Abstract: A nonvolatile storage device buffers multiple write commands and selects one or more therefrom according to a choosing policy to execute in priority, so as to increase the probability of continuously executing write commands corresponding to an identical smallest erasable unit, thereby reducing the frequency of backup, erasing and copyback operations and improving the efficiency of the nonvolatile storage device.

Abstract: An operation method of a memory includes the steps of calculating an offset of sequential write commands and the beginning of pages of a block of a non-volatile memory; shifting the block by the offset; and directly writing data from a host to the pages except the first and last pages of the block by the sequential write commands. In an embodiment, the pages are logical pages providing optimal writing efficiency and are determined before calculating the offset. The step of shifting the block by the offset is to increase corresponding logical block addresses (LBA) in the pages by the offset.

Abstract: A method of presenting account payoff information to customers includes receiving electronic data relating to a plurality of customers and evaluating the data to determine a class to which each customer belongs. The method also includes preparing an account statement for each customer in a first class and for each customer in a second class. The account statement for each customer in the first class includes a standard message, and the account statement for each customer in the second class includes a detailed message. The method also includes transmitting an electronic file comprising the account statements for the plurality of customers to a statement generator. The standard message comprises a total time to pay off at least one hypothetical account balance at a hypothetical interest rate based on a first series of minimum payments. The detailed message comprises a total time to pay off an account balance of the customer at an interest rate of the customer based on a second series of minimum payments.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved insulation structure for winding of motor stator, which is an improved design of structure for providing effective insulation for stator winding and improving winding volume. A stator piece that is arranged inside a motor body forms arrayed holes for wire winding. The holes receive insulation plates that are configured to correspond to the shape of the holes to be fit therein. Opposite ends of the stator piece receive end rings to fix and assemble thereto. End tabs formed at edges of the insulation plates are arranged to fit into and cover edge surface of a winding slot of each of the holes to realize complete coverage of the insulation for stator winding thereby ensuing operation safety when the motor is activated and put into operation.

Abstract: An improved electrolytic method for fabricating transparent conductive multi-component metal oxide powders is disclosed. By adjusting pH-value, the metal compositions that a transparent conductive oxide film requires are electrolyzed to form individual metal ion precursory solutions under the condition not to precipitate the solution. Then, the individual metal ion precursory solutions with the required composition ratio are mixed and the precipitate reaction is performed. Finally, transparent conductive multi-component oxide powders with the controlled composition ratio and composition homogeneity are obtained by calcining the washed, filtered, and dried co-precipitates.

Abstract: A travel padlock for securing an article comprises a housing having a shackle, a key lock and a combination lock. An indicator having at least first and second positions is moved from the first position to the second position upon insertion of an object longitudinally into a key hole of the key lock. In at least one embodiment, at least a portion of the indicator extends beyond the exterior of the housing when in the second position. In addition, in at least one embodiment of the present invention the shackle may be rotated to reset the indicator from the second position back to the first position. Furthermore, in at least one embodiment of the present invention the indicator may be reset from the second position back to the first position without rotating the shackle or unlocking the combination lock. Methods of making and using the padlock are also provided.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing an electronic component is disclosed in the present invention. The fixing mechanism includes a first casing, a boss disposed on the first casing. The electronic component is disposed on the boss. The fixing mechanism further includes a resilient component disposed on the boss and located between the first casing and the electronic component, a circuit board putting on the electronic component and fixed on the first casing, and a second casing pressing the circuit board and fixed on the first casing. The circuit board contacts against the electronic component tightly by an assembly of the first casing and the second casing.

Abstract: A method is provided and may include generating by a computer a virtual vehicle model and providing the vehicle model with spot-welds. The method may further include providing data regarding the spot-welds and applying forces by the computer to the spot welds during a simulated impact event of the vehicle model. The computer may analyze each of the spot welds at predetermined time intervals during the simulated impact event and may identify failed spot welds based on the analyzing. The computer may further remove failed spot welds from the vehicle model and may continue to apply the forces to the spot-welds following removal of the failed spot welds.

Abstract: The rotor assembly contains a number of polar anisotropic ring magnets sequentially stacked, a number of supporting rings within the stacked ring magnets, and an axle threading through the supporting rings. The ring magnets are of a same diameter and length. Each supporting ring contains three co-centric rings: an inner steel ring, a middle rubber ring, and an outer steel ring. The supporting rings are positioned with substantially equal spacing and with a gap away from each aperture of the stacked ring magnets, so that additional weight elements could be positioned and adhered within the gap. The periodic positioning of a number of supporting rings could significantly reduce the weight of the motor assembly with much improved steadiness. Additionally, the middle rubber rings of the supporting rings provide a buffer mechanism for absorbing vibration and noise reduction.

Abstract: A travel padlock for securing an article comprises a housing having a shackle, a key lock and a combination lock. An indicator having at least first and second positions is moved from the first position to the second position upon insertion of an object longitudinally into a key hole of the key lock. In at least one embodiment, at least a portion of the indicator extends beyond the exterior of the housing when in the second position. In addition, in at least one embodiment of the present invention the shackle may be rotated to reset the indicator from the second position back to the first position. Furthermore, in at least one embodiment of the present invention the indicator may be reset from the second position back to the first position without rotating the shackle or unlocking the combination lock. Methods of making and using the padlock are also provided.

Abstract: A heat pipe includes a conductive hollow case, a conductive capillary layer, a piezoelectric component, and a flexible component. The conductive hollow case has a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to a heat-generating component. The second end is a heat-dissipating end. The conductive capillary layer is formed on an inner wall of the conductive hollow case. A liquid stored in the conductive capillary layer can be heated to evaporate by the heat-generating component and then move toward the second end. The piezoelectric component is connected to the conductive capillary layer. The flexible component is disposed at a side of the piezoelectric component for being driven by the evaporated liquid so as to exert force upon the piezoelectric component. Thus, the piezoelectric component can generate electric energy, which can be transmitted from the conductive capillary layer to the conductive hollow case.

Abstract: A non-volatile memory storage device has a non-volatile memory, e.g., a flash memory, and a controller coupled to the non-volatile memory. The controller comprises a plurality of control circuits and an arbitration circuit. Each control circuit is configured to generate a request to update the chip-enable (CE) signals for non-volatile memory, and the arbitration circuit is configured to determine when the requests are acknowledged. The arbitration circuit generates acknowledge signals to the control circuits when all of the requests of the control circuits have been received by the arbitration circuit. The CE signals for non-volatile memory are updated when requests are acknowledged.

Abstract: The rotor assembly contains a number of polar anisotropic ring magnets sequentially stacked, a number of supporting rings within the stacked ring magnets, and an axle threading through the supporting rings. The ring magnets are of a same diameter and length. Each supporting ring contains three co-centric rings: an inner steel ring, a middle rubber ring, and an outer steel ring. The supporting rings are positioned with substantially equal spacing and with a gap away from each aperture of the stacked ring magnets, so that additional weight elements could be positioned and adhered within the gap. The periodic positioning of a number of supporting rings could significantly reduce the weight of the motor assembly with much improved steadiness. Additionally, the middle rubber rings of the supporting rings provide a buffer mechanism for absorbing vibration and noise reduction.

Abstract: A method of improving wafer yield by accurately identifying tilted wafer conditions may include providing inquiry signals in gaps defined between machine signals where the inquiry signals relate to temperature information indicative of a temperature of a hot plate having an item placed thereon, receiving the temperature information, and determining a seating condition of the item based on a comparison of the temperature information to an expected heat profile for a fully seated item. A corresponding apparatus is also provided.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method of executing a query plan against a database. An exemplary method comprises accessing a first subset of rows of a database table using a direct access method for an index. The query plan may comprise the direct access method. The exemplary method also comprises determining a processing cost of accessing the first subset of rows. The exemplary method further comprises modifying the direct access method for the index in response to determining that the processing cost exceeds a specified threshold. Additionally, the exemplary method comprises accessing a second subset of rows of the database table using the modified direct access method.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a processing unit and a G-sensor electrically connected thereto. The G-sensor detects the posture of the electronic device and outputs a measurement signal to the processing unit accordingly. The processing unit produces a thermal control signal according to the measurement signal, so as to reduce heat generated from the electronic device or increase cooling efficiency of the electronic device.

Abstract: There is provided a computer-implemented method of executing a query plan against a database. An exemplary method comprises accessing a first subset of rows of a database table using a direct access method. The query plan may comprise the direct access method. The exemplary method also comprises determining a processing cost of accessing the first subset of rows. The exemplary method further comprises modifying the direct access method in response to determining that the processing cost exceeds a specified threshold. Additionally, the exemplary method comprises accessing a second subset of rows of the database table using the modified direct access method.

Abstract: A touch screen display apparatus and a cover lens and an assembling method thereof are disclosed. The apparatus comprises the cover lens, a touch panel, a display panel and a backlight module. The cover lens comprises a plate body, a display area and a plurality of engage elements. The engage elements are disposed on one side of the plate body and around the display area for engaging with the backlight module. In the assembling method of the apparatus, the touch panel and the display panel are firstly disposed on the cover lens, and then the backlight module is engaged with the cover lens.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a back frame of a display device. The back frame includes a frame piece and a fixing member having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion extends toward the inside of the back frame. The second portion extends from the first portion and connects with the third portion, fixing a printed circuit board to prevent other internal connecting interfaces from loosening due to the printed circuit board shifting.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved insulation structure for winding of motor stator, which is an improved design of structure for providing effective insulation for stator winding and improving winding volume. A stator piece that is arranged inside a motor body forms arrayed holes for wire winding. The holes receive insulation plates that are configured to correspond to the shape of the holes to be fit therein. Opposite ends of the stator piece receive end rings to fix and assemble thereto. End tabs formed at edges of the insulation plates are arranged to fit into and cover edge surface of a winding slot of each of the holes to realize complete coverage of the insulation for stator winding thereby ensuing operation safety when the motor is activated and put into operation.