Abstract: A positioning device includes an antenna, a receiving module, a processing module and an output module. The receiving module receives positioning signals transmitted from positioning satellites and a position signal of another positioning device transmitted from a ground monitoring system using the antenna. The processing module determines a position of the positioning device according to the positioning signals, and calculates a distance between the positioning device and another positioning device according to the position signal of the position device and the position signal of the another positioning device. The output module outputs the distance. A method for measuring the distance between the positioning devices is also provided.

Abstract: A display panel includes a display panel and a front cover. The display panel is used for displaying images. The front cover is attached to the display panel and arranged with a plurality of hybrid modules. The hybrid modules is used for sensing primary light emitted from side portions of the display panel and emitting secondary light with substantially same color and luminous intensity in different directions from the primary light.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shield is for covering an electronic component on a printed circuit board. The electromagnetic shield includes a frame and a lid. The frame is welded onto the printed board and surrounds the electronic component. The frame defines a slot near the top of the frame. The lid passes through the slot and seals the top of the frame.

Abstract: A positioning device includes an antenna, a receiving module, a processing module and an output module. The receiving module receives positioning signals transmitted by positioning satellites and a position signal of another positioning device using the antenna. The processing module determines a position of the positioning device according to the positioning signals, and calculates a distance between the positioning device and another positioning device according to the position signal of the position device and the position signal of the other positioning device. The output module outputs the distance. A method for measuring the distance between the positioning devices is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary automobile servicing method includes: registering basic information of automobiles and service stations; receiving a self-check report, positional coordinates of one of the automobiles; analyzing the self-check report to generate diagnostic results of the automobile; selecting a desirable one of the service stations capable of performing a preventive maintenance or repair of the automobile according to the diagnostic results and the positional coordinates of the automobile; searching and transmitting prices of each item of the diagnostic results and positional coordinates of the desirable service station to the automobile, for one or more of the items being selected to generate a service order; receiving and transmitting the service order to the desirable service station, for informing the desirable service station to prepare for performing the preventive maintenance or repair of the automobile according to the service order.

Abstract: An electromagnetic shield is configured for blocking electromagnetic waves in a mobile communication device. The electromagnetic shield includes an organic glass layer and an indium tin oxide layer. The organic glass layer is configured for providing main body of the electromagnetic shield. The indium tin oxide layer is plated on the organic glass layer for blocking the electromagnetic waves.

Abstract: A display system includes an emitter and a converter. The emitter is used for emitting invisible light rays carrying to-be-displayed information. The converter is used for receiving the invisible light rays and converting the invisible light rays to be visible light rays, and emitting the visible light rays carrying the to-be-displayed information. The emitter includes an information source for generating display data from the to-be-displayed information, an encoder for encoding the display data to generate data packages, and an invisible light source for emitting the invisible light rays and modulating the data packages into the invisible light. An encoder and a converter are also disclosed.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing bending strength is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a load-supporting platform, a motor, and a control part. The load-supporting platform is mounted on the frame. The load-supporting platform includes a vessel configured for receiving a hand-held device. The motor includes a piston. A piston head is mounted on one end of the piston for impacting the vessel. The piston head includes a convex face oriented to face the vessel. The control part is configured for controlling the piston to move up and down repeatedly. The apparatus can be used to test a hand-held device's bending strength conveniently.

Abstract: A computer housing is provided. The computer housing includes a front panel with an opening formed thereon. A cable winding assembly is disposed within the computer housing and includes a stop member, a cable winding member, two support members, and an elastic rope. The cable winding member includes a jack receiving hole and at least one stop member receiving means formed on an outer circumferential surface thereof for accommodating a headphone jack and the stop member respectively. The stop member can be inserted through the opening. The two support members are attached to a bottom panel of the computer housing and include bearing holes formed threreon for supporting the cable winding member and allowing a rotation of the cable winding member. The elastic rope includes two ends fastened respectively to the cable winding member and one of the support members and is capable of being wound when the cable winding member rotates.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a computer system and a monitor with peripheral interfaces. The computer system includes a monitor, a host, and a transmission cable. The monitor includes a plurality of peripheral interfaces and an integrated interface. The peripheral interfaces are utilized to connect corresponding peripheral devices, and the peripheral interfaces are connected with the integrated interface. The transmission cable is configured for connecting the integrated interface and the host, and transmitting peripheral signals from the peripheral devices to the host.

Abstract: An image pickup module is provided. The image pickup module includes a lens, a circuit board, an image sensor, a hollow base, and a lens seat. The image sensor is coupled to the circuit board and includes a housing package portion with a side periphery. The hollow base is disposed on the image sensor. The hollow lens seat is used for housing the lens and is disposed on the hollow base. The hollow lens seat is positioned according to the side periphery of the housing package portion.

Abstract: A pad for soldering a contact of a surface mounted component is provided herein. The pad includes a central portion and a plurality of separate extending portions extending from the central portion. All of the plurality of separate extending portions includes a free end and a connected end connected to the central portion. A width of the free end is larger than a width of the connected end. A circuit board and an electronic device are also provided.

Abstract: A radio frequency (RF) radiation-protective enclosure for a cellular phone is disclosed. The RF radiation-protective enclosure includes a substrate and a reflection layer. The substrate includes an inner surface. The reflection layer is formed on the inner surface of the substrate. The surface of the reflection layer is formed with micro-protrusions. The micro-protrusions are configured for diffusely reflecting RF radiation emitted by the cellular phone, thus reducing reflected RF radiation from interfering with RF circuits of the cellular phone.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a base, a touchpad and a touchpad cover apparatus for covering an operating surface of the touchpad. The touchpad is fastened to a bottom plate of the base. An opening is defined in the shell for revealing the operating surface of the touchpad. The touchpad cover apparatus includes a rail guide extending from a bottom surface of the shell and a touchpad cover. A pair of parallel guiding channels is defined in the rail guide. The touchpad cover is slidably inserted between the pair of parallel guiding channels, being slidable between a first position such that the operating surface of the touchpad is revealed through the opening of the shell, and a second position such that an operating surface of the touchpad is covered by the touchpad cover.

Abstract: An authentication apparatus is for authenticating a fingerprint to power up an electronic device. The authentication apparatus includes a fingerprint sensor, and a power manager. The fingerprint sensor includes a memory for storing predetermined fingerprints, a sampling module for sampling the fingerprint, and an authenticating module for comparing the fingerprint with the predetermined fingerprints to generate an electronic device power-up command. The power manager is for powering up the electronic device according to the electronic device power-up command. An electronic device using the authentication apparatus and an authentication method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for controlling a backlight module of a display device includes: generating an acceleration signal representing the magnitude of an acceleration of the display device; comparing the acceleration signal with a predetermined threshold to determine whether the acceleration signal is greater than the predetermined threshold; and changing a state of the backlight module if the acceleration signal is greater than the predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A computer mouse capable of switching between a left-handed mode and a right-handed mode is provided. The mouse includes a first transistor-circuit, a second transistor-circuit, and a control switch. The control switch has at least a first state and a second state. When the control switch is in the first state, it enables the first transistor-circuit, and thus the left button signals and the right button signals are transmitted to a left-button input pin and a right-button input pin of an integrated circuit chip respectively. When the control switch is in the second state, it enables the second transistor-circuit, and thus the left button signals and the right button signals are transmitted to the right-button input pin and the left-button input pin of the integrated circuit chip respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing bending strength is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a motor, and a control part. The frame includes an impingement board. The motor includes a piston. A piston head is mounted on an end of the piston for impacting the impingement board. The piston head defines a space configured for receiving a hand-held device. The control part is for controlling the piston to move up and down repeatedly. The apparatus can be used to test a hand-held device's bending strength conveniently.

Abstract: A notebook computer is disclosed. The notebook computer includes a display unit, a main unit and a combination lock. The combination lock is mounted on the main unit, includes dials exposed on a front wall of the main unit, and defines a latch hole therein. A hook corresponding to the latch hole is mounted on the display unit. The combination lock is a reliable protection means for preventing information leakage when a user leaves the notebook computer for a while.

Abstract: An apparatus for testing bending strength is provided. The apparatus includes a frame, a motor, and a control part. The frame includes an impingement board. The motor includes a piston. A piston head is mounted on an end of the piston for impacting the impingement board. The piston head defines a space configured for receiving a hand-held device. The control part is for controlling the piston to move up and down repeatedly. The apparatus can be used to test a hand-held device's bending strength conveniently.