Abstract: A method for managing HDD expanders in a cluster storage system is provided. The method according to one embodiment is implemented by each HDD expander connected indirectly to a host computer, and includes: indicating a device type not of HDD expander to the host computer when a device-type request originates from the host computer; and indicating a device type of HDD expander to a node that initiates the device-type request when otherwise.

Abstract: A method for managing HDD expanders in a cluster storage system is provided. The method according to one embodiment is implemented by each of the HDD expanders, and includes: indicating a device type of HDD expander to a parent node thereof when a device-type request originates from the parent node; and indicating a device type not of HDD expander to the parent node otherwise. The method according to another embodiment is implemented by each HDD expander connected indirectly to a root node, and includes: indicating a device type not of HDD expander to the root node when a device-type request originates from the root node; and indicating a device type of HDD expander to a node that initiates the device-type request otherwise.

Abstract: A method for managing HDD expanders in a cluster storage system is provided. The method according to one embodiment is implemented by each of the HDD expanders, and includes: indicating a device type of HDD expander to a parent node thereof when a device-type request originates from the parent node; and indicating a device type not of HDD expander to the parent node otherwise. The method according to another embodiment is implemented by each HDD expander connected indirectly to a root node, and includes: indicating a device type not of HDD expander to the root node when a device-type request originates from the root node; and indicating a device type of HDD expander to a node that initiates the device-type request otherwise.

Abstract: A method is for updating an original firmware file of an I/O module which communicates with multiple host-end devices and stores the original firmware file. The method includes: receiving a current-received data packet from one host-end device; when it is determined that the current-received data packet is a first data packet constituting an update file, and that the original firmware file is not undergoing an update process, setting a status flag to indicate that the original firmware file is undergoing an update process, storing the current-received data packet; and repeating the previous steps when it is determined that the current-received data packet is not a last one data packet constituting the update file.

Abstract: A method is for updating an original firmware file of an I/O module which communicates with multiple host-end devices and stores the original firmware file. The method includes: receiving a current-received data packet from one host-end device; when it is determined that the current-received data packet is a first data packet constituting an update file, and that the original firmware file is not undergoing an update process, setting a status flag to indicate that the original firmware file is undergoing an update process, storing the current-received data packet; and repeating the previous steps when it is determined that the current-received data packet is not a last one data packet constituting the update file.

Abstract: A method for improving image stitch-in phenomenon is disclosed. The method includes the following steps. First, at least a first gray-scale line is inserted into the position of a corresponding number of scan line(s) in a frame. Then, at least a second gray-scale line is inserted into the position of a corresponding number of scan line(s) in the next frame. By inserting gray-scale line(s) into different positions sequentially, the image stitch-in phenomenon will not appear when changing a picture that has been displayed for a long time. The present invention can also improve the stitch-in phenomenon happening in an electronic photo frame and a liquid crystal display as well. Thus, the present invention is able to match the demand of human vision and improves the quality of visual display.

Abstract: A method for improving image stitch-in phenomenon is disclosed. The method includes the following steps. First, at least a first gray-scale line is inserted into the position of a corresponding number of scan line(s) in a frame. Then, at least a second gray-scale line is inserted into the position of a corresponding number of scan line(s) in the next frame. By inserting gray-scale line(s) into different positions sequentially, the image stitch-in phenomenon will not appear when changing a picture that has been displayed for a long time. The present invention can also improve the stitch-in phenomenon happening in an electronic photo frame and a liquid crystal display as well. Thus, the present invention is able to match the demand of human vision and improves the quality of visual display.

Abstract: A folding mobile phone comprises a panel housing, a motherboard housing and a blocker. The panel housing is hingedly connected with the motherboard housing by a pivot portion of the motherboard housing to have the folding mobile phone in a closed position or in an open position. The blocker includes a sliding track and a blocking mechanism, wherein the sliding track is mounted at the motherboard housing, perpendicular to the rotation axis of the pivot portion, and the blocking mechanism moves back and forth between a first brake location and a second brake location of the sliding track. When the blocking mechanism moves to the first brake location and the second brake location respectively, it produces respective interference in the pivot portion such that the panel housing and the motherboard housing are unfolded at different angles.

Abstract: A folding mobile phone comprises a panel housing, a motherboard housing and a blocker. The panel housing is hingedly connected with the motherboard housing by a pivot portion of the motherboard housing to have the folding mobile phone in a closed position or in an open position. The blocker includes a sliding track and a blocking mechanism, wherein the sliding track is mounted at the motherboard housing, perpendicular to the rotation axis of the pivot portion, and the blocking mechanism moves back and forth between a first brake location and a second brake location of the sliding track. When the blocking mechanism moves to the first brake location and the second brake location respectively, it produces respective interference in the pivot portion such that the panel housing and the motherboard housing are unfolded at different angles.