Abstract: An electronic device and a display mode control method thereof are disclosed. The electronic device includes an infrared lighting unit, an imaging unit, and a processing unit. The infrared lighting unit illuminates a face or an eye of a person that is using the device. The imaging unit takes an image of the face or the eye that the lighting unit illuminates. The processing unit calculates a sight line vector according to the image taken by the imaging unit and determining whether the sight line vector points to the device. If the sight line vector points to the device, switch the device into a normal mode; otherwise, switch the device into a power saving mode.

Abstract: A projection device with an illumination adjustment function is provided. The projection device includes a storage unit for storing a predetermined illumination range value; a lens module, a light source, a power supply unit, an optical sensor, a controller, a power controller, and an optical engine. The light source emits light onto a projection screen. The optical sensor receives the light reflected from the projection screen. The controller acquires an illumination value of the light, and compares whether the illumination value falls within the predetermined illumination range. The power controller adjusts a power from the power supply unit to the light source until the illumination value falls within the predetermined illumination range. The optical engine is controlled to operate the light when the illumination value of the light falls within the predetermined illumination range. The lens module focuses the light onto the projection screen.

Abstract: An electronic device having an automatic notification function for a personal emergency is provided. The electronic device includes a positioning unit, a storage unit, a sensor unit, a processing unit, and a communications unit. The positioning unit provides location information of the electronic device using longitude and latitude. The storage unit stores an emergency message, communication information, and the location information of the electronic device. The sensor unit senses whether an acceleration according to certain predetermined falling parameters is experienced by the electronic device. The processing unit acquires the location information of the electronic device and the emergency message from the storage unit, and edits the emergency message with the acquired location information to generate a notification when the falling parameters of the electronic device occur. The communications unit delivers the notification according the communication information.

Abstract: An optical mouse includes an optical sensor, a number of different light sources, a light source switching module, and a controller. The controller determines the intensity of the reflected light sensed by the optical sensor when any of the light sources is turned on. If the determined intensity is less than a predetermined value, the controller directs the light source switching module to turn off a currently turned on light source and turn on another one of the light sources in sequence. A related light source switching method is also provided.

Abstract: A cursor control method is applied in an electronic device that communicates with a number of pointing devices. The cursor control method includes: receiving a signal including an identification code; determining whether the received signal is a request signal; determining whether a duration of not receiving a cursor control signal from the pointing device which currently owns cursor control reaches a predetermined time interval after receiving the request signal; determining the pointing device which sends the request signal according to the identification code; transferring the cursor control to the determined pointing device if the duration reaches the predetermined time interval; and controlling movement of the displayed cursor according to a cursor control signal from the pointing device which currently owns the cursor control. A related cursor control system and a related electronic device are also provided.

Abstract: A handwriting input device includes a housing and a nib selectively exposed from a bottom side of the housing or hidden in the housing. The device further includes a pressure sensor, a motion sensor, and a microcontroller. The pressure sensor generates pressure signals when the nib is depressed. The motion sensor senses movement of the device. The microcontroller records the sensed movement upon receiving the pressure signals, and processes the recorded movement to obtain track signals of handwritten information when the duration of not receiving the pressure signals exceeds a predetermined time interval. The track signals of handwritten information are then transmitted to an external electronic device communicating with the device to become handwriting shown on a display of the external electronic device.

Abstract: A miniature magnetic-levitated lens driving device includes a lid, a casing, a lens module, a plate spring, and a magnetic-levitated module. The lid has a hollow structure and is coupled to the casing. The casing is formed therein with a receiving space. The lens module is provided in the receiving space. The plate spring is fixed between the lid and the casing and configured to resiliently confine the lens module to the receiving space. The magnetic-levitated module is provided in the receiving space and corresponds in position to the lens module. A magnetic repulsive force is produced by and between the magnetic-levitated module and the lens module, and in consequence the lens module is magnetically suspended in the receiving space formed by the lid and the casing, so as to save power, and minimize friction and microparticles.

Abstract: A method for reporting and updating device description framework information. The device description framework information reporting method implements that the terminal device reports the updated device description framework information to DMS, which includes: updating the local device description framework information based on the changed structure of the device management tree; informing the updated device description framework information to DMS. The device description framework information updating method improves the validity of DMS's management over the terminal device. The updating method includes: receiving an updating inform about the device description framework information from a terminal device; acquiring the update of the device description framework information based on the updating inform; and updating the device description framework information of the terminal device stored locally based on the acquired device description framework information.

Abstract: A facial skin defect resolution system, method and a computer program product are presented. The system includes a storage module, a feature definition module, and a skin analysis module. The storage module stores at least one facial image of a user, at least one skin defect condition, and at least one of a plurality of facial feature conditions. The skin analysis module analyzes the facial image by using the facial feature conditions to obtain at least one facial skin area image, and then analyzes the facial skin area image according to the skin defect condition so as to mark a skin defect image in the facial skin area image.

Abstract: A supporting assembly for a LCD includes a front bezel, a cover, a first fastener, a back bezel, a second fastener, a frame, a lighting carrier. The cover is extended from the front bezel. The first fastener is disposed on the cover. The back bezel is coupled to the front bezel and has an opening opposite the cover. The second fastener is disposed on the back bezel and fastened to the first fastener. The frame is disposed between the front bezel and the back bezel and has a carrier socket opposite the cover. The lighting carrier is plugged into the carrier socket.

Abstract: A composite bipolar plate for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is prepared as follows: a) compounding vinyl ester and graphite powder to form bulk molding compound (BMC) material, the graphite powder content ranging from 60 wt % to 95 wt % based on the total weight of the graphite powder and vinyl ester, wherein carbon fiber 1-20 wt %, modified organo clay or noble metal plated modified organo clay 0.5-10 wt %, and one or more conductive fillers selected form: carbon nanotube (CNT) 0.1-5 wt %, nickel plated carbon fiber 0.5-10 wt %, nickel plated graphite 2.5-40 wt %, and carbon black 2-30 wt %, based on the weight of the vinyl ester resin, are added during the compounding; b) molding the BMC material from step a) to form a bipolar plate having a desired shaped at 80-200° C. and 500-4000 psi.

Abstract: A composite bipolar plate for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (PEMFC) is prepared as follows: a) compounding vinyl ester and graphite powder to form bulk molding compound (BMC) material, the graphite powder content ranging from 60 wt % to 95 wt % based on the total weight of the graphite powder and vinyl ester, wherein carbon nanotubes together with a polyether amine dispersant or modified carbon nanotubes 0.05-10 wt %, based on the weight of the vinyl ester resin, are added during the compounding; b) molding the BMC material from step a) to form a bipolar plates having a desired shaped at 80-200° C. and 500-4000 psi.

Abstract: A hang-on device mounting structure for securing a hang-on device to a motorcycle or bicycle to avoid interference of the hang-on device with the vehicle rider is disclosed to include one or multiple base panels mounted in a toolbox or luggage-carrier of a motorcycle or bicycle, each base panel having one or a number of positioning units, and one of a number of connection devices for securing a hang-on device to the base panel(s), each connection device has a mounting member for fastening to one positioning unit of one base panel, a connector connectable to one matching connector of the hang-on device and an extension member connected between the mounting member and the connector.

Abstract: A method for producing 1,4-bis(bromodifluoromethyl)tetrafluorobenzene (BFTFB) is disclosed. The target compound is predicted as a very potent monomer for low dielectric constant material. This method comprises the following steps: (a) mixing 1,4-bis(bromodifluoromethyl)tetrafluorobenzene (DFMTFB), a bromination agent, and a solvent (with or without) to form a mixture; (b) heating the mixture under UV radiation; and (c) purifying the resultant to obtain 1,4-bis(bromodifluoromethyl)tetrafluorobenzene (BFTFB) with high purity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light source module for using in a backlight module which includes a frame, a light source and a lid. The frame has two opposite side walls, and each of the side walls includes an inner side surface, a top surface and a cave. The cave has a first opening and a second opening connected with each other on the inner surface and the top surface respectively. Each of the inner surfaces is facing the other side wall, and the top surface intersects the inner surface with an angle. A light source has two opposite ends, and each of ends includes a positioning block. The positioning block engages with the cave through the second opening, and the light source extends along a first direction perpendicular to the inner surface, through the first opening and towards the opposite side wall of the frame. The lid covers the second opening and restricts the positioning block from moving relatively to the cave from the second opening.

Abstract: A process for preparing a photoanode of dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) is disclosed, which contains nano TiO2 and functionalized carbon nanomateiral. The process includes reacting a dispersion of functionalized carbon nanomateiral and a TiO2 precursor in a liquid organic medium under sol-gel conditions to form a carbon nanomaterial/nano TiO2 composite colloidal solution; mixing with an aqueous polymer solution, and forming a paste suitable for coating by concentrating the resulting mixture; coating the paste on a conductive glass substrate and calcining the coated layer at 300-520° C. in air for 10-60 minutes to obtain a conductive glass plate having a coating of nanocomposite, which can be used to prepare a photoanode of DSSCs by immersing in a dye solution to adsorb a dye thereon.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a frame, an optical element, a bottom plate, a holder, and a light source. The optical elements are located on the frame and a space between the sidewall of the frame and the optical elements. The bottom plate located under the optical elements. The light source is on the holder inserted into the space, The holder is inserted into the space along the direction toward the bottom surface of the bottom plate, and is removed from the space along the opposing direction.

Abstract: A module of reflection mirrors of L-shape according to the invention, arranged in an optical chassis of scanner, is comprised of a first L-shaped mirror and a second L-shaped mirror. The recession portions for the second L-shaped mirror and the first L-shaped mirror are corresponded to each other in the space. After entering the module with a specific angle, an incident light is reflected several times between the two L-shape mirrors before it leaves the module with another angle again. Wherein, there are a first reflection zone and a second reflection zone at the recession portion of the first L-shaped mirror, and there are a third reflection zone and a fourth reflection zone at the recession portion of the second L-shaped mirror.

Abstract: A method and user interface is provided for use on a computer system coupled with a scanner for performing a scan operation on an original document, which allows the user to acquire scanned images in an easier and more user-friendly manner. The method allows the user to scan an original document without requiring the user to have learned knowledge a background in the science of image processing, and also allows the scanner to perform only one scan operation on the original document. These features allow the use of the scanner to be easier and more user-friendly than the prior art. By the, method, the first step is to determine In the method, first a scanner driver program suited for optimizing the scan of the original document determines a set of image processing settings by a scanner driving program that are suited for optimal scan of the original document; and then.