Abstract: The present invention discloses a depth map generation module for a foreground object and the method thereof. The depth map generation method for a foreground object comprises the following steps: receiving an image sequence data, wherein the image sequence data includes a plurality of image frames; selecting at least one key image frame from the image sequence data; providing at least one depth indicative information and a contour of a first segment in the at least one key image frame; and performing a signal processing steps by a microprocessor.

Abstract: An impact force feedback device and an interactive system using the same are provided, wherein a large impact force feedback is generated to provide a real force feedback sensation to the user. The impact force feedback device includes a housing, a magnet, and at least one actuator assembly. The housing carries the actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a guide rod device, a mass, and a coil. The guide rod device is disposed on the housing. The mass is disposed on the guide rod device in a sliding manner. The coil generates an electric field when a current is conducted through it. An electromagnetic force is generated by supplying the current in a direction orthogonal to a magnetic field. The electromagnetic force is supplied to the mass such that the mass moves on the guide rod device and impacts the housing to generate the unidirectional impact force feedback.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a depth map generation module for a foreground object and the method thereof. The depth map generation method for a foreground object comprises the following steps: receiving an image sequence data, wherein the image sequence data includes a plurality of image frames; selecting at least one key image frame from the image sequence data; providing at least one depth indicative information and a contour of a first segment in the at least one key image frame; and performing a signal processing steps by a microprocessor.

Abstract: A method for generating image depth of a stereo image is provided. The method includes the following steps. Firstly, a stereo image is received. Next, a number of paths with greater gradient are searched in the stereo image. Then, the image depths of a number of first pixels in the paths are generated. After that, the image depths of a number of second pixels not in the paths are generated according to the image depths of the first pixels.

Abstract: An impact force feedback device and an interactive system using the same are provided, wherein a large impact force feedback is generated to provide a real force feedback sensation to the user. The impact force feedback device includes a housing, a magnet, and at least one actuator assembly. The housing carries the actuator assembly. The actuator assembly includes a guide rod device, a mass, and a coil. The guide rod device is disposed on the housing. The mass is disposed on the guide rod device in a sliding manner. The coil generates an electric field when a current is conducted through it. An electromagnetic force is generated by supplying the current in a direction orthogonal to a magnetic field. The electromagnetic force is supplied to the mass such that the mass moves on the guide rod device and impacts the housing to generate the unidirectional impact force feedback.

Abstract: An adaptive multi-channel controller and its method for a storage device are provided for data transmission between a host and the storage device. The storage device is configured to have multiple channels. A channel use amount is determined based on a data access amount of the host. Then, activated channels are selected among the channels according to the channel use amount. The data transmission is then carried out through the selected channels.

Abstract: A contact-type film probe including a plastic substrate and multiple signal lines arranged on one face of the substrate. A contact conductive layer is disposed at one end of each signal line. A buffer layer is disposed between the contact conductive layer and the substrate. The other section of the signal line free from the contact conductive layer is coated with an insulating layer. By means of the buffer layer, when contacting with the wires of the liquid crystal display, the force is fully evenly exerted onto the contact conductive layers and the direct contact force exerted onto the contact conductive layers is reduced so as to prolong the using life of the contact-type film probe.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to an optical ruler structure. It includes a first guide seat and a second guide seat. A flexible stopper plate is disposed on outer side of the slide section of the second guide seat. The stopper plate is a thin sheet and formed with a central slot parallel to a long side. Each end of the slot is formed with a stopper section. The stopper plate is flexible and firm, so that the abrasion of the slide seat during sliding can be reduced and the dirts are prevented from getting into the first guide seat to damage the internal circuits.

Abstract: A signal outputting device of optical ruler is disclosed. It includes a first guide seat formed with an internal axial chamber for receiving a reflecting plate therein, a second guide seat including a slide block axially movable within the chamber and a resilient lever having a fixed end disposed on the slide block, and a sensor disposed on outer side of the slide block. An inner side of the sensor abuts against a free end of the resilient lever. The slide block is disposed with two first stopper sections spaced from each other by a certain distance. The sensor is positioned between the first stopper sections. A section of the sensor, which contacts with the free end of the resilient lever, is formed with a guide channel axially parallel to the moving direction of the slide block. In the case of change of the distance between the first and second guide seats, the accuracy of the optical ruler for measuring length will not be affected.

Abstract: A magnetic base including a rotary magnetic element, two symmetrical magnetic plate assemblies covered around the rotary magnetic element, and two non-magnetic blocks connected between the magnetic plate assemblies at different elevations; in which, each magnetic plate assembly consists of a stack of iron plates, each iron plate having two notches at one side near two opposite ends, and a flange at each notch; each non non-magnetic block has two opposite projecting portions respectively fitted into the respective notches of the iron plates and engaged with the respective flanges.

Abstract: A water sprayer comprising a body having an exit cone on the inside connected between a transverse chamber and an outlet hole and controlled by an expanded tip of a fluid control rod through a trigger to let water flow from the transverse chamber toward the outlet hole for discharge through a nozzle cap. The exit cone has a plurality of spaced, tapered grooves longitudinally formed around an inside surface thereof at one end and respectively connected to the transverse chamber, and a smooth circular orifice at an opposite end releasably sealed by the expanded tip of the fluid control rod and connected to the outlet hole. The expanded tip of the fluid control rod has an O-ring mounted on an annular groove thereon.

Abstract: Disclosed here is a novelly designed sandal whose vamp or sole can be changed. If there are many so designed vamps and soles, then many times new sandals can be composed by the interchange among the vamps and soles. For example, 5 different pairs of vamps and 2 different pairs of soles, then 10 different pairs of sandals can be made. The sandal can also be further changed by changing the binding, welt or side element with different color, type, etc.