Abstract: A method and a system for mental index prediction are provided. The method includes the following steps. A plurality of images of a subject person are obtained. A plurality of emotion tags of the subject person in the images are analyzed. A plurality of integrated emotion tags in a plurality of predetermined time periods are calculated according to the emotion tags respectively corresponding to the images. A plurality of preferred features are determined according to the integrated emotion tags. A mental index prediction model is established according to the preferred features to predict a mental index according to the emotional index prediction model.

Abstract: A solar string includes first and second solar modules coupled to first and second filters by an electric transmission line. The second solar module includes a solar panel including a plurality of photovoltaic cells configured to convert photon energy to electrical energy. A processor is coupled to the solar panel and is in communication with the first solar module. The processor is configured to monitor an output of the solar panel and to transmit a status signal including an environmental condition of the second solar module to the first solar module by way of the electric transmission line. The first and second filters are configured to pass electrical power to a central inverter of a solar array in which the solar string is disposed and to prevent the status signal transmitted from the second solar module to the first solar module from being transmitted to the central inverter.

Abstract: A solar energy collecting module includes a frame that is assembled without using screws. The peripheral frame components are joined together using locking links and one or more ribs extend along the back side of the solar panel and are coupled to opposed sides of the frame. The ribs are coupled to the frames by an edge key fastener that includes opposed first flanges and opposed second flanges, the first flanges separated from the second flanges by a gap. The edge key fastener is inserted into an opening formed in a side wall of a frame component and rotated such that the opposed first flanges are disposed behind the side wall and within the frame and the opposed second flanges are received in a corresponding cavity formed in each of opposed ends of the rib.

Abstract: The LCD sequentially comprises, from bottom to top, a backlight module, a first polarizer, a first substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a second substrate, and a second polarizer. The second substrate comprises plural transparent areas thereon. The first substrate comprises plural light-focusing arrays. Each of the light-focusing arrays comprises plural high-refractive areas and low-refractive areas disposed between the high-refractive areas. The plural high-refractive areas comprises a first high-refractive area and plural second high-refractive area disposed on two sides of the high-refractive areas symmetrically, wherein the widths of the second high-refractive areas are the same and smaller than the width of the first high-refractive area.

Abstract: A solar string includes first and second solar modules coupled to first and second filters by an electric transmission line. The second solar module includes a solar panel including a plurality of photovoltaic cells configured to convert photon energy to electrical energy. A processor is coupled to the solar panel and is in communication with the first solar module. The processor is configured to monitor an output of the solar panel and to transmit a status signal including an environmental condition of the second solar module to the first solar module by way of the electric transmission line. The first and second filters are configured to pass electrical power to a central inverter of a solar array in which the solar string is disposed and to prevent the status signal transmitted from the second solar module to the first solar module from being transmitted to the central inverter.

Abstract: A solar cell assembly provides a solar cell with a reduced size potting ring that retains the conductive contact strips that extend through the solar cell substrate and are coupled to the solar cell circuitry on the front surface of the solar cell substrate. A reduced volume of potting material is required and the solar cells are advantageously packed, shipped and stored in this configuration. Diode connections and power cable connections are made external the potting box once the solar cell assemblies are received at their installation location.

Abstract: A frame member is disclosed for a mounting a solar panel in a solar module. Embodiments of the frame member include an elongated outer sleeve having a channel configured for receiving an elongated inner reinforcing member disposed therein. The reinforcing member may be slidably inserted into the channel in some embodiments and is operable to structurally strengthen the outer sleeve. The reinforcing member may be made of a material having a greater tensile strength than the outer sleeve. A method for assembling the frame is also provided.

Abstract: A solar energy collecting module includes a frame that is assembled without using screws. The peripheral frame components are joined together using locking links and one or more ribs extend along the back side of the solar panel and are coupled to opposed sides of the frame. The ribs are coupled to the frames by an edge key fastener that includes opposed first flanges and opposed second flanges, the first flanges separated from the second flanges by a gap. The edge key fastener is inserted into an opening formed in a side wall of a frame component and rotated such that the opposed first flanges are disposed behind the side wall and within the frame and the opposed second flanges are received in a corresponding cavity formed in each of opposed ends of the rib.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic panel and a frame securing to an edge of the photovoltaic panel. The frame includes a metal portion and a composite material of a plastic material and glass fibers or of a silicone resin and glass fibers. The composite material is integrated with the metal portion to form a unitary frame.

Abstract: Backlight module is disclosed. The backlight module includes a first lamp, a first voltage source, a second lamp, a second voltage source, a first external electrode, and a second external electrode. Both the first and the second voltage sources have a first terminal and a second terminal. The first voltage source is used to output a first voltage signal and electrically couples to the first terminal of the first lamp. The second voltage source is used to output a second voltage signal and electrically couples to the first terminal of the second lamp. Both the first external electrode and the second external electrode have a first terminal and a second terminal. The first terminal of the first external electrode electrically couples to the second voltage source and the first terminal of the second external electrode electrically couples to the first voltage source, wherein the first voltage signal and the second voltage signal are inverted.

Abstract: A solar panel module includes a solar panel, a generally rectangular frame, a pair of bridge members and a beam. The solar panel has a light-receiving surface and a back surface on two opposite sides thereof. The generally rectangular frame is attached to all edges of the solar panel. The pair of bridge members are secured to a pair of parallel edges of the generally rectangular frame on the back surface of the solar panel. The beam is interconnected between the pair of bridge members, wherein each bridge member has a wider width than a width of the beam.

Abstract: A backlight module and a frame thereof are provided, which comprises an outer frame, an elastic side frame, a connecting arm and a cantilever. Here, the elastic side frame is disposed on the at least one side of the outer frame. The connecting arm is connected to a surface of the elastic side frame. The cantilever is disposed on the connecting arm, and formed a first space with the elastic side frame.

Abstract: The LCD sequentially comprises, from bottom to top, a backlight module, a first polarizer, a first substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a second substrate, and a second polarizer. The second substrate comprises plural transparent areas thereon. The first substrate comprises plural light-focusing arrays. Each of the light-focusing arrays comprises plural high-refractive areas and low-refractive areas disposed between the high-refractive areas. The plural high-refractive areas comprises a first high-refractive area and plural second high-refractive area disposed on two sides of the high-refractive areas symmetrically, wherein the widths of the second high-refractive areas are the same and smaller than the width of the first high-refractive area.

Abstract: A photovoltaic panel assembly includes a photovoltaic panel of two opposite surfaces. A photovoltaic array is disposed on one of the two opposite surfaces. The heat sink is disposed over the other of the two opposite surfaces, wherein the heat sink comprises a wavy cross-section.

Abstract: The LCD sequentially includes, from bottom to top, a backlight module, a first polarizer, a first substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a second substrate, and a second polarizer. The second substrate includes multiple transparent areas thereon. The first substrate includes multiple light-focusing arrays. Each of the light-focusing arrays includes multiple high-refractive areas and low-refractive areas disposed between the high-refractive areas. The multiple high-refractive areas includes a first high-refractive area and multiple second high-refractive area disposed on two sides of the high-refractive areas symmetrically, wherein the widths of the second high-refractive areas are the same and smaller than the width of the first high-refractive area.

Abstract: A photovoltaic module with an embedded junction box and a photovoltaic window with the same are described. The photovoltaic module includes a photovoltaic panel having a first substrate and a second substrate, and an embedded junction box is fixed to a surface of the first substrate and an edge of the second substrate. The first substrate is longer than the second substrate to form an indentation on the first substrate to firmly fix the embedded junction box in the photovoltaic panel.

Abstract: A junction box for use in establishing electric connection between an electric cable and output terminals of a solar panel is provided. The junction box includes an elongate plastic housing and a metal frame. The elongate plastic housing is disposed along and sandwiches an edge of the solar panel, from which the output terminals of a solar panel extend out. The elongate plastic housing defines a passage, inside which the electric cable is connected with the output terminals of the solar panel. The metal frame fully encloses the elongate plastic housing.

Abstract: A frame for solar module to fix a solar panel within is disclosed. The frame for solar panel includes two first fastening members arranged at two opposite sides of the solar panel, two second fastening members arranged at another two opposite sides of the solar panel, and plural screws to screw the first fastening members and the second fastening members. Each first fastening member and each second fastening member includes a supporting portion for supporting the solar panel, a base portion, a connecting portion for connecting the supporting portion and the base portion, and a beam disposed between the supporting portion and the base portion.

Abstract: A light assembly is provided, which includes a solar cell, a light guiding plate mounted on one side of the solar cell; a frame releasably holding the solar cell and the light guiding plate; and a LED array releasably mounted within the frame and adjacent to the light guiding plate so that the light generated by the LED array passes through the side surface of the light guiding plate and illuminates the area in front of the light guiding plate or the light guiding plate.

Abstract: A photovoltaic powered lighting device includes a protective frame, a photovoltaic module, and an LED lighting module. The photovoltaic module is fixed in the protective frame for transferring incident lights into electricity power. The LED lighting module is detachably disposed in the protective frame, so that the LED lighting module can be removed for replacement. Also, the LED lighting module electrically connects with the photovoltaic module.