Abstract: A power saving circuit includes a variable resistor, a switch and a processing module. A power supply unit is connected between the switch and the variable resistor. The processing module is connected between the switch and the variable resistor. The switch connects with the variable resistor. The switch is capable of conducting the power supply unit and the processing module when the variable resistor is be pressed. The processing module is capable of transmitting a working signal to the switch for making the switch continuing conducting the power supply unit and the processing module when the variable resistor is unpressurized after the power is transmitted to the processing module. The processing module is capable of detecting the condition of the voltage of the variable resistor to change the working signal. The switch is capable of breaking the power supply of the processing module if the working signal is off state.

Abstract: A multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) is arranged in a safe area (20), and is applied to an electronic apparatus (40) arranged in a dangerous area (30). The multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) includes a microprocessor (108) and a power supply unit (116). The microprocessor (108) determines whether internal functions of the multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) are normal or not to obtain a first judgment value. The electronic apparatus (40) sends an input signal (42) to the microprocessor (108). The microprocessor (108) determines whether functions of the electronic apparatus (40) are normal or not to obtain a second judgment value according to the input signal (42). The microprocessor (108) controls whether the power supply unit (116) supplies a driving power (122) to the electronic apparatus (40) or not according to the first judgment value and the second judgment value.

Abstract: A master tool is provided with an ink pattern on a major surface thereof. The ink pattern is formed by a screen printing process. A stamp-making material is applied to the major surface of the master tool to form a stamp having a stamping pattern being negative to the ink pattern of the master tool. The stamping pattern is inked with an ink composition and contacted with a metalized surface to form a printed pattern on a metalized surface of a substrate according to the stamping pattern. Using the printed pattern as an etching mask, the metalized surface is etched to form electrically conductive traces on the substrate.

Abstract: Designs for touch sensor circuitry and touch sensor incorporating such circuitry are described. More particularly, touch sensor circuitry including multiple elongate electrodes that are interleaved with one another is described.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates a platform system for in vitro cell co-cultivation with automatic trapping function. The platform system aims to develop a bio-chip applied in cell culture systems, and has several features. The first feature is that this co-cultivation platform can construct a micro environment suitable for culture of various cells. The second feature is dynamic perfusion. The microfluidic system is used to dynamically replace the culture medium, in order to maintain an appropriate environment for the growth of cells. The third feature is the automatic trapping. The cells to be cultured can be trapped in a suitable location according to the flow resistance, so that the damaged on the cell caused by manual operation can be minimized.

Abstract: A calibration method for a capacitance level sensing apparatus (10) is applied for a tank measurement. A measurement signal generating circuit (102) generates a measurement signal (104) to proceed with the tank measurement. According to a measurement result measured through the measurement signal (104), a sensing circuit (108) transmits a sensing signal (110) to a control unit (112). According to the sensing signal (110), the control unit (112) determines whether the sensing signal (110) is in an effective range or not. If the sensing signal (110) is in the effective range, the control unit (112) sets a total capacitance in accordance with the sensing signal (110) as a measurement base value. If the sensing signal (110) is not in the effective range, the control unit (112) controls the measurement signal generating circuit (102) to adjust a measurement frequency of the measurement signal (104).

Abstract: Reliability of a buck power stage may be enhanced by extending the maximum input voltage able to be withstood in the disabled (non-switching) state. During device qualification/testing, a power management unit (PMU) in the disabled state may have its input node subjected to greater than a maximum input voltage permitted for reliability (Vmax). Under such conditions, a force voltage (Vforce) may be selectively applied to the PMU switching node in the disabled state. For a given input voltage (VIN), this reduces voltage across the non-switching transistors of the power stage (and hence the resulting stress) to below Vmax. In certain embodiments, the Vforce applied to the switching node is of a fixed magnitude. In other embodiments, the Vforce applied to the switching node is of a magnitude varying with input voltage. Embodiments may be particularly suited to implement power management for a System-On-Chip (SoC).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for communication among different components, including integrating a Network Forwarding Component (NFC) for forwarding messages and at least one Independent Application Component (IAC) for performing other service processing into one network device; setting at least one cooperation mode in the NFC and each of the at least one IAC; and communicating with each other, by the NFC and the at least one IAC, according to the at least one cooperation mode. The cooperation mode may be any or any combination of a host mode, a mirror mode, a redirection mode and a pass-through mode. According to the present invention, the NFC and the IAC may communicate according to the cooperation mode so as to ensure that the NFC and the IAC can cooperate to provide various service capabilities including message forwarding and other additional service capabilities.

Abstract: A calibration method for a capacitance level sensing apparatus (10) is applied for a tank measurement. A measurement signal generating circuit (102) generates a measurement signal (104) to proceed with the tank measurement. According to a measurement result measured through the measurement signal (104), a sensing circuit (108) transmits a sensing signal (110) to a control unit (112). According to the sensing signal (110), the control unit (112) determines whether the sensing signal (110) is in an effective range or not. If the sensing signal (110) is in the effective range, the control unit (112) sets a total capacitance in accordance with the sensing signal (110) as a measurement base value. If the sensing signal (110) is not in the effective range, the control unit (112) controls the measurement signal generating circuit (102) to adjust a measurement frequency of the measurement signal (104).

Abstract: A method for generating masking image using general polygonal mask includes receiving a pixel of a raw image and a polygon vertices array corresponding to a polygonal mask, determining whether the pixel is inside the polygonal mask, labeling the pixel to be a masked pixel if the pixel is inside the polygonal mask, or labeling the pixel to be a visible pixel if the pixel is outside the polygonal mask, and outputting the masked pixel or the visible pixel to generate the masking image.

Abstract: An antenna structure includes a matching portion, a first radiator, and a second radiator. The matching portion includes a first edge and a second edge. The first radiator and the second radiator extend from the first edge of the matching portion. The matching portion defines a slot splitting the second edge into two prongs. The second radiator and the matching portion resonate a first mode. The first radiator and the matching portion resonate a second mode. The slot, the first radiator, and the matching portion resonate a third mode.

Abstract: A power saving circuit includes a variable resistor, a switch and a processing module. A power supply unit is connected between the switch and the variable resistor. The processing module is connected between the switch and the variable resistor. The switch connects with the variable resistor. The switch is capable of conducting the power supply unit and the processing module when the variable resistor is be pressed. The processing module is capable of transmitting a working signal to the switch for making the switch continuing conducting the power supply unit and the processing module when the variable resistor is unpressurized after the power is transmitted to the processing module. The processing module is capable of detecting the condition of the voltage of the variable resistor to change the working signal. The switch is capable of breaking the power supply of the processing module if the working signal is off state.

Abstract: A method for generating masking image using general polygonal mask includes receiving a pixel of a raw image and a polygon vertices array corresponding to a polygonal mask, determining whether the pixel is inside the polygonal mask, labeling the pixel to be a masked pixel if the pixel is inside the polygonal mask, or labeling the pixel to be a visible pixel if the pixel is outside the polygonal mask, and outputting the masked pixel or the visible pixel to generate the masking image.

Abstract: Reliability of a buck power stage may be enhanced by extending the maximum input voltage able to be withstood in the disabled (non-switching) state. During device qualification/testing, a power management unit (PMU) in the disabled state may have its input node subjected to greater than a maximum input voltage permitted for reliability (Vmax). Under such conditions, a force voltage (Vforce) may be selectively applied to the PMU switching node in the disabled state. For a given input voltage (VIN), this reduces voltage across the non-switching transistors of the power stage (and hence the resulting stress) to below Vmax. In certain embodiments, the Vforce applied to the switching node is of a fixed magnitude. In other embodiments, the Vforce applied to the switching node is of a magnitude varying with input voltage. Embodiments may be particularly suited to implement power management for a System-On-Chip (SoC).

Abstract: A multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) is arranged in a safe area (20), and is applied to an electronic apparatus (40) arranged in a dangerous area (30). The multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) includes a microprocessor (108) and a power supply unit (116). The microprocessor (108) determines whether internal functions of the multifunctional signal isolation converter (10) are normal or not to obtain a first judgment value. The electronic apparatus (40) sends an input signal (42) to the microprocessor (108). The microprocessor (108) determines whether functions of the electronic apparatus (40) are normal or not to obtain a second judgment value according to the input signal (42). The microprocessor (108) controls whether the power supply unit (116) supplies a driving power (122) to the electronic apparatus (40) or not according to the first judgment value and the second judgment value.

Abstract: A method includes forming a photodiode in a substrate and forming source and drain regions in the substrate. A first rapid thermal anneal (RTA) process is performed to anneal the source and drain regions in the substrate. After forming the source and drain regions, a thermal oxide layer is grown over the photodiode by performing a second RTA process. A thickness of the thermal oxide layer is limited to a thickness required to enclose a damaged portion of a surface of the photodiode.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for communication among different components, including integrating a Network Forwarding Component (NFC) for forwarding messages and at least one Independent Application Component (IAC) for performing other service processing into one network device; setting at least one cooperation mode in the NFC and each of the at least one IAC; and communicating with each other, by the NFC and the at least one IAC, according to the at least one cooperation mode. The cooperation mode may be any or any combination of a host mode, a mirror mode, a redirection mode and a pass-through mode. According to the present invention, the NFC and the IAC may communicate according to the cooperation mode so as to ensure that the NFC and the IAC can cooperate to provide various service capabilities including message forwarding and other additional service capabilities.

Abstract: A level transducer has a power supply module, a tuning fork module, a sensing-phase corrector and a controller. The tuning fork module has a tuning fork, at least one piezoelectric driving element, and at least one piezoelectric sensing element. The at least one piezoelectric driving element and the at least one piezoelectric sensing element are stacked on each other, and are mounted on the tuning fork. The power supply module is electrically connected and outputs a voltage to the at least one piezoelectric driving element to deform the at least one piezoelectric driving element. The at least one piezoelectric sensing element is extruded and outputs a voltage signal. The sensing-phase corrector obtains the voltage signal and outputs a clock signal to feedback control the voltage on the at least one piezoelectric driving element to optimize a deformation frequency of each piezoelectric element.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates a platform system for in vitro cell co-cultivation with automatic trapping function. The platform system aims to develop a bio-chip applied in cell culture systems, and has several features. The first feature is that this co-cultivation platform can construct a micro environment suitable for culture of various cells. The second feature is dynamic perfusion. The microfluidic system is used to dynamically replace the culture medium, in order to maintain an appropriate environment for the growth of cells. The third feature is the automatic trapping. The cells to be cultured can be trapped in a suitable location according to the flow resistance, so that the damaged on the cell caused by manual operation can be minimized.

Abstract: A self-alignment filling level detecting device has a reflector and a sensor detachable from each other. The sensor has a light emitter, a light sensor, and a controller. The light sensor receives different light intensities when the reflector is assembled to the sensor and when the reflector is not assembled to the sensor. Thus, the controller determines whether the reflector has been accurately engaged and aligned with the sensor or not based on sensing results of the light sensor. Since the reflector and the sensor are detachable from each other, either the reflector or the sensor can be replaced individually if any one of them malfunctions.