Abstract: A support mechanism for a robot includes a support member, and a fixing member. The fixing member is placed on the support member, and includes a V-shaped resilient clip with a fixing groove. A robot securely configured with the support mechanism is also provided when the robot is being transported or stowed when not in service.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with contextualizing energy consumption are described. One example method includes accessing stored energy consumption data and stored operation status data from production-related equipment; correlating the operation status data with the energy consumption data; and categorizing energy consumed by the production-related equipment as value-added or non-value-added based, at least in part, on the correlating of the operation status data with the energy consumption data. The example methods may also include determining an energy classification for an energy-consuming entity; identifying child entities of the energy-consuming entity; accessing energy consumption data for the energy-consuming entity and the child entities; aggregating the energy consumption data for the energy-consuming entity and the child entities; and classifying the aggregated energy consumption data with the energy classification for the energy-consuming entity.

Abstract: A robot includes a base a movable platform, a plurality of control arms, a first actuator, a plurality of second actuators, and a rotation mechanism. The plurality of control arms are rotatably connected to the base and the movable platform respectively. The second actuators are configured to respectively drive the control arms to swing. The rotation mechanism includes a shaft rotated by the first actuator. The shaft is rotatable relative to the base and the movable platform is positioned around at least two axes. The at least two axes include two axes substantially perpendicular to each other. The shaft is slidable relative to the base.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for tracking uncertain signals in the simulation of chip design are provided. The method comprises: generating a directed graph which contains sequential logic devices and IO devices from the netlist of chip design, wherein the directed graph illustrates the signal association among the sequential logic devices and IO devices; obtaining the signals related with the sequential logic devices and IO devices from the simulation results, wherein the signals contain a plurality of uncertain signals; and back tracing at least a part of the plurality of uncertain signals along the directed graph to determine the device which firstly generates an uncertain signal. The corresponding apparatus is also provided. With the above method and apparatus, uncertain signals can be traced and their source can be determined, which improves the debugging efficiency.

Abstract: A display includes a seat, a protecting member, and a resisting member. Opposite ends of the protecting member are respectively received in the slide slots defined in the opposite ends of the seat. A front side of the protecting member is received in the slide slot defined in the front side of the seat. The resisting member is mounted to a rear side of the seat, to resist against a rear side of the protecting member.

Abstract: A protector for a tablet electronic device includes a first protecting portion, a second protecting portion, and a zipper. The first protecting portion includes a transparent window portion and a frame extending from edges of the window portion. The zipper is connected to the second protecting portion. Unzipping the zipper can open or close the second protecting portion, to insert or remove the tablet electronic device into or out of the protector.

Abstract: A moveable linkage for a parallel mechanism includes a swing arm, a four-link structure rotatably connected to the swing arm, and a plurality of pivotal shafts. The four-link structure includes a first connection shaft, a second connection shaft, a first link bracket and a second link bracket. Each of the first and second link brackets includes a first end portion and a second end portion. The first end portions of the first and second link brackets overlap and rotatably connect two ends of the first connection shaft by the pivotal shafts. The second end portions of the first and second link brackets overlap and rotatably connect two ends of the second connection shaft by the pivotal shafts.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a content addressable memory and a method of searching data thereof. The method includes generating a hash index data item from a received input data item; searching the cache for presence of a row tag of the RAM data row corresponding to the data item of hash index; in response to presence, searching the RAM for a RAM data item corresponding to the input data item according to the corresponding row tag of the RAM data row; in response to absence, searching the RAM for a RAM data item corresponding to the input data item by using the data item of hash index; and in response to finding a RAM data item corresponding to the input data item in the RAM, outputting data corresponding to the RAM data item. The method can accelerate data search in the CAM.

Abstract: A foldable wireless mouse includes an operation part and a support part. The operation part includes an operation surface, a first matching surface and a first bottom surface. An input component is mounted on the operation surface. The first matching surface is perpendicular to the first bottom surface. The support part is rotatably connected to the operation part. The support part includes a support surface, a second matching surface, and a second bottom surface. The second matching surface is perpendicular to the second bottom surface. The operation part and the support part are able to rotate to an open state at which the operation surface is coplanar with the support surface, or to a closed state at which the first matching surface contacts with the second matching surface. A laptop computer including the foldable wireless mouse is also provided.

Abstract: A laptop computer includes a main body, a display, a component, and a frame. The main body includes a front end, a back end opposite to the front end, a left side surface and a right side surface connected between the front end and the back end, and a socket positioned at the back end. The display is pivoted to the front end of the main body. The component is detachably inserted into the socket. The frame is movably connected to the left side surface and the right side surface. The frame is able to rotate between a locked position and an unlocked position, when the frame is at the locked position, the frame keeps the component in the socket, and when the frame is at the unlocked position, the component is able to be pulled out from the socket.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a main body, a display, and a wireless keyboard. The main body includes a keyboard supporting panel. The display is hinged to the main body. The wireless keyboard detachably attached on the keyboard supporting panel. The wireless keyboard is mechanically coupled to the main body and wirelessly communicatively coupled to the main body.

Abstract: A robot includes a base a movable platform, a plurality of control arms, a first actuator, a plurality of second actuators, and a rotation mechanism. The plurality of control arms are rotatably connected to the base and the movable platform respectively. The second actuators are configured to respectively drive the control arms to swing. The rotation mechanism includes a shaft rotated by the first actuator. The shaft is rotatable relative to the base and the movable platform is positioned around at least two axes. The at least two axes include two axes substantially perpendicular to each other. The shaft is slidable relative to the base.

Abstract: A probe insertion auxiliary and a method of probe insertion are provided. A light source illuminates holes on a lower die to make the position of the holes clear for an operator. The probe insertion auxiliary includes a bottom and a clamp pair disposed on the bottom. The clamp pair has two clamp parts. The two clamp parts define a slit for disposing a probe chassis. Furthermore, the two clamp parts and the bottom form a space. A light source is disposed inside the space for illuminating the holes.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments associated with contextualizing energy consumption are described. One example method includes accessing stored energy consumption data and stored operation status data from production-related equipment; correlating the operation status data with the energy consumption data; and categorizing energy consumed by the production-related equipment as value-added or non-value-added based, at least in part, on the correlating of the operation status data with the energy consumption data. The example methods may also include determining an energy classification for an energy-consuming entity; identifying child entities of the energy-consuming entity; accessing energy consumption data for the energy-consuming entity and the child entities; aggregating the energy consumption data for the energy-consuming entity and the child entities; and classifying the aggregated energy consumption data with the energy classification for the energy-consuming entity.

Abstract: A display includes a first mounting member, a second mounting member, an LCD panel, and a back light module. The first mounting member includes a receiving portion to receive the LCD panel and the back light module. The second mounting member is fixed to the first mounting member to sandwich the LCD panel and the back light module between the first and second mounting members.

Abstract: A display includes a seat, a protecting member, and a resisting member. Opposite ends of the protecting member are respectively received in the slide slots defined in the opposite ends of the seat. A front side of the protecting member is received in the slide slot defined in the front side of the seat. The resisting member is mounted to a rear side of the seat, to resist against a rear side of the protecting member.

Abstract: A rotation mechanism includes a flange, a shaft, a first swing member, and a second swing member. The shaft extends along a first axis. The first swing member is rotatably connected to and received in the flange around a second axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis. The second swing member is rotatably connected to and received in the first swing member around a third axis substantially perpendicular to the first axis and the second axis. The shaft extends through the flange, the first swing member, and the second swing member. The shaft is non-rotatably and slidably received in the second swing member. A robot using the rotation mechanism is also provided.

Abstract: A robot arm includes a base, a first arm, and a second arm. The base includes a first spindle and a first motor to rotate the first spindle in a first axis. The first arm is rotatably connected to the base around the first axis. The second arm is rotatably connected to the first arm around a second axis parallel to the first axis. The second arm includes a second spindle, a second motor to rotate the second spindle, third spindle, a third motor to rotate the third spindle, a threaded rod extending along a third axis parallel to the first axis and rotated by the second spindle, a nut threaded on the threaded rod, a fourth motor fixed relative to the nut, and a fourth spindle connected to and rotated by the fourth motor. The nut moves along the threaded rod to slide the fourth spindle.

Abstract: A support mechanism for a robot includes a support member, and a fixing member. The fixing member is placed on the support member, and includes a V-shaped resilient clip with a fixing groove. A robot securely configured with the support mechanism is also provided when the robot is being transported or stowed when not in service.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for tracking uncertain signals in the simulation of chip design are provided. The method comprises: generating a directed graph which contains sequential logic devices and IO devices from the netlist of chip design, wherein the directed graph illustrates the signal association among the sequential logic devices and IO devices; obtaining the signals related with the sequential logic devices and IO devices from the simulation results, wherein the signals contain a plurality of uncertain signals; and back tracing at least a part of the plurality of uncertain signals along the directed graph to determine the device which firstly generates an uncertain signal. The corresponding apparatus is also provided. With the above method and apparatus, uncertain signals can be traced and their source can be determined, which improves the debugging efficiency.