Abstract: A backlight unit is provided. The backlight unit comprises a plurality of light emitting lamps arranged in one direction on a bottom surface of a base support. A lower reflection plate is provided on the bottom surface of the base support below the light emitting lamps. A plurality of upper reflection plates are arranged above the light emitting lamps to correspond to the light emitting lamps in a one to one ratio.

Abstract: An exemplary LED lamp includes a housing, a printed circuit board, at least one LED, a light reflective module and a lamp cover. The printed circuit board is positioned on a bottom of the housing. The LED electrically connects with the printed circuit board. The light reflective module includes at least one light-shielding sheet and a bottom reflective plate disposed between the printed circuit board and the light-shielding sheet. The bottom reflective plate defines at least one through hole. The LED passes through the at least one through hole correspondingly. Each light-shielding sheet defines a plurality of light holes and covers the LED correspondingly. The lamp cover is fixed on the opening of the housing. The LED lamp has a uniformity brightness.

Abstract: A motion-activated decorative lighting fixture with a PIR motion detector having an adjustable field of view hidden behind a decorative slotted wall of the fixture body. The lighting fixture includes a motion detector housing that forms an integral part of the fixture body. The housing includes a slotted vertically extending exterior wall around the housing with an array of elongate vertically extending slots horizontally spaced apart from one another and extending along at least a portion of the wall. One or more PIR sensors are disposed within the housing, and a segmented Fresnel lens array is disposed within the housing behind the slots to direct infra-red energy from a monitored field of view to a sensor. The lens array includes a plurality of columns of lenslets, which are divided into at least two sets of columns, the columns of the first set alternating with the columns of the second set so as to form an alternating sequence of columns.

Abstract: A temperature adjusting device of the present invention is provided with: an LED light source 11r, 11g and 11b, a temperature sensor 9 for detecting an ambient temperature of the LED light source 11r, 11g and 11b, a cooling fan for cooling the LED light source 11r, 11g and 11b, a driving circuit 22 for driving the cooling fan 20, a control unit 4 that controls a voltage to be applied to the cooling fan 20 so as to set the ambient temperature within a predetermined range based upon the results of detection by the temperature sensor 9 and a heater placed near the LED light source 11r, 11g and 11b, and in this arrangement, the control unit is designed to control the applied voltage to the heater so as to reduce the heating value of the heater in cooperation with lighting of the LED light source 11r, 11g and 11b.

Abstract: The invention relates to a thermal management system for a lamp. The system comprises a lamp socket that comprises a socket body. The thermal assembly is in thermal communication with the socket body to form a thermal circuit between the lamp and the thermal assembly for dissipating heat generated by the lamp.

Abstract: A Light Emitting Diode (LED) light tube is applied to be directly inserted to two pairs of electrode insertion holes of a fluorescent light tube fixture to replace a fluorescent tube. The LED light tube comprises a heat-dissipating base, a plurality of linear-extend LEDs and a light-transmissible shell, wherein an arrangement surface of the heat-dissipating base is arranged with the linear-extend LEDs, a peripheral surface of the heat-dissipating base is formed with a plurality of heat-dissipating grooves, two end-surfaces of the heat-dissipating base are respectively connected a pairs of electrodes to be inserted into the electrode insertion holes, and the light-transmissible shell including an opening for covering and assembling to the arrangement surface to package the linear-extend LEDs with the heat-dissipating base.

Abstract: A light emitting package is disclosed that can generate a white light while controlling Red, Green and Blue light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) simultaneously. In the light emitting package, a plurality of LEDs are connected in series to one another. The plurality of LEDs are responsive to one driving voltage. Currents flowing through the plurality of LEDs are controlled by a current adjuster. Consequently, the plurality of LEDs are driven by the currents different from one another in amount.

Abstract: A lighting device includes an illumination face having a length and a width; a light-emitting element having a light-ray-releasing face the maximum length of which is equal to or less than the width of the illumination face; and a light-source unit that has an optical element which changes the direction of light rays released from the light-emitting element to be directed to the illumination face. The optical element has a concave-face reflecting unit having a cross section that is shaped into a quadratic curve or a pseudo quadratic curve, which is placed at least on one portion thereof, and a luminance distribution on the illumination face has a flat portion that is equal to or not less than a predetermined width.

Abstract: A light guide lens includes a lens body having a light incidence surface and a light emission surface, a plurality of refraction structures formed on the light incidence surface, and a plurality of reflection structures formed on the light emission surface. The refraction structures send incoming light rays to the light emission surface by refraction. Each of the refraction structures turns incoming light rays coming in all directions into refracted parallel light rays. The refracted parallel light rays arriving from the refraction structures reflect off the corresponding reflection structures and then laterally exit the lens body. The refracted parallel light rays arriving from each of the refraction structures travel to a corresponding one of the reflection structures, such that eventually the incoming light rays exit laterally. The present invention further provides a light emitting diode package structure having the light guide lens.

Abstract: A side-emitting light-emitting element and a packaging lens thereof, wherein the packaging lens comprises an incident surface, a reflective surface, a first refractive surface, and a second refractive surface. The first refractive surface has zigzag surfaces. After a light from a light source enters into the packaging lens through the incident surface, a portion of the light is reflected by the reflective surface to the first refractive surface via total internal reflection to vertically penetrate the first refractive surface and then proceeds along a first optical path. The other portion of the light is refracted by the second refractive surface to penetrate the second refractive surface and then proceeds along a second optical path, which is parallel to the first optical path. A zigzag surface of the first refractive surface avoids from undesired lights reflected by the first refractive surface.

Abstract: This is a projector night light combination that allows an image to be projected along the surface of a wall to calm a child. The night light itself is not being claimed as they are plentiful in the prior art but a projector with a lens that can be turned off and on to soothe the fears of children is claimed.

Abstract: A reflector for a light source, such as an LED, is provided with a shape which efficiently collects and directs energy to an illumined surface whereby almost 100% of the light is collected and distributed into a designer composite beam. The shape in one embodiment is comprised of three zones beginning with a parabolic surface of revolution at the base of the reflector, followed by a transition or straight conic zone and ending with an elliptical zone. In another embodiment the reflector shape is determined according to a transfer function which allows for arbitrary designer control of the reflected rays at each point on the reflector, which when combined with direct radiation from the source, results in a designer controlled composite beam or illumination. The device is more than 90% energy efficient and allows replacement of higher power, less energy efficient light sources with no loss in illumination intensity.

Abstract: Disclosed is a light source, which includes a light-permeable casing, a thermoconductor, which is mounted inside the casing and has a flat end portion, a plurality of radiation fins fastened to the periphery of the thermoconductor inside the casing, a light source formed of an array of LEDs and installed in the flat end portion of the thermoconductor inside the casing, and a power unit mounted inside the casing to provide the light source with the necessary working voltage.

Abstract: An LED module includes a latching component, a frame holding an LED thereon, a heat spreader located in the latching component and a heat transfer member having a heat-dissipating unit remote from the LED and a heat pipe thermally connecting with the heat spreader, the LED and the heat-dissipating unit. The latching component cooperates with the heat spreader to tightly press the frame being attached on the heat spreader. The heat transfer member thermally connects with the heat spreader and transfers heat from the LED to an ambient environment. The latching component has two spring pieces pushing the frame toward the heat spreader and the heat pipe. The spring pieces electrically engage with the frame to thereby electrically connect with the LED.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display assembly includes a liquid crystal display, and a surface light source device that illuminates the liquid crystal display from a back surface. The surface light source device includes a housing including a bottom plate, a light source that is arranged on the bottom plate and illuminates the liquid crystal display, and a plurality of radiator fins arranged at a spacing from each other. Each of the radiator fins includes a first fin portion formed by bending a part of the bottom plate in a direction away from the liquid crystal display, the first fin portion extending substantially perpendicularly to the bottom plate, and a second fin portion formed by bending a part of the first fin portion in a direction away from the liquid crystal display, the second fin portion extending substantially parallel to the bottom plate.

Abstract: An ambient light based illumination control system for motor vehicles. The system incorporates an ambient light sensor and provides control signals for controlling headlamp illumination and illumination of interior instrument panel lighting. The control system provides a variation of intensities for instrument panel lighting in transient ambient light conditions. The system may further be integrated into systems including navigation displays or other vehicle displays to provide adjustments for such displays in response to varying ambient light levels.

Abstract: An illumination device includes a first light source. The first light source is fixed on an interior ceiling located between a driver seat and a passenger seat in a vehicle. The first light source illuminates an interior compartment of the vehicle. The illumination device also includes a second light source that illuminates around the driver or the passenger. The illumination device further includes a switch that electrically controls the second light source. The switch includes a peripheral part that is located adjacent to the first light source, and the peripheral part emits light from the first light source. The illumination device indicates a location of the switch in dark conditions in the interior compartment of the vehicle in a visually pleasing manner. The illumination device has a simple structure and is simple to install.

Abstract: An exterior mirror assembly includes a mirror member, a housing and a light member. The mirror member is supported in the housing. The light member is attached to the housing to radiate light, having a luminous body and a lens mask configured to cover the luminous body. The housing has an outermost portion which lies outwardly furthest with respect to a width direction of a vehicle. The light member is disposed inside of the outermost portion with respect to a width direction of the vehicle and the lens mask is formed so that its shape smoothly continues to the outermost portion. A projection is formed on the lens mask so that a surface of the projection is inside of the outermost portion with respect to a width direction of the vehicle.

Abstract: An automotive light assembly produces numerous beam patterns meeting automotive requirements through the reduction of light scatter and collection and redirection in efficiencies. A light source projects light laterally, which is collected by a light conducting body having a hub and a plurality of fingers extending from the hub. By using a plurality of small individual fingers, large and bulky light pipes are eliminated and the light collection and redirection efficiency is improved.

Abstract: A reflecting member of a vehicle lamp is provided with a top coat layer formed on a silver deposited coat formed on a surface of a synthetic resin base. The top coat layer is made of a transparent acrylic resin which is synthesized with a monomer whose glass transition temperature is 60° C. or higher. The top coat layer adheres to the silver deposited coat to suppress the agglomeration of Ag atoms constituting the silver deposited coat.

Abstract: A vehicle headlight can project a low beam and a high beam in a reasonable and efficient fashion and does not require a maximum output during high beam illumination, which is low in frequency of use. A light source can be arranged so that a main optical axis thereof forms an angle of approximately 30° to 60° with respect to a front-to-back direction of a vehicle/vehicle headlight. An extremity of the light source can extend toward the front and side of the vehicle. Part of a first reflector can be arranged closer to the front and a center of the vehicle than the light source. A second reflector can be configured to collect light from the first reflector and reflect the same light to the front of the vehicle. The second reflector can be located behind and closer to the side of the vehicle than the light source is. A distribution pattern switching unit can be located between the first reflector and the second reflector.

Abstract: An input shaft for a lamp adjuster is disclosed. The input shaft includes a top portion and bottom portion. The top portion and bottom portion can move axially relative to one another such that the input shaft can have a plurality of different lengths. The input shaft can also include a clutching feature. An adjuster and lamp assembly including an input shaft according to the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: An auxiliary lighting energy interruption system for use with snow plows and like front-mounted vehicle accessories is disclosed which facilitates the interconnection of such auxiliary lighting energy interruption systems to the lighting system of a vehicle upon which the vehicle accessory is mounted to provide power to and to control the auxiliary lights with the lighting system of the vehicle. The independent lighting energy interruption system provides first and second harness portions for respective installation on the vehicle and the vehicle accessory, with the first harness portion having a first configuration when it is not connected to the second harness portion and a second configuration when it is connected to the second harness portion. The first configuration allow the headlights on the vehicle to operate, while the second configuration allows only the headlights on the vehicle accessory to operate.

Abstract: An optical unit includes a base, a light-condensing member disposed on the base to condense a first portion of light that is incident onto the base and protrusion members disposed on a surface of the light-condensing member to scatter a second portion of the light that is incident onto the base. A backlight assembly includes light sources, an optical unit receiving light from the light sources to condense and scatter the light, and may also include an optical member disposed over the optical unit to enhance the front luminance of the light. A display device includes light sources, an optical module and a display panel. Thus, display quality of the display device may be enhanced.

Abstract: A mixing device for mixing liquid, flowable or powder-form materials, having a first component that is mounted in a rotatable manner on a frame, a second component mounted in a rotatable manner on the first component, a drive unit for generating a rotary movement of the first component, and a deflecting unit for transferring and deflecting the rotary movement of the first component to the second component in such a manner that the direction of rotation of the first component is opposite to the direction of rotation of the second component, the second component having at least one vacuum box which can be evacuated when in operation and in which there is at least one container for the materials that are to be mixed.

Abstract: A flexible bulk container capable of transporting a first material and introducing a second material for mixing therewithin is disclosed wherein 1) said container can comprise a component of a bulk transport system further comprising a container assembly, and 2) said container includes a body defining a cavity, at least one opening, at least one vent, and a material delivery system assembly wherein a) the body is flexible and capable of positioning within the container assembly, b) the opening provides communication with the cavity, and c) the material delivery system assembly comprises at least one manifold, a portion of which is positioned within the cavity of the flexible bulk container, and said manifold includes a shell, an interior region, an inlet accessible from outside of the cavity of the flexible bulk container and at least one passageway extending from the internal region, through the shell, to, in turn, place the interior of the manifold in communication with the cavity.

Abstract: Methods and mechanisms for shaking containers are disclosed. The shaking motion can be made to vary in a dynamic fashion so that the different components within the container are not made to separate, as if subjected to the processing of a centrifuge. Such dynamic motion can appear to be random. A cantilevered base plate or other type of based place can be coupled to a base. A motor can be coupled to the base plate and configured to rotate a generally vertical shaft. A cam or other type of wheel can be coupled to the shaft and configured to eccentrically rotate about the shaft, wherein the wheel is configured to rotate within a bearing. A container base is coupled to the bearing such that the container base is configured to translate or otherwise move is general accordance with the eccentric rotation of the cam. The container base can be configured to tilt based at least in part on the translation of the container base.

Abstract: A mixer system including a bowl for receiving a material to be mixed, a mixer body having a rotatable output component, and a hinge. The bowl is pivotable about the hinge relative to the mixer body such that the bowl can be pivoted between a loading/unloading position and a closed position relative the mixer body. The mixer may include a magnetic bowl detector and the bowl may include a magnet thereon.

Abstract: The static mixer has a polymorphic structure that can be used for mixing or homogenizing a fluid medium. The mixer has at least two sections arranged in a tube one after the other in the longitudinal direction. Baffles of the first section that are effective to promote mixing redistribute the medium to be mixed largely globally over the entire cross-section of the tube. Baffles of the second section that are effective to promote mixing effect largely local mixing in partial regions, which in each case contain only one part of the tube cross-section. The baffles of both sections have the same or approximately equally large hydraulic diameters.

Abstract: Assembly element (18) made in a plate of brittle material, including an aperture (32) provided for the axial insertion of an arbour (26), the inner wall (33) of the aperture (32) including elastic structures (34), which are etched into the plate to grip the arbour (26) radially. Each elastic structure (34) includes a first rectilinear elastic strip (L1) which extends along a tangential direction relative to the arbour (26). According to the invention, each elastic structure (34) is formed by a radial stack of several parallel elastic strips.

Abstract: A method for recalibrating a bilateral thermal scanner comprising a first thermal sensor and a second thermal sensor can comprise acquiring a first set of thermal scanning data with the thermal sensors in their normal positions; optionally analyzing the first set of thermal scanning data is analyzed to determine if the data has a one-sided bias; acquiring a second set of thermal scanning data with the positions of the thermal sensors reversed; determining a calibration from the first and second sets of thermal scanning data; and optionally correcting at least one of the first and/or second set of thermal scanning data using the calibration.

Abstract: An assembly and method for testing the fire performance of sheet piling sections which includes: a first wall formed from sheet piling sections; a second wall substantially parallel to the first wall; a base plate; and a pair of end sections extending between the opposing ends of the two walls. The first and second walls and the end sections are attached to, and extend upwardly from, the base plate to form a cavity, which can be filled with materials. The assembly also includes two top sections, which are attached to the first and second walls and joined together by at least one connector. The sheet piling sections of the first wall are exposed to a heat source to certify compliance with fire codes and regulations.

Abstract: A thermal processing system includes a source of laser radiation emitting at a laser wavelength, beam projection optics disposed between the reflective surface and a substrate support capable of holding a substrate to be processed, a pyrometer responsive to a pyrometer wavelength, and a wavelength responsive optical element having a first optical path for light in a first wavelength range including the laser wavelength, the first optical path being between the source of laser radiation and the beam projection optics, and a second optical path for light in a second wavelength range including the pyrometer wavelength, the second optical path being between the beam projection optics and the pyrometer. The system can further include a pyrometer wavelength blocking filter between the source of laser radiation and the wavelength responsive optical element.

Abstract: A thermostat designed to accommodate service graphics after sale by the manufacturer directly or indirectly to the installer for installation at the ultimate consumer's location. The thermostat housing has a compartment door that is appropriately sized to receive the service graphics of the installer. The installer purchases the thermostat with no graphics and at his option orders replacement doors with his personalized graphics imprinted, from the manufacturer or its agent, and replaces the original doors with the replacements before selling the thermostat to the ultimate consumer. The doors themselves are unique in that upon outward manual flexure of the door panel a pair of connectors tilt out of recesses in the housing permitting easy removal of the doors.

Abstract: A mobile computed radiography (CR) unit. The mobile CR unit includes a CR scanner adapted to acquire one or more images from an image recording medium, a frame that supports the CR scanner, an x-ray source mounted to the frame, a transport mechanism coupled to the frame and adapted to facilitate transport of the mobile CR apparatus between locations, and a display coupled to the frame and connected to the CR scanner to display the one or more images acquired by the CR scanner. The mobile CR unit in constructed as a single free-standing integrated device which provides for the exposure of a storage phosphor media, the scanning of the exposed media to generate a digital medical image, and the display of the generated digital medical image.

Abstract: A CT imaging system comprising a frame having a center opening and a uni-body construction; a CT imaging unit mounted to the frame and comprising: a rotatable drum assembly rotatably mounted to the frame, concentric with the center opening, wherein at least one bearing is disposed between the rotatable drum assembly and the frame, and further wherein one race of the bearing is formed by a surface of the rotatable drum assembly and the other race of the bearing is formed by a surface of the frame; an X-ray tube mounted on the rotatable drum assembly; and an X-ray detector mounted on the rotatable drum assembly in alignment with the X-ray beam; and a transport mechanism mounted to the frame, the transport mechanism comprising a fine movement mechanism for moving the CT imaging unit precisely, relative to the patient, during scanning.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for implementing robust and efficient cryoloop auto-centering for crystal location and alignment to the x-ray beam are provided. Image processing techniques are used for recognition of the small protein crystals. The detected crystal location enables crystal positioning in the x-ray beam, and optimization of the x-ray optics such as beam profile and intensity to the size and shape of the protein crystals.

Abstract: The flexible storage bag includes overlaying first and second sidewalls defining an internal volume that can be accessed from an open top edge. To evacuate air from the internal volume after the open top edge has been closed, the bag includes a one-way valve element attached to the first sidewall and communicating with the internal volume. To prevent the one-way valve element from becoming clogged by the opposing second sidewall, the bag also includes a textured portion that maintains at least a partial clearance between the first and second sidewalls proximate the valve element. To prevent contamination of the valve element, the textured portion can also be configured to facilitate removal of liquids and juices from air exhausting from the storage bag.

Abstract: A spacer structure for cross rollers comprises a frame and four protruding wings, the protruding wings are arranged in pairs on opposing sides of the frame and outwardly extend therefrom. The two inactive end surfaces of the roller are confined between the paired protruding wings of the spacer. The slenderness ratio of the roller is designed to be 0.7-0.98 for facilitating installation of the roller between the paired protruding wings of the spacer, and such arrangement can effectively reduce the contact area between the spacer and the roller. The paired opposite protruding wings can provide a stable positioning effect to the end surfaces of the roller.

Abstract: A bearing unit comprises a shaft, a radial bearing for supporting the shaft in a peripheral rotation direction of the shaft, a thrust bearing supporting an end of the shaft in a thrust direction of the shaft, a housing made of a molded body of a synthetic resin, inside of which housing the radial bearing and the thrust bearing are arranged, the housing having a sealed configuration except for a shaft insertion hole, through which the shaft is inserted, a slip-out preventing member provided on an end side of the radial bearing at which the thrust bearing is provided, the slip-out preventing member preventing the shaft from slipping out from the radial bearing, and a viscous fluid filled in the housing. The slip-out preventing member is made of a material having a thermal deformation temperature higher than a temperature applied to the slip-out preventing member upon molding of the housing.

Abstract: A hydraulic dynamic bearing has a rotor comprised of a flanged shaft having a thrust ring portion and a cylinder portion, a hub attached to the flanged shaft, and a rotor magnet attached to an inner peripheral face of a skirt portion of the hub. A stator rotatably supports the rotor and comprises a bearing sleeve to which are attached stator coils, and a stator base plate that supports the sleeve. A gap exists between confronting surfaces of the flanged shaft and the bearing sleeve, and lubricating oil is sealed in the gap. Thrust dynamic pressure generating grooves are formed in one or both faces of the thrust ring, and the grooves are in the form of a herringbone pattern having radial inner groove sections and outer groove sections. The depth of the inner groove sections is shallower than that of the outer groove sections, and the depths of both groove sections are constant. The optimum inner-to-outer groove depth ratio is 0.6 to 0.7.

Abstract: A bearing part comprising steel subjected to carbonitriding at a carbonitriding temperature exceeding the A1 transformation temperature, and cooled to a temperature lower than the A1 transformation temperature. The steel is reheated to a temperature for quenching that is not lower than the A1 transformation temperature but lower than the carbonitriding temperature, and then quenched.

Abstract: A light-guiding device applicable to a panel having at least a through hole includes a sleeve part and a light guide. The sleeve part is able to be mounted on the through hole, and includes a first combining portion and a positioning portion corresponding to the panel for positioning the sleeve portion on the panel. The light guide includes a second combining portion for engaging with the first combining portion, so as to fix the light guide on the panel in cooperation with the sleeve part, allowing an assembling/disassembling process of the light-guiding device to be easily performed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical receptacle which avoids the occurrence of a large impact at the insertion of the terminal member. The optical receptacle comprises a tubular slit sleeve in which a split is made in an axial direction and into which the plug body is introduced from its first end portion, a tubular solid sleeve into which the plug body introduced is inserted from its one end portion and which has an inner diameter which makes substantially no gap with respect to an outer diameter of the plug body, and an optical propagation member which is secured to the other end portion of the solid sleeve and which is optically coupled to the plug body, with a second end portion opposite to the first end portion of the slit sleeve and the one end portion of the solid sleeve being engaged to be connected to each other.

Abstract: An optical module 1 comprises a first optical element F1, a first light receiving subassembly PD1, a second optical element F2, a second light receiving subassembly PD2, a light emitting subassembly LD3 for generating light, and a light transmitting part 3 optically coupled to the first optical element. The light emitting subassembly LD3, the first optical element F1, the second optical element F2 and the first light receiving subassembly PD1 are arranged along a predetermined plane S1. The light emitting subassembly LD3, the first optical element F1, the second optical element F2, and the second light receiving subassembly PD2 are arranged along another predetermined plane S2. The predetermined plane S1 intersects at a predetermined angle with the other predetermined plane S2.

Abstract: An optical semiconductor module comprises a guide which has a positioning portion for an optical transmission line, an optical semiconductor mounting surface from which one end face of the optical transmission line disposed in the positioning portion is exposed, and a wiring layer formed on the optical semiconductor mounting surface. An optical semiconductor element is mounted on the optical semiconductor mounting surface of the guide, with a light-emitting surface or a light-receiving surface thereof facing the one end face of the optical transmission line, and is electrically connected to the wiring layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides cells which are capable of transmitting both optical information and electrical signals when connected with each other, and a packaging system in which these cells are connected. A first connector and a second connector are formed on each cell. These two connectors are configured complementary to each other. When two cells are pressed against each other with the first connector of one of the cells facing the second connector of the other, electrical connectors engage with each other, whereby the cells are connected electrically and mechanically. A first optical device and a second optical device are also disposed in complementary positions. When the cells are connected electrically and mechanically, the tip of the first optical device and the tip of the second optical device are brought into contact with each other, allowing an optical signal to be transmitted.

Abstract: An exemplary bus system (50) is used to transmit data between electrical components (61, 62, 63) in an electronic device. The bus system includes a plurality of optical fibers (51), a plurality of emitters (52) and a plurality of sensors (53). The optical fibers are used to connect the electrical components to one another. A respective one of the emitters and a respective one of the sensors are disposed at each end of each of the optical fibers. Each end of each of the optical fibers with the emitter and the sensor is configured to be connected to an electrical component. An electronic device employing the bus system is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an entry slot, first and second transmitter electrical pins, and first and second receiver electrical pins. The first and second transmitter electrical pins and the first and second receiver electrical pins are provided on the entry slot. The entry slot accepts a multi form-factor pluggable transceiver which has first and second optical transmitter channels and first and second optical receiver channels. The first transmitter electrical pins are electrically connected to first transmitter electrical pads of the first optical transmitter channel. The second transmitter electrical pins are electrically connected to second transmitter electrical pads of the second optical transmitter channel. The first receiver electrical pins are electrically connected to first receiver electrical pads of the first optical receiver channel. The second receiver electrical pins are electrically connected to second receiver electrical pads of the second optical receiver channel.

Abstract: An optical fiber loading device includes a loading stage, which includes a first clamp block, fitted in a first opening defined in a first base portion, including first grooves adapted to position first optical fibers of a first optical fiber cable; and a first clamp arranged to releasably contact the first clamp block to clamp the first optical fibers therebetween, wherein the first clamp block and first base portion are formed of two different materials. The device also includes a first holder adapted to hold the first optical fiber cable, and to move the first optical fiber relative to the loading stage to bring the first optical fibers in contact with second optical fibers of a second optical fiber cable.