Abstract: An exemplary orthopedic adjustment device includes an orthopedic appliance, an adjustment unit module and a pressure control module. The appliance is configured for supporting a human spine. The adjustment unit module includes adjustment units. Each of the adjustment units includes a chamber, a pressure sensor and a pump. The pressure sensor and the pump are arranged in the chamber. Each of the pressure sensors is configured for detecting a pressure of each chamber corresponding thereto. Each of the pumps is configured for adjusting the pressure of each chamber corresponding thereto. The pressure control module is configured for receiving pressure signals from the pressure sensors of the chambers and providing pressure adjusting signals to the pumps to adjust the pressures of the chambers.

Abstract: An input device includes a moveable manipulation portion, a magnetic-field generating unit, a pressure-detecting unit, a magnetic sensor, and a processing unit. The moveable manipulation portion includes a pressing surface. The magnetic-field generating unit provides a predetermined magnetic field. The pressure-detecting unit includes a detecting surface facing the pressing surface. The manipulation portion is moveably arranged on the pressure-detecting unit. The pressure-detecting unit detects and converts a pressure applied by the manipulation portion to the detecting surface into electrical signals. The magnetic sensor is fixedly attached to the manipulation portion and detects the magnetic field at different locations of the manipulation portion so as to determine a movement trace of the manipulation portion relative to the magnetic-field generating unit.

Abstract: An exemplary vehicle seat system includes a vehicle seat, an electronic control unit, a crash detection unit connected with the control unit, a seat occupancy sensing module configured for sensing an occupancy of the seat and generating a digital signal associated therewith, an airbag, and an airbag inflating module. The detection unit detects a crash and sends a crash signal associated therewith to the control unit. The inflating module is selectively operable in an activated mode where the inflating module is configured to inflate the airbag in response to the crash signal and an inactivated mode where the inflating module is deactivated and irresponsive to the crash signal. The control unit analyzes the digital signal and determining if the vehicle seat is occupied, and switches the inflating module either in the activated mode if the seat is occupied or in the inactivated mode if the seat is not occupied.

Abstract: A MEMS pressure sensing module is respectively applied in a boxing target and compressible toy both having an output circuit for coupling with a terminal electronic device. The MEMS pressure sensing module is configured for sensing a pressure applied thereon, converting the pressure values into electronic signals, and calculating a value of the pressure according to the electronic signals. The MEMS pressure sensing module is connected with the output circuit such that a user is able to obtain the pressure value from the terminal electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A game controller glove includes a main body, a MEMS, and a power supply. The main body includes five finger portions for receiving fingers of a game player's hand. The MEMS includes finger-movement sensors, MEMS sensors, and a processor. The finger-movement sensors are positioned at the finger portions and used for detecting the movements of the fingers. The MEMS sensors are connected to the corresponding finger-movement sensors and used for sensing pressures applied by the corresponding finger-movement sensors, and converting the pressure into electrical signals. The processor is electrically connected to the MEMS sensors and used for obtaining the electrical signals and then restores the electrical signals back to pressure values. The power supply is used for supplying electrical power to the processor.

Abstract: An ultrasonic wave generator includes an ultrasound generating assembly, a power supply and a controller. The ultrasound generating assembly includes a thermoacoustic film comprising a carbon nanotube film, a first electrode and a second electrode. The first and second electrodes are connected to opposite ends of the thermoacoustic film. The power supply is configured for powering the ultrasound generating assembly. The controller electrically is coupled to the power supply and configured for alternately powering on and off the ultrasound generating assembly at a frequency of at least 20 kHz.

Abstract: A method for controlling a remote LED lamp includes: using a memory unit (452) to record a standard value for indicating a normal environmental brightness and a reference value for indicating a normal LED brightness; using a first sensor (41) to detect real-time brightness of the environmental light and transmit a signal (31) indicating the real-time brightness to the memory unit; using the memory unit to compare the signal with the standard value to obtain a result; using a driving unit (451) to control the LED light lamp to be turned on/off according to the result.

Abstract: A motion controller includes a handle and a MEMS pressure sensing module. The handle has an output interface circuit for coupling with a terminal electronic device. The MEMS pressure sensing module includes a compressible member mounted on the handle, a MEMS sensor for sensing a pressure applied on the compressible member and converting the pressure into electronic signals, a processing unit for calculating a value of the pressure according to the electronic signals, and a power supply unit for supplying power to the processing unit. The processing unit is connected with the output interface circuit such that a user is able to obtain the pressure value from the terminal electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A keyboard includes a cover, a base facing and contacting the cover, at least one key, and a micro-electro-mechanical sensor (MEMS) module. The base and the cover define a space for receiving the MEMS module. The at least one key is movably formed on the cover. The MEMS module is sandwiched between the base and the cover and includes a bag, a connecting tube, and a sensor. The bag is resisted with the at least one key. The connecting tube is connected to the bag at one end and communicates with the bag. The sensor is connected to the other end of the connecting tube and communicated with the bag via the connecting tube to generate pressure signals according to a pressure from the key to the bag.

Abstract: A game drum includes a drum body, a compressible member and a MEMS pressure sensing module. The drum body includes an output interface circuit for coupling with a terminal electronic device. The compressible member is accommodated in the accommodating room of the drum body. The MEMS pressure sensing module includes a MEMS sensor, located under the compressible member, for sensing a pressure applied on the compressible member and converting the pressure values into electronic signals, a processing unit for calculating a value of the pressure according to the electronic signals, and a power supply unit for supplying power to the processing unit and the transmitting unit. The processing unit is connected with the output interface circuit such that a user is able to obtain the pressure value from the terminal electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A detection module includes MEMS force sensors, a processing unit, and a power supply unit. The MEMS force sensors are adapted to detect data values of forces that applied on corresponding measured points and output corresponding digital signals. The processing unit is adapted to receive and process the digital signals from the MEMS force sensors, and the power supply unit provides power to the processing unit.

Abstract: An exemplary electronic device includes an optical disc drive, a digital photo frame, and a connector mounted on the optical disc drive and cooperating with the optical disc drive to form two slide rails holding the digital photo frame in position. The digital photo frame includes a display panel for selectively displaying the digital photos or the video information, and a selection module. The selection module is for transmitting data corresponding to the digital photos to the display panel for display when the selection module does not receive the video information from the optical disc drive, and transmitting the video information to the display panel for display when the selection module receives the video information from the optical disc drive.

Abstract: An LED lamp (100) includes a heat sink (10), a powerless fan (30) and a plurality of LEDs (50). The fan is secured to the heat sink. The fan has an impeller (33) located above the heat sink. The LEDs are attached to a bottom of the heat sink. Heat generated by the LEDs is transferred to the heat sink, and accordingly, a natural convection is formed by a temperature gradient of air in the heat sink and pushes the impeller to rotate to generate a forced airflow toward the heat sink, which, in turn, enhances the natural convection of the air in the heat sink.

Abstract: A method for controlling a remote LED lamp includes: using a memory unit (452) to record a standard value for indicating a normal environmental brightness and a reference value for indicating a normal LED brightness; using a first sensor (41) to detect real-time brightness of the environmental light and transmit a signal (31) indicating the real-time brightness to the memory unit; using the memory unit to compare the signal with the standard value to obtain a result; using a driving unit (451) to control the LED light lamp to be turned on/off according to the result.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transcription factor of a plant, AtSIZ, induced by osmotic stress; a gene encoding the transcription factor; and a method for enhancing resistance to stress of a plant by using the gene. The AtSIZ protein isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana is a polypeptide, which contains a C3H-type zinc finger motif and acts as a transcription regulation factor activating transcription of genes related to stress response of a plant. Therefore, a plant with the enhanced resistance to osmotic stress can be produced by over expressing the AtSIZ gene in the plant through transforming recombinant plasmid containing AtSIZ gene into a plant and consequently, the productivity of the plant can be increased.

Abstract: The claimed invention discloses a nanometer-class ZnO electric device and a manufacture method thereof. The manufacture method includes sintering by pure nanometer-class ZnO powders, sintering by nanometer-class and general ZnO powders, and sintering by ground ZnO powders. The claimed ZnO electric device has advantages of a higher breakdown voltage, a lower leakage current, and a larger surge current, and can be applied to kinds of electric surge protection circuits.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transcription factor of a plant, AtSIZ, induced by osmotic stress; a gene encoding said transcription factor; and a method for enhancing resistance to stress of a plant by using said gene. Said AtSIZ protein isolated from Arabidopsis thaliana is a polypeptide, which contains C3H type zinc finger motif and acts as a transcription regulation factor activating transcription of genes related to stress response of a plant. Therefore, a plant with the enhanced resistance to osmotic stress can be produced by overexpressing said genes in the plant through transforming recombinant plasmid containing AtSIZ gene into a plant and consequently, the productivity of the plant can be increased.

Abstract: An emergency corridor and ladder for multi-storied building comprising a bridge corridor, a safety ladder and a temporary emergency shelter. The structure is provided in each floor of the multi-storied building. The bridge corridor is connected to the emergency exit on each floor, both sides of the bridge corridor are respectively provided with a fire-blocking wall, and a safety ladder is provided along the bridge corridor such that the safety ladder are connected together from the top floor to the ground level. Said safety ladder has a passage to the sun deck of the emergency shelter. A feed through emergency escape rod is provided in the emergency shelter in which a man hole is opened in alternate floors. Rescuers gain access to the emergency shelter and rescue the casualty during an emergency. The man hole can also be used to cooperate with the emergency escape rod so that people can slide down to the ground level. In addition, an intermediate wall is provided for an upper an a lower safety ladder.