Abstract: The invention relates to an image resolution interpolation method utilizing two reference pixels, two equations and a compensation equation to determine an interpolation pixel. The two equations respectively determine two right weight values for the two reference pixels, and the invention more uses a product of the two right weight values, the compensation equation, and a difference which is between two reference pixels to adjust the image. The invention can be applied to an image of any size and maintains the sharpness of the image, wherein the image will not become blurred due to the interpolation.

Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) illumination control circuit with low visual noise for driving a light-emitting diode (LED) is provided. An illumination control pulse-generating unit is used to generate an illumination control pulse signal according to an illumination-adjusting signal. The duty cycle or frequency of the illumination control pulse signal varies within a predetermined scope for controlling a DC/DC converter to drive the light-emitting diode so that overall visual noise level of the PWM illumination control circuit is improved.

Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) illumination control circuit with a low visual noise for driving a light-emitting diode (LED) is provided. An illumination control pulse-generating unit is used to generate an illumination control pulse signal according to an illumination-adjusting signal. A duty cycle, a phase shift or a frequency of the illumination control pulse signal varies with time within a predetermined scope for controlling a DC/DC converter to drive the light-emitting diode so that the overall visual noise level of the PWM illumination control circuit is improved.

Abstract: A DC/AC inverter provided for transforming a DC voltage source into an AC power source, wherein the AC signal is used for driving a fluorescent lamp. The inverter comprises a half-bridge switch circuitry electrically connected to the DC voltage source for outputting an AC signal, a resonant tank electrically connected between the half-bridge switch circuitry and the fluorescent lamp, for stepping up and filtering the AC signal into a high-voltage AC power source which is supplied to a load, and a controller feeding back an output of the fluorescent lamp, providing a pulse width modulation signal for turning on and off the half-bridge switch circuitry, such that the fluorescent lamp can operate consistently and provide a consistent brightness.

Abstract: A digital to analog converter for an analog Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) includes a digital inlet, a latching circuitry, a voltage level shifter circuitry, a switching circuitry, and a resistance network with a resistance compensatory circuitry. The resistance network with the resistance compensatory circuitry is electrically connecting with the switching circuitry and adapted to regulate a pattern of the analog output signal so as to optimize the analog output signal. Specifically, the resistance network with a resistance compensatory circuitry is to produce the best linear conversion from the digital signal to the analog signal for use by the LCD.

Abstract: A lamp duplexing protection apparatus comprises a first lamp module and a second lamp module. The first lamp module outputs a first decision signal according to whether the first lamp operates normally. The second lamp module outputs a second decision signal according to an operating status of the second lamp. The first lamp module determines whether to supply power to the first lamp according to the second decision signal. The second lamp module determines whether to supply power to the second lamp according to the first decision signal.

Abstract: A frequency synchronization device for a large LCD having a plurality of lamps as a background light source is disclosed. The device comprises a power amplification unit wherein one power amplification unit is electrically coupled to another amplification unit, each power amplification unit being electrically coupled to one or more of the lamps, adapted to generate a driving signal, and adapted to send the driving signal to the coupled lamp(s) for causing the lamps to operate at the same frequency; a plurality of current sampling elements each electrically coupled to one or more of the lamps for sampling current thereof; and control means comprising a control element and a diode, the control means being electrically coupled to current sampling elements so as to stabilize the current of the lamps. The connection and circuitry of the device are much simplified and improved.

Abstract: A method for an image reducing processing circuit includes the memory architecture of two FIFO units. The method includes the following steps of: providing an input processing unit receiving original image data and delivering the image data; providing a horizontal direction image processing unit receiving the image data from the input processing unit; providing a first step FIFO unit receiving the image data from the horizontal direction image processing unit to read and write the image data on the same access frequency; providing a vertical direction image processing unit receiving the image data from the first step FIFO unit; providing a second step FIFO unit receiving the image data from the vertical direction image processing unit and implementing the readout/writing of the image data on two access frequency, and providing an output processing unit receiving the image data from the second step FIFO unit and outputting reduced image.

Abstract: A pulse width modulator and a loading system thereof are disclosed. The pulse width modulator comprises an amplitude-adjustable triangle-wave generator, an error signal generator and a pulse signal generator. The triangle-wave generator is adapted to perform an amplitude operation according to the reference voltage and the feedback voltage for generating an amplitude-adjustable triangle wave according to a variation of the feedback voltage. The error signal generator is adapted to perform an error operation according to the feedback voltage and the reference voltage for outputting an error signal. The pulse signal generator is adapted to receive and compare the error signal and the amplitude-adjustable triangle wave for outputting a pulse controlling signal for the loading system.

Abstract: A low visual noise, jitterized pulse width modulation brightness control circuit is provided. The circuit uses a brightness control signal generating unit to receive a brightness adjusting signal and to generate a brightness control signal in response to the brightness adjusting signal. The brightness control pulse signal has a duty cycle or frequency varying in a predetermined range. An inverter coupled to the brightness control signal generating unit drives the fluorescent lamp in response to the brightness control pulse signal to reduce the visual interference due to the adjustment of the current beam density.

Abstract: A multi-lamps LCD back-light control circuit comprises a control unit, an full bridge switch, a resonance network circuit, a voltage transformer, a lamp, and a feedback network. A constant operating frequency and a pulse width modulation (PWM) feedback are used to control the CCFL current. The back-light control circuit is such that a power switch of the full bridge switch outputs a duty cycle that is controlled and changed via a PWM controller of the control unit, while a ground switch of the full bridge switch outputs a constant duty cycle controllable above 50%.