Abstract: Memories with low power consumption and methods for suppressing current leakage of a memory. The memory cell of the memory has a storage element and a transistor coupled in series. The invention sets a voltage across the transistor approaching to zero when the memory is not been accessed.

Abstract: A data programming circuit for storing a writing data into a memory cell is provided. The data programming circuit includes a control circuit and a current generating circuit. The control circuit generates a control signal according to the writing data. The current generating circuit provides a writing current to the memory cell to change a crystalline state of the memory cell. The writing current has a pulse width corresponding to the writing data, and the crystalline state corresponds to the writing data.

Abstract: An embodiment of a writing system for a phase change memory based on a present application is disclosed. The writing system comprises a first phase change memory (PCM) cell, a second PCM cell, a first writing circuit and a verifying circuit. The first writing circuit executes a writing procedure, receives and writes a first data to the first PCM cell. The verifying circuit executes a verifying procedure and the circuit further comprises a processing unit and a second writing circuit. The processing unit reads and compares the data stored in the second PCM cell with a second data. The second writing circuit writes the second data to the second PCM cell when the data stored in the second PCM cell and the second data are not matched.

Abstract: Devices controlling a phase change storage element and methods for increasing reliability of a phase change storage element. The invention introduces a first operation mode and a second operation mode. A reference phase change storage element is forced a write current for an ideal conduction period in the first operation mode. In the second operation mode, the invention generates a proper conduction period based on the resistance of the reference phase change storage element, and forces the write current into the controlled phase change storage element for the proper conduction period.

Abstract: An impact-force adjusting device for a nailer comprises a housing, a driving member, an adjusting knob and a spring. The driving member is formed with one protrusion, and the housing is defined with one guide groove for insertion of the protrusion, such that the driving member is restricted to linearly move in the housing to and fro by the driving of the adjusting knob, so as to compress the spring to different degrees. Such arrangements not only have the advantages of simple structure and small volume, but also can prevent the adjusting knob from extending out of the housing.

Abstract: A disclosed method of managing a wireless communication database that is used to control at least a selected portion of a wireless communication system includes determining when a service measurement indicates a desired change in the wireless communication system performance. Any new parameters for implementing the desired change are automatically determined. Any corresponding changes to the database are then automatically made.

Abstract: A frame structure disposing thereon a specific one of plural display panels having at least a first thickness and a second thickness is provided. The frame structure includes a receptacle disposing thereon the specific display panel having a specific thickness equivalent to one of the first and second thicknesses, a set of first fastening elements, each of which includes a first protrusion, and a set of second fastening elements, each of which includes a second protrusions, wherein the sets of first fastening elements and second fastening elements are peripherally disposed around the receptacle, each of the first protrusions has a height corresponding to the first thickness and each of the second protrusions has a height corresponding to the second thickness, whereby the specific display panel is fastened by one of sets of the first and second protrusions having the respective height corresponding to the specific thickness.

Abstract: A geometric construction system includes: a plurality of flat panels; and a plurality of connecting units provided on side edges of the flat panels. Each connecting unit includes first and second engaging parts. The first engaging part is formed with a protrusion, and the second engaging part is formed with a recess such that the protrusion of the first engaging part on one of the flat panels is releasably engageable with the recess of the second engaging part on another of the flat panels. The second engaging part is further formed with resilient claws that project from a periphery of the recess. The claws of the second engaging part on one of the flat panels clamp resiliently the protusion of the first engaging part on another of the flat panels when the protrusion is moved into the recess of the second engaging part.

Abstract: An electric nailing mechanism comprises a striker, an elastic member, one or two toothed bars, and a driving assembly. One end of the elastic member is fixed at one end of the striker. The toothed bars are disposed on a surface of the striker. The driving assembly comprises a screw, a drive gear wheel and one or two travel gears. The drive gear wheel is engaged with the screw and the drive gear wheel and the travel gears are coaxially connected together, so that the drive gear wheel and the travel gears can be rotated synchronously in the same direction. The travel gears are fan-shaped and are engaged with the toothed bars. By such arrangements, the driving assembly takes up a smaller space and the manufacture for the mechanism is much easier.

Abstract: A learning toy includes a board assembly having a plurality of perforations, and at least one toy element provided with a stud member for insertion into one of the perforations so as to attach the toy element onto the board assembly. The board assembly includes a base and a face panel removably superposed on the base, the base being formed with a plurality of perforations extending through the thickness of the base, and the face panel being formed with a plurality of perforations respectively aligned with the perforations of the base. A plurality of toy elements may be provided, the heads of the toy elements being embodied in various forms and configurations so that a variety of games may be played on the board assembly.

Abstract: A flat panel display with detachable anti-vibrate speaker includes a speaker body with a front bezel attached at least one speaker driver, a rear bezel and a middle frame. The middle frame with a bottom positioning hole is made of an elastic material and situated between the front bezel and the rear bezel, and an elastic rib is formed on an inner surface of the middle frame to separate and to be against the front bezel and the rear bezel. A stand includes a positioning structure and a top surface groove. The positioning structure is assembled inside the top surface groove and is blocked by a blocking member fixed on an upper surface of the top surface groove. An elastic member is situated in the bottom of the top surface groove and a positioning member with a round top is located between the blocking member and the elastic member and is pushed to fit the positioning hole by the elastic member.

Abstract: A technique for updating and maintaining a wireless communication database (40) includes several features. One feature is a search capability that facilitates, for example, an individual locating appropriate portions of the database to be updated in a desired manner. A platinum data image portion includes a relational database regarding various rules governing the contents of the wireless communication database. If a proposed change will violate any of these rules, an error message is provided. If a proposed change is acceptable, it will be implemented on an automated basis. A disclosed example includes the capability of scheduling proposed changes into the future, indicating a proposed change for one particular data field and instructing an automated update of all similar or related data fields in a particular manner.

Abstract: A geometric construction system includes: a plurality of flat panels; and a plurality of connecting units provided on side edges of the flat panels. Each connecting unit includes first and second engaging parts. The first engaging part is formed with a protrusion, and the second engaging part is formed with a recess such that the protrusion of the first engaging part on one of the flat panels is releasably engageable with the recess of the second engaging part on another of the flat panels. The second engaging part is further formed with resilient claws that project from a periphery of the recess. The claws of the second engaging part on one of the flat panels clamp resiliently the protusion of the first engaging part on another of the flat panels when the protrusion is moved into the recess of the second engaging part.

Abstract: A system for operating system recovery is proposed and includes a data storage device having a first partition, a second partition and a third partition including bootable files, and a BIOS (basic input/output system) having a recovery function. When the recovery entry is accessed, the BIOS is enabled to boot the computer system to the third partition. After the computer system is booted, an OS image file in the second partition is unpacked into an integral copy of the operating system. The integral copy of operating system and a patch file in the second partition are copied to the first partition. Then, the third partition is set hidden and inactive, and the first partition is set active, and the computer system is rebooted to the first partition. The patch file is executed to patch the operating system in the first partition after the computer system is rebooted to the first partition.

Abstract: A display device. The display device with multi-directional adjustment comprises a main body and a spherical base. The spherical base is connected to the main body to support the main body. The spherical base is hollow and comprises a filling filled therein for adjusting angles of the display device, and the filling maintains the balance of the display device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety switch for an electric nailer including a trigger which can return to original state after being pressed. The safety switch comprises a stop portion and a safety member, the stop portion is formed in the electric nailer. The safety member includes a push plate and an abutting portion, and the safety member is fixed in the electric nailer and can return to its original position after being pressed, the push plate serves to cover the trigger, and the abutting portion abuts against the stop portion. Thus, the electric nailer will be in a safe mode automatically when not in use, and an accident of pressing the trigger by mistake can be prevented.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety switch for an electric nailer including a trigger which can return to original state after being pressed. The safety switch comprises a stop portion and a safety member, the stop portion is formed in the electric nailer. The safety member includes a push plate and an abutting portion, and the safety member is fixed in the electric nailer and can return to its original position after being pressed, the push plate serves to cover the trigger, and the abutting portion abuts against the stop portion. Thus, the electric nailer will be in a safe mode automatically when not in use, and an accident of pressing the trigger by mistake can be prevented.

Abstract: A modular assembly includes a plate component attached to a tubular component having opposed first and second holes by means of a coupling tube, a clamp plate, and first and second screws. The coupling tube is inserted into the tubular component, and has first and second open ends extending respectively through the first and second holes, a clamping flange, and an internal screw thread. The clamp plate is disposed over the tubular component, and has a slot and two clamp end portions cooperating with the clamping flange to clamp the tubular component therebetween. The plate component abuts against the clamp plate, and is formed with a through hole. The first screw engages the internal screw thread through the first open end. The second screw engages the internal screw thread by passing through the through hole in the plate component, the slot, and the second open end.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for providing status information on a substantially real-time basis in a communications system. The method comprises determining usage as a function of capacity of one or more connections of a base station. The one or more connections are capable of carrying data to and from the base station. The method further comprises displaying the usage for the one or more connections of the base station in substantially real-time.

Abstract: A learning toy includes a board assembly having a plurality of perforations, and at least one toy element provided with a stud member for insertion into one of the perforations so as to attach the toy element onto the board assembly. The board assembly includes a base and a face panel removably superposed on the base, the base being formed with a plurality of perforations extending through the thickness of the base, and the face panel being formed with a plurality of perforations respectively aligned with the perforations of the base. A plurality of toy elements may be provided, the heads of the toy elements being embodied in various forms and configurations so that a variety of games may be played on the board assembly.