Abstract: Disclosed are approaches for automatically forming a wireless connection for a computing device. In one embodiment, a method can include: determining that a first wireless connection for a computing device has been lost; receiving a browser indication from a browser running on the computing device that a second wireless connection is desired for the computing device; providing, in response to the browser indication, an automatic connection indication to a user of the computing device via a user interface; receiving an acceptance indication from the user interface in response to the automatic connection indication; and establishing the second wireless connection for the computing device in response to the acceptance indication from the user interface.

Abstract: An LED driving circuit includes a current selecting circuit. The current selecting circuit controls the current transmission path in the plurality of LEDs according to respective threshold voltages of corresponding LEDs and a plurality of current limits.

Abstract: The production method of the coating material comprising the steps of applying and drying liquid polyurethane (PU) material onto a release paper in order to form three polyurethane (PU) layers, rolling the composite layer and separating the release paper to form the composite coating material for covering the outer shells of electronic devices. The polyurethane (PU) composite coating material thereby produced comprises at least a colored surface layer and a substrate layer. The surface of the composite coating material is colored and has a relief-like pattern, which can provide users with a better visual or touch effect.

Abstract: LED controllers, LED lighting systems and control methods capable of providing an average luminance intensity independent from the variation of an AC voltage. LEDs are divided into LED groups electrically connected in series between a power source and a ground. A disclosed LED controller has path switches, a management center and a line waveform sensor. Each path switch is for coupling a corresponding LED group to the ground. The management center controls the path switches. When turning off an upstream path switch, the management center controls a downstream path switch for a downstream LED group to make the driving current passing the upstream LED group substantially approach a target value. The line waveform sensor is coupled to the power source, sensing the waveform of the input voltage of the power source. The line waveform sensor is configured to decrease the target value when the input voltage increases.

Abstract: A PU composite and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The fabrication method includes: (a) providing a release paper; (b) coating a fabric layer on the release paper, the fabric layer containing a PU resin, an abrasion resistant, and a colorant; (c) drying the fabric layer; (d) coating a first laminated layer on the fabric layer; (e) drying the first laminated layer; (f) laminating a wet PU foam layer on the first laminated layer; (g) releasing the release paper to form a semi-product; (h) providing a plastic layer, which is of a thermoplastic; (i) coating a second laminated layer on the plastic layer; (j) drying the second laminated layer; and (k) laminating the semi-product of Step (g) on the second laminated layer, so as to form a PU composite. Compared with conventional PU composites, the PU composite of the present invention has better UV resistance, solvent resistance, and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composite with thermo-formability, a method for making the same and a method for making a casing with a texture on the surface thereof. The composite includes a polyurethane medium layer, a thermo-formable resin layer, a base layer and a surface layer. The thermo-formable resin layer is disposed on the polyurethane medium layer, and includes polyol. The base layer is disposed on the thermo-formable resin layer. The surface layer is disposed on the base layer. As a result, the composite has good stability after thermoforming, and plastic can be injected into the composite, so a PC film is unnecessary. Moreover, the composite may be adhered to a substrate directly or after thermoforming.

Abstract: While an electronic product including passive elements is connected to an AC input voltage source, corresponding decreased currents are calculated according to a constant input/output work and a voltage curve of the input voltage source. Therefore, while the electronic product is activated under voltage sources having different scales or being unstable, the calculated decreased currents are applied so as to stabilize the input work or the output work.

Abstract: A resource allocation method of a subscriber station in a service negotiation system is provided. The resource allocation method includes gathering statistics of bursty data, bandwidth grant situation, and measuring wireless signal quality. The subscriber station switches its operation mode according to the statistics and bandwidth data derived by the signal measurement. When the subscriber station in a wireless system switches into a normal operation mode, it allocates bandwidth to management message and numbers of data connections to satisfy the quality of service (QoS) of each connection. When the subscriber station in a wireless system switches into an emergency operation mode, it allocates bandwidth to management message and unsolicited grant service (UGS).

Abstract: According to an example embodiment, a method may include allocating, within a single physical resource unit (PRU), a plurality of channel sounding groups. Wherein each channel sounding group includes a frequency-time domain code division multiplexing (CDM) allocation. The method may also include broadcasting, in a downlink direction to one or more mobile stations in a wireless network, a signal that causes the receiving mobile stations to transmit a channel sounding signal. The method may further include receiving at least one channel sounding signal from at least one of the one or more mobile stations, the channel sounding signal being received in an uplink direction via one or more channel sounding groups. And, the method may include estimating the channel quality, of the channel used by the physical resource unit, based upon the received at least one channel sounding signal.

Abstract: A digital calendar device involving an electronic device having a graphic user interface. The electronic device is capable of receiving at least one note from a user, and retrieving and displaying the at least one note, as well as running on at least one operating system. The digital calendar device further includes features, such retrieval and displaying features, a touch screen interface, handwriting support feature, a speech recognition feature, a reminder feature, a frame feature, a mechanical support feature, and a fortune-teller software program.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a structure with luminous and visual effects, a light transmissive sheet thereof, and a method for making the same. The light transmissive sheet includes a first layer, a light transmissive intermediate layer and a second layer. The material of the first layer, the light transmissive intermediate layer and the second layer is polyurethane resin. The light transmissive intermediate layer is disposed on the first layer, and the second layer is disposed on the light transmissive intermediate layer. At least one pattern is formed on the first layer or the second layer, and the pattern penetrates the first layer or the second layer. When light irradiates the light transmissive sheet, the pattern is shown, so the light transmissive sheet has luminous and visual effects.

Abstract: A PU composite and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The fabrication method includes: (a) providing a release paper; (b) coating a fabric layer on the release paper, the fabric layer containing a PU resin, an abrasion resistant, and a colorant; (c) drying the fabric layer; (d) coating a first laminated layer on the fabric layer; (e) drying the first laminated layer; (f) laminating a wet PU foam layer on the first laminated layer; (g) releasing the release paper to form a semi-product; (h) providing a plastic layer, which is of a thermoplastic; (i) coating a second laminated layer on the plastic layer; (j) drying the second laminated layer; and (k) laminating the semi-product of Step (g) on the second laminated layer, so as to form a PU composite. Compared with conventional PU composites, the PU composite of the present invention has better UV resistance, solvent resistance, and abrasion resistance.

Abstract: A control circuit of a driving circuit for controlling a light emitting diode (LED) light source having a plurality of areas is provided. The control circuit includes the error amplifiers receiving a feed back current signal and a external reference voltage, and generating an error signal; a buffer register receiving a serial digital signal and generating the parallel digital signals; a work register receiving the parallel digital signals and a trigger signal, and outputting the parallel digital signals when the trigger signal is at a relatively high level; and a switch module having the power switches, each of which receives the error signal and the parallel digital signal for generating a driving signal to control a driving current of a specific area of the light source, in order to control the brightness in each area of the LED light source.

Abstract: An air conditioning system of a portable data center includes a shipping container, plural data-processing devices and plural airflow-driving devices. The shipping container includes a partition plate and a bottom plate. The partition plate has plural hollow portions. The data-processing devices are disposed on the partition plate. The airflow-driving devices are disposed under the partition plate and aligned with respective hollow portions for driving and guiding airflow to cool the data processing devices. Each of the airflow-driving devices includes at least one fan and an airflow-blocking structure. The airflow-blocking structure is arranged in an airflow path of a corresponding airflow-driving device. If one of the airflow-driving devices is disabled, the airflow-blocking structure of the disabled airflow-driving device is automatically closed to hinder the airflow path.

Abstract: An operating condition adjusting system includes a shipping container, plural computer cabinets, an airflow-guiding device, a controlling unit and a first sensor. The shipping container includes a first gate and a second gate. The plural computer cabinets are accommodated within the shipping container. A first airflow is introduced into the computer cabinets to remove a portion of heat of the computer cabinets, and a second airflow is exhausted from the computer cabinets. The airflow-guiding device is used for guiding the first airflow to flow toward the computer cabinets. The controlling unit is used for controlling the first gate and the second gate. The first sensor is electrically connected with the controlling unit for detecting a first temperature of an external environment. By comparing the first temperature with a second temperature, the first gate and the second gate are opened or closed under control of the controlling unit.

Abstract: A network node, a mobile device, a communication system, a method for detecting the type of a network node, the method for transmitting the type of a network node and the use of a data frame for determining the type of a network node is described. To distinguish between different types of network nodes, a signal pattern including an attribute is transmitted/received. The attribute is type-indicative of the type of the network node. Different ways of implementing the type-indicative attribute are described.

Abstract: In a telecommunication network, pilot signals are provided in OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) frames to enable the SC-FDMA (the single-carrier frequency division multiple access) concept to work with the OFDMA concept in uplink substantially harmonically, wherein each OFDM frame includes a predetermined plurality of OFDM symbols, and at least one pilot signal is placed in addition to other data and/or signals within at least one existing OFDM symbol of said predetermined plurality of OFDM symbols.

Abstract: An LED driving circuit includes a current selecting circuit. The current selecting circuit controls the current transmission path in the plurality of LEDs according to respective threshold voltages of corresponding LEDs and a plurality of current limits.

Abstract: A display module includes a display panel and a reaction device. The reaction device includes a feedback unit array and a control unit. The feedback unit array has multiple feedback units to be arranged on the display panel in an array to divide the display area into multiple sub display areas, and each sub display area corresponds to one of the feedback units, respectively. When one of the sub display areas is touched, the control unit outputs a control signal to the feedback unit array, and the feedback unit corresponding to the touched sub display area generate a microcurrent.

Abstract: A portable electronic device with a touch illumination function and a touch illumination method thereof are provided. The portable electronic device with the touch illumination function includes an input module, a touch sensor, and an illumination module. The touch sensor is disposed around the input module, senses a touch motion of the input module, and generates a touch signal according to the touch motion. The illumination module is disposed around the input module, coupled with the touch sensor, and controls the illumination module to generate a light source to illuminate the input module according to the touch signal.