Abstract: A system and method for simultaneously programming flash memory devices in a computing device is disclosed. The computing system includes a switching unit that includes an input and multiple outputs. The switching unit connects the input to one or more of the outputs. Each of the flash memory devices is coupled to one of the outputs of the switching unit. A control bus is coupled to the switching unit. The control bus carries a control signal to select one or more of the outputs for connection to the input. A programming interface bus is coupled to the input of the switching unit. A controller is coupled to the control bus and the programming interface bus. The controller selects the memory devices for providing programming over the programming interface bus.

Abstract: A system and method for simultaneously programming flash memory devices in a computing device is disclosed. The computing system includes a switching unit that includes an input and multiple outputs. The switching unit connects the input to one or more of the outputs. Each of the flash memory devices is coupled to one of the outputs of the switching unit. A control bus is coupled to the switching unit. The control bus carries a control signal to select one or more of the outputs for connection to the input. A programming interface bus is coupled to the input of the switching unit. A controller is coupled to the control bus and the programming interface bus. The controller selects the memory devices for providing programming over the programming interface bus.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a system end and an adapter. The system end provides a trigger signal. The adapter converts an input AC voltage into an output DC voltage and provides the output DC voltage to the system end. When the adapter is connected to the system end, the trigger signal turns on the adapter. When the adapter is disconnected from the system end, the adapter detects an absence of the trigger signal and turns off automatically.

Abstract: A laptop computer includes a main body, a display device, a hinge module and an angle detector. The hinge module is pivotally interconnected between the display device and the main body such that the display device is swiveled relative to the main body to be folded against or unfolded away from the main body. The hinge module includes a first hinge component and a second hinge component. The first hinge component is secured to the main body. The second hinge component is pivotally connected with the first hinge component and includes an end secured to the display device. The angle detector is coupled with an opposite end of the second hinge component for measuring a rotation angle of the second hinge component.

Abstract: A method for delivering a confidential e-mail is disclosed. The application software loads a first e-mail, checks if an attached file of the first e-mail is encrypted, opens a second e-mail for delivering a password of the attached file when the attached file is encrypted, and loads at least one receiver of the first e-mail to the second e-mail for sending the second e-mail.

Abstract: A system and a method for power control are provided. In the present invention, a control switch is disposed in a power adapter, which is turned on/off by a monitoring device disposed in a portable electronic device. As a result, the power inputted into the power adapter can be controlled, and thus the power consumption during the portable electronic being shut down is reduced. In addition, the present invention controls the power providing for a battery according to a detected power on/off signal and the electric quantity of the battery. The control switch is turned off to stop the power adapter from providing power when the electric quantity of the battery reaches a reference value. Therefore, the overheating situation of the portable electronic device or the battery that may shorten their service life because of continuing receiving power can be avoided.

Abstract: A vibration module is suitable for an electronic device. The vibration module includes a vibration element, a plurality of pressing units, and a vibration regulating circuit. The pressing units are disposed on the electronic device and respectively have a coordinate relative to the vibration element. The vibration regulating circuit is disposed in the electronic device and coupled to the vibration element and the pressing units. The vibration regulating circuit calculates a distance between one of the pressing units and the vibration element and regulates an output vibration strength of the vibration element based on the distance.

Abstract: A laptop computer includes a main body, a display device, a hinge module and an angle detector. The hinge module is pivotally interconnected between the display device and the main body such that the display device is swiveled relative to the main body to be folded against or unfolded away from the main body. The hinge module includes a first hinge component and a second hinge component. The first hinge component is secured to the main body. The second hinge component is pivotally connected with the first hinge component and includes an end secured to the display device. The angle detector is coupled with an opposite end of the second hinge component for measuring a rotation angle of the second hinge component.

Abstract: A personal computer system and an operation method thereof for multiple outputs are provided. In the present method, input data generated by each of a plurality of input devices of the personal computer system are received. According to an identification information of each of the input devices, each of the input data is respectively transmitted to one of a plurality of application programs. After that, each of the application programs separately generates an output result according to the received input data and displays the output result on a corresponding application program interface, wherein all of the application program interfaces displaying the corresponding output results are in one and the same display screen of the personal computer system.

Abstract: A method for operating an electronic device by using a touch pad is provided. In the present method, a plurality of conductive balls within the touch pad is used for detecting a pressure value received by the touch pad when the touch pad is pressed. Then, whether a variation of the pressure value exceeds an operating criterion twice in succession during an operating period is determined. A double-click operation is executed in the electronic device if the pressure value exceeds the operating criterion twice in succession during the operating period. As a result, a number of operation modes supported by the touch pad is increased, so as to facilitate the using of the touch pad.

Abstract: A method for charging portable electronic device is disclosed. When the portable electronic device is connected to a power source, the method selects a protecting mode or a fast charging mode to charge the battery according to the current operating status of the portable electronic device. Simultaneously, the battery power is also controlled within a safety range. Therefore, the invention can charge the battery of the portable electronic device at a high speed without affecting the efficiency of the device. Moreover, the battery is also protected from being overcharged to extend the life of the battery.

Abstract: A portable electronic device is provided. The portable electronic device includes a system end and an adapter. The system end provides a trigger signal. The adapter converts an input AC voltage into an output DC voltage and provides the output DC voltage to the system end. When the adapter is connected to the system end, the trigger signal turns on the adapter. When the adapter is disconnected from the system end, the adapter detects an absence of the trigger signal and turns off automatically.

Abstract: An operation method for a pointing device includes steps as follows. A present mode is provided. The present mode is set to a first mode, in which a cursor is displayed on a screen. The cursor is moved according to a control signal from the pointing device. When a switch signal is received, the present mode is set to a second mode, in which a selection bar is displayed on the screen. An operation of several arrow keys is simulated according to the control signal, such that the selection bar is moved according to the simulated operation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a radio frequency identification (RFID) monitoring method, a reader located in a region to receive a tag ID code from a RFID tag, wherein the method comprises the steps of: (a) sending out a first reading signal from the reader; (b) determining whether the tag ID code is received by the reader; (c) recording a position of the RFID tag in a plane when the tag ID code is received by the reader; (d) rotating the reader a second angle toward a direction perpendicular to the plane; (e) sending out a second reading signal from the reader; (f) determining whether the tag ID code is received by the reader; and (g) recording a position of the RFID tag in the direction when the tag ID code is received by the reader.

Abstract: A fastener module suitable for a foldable electronic apparatus with a first body and a second body pivotally jointed with each other is provided. The module includes a first fastener, a second fastener, a control circuit, and a magnetic element. The first fastener is disposed in the first body and has magnetic susceptibility. The second fastener is disposed in the second body and suitable for being fastened with the first fastener. The control circuit is disposed in the foldable electronic apparatus. The magnetic element is disposed in the foldable electronic apparatus, and is coupled to the control circuit. The magnetic element is controlled by the control circuit to determine whether to exert a magnetic force on the first fastener for driving the first fastener to be fastened with the second fastener.

Abstract: An intimating system is provided. The intimating system comprises a host and a plurality of portable editors. The host comprises a storing device to store a plurality of target data; a location device to provide a location data; a comparator to compare the location data and the plurality of target data and a sender to send a confirming signal while the location data matches the at least one target data. Each of the portable editors corresponds to a target data and comprises a receiver and an intimating device, wherein the receiver is to receive the confirming signal when the corresponding target data matches the location data and the intimating device is to generate an intimating signal according to the confirming signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic device with chargeable circuit, which comprises: a micro controller; a timer unit coupled to the micro controller; an input button coupled to the micro controller; a voltage converter coupled to the micro controller and input button; and an output interface coupled to the output of the voltage converter. Whereby, when the input button is pressed, the voltage converter will be activated and then supply power to the microcontroller. Afterwards, the microcontroller will activate the timer unit and the voltage controller for outputting power to the output interface in order to charge an electronic product.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying real-time messages by a mouse cursor are disclosed. A setting unit sets a trigger condition for an event, and a monitoring unit monitors the event according to the trigger condition and thus generates a monitor result. A determining unit determines whether the event is triggered according to the conditions and the monitor result. When the event is triggered, a displaying unit displays a message on or near a mouse cursor to remind a user of the triggered event.

Abstract: The computer system, used for an operating system and providing desktops for a user to switch, includes a memory, a desktop management unit and a control unit. The memory stores desktop storage units, in which each of the desktop storage units stores a desktop file, and the desktop file includes at least one icon and one wallpaper image. The desktop management unit stores a desktop directory, and the desktop directory records an address of the desktop file stored in each of desktop storage units. The control unit is electrically connected to the memory and the desktop management unit and receives a desktop changing command transmitted by the operating system, so as to read the corresponding desktop file in the memory according to the desktop changing command and the desktop directory and to display the desktop file on the operating system.

Abstract: A system and a method for power control are provided. In the present invention, a control switch is disposed in a power adapter, which is turned on/off by a monitoring device disposed in a portable electronic device. As a result, the power inputted into the power adapter can be controlled, and thus the power consumption during the portable electronic being shut down is reduced. In addition, the present invention controls the power providing for a battery according to a detected power on/off signal and the electric quantity of the battery. The control switch is turned off to stop the power adapter from providing power when the electric quantity of the battery reaches a reference value. Therefore, the overheating situation of the portable electronic device or the battery that may shorten their service life because of continuing receiving power can be avoided.