Abstract: System and methods for massive data management and tagging are disclosed herein. A method for automated file linking can include creating a sample set of files from a set of files, at least some of the files including metadata. The method can include identifying common metadata between files in the sample set of files from the file set, and identifying at least one link, one of which links can include the common metadata between files in the sample set of files. The method can include identifying files in the set of files, each of the identified files containing the link in their metadata, generating an association between the files containing the link in their metadata, and storing the association between the files containing the link in their metadata.

Abstract: An apparatus for mode detection for a display device includes a front-end circuit, adapted to fetch an image signal according to a determined mode to generate a fetched image signal, and to adjust the determined mode according to a control signal, and a back-end circuit, connected to the front-end circuit, adapted to process the fetched image signal according to the determined mode. The back-end circuit is adapted to generate an indication signal according to an abnormal status, wherein the back-end circuit comprises a buffer adapted to temporarily store the fetched image signal, and wherein the abnormal status comprises an underflow or overflow state of the buffer. The back-end circuit further includes a determining unit, connected to the front-end circuit and the back-end circuit, adapted to generate the control signal according to the indication signal indicating the determined mode needs to adjust.

Abstract: A heating insulation device for facial mask or adhesive film of the present invention includes a base, a cover and a heating device, The cover is pivotally connected on the base, and the heating device is installed in the base or in the cover. The present invention is characterized that a recess and at least one protrusion (or ceiling) corresponding to the recess are disposed between the base and the cover. When a facial mask or an adhesive film is placed between a space between the protrusion and the recess, a contact area is increased to rapidly complete the heating process of the facial mask. The heating device may be additionally installed with a timed thermostatic device. At least one compartment folder may be pivotally connected between the base and the cover to accommodate and heat more than one piece of facial mask or adhesive film.

Abstract: An apparatus for mode detection for a display device includes a front-end circuit, adapted to fetch an image signal according to a determined mode to generate a fetched image signal, and to adjust the determined mode according to a control signal, and a back-end circuit, connected to the front-end circuit, adapted to process the fetched image signal according to the determined mode. The back-end circuit is adapted to generate an indication signal according to an abnormal status, wherein the back-end circuit comprises a buffer adapted to temporarily store the fetched image signal, and wherein the abnormal status comprises an underflow or overflow state of the buffer. The back-end circuit further includes a determining unit, connected to the front-end circuit and the back-end circuit, adapted to generate the control signal according to the indication signal indicating the determined mode needs to adjust.

Abstract: The invention discloses a mode detection circuit and a method thereof, for detecting an image signal, the image signal includes a horizontal resolution and the vertical resolution. The mode detection circuit includes a measuring unit, a calculation unit, and a decision unit. The measuring unit receives a clock signal and is used to count the clock signal to output a first counting value and the second counting value. The calculation unit is used to perform the calculation with the first counting value and the second counting value and thereby outputting a calculating value, wherein the calculating value outputted by the calculation unit is corresponding to the ratio of the first counting value to the second counting value. The decision unit is used to determine the horizontal resolution or the vertical resolution according to the calculating value.

Abstract: A DC level redistribution method includes the steps of: receiving all positive signals and one negative signal of a plurality of pairs of differential signals; fixing a DC level of a positive signal of a designated pair of differential signals among a plurality of pairs of differential signals as a reference in order to adjust a DC level of a negative signal of the designated pair of differential signals for generating an adjusted negative signal; and taking the adjusted negative signal of the designated pair of differential signals as a reference in order to adjust DC levels of the positive signals of the other pairs of differential signals excluding the designated pair of differential signals. The DC redistribution method may be used in a display system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit for updating firmware of a display apparatus and a method thereof. An optional update unit may be used for initializing the updating process. The first firmware information of the first display apparatus is transmitted to the second display apparatus for updating the second firmware information of the second display apparatus. Hence, reliability is enhanced and problems of incompatibility will not occur. In addition, no extra burning devices will be necessary, thus reducing extra cost.

Abstract: A sync signal acquisition device is disclosed which comprises a transistor, a resistor, a clamper, an analog multiplexer and a comparator. While operating in a composite HS mode, prior to the generation of the sync signal HS, the invention uses a conventional circuit to extract a composite sync signal at start-up, thereby allowing related circuits to generate the sync signal HS and a clamping signal. Then, a mode selecting signal is used to disable the automatic clamping mode and switch the analog multiplexer to a forced clamping mode. At this point, the output voltage of the damper is set by a user instead of process; accordingly, the DC voltage level is more controllable, but not subject to drift due to process changes or temperature changes.

Abstract: An analog front end device with temperature compensation is provided. The analog front end device comprises a bandgap voltage reference circuit, a clock generator, a temperature compensation circuit, one to three identical converting circuits and a Sync-on-Green circuit. The temperature compensation circuit is adapted to sense the temperature variations of the analog front end device and dynamically compensate the bandgap voltage reference circuit, the clock generator and the Sync-on-Green circuit as the temperature varies, which thereby controls the thermal drift in the analog front end device.

Abstract: A method for digitally filtering a video signal comprises: converting the video signal into a plurality of sampled values; determining whether distribution of at least one portion of the sampled values belongs to one of a plurality of specific types according to the sampled values; and generating a plurality of output values according to a correction operation corresponding to the one of the specific types.

Abstract: A DC level redistribution method includes the steps of: receiving all positive signals and one negative signal of a plurality of pairs of differential signals; fixing a DC level of a positive signal of a designated pair of differential signals among a plurality of pairs of differential signals as a reference in order to adjust a DC level of a negative signal of the designated pair of differential signals for generating an adjusted negative signal; and taking the adjusted negative signal of the designated pair of differential signals as a reference in order to adjust DC levels of the positive signals of the other pairs of differential signals excluding the designated pair of differential signals. The DC redistribution method may be used in a display system.

Abstract: A synchronization control apparatus for driving a display module in an interlacing scan mode includes: a delay circuit for delaying an input vertical sync (IVS) signal to generate a delayed signal; and a multiplexer coupled to the delay circuit for selecting one of the IVS signal and the delayed signal according to an odd/even field indication signal to generate an output vertical sync (OVS) signal.

Abstract: A tape out template system is provided. The tape out template system comprises a template database, a query database, and a processor. The template database stores a plurality of templates for mask tooling for different manufacturing technologies. Each of the templates comprises a set of mask tooling settings for different manufacturing processes of one of the manufacturing technologies. The query database stores a hierarchy of queries addressing differences among mask tooling information of the manufacturing processes. The processor receives technology information specifying the manufacturing technology of the tape out request, selects one of the templates according to the received technology information, selects and presents at least one of the queries according to the selected template, and determines values of the mask tooling settings according to the answers to the presented queries.

Abstract: Computer-implemented tape-out form generation methods and systems. A database, comprising tape-out types, and corresponding questions and answers, is provided. The questions and the answers are generated according to historical or/and new-technological manufacturing data. The tape-out types are displayed and selected. Corresponding questions and answers of the selected tape-out type are displayed. The answers are selected and tape-out forms are generated accordingly.

Abstract: This invention discloses a voltage-type gas concentration sensor and sensing method thereof. An ionic sensing electrode, a solid electrolyte membrane and a gas-permeable membrane are provided. The ionic sensing electrode comprises a sensing window. The solid electrolyte membrane is disposed on the sensing window. The gas-permeable membrane is disposed on the solid electrolyte membrane. By detecting the change of a reaction voltage as a result of reaction between the ionic sensing electrode and a solution to be measured, the invention is able to determine the pH of the solution to be measured.

Abstract: The invention discloses a mode detection circuit and a method thereof, for detecting an image signal, the image signal includes a horizontal resolution and the vertical resolution. The mode detection circuit includes a measuring unit, a calculation unit, and a decision unit. The measuring unit receives a clock signal and is used to count the clock signal to output a first counting value and the second counting value. The calculation unit is used to perform the calculation with the first counting value and the second counting value and thereby outputting a calculating value, wherein the calculating value outputted by the calculation unit is corresponding to the ratio of the first counting value to the second counting value. The decision unit is used to determine the horizontal resolution or the vertical resolution according to the calculating value.

Abstract: The invention discloses a apparatus and related method. The apparatus comprises a front-end circuit, a back-end circuit and a determining unit. The front-end circuit is for measuring an image signal, determining the mode of the image signal according to the data of the image signal, and fetching image signal of the image signal. The back-end circuit is for processing the image signal according to the above-mentioned mode, and generating a feedback signal according to the status of the image signal after fetching there-to-fore. The determining unit is for generating a control signal to the front-end circuit according to the feedback signal for adjusting the setting of the mode.

Abstract: An apparatus for contrast control and an associated method are provided. The apparatus can adjust the backlight brightness for a white or black frame to enhance the contrast of a display device, and keep the backlight brightness at a suitable level for other frames to avoid lowering the contrast of a single frame. The apparatus includes a frame detection unit and a backlight control unit. The frame detection unit detects whether an input frame is a white or black frame, and outputs a corresponding detection signal; the backlight control unit generates a backlight control signal according to the detection signal, thereby controlling the brightness of a backlight source of the display device.

Abstract: A method for adjusting display response time includes: a) providing an overdrive table; b) determining a response time setting status; c) changing the overdrive table according to the response time setting status; d) receiving video data; and e) with reference to the video data, looking up the overdrive table changed in step c) to obtain overdrive video data. A display device that implements the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit for updating firmware of a display apparatus and a method thereof. An optional update unit may be used for initializing the updating process. The first firmware information of the first display apparatus is transmitted to the second display apparatus for updating the second firmware information of the second display apparatus. Hence, reliability is enhanced and problems of incompatibility will not occur. In addition, no extra burning devices will be necessary, thus reducing extra cost.