Abstract: An audio output apparatus includes an audio codec receiving a digital audio signal from a system controller and outputting an analog audio signal corresponding to the digital audio signal to an amplifier through a capacitor, and a switch controller triggered by a trigger signal to output a control signal to the amplifier. The amplifier is disabled to cease outputting the analog audio signal in response to the control signal. The trigger signal is generated by one of the system controller, the audio codec, and a power circuit supplying electric power to the system controller, the audio codec, the switch controller and the amplifier upon occurrence of a condition associated with pop noise, and is outputted to the switch controller before the pop noise is generated, such that the amplifier is disabled in response to the control signal from the switch controller and is unable to output the pop noise.

Abstract: A force sensor includes a polymeric substrate including a cavity with a tilt plane, at least two metal piezoresistors on the tilt plane, and a contact pad connected to the metal piezoresistors. The tilt plane may include a measured interface of from 15° to 75°.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a charging unit coupled to a rechargeable battery, an internal electronic unit, and a temperature sensor for sensing temperature of the internal electronic unit. The charging unit receives an external input power so as to output a charging current for charging the rechargeable battery, and a supply current supplied to the internal electronic unit, and adjusts the charging current outputted to the rechargeable battery unit based on the temperature of the internal electronic unit. A method of adjusting a charging current for a rechargeable battery unit of a portable electronic device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a strain gauge having a conductive fluid made of a glycerin/aqueous salt mixture, and methods of making the strain gauge. The strain gauge is capable of measuring large displacement of around 30% true strain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a microvalve having a valve plug, connecting legs, anchors and actuators, allowing the valve plug to move vertically to open or close the valve. The valve plug can contain magnetic materials, and be operated by an actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a strain gauge and methods of making such wherein the gauge contains a doped polymeric fluid suitable for measuring elongations of more than 10%.

Abstract: The present invention relates a method of fabricating a piezoelectric device through micromachining piezoelectric-on-silicon wafer. The wafers are constructed so that piezoelectric layer is a single wafer having a thin layer from 5 to 50 ?m.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a strain gauge and methods of making such wherein the gauge contains a doped polymeric fluid suitable for measuring elongations of more than 10%.

Abstract: A method for determining which web page among multiple candidate web pages is similar to a given web page. For each candidate web page, a set of scoring rules is provided to score the components therein. When the given web page is compared against a candidate web page, each component that is found in both the given web page and the candidate web page under examination is given a score in accordance with the set of scoring rules that is specific to that web page under examination. A composite similarity score is computed for each comparison between the given webpage and a candidate web page. If the composite similarity score exceeds a predefined threshold value for a comparison between the given webpage and a candidate web page, that candidate web page is deemed the web page that is similar.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a network switching apparatus and a network switching method applied for switching between a wired network unit and a wireless network unit of a computer system. Based on the network switching method, the network switching apparatus includes a wired network unit, a wireless network unit and a control unit. The wired network unit includes a plug/unplug interface responsible for a wired network transmission. The wireless network unit is responsible for a wireless network transmission. The control unit includes a logic control circuit and a logic control unit or an embedded controller, and a basic input/output system (BIOS) of the computer system is used for pre-selecting setup options of the computer system, and detecting whether a network socket is plugged in or unplugged from a plug/unplug interface, so as to turn on or off the wired network transmission and wireless network transmission.

Abstract: A circuit module and a shielding structure for electromagnetic waves or radio frequency interferences are comprised of a circuit board and electronic components disposed on the circuit board, and a metal partition mounted on the electronic components; the metal partition disposed with one or a plurality of through holes, which does not contact the electronic components so as to shield electromagnetic waves or radio frequency interferences externally radiated from the electronic components, or radiated from an external source by the conductivity of the metal partition; and the through hole dissipates heat generated by the electronic components to maintain normal working status and quality of the circuit module.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for detecting the oscillation amplitude of a bonding tool includes a sensing unit disposed adjacent to and at a distance from the bonding tool. The sensing unit includes a pair of electrodes, a piezoelectric sensing layer located between the pair of electrodes, and a membrane associated with the piezoelectric sensing layer. The piezoelectric sensing layer becomes sensitive to ultrasonic vibrations and generates electrical voltage signals after being activated by a poling process. An optional pre-amplifier is used to amplify the signals generated from the sensing unit, and an oscilloscope is used to further process the signals.

Abstract: An antenna structure and a medium component for use in a planar inverted-F antenna are disclosed. The antenna structure comprises a radiation component, a ground component and a medium component. A space is between the radiation component and the ground component for generating resonance effects to transmit and to receive electromagnetic waves. The medium component is set into the space which is between the radiation component and the ground component for fastening the space, but also has insulation and waterproof functions. The efficacy for the antenna structure transmitting and receiving electromagnetic waves can be ensured.

Abstract: Mobile communication devices are provided. A mobile communication device comprises a main surface and a touch screen acting as the only input interface on the main surface. When the mobile communication device is in a communication mode, the touch screen displays a first image through which users input data and execute a communication function. When the mobile communication is in an additional function mode, the touch screen displays a second image through which users input data and execute an additional function.

Abstract: A front wheel stabilizing device includes a mount adapted to be secured to a main frame of an electric motor-driven wheeled vehicle, and an axle disposed between two side plates of the mount. A wheel mounting member has a tubular head which is rotatably sleeved on the axle, and a cantilever arm which extends from the tubular head forwardly to terminate at a wheel-carrying end for mounting a stabilizing wheel thereon. The stabilizing wheel can yield under a jolting force that arises as a result of movement of the stabilizing wheel over an uneven ground so as to displace from a more tractive position to a less tractive position. A torsion spring has a coiled segment which is wound on the tubular head, and two urging ends which abut against the mount and the cantilever arm, respectively, so as to bias the stabilizing wheel downwardly, thereby restoring the stabilizing wheel from the less tractive position back to the more tractive position.

Abstract: A drug delivery device such as an oral dosage form (ODF) with a toxic or potent core encapsulated by a non-toxic region. The non-toxic region may be a region including multiple layers, coatings, shells, and combinations thereof, which provides protection to and isolation from the toxic or potent core. The drug in the toxic or potent core is incorporated into the dosage form via, for example, three-dimensional printing, as a solution, solubilization or suspension of solid particles in liquid, rather than by the more conventional handling and compressing of dry powder. This minimizes the likelihood of creating airborne particles of the toxic drug during manufacturing, hence controlling and minimizing the exposure of manufacturing personnel to the hazardous substance. Wet dispensing of the toxic or potent drug further provides greater bioavailability of the drug to the patient.

Abstract: A portable wireless communication apparatus comprises a circuit board, an antenna and a casing. The circuit board comprises a plurality of electronic components. The antenna is electrically connected to the circuit board for implementing wireless communication. The circuit board is covered by the casing to isolate noise generated by the electronic components and the wireless communication jammed by the noises can be avoided.

Abstract: A front wheel stabilizing device includes a mount adapted to be secured to a main frame of an electric motor-driven wheeled vehicle, and an axle disposed between two side plates of the mount. A wheel mounting member has a tubular head which is rotatably sleeved on the axle, and a cantilever arm which extends from the tubular head forwardly to terminate at a wheel-carrying end for mounting a stabilizing wheel thereon. The stabilizing wheel can yield under a jolting force that arises as a result of movement of the stabilizing wheel over an uneven ground so as to displace from a more tractive position to a less tractive position. A torsion spring has a coiled segment which is wound on the tubular head, and two urging ends which abut against the mount and the cantilever arm, respectively, so as to bias the stabilizing wheel downwardly, thereby restoring the stabilizing wheel from the less tractive position back to the more tractive position.

Abstract: An engineered regenerative biostructure (erb) for implantation into a human body as a bone substitute, which includes an internal microstructure, mesostructure and/or macrostructure to provide improved bone in-growth, and methods for making the erb. Under one aspect of the invention, the biostructure has resorbable and nonresorbable regions. Under another aspect of the invention, the biostructure is constructed of hydroxyapatite, tricalcium phosphate and/or demineralized bone. Under yet another aspect of the invention, the porous biostructure is partially or fully infused with a resorbable, nonresorbable or dissolvable material.

Abstract: An in-car video/audio computer module includes a casing removably received in a receiving slot defined inside a car. A touch-control type display screen is mounted to a front end of the casing so that the display screen is exposed to a viewer when the casing is received in the receiving slot. A rotatable joint is formed between the display screen and the casing to allow for adjustment of angular position of the screen with respect to the viewer. Mateable connectors are provided between the casing and the receiving slot to establish electrical connection therebetween. The computer module can be removed from the receiving slot to serve as a standing-along portable computer.