Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus for establishing a service route, wherein the method comprises the steps of: collecting, by a control station, channel quality information of all links on each path of a terminal; according to the channel quality information, selecting an access station which establishes a route with the terminal. The present invention realizes selecting the access station which establishes a route with the terminal according to the actual application situation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a server, system and method for communicating with a meter at a remote premise through power transmission lines. The system comprises a head end with a server for collecting and analyzing data from meters; a power transmission network connected to the meters and to the head end; and a gateway. The network provides both power to the remote location and data communications; the network includes a first network providing a first voltage and a second network connected to the first network. The server comprises a processor and a memory module storing instructions for execution on the processor. The gateway is a bridge between the first and second networks. Network communications may follow Internet Protocol (IP) communication standards. Based on the load index, each meter can generate and send its response to the server and the server will be able to process its response.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a meter module connected to a power feed associated with the power transmission system to provide readings relating to the power; a messaging module to provide messages to the power transmission system; a connection to an alternating current (AC) power supply; a rectifier circuit connected to the AC power supply to generate a direct current (DC) power signal; a capacitive circuit connected to an output of the rectifier circuit, the capacitive circuit including a capacitor for storing a voltage for temporarily providing replacement power for the rectifier circuit; and a switching regulator circuit connected to the output of the rectifier circuit and the capacitive circuit, the switching regulator converting the DC voltage signal to a stepped down voltage signal for the meter module.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and method for communicating with a meter at a remote premise through power transmission lines. The system comprises a head end for collecting and analyzing data from the meter; a power transmission network connected to the meter and to the head end; and a gateway. The network provides both power to the remote location and data communications; the network includes a first network providing a first voltage and a second network connected to the first network and the remote location. The gateway is a bridge between the first and second networks; the gateway provides an interface communication point. The communications are carried over the network following Internet protocol (IP) communication standards.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a server and a booting method thereof. The booting method includes the following steps. A motherboard and a hard disk driver backplane coupled to multiple hard disk drivers are provided, and a working voltage is provided for the hard disk driver backplane, wherein a power-up normal signal is generated when the hard disk driver backplane is powered up normally, and the motherboard includes a booting control circuit and a controller. In response to the power-up condition of the hard disk driver backplane, the hooting control circuit receives the power-up normal signal and outputs a power-up control signal to the controller. When receiving the power-up control signal, the controller controls the motherboard to be booted or maintained as off by determining the condition of the power-up control signal, for the data exchange between the motherboard and the hard disk driver.

Abstract: A server system and a heat dissipation control method thereof are provided. A main power supply and a standby power supply respectively supplying a main voltage and a standby voltage of the server system are provided. An extension card module including at least one extension card slot allowing at least one extension card to insert into, is provided. A fan module including at least one fan used for dissipating heat from the extension card module is provided. When the main voltage is applied to the server system, the main voltage is applied to the fan to drive the fan. When the standby voltage is applied to the server system, the extension card module is determined whether to be inserted in any extension card. If yes, the standby voltage is applied to the fan to drive the fan; otherwise, the standby voltage is interrupted to stop the fan.

Abstract: A server including a basic input output system (BIOS), a control unit and a plurality of central processing units (CPUs), and a booting method are provided. The BIOS outputs a booting signal. One of the CPUs receives the booting signal to execute a booting program, and outputs a successful signal after being booted. The control unit is coupled between the BIOS and the CPUs, and receives the successful signal to control a connection between the BIOS and the one of the CPUs. When the control unit receives the successful signal, the control unit replaces a connection between the BIOS and current one of the CPUs with a new connection between the BIOS and next one of the CPUs according to the successful signal, and the next CPU then receives the booting signal.

Abstract: A server includes a power module, a detection circuit, a switching circuit, at least one first electric component and at least one second electric component. The power module supplies a standby voltage under a standby mode and supplies a working voltage under a working mode. The detection circuit receives a working mode signal of the server to output a control signal. The working mode signal specifies that the server is under the standby mode or the working mode. The switching circuit is supplied with the working voltage, the standby voltage and a converted control signal generated by converting the control signal, to transfer either the working voltage or the standby voltage. The first electric component works under the working mode only. The second electric component works under the standby mode and the working mode.

Abstract: A first electronic device makes a phone call to a second electronic device. The second electronic device issues an incoming call notification to a third electronic device. The third electronic device sends a response to the second electronic device. The second electronic device answers the phone call. The first electronic device sends first voice to the second electronic device. The second electronic device transfers the first voice to the third electronic device. The third electronic device plays the first voice. The third electronic device transfers second voice to the second electronic device. The second electronic device sends the second voice to the first electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a server and a booting method thereof. The booting method includes the following steps. A motherboard and a hard disk driver backplane coupled to multiple hard disk drivers are provided, and a working voltage is provided for the hard disk driver backplane, wherein a power-up normal signal is generated when the hard disk driver backplane is powered up normally, and the motherboard includes a booting control circuit and a controller. In response to the power-up condition of the hard disk driver backplane, the hooting control circuit receives the power-up normal signal and outputs a power-up control signal to the controller. When receiving the power-up control signal, the controller controls the motherboard to be booted or maintained as off by determining the condition of the power-up control signal, for the data exchange between the motherboard and the hard disk driver.

Abstract: A server system and a heat dissipation control method thereof are provided. A main power supply and a standby power supply respectively supplying a main voltage and a standby voltage of the server system are provided. An extension card module including at least one extension card slot allowing at least one extension card to insert into, is provided. A fan module including at least one fan used for dissipating heat from the extension card module is provided. When the main voltage is applied to the server system, the main voltage is applied to the fan to drive the fan. When the standby voltage is applied to the server system, the extension card module is determined whether to be inserted in any extension card. If yes, the standby voltage is applied to the fan to drive the fan; otherwise, the standby voltage is interrupted to stop the fan.

Abstract: A first electronic device makes a phone call to a second electronic device. The second electronic device issues an incoming call notification to a third electronic device. The third electronic device sends a response to the second electronic device. The second electronic device answers the phone call. The first electronic device sends first voice to the second electronic device. The second electronic device transfers the first voice to the third electronic device. The third electronic device plays the first voice. The third electronic device transfers second voice to the second electronic device. The second electronic device sends the second voice to the first electronic device.

Abstract: Generate a first motion signal when a first predetermined movement of the portable electronic device is detected. Generate a first command corresponding to the first motion signal. Link the portable electronic device to a plurality of smart home electronic devices via a wireless network according to the first command. List the plurality of smart home electronic devices on the portable electronic device. Generate a second motion signal when a second predetermined movement of the portable electronic device is detected. Generate a second command corresponding to the second motion signal. Control a smart home electronic device selected from the plurality of smart home electronic devices according to the second command.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing defining a first chamber and a second chamber and forming a separating wall between the first chamber and the second chamber, and a cover attaching to the housing. Two batteries are respectively received in the first chamber and the second chamber.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method and an apparatus for establishing a service route, wherein the method comprises the steps of: collecting, by a control station, channel quality information of all links on each path of a terminal; according to the channel quality information, selecting an access station which establishes a route with the terminal. The present invention realizes selecting the access station which establishes a route with the terminal according to the actual application situation.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a communication module to generate communications carried over the system; a request manager module to process messages received from a head end of the system; a meter module connected to a power feed of the system; a connection manager module to evaluate readings and data and to generate connection signals for the meter in view of the readings; and a relay having a first position where the power is connected to the site and a second position where the power is disconnected, the relay being controlled by the connection signals. The connection manager module generates a first signal for the relay to disconnect the power when an over-voltage condition or an over-current condition on the system has been detected.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a system and method for communicating with a meter at a remote premise through power transmission lines. The system comprises a head end for collecting and analyzing data from the meter; a power transmission network connected to the meter and to the head end; and a gateway. The network provides both power to the remote location and data communications; the network includes a first network providing a first voltage and a second network connected to the first network and the remote location. The gateway is a bridge between the first and second networks; the gateway provides an interface communication point. The communications are carried over the network following Internet protocol (IP) communication standards.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a meter for monitoring usage of power provided by a power transmission system to a site. The meter comprises: a meter module connected to a power feed associated with the power transmission system to provide readings relating to the power; a messaging module to provide messages to the power transmission system; a connection to an alternating current (AC) power supply; a rectifier circuit connected to the AC power supply to generate a direct current (DC) power signal; a capacitive circuit connected to an output of the rectifier circuit, the capacitive circuit including a capacitor for storing a voltage for temporarily providing replacement power for the rectifier circuit; and a switching regulator circuit connected to the output of the rectifier circuit and the capacitive circuit, the switching regulator converting the DC voltage signal to a stepped down voltage signal for the meter module.

Abstract: A Twisted Nematic Liquid Crystal Display (TN-LCD for short below) with fast response time includes polarizer, glass substrates, indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes, alignment layers, liquid crystal material, sealing material, spacers. The TN-LCD employs a method of improving its response time that can improve color saturation of the field sequential LCD or the response time of the optical shutter.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a housing defining a first chamber and a second chamber and forming a separating wall between the first chamber and the second chamber, and a cover attaching to the housing. Two batteries are respectively received in the first chamber and the second chamber.