Abstract: The present invention provides a single circuit and a method which can identify the WLAN standard of a packet or the modulation type of a packet. The single circuit includes a shift register, N determinators and decision logic. The shift register is configured to receive several periods of the preamble of the packet. Each of the N determinators is configured to determine whether the WLAN standard, or the modulation type, of the packet matches one of the N WLAN standards, or the N modulation types. Decision logic is configured to decide the WLAN standard, or the modulation type, of the packet.

Abstract: A time domain symbol timing synchronization circuit is disclosed, which comprises: an autocorrelation function calculator for calculating cyclic prefix autocorrelation functions and an offset time estimator for searching peak positions of cyclic prefix autocorrelation functions to indicate symbol boundary of received communication symbols. The offset time estimator compares a current peak position and a previous peak position. If (a) the difference of the positions is larger than a threshold and (b) the current peak is smaller than a reference average peak, the current peak is determined as false; the offset time estimator weeds out and replaces the current peak position by the previous peak position; and the current peak is not introduced in the reference average peak calculation.

Abstract: An auto provision system and method for a customer premises equipment (CPE) include: connecting a CPE to a provision platform through a network; authenticating the CPE by the provision platform and generating and transmitting a corresponding setting file to the CPE by the provision platform; and the CPE updating the configuration thereof by using the received setting file, thereby saving manual costs for ISPs (Internet Service Providers), ensuring ease of use, and enhancing information security.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical film comprising a substrate having microstructures and a resin coating disposed on the microstructures of the substrate. The resin coating comprising a plurality of organic particles and a binder. The microstructures comprise a plurality of columnar structures which are equilateral, and the organic particles are tangent to the columnar structures. The height of the organic particles is not less than the height of the columnar structures. The optical film of the present invention enables the organic particles to be uniformly and orderly distributed so that the transmitting light is homogenized and the brightness can be enhanced.

Abstract: A constant current regulator includes a current sensing circuit loop connected to a switch unit of the constant current regulator to detect a current flowing through the switch unit and to generate a detection current that is in proportion to the current flowing through the switch unit. The detection current flows through a detection resistor to induce a detection voltage. A differential amplifier bases on a set voltage and the received detection voltage to generate an error voltage to a pulse width modulation controller, which in turn causes a gate driver circuit to control the switching operation of the switch unit thereby supplying a constant current to a load connected to an output voltage of the regulator.

Abstract: A hand truck includes handles; a ledge comprising a cavity; a fastening device comprising a quick release and a clamp; and a locking device comprising a hollow first section including an opening on either side, a hollow second section releasably put on the first section, the second section including an opening on either side, the openings being in registration to each other, a block member in the first section and including a transverse channel aligned with the openings and the cavity, a sliding lock pin in the cavity, the openings, and the channel to lock the first and second sections, the lock pin having a projection in the channel, a depressible shuttle member in the first section and including a hook partially disposed in the block member, and an inclined slot in the hook with the projection disposed therein, and an actuation rod releasably secured to the shuttle member.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to an optical film comprising a flexible substrate, a first surface comprising a convex-concave microstructure, and a second surface comprising a resin coating, wherein the resin coating comprises non-spherical particles and the non-spherical particles have a longest dimension in the range from 1 ?m to 20 ?m and an aspect ratio in the range from 1.2 to 1.8. The resin coating has excellent antistatic properties and a high hardness so as to prevent the optical film of the subject invention from being scratched or damaged or the adhesion of dust during transportation or processing.

Abstract: A video surveillance motherboard includes a core circuit and a surveillance circuit. The core circuit includes a processor, a main memory, a bus and a chipset. The chipset couples the processor to the main memory and includes a bus controller for controlling data transfer on the bus. The surveillance circuit includes a video connector, an audio connector, plural video capture controllers and a bridge. The video and audio connectors are configured to connect with a camera via image and audio transmission lines to receive image and audio signals from the camera. The video capture controllers are coupled to image signal input terminals of the video connector and audio signal input terminals of the audio connector. The bridge couples the video capture controllers to the bus and is configured to enable the video capture controllers to transfer data through the bus.

Abstract: The subject invention provides a reflective film comprising a reflective substrate and a resin coating having a convex-concave structure on a surface of the substrate, wherein said resin coating comprises organic particles and a binder, the particle size distribution of the organic particles ranges within about ±5% of the mean particle size of the organic particles, and the organic particles are in an amount from about 180 to about 320 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the solid contents of the binder.

Abstract: The present invention provides an optical film comprising a substrate having a first optical surface and a second surface and a microstructure layer on the first optical surface of the substrate, wherein the microstructure layer comprises a plurality of first light-adjusting structures selected from the group consisting of prism columnar structures, conical columnar structures, solid angle structures and orange-segment like structures and a combination thereof and a plurality of second light-adjusting structures selected from the group consisting of arc columnar structures, lens-like structures, and capsule-like structures and a combination thereof, wherein at least a portion of the second light-adjusting structures has a height greater than those of all the first light-adjusting structures. The optical film of the present invention will not suffer the damage caused on the microstructure layers while achieving a light-gathering effect and effectively reducing optical interference.

Abstract: A method for making Mg(magnesium)-based intermetallic compound uses a thermal process during a melting process to produce largely the Mg-based intermetallic compound. The vapor pressure of Mg is high, thereby Mg is prone to be vaporized from a melt and a wrought solid alloy in the melting process of high temperature, for purifying the wrought Mg-based intermetallic compound. The method may simplify the process and devices for making the Mg-based intermetallic compound, and produce efficiently a larger of high purity Mg-based intermetallic compound.

Abstract: A constant current regulator includes a current sensing circuit loop connected to a switch unit of the constant current regulator to detect a current flowing through the switch unit and to generate a detection current that is in proportion to the current flowing through the switch unit. The detection current flows through a detection resistor to induce a detection voltage. A differential amplifier bases on a set voltage and the received detection voltage to generate an error voltage to a pulse width modulation controller, which in turn causes a gate driver circuit to control the switching operation of the switch unit thereby supplying a constant current to a load connected to an output voltage of the regulator.

Abstract: A null detector and its corresponding method are provided. The null detector includes a power detector, a smoother, and an overlapper. The power detector outputs a power level signal according to the power level of a received signal. The smoother is coupled to the power detector for determining according to the power level signal whether the received signal is transmitting a null symbol, and then the smoother outputs a null detection signal at a first state value or a second state value indicating the result of the determination. The overlapper is coupled to the smoother for providing the duration and position of the null symbols transmitted by the received signal according to the null detection signal.

Abstract: A time domain symbol timing synchronization circuit is disclosed, which comprises: an autocorrelation function calculator for calculating cyclic prefix autocorrelation functions and an offset time estimator for searching peak positions of cyclic prefix autocorrelation functions to indicate symbol boundary of received communication symbols. The offset time estimator compares a current peak position and a previous peak position. If (a) the difference of the positions is larger than a threshold and (b) the current peak is smaller than a reference average peak, the current peak is determined as false; the offset time estimator weeds out and replaces the current peak position by the previous peak position; and the current peak is not introduced in the reference average peak calculation.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multicompound hand grip for an implement, like a golf club grip, that has varying hardness in selected areas. The grip has an inner sleeve and an outer panel. The inner sleeve is made of a first elastomeric material and includes selected raised portions that provide a reinforcement ridge in some embodiments to provide varying hardness at selected locations or areas. The sleeve is made of a material having a durometer value that differs from the material and the durometer value of the outer panel to provide a grip with good tactile feel and gripping qualities.

Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes a temperature compensation circuit arranged between a feedback differential amplification circuit and an output voltage detection circuit to compensate the variation of the voltage level of the DC output voltage of the converter caused by ambient temperature changes. The temperature compensation circuit includes a temperature detection circuit that detects the ambient temperature and, in response thereto, generates a temperature signal; and a current source circuit that is connected between a feedback signal input terminal of the feedback differential amplification circuit and the output voltage detection circuit. The current source circuit, based on the temperature signal, generates an electrical current and a compensation voltage proportional to the electrical current. The compensation voltage is applied to the DC output voltage to thereby regulate the voltage level of the DC output voltage.

Abstract: The subject invention provides an optical film, comprising a transparent substrate and a resin coating having a convex-concave structure on at least one surface of the substrate, wherein said resin coating comprises a plurality of organic particles and a binder, the organic particles being formed from a polyacrylate resin which comprises at least one acrylate monomer type having multiple functional groups as polymerization units, said multi-functional acrylate monomers being in an amount from 30 to 70 wt % based on the total weight of the monomers, and wherein the organic particles have a mean particle size, the particle size distribution of the organic particles ranging within about ±5% of the mean particle size, and wherein the organic particles are in an amount from about 180 to 320 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the solid contents of the binder.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multicompound hand grip for an implement, like a golf club grip, that has varying hardness in selected areas. The grip has an inner sleeve and an outer panel. The inner sleeve is made of a first elastomeric material and includes selected raised portions that provide a reinforcement ridge in some embodiments to provide varying hardness at selected locations or areas. The sleeve is made of a material having a durometer value that differs from the material and the durometer value of the outer panel to provide a grip with good tactile feel and gripping qualities.

Abstract: The invention provides an anti-UV coating composition comprising inorganic particulates, a resin, and at least one kind of organic particles having a different refractive index from that of the resin. The coating composition of the present invention can be coated onto a substrate and provides good anti-UV effect. The invention also provides a film comprising a substrate wherein at least one surface of said substrate has at least one coating layer formed from the anti-UV coating composition of the present invention. The film of the subject invention can enhance brightness, has good weather resistance, can absorb UV light, and can effectively solve the yellowing problem of the substrate.

Abstract: An audio amplifier system. The power supply includes a plurality of power lines. The mainboard includes a first voltage input connector coupled to one of the power lines receiving a first power supply, and an audio output signal connector outputting a first audio output signal. The audio amplifier module located on a chassis includes a second voltage input connector coupled to the others receiving a second power supply, an audio input signal connector coupled to the audio output signal connector via a cable receiving the first audio output signal, and an amplifier circuit amplifying the first audio output signal into a second audio output signal.