Abstract: A network receiver includes a first variable resistor, a second variable resistor, a first processing unit, a second processing unit and an adjusting circuit. The first variable resistor is coupled to a first transmission line via a first terminal for transmitting a first signal. The second variable resistor is coupled to a second transmission line via a second terminal for transmitting a second signal. The first processing unit is utilized for obtaining a difference according to the first signal and the second signal, and processing the difference to generate first data. The second processing unit is utilized for obtaining a summation according to the first signal and the second signal, and processing the summation to generate second data. The adjusting circuit is utilized for adjusting resistance(s) of at least one of the first variable resistor and the second variable resistor according to the first data and the second data.

Abstract: A network receiver and the adjusting method thereof, the network receiver includes a first delay unit, a second delay unit, a first processing unit and an adjusting circuit. The first delay unit is for delaying a first signal received from a first transmission line to generate a delayed first signal. The second delay unit is for delaying a second signal received from a second transmission line to generate a delayed second signal. The first processing unit is for processing a difference between the delayed first signal and the delayed second signal to generate first data. The adjusting circuit adjusts the first and second delay units to have a plurality of delay amount combinations, the first processing unit generates a plurality of first data respectively corresponding to the delay amount combinations, and the adjusting circuit adjusts delay amount of the first and second delay units according to the first data.

Abstract: A communication device has a transmitting circuit, a receiving circuit, and a controller. The transmitting circuit transmits a first data to a transmission line. The first data is generated by a first scrambler wherein the values of the registers of the first scrambler are characterized by a first combination number. The receiving circuit receives a second data scrambled by a second scrambler from the transmission line. The first and the second scramblers have the same scrambler generator polynomial. The receiving circuit has a descrambler having a plurality of registers for descrambling the second data. The values of the registers of the second scrambler are characterized by a second combination number when the descrambler descrambles the second data. The controller configures the values of the registers of the first scrambler according to the first combination number, the second combination number, and/or a difference between the first and the second combination numbers.

Abstract: A network device, for supporting a power saving mechanism through an auto-negotiation of HDMI, includes a transmitting circuit and a receiving circuit. The transmitting circuit is arranged for generating a link pulse signal to a second network device, wherein the network device and the second network device perform the auto-negotiation of a network connection by using the link pulse signal through HDMI in order to support the power saving mechanism. After the receiving circuit of the network device receives another link pulse signal transmitted from the second network device through HDMI, the network device is controlled to be operated under the power saving mechanism.

Abstract: An electronic device with network connection functionality includes a transceiver chip and a processing circuit. The transceiver chip is utilized for processing a data corresponding to a physical (PHY) layer. The processing circuit is externally connected to the transceiver chip, for processing a data corresponding to a media access control (MAC) layer. When the transceiver chip receives a designated packet, the transceiver chip generates a notification signal to notify at least one portion of the processing circuit to be switched from a first operating mode to a second operating mode.

Abstract: A master/slave decision device applied to a first network device is provided, where the first network device is coupled to a second network device, and the master/slave decision device includes a seed distance detection unit and a decision unit. The seed distance decision unit is utilized for detecting a seed distance between a first seed utilized in a first scrambler of the first network device and a second seed utilized in a second scrambler of the second network device. The decision unit is coupled to the seed distance detecting unit, and is utilized for determining the first network device to be a master device or a slave device according to the seed distance.

Abstract: A laptop computer display is disclosed, which includes a cover, a panel, a cushion, a bezel, and several screws. The inner surface of the cover is disposed with several L-shaped rubber structures. The panel is coupled by the L-shaped rubber structure. The bezel has an opening to expose the panel. The cushion is disposed between the bezel and the panel. The bezel and the cover are screwed by the screws.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for manufacturing an article having a wetting-resistant surface. The method includes providing a substrate. The method further includes disposing a coating mixture on a surface of the substrate, wherein the coating mixture comprises a braze material and a texture-providing material. The method further includes heating the braze material to bond the texture-providing material to the surface of the substrate to form the article having the wetting-resistant surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for manufacturing an article having a wetting-resistant surface. The method includes providing a mixture comprising a plurality of micron-sized first particles and a plurality of nano-sized second particles, and a binder; depositing the mixture onto a substrate to form a wetting-resistant surface via a thermal spray process. The mixture is deposited without substantial melting of the first and second particles. The wetting-resistant surface has wettability sufficient to generate, with a reference fluid, a static contact angle of greater than about 90 degrees.

Abstract: Articles having surfaces with enhanced wetting properties are presented. One embodiment is an article having a surface configured for promoting a phase transformation from a liquid phase to a vapor phase. The article comprises an element comprising a surface disposed to be in contact with a liquid to be transformed to a vapor, and the surface comprises a plurality of surface features having a median feature size, a, and a median feature spacing, b, such that the ratio b/a is up to about 8. The surface comprises a material disposed to contact the liquid, and this material has a nominal wettability sufficient to generate a nominal contact angle of up to about 80 degrees with a drop of the liquid. Another embodiment is a fuel rod for a nuclear reactor comprising a surface configured as described above.

Abstract: A method for guiding sightseers includes the steps of: providing at least one application server (20), each application server comprising a transreceiver (21) and a database (22); providing a handheld device (11), and searching for one or more active application servers in the wireless communication range of the handheld device; selecting an application server from the searched application servers, and establishing a wireless communication channel between the handheld device and the transreceiver of the application server; sending a data downloading request to the transreceiver through the wireless communication channel; receiving the data downloading request through the transreceiver and searching the database for data according to the data downloading request by the application server; transmitting the searched data to the handheld device through the transreceiver; and receiving the searched data transmitted from the application server. A system for guiding sightseers is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for manufacturing an article having a wetting-resistant surface. The method includes providing a mixture comprising a plurality of micron-sized first particles and a plurality of nano-sized second particles, and a binder; depositing the mixture onto a substrate to form a wetting-resistant surface via a thermal spray process. The mixture is deposited without substantial melting of the first and second particles. The wetting-resistant surface has wettability sufficient to generate, with a reference fluid, a static contact angle of greater than about 90 degrees.

Abstract: A composition for use in a charge transport layer of an organic photo conductor is provided. The composition includes: (a) a mixture of N,N?-Bis(3-methylphenyl)-N,N?-diphenyl-benzidine (Compound I), 4-((N,N-diphenylamino)-4?-(N-(3-methylphenyl)-N-phenylamino)-biphenyl (Compound II) and N,N,N?,N?-tetraphenylbenzidine (Compound III); and (b) Compound IV of the formula (IV): where, R1 and R2 independently denote C1-C4-alkyl group or C1-C4-alkoxy group, and wherein the weight ratio of Compound IV to combined Compound I, Compound II and Compound III is in a range from 1/5 to 5.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for manufacturing an article having a wetting-resistant surface. The method includes providing a substrate. The method further includes disposing a coating mixture on a surface of the substrate, wherein the coating mixture comprises a braze material and a texture-providing material. The method further includes heating the braze material to bond the texture-providing material to the surface of the substrate to form the article having the wetting-resistant surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polarization cell which is coated with glass deposited from a sol-gel used for hyperpolarizing noble gases. The invention also includes a method for hyperpolarizing noble gases utilizing the polarization cell coated with glass deposited from a sol-gel. These polarization cells can also be incorporated into containers used for storage and transport of the hyperpolarized noble gases.