Abstract: A foldable plug device includes a pin module having at least one fixed pin. A first articulating shaft is disposed in a bottom of the pin module, and a first casing and a second casing are disposed at two sides of the pin module. A slot is disposed in a middle portion of the first casing. A movable pin corresponding to the fixed pin is disposed at the second casing, and the movable pin is configured such that the movable pin is located in the slot when the two casings are folded, and the movable pin is turned out of the slot when the two casings are unfolded, to form a plug cooperating with the fixed pins.

Abstract: A fuse structure for a plug device is disposed in a body of the plug device and configured to be electrically connected to a plug circuit of the plug device. The plug device includes at least one casing for exposing a pin, in which an assembly chamber for a fuse and a cover are disposed below the casing. A horizontal slot for the fuse is disposed in the fuse assembly chamber, and the cover is configured cover the assembly chamber for the fuse. A pivot shaft of the cover is disposed adjacent to an articulating shaft of the casing, and the cover is prevented from being opened by the casing when the casing is unfolded.

Abstract: A foldable plug device includes a pin module having at least one fixed pin. A first articulating shaft is disposed in a bottom of the pin module, and a first casing and a second casing are disposed at two sides of the pin module. A slot is disposed in a middle portion of the first casing. A movable pin corresponding to the fixed pin is disposed at the second casing, and the movable pin is configured such that the movable pin is located in the slot when the two casings are folded, and the movable pin is turned out of the slot when the two casings are unfolded, to form a plug cooperating with the fixed pins.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide for systems, computer program products, and methods for a financial wellness application that provides an overview of the financial well-being of users. The financial wellness of the users may be determined by identifying personal characteristics of the users regarding background information about the users and the users' households. Based on a user's personal characteristics, financial wellness questions are determined from a plurality of financial wellness questions to present to the user for which the user provides financial wellness input. The financial wellness input is transformed into a financial situation assessment, day-to-day management assessment, and preparation for the future assessment, which are transformed into an overall wellness score. Moreover, the financial wellness input may also be compared against financial wellness thresholds.

Abstract: An isolation method is described for gravel packed zones separated by at least one packer and having an auxiliary conduit passing through the packer into adjacent zones. The conduit includes at least one each of a shunt tube, flow housing, annular space, and isolation valve housing. The flow housing, the annular space, and the isolation valve housing are all annular and formed between two concentric pipes. The method includes running in an assembly of screens isolated by at least one packer with at least one auxiliary conduit extending into adjacent zones defined by the packer when the packer is subsequently set. The method also includes closing flow in said conduit to prevent flow into shunt tubes during production based on creating a flow barrier in the annular space, the flow housing, or the isolation valve housing, the shunt tubes supplying slurry through the auxiliary conduit prior to the production.

Abstract: A universal socket device comprises a plurality of sockets arranged in one interface panel, and transformer circuits disposed inside a body. The interface panel is arranged on top of the body, while a male connector is arranged on the lower side of the body adapted to connect to the output power. The male connector includes a plug with 8-shaped cross sections, arranged along the outside wall of the body in parallel. The base of the plug is disposed on a bulge protruding from the body, and a plane is arranged on the outer surface of the bulge, where a groove extends following the same direction of the plug. Due to the male connector structure disposed on the lower side of the body, the center of gravity of the socket device is stabilized, and the socket device is easy to plug and use.

Abstract: A plug structure for connecting sockets comprises at least one jack formed at a side of a first socket; and a plug rod disposed on a second socket corresponding to the at least one jack and configured to plug in the at least one jack. The plug rod is electrically contacted with a spring piece in the jack so as to electrify the second socket. A slidable baffle plate is disposed on an inner side of the at least one jack and is configured to cover the jack. A through hole corresponding to the jack is formed in the baffle plate. A slope configured to push the baffle plate is disposed at a position on the baffle plate corresponding to the jack, and is disposed at an edge of the through hole and fitted with the plug rod to push the baffle plate to be inserted into the through hole. The plug structure for connecting sockets according to the present disclosure provides an improvement for a security protection of combined interfaces of the sockets, thus ensuring a security of the combined sockets.

Abstract: A universal socket device comprises a plurality of sockets arranged in one interface panel, and transformer circuits disposed inside a body. The interface panel is arranged on top of the body, while a male connector is arranged on the lower side of the body adapted to connect to the output power. The male connector includes a plug with 8-shaped cross sections, arranged along the outside wall of the body in parallel. The base of the plug is disposed on a bulge protruding from the body, and a plane is arranged on the outer surface of the bulge, where a groove extends following the same direction of the plug. Due to the male connector structure disposed on the lower side of the body, the center of gravity of the socket device is stabilized, and the socket device is easy to plug and use.

Abstract: An isolation method is described for gravel packed zones separated by at least one packer and having an auxiliary conduit passing through the packer into adjacent zones. The conduit includes at least one each of a shunt tube, flow housing, annular space, and isolation valve housing. The flow housing, the annular space, and the isolation valve housing are all annular and formed between two concentric pipes. The method includes running in an assembly of screens isolated by at least one packer with at least one auxiliary conduit extending into adjacent zones defined by the packer when the packer is subsequently set. The method also includes closing flow in said conduit to prevent flow into shunt tubes during production based on creating a flow barrier in the annular space, the flow housing, or the isolation valve housing, the shunt tubes supplying slurry through the auxiliary conduit prior to the production.

Abstract: A plug structure for connecting sockets comprises at least one jack formed at a side of a first socket; and a plug rod disposed on a second socket corresponding to the at least one jack and configured to plug in the at least one jack. The plug rod is electrically contacted with a spring piece in the jack so as to electrify the second socket. A slidable baffle plate is disposed on an inner side of the at least one jack and is configured to cover the jack. A through hole corresponding to the jack is formed in the baffle plate. A slope configured to push the baffle plate is disposed at a position on the baffle plate corresponding to the jack, and is disposed at an edge of the through hole and fitted with the plug rod to push the baffle plate to be inserted into the through hole. The plug structure for connecting sockets according to the present disclosure provides an improvement for a security protection of combined interfaces of the sockets, thus ensuring a security of the combined sockets.

Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a touch input device such as a touch screen or track pad or touch pad may be operated in mouse mode by touching the screen simultaneously with more than one finger. In one embodiment, three fingers may be utilized. The three fingers in one embodiment may be the thumb, together with the index finger and the middle finger. Then the index finger and the middle finger may be used to left or right click to enter a virtual mouse command.

Abstract: A dispensing mechanism is described for rapid and efficient production of injera bread. A flour/water batter mix is dispensed from a holding tank through a dispensing slot onto a conveyor belt, for transport to cooking and packaging stages. The holding tank may dispense onto the interior of a rotating drum type pierced with hole patterns through which the batter flows in the proper shape on to the conveyor belt, or the batter may pass through an oscillating plate with a half-moon pattern that forms injera patties on the belt.

Abstract: A request is received to establish a VPN session with a server-side system from at least one client computer out of a plurality of client computers coupled to a modem within a client-side system. The request contains login details for a user of the at least one client computer. A network address, such as an IP (Internet Protocol) or MAC (Media Access Control) address of the at least one client computer is then determined. The user is authenticated based on the user login details, and a VPN tunnel is established over the modem between the at least one client computer having the network address and the server-side system. The same method is then used for the remainder of the plurality of client computers coupled to the modem within the client-side system.

Abstract: A safety protection structure for universal sockets, comprising: a second module; a second slant to contact the second pin of a 3-pin plug; a sliding chute configured in parallel to the movement direction of the second module; a third module; a third slant to contact the third pin of a 3-pin plug, and matching the sliding chute of the second module. The sliding chute is configured to ensure that the third and the second module are relatively independent and movable. The second module and third module are respectively configured with a surface area to block the second pin and third pin of the 3-pin plug at the same time. In this configuration, the insulation board is closed when the pin of the plug is inserted incorrectly preventing the pin from contacting the conducting plate in the socket, and the insulation boards in the jacks not inserted with the pins remain closed.

Abstract: A safety protection structure for universal sockets, comprising: a second module; a second slant to contact the second pin of a 3-pin plug; a sliding chute configured in parallel to the movement direction of the second module; a third module; a third slant to contact the third pin of a 3-pin plug, and matching the sliding chute of the second module. The sliding chute is configured to ensure that the third and the second module are relatively independent and movable. The second module and third module are respectively configured with a surface area to block the second pin and third pin of the 3-pin plug at the same time. In this configuration, the insulation board is closed when the pin of the plug is inserted incorrectly preventing the pin from contacting the conducting plate in the socket, and the insulation boards in the jacks not inserted with the pins remain closed.

Abstract: A safe power plugging mechanism is configured on a power base with a pivot joint, wherein a male plug with conducting plates at its inside is configured on the pivot joint and is electrically connected with the pivot joint. A half-tile-shaped insulating tile configured outside the pivot joint axis is integral with the enclosure of the male plug, and partly encloses the pivot joint axis. A power connection plate is configured inside the power base to electrically connect the conducting plates of the male plug when the male plug is turned to a specific angle. The safe plugging mechanism also includes a female plug, which is configured at its inside with two conducting poles fitting the conducting plates of the male plug. The safe power plugging mechanism adopts a method of electric connection through a pivot joint axis which maintains connection at a specific angle and insulation at other angles.

Abstract: A media content distribution system for distributed multimedia streaming communicates over a network and incorporates multiple independent media stations, each having a media director for control and a number of media engines for storage, retrieval and streaming of media content. A middleware system employing a execution engine for service platform middleware and a presentation engine for terminal middleware is provided for flexible interfacing with network transport and home network elements respectively and the IPTV applications supported.