Abstract: A data write/read auxiliary device and method for writing/reading data are provided. A data storage unit and a program storage unit are installed in the data write/read auxiliary device, wherein the program storage unit is for storing automatic execution program and protection program. When the data write/read auxiliary device is connected to a data processing device, the automatic execution program is executed for automatically executing programs stored in the program storage unit. The protection program is executed for executing an access process on data storage unit to judge whether driving a write/read head or not based on outcome of the access process when a file sharing software is executed for data downloading and uploading. Through the data storage unit as a buffer area of data before writing/reading data on a hard disk, the data write/read auxiliary device and method for writing/reading data can protect the hard disk.

Abstract: A semiconductor piezoresistive sensor, which is electrically connected with a circuit, includes a semiconductor base, at least one piezoresistive element and a conductive layer. The semiconductor base includes a diaphragm and a base. The base is disposed adjacent to and around the diaphragm. The piezoresistive element is formed in the diaphragm and is electrically connected with the circuit. The conductive layer is electrically connected with the diaphragm.

Abstract: A micro-electromechanical device includes a substrate, a first patterned conductive layer, a second patterned conductive layer and a first patterned blocking layer. The first patterned conductive layer is disposed on the substrate. The second patterned conductive layer is disposed on the first patterned conductive layer. The first patterned blocking layer is connected with the first patterned conductive layer and the second patterned conductive layer. In addition, a method of manufacturing the micro-electromechanical device is also disclosed.

Abstract: A capacitance sensing structure includes a substrate, a sensing electrode layer, at least one stack layer and a conductive body. The sensing electrode layer is formed on or in the substrate. The stack layer is formed on the sensing electrode layer. The conductive body is disposed over and corresponding to the sensing electrode layer and the stack layer.

Abstract: A charging control method of lithium battery is provided. At the beginning, a voltage detect circuit detects the current voltage of the battery and the microprocessor decides a proper charging stage, and then modulates a power as an appropriate constant current or an appropriate constant voltage by the pulse width modulation (PWM) function of the microprocessor to charge the battery. Next, repeatedly detects the voltage, decides the charging stage, charges the battery, compares the voltage of the battery with the default voltage . . . and so on until the charging process is completed.

Abstract: A charging control system for lithium battery is provided, and it detects the existing voltage of the charging lithium battery by a voltage detector and passes this voltage value to a microprocessor preset in the hand-held apparatus. Thus, the microprocessor can decide the applicable charge stage and confirm the status of the charging battery depending on the different voltage values in real time. Next, the microprocessor controls a control unit by a pulse width modulation signal to modulate the power-source, which comes from an adaptor, as a constant current or a constant voltage to charge the battery. Accordingly, the charge process is completed by repeating the voltage detection and the duty cycle modulation of the control unit.

Abstract: A plastic container includes a molded multi-layered structure defining an inner space therein and including a first molded layer surrounding the inner space and having an outer surface and an outer protrusion protruding outwardly from the outer surface, and a second molded layer surrounding and covering the outer surface of the first molded layer and formed with an outer through-hole. The outer protrusion of the first molded layer fills and seals the outer through-hole in the second molded layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor piezoresistive sensor, which is electrically connected with a circuit, includes a semiconductor base, at least one piezoresistive element and a conductive layer. The semiconductor base includes a diaphragm and a base. The base is disposed adjacent to and around the diaphragm. The piezoresistive element is formed in the diaphragm and is electrically connected with the circuit. The conductive layer is electrically connected with the diaphragm.

Abstract: A container with anti-slip capability includes: a container body having a bottom wall that has an outer surface and that is formed with a bottom groove indented inwardly from the outer surface; and a flexible anti-slip member that is mounted in the bottom groove and that has an outer end face flush with the outer surface of the bottom wall of the container body.

Abstract: A melamine utensil product includes a container made of a melamine resin, and a raised pattern formed as one piece with the container and projecting from a surface of the container. The container includes a bottom wall, and a peripheral wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define a receiving space having an opening. The raised pattern projects outwardly from the peripheral wall.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus of signal processing are described. In a method according to one embodiment, a high-frequency region of a digital signal is detected. In response to the detecting, the high-frequency content of the digitized signal is increased in at least a portion of that region.

Abstract: A method for re-testing semiconductor device includes following processes: (1) providing a first carrier for accommodating semiconductor devices which have been tested; (2) taking the semiconductor devices out from the first carrier and placing them according to the information of a fist map by a pick-and-place machine, wherein the information of the first map has the coordinates of the positions of the film frame where the semiconductor is to be placed; (3) placing the film frame with the semiconductor devices placed thereon to a testing machine, and re-testing the semiconductor devices according to the information of the first map by the tester; (4) placing the film frame with the semiconductor devices attached thereon to a pick-and-place machine, and taking the semiconductor devices out according to the result of the retesting from the film frame, and placing the semiconductor devices on at least one carriers.

Abstract: A rotation apparatus comprises a sleeve, a retaining means, a first base, a second base, a pivot and a pivot base. The sleeve passes through the first base and the second base and screws into the retaining means. The pivot is fixed onto the second base and the pivot base is coupled to the pivot. After mounting a display panel to a host body via the rotation apparatus, the display panel can be flipped open via the pivot/pivot base linkage and then rotated around the axis of the sleeve. Furthermore, the components constituting the rotation apparatus are easy to manufacture and assemble.

Abstract: A two-sided engaging device for engaging frames of a portable device is provided. The two-sided engaging device for engaging frames of a portable device includes a main body disposed on a first frame of the portable device; an engaging element connected to the main body and having two hooks and at least one pillar; wherein the hooks are respectively positioned at an upper side and a lower side of the engaging element; and a switch having at least one Z-shaped guiding groove for guiding the pillar passing therethrough so as to switch a position of the engaging element.

Abstract: A rotation apparatus comprises a sleeve, a retaining means, a first base, a second base, a pivot and a pivot base. The sleeve passes through the first base and the second base and screws into the retaining means. The pivot is fixed onto the second base and the pivot base is coupled to the pivot. After mounting a display panel to a host body via the rotation apparatus, the display panel can be flipped open via the pivot/pivot base linkage and then rotated around the axis of the sleeve. Furthermore, the components constituting the rotation apparatus are easy to manufacture and assemble.

Abstract: A modular switch system linking on a high-speed serial bus mainly relies on a host machine connector (10) to connect with independent functional modules (20) which provides different functions of a PBX switch module processor such as internal line exchange, external line exchange, voice recording and backbone support. Under such conditions, each functional module (20) becomes a node in a local network, so that these nodes can be interconnected with each other for simultaneous signal transmission. Each functional module (20) possesses a card slot (21), an interface controller (23), a microprocessor (22), and a power supply (24). In the closed network architecture, the data transfer rate and the processing speed of the system can be substantially improved. Furthermore, the system also allows for hot plug-in, expandability, and flexible configuration.

Abstract: A method for establishing a P2P Internet connection or P2MP Internet connections is applied to an IP server having multiple user's IP addresses and the network users data. Users can provide their IP address to the IP server, and the IP server provides a search IP address capability to the users to quickly locate an IP address or IP addresses. When the users obtain the IP addresses, the users can immediately establish a connection with the IP address owner. Therefore, the user can quickly and successfully establish P2P or P2MP connection(s) with distant user(s) without using a broadcast protocol.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus of signal processing are described. In a method according to one embodiment, a high-frequency region of a digital signal is detected. In response to the detecting, the high-frequency content of the digitized signal is increased in at least a portion of that region.

Abstract: A system and method of controlling the frame rate of signals for a video display device may employ a first-in/first-out (FIFO) frame rate control strategy for analog image source signals in conjunction with LCD panels. The disclosed system and method may dynamically adjust the frequency at which data are read out of a FIFO buffer, accounting for any frame rate differences between the source image data signal and the destination display device. Additionally, resolution of the output image may be adjusted to conform with the capabilities of the display apparatus.

Abstract: A phase-locked loop wherein the output signal is effectively sampled at an increased rate from conventional phase-locked loops, allowing for a greater increase in the ratio of the output frequency to the input frequency while reducing the possibility of jitter or failure to lock. Multiple differently phased reference signals and correspondingly phased feedback signals are produced. The comparison of the feedback signals and the reference signals produce multiple error signals which are combined to adjust the oscillation frequency of the voltage-controlled oscillator.