Abstract: A surface inspecting device is provided in the present application. The surface inspecting device includes a pair of light modules respectively providing flashes to a surface from two different angles in sequence; an image sensing module acquiring an image of the surface upon a respective one of the flashes; and a computing module electrically connected with the image sensing module and processing the image by an image subtraction algorithm.

Abstract: Sleep assistant system and method for assisting in easing hardship of falling asleep are provided. The method includes the following. Data indicating at least one biosignal is received. A falling-asleep hardship index is determined based on the received data to indicate hardship of falling asleep for a user. Sleep guidance in visual form and/or audio form is provided, based on the falling-asleep hardship index, to assist the user before falling asleep in changing the falling-asleep hardship index for the user from a first state to a second state, wherein the sleep guidance is a portion of user interaction between the second user device and the user. The second state, different from the first state, indicates a less hardship for falling asleep in terms of the at least one biosignal from the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of mobile image identification for flow velocity and the apparatus thereof. The present invention integrates laser-light module and mobile photographing devices such as smartphones, cameras, or tablet computers. After multiple laser spots are projected on the surface of flowing water, water-surface images including the laser spots are photographed continuously. Then the software program of image identification in the mobile photographing device performs calculations and coordinate conversion. According to the difference between multiple water-surface images taken continuously, the flow-velocity information of the water surface is given.

Abstract: A system for inspecting a bridge is provided. The system includes an image sensor; a base immobily secured to the bridge and having an actuator disposed thereon; and a suspending medium having a first and a second ends, respectively connected with the image senor and the actuator so that the actuator actuates the image sensor to swing in one of a swing and a spinning mode through the suspending medium.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bridge inspecting device for inspecting a structure of a bridge. The device includes a vehicle, a pendulum mechanism and at least one image sensing device. The vehicle has an arm and is stably parked at an edge of the bridge. The pendulum mechanism has an end movably secured to the arm and the pendulum mechanism has at least one pendulum element. The at least one image sensing device is connected to another end of the pendulum mechanism.

Abstract: The present model relates to an individual reminding device, comprising: an electrical timer providing a current time and at least one predetermined time; at least a directional reminding unit electrically connected with the electrical time providing a prompt toward a direction at the at least one predetermined time; and a display demonstrating the current time and the at least one predetermined time.

Abstract: A fast crane and an operation method for the same are provided. The operation method includes calculating a pendulum period and moving the object. The pendulum period of the cable is calculated. The object is moved with an acceleration during an active time based on the pendulum period.

Abstract: An early warning method and a device for preventing a wheelchair from tipping over are described. The early warning method includes projecting a laser light pattern, scanning the laser light pattern, making a comparison to determine whether the ground is a barrier terrain, and issuing an early warning to the user in situations of risk. The laser light pattern is projected onto the ground and compared with a standard pattern. The early warning is generated and is one selected from a group consisting of a beep, a warning message and a vibration to alert the wheelchair user to the danger of the barrier terrain.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a foldable plate comprising a substrate having a central portion and a plurality of edges; a plurality of ridges formed by folding the substrate and crisscrossing each other; and a plurality of protecting edges formed by folding the plurality of edges toward the central portion, wherein a plurality of containing regions is formed among the plurality of ridges and edges.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patrol device and a patrol path planning method. The patrol device includes an operating unit configured to establish a plurality of patrol paths, each of which has an Average Patrol Omission (APO) value and an Average Patrol Quality (APQ) value, and to determine an optimum patrol path from the plurality of patrol paths according to the APO value and the APQ value; and a moving unit configured to move along the optimum patrol path. The method includes providing a plurality of patrol paths, each of which has an Average Patrol Omission (APO) value and an Average Patrol Quality (APQ) value; and evaluating the plurality of patrol paths according to the respective APO values and the respective APQ values so as to select an optimum patrol path therefrom.

Abstract: A modular surface inspecting device is provided. A modular surface inspecting device comprises a computing layer having a processing unit in which a modular service-oriented software is installed; a detecting layer having a plurality of sensors obtaining a plurality of surrounding information; and a dynamic layer carrying the computing layer and the detecting layer and controlled by a controlling command generated by the computing layer according to the plurality of surrounding information.

Abstract: A light controller is provided in the present invention. The light controller for adjusting a plurality of lights in a space, including a body having a slot, a touch interface and a control module; a spatial information map replaceably contained in the slot and schematically showing an information in the space; a touch interface configured on the body corresponding to the spatial information map and receiving a touch input; and a control module electrically connected with the touch interface and the plurality of lights and setting a controlled relationship on the touch interface with respect to each of the plurality of lights in accordance with the information shown by the spatial information map.

Abstract: A surface inspecting device is provided in the present application. The surface inspecting device includes a pair of light modules respectively providing flashes to a surface from two different angles in sequence; an image sensing module acquiring an image of the surface upon a respective one of the flashes; and a computing module electrically connected with the image sensing module and processing the image by an image subtraction algorithm.

Abstract: A simulation method and a simulation system for a construction crane are disclosed. The simulation system includes an input device, a processing device, and a display device. The input device is used for inputting an instruction. Furthermore, the processing device includes a computation unit, a collision detection unit, a storage unit, and a graphic unit. The computation unit is used for computing the position and the direction of each part of the construction crane and the suspension parts. The collision detection model is used for detecting whether each part of the construction crane and the suspension parts will be in collision. Besides, the data obtained from the simulation method performed in the simulation system is saved in the storage unit. The graphic unit displays the 3D dynamics images of the construction crane and the suspension parts on the display device, corresponding to the data obtained from the computation unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bridge inspecting device for inspecting a structure of a bridge. The device includes a vehicle, a pendulum mechanism and at least one image sensing device. The vehicle has an arm and is stably parked at an edge of the bridge. The pendulum mechanism has an end movably secured to the arm and the pendulum mechanism has at least one pendulum element. The at least one image sensing device is connected to another end of the pendulum mechanism.

Abstract: The present model relates to an individual reminding device, comprising: an electrical timer providing a current time and at least one predetermined time; at least a directional reminding unit electrically connected with the electrical time providing a prompt toward a direction at the at least one predetermined time; and a display demonstrating the current time and the at least one predetermined time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a patrol device and a patrol path planning method. The patrol device includes an operating unit configured to establish a plurality of patrol paths, each of which has an Average Patrol Omission (APO) value and an Average Patrol Quality (APQ) value, and to determine an optimum patrol path from the plurality of patrol paths according to the APO value and the APQ value; and a moving unit configured to move along the optimum patrol path. The method includes providing a plurality of patrol paths, each of which has an Average Patrol Omission (APO) value and an Average Patrol Quality (APQ) value; and evaluating the plurality of patrol paths according to the respective APO values and the respective APQ values so as to select an optimum patrol path therefrom.

Abstract: A modular surface inspecting device is provided. A modular surface inspecting device comprises a computing layer having a processing unit in which a modular service-oriented software is installed; a detecting layer having a plurality of sensors obtaining a plurality of surrounding information; and a dynamic layer carrying the computing layer and the detecting layer and controlled by a controlling command generated by the computing layer according to the plurality of surrounding information.

Abstract: A sleep assistant method for a sleeper in an environment is provided. The method includes the steps of monitoring a bio-condition of the sleeper to collect a bioinformation of the sleeper; performing a sleep coach mode, which analyzes the bioinformation and provides a sleep knowledge to the sleeper based on the analyzed results; and performing a sleep environment adjusting mode, which adjusts the environment based on the bioinformation.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, an electrical sleep assistant device, which comprises a handheld case, a display panel, a plurality of biosensors, and a calculation module, is provided. The case has a surface. The display panel is disposed on the surface of the case. The plurality of biosensors are disposed on the surface of the case for collecting a plurality of physiological information. The calculation module is disposed in the case, and coupled to the display panel and the plurality of biosensors. Preferably, a plurality of buttons disposed on the surface of the case, and coupled to the calculation module.