Abstract: A control system for a light emitting device includes N number of drive circuits that are connected in series, N number of transmission lines, a common transmission line, a control line electrically connected to the N number of transmission lines and the common transmission line, and a control circuit electrically connected to the control line for outputting a command signal, where N?2. The command signal is configured for address setting, brightness control or data fetch. The N number of transmission lines are electrically connected to the N number of drive circuits, respectively. Each of the N number of drive circuits has a state setting operable to switch between a transmission state and a non-transmission state. When the state setting of every single one of the N number of drive circuits is in the transmission state, the N number of drive circuits form a pass-through signal transmission path.

Abstract: A control system for a light emitting device is provided. The control system includes a control circuit, a common transmission line and a drive circuit string. The control circuit includes a control terminal. The drive circuit string includes N number of drive circuits, where N?2. The drive circuit string is electrically connected to the control terminal of the control circuit through the common transmission line. Each of the drive circuits has a state setting. The state setting is in a transmission state when a setting of an assigned address of the drive circuit is completed. The control terminal transmits a command signal to each of the drive circuits via the common transmission line. The drive circuits read a command data piece or command data pieces within the command signal based on the assigned address.

Abstract: A power line communication driver circuit drives a power communication line with a power line communication signal that supplies both power and control data to a plurality of electronic devices. The power line communication driver circuit includes a ramp generator that receives an input signal encoding digital data and generates a ramp signal that switches between a low non-zero ramp voltage and a high ramp voltage to encode the digital data. The power line communication driver circuit furthermore includes a buffer circuit that receives and buffers the ramp signal to generate the power line communication signal. In one application, the power line communication driver circuit may drive a group of zone integrated circuits that include driver circuits for driving respective LED zones of a display device.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a display device that includes a control circuit, an array of light emitting diode (LED) zones, and an array of zone integrated circuits that are distributed in the display area. The zone integrated circuits may comprise integrated LED and driver circuits with embedded sensors or the zone integrated circuits may comprise dedicated sensor devices. The zone integrated circuits are arranged in groups that are coupled to a shared single wire communication line. The control circuit provides control signals that control the driver circuits to drive the LED zones and may provide commands to request feedback data from the zone integrated circuits. Responsive to the commands, the zone integrated circuits output feedback data that is provided to the control circuit via the shared single wire communication line.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a display device that includes a control circuit, an array of light emitting diode (LED) zones, and an array of zone integrated circuits that are distributed in the display area. The zone integrated circuits may comprise integrated LED and driver circuits with embedded sensors or the zone integrated circuits may comprise dedicated sensor devices. The zone integrated circuits are arranged in groups that are coupled to a shared single wire communication line. The control circuit provides control signals that control the driver circuits to drive the LED zones and may provide commands to request feedback data from the zone integrated circuits. Responsive to the commands, the zone integrated circuits output feedback data that is provided to the control circuit via the shared single wire communication line.

Abstract: A display device includes an array of driver circuits distributed in a display area for driving corresponding LED zones and an array of sensor circuits distributed in the display area for sensing conditions associated with the driver circuits or LED zones. Various communication protocols and connectivity configurations may be employed to communicate driver control signals to the driver circuits and to obtain readback data from the sensors. A control circuit adjusts operation of the display device based on sensor data obtained from the sensor.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a display device that includes a control circuit, an array of light emitting diode (LED) zones, and an array of zone integrated circuits that are distributed in the display area. The zone integrated circuits may comprise integrated LED and driver circuits with embedded sensors or the zone integrated circuits may comprise dedicated sensor devices. The zone integrated circuits are arranged in groups that are coupled to a shared single wire communication line. The control circuit provides control signals that control the driver circuits to drive the LED zones and may provide commands to request feedback data from the zone integrated circuits. Responsive to the commands, the zone integrated circuits output feedback data that is provided to the control circuit via the shared single wire communication line.

Abstract: A display device includes an array of driver circuits distributed in a display area for driving corresponding LED zones and an array of sensor circuits distributed in the display area for sensing conditions associated with the driver circuits or LED zones. Various communication protocols and connectivity configurations may be employed to communicate driver control signals to the driver circuits and to obtain readback data from the sensors. A control circuit adjusts operation of the display device based on sensor data obtained from the sensor.

Abstract: A display device includes an array of driver circuits distributed in a display area for driving corresponding LED zones and an array of sensor circuits distributed in the display area for sensing conditions associated with the driver circuits or LED zones. Various communication protocols and connectivity configurations may be employed to communicate driver control signals to the driver circuits and to obtain readback data from the sensors. A control circuit adjusts operation of the display device based on sensor data obtained from the sensor.

Abstract: A power line communication driver circuit drives a power communication line with a power line communication signal that supplies both power and control data to a plurality of electronic devices. The power line communication driver circuit includes a ramp generator that receives an input signal encoding digital data and generates a ramp signal that switches between a low non-zero ramp voltage and a high ramp voltage to encode the digital data. The power line communication driver circuit furthermore includes a buffer circuit that receives and buffers the ramp signal to generate the power line communication signal. In one application, the power line communication driver circuit may drive a group of zone integrated circuits that include driver circuits for driving respective LED zones of a display device.

Abstract: A light sensor and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The light sensor is capable of being coupled to a carry object and includes a sensing chip and a plurality of conductive connecting elements. The sensing chip includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The sensing chip also includes a sensing unit disposed between the first surface and the second surface and at least partially exposed by a window formed on the second surface. The first surface faces the carry object when the light sensor is coupled to a carry object. The conductive connecting elements are disposed on the first surface and coupled to the sensing unit in order to couple the light sensor to the carry object.

Abstract: A light sensor and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The light sensor is capable of being coupled to a carry object and includes a sensing chip and a plurality of conductive connecting elements. The sensing chip includes a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The sensing chip also includes a sensing unit disposed between the first surface and the second surface and at least partially exposed by a window formed on the second surface. The first surface faces the carry object when the light sensor is coupled to a carry object. The conductive connecting elements are disposed on the first surface and coupled to the sensing unit in order to couple the light sensor to the carry object.

Abstract: A photo sensing chip and a manufacturing method thereof are disclosed. The photo sensing chip includes a silicon substrate and a plurality of photo sensors formed on the silicon substrate. The photo sensors include a first photo sensor and a second photo sensor. The first photo sensor has a first P-N junction and a first depletion region is formed at first P-N junction for receiving a first light band of an incident light to generate a first photo current. The second photo sensor has a second P-N junction and a second depletion region is formed at second P-N junction for receiving a second light band of the incident light to generate a second photo current. A first process parameter corresponds to the first depletion region and a second process parameter corresponds to the second depletion region, wherein the first process parameter and the second process parameter are different.

Abstract: A proximity sensor includes a proximity sensing unit and a signal processing unit. The proximity sensing unit detects whether an object to be detected is close by to obtain a measured value. The signal processing unit compares the measured value with an initial noise cross-talk value to determine whether the initial noise cross-talk value should be updated. If the determined result of the signal processing unit is no, the signal processing unit compares the measured value with a default value to determine whether the object to be detected is located in a detection range of the proximity sensing unit.

Abstract: A proximity sensor and a circuit layout method thereof are disclosed. The proximity sensor includes a light sensor and a light emitting unit. The light sensor includes a semiconductor substrate and a bonding pad. The semiconductor substrate has a first circuit region. At least one semiconductor device is disposed in the first circuit region. The bonding pad is disposed above the first circuit region and a gap is existed between the bonding pad and the at least one semiconductor device. The bonding pad is connected to the semiconductor substrate out of the first circuit region. The light emitting unit is disposed on the bonding pad of the light sensor.

Abstract: A proximity sensor package and a packaging method thereof are disclosed. The proximity sensor package includes a light emitting unit and a light sensor. The light sensor has a first surface having a light sensing area. The light emitting unit is disposed on the first surface of the light sensor outside the light sensing area.

Abstract: A handheld device monitors an abnormal situation of a vehicle in real-time, and continuously records video and audio information of the vehicle. The handheld device continuously caches the recorded video and audio information, and stores the video and audio information within a first fixed time period. The handheld device stores the video and audio information within a second fixed time period when an abnormal situation of the vehicle occurs, and the video and audio information within the second fixed time period is not covered by video and audio information recorded by the video and audio recording module.

Abstract: A connecting device for an electronic testing system of an electronic device includes a base, a sliding track, a holder, a plurality of connectors, and a driver. The sliding track is positioned on the base. The holder is slidably fixed to the sliding track. The plurality of connectors are fixed in the holder and the electronic device is connected to the electronic testing system. The driver is located on the base and moves the holder along the sliding track, connecting or disconnecting the plurality of connectors to the connection port of the electronic device.

Abstract: A connecting device for an electronic testing system of an electronic device includes a base, a sliding track, a holder, a plurality of connectors, and a driver. The sliding track is positioned on the base. The holder is slidably fixed to the sliding track. The plurality of connectors are fixed in the holder and the electronic device is connected to the electronic testing system. The driver is located on the base and moves the holder along the sliding track, connecting or disconnecting the plurality of connectors to the connection port of the electronic device.