Abstract: An apparatus for driving loads is disclosed. The apparatus mentioned above for driving a plurality of loads includes a protection module and a current generating module. The protection module has a plurality of detection terminals and generates a plurality of detection results according to a plurality of driving voltages on the detection terminals. The current generating module provides a plurality driving currents according to the detection results for flowing through each of the loads, separately.

Abstract: A charge device is provided. The charge device includes a charge interface, a voltage detector and a control circuit. The charge interface receives a first power and provides a charge power to charge a rechargeable device accordingly. The voltage detector detects a charge voltage of the rechargeable device. The control circuit is respectively coupled to the charge interface and the voltage detector. When the charge voltage is smaller than a predetermined voltage, the control circuit makes the charge voltage and a charge current of the charge power to present a proportional relation. An electronic device and a charge method are also provided.

Abstract: A backlight module and a liquid crystal display (LCD) device using the same are provided. The backlight module includes a light-guide plate and a light source module. The light-guide plate has a first side surface and a second side surface, wherein the second side surface is tangent with the first side surface. The light source module is disposed beside the first side surface and the second side surface of the light-guide plate, and a plurality of first light emitting diode (LED) units and a plurality of second LED units are respectively disposed at portions of the light source module that face the first side surface and the second side surface of the light-guide plate. Thereby, the backlight module has the advantages of high image contrast and low power consumption offered by a direct type backlight module and maintains the thickness of a side-edge backlight module.

Abstract: A driving apparatus for fluorescent tubes and a method thereof are provided. The provided driving apparatus changes a sinusoidal driving signal used for driving a fluorescent tube by detecting a current flowing through the fluorescent tube. Accordingly, the current flowing through the fluorescent tube can be conformed to specifications/regulations. Under the condition of being capable of detecting current(s) flowing through fluorescent tube(s), the provided driving apparatus can be suitable for driving fluorescent tubes with different specifications, categories and brands, and would not affect the lifetime of the fluorescent tubes and would not cause the problem of insufficient luminance.

Abstract: A driving apparatus for a fluorescent tube and a method thereof and an illumination apparatus using the same are provided. The driving apparatus stops providing power, when a fluorescent tube has broken, to both ends of the broken fluorescent tube regardless of whether a power switch related to the fluorescent tube is in ON or OFF state, and thus making sure that a person is under a safety condition without getting an electric shock during replacing the broken fluorescent tube; moreover, the driving apparatus automatically detects the newly installed fluorescent tube and automatically light up the newly installed fluorescent tube after the broken fluorescent tube is replaced and it is unnecessary to switch the power switch related to the fluorescent tube anymore, and thus avoiding a potentially hazard for the person who climbs up and down a ladder repeatedly.

Abstract: A charge device includes a charge unit and a voltage detecting circuit. In an operation mode, the charge unit adjusts an output current according to an input voltage to charge a rechargeable device. The voltage detecting circuit generates a feedback voltage according to the value of the output current. In addition, the charge unit further determines an output voltage across the rechargeable device according to the feedback voltage and reduces the output current when the output voltage is less than a first predetermined voltage.

Abstract: A backlight apparatus includes light emitting diode (LED) modules. Each LED module includes a first connection pin set, a second connection pin set, a driving circuit, a first LED string, and a second LED string. Each of the connection pin sets has a first and second power connection pins and a first and second ground connection pins. The first and second power connection pins are coupled to each other, and the first and second ground connection pins are coupled to each other. The first ground connection pin of the first connection pin set is coupled to the first power connection pin of the second connection pin set. The driving circuit is used to provide a driving signal. Each of the LED strings is serially connected between the second power connection pin and the second ground connection pin of each of the connection pin sets and receives the driving signal.

Abstract: A boost type power converting apparatus is disclosed. The boost type power converting apparatus includes a boost type power converting circuit and a protection circuit. The boost type power converting circuit receives an input voltage and generates an output signal at an output terminal thereof according to the input voltage, and outputs the output signal to a load. The protection circuit is coupled between the boost type power converting circuit and the load in serial to form an electrical loop, and turns on or off the electrical loop according to the output signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for driving loads is disclosed. The apparatus mentioned above for driving a plurality of loads includes a protection module and a current generating module. The protection module has a plurality of detection terminals and generates a plurality of detection results according to a plurality of driving voltages on the detection terminals. The current generating module provides a plurality driving currents according to the detection results for flowing through each of the loads, separately.

Abstract: A charge device is provided. The charge device includes a charge interface, a voltage detector and a control circuit. The charge interface receives a first power and provides a charge power to charge a rechargeable device accordingly. The voltage detector detects a charge voltage of the rechargeable device. The control circuit is respectively coupled to the charge interface and the voltage detector. When the charge voltage is smaller than a predetermined voltage, the control circuit makes the charge voltage and a charge current of the charge power to present a proportional relation. An electronic device and a charge method are also provided.

Abstract: An air cleaner is provided, comprising a control unit, an inverter, a negative ion generator, and an ozone gas generator. The control unit generates a control signal. The inverter coupled to the control unit generates a voltage according to the control signal. The negative ion generator coupled to the inverter receives the voltage to generate a negative ion. The ozone gas generator coupled to the inverter receives the voltage to generate an ozone gas. The negative ion generator and the ozone generator are both activated when the voltage is larger than a first voltage level, and the negative ion generator is activated and the ozone gas generator is deactivated when the voltage is less than the first voltage level and larger than a second voltage level.

Abstract: A real-time monitor system including at least one public facility, a second wireless transceiver, and a control center is provided. The public facility includes a power generator, a load, a signal generator, and a first wireless transceiver. An initial power provided by the power generator drives the load. The signal generator determines whether or not to output a condition signal and a positioning signal according to whether the load is driven. Then, the condition signal and the positioning signal are emitted to the second wireless transceiver by the first wireless transceiver. Therefore, the control center determines the service condition of the public facility according to the information of the condition signal or whether the condition signal is received, and determines the position of the public facility according to the positioning signal.

Abstract: An electronic device including a control module and a filter. The electronic device generates a pernicious substance when the electronic device is operated. The control module controls the electronic device. The filter filters the pernicious substance.

Abstract: A video processing method and apparatus to employing an analog user interface and a digital video decoder. A working mode is provided, according to which analog control signals from the analog user interface are selectively directed to an analog-to-digital converter. The analog control signal is converted to digital control signal to accordingly control the digital video decoder.

Abstract: A signal level adjusting apparatus is provided. The signal level adjusting apparatus uses a clamping circuit as an automatic level adjusting apparatus to adjust a signal level. Then, a peak or a valley voltage of a driving signal output from the signal level adjusting apparatus can be confined in a predetermined voltage value range. The present invention adjusts an input driving signal automatically according to the predetermined voltage value so as to output an organic light emitting diode (OLED) driving signal suitable for driving various OLEDs and various OLED displays or output a light emitting diode (LED) driving signal suitable for driving various LEDs. Additionally, the present invention further comprises a power amplifier circuit, which is suitable for enhancing a driving ability of the level adjusting apparatus.

Abstract: A power supply and a switch apparatus are disclosed. The power supply is designed for providing a liquid crystal display with a power source. In the present invention, a bouncing switch is used for power-on and power-off functions. When the bouncing switch is activated, the power to the main system is also activated and the supply of power to the main system is maintained. A controller of the main system is then activated to acquire an authorization for controlling the power to the main system so that power is continuously supplied to the main system. Then, the main system sequentially activates the power supply of each sub-system. If the bouncing switch is activated by a second triggering, the main system may sequentially turns off the power module inside each sub-system. Finally, the power to the main system is shut down to lower the static power consumption of the whole system.

Abstract: An Audiovisual equipment comprises a data input interface, an analog-to-digital (AD) converter, a retrieving circuit and a processing unit burnt with program codes is provided. The data input interface receives analog data from a data source carrying updating data therein. The A/D converter converts the analog data into digital data which is then transmitted to the retrieving circuit. The retrieving circuit retrieves updating data and then transfers it to the processing unit. The processing unit updates the program codes using the updating data.

Abstract: A video processing method and apparatus to employing an analog user interface and a digital video decoder. A working mode is provided, according to which analog control signals from the analog user interface are selectively directed to an analog-to-digital converter. The analog control signal is converted to digital control signal to accordingly control the digital video decoder.

Abstract: A tee-ball server apparatus for conducting batting practice wherein the apparatus supplies a ball to a ball receiving seat member so the batter may swing a bat in order to hit the ball. The tee-ball server apparatus includes a movable rod having the ball receiving seat member thereon, with the movable rod being movable between a retracted position and an extended position within a server housing. The tee-ball server apparatus further includes a worm gear assembly for driving the movable rod between the retracted position and the extended position for receiving a ball on the ball receiving seat member to be hit; and a ball supply chute assembly is disposed adjacent to the server housing for supplying balls to the ball receiving seat member on the movable rod for the batter to hit the ball.

Abstract: A ball server apparatus for conducting batting practice wherein the apparatus ejects a ball into the air and the user swings a bat in order to hit the ejected ball. The ball server apparatus includes a base member connected to a server seat member, the base member for stabilizing the server seat member on a playing surface. The server seat member includes an interior section having a vertical channel extending therethrough; the interior section of the server seat member includes an upper seat section, a middle seat section and a bottom seat section. The ball server apparatus further includes a movable rod having a proximal end and a distal end; the proximal end of the movable rod is within the bottom seat section of the server seat member; the proximal end of the movable rod has an ejection assembly connected thereto; the distal end of the movable rod has a ball seat member connected thereto; and the ball seat member is used for holding a portion of the ball therein.