data storage device in the first portion. A first sliding block is mounted on another data storage device. The elastic piece is elastically bent to allow the first sliding block to slide in the first slide groove, and the first sliding block is engaged in the receiving hole.

Abstract: A fan assembly includes a fan, a bracket, and a retaining member. The fan defines a locking hole. A bracket receives the fan. The bracket includes a mounting wall. The retaining member includes a base panel and a mounting portion. The mounting portion includes a mounting tab extending from the base panel and a mounting protrusion extending from the mounting tab. The mounting protrusion extends through the mounting wall and inclining resists an inner side of the locking hole to prevent the fan from moving along a first direction substantially parallel to the mounting wall.

Abstract: An electronic device and its stylus pen having an FM antenna functionality are provided. The stylus pen includes a pen tip, a penholder, and a metal element spirally surrounding the penholder from a first end portion to a second end portion of the penholder. The pen tip is made of conductive material, the penholder is made of insulated material, and at least one end portion of the metal element is electrically coupled to the pen tip. When the pen tip is inserted into an antenna jack defined in the electronic device, the metal element of the stylus pen is electrically coupled via the pen tip to a radio receiving circuit arranged inside the electronic device. The metal element is thereby enabled to act as an FM antenna and is enabled to receive wireless signals from the radio receiving circuit and transmit wireless signals to the radio receiving circuit.