Abstract: A system and method is directed to charging and discharging an energy-tank capacitor of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computing system. The PSU has a forward converter, a buck converter, a switch box, and an option box. The forward converter has a transformer. A primary winding of the transformer is coupled to an input of the PSU, while a secondary winding of the transformer is coupled to an output of the PSU. Two or more components of the forward converter are shared with the buck converter to support the functionality of the buck converter when it is enabled. The switch box has a power switch and a controller switch connected to the forward converter. The energy stored on the energy-tank capacitor is capable of supporting power consumption of the server system during a hold-up time, when an input power to the PSU is interrupted.

Abstract: A system and method is directed to charging and discharging an energy-tank capacitor of a power supply unit (PSU) in a computing system. The PSU has a forward converter, a buck converter, a switch box, and an option box. The forward converter has a transformer. A primary winding of the transformer is coupled to an input of the PSU, while a secondary winding of the transformer is coupled to an output of the PSU. Two or more components of the forward converter are shared with the buck converter to support the functionality of the buck converter when it is enabled. The switch box has a power switch and a controller switch connected to the forward converter. The energy stored on the energy-tank capacitor is capable of supporting power consumption of the server system during a hold-up time, when an input power to the PSU is interrupted.

Abstract: A method for accelerating speed of refreshing image frame is used for driving a display-panel to display and refresh an image frame rapidly. According to the method, the first step is to extract a digital content and generate the image frame according to the digital content, so as to drive the display-panel to display the image frame. A partial refresh area is defined on the image frame, and a partial image frame rather than the entire image frame is refreshed, so as to accelerate the speed of refreshing the image frame. Optionally, a number of gray levels of the partial refresh area are reduced, so as to accelerate the speed of refreshing the image frame. At least one screen operation command is received, partial refresh content is extracted from the digital content according to the screen operation command, and a displayed content in the partial refresh area is refreshed.

Abstract: A method for displaying an advertisement on an electronic apparatus is provided. When the electronic apparatus is ready to enter a specific status, an electronic ink (E-ink) display of the electronic apparatus displays an advertisement. The specific status can be a turn-off mode or a power-saving mode. When the electronic apparatus enters the specific status, a power supply of the electronic ink display is terminated. Therefore, the advertisement is still displayed on the electronic ink display even if the power supply of the electronic ink display terminated.

Abstract: A method for dismounting a storage device includes the steps of: inspecting operation of a USB communication protocol between an electronic apparatus and a computer to determine whether a handshaking process therebetween has been completed; when it is determined that the handshaking process has been completed, terminating programs, storing data in a storage device of the electronic apparatus, and determining whether storing of the data has been completed; dismounting the storage device from the electronic apparatus and notifying the computer to mount the storage device when storing of the data has been completed; and restarting the USB communication protocol and repeating determination as to whether the handshaking process has been completed when it is determined with reference to a timer of the electronic apparatus that storing of the data has not been completed after a preset time limit has lapsed.

Abstract: A case, such as a suitcase or a photo case, for holding an object at an exterior thereof includes a case body and a hinge edge frame arrangement. The hinge edge frame arrangement includes a first edge frame, a second edge frame and a resilient element. The first edge frame is extended along the utility edge of the case body to retain a utility panel in position, wherein the first edge frame has an elongated holding slot formed between an outer and an inner wall along a utility edge. The second edge frame includes an elongated pivot arm, having an enlarged end portion, pivotally received in and extended along the holding slot of the first edge frame, and a clipping member extended from the pivot arm, wherein the clipping member is adapted to fold between a clipping position and a releasing position for detachably clipping an object by the clipping member.

Abstract: A barrier layer stack. The barrier layer stack includes a semiconductor process wafer comprising an exposed conductive region, a first barrier layer stack comprising at least one TiN and one Ti layers overlying and contacting the conductive region, wherein the TiN layer is contacted with the Ti layer, and an overlying aluminum alloy layer in contact with the first barrier layer stack.

Abstract: A barrier layer stack. The barrier layer stack includes a semiconductor process wafer comprising an exposed conductive region, a first barrier layer stack comprising at least one TiN and one Ti layers overlying and contacting the conductive region, wherein the TiN layer is contacted with the Ti layer, and an overlying aluminum alloy layer in contact with the first barrier layer stack.

Abstract: An improved barrier layer stack and method for forming the same for preserving an aluminum alloy interconnect resistivity, the method comprising providing a semiconductor process wafer comprising an exposed conductive region; forming a first barrier layer comprising a barrier layer stack over the exposed conductive region comprising one of a TiN or Ti layer in contact with the conductive region; forming at least one additional barrier layer comprising the barrier layer stack to form an alternating sequence of TiN and Ti layers; forming an uppermost barrier layer of TiN comprising the barrier layer stack; forming an overlying aluminum alloy region in contact with the uppermost barrier layer; and, subjecting the semiconductor process wafer to at least one process comprising a temperature of greater than temperatures greater than about 350° C.

Abstract: A case includes a case body, a case cover and a hinge structure. The hinge structure includes a first joint extended from a rear panel of the case body, a supporting arm having a front biasing surface and a rear biasing surface, and second joint which is extended from the rear wall of the case cover and has a holding slot to define a closed stopping surface and an opened stopping surface. The supporting arm is shaped and sized to slidably fit into the holding slot. Therefore, the supporting arm is slid outwardly from the holding slot until the rear biasing surface is biased against the closed stopping surface to close the case body with the case cover, and the supporting arm is slid into the holding slot until the front biasing surface is biased against the opened stopping surface to open the case body with the case cover.

Abstract: A container, incorporated with a multi-functional edge frame arrangement, includes a container body including a base panel and a plurality side panels connected to edge portions of said base panel respectively. The multi-functional edge frame arrangement includes a plurality of edge frames, each having a main frame having a L-shaped cross section and two edge holders provided at two side ends of the main frame. An edge portion of the side panel and an edge portion of the base panel are arranged to securely mount along the edge holders respectively so as to connect the side panel with the base panel. At least one of the edge frames is constructed to form a utility edge frame and the multi-functional edge frame arrangement further includes a mounting unit provided on the utility edge frame and a container accessory including a reinforcing member shaped and sized to fittedly mount on the mounting unit.

Abstract: A container, incorporated with a multi-functional edge frame arrangement, includes a container body including a base panel and a plurality side panels connected to edge portions of said base panel respectively. The multi-functional edge frame arrangement includes a plurality of edge frames, each having a main frame having a L-shaped cross section and two edge holders provided at two side ends of the main frame. An edge portion of the side panel and an edge portion of the base panel are arranged to securely mount along the edge holders respectively so as to connect the side panel with the base panel. At least one of the edge frames is constructed to form a utility edge frame and the multi-functional edge frame arrangement further includes a mounting unit provided on the utility edge frame and a container accessory including a reinforcing member shaped and sized to fittedly mount on the mounting unit.

Abstract: A case incorporates with a hinge structure including a first joint, which is extended from a rear panel of a case body, including a supporting arm having a front biasing surface and a rear biasing surface and second joint, which is extended from the rear wall of a case cover, has a holding slot to define a closed stopping surface and an opened stopping surface. The supporting arm is shaped and sized to slidably fit into the holding slot. Therefore, the supporting arm is slid outwardly from the holding slot until the rear biasing surface is biased against the closed stopping surface to close the case body with the case cover, and the supporting arm is slid into the holding slot until the front biasing surface is biased against the opened stopping surface to open the case body with the case cover.

Abstract: A case hinge structure is adapted for installing on a case which includes a case body having a rear panel and a case cover having a rear wall wherein the hinge structure is affixed between the rear panel of the case body and the rear wall of the case cover in such a manner that the case cover is adapted for pivotally folding from a closed position to an open position. In the closed position, the case cover is tightly cover on top of the case body, and in the open position, the case cover is pivotally folded up at a predetermined folding angle with respect to the case body.

Abstract: A workstation container includes a container body having a front panel and a back panel wherein a receiving cavity is defined between the front and back panels for storing a computer therein, a container cover having a back portion pivotally connected to the back panel edge to edge for enclosing the receiving cavity, and a folding table pivotally connected to the front panel wherein the folding table includes at least a side work table slidably extended from a side of the folding table. The folding table is adapted for pivotally folding from a closed position to an opened position wherein in the closed position, the folding table is unfolded to enclose the receiving cavity, and in the opened position, the folding table is outwardly folded in a horizontal position with respect to the front panel for rigidly supporting the computer on the folding table.

Abstract: A wheel system, adapted for incorporating with a traveling body, includes at least a pair of wheel assembly for attaching to two outer sides of the traveling body respectively. Each wheel assembly includes a reinforcing panel adapted to be provided at an edge portion of the respective outer side of the traveling body, a wheel shelter extended from the reinforcing panel that defines a wheel cavity between the wheel shelter and the reinforcing panel, and a wheel rotatably supported in the wheel cavity for supporting the traveling body on ground. Therefore, a storage space defined between the two outer sides of the traveling body is maximized and the rigid structure of the traveling body is enhanced.