Abstract: A management method for a cutting tool of a machine tool is provided. A user host imports a graphical data of a workpiece and a cutting tool database into CAM, and a user may select cutting tools to establish a complete machining process. T codes are replaced with electronic tags. Before executing a machine code comprising the electronic tags, the machine tool re-scans the cutting tools assembled at a tool turret and updates cutting tool arrangement information to ensure that the tool turret is equipped with the cutting tools used in the machining process. When the machine tool stores the electronic tags, a ready message is displayed for reminding an operator. When the electronic tags are not stored, the current storage location of a cutting tool lacked in the machining process or a warning message is displayed at the operation interface for reminding the operator.

Abstract: A display device is capable of switching between image sources and includes a first transmission interface, a second transmission interface, a first peripheral interface, a system on chip (SOC) and a display panel. The first transmission interface is configured to be coupled to a first electronic device and receive a first image signal from the first electronic device. The second transmission interface is configured to be coupled to a second electronic device and receive a second image signal from the second electronic device. The first peripheral interface is configured to be coupled to a first peripheral device providing input information. The SOC selects at least one of the first and second image signals according to the input information to generate a display signal. The display panel displays an image according to the display signal.

Abstract: A display device capable of switching image sources and including a first transmission interface, a second transmission interface, a system on chip (SOC), and a display panel is provided. The first transmission interface is configured to be coupled to a first electronic device and receive a first image signal and selection information from the first electronic device. The second transmission interface is configured to be coupled to a second electronic device and receive a second image signal from the second electronic device. The SOC selects at least one of the first and second image signals according to the selection information to generate a display signal. The display panel displays an image according to the display signal.

Abstract: A display device is capable of switching between image sources and includes a first transmission interface, a second transmission interface, a first peripheral interface, a system on chip (SOC) and a display panel. The first transmission interface is configured to be coupled to a first electronic device and receive a first image signal from the first electronic device. The second transmission interface is configured to be coupled to a second electronic device and receive a second image signal from the second electronic device. The first peripheral interface is configured to be coupled to a first peripheral device providing input information. The SOC selects at least one of the first and second image signals according to the input information to generate a display signal. The display panel displays an image according to the display signal.

Abstract: A display device capable of automatically adjusting displayed image comprises a display device, a camera assembly, an image recognition device and a signal processor. The display device including a shell and a display panel partially exposed from the shell, wherein the display panel faces a first direction. The camera assembly obtains a first image with a first visual angle and obtain a second image with a second visual angle. The image recognition device generates a first instruction when the first image meets a first condition and generates a second instruction when the second image meets a second condition. The signal processor adjusts the display signal to conceal the displayed image according to the first instruction and to adjust the display signal to generate a reminder message on the displayed image according to the second instruction.

Abstract: In the examples provided herein, a system has a first racetrack resonant waveguide structure, positioned to enable an input light signal to couple from a first waveguide; and a second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, positioned to enable the input light signal to couple between the first racetrack resonant waveguide structure and the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, and further positioned to enable an output light signal to couple from the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure to a second waveguide. The system also has a primary heating unit, positioned to heat a primary region including a first portion of the first racetrack resonant waveguide structure and a first portion of the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, to change a central frequency and a passband width for the system.

Abstract: A serial transmission fan control device comprises a master controller, a first fan controller, and a second controller. The master controller generates a serial control data, wherein the serial control data comprises a plurality of packets concatenated in an order and each of the plurality of packets comprises a control parameter set of a fan. The first fan controller electrically connects to the master controller, receives the serial control data, extracts a packet from the plurality of packets of the serial control data, and sends a first downlink serial data, wherein the first downlink data comprises all of the plurality of packets of the serial control data except for the extracted packet. The second fan controller electrically connects to the first fan controller, receives the first downlink serial data, and extracts a packet from the packets of the first downlink serial data.

Abstract: In the examples provided herein, a system has a first racetrack resonant waveguide structure, positioned to enable an input light signal to couple from a first waveguide; and a second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, positioned to enable the input light signal to couple between the first racetrack resonant waveguide structure and the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, and further positioned to enable an output light signal to couple from the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure to a second waveguide. The system also has a primary heating unit, positioned to heat a primary region including a first portion of the first racetrack resonant waveguide structure and a first portion of the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, to change a central frequency and a passband width for the system.

Abstract: An example system includes an optical modulator and a multiplexing controller. The modulator includes a data bus for receiving at least one data signal, a plurality of multiplexers and a plurality of modulating segments. Each multiplexer is coupled to the data bus to receive at least one data signal and to output a multiplexed signal. Each modulating segment may receive the multiplexed signal from one of the plurality of multiplexers and modulate the multiplexed signal using an optical input. The multiplexing controller may be in communication with the plurality of multiplexers and may configure each of the plurality of multiplexers in accordance with a selected modulation type.

Abstract: A motherboard having a smart charging function is provided. A connection interface is configured to an electrical device. A first controller is coupled to the switching circuit and communicates with the electrical device via a first transmission path. A second controller is coupled to the switching circuit and communicates with the electrical device via a second transmission path. In a standard charge mode, the first transmission path is turned on and the first controller directs a voltage converter circuit to generate first charge power to the electrical device. In a fast charge mode, the first controller determines whether the electrical device has a specific operating system. Responsive to determining that the electrical device does not have the specific operating system, the second transmission path is turned on and the second controller directs the voltage converter circuit to generate second charge power to the electrical device.

Abstract: A motherboard having a charging function is provided. A connection interface is configured to an electrical device. A first controller communicates with the electrical device via a first transmission path. A second controller communicates with the electrical device via a second transmission path. In a first mode, the first controller directs a voltage converter circuit to generate first charge power to the electrical device. In a second mode, the second controller directs the voltage converter circuit to generate second charge power to the electrical device. In a third mode, the first controller determines whether the electrical device is a specific device. Responsive to the electrical device not being the specific device, the voltage converter circuit generates third charge power to the electrical device. Responsive to the electrical device being the specific device, the voltage converter circuit generates fourth charge power to the electrical device.

Abstract: A machine tool collision avoidance method includes: loading multiple processing codes; simulating multiple path traces corresponding to the processing codes; estimating multiple execution periods for running the path traces; selecting the shortest execution period from the execution periods; determines whether the distance between the trace point points on any two of the path traces is less than a safety distance within the shortest execution period; if the distance between a first trace point on a first path trace and a second trace point on a second path trace is less than the safety distance, estimating a first time point at which a first turret runs to the first trace point and a second time point at which the second turret runs to the second trace point; generating a collision warning if the difference between the first time point and the second time point is lower than a tolerance value.

Abstract: In the examples provided herein, a system has a first racetrack resonant waveguide structure, positioned to enable an input light signal to couple from a first waveguide; and a second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, positioned to enable the input light signal to couple between the first racetrack resonant waveguide structure and the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, and further positioned to enable an output light signal to couple from the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure to a second waveguide. The system also has a primary heating unit, positioned to heat a primary region including a first portion of the first racetrack resonant waveguide structure and a first portion of the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, to change a central frequency and a passband width for the system.

Abstract: In example implementations, a method executed by a processor is provided. The method receives a simulated photonic data input based on a theoretical photonic design that meets a target specification. A complementary metal-oxide semiconductor (CMOS) circuit design is designed based on the simulated photonic data input using a pre-layout simulation. An experimental photonic data input based on a fabricated photonics device that meets the target specification is received. The CMOS circuit is designed based on the experimental photonic data input using a post-layout simulation. A physical circuit CMOS circuit design and a layout that includes detailed physical dimensions associated with the physical CMOS circuit design that is based on the pre-layout and the post-layout are transmitted to a CMOS foundry.

Abstract: In one example, a device includes a bus waveguide to carry a light of a carrier wavelength, a first ring waveguide with a first modulator, a first heater to adjust a resonance wavelength of the first ring waveguide, and a second ring waveguide with a second modulator. The first ring waveguide and the second ring waveguide are coupled to the bus waveguide and are to modulate the light of the carrier wavelength to impart one of at least four optical power levels to the light. In another example, a device includes, a bus waveguide, a first ring waveguide with a first modulator, and a second ring waveguide with a second modulator. The first ring waveguide and the second ring waveguide are coupled to the bus waveguide and are to modulate a light of a carrier wavelength to impart one of at least four optical power levels to the light.

Abstract: A circuit includes a startup circuit to provide a charging signal to initiate startup of a reference circuit. The startup circuit includes a detector circuit having a detector current path control, a level shifter having a level shifter current path control, and a charger circuit having a charger current path control. Each of the detector current path control, the level shifter current path control, and the charger circuit current path control enable current flow in the startup circuit when the charger turn-on signal is in the on-state and disable the current flow in the startup circuit when the charger turn-on signal is in the off state.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an optical rib waveguide on a substrate, the optical rib waveguide further includes: a slab layer of silicon, a shallow rib of silicon in height that tapers laterally along a taper region, a deep rib of silicon that meets the shallow rib along the taper region of the shallow rib, and wherein the deep rib and the shallow rib have a same width, and wherein the shallow rib has a greater height than the deep rib, a core of silicon that tapers laterally in a range of 50-90% and extends on top of the deep rib and the shallow rib, and a cladding layer of silicon oxide that covers the slab, core, deep rib, and shallow rib.

Abstract: A machine tool collision avoidance method includes: loading multiple processing codes; simulating multiple path traces corresponding to the processing codes; estimating multiple execution periods for running the path traces; selecting the shortest execution period from the execution periods; determines whether the distance between the trace point points on any two of the path traces is less than a safety distance within the shortest execution period; if the distance between a first trace point on a first path trace and a second trace point on a second path trace is less than the safety distance, estimating a first time point at which a first turret runs to the first trace point and a second time point at which the second turret runs to the second trace point; generating a collision warning if the difference between the first time point and the second time point is lower than a tolerance value.

Abstract: In the examples provided herein, a system has a first racetrack resonant waveguide structure, positioned to enable an input light signal to couple from a first waveguide; and a second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, positioned to enable the input light signal to couple between the first racetrack resonant waveguide structure and the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, and further positioned to enable an output light signal to couple from the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure to a second waveguide. The system also has a primary heating unit, positioned to heat a primary region including a first portion of the first racetrack resonant waveguide structure and a first portion of the second racetrack resonant waveguide structure, to change a central frequency and a passband width for the system.

Abstract: An example system includes an optical modulator and a multiplexing controller. The modulator includes a data bus for receiving at least one data signal, a plurality of multiplexers and a plurality of modulating segments. Each multiplexer is coupled to the data bus to receive at least one data signal and to output a multiplexed signal. Each modulating segment may receive the multiplexed signal from one of the plurality of multiplexers and modulate the multiplexed signal using an optical input. The multiplexing controller may be in communication with the plurality of multiplexers and may configure each of the plurality of multiplexers in accordance with a selected modulation type.