Abstract: A navigation device with distance detecting function can utilize a distance detecting mechanism to detect a distance relative to a working surface. The distance detecting mechanism includes a base, a connecting component, a feature unit and a detection unit. The connecting component partly protrudes from the base. The connecting component optionally contacts against or is spaced from the working surface to generate a distance variation relative to the base along an axial direction. The feature unit is disposed on the connecting component. The detection unit is connected to the base. The detection unit can detect parameter difference of the feature unit according to the distance variation of the connecting component relative to the base, so as to determine the distance between the working surface and a bottom of the base via the parameter difference.

Abstract: An amending circuit of correcting bouncing misjudgment of a keyswitch includes a comparing unit, a predetermined voltage generating unit and a controlling unit. The comparing unit has a first input terminal, a second input terminal and an output terminal. The first input terminal is adapted to receive a triggering signal generated by the keyswitch. The predetermined voltage generating unit is electrically connected to the second input terminal and adapted to generate a first predetermined voltage. The controlling unit is electrically connected to the output terminal. The controlling unit is adapted to determine whether to execute polling application according to a comparison result of the comparing unit, and to generate a confirming signal while a polling result of the polling application is kept at a specific level. The confirming signal is used by an external processor to confirm that the keyswitch is actually triggered.

Abstract: A universal circuit board compatible for a mechanical keyswitch and an optical keyswitch includes a main body, a plurality of conductive terminals and an opening structure. The main body has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The plurality of conductive terminals is disposed on the first surface of the main body. The opening structure is formed on the main body and pierces through the first surface and the second surface. The opening structure can be inserted by an axle body of the mechanical keyswitch or be an optical transmission channel of the optical keyswitch.

Abstract: A keyboard has a keyswitch capable of showing its movement depth. The keyswitch includes a substrate, a lifting unit, a multistage positioning component and a keycap. The lifting unit is disposed on the substrate. The multistage positioning component is disposed on the substrate and has a plurality of first actuating portions. The keycap is connected with the lifting unit and adjacent by the multistage positioning component. The keycap has a second actuating portion. The keycap is moved relative to the substrate via the lifting unit, and the second actuating portion can contact against one of the plurality of first actuating portions to generate a feedback signal.

Abstract: A method for configuring an optical input device is provided. The optical input device includes a movable unit and a sensing device. The movable unit is arranged to move within a predetermined range. The sensing device is arranged to detect a position within the predetermined range at which the movable unit is located. The method includes: adjusting an optical setting of the sensing device to obtain an optimal dynamic range of the sensing device; and configuring a valid input threshold for the optical input device based on the optimal dynamic range.

Abstract: A camera device without an image displaying function which is adapted to assemble with a portable electronic device with a vision displaying module is disclosed in the present invention. The camera device is electrically connected to the portable electronic device via wire/wireless connection. The camera device includes a base, a lens module and at least one touch navigation module. The base includes a surrounding component whereinside the lens module is disposed. The lens module includes a lens assembly and a digital processing unit. The touch navigation module is disposed on an outer surface of the surrounding component and electrically connected to the lens module. The touch navigation module detects an input command to trigger the lens assembly to capture an image, or controls parameters of an adjustable mode of the lens assembly via the digital processing unit.

Abstract: A control system, a mouse and a control method thereof are provided. The control system comprises a dongle and the mouse. The dongle is wiredly connected to a host and has a first light source for emitting a first light. The mouse is wirelessly connected to the dongle and has a transmitter, a second light source for emitting a second light, an optical sensor and a processor. The optical sensor senses the first light at a first time interval to generate a first sensing signal and then also, senses the second light at a second time interval to generate a second sensing signal. The processor generates a first control signal and a second control signal according to the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal, respectively, and transmits them to the dongle via the transmitter so that the host receives the first and second control signals via the dongle.

Abstract: Provided herein are a measurement device and an operation method thereof. The measurement device senses a distance variation between the measurement device and an object using a built-in proximity sensor and accordingly determines whether to turn on or turn off a track sensing module and an optical ranging module such that the measurement device provides intelligent selection to achieve energy saving without being interfered with by other sensors being turned on.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle safety system including a sensing unit, a processing unit, a control unit and a display unit. The sensing unit is configured to capture an image frame containing an eyeball image from a predetermined distance. The processing unit is configured to calculate a pupil position of the eyeball image in the image frame and generate a drive signal corresponding to the pupil position. The control unit is configured to trigger a vehicle device associated with the pupil position according to the drive signal. The display unit is configured to show information of the vehicle device.

Abstract: There is provided a vehicle safety system including a sensing unit, a processing unit, a control unit and a display unit. The sensing unit is configured to capture an image frame containing an eyeball image from a predetermined distance. The processing unit is configured to calculate a pupil position of the eyeball image in the image frame and generate a drive signal corresponding to the pupil position. The control unit is configured to trigger a vehicle device associated with the pupil position according to the drive signal. The display unit is configured to show information of the vehicle device.

Abstract: A control system, a mouse and a control method thereof are provided. The control system comprises a dongle and the mouse. The dongle is wiredly connected to a host and has a first light source for emitting a first light. The mouse is wirelessly connected to the dongle and has a transmitter, a second light source for emitting a second light, an optical sensor and a processor. The optical sensor senses the first light at a first time interval to generate a first sensing signal and then also, senses the second light at a second time interval to generate a second sensing signal. The processor generates a first control signal and a second control signal according to the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal, respectively, and transmits them to the dongle via the transmitter so that the host receives the first and second control signals via the dongle.

Abstract: An electronic switch with force feedback function includes a base, an actuating component and a. The actuating component is movably connected to the base, and includes a. The magnetic field generating module is disposed on the base, and provides a magnetic repulsive force to the magnetic unit for force feedback while the actuating component moves close to the base.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a base substrate having a plurality of metal traces and a plurality of base vias. An opening is formed through the base substrate. At least one die is attached to the first surface of the substrate and positioned over the opening. A cover substrate has a plurality of metal traces. A cavity in the cover substrate forms side wall sections around the cavity. The cover substrate is attached to the base substrate so the at least one die is positioned in the interior of the cavity. Ground planes in the base substrate are coupled to ground planes in the cover substrate to form an RF shield around the at least one die.

Abstract: A method includes mounting a window substrate to a carrier tape. The window substrate has a window extending between an upper surface of the window substrate and a lower surface of the window substrate, the carrier tape sealing the window at the lower surface. Bond pads on an active surface of a MEMS die are flip chip mounted to terminals on the upper surface of the window substrate, a MEMS active area of the MEMS die being aligned with the window of the window substrate. A magnet is mounted to an inactive surface of the MEMS die.

Abstract: A keyboard with a distance detecting function includes a plurality of keyswitches, and each keyswitch includes a keycap, a base, a supporting component, a recovering component and a distance detecting unit. The base has a guide slot structure. The supporting component has a first end connecting to the keycap, and a second end movably assembled with the guide slot structure. The recovering component is disposed between the supporting component and the guide slot structure. The distance detecting unit is detachably disposed on the base, and adapted to detect a movement of the keycap relative to the base for determining whether the keyswitch is actuated.

Abstract: A keyboard with a distance detecting function includes a plurality of keyswitches, and each keyswitch includes a keycap, a base, a supporting component, a recovering component and a distance detecting unit. The base has a guide slot structure. The supporting component has a first end connecting to the keycap, and a second end movably assembled with the guide slot structure. The recovering component is disposed between the supporting component and the guide slot structure. The distance detecting unit is detachably disposed on the base, and adapted to detect a movement of the keycap relative to the base for determining whether the keyswitch is actuated.

Abstract: A microfluidics sensor package includes a microfluidics sensor die having an active surface, bond pads on the active surface, and an active area on the active surface. A standoff pattern is formed on the active surface to extend to a precise height above the active surface. A lid is mounted to the standoff pattern by a lid adhesive. By using the standoff pattern to precisely space the lid above the active surface, a microfluidics cavity between the lid and the active surface is precisely created allowing for precise control of fluid flowing through the microfluidics cavity. By precisely controlling the flow of fluid through the microfluidics cavity, accurate results, e.g., of the laboratory functions performed on the fluid, are provided.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic device including a plurality of sensing devices and a host. The sensing devices are connected in parallel or series. A part of the sensing devices and the host may remain in a power saving mode or a standby mode in operation so as to reduce the power consumption.

Abstract: A semiconductor device has a base substrate having a plurality of metal traces and a plurality of base vias. An opening is formed through the base substrate. At least one die is attached to the first surface of the substrate and positioned over the opening. A cover substrate has a plurality of metal traces. A cavity in the cover substrate forms side wall sections around the cavity. The cover substrate is attached to the base substrate so the at least one die is positioned in the interior of the cavity. Ground planes in the base substrate are coupled to ground planes in the cover substrate to form an RF shield around the at least one die.

Abstract: A relative position positioning system includes a first apparatus and a second apparatus. Each one of the first and second apparatuses is configured to sense a relative position of the other in an initialization period. In an operation period, each one of the first and second apparatuses is configured to measure its own displacement relative to a plane, transmit its own measured displacement to the other through a wireless transmission unit, and update the relative position of the other according to its own displacement and the displacement received from the other.