Abstract: The disclosure relates to a complexed iodine-based electrolyte, a redox flow battery comprising the complexed iodine-based electrolyte, and a method for producing the redox flow battery.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical cell comprising a negative electrode, a positive electrode, and a deposition layer separating the positive electrode and a gas phase that supplies at least one reactive gas; wherein the deposition layer and the positive electrode are in communication with each other via electrolyte(s). Also disclosed is a battery comprising the electrical cell described above and a battery comprising: a cell comprising a negative electrode in communication with an anolyte and a positive electrode in communication with a catholyte; and a gas-liquid reactor, which is fed with the catholyte from the cell and a gas.

Abstract: This invention provides semi-solid electrolytes for use in redox flow batteries that have improved energy density and flow fluid properties. The battery systems of this invention contain an ionically conductive fluid, with electrode active particles suspended in the fluid that contain one or more elemental chalcogens, one or more metal chalcogenides, or a combination thereof. The fluid is substantially free of electronically conductive particles other than the chalcogens and chalcogenides. The battery system can be built with a flowable system for one or both electrodes. Prototypes of this invention have over twenty times more energy production per mass compared with previous battery technology, and can be recharged in a matter of minutes.

Abstract: The invention provides novel high-energy density and low-cost flow electrochemical devices incorporating solid-flow electrodes, and further provides methods of using such electrochemical devices. Included are anode and cathode current collector foils that can be made to move during discharge or recharge of the device. Solid-flow devices according to the invention provide improved charging capability due to direct replacement of the conventional electrode stack, higher volumetric and gravimetric energy density, and reduced battery cost due to reduced dimensions of the ion-permeable layer.

Abstract: A power supply device adapted to being coupled to an electronic apparatus through an input interface is provided. The power supply device includes a first-polarity voltage line, a second-polarity voltage line, and an output interface. The first-polarity voltage line and the second-polarity voltage line are disconnected with each other. The output interface is configured to supply a power to the electronic apparatus through the input interface. When the output interface is externally approached or forced by the input interface, the output interface chooses one of the first-polarity voltage line and the second-polarity voltage line as a chosen voltage line for the power. Multiple power supply devices may be arranged to be a power supply system.

Abstract: A medication dispensing system, method and non-stationary computer readable recording medium thereof are provided. The medication dispensing system includes a medication dispenser adapted to accommodate a plurality of medicine units for dispensation. The medication dispenser includes a user interface unit, an identifier, and a processor. The identifier is adapted to communicate with an identifiable unit. The processor is coupled to the user interface unit and the identifier.

Abstract: An image blending system and a method for image blending are provided. The image blending system includes a plurality of projection devices, an image capturing device, a blending device, a video input module, and a computing module. The projection devices project a desired image. The image capturing device is configured for image capturing from a projection surface. The captured image has an image capturing coordinate system based on a resolution of the captured image. The projection devices receive an input video signal transmitted from the blending device for projection, and the input video signal has an input video coordinate system based on a resolution of the input video signal. The computing module calculates for obtaining a plurality of mapping relationships according to the image capturing coordinate system and the input video coordinate system, and obtaining an image blending relationship through the mapping relationships and an overlapping area of projection regions.

Abstract: An image blending system and a method for image blending are provided. The image blending system includes a plurality of projection devices, an image capturing device, a blending device, a video input module, and a computing module. The projection devices project a desired image. The image capturing device is configured for image capturing from a projection surface. The captured image has an image capturing coordinate system based on a resolution of the captured image. The projection devices receive an input video signal transmitted from the blending device for projection, and the input video signal has an input video coordinate system based on a resolution of the input video signal. The computing module calculates for obtaining a plurality of mapping relationships according to the image capturing coordinate system and the input video coordinate system, and obtaining an image blending relationship through the mapping relationships and an overlapping area of projection regions.

Abstract: A method for controlling a scene and an electronic apparatus using the same are provided. The method includes: retrieving an input image, wherein the input image comprises a plurality of pixels; classifying the pixels into a plurality of categories according to color information of each of the pixels; selecting a plurality of candidate colors according to the color information of each of the pixels; and generating a color set according to the categories and the candidate colors.

Abstract: A two path direct frequency modulation system is disclosed. The system includes a Varactor, a voltage-controlled oscillator (VCO) calibration capacitor bank including a first plurality of switchable capacitors, and a frequency deviation capacitor bank including a second plurality of switchable capacitors. The method includes switching on or off a number of the first plurality of switchable capacitors to obtain a desired frequency band and determining number of cycles within a first predetermined time to obtain a first count, switching on or off a number of the first plurality of switchable capacitors or of the second plurality of switchable capacitors to change the desired frequency band and determining number of cycles within a second predetermined time to obtain a second count, and modulating a data signal by switching on or off a switchable capacitors of the second plurality of switchable capacitors according to the first and the second count.

Abstract: An event notification system, an event notification method, and a scene playing unit are provided. The event notification system includes a scene playing unit, a sound and light control unit, and a processing unit. The sound and light control unit controls the scene playing unit to play at least one of a scene light and a scene sound. The processing unit executes a communication service module. The communication service module creates, edits or receives scene setting data, edits a notification event used for indicating a notification time, generates a scene event according to the scene setting data and the notification event, and drives the sound and light control unit to control the scene playing unit to play at least one of the scene light and the scene sound at the notification time according to the scene event. A personalized scene sound and light effect at the notification time is played.

Abstract: A scene sound and light generating system, a method for generating scene sound and light, and a scene playing unit are provided. The method for generating scene sound and light is adapted to the scene sound and light generating system, and includes following steps. Scene setting data is received. A scene playing unit of the scene sound and light generating system is controlled to play at least one of a scene light and a scene sound according to the scene setting data. The scene setting data is used for indicating a characteristic of at least one of the scene light and the scene sound played by the scene playing unit, and the scene setting data is adapted to be created, edited, recorded, set, exchanged, and/or shared to achieve a customized scene sound and light effect.

Abstract: A decoder, a projecting system, and a method for processing an image thereof are provided. The decoder is adapted to the projecting system having a projecting module and a shutter glass. The decoder includes a decoding circuit and an indicating unit. The projecting module outputs a frame turning control signal to the shutter glass. The decoding circuit receives and decodes a three-dimensional (3D) video signal to produce a first image data and a second image data to the projecting module. The indicating unit is coupled to the decoding circuit and correspondingly produces an indicating signal when the decoding circuit outputs one of the first image data and the second image data.

Abstract: Playback control methods and systems are provided. At least one picture is obtained. The picture corresponds to a frame, and the picture includes a first region and a second region adjacent to the first region. It is determined whether at least one pixel in the first region has a predefined color, and whether at least one pixel in the second region has the predefined color. When the pixel in the first region has the predefined color and the pixel in the second region does not have the predefined color, the first region is removed, and the second region is enlarged to cover an original position of the first region. The enlarged second region is then played back via an anamorphic lens.

Abstract: A decoder, a projecting system, and an image processing method of the projecting system are provided. The decoder is adapted to the projecting system having a projecting module. The decoder has a decoding circuit and a transceiver. The projecting module outputs a first and a second projected images and a frame switching control signal. The decoding circuit receives and decodes a three-dimensional video signal to generate a first and a second image data to the projecting module. The projecting module generates the first projected image according to the first image data and generates the second projected image according to the second image data. The transceiver receives and transmits the frame switching control signal to the decoding circuit, and the decoding circuit adjusts an output time sequence of the first projected image and the second projected image outputted from the projecting module according to the received frame switching control signal.

Abstract: A projection apparatus including an illumination system, a light valve, and a color filtering module is provided. The illumination system is capable of emitting an illumination beam. The light valve is disposed in the transmission path of the illumination beam and capable of converting the illumination beam into an image beam. The color filtering module is disposed in the transmission path of the illumination beam between the illumination system and the light valve and includes a plurality of colored filters and a gray filter. The gray filter is capable of reducing the intensity of the illumination beam passing through the gray filter. An image adjustment method is also provided.

Abstract: A projection apparatus, decoder, and an image processing method for the projection apparatus are provided therein. The projection apparatus includes a projection module, a decoder, and an optical device. The projection module is used for alternately projecting first projected images and second projected images according to a three-dimensional video signal. The decoder is coupled to the projection module, and used for receiving and decoding the three-dimensional video signal to generate and wirelessly transmit a status signal. The optical device is used for receiving a frame switching control signal outputted from the projection module, used for receiving the status signal from the decoder, and use for receiving the first projected images and the second projected images in an image receiving status.

Abstract: A frequency synthesizer of a transceiver for generating a crystal oscillation frequency and a carry frequency having been done a process of frequency offset cancellation with that of another transceiver. The frequency offset cancellation of the frequency synthesizer is done in accordance with a wireless signal which is transmitted from another transceiver received. The frequency synthesizer has a first sigma-delta modulator receiving a signal transmitted by a transceiver at far area responding thereafter a frequency divisor value in accordance with the channel information of the received signal and a frequency offset between two.

Abstract: A decoder, a projection device, and an image processing method are provided. The decoder has a decoding circuit and a buffer coupled to the decoding circuit. The decoding circuit receives a three-dimensional video signal and a control signal and decodes the three-dimensional video signal to generate first image data and second image data. The buffer temporarily stores at least one of the first image data and the second image data. The decoding circuit adjusts an output time difference between outputting the first image data and outputting the second image data according to the control signal.

Abstract: A system and method for removing digital watermarks from a watermarked image of an electronic device are provided. The method decomposes the watermarked image to a plurality of Eigen-images, assigns an identifier to each of the Eigen-images in sequence, and identifies an identifier range of the Eigen-images to be removed from the watermarked image. The method further selects Eigen-images having watermarked information from the identifier range, deletes the Eigen-images having watermarked information from the Eigen-images within the identifier range, and integrates the remainder Eigen-images of the identifier range to form a composite image. Additionally, the method determines whether the composite image is distorted, and stores the composite image into a storage device of the electronic device if the composite image is not distorted.