Abstract: An image processing method for a video processor includes receiving a first input frame at a first time instant, receiving a second input frame at a second time instant, and creating an interpolated frame. When no input frame is received at a third time instant, the interpolated frame is generated using extrapolation according to the first and second input frames. When a third input frame is received at the third time instant, the interpolated frame is generated using interpolation according to the second and third input frames. The video playback smoothness can be improved by dynamically switching between extrapolation and interpolation.

Abstract: A pulsed pressure control system includes a supply unit, a switching unit, a first path, a second path, a fluid receiving device, and a return path. The first path and the return path are different paths connected between the supply unit and the switching unit. The second path is connected between the switching unit and the fluid receiving device. During pressurization, the switching unit cuts off communication between the first and second paths to increase the volume of, and eventually pressurize, the fluid on the first path, and then the switching unit is switched on to allow communication between the first and second paths to instantaneously release the pressurized fluid to the fluid receiving device through the second path. During pressure release, the switching unit allows communication between the second and return paths to allow the fluid to flow back to the supply unit through the return path.

Abstract: An actuating device includes an actuator and a stationary portion. The actuator has at least one driving portion. The stationary portion is provided at an arbitrary position along the actuator such that the driving portion forms a first driving portion and a second driving portion. The first driving portion and the second driving portion can be provided with the same actuating ability or with different actuating abilities respectively by adjusting the position of the stationary portion.

Abstract: An actuating device includes an actuator and a stationary portion. The actuator has at least one driving portion. The stationary portion is provided at an arbitrary position along the actuator such that the driving portion forms a first driving portion and a second driving portion. The first driving portion and the second driving portion can be provided with the same actuating ability or with different actuating abilities respectively by adjusting the position of the stationary portion.

Abstract: A vessel pressure regulating system with a multidirectional control valve device includes: a pressure source; the multidirectional control valve device, which includes a housing, an actuation unit, and a working element, the housing having an interior space, an input port, and an output port, the input port being in communication with the pressure source, the actuation unit having a stationary portion and a driving portion, and the working element being controlled by the driving portion in order to open or close the output port; a vessel in communication with the output port; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the pressure source and of the driving portion. The vessel pressure regulating system enables a safety airbag of a vehicle or a similar device in a chair, bed, or the like to function effectively.

Abstract: A modified conductive structure includes a conductive substrate and a polymer film disposed over a surface of the polymer film. A chemical bond exists between the polymer film and the conductive substrate, and the polymer film includes repeating units as shown below: wherein A is an antifouling molecule group; B is a sulfur-containing group or a nitrogen-containing group; R is a single bond or a first linking group; C is -L-E, wherein L is a second linking group, E is an enzyme unit; x and z are each independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 10000, and y is an integer from 1 to 10000; o is 0 or an integer from 1 to 50, and when o is an integer from 1 to 50, m and n are each independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 50.

Abstract: A video processor is configured to perform the following steps: receiving a series of input frames; calculating a buffer stage value according to the series of input frames, wherein the buffer stage value corresponds to a status of the input frames stored in a frame buffer of the video processor; and selecting a frame set from the input frames stored in the frame buffer for generating an interpolated frame as an output frame to be output by the video processor according to the buffer stage value.

Abstract: A vessel pressure regulating system with a multidirectional control valve device includes: a pressure source; the multidirectional control valve device, which includes a housing, an actuation unit, and a working element, the housing having an interior space, an input port, and an output port, the input port being in communication with the pressure source, the actuation unit having a stationary portion and a driving portion, and the working element being controlled by the driving portion in order to open or close the output port; a vessel in communication with the output port; and a control unit for controlling the operation of the pressure source and of the driving portion. The vessel pressure regulating system enables a safety airbag of a vehicle or a similar device in a chair, bed, or the like to function effectively.

Abstract: A method of motion estimation and motion compensation for a video processor includes steps of: detecting an input frame rate of a series of input frames; calculating a frame counting value, wherein the frame counting value represents the number of output frame periods between a current input frame and a previous input frame among the series of input frames; calculating a phase step, which is configured to generate a phase coefficient for generating an interpolated frame as an output frame of each of the output frame periods, according to the frame counting value; and generating the interpolated frame based on the current input frame and the previous input frame by using the phase coefficient. Wherein, the step of calculating the frame counting value, the step of calculating the phase step and the step of generating the interpolated frame are consistently performed until the input frame rate is successfully detected.

Abstract: A depressurizing device includes a valve base, a first valve, a flexible member, and a top cover. The valve base has a pressure chamber and an outgassing chamber. Top and bottom surfaces of the pressure chamber have an opening and a first valve port respectively. The first valve is located in the pressure chamber and covers the first valve port. The flexible member is disposed on the valve base and has a depressurizing valve and a first outgassing port, the depressurizing valve covers the opening, and the first outgassing port is communicated with the outgassing chamber. A first outgassing channel is at least formed on the flexible member and communicates the pressure chamber to the outside of the valve base. The top cover is disposed on the flexible member and has a first depressurizing port and a second outgassing port.

Abstract: A pump and valve combination for bladder adjustment is revealed and including a fluid supply member, a valve member and a bypass line. The fluid supply member includes a head end and a tail end. A bottom cover is disposed on the tail end and the fluid supply member provides fluid to the bottom cover through the tail end. The valve member is arranged at the head end and communicating with bladders. The valve member includes a valve cap fixed on the head end, a solenoid operated directional control valve, and an air supply tube. Two ends of the bypass line are connected to the bottom cover and an air input end of the air supply tube, respectively. An input portion and an output portion of the solenoid operated directional control valve are connected to an air output end of the air supply tube and the bladder respectively.

Abstract: A pneumatic pump having an overpressure protection valve having a gasket and spring that includes a diaphragm carrier, a diaphragm member, a valve base, a valve, a cap, a driving device and an overpressure protection valve is revealed. A pump chamber is formed between the diaphragm member and the valve base. The overpressure protection valve having a spring and a gasket. A discharge channel, an air-flow channel and a backflow channel are formed among the pump chamber, the valve base, the valve and the cap. The discharge channel, the overpressure protection valve and the spring chamber are separated. The gasket is disposed between the air-flow channel and the backflow channel for closing the air-flow channel normally. The driving device drives the diaphragm member for discharging air from the pump chamber through the discharge channel.

Abstract: A valve head structure and a diaphragm pump having the same are provided. The valve head structure includes a pump body, the pump body including a bonnet and a valve seat connected to each other, the valve seat is provided with a first connecting member; a diaphragm assembly mounted to an upper face of the valve seat, the diaphragm assembly including a plate body provided with a second connecting member fitted with the first connecting member; and a water outlet disc integrally formed on the plate body; a water inlet disc provided with a recessed face with a downwards opening, the water inlet disc being at least partly fitted closely with the recessed face, so as to open or close the water inlet opening.

Abstract: A modified conductive structure includes a conductive substrate and a polymer film disposed over a surface of the polymer film. A chemical bond exists between the polymer film and the conductive substrate, and the polymer film includes repeating units as shown below: wherein A is an antifouling molecule group; B is a sulfur-containing group or a nitrogen-containing group; R is a single bond or a first linking group; C is -L-E, wherein L is a second linking group, E is an enzyme unit; x and z are each independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 10000, and y is an integer from 1 to 10000; o is 0 or an integer from 1 to 50, and when o is an integer from 1 to 50, m and n are each independently 0 or an integer from 1 to 50.

Abstract: A pump and valve combination for bladder adjustment is revealed and including a fluid supply member, a valve member and a bypass line. The fluid supply member includes a head end and a tail end. A bottom cover is disposed on the tail end and the fluid supply member provides fluid to the bottom cover through the tail end. The valve member is arranged at the head end and communicating with bladders. The valve member includes a valve cap fixed on the head end, a solenoid operated directional control valve, and an air supply tube. Two ends of the bypass line are connected to the bottom cover and an air input end of the air supply tube, respectively. An input portion and an output portion of the solenoid operated directional control valve are connected to an air output end of the air supply tube and the bladder respectively.

Abstract: A pump and valve combination used for bladder adjustment and composed of a valve member communicating with bladders and a fluid supply member is revealed. The valve member consists of a valve cap, at least one solenoid operated directional control valve in the valve cap, and at least one air supply tube in the valve cap. The fluid supply member with at least one air supply port is arranged under the valve member while the valve cap is fixed on one end of the fluid supply member. An air input end and an air output end of the air supply tube are connected to the air supply port and an input portion of the solenoid operated directional control valve respectively while an output portion of the solenoid operated directional control valve is connected to the bladder. No check valve is disposed in the valve member.

Abstract: A depressurizing device includes a valve base, a first valve, a flexible member, and a top cover. The valve base has a pressure chamber and an outgassing chamber. Top and bottom surfaces of the pressure chamber have an opening and a first valve port respectively. The first valve is located in the pressure chamber and covers the first valve port. The flexible member is disposed on the valve base and has a depressurizing valve and a first outgassing port, the depressurizing valve covers the opening, and the first outgassing port is communicated with the outgassing chamber. A first outgassing channel is at least formed on the flexible member and communicates the pressure chamber to the outside of the valve base. The top cover is disposed on the flexible member and has a first depressurizing port and a second outgassing port.

Abstract: A pneumatic pump that includes a diaphragm carrier, a diaphragm member, a valve base, a valve, a cap, a driving device and an overpressure protection valve is revealed. A pump chamber is formed between the diaphragm member and the valve base. The overpressure protection valve having a spring and a gasket is mounted in the cap. A discharge channel, an air-flow channel and a backflow channel are formed among the pump chamber, the valve base, the valve and the cap. The discharge channel, the overpressure protection valve and the spring chamber are separated. The gasket is disposed between the air-flow channel and the backflow channel for closing the air-flow channel normally. The driving device drives the diaphragm member for discharging air from the pump chamber through the discharge channel. The gasket compresses the spring to open the air-flow channel when pressure in the pump chamber is over the limit.

Abstract: A depressurizing device includes a valve base, a first valve, a flexible member, and a top cover. The valve base has a pressure chamber and an outgassing chamber. Top and bottom surfaces of the pressure chamber have an opening and a first valve port respectively. The first valve is located in the pressure chamber and covers the first valve port. The flexible member is disposed on the valve base and has a depressurizing valve and a first outgassing port, the depressurizing valve covers the opening, and the first outgassing port is communicated with the outgassing chamber. A first outgassing channel is at least formed on the flexible member and communicates the pressure chamber to the outside of the valve base. The top cover is disposed on the flexible member and has a first depressurizing port and a second outgassing port.

Abstract: A valve head structure and a diaphragm pump having the same are provided. The valve head structure includes a pump body, the pump body including a bonnet and a valve seat connected to each other, the valve seat is provided with a first connecting member; a diaphragm assembly mounted to an upper face of the valve seat, the diaphragm assembly including a plate body provided with a second connecting member fitted with the first connecting member; and a water outlet disc integrally formed on the plate body; a water inlet disc provided with a recessed face with a downwards opening, the water inlet disc being at least partly fitted closely with the recessed face, so as to open or close the water inlet opening.