Abstract: A rotatable camera has a lens unit comprising a photographing head and an oblique driving shaft arranged in oblique position with the photographing head, a bearing support for pivotally mounting the photographing head inside, a motor and a driving gear set driven by the motor to in turn drive the oblique driving shaft to generate rotating motion, when the oblique shaft is in rotating motion, the photographing head of the lens unit immediately rotates and changes the angle of photographing so that the rotatable camera employs only a single motor to drive the photographing head of the lens unit to rapidly move to the direction to be monitored, particularly, due to no time delay any corners shall be monitored by the rotatable camera.

Abstract: A rotatable support mechanism is attached to a body of an electronic device for upholding the body on a plane and adjusting relative positions between the body and the plane. The rotatable support mechanism includes a base, a rotatable disk, and an elastic stopper. The base attached to the body of the electronic device has an axle. The rotatable disk has a holder and a groove. The axle passes a sidewall of the groove. The rotatable disk rotates around the axle as an axis. The sidewall of the groove has at least an opening. The elastic stopper mounted to the axle has an elastic shell fragment and does not rotate with the disk. As the disk is rotated, the elastic shell fragment enters and passes through the opening to exert a resistance force to the disk. Therefore, the electronic device is upheld vertically or horizontally by the rotatable support mechanism.

Abstract: A method for charging portable electronic device is disclosed. When the portable electronic device is connected to a power source, the method selects a protecting mode or a fast charging mode to charge the battery according to the current operating status of the portable electronic device. Simultaneously, the battery power is also controlled within a safety range. Therefore, the invention can charge the battery of the portable electronic device at a high speed without affecting the efficiency of the device. Moreover, the battery is also protected from being overcharged to extend the life of the battery.

Abstract: A rotatable camera has a motor, a lens unit comprising a photographing head and a driving rod coupled to the photographing head, a spherical bearing support for pivotally mounting the photographing head, and a rotatable disc driven in rotation motion by the motor to drive the driving rod of the lens unit move along a spiral shaped locus, and, when the motor is driven, the photographing head is at the same time driven by the driving rod to rotate and change its angular position, so that the rotatable camera employs only a single motor to drive the photographing head of the lens unit to rapidly move to the direction to be monitored, particularly, due to no time delay any corners shall be monitored by the rotatable camera.

Abstract: A cover module of an electronic device and a control method thereof are provided. The cover module includes a body, a flexible connecting element, and a flip cover. The body has an opening exposing the connector. A sidewall of the opening has a first fixing structure. The flip cover is in the opening, and a sidewall of the flip cover has a second fixing structure locked with the first fixing structure. The flexible connecting element is connected between the body and the flip cover. When a force is applied to the flip cover, the flexible connecting element is deformed, the flip cover moves with the deformation of the flexible connecting element, and the locking between the first and the second fixing structures is released to cause the flip cover swinging open away from the body with a part of the flexible connecting element as an axis.

Abstract: A power control apparatus and method for an electronic device is provided, which utilizes a charge current control module and a feedback signal control module to transfer the power control signal to a remote-controlled adapter through a feedback circuit, to control the output voltage of the remote-controlled adapter so as to adjust the charge current until the total input current supplied by the remote-controlled adapter is equal to the highest total input current. Therefore, the system of the electronic device can be provided with sufficient power to process needed procedures in a safe condition. Besides, according to the power required by the system of the electronic device, the controller can distribute the power for both the system and the battery in order to improve the efficiency of power use.

Abstract: A thermal module suitable for cooling a heat generating element within a casing of an electronic apparatus includes a fan, a heat sink and a heat pipe. The fan is mounted within the casing for generating airflow to an opening of the casing. The heat sink is mounted within the casing between the opening of the casing and the fan, such that the airflow generated by the fan passes through the heat sink and then flows out of the opening. The heat pipe contacts the heat generating element, extends from the heat generating element to the heat sink, and extends along a periphery of the fan to contact the heat generating element again.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable storage device with multiple data interfaces coupled to an electronic device for performing data access. The portable storage device has a casing, a circuit board, a first data interface and a second data interface. The casing contains a cavity, and a first opening and a second opening are located in both sides thereof. The circuit board is placed inside the cavity and contains a memory for performing data access. One terminals of the first data interface and the second data interface are electrically connected to both sides of the circuit board, respectively. The other terminals of the first data interface and the second data interface protrude out of the casing via the first opening and the second opening, respectively, to be coupled to an electronic device for performing data access.

Abstract: A fixation and ejection mechanism of a touchpad module is described. The fixation and ejection mechanism of the touchpad module includes a module fixing pillar, a boss and a fastener. The module fixing pillar is disposed in proximity to a touchpad module of an electronic apparatus. The boss is preferably formed on a case of the electronic apparatus. The fastener fastens the boss to the modular fixing pillar. When the fastener is disengaged from the module fixing pillar, it can be utilized to push the touchpad module upward. A method of releasing touchpad module is also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A computer system includes an identification device and a host. The identification device includes a first wireless module for receiving a radio identification signal and then emitting a radio user signal with an identification code. The host includes a processing module for controlling operation of the host, a second wireless module for emitting the radio identified signal and receiving the user signal, a power supply for supplying power to the processing module while receiving a power control signal, and a control module electrically connected to the power supply. Before the power supply supplies power to the processing module, the control module checks whether the identification code within the user signal matches a predetermined identification code as the second wireless module receives the user signal. If the identification code within the user signal matches the predetermined identification code, the control module can transmit the power control signal to the power supply.

Abstract: A multi-mode foldable electronic apparatus and the method thereof are provided. The multi-mode foldable electronic apparatus includes a first housing, a second housing, a first hinge, a second hinge and a system. The first hinge and the second hinge are used for connecting the first housing and the second housing. A first magnet and a second magnet are disposed in the first housing, and magnetism changes when the first and the second magnet being moved. A first magnetism sensor disposed in the second housing is used for sensing the changes in magnetism of the first magnet and generates a first signal thereby. A second magnetism sensor disposed in the second housing is used for sensing the changes in magnetism of the second magnet to generate a second signal thereby. The system commands the apparatus in one of different modes in response to the first and the second signals being received.

Abstract: A thermal conducting medium protector is applicable for being assembled to a carrier, so as to protect a thermal conducting medium disposed on the carrier. The thermal conducting medium protector includes a shell and a cover plate. The shell has a first buckling portion on one side of the shell, and an opening. When the carrier is placed on a side surface of the shell, the thermal conducting medium is located in the opening. The cover plate has a second buckling portion, a first side, on which the second buckling portion is located, and a second side opposite to the first side and pivoted to the shell. When the cover plate rotates along the second side and then span across the carrier placed on the side surface of the shell, the buckling portions are buckled with each other to hold the carrier between the shell and the cover plate.

Abstract: A panel assembly structure including a first connecting portion, a first screw, a second connecting portion and a second screw for fixing a display panel on a panel cover is provided. The first connecting portion having a first connecting through hole is formed on the cover and extends toward a first side of the panel. The first screw is screwed into the first connecting through hole and a first panel threaded hole on the first side for fastening the first connecting portion and the first side. The second connecting portion having a second connecting through hole is formed on the inner surface of the cover and extends toward a second side of the panel. The second screw is screwed into the second connecting through hole and a second panel threaded hole on the second side of the panel for fastening the second connecting portion and the second side.

Abstract: A fastener module suitable for a foldable electronic apparatus with a first body and a second body pivotally jointed with each other is provided. The module includes a first fastener, a second fastener, a control circuit, and a magnetic element. The first fastener is disposed in the first body and has magnetic susceptibility. The second fastener is disposed in the second body and suitable for being fastened with the first fastener. The control circuit is disposed in the foldable electronic apparatus. The magnetic element is disposed in the foldable electronic apparatus, and is coupled to the control circuit. The magnetic element is controlled by the control circuit to determine whether to exert a magnetic force on the first fastener for driving the first fastener to be fastened with the second fastener.

Abstract: A planar antenna structure including a ground conductor, a first radiating patch, a shorting patch and a second radiating patch is provided. The first radiating patch is disposed above the ground conductor. One end of the shorting patch is connected with the ground conductor, and the other end thereof is connected with one side of the first radiating patch. A projection of the first radiating patch on the ground conductor is located on one side of a projection of the shorting patch on the ground conductor. The second radiating patch is disposed above the ground conductor and the first radiating. A projection of the second radiating patch on the ground conductor traverses both sides of the projection of the shorting patch on the ground conductor. The projection of the second radiating patch on the ground conductor partially overlaps with the projection of the first radiating patch on the ground conductor.