Abstract: A method for colorizing an aluminum-containing object includes the steps of: (a) subjecting the aluminum-containing object to a first pretreatment, so as to remove contaminants from a surface thereof; and (b) subjecting the pretreated aluminum-containing object obtained in step (a) to an anodizing treatment which is accomplished by applying N cycles of periodic current signals, thereby forming an aluminum oxide film with a plurality of nanopores on the surface of the aluminum-containing object. In step (b), each cycle of the periodic current signals includes a first to fourth predetermined time periods. A colorized aluminum-containing object prepared by the aforesaid method is also provided.

Abstract: A card connecting assembly mountable on a circuit board for insertion of an electronic card includes a card connector disposed on the circuit board, and an electronic card mounting structure having first and second guiderails for the electronic card to be slidably insertable thereinto, and a latch mechanism integrally formed and elastically connected with the first guiderail. The latch mechanism includes an operating portion and a latch portion. With the latch portion engaged in the notch when the electronic card is inserted into the card connector to prevent removal thereof. Through the operating portion operably and elastically displaced away from the first guiderail, the latch portion is disengageable from the notch, the electronic card is permitted to be removed from the card connector.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for removably locking a first electrical component to a second electrical component includes a positioning post secured to the second electrical component, a frame for mounting the first electrical component, and a locking member movably connected with the frame. The positioning post has a head and a neck. The locking member has a snap fastening portion, a flexible portion and an unlocking operated portion. When the snap fastening portion contacts the head and is moved toward the neck, a lateral thrust force exerted by the head spreads the snap fastening portion and cause deformation of the flexible portion to store a biasing restoring force. When the snap fastening portion is aligned with the neck, the snap fastening portion is moved by the biasing restoring force to be snap fastened to the neck. The unlocking operated portion is operated to disengage the snap fastening portion from the neck.

Abstract: A method includes steps of: storing an entry of sensing data in a storage area of a storage module of a board management controller as sensor data; assigning a buffer area of the storage module with a locked state; copying the sensor data from the storage area to the buffer area; and assigning the buffer area with an unlocked state. A processing module of the board management controller does not respond to a request to access the sensor data when the buffer area is assigned with the locked state, and responds to the request to access the sensor data when the buffer area is assigned with the unlocked state.

Abstract: An operation method of a software program meeting UEFI specifications for configuring a GPIO port is provided. The operation method includes: operating in a command-line mode to display, on a display device, a first prompt for guiding a user to input a string of command-line arguments; in response to receipt of a string of command-line arguments for reading content stored in a register that corresponds to one of GPIO pins of the GPIO port under the command-line mode, displaying, on the display device, a default value of the register that corresponds to a function of said one of the GPIO pins; and in response to receipt of a string of command-line arguments for setting a register that corresponds to one of the GPIO pins to a set value under the command-line mode, writing the set value to the register to replace a current value with the set value.

Abstract: A program signing method is provided to include: determining whether the signing program is tampered with; if not, obtaining a releasing hash that is related to a to-be-released program, and transmitting the releasing hash to a signature server unit, so as to make the signature server unit acquire a releasing digital signature based on the releasing hash and transmit the releasing digital signature to the processing module; and, upon receipt of the releasing digital signature, executing the signing program to generate a signed to-be-released program.

Abstract: A method for returning to a basic input/output system (BIOS) setup utility while in a shell environment during a booting process of a computing system includes: upon execution of an update Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) (BIOS) firmware file, storing a dynamic command in a command storage; storing a back protocol in the storage module, the back protocol being linked to a back function that, when executed, causes the CPU to call a program file that, when executed by the CPU, causes the CPU to enter a BIOS setup utility, the dynamic command being linked to accessing a memory location in which the back protocol is stored; and in response to receipt of the dynamic command while in the shell environment, locating the back protocol, performing the back function and calling the specific program file, which causes the CPU to enter the BIOS setup utility.

Abstract: A reciprocating conveyor includes a first carrier that is slidably mounted on a first sliding rail mechanism, a sliding seat that is slidably mounted on a second sliding rail mechanism and that is situated below the first carrier, and a second carrier that is connected to the sliding seat, that is movable upwardly and downwardly relative to sliding seat, and that has a slide protrusion slidably engaging with a guiding rail. When the first and second carriers are respectively at a first location and a second location, the second carrier is movable through a dodging location that is lower than the first and second locations, via sliding engagement between the slide protrusion and the guiding rail, to the first location, thereby driving the first carrier to simultaneously move, via a linkage unit, to the second location.

Abstract: A separation apparatus suitable for separating plastic and silicone in a composite material includes a storage tank configured to store a hydrocarbon solvent, and a reaction tank fluidly connected to the storage tank and having a reaction space for placement of the composite material therein and for receiving the hydrocarbon solvent from the storage tank such that the composite material is immersed in the hydrocarbon solvent for separating the plastic and the silicone in the composite material. The plastic and the silicone in the composite material are insoluble in the hydrocarbon solvent.

Abstract: A method for accessing Redfish data that is compliant with Redfish® specification, and that is stored in a board baseboard management controller (BMC) of a computer device is provided. The method includes: executing a unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) application to transmit a data request to the BMC through a host interface using a representational state transfer (REST) protocol; when it is determined that Redfish data that corresponds with a URL included in the data request has been received, performing data transformation on the Redfish data to obtain transformed data; and generating and presenting the transformed data on a graphic interface.

Abstract: A method for returning to a basic input/output system (BIOS) setup utility while in a shell environment during a booting process of a computing system includes: upon execution of an update Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) (BIOS) firmware file, storing a dynamic command in a command storage; storing a back protocol in the storage module, the back protocol being linked to a back function that, when executed, causes the CPU to call a program file that, when executed by the CPU, causes the CPU to enter a BIOS setup utility, the dynamic command being linked to accessing a memory location in which the back protocol is stored; and in response to receipt of the dynamic command while in the shell environment, locating the back protocol, performing the back function and calling the specific program file, which causes the CPU to enter the BIOS setup utility.

Abstract: A sensor device includes a plurality of wires that are adapted to be disposed on an object, a control circuit that is electrically coupled to the wires, and a conductive member that is electrically coupled to the control circuit. Each of the wires has a detection section. The conductive member is operable to contact the detection sections of the wires. The detection sections are urged to move relative to the conductive member when the object is deformed, so that a quantity of the detection sections in contact with the conductive member varies with deformation of the object. When the conductive member is in contact with the detection section of any one of the wires, the conductive member and the one of the wires cooperatively form one closed circuit. The control circuit is adapted to transmit data of a quantity of the closed circuit to an external device.

Abstract: An earphone device includes a speaker unit, an inner housing body and an outer housing body. The inner housing body covers the speaker unit through an insert molding technique. The outer housing body covers the inner housing body through the insert molding technique.

Abstract: A connecting device for electrically connecting signal contact portions of an electrical device under test includes a lower modular unit and an upper modular unit. The lower modular unit includes a port substrate and a plurality of lower connecting terminals electrically connected with the port substrate. The upper modular unit is disposed above the lower modular unit and includes a plurality of upper connecting terminals movable relative to an upper wall. The upper connecting terminals are movable as a result of a downward pressing of the electrical device to the upper modular unit to project outwardly of the upper wall and to electrically connect with the signal contact portions. The upper connecting terminals are electrically connected with the lower connecting terminals.

Abstract: An operation method of a software program meeting UEFI specifications for configuring a GPIO port is provided. The operation method includes: operating in a command-line mode to display, on a display device, a first prompt for guiding a user to input a string of command-line arguments; in response to receipt of a string of command-line arguments for reading content stored in a register that corresponds to one of GPIO pins of the GPIO port under the command-line mode, displaying, on the display device, a default value of the register that corresponds to a function of said one of the GPIO pins; and in response to receipt of a string of command-line arguments for setting a register that corresponds to one of the GPIO pins to a set value under the command-line mode, writing the set value to the register to replace a current value with the set value.

Abstract: A connecting device for electrically connecting signal contact portions of an electrical device under test includes a lower modular unit and an upper modular unit. The lower modular unit includes a port substrate and a plurality of lower connecting terminals electrically connected with the port substrate. The upper modular unit is disposed above the lower modular unit and includes a plurality of upper connecting terminals movable relative to an upper wall. The upper connecting terminals are movable as a result of a downward pressing of the electrical device to the upper modular unit to project outwardly of the upper wall and to electrically connect with the signal contact portions. The upper connecting terminals are electrically connected with the lower connecting terminals.

Abstract: A tapping apparatus adapted for tapping a workpiece includes a lower die unit to drive the workpiece to move along a conveying direction, and an upper die unit disposed above and movable upwardly and downwardly relative to the lower die unit. A tapping mechanism is disposed between the lower and upper die units to be driven by the upper die unit for tapping the workpiece so that the workpiece is formed with a tapped hole. A thread checking mechanism is disposed between the lower and upper die units and is spaced apart from the tapping mechanism along the conveying direction. The thread checking mechanism is driven by the upper die unit for checking the tapped hole of the workpiece.

Abstract: A package structure includes a carrier substrate, a circuit unit, and a packaging unit. The circuit unit includes an antenna circuit, and a conducting circuit that is flexible and that is electrically connected to the antenna circuit. At least a portion of the antenna circuit is disposed on the carrier substrate. The packaging unit is disposed on the carrier substrate by molding and encapsulates the circuit unit such that a portion of the circuit unit is exposed to permit said conducting circuit for electrical connection with the outside.

Abstract: A speaker device includes a housing body, a speaker driver and a passive radiator. The housing body is formed with a first sound hole and a second sound hole respectively opening in two opposite directions. The speaker driver is disposed in the housing body, is located adjacent to the first sound hole, and is adapted to generate sound. The passive radiator is disposed in the housing body, is located adjacent to the second sound hole, and is adapted to generate sound. The first sound hole and the second sound hole are adapted for respectively allowing the sound generated by the speaker driver and the sound generated by the passive radiator to travel out from the housing body respectively in two opposite directions therethrough.

Abstract: A passive diaphragm assembly includes a counterweight member, a first diaphragm and a second diaphragm. The first diaphragm and the second diaphragm are spaced apart from each other, are connected respectively to opposite ends of the counterweight member, and cooperate with the counterweight member to define an air space thereamong.