Abstract: Strong semantics are provided to programs that are correctly synchronized in their use of transactions by using dynamic separation of objects that are accessed in transactions from those accessed outside transactions. At run-time, operations are performed to identify transitions between these protected and unprotected modes of access. Dynamic separation permits a range of hardware-based and software-based implementations which allow non-conflicting transactions to execute and commit in parallel. A run-time checking tool, analogous to a data-race detector, may be provided to test dynamic separation of transacted data and non-transacted data. Dynamic separation may be used in an asynchronous I/O library.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first module, a second module, at least one first spacer, and at least one second spacer is provided. The first module has a carrying surface. The second module is slidably disposed on the carrying surface and has a bottom surface opposite to the carrying surface. The first spacer is fixed on the carrying surface and suitable for being slid on the bottom surface. The second spacer is fixed on the bottom surface and suitable for being slid on the carrying surface. The first spacer and the second spacer are always kept within an overlapping region between the bottom surface and the carrying surface.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism is disclosed, wherein the sliding mechanism movably connects to a display module and an input module of an electronic device. The sliding mechanism includes a first member, a second member, a connection member, and a cover movably disposed on the first member. The first member is movable with respect to the second member and has an opening. A flexible printed circuit (FPC) of the electronic device is disposed through the opening and electronically connects to the display module and the input module. The connection member connects the first and second members at opposite sides thereof, and a middle portion of the connection member connects to the cover. When the first member slides with respect to the second member in a first direction, the connection member impels the cover to block a part of the opening.

Abstract: A circuit board module includes a circuit board and a reinforcing substrate. At least one electronic element is disposed on one surface of the circuit board. The reinforcing substrate is connected to a portion of the surface and disposed around the electronic element. A method for reinforcing the structure of the circuit board module is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable computer system for expanding usage function includes an independent host unit and a function expansion unit. The host unit at least includes a motherboard module, a first power supply module, a display module, a wireless transmission module, and a first I/O interface module. The motherboard module, the first power supply module, the display module, the wireless transmission module and the first I/O interface module are electrically connected with the motherboard module. In addition, the display module has a built-in touch pad. The function expansion unit at least includes a keyboard module and a bracket module. The keyboard module is electrically connected with the motherboard module of the host unit. The bracket module is pivoted on the keyboard module, and the bracket module is detachably and electrically connected with the host unit.

Abstract: A cable connector module includes a cable having a first end and a second end, a first plug connector assembled on the first end of the cable, and a second plug connector assembled on the second end of the cable. The second plug connector forms a second mating portion and a second connecting portion. The second mating portion and the second connecting portion offset 90° relative to each other in a horizontal plane, whereby a first mating socket connector and a second mating socket connector are arranged in low profile on a main board. This structure meets trend of miniature.

Abstract: The invention provides a voltage generating apparatus for powering at least one amplifier. The voltage generating apparatus comprises a voltage source, a switched capacitor voltage converter and a voltage detector. The voltage source supplies a first voltage to a positive voltage input terminal of the at least one amplifier. The first voltage is a positive DC voltage. The switched capacitor voltage converter is coupled to the voltage source for outputting an output voltage to a negative voltage input terminal of the at least one amplifier according to the first voltage and a predetermined voltage. The output voltage is a negative DC voltage. The voltage detector is coupled to the switched capacitor voltage converter for determining a switching frequency corresponding to the predetermined voltage according to the output voltage.

Abstract: An organic thin-film transistor and a method for manufacturing the same are described. The method forms a gate layer on a substrate, an insulator layer on the substrate, forming a semiconductor layer on the insulator layer, and a strip for defining a channel length on the semiconductor layer. An electrode layer is screen printed on the semiconductor layer, and a passivation layer is coated on the electrode layer. The organic thin-film transistor manufactured by the method of the invention has a substrate, a gate layer formed on the substrate, an insulator layer formed on the substrate, a semiconductor layer formed on the insulator layer, a strip for defining a channel length formed on the semiconductor layer, an electrode layer screen-printed on the semiconductor layer, and a passivation layer coated on the electrode layer. Thereby, an organic thin-film transistor with a top-contact/bottom-gate structure is obtained.

Abstract: A sculpture skeleton includes a hollow body, a spring one end of which is extended into a hollow head to securely engage with an inner periphery of the hollow head, a first resilient wire, a second resilient wire diagonally extending through the hollow body so as to extend through the chest portion and the abdomen portion of the hollow body, an arm portion and a leg portion respectively mounted around a portion of the first resilient wire and of the second resilient wire which extend out of the chest portion of the hollow body and a base having multiple apertures defined through a side face thereof to allow extension of the first resilient wire, the second resilient wire and the third resilient wire so as to be positioned on top of the base.

Abstract: A recording and reproducing apparatus includes a tray disposed within an outer casing and movable along a tray moving direction between retracted and extended positions. A positioning structure includes a locking member fixed on the outer casing, and a support member for immobilizing the locking member with respect to the outer casing in such a manner that the locking member extends upwardly into the outer casing to prevent movement of the tray with respect to the outer casing. A protrusion portion of the outer casing surrounding the locking member and extending in the moving direction defines the support member.

Abstract: A method of dynamically adjusting screen brightness is adapted for a screen to adjust the screen brightness. First, an original ambient light level and an original brightness adjustment factor are determined. Then, a relationship curve of an ambient light level and a brightness adjustment factor is determined. The current ambient light level is continuously monitored and compared with the original ambient light level to determine if the current ambient light level is equal to the original ambient light level. If not equal, a brightness adjustment factor corresponding to the current ambient light level is obtained based on the relationship curve, and the screen brightness is adjusted based on the brightness adjustment factor. The obtained screen brightness and the corresponding brightness adjustment factor are set to be the original screen brightness and the original brightness adjustment factor, and thus the background brightness is monitored again and the screen brightness is adjusted.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a body, a first image capturing element, a cover and a arm. The body comprises a first surface and a second surface, with the first surface opposite to the second surface. The first image capturing element is disposed on the first surface. The cover is connected to the body, movable between a first cover position and a second cover position, wherein the cover covers the first image capturing element when the cover is in the first cover position, and the first image capturing element is actuated when the cover is in the second cover position. The arm is connected to the cover, pivoting between a first position and a second position, wherein when the arm is in the second position, a recording medium is received on a first end of the arm, and the first image capturing element captures an image data therefrom.

Abstract: A tilt adjustment device for adjusting tilt of a left guide bar with respect to a right guide bar, and includes a holding seat and a cylindrical-shaped bushing disposed rotatably within the holding seat. The bushing defines a bar-retention hole to permit extension of the left guide bar therethrough, and has a turning portion defining a first axis and an insert portion that extends eccentrically from the turning portion and that defines a second axis parallel to the first axis. Rotation of the cylindrical-shaped bushing relative to the holding seat results in a radial movement of the turning portion, which, in turn, moves the first axis toward and away from the second axis of the insert portion.

Abstract: An organic semiconductor element having multi protection layers and process of making the same are provided. Firstly, forming a first protection layer on the thin film transistor. Next, forming a second protection layer which is thick enough to serve as the photo spacers on said first protection layer. The multi protection layers are then grown on said organic thin film transistor, so as to enable the second protection layer to have the additional function of the photo spacers by the patterning process. Thus the organic thin film transistor can be prevented from being damaged, and achieving the simplification of the manufacturing process and the reduction of the production cost.

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises a body, a cover, an input interface, a display, an image capture device and a fixing arm. The cover is rotatably connected to the body. The input interface is disposed on the body. The display is disposed on the cover. The image capture device is disposed on the cover. When an image medium is fixed on the fixing arm, the image capture device captures image data from the image medium.

Abstract: An electronic device with a rotatable image capture device. The electronic device includes a body and an image capture module. The body includes a first surface, a second surface and a sleeve. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The image capture module is disposed in the body, and includes a rotary shaft and a charge-coupled device. The image capture module rotates among a first position, a second position, a third position, and a fourth position. The rotary shaft is disposed in the sleeve in a manner such that it can move between a fifth position and a sixth position. When the rotary shaft moves between the fifth position and the sixth position, the image capture module can rotate through the first position, the second position, the third position, and the fourth position.

Abstract: A power supply device for driving an amplifier includes a first power generator, a second power generator, a charge pump and a control unit. The first power generator is used for providing a first voltage for a first power reception end of the amplifier. The second power generator is used for providing a second voltage. The charge pump is coupled between the second power generator and a second power reception end of the amplifier and is used for generating a third voltage for the amplifier according to the second voltage. The control unit is coupled to the second power generator and is used for controlling the second power generator, so as to adjust the second voltage to make the third voltage equal to a multiple of the first voltage.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided that relate to obtaining a recombinant DNA and RNA cleaving nuclease. This involves the over-expression of a fusion protein between maltose-binding protein and a truncated nuclease in a soluble form in the cytoplasm of a host cell from which it can be readily extracted.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method of detecting the phase-loss state of the three-phase power supply. When the phase-loss condition occurs in the input three-phase power supply of the power converter, it is determined whether the three-phase power source is in the phase-loss state through the characteristic of the frequency and amplitude variations of the ripple voltage of the DC bus, and through the sampling and the continuous detecting of the ripple voltage variations by making use of the sensor of the power converter in cooperation with the software calculation, it is determined whether the three-phase power source is in a phase-loss state. When the detected ripple voltage of the DC bus fulfills the phase-loss conditions, it is determined that the three-phase power source is in a phase-loss state.

Abstract: A low profile electrical connector assembly has terminals attached to insulated electric cables that are disposed in topless slots of a connector base. Each terminal has two longitudinally spaced retention slots. The connector base has two transverse grooves that extend through sidewalls of the topless slots to provide terminal retainers that engage the forward retention slots to retain the terminals in a longitudinal direction. The connector base has a third transverse groove that extends through the sidewalls of the topless slots with selected sidewalls having undercuts for retaining a bottomless connector cover. The connector cover has a face plate that has a plurality of apertures that align with the topless slots, a lower ledge, and a depending lock bar. The lock bar is disposed in the third transverse groove and extends through the rearward retention slots to further retain the terminals in the longitudinal direction.