Abstract: A method for CPU power management and bus optimization. First, the bus operates at an initial bus bandwidth and an initial bus frequency first. Next, power management settings of the CPU, the Northbridge and the Southbridge are initialized, such that the CPU operates at a CPU operating frequency with a CPU operating voltage. Next, a CPU operating frequency and voltage adjustment is output to the Southbridge. Next, a bus disconnection signal is output by the Southbridge to disconnect the CPU and the Northbridge, and a timer for calculating an elapsed time value is initialized. Next, the CPU operating frequency and the CPU operating voltage are adjusted according to the CPU operating frequency and voltage adjustment. Next, a bus connection signal is output by the Southbridge when the elapsed time value reaches a predetermined value. Next, the CPU and the Northbridge are reconnected by the bus according to the bus connection signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor package includes a semiconductor chip provided with a plurality of electric terminals and a plurality of electrically conductive members electrically connected with the electric terminals. Connection terminals that are spherical in shape and made of solder are electrically connected with the electrically conductive members. A sealing member is used for sealing the semiconductor chip and the electrically conductive members, and for covering the connection terminals so as to allow a part thereof to be exposed. The electrically conductive members are provided with bonding promoters and are connected with the respective spherical connection terminals at the respective bonding promoters.

Abstract: An air-driven microfluid control device and its method are disclosed. The control device contains an air source, a first inlet, a second inlet, a narrow sector, and an outlet. The air source is connected two the two inlets to produce an airflow. The first inlet connects to the narrow sector, which then connects to the outlet. The air flows through the first inlet and the narrow sector and exits via the outlet. A fluid tunnel connects to the narrows sideways. The second inlet connects to the fluid tunnel so that the air entering the second inlet flows into the fluid tunnel. Through the interaction between the two inlets, pushing and pulling forces can be produced to control the fluid inside the fluid tunnel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a driving device for a scanning module. An active gear wheel and a passive gear wheel are disposed respectively on two rigid frames. These two rigid frames are connected by a rigid component to avoid relative displacement between the two wheels due to external force or change of temperature. The rigid component of the present invention may also be adopted as a guiding track for the scanning module.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a hydraulic shock absorber is provided with a piston main body manufacturing step 21 including the process of sintering of the piston main body and the process of forming of the molded sealing are performed, a piston assembly manufacturing step 22 including process of forming of the throttle oil passage on the piston main body manufactured in the piston main body manufacturing step 21 and the assembly of valves onto the piston main body, and a hydraulic shock absorber manufacturing step 23 for manufacturing a hydraulic shock absorber using the piston assembly. In this manner, it is not necessary to provide for an intermediate inventory between each process. Furthermore inventory monitoring processes are simplified in the piston main body manufacturing step and productivity is increased since it is not necessary to monitor the inventory level with respect to a plurality of piston assembly types with different valves or throttle hydraulic passages.

Abstract: A locking method and device applicable to lock a linearly retractable device includes a locking plate in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to each other. In the first direction, the locking plate is movable in a release position and a safety position. In the second element, the locking plate is movable in a latched and an unlatched position. When the locking plate is in the safety position, it is unmovable from the latched position to the unlatched position so as to prevent any unintentional force to release the lock.

Abstract: A spring chair (cushion) structure in which the spring chair (cushion) structure, elastic body, flexile rods have sufficient pliancy and, furthermore, are slanted at equal intervals apart such that they conjoin two frame members into a single structural entity. When sitting in the spring chair (cushion) structure, body weight is utilized to directly cause the torsional resiliency of the elastic body to produce an appropriate spring-loaded and buffered effect.

Abstract: A natural thermo-carrier heat release system that provides open or closed temperature regulation on an object with temperature delta to receive the heat release based on the work principle of descending of a flow at lower temperature and ascending at higher temperature of a fluid.

Abstract: A FIFO section having a FIFO memory is provided between a memory control section and a CPU_I/F section in a path through which image data outputted from a CPU is written into the video memory. Data necessary for writing the image data is stored into the FIFO section and, based on the data stored in the FIFO section, the image data is stored into the video memory under the control of the memory control section. With this configuration, the CPU can output the image data without a wait time until the FIFO memory becomes full, and thus there is provided a liquid crystal display control device that does not lower the operation efficiency of the CPU.

Abstract: A relay communication device capable of simplifying a method for designating a destination of relay transmission requesting mail to another relay communication device. A CPU reads Subject information stored in a data memory, analyzes the subject information, compares it with an identifying character for relay stored in a relay identification character storing section and judges whether or not a character matching any one of the identifying characters for relay exists in the subject information. If a matched character exists, E-mail is judged to be a relay transmission request. Then, password information is extracted from the subject information and the extracted information is compared with a password being stored in advance in the password information storing section. If the password exists in the subject information and if the existing password matches a password stored in a password storing section, the relay transmission request is implemented.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, an insulating layer, a silicon layer, full depletion type transistors, and partial depletion type transistors. The insulating layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The silicon layer has a first region and a second region. The silicon layer is formed on the insulating layer. The full depletion type transistors are used for a logical circuit, and are formed on the silicon layer at the first region. The partial depletion type transistors are used for a memory cell circuit and are formed on the silicon layer at the second region. The second region of the silicon layer is maintained at a fixed potential.

Abstract: A brittle material rotating and aligning mechanism including a bearing, a rotary table, and a driving mechanismU, and installed in the worktable of a brittle material scribing and breaking apparatus; carries brittle material, for example, a semiconductor wafer for scribing and breaking into individual dies. The driving mechanism uses a flexible transmission member to rotate the rotary table for low installation cost, no requirement for a precision adjustment during installation, and, preventing the occurrence of back lash or the production of particles due to friction between the transmission member and the driving wheel of the driving mechanism, or between the transmission member and the rotary table.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling vehicle door position having reduced power supply current requirements reduces the cost and weight of a vehicle and further reduces power consumption. The vehicle door control system includes an inverter for converting a DC power source to an AC voltage for driving the motor. The inverter is preceded by a boost converter that maintains a constant voltage at the inverter input, and a capacitor is provided between the converter and inverter for energy storage. Kinetic energy is returned from the door and mechanical portions of the motor through the inverter and stored on the capacitor, reducing the power required from the power source. Operation of the inverter and converter are controlled by timers and detection mechanisms that cease operation of the inverter and converter when the door is held in a fully closed or open position for a predetermined interval.

Abstract: A wireless communication apparatus with built-in terminal hub for transmitting a wireless signal includes a PCB, built-in antenna module and input terminal hub. The built-in antenna module disposed on the PCB transmits the wireless signal and the input terminal hub coupled with the PCB connects the computer. It avoids bringing the surrounding electromagnetic interference (EMI) and disorder. Besides, the built-in antenna module makes the whole size smaller and easy to carry. The wireless communication apparatus further provides an extended output terminal hub for connecting other peripheral device.

Abstract: A method for performing a load flow test among a number of IEEE 1394 controllers is provided. The IEEE 1394 controllers are disposed on a number of interface cards individually while the interface cards are placed in a host or several hosts. The method includes the following steps: The interface cards are first initialized. Then, the master interface card starts to perform the load flow test. After that, the status of every interface cards is checked for confirming whether an error occurs or not. If the error occurs, debugging is performed. If not, the slave interface cards checks the result of the load flow test. The invention can fully control the buffer and monitor the memory since the test method is not performed under the driver structure in the WINDOWS operating system. It is therefore convenient to test in a load flow environment by using this method.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for buffering data in a communication system. The apparatus includes a first and a second storage unit. The first storage unit is configured to store first data in a first mode and retrieve the first data in a second mode. The second storage unit is configured to store second data in the second mode and retrieve the second data in the first mode. The apparatus also has a management logic circuit controlling the first and the second storage units to operate between the first and the second modes. In addition, the management logic circuit performs a collision process if a collision has been detected during a collision detection period.

Abstract: A microcontroller of the present invention includes: input/output ports; peripheral functional blocks, associated with the input/output ports, for performing predetermined functions; a clock signal generating circuit; a function selection decoder circuit for decoding a mode signal input from function selection pins and outputting a function selection signal; a clock signal controlling section for controlling supply/stop of a clock signal to each of the functional blocks in response to the function selection signal; and a port controlling block for setting functions of the input/output ports in response to the function selection signal.

Abstract: An elastic computer connector is described. The elastic computer connector utilizes an elastic device to couple the elastic computer connector to a corresponding computer connector with a predetermined contact force so as to eliminate a poor contact problem. The elastic computer connector includes a protection shell, contact terminals, a wire set, and at least one elastic device. The protection shell protects the contact terminals and the contact terminals are coupled to the corresponding computer connector. The elastic device provides a spring force while the elastic computer connector is coupled to the corresponding computer connector to maintain the predetermined contact force.