Abstract: A method and an apparatus for connecting an image forming apparatus with multiple host devices. The method includes: displaying a user interface in which the image forming apparatus and the host devices are arranged; setting an area in the user interface in which the host devices are to be connected to the image forming apparatus; and connecting host devices positioned in the set area to the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: A shoulder strap chest system for a pack including at least one shoulder pad, includes: at least one slot on the shoulder pad, at least one hook hooked at the slot detachably, and at least one connection strap, at least one end of which is attached to the hook in a length-adjustable way, wherein the width of the hook matches that of the slot so that the hook is prevented from sliding when the hook is hooked at the slot.

Abstract: A method for setting permissions for a group of users of a computer system. The method includes receiving data that defines a role for a first group of users, the role including one or more permissions each defining a permitted activity of the first group of users with respect to data of users in a second group of users, and setting the one or more permissions based on the defined role.

Abstract: A visual inspection device includes a body having a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion. The device also includes a flexible cable having a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion, and a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable. The camera assembly includes an image sensor operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable. The device further includes a display supported by the support portion of the body. The display is electrically connected to the flexible cable to display image date from the image sensor. The device is powered by a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the invention, a method for providing communications service in a communications ring undergoing an upgrade process includes increasing an existing rate of a node to a higher rate. With the increase, the node is operable to transmit a second frame at the higher rate. The second frame has a higher number of time slots than a first frame having a number of slots equal to N. The method also includes occupying a number of the time slots of the second frame equal to N using data to be received by an existing node. The method also includes providing at least one identifier to the existing node that will receive the second frame. The identifier identifies the occupied time slots of the second frame. The method also includes transmitting the second frame of data to the existing node.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for connecting an image forming apparatus with multiple host devices. The method includes: displaying a user interface in which the image forming apparatus and the host devices are arranged; setting an area in the user interface in which the host devices are to be connected to the image forming apparatus; and connecting host devices positioned in the set area to the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: A visual inspection device includes a body having a support portion and a grip portion extending from the support portion. The body defines a cavity. The device also includes a flexible cable having a first end portion coupled to the body and a second end portion, and a camera assembly coupled to the second end portion of the flexible cable. The camera assembly includes an image sensor and a light source. The image sensor is operable to transmit image data through the flexible cable. The device further includes a display supported by the support portion of the body. The display is electrically coupled to the flexible cable to display images captured by the image sensor. The device also includes a rechargeable battery pack removably coupled to the body.

Abstract: A high power LED module assembly may include at least one high power LED module each of which includes a MCPCB and a high power LED disposed on the MCPCB, a flex tube which includes a base engaging with each of the high power LED modules and a cover enclosing the base; wherein the high power LED module assembly further comprises at least one heat sink each of which is correspondingly connected to the bottom of each high power LED modules; and wherein the cover is engaged with the heat sink and encloses the base, the high power LED module and all other sides of the heat sink than the bottom side thereof which is exposed to ambient environment.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for connecting an image forming apparatus with multiple host devices. The method includes: displaying a user interface in which the image forming apparatus and the host devices are arranged; setting an area in the user interface in which the host devices are to be connected to the image forming apparatus; and connecting host devices positioned in the set area to the image forming apparatus.

Abstract: The present utility model relates to a fastener for cord comprising a cord lock mounted on a cord of an article for locking the cord, characterized in that said cord lock has a engaging portion which is provided with a hollow central zone having an inner diameter, said fastener for cord further has a base fixed on said article, a convex portion is arranged on said base for engaging with said central zone in a manner of snap-fastening, the inner diameter of said central zone is slightly smaller than the outer diameter of the convex portion on said base so as to make the central zone engaged, in a manner of snap-fastening, with said base. The present utility model is available for fastening an article (such as a fixer or bottom on a cord) so as to avoid inconveniency brought to users by the article.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fastener having a curved end and a head away from the curved end, wherein an object can be hooked up at the curved end, the head being provided with a narrower passage for a cord to pass through and a wider passage for a tape to pass through, the cord and the tape being used to connect to the same subject or separately to different subjects.

Abstract: The present invention relates to method and apparatus for receiving and processing one or more inputs from multiple mobile devices. In some embodiments, a mobile device identifies its neighboring mobile devices. Based on the information of neighboring mobile devices for each mobile device, a topology of multiple mobile devices is developed. If an input is provided to a mobile device, the mobile device will determine if the input is a supported distributed event. If the input is a supported distributed event, the mobile device will gather the inputs from other mobile devices and aggregate them into an aggregate input. Based on the aggregate input, an output is generated to control one or more mobile devices in the topology.

Abstract: A water pressure type water jet teeth cleaning device, which has a nozzle with a curved tip including a hand held unit and a connecting tube. Attached to the connecting tub is a connector for connecting to the faucet. The water pressure type water jet teeth cleaning device of the present invention does not need a power supply to enhance safety, and is simple in structure and convenient to use.

Abstract: A transducer is provided that comprises a horn that is configured to transmit vibrations along its length during operation in the form of an oscillatory waveform, such oscillatory waveform having a plurality of vibration nodal points. An ultrasonic generator is coupled to one end of the horn and a bonding tool is coupled to an opposite end of the horn for performing bonding operations. A first flange structure is located along the length of the horn at a first vibration nodal point for mounting the transducer, and a second flange structure is located along the length of the horn at a second vibration nodal point for mounting the transducer, such that the second flange structure is separated from the first flange structure by a distance of at least two consecutive vibration nodal points.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an LED module comprising: a waterproof enclosure; an LED accommodated in the waterproof enclosure; a wire for coupling the LED module with other LED modules and a driver; and a radiating unit set in the bottom of the waterproof enclosure and exposed to the external environment. The invention further provides an LED chain comprising the above said LED module and a driver coupled with the LED module. The LED chain according to the invention may have a high waterproof level, for example, IP65. The heat generated during the operation of the high power LED module may be transmitted to the external environment in time via a heat sink set on the LED module, thereby effective thermal management for the LED module and a long service life of the LED module may be obtained. Moreover, the finish surface of the driver may be made handsome by encapsulating the driver through the low pressure molding.

Abstract: An apparatus for automatically switching and charging a first battery and a second battery includes a charger unit; an output port configured for connecting to a load; a first control switch connected between the charger unit and the first battery; a second control switch connected between the charger unit and the second battery; a first output switch connected between the first battery and the output port; a second output switch connected between the second battery and the output port; a main control unit connected with the first and second batteries, the first and second control switches, and the first and second output switch modules; and a power source module configured for providing power to the main control unit and the charger unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined labyrinthine fluid sterilizing apparatus, comprising a chamber having an inlet and an outlet as well as a blower/fan provided in the chamber. Ultraviolet lamps are mounted in the lumen of the chamber. The lumen of the chamber is divided by a plurality of bafflers having pores. The pores in the adjacent bafflers are arranged to stagger up and down or from side to side. A mesh plate is provided at the pore. The top and bottom plates of the chamber can be flipped open. The baffler is inserted in the slots in the inner side of the front and back plates. The top and bottom plates have the pore and a cover plate which are both covered by a shield. At least one of the bafflers has a pore, and is provided with a one-way openable valve. The blower is mounted at the pore of the baffler. The chamber and the bafflers are coated with a layer of titanium dioxide.

Abstract: A device and method for determining the personality type of a person or a group of persons in the tradition of the Enneagram. The device includes a number of cards and each of the cards has at least a color band, an image and a group of words, which collectively identifies an ego type.

Abstract: An image forming method which examines validity of an output object using an ROP, for example, and determines whether the output object is printed in a color mode or in a mono mode, is provided. The method includes detecting an output object having a color value from among output objects constituting a mono page, examining the validity of the detected output object, and outputting the detected output object as a mono object if the output object is determined not to be valid. Accordingly, if a mono image having an RGB value is recognized as a color object but is data not to be output on paper or media, the image is recognized as data which are not necessary to be output using color toner, so that only black toner is used. Accordingly, the printing rate increases, and efficiency of processing a printing is enhanced.