Abstract: Provided is a soundwave-based cup bottom detection test system which includes a feeding module, a vacuum ball, a conveying module, a voiceprint test module, a rejection module and a collection module. The soundwave-based cup bottom detection test system tests a cup bottom of a cup under test by means of sound waves and determines whether the cup under test is good. The soundwave-based cup bottom detection test system performs an effective test on the cup bottoms of the cups under test quickly by means of voiceprint testing to reject bad cups and collect good cups, thereby ensuring the high quality of the cups thus manufactured and enhancing the cup manufacturing efficiency.

Abstract: An adjustable device holder includes a holder base including a bottom panel, a cover panel covering the bottom panel, two parallel sliding grooves located on the bottom panel and a shaft column located at the bottom panel between the sliding grooves, and an adjustment module including two adjustment plates slidably coupled to the sliding grooves and having a respective integrated tooth rack, two clamping members respectively pivotally connected to the adjustment plates for holding a mobile electronic device therebetween and a rotating wheel coupled to the shaft column of the holder base and having an integrated external ring gear meshed between the tooth racks of the adjustment plates.

Abstract: A passive acoustic radiator has a forward radiating element and a reverse radiating element each defined by a front face and an opposed rear face. A forward diaphragm is coupled to a forward surround defined by an annular raised side coinciding with the forward front face and an opposed annular trough side coinciding with the forward rear face. A reverse diaphragm is coupled to a reverse surround defined by an annular raised side coinciding with the reverse front face and an opposed annular trough side coinciding with the reverse rear face. The forward radiating element and the reverse radiating element are attached to each other with the forward rear face being in an abutting relationship to the reverse rear face. An annular open space is defined at least partially by the respective trough sides of the forward and reverse radiating elements.

Abstract: A small form-factor pluggable (SFP) optical transceiver includes a casing configured to accommodate optical and electrical devices. During normal operation, the casing is connected to a switchboard via a connector in the switchboard, and the optical devices are outside the switchboard, thereby exposing optical devices sensitive to high temperature to the outside air, reducing the operational temperature of the optical device portion relative to the heated portion inside the switchboard. Thus, the present SFP optical transceiver advantageously improves operational performance and extends the life of the device. Also, the present SFP optical transceiver having the optical device portion outside the switchboard advantageously improves the cooling performance for the optical device portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method and algorithm for stabilizing the output state of an optical transceiver. The method includes comparing a signal quality monitor (SQM) register value with a predetermined threshold. If the SQM register value is less than or equal to the predetermined threshold, a microcontroller unit (MCU) reads and determines the rx_lol state bit value of a clock and data recovery (CDR) chip. If the rx_lol state bit value reaches a low logic level value at least 3 times, the MCU converts the state bit values of rx_lol and mod_nr into low logic level values, or else, convert the state bit values of rx_lol and mod_nr into high logic level values. If the SQM register value is greater than the predetermined threshold then the state bit values of rx_lol and mod_nr will be left unchanged. When there is no data input to the CDR chip, the method of the present invention will maintain rx_lol and mod_nr at high or low logic level values to stabilize the output state of the optical transceiver.

Abstract: A multi-channel optical transmitter generally includes a first light source configured to emit light of a first wavelength, a second light source configured to emit light of a second wavelength, a first modulator configured to modulate the light of the first wavelength, and a second modulator configured to modulate the light of the second wavelength. The first modulator has a first anode and a first cathode, and the second modulator has a second anode and a second cathode electrically isolated from the first anode and the first cathode. The modulators (and optionally the light sources) are on a common substrate. A method of transmitting optical signals generally includes modulating light emitted from a first light source using a first modulator, and modulating light emitted from a second light source using a second modulator, where the first modulator receives a first modulation signal, and the second modulator receives a second modulation signal electrically isolated from the first modulation signal.

Abstract: A USB charging circuit includes a mating hub module including a USB input port for the connection of an external computer and a USB main hub control circuit electrically connected to the USB input port, a power supply module including a power supply device and a synchronization/charge mode switching circuit for detecting the power signal output of the USB input port and outputting a corresponding mode judgment signal, and one or multiple output control units each including a USB charging control circuit electrically connected to the USB main hub control circuit, the power supply device and the synchronization/charge mode switching circuit to receive the outputted data signal, power supply and mode judgment signal and a USB output port for receiving the outputted data signal and power supply from the USB charging control circuit so that connected portable electronic devices can be charged or receive data synchronously.

Abstract: An optical module housing that may be easily seated, locked in and removed from a socket, thereby reducing or eliminating potential damage to the module and socket, and methods for making and using the housing are disclosed. The module housing generally includes a chassis, one or more pivots attached to the chassis, a latch configured to secure the housing in a corresponding slot when in a locked position, a slider configured to be in contact with and/or connected to the latch and to move the latch relative to the chassis, the latch and/or the slider being configured to move on and/or around the pivot(s) and a handle configured to be in contact with and/or connected to the slider such that when the handle moves from a first position to a second position, the slider and latch move to the locked and/or an unlocked positions.

Abstract: An optical isolator capable of creating a larger safe buffer area for optical beam(s) and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The optical isolator includes a sandwich type wafer, a first polarizer, a Faraday rotator and a second polarizer. The first polarizer works as the incident plane of the FSI (free space isolator), while the second polarizer works as the outgoing plane of the FSI. The direction in which the second polarizer passes the polarized beam is at a 45° angle with respect to the first polarizer. The manufacturing method includes marking the edge of the second polarizer. FSIs processed by this method provide a larger buffer area for the optical beam(s) and/or a lower manufacturing cost, even though the size of the FSI is unchanged.

Abstract: A deicing composition and method of making the same includes an aqueous salt solution comprising sodium chloride, calcium chloride, and magnesium chloride. The aqueous salt solution may be naturally produced from an oil, natural gas, or natural salt water well from siliclastic or chemical sedimentary rock type formation or it may be synthesized. The deicing composition may also include fresh water and a corrosion inhibiting mixture that includes sodium gluconate and triethanolamine.

Abstract: A load carrier device for enabling a user to carry a load includes a belt for fastening about a waist of the user and an element of substantial vertical rigidity configured to exert a lifting force on the load when the load is attached to shoulder straps on shoulders of the user. The device further includes an adjustable elastic connection attached to the belt for supporting a lower end of the element of substantial vertical rigidity such that adjusting the adjustable elastic connection changes a distribution of a weight of the load between the shoulders and the waist of the user.

Abstract: A flame retardant patch may include a sheet of fabric having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the sheet of fabric is flame resistant. The flame retardant patch may further include a flame retardant pressure sensitive adhesive bonded to the bottom side of the sheet of fabric.

Abstract: Methods and circuits for providing a minimum driving voltage to a current-driven load (such as a laser diode) are disclosed. The circuit and methods may be useful for efficiently providing a bias and/or driving current to the current-driven load with minimal energy loss. The circuit generally comprises (1) a driver or voltage source configured to provide the bias and/or driving current to the current-driven load, (2) a sense circuit configured to (i) sense the bias and/or driving current and (ii) convert the bias and/or driving current to a first voltage, and (3) a comparator configured to (i) receive the first voltage and first and second reference voltages and (ii) provide a feedback/error signal to the driver or voltage source, the feedback/error signal configured to maintain or adjust the bias and/or driving current at or towards a target value.

Abstract: Methods, algorithms, architectures, circuits, and/or systems for determining the status of parameters associated with optical transceiver operation are disclosed. The method can include (a) accessing and/or monitoring parametric data for each of a plurality of parameters that are related to operation of the optical transceiver; (b) storing the parametric data in one or more memories; (c) comparing the parametric data for each of the plurality of parameters against at least one of a corresponding plurality of predetermined thresholds; and (d) generating one or more states indicating whether the parametric data for a unique one of the parameters has crossed one or more of the corresponding plurality of predetermined thresholds. The invention also relates to an optical triplexer, comprising the described optical transceiver.

Abstract: A method for automated wage assignments is described. A wage assignment compliance level is obtained from an entity. The wage assignment compliance level is stored in a database. The wage assignment compliance level is recalled from the database in response to a request. A response to the request is sent indicating the wage assignment compliance level of the entity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a case system for lead batteries. The case system comprises of a one piece, essentially box shaped cell-housing part with at least 4 sidewalls enclosing an interior volume. At least one division plane divides said interior volume, such as to form a plurality of compartments. Each of the compartments is adapted for storing an electrical cell. The case system further comprises an access wall part with electrical conductor openings or terminal feed throughs and at least one fluid channel opening. Furthermore the case system comprises a closure wail part for sealing off said casing system. Each of the at least one division planes is essentially perpendicular to the same two opposite side walls of the essentially box shaped cell housing. The present invention further relates to a lead battery and a battery rack incorporating the above described advantageous case system.

Abstract: A tool for the removal of connectors from pipes is disclosed that, in one embodiment, enables the removal of connectors from large pipes and in another embodiment from a size range of pipes. Movable and stationary gripping and pushing elements are affixed to handles to enable a pipe to be firmly gripped between a movable gripping jaw and a stationary gripping jaw and the connector prevented from movement by the movable pusher jaw and the stationary pusher jaw. The handles can compress around a pivot point or slide on a bar. In another embodiment the movable and stationary gripping and pushing elements are removable from the body of the tool.

Abstract: The operating control system can be use on electronic equipment, such as cell phones, computers, engine analyzers, etc. An input device, programming a single or multiple devices, enables the input of user access data by a primary user for multiple modes. Through use of a black list, blocked numbers can be stored or immediately deleted with notification going to the user as well as the owner of the blocked number. A temporary shut down feature enables the ring tone on the device to be shut down for a programmed period of time and reactivated at the end of that time.