Abstract: A data writing method, a memory control circuit unit, and a memory storage apparatus are provided. The method includes: receiving a write command from a host system; and determining whether to write a data corresponding to the write command into a first area or a second area according to a write amplification factor of the first area, where if it is determined to write the data into the second area, copying the written data to the first area after writing the data.

Abstract: Various examples and schemes pertaining to a closed-loop antenna with multiple grounding points are described. An apparatus includes an electromagnetic (EM) wave interface device capable of radiating and sensing EM waves. The EM wave interface device includes a feeding port, a first grounding port coupled to an electric ground, and a second grounding port coupled to the electric ground. A first electrically-conductive path connected between the feeding port and the first grounding port forms a closed-loop antenna. A second electrically-conductive path connected between the feeding port and the second grounding port forms a non-radiative closed-loop path. A length of the first electrically-conductive path is greater than a length of the second electrically-conductive path.

Abstract: A data writing method, a memory control circuit unit, and a memory storage apparatus are provided. The method includes: receiving a write command from a host system; and determining whether to write a data corresponding to the write command into a first area or a second area according to a write amplification factor of the first area, where if it is determined to write the data into the second area, copying the written data to the first area after writing the data.

Abstract: Various examples and schemes pertaining to a closed-loop antenna with multiple grounding points are described. An apparatus includes an electromagnetic (EM) wave interface device capable of radiating and sensing EM waves. The EM wave interface device includes a feeding port, a first grounding port coupled to an electric ground, and a second grounding port coupled to the electric ground. A first electrically-conductive path connected between the feeding port and the first grounding port forms a closed-loop antenna. A second electrically-conductive path connected between the feeding port and the second grounding port forms a non-radiative closed-loop path. A length of the first electrically-conductive path is greater than a length of the second electrically-conductive path.

Abstract: A removable key board for keying in on a touch panel, includes an insulating spacer defining a plurality of receiving holes, a plurality of supporting pillars in the receiving holes and a plurality of electrical connecting pads configured for electrically connecting to the touch panel and arranged on one side of the insulating spacer. Pressing each key on the removable keyboard applies an input touch to the touch panel. A portable electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: A capacitor manufacturing method includes a plurality of conductive sheets, a plurality of first sealing members, an electrolyte solution, and a plurality of supporting members. Each first sealing member is arranged around the edges of each conductive sheet. The conductive sheets are stacked with each other via the plurality of first sealing members. Each two adjacent conductive sheets and at least one of the first sealing members together form a receiving cavity. The electrolyte solution fills each receiving cavity; and the plurality of supporting members are formed in each receiving cavity to support adjacent conductive sheets.

Abstract: A high density sensor module includes a first substrate, a plurality of first sensors positioned on the first substrate, a plurality of first conductive rods positioned on the corresponding first sensors, a first package resin member covering the first sensors and one end of each of the first conductive rods, a second substrate positioned on the first package resin member, a plurality of second sensors positioned on the second substrate, and a second package resin member covering the second sensors and another end of each of the first conductive rods. The first conductive rods pass through the first package resin member and the second substrate. The high density sensor module has a two-layer structure to increase the number of the sensors such that the sensing density and resolution of the high-density sensor module are increased.

Abstract: A removable key board for keying in on a touch panel, includes an insulating spacer defining a plurality of receiving holes, a plurality of supporting pillars in the receiving holes and a plurality of electrical connecting pads configured for electrically connecting to the touch panel and arranged on one side of the insulating spacer. Pressing each key on the removable keyboard applies an input touch to the touch panel. A portable electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: A high-density sensor module includes a substrate with a printed circuit board, a first supporting member disposed on a upper surface of the printed circuit board, the first supporting member includes at least one first sensing channel with a first right sidewall, at least one sensor disposed on the first right sidewall and electrically connected to the printed circuit board, and at least one first conductive unit arranged in the first sensing channel. The angle between the first right sidewall and the upper surface of the printed circuit board is not less than 90°. When the first conductive unit is subjected to a pressure from outsides, the first conductive unit slides along a direction toward the upper surface of the printed circuit board and presses the sensors, and the pressure is conductive from the first conductive unit to the sensor. The sensing density and sensing resolution are enhanced.

Abstract: A massage device includes a housing, and a first driving assembly, a second driving assembly, and a massage assembly received in the housing. The first driving assembly includes a first driving motor. The second driving assembly includes a second driving motor mounted to the housing, and a shaft handle mounted to the second driving motor and abutting against a bottom surface of the second end. The massage assembly includes a fixing frame and a massager received in the fixing frame. The fixing frame includes a first end pivotally connected to the housing and an opposite second end. The first driving motor can drive the massager reciprocally. The second driving motor can drive ends of the shaft handle to move circumferentially, thereby causing the second end to move back and forth perpendicular to the extending direction.

Abstract: A device able to sense pressure from multiple directions includes a substrate and an elastic member comprising a bottom end and a touch end. The bottom end is arranged on the substrate, and the touch end is configured to receive an external force. A group of pressure detecting units are arranged on the touch end, each pressure detecting unit is a curved shape and comprises a first end and a second end, the first end being fixed on the substrate, and the second end is fixed with the elastic member. Distances between each first end and the bottom end are same, and a first signal processing unit is electrically connected with the at least two detecting units.

Abstract: A stress sensing device for a robot, a medical device, or a toy, for example, includes a substrate, a support structure, and stress sensing components. Each sensing component of the four disclosed stress sensing components comprises a first electrode, a piezoelectric material layer, and a second electrode. Each first electrode comprises a two-ended body, and a hinge structure located at each end of the body. The body is arcuate, and the configuration of the four sensing components arranged in a cross formation enables sensing in three dimensions of stress applied.

Abstract: A high-density sensor module includes a substrate with a printed circuit board, a first supporting member disposed on a upper surface of the printed circuit board, the first supporting member includes at least one first sensing channel with a first right sidewall, at least one sensor disposed on the first right sidewall and electrically connected to the printed circuit board, and at least one first conductive unit arranged in the first sensing channel. The angle between the first right sidewall and the upper surface of the printed circuit board is not less than 90°. When the first conductive unit is subjected to a pressure from outsides, the first conductive unit slides along a direction toward the upper surface of the printed circuit board and presses the sensors, and the pressure is conductive from the first conductive unit to the sensor. The sensing density and sensing resolution are enhanced.

Abstract: A high density sensor module includes a first substrate, a plurality of first sensors positioned on the first substrate, a plurality of first conductive rods positioned on the corresponding first sensors, a first package resin member covering the first sensors and one end of each of the first conductive rods, a second substrate positioned on the first package resin member, a plurality of second sensors positioned on the second substrate, and a second package resin member covering the second sensors and another end of each of the first conductive rods. The first conductive rods pass through the first package resin member and the second substrate. The high density sensor module has a two-layer structure to increase the number of the sensors such that the sensing density and resolution of the high-density sensor module are increased.

Abstract: A communication device including a supporting plate and an antenna system is provided. The supporting plate includes a conductive plate and a non-conductive plate. The conductive plate has a first edge and a second edge. The antenna system includes at least two antennas, which are both disposed at the first edge of the conductive plate and operate in at least a first band. A distance between the first edge and the second edge of the conductive plate is about 0.25 wavelength of the lowest frequency in the first band, and the distance is smaller than a length of the first edge.

Abstract: An antenna structure having a ground element and an antenna element is provided. The antenna element is disposed on a dielectric substrate, and includes a first radiation portion, a second radiation portion, and a spiral metal line. An end of the first radiation portion is a feeding point of the antenna element, and another end is open. An end of the second radiation portion is electrically coupled to the ground element, and the length of the second radiation portion is greater than that of the first radiation portion. The first radiation portion is surrounded by the second radiation portion. An end of the spiral metal line is coupled to the first radiation portion. The spiral metal line contributes a parallel resonance outside the antenna's operating band, and results in a resonant mode generated within the antenna element's operating band such that the operating bandwidth of the antenna element is increased.

Abstract: A communication device including a supporting plate and an antenna system is provided. The supporting plate includes a conductive plate and a non-conductive plate. The conductive plate has a first edge and a second edge. The antenna system includes at least two antennas, which are both disposed at the first edge of the conductive plate and operate in at least a first band. A distance between the first edge and the second edge of the conductive plate is about 0.25 wavelength of the lowest frequency in the first band, and the distance is smaller than a length of the first edge.

Abstract: A communication device including a ground plane and an antenna system is provided. The antenna system includes at least two antennas, which are both located at a first edge of the ground plane and operate in at least a first band. The ground plane has at least one slit, and an open end of the slit is located at a second edge adjacent to the first edge. The open end of the slit has a distance of at least 0.2 wavelength of a frequency in the first band to the first edge. When the antenna system operates in the first band, the slit can attract excited surface currents on the ground plane, thereby causing weaker surface currents flowing along the first edge of the ground plane. The coupling between the at least two antennas in the antenna system is hence decreased.

Abstract: An antenna structure having a ground element and an antenna element is provided. The antenna element is disposed on a dielectric substrate, and includes a first radiation portion, a second radiation portion, and a spiral metal line. An end of the first radiation portion is a feeding point of the antenna element, and another end is open. An end of the second radiation portion is electrically coupled to the ground element, and the length of the second radiation portion is greater than that of the first radiation portion. The first radiation portion is surrounded by the second radiation portion. An end of the spiral metal line is coupled to the first radiation portion. The spiral metal line contributes a parallel resonance outside the antenna's operating band, and results in a resonant mode generated within the antenna element's operating band such that the operating bandwidth of the antenna element is increased.