Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a method of this invention includes the following steps: changing a configuration data pointer of the computer from pointing to the computer configuration data of the computer to pointing to the preferred computer configuration data of the portable electronic device, and simultaneously, the computer changing a disk pointer of the computer from pointing to a main data storage of the computer to pointing to the data storage; connecting to the network server through an internet connection and accessing the “my folders” of the network server, according to the address data in the portable electronic device; changing the configuration data pointer from pointing to the preferred computer configuration data to pointing to the computer configuration data, and simultaneously, changing the disk pointer from pointing to the “my folders” to pointing to the main data storage, when the connection between the computer and the portable electronic device is disabled.

Abstract: A computer enclosure includes a front panel and a bracket configured for receiving data storage devices therein. The bracket is accommodated in the computer enclosure. An opening is defined at the front panel for exposing the bracket. The bracket has a side wall covering the opening. A locking plate is pivotably attached to the bracket and locked with the front panel to thereby locking the bracket to the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A molding apparatus (200) includes a fixed molding unit (210), a movable molding unit (220), and a guiding sleeve (230). The fixed molding unit includes a first columnar element (212) having a first forming face (226) at a first end (224) thereof. The movable molding unit includes a second columnar element (222) having a second forming face (216) facing the first forming face at a second end (214) thereof. The guiding sleeve defines a guiding through-hole (234) and an opening (232) communicating with the guiding through-hole. The guiding through-hole is configured for receiving and centering the two ends therein. The opening is configured for exposing the ends when the molding apparatus is assembled.

Abstract: A vibration reduction apparatus (30) for a camera module includes a compensative lens element (32), an elastic element (38), a clamping element (34) and a driving element (36). The compensative lens element is positioned in the elastic element. The clamping element receives the compensative lens element and the elastic element. The driving element is configured for controlling the movement of the compensative lens element in response to vibration.

Abstract: A direct type backlight module includes a light guide plate, a plurality of supporting units and a plurality of light sources. The light guide plate includes a bottom surface, and an emitting surface opposite to the bottom surface, a plurality of grooves formed on the bottom surface. The light sources are fixed in the grooves with the corresponding supporting units. The present backlight module has a thin body and also has a high optical brightness.

Abstract: An exemplary power supply circuit includes a comparator and two MOSFET transistors connected in parallel. The comparator has a non-inverting terminal connected to a reference voltage. Both gates of the MOSFET transistors are connected to an output terminal of the comparator, both drains of the MOSFET transistors are connected to a power supply, both sources of the two MOSFET transistors are connected to an inverting terminal of the comparator and act as an output of the power supply circuit.

Abstract: A password control method used in an input device is provided. The input device has a coordinate output circuit for outputting coordinates corresponding to a movement of the input device and a storage unit for storing information. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing the input device with a plurality of keys for operational inputs, wherein the keys are selected from the group consisting of number keys, letter keys, and a combination of number keys and letter keys; (b) comparing the operational inputs from the keys with a predetermined password; (c) generating an unlock signal if the operational inputs match the predetermined password; and (d) unlocking the locked storage unit according to the unlock signal thereby enabling a computer system to access the storage unit.

Abstract: A light guide plate (10) includes a light incident surface (12), a light emitting surface (14) and a bottom surface (16). The light emitting surface adjoins the light incident surface. The bottom surface faces towards an opposite direction of the light emitting surface. A number of first microstructures (121) and at least a second microstructure (122) are formed on the light incident surface. The second microstructure intersects the first microstructures.

Abstract: A system for inserting numeric labels automatically includes: a setting module (10) configured for setting label properties of inserting numeric labels to define a numeric labels configuration; an input/output module (12) configured for reading the label properties, importing a technical drawing file to be inserted with the numeric labels; a selecting module (14) configured for extracting an array of references to be inserted with the numeric label from the technical drawing file; and a labeling module (16) configured for labeling the references in the array of references with numeric labels correspondingly according to the numeric labels configuration. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A light guide plate (30) includes a light incident surface (31), a light emitting surface (32) and a bottom surface (33). The light emitting surface adjoins the light incident surface. The bottom surface faces an opposite direction of the light emitting surface. A number of first microstructure units (321) and second microstructure units (323) are interlaced and formed on the light emitting surface. Each first microstructure unit has a number of first prism lenses (3211) extending out from the light emitting surface parallel to the light incident surface, and each second microstructure unit has a number of second prism lenses (3231) extending out from the light emitting surface perpendicular to the light incident surface.

Abstract: A hinge assembly (300) for use in a flat display monitor includes a support seat (10), a base seat (20) and a pivot mechanism. The support seat has a cutout (164) defined by two opposed side surfaces. The base seat includes a resisting member disposed thereon. The pivot mechanism rotatably connects the support seat to the base seat. A resisting member (94) on the base seat is movable in the cutout of the support seat upon rotating of the support seat relative to the base seat. The two side surfaces are configured to engage with the resisting member when the support seat rotates relative to the base seat in a manner so as to prevent the resisting member from moving further to limit a rotation angle between the support seat and the base seat.

Abstract: An exemplary core insert includes a main body having a central protruding portion and a peripheral flange portion surrounding the central protruding portion, and a multilayer film formed on the central protruding portion. The multilayer film comprising a nickel-phosphorus layer formed on the central protruding portion, a chromium layer formed on the nickel-phosphorus layer, a chromium nitride layer formed on the chromium layer, and a diamond-like carbon layer formed on the chromium nitride layer. The core insert has excellent hardness, good corrosion resistance, good wear resistance, high adhesion and long operational lifetime.

Abstract: A computer-based method for testing an input/output functional board is provided. The method includes the steps of: obtaining control information of the computer; testing devices coupled with the input/output functional board by using the control information; and determining whether the devices work normally according to test results. A related system is also disclosed.

Abstract: A thermal device for cooling a heat generating source is provided, including a first portion and a second portion which is formed from the first portion, the area of the bottom of the second portion is smaller than the area of the bottom of the first portion, and the area of the bottom of the second portion accords with a contact surface area of the heat generating source.

Abstract: A holding apparatus for a fastener (40) includes a board (10) and a holding member (30). The board defines at least one hole (12) for receiving the fastener. The holding member is attached to the board. At least one resilient arm (34) is formed on the holding member adjacent to the at least one hole for supporting the fastener.

Abstract: An exemplary distance measuring probe (100) includes a tube track (12), a tip extension (16), a pair of hollow tubes (14), a pair of air discharge systems (115), a linear measuring scale (18), and a displacement sensor (19). The tip extension is configured to touch a surface of an object (50). The linear measuring scale and the displacement sensor are respectively fixed relative to one of the tube track and the tip extension. The hollow tubes contain a flux of air, and are configured to cooperatively push the tip extension to move. Each air discharge system ejects part of air in the corresponding hollow tube out of the hollow tube. The linear measuring scale displays values of displacements of the tip extension. The displacement sensor detects and reads the displacement values displayed by the linear measuring scale.

Abstract: An electronic device (10) includes a case (20), a circuit board (30) received in the case, a front panel (40) including a first groove (42), a gasket (50) including a hook (54), and a pair of fixing posts (60) for securing the gasket on the front panel. The front panel is mounted to the circuit board. The hook is received in the first groove. Each fixing post is received in respective ends of the first groove.

Abstract: An input device with a fingerprint recognizing mechanism is provided. The input device has a storage unit, a fingerprint input interface, and a microcontroller. The storage unit is for storing information, typically private, sensitive files/documents. Furthermore, the information is not allowable for access when the storage unit is in a locked state. The fingerprint input interface is for inputting fingerprint data of a fingerprint. The microcontroller includes a fingerprint identifying module and an unlocking module. The fingerprint identifying module compares the fingerprint data from the fingerprint input interface with predetermined fingerprint data, and generating an unlock signal if the fingerprint data match the predetermined fingerprint data. The unlocking module unlocks the storage unit in response to the unlock signal from the fingerprint identifying module, thereby enabling a computer system to access the information of the storage unit. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: A three-state switch includes a first input terminal, a first output terminal, a second output terminal, a pole, a first throw, a second throw, and a third throw. The first input terminal is for receiving a first signal. The first output terminal is coupled to the first input terminal, and for outputting a second signal. The second output terminal is for outputting a third signal. The first throw is for contacting with the pole to have the three-state switch output the second signal, and not output the third signal. The second throw is for contacting with the pole to have the three-state switch not output the second signal and the third signal. The third throw is for contacting with the pole to have the three-state switch output the second signal and the third signal. When the pole is suspended, the first output terminal outputs the second signal.

Abstract: An address translation device includes a connection searching module, a table creation module, a media access control (MAC) address searching module, and a forwarding module. The connection searching module receives a packet, and searches a connection mapping table according to the packet. The connection mapping table includes a plurality of connection entries, and each connection entry includes a routing entry. The connection searching module further determines whether a connection entry with a connection matching that of the packet is found in the connection mapping table. The table creation module creates a connection entry in the connection mapping table, and creates a routing entry in the connection entry. The MAC address searching module acquires a destination MAC address from the routing entry of the connection entry in the connection mapping table. The forwarding module adds the acquired destination MAC address to the packet, and forwards the packet.