Abstract: A method of recovering texture information for an error block in a video stream includes applying an edge detection spatial filter on blocks surrounding an error block to detect texture edges, each block containing a plurality of pixels, and identifying first pixels surrounding the error block having texture data above a predetermined threshold value, selecting first pixels and checking the texture data of pixels extending from the selected first pixel in a plurality of predetermined directions for determining a direction of the texture edge, accumulating the edge detection filtering results of pixels that are located on the texture edge in a selected direction, determining the filtering weights corresponding to each direction of the texture edge based on the filtering results of pixels checked in the predetermined directions, and reconstructing the texture of the error block in the spatial domain using weight filtering based on the texture data of surrounding pixels.

Abstract: A transmission method for a multimedia device having a capture function. The transmission method comprises outputting device information to an external device; receiving acknowledgement information; determining whether the external device supports a specific technology according to the acknowledgement information; detecting a plurality of functions of the external device when the external device supports the acknowledgement information; activating one of functions; and providing processing information to the external device for executing the activated function.

Abstract: A holder for a data storage card in a predetermined position of a mobile phone includes a main body, a joining portion disposed at one end of the main body and joined to the mobile phone, a clamping portion disposed on the main body and clamping the data storage card, and a flexible portion disposed on the main body and positioned between the joining portion and the clamping portion. When the flexible portion is bent, the clamping portion moves the data storage card from the predetermined position, and the flexible portion is further bent to release the data storage card from the clamping portion.

Abstract: A variable revolving position device capable of facilitating revolving as well as providing a stable support for the display device at the same time. The variable revolving position device comprises a base, a revolving axle and a normal force providing device. The base includes a housing and a bottom, and the revolving axle includes a load bearing end and a friction block, wherein the housing has at least a first friction surface set correspondingly against a second friction surface formed in the upper surface of the friction block. The friction block is disposed in the housing, and is capable of moving along the axis up and down as well as revolving variably. The normal force providing device is disposed between the friction block and the bottom, where the normal force providing device provides a normal force pushing the friction block upwardly along the axis so that the second friction surface contacts the first friction surface.

Abstract: Flat displays are provided. A flat display comprises a frame, a panel module disposed in the frame, and a shock absorber disposed between the frame and the panel module. The shock absorber comprises a first flexible component, a second flexible component and a space formed therebetween. When external force is exerted on the frame, the first flexible component, the second flexible component and the space are deformed to absorb shock and protect the panel module.

Abstract: A pivot support device and a display apparatus supported thereon are provided. The display apparatus includes a housing, a base plate, a support member, and a cover. The housing includes a back plate having an opening on it. The base plate is fixed within the opening. The support member has a pivot end being rotatably coupled to the base plate. The cover is disposed on the pivot end of the support member and moves in connection with the pivot end. The pivot end has a first positioning device while the cover has a second positioning device. The first positioning device engages with the second positioning device to restrict a relative rotation between the cover and the pivot end of the support member. The base plate has a first guidance member while the cover has a second guidance member, and both first and second guidance members are in an arc distribution.

Abstract: A film holder and a film scan module using the same and a multi-functional peripheral using the same are provided. The film holder is used in a multi-functional peripheral for fixing at least a film. The multi-functional peripheral comprises a cap body and a main body assembled thereon. The film holder comprises a board and a clip portion. The board is movably disposed on the undersurface of the cap body. The clip portion is disposed on the board for fixing the film. The film can be disposed on the board that is fixed on the undersurface of the cap body. When the cap body covers the main body, the cap body is against the board for pressing and making the film spread on the main body.

Abstract: A flexible flat cable and a disk drive using the same are provided. The flexible flat cable is configured to suppress an electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by a signal transmitted by it. The flexible flat cable includes a main body and a metal layer. The metal layer is disposed on the main body along the direction the signal is transmitted. The width of the metal layer along the direction, perpendicular to the direction the signal being transmitted, is smaller than the width of the main body.

Abstract: Dynamic quantization methods and dynamic quantizers for quantizing soft outputs of an equalizer according to the channel condition in order to alleviate the computational load on a soft decision decoder. The dynamic quantizer assigns only a few bits to represent the equalized signals when the channel condition is good, thus reducing computational burden on the soft decision decoder.

Abstract: A method for processing an image to increase sharpness of the image without changing hue characteristics. The method includes performing a transformation process to transform an original image signal into CIE XYZ colorimetric channels, forming a luminance channel Y, applying a filter on the luminance channel Y to obtain a processed luminance channel Y?, computing processed colorimetric channels X? and Z? based on the processed luminance channel Y?, and performing an inverse transformation process to transform the processed colorimetric channels X?Y?Z? into a processed image signal.

Abstract: A playback apparatus, a playback method and a computer-readable medium are provided. The playback method includes the following steps. Firstly, real-time information including voice real-time information is received. Next, whether the real-time information is a first kind or a second kind is determined according to the voice sample and the speech characteristics of the voice real-time information. Lastly, when the real-time information is changed to the second kind from the first kind or is changed to the first kind from the second kind, a mark is generated correspondingly.

Abstract: A display including a base, a panel and a regulating device is disclosed. The regulating device disposed between the base and the panel comprises a first element and a second element. The first element comprises a first positioning region. The second element connected to the panel and disposed on the first element to be movably switched between a first position and a second position, comprises a second positioning region detachably disposed in the first positioning region of the first element. When the second element is positioned in the first position, the second positioning region of the second element is positioned in the first positioning region of the first element; when the second element is moved to the second position from the first position, the second positioning region of the second element is positioned in the first positioning region of the first element, wherein a distance is formed between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A projecting accommodating device used in an electronic device having a display monitor is provided. The accommodating device includes a shell body and a lens. The shell body has a cavity for receiving the electronic device, and the lens is disposed on the shell body. When the electronic device is disposed within the cavity and the display monitor faces the lens, an image displayed on the display monitor can be projected out through the lens.

Abstract: A projecting apparatus includes a power, a lamp, and a thermal controlling module. The lamp is energized from the power. The thermal controlling module includes a blower, an air duct, and a thermal break. The blower and an air duct, which connects the lamp and the blower, are for making and directing airflow through the lamp. The thermal break is electrically connected to the power and the lamp, and is disposed on the air duct and positioned adjacent the lamp. When the temperature in the projecting apparatus exceeds a predetermined value, the thermal break becomes a turnoff so as to allow the projecting apparatus to be shut off.

Abstract: Rotary mechanisms are provided. A rotary mechanism comprises a first member, a second member rotatable with respect to the first member along a first axis, and a first washer fixed to the first member. The first washer comprises a plurality of protrusions projecting toward the second member. The second washer is fixed to the second member and comprises a plurality of sliding surfaces, a plurality of depressions respectively disposed between the sliding surfaces, and a plurality of openings formed on the sliding surfaces. The protrusions are joined in the openings when the second member rotates to an angle with respect to the first member.

Abstract: A wireless communications device includes a communication circuit for receiving a message signal having a text message via radio transmission; a storage device having a plurality of image data stored therein; a selecting module for selecting an image datum from the plurality of image data; a combining module for combining the selected image datum with the text message to generate combined data; and a display panel for displaying the combined data. If the selected image datum indicates a predefined text display area, the combining module positions the text message in the predefined text display area of the selected image datum.

Abstract: Methods for cooling an illumination device are disclosed. The illumination device comprises a cathode, an anode and a cooling fan. A variation of a lamp voltage of the illumination device is first detected. The lamp voltage is the voltage difference between the cathode and the anode, and the variation of the lamp voltage is derived from comparing the lamp voltage which is detected with the lamp voltage at the first time the illumination device is used. A rotational rate of the cooling fan is then adjusted according to the variation of the lamp voltage.

Abstract: A paper box. The paper box comprises a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a first bottom board, and a first strip. The first sidewall comprises a first side and a second side. The second side is adjacent to the first side. The second sidewall is connected with the second side and comprises a third side. The third side and the first side are arranged in a row. The first bottom board is connected with the first side. The first strip is connected with the first board. The first strip is not longer than the second side.

Abstract: An eye module and a facial expression module and a display method thereof are provided. The eye module at least includes a transparent casing and an eye element. The eye element is disposed inside the transparent casing for representing a pupil of the eye module. The eye element includes a conductive liquid, a first electrode and a second electrode. The conductive liquid is for representing the pupil. The first electrode is coupled with the conductive liquid. The second electrode is electrically isolated from the first electrode and the conductive liquid. The first electrode and the second electrode generate a first voltage difference in the conductive liquid to cause the deformation, expansion or displacement of the conductive liquid. As a result, the pupil is changed accordingly.

Abstract: A method for receiving messages includes the following steps. First, a base station broadcasts a scheduling message, which has an updated bit in a scheduling period. Next, the base station broadcasts a plurality of broadcasting messages. Finally, a mobile station receives the scheduling message and determines to receive the broadcasting messages selectively in the scheduling period according to the updated bit.