Abstract: An I/O port tester includes a first relay, a second relay, a first resistor, a second resistor, a plurality of serial plugs, a water sensor plug, a direct current (DC) voltage plug, and two data plugs. A half of the serial plugs is correspondingly connected to the other half of the serial plugs. The DC voltage plug is connected to the water sensor plug via a switch of the first relay and the first resistor, and connected to the water sensor plug via a switch of the second relay and the second resistor. The first and second resistors respectively simulate two different working conditions. The data plugs are respectively connected to an inductance coil of the first relay, and an inductance coil of the second relay.

Abstract: A communication circuit of a serial peripheral interface (SPI) device includes a master device and a plurality of slave devices. One of the slave devices includes a plurality of general purpose input/output (GPIO) pins. The chip select terminal of the master device is connected to the control terminal of the slave device having the GPIO pins. The GPIO pins respectively are connected to the control terminals of other slave devices. The slave device having the GPIO pins receives an instruction having an address signal from the master device and compares the addresses are identical, the slave device having the GPIO pins communicates with the master device. Otherwise the slave device transmits the address signal to the control terminals of the other slave devices through the GPIO pins. The other slave devices compare the address signal with their own address. The slave device having the identical address communicates with the master device.

Abstract: A voltage control circuit includes first, second and third transistors, a relay, and first, second, and third resistors. The emitter of the first transistor is connected to a first power supply, the collector of the first transistor is connected to a first contact of the relay, a second contact of the relay is grounded; the collector of the third transistor is connected to the first power supply via the third resistor, and the emitter of the third transistor is grounded. The first and second resistors are connected in series between the positive electrode of the second power supply; the base of the second transistor is connected to a node between the first and second resistors, the collector of the second transistor is connected to the base of the third transistor, and the emitter of the second transistor is connected to the first power supply.

Abstract: An airflow detection apparatus includes an enclosure defining a through hole therein, a conductive pole received in the through hole of the enclosure, a first conductive board electrically connected to a first end of the conductive pole and an electrode of a power source, and a second conductive board electrically connected to the other electrode of the power source. The first and second conductive boards are respectively attached to a top end and a bottom plate of the enclosure. The second conductive board defines a through hole therein to make an end of the conductive pole to pass therethrough, and a diameter of the through hole of the second conductive board is greater than that of the conductive pole. When the conductive pole is driven by an airflow, it will swing to contact with a side bounding the through hole of the second conductive board.

Abstract: A voltage control circuit includes first, second and third transistors, a relay, and first, second, and third resistors. The emitter of the first transistor is connected to a first power supply, the collector of the first transistor is connected to a first contact of the relay, a second contact of the relay is grounded; the collector of the third transistor is connected to the first power supply via the third resistor, and the emitter of the third transistor is grounded. The first and second resistors are connected in series between the positive electrode of the second power supply; the base of the second transistor is connected to a node between the first and second resistors, the collector of the second transistor is connected to the base of the third transistor, and the emitter of the second transistor is connected to the first power supply.

Abstract: An elastic grounding clip, set between a PCB and a housing of an electronic device, includes two first main pieces, a first connection piece connected between the two first main pieces, a second main piece adjacent one of the first main pieces, and a second connection piece connected between the one of the first main pieces and the second main piece. The two first main pieces and the first connection piece bound a first clamping part configured for clamping the PCB, and the corresponding first main piece, the second connection piece, and the second main piece bound a second clamping part configured for clamping a protruding portion of the housing of the electronic device.

Abstract: An exemplary computer monitoring system includes a central processing unit (CPU) connected to a computer, a first microprocessor, a second microprocessor, and a select switch connected to a terminal device. The CPU is connected to the select switch via the first microprocessor and the second microprocessor respectively for transmitting data. When one of the first and second microprocessors is halted, the other one of the first and second microprocessors is selected by the select switch under the control of the CPU. The CPU sends a reset signal to the halted microprocessor to reset it. A monitoring method using the computer monitoring system for improving stability and reliability of the computer monitoring system is disclosed.

Abstract: A master-slave device communication circuit includes a master device, a bus, and a slave device having a bus switch connected to the master device via the bus, and a status detecting circuit. The status detecting circuit includes a power input terminal and a detecting signal output terminal. A power terminal of the master device is connected to the power input terminal of the status detecting circuit. The detecting signal output terminal is connected to the bus switch and a trigger pin of the master device. When the master device supplies power to the slave device via the power terminal thereof, the detecting signal output terminal transmits a control signal to control the bus switch to turn on the bus and trigger the master device to communicate with the slave device after a delay time.

Abstract: A touch display device and a method of determining a plurality of touching points thereof are disclosed. The touch display device has a control module, and a resistive touch panel with a first electrical conductive layer and a second electrical conductive layer. The first electrical conductive layer and the second electrical conductive layer have a first electrode, a second electrode, a third electrode, and a fourth electrode. The method has the steps of: when the first and the second electrical conductive layers have a plurality of touching points, selecting two electrodes in non-repeated combinations among the electrodes, applying a voltage value difference to the selected electrodes, and obtaining two voltage values from the non-selected electrode to obtain a plurality of voltage values; according to the plurality of voltages, calculating a plurality of equivalent resistive values of resistors; and obtaining the position of the plurality of touching points.

Abstract: An exemplary serial peripheral interface circuit includes a host, a plurality of slaves, and a decoder. A data output terminal, a data input terminal, and a serial clock terminal of the host are connected to a data input terminal, a data output terminal, and a serial clock terminal of each slaves respectively. A slave select terminal of the host is connected to a data receive terminal of the decoder. GPIO pins of the hot are connected to corresponding input terminals of the decoder correspondingly. A select terminal of each slave is connected to a corresponding output terminal of the decoder. The address generated by the GPIO pins controls the decoder, so that the select terminal of the host can be connected to a corresponding slave device via the decoder.

Abstract: A network status indicating circuit includes a logic circuit, a switch circuit, and an indicating unit. The logic circuit includes nine input ends, a NOT gate, and two OR gates. The switch circuit includes two input ends and two output ends. The indicating unit includes two LEDs. The logic circuit is connected to the indicating unit to indicate the status of a network IC.

Abstract: A touch device and a method of determining touch mode thereof are disclosed. The touch device comprises a control module, a resistive touch panel, and a measuring unit. The resistive touch panel comprises a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer, wherein the first conductive layer couples with a resistor. The method comprises the steps of: when the first conductive layer contacts the second conductive layer, measuring a voltage across the resistor to obtain a measured voltage; activating a touch pen operation mode if the measured voltage is smaller than a default value; and activating a finger operation mode if the measured voltage is larger than the default value.

Abstract: A method for detecting word line leakage in a memory device includes coupling a first plurality of word lines in the memory device to a voltage source while grounding a second plurality of word lines. Each of the second plurality of word lines is adjacent to a corresponding one of the first plurality of word lines. The method includes waiting for a period of time to allow the word lines to reach a predetermined read voltage level. The method also includes decoupling the first plurality of word lines from the voltage source and waiting for a second predetermined period of time to allow the first plurality of word lines to discharge. The method further includes sensing a current associated with the word lines, and comparing the current with a predetermined reference current which is selected for identifying a word line leakage condition associated with the first plurality of word lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a touch display device and a method of determining touch mode thereof. The touch display device comprises a control module, a resistance touch panel, and a measuring element. The resistance touch panel comprises a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer. The method comprises: pressing the first conductive layer to contact the second conductive layer; measuring the voltage of the second conductive layer to obtain a first voltage value and a second voltage value; activating a touch pen operation mode if a difference between the first voltage value and the second voltage value is smaller than a predicted error value; and activating a finger operation mode if the difference between the first voltage value and the second voltage value is larger than the predicted error value.

Abstract: A detecting apparatus for detecting operation of a fan, includes a first current module disposed at an airflow path of the fan, a second current module insulated from the airflow, and an indicating module for giving an indicating signal, having a LED, and a transistor. The first and second current modules being mirror-images of each other. When the fan does not operate, the first and second current modules operate the same. The transistor of the indicating module is turned off, and the LED to be lit. When the fan operates, current flow of the first and second modules are different from each other producing a voltage greater than zero, the transistor of the indicating module is turned on, and the LED does not light.

Abstract: An exemplary battery charger includes an input interface arranged to connect to a DC power source, having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; an output interface arranged to connect to a battery, having a positive terminal and a negative terminal; a switch circuit connected between the positive terminals of the input interface and the output interface, comprising a control terminal; a detecting resistor connected between the negative terminals of the input interface and the output interface; a detecting circuit connected between the negative terminals of the input interface and the output interface to detect a voltage across the detecting resistor and output a digital signal; and a processor receiving the voltage signal to determine whether the battery is fully charged and generate a voltage signal to the control terminal of the switch circuit via an inverting circuit for turning off the switch circuit when the battery is fully charged.

Abstract: An airflow detection apparatus configured to detect airflow of a fan includes a first transistor, an amplifier, an A/D converter, a microprocessor, an indicating circuit, and a stabilizing circuit configured for supplying a stable current to the first transistor. The base and the collector of the first transistor are connected to a power supply. The emitter of the first transistor is connected to the amplifier and the stabilizing circuit. The amplifier receives a voltage signal from between the base and the emitter of the first transistor. The voltage signal is converted into a digital signal by the A/D converter. The microprocessor processes the digital signal and output an indicating signal to the indicating circuit to indicate airflow status of the fan.

Abstract: A method for detecting word line leakage in a memory device includes coupling a first plurality of word lines in the memory device to a voltage source while grounding a second plurality of word lines. Each of the second plurality of word lines is adjacent to a corresponding one of the first plurality of word lines. The method includes waiting for a period of time to allow the word lines to reach a predetermined read voltage level. The method also includes decoupling the first plurality of word lines from the voltage source and waiting for a second predetermined period of time to allow the first plurality of word lines to discharge. The method further includes sensing a current associated with the word lines, and comparing the current with a predetermined reference current which is selected for identifying a word line leakage condition associated with the first plurality of word lines.

Abstract: A power supply for supplying power to a lamp with functions of dimming, over-current protection, over-voltage protection, arcing protection, and low-temperature start-up is provided. When frequency of the output current exceeds a predetermined value, the power supply is turned off to accomplish a dimming goal and extend lifetime of the lamp. When abnormal statuses such as open-circuited status, short-circuited status, or arcing status occur, a surge current induced by the abnormal statuses may be eliminated to prevent the power supply from being damaged. A high-frequency current detection circuit is configured to detect whether a current supplied to the high-voltage load is a high-frequency current to prevent damage to the electronic elements in the high-voltage load. A current adjusting circuit is configured to adjust an alternating current outputted to a lamp set in response to an environment temperature to supply an adequate alternating current at a low temperature for starting the lamp set.

Abstract: An exemplary electromagnetic induction switch includes a coil, a magnet suspended in the coil, a rectification circuit, and a relay-switch. The coil is connected between two input terminals of the rectification circuit. Two output terminals of the rectification circuit are respectively connected to two relay leads of the relay-switch. One of two switch leads of the relay-switch is connected to a working circuit, and another one of the switch leads of the relay-switch is connected to the working circuit via a power source, thereby controlling the power source supplying power to the working circuit.