Abstract: A remote control device and a recognition method thereof. The recognition method is adapted to the remote control device for generating a corresponding remote control signal to control an electronic device when the remote control device is moved. A sequence of sensing signal corresponding to movement of the remote control device is provided. The sequence of sensing signal is converted into a sequence of characteristic data. A sequential predetermined data matching the sequence of characteristic data is selected from a plurality of sequential predetermined data respectively corresponding to a respective remote control signal. The remote control signal corresponding to the matched sequential predetermined data is transmitted to the electronic device.

Abstract: A remote control device and a remote control method thereof are provided. The remote control method is adapted to a remote control device, which includes a sensing unit for generating remote controlling signals while shaking the remote control device. The remote control method includes the following steps. Firstly, a series of sensing signal is provided by the sensing unit. Next, a series of reference value is generated according to the series of sensing signal. Then, when to start/stop to store the series sensing signal is determined according to the series of reference value. Afterwards, the series of sensing signal is recognized for generating the remote controlling signal. Finally, the remote controlling signal is transmitted.

Abstract: A remote control device and a recognition method thereof. The recognition method is adapted to the remote control device for generating a corresponding remote control signal to control an electronic device when the remote control device is moved. A sequence of sensing signal corresponding to movement of the remote control device is provided. The sequence of sensing signal is converted into a sequence of characteristic data. A sequential predetermined data matching the sequence of characteristic data is selected from a plurality of sequential predetermined data respectively corresponding to a respective remote control signal. The remote control signal corresponding to the matched sequential predetermined data is transmitted to the electronic device.

Abstract: A remote control device and a remote control method thereof are provided. The remote control method is adapted to a remote control device, which includes a sensing unit for generating remote controlling signals while shaking the remote control device. The remote control method includes the following steps. Firstly, a series of sensing signal is provided by the sensing unit. Next, a series of reference value is generated according to the series of sensing signal. Then, when to start/stop to store the series sensing signal is determined according to the series of reference value. Afterwards, the series of sensing signal is recognized for generating the remote controlling signal. Finally, the remote controlling signal is transmitted.

Abstract: A portable device capable for providing navigation data and the method thereof. The portable device includes a mask ROM (Read Only Memory), an input unit, a RAM (Random Access Memory), a GPS (Global Positioning System) unit, a CPU (Central Processing Unit), and an output unit. First, an updated navigation map data is provided into the input unit of the portable device and stored in the RAM. Then, the CPU compares the updated navigation map data with an original navigation map data stored in the mask ROM to generate a revised navigation map data. Afterwards, the CPU calculates the position of the user on the revised navigation map data according to a positioning coordinate from the GPS unit.

Abstract: A system for a mobile communication apparatus for positioning the mobile communication apparatus is provided. The mobile communication apparatus comprises a controller, a signal transmitter/receiver, a positioning receiver, and a display. Wherein, the positioning receiver receives a positioning signal transmitted by a Global Positioning System (GPS). The signal transmitter/receiver coupled to the positioning receiver is configured to transmit the positioning signal to an external device. The signal transmitter/receiver also receives the positioning related information determined according to the positioning signal from the external device. The controller respectively couples to the signal transmitter/receiver, the positioning receiver, and the display. Moreover, the display is adopted for displaying the positioning related information.

Abstract: In a housing assembly for an electronic device, a pivot housing is connected pivotally to a pivot side of a base housing, has an inner surface opposite to an outer operating surface, and is rotatable relative to the base housing about a first axis such that the pivot housing is operable so as to move from a closed position, where the inner surface of the pivot housing is disposed to confront an inner operating surface of the base housing, to an open position, where the inner surface of the pivot housing is spaced apart from the inner operating surface of the base housing. A rotatable main housing is disposed adjacent to the base and pivot housings, is connected rotatably to the pivot housing, and is rotatable relative to the pivot housing about a second axis parallel to the first axis when the pivot housing is disposed in the open position.

Abstract: A personal digital assistant system includes a cradle, a personal digital assistant, and a peripheral module. The cradle includes a cradle housing, and a first socket positioned on the cradle housing for outputting electric power. The personal digital assistant includes a first connecting port electrically connected to the first socket of the cradle. The peripheral module is positioned on the cradle and electrically connected to the personal digital assistant and the cradle. The personal digital assistant electrically connected to the peripheral module controls the peripheral module when the personal digital assistant and the peripheral module are electrically connected to the cradle through the first socket. The cradle provides the personal digital assistant and the peripheral module with electric power through the first socket.

Abstract: A personal digital assistant includes host and keyboard modules. The host module includes a housing with a first lateral side, a second lateral side opposite to the first lateral side in a first direction, a keyboard-accommodating cavity extending from the first lateral side toward the second lateral side, and an access opening formed in the first lateral side for access into the keyboard-accommodating cavity. The host module further includes a host circuit disposed in the housing. The keyboard module is coupled electrically to the host circuit and is slidably disposed in the keyboard-accommodating cavity. The keyboard module is extendable out of and retractable into the keyboard-accommodating cavity through the access opening.

Abstract: A base is capable of supporting an electronic device at different inclinations, and includes a seat member having a first end portion and a second end portion, a support member mounted pivotally on the seat member, and a friction hinge member having a first coupling portion and a second coupling portion coupled to the support member and the seat member, respectively, such that the support member is retained by the friction hinge member at a desired inclination relative to the seat member.

Abstract: A personal digital assistant system includes a cradle, a personal digital assistant, and a peripheral module. The cradle includes a cradle housing, and a first socket positioned on the cradle housing for outputting electric power. The personal digital assistant includes a first connecting port electrically connected to the first socket of the cradle. The peripheral module is positioned on the cradle and electrically connected to the personal digital assistant and the cradle. The personal digital assistant electrically connected to the peripheral module controls the peripheral module when the personal digital assistant and the peripheral module are electrically connected to the cradle through the first socket. The cradle provides the personal digital assistant and the peripheral module with electric power through the first socket.

Abstract: An online device for communicating between an Internet and an information processor is disclosed. The online device includes a memory storing an online program, a starting program and a network address therein, a button outputting a control signal in response to a touch, a network linking device in communication with the Internet under control of the online program, a microprocessor in communication with the memory, the button, the network linking device and the information processor for processing the online program, the starting program and the network address in response to the control signal, wherein the online program is executed for linking the network linking device to a web site corresponding to the network address, and the starting program is executed for starting the information processor to read in a download information from the web site. The online device is independent from the information processor.

Abstract: An orientation-adjusting device for adjusting an orientation of a wireless transceiver is disclosed. The transceiver is mounted in a PC via a USB adapter. The orientation-adjusting device includes a first housing for accommodating therein the transceiver, a second housing pivotally connected to the first housing to allow the first housing to rotate in a first direction relative thereto, and a third housing for accommodating therein the USB adapter, pivotally connected to the second housing to allow the second housing to rotate in a second direction relative thereto. By this way, the orientation of the transceiver accommodated in the first housing can be adjusted in two dimensions to perform communication functions well even when it is fitted into a confined space in the PC.

Abstract: Disclosed is a scan control system for controlling the scanning operation of a business card reader. The scan control system is consisted of a document sensor detector, a delay time circuit, a motor start drive, a motor drive counter, a start scan monitor, an error detector circuit, an end of scan circuit, an encoder control circuit and a divide frequency circuit, and connected to a computer for document filing, in particular business card filing.