Abstract: An operating method for a large dimension plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition cavity and an apparatus thereof are provided. The present invention reduces the time needed for filling the manufacturing gas into the large volume manufacturing cavity. Therefore, the plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition apparatus can switch the precursors rapidly to increase the thin film deposition rate, reduce the manufacturing gas consumption and lower the manufacturing cost.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for providing a chassis having an extendible fan tray with a extending from the fan tray to the chassis to maintain air flow while the fan tray is extended from the chassis. Fan modules in the fan tray can be replaced while maintaining air flow.

Abstract: A seat assembly is used for seating a bulb unit securely within a projection apparatus. The bulb unit has two conductive legs. The seat assembly includes a bottom seat for holding the bulb unit thereon, and a power connector that is disposed on the bottom seat for connecting electrically to a power supply of the projection apparatus. The power connector is capable of coupling electrically to the conductive legs of the bulb unit.

Abstract: A burner debris collection apparatus for projectors aims to assist collecting burner debris includes debris collection ducts located on a bracing bracket which holds a socket and tracks located on the bracing bracket for mounting the socket by sliding. The debris collection ducts communicate with the tracks. After a burner has been blasted, the burner debris scattered in the tracks are pushed by a replacing socket (including a good burner) into the debris collection ducts. A debris collection tray may be provided on the debris discharge outlets of the debris collection ducts to collect the discharged burner debris.

Abstract: A modular platform is provided. The modular platform includes a modular platform shelf configured to receive modular platform boards, and a dual plenum coupled to the modular platform shelf, the modular platform configured to couple to a plenum portion of a dual plenum of another modular platform or a stand-alone plenum.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a lamp module. The lamp module includes a lamp frame for supporting a lamp and a fixing means for fixing the lamp and a reflector to the lamp frame. The fixing means includes a movable first fixing element and a movable second fixing element which both can be moved to a first position for releasing the reflector and a second position for fixing the reflector. The first fixing element includes at least one elastic element for fixing the reflector by pushing the reflector to securely keep at a static position relative to the lamp frame. The present invention provides the lamp and the reflector that can be detached from the lamp frame, thereby providing a lamp module capable of quickly and individually replacing the lamp and the reflector.

Abstract: A subscriber identity module (SIM) card connector that can be embedded within a mobile communication device is provided. The SIM card connector comprises a body having an accommodating space for disposing a SIM card and multiple connected-through receptacles for receiving conducting terminals. Through the conducting terminals, an electrical signaling contact with the SIM card can be made. The connector further includes a guide arm having a first salient block and a second salient block. The first salient block and the second salient block are disposed on the respective sides of the guide arm and a cover is connected to the body for covering the accommodating space. Furthermore, the cover may connect with the guide arm through a pivot. The cover further comprises a groove. When the second salient block is moved, the first salient block shifts inside the groove and push the SIM card out from the accommodating space.

Abstract: A fan may include a fan housing and an integrated electrical connector extending from the fan housing for engaging a mating connector. The fan may also include one or more retractable handles extending from the fan housing on a side opposite the integrated electrical connector. The fan may further include one or more guides on the housing for engaging a fan tray and guiding the fan when the fan is inserted and removed. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modification are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Abstract: A method according to one embodiment may include providing a heatsink having a base having a first region with a thickness greater than a second region. The heatsink may further include a plurality of fins extending from the base with at least one fin oriented at an angle to at least another fin. The method of this embodiment may also include thermally coupling the heatsink to the heat generating component. Of course, many alternatives, variations, and modifications are possible without departing from this embodiment.

Abstract: A mobile communication apparatus is provided. The mobile communication apparatus includes an input device, a storage device, a processing device and a sounding device. The storage device stores a plurality of phone numbers and a plurality of dual tone multiple frequency (DTMF) sound data. The processing device is electrically connected to the input device and the storage device for outputting a phone number, and the sounding device is electrically connected to the processing device for sounding a DTMF sound corresponding to the phone number according to the DTMF sound data.

Abstract: A speech input apparatus having a speech input from a user and the method therefor are provided. The speech input apparatus includes a speech template unit providing a plurality of speech templates, an I/O interface outputting and switching the plurality of speech templates to the user to be selected in response to the speech, a speech recognition unit recognizing the speech to provide a result; a database unit storing data; and a search unit searching the database unit for specific data in response to the result.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a folding earphone comprising a narrow elongated hollow body having a protruding transmitter unit at one end thereof. The transmitter unit has a speaker and a cable extending from the speaker toward the inside thereof for connecting to an external electronic apparatus, a narrow elongated groove extending outwards from a bottom side to a pivot end thereof. A receiver unit receivable in the narrow elongated groove has a free end mounted with a microphone and a fixed end pivotally coupled to the pivot end of the body, enabling the receiver unit to be turned relative to the body between a non-operative position where the free end is received inside the narrow elongated groove and an operative position where the free end is moved out of the narrow elongated groove.

Abstract: Embodiments are generally direct to a method and apparatus to provide power to a backplane. In one embodiment, a method is implemented in a backplane to receive power through an upper zone of the backplane. The power is provided by a rear transition power entry module (RT-PEM) operatively coupled to an interface in the upper zone. The power provided by the RT-PEM is routed to interfaces in a lower zone of the backplane. Each lower zone interface distributes at least a portion of the power to a component operatively coupled to the backplane.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a text-to-speech system, including a text processor dividing a first text data and a second text data from a text string having at least a first language and a second language; a database including a plurality of acoustic units commonly used by the first and second languages; a first speech synthesis unit and a second speech synthesis unit generating a first speech data corresponding to the first text data and a second speech data corresponding to the second text data respectively by using the plurality of acoustic units; and a prosody processor optimizing prosodies of the first and second speech data.

Abstract: A rearview mirror includes a housing, a frame, a front and a rear glass members retained between the housing and the frame. The front and the rear glass members are sealably bonded together in a spaced-apart relationship to define a chamber receiving an electrochromic medium. The front glass member made of strengthened glass has a higher mechanical strength than the rear glass member made of ordinary glass. When an external force exerts on the rearview mirror, the rear glass member functions as a strain relief device to absorb the striking energy of the external force, thereby preventing the front glass member from being broken.

Abstract: A method and a device for speech synthesizing are provided. The method is used for generating a speech answer in a speech dialogue system, in which the speech dialogue system includes a speech recognizing process for recognizing a speech input inputted from a user to generate a textual answer.

Abstract: A system and method for providing content to a user based on at least one prior user experience are provided. First content is transmitted to a user, wherein at least some of the first content is transmitted in response to one or more user content selections. Frequency information based on the inputs and/or the first content is stored. A request for content is received from the user. Second content is selected based on the frequency information.

Abstract: A control system (2) used for reaction equipment (20) and a monitoring device thereof are disclosed. The control system is connected to a computer (3) by signal, and includes the monitoring device and a portable alarm (24). The monitoring device includes a detector (21) for detecting the reaction action proceeded in the reaction equipment and outputting a detected value, an abnormal state assertor (22) in communication with the detector for giving an abnormal signal when the detected value is in the range of an abnormal state, and a wireless signal emitter (23) in communication with the abnormal state assertor for transmitting a wireless signal when receiving the abnormal signal. The wireless signal is received by the portable alarm and the portable alarm gives a warning signal to inform the user carrying with it.

Abstract: A burner debris collection apparatus for projectors aims to assist collecting burner debris includes debris collection ducts located on a bracing bracket which holds a socket and tracks located on the bracing bracket for mounting the socket by sliding. The debris collection ducts communicate with the tracks. After a burner has been blasted, the burner debris scattered in the tracks are pushed by a replacing socket (including a good burner) into the debris collection ducts. A debris collection tray may be provided on the debris discharge outlets of the debris collection ducts to collect the discharged burner debris.

Abstract: A device for adjusting a view range of a vehicular monitoring device includes a vehicle status detector mounted on a turning portion of a vehicle for detecting a turning degree of the turning portion, and outputting an adjusting signal associated with the turning degree; and a controller in communication with the vehicle status detector and the vehicular monitoring device, controlling the vehicular monitoring device to move from an initial position to a working position in response to the adjusting signal. The working position varies with the turning degree.