Abstract: Manufacturing of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by executing various shoe-manufacturing processes in an automated fashion. For example, information describing a shoe part may be determined, such as an identification, an orientation, a color, a surface topography, an alignment, a size, etc. Based on the information describing the shoe part, automated shoe-manufacturing apparatuses may be instructed to apply various shoe-manufacturing processes to the shoe part, such as a pickup and placement of the shoe part with a pickup tool.

Abstract: A method of initializing a non-volatile memory system is disclosed. System data are written to a non-volatile memory based on a formula rule at a factory, and a number of copies of the system data are written to the non-volatile memory. The system data are searched in the non-volatile memory according to the formula rule and a selected data access mode. At least one operating parameter of the selected data access mode is reconfigured, followed by checking if the searched system data are successfully read. The system data are utilized to set the at least one operating parameter of the non-volatile memory system when the searched system data are successfully read from the non-volatile memory.

Abstract: A method of displaying a shot image on a car reverse video system is described, which is applicable for adjusting an image displaying angle of the car reverse video system with a fixed lens according to a distance from an obstacle. Firstly, a scene image behind the car is shot through using the lens. Then, a distance detector is activated to detect a distance from the obstacle behind the car. If the distance from the obstacle is smaller than a preset distance, a scaling ratio is set according to a ratio of the preset distance to the distance from the obstacle. Finally, according to the scaling ratio and a distance between each pixel in the scene image and a reference point, all pixel pitches are adjusted, such that the scene image is deformed, and thus achieving an effect of switching a viewing angle of the scene image.

Abstract: A navigation apparatus including a central processing unit, an imaging module, a GPS module, a tire pressure monitoring module, and a storage module is provided. The imaging module captures an image signal. The central processing unit controls the imaging module to capture the image signal for generating image data, and further stores the image data in the storage module. The central processing unit executes the electronic map software stored in the storage module and receives the positional data generated by the GPS module for generating route guidance. The central unit receives the digital tire pressure signal received by the tire pressure monitoring module to generate tire pressure data and further identifies whether or not the tire pressure data is in compliance with a safety value.

Abstract: An apparatus with displaying, browsing and navigating functions for photo track log comprising a GPS (global positioning system) module, used to receive at least one positioning signal from satellite; an electronic map module, having a plurality of electronic maps; a storage module, used to store at least one geo-tagged photo and GPS track log; a displaying module; and a processor, connected to the GPS module, the electronic map module, the storage module, and the display module. The processor combines the electronic maps, the GPS track log, and the geo-tagged photo to form a photo track log which is displayed on the display module for navigation. Additionally a method of photo track log displaying, browsing and navigating is disclosed.

Abstract: A method of displaying a shot image on a car reverse video system is described, which is applicable for adjusting an image displaying angle of the car reverse video system with a fixed lens according to a distance from an obstacle. Firstly, a scene image behind the car is shot through using the lens. Then, a distance detector is activated to detect a distance from the obstacle behind the car. If the distance from the obstacle is smaller than a preset distance, a scaling ratio is set according to a ratio of the preset distance to the distance from the obstacle. Finally, according to the scaling ratio and a distance between each pixel in the scene image and a reference point, all pixel pitches are adjusted, such that the scene image is deformed, and thus achieving an effect of switching a viewing angle of the scene image.

Abstract: A camera with a photo tracklog producing function includes an image recording module used to take digital images; a GPS (Global Positioning System) module used to receive order sequence of positioning data coordinating the measurements of GPS as GPS tracklogs; a processor unit which writes the positioning data in the format for digital images and combines digital images with the GPS tracklogs to produce the corresponding photo tracklog. Users can recognize the traveling track by reviewing the photo tracklogs. The photo tracklogs also show information of the digital images taken along the traveling track. Furthermore, the invention provides a method for producing photo tracklogs.

Abstract: A navigation apparatus including a central processing unit, an imaging module, a GPS module, a tire pressure monitoring module, and a storage module is provided. The imaging module captures an image signal. The central processing unit controls the imaging module to capture the image signal for generating image data, and further stores the image data in the storage module. The central processing unit executes the electronic map software stored in the storage module and receives the positional data generated by the GPS module for generating route guidance. The central unit receives the digital tire pressure signal received by the tire pressure monitoring module to generate tire pressure data and further identifies whether or not the tire pressure data is in compliance with a safety value.

Abstract: A capturing apparatus with a GPS module captures an image to obtain a digital photo and at the same time the GPS module provides longitude and latitude information. According to the longitude and latitude information, the capturing apparatus checks a location database to obtain information regarding the location where the photo was taken. When the capturing apparatus obtains the corresponding location information, it can write it to the digital photo in the storage file format's header field, or display the location information on the capturing apparatus's display module and directly embed the location information into digital photo's image data based on the users' requests.

Abstract: A method of automatic shooting, which is applied to a digital image capturing device, using an image recognition technology is disclosed. The method comprises: activating an automatic shooting process; capturing a gesture image of an object; determining whether the image is a predefined image or not by using the image recognition technology; and executing a predefined shooting procedure.

Abstract: An extension cord includes a body for connecting a two-slot socket to a three-slot socket, a detecting circuit electrically connected to the body for detecting a hot wire and a neutral wire of the two-slot socket, and a grounding circuit electrically connected to the body and mounted between the neutral wire of the two-slot socket and a grounding slot of the three-slot socket. The extension cord further includes a cable covered with a metal wire-weaved net for electrical connection with the two-slot socket. The detecting circuit includes a slide switch and an indicator. The slide switch includes a metal housing. The indicator is electrically connected in series to a resistor. The grounding circuit includes a resettable positive temperature coefficient electric fuse or a meltable fuse.

Abstract: An electric appliance/extension cord assembly includes an electric appliance and an extension cord. The electric appliance includes a body having a plug with three prongs. The body further c includes a housing and a shielding conductive layer in the housing. The shielding conductive layer is electrically connected to a grounding prong of the plug of the electric appliance. The extension cord includes a casing and a plug. The casing includes a plurality of three-slot sockets. The plug of the extension cord is coupled with a two-slot socket. The plug of the electric appliance is coupled with one of the three-slot sockets of the extension cord. The extension cord further includes a detecting circuit for detecting a hot wire and a neutral wire of the two-slot socket.

Abstract: Mobile phones are provided. A mobile phone, switchable between a standard mode and a vibration mode, includes a main body and a movable anti-slip member. The anti-slip member connects to the main body and is movable between a first position and a second position. When the mobile phone is in standard mode, the anti-slip member is situated in the first position and hidden in the main body. When the mobile phone is switched from standard mode to vibration mode, the anti-slip member moves from the first position to the second position and protrudes from the main body.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a track formed on the housing, and a sliding bar slidable along the track. The sliding bar has a cleaning element. When the sliding bar slides along the track, the cleaning element cleans oil, dust, and such from the display panel of the electronic device.

Abstract: A truncated dummy plate which is suitable for promoting substantially uniform flow of process gases among all regions on the surface of a substrate to facilitate deposition of a film having uniform thickness on the substrate. The truncated dummy plate has a circular shape with a flat edge provided in the curved edge of the dummy plate. At least two, and preferably, about three or four of the dummy plates are positioned in the sites on a wafer boat which are in relatively close proximity to a gas outlet in a process furnace typically during a LPCVD process carried out in the furnace. The flat or truncated edges of the dummy plates are disposed on the gas inlet side of the process chamber, with the round edges of the dummy plates disposed on the gas outlet side of the process chamber.

Abstract: A truncated dummy plate which is suitable for promoting substantially uniform flow of process gases among all regions on the surface of a substrate to facilitate deposition of a film having uniform thickness on the substrate. The truncated dummy plate has a circular shape with a flat edge provided in the curved edge of the dummy plate. At least two, and preferably, about three or four of the dummy plates are positioned in the sites on a wafer boat which are in relatively close proximity to a gas outlet in a process furnace typically during a LPCVD process carried out in the furnace. The flat or truncated edges of the dummy plates are disposed on the gas inlet side of the process chamber, with the round edges of the dummy plates disposed on the gas outlet side of the process chamber.

Abstract: A truncated dummy plate which is suitable for promoting substantially uniform flow of process gases among all regions on the surface of a substrate to facilitate deposition of a film having uniform thickness on the substrate. The truncated dummy plate has a circular shape with a flat edge provided in the curved edge of the dummy plate. At least two, and preferably, about three or four of the dummy plates are positioned in the sites on a wafer boat which are in relatively close proximity to a gas outlet in a process furnace typically during a LPCVD process carried out in the furnace. The flat or truncated edges of the dummy plates are disposed on the gas inlet side of the process chamber, with the round edges of the dummy plates disposed on the gas outlet side of the process chamber.

Abstract: A wafer support for supporting and rotating a semiconductor wafer within a rapid thermal process chamber is formed of a single member of unitary construction. The unitary member includes a first, horizontal section for supporting the periphery of the wafer thereon, and a downwardly extending cylindrical section that is mounted for rotation within the chamber. The first and second sections are integrally formed to prevent radiant energy from passing there between and comprise materials that cause the support to act as a black body, yielding more uniform heating of the wafer. A recess formed in the horizontal section receives the outer edge of the wafer and prevents radiant heat from passing between the wafer and the support in those cases where the wafer is warped.

Abstract: A method for dry cleaning a wafer container such as a SMIF pod that is equipped with a bottom mounting plate covered with contaminating particles. In the method, the wafer containers are mounted in openings of the enclosure such that the bottom mounting plates with the contaminating particles are exposed to an air-tight cavity of the enclosure. A purge gas flow is then directed to the bottom of the plate to dislodge the contaminating particles which are then picked up by a vacuum conduit positioned juxtaposed to the purge gas conduit and connected to a factory vacuum source such that contaminating particles dislodged are immediately removed. The present invention novel method can be carried out without using wet bench cleaning while achieving desirable and efficient cleaning results.

Abstract: A wafer support for supporting and rotating a semiconductor wafer within a rapid thermal process chamber is formed of a single member of unitary construction. The unitary member includes a first, horizontal section for supporting the periphery of the wafer thereon, and a downwardly extending cylindrical section that is mounted for rotation within the chamber. The first and second sections are integrally formed to prevent radiant energy from passing there between and comprise materials that cause the support to act as a black body, yielding more uniform heating of the wafer. A recess formed in the horizontal section receives the outer edge of the wafer and prevents radiant heat from passing between the wafer and the support in those cases where the wafer is warped.