Abstract: A microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device includes a diaphragm capacitor, connected between a capacitor biasing voltage source and a ground. A source follower circuit is coupled to the diaphragm capacitor. An amplifier is coupled to the source follower circuit to amplify the voltage signal as an output voltage signal. A programmable trimming circuit is implemented with the amplifier to trim a gain or implemented with the capacitor biasing voltage source to trim voltage applied on the diaphragm capacitor. Whereby, the output voltage signal has a target sensitivity.

Abstract: A method for decomposition and rendering of video content and user interface for operating the method thereof is disclosed. First, a plurality of target shots are recognized from a video, the video is decomposed into a plurality of video units based on the playtime of each target shot. Then, the video frame of target shot is decomposed into a background scene and at least one foreground object. The editing process is performed on the background to generate the plentiful visual effect. The video content of each video unit is known by analyzing the information of the foreground object, and therefore each video unit can be annotated. Furthermore, the user interface reintegrates the foreground object in the background scene and generates the customized video content according to users' request, so that viewers may get more enjoyment on game watching.

Abstract: A stream processing system includes a stream processing module coupled to a memory module and operable so as to fetch stream elements from the memory module, to process the stream elements fetched thereby, and to store processed stream elements in the memory module. The stream processing module includes a number (N) of stream processing units, and the memory module is configured with a number (N) of memory bank units each corresponding to a respective one of the stream processing units. The memory module is reconfigurable based on a desired inter-level configuration so that each of the memory bank units is configured to have a memory size sufficient to meet processing requirement of the respective one of the stream processing units.

Abstract: In a stream processing method and system, each of a plurality of stream elements stored in a previous-stage module is configured with a specific index value. Each stream element includes a group of stream data. A stream fetching module fetches from the previous-stage module the stream elements in sequence such that the index values of the fetched stream elements correspond to a sequence of predetermined index values associated with a desired stream fetching pattern, and provides in sequence the stream elements fetched thereby to a post-stage module.

Abstract: In a multi-core stream processing system and scheduling method of the same, a scheduler is coupled to a number (N) of stream processing units and a number (N+1) of stream fetching units, where N?2. When the scheduler receives a stream element from a Pth stream fetching unit, the scheduler assigns a Pth stream processing unit as a target stream processing unit when the Pth stream processing unit does not encounter a bottleneck condition, assigns a Qth stream processing unit, which does not encounter the bottleneck condition, as the target stream processing unit when the Pth stream processing unit encounters the bottleneck condition, where 1?P?N, 1?Q?N, and P?Q, and dispatches the received stream element to the target stream processing unit such that the target stream processing unit processes the stream element dispatched from the scheduler.

Abstract: A motion compensation apparatus and a motion compensation method are provided. The motion compensation apparatus comprises: a memory, a motion vector generator, a deviation calculator, a determining module, a selector and a motion compensator. The memory stores a plurality of frame encode information and a plurality of decoded frames; the motion vector generator generates a motion vector according to the plurality of frame encode information; the deviation calculator calculates a deviation data according to the motion vector and the plurality of decoded frames; the determining module determines a confidence level of the motion vector according to the deviation data; the selector selects a plurality of pixels from the plurality of decoded frames according to the motion vector when the confidence level is high; and the motion compensator compensates the plurality of decoded frames according to the plurality of pixels.

Abstract: In a method and system for writing a reference frame having multiple pixels into a reference frame memory, the pixels of the reference frame are sampled to obtain a plurality of representative pixels. A multi-bit pixel value of each of the representative pixels is divided into a number (N) of bit sections, each corresponding to one of a number (N) of different bit significance levels, based on a bit depth, where N is associated with the bit depth. The bit sections of the pixel values of the representative pixels having the same bit significance level are arranged together to form a number (N) of bit depth planes each including the bit sections that have a corresponding one of the bit significance levels. The bit depth planes are stored in the reference frame memory.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing, and an antenna module assembled in the housing. The antenna module has multiple signal processing functions, and includes a plurality of signal processing units, a plurality of signal receiving portions, and an antenna. The plurality of signal receiving portions is electrically and respectively connected to the plurality of signal processing units. The antenna including a signal connecting portion to correspondingly engage with each of the plurality of signal receiving portions to realize different signal processing functions.

Abstract: A ring oscillator has an odd number of NOR-gates greater than or equal to three, each with first and second input terminals, a voltage supply terminal, and an output terminal. The first input terminals of all the NOR-gates are interconnected, and each of the NOR-gates has its output terminal connected to the second input terminal of an immediately adjacent one of the NOR-gates. During a stress mode, a voltage supply and control block applies a stress enable signal to the interconnected first input terminals, and an increased supply voltage to the voltage supply terminals. During a measurement mode, this block grounds the interconnected first input terminals, and applies a normal supply voltage to the voltage supply terminals.

Abstract: Various technologies and techniques are disclosed for displaying and managing spreadsheets on mobile devices. An optimized search can be performed. A selection is received from a user to open a spreadsheet. A find selection is received from the use along with keywords for which to the user wishes to search. Any matching keywords are found in the spreadsheet and the cell location of the keywords is retrieved. A results page is constructed that shows search result listings with the keywords along with data surrounding the one or more keywords. The results page is displayed. Navigation options are provided for allowing a user to navigate around the spreadsheet. Right, left, downward, and upward navigation options can be used to change the current view of the spreadsheet by a pre-defined number of cells. Techniques are described for optimizing the display of charts in the spreadsheet.

Abstract: A digital video target moving object segmentation method and system is designed for processing a digital video stream for segmentation of every target moving object that appears in the video content. The proposed method and system is characterized by the operations of a multiple background imagery extraction process and a background imagery updating process for extracting characteristic background imagery whose content includes the motional background objects in addition to the static background scenes; and wherein the multiple background imagery extraction process is based on a background difference threshold comparison method, while the background imagery updating process is based on a background-matching and weight-counting method. This feature allows an object mask to be defined based on the characteristic background imagery, which can mask both the motional background objects as well as the static background scenes.

Abstract: A ring oscillator has an odd number of NOR-gates greater than or equal to three, each with first and second input terminals, a voltage supply terminal, and an output terminal. The first input terminals of all the NOR-gates are interconnected, and each of the NOR-gates has its output terminal connected to the second input terminal of an immediately adjacent one of the NOR-gates. During a stress mode, a voltage supply and control block applies a stress enable signal to the interconnected first input terminals, and an increased supply voltage to the voltage supply terminals. During a measurement mode, this block grounds the interconnected first input terminals, and applies a normal supply voltage to the voltage supply terminals.

Abstract: A reconfigurable image processor for image processing includes an arithmetic module, a first memory unit, a bus control module and a connecting module. By setting different configurations or configuring connections among arithmetic units via the connecting module, the operations of arithmetic units are reconfigured to include different functions. The present invention provides an application architecture including a sensor module, a display module, a second memory unit and a reconfigurable image processor.

Abstract: This invention disclosed a method to detect bioparticles in the biological samples (stools, urine, or other body fluids). Bioparticles (e.g. virus, bacteria, and cells) often serve as carrier/indicator of pathogens and/or toxins. The method employs a substrate with interlaced comb-like electrodes on which a certain amount of sample mixed with antibodies-coated gold nanoparticles is dropped. Then the alternative signals with specific frequency bands are applied on the comb-like electrodes so that under such a DEP force the Au-modified bioparticles can be separated from the other constituents of the sample and can be absorbed effectively onto the edges of the electrodes. After rinsed with water to remove the residual sample several times, the device will be measured for the impedance of the absorbed bioparticles on the edges of the electrodes. The measured impedance deviation in comparison with that of the reference empty comb-like electrodes will quantify the amount of the absorbed bioparticles.

Abstract: A continuous feeding device for a single layer color film packaging machine includes a pair of chains mounted at two sides above a conveyor belt, the chains being engaged with a plurality of gears, a plurality of a linking rods equidistantly mounted between the two chains, two first sensors disposed close to an outer side of one of the chains for detecting the linking rods, a platform installed at an end of the conveyor belt, an electric motor mounted beside the conveyor belt and being drivingly connected with an axle on which are fixedly mounted two of the gears engaged with the chains, and two second sensors each mounted close to an outer side of a respective one of the chains, the two second sensors being aligned with each other, whereby the articles can be continuously packaged thus increasing the efficiency.

Abstract: A global elimination algorithm for motion estimation and the hardware architecture thereof that can efficiently remove the braches in the data flow, so that the data flow is smoothened and is more adapted for hardware implementation. Because the processing time for each motion vector is fixed, preliminary prediction can be eliminated. The elimination ratio of the search locations will not be varied with time change and thus can be increased. The global elimination algorithm can produce a search result of high accuracy that is identical to that of a full-search block matching algorithm. The peak signal-to-noise ratio of global elimination algorithm is at times better than that of full-search block matching algorithm. Compared with other architectures based on the full-search block matching algorithm, the hardware architecture of the present invention can provide a best computational capability for each logic gate, while the power consumption of logic gates is minimum under the same throughput of motion vector.

Abstract: A single layer color film packaging machine includes a supplying system having pair of upright supporters, a cross bar mounted between the two upright supporters, a plurality of rods extending downwardly from the cross bar, two guide rods mounted between the two upright supporters, a film feeding device having a primary frame on which is installed a sealing cutter, an arm extending from the primary frame for mounting a roll of film which has an end extending through between two rollers, a sealing cutter mounted inside the primary frame and a cutter driven by a pneumatic cylinder, a rear end of a chain of the continuous feeding device extending to a rear side of the cutter, a fixing board fixedly mounted by leading rods, and two guiding racks being mounted at two sides of the conveyor belt for transmitting articles, a shrinking device including a furnace the interior of which is partitioned into an upper chamber and a hot shrinking chamber, and a motor being mounted on a top of the furnace for driving an impel

Abstract: A film feeding device for a single layer color film packaging machine includes a primary frame on which is installed a sealing cutter, an arm extending from the primary frame for mounting a roll of film which has an end extending through between two first rollers, one of the rollers being driven by an electric motor, a secondary frame mounted on one side of the primary frame, a micro-switch installed on the secondary frame, a movable rod movably mounted on the secondary frame so that when a packaging film is pulled upwardly by articles, the movable rod will be moved upwardly to leave the micro-switch thereby turning on a first electric motor to drive the first rollers to feed a predetermined length of the packaging film for packaging the articles, another end of the packaging film under the primary frame being moved by second rollers driven by a second electric motor, the articles being fed by a conveyor belt onto a platform and then wrapped by the packaging film.

Abstract: A continuous feeding device for a single color film packaging machine includes a pair of chains mounted at two sides above a conveyor belt, the chains being engaged with a plurality of gears, a plurality of a linking rods equidistantly mounted between the two chains, two first sensors disposed close to an outer side of one of the chains for detecting the lining rods, a platform installed at an end of the conveyor belt, an electric motor mounted beside the conveyor belt and being drivingly connected with an axle on which are fixedly mounted two of the gears engaged with the chains, and two second sensors each mounted close to an outer side of a respective one of the chains, the two second sensors being aligned with each other, whereby the articles can be continuously packaged thus increasing the efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a packing, sealing and cutting machine for plastic film comprising a film-delivery device mounted with a film tension adjusting button and a rolling needle delivery shaft such that the film is provided with a plurality of holes during the delivering of the film. A separation rod and an electrostatic elimination rod are provided along the path of the delivering of the film so that the delivery of the film is smooth. The front delivery seat is positioned by a teethed rack to adjust the movement of the packed object. The sealing and cutting knife driving device drive the vertical and horizontal knife to seal and to cut the film after an object is packed.