Abstract: The invention relates to a sense amplifier comprising the following element: a first current mirror unit coupled to a high voltage source, outputting a first current and a second current according to a first reference current, wherein the second current is twice the first current; a second current mirror unit coupled to a high voltage source, outputting a third current according to a second reference current; a first impedor coupled to the second current and a low voltage source; a second impedor coupled to the third current and a low voltage source; a third current mirror coupled to the first, second and third currents, and the first current is regarded as the reference current of the third current mirror unit, thus, the current which flows through the first impedor is the first current, and the current which flows through the second impedor is a fourth current.

Abstract: A memory device is provided. The device comprises a sense amplifier having a cell input terminal and a reference input terminal, a first sub-array coupled to the cell input terminal through a first switch and coupled to the reference input terminal through a second switch, a second sub-array coupled to the cell input terminal through a third switch and coupled to the reference input terminal through a fourth switch, and a reference cell array coupled between the second switch and the fourth switch and coupled to the reference input terminal.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-state sense amplifier, coupled to at least one memory cell and a plurality of reference cells. The source follower, coupled between a first node and the output terminal of the memory cell, clamps the voltage drop across the memory cell to generate a memory cell current flowing through the first node. The source follower circuit, coupled between a plurality of second nodes and the output terminals of the reference cells, clamps the voltage drops across the reference cells to generate a plurality of reference currents respectively flowing through the second nodes. The current mirror circuit, coupled to the first node and the second nodes, duplicates the memory cell current of the first node to affect the reference currents on the second nodes, thereby generating a memory cell voltage on the first node and a plurality of reference voltages on the second nodes.

Abstract: The invention provides a multi-state sense amplifier, coupled to at least one memory cell with changeable resistance and a plurality of reference cells. The first current mirror circuit, coupled to the output terminal of the memory cell, generates a second memory cell current at a first node according to a first memory cell current through the memory cell. The second current mirror circuit, coupled to the output terminal of the reference cells, generates a plurality of second reference currents at a plurality of second nodes according to a plurality of first reference currents through the reference cells. The load circuit, coupled to the first node, the second nodes, and a ground, provides equal loads for the second memory cell current and the second reference currents to respectively generate a memory cell voltage at the first node and a plurality of reference voltages at the second nodes.

Abstract: A projectile flier has a flying body, a propeller device mounted on the flying body and an actuator detachably combined to the flying body to rotate the propeller device. The flying body has a tube located at its gravity center to rotatably combine with an axis of the propeller device. The actuator has a handle with a pulling device that efficiently drives the axis of the propeller device to rotate. Until the propeller device rotates at high speed to provide efficient floating force, the flying body disengages from the actuator and flies into sky. By efficiently rotating the propeller device with the pulling device, rotation speed of the propeller device is significantly increased to make the flying body fly over a long period and a far distance.

Abstract: Scan driver and driving system with low input voltage and their level shift circuit are disclosed. The scan driver includes a latch unit, a level shift circuit and a buffer. The latch unit generates a first control signal and a second control signal. The level shift circuit is connected to the latch unit to receive the first control signal, the second control signal, a first clock signal and a second clock signal, so as to output a scan signal with high voltage level. The buffer enhances driving ability of the scan signal for driving thin-film transistors (TFTs) of a display panel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sense amplifier comprising the following element: a first current mirror unit coupled to a high voltage source, outputting a first current and a second current according to a first reference current, wherein the second current is twice the first current; a second current mirror unit coupled to a high voltage source, outputting a third current according to a second reference current; a first impedor coupled to the second current and a low voltage source; a second impedor coupled to the third current and a low voltage source; a third current mirror coupled to the first, second and third currents, and the first current is regarded as the reference current of the third current mirror unit, thus, the current which flows through the first impedor is the first current, and the current which flows through the second impedor is a fourth current.

Abstract: A memory structure and data writing method thereof includes a power supply circuit and a bridge circuit. The bridge circuit is driven by the power supply circuit, and operate in a plurality of conduction modes. The memory structure only requires one set of power supply circuit and does not need to know the resistance of the bit line in advance, also the signal error is hardly occurred when the memory structure is switching between positive and negative.

Abstract: A memory device is provided. The device comprises a sense amplifier having a cell input terminal and a reference input terminal, a first sub-array coupled to the cell input terminal through a first switch and coupled to the reference input terminal through a second switch, a second sub-array coupled to the cell input terminal through a third switch and coupled to the reference input terminal through a fourth switch, and a reference cell array coupled between the second switch and the fourth switch and coupled to the reference input terminal.

Abstract: An apparatus of dual-monitor portable computer and operational method thereof is a portable computer with another sub-monitor which is configured on the lid. The sub-monitor can display different menu for the user to determine which functionality shall execute. The apparatus includes at least CPU, north bridge chipset, south bridge chipset, system memory, a first display monitor, coupling to the north bridge chipset, and a secondary display monitor, the sub-monitor coupling to a keyboard controller and a programmable logic controller. The apparatus also includes BIOS and a or plurality of hotkeys, coupling to the keyboard controller, to assist the user's operation.

Abstract: A thin-film transistor (TFT) is described to have a gate layer, an insulating layer, a semiconductor layer, and a source/drain layer formed on a flexible substrate. The source and the drain layers are separated by a channel with a special shape. This does not only increase the aspect ratio of the channel per unit area, the source and the drain also have multiple directions for transmitting carriers. The carrier mobility of the TFT is thus enhanced with uniform and stable circuit properties.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polarizing film with high polarization degree and high transmittance, which is directed to the use of polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based film by subjecting to a monoaxial multi-step dry-stretch process, thereafter conducting a swelling process in a water-washing tank, cross-dyeing in a dyeing-crosslinking tank comprising an aqueous iodine containing solution, then subjecting to a post stretch process in an stretch tank 05 comprising PVA crosslinking agent, as to obtaining a polarizing film with a transmittance of at least 43% and a polarization degree of at least 98%; and the producing method thereof, a polarizing plate and an optical component produced from the same.

Abstract: A method of resolving display delay is disclosed. The method of resolving display delay comprises the steps of: dividing a period of turning on scan lines of an image is into at least two sections; and charging at least one section of the period while discharging the other sections of the period for enabling the charging of scan lines (i.e. enabling pixel displaying) and the discharging of scan lines (i.e. erasing pixel displaying) are performed with a designated number of scan lines apart so as to achieve the purpose of preventing the liquid crystal display from generating display delay and image-sticking phenomena.

Abstract: A speed dome has a monitor module used to shoot nearby scenes, position-controlling devices used to control horizontal and vertical angles, and bracing plates used to brace the monitor module. The bracing plates have a circuit used to drive the monitor module and the position-controlling devices. The circuit serves to communicate with an external peripheral (a remote controller or computer), transmit image signals and electric power, and so on. Hence, the bracing plates are circuit printed boards (PCBs) and constitute the main body of the speed dome. In this way, the weight of the speed dome can be reduced and the size of the driving motors can also be small. Further, the speed for developing new products can be quickened, the cost for developing the products can be reduced, and the time for testing the products or entering the market can be shortened.

Abstract: A liquid crystal structure for compensating for the retardation of STN LCD is described. The liquid crystal structure has at least a first polarizer, a first liquid crystal compensation film, a main liquid crystal layer, a second liquid crystal compensation film, and a second polarizer. A main retardation is introduced when the light passes through the main liquid crystal layer. When the light passes through the first liquid crystal compensation film and the second liquid crystal compensation film, a first compensation retardation and a second compensation retardation are obtained, respectively, to compensate for the main retardation, so that a biaxial compensation is achieved. The material of the first liquid crystal compensation film and the second liquid crystal compensation film is nematic liquid crystal.

Abstract: A frisbee includes an annular main disk, and an annular support member mounted on the main disk. Thus, the support member can be detached from the main disk, so that the frisbee is foldable when not in use, thereby facilitating storage, package and transportation of the frisbee. In addition, the frisbee is guided by the cord to fly along a circumferential orbit, so that the frisbee can be played by a single player. Further, the frisbee can be played by two players and can also be played by a single player, thereby enhancing the versatility of the frisbee.

Abstract: A new wet processing apparatus is achieved. The apparatus comprises a tank to contain a fluid. A drain opening is included in the tank. A regulating means is disposed in the tank and over the drain opening to control the draining rate and the draining direction of the fluid.

Abstract: Scan driver and driving system with low input voltage and their level shift circuit are disclosed. The scan driver includes a latch unit, a level shift circuit and a buffer. The latch unit generates a first control signal and a second control signal. The level shift circuit is connected to the latch unit to receive the first control signal, the second control signal, a first clock signal and a second clock signal, so as to output a scan signal with high voltage level. The buffer enhances driving ability of the scan signal for driving thin-film transistors (TFTs) of a display panel.

Abstract: A string pulling device for a racket stringer includes a base, a rotation unit, a drive unit, a string pulling unit, and a top cover. Thus, the rack of the drive unit meshes with the gear of the rotation unit, so that the rotation disk is rotated rapidly to reach the destined tension unit, thereby facilitating a user adjusting the values of the pulling stress so as to control the pond and tension required for stretching the strings of a tennis or badminton racket. In addition, the string pulling device provides a precise positioning structure.

Abstract: A pivot bearing mechanism includes a main body and a pivot shaft. The main body is fixedly mounted on a first member, and is provided on a top thereof with an axially extended slit and near the top with an internally threaded hole transversely extended through the slit, such that a screwing element can be tightened into the threaded hole to narrow the slit. The pivot shaft has a first end rotatably supported on the main body and a second end fixedly connected to a second member. By tightening the screwing element into the threaded hole by different degrees, the slit is forced to narrow or widen to allow adjustment of a tightness of contact between the main body and the pivot shaft, allowing the pivot shaft to bring the second member to rotate and locate at a desired position, relative to the first member.