Abstract: A portable storage device having a subject identification information utilizes a user authentication module to update the subject identification information and displays the subject identification information. The portable storage device includes a control unit, a storage medium, a display unit, a system interface, and a user authentication module. The control unit includes an identification information display module and is used for processing the subject identification information. The storage medium utilizes the control unit to partition an identification information protection area that stores the subject identification information. The display unit is used to indicate the subject identification information. The system interface is used for connecting and linking with a host application system. The user authentication module is used for executing a user authentication process.

Abstract: Methods for protecting backup data of a computer system from damage are disclosed. A first storage device is provided for storing the backup data of the computer system, wherein the first storage device is ordinarily disabled to prevent the operating system of the computer system from accessing the backup data. A pin on the motherboard of the computer system is triggered by the Basic Input Output System (BIOS) of the computer system to enable or disable the first storage device. A first software system management interrupt is then initiated to call the BIOS to enable the first storage device. The backup data stored in a second storage device of the computer system is then copied to the first storage device. Finally, a second software system management interrupt is initiated to call the BIOS to disable the first storage device after copying of the backup data is complete.

Abstract: A bumping process and a structure thereof are provided. The bumping process includes the following steps. Firstly, a wafer having a number of pads is provided. Next, a UBM layer is formed on the pad. Then, a conductive first photo-resist layer is coated on the wafer to cover the UBM layer. Next, a second photo-resist layer is coated on the first photo-resist layer. Then, at least a portion of the second photo-resist layer is removed to form an opening above the UBM layer. The first photo-resist layer maintains electric connection with the UBM layer. Next, a solder layer is formed in the opening by electroplating process. Then, the first photo-resist layer and the second photo-resist layer are removed expect the portion of the first photo-resist layer under the solder layer.

Abstract: A wafer structure including a semiconductor substrate, a number of UBM layers and a number of bumps is provided. The semiconductor substrate has an active surface, a number of bonding pads and a passivation layer. The bonding pads are positioned on the active surface of the semiconductor substrate. The passivation layer covers the active surface of the semiconductor substrate and exposes the bonding pads. The UBM layers are respectively arranged on the bonding pads, and each UBM layer includes an adhesive layer, a super-lattice barrier layer and a wetting layer. The adhesion layer is disposed on bonding pads. The super-lattice barrier layer is disposed on the adhesion layer and includes a number of alternately stacked sub-barrier layers and sub-wetting layers. The wetting layer is disposed on the super-lattice barrier layer, and the bump is disposed on the wetting layer.

Abstract: An optical energy driven information display device comprises an information-display unit, an optical-to-electrical energy converter, and an electricity-control unit. Wherein the information-display unit includes a memory unit, a display unit, a display-control unit, and an information transmission control unit. The information transmission control unit transmits information to the memory unit, and the display control unit. The display-control unit electrically connects the display unit and the memory unit for displaying information in the display unit. The optical-to-electrical energy converter transforms light energy into electricity, and transmits the electric energy to the electricity-control unit, providing power to the information-display unit for displaying information.

Abstract: A non-volatile storage device with a thin display unit is described. The non-volatile storage device has a thin display unit, a non-volatile storage unit, a connection interface, and a package unit. Therein, the non-volatile storage unit further has a controller and a non-volatile storage medium. The thin display unit further has a transmission interface. The package unit further has a display window. The controller sends status information of the non-volatile storage medium to the thin display unit via the connection between the connection interface and the transmission interface. Then, a user can view the status information shown on the display unit via the display window directly.

Abstract: A position retention device includes a pivot member having a mounting axle, a cylindrical seat, a cylindrical housing and an annular member. A cylindrical seat is mounted co-axially on the mounting axle of the pivot member, and has pluralities of circumferentially formed and alternately disposed north and south pole sectors. A cylindrical housing is mounted co-axially and rotatably on the mounting axle of the pivot member. An annular member is disposed within the annular receiving chamber in the cylindrical housing for simultaneous rotation with the cylindrical housing. The annular member has pluralities of circumferentially formed and alternately disposed north and south pole sectors. Position of the cylindrical housing is retained stationarily with respect to the cylindrical seat by virtue of attraction between adjacent two of the north or south pole sectors of the cylindrical seat and the annular member.

Abstract: An electronic device having a keyboard fixed through a set of suckers and most suitably applied to the host body of an electronic product is provided. The electronic device includes a casing, a keyboard module and at least a sucker. The keyboard module has at least a key and the sucker is used for attaching the keyboard module to the casing. Furthermore, the sucker includes a first coupling part and a second coupling part. The first coupling part is used for sucking up the keyboard module and the second coupling part is used for fixing the sucker to the casing so that the electronic device and the host body can be assembled together smoothly.

Abstract: A hinge assembly includes an inner ring and an outer ring. The outer ring has an outer ring slot penetrating the sidewall of the outer ring and connecting both ends of the outer ring. The inner ring has an inner ring slot penetrating the sidewall of the inner ring and connecting both ends of the inner ring. The inner ring is coaxially connected to the outer ring. When the inner ring slot and the outer ring slot are aligned, an electrical connecting device can pass through the inner ring slot and outer ring slot to stay in the hinge assembly.

Abstract: A method for verifying a circuit design comprises a step of assigning numerical values 1/ai to input ports of the circuit design according to a function ai+1=(ai?1)2+1, wherein represents the number of the input port and the numerical value a1 is not equal to 2 or 1. Preferably, a1 is equal to or larger than 3, and is a positive integer. Particularly, the numerical value represents 1's probability. In addition, the present method further comprises a step of calculating an output value at an output port of the circuit design based on the numerical values assigned to the input port, and calculating the output value is performed from the input port to the output port at a Boolean gate level.

Abstract: A holder located on a casing using for loading a hard disk includes a bottom surface, at least a first elastic element and at least a second elastic element. The bottom surface is facing to a first surface of the casing. The first elastic element is located on the bottom surface having a first end connected to the bottom. At least a part of the first elastic element is configured through an opening and clipped on a second surface of the case. There is at least an opening configured through the first surface and the second surface. The second surface is in opposition to the first surface. A third end of the second elastic element is connected to the bottom surface, and at least a part of the second elastic element contacts against the first surface.

Abstract: A revolving lens module mounted to a case of a mobile communication device includes a revolving lens. The revolving lens has a rotating axis pivotally mounted to a hole of the case and an image-capturing unit for capturing images. By providing the pivotal pair of the hole and the rotating axis, the revolving lens can then have a 180 viewing range with respect to the case of the mobile communication device.

Abstract: A volume information analysis module reads a data by an interface unit. The volume information analysis module uses a compare unit to compare the data. After comparing the data, the compare unit outputs a signal, and then a count unit accumulates result of the comparing according to the signal. A control unit receives a setting signal from a micro process unit to control the interface unit, the compare unit and the count unit. Thereby using the volume information analysis module can accelerate analysis speed and reduce loading of the micro process unit.

Abstract: A device having a magnetically rotary cover mechanism is disclosed. Coupled magnets are pivotally mounted on one side of a cover cap of the device, and an attractive or repulsive force between the coupled magnets controls the cover cap to close an opening. The present invention uses the coupled magnets to replace the conventional elastic members for controlling the cover cap to close the opening, thereby simplifying and saving the process and time for assembling the device.

Abstract: A wire-to-board connector for coupling electrically a circuit board to a transmission wire unit, includes a plug receptacle, a plurality of signal contacts and a mating header. The plug receptacle is mounted on the circuit board. The mating header includes an insert body that is disposed at one end of the transmission wire unit and that has a plurality of resilient metal elements. When the insert body is plugged into the plug receptacle, the resilient metal elements respectively contact with the signal contacts of the plug receptacle, thereby establishing electrical communication with the circuit board and the transmission wire unit.

Abstract: The present invention is an electro-absorption modulator with a p-i-n-i-n epitaxy layer whose structure is p-i(MQW)-n+-i(collector)-n to release the trade-off between the operation voltage and the speed, to increase the confinement factor of the light in the un-doped layers, and to reduce the insertion loss caused by the free-carrier absorption in the doped layers, wherein MQW stands for Multiple-Quantum Well.

Abstract: A storage device having independent storage areas and password protection method thereof are described for resolving the problem of a prior-art storage device assigning its storage memory to a single continuous storage area and its data protection. The multi-sector storage device has a password protection function with an application system being electrically coupled to a control unit through a system end interface. The control unit is electrically coupled to a storage medium through a storage medium interface, and the total storage space of the storage medium includes a plurality of independent storage areas and a dedicated specific area. Several special instruction sets and control methods are built into the control unit, and the objective of the invention is to divide the storage space of the storage device into several independent areas as to enhance the protection of the stored data.

Abstract: The present invention is an electro-absorption modulator with a p-i-n-i-n epitaxy layer whose structure is p-i(MQW)-n+-i(collector)-n to release the trade-off between the operation voltage and the speed, to increase the confinement factor of the light in the un-doped layers, and to reduce the insertion loss caused by the free-carrier absorption in the doped layers, wherein MQW stands for Multiple-Quantum Well.

Abstract: A storage control apparatus capable of analyzing volume information and a control method thereof is provided. The present storage device controller comprises a volume information analysis module, volume information memory, a display device interface and a power regulation circuit to display the volume information on the display device through the display device interface so that a user can independently read the storage medium and analyze the volume information, regardless of whether it is connected or disconnected.

Abstract: A removable electronic device having an application module for transferring data to or from a host having a plurality of contact terminals, the device comprising a first row of contact pads, each of the contact pads of the first row including a substantially tapered end, and a second row of contact pads, each of the contact pads of the second row including a substantially tapered end that corresponds to the substantially tapered end of at least one of the contact pads of the first row in an interweaving relationship, wherein the first and second rows of contacts pads are configured to receive the plurality of contact terminals.