Abstract: A sliding mechanism for a vehicle floor console is disclosed. The sliding mechanism comprises a base portion including a panel and a sliding groove, the sliding groove being positioned at the end of the panel and having an opening, and a guide portion including a guide rail disposed in the sliding groove and being slidable in the sliding groove. The sliding groove includes first and second surfaces positioned along the first direction, having angles with the first direction, connected to each other and enclosing a first sliding portion of the guide rail.

Abstract: An endoscope and a method for chemical modification of the members thereof are provided, on one hand, a transparent isolation film is utilized such that the tissue fluid inside a subject cannot stick to a lens of the endoscope to maintain the optimal image capturing status of the lens of the endoscope without the need to extract the endoscope frequently from the body of the subject, such that not only the time consumed in the examination process may be reduced, but also the uncomfortable feeling of the subject in the examination process may be decreased; on the other hand, a chemical modification method for members of the endoscope is provided to reduce the negative impact on the lens of the endoscope resulted from liquid pollutant or mist, moisture.

Abstract: An output circuit includes a level adjustment circuit and a determination circuit. The output circuit is employed for generating an output to an output terminal of the output circuit, where the output terminal is coupled to a connecting port. The level adjustment circuit is coupled to the output terminal and is employed for generating at least one adjusted signal according to a first voltage signal at the output terminal in a first period and a second voltage signal at the output terminal in a second period. The determination circuit is coupled to the level adjustment circuit and is employed for generating a determination signal according to the at least one adjusted signal, wherein the determination signal indicates whether a load is connected to the connecting port.

Abstract: A multi-function mouse device is in communication with a computer. The multi-function mouse device includes a casing and a mode selection element. The casing has a casing surface. The mode selection element is disposed on the casing surface. When the mode selection element is triggered by a user's finger but the casing is not moved by a user's palm, a predetermined command is executed by the computer. When the mode selection element is triggered by the user's finger but the casing is not moved by a user's palm, another predetermined command corresponding to a motion trajectory of the casing is executed by the computer.

Abstract: Described in example embodiments herein are techniques for detecting a connection between a load and a connecting port. In accordance with an example embodiment, an output circuit is able to detect a corresponding connecting port includes a voltage output stage, a reference current source and a determination circuit. The voltage output stage is arranged to output a voltage signal to an output end of the output circuit. The reference current source is arranged to selectively provide a first current to the output end. The determination circuit is arranged to generate a determination signal according to whether a second voltage signal is identical to a first voltage signal that is caused by the first current flowing into the output end. The determination signal indicates the load is connected to the connecting port when the second voltage signal is not identical to the first voltage signal.

Abstract: An endoscope and a method for chemical modification of the members thereof are provided, on one hand, a transparent isolation film is utilized such that the tissue fluid inside a subject cannot stick to a lens of the endoscope to maintain the optimal image capturing status of the lens of the endoscope without the need to extract the endoscope frequently from the body of the subject, such that not only the time consumed in the examination process may be reduced, but also the uncomfortable feeling of the subject in the examination process may be decreased; on the other hand, a chemical modification method for members of the endoscope is provided to reduce the negative impact on the lens of the endoscope resulted from liquid pollutant or mist, moisture.

Abstract: Disclosed is a dye having the chemical formula: or a mixture thereof. Each R1 is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, cyano, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxyl, alkylthio, alkylamino, dialkylamino, alkylaminocarbonyl, dialkylaminocarbonyl, aryl, heteroaryl, phosphoric acid, or sulfonic acid. Each R2 is independently selected from Each n is independently selected from an integer of 2 to 10.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention includes a shape memory polymer which functions similar to a traditional mechanical clamp. A shape memory polymer may exhibit adhesive properties when heated above its glass transition temperature. The shape memory polymers may function as a reversible dry adhesive clamp.

Abstract: A method and device to track navigational satellite signals, are claimed. In this invention, a combination of down-sampling and frequency domain transformation are used to track the navigational satellite signals under dynamic environment. A Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) with long coherent integration has been employed to determine the varying frequency components with high resolution. By representing a number of correlation values with their average value, it is possible to represent a long sequence of input values by a smaller number of values and a relatively short length FFT can reveal the low frequency components that are present in the signal during tracking operation. A large reduction in the computational load may be achieved using this down-sampling method without compromising on the frequency resolution.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for faster acquisition and more stable tracking of spread spectrum signals with lower computational load requirements. Instead of the present day practice of using only the Prompt correlator, the systems and methods of the invention use the sum of the powers of all the correlators of a channel to determine the acquisition or tracking of the signal. These systems and methods improve the signal acquisition speed resulting in a reduced Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF). Further, these systems and methods improve the acquisition and tracking sensitivity of the receiver.

Abstract: A keyboard device for use with a tablet personal computer includes a base body and an upper cover. The base body includes a handle and plural keys. The handle is integrally formed with the base body. The upper cover has a receptacle for accommodating the tablet personal computer. The upper cover is connected with the base body. In addition, the upper cover is rotatable with respect to the base body in order to open or close the upper cover of the keyboard device. When the upper cover of the keyboard device is opened, the tablet personal computer is stored within the receptacle, so that the user may input characters or symbols to the tablet personal computer by depressing the keys. Whereas, when the upper cover of the keyboard device is closed, the keyboard device may be carried by grasping the handle.

Abstract: A multi peripheral accelerating apparatus includes a processor device disposed on a main board, a primary memory and a controller disposed on the main board and electrically connected to the processor device for exchanging information with the processor device, a secondary memory disposed on the main board and electrically connected to the controller, and one or more peripherals disposed on the main board and electrically connected to the controller for allowing the information to be transmitted or exchanged from the peripherals to the secondary memory when the processor device is transmitting or exchanging information with the primary memory.

Abstract: A keyboard device for use with a tablet personal computer includes a base body and an upper cover. The base body includes a handle and plural keys. The handle is integrally formed with the base body. The upper cover has a receptacle for accommodating the tablet personal computer. The upper cover is connected with the base body. In addition, the upper cover is rotatable with respect to the base body in order to open or close the upper cover of the keyboard device. When the upper cover of the keyboard device is opened, the tablet personal computer is stored within the receptacle, so that the user may input characters or symbols to the tablet personal computer by depressing the keys. Whereas, when the upper cover of the keyboard device is closed, the keyboard device may be carried by grasping the handle.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for downloading navigation data to a satellite receiver under weak signal conditions. In an embodiment, the receiver uses a tracking algorithm to estimate the Doppler frequency and rate of change of the Doppler frequency to compensate the phases of the I/Q samples from the received signal to reduce the effect of the Doppler frequency. In an embodiment, differential detection based data bit decoding is provided. In another embodiment, phase compensation based data bit decoding is provided, in which the phase of samples are rotated to compensate for phase error. In an embodiment, a multiple frame strategy is provided to increase signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and improve sensitivity, in which similar placed samples in consecutive frames are coherently summed over the consecutive frames. In an embodiment, the samples are weighted to reduce the impact of noise in the multiple frame strategy.

Abstract: A method of enhancing a contrast ratio of a picture of a display device, comprising steps of providing the display device having a light source; continuously receiving plural display signals; and turning off the light source when the display device has a buffer time during which each of the continuously received plural display signals has a picture brightness equal to zero.

Abstract: A faucet includes an outer layer and an inner layer mounted in the outer layer. The inner layer has a colored decorative surface facing the outer layer. The outer layer is transparent so that the decorative surface of the inner layer is imaged outward from the outer layer. Thus, when scratches are formed on the outer layer, the color of the decorative surface of the inner layer shades the scratches of the outer layer so as to enhance the outer appearance of the faucet. In addition, the outer layer isolates the inner layer from the ambient environment to prevent the inner layer from contacting with air or water so as to prevent the color of the decorative surface of the inner layer from fading away.

Abstract: A controlling method of a display device includes the following steps. First, a time reference value, a plurality of preset period criteria and a plurality of operation mode data are stored in a memory unit, wherein each preset period criterion relates to each operation mode datum. Then, utilize a time controller to read the time reference value and a plurality of preset period criteria, compare the time reference value and a plurality of preset period criteria to determine the preset period criterion corresponding to the time reference value, and select the operation mode datum corresponding to the preset period criterion. Following that, utilize a micro-controller to set a plurality of setting values of the display device according to the operation mode datum selected by the time controller.

Abstract: The invention provides dyes for optical disc recoding media, having the general formula: wherein m, n is independently selected from integers 0-3; X represents oxygen, sulfur, C—R1, or N—R2R3; Y is oxygen or sulfur; each of R1, R2, and R3 can be the same or different; and Z? is a cation. The dyes have a maximum absorption in wavelength of 300-500 nm and can be used in recording layers of high density optical disc recording media.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a eraser wheel for cleaning viscose, which comprises a eraser wheel body and a coupling member. The eraser wheel body has an axial hole and a plurality of slots thereon. The axial hole is located at a central portion of the eraser wheel body. The slots are located beside the axial hole. The coupling member includes a coupling axle and a plurality of coupling ribs. One end of the coupling axle is provided with a connecting unit, and another end of the coupling axle is connected with the coupling ribs. The coupling axle is inserted through the axial hole. The coupling ribs are positioned in the slots. Accordingly, it is only required to replace with a new eraser wheel, without making a replacement of the coupling member. Besides, the eraser wheel can be produced alone, which simplifies the production procedure.

Abstract: The present invention provides systems and methods for downloading navigation data to a satellite receiver under weak signal conditions. In an embodiment, the receiver uses a tracking algorithm to estimate the Doppler frequency and rate of change of the Doppler frequency to compensate the phases of the I/Q samples from the received signal to reduce the effect of the Doppler frequency. In an embodiment, differential detection based data bit decoding is provided. In another embodiment, phase compensation based data bit decoding is provided, in which the phase of samples are rotated to compensate for phase error. In an embodiment, a multiple frame strategy is provided to increase signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and improve sensitivity, in which similar placed samples in consecutive frames are coherently summed over the consecutive frames. In an embodiment, the samples are weighted to reduce the impact of noise in the multiple frame strategy.