Abstract: A method and system for storage traffic modeling in a Software Defined Storage (SDS) is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: collecting observed values of at least one performance parameter in a period of time from a storage node; learning a trend structure of the at least one performance parameter varying with time from the observed values; and providing a predicted value of one performance parameter in a particular point in time in the future. The storage node is operated by SDS software. The trend structure is adjusted based on observed values collected after the period of time. The predicted value is an output of the trend structure which has been adjusted.

Abstract: An adaptive fuzzy rule controlling system for a software defined storage (SDS) system to control performance parameters in a storage node is disclosed. The system includes: a traffic monitoring module, for acquiring observed values of performance parameters in the storage node; an adaptive neural fuzzy inference module, for learning a dynamic relationship between configurations of a plurality of storage devices in the storage node and the performance parameters during a period of time, and outputting fuzzy rules which is built according to the dynamic relationship; a traffic forecasting module, for providing forecasted values of the performance parameters in a particular point in time in the future; and a fuzzy rule control module, for arranging the configuration of the storage devices in the storage node in the particular point in time in the future according to the fuzzy rules and the forecasted values.

Abstract: An adaptive quick response controlling system for a software defined storage (SDS) system to improve a performance parameter is disclosed. The system includes: a traffic monitoring module, for acquiring an observed value of the performance parameter in a storage node; an adaptive dual neural module, for learning best configurations of a plurality of storage devices in the storage node under various difference values between the observed values and a specified value of the performance parameter from historical records of configurations of the storage devices and associated observed values, and providing the best configurations when a current difference value is smaller than a threshold value; and a quick response control module, for changing a current configuration of the storage devices in the storage node as the best configuration of the storage devices provided from the adaptive dual neural module if the current difference value is not smaller than the threshold value.

Abstract: A handheld electronic product that is capable of automatically switching between operating modes includes a mouse module for outputting a mouse signal when operated on a plane surface, an angle detection module, and a control module. The angle detection module detects changes in angular orientation between the handheld electronic product and a horizontal plane, and outputs a detection signal. The control module switches to a mouse mode upon determining that the angular orientation indicated in the detection signal is a horizontal orientation, and to a non-mouse mode when otherwise. The control module controls output of the mouse signal when in the mouse mode, and disables output of the mouse signal when in the non-mouse mode.

Abstract: A keyboard structure with a keyboard input function and a sensor pad input function includes a motherboard module, a keyboard module, and a sensor pad module. The keyboard module is electrically connected with the motherboard module, and the keyboard module has a keyboard/sensor pad input function switch unit. The sensor pad module is electrically connected with the motherboard module, and the sensor pad module has a sensor unit disposed under the keyboard module. Therefore, the keyboard/sensor pad input function switch unit is switched in order to selectively use the sensor pad input function of the sensor pad module or the keyboard input function of the keyboard module.

Abstract: A hinge structure applied to a portable electronic device that has a first cover structure and a second cover structure, includes a receiving unit and a hinge unit. The receiving unit is formed on the first cover structure, and the receiving unit has at least one receiving space and two guiding tracks disposed on two opposite inner sides of the at least one receiving space. The hinge unit is disposed on the second cover structure. The hinge unit has at least one hinge body received in the at least one receiving space and two pivots respectively disposed on two opposite lateral sides of the at least one hinge body and slidably received in the two guiding tracks. Therefore, the first cover structure and the second cover structure pivot to each other and slid with respect to each other by matching the two pivots and the two guiding tracks.

Abstract: A portable computer system for expanding usage function includes an independent host unit and a function expansion unit. The host unit at least includes a motherboard module, a first power supply module, a display module, a wireless transmission module, and a first I/O interface module. The motherboard module, the first power supply module, the display module, the wireless transmission module and the first I/O interface module are electrically connected with the motherboard module. In addition, the display module has a built-in touch pad. The function expansion unit at least includes a keyboard module and a bracket module. The keyboard module is electrically connected with the motherboard module of the host unit. The bracket module is pivoted on the keyboard module, and the bracket module is detachably and electrically connected with the host unit.

Abstract: A process apparatus for processing wasted ozone and drained water simultaneously is disclosed. The apparatus includes a process device, a ozone generator, a drain water tank, a gas/liquid mixing device, a decomposition device and a adsorption device. The ozone generator is coupled to the process device for supplying ozone to the process device. The drain tank at least includes a drain water inlet and a drain water outlet. The gas/liquid mixing device includes a gas inlet, a liquid inlet and a liquid outlet. The liquid inlet is coupled to the drain water outlet of drain water tank; the gas inlet is coupled to the ozone generator. The gas/liquid mixing device is used for dissolving ozone into drain water. The decomposition device is coupled to the gas/liquid mixing device for decomposing the organic carbon in the drain water. The adsorption device is coupled to the decomposition device for adsorbing ions in the drain water.

Abstract: A water hammer arrester, a liquid supply apparatus and a method of preventing water hammer effect are provided. The water hammer arrester arrests the water hammer effect in a pipeline linking up a liquid tank to a water supply point. The water hammer arrester comprises a pressure sensor, a proportional-integral-differential (PID) control module and a control valve. The pressure sensor is set between the liquid tank and the liquid supply point. The PID control module and the pressures sensor are connected together. The control valve is set in the pipeline with connection to the PID control module. The PID control module controls the operation of the control valve according to the signals received from the pressure sensor. The water hammer arrester relieves excess pressure within the pipeline automatically according to sensed internal pressure so that damage to the pipeline due to the sudden shut down of a check valve is prevented.

Abstract: A wax decoration item is made by the method including the steps of mixing preparing polyethylene wax, cyanide polymer and white wax to be a mixture by way of heating; pouring the mixture in a mold and obtaining a wax item with fixed shape when removing the mold; melting a colloid material to be a transparent liquid and coating the colloid material onto an outer periphery surface of the wax item and the colloid material being not mixed with the wax item; condensing the colloid material which is fixed on the wax item.

Abstract: A wax decoration item is made by the method including the steps of mixing preparing polyethylene wax, cyanide polymer and white wax to be a mixture by way of heating; pouring the mixture in a mold and obtaining a wax item with fixed shape when removing the mold; melting a colloid material to be a transparent liquid and coating the colloid material onto an outer periphery surface of the wax item and the colloid material being not mixed with the wax item; condensing the colloid material which is fixed on the wax item.

Abstract: A cooking appliance that facilitates preparation of dry packaged foods includes a base and a removable pot on the base. The base is adapted to rest upon a horizontal countertop surface as a support for other components of the cooking appliance. The base includes an electric line adapted to be plugged into a source of household electricity and an electric motor connected to the electric line. The pot is adapted to be placed removably upon the base for food preparation purposes and to be used apart from the base as a serving dish. An electric heating element is included for heating the pot when the pot is on the base using electric power from the electric line. A stirring mechanism on the pot is adapted to connect to the motor when the pot is placed on the base and to stir packaged foods within the pot using rotational power from the electric motor.

Abstract: An appliance for cooking fajitas and other tortilla cuisine includes an electric grill plate having a plate component with a cooking surface, an electrical heating element component adapted to heat the plate component for purposes of cooking foodstuffs placed on the cooking surface, a portion of the plate component that defines a compartment adapted to hold a stack of tortillas for purposes of warming the tortillas with heat derived from the electric grill plate, and a cover for the compartment. One embodiment includes a removable tortilla tray within the tortilla warming compartment for holding the tortillas while they warm so that the cook can lift the tortilla tray from the tortilla warming compartment for purposes of transporting the tortillas to the table. Ribs on the plate component facilitate drainage of grease, oil, and other runoff liquids from the fajitas and other foodstuffs through a hole in the plate component to a removable collection drawer.