Abstract: An on-chip transformer formed on an integrated-circuit substrate is disclosed. The on-chip transformer includes: a multi-winding structure comprising first, second and third windings which are spatially separated from each other; and a guard ring surrounding the multi-winding structure; wherein the first and second windings function as a first transformer, and the second and third windings function as a second transformer.

Abstract: A transceiver formed on an integrated-circuit substrate is disclosed. The transceiver includes: a co-transformer comprising first, second and third windings which wrap each other but are separated from each other; a power amplifier coupled to the co-transformer; and a low-noise amplifier coupled to the co-transformer; wherein the co-transformer is configured for converting a first signal from the power amplifier into a second signal to be transmitted by an antenna when the transceiver is in its transmitter mode, and for converting a third signal from the antenna into a fourth signal to be outputted to the low-noise amplifier when the transceiver is in its receiver mode.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for heart rate measurement, comprising the steps of: receiving a current heart sound signal from a channel; processing the current heart sound signal to be a pre-processed heart sound signal; receiving a template signal of a template database obtained independently from the current heart sound signal; and calculating a conformity between the pre-processed heart sound signal and the template signal to obtain a heart rate signal representing the pre-processed heart sound signal.

Abstract: An installing method of an optical fiber communication conversion device is provided. The installing method includes the following steps. Firstly, a housing is provided. An opto-electronic converting module with a first cable winding structure is selectively accommodated and installed within the housing. An optical fiber wiring process is performed. If the opto-electronic converting module is provided and installed within the housing, an optical fiber cable managing function is implemented by the first cable winding structure. If the opto-electronic converting module is not installed within the housing, the optical fiber cable managing function is implemented by a second cable winding structure within the housing. The optical fiber communication conversion device using the installing method is also provided.

Abstract: A wireless transceiver apparatus is provided. The wireless transceiver apparatus includes a signal transmitting circuit, a circuit unit, and a signal receiving circuit. The signal transmitting circuit includes a first output port and is utilized for outputting a first transmission signal via the first output port in a transmission mode. The circuit unit is coupled to the first output port of the signal transmitting circuit. The signal receiving circuit includes a first receiving port and is utilized for receiving a first wireless communication signal via the first receiving port in a reception mode. The first output port is coupled to the first receiving port at a first node. The circuit unit forms a frequency resonance mode to increase an impedance value of the signal transmitting circuit seen by a signal at the first node.

Abstract: An installing method of an optical fiber communication conversion device is provided. The installing method includes the following steps. Firstly, a housing is provided. An opto-electronic converting module with a first cable winding structure is selectively accommodated and installed within the housing. An optical fiber wiring process is performed. If the opto-electronic converting module is provided and installed within the housing, an optical fiber cable managing function is implemented by the first cable winding structure. If the opto-electronic converting module is not installed within the housing, the optical fiber cable managing function is implemented by a second cable winding structure within the housing. The optical fiber communication conversion device using the installing method is also provided.

Abstract: A network device with an uninterruptible power supply function is provided. The network device includes a network physical transmission unit, a power connecting part and a backup power supply module. The network physical transmission unit is operated at a user terminal according to a fiber to the home (FTTH) technology or a fiber to the building (FTTB) technology. The power connecting part is in communication with an external power source for receiving electricity from the external power source to operate the network device. If the electricity transmitted from the external power source to the network device is interrupted, the backup power supply provides backup electricity to the network device to maintain normal operation of the network device.

Abstract: A HUD vehicle navigation system includes a portable electronic device (10) and a combiner (20). The portable electronic device includes a navigation module (151), a converting module (153), and a display module (131). The navigation module is configured to receive and transmit navigation information. The converting module electronically connects to the navigation module, and receives and converts the navigation information into mirror-image navigation information. The display module electronically connects to the navigation module and the converting module to alternatively display the navigation information or the mirror-image navigation information. The combiner is attached on an windshield of a vehicle, and is configured to reflect the mirror-image navigation information projected from the display module for view by the vehicle operator while allowing a clear view of the traffic conditions in front of the vehicle.

Abstract: A method for adjusting backlight includes a series of operations. Providing a portable electronic device (10), the portable electronic device including an image sensor (12), a signal processor (14), a backlight adjuster (16) and a backlight module (18), which are all electronically connected together. The image sensor senses an outside light and transforms the sensed outside light to an optical image signal, and sends the optical image signal to the signal processor. The signal processor determines the backlight intensity that the backlight module should provide according to the received optical image signal, and sends a control signal to the backlight adjuster. The backlight adjuster dynamically adjusts the backlight provided by the backlight module based on the control signal sent from the signal processor. A portable electronic device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device with a rotatable image capture device. The electronic device includes a body and an image capture module. The body includes a first surface, a second surface and a sleeve. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The image capture module is disposed in the body, and includes a rotary shaft and a charge-coupled device. The image capture module rotates among a first position, a second position, a third position, and a fourth position. The rotary shaft is disposed in the sleeve in a manner such that it can move between a fifth position and a sixth position. When the rotary shaft moves between the fifth position and the sixth position, the image capture module can rotate through the first position, the second position, the third position, and the fourth position.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are nucleic acid constructs and expression vectors for enhancing the production of recombinant polypeptides/proteins, and methods for the massive production of recombinant polypeptides/proteins, in which a first nucleic acid sequence encoding thioredoxin and a second nucleic acid sequence encoding hemoglobin are cloned into a host cell, thereby enhancing the capability of the thus formed recombinant host cell in producing a selected gene product, and thereby assisting said recombinant host cell in relieving intracellular stress due to the overproduction of said gene product.

Abstract: An electronic device with a rotatable image capture device. The electronic device includes a body and an image capture module. The body includes a first surface, a second surface and a sleeve. The second surface is opposite the first surface. The image capture module is disposed in the body, and includes a rotary shaft and a charge-coupled device. The image capture module rotates among a first position, a second position, a third position, and a fourth position. The rotary shaft is disposed in the sleeve in a manner such that it can move between a fifth position and a sixth position. When the rotary shaft moves between the fifth position and the sixth position, the image capture module can rotate through the first position, the second position, the third position, and the fourth position.

Abstract: In a personal digital assistant assembly, a coupling block disposed on an operating surface of a base module is rotatable about a pivot axle transverse to the operating surface. An elongated hinge unit interconnects pivotally a connecting end of a personal digital assistant and the coupling block such that the personal digital assistant is rotatable about a longitudinal axis parallel to the operating surface and transverse to the pivot axle and is movable to a desired angular position relative to the coupling block. The coupling block is movable between an expanded position, where the personal digital assistant uncovers a user input unit on the operating surface of the base module, and a closed position, where the personal digital assistant is capable of covering the user input unit.

Abstract: An audio/video device. A tablet PC has a first input/output unit and a first connecting port. A host has a seat for receiving the tablet PC, a second input/output unit, and a second connecting port connected to the second input/output unit. The first connecting port is connected to the second connecting port when the first electronic assembly is disposed in the seat, such that the host is connected to the tablet PC, and data, such as audio and/or video, can be transmitted between the tablet PC and the host.

Abstract: A light for use with computers containing light emitting diodes, which may be directional, on one or more movable supports which is powered via the computer's USB or IEEE 1394 port. An auxiliary USB or IEEE 1394 port may be combined with the plug-in light to allow for additional devices to be connected through the same port powering the light.

Abstract: An audio-visual system includes a signal source, a distributor, a control box, a control panel, and a sound reproducing unit. The signal source provides at least an audio source signal. The distributor includes a pre-amplifier coupled electrically to the signal source for amplifying the audio source signal therefrom, and an impedance matching circuit coupled electrically to the pre-amplifier for matching load impedance associated with an amplified audio source signal from the pre-amplifier to that of the signal source. The control box is coupled electrically to the distributor for processing and amplifying an impedance-matched signal received therefrom. The control panel is coupled electrically to the control box for receiving output of the control box. The sound reproducing unit is coupled electrically to the control panel for audio reproduction.

Abstract: In a personal digital assistant assembly, a coupling block disposed on an operating surface of a base module is rotatable about a pivot axle transverse to the operating surface. An elongated hinge unit interconnects pivotally a connecting end of a personal digital assistant and the coupling block such that the personal digital assistant is rotatable about a longitudinal axis parallel to the operating surface and transverse to the pivot axle and is movable to a desired angular position relative to the coupling block. The coupling block is movable between an expanded position, where the personal digital assistant uncovers a user input unit on the operating surface of the base module, and a closed position, where the personal digital assistant is capable of covering the user input unit.

Abstract: A flat illuminator, which may utilize a plurality of batteries and may support multiple LED illumination sources, also suited for multi-layered assembly with a momentary on/off switch formed therein. Encoded data and/or a key blank may also be combined with the flat illuminator.

Abstract: A flat illuminator with a flexible switching arm that connects a battery power supply to an LED illumination source. Multi-layered construction combined with conductive inks, wires or foils are used to link the battery and LED illumination source while maintaining a thin credit card-like profile.

Abstract: A flat illuminator, which may utilize a plurality of batteries and may support multiple LED illumination sources, adapted for high volume assembly with a momentary on/off switch formed therein. Encoded data and/or a key blank may also be combined with the flat illuminator.