Abstract: A network switch and a network switch system thereof are provided. The network switch includes a plurality of connection ports and a processing circuit. When any of the connection ports receives a first abnormal message packet and one of the connection ports is in a disabled state, the processing circuit sets the connection port in the disabled state to switch to an enabled state, and the processing circuit does not forward the first abnormal message packet in the single loop network. When one of the connection ports is abnormal and each of the connection ports forming the single loop network is in the enabled state, the processing circuit sets the abnormal connection port to switch to the disabled state, and transmits a second abnormal message packet to other network switches in the single loop network through another connection port that is not abnormal.

Abstract: A light-emitting device, including: a semiconductor stack generating a first light; and a filter formed on the stack, including a first surface facing the stack and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The filter includes pairs of layers with different refractive indexes alternately stacked, and a portion of the first light is transmitted by the filter. The light emitting device emits a second light including the portion of the first light, and the second light includes a first directional part with a first FWHM and a second directional part with a second FWHM. The first directional part has a first angle with a normal direction of the second surface in a range of 45-90 degrees, the second directional part has a second angle with the normal direction of the second surface in a range of 0-30 degrees, and the second FWHM is smaller than the first FWHM.

Abstract: The invention discloses a polarizer comprising a first protective layer, a second protective layer, and a polarizing layer sandwiched therebetween. The polarizing layer comprises a first polarizing area and a second polarizing area with different polarizations. The polarization degree of the first polarizing area is greater than 99.9% and less than 100%, and the light transmittance is between 40% and 45%; the polarization degree of the second polarizing area is not less than 90% and not greater than 99.9%, and the light transmittance is between 45% to 48%. The disclosed polarizer can be used in an electronic device with an integrated camera module.

Abstract: A light emission apparatus includes a laser diode configured to emit a light; a laser driver electrically coupled to the laser diode, the laser driver being configured to drive the laser diode to generate the light; and an optical module arranged to receive the light emitted by the laser diode, the optical module comprising at least one optical element and being configured to adjust the light and emits a transmitting light; wherein the transmitting light emits from the optical module with an illumination angle and the optical module adjusts the light to vary the illumination angle.

Abstract: An antenna module includes a metal board, an inverted F metal plate and an antenna unit. A slot is provided between the inverted F metal plate and the metal board, the inverted F metal plate and the metal board are integrally formed, and the inverted F metal plate is disposed perpendicular to the metal board. The antenna unit is disposed corresponding to the slot and the inverted F metal plate, and includes a radiation part and a ground part. The radiation part is coupled to a signal feeding point and includes a first radiation body and a second radiation body. The first radiation body, the slot and the inverted F metal plate operate cooperatively to generate a wireless signal at a first operating frequency. The second radiation body, the slot and the inverted F metal plate operate cooperatively to generate a wireless signal at a second operating frequency.

Abstract: Deferred revenue calculations can be necessary in an accrual-basis accounting model where a subscription or other type of sale is conducted that requires deferred revenue recognition. A snapshot state corresponding to the current state of a particular deferral can be generated. Out of order deferred events can also occur. The current state of the deferral can also be published in a downstream system.

Abstract: A communication apparatus is provided. A retaining wall structure electrically connected with a ground plane is disposed between a main circuit board and an antenna. A retaining wall part of the retaining wall structure has a thickness. A distance between the retaining wall part and the main circuit board is a first distance, and a distance between the retaining wall part and the antenna and is a second distance. A distance between the retaining wall and a shielding metal plate is a third distance. The projection of the antenna projected toward the retaining wall in the orthogonal projection direction falls on the retaining wall part.

Abstract: A wearable electronic device includes a middle frame, a metallic side wall, a dielectric element, and a antenna wiring circuit. The metallic side wall is disposed at one side of the middle frame and has a slot. The dielectric element is disposed at the slot and electrically isolates the metallic side wall and the middle frame. The antenna wiring circuit is disposed at the dielectric element and comprises a antenna pattern. The antenna pattern comprises first and second metal portions. The first metal portion comprises a slit surrounded by first to third segments. The first segment has a signal feeding terminal. The second metal portion is connected to the third segment and is located in the slit. The metallic side wall performs coupled resonant with the first metal portion and the second metal portion to generate a resonant frequency band.

Abstract: A compensation method for pixel aging applicable to controlling circuit of a display device having a display panel is provided. The method includes: receiving a display content; predicting an aging of each of a plurality of pixels of the display panel resulting from the display content in order to obtain an aging prediction; generating a display data to compensate the display panel based on the aging prediction; and outputting the display content. Besides, a controlling circuit using the method for compensating a display device is also provided.

Abstract: The invention provides an image compensation method suitable to a display. First, an image processing circuit obtains pixel data related to a current pixel, a first and a second adjacent pixels from an image frame. The first and the second adjacent pixels are respectively located at two opposite sides of the current pixel. Then, the image processing circuit determines whether a color block edge exists between the current pixel, the first adjacent pixel and the second adjacent pixel according to the pixel data related to the current pixel, the first adjacent pixel and the second adjacent pixel. The image processing circuit performs first color edge compensation on the pixel data related to the current pixel when determining that the color block edge exists between the current pixel and the first adjacent pixel and no color block edge exists between the current pixel and the second adjacent pixel. An image processing circuit is further provided.

Abstract: A compensation method for pixel aging applicable to controlling circuit of a display device having a display panel is provided. The method includes: receiving a display content; predicting an aging of each of a plurality of pixels of the display panel resulting from the display content in order to obtain an aging prediction; generating a display data to compensate the display panel based on the aging prediction; and outputting the display content. Besides, a controlling circuit using the method for compensating a display device is also provided.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a conductive line is provided. In an embodiment the conductive line is formed by forming two passivation layers, wherein each passivation layer is independently patterned. Once formed, a seed layer is deposited into the two passivation layers, and a conductive material is deposited to fill and overfill the patterns within the two passivation layers. A planarization process such as a chemical mechanical polish may then be utilized in order to remove excess conductive material and form the conductive lines within the two passivation layers.

Abstract: An antenna module includes a metal board, an inverted F metal plate and an antenna unit. A slot is provided between the inverted F metal plate and the metal board, the inverted F metal plate and the metal board are integrally formed, and the inverted F metal plate is disposed perpendicular to the metal board. The antenna unit is disposed corresponding to the slot and the inverted F metal plate, and includes a radiation part and a ground part. The radiation part is coupled to a signal feeding point and includes a first radiation body and a second radiation body. The first radiation body, the slot and the inverted F metal plate operate cooperatively to generate a wireless signal at a first operating frequency. The second radiation body, the slot and the inverted F metal plate operate cooperatively to generate a wireless signal at a second operating frequency.

Abstract: An antenna unit, an antenna system and an antenna control method are disclosed. The antenna unit includes a first radiation metal element, a second radiation metal element, and a third radiation metal element. The first radiation metal element includes a signal feed point, a first ground point, and a second ground point. The signal feed point, the first ground point, and the second ground point are disposed approximately in a straight line. The second radiation metal element is disposed away from the first radiation metal element with a gap and includes a third ground point. The third radiation metal element surrounds the first radiation metal element and the second radiation metal element and includes a fourth ground point.

Abstract: An antenna structure including a conductive housing, a substrate, a ground element and a radiation element is provided. The conductive housing includes an open slot and a conductive segment adjacent to each other. The radiation element is disposed on a first surface of the substrate and is electrically connected to the ground element. A second surface of the substrate faces the open slot and the conductive segment. The ground element is electrically connected to the conductive housing. The radiation element has a feeding point and forms a first path. An orthogonal projection of the radiation element on the conductive housing is partially overlapping with the conductive segment such that the conductive housing and the radiation element form a second path. The antenna structure operates in a first band and a second band through the first path and the second path.

Abstract: A communication apparatus is provided. A retaining wall structure electrically connected with a ground plane is disposed between a main circuit board and an antenna. A retaining wall part of the retaining wall structure has a thickness. A distance between the retaining wall part and the main circuit board is a first distance, and a distance between the retaining wall part and the antenna and is a second distance. A distance between the retaining wall and a shielding metal plate is a third distance. The projection of the antenna projected toward the retaining wall in the orthogonal projection direction falls on the retaining wall part.

Abstract: A paper drinking straw is provided with an elongated member of paper having two short sides and two long sides wherein one long side includes a first joining strip and the other long side includes a second joining strip; a piercing segment at a position of the first joining strip superimposed on the second joining strip; and a cutting segment at one short side and including a first cutting edge connected to one long side, a second cutting edge connected to the first cutting edge and inward inclined relative to the first cutting edge, a third cutting edge connected to the second cutting edge and outward inclined relative to the first cutting edge, and a fourth cutting edge interconnected to the third cutting edge and the other long side. The first joining strip is superimposed on the second joining strip and secured thereto to form the paper drinking straw.

Abstract: An antenna unit, an antenna system and an antenna control method are disclosed. The antenna unit includes a first radiation metal element, a second radiation metal element, and a third radiation metal element. The first radiation metal element includes a signal feed point, a first ground point, and a second ground point. The signal feed point, the first ground point, and the second ground point are disposed approximately in a straight line. The second radiation metal element is disposed away from the first radiation metal element with a gap and includes a third ground point. The third radiation metal element surrounds the first radiation metal element and the second radiation metal element and includes a fourth ground point.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a conductive line is provided. In an embodiment the conductive line is formed by forming two passivation layers, wherein each passivation layer is independently patterned. Once formed, a seed layer is deposited into the two passivation layers, and a conductive material is deposited to fill and overfill the patterns within the two passivation layers. A planarization process such as a chemical mechanical polish may then be utilized in order to remove excess conductive material and form the conductive lines within the two passivation layers.

Abstract: A method for performing a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) is disclosed. The method includes supplying a slurry onto a polishing pad, holding a first wafer against the polishing pad by a first polishing head, holding a second wafer against the polishing pad by a second polishing head, and rotating the polishing pad.