Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a mobile messaging device that is battery powered with no hard wire connection to the vehicle's electrical system. Signage is backlit for visibility in both low and high ambient lighting conditions. To conserve battery power, the signage is lit after braking (deceleration) of the vehicle for a brief period of time. To further conserve battery power, the signage is backlit at different intensity levels which depend on ambient lighting conditions. Deceleration sensing is provided by a sensor fully incorporated within the mobile messaging device, which requires no external wiring to the vehicle's electrical system. The deceleration sensor is user adjustable to minimize false triggering. Messaging can be provided by user replaceable transparent placards or by backlit, user programmable liquid crystal display panels. In one configuration, the mobile messaging device is incorporated into a vehicle license tag frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a mobile messaging device that is battery powered with no hard wire connection to the vehicle's electrical system. Signage is backlit for visibility in both low and high ambient lighting conditions. To conserve battery power, the signage is lit after braking (deceleration) of the vehicle for a brief period of time. To further conserve battery power, the signage is backlit at different intensity levels which depend on ambient lighting conditions. Deceleration sensing is provided by a sensor fully incorporated within the mobile messaging device, which requires no external wiring to the vehicle's electrical system. The deceleration sensor is user adjustable to minimize false triggering. Messaging can be provided by user replaceable transparent placards or by backlit, user programmable liquid crystal display panels. In one configuration, the mobile messaging device is incorporated into a vehicle license tag frame.

Abstract: A device with an environmental sound mixing function includes a case, an input jack, an output jack, a microphone, a mixing module and an output detecting module. The case includes a hole. The input jack and the output jack are disposed on the case. The microphone is disposed in the case and aligned with the hole. The mixing module is electrically connected to the input jack, the output jack and the microphone. The microphone receives an environmental sound through the hole and converts the environmental sound into a microphone signal. The mixing module receives an audio signal through the input jack, mixes the audio signal with the microphone signal to generate a mixed signal, and outputs the mixed signal through the output jack. When the output detecting module detects that headphones are connected to the output jack, the output detecting module drives the mixing module to start operating.

Abstract: A device with an environmental sound mixing function includes a case, an input jack, an output jack, a microphone, a mixing module and an output detecting module. The case includes a hole. The input jack and the output jack are disposed on the case. The microphone is disposed in the case and aligned with the hole. The mixing module is electrically connected to the input jack, the output jack and the microphone. The microphone receives an environmental sound through the hole and converts the environmental sound into a microphone signal. The mixing module receives an audio signal through the input jack, mixes the audio signal with the microphone signal to generate a mixed signal, and outputs the mixed signal through the output jack. When the output detecting module detects that headphones are connected to the output jack, the output detecting module drives the mixing module to start operating.

Abstract: A cooking time measuring scale includes a bendable ruler with cooking times marked at regular intervals. A cooking time pointer is located at a first end portion of the bendable ruler. When the bendable ruler is wrapped around a vegetable body or a fruit body with the cooking time pointer aligned with the cooking times, an ideal cooking time is measured by using the cooking time pointer to indicate a corresponding cooking time.

Abstract: A cooking time measuring scale includes a bendable ruler with cooking times marked at regular intervals. A cooking time pointer is located at a first end portion of the bendable ruler. When the bendable ruler is wrapped around a vegetable body or a fruit body with the cooking time pointer aligned with the cooking times, an ideal cooking time is measured by using the cooking time pointer to indicate a corresponding cooking time.