Abstract: A computer docking apparatus for use with a portable computer, particularly in vehicles, having a cradle member suitable for receiving a portable computer and a closure member, and electrical connector assembly that operably makes power and/or data transfer connections to the computer, the connector assembly being attached to the closure member the position of which may be changed such that the computer may be inserted into or removed from the cradle when the closure member is in a first position and moving the closure member from this first position to a second position causes the electrical connector assembly to engage the computer to allow power and/or data-transfer connections between the docking apparatus and the computer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, An electronic apparatus includes a main body, a display unit and a hinge portion. The main body includes a first convex and a second convex disposed on an upper face of the main body. The display unit includes a leg portion having a projection. The hinge portion joints the main body and the display unit. The hinge portion includes a rotation shaft rotatably supporting the display unit between a closed state and an open state and a pivot shaft swingably supporting the display unit between an obverse state and a reverse state. The projection is engaged with the first convex when the display unit is in the obverse state, and engaged with the second convex when the display unit is in the reverse state.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides an apparatus that reduces voltage noise for an integrated circuit (IC) device. This apparatus includes an interposer, which is configured to be sandwiched between the IC device and a circuit board. This interposer has a bottom surface, which is configured to receive electrical connections for power, ground and other signals from the circuit board, and a top surface, which is configured to provide electrical connections for power, ground and the other signals to the IC device. A plurality of bypass capacitors are integrated into the interposer and are coupled between the power and ground connections for the IC device, so that the plurality of bypass capacitors reduce voltage noise between the power and ground connections for the IC device.

Abstract: An OTG type storage device and a notebook computer using the same are provided. The OTG type storage device includes a hard disk, a first controlling module, a battery and at least one hard disk connector. The first controlling module is electronically connected with the hard disk for driving the hard disk. The battery is electronically connected with the hard disk and the first controlling module for providing a working power to the hard disk and the first controlling module. The hard disk connector is used for connecting with a computer system.

Abstract: A disclosed information processing apparatus includes a central processing unit; a substrate on which the central processing unit is mounted; a housing configured to form a space for accommodating the substrate; and a dividing member configured to divide the space into a first space for accommodating the substrate and a second space other than the first space.

Abstract: An electronic equipment of the present invention includes housings and, a substrate, electronic components mounted on the substrate, a heatsink which is connected to the electronic component, connection means for connecting the heatsink to the housing depending on a temperature in the housing and for forming a heat conduction path from the electronic component to the housing, and a fan for flowing cooling air into the housing. The substrate, the electronic component, the heatsink, the connection means, and the fan are arranged in the housing. Depending on the temperature, the connection means promotes heat transfer from the heatsink to the housing, which has a large radiation area, in addition to a cooling (radiation) operation using the fan. As a result, the cooling of the electronic component inside the housing is promoted during operation.

Abstract: Heat transfer systems for dissipating thermal loads from a computer rack are disclosed that include: an expandable heat transfer bus extending along the rack, the expandable heat transfer bus capable of passing a thermal transport; one or more heat sinks connected to the expandable heat transfer bus, each heat sink capable of receiving the thermal transport from the bus and returning the thermal transport to the bus, and each heat sink capable of transferring into the thermal transport a thermal load from an electronic component inside a rack module mounted to the rack; and a heat exchanger connected to the expandable heat transfer bus capable of dissipating the thermal load of the thermal transport.

Abstract: An improved rack unit assembly having at least one receptacle, such as a power receptacle, includes a cover for removable attachment to the assembly, where the panel includes an opening in the panel for permitting a connector on a cord, such as a power cord, to extend through the panel to releasably engage the at least one receptacle in the assembly, and a channel originating at the opening for receiving and guiding the cord. Optionally, the channel in the cover may include tabs along the channel for keeping the cord in the channel and the opening of the cover for the rack unit may include a means of strain relief for preventing the connector on the cord from inadvertently disengaging from the receptacle.

Abstract: A hybrid circuit board includes a first circuit board and a second circuit boards. The first circuit board includes a first body having a slot, and a first circuit pattern formed on the first body and extended to the slot. The second circuit board includes a second body, a protruding portion, a second circuit pattern, and a separating member. The protruding portion extends from the second body. The protruding portion is inserted into the slot of the first circuit board to combine the second circuit board to the first circuit board. The second circuit pattern is formed on the second body to be extended to the protruding portion, so that the second circuit pattern is electrically connected to the first circuit pattern of the first circuit board. The separating member is disposed between the second body and the protruding portion to separate the protruding portion from the second body.

Abstract: Apparatus for removing a printed circuit board (PCB) and bezel assembly from a unit includes a pull spring is attached to opposing sides of the PCB and bezel assembly. Each pull spring includes a generally M-shaped spring. A first end of the M-shaped spring includes a first pin carrying a knob. The first pin extends through an opening in the bezel and the knob is disposed within a recessed portion of the bezel and is generally flush with a front face of the bezel with the M-shaped spring compressed in a normal constrained position. In an extended position when the M-shaped springs return to a substantially uncompressed state, the knobs are pushed forward and are spaced apart in front of the bezel, enabling a person to grip and pull each knob to remove the PCB and bezel assembly from the unit in which it is installed.

Abstract: A switch configured to contact an exposed contact on an edge of a multilayer circuit board when selectively activated. The switch is particularly useful for electronic equipment such as mobile phones, PDA's, etc. where space for key contacts on the circuit board is limited. By facilitating connection to terminals formed on edges of a circuit board and/or edges of layers of multilayer circuit boards, the switch provides additional options for button locations on the electronic device heretofore requiring routing of wiring.

Abstract: An IC package includes a substrate and a plurality of thermal dissipating vias perforating the substrate. The substrate includes a power plane, a ground plane, and a dielectric layer disposed between the power plane and the ground plane. The power plane includes a power region and a non-power region isolated from each other. The thermal dissipating vias are connected to the non-power regions of the power plane and to the ground plane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a stacked semiconductor package having flexible circuit board therein. The semiconductor package comprises a substrate and a chip assembly. The chip assembly comprises at least a first chip, a second chip and a flexible circuit board. The second chip is disposed above the first chip, and is electrically connected to the first chip by the flexible circuit board. The chip assembly is electrically connected to the substrate. As a result, the interposer of prior art is omitted, the overall thickness of the stacked semiconductor package of the present invention is reduced, and the manufacturing procedure is simplified.

Abstract: An exemplary circuit board includes a power plane with a first metal plate, a ground plane with a second metal plate, a channel etched in one of the metal plates to define an isolated area therein, and a coupling circuit. A gap is formed between the isolated area and other area of the one of the metal plates. The coupling circuit is electronically connected between the first and the second metal plates in the isolated area for reducing a resonance frequency caused by the channel. The circuit board can reduce electromagnetic interference generated therein.

Abstract: An expansion card for a thin type computer in which the expansion card includes a bracket for mounting to the housing of the thin type computer, a circuit board mounted on the bracket for electrically connecting to the motherboard, and a plug terminal mounted on the bracket and electrically connected to the circuit board. When the circuit board is connected to the motherboard, the vertical height of both of the bracket and the circuit board above the motherboard is less than 80 mm.

Abstract: A card supporting apparatus includes a base member. A first securing member is moveably coupled to the base member, wherein the first securing member includes a first card engagement feature located a first height above the base member. A second securing member is moveably coupled to the base member, wherein the second securing member includes a second card engagement feature located a second height above the base member, whereby the second height is different from the first height. The base member may be coupled to an information handling system chassis that includes a plurality of cards located in a spaced apart relationship to each other. The first securing member and the second securing member may then be used to support the cards in order to restrict movement of the cards.

Abstract: An apparatus for suppressing EMI in the differential high frequency data transmission is provided, including the use of a plurality of closed-loops next to the transmission wires of data plus and data minus used in the differential transmission of data transmission bus of the flash memory pen, the EMI generated in the data transmission can be suppressed. When data is transmitted through the bus as electrical current, the magnetic field will be changed and the flux is also changed, which will induce an electrical field in the closed-loops, which will, in turn, induce a magnetic field. Therefore, the magnetic field generated by the closed-loops will annihilate the magnetic field generated by the data transmission; and hence the EMI is suppressed. Further more, the closed-loop of the present invention cab be designed as different shapes, such as circles, rectangular or others. In addition, the number of closed-loops can also vary.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave shielding filter 10 comprises a meshed layer, wherein at least one of the front and back surfaces of the meshed layer is subjected to a blackening treatment to be a blackened face having micro-irregularities. The shape of the micro-irregularities is adjusted to have a probability density curve with a peak point being convex upward wherein the probability density curve is defined as a curve depicted in a graph in which the change of height from the peak value Rp to the bottom value Rv of the deepest valley is shown as the horizontal axis while the probability density expressing the distribution of height is shown as the vertical axis. Also, in the probability density curve, a horizontal tangent can be drawn at its peak point.

Abstract: This invention discloses an EMI shielding module installed on the circuit board with at least one connection hole. This EMI shielding module includes a shielding case and at least one protrusion. The shielding case capped on the device is arranged on the circuit board. The protrusion is arranged on the shielding case and inserted in the connection hole. Therefore, the shielding case is grounded by connecting it to the circuit board with the protrusion inserted in the connection hole.

Abstract: There is disclosed a light irradiating section of a auxiliary lighting device to be incorporated in a camera, which makes it possible to eliminate unevenness of exposure amount possibly occurring in the close-up image capturing mode.

Abstract: A system for lighting at least one individual positioned about a piece of furniture during a video recording process includes a piece of furniture having a work surface and at least one non-work surface. A lighting source is arranged along either the work surface or the non-work surface of the piece of furniture to project non-visible light away from the piece of furniture toward an individual positioned proximate to the piece of furniture to light the individual or recording during a video recording process.

Abstract: An illumination source is composed of a white LED of a first light source color and an orange LED of a second light source color, so that light is emitted in a color created as a result of mixing the first and second light source colors. The first and second light source colors are represented on the 1931 CIE chromaticity diagram by a first point P1 and a second point P2, respectively. The first point P1 is substantially on the Planckian Locus PL. The second point P2 is at such a position that a line segment L1 connecting the first and second points P1 and P2 is substantially in parallel with a tangent line L3 to the Planckian Locus PL. The tangent line L3 has a point of tangency on a line L2 that is normal to the Planckian Locus PL and passes through the first point P1.

Abstract: Lighted refrigerated display case with remote light source comprises a closed container with an interior of the container refrigerated to a temperature below 7 C. The container is thermally insulated from ambient, having internal and external walls. A solid fiber optic luminaire is at least partially mounted within the container, having an elongated side-light emitting portion for emitting light from the side of the luminaire onto contents in an interior of the display case. The side-light emitting portion comprises an extractor of light arranged to preferentially extract light from the luminaire and direct the light in at least one radial direction along the length of the side-light emitting portion to at least one target area of said contents along a longitudinal axis of the side-light emitting portion. A light-delivery system provides light to the fiber optic luminaire, having a light source mounted remotely from the interior of the container.

Abstract: A switch panel assembly is mounted on a wall and has a switch panel, a light-guiding rod, a circuit board and a switch. The switch panel has two lamp holders formed on and protruding from the switch panel. The light-guiding rod is mounted between the two lamp holders. The circuit board has at least one lamp held in the lamp holders and an optical sensor held in one of the lamp holders. The switch is connected electrically to an illuminating device. The optical sensor is used to detect ambient lights such that the at least one lamp can be automatically lighted up when an ambient environment is dark. The light-guiding rod guides, refracts and scatters the lights emitting from the lamp to brighten the ambient environment for a people easily and quickly finding and switching the switch.

Abstract: A flame effect device for a vehicle including an exhaust pipe and an effect module. The effect module includes a fan, a light, and streamers. When the effect module is activated, the fan blows the streamers in front of the light creating a reflection on the inside face of the exhaust pipe. This reflection has the appearance of an emanating flame inside of the exhaust pipe. The preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a triggering device which causes the flame to appear more intense as the vehicle accelerates.

Abstract: A backlight unit for a liquid crystal device are disclosed for improving the brightness of the liquid crystal display. The backlight unit includes a plurality of lamps, a prism reflector, and a plurality of lamp guides. The prism reflector forms a plurality of prism peaks for positioning the plurality of lamps. The plurality of lamp guides fix the plurality of lamps at a predetermined distance apart from each other.

Abstract: A control system for a liquid motion lamp maintains the proper temperature of liquids within the lamp to provide desired motion within the lamp, and reduces sensitivity to ambient temperature. The lamp preferably includes two heating elements, a first element for initial heating, such as a heat blanket, resistive glass coating, or a submerged ring, and a second heating element generally providing both heat and lighting. A sensor measures the temperature of the liquid inside the lamp and the control system controls the heat sources to maintain the temperature within operating limits.

Abstract: A visual recognition and identification apparatus comprising a mounting means adapted for placement on an object wherein said mounting means incorporates one or a plurality of light emitting diodes adapted to provide a visual signal characterised in that said LED's are mounted in, on, or connected to a printed circuit board, wherein said printed circuit board is surface modified to provide a distinct angle of mounting for one or a plurality of LED's to provide a highly defined focused viewing angle for said apparatus, wherein said mounting angle results in the focusing of said LED's at a defined focal point.

Abstract: An illumination source for illuminating the jaws of a handheld tool near the tool's working tip. At least one LED is mounted on a handheld tool such that when energized, the LED light encircles the tips of the tool's jaws and illuminates the working surface. The illumination source may be permanently integrated with the tool or may be retrofit. A power source and a switch are provided to energize the LEDs. The power source may or may not be serviceable. If the working environment is corrosive or otherwise hazardous, the entire illumination source may be sealed to prevent sparks or corrosion of the internal parts.

Abstract: A portable light device is capable of generating light that is substantially uniformly distributed at its surface. The light device includes a housing having at least a translucent portion formed of a translucent material A first light source is disposed within the housing and is adapted to generate light. A first optical structure is positioned to direct at least a portion of the light from the first light source toward the housing translucent portion, and a second optical structure is positioned between the first light source and the housing translucent portion, the second optical structure being adapted to diffuse at least a portion of the light for uniform distribution across the housing translucent portion.

Abstract: A candelabrum contains a number of candlesticks, each having a drip pan supported by an arm. The arms of two or more candlesticks can be bundled together by a flexible sleeving device. The flexibility of the sleeving devices make the bundling very easy to conduct. In addition, the arms of the candlesticks bundled together can have arbitrary included angles among them. As such, the candlesticks can be joined and arranged freely into various geometrical shapes.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a portable lamp unit that functions alone as a light source or may be combined with a base unit for permanent or temporary attachment to a surface. The lamp unit has a light transmitting means, a power source, and an operating means that together provide a portable light source. When associated with the base unit, the lamp unit becomes removably retained in the base unit, providing for use of the lamp unit at a fixed location, while remaining easily removable for portable use.

Abstract: A portable lamp comprises a LED-based lighting module, a rotary selector switch for selecting the operating mode, and a power supply battery, the whole assembly being housed in a compact case which is coupled to a fixing plate with multidirectional orientation. The lighting module and the selector switch are arranged side by side on the front face, the fixing plate being joined to the case by a ball and socket joint arranged in a housing provided at the base of the case between the selector switch and the lighting module.

Abstract: A flashlight includes a flashlight head assembly that may be used with either one or two batteries. For use with one battery, a body receives a battery therein and the flashlight head assembly is secured to the body. For use with two batteries, an extension unit is secured to the body and the flashlight head assembly is secured to the extension unit. A switch assembly disposed in the body and electrically connected with the flashlight head assembly controls the delivery of power to the flashlight head assembly.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a light assembly (6) for connection to a shelving unit having an elongated housing (10). The elongated housing (10) includes a mounting face (12), an outer face (16) formed opposite the mounting face (12), and an upper face (14) extending between the mounting face (12) and the outer face (16). At least one lamp fastening member (24) is formed within the housing (10), and an attachment channel (20) is formed within the mounting face (12) of the housing (10) and opens to the outer side of the mounting face (12). The attachment channel (20) is adapted to receive at least one fastener.

Abstract: A light fixture or troffer for directing light emitted from a light source toward an area to be illuminated, including a reflector assembly within which the light source is positioned and a lens assembly detachably secured to a portion of the reflector assembly such that a lens of the lens assembly overlies the light source and such that substantially all of the light emitted from the light source passes through the lens assembly. In one example, the lens includes a curved prismatic surface that can be oriented toward or away from the underlying light source.

Abstract: An illumination device and method of making the device uses a three-dimensional (3D) substrate on which a number of light-emitting dies are mounted. The 3D substrate is configured to define an interior region. The illumination device includes electrical traces on at least one of the exterior surface and the interior surface of the 3D substrate.

Abstract: Described herein are lighting units of a variety of types and configurations, including linear lighting units suitable for lighting large spaces, such as building exteriors and interiors. Also provided herein are methods and systems for powering lighting units, controlling lighting units, authoring displays for lighting units, and addressing control data for lighting units.

Abstract: An illumination system includes a point light source array, a lens and a collimating lens. The collimating lens is disposed between the point light source array and the lens. The point light source array is suitable for emitting a planar light source and both the lens and the collimating lens are disposed on the optical path of the planar light source. Besides, the lens has two different focal lengths in a first axis and a second axis. The present invention further provides a projection apparatus employing the illumination system.

Abstract: A light source for a backlight unit is disclosed. The light source includes a plurality of light emitting diode modules arranged in a manner corresponding to an array, in which each of the light emitting diode modules includes a plurality of light emitting diodes. The array includes a plurality of columns and rows. Preferably, the light emitting diodes of the light emitting diode module of any two adjacent columns are arranged in a different manner, and the light emitting diodes of the light emitting diode module of any two adjacent rows are arranged in a different manner.

Abstract: A light-mixing module includes a luminous panel having a plurality of red, green, and blue illuminants arranged alternately, at least one corner being formed in an area defined by the arrangement of the illuminants, a predetermined illuminant being located at the corner; at least one mask located above the luminous panel and over the corner for attenuating the light emitted therethrough from the predetermined illuminant thereunder and having a transmittance preferably lower than 90%; and a light-mixing panel located above the luminous panel and the mask. The light emitted from the illuminants passes through the light-mixing panel for mixture to generate required colored light and then to emit outward. Accordingly, the mask prevents the predetermined illuminant from displaying a weighted color, thus attaining the potency of even light mixture.

Abstract: Provided is an automotive lamp assembly that can dynamically control the amount and direction of side radiation of light, as a vehicle travels along a curved road. The lamp assembly includes a projection lamp module including a light source, a reflecting mirror reflecting light emitted from the light source forward, and a lens refracting and condensing the forward reflected light; a rotative actuator rotating the module about a predetermined driving axis; and an additional reflecting mirror rotating with the module and reflecting light intercepted by a shield to make the light travel at an angle in a direction proportionate to the rotation.

Abstract: A decorative light system includes a base and a portable light device capable of communicating with each other to generate a light show. The system includes a base defining a receptacle and including a microcontroller, a transceiver operably coupled to the microcontroller and adapted to generate a control signal, a first power source operably coupled to the microcontroller, and a user interface operably coupled to the microcontroller and including at least one switch for activating the microcontroller.

Abstract: A light source device and method of making the device uses a substrate, which may be a glass or ceramic substrate, having thru-holes for heat dissipation. The light source device includes a number of light-emitting dies that are mounted on the substrate such that each thru-hole is positioned directly below one of the light-emitting dies.

Abstract: A light emitting device having an hermetically sealed package that includes a light source positioned in a metal can container on which is placed an optically-transparent cover. An enclosed space formed by the metal can container and the optically-transparent cover may be filled with an inert, heat-conducting gas or liquid and the inner surface of the metal can container may be coated with a high-reflector material that prevents absorption of the light emitted by the light source. A method of producing a light-emitting device having an hermetically-sealed package and a method of dissipating heat from a light-emitting device having an hermetically-sealed package is also provided.

Abstract: An illumination system for increasing the brightness of a light source comprises an optical recycling device coupled to the light source, preferably light emitting diode (LED), for spatially and/or angularly recycling light. The optical recycling device spatially recycles a portion of rays of light emitted by the LED back to the light source using a reflector or mirror and/or angularly recycles high angle rays of light and transmits small angle rays of light, thereby increasing the brightness of the light source's output.

Abstract: A luminaire adapted to being mounted at the top of a post having a design reducing maintenance costs. The luminaire has a capital with a globe mounted thereon forming an optical chamber, the capital has a front access area with a front access door hingedly attached thereto and optionally has a tool-less latch capable of holding the front access door over the front access area. The capital has an opening in a top portion thereof into the optical chamber, optionally, a relamping module extends from the inside of the capital, through the opening and up into a central portion of the optical chamber and has a lamp socket thereon. The relamping module may be removed without manipulation of the globe or globe roof. The luminaire may also have electrical gear within the capital attached to a tray wherein the tray is removably attached to an internal portion of the capital. The globe and globe roof may remain stationary during typical maintenance processes such as relamping or maintenance of electrical gear.

Abstract: A webbing structure with a banded light-emitting effect includes two opaque band sets, a transparent band set, a plurality of longitudinal opaque wires, and a light-emitting module. Each opaque band set is composed of a plurality of latitudinal opaque wires. The transparent band set is arranged between the two opaque band sets, wherein the transparent band set is composed of latitudinal flexible transparent wires. The longitudinal opaque wires are respectively longitudinally alternately interweaved among the latitudinal opaque wires and the latitudinal flexible transparent wires. In addition, the light-emitting module is disposed beside an end side of the transparent band set. Thereby, when light source is projected from the light-emitting module into the transparent band set, the transparent band set becomes a banded shining area.

Abstract: A lighting assembly is provided that includes a white LED and a reflector assembly, wherein the surface of the reflector assembly selectively reflects a portion of the output from the LED in a manner that results in a color temperature shift of the light output from the LED. To produce the color shift in the light output, the reflective surface of the reflector assembly is coated with a thin film of material. The coating causes a shift in the composite light output from the LED in combination with the reflector that moves towards a lower color temperature or a warmer hue. In turn, the shift produces a composite light output that exhibits a greatly improved color rendering index, while also maintaining a high level of efficiency for the assembly as a whole.

Abstract: The present invention provides a luminaire comprising a lamp housing having an upper surface and at least one opposed pair of lamp holders extending downwardly from opposing ends of said housing. The housing includes a plurality of apertures in the upper surface thereof to permit transmission of light therethrough and a reversible reflector capable of being secured to said housing in a plurality of positions having a plurality of apertures therein wherein in a first position the apertures in said reflector are aligned with the apertures in said housing to permit light transmission therethrough and wherein in a second position the apertures in said housing are covered by said reflector to prohibit light transmission therethrough.