Abstract: An expandable data center is provided. The expandable data center includes a first movable container, a second movable container coupling with the first movable container, and a plurality of racks disposed within the first movable container and the second movable container. The size of the second movable container is less than that of the first movable container, so that the second movable container can be moved into the first movable container when a vehicle carries the first movable container and the second movable container from a place to another place. A plurality of sensors and/or detectors are disposed within the first movable container and the second movable container, respectively, for sensing and/or detecting one or more environmental parameters in the first and the second movable containers. A method for deploying a data center is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power management system comprising at least one power management subsystem. Each power management subsystem comprises a first power module coupled to a first load and comprising at least one first power supply for supplying power to the first load; a second power module coupled to a second load and comprising at least one second power supply, wherein at least one second power supply is retractably installed in the second power module and selectively coupled to the second load; and a pass-through module comprising at least one pass-through unit retractably installed in the second power module to replace with the at least one second power supply and selectively connecting the first power module to the second load for allowing the first power module to supply power to the second load.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power management system comprising at least one power management subsystem. Each power management subsystem comprises a first power module coupled to a first load and comprising at least one first power supply for supplying power to the first load; a second power module coupled to a second load and comprising at least one second power supply, wherein at least one second power supply is retractably installed in the second power module and selectively coupled to the second load; and a pass-through module comprising at least one pass-through unit retractably installed in the second power module to replace with the at least one second power supply and selectively connecting the first power module to the second load for allowing the first power module to supply power to the second load.

Abstract: A power converter system supplies power to one or more loads. The power converter system comprises at least one power converter operating at a desired efficiency; and a power storage system coupled to the at least one power converter for receiving power supplied from the at least one power converter and storing power therein when the at least one power converter operates at an efficiency that is below the desired efficiency.

Abstract: An expandable data center is provided. The expandable data center includes a first movable container, a second movable container coupling with the first movable container, and a plurality of racks disposed within the first movable container and the second movable container. The size of the second movable container is less than that of the first movable container, so that the second movable container can be moved into the first movable container when a vehicle carries the first movable container and the second movable container from a place to another place. A plurality of sensors and/or detectors are disposed within the first movable container and the second movable container, respectively, for sensing and/or detecting one or more environmental parameters in the first and the second movable containers. A method for deploying a data center is also provided.

Abstract: A structure of energy storage device, including a plurality of rechargeable batteries disposed in a row with a distance to each other, and a heat dissipating structure firmly inserted accordingly between the rechargeable batteries. The heat dissipating structure is a heat dissipating medium of the energy storage device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power management system comprising at least one power management subsystem. Each power management subsystem comprises a first power module coupled to a first load and comprising at least one first power supply for supplying power to the first load; a second power module coupled to a second load and comprising at least one second power supply, wherein at least one second power supply is retractably installed in the second power module and selectively coupled to the second load; and a pass-through module comprising at least one pass-through unit retractably installed in the second power module to replace with the at least one second power supply and selectively connecting the first power module to the second load for allowing the first power module to supply power to the second load.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a color display system. The color display system includes a plurality of light emitting polymer (LEP) optical fibers each formed as plurality of light-emitting segments for emitting a specific color by using a special light emitting polymer. The light emitting segments are arranged as a two-dimensional array with each of the light emitting segments controlled to turn on and off for presenting a color image by turning on a plurality of the light emitting segments. In a preferred embodiment, each of the light emitting segments includes an indium/tin oxide (ITO) layer segment covering the LEP optical fiber wherein each of the ITO segments is connected to an ITO control voltage for turning on and off the light emitting segment.

Abstract: A waterproof and heat-dissipating structure of an electronic apparatus including a circuit board, an input element and an output element is disclosed. The structure includes an aluminum-wrapped housing having at least four adjoining surfaces for defining a space, a first opening end and a second opening end, wherein the space is used for accommodating the circuit board, a first lateral plate fixed to the aluminum-wrapped housing, covering the first opening end and having a first hole for fixing the input element therein, and a second lateral plate fixed to the aluminum-wrapped housing, covering the second opening end and having a second hole for fixing the output element therein.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an acoustic voice cancellation system for generating a non-interference zone. The acoustic system includes an input transducer for receiving an acoustic input signal from a speaker to a signal processor. The acoustic system further includes a subsystem for providing a non-interfering environment The subsystem for providing non-interfering environment generates an acoustic cancellation signal for destructively interfering with the acoustic input signal at a distance away from the speaker. In a preferred embodiment, the subsystem for providing a non-interfering environment further includes an acoustic attenuation means for generating a cancellation acoustic signal for destructively interfering with the acoustic input signal. In another preferred embodiment, the subsystem for providing a non-interfering environment further includes a signal transmission means for transmitting the cancellation acoustic signal to the distance away from the speaker.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical energy collecting system for providing optical power to a display system for showing an image. The optical energy collection system includes an optical energy collecting system for collecting optical energy from a background illumination source surrounding and illuminating on the display system whereby an optical energy provided by said optical energy collecting system to said display system for illumination is naturally adjusted according to a background illumination of the background illumination source surrounding the display system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a personal computer that has circuit elements enclosed in a light transmissible case. The personal computer further includes a visible light enclosed in the light-transmissible case for providing indication of various functional statuses of the personal computer through the light transmissible case. In a preferred embodiment, the personal computer further includes a light controller for controlling the visible light for providing a plurality of visible light signals for indicating various functional statuses of the personal computer. In another preferred embodiment, the light controller further includes a light intensity controller for controlling an intensity of the visible light for indicating various functional statuses of the personal computer. In another preferred embodiment, the light controller further includes a light flash-pattern controller for controlling a flash-pattern of the visible light for indicating various functional statuses of the personal computer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a direct-current (DC) electric connector that includes plurality of conductive and insulation layers constituting a near-zero inductance connector. The connector further includes a top and a bottom insulation-and-protection covers covering and protecting the plurality of conductive and insulation layers. The top and bottom insulation-and-protection covers having a tapered outer surface for providing a tapered profile along a horizontal direction toward a connector opening for receiving a printed circuit board into the near-zero inductance connector. The connector further includes a locking cartridge for adaptively enclosing the near-zero inductance connector with the printed circuit board inserted therein. The locking cartridge has top and bottom surfaces each engages the top and bottom insulation-and-protection covers respectively for horizontally pushing toward a direction having a gradually increased profile height for generating a vertical pressing force.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a power supply for providing power from an external power source to a portable electronic device. The portable power supply system includes electronic circuits including an AC-to-DC converter for converting the power from the external power source for the portable electronic device. The portable power supply system further includes a printed circuit board for supporting the electronic circuits thereon. The portable power supply system further includes an inner enclosure for enclosing and protecting the electronic circuits supported on the printed circuit board wherein the inner enclosure composed of heat conductive materials. The portable power supply system further includes an external container for containing and protecting the portable power supply system wherein the external container further includes a plurality of air vents for allowing heat dissipation therefrom.

Abstract: An insulating tubeless transformer, by using special winding tubings to achieve the safety requirement and automatic winding without using insulating tubes or other insulation materials, has the advantages of saving material, space reduction and automatic winding.