Abstract: An electronics circuit designed for a matrix array of receivers configured to detect multiple external resistors of close values selected from the 100 ohm to 1 Mohm range, and to provide different responses according to the resistance of a resistor connected to a receiver.

Abstract: Communication means allowing a hand controlled toy play set to communicate data with another play set article or a joystick through hand contact or hand shake motion. Said toy play set comprises memory means and identity means to represent the performance parameters and personality of a toy member.

Abstract: A toy play set comprising a master toy member and two or more accessory toy members. The master toy member comprises a power source, an audio driving circuit and an audio transducer. Each of said accessory toy member is configured to receive power from said master toy member by contact and to provide visual response and/or an audio sound through a speaker located at said master toy member.

Abstract: A toy play set comprising a master toy member and two or more accessory toy members. The master toy member comprises a power source, an audio driving circuit, an audio transducer and one or more receivers. Each of said accessory toy member is configured to receive power from said master toy member by contact and to provide visual response and/or an audio sound through a speaker located at said master toy member.

Abstract: Transducer apparatus (10) responsive to external perturbations is disclosed having an electrically responsive transducer circuit (12) energized when a display member (18) and an elongate member (20) move from a gravity determined quiescent orientation (20A) therebetween to an external perturbation driven active orientation (20B) therebetween. In various embodiments, the members are respectively responsive to air movement and acceleration. In one embodiment, the elongate member carries a first electrical contact (21) to abut a second electrical contact (22) carried by the display member. When the apparatus is to be in use with a motor vehicle, the apparatus is desirable to be powered by the cigarette lighter of the vehicle and a light sensor is added to switch on the apparatus during night time.

Abstract: A control apparatus configured to supply power to an article of sales through the finger contact of the article. The embodiment includes interfacing circuit for signals to communicate between the control apparatus and the article of sales when said article is picked up by the fingers of an user.

Abstract: The invention discloses a specially designed resistor identity IC provided for products that require article identification on contact. The invention is further developed to provide a family of Variable Specification Functional Block ICs that can be selected to form a COB assembly. An Integrated Programming technology is developed to program all the different controllers on the COB with one single program. A Reduced Signal Communication Interface technology is also introduced to minimize EMI interference of the COB assembly.

Abstract: A computer supported system especially configured for users to easily coordinate or harmonize apparel before making a purchasing decision. The embodiments include a body profile generating, encoding and decoding system. The system defines a display region configured for displaying the personalized real human facial image of a user combining the visual image of a selected garment. The shape and size of the garment is faithfully adjusted in accordance to the body profile coding parameters of the garment. The database representing the facial images of users is shared by different stores.

Abstract: Embodiments of garment hangers are disclosed to have a configurable secondary attachment hooks (320) and an adjustment knob (311). The secondary attachment hook stays within the thickness region of the garment hanger in a storage mode and protruded to receive the suspension member of another hanger in a second functional mode.

Abstract: A dual power sources apparatus operates in a normal low power mode and a momentary high power mode. One of the power source is of limited current capability and unlimited energy capacity. The other power source has much higher current capability but of limited energy capacity.

Abstract: An adjustable garment hanger (100) is disclosed having movable arms (107) which move laterally from a medial portion (102). The movable arms move as a result of engagement between a pair of linkage tongues (110, 125) and a medially positioned adjustment mechanism (103, 133). The linkage tongue 110 guided by a channel (113), extends beyond the remote terminal (105) of the supporting arm and connected to the remote region (108) of the movable arm (107).

Abstract: An adjustable garment hanger (100) is disclosed having movable arms (103, 107) which move laterally from a medial portion (105). The movable arms move as a result of engagement between a pair of linkage tongues (104, 106) and a medially positioned adjustment mechanism. The linkage tongues are positioned inside a U shaped guiding channel (113) positioned parallel to a pair of supporting arms extending from the medial portion of the garment hanger.

Abstract: A computer supported system especially configured for users to easily coordinate or harmonize apparel before making a purchasing decision. The embodiments include a body profile generating, encoding and decoding system. The system provides the conversion of a body profile code to fit with a particular garment size defined by a garment size chart. The enhanced body profile coding and decoding system also provide flexibility and room for future expansion and applications.

Abstract: An garment supporting apparatus (100) is disclosed having a stationary horizontal supporting bar (111); a movable supporting bar (121); a mounting mechanism (112, 122) enables the movable bar to rotate freely relative to the stationary supporting bar at one of the terminal ends and a engaging mechanism (126, 114) having a step shape (113, 114) enabling the other terminal end of the movable supporting bar to engage or release from the other terminal end of the stationary supporting bar.

Abstract: An apparatus especially configured for users to easily coordinate or harmonize apparel before putting the clothing on. The embodiments include a frame member defining a display region configured for displaying the personalized real human facial image of a user. In a first embodiment, the display region is positioned on top of a garment supporting device. In a second embodiment, the display region comprises a computer monitor. In a third embodiment, the facial or garment image is retrieved from a remote computer.

Abstract: An adjustable garment supporting apparatus (10) is disclosed having extension members (16, 16a) which move laterally from a medial portion (29). The extension members move as a result of engagement between a pair of tongues (13, 13a) and medially disposed pinion (11). Disclosed embodiments include supporting frame 28 which conveniently maintains the adjustable garment, supporting assembly at a desirable level above the floor surface. Embodiments also include mounting means to mount the adjustable garment supporting assembly onto a panel.

Abstract: A low cost analog signal amplifying circuit suitable for manufacturing in the form of an integrated circuit having an external load, two DAC, two signal control elements and two switching circuit means to reverse the direction of current flowing through said load.

Abstract: Display apparatus (300) is configured to be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket of a vehicle. Display unit (305) is configured to provide a gentle display mode to enhance the driving pleasure at night. In case of emergency, switch 323 triggers the display unit to provide high intensity blinking warning light. The display unit (305) can also be configured to provide various graphic, message or data information.

Abstract: An adjustable garment hanger comprising a pair of supporting arms and a pair of distal arms configured to travel relative to the supporting arms so as to adjust the width of the hanger. Each of the supporting arms and/or distal arms comprises of at least a plastic member and a non-plastic member. The plastic member offers the advantage of thermoforming the sophisticated shape of the hanger width adjustment mechanism and the non-plastic member provides the advantages of rigid support and better decoration effect. When supplying in kit, the plastic and non-plastic parts can be readily assembled by an end user to form a garment hanger.

Abstract: Apparatus configured to used with a garment hangers providing visual and/or audio information for customers and end users. The apparatus include memory means for storing the information data and electrically energizable output devices for producing various motion, visual, and sound output. An electronic control circuit, which may be responsive to hanger mounted switches, preferably controls the output devices.