Abstract: A symmetric multiprocessor computer is provided with a star interconnection architecture and a cooling system. The star interconnection architecture include a middle plane, and plural first processor boards and second processor boards configured vertically onto opposite surfaces of the middle plane. The first processor boards and the second processor boards are crisscross to each other at the opposite surfaces of the middle plane. The cooling system includes a first cooling module and a second cooling system module configured for generating a plurality of first airflows and second airflows for the first processor boards and the second processor boards respectively, wherein the paths of the first airflows and the second airflows are crisscross to each other at the opposite surfaces of the middle plane.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate and forming conductor patterns and openings on the substrate. Next the openings are filled with a mask layer and upper portions of the conductor patterns are etched to form cavities. Following, a portion of the mask layer is removed to form a trench between two neighboring conductor patterns, wherein the trench exposes the substrate and the sidewalls of the two neighboring conductor patterns. Next, an insulating layer on the cavities and the trench is conformably formed, a second conductive layer is formed on the insulating layer and the trench is filled with the second conductive layer.

Abstract: A connector is provided. The connector is for connecting an electronic card. The electronic card comprises a first card side and a second card side, a first notch formed on the first card side, and a second notch formed on the second card side. The connector comprises a body, a first fixer and a second fixer. The body comprises a first side, a second side and a slot. The first fixer is disposed on the first side, wherein the first fixer pivots between a first orientation and a second orientation, and the first fixer abuts the first notch when the first fixer is in the first orientation. The second fixer is disposed on the second side, wherein the second fixer abuts the second notch via elastic force.

Abstract: An auto switch system and method thereof for IP phones and default audio devices. The system may automatically switch voice output of an information apparatus between the IP phone and the audio device according to IP phone usage. Thus, inconvenience caused by the IP phone being set as the default output is overcome. Furthermore, users need not change the settings when using IP phones.

Abstract: A voice coil motor. A guide bar connects to a fixed base. A coil connects to the fixed base and includes a first winding portion and a second winding portion. A current direction in the first winding portion is opposite that in the second winding portion. A support base movably fits on the guide bar. A magnetic member connects to the support base and includes a first magnetic pole and a second magnetic pole. A magnetization direction of the magnetic member parallels a moving direction of the support base and magnetic member and is perpendicular to a central axis of the coil. The first and second magnetic poles respectively oppose the first and second winding portions of the coil. The first and second magnetic poles respectively interact with the first and second winding portions to generate a first force and a second force, moving the support base and magnetic member.

Abstract: An all-in-one adapter container. The all-in-one adapter container comprises a space, a cover covering the space, at least one power line, a printed circuit board (PCB) and at least one line-arranging mechanism. The line-arranging mechanism provides arrangement for the power line. The printed circuit board is electrically connected to the power line.

Abstract: A method for dynamically handling the data path of a wireless IP phone is provided. The method comprises establishing a first communication link between the wireless IP phone and a wireless local area network (WLAN), establishing a second communication link between the wireless IP phone and a general packet radio service (GPRS) network, establishing a conversation session between the wireless IP phone and a second IP phone via a voice over internet protocol (VoIP) through the first or second communication link, determining whether the data path of the conversation session passes through the first or the second communication link according to a signal strength of the first communication link, and exchanging a plurality of packets of the conversation session through the data path.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a body, a first circuit board, an electronic element set and an elastic sheet unit. The body includes a first surface, a second surface and at least one through hole. The first surface is opposite to the second surface. The through hole passes through the body. The first circuit board includes a first conductive portion. The electronic element set is provided at the first surface. The electronic element set includes a second conductive portion. The elastic sheet unit includes a fixing element and two elastic sheets. The fixing element fixes the elastic sheets on the second surface. Each of the elastic sheets includes a first end and a second end. The first ends abut the first conductive portion, and the second ends pass through the through hole to abut the second conductive portion.

Abstract: An antenna comprising a ground element, a first conductive element, a first transmission element, a second transmission element and a third transmission element. The first conductive element is connected to the ground element. The first transmission element is connected to the first conductive element extending in a first direction. The second transmission element is connected to the first conductive element. The third transmission element is connected to the first conductive element extending in a second direction opposite to the first direction, wherein the third transmission element nears the second transmission element, and maintains a distance from the second transmission element.

Abstract: A parking brake and shift mechanism for vehicles comprises a transmission shaft, a parking shift gear wheel, a stopper, and a dog clutch. The parking shift gear wheel is provided with at least one tooth to move in conjunction with the axis of the transmission shaft. The stopper is provided with at least one groove which contains the tooth. The dog clutch is fixed on the transmission shaft and provided with at least one concavity for accommodating the tooth.

Abstract: An adjustable mouse comprises a first shell, a second shell and a connecting assembly. The first shell movably connects to the second shell via the connecting assembly. The first shell moves relative to the second shell. When the length of the adjustable mouse is adjusted, the height of the adjustable mouse is simultaneously adjusted.

Abstract: A nano-indentation ultrasonic detecting system for detecting mechanical properties of a target material. An indentation device, disposed on a surface of the target material, generates an indentation on the surface, obtaining the relation between the Young's modulus and the Poisson's ratio of the target material. An ultrasonic generator is movably disposed on the surface of the target material, generating at least two different ultrasonic signals thereon. An ultrasonic receiver is disposed on the surface of the target material and separated from the ultrasonic generator, receiving the ultrasonic signals. The result of a nano-indentation experiment are applied in the ultrasonic theory and iterated by the ultrasonic experimental data and theory, obtaining the Young's modulus of the target material. The obtained Young's modulus of the target material is substituted back in the result of the nano-indentation experiment, obtaining the Poisson's ratio of the target material.

Abstract: A dual-board case for multi-mainboard system includes a rectangular-sectioned tubular housing, in which two track sets are provided; and two mainboard trays being movably mounted on the two track sets to locate at an interior of two opposite lateral walls of the tubular housing. Each of the two mainboard trays has a loading surface, on which a mainboard is mounted; and the two mainboard trays are mounted on the track sets with their loading surfaces and accordingly, the two mainboards mounted thereon facing toward each other. Therefore, the dual-board case allows a multi-mainboard system to have optimal spatial arrangement to achieve best heat-dissipation efficiency and largely reduce noises.

Abstract: A drainage structure is provided for a portable electronic device, such as a portable computer. The drainage structure includes an inclination formed on a top surface of a body of the portable electronic device to support a keyboard device in an inclined manner so that water spilled on the keyboard device or the top surface can be expelled out of the electronic device by gravity. If desired, height adjusting units can be arranged between the keyboard device and the top surface of the body to selectively maintain the keyboard in a horizontal condition. A drain hole or groove can be selectively formed in the body of the electronic device to facilitate drainage of water.

Abstract: A dual-CPU computer-based multimedia system is provided, including a computer connected to a multimedia playing control module. The multimedia playing control module has a second CPU connected to the computer through a bus, a multimedia activation and playing system memory connected to the second CPU and storing a second operating system and a kernel program, and at least a hotkey, connected to the second CPU through a hotkey interface circuit, with each hotkey corresponding to a multimedia player. When the second PCU detects any hotkey being operated, the second PCU loads the kernel of the second operating system from the multimedia activation and playing system memory and executes the kernel. Then, the second CPU loads and executes the driver and the application program for the multimedia player corresponding to the operated hotkey.

Abstract: A probe module which is particularly suitable for testing an LCD panel. The probe module includes a probe base, a plurality of probe pins provided on the probe base, and a high-density circuit interconnection which includes a flexible circuit board that connects the probe pins to a testing apparatus. The tip of each probe pin may have a pointed or tapered configuration, or alternatively, a hemi-spherical configuration.

Abstract: A deep trench device with a single sided connecting structure. The device comprises a substrate having a trench therein. A buried trench capacitor is disposed in a lower portion of the trench. An asymmetric collar insulator is disposed on an upper portion of the sidewall of the trench. A connecting structure is disposed in the upper portion of the trench, comprising an epitaxial silicon layer disposed on and adjacent to a relatively low portion of the asymmetric collar insulator and a connecting member disposed between the epitaxial silicon layer and a relatively high portion of the asymmetric collar insulator. A conductive layer is disposed between the relatively high and low portions of the asymmetric collar insulator, to electrically connect the buried trench capacitor and the connecting structure. A cap layer is disposed on the connecting structure. A fabrication method for a deep trench device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A polarizer-alignment dual function film. The film comprising an optically anisotropic material layer having a plurality of strips integrally formed thereon. The strips provide an alignment function for aligning the liquid crystal molecules while the optically anisotropic material provides a polarization function such that the two functions can be integrated into a single-layered film.