Abstract: A testing system for bus parameters includes a wave displaying unit and a control module connected to the wave displaying unit. The control module includes a decode unit, a testing unit connected to the decode unit, and an output unit connected to the testing unit. The decode unit is connected to the wave displaying unit. The wave displaying unit is configured for receiving an electronic signal from a bus to be tested. The decode unit is configured for decoding the electronic signal to determine if the electronic signal is valid. The testing unit tests parameters of the bus. The output unit displays testing results for the parameters.

Abstract: A method is provided for generating real-time haptic response information for a haptic simulating device during a surgery simulation performed on an object volume by a virtual tool that is associated with the haptic simulating device. The object volume includes tissue voxels, null voxels, and object boundary points located between corresponding adjacent pairs of the tissue and null voxels.

Abstract: A clock timing calibration circuit includes a clock timing adjusting unit and a calibration control unit. The clock timing adjusting unit is for receiving an incoming reference clock signal and selectively adjusting the received reference clock signal to generate a first clock signal according to a calibration control signal. The incoming reference clock has a predetermined phase and a predetermined frequency, The calibration control unit is for checking if the phase difference between the first clock signal and a second clock signal satisfies a predetermined criterion, and for adjusting the calibration control signal when the phase difference between the first clock signal and the second clock signal does not satisfy the predetermined criterion. The predetermined criterion is to check if the phase difference falls within a specific range associated with a clock period of one of the first clock signal and the second clock signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method that includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a first region and a second region, forming first and second gate stacks over the first and second regions, respectively, the first and second gate stacks each including a dummy gate electrode, removing the dummy gate electrodes from the first and second gate stacks, respectively, thereby forming trenches, forming a metal layer to partially fill the trenches, forming an oxide layer over the metal layer filling a remaining portion of the trenches, applying a first treatment to the oxide layer, forming a patterned photoresist layer on the oxide layer overlying the first region, applying a second treatment to the oxide layer overlying the second region, etching the oxide layer overlying the second region, etching the first metal layer overlying the second region, removing the patterned photoresist layer, and removing the oxide layer overlying the first region.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: a plastic base formed with terminal slots; terminals disposed in the terminal slots; a metal sheath disposed at one end of the plastic base and formed with two lateral planes and a middle projection; at least one screw hole member disposed on one side of the plastic base and connected to the lateral plane, wherein the screw hole member has first and second plates, a surface of the first plate is disposed at the one end of the plastic base and is formed with a screw hole on the middle of the surface of the first plate, and the second plate is integrally connected to one end of the first plate and extends to the other end of the plastic base; and at least one connecting element having a lower section formed with a connection portion, and a top end connected to the second plate.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a floor tile includes a body having a top side, a bottom side, and multiple lateral sides, and an integrated flow control element extending down from the bottom side, the flow control element being configured to control the flow of air below the floor tile.

Abstract: An embedded electronic device and a booting method thereof are provided. The embedded electronic device, for downloading an initiation image from one of a plurality of initiation image source devices according to at least one option pin, comprises a boot memory, for storing a boot code and a plurality of initiation image source sequence tables; a microprocessor, for executing the boot code and downloading the initiation image according to one of the initiation image source sequence tables; a register, for storing a status of the at least one option pin; and a bus, coupled to the boot memory, the microprocessor and the register, for transmitting data between the boot memory, the microprocessor and the register; wherein the initiation image source sequence table is selected according to the status stored in the register, and the sequence of the initiation image source devices accessed by the microprocessor is determined according to the initiation image source sequence table.

Abstract: An armrest for a chair includes an armrest support, a sleeve movably mounted on the armrest support, a support arm mounted on the sleeve, a locking member secured in the armrest support, and a lifting device mounted between the armrest support and the sleeve. Thus, when the drive lever of the lifting device is pressed upward, the movable shaft of the lifting device is unlocked from the locking member so that the movable shaft is movable in the locking member and the armrest support freely, and the sleeve is movable relative to the armrest support to adjust the height of the support arm.

Abstract: The flat panel display (FPD) comprises a body, a central pivoting segment and two supports. The body has a screen, and the central pivoting segment is mounted through one side of the body. The supports are attached pivotally to the central pivoting segment and are opposite to each other. Each support is L-shaped and has a first leaf, a second leaf and a joint. The first leaf is mounted pivotally on the central pivoting segment. The joint is mounted between second connecting ends of the first and second leaves. The supports not only allow the viewing angle of the screen to be adjusted but also allow the body to be aligned with the supports to facilitate carrying and storing.

Abstract: In an embodiment, an apparatus is provided that may include circuitry to generate, at least in part, and/or receive, at least in part, at least one request that at least one network node generate, at least in part, information. The information may be to permit selection, at least in part, of (1) at least one power consumption state of the at least one network node, and (2) at least one time period. The at least one time period may be to elapse, after receipt by at least one other network node of at least one packet, prior to requesting at least one change in the at least one power consumption state. The at least one packet may be to be transmitted to the at least one network node. Of course, many alternatives, modifications, and variations are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Abstract: A gas turbine case is provided including an outer case surface, and a channel portion formed as a recessed area extending radially inwardly into the outer case surface. The channel portion extends about a circumference of the case. An outer flow jacket is attached to the outer case surface and extends over the channel portion to define an enclosed cooling passage along the outer case surface. At least one inlet passage and at least one outlet passage are provided in fluid communication with the enclosed cooling passage to convey air to and from the cooling passage.

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: Embodiments of the invention generally provide a method and apparatus for processing a substrate in an electrochemical mechanical planarizing system. In one embodiment, a cell for polishing a substrate includes a processing pad disposed on a top surface of a platen assembly. A plurality of conductive elements are arranged in a spaced-apart relation across the upper planarizing surface and adapted to bias the substrate relative to an electrode disposed between the pad and the platen assembly. A plurality of passages are formed through the platen assembly between the top surface and a plenum defined within the platen assembly. In another embodiment, a system is provided having a bulk processing cell and a residual processing cell. The residual processing cell includes a biased conductive planarizing surface. In further embodiments, the conductive element is protected from attack by process chemistries.

Abstract: Embodiments of an interface circuit are described. This interface circuit includes an input pad, a control node and a transistor, which has three terminals. A first terminal is electrically coupled to the input pad and a second terminal is electrically coupled to the control node. Moreover, the interface circuit includes a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) switch, which is electrically coupled to the input pad and the control node, where the MEMS switch is in parallel with the transistor. In the absence of a voltage applied to a control terminal of the MEMS switch, the MEMS switch is closed, thereby electrically coupling the input pad and the control node. Furthermore, when the voltage is applied to the control terminal of the MEMS switch, the MEMS switch is open, thereby electrically decoupling the input pad and the control node.

Abstract: The invention is to provide an adjustable vacuum food storage container, comprising of a base, a socket mounted on the base, and a cover covering the socket; a vacuum controller, a pressure detective means, an out connector power means, a spare battery set, and a power switch are disposed on the base, and an exhaust valve are further added on upper cover; the pressure detective connected to the socket for auto-detecting the accommodation between the socket and the upper cover, and the vacuum controller combined to the pressure detective means for keep it at vacuum state at any moment.

Abstract: A digital camera module (100) with a manual focusing function includes: a base (10), a barrel (40) and at least one rod (50). The barrel is received in the base and is connected with the base. The rod is connected with the barrel and the base so that when the barrel is rotated relative to the base, the barrel is caused to slide axially relative to the base. The manual focusing operation of the digital camera module is simple. In addition, the digital camera module has a compact structure and power-efficient.

Abstract: A switch structure includes a switch body, a holding member, a torsion member, and a swinging lever. The switch body includes a base included a front surface and a rear surface, a pushing portion, two fixing portion, each fixing portion defining a guiding slot. The holding member defines two cavities. The switch body is rotatably installed onto the holding member by inserting the fixing portion into the cavity. The torsion member includes two elastic arms and a connecting pole, one of the elastic arm is hooked to the holding member. The swinging lever includes a first end movably connected to the switch body, a second end movably connected to the other elastic arm, and a connecting portion connecting the first and second end, the swinging lever rotatably installed to the holding member via the connecting portion.

Abstract: An exemplary backlight module (3) includes a light guide plate (32) and a frame (34) accommodating the light guide plate. The light guide plate includes a main body including two side surfaces (321), and two sliding strips (325). The sliding strips extend outward from the side surfaces of the main body. Each sliding strip includes a flexible detent (326). The frame includes two opposite first walls (341). The first walls defines two sliding guides (3411) slidably receiving the light guide plate whereby the light guide plate is slidable into the frame and detachably fixed in the frame by snapping engagement of the flexible detents with the frame.

Abstract: A light transceiver module is designed for electronic devices. It forms an electric connection with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module contains a base, a light-emitting device for providing optical signals, a light-receiving device for receiving optical signals, and a main circuit board. The base supports the light-emitting device, the light-receiving device, and the main circuit board. The main circuit board has a pluggable electric connector for connections with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module can be used to simplify and optimize the devices using it.