Abstract: A multi-function navigation system provides an electronic map to guide the user to destinations and provides information of scenic spots stored in an electronic book. The navigation system includes: a scenic spot information searching module for searching scenic spots within the selected scope of electronic map and identifying the scenic spots included in the electronic book; a traveling information note module for providing a interface to the electronic book of the scenic spots including the electronic book; and a display module for displaying the electronic map and marks of the interface linking to the electronic book of the scenic spots.

Abstract: A navigation device capable of displaying the public transportation service and method thereof are disclosed. The navigation device comprises a navigation module and a map database. The map database is for storing at least one digital map and the frequency of runs and the route forming the at least one public transportation service. The navigation module is for providing a navigation function and displaying the digital map and the route forming the public transportation service on the digital map for indication. The route is displayed by a different color, a different shape of the icon, or a different level of transparency, for the public transportation service having different frequency of runs.

Abstract: A device of detecting light reflecting speed and directions includes a light source, a light-guided pulley, a reflector, photo detectors, barriers, a processor and a display unit. The light source generates incident light, the light-guided pulley is located at one side of the light source, and includes a support moving along the pulley track. The reflector is installed on the support to reflect the incident light. The photo detectors detect the incident light reflected by the reflector. The barriers are located at two sides of the light source and make the incident light to be a light beam and travel in straight line direction. The barriers are respectively installed between said photo detectors to isolate the incident light. The processor receives the light signals transmitted from photo detectors and processes the light reflecting speed and directions according to the light signals. The processed result is displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a flash file system and drive method thereof, characterized in that, after reception of an access function, it verifies the parameters in the access function and analyzes the file name of the file to be accessed included therein, then queries the starting position of the file to be accessed, and finally controls a physical driver module to access data from the flash according to the starting position and such parameters. The flash file system according to the present invention does not require FAT (File Allocation Table) file system and block interface, thereby simplifying the complexity of file system and enhancing system performance.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a route guiding system and a method thereof. The route guiding system in accordance with the present invention determines whether a user is approaching a crossway point based on the user's current position. In case the user is determined to approach a crossway point, other crossway points having a road connecting to this crossway point and scenic spots along such crossway points are searched from the electronic map. Finally, such roads connecting to these crossway points and relevant information concerning these scenic spots are displayed. In this fashion, the user can move randomly for promenade along the streets according to the scenic spot information displayed on the route guiding system without specifically setting any destination.

Abstract: A physical hardware architecture is provided to fulfill flexibility, serviceability and configurability of a multi-processor system. The architecture mainly includes a bottom plane, plural processor boards and a function board. On the front section of the top side of the bottom plane, the processor boards are configured thereon. The function board faces downwards and is configured in an edge-to-edge connection with the front edge of the bottom plane. Function card(s) may be configured vertically on the bottom surface of the function board. On the rear section of the top side of the bottom plane expansion card(s) are configured vertically. With main system fan(s) located on the top of the function board and auxiliary system fan configured under the bottom plane, the multi-processor system will also achieve optimum cooling capability through the architecture.

Abstract: The invention discloses an electronic apparatus. The electronic apparatus includes a storage module, a receiving module, a processing module, and a display module. The storage module is used to store a plurality of image data, and each image data has a corresponding coordinate data. The receiving module is used to receive a positioning data related to the electronic apparatus. The processing module is used to select at least one image data according to the positioning data and the coordinate data. The display module is used to display the at least one image data.

Abstract: A method for providing location-based information services to a portable electronic device includes the steps of: providing an information platform and a user preference settings database for receiving and recording preference settings data of a user of the portable electronic device, respectively, the preference settings data including categories of information and location range; receiving positioning information from the portable electronic device using a positioning module; selecting location information from a location information database in accordance with the preference settings data recorded in the user preference settings database that corresponds to the positioning information received by the positioning module; and transmitting the selected location information to the portable electronic device. Since location-based information services are provided based on the preference settings data, the user receives only the location information that he or she prefers.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an update system for electronic maps and a method thereof. The update system for electronic maps and method thereof comprises a database which stores an electronic map composed of a plurality of block maps, a positioning module which receives a position signal, a navigation module which provides a drive path leading to a destination according to the position signal in conjunction with the electronic map, and an update module which marks the block maps the drive path passes by and updates the marked block maps based on the drive path and the position signal.

Abstract: A method for automatically creating POI by identifying geographic information on a screen of a portable navigation device is disclosed. A first geographic information is retrieved from an information page shown in the screen of the portable navigation device and recognized by comparing with the first geographic information with a geographic information of landmarks stored in a map database of the portable navigation device. It is determined whether the first geographic information is in the map database. If the geographic information is in the map database, a first GPS coordinate corresponding to the first geographic information is obtained and stored as a first POI.

Abstract: A navigation system integrating weather information is disclosed, which includes a weather information module for storing regional weather information indicating different weather condition levels and a threshold value corresponding to one of the weather condition levels; an electronic map database for storing map information; a positioning module for receiving a positioning signal via a global positioning system; and a navigation module for planning out a driving route based on the map information and the regional weather information to avoid any region that has a weather condition level higher than the threshold value and providing a navigation message based on the planned driving route and the received positioning signal. A navigation method applicable to a navigation system integrating weather information is also provided.

Abstract: A system status display module with a level-shift circuit thereof is provided for processing signals of system status data. The level-shift circuit includes an input circuit and an output circuit for processing plural input signals that have different voltage ranges. The input circuit includes two field effect transistors (FETs) in circuit connection with an input adjusting voltage, thereby transferring the voltage ranges of the input signals into the operation voltage range of a display controller on the module. The output circuit includes another two FETs in circuit connection with two different output adjusting voltages, thereby transferring the voltage range of an output signal transmitted from the display controller into required voltage ranges for the mother board.

Abstract: Route planning methods and systems are provided. First, an input corresponding to a specific region is received via an input unit of a personal navigation device. Then, a first predefined location located in the specific region is determined. A first route from a first current position of the device to the first predefined location is planned.

Abstract: A safety navigation system applying wireless communication technology and a method therefor are provided, wherein road information transmitted by wireless communication technology is received and statistically analyzed to learn about road sections that are inconvenient for driving or cannot be passed through, so as to decelerate when driving on the road section or avoid the road section altogether when planning routes, thereby ensuring a driver's safety.

Abstract: A remote monitor module for power initialization of a computer system includes a monitor logic and a BMC (Baseboard Management Controller). The monitor logic is in circuit connection with a power-up sequence controller and several basic voltage domains on a system board of the computer system. The monitor logic also defines a monitor power-up sequence to perform a basic power-up sequence defined in the power-up sequence controller and allow system changes in power initialization. Extra voltage domain(s) may be enabled and monitored according to the monitor power-up sequence. Eventually, multiple power initialization event/state signals are transmitted by the monitor logic to a remote management host through the BMC.

Abstract: A chassis partition framework is provided for configuring a personal cluster computer that has a head-node mainboard, a first compute-node mainboard, a second compute-node mainboard, a third compute-node mainboard and a fourth compute-node mainboard. The chassis partition framework mainly includes a top chamber, a left chamber and a right chamber. The top chamber is for configuring the head-node mainboard horizontally. The left and right chambers located under the top chamber are for vertically configuring the first and second compute-node mainboards and the third and fourth compute-node mainboards respectively in face-to-face alignment, with the second and third compute-node mainboards standing in back-to-back alignment. Therefore, the mechanical problems of the conventional blade-type personal cluster computer about heat-dissipation, noise-reduction, expansibility and space-arrangement may be improved through the chassis partition framework.

Abstract: A thin display device includes: an electronic paper having a display face, and a back face opposite to the display face; a flexure detector disposed on the back face of the electronic paper for detecting flexing of the electronic paper and generating a corresponding electronic signal; and a processing unit coupled electrically to the electronic paper and the flexure detector, for controlling display content of the display face of the electronic paper based on the electronic signal. By taking advantage of the flexibility of the electronic paper, a user is able to intuitively upscale and downscale the display content of the electronic paper through flexing the electronic paper.

Abstract: A local search method to be implemented by a portable electronic device is provided for searching a database that contains a plurality of data sets, each of which includes location information and content information. The local search method includes the steps of: (a) upon obtaining a search condition word string inputted by a user, determining whether the search condition word string contains a predefined symbol; and (b) when it is determined in step (a) that the search condition word string contains the predefined symbol, setting a string segment before the predefined symbol as a content condition, and a string segment after the predefined symbol as a location condition, and conducting a type-one search on the database, in which the database is searched for at least one data set whose content information corresponds to the content condition and whose location information corresponds to the location condition.

Abstract: A method for displaying a location based service (LBS) event message to be implemented by a target portable electronic device includes the steps of: (a) upon receipt of the LBS event message, retrieving an event title from the LBS event message; and (b) displaying the event title in a ticker display manner on a display screen of the target portable electronic device.