Abstract: A high accuracy satellite signal receiving controller and associated method is provided. The high accuracy satellite signal receiving controller includes a frequency synthesizer, and an analog-to-digital converter (ADC), a Global Positioning System (GPS) receiving module and a control unit. The frequency synthesizer, coupled to an external non-temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (non-TXCO), generates an oscillating frequency signal to the GPS receiving module. The ADC converts an analog temperature signal into a digital temperature signal. The control unit, coupled to the ADC, adaptively updates temperature/frequency offset data.

Abstract: A built-in self repair (BISR) circuit for a multi-port memory and a method thereof are provided. The circuit includes a test-and-analysis module (TAM) and a defect locating module (DLM) coupled to the TAM. The TAM tests a repairable multi-port memory to generate a fault location and determines whether the test generates a port-specific fault candidate according to the fault location. If a port-specific fault candidate is generated, the DLM generates a defect location based on the fault location and provides the defect location to the TAM so that the TAM can determine how to repair the repairable multi-port memory according to the defect location. If no port-specific fault candidate is generated in the test, the TAM determines how to repair the repairable multi-port memory according to the fault location.

Abstract: A wheel clamp includes a clamp body, a movable rod pivotally connected to the clamp body, a connecting rod fitted on the movable rod, and a rotating unit disposed in a lock core seat of the clamp body. The connecting rod has a threaded section for connecting with a screw. The rotating unit has a rotating rod to be inserted into an accommodating trough of the screw. A first engaging member is secured to the accommodating trough of the screw. A second engaging member is secured to the rotating rod of the rotating unit. The second engaging member has a second engaging block to mesh with and drive a first engaging block of the first engaging member so the connecting rod is able to be moved relative to the screw.

Abstract: A chassis structure of an electronic device includes a chassis and two hard disk drive (HDD) mobile racks of different sizes. The chassis has two expansion slots of different sizes. The smaller mobile rack carries a plurality of hard disk drives and is directly installed into the smaller expansion slot. Alternatively, the smaller mobile rack carrying the hard disk drives may also be first assembled into the larger mobile rack and then installed into the larger expansion slot together with the larger mobile rack, such that the hard disk drives are installed into all the expansion slots in the chassis.

Abstract: A reforming system for methanol comprises a reactor and a fuel unit disposed in front of the reactor. The reactor comprises an inlet, an outlet, a reaction chamber between the inlet and the outlet, and a combustion chamber surrounding the reaction chamber. The reaction chamber has a catalyzing unit thereinside. The reactor is constructed for maintaining the reaction chamber at a predetermined temperature so that at least one reactant acts to produce at least one product in the reaction chamber. The fuel unit comprises a first fuel container, a second fuel container, a mixing chamber connected to the first fuel container and the second fuel container, and a nebulizing device connected to the mixing chamber. The reforming system for methanol can produce hydrogen (H2) and the secondary products are recycled.

Abstract: A system for modulating audio effects of speakers is provided. The system includes a selecting module, a playing module, a recording module, a time delay computing module and a modulating module. Based on these modules, the system is capable of determining a time difference and a pitch for each of the speakers, and modulating the time difference and the pitch for each of the speakers to a desired time difference and a desired pitch, so as to ensure that simultaneous sounds from each speaker arrive at a microphone at about the same time and with the same audio pitch. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: A built-in self repair (BISR) circuit for a multi-port memory and a method thereof are provided. The circuit includes a test-and-analysis module (TAM) and a defect locating module (DLM) coupled to the TAM. The TAM tests a repairable multi-port memory to generate a fault location and determines whether the test generates a port-specific fault candidate according to the fault location. If a port-specific fault candidate is generated, the DLM generates a defect location based on the fault location and provides the defect location to the TAM so that the TAM can determine how to repair the repairable multi-port memory according to the defect location. If no port-specific fault candidate is generated in the test, the TAM determines how to repair the repairable multi-port memory according to the fault location.

Abstract: A foldable lock structure includes an outer shell, an inner shell, a lock core, a lock case, a lock cover and a foldable lock rod set. The outer shell, the inner shell, and the lock core are all secured in the lock case and the lock cover. The lock core is secured in the inner shell. The lock case has a slidable anti-dust cover at the bottom thereof. The foldable lock set is connected to the outer shell and the lock cover in a rotatable manner.

Abstract: A trailer rearview mirror assembly includes a mirror base, a first clipping member and a second clipping member. The mirror base is provided with an elongated support arm. The first clipping member is affixed on the support arm by a first fastener. The second clipping member is coupled to the first clipping member, and provided with a clipping cavity which allows the gripping by a second fastener. Accordingly, the mirror base is therefore handy and stable to affix to the rearview mirror assembly.

Abstract: A glove iron comprises a cloth body and a power unit disposed in the cloth body. The cloth body includes a cloth fiber layer, a heat insulation layer, and an electrothermal fiber layer. The cloth fiber layer forms an accommodating space. The power unit is disposed on the cloth fiber layer, and corresponds to the heat insulation layer and the electrothermal fiber layer. The power unit is electrically connected to and provides power for the electrothermal fiber layer. The electrothermal fiber layer can also be replaced with the combination of an electrothermal membrane and a second cloth fiber layer. A user can use the glove type iron to iron a piece of clothing or material.

Abstract: An electric iron in accordance with a preferred embodiment includes a housing body, a carrying base, and a flexible soleplate. The carrying base is mounted on the bottom of the housing body to define a containing space configured for receiving inner members and a controlling circuit of the electric iron. The flexible soleplate is arranged under the carrying base and transforms an electric energy transmitted from the controlling circuit to a heat energy for generating the high temperature on the surface thereof to perform an ironing function. The electric iron has the flexible soleplate, which has a high heating and dissipating-heat property and a low power property so as to decrease the consume of the electric energy and the whole weight of the electric iron.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a support frame structure for electronic device used for mounting an electronic device, comprising a stationary rod body which is a columnar rod body with uniform cross section and having an attaching member at its bottom for attaching the mounting rod body to an object; and a mounting rod body which is a rod body and consists of a mounting member and a sleeving member. The mounting member is disposed at one end of the mounting rod body for mounting the electronic device. The sleeving member is disposed at the other end of mounting rod body and sleeves over the stationary rod body. In addition, there is provided an extending rod body for linking the stationary rod body and the mounting rod body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hinge assembly that enables the adjustment of viewing angles of liquid crystal display monitor mounted thereon and has multiple structural features to enhance its loading performance when it carries large-size liquid crystal display. The hinge assembly is also easy to handle for users.

Abstract: A massage body-building device comprises a rod body; the rod body integrally formed with at least one massage body; the massage body having a plurality of noses; two ends of the rod body being formed with respective stops; each of two surfaces near two ends of the rod body being formed with a through hole and two embedding holes; two rollers engaged to the portions of the rod body near two ends of the rod body; two positioning sleeves installed at two ends of the rod body; each positioning sleeve having a through hole; two plugs for sealing the two positioning sleeves; and an elastic rope having two ends which are installed to the rod body. Each of two end surfaces of the rod body is formed with a projection; one end of each positioning sleeve has an inner annular ring; and one edge of the ring has a recess for receiving the projection of the rod body.

Abstract: A method and apparatus prevents interference between a radio signal from RDS-TMC service provider for receiving traffic and travel data by an RDS-TMC receiver and a radio signal for transmitting audio, text, or image data from an FM modulator. The method includes the steps of starting an operation of the receiver system, stopping an operation of the FM modulator while keeping operation of the RDS-TMC receiver, examining whether an RDS-TMC signal from a service provider is available at a current location, receiving the RDS-TMC signal and retrieving RDS-TMC data therefrom, sending the retrieved RDS-TMC data to an audio/video system, and starting the operation of the FM modulator while allowing to output an FM signal from the FM modulator at allowable frequency bands which are outside of a blocked range to send data to the audio/video system.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, the circuit apparatus has a first and a second connection point each for respectively connecting to the first bay and second bay for communicating with them to determine which device in the bays is the master device. The circuit apparatus also has a third and a fourth connection point both of them for connecting to the first bay or second bay for receiving the Boolean algebra to determine which device is the master device. The circuit apparatus further has a fifth connection point for determining whether the circuit apparatus works.

Abstract: A security box includes an outer box, an inner box and a lock cable. The outer box comprises a compartment adapted to receive the inner box therein. The outer box further comprises a first lock hole. The inner box comprises a second lock hole, a lock core hole, a lock core and a sleeve. The sleeve has a first blind hole and a second blind hole corresponding to the second lock hole and the lock core hole respectively. The lock core has a blind hole corresponding to the first blind hole and the second lock hole. A lock cable has a lock rod at one end and a lock ring at the opposite end thereof. The lock rod is inserted through the first lock hole, the second lock hole, and the first blind hole to be secured in the blind hole of the lock core.

Abstract: A PCI-E debug card includes an insertion part, a low-pin-count pin set, a power pin, a ground pin, a decoder and a display unit. The insertion part is for connecting to a PCI-E slot. The low-pin-count pin set includes a reset pin, a clock pin and a plurality of data pins, each of which corresponds to reserved pins of the PCI-E slot. The power pin and the ground pin are disposed on the insertion part and correspond respectively to a slot power pin and a slot ground pin of the slot. The decoder decodes test data from the low-pin-count pin set to be a post code which is then showed by the display unit.

Abstract: A safety device for a trailer connector includes a lock base, a hook and a lock core. The lock base comprises an engaging trough and a hole therein. The hole is to receive the hook therein, and the lock core in the lock base controls movement of the hook. The hook comprises a sliding section and an engaging section. The engaging trough of the lock base is for an edge of a connector to insert therein. The engaging section of the hook tightly engages with the inner wall of a spherical recess of the connector to prevent the lock from being broken.

Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, the circuit apparatus has a first and a second connection point each for respectively connecting to the first bay and second bay for communicating with them to determine which device in the bays is the master device. The circuit apparatus also has a third and a fourth connection point both of them for connecting to the first bay or second bay for receiving the Boolean algebra to determine which device is the master device. The circuit apparatus further has a fifth connection point for determining whether the circuit apparatus works.