Abstract: A color filter substrate and applications thereof are disclosed. The color filter substrate comprises a transparent substrate, a light-shade layer, a color filter layer and an electrode layer. The light-shade layer and the color filter layer are disposed on the transparent substrate. The electrode layer is formed on the light-shade layer and the color filter layer, wherein the electrode layer comprises at least one first electrode region, at least one second electrode region, at least one slit and at least one connecting portion. The first electrode region and the second electrode region are separated by the slit. The connecting portion is connected between the first electrode region and the second electrode region. The color filter substrate is applicable to a liquid crystal display panel and a liquid crystal display (LCD) apparatus.

Abstract: A method for operating a locking device, wherein the locking device disposed in a first main body includes a first locking element. In an embodiment, when the first locking element is forced to separated from a second locking element disposed on a second main body, a pushing element connecting the second main body through an elastic element receives an elastic force by the elastic element to push the second locking element, so that the second main body moves with respect to the first main body. In another embodiment, when a first force is applied onto the first locking element so that the first locking element exits the locking position of the first locking element and the second locking element, a damping restoration element pivoted between the first locking element and the first main body drives the first locking element to be resumed to the locking position after a time interval.

Abstract: A handheld massager is disclosed having a spring and dampener provided between a massage head portion and a handle portion of a massager. A massage mechanism is provided in the massage head portion for application of a massage effect to the user. Resulting shock and vibrations caused by the massage effect are absorbed and dampened by the spring and dampener for minimizing these effects upon the hand and wrist of the user. Additionally, variable vibrational contact surfaces and various visual therapy effects are disclosed in combination with the massage effect.

Abstract: A system and method for forming a TSV contact is presented. A preferred embodiment includes a TSV in contact with a portion of the uppermost metal layer of a semiconductor die. The interface between the TSV conductor and the contact pad is preferably characterized by a non-planar zigzag pattern that forms a grid pattern of contacts. Alternatively, the contacts may form a plurality of metal lines that make contact with the contact pad.

Abstract: A portable electronic device comprises a cover, a base and a sliding mechanism. The sliding mechanism includes a connecting rod mechanism and a controlling mechanism. The connecting rod mechanism is rotatably mounted between the base and the cover and is configured to rotate the cover relative to the base. The controlling mechanism is configured to control the rotation of the connecting rod mechanism.

Abstract: An exemplary chip card holder (100) used in a portable electronic device for holding a chip card (50) is provided. The chip card holder includes a housing member (10), a holding member (20), and a driving member (30). The holding member is fixed to the housing member for receiving and holding the chip card. The driving member is movable relative to the housing member and the holding member for moving the chip card from either of a released position and a holding position to the other of the holding position and released position.

Abstract: A electronic device (100) includes a removable chip card (40) for carrying information, comprise a housing (10) and a ejecting mechanism (30). The housing (10) defines a chamber (12) and a base (14) formed adjacent to the chamber. The chamber (12) is used for accommodating a battery (20) therein. The base (14) is used for receiving the chip card (40) therewith. The ejecting mechanism (30) is mounted in the housing (10) and includes a sliding member (32) and an elastic member (36). When the battery (20) is accommodated in the chamber (12), the chip card (40) is secured between the sliding member (32) and the battery (20). When the battery (20) is removed from the chamber (12), the elastic member (36) biases the sliding member (32) to eject the chip card (40) outwardly from the base (14).

Abstract: A lighting structure adapted to be disposed at an electronic apparatus is provided. The lighting structure includes a lighting module, a first elastic element, a latch, and a second elastic element. The lighting module has a light source and a stopper element. The first elastic element is connected to the lighting module. The latch has an interfering portion for blocking the stopper element and is capable of sliding in the electronic apparatus. The second elastic element is connected to the latch. When the latch is subjected to an external force and slides to deform the second elastic element, the stopper element disengages from the interfering portion, and the first elastic element rotates the lighting module, such that the lighting module is at a different position, and the light source is used to illuminate part of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A display device capable of compensating for luminance of an environment is disclosed. The display device includes: a sensor, for sensing the luminance of the environment to generate a sensing signal corresponding to the luminance; a scaler, coupled to the sensor, for processing an original image signal according to the sensing signal to generate an adjusted image signal; and an image outputting device for outputting an image according to the adjusted image signal; wherein the scaler includes: an image signal adjuster for adjusting the original image signal to compensate for the luminance and generate a compensated image signal; and a gain controller coupled to the image signal adjuster for adjusting a gain setting and utilizing the adjusted gain setting to process the compensated image signal in order to generate the adjusted image signal.

Abstract: An exemplary chip card holder (100) used in a portable electronic device for holding a chip card (50) is provided. The chip card holder includes a housing member (10), a holding member (20), and a driving member (30). The holding member is fixed to the housing member for receiving and holding the chip card. The driving member is movable relative to the housing member and the holding member for moving the chip card from either of a released position and a holding position to the other of the holding position and released position.

Abstract: A sliding mechanism includes a first plate (32) having a sliding slot (322) and a control slot (325) defined therein. The sliding slot and the control slot having a certain angle therebetween and communicating with each other. A second plate (38) is longitudinally slidably connected to the first plate. The second plate including a sliding member (381) formed on a surface thereof facing the first plate. The sliding member engages with the sliding slot and includes an elastic positioning assembly (389). A control assembly (34) is slidably received in the control slot. A main elastic member (36) has one end thereof being fixed to one end of the sliding slot, the other end thereof being fixed with the sliding member. A portable electronic device (100) using the sliding mechanism is also disclosed.

Abstract: A linked list traversal system identifies when a linked list has become inefficient, either through attack or an undue multiplicity of collisions. A data unit is parsed to extract a key. A first hash result associated with the key is calculated based on a first hash function. A first linked list is identified based on the first hash result. It is determined whether the first linked list has been compromised. A second hash result associated with the key is calculated based on a second hash function when the first linked list has been compromised. A second linked list is established based on the second hash result, where the second hash result is different from the first hash result.

Abstract: A battery cover which detachably mounted on a portable electronic device to protect the battery of the portable electronic device. The battery cover includes a main cover and a sliding cover, the sliding cover is slidably mounted on the main cover. Two opposite ends of the main cover and the sliding cover each includes at least one tab or projection protruding there from respectively. The battery cover has a simple structure, and is easy for operating. The invention also includes a portable electronic device using the battery cover.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a MESFET using ceramic materials includes providing a substrate; providing a ceramic semiconductor material to apply onto the substrate to form a first ceramic semiconductor layer; providing a ceramic semiconductor material which is blended with ions, wherein the ceramic semiconductor material is applied onto a central part of the first ceramic semiconductor layer to form a second ceramic semiconductor layer with ions; providing another ion-mixed ceramic semiconductor material is provided to apply over both sides of the first ceramic semiconductor layer to form a third ceramic semiconductor layer having ions; and respectively plating the second and third ceramic semiconductor layers with metal layers so that the second ceramic semiconductor layer has a gate electrode and the third ceramic semiconductor layer has a source and a drain. A transistor obtained by this method can be put into broader range of applications compared to III-V group transistor.

Abstract: A solar energy absorbing device comprises a plurality of magnifying glasses which are formed as an integral body and are combined by adhesion or by using a frame for absorbing solar energy; a plurality of focusing sheets spaced from the magnifying glasses and for focusing the light from the magnifying glasses; a plurality of optical fibers connected to the focusing sheets for transferring the light focused by the focusing sheets; and at least one photoelectric converter for converting the solar energy into electric energy.

Abstract: A side key assembly (10) and a portable electronic device (200) using the side key assembly (10) is provided. The side key assembly (10) includes a key cover (12), a soft portion (142) and a hard portion (144) that can be firmly adhered to a housing of the portable electronic device ?200?. Using this structure, the opportunity for dust or water to enter the portable electronic device (200) is reduced.