Abstract: Ingredient dispensers for use in dispensing a measured amount of dry and/or liquid ingredient for a user are disclosed. In some embodiments, a dry ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of dry ingredient and a cap comprising an actuating portion and a measuring chamber portion. In some embodiments, a liquid ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of liquid ingredient and a dispensing portion which may be rotatable to dispense a measured amount of liquid ingredient for the user.

Abstract: Ingredient dispensers for use in dispensing a measured amount of dry and/or liquid ingredient for a user are disclosed. In some embodiments, a dry ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of dry ingredient and a cap comprising an actuating portion and a measuring chamber portion. In some embodiments, a liquid ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of liquid ingredient and a dispensing portion which may be rotatable to dispense a measured amount of liquid ingredient for the user.

Abstract: Ingredient dispensers for use in dispensing a measured amount of dry and/or liquid ingredient for a user are disclosed. In some embodiments, a dry ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of dry ingredient and a cap comprising an actuating portion and a measuring chamber portion. In some embodiments, a liquid ingredient dispenser is provided and may include a receptacle configured to contain a select amount of liquid ingredient and a dispensing portion which may be rotatable to dispense a measured amount of liquid ingredient for the user.

Abstract: A consumer countertop grind-and-brew machine for coffee, or a grinder for nut butter and similar foodstuffs. The grinder burr and container for pre-ground food are connected, so that they can be replaced as an assembly. Thus, different family members that like caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, or that prefer peanut, almond, and cashew butter can each grind their own preferred foodstuff, and swap out the grinder between to prevent cross-contamination.

Abstract: A wireless charging receiver for a portable electronic device is provided. The wireless charging receiver includes a base plate, a wireless charge receiving module, a fastening part and an electric connector. The portable electronic device may be fixed on the base plate of the wireless charging receiver by means of the fastening part. Through the electric connector of the wireless charging receiver, the wireless charge receiving module is electrically connected with the portable electronic device. Consequently, electric power is transmitted to the portable electronic device through the wireless charging receiver to charge the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A wireless charging transmitter for a portable electronic device is provided. The wireless charging transmitter includes a first housing, a second housing and a wireless charge transmitting module. The wireless charge transmitting module is disposed within the second housing. The second housing is rotatable with respect to the first housing, so that either an included angle is defined between the second housing and the first housing or the second housing and the first housing are folded together. Whereas, in a case that an included angle is defined between the second housing and the first housing, once a wireless charging receiver is contacted with the second housing, electric power may be transmitted to the wireless charging receiver. In a case that the second housing and the first housing are folded together, the wireless charging transmitter has a rectangular shape. Due to the rectangular shape, the wireless charging transmitter is easily carried.

Abstract: A wireless charging receiver for a portable electronic device is provided. The wireless charging receiver includes a base plate, a wireless charge receiving module, a fastening part and an electric connector. The portable electronic device may be fixed on the base plate of the wireless charging receiver by means of the fastening part. Through the electric connector of the wireless charging receiver, the wireless charge receiving module is electrically connected with the portable electronic device. Consequently, electric power is transmitted to the portable electronic device through the wireless charging receiver to charge the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A wireless charging transmitter for a portable electronic device is provided. The wireless charging transmitter includes a first housing, a second housing and a wireless charge transmitting module. The wireless charge transmitting module is disposed within the second housing. The second housing is rotatable with respect to the first housing, so that either an included angle is defined between the second housing and the first housing or the second housing and the first housing are folded together. Whereas, in a case that an included angle is defined between the second housing and the first housing, once a wireless charging receiver is contacted with the second housing, electric power may be transmitted to the wireless charging receiver. In a case that the second housing and the first housing are folded together, the wireless charging transmitter has a rectangular shape. Due to the rectangular shape, the wireless charging transmitter is easily carried.

Abstract: A phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer and a loop locking method thereof are provided. The phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer includes a reference route sigma-delta modulator feedback circuit, a reference phase integration circuit coupled to the output end of the reference route sigma-delta modulator feedback circuit, a phase/frequency detector coupled to the output ends of the reference and feedback phase integration circuit, a loop filter coupled to the output end of the phase/frequency detector and the input end of the reference route sigma-delta modulator feedback circuit, an oscillator coupled to the output end of the loop filter, and a feedback phase integration circuit coupled to the output end of the oscillator and the input end of the phase/frequency detector. In the phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer, the oscillator generates corresponding frequency output signals which yield the advantages of resisting noise signals, enhancing resolution, and facilitating integration.

Abstract: A phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer and a loop locking method thereof are provided. The phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer includes a reference route sigma-delta modulator feedback circuit, a reference phase integration circuit coupled to the output end of the reference route sigma-delta modulator feedback circuit, a phase/frequency detector coupled to the output ends of the reference and feedback phase integration circuit, a loop filter coupled to the output end of the phase/frequency detector and the input end of the reference route sigma-delta modulator feedback circuit, an oscillator coupled to the output end of the loop filter, and a feedback phase integration circuit coupled to the output end of the oscillator and the input end of the phase/frequency detector. In the phase-locked loop frequency synthesizer, the oscillator generates corresponding frequency output signals which yield the advantages of resisting noise signals, enhancing resolution, and facilitating integration.

Abstract: A polarizing plate, a manufacturing method thereof and a display device using the same are provided. The polarizing plate comprises a brightness-enhancement film, a diffuser layer and a polarizing film. The diffuser layer is formed on one surface of the brightness-enhancement film, and the polarizing film is disposed on another surface of the brightness-enhancement film.

Abstract: A power management system for a personal computer comprises a power management processor, a switchable power supply and a keep alive power supply. The processor is powered by the keep alive power supply that continuously provides power. The computer is powered by a power supply that is switchable in response to a control signal. The processor preferably controls the switchable power supply. The processor is coupled to receive external device interrupts from a plurality of external devices that instruct the processor when to turn the switchable power supply on and off. The processor is also coupled to the computer through an interface. The power management system also includes a method for turning the computer on and off. A preferred method uses the processor to control the power provided to the computer.

Abstract: A power management system for a personal computer comprises a power management processor, a switchable power supply and a keep alive power supply. The processor is powered by the keep alive power supply that continuously provides power. The computer is powered by a power supply that is switchable in response to a control signal. The processor preferably controls the switchable power supply. The processor is coupled to receive external device interrupts from a plurality of external devices that instruct the processor when to turn the switchable power supply on and off. The processor is also coupled to the computer through an interface. The power management system also includes a method for turning the computer on and off. A preferred method uses the processor to control the power provided to the computer.

Abstract: A power management system for a personal computer comprises a power management processor, a switchable power supply and a keep alive power supply. The processor is powered by the keep alive power supply that continuously provides power. The computer is powered by a power supply that is switchable in response to a control signal. The processor preferably controls the switchable power supply. The processor is coupled to receive external device interrupts from a plurality of external devices that instruct the processor when to turn the switchable power supply on and off. The processor is also coupled to the computer through an interface. The power management system also includes a method for turning the computer on and off. A preferred method uses the processor to control the power provided to the computer.