Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to generate a base digital file for a garment, which may be used in garment production. For example, a system may receive a library from a data source and generate a base digital file for the garment. The base digital file may include a garment identifier, a panel object associated with a panel identifier and references to garment information in the library, and a seam object representing a seam that forms a portion of the garment.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to generate a base digital file for a garment and a custom digital file for the garment, which may be used in garment production. For example, a system may receive information providing various specifications for manufacturing a garment, generate a base digital file for the garment, receive a request to transform the garment from a first garment size to a second garment size, and then generate a custom digital file for the garment by applying custom user body measurements to the base digital file or by applying a grading scale.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided to customize a base digital file for a garment according to a user's body measurements and generate a custom digital file for the garment, which may be used in garment production. For example, a system may receive a request to generate a custom-fit garment, customization options, and information regarding a customer's body measurements, retrieve a base digital file for the garment, identify points and edges in the base digital file of the garment, adjust the points and edges according to defined equations that take into account the user's body measurements, generate a custom digital file for the garment, and display a visual representation of the customized garment.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable assembly is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly within a range of motion.

Abstract: A linkage mechanism including a base, a first linkage, a second linkage and a driving element is provided. The first linkage has a first end portion and a second end portion opposite to each other, and the first end portion is pivoted to the base. The second linkage has third end portion and a fourth end portion opposite to each other, wherein the third end portion is coupled to the base, and the second end portion and the fourth end portion are coupled with each other. The driving element is coupled to at least one of the second end portion and the fourth end portion, and is configured to drive the first linkage and the second linkage to move relative to the base. A walking aid device is also provided.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided. The optical element driving mechanism includes a movable part, a fixed part, a driving assembly, and a position sensing assembly. The movable part is used for connecting to an optical element. The movable part is movable relative to the fixed part. The driving assembly is used for driving the movable part to move relative to the fixed part in a first direction. The position sensing assembly is used for detecting movement of the moved part relative to the fixed part in the first direction. The position sensing assembly includes a reference element and a position sensor corresponding to the reference element. When viewed in any direction perpendicular to the first direction, the reference element does not overlap the position sensor.

Abstract: A lens driving device is provided, including a frame, a lens holder, a spring sheet, and at least one damping element. The lens holder is movably disposed in the frame. The spring sheet has an outer periphery portion combined with the frame, an inner periphery portion combined with the lens holder, and an arm portion connected between the outer periphery portion and the inner periphery portion. The damping element is connected between the arm portion of the spring sheet and at least one of the frame and the lens holder.

Abstract: A smart trampoline jumping mat system is designed that has a jumping mat, a sensor or a set of sensors, a processor with wireless communication unit, and a handheld device with an application program running from the smart handheld device. The sensor or set of sensors can be used for sensing activity of a person or an object on the bounce members. The processor is used to acquire deflection data from the sensor or sensor group. Deflection data is then manipulated by the processor prior to being sent to the handheld device. The handheld device may include a processor, graphical user interfaces (GUI) to show the move meat of the juniper, and a speaker to generate audible feedback. A method to compute the height of a bounce is also presented. The deflection value is combined with data based on jumper's weight, jump period, and size of trampoline mat to determine the height of a bounce.

Abstract: A lens driving device is provided, including a frame, a lens holder, a spring sheet, and at least one damping element. The lens holder is movably disposed in the frame. The spring sheet has an outer periphery portion combined with the frame, an inner periphery portion combined with the lens holder, and an arm portion connected between the outer periphery portion and the inner periphery portion. The damping element is connected between the arm portion of the spring sheet and at least one of the frame and the lens holder.

Abstract: The incorporation of digitally-printed assembly instructions and notations into textile product assembly processes is described. In one embodiment, an order to purchase a textile product having a number of panels is received. The panels are arranged and placed into a template for printing on a textile printer. Seams among the panels are identified and, with reference to the seams, assembly tasks are compiled to assemble the textile product. The assembly tasks are ordered according to at least one assembly factor directed to efficiency, quality, or other factors. The assembly tasks are associated with a set of assembly notations according to an assembly notation syntax. The assembly notations are incorporated into the template for printing, and the textile printer is instructed to print the panels along with the assembly notations. Sewing workers can refer to the assembly notations to determine how the textile product should be assembled using the panels.

Abstract: A method of rounding fin-shaped structures includes the following steps. A substrate including fin-shaped structures, and pad oxide caps and pad nitride caps covering the fin-shaped structures from bottom to top are provided. An isolation structure fills between the fin-shaped structures. A removing process is performed to remove a top part of the isolation structure and expose top parts of the fin-shaped structures. An oxidation process is performed to oxidize sidewalls of the top parts of the fin-shaped structures, thereby forming oxidized parts covering sidewalls of the top parts of the fin-shaped structures. The pad nitride caps are removed. The pad oxide caps and the oxidized parts are removed at the same time, thereby forming rounding fin-shaped structures.

Abstract: A circuit module is provided and includes a metal substrate, an insulating layer, and a circuit element. The metal substrate includes a main body, a bent portion, and an opening. The opening is formed between the main body and the bent portion, and the bent portion is bent relative to the main body. The insulating layer is disposed on the metal substrate. The circuit element is disposed on the insulating layer and is extended across the opening.

Abstract: A walker apparatus is provided. The walker apparatus includes a base, a plurality of wheels, a connection bracket, a handle unit and an actuating unit. The wheels are connected to the base. The connection bracket pivots on the base. The handle unit is disposed on the connection bracket. The actuating unit is connected to the base and the connection bracket. The actuating unit moves the connection bracket between a getting-up orientation and a walking-assistance orientation relative to the base. The user can stand up from a sitting position using the walker apparatus without external assistance from other people.

Abstract: Aspects of on demand apparel manufacturing are described. A system of on demand apparel manufacturing includes a textile cutter and a computing device. The computing device is configured to perform a process including capturing an image of a textile sheet on the textile cutter, where the textile sheet includes a panel for a product. The process further includes identifying cut control factors using the image of the textile sheet, to account for a textile thread, weave, nap, or knit pattern of the textile sheet, a textile print pattern alignment on the textile sheet, or panel deformation of the textile sheet on the textile cutter. The process also includes generating cut control instructions to cut the textile sheet based in part on the image and the cut control factors, and instructing the textile cutter to cut the panel out from the textile sheet based in part on the cut control instructions.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a semiconductor structure includes the following steps. A patterned mask layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. An isolation trench is formed in the semiconductor substrate by removing a part of the semiconductor substrate. A liner layer is conformally formed on an inner sidewall of the isolation trench. An implantation process is performed to the liner layer. The implantation process includes a noble gas implantation process. An isolation structure is at least partially formed in the isolation trench after the implantation process. An etching process is performed to remove the patterned mask layer after forming the isolation structure and expose a top surface of the semiconductor substrate. A part of the liner layer formed on the inner sidewall of the isolation trench is removed by the etching process. The implantation process is configured to modify the etch rate of the liner layer in the etching process.

Abstract: A clamshell electronic device is provided. The clamshell electronic device includes a device body, a cover, an auxiliary display unit and an orientation adjustment mechanism. The cover pivots on the device body, and the cover includes a cover notch. The auxiliary display unit is disposed on the device body, wherein the auxiliary display unit is adapted to be rotated between a first unit orientation and a second unit orientation. The orientation adjustment mechanism is connected to the cover and the auxiliary display unit, wherein when the cover is in a first cover orientation relative to the device body, the cover covers the device body, and the auxiliary display unit is in the first unit orientation and corresponds to the cover notch. The user can obtain information such as time, weather or messages directly via the auxiliary display unit in the the cover notch.

Abstract: A method for preventing a person from taking a dangerous selfie is executed by a mobile electronic apparatus including a multi-axis sensing device and an image acquisition device disposed on a surface of the mobile electronic apparatus. The method includes the following steps: using the image acquisition device operating in a shooting mode to capture an image of the person in a background; using the multi-axis sensing device to detect orientation information of the mobile electronic apparatus; determining whether the person is in a potentially dangerous environment according to the orientation information and the image; and enabling the image acquisition device to suspend or exit the shooting mode when the person is in the potentially dangerous environment.

Abstract: A monitoring system and a monitoring method thereof are provided. The monitoring system includes a thermal imaging device and a processor. The thermal imaging device obtains a thermal imaging image. The processor is coupled to the thermal imaging device. The processor determines a separating distance between a reference thermal source and a target thermal source in the thermal imaging image. The reference thermal source corresponds to a reference position, and the target thermal source corresponds to a target person. The processor determines a current posture corresponding to the target thermal source in the thermal imaging image. The processor transmits an alarm signal according to the separating distance and the current posture. Accordingly, the misgivings for the privacy violation may be ceased, and it is adapted for low light environment.

Abstract: A clamshell electronic device is provided. The clamshell electronic device includes a device body, a cover, an auxiliary display unit and an orientation adjustment mechanism. The cover pivots on the device body, and the cover includes a cover notch. The auxiliary display unit is disposed on the device body, wherein the auxiliary display unit is adapted to be rotated between a first unit orientation and a second unit orientation. The orientation adjustment mechanism is connected to the cover and the auxiliary display unit, wherein when the cover is in a first cover orientation relative to the device body, the cover covers the device body, and the auxiliary display unit is in the first unit orientation and corresponds to the cover notch.

Abstract: A walking aid device including a moving body, a message receiving element, a positioning element, and a processor is provided. The message receiving element, the positioning element, and the processor are respectively disposed at the moving body, and the message receiving element and the positioning element are respectively electrically coupled to the processor. The message receiving element is configured to receive a message from a target, and the positioning element is configured to locate a position of the moving body. When the message from a target is received by the message receiving element, the processor determines an orientation of the target according to the message, and the positioning element locates the position of the moving body. The processor produces a position data according to the orientation of the target and the position of the moving body, and controls the moving body to move to where the target is located.