Abstract: A blind spot detection system comprises an alarm, capable of generating an alarm signal; a plurality of sensors, each for emitting a radio signal and receiving a reflecting signal of the emitted radio signal, to detect whether an object exists within a specific range and generate a detection result accordingly; and a control module, for receiving at least one vehicle information from the OBD system and controlling the alarm to generate the alarm signal according to the at least one vehicle information and a plurality of detection results generated by the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: A barcode recognition method and a computer program product thereof are provided. In the barcode recognition method, at first, a foreground extraction step is performed to obtain a binary image of a barcode image. Thereafter, an alignment step is performed to calculate a center coordinate, corner coordinates, a shift vector, and a rotation angle of the target barcode in accordance with the barcode image, the binary image, the shift vector, and the rotation angle. Thereafter, positions of data space patterns, boundary patterns, and an alignment type of the target barcode are determined in accordance with the center coordinate, the corner coordinates, the shift vector, and the rotation angle of the target barcode. Then, values of the target barcode are determined in accordance with the positions of the data space patterns, the boundary patterns, and the alignment type of the target barcode.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a semiconductor device including resistor arrangement including a first resistor electrically connected to a ground voltage and a second resistor in direct physical contact with the first resistor. The second resistor is configured to receive a temperature independent current and the second resistor has thermal properties similar to those of the first resistor. This disclosure also relates to a semiconductor device including a load configured to receive an operating voltage and a voltage source configured to supply the operating voltage. The semiconductor device further includes a resistor arrangement between the load and the voltage source. This disclosure also relates to a method of using a resistor arrangement to calculate an operating current.

Abstract: A barcode recognition method and a computer program product thereof are provided. In the barcode recognition method, at first, a foreground extraction step is performed to obtain a binary image of a barcode image. Thereafter, an alignment step is performed to calculate a center coordinate, corner coordinates, a shift vector, and a rotation angle of the target barcode in accordance with the barcode image, the binary image, the shift vector, and the rotation angle. Thereafter, positions of data space patterns, boundary patterns, and an alignment type of the target barcode are determined in accordance with the center coordinate, the corner coordinates, the shift vector, and the rotation angle of the target barcode. Then, values of the target barcode are determined in accordance with the positions of the data space patterns, the boundary patterns, and the alignment type of the target barcode.

Abstract: A motion object detection method using an adaptive background model and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. In the motion object detection method, a background model establishing step is firstly performed to establish a background model to provide a plurality of background brightness reference values. Then, a foreground object detecting step is performed to use the background model to detect foreground objects. In the background model establishing step, a plurality of brightness weight values are firstly provided in accordance with the brightness of background pixels, wherein each of the brightness weight values is determined in accordance with the relative background pixel. Thereafter, the background brightness reference values are calculated based on the brightness of the background pixels and the brightness weight values. In addition, a computer can perform the motion object detection method after reading the computer-readable storage medium.

Abstract: A DC to DC converter includes a switching circuit and a controller. The switching circuit includes an inductor coupled to first and second voltage supply nodes and to a plurality of output loads. The controller is configured to monitor a current through the inductor and to selectively couple the inductor to each of the plurality of output loads such that at least one of the following criteria is met: 1) an average current through the inductor is minimized for the particular output loads coupled to the switching circuit, or 2) minimize a number of times the switching circuit is switched during a charging period for the particular output loads coupled to the switching circuit.

Abstract: Techniques for an interchangeable modular design for mobile device accessories by separating a mobile device accessory into two modules are disclosed herein. The power and data interfaces between a power module and an expansion adapter are predetermined as a standardized design. The power module includes a battery to supply electrical power. The power module has a form-fitting shape adapted to secure a particular mobile device with the power module. The expansion adapter includes interfaces to be connected to the mobile device and the power module. The power module can receive electrical power supplied from the battery of the power module. The expansion adapter and/or power module may include additional hardware functionalities.

Abstract: A blind spot detection system for a vehicle includes a vehicle information detecting module for obtaining at least one vehicle information of the vehicle corresponding to an external environment, an alarm for generating an alarm signal, a plurality of sensors each for emitting a radio signal and receiving a reflecting signal of the transmitted radio signal to detect whether an object exists within a specific range and generate a detection result accordingly, and a control module for controlling the alarm to generate the alarm signal according to the at least one vehicle information and a plurality of detection results generated by the plurality of sensors.

Abstract: A system and a method for controlling a sensorless motor are disclosed, where the system includes a motor driver and a zero-crossing detector. The motor driver can drive the sensorless motor. The zero-crossing detector can detect a zero-crossing point when the voltage of one motor coil of the sensorless motor is in a blanking period.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for driving a sensorless motor are described and shown in the specification and drawings, where the method includes steps as follows. First, a control signal is acquired, where the control signal has information of a predetermined rotational speed. Next, energy is supplied and progressively increased to the sensorless motor, so as to rotate a rotor of the sensorless motor. Then, a position of the rotor is detected. Finally, the energy is gradually regulated so that the sensorless motor is maintained at the predetermined rotational speed.

Abstract: A system and a method for controlling a sensorless motor are disclosed, where the system includes a motor driver and a zero crossing detector. The motor driver can drive the sensorless motor. The zero crossing detector can detect a zero-crossing point when the voltage of one motor coil of the sensorless motor is in a blanking period.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for driving a sensorless motor are described and shown in the specification and drawings, where the method includes steps as follows. First, a control signal is acquired, where the control signal has information of a predetermined rotational speed. Next, energy is supplied and progressively increased to the sensorless motor, so as to rotate a rotor of the sensorless motor. Then, a position of the rotor is detected. Finally, the energy is gradually regulated so that the sensorless motor is maintained at the predetermined rotational speed.

Abstract: A support mechanism is adapted to support an upper body of an electronic element, and the upper body can be turned pivotally relative to a lower body of the electronic device. The support mechanism includes a base, a plate, a transmission shaft and a torsional force generating device, in which the base is fixed on the lower body and the plate is fixed on the upper body. Furthermore, the transmission shaft is passed through and installed on the base and the torsional force generating device is wound around the transmission shaft. One end of the torsional force generating device is extended outward and fixed on the plate so as to couple the base to the plate and process a pivotal turn.

Abstract: A motion object detection method using an adaptive background model and a computer-readable storage medium are provided. In the motion object detection method, a background model establishing step is firstly performed to establish a background model to provide a plurality of background brightness reference values. Then, a foreground object detecting step is performed to use the background model to detect foreground objects. In the background model establishing step, a plurality of brightness weight values are firstly provided in accordance with the brightness of background pixels, wherein each of the brightness weight values is determined in accordance with the relative background pixel. Thereafter, the background brightness reference values are calculated based on the brightness of the background pixels and the brightness weight values. In addition, a computer can perform the motion object detection method after reading the computer-readable storage medium.

Abstract: The oscillating signal generator utilizes a rising edge phase difference and a falling edge phase difference of the input signal and a feedback signal to generate a rising control signal and a falling control signal, and generates an output signal according to the rising control signal and the falling control signal; wherein the feedback signal corresponds to the output signal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a content protection system in a storage medium and the method of the same. The storage medium includes a flash disk, a memory card, a hard disk, a CDR, or a MO. In one aspect of the present invention, the content protection system in a storage medium includes a database; a partitioning module coupled to the database to partition the storage medium; and a link table managing module coupled to the database to establish and manage a link table of a file to be stored in the storage medium.

Abstract: A support mechanism is adapted to support an upper body of an electronic element, and the upper body can be turned pivotally relative to a lower body of the electronic device. The support mechanism includes a base, a plate, a transmission shaft and a torsional force generating device, in which the base is fixed on the lower body and the plate is fixed on the upper body. Furthermore, the transmission shaft is passed through and installed on the base and the torsional force generating device is wound around the transmission shaft. One end of the torsional force generating device is extended outward and fixed on the plate so as to couple the base to the plate and process a pivotal turn.

Abstract: A self-adjusting clock generator is disclosed. The self-adjusting clock generator comprises a voltage control oscillator for generating a frequency output, a frequency to voltage converter for converting the frequency output into a voltage output, and a comparator for comparing the voltage output with a reference voltage in order to produce a comparison voltage. The produced comparison voltage is provided as feedback to the voltage control oscillator such that the frequency output generated by the voltage control oscillator is adjusted, based on the comparison voltage, to converge into a stable frequency output.

Abstract: A paper separation mechanism applied to an office machine is disclosed. The paper separation mechanism comprises a roller set driven by a drive motor, a gear set disposed on a side of the roller set, and an adjusting device disposed on a side of the gear set for providing a resistant torque. Thereby when the roller set is driven by the drive motor and a thrust provided by the drive motor overcomes the resistant torque, the roller set starts to feed paper.

Abstract: The oscillating signal generator utilizes a rising edge phase difference and a falling edge phase difference of the input signal and a feedback signal to generate a rising control signal and a falling control signal, and generates an output signal according to the rising control signal and the falling control signal; wherein the feedback signal corresponds to the output signal.