Abstract: The USB hub includes multiple upstream-facing-port (UFP) connectors, multiple downstream-facing-port (DFP) connectors, and multiple hub controllers. A first upstream-port of a first hub controller is coupled to a first UFP connector. A first downstream-port of the first hub controller is coupled to a first DFP connector. A first upstream-port of a second hub controller is coupled to a second UFP connector. A first downstream-port of the second hub controller is coupled to a second DFP connector. A second upstream-port of the first hub controller is coupled to a second downstream-port of the second hub controller, and/or a second upstream-port of the second hub controller is coupled to a second downstream-port of the first hub controller.

Abstract: The USB hub includes multiple upstream-facing-port (UFP) connectors, multiple downstream-facing-port (DFP) connectors, and multiple hub controllers. A first upstream-port of a first hub controller is coupled to a first UFP connector. A first downstream-port of the first hub controller is coupled to a first DFP connector. A first upstream-port of a second hub controller is coupled to a second UFP connector. A first downstream-port of the second hub controller is coupled to a second DFP connector. A second upstream-port of the first hub controller is coupled to a second downstream-port of the second hub controller, and/or a second upstream-port of the second hub controller is coupled to a second downstream-port of the first hub controller.

Abstract: A driver circuit of a display device is provided. The driver circuit includes a high-side transistor, a high-side voltage drop suppressor circuit, a low-side transistor, a low-side voltage drop suppressor circuit and a control circuit. When the driver circuit supplies power supplies power generated from a high-side input voltage, the control circuit turns on the high-side voltage drop suppressor circuit for reducing a voltage drop across a first terminal and a second terminal of the high-side transistor. When the driver circuit supplies power generated from a low-side input voltage, the control circuit turns on the low-side voltage drop suppressor circuit for reducing a voltage drop across a first terminal and a second terminal of the low-side transistor.

Abstract: A driver circuit of a display device is provided. The driver circuit includes a high-side transistor, a high-side voltage drop suppressor circuit, a low-side transistor, a low-side voltage drop suppressor circuit and a control circuit. When the driver circuit supplies power supplies power generated from a high-side input voltage, the control circuit turns on the high-side voltage drop suppressor circuit for reducing a voltage drop across a first terminal and a second terminal of the high-side transistor. When the driver circuit supplies power generated from a low-side input voltage, the control circuit turns on the low-side voltage drop suppressor circuit for reducing a voltage drop across a first terminal and a second terminal of the low-side transistor.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switching method of a universal serial bus (USB) switch element for an in-vehicle host system. According to a switching command, a hub controller of a switch device controls a switch element to switch from a device mode to a host mode, so that one of multiple mobile terminals connected to the switch element is in the host mode; or alternatively, the switch element is controlled to be switched from the host mode to the device mode so that multiple peripheral devices are in the device mode.

Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) hub with a multi-mode transmission physical layer and method thereof are provided. The hub includes a control unit and a hub controller. The hub controller is electrically connected to an upstream connection port, downstream port and the control unit for controlling a plurality of transmission modes of a differential signal to mitigate an issue of signal decay by the multi-mode transmission physical layer.

Abstract: A USB hub, including multiple USB upstream ports, multiple downstream ports, multiple image processing units, a USB hub unit, a first multiplexer, and a second multiplexer, is provided. The USB upstream ports include a first USB upstream port and a second USB upstream port. The downstream ports include a first downstream port and a second downstream port. The image processing units include a first image processing unit and a second image processing unit. The first multiplexer is coupled to the first USB upstream port, the second USB upstream port, the first image processing unit, the second image processing unit, and the USB hub unit. The second multiplexer is coupled to the first image processing unit, the second image processing unit, the USB hub unit, the first downstream port, and the second downstream port.

Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) hub with a host bridge function and a control method thereof are provided. The USB hub utilizes a host bridge controller to connect two upstream ports so that two host devices connected to the two upstream ports are capable of transmitting/receiving data each other synchronously, thereby increasing usage convenience and flexibility and making full use of the tow upstream ports.

Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) hub with a host bridge function and a control method thereof are provided. The USB hub utilizes a host bridge controller to connect two upstream ports so that two host devices connected to the two upstream ports are capable of transmitting/receiving data each other synchronously, thereby increasing usage convenience and flexibility and making full use of the tow upstream ports.

Abstract: A data transmission method, applicable between a first USB host and a second USB host, is provided. The first USB host includes a host software, and the second USB host includes a controlled software. The data transmission method includes the following steps. A connection is established from a USB hub to the first USB host via its first USB port. A connection is established from a USB hub to the second USB host via its second USB port. A first USB transmission channel between the first USB host and the second USB host is provided by the USB hub. A first data is transmitted to the USB hub via the first USB port and the first data is transmitted to the second USB host through the first USB transmission channel of the USB hub via the second USB port by the host software and the controlled software.

Abstract: A multi-host system, a host equipment, and an operation method for sharing a human-machine interface device are provided. The host equipment is controlled by human interface device (HID) operation information from another host equipment. The host equipment includes a universal serial bus (USB) host and a USB bridge device. The USB host receives the HID operation information from the another host equipment through a communication channel, and outputs the HID operation information through a USB downstream port of the USB host. A USB upstream port of the USB bridge device is coupled to the USB downstream port of the USB host to receive the HID operation information. The USB bridge device returns the HID operation information in an HID report form to the USB downstream port of the USB host through the USB upstream port of the USB bridge device.

Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) hub with a multi-mode transmission physical layer and method thereof are provided. The hub includes a control unit and a hub controller. The hub controller is electrically connected to an upstream connection port, downstream port and the control unit for controlling a plurality of transmission modes of a differential signal to mitigate an issue of signal decay by the multi-mode transmission physical layer.

Abstract: A data transmission method, applicable between a first USB host and a second USB host, is provided. The first USB host includes a host software, and the second USB host includes a controlled software. The data transmission method includes the following steps. A connection is established from a USB hub to the first USB host via its first USB port. A connection is established from a USB hub to the second USB host via its second USB port. A first USB transmission channel between the first USB host and the second USB host is provided by the USB hub. A first data is transmitted to the USB hub via the first USB port and the first data is transmitted to the second USB host through the first USB transmission channel of the USB hub via the second USB port by the host software and the controlled software.

Abstract: A multi-host system, a host equipment, and an operation method for sharing a human-machine interface device are provided. The host equipment is controlled by human interface device (HID) operation information from another host equipment. The host equipment includes a universal serial bus (USB) host and a USB bridge device. The USB host receives the HID operation information from the another host equipment through a communication channel, and outputs the HID operation information through a USB downstream port of the USB host. A USB upstream port of the USB bridge device is coupled to the USB downstream port of the USB host to receive the HID operation information. The USB bridge device returns the HID operation information in an HID report form to the USB downstream port of the USB host through the USB upstream port of the USB bridge device.

Abstract: A USB hub, including multiple USB upstream ports, multiple downstream ports, multiple image processing units, a USB hub unit, a first multiplexer, and a second multiplexer, is provided. The USB upstream ports include a first USB upstream port and a second USB upstream port. The downstream ports include a first downstream port and a second downstream port. The image processing units include a first image processing unit and a second image processing unit. The first multiplexer is coupled to the first USB upstream port, the second USB upstream port, the first image processing unit, the second image processing unit, and the USB hub unit. The second multiplexer is coupled to the first image processing unit, the second image processing unit, the USB hub unit, the first downstream port, and the second downstream port.

Abstract: The present invention provides a switching method of a universal serial bus (USB) switch element for an in-vehicle host system. According to a switching command, a hub controller of a switch device controls a switch element to switch from a device mode to a host mode, so that one of multiple mobile terminals connected to the switch element is in the host mode; or alternatively, the switch element is controlled to be switched from the host mode to the device mode so that multiple peripheral devices are in the device mode.

Abstract: A machine for extraction of beverage comprising a driving unit, a storage unit and a transfer unit is disclosed. The storage unit connects with the driving unit. The transfer unit comprises a multi-way valve assembly that comprises a first end, a second and a third end. The first end is used to connect with a container holding a solvent, the second end connects with the storage unit, and the third end connects with an extraction unit. When the multi-way valve assembly is under a first state, the solvent is driven by the driving unit to flow between the first end and the storage unit. The solvent is driven by the driving unit and then to flow between the storage unit and the third end when the multi-way valve assembly is under a second state.

Abstract: The present invention provides a power supply controlling module, which is suitable for a power supply controlling device. The power supply controlling device comprises a power source and a plurality of connecting ports. The power supply controlling module comprises a plurality of control units and a resistance. Each of the control units respectively connects with each of the connecting ports. The control units comprise a first control unit and at least one second control unit. The resistance electrically connects with the control units. The first control unit comprises a detecting circuit and a first control circuit, which respectively connects with the resistance. Each of the at least one second control unit comprises a second control circuit, which respectively connects with the resistance.

Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) hub for connecting different port types and method thereof are provided. In one embodiment, USB controller detects the power level of each dynamic port to determine whether one of the dynamic ports is connected to the host device wherein the connected dynamic port is defined as upstream port. The disconnected dynamic port of the dynamic ports is defined as downstream port to be connected to the peripheral device. In another embodiment, the USB controller selectively disables the disconnected dynamic port of the dynamic ports. The present invention improves the application flexibility of connecting wire between the hub and the host device.

Abstract: A touch display apparatus comprises a touch panel and a control circuit. The control circuit comprises a touch detection circuit, a buffer, a first switch, a second switch, a plurality of vertical controllers and a plurality of horizontal controllers. In a first period, the first switch is coupled to the touch detection circuit, and the plurality of vertical controllers and the plurality of horizontal controllers are reset. In a second period, the first switch is coupled to the buffer, and the touch detection circuit detects a touch voltage. In this way, the touch display apparatus enables pixel units on the display panel to be set at the same voltage so as to avoid incorrect action of the pixel units. The touch display apparatus also increases a proportion of a change amount of a sampling charge change generated by touching a touch capacitor for improving detection sensitivity.