Abstract: The invention relates to a dye-sensitized solar cell using composite semiconductor materials, said composite semiconductor materials comprising semiconductor material particles and inorganic particulates coated on the surfaces of the semiconductor material particles, wherein the composite semiconductor materials have a surface area in the range from about 15 to about 80 m2/g. Since the composite semiconductor materials used in the present invention have a large surface area, the solar cell according to the present invention can have an increased adsorption amount of photosensitizers without increasing the thickness of the semiconductor material layer, and exhibits increased efficiency.

Abstract: A screw elevator comprises a pair of counterweight guide rails, a pair of deflection wheels, a counterweight frame, a screw, a power unit, a cable, a car and a car guide rail. The power unit, the screw and the counterweight frame are all disposed between the pair of counterweight guide rails. The power unit drives the screw and the counterweight frame to move, and then the movement of the screw will drive the cable to make the car move upwards and downwards along the car guide rail. The cable has one end fixed at a position above the counterweight rails and the other end of the cable is finally fixed at the center of the top of the car after being wound around a traction wheel and straddled over the deflection wheels.

Abstract: A method for automatically identifying an operating system for a USB device begins at initializing the USB device, and recording USB commands sent from the operating system. The USB device determines the operating system as a first operating system when there are two successive USB commands of Get Product String, there is one USB command of Get Vender String, there is no USB command of Reset ahead of a USB command of Set Address, there is no USB command of Get Language ID, or there is no USB command of Set Feature Report. The USB device determines the operating system as a second operating system when there is no USB command of Get Vender String, there are two USB commands of Get Language ID and two USB commands of Get Product String, there is one USB command of Get Device Descriptor following a USB command of Get Product String, or there is one USB command of Set Interface Report.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) and a driving method thereof are provided. The driving method includes the steps of: transmitting video data to the LCD according to a first frequency, and processing the video data according to a first gamma look-up table to obtain a bright region image; transmitting the video data to the LCD according to the first frequency, and processing the video data according to a second gamma look-up table to obtain a dark region image; and stacking the bright region image and the dark region image in sequence so as to display an image displayed on an LCD panel of the LCD.

Abstract: The invention discloses a stacked storage capacitor structure for a LTPS TFT-LCD comprising a processed substrate, a first storage capacitor and a second storage capacitor. The first storage capacitor comprises a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a first insulating layer therebetween. The stacked storage capacitor structure further comprises a third conductive layer including a first portion and an extended second portion. The second storage capacitor comprises the second conductive layer, the extended second portion of the third conductive layer and a second insulating layer therebetween.

Abstract: A heating assembly for a respiratory treatment machine includes a base and a water tank. The base has a receiving space communicating with a recessed platform at a via an opening, and a heating plate securely placed on a bottom face of the receiving space. The water tank has a main receptacle, a secondary receptacle integrally formed and communicating with the main receptacle and movably received inside the receiving space, a conducting plate securely provided at a bottom face of the main receptacle and an extension integrally formed with the conducting plate and provided at a bottom face of the secondary receptacle. The extension has a dimension corresponding to that of the heating plate such that after the secondary receptacle is received inside the receiving space, the extension is placed on top of the heating plate and engaged with the heating plate.

Abstract: The invention discloses a stacked storage capacitor structure for a LTPS TFT-LCD comprising a processed substrate, a first storage capacitor and a second storage capacitor. The first storage capacitor comprises a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a first insulating layer therebetween. The stacked storage capacitor structure further comprises a third conductive layer including a first portion and an extended second portion. The second storage capacitor comprises the second conductive layer, the extended second portion of the third conductive layer and a second insulating layer therebetween.

Abstract: A charging protection circuit with an overcurrent protector circuit takes input from a power supply, and provides output power to a power storage device, such as a battery. A fuse is connected between an input and an output of the charging protection circuit to protect the power storage device from a current spike, or overcurrent, that would damage the power storage device. When the overcurrent is above a threshold of the fuse, the fuse melts, effectively creating an open circuit and blocking the overcurrent from reaching the power storage device. To speed up the fuse meltdown, the overcurrent protector circuit is connected to the output of the fuse, and draws an extra current through the fuse when the overcurrent is detected.

Abstract: A method and software for automatically designing IC layout can be used in the two phases of IC circuit design-and-layout and the circuit simulation. Users can assign all or the partial end points of the devices in the integrated circuit to connect plural metal layers by this manner of automatic layout. In such a way, it is only necessary to make the connection lines connect the end points in the certain metal layers without connecting to the first metal layer.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a portable computer, more particularly, to a structural frame for a portable computer. The frame includes a body, at least one hinge supporter, an input and output (I/O) port bracket, and a channel. The hinge supporter supports a display panel of the portable computer. The I/O port bracket accommodates a plurality of I/O terminals. The channel guides a liquid unexpectedly appearing on the body to a predetermined location. The frame is preferable made of a metal material for shielding and absorbing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and for strengthening the structure of the portable computer. The frame further contacts a heat-generating electronic device to dissipate the heat generated therefrom.

Abstract: The present invention provides a shock absorber module used in a portable computer. The shock absorber module includes a bracket, at least one shock absorber, and a modular housing. The bracket accommodates an electronic device therein. The shock absorber connected to a bottom surface of said bracket provides the electronic device with shock absorbing capability. The modular housing provides a space to accommodate the bracket and the shock absorber. The modular housing is detachably installed in an accommodation slot of the portable computer. The present invention also provides a data processing system including a host system, a display device, an input device, a data storage device, and a shock absorber module as above-mentioned.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates a portable computer, more particularly, to a structural frame for a portable computer. The frame includes a body, at least one hinge supporter, an input and output (I/O) port bracket, and a channel. The hinge supporter supports a display panel of the portable computer. The I/O port bracket accommodates a plurality of I/O terminals. The channel guides a liquid unexpectedly appearing on the body to a predetermined location. The frame is preferable made of a metal material for shielding and absorbing electromagnetic interference (EMI) and for strengthening the structure of the portable computer. The frame further contacts a heat-generating electronic device to dissipate the heat generated therefrom.