Abstract: A device including a virtual drive system is provided. An image file can be identified as an ordinary physical disk drive via the device. The device includes a storage unit, an image management unit, and an operating-system interface. The storage unit is configured to store at least one image file. The image management unit includes an image management program which can manage the image files to be selected. The operating-system interface is connected by electrical signals with an operating-system apparatus and is controlled by the image management program to send a controlling signal to the operating-system apparatus. Therefore, the operating-system apparatus can identify as many physical disk drives as the corresponding selected image files.

Abstract: A three-dimensional SoC structure formed by stacking multiple chip modules is provided. The three-dimensional SoC structure includes at least two vertical SoC modules and at least one connector module, wherein each connector module electrically connects two vertical SoC modules. Each vertical SoC module is constructed by stacking at least two chip modules vertically. Each chip module includes a module circuit board and at least one preset element. A recess is formed in each module circuit board and provided with a first connecting interface for electrically connecting with the corresponding at least one preset element. The at least two vertical SoC modules are connected by the connector module to form a three-dimensional SoC structure with multiple functions. Besides, the recesses formed in the module circuit boards provide effective heat dissipation paths for the preset elements.

Abstract: A method for arranging memories of a low-complexity low-density parity-check (LDPC) decoder and a low-complexity LDPC decoder using the same method are provided. The main idea of the method for arranging memories of a low-complexity LDPC decoder is to merge at least one or two small-capacity memory blocks into one memory group, so that the memory area can be reduced and the power consumption in reading or writing data is lowered. Besides, as the merged memory group shares the same address line in reading or writing data, at least one delay unit is used to adjust the reading or writing order and thereby ensure data validity. A low-complexity LDPC decoder using the disclosed method can meet the demands of high processing rate and low power consumption.

Abstract: A multi-layer system-on-chip (SoC) module structure is provided. The multi-layer SoC module structure includes at least two circuit board module layers and at least one connector module layer. Each connector module layer is sandwiched between and thus electrically connects two circuit board module layers such that the SoC module structure is formed by stacking. Each circuit board module layer is composed of at least one circuit board module while each connector module layer is composed of at least one connector module. Hence, the SoC module structure can be manufactured as a three-dimensional structure, thus allowing highly flexible connections within the SoC module structure.

Abstract: A hybrid driving apparatus and a method thereof are provided. The hybrid driving apparatus includes a first driving unit, a second driving unit, and a resistor. The first driving unit has a first output end. The second driving unit has a second output end coupled to a first bonding pad. The resistor is coupled between the first output end and the first bonding pad to serve as a matching impedance. When the driving apparatus operates in a first transmission mode, the first driving unit and the second driving unit jointly drive the first bonding pad. When the driving apparatus operates in a second transmission mode, the first driving unit and the second driving unit drive the first bonding pad and a second bonding pad respectively.

Abstract: A fabrication method for a system-on-chip (SoC) module is provided. The fabrication method includes the steps of providing at least two SoC sub-modules and connecting the SoC sub-modules. The SoC sub-modules are electrically connected with each other by connection interfaces of the SoC sub-modules so as to form the SoC module. As the SoC sub-modules have been verified in advance, the time required for verifying the resulting SoC module can be significantly reduced. As for application-specific SoC modules, they are fabricated by connecting with application-specific SoC sub-modules via the appropriate connection interfaces. Thus, the time and costs for developing SoC modules can both be minimized.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for automatic noise compensation used with audio reproduction equipment are provided. The method comprises: (a) collecting a plurality of mixed audio signals, each mixed audio signal including equipment sound output by the audio reproduction equipment, and background noise; (b) removing the equipment sound from the mixed audio signals to obtain the background noise therein; (c) determining whether or not a plurality of mixed audio signals under inspection include a significant sound; and (d) adjusting the volume of the audio reproduction equipment according to whether or not a significant sound has been generated in the surrounding area and the magnitude of the background noise in the mixed audio signals under inspection to satisfy a plurality of predetermined compensation conditions.

Abstract: In a method and system for identifying speech sound and non-speech sound in an environment, a speech signal and other non-speech signals are identified from a mixed sound source having a plurality of channels. The method includes the following steps: (a) using a blind source separation (BSS) unit to separate the mixed sound source into a plurality of sound signals; (b) storing spectrum of each of the sound signals; (c) calculating spectrum fluctuation of each of the sound signals in accordance with stored past spectrum information and current spectrum information sent from the blind source separation unit; and (d) identifying one of the sound signals that has a largest spectrum fluctuation as the speech signal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a carrier structure of a System-on-Chip (SoC) with a custom interface. The carrier structure includes a substrate, at least one common die, at least one custom interface and a molding compound. The common die and the custom interface are disposed on the substrate. The molding compound is used to package the common die which electrically connects to the substrate and the custom interface respectively. The carrier structure which includes the common die can form a complete SoC by connecting to an expansive die through the custom interface. The carrier structure with the common die which can be tested and certified in advance allows reducing and simplifying the developing procedures of the SoC.

Abstract: A hand-off monitoring method is provided for monitoring a space divided into several monitoring regions. Each of the monitoring regions is monitored by a surveillance camera. The hand-off monitoring method comprises receiving a warning signal from a location and identifying a first surveillance camera related to the location according to the warning signal. Then, an object triggering the warning signal is identified according to a video signal provided by the first surveillance camera. A moving path of the object is predicted according to a non-linear movement prediction model. Then, a control operation is performed, according to the moving path, to control the surveillance cameras in the monitoring regions where the moving path passes so as to hand-off monitor the object.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), including a bias voltage generating unit, a digital-to-analog converting stage, and an operating amplifier. The bias voltage generating unit is utilized for generating a first bias voltage. The digital-to-analog converting stage is utilized for converting a digital signal into a voltage signal, the digital-to-analog converting stage includes a current source for providing a current, and a switching unit is coupled to the current source for controlling the current to pass the switching unit according to the digital signal, and a load. The current flows through the load to generate the voltage signal. The operating amplifier is coupled to the bias voltage generating unit and the digital-to-analog converting stage for controlling the current source according to the first bias voltage.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a carrier structure of a System-on-Chip (SoC) with a custom interface. The carrier structure includes a substrate, at least one common die, at least one custom interface and a molding compound. The common die and the custom interface are disposed on the substrate. The molding compound is used to package the common die which electrically connects to the substrate and the custom interface respectively. The carrier structure which includes the common die can form a complete SoC by connecting to an expansive die through the custom interface. The carrier structure with the common die which can be tested and certified in advance allows reducing and simplifying the developing procedures of the SoC.

Abstract: A hybrid driving apparatus and a method thereof are provided. The hybrid driving apparatus includes a first driving unit, a second driving unit, and a resistor. The first driving unit has a first output end. The second driving unit has a second output end coupled to a first bonding pad. The resistor is coupled between the first output end and the first bonding pad to serve as a matching impedance. When the driving apparatus operates in a first transmission mode, the first driving unit and the second driving unit jointly drive the first bonding pad. When the driving apparatus operates in a second transmission mode, the first driving unit and the second driving unit drive the first bonding pad and a second bonding pad respectively.

Abstract: A direction detecting apparatus is adapted for installation on a vehicle, and includes a first sound collecting unit, a second sound collecting unit, an identifying unit, a direction estimating unit, and a notifying unit. The first and second sound collecting units collect sounds from roads. The identifying unit identifies the types of the sounds collected by the first and second sound collecting units. The direction estimating unit determines whether a warning sound comes from the front when the sound type identified by the identifying unit is a warning sound. The direction estimating unit estimates the direction of the warning sound when the warning sound comes from the front, and estimates a lane in which the warning sound is located when the warning sound comes from behind. The notifying unit is for providing notification of the estimation result of the direction estimating unit.

Abstract: The invention discloses a network communication processing apparatus capable of processing the cable discharge event. The network communication processing apparatus comprises an electrostatic protection circuit coupled between two signal pins used for transmitting/receiving the network signal on a cable. When the cable discharge event occurred on the cable, the electrostatic protection circuit will be turned on so that the two signal pins are short together to discharge back the electrostatic signal to the cable.

Abstract: In a method and system for identifying speech sound and non-speech sound in an environment, a speech signal and other non-speech signals are identified from a mixed sound source having a plurality of channels. The method includes the following steps: (a) using a blind source separation (BSS) unit to separate the mixed sound source into a plurality of sound signals; (b) storing spectrum of each of the sound signals; (c) calculating spectrum fluctuation of each of the sound signals in accordance with stored past spectrum information and current spectrum information sent from the blind source separation unit; and (d) identifying one of the sound signals that has a largest spectrum fluctuation as the speech signal.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a digital-to-analog converter (DAC), including a bias voltage generating unit, a digital-to-analog converting stage, and an operating amplifier. The bias voltage generating unit is utilized for generating a first bias voltage. The digital-to-analog converting stage is utilized for converting a digital signal into a voltage signal, the digital-to-analog converting stage includes a current source for providing a current, and a switching unit is coupled to the current source for controlling the current to pass the switching unit according to the digital signal, and a load. The current flows through the load to generate the voltage signal. The operating amplifier is coupled to the bias voltage generating unit and the digital-to-analog converting stage for controlling the current source according to the first bias voltage.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for measuring gap width, displacement shift or relative position between two subjects using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) are disclosed. First, a TM mode light beam is provided, so as to generate SPR on a surface of one of the two subjects. Then, the signal of the reflective light or penetrative light on the surface is measured. Because SPR is sensitive to the changes of the gap, displacement shift or relative position when the width of the gap is equal to or smaller than twice the penetration length of the surface plasmon wave, the gap, displacement shift and relative position can be acquired by sensing changes of the signal. Accordingly, the width of the gap, displacement shift, relative position and surface roughness smaller than twice the penetration length or even less than 10 nm can be measured.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a micro-array system and the uses thereof. Particularly, the micro-array system is for a micro amount of biomolecules carrying on a bioreaction in a reaction solution, which comprises a substrate comprising a plurality of micro-wells for receiving the reaction solution; a plurality of micro-beads placing in the reaction solution for the biomolecules attached on surfaces thereon; and a vibrating module for vibrating the substrate, which makes the biomolecules attached on the micro-beads react evenly. Optionally, the micro-array system further comprises a temperature control module for controlling the temperature of the reaction solution. The bioreaction performed in the micro-array system according to the invention has the advantages of having a high sensitivity, being easily post-manipulated, being easily operated, having a high reliability and being reusable.

Abstract: A television program editing device includes an input portion for receiving input data, an identity verification portion for inspecting identity and authority of the editor, an internal data storage portion for storing data read from the external storage device, a data processing portion for processing data inquiries and changes, a changed data buffer portion for recording data revised by the editor, a data access portion communicated with the external storage device, and a display portion for exhibiting program guide data to the editor.