Abstract: A processor device has a CPU cooperating with an input device and an output device, under control of stored instructions, and is arranged to receive service requests at the input device, assign service requests received in successive time periods to respective batches of requests; access stored service provider data to identify available service providers from among a pool of service providers; after completing the assignment of service requests to a batch, perform a matching process to endeavour to match each service request of the batch of requests to a service provider; and for each service provider to whom a match is made, output a notification of the respective potential match from the output device.

Abstract: In examples, an electronic device comprises a bus and a microcontroller coupled to the bus. The microcontroller is to encode a pattern in a pulse width modulated (PWM) signal by manipulating a duty cycle of the PWM signal and a duration of the duty cycle and to provide the PWM signal on the bus. The electronic device comprises a display panel and a timing controller (TCON) coupled to the display panel and to the microcontroller via the bus. The TCON is to control a brightness feature and a non-brightness feature of the display panel based on the pattern encoded in the PWM signal.

Abstract: A display system may include a display panel and a processor. The processor is to cause the display panel to display data received from a first computing system and cause the display panel to display data received from one of the first computing system and a second computing system, in response to determining an idle state or an active state of the first computing system and the second computing system.

Abstract: Examples of displays on display systems are described. In an example, a display system may include a display panel and a processor. The processor is to cause the display panel to display data received from a first computing system and cause the display panel to display data received from one of the first computing system and a second computing system, in response to determining an idle state or an active state of the first computing system and the second computing system.

Abstract: An apparatus can include a calibration circuit to determine a backlight status of a display device based on a detected difference in a noise level corresponding to the display device. The calibration circuit can perform an operation to calibrate a touchscreen coupleable to the display device based on the determined backlight status.

Abstract: Activation of a release button is detected, where the release button is to separate a tablet computing device from a docking station while a mass storage device of the docking station is performing an operation. In response to the detection, a warning message is generated.

Abstract: Activation of a release button is detected, where the release button is to separate a tablet computing device from a docking station while a mass storage device of the docking station is performing an operation. In response to the detection, a warning message is generated.

Abstract: A method and scheduler are provided that optimize utilization of an uplink (UL) data packet field of an UL sub-frame. In one embodiment, a request for an allocation of bandwidth is received from each of multiple mobile stations. The requests include requests for a bandwidth allocation of a first size range and requests for a bandwidth allocation of a second size range, wherein each request of the second size range requests more bandwidth than any request of the first size range. Bandwidth is allocated in a UL data packet field to the requests in order of priority, and when the allocated bandwidth does not fill the UL data packet field and a request of the second size range remains unallocated, an allocation of bandwidth to an unallocated request of the second size range is substituted for an allocation of bandwidth to a request of the first size range.

Abstract: A method and system for allocating a particular uplink control region to both HARQ ACKCH and CQICH in order to maximize uplink bandwidth for data transfer in a communication network. A control region scheduling (CRS) utility assigns a higher priority to HARQ ACKCH relative to CQICH. When both HARQ ACKCH and CQICH are to be allocated for a subscriber in the same region in the same frame, HARQ ACKCH is allocated in the region while CQICH is rejected. As the substitute to the rejected CQICH, the CRS utility may use current uplink channel quality information in combination with the corresponding HARQ ACK transmission to estimate the downlink channel quality information for the subscriber. Upon receiving the HARQ ACK information, the CRS utility updates the subscriber(s) uplink channel quality information. The CRS utility also provides a configurable option of activating or de-activating the sharing of the uplink control region.

Abstract: A method and scheduler are provided that optimize utilization of an uplink (UL) data packet field of an UL sub-frame. In one embodiment, a request for an allocation of bandwidth is received from each of multiple mobile stations. The requests include requests for a bandwidth allocation of a first size range and requests for a bandwidth allocation of a second size range, wherein each request of the second size range requests more bandwidth than any request of the first size range. Bandwidth is allocated in a UL data packet field to the requests in order of priority, and when the allocated bandwidth does not fill the UL data packet field and a request of the second size range remains unallocated, an allocation of bandwidth to an unallocated request of the second size range is substituted for an allocation of bandwidth to a request of the first size range.

Abstract: A system for testing a reflective display device includes a testing apparatus and a computer. The testing apparatus includes one or more light emitters, one or more light detectors, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) module, and a microcontroller unit (MCU). The light emitters are for projecting light onto a reflective display device located on the testing apparatus. The light detectors are for sensing reflected light from the reflective display device, and generating electricity according to a luminance of the reflected light. The ADC module is for receiving the electrical signals from the light detectors, and producing a digital output according to voltages of the electrical signals. The MCU is configured for reading the digital output of the ADC module. The computer is for processing the digital output and displaying results after processing.

Abstract: A method and system for allocating a particular uplink control region to both HARQ ACKCH and CQICH in order to maximize uplink bandwidth for data transfer in a communication network. A control region scheduling (CRS) utility assigns a higher priority to HARQ ACKCH relative to CQICH. When both HARQ ACKCH and CQICH are to be allocated for a subscriber in the same region in the same frame, HARQ ACKCH is allocated in the region while CQICH is rejected. As the substitute to the rejected CQICH, the CRS utility may use current uplink channel quality information in combination with the corresponding HARQ ACK transmission to estimate the downlink channel quality information for the subscriber. Upon receiving the HARQ ACK information, the CRS utility updates the subscriber(s) uplink channel quality information. The CRS utility also provides a configurable option of activating or de-activating the sharing of the uplink control region.

Abstract: An exemplary light circuit includes a light unit (7) that includes a plurality of light branches (L1, L2 . . . and Ln) connected in parallel; an ambient light detector (9) for detecting an ambient luminance; an ambient light switch (101) for enabling/disenabling the ambient light detector; a control unit (3) for producing PWM waves with a particular duty cycle according to the detected ambient luminance; and a switching circuit (6) for alternatively switching on and off the light unit according to the PWM waves. An exemplary electronic book (1) configured with the lighting circuit is also provided.

Abstract: A system for testing a reflective display device includes a testing apparatus and a computer. The testing apparatus includes one or more light emitters, one or more light detectors, an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) module, and a microcontroller unit (MCU). The light emitters are for projecting light onto a reflective display device located on the testing apparatus. The light detectors are for sensing reflected light from the reflective display device, and generating electricity according to a luminance of the reflected light. The ADC module is for receiving the electrical signals from the light detectors, and producing a digital output according to voltages of the electrical signals. The MCU is configured for reading the digital output of the ADC module. The computer is for processing the digital output and displaying results after processing.

Abstract: A light circuit includes a light unit (7), a control unit (3), a differentiating circuit (4) and a switching circuit (6). The light unit includes a plurality of light branches (L1, L2 . . . and Ln) connected in parallel. The light branches are controlled to light by the switching circuit that is enabled and disabled by PWM waves from the control unit. The PWM waves are differentiated into differentiated waves by the differentiating circuit before outputted to control the switching circuit.

Abstract: An improved structure of a ratchet wrench is disclosed. The structure has a plurality of engaging teeth on a teeth member and a ratchet wheel, characterized in that at least a cavity hole is appropriately provided on the engaging teeth and is mounted with an elastic body therein, thereby, when the teeth member is engaged with the ratchet wheel, the elastic body of the engaging teeth produces a small gap, by the elastic force of the elastic body, between the teeth member and the ratchet wheel, allowing a smooth teeth-returning between the teeth member and the ratchet wheel.

Abstract: An improved structure of a ratchet wrench is disclosed. The structure has a plurality of engaging teeth on a teeth member and a ratchet wheel, characterized in that at least a cavity hole is appropriately provided on the engaging teeth and is mounted with an elastic body therein, thereby, when the teeth member is engaged with the ratchet wheel, the elastic body of the engaging teeth produces a small gap, by the elastic force of the elastic body, between the teeth member and the ratchet wheel, allowing a smooth teeth-returning between the teeth member and the ratchet wheel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to purifying starch granules from starch-bearing crops, preferably maize, which include treating starch granules with a thermally tolerant, broad pH range proteolytic enzyme that is specific for surface-associated proteins. Also disclosed are purified starch granules which are substantially free of surface-associated proteins. Uses of the isolated starch granules are disclosed.