Abstract: An exemplary flat panel display includes a micro processing unit, a display signal input socket defining a safeguarding terminal, an input interface configured for a user to input a user code, a first storage unit storing a security code, and a second storage unit storing a safeguarding mark. The micro processing unit is configured to monitor a voltage applied to the safeguarding terminal, detect a status of the safeguarding mark, compare the user code with the security code according to the status of the safeguarding mark, and output a control signal according to a result of the comparison.

Abstract: An exemplary method for cutting a first printed circuit board (PCB) into a plurality of second PCBs, the method includes: providing a plurality of first dimension parameters of the first PCB; providing a plurality of second dimension parameters and an interval parameter of the second PCB; performing a process for selecting a best calculating mode and a corresponding cutting parameter according to the first dimension parameters, the second dimension parameters, and the interval parameter; calculating coordinate parameters of each second PCB; and cutting the first PCB into the plurality of second PCBs.

Abstract: An exemplary on-screen display (OSD) controlling system (1) includes an extended display identification data integrated circuit (EDID IC, 12) and a scalar integrated circuit (IC, 13) electrically connected to the EDID IC. The EDID IC includes a read-write part (122). The scalar IC includes a micro-controller unit (MCU, 131). The MCU is configured for processing data of the read-write part of the EDID IC. Because the scalar IC is connected to the EDID IC and can process the data stored in the read-write part, individualized information can be inputted by a user and displayed. Thus, the OSD controlling system can satisfy the demand for customization of an OSD.

Abstract: An exemplary method for obtaining primary color values via measuring color values of a display device, the method including: measuring tristimulus values when the display device respectively displaying a red, green, and blue monochromatic patterns, the red, green, and blue monochromatic patterns respectively having the largest intensity; measuring tristimulus values when the display device displaying a white pattern mixed by the red, green, and blue colors; calculating intensity values of the red, green, and blue colors of the white pattern.

Abstract: An exemplary method for establishing a gamma correction table for a liquid crystal display includes: providing a liquid crystal display, a signal generator, and a color analyzer, the liquid crystal display comprising a predetermined gamma correction table; invalidating a predetermined gamma correction table of the liquid crystal display; initializing the liquid crystal display, the signal generator, and the color analyzer; measuring 2n (n is a natural number) reference gray scales of a single-colored image; obtaining a single-colored correction curve relating to luminance values corresponding the reference gray scales; obtaining an ideal single-colored gamma curve; storing 256 gray scales corresponding to the luminance values that most close to the luminance values of gray scale 0 to gray scale 255; and establishing a gamma correction table.

Abstract: An exemplary OSD system (10) for a display device is provided. The OSD system includes an OSD menu (12), a memory (13), and a timing controller (14). The OSD menu is configured for building user-defined display modes for the display device. The memory is configured for saving the user-defined display modes and current timing parameters, and setting a relationship between the display mode and the current timing parameters according to a control signal of the OSD menu. The timing controller is configured for calling a display mode which is linked with the current timing parameters, and setting the display mode as a current display mode. A method for controlling the on-screen display is also provide.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a resolution and refresh rate of a display monitor (2) of a computer system includes the steps of: providing a portable recording device (3) recording an auto-run application; connecting the portable recording device to a computer (1); generating a matching resolution and refresh rate of the display monitor; and adjusting the current resolution and refresh rate of the computer system to the matching resolution and refresh rate. The portable recording device can be a floppy disk, a compact disk, or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) recorder.

Abstract: A video graphics array color signal generator is provided. The signal generator includes an FPGA (field program gate array) device (1), a PROM (programmable read only memory) (2), a PLL (phase locked loop) circuit (3), a D/A (digital/analog) convertor (4) connected with the FPGA device, a VGA (video graphics array) interface (5), a pixel clock generator (6) which generates pixel clocks continuously at a frequency, and a keyboard (7) which provides operating buttons for users.

Abstract: A video graphic array colorful signal generator is provided. The signal generator includes a FPGA (field program gate array) device (1), a PROM (programmable read only memory) (2), a PLL (phase locked loop) circuit (3), a D/A (digital/analog) convertor (4) connected with the FPGA device, a VGA (video graphic array) interface (5), a pixel clock generator (6) which generates pixel clock continuously at a frequency, and a keyboard (7) which provides operating buttons for users.

Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting a pixel clock frequency based on a phase locked loop (PLL) includes: a pixel clock generator (11) for generating an actual pixel clock having an actual frequency; a division frequency counter (12) for dividing the actual pixel clock into several pixel clocks having different frequency ranges by means of multiplying the actual frequency of the actual pixel clock by a multiplier; a reference frequency counter (13) for dividing the actual pixel clock by means of lowering the actual frequency of the actual pixel clock, and generating a reference frequency; a reactive frequency counter (14) for dividing the actual pixel clock by means of heightening the actual frequency of the actual pixel clock, and generating a reactive frequency; a PLL circuit (16) for integrating the reference frequency and the reactive frequency to generate a required pixel clock having a required frequency. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for adjusting a resolution and refresh rate of a display monitor (2) of a computer system includes the steps of: providing a portable recording device (3) recording an auto-run application; connecting the portable recording device to a computer (1); generating a matching resolution and refresh rate of the display monitor; and adjusting the current resolution and refresh rate of the computer system to the matching resolution and refresh rate. The portable recording device can be a floppy disk, a compact disk, or a USB (Universal Serial Bus) recorder.

Abstract: A system for automatically adjusting computer system times through a network includes one or more computers (1) to be adjusted, and a time server (3). Each computer includes: a setting determining module (10) for determining whether a user has set a new time zone and a new time format; a command generating module (12) for generating a time obtaining command, and transmitting the time obtaining command to the time server; a searching module (14) for searching a time difference value of a destination in a time difference table; a converting module (15) for converting a current time received from the time server into a system time of the destination, and converting the format of the current time into the preset time format; and a system time adjusting module (16) for adjusting the system time of the computer. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for automatically adjusting computer system times via a COM port includes one or more computers (1) to be adjusted, and a time loading apparatus (2). Each computer includes: a setting module (10) for determining whether there is a new settings; a request generating module (11) for generating a time obtaining request, and transmitting the time obtaining request to the time loading apparatus; a searching module (13) for searching a time difference value of a destination in a time difference table; a converting module (14) for converting a current time received from the time loading apparatus into a system time of the destination, and converting the format of the current time into a stored time format if the current time format is different from the stored time format; and a system time adjusting module (15) for adjusting the system time of the computer. A related method is also disclosed.