Abstract: A global time indicating calculator has a rotating dial for calculating global standard time and advanced time in various international time zones. Indicia printed on the face of the dial and corresponding sections of the face of the calculator can be easily referenced to determine time of day at selected locations throughout the world. The calculator is used by dialing present time and reading the indicia to determine time at a different local. The dial has an outer annular ring marked with numerical indicia and scale indicia along its circumference for measuring time at selected increments. The time indicia is matched with selected geographical region to calculate the time of day worldwide.

Abstract: A rare-gas low-pressure discharge lamp for generating ultraviolet light, in particular for cosmetic or therapeutic purposes, has a discharge vessel which is filled with rare gas and is at least partly transparent to UV light and which is at least partly coated with a phosphor which radiates UV light upon excitation by an excitation radiation produced in the discharge vessel so as to utilize a desired spectral range.

Abstract: The card reader includes a circuit board in a housing as a principal unit, the circuit board is provided with a circuit connector to connect with a main circuit of an electric equipment. The circuit board is provided on the front surface thereof at least with an insertion slot for insertion of a memory card; and an integrated circuit is connected between the insertion slot and the circuit connector to control the operation of the entire card reader, and further to form the connection between the memory card and the main circuit. The structure is characterized by that, the structure is provided in the section between the integrated circuit and the housing with a plurality of electrically conductive areas formed of electrically conductive material; the electrically conductive areas are connected with the grounding line of the circuit board to form a function of grounding to scatter electric waves, so that the integrated circuit can avoid damaging and destroying by piercing of external electric waves.

Abstract: An adapter apparatus for receiving memory modules, each of which has a plurality of data terminals and a plurality of control terminals, comprises first data terminals, first control terminals, a first socket for receiving a first memory module with second data terminals and second control terminals, wherein the second data terminals are associated to the data terminals of the first memory module, wherein the second control terminals are associated to the control terminals of the first memory module, a second socket for receiving a second memory module with third data terminals and third control terminals, wherein the third data terminals are associated to the data terminals of the second memory module, wherein the third control terminals are associated to the control terminals of the second memory module, a signal transformation circuit with an input and an output, wherein the input is connected to the first control terminals, and wherein the output is connected to the second control terminals and to the thi

Abstract: A method and apparatus for precision time interval measurement in a time-of-flight mass spectrometer (TOF-MS). The method and apparatus produces an instrument capable of measuring bursts of data occurring at rates much higher than the average data rate. An asynchronous serial stream of data, consisting of a start pulse followed by an arbitrary number of stop pulses, repeated an arbitrary number of times, is converted into a digital stream of data synchronized to a precision master clock. Conversion of the asynchronous, analog data to synchronous digital data simplifies the measurement task by allowing the use of powerful, low-cost digital logic in the measurement.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for preventing warpage of printed circuit boards (PCBs) for the purpose of maintaining proper shape and alignment. A PCB is placed on a base of matching shape and slightly larger size. The PCB is secured to the base by a single fastener, preferably through approximately its center. Inwardly curving brackets are mounted along the outer edges of the base in such a way that their central portions rest on top of the PCB. The brackets are constructed of a solid yet flexible non-conducive material and are fastened to the base and, optionally, to each other. The PCB placed in between the base and the brackets is able to expand without warping significantly. This method is especially effective when used to maintain the shape and alignment of the PCB for an antenna.

Abstract: A bare chip includes a first semiconductor storage part and a second semiconductor storage part, formed in the stage of a wafer serving as a semiconductor material, capable of storing data independently of each other, and an electric wire serving as a semiconductor storage part employment/nonemployment selection circuit setting each of the first semiconductor storage part and the second semiconductor storage part in either a mode capable of inputting/outputting data or a mode incapable of inputting/outputting the data. Thus obtained is a semiconductor memory module formed by a plurality of bare chips integrally coated with molding resin, having a function of replacing a bare chip detected as defective with a spare chip.

Abstract: An IC card adapted to be removably inserted into a slot of an IC card mountable device, including a card housing formed like a substantially rectangular card with an inside space defined therein, the card housing having a plurality of openings through a wall of the card housing; a printed wiring board accommodated in the card housing; and a plurality of electronic components mounted on the printed wiring board.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a computer system is disclosed. The computer system includes an enclosure and a card retaining assembly. The card training assembly is mounted within the enclosure to support printed circuit boards (PCBs). The card retaining assembly includes a housing, mounted within the enclosure that has one or more cavities.

Abstract: To reduce switching noise, the power supply terminals of an integrated circuit die are coupled to the respective terminals of at least one embedded capacitor in a multilayer ceramic/organic hybrid substrate. In one embodiment, a ceramic portion of the substrate includes at least one capacitor formed of a high permittivity layer sandwiched between conductive planes. An organic portion of the substrate includes suitable routing and fan-out of power and signal conductors. The organic portion includes a build-up of multiple layers of organic material overlying the ceramic portion. Also described are an electronic system, a data processing system, and various methods of manufacture.

Abstract: A remote zone connector circuit (16) includes a circuit board (36) that has an onboard circuit (38) with a node (90) that is configured for an electronic device. Multiple electrical connections (40) are electrically coupled to the circuit board (36). A remote zone connector housing (42) securely retains the circuit board (36) and engages with the electrical connections (40). A remote zone connector transceiver (27) is coupled to the circuit board (36) and transmits and receives signals to and from the electronic device.

Abstract: A circuit board arrangement facilitates a direct connection to a chassis mounted connector. The arrangement comprises a printed circuit board with a first signal conductor terminating at an edge of the printed circuit board. A second signal conductor is disposed adjacent to the first signal conductor and terminates at the edge. A conductive metallic spring clip has a relieved area and is formed to fit over the edge of said printed circuit board. The conductive metallic spring clip is positioned on the edge of said printed circuit board such that the relieved area straddles the first signal conductor and the conductive metallic spring clip grips the second signal conductor for coupling the second signal conductor to the chassis mounted connector.

Abstract: A control circuit of a programmable coffee maker includes an input unit for inputting a preset brewing time, a heater controller for controlling electrical connection between an electric heating device and a power supply, a sensor unit for providing a cancel signal when temperature at a supply pipe connected to a water reservoir and heated by the heating device reaches a predetermined critical temperature, and a processor having an internal clock with a current time output. The processor controls the heater controller to make electrical connection between the heating device and the power supply when the preset brewing time coincides with the current time output, and cancels the preset brewing time and controls the heater controller to break the electrical connection between the heating device and the power supply after the processor receives the cancel signal from the sensor unit.

Abstract: A pluggable optical transceiver having a slidable actuator assembly for quickly and easily removing the transceiver from a receptacle cage assembly is provided. The actuator assembly includes an actuator collar and slide member that can slide in a forward and rearward direction. As force is exerted on the actuator collar, the actuator and slide member slide rearwardly causing the transceiver to become disengaged from the receptacle. In this manner, the transceiver is released and can be removed easily from the receptacle.

Abstract: A compact flash card device includes a board received in a housing, an L-shaped antenna member attached to the board and received in the housing, and a cover secured to the housing, to retain the antenna member and the board in the housing. Both the antenna member and the circuit board may be received and concealed within the housing such that the antenna member will not be exposed and will not increase the volume of the CF card device, and will not be stricken by the other objects, and will not be disengaged from the housing of the card device. A welding member may further solidly secure the antenna member to the board.

Abstract: A retainer clip for holding a battery to an electronic device is disclosed. The retainer clip includes at least three arms that join together at an intersecting point. The intersecting point is urged toward the electronic device to which the retainer clip is coupled to hold more securely the battery in position. It is noted that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to ascertain quickly the subject matter of the technical disclosure and is not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: In a first aspect, a removable visual indication structure is disclosed. The removable visual indication structure includes a removable connection portion and a visual indication portion coupled to the removable connection portion wherein the visual indication structure can be removably attached to a printed circuit board. In a second aspect, a printed circuit board system is disclosed. The system includes a printed circuit board, at least one pin coupled to the printed circuit board, and at least one removable visual indication structure coupled to the at least one pin. In yet a third aspect, a method for fabricating a removable visual indication structure is disclosed. The method includes providing at least one visual indicator, providing a removable connector adapted to be coupled to the printed circuit board, and coupling the at least one visual indicator to the removable connector.

Abstract: A structure for a circuit board attaching portion includes a circuit board on which an engaged portion are formed and a mounting part in which an engaging claw are formed. The circuit board is attached to the mounting part by engaging the engaging claw with the engaged portion. A catch preventing portion, which prevents the engaging claw from being caught, is formed on the engaged portion. Even when an edge portion of the engaged portion has an acute angle or even when there is a difference in hardness between the circuit board and the mounting part, the catch preventing portion effectively prevents a catch between the engaged portion and the engagement claw from occurring. Therefore, the efficiency of the attaching work can be improved and the circuit board can be prevented from cracking.

Abstract: A circuit board protection cover includes a protection cover and an incision. The protection cover covers a circuit mounting surface of a circuit board entirely, and is made of an insulating material. The incision is selectively formed in the protection cover.

Abstract: An LGA connector (1) includes a housing (2), and a number of contacts (3) received in the housing. The housing defines a cavity (23) in a middle thereof for receiving a CPU (7) and a multiplicity of passageways (231) in a portion thereof under the cavity, and has a number of stand-offs (220) at a bottom surface thereof. Each passageway includes a slot (2312). Each contact comprises an engaging portion (33) movably engaging in the corresponding slot, a long arm (31) accommodated within the passageway, and a solder portion (32) engaging a PCB (5). In use, the CPU is pressed downwardly to press the housing downwardly. The engaging portion of each contact slides upwardly in the slot. The stand-offs of the housing attach on the PCB, and the long arm of each contact deforms elastically to contact the CPU. The LGA connector thus electrically connects the CPU with the PCB.