Abstract: A transaction level (TL) system power estimation method and system are provided. The method includes inserting at least a characteristic extractor into an electronic device of a target system. The characteristic extractor extracts at least a power characteristic of the electronic device when a TL simulation is proceeding. The power characteristic provided from the characteristic extractor is converted to at least a power consumption value by using a power model. The power consumption value is recorded into a power database, for analyzing power consumption of the whole target system. In some embodiments, the TL system power estimation method and system can be applied in the target system with dynamic power management. The TL system power estimation method and system also can be used with a high-level synthesizer to develop the power-aware electronic device in a short time.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate opposite to the first substrate, a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines intersecting with the scan lines, a plurality of pixel areas defined by the scan lines and the data lines, and a plurality of electrodes. Each electrode is positioned in a corresponding pixel area. Each pixel area has an inner surface. The electrode includes a branch portion, a frame connected to the branch portion, and a plurality of first slits defined by the frame and the branch portion, away from the inner surface of the pixel area.

Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a plurality of pixel regions. Each pixel region includes a transparent electrode receiving a gray voltage and a plurality of electrically floating reflectors. The transparent electrode includes a plurality of openings corresponding to the reflectors. The reflectors are disposed on the corresponding openings.

Abstract: A transaction level (TL) system power estimation method and system are provided. The method includes inserting at least a characteristic extractor into an electronic device of a target system. The characteristic extractor extracts at least a power characteristic of the electronic device when a TL simulation is proceeding. The power characteristic provided from the characteristic extractor is converted to at least a power consumption value by using a power model. The power consumption value is recorded into a power database, for analyzing power consumption of the whole target system. In some embodiments, the TL system power estimation method and system can be applied in the target system with dynamic power management. The TL system power estimation method and system also can be used with a high-level synthesizer to develop the power-aware electronic device in a short time.

Abstract: A liquid crystal panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer sealed between the first substrate and the second substrate including a plurality of liquid crystal molecules. The first substrate includes a plurality of first region-dividing structures; the second substrate includes a plurality of second region-dividing structures. The first substrate, the second substrate and the liquid crystal layer form a plurality of pixel elements, each of the pixel elements is divided into a plurality of regions by the first region-dividing structures and the second region-dividing structures, and the liquid crystal molecules have gradually and continuously changed alignments in at least one of the regions.

Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display (LCD) device includes a plurality of pixel units, each pixel unit including a thin film transistor (TFT), a coupling capacitor, a first liquid crystal capacitor, and a second liquid crystal capacitor. The first liquid crystal capacitor is formed by a first common electrode, a liquid crystal layer, and a transmissive electrode, and the second liquid crystal capacitor is formed by a second common electrode, the liquid crystal layer, and a reflective area. The TFT is electrically connected to the first liquid crystal capacitor, and is also electrically connected to the second liquid crystal capacitor via the coupling capacitor.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate opposite to the first substrate, a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines intersecting with the scan lines, a plurality of pixel areas defined by the scan lines and the data lines, and a plurality of electrodes. Each electrode is positioned in a corresponding pixel area. Each pixel area has an inner surface. The electrode includes a branch portion, a frame connected to the branch portion, and a plurality of first slits defined by the frame and the branch portion, away from the inner surface of the pixel area.

Abstract: A fastener device includes a fastener member having a planar element and having a cutting member for engaging into a board, and one or more teeth formed on the planar element, one or more reinforcing ribs extended from the planar element for reinforcing the planar element, and a head formed on top of the planar element for being engaged with driving tools and for limiting the engagement of the fastener member into the board. The planar element may include two panels foldable relative to an intermediate board for forming the head and for forming a two-layer structure for the head, and may include one or two longitudinal members extended from the panels.

Abstract: A nail manufacturing machine includes two cutting tools movable to cut a wire into a nail blank, a sorting member having a channel for receiving the nail blank, an indexing wheel disposed below the sorting member and having a number of nail blank holding grooves formed in the outer peripheral portion for stably and horizontally supporting the nail blank without complicated nail blank holders and retaining members and for allowing the nail blank to be effectively hammered or machined by a nail machining tool, and a driving device includes a spindle for moving the tool member to machine the nail blank, and for moving the cutting tools to cut the wire into the nail blank.

Abstract: A liquid crystal panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate disposed opposite to the first substrate, and a liquid crystal layer sealed between the first substrate and the second substrate including a plurality of liquid crystal molecules. The first substrate includes a plurality of first region-dividing structures; the second substrate includes a plurality of second region-dividing structures. The first substrate, the second substrate and the liquid crystal layer form a plurality of pixel elements, each of the pixel elements is divided into a plurality of regions by the first region-dividing structures and the second region-dividing structures, and the liquid crystal molecules have gradually and continuously changed alignments in at least one of the regions.

Abstract: A transflective liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a plurality of pixel regions. Each pixel region includes a transparent electrode receiving a gray voltage and a plurality of electrically floating reflectors. The transparent electrode includes a plurality of openings corresponding to the reflectors. The reflectors are disposed on the corresponding openings.

Abstract: A fastener device includes a fastener member having a planar element and having a cutting member for engaging into a plasterboard, and one or more teeth formed on the planar element, one or more reinforcing ribs extended from the planar element for reinforcing the planar element, and a head formed on top of the planar element for being engaged with driving tools and for limiting the engagement of the fastener member into the plasterboard. The planar element may include two longitudinal members secured together and having an identical shape. The head may include a board and two panels secured to the board for forming a two-layer structure.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device that operates in optically compensated bend mode includes a gate driving circuit, a data driving circuit, and pixel units. The gate driving circuit is configured for providing a gate signal to each of the pixel units. The data driving circuit is configured for providing a first voltage corresponding to a black signal in a first sub frame of a frame divided into two sub frames to each of the pixel units via a corresponding data line, and a second voltage corresponding to a gray level display signal in a second sub frame of the frame to each of the pixel units.

Abstract: An etching apparatus of a semiconductor processing apparatus and the method thereof for recycling etchant solutions are provided. The method is suitable for a processing apparatus which provides an etchant solution on a wafer so as to perform an etching process. After the etching process is completed, a water solution is added to the etchant solution for maintaining a water content thereof. Then, the mixed etchant solution is recycled.

Abstract: A data encryption/decryption system comprising a cryptographic interface operatively coupled between a host device and a data storage device is disclosed. The host and data storage devices include respective IDE controllers supporting full ATA protocol. The cryptographic interface includes a host device-side IDE controller and a data storage device-side IDE controller, each controller supporting partial ATA protocol. The cryptographic interface also includes a cipher engine adapted to transparently perform real time data ciphering during IDE/ATA data transfer between the host and data storage devices in conjunction with the host device-side IDE controller and the data storage device-side IDE controller.

Abstract: A fastener device includes a fastener member having a planar element and having a tip for engaging into a plasterboard, and one or more teeth formed on the planar element for engaging with the plasterboard, a cutting member disposed between the planar element and the tip, one or more reinforcing ribs extended from the planar element for reinforcing the planar element, and a head secured on top of the planar element for being engaged with driving tools and for limiting the engagement of the fastener member into the plasterboard. The fastener member may include one or more ratchet projections extended from the planar element.

Abstract: A fastener device includes a fastener member having a planar element and having a tip for engaging into a plasterboard, and an anchoring device having one or more teeth formed on the planar element for engaging with the plasterboard and for preventing the fastener member from being disengaged from the plasterboard. A cutting member is disposed between the planar element and the tip for facilitating an engagement of the fastener member into the plasterboard. The planar element may include one or more reinforcing ribs for reinforcing the fastener member, and an enlarged head for limiting an engagement of the fastener member into the plasterboard.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing artificial leather, comprising steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) providing a foamed polyurethane dispersion, wherein the polyurethane dispersion has a solid content of about 40% to about 60% and a void content of about 0.01% to about 80%; (c) coating the substrate with a layer of the foamed polyurethane dispersion; and (d) drying the substrate and the layer of the foamed polyurethane dispersion for obtaining the artificial leather. Artificial leather is also provided in the present invention.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of producing artificial leather, comprising steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) providing a foamed polyurethane dispersion, wherein the polyurethane dispersion has a solid content of about 40% to about 60% and a void content of about 0.01% to about 80%; (c) coating the substrate with a layer of the foamed polyurethane dispersion; and (d) drying the substrate and the layer of the foamed polyurethane dispersion for obtaining the artificial leather. Artificial leather is also provided in the present invention.

Abstract: An exemplary liquid crystal display device (2) includes: a first substrate (21) and a second substrate (22); a liquid crystal layer (23) having liquid crystal molecules located between the first and second substrates, the liquid crystal molecules are intermingled with chiral dopant, and are in a twist ? cell state before the liquid crystal display device is turned on; and a plurality of pixel regions. Each of the pixel regions defines a reflection region and a transmission region, whereby a thickness of the liquid crystal layer in the reflection region is less than a thickness of the liquid crystal layer in the transmission region.