Abstract: Imaging lens comprises, in order from the object side, a first lens block having a convex and concave surfaces oriented toward the object and image side respectively, and having a positive power, and a second lens. An aperture stop can be located on the object side of the first lens block, a peripheral portion of the image side surface of the second lens has a positive power where: 0.62<fla/f<0.82 (1) ?4.00<f1b/f<?1.11 (2) 0.70<D4/f<1.00 (3) with, fla: focal distance of object side lens portion of the first lens block; f1b: focal distance of an image side lens portion of the first lens block; D4: distance on the optical axis from the object side surface of the first lens block to the image side surface of the second lens; f: focal distance of the imaging lens total system.

Abstract: Vision Launch has created a product, patent pending that is a thin film (approximately 0.13 mm) that is adhered/slightly sticky on borders, across an electronic screen and it is magnified via various diopter strengths. A human with farsightedness can now read the small print/screen without the assistance of reading glasses. The product developed by Vision Launch can be placed on a Cellular phone, I-pad, Kindle, Computer screen or any and all electronic devices with a screen. When the product is purchased it will be pre-cut to size or the consumer can cut to size, depending on the electronic product.

Abstract: A movable and replaceable lens structure for electronic devices has a lens-mounting body mounted on and electrically connected with a electronic device, and a movable lens module mounted on the lens-mounting body and having a movable mechanism mounted on the lens-mounting body or a housing of the electronic device. The movable lens module has a movable mechanism mounted on the lens-mounting body or the housing of the electronic device. A lens is connected with the movable mechanism. An operation part is connected with the movable mechanism. The movable mechanism can be operated to move along a straight line, rotate or pivot, thereby moving the lens to align with an optical axis of the movable lens module and varying the focus of field of view of the movable lens module. Accordingly, the lens with different picture-taking effect can be provided, such as a wide-angle, microscopic or telescopic lens.

Abstract: An optical system includes a first deformable lens having a membrane with a deformable portion. A sensor is configured to receive the light focused by the first deformable lens. An optical path extends through the first deformable lens and to the sensor. The first deformable lens is tuned according to an applied electrical signal in order to directly focus light traversing the optical path onto the sensor. A first volume of a first optical media and a second volume of a second optical media are defined at least in part by the deformable portion of the membrane. The first volume and the second volume are completely enclosed by the housing. The first volume and the second volume remain substantially constant for all configurations of the first deformable lens.

Abstract: A voice coil motor (VCM) is disclosed, the VCM including: a stator including a magnet generating a first electromagnetic field; a mover including a bobbin formed with a hollow hole through which light passes and a coil formed on a periphery of the bobbin that generates a second electromagnetic field responsive to the first electromagnetic field; a base fixed at the stator and formed with an opening through which the light passes; and at least one elastic member elastically supporting the bobbin and forming a gap between the bobbin and the base when the coil is not applied with a current.

Abstract: A vehicle overhead console is provided which includes a conversation mirror assembly having a housing defining a storage space for storing a conversation mirror. The conversation mirror may travel between a stowed and a use position. The conversation mirror is releasably secured to the stored and use positions by way of magnetic, tab, and spring arrangements.

Abstract: A vehicle overhead console is provided which includes a conversation mirror assembly having a housing capable of storing a conversation mirror. The conversation mirror may travel between a stored and a use position. The conversation mirror is releasably secured to the stored and use positions by way of magnetic, tab, and spring arrangements.

Abstract: A rearview assembly for a vehicle includes a rearview device having a peripheral edge. A carrier plate is operably coupled to the rearview device. The carrier plate includes a peripheral wall with a forward edge and a rearward edge. The forward edge is substantially aligned with the peripheral edge of the rearview device. A housing includes a forward lip configured to abut the rearward edge of the peripheral wall to provide a substantially smooth exterior transition from the housing to the peripheral wall to the rearview device.

Abstract: A truck mirror positioning device for adjusting the position of a rear-view truck mirror includes a mounting bracket adapted to be attached to a truck external to the truck driver's cabin. A pivotal support means is provided mechanically coupled to the mounting bracket for substantially supporting the weight of the truck mirror. An electric motor is mounted on the mounting bracket for moving the mirror, and a gearbox is mechanically coupled to the motor and adapted to be mechanically coupled to the truck mirror so as to adjust the plane in which the mirror lies wherein, in use, an operator can adjust the angle of the mirror by activating the electric motor.

Abstract: A tape cartridge library that is equipped with a cleaning device is described. The tape cartridge library essentially includes a plurality of tape cartridges each possessing recording tape media. A plurality of tape drives that read and write data to and from each of the tape cartridges. A tape cleaning drive incapable of transferring data to and from the recording tape media which is independent of the tape drives, the tape cleaning drive disposed entirely within the tape cartridge library. The tape cleaning drive automatically receives one of the tape cartridges and cleans its respective recording tape medium when a predetermined reason for cleaning the tape cartridge is justified.

Abstract: Inter-track interference cancelation is disclosed, including: receiving an input sequence of samples associated with a track on magnetic storage; using a processor to generate inter-track interference (ITI) data associated with a first side track including by performing a correlation between the input sequence of samples and a sequence of data associated with the first side track.

Abstract: A memory system includes a storage medium having tracks arranged on the storage medium. The tracks include data track portions configured to store data. The tracks have a data track width and offset correction portions having a width that is greater than the data track width of the associated data track. Each offset correction portion stores one or both of positional offset correction values and timing offset correction values. The positional offset correction values are configured to correct for errors that occur in cross track positioning relative to the medium and the timing offset correction values are configured to correct for errors that occur in down track timing relative to the medium.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for throughput optimization of a hard disk drive (HDD) using position error signaling (PES) that includes determining a PES for a HDD mounted in a chassis based on a dynamic disturbance. The method also includes calculating a critical parameter of the PES. The method further includes indicating a mechanical design modification of the HDD or the chassis if the critical parameter of the PES exceeds a pre-defined threshold.

Abstract: A head rotator assembly (22) for positioning a head (20) of a tape drive (10) relative to a storage tape includes a head supporter (230) and a supporter mover assembly (232). The head supporter (230) is coupled to and supports the head (20). The supporter mover assembly (232) selectively rotates a portion of the head supporter (230) about an axis (241) to move the head (20) in an azimuth direction relative to the storage tape as the storage tape moves over the head (20). The head rotator assembly (22) further includes a controller (16) that controls movement of the supporter mover assembly (232) based at least partially on a positioning signal. The supporter mover assembly (232) can include a first actuator (234A) and a first lever (236A). The first actuator (234A) moves the first lever (236A) to rotate the head supporter (230) so that the head (20) moves in the azimuth direction. The first actuator (234A) can include a piezoelectric element.

Abstract: A rotating device includes a sleeve which encircles a shaft, a housing which supports the shaft and which forms an annular supporting recess where the lower end of the sleeve enters together with the shaft, a ring member which is provided above the sleeve and which is fixed to the shaft in a manner encircling the shaft. A first gap between the sleeve and the shaft includes first and second radial dynamic pressure generating portions. An annular sleeve recess is formed in upper face of the sleeve. The ring member includes a ring entering portion that enters the sleeve recess in a non-contact manner. An outward gap in the radial direction where the ring entering portion and the sleeve recess face with each other in the radial direction includes a second air-liquid interface of a lubricant.

Abstract: A motor includes a shaft component, an upper plate portion, a lower plate portion, and a sleeve portion. The shaft component includes an inner shaft portion and an outer shaft portion. The sleeve portion is disposed between the upper plate portion and the lower plate portion. A radial gap is defined between the sleeve portion and the outer shaft portion. A fixing range in which the outer shaft portion and the inner shaft portion radially overlap is provided. At least a portion in an axial direction of the fixing range radially overlaps with an existing range in the axial direction of the radial gap.

Abstract: An apparatus and associated methodology contemplating a slider body defining longitudinal extents at a leading end and a trailing end. A fluid bearing surface is formed in part by a side rail extending substantially longitudinally along the slider body and joined to a cross rail extending substantially laterally along the slider body. The side rail and the cross rail define at least a portion of a positive pressure recess. A vent is defined in the fluid bearing surface that is in fluid communication with ambient pressure fluid on one side of the side rail but is not in fluid communication with the positive pressure recess on the other side of the side rail.

Abstract: Disclosed is a buck converter for converting a high voltage at the input of the buck converter to a low voltage at the output of the buck converter. The buck converter includes a control circuitry configured to control a duty cycle of a control switch, the control switch being interposed between the input and the output of the buck converter. A synchronous switch is interposed between the output and ground. The control switch and the synchronous switch comprise depletion-mode III-nitride transistors. In one embodiment, at least one of the control switch and the synchronous switches comprises a depletion-mode GaN HEMT. The buck converter further includes protection circuitry configured to disable current conduction through the control switch while the control circuitry is not powered up.

Abstract: Disclosed is an alternator overvoltage protection circuit having a TRIAC and a MOSFET. The TRIAC is electrically connected to the MOSFET and the TRIAC is electrically connected to a magneto. The TRIAC is configured to ground the magneto when triggered by the MOSFET. The MOSFET is electrically connected to an alternator and configured to conduct when the alternator operates in an overvoltage condition. Also disclosed is a method of alternator overvoltage protection for a piece of outdoor power equipment, the method including providing a TRIAC and an alternator rotated by an engine having a magneto, wherein the alternator outputs a voltage when rotated by the engine. The method further includes configuring the TRIAC to ground the magneto when the alternator operates in an overvoltage condition, thereby disabling the magneto, which stops the rotation of the engine and stops the alternator from outputting voltage.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a magnetizing inrush current suppression device. A closing phase determination unit determines a phase position for suppressing the magnetizing inrush current among phase positions in which the prospective magnetic flux calculated by the prospective magnetic flux calculation unit and the residual magnetic flux calculated by the residual magnetic flux calculation unit coincide between the lines of the minimum residual magnetic flux determined by the minimum residual magnetic flux determination unit, as a closing phase position. A closing unit simultaneously closes the three phases of the circuit-breaker at the determined closing phase position.

Abstract: Provided is an electro-static discharge protection circuit, an array substrate and a display apparatus, being capable of reducing power consumption while improving reliability of the display apparatus.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrostatic protection circuit that is effective in absorbing static electricity that is continuously input. The electrostatic protection circuit includes a circuit constituting a latch and a static electricity absorption circuit. When static electricity is input, the static electricity absorption circuit maintains its on state for a while at an output held by the latch circuit, and absorbs static electricity that is continuously input. When the static electricity has been absorbed, the output of the latch is inverted so as to turn off the static electricity absorption circuit, and the operation of absorbing static electricity ends. At this point in time, normal operation serving as an input terminal is performed.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrostatic discharge protection device including: a substrate; electrodes disposed to be spaced apart from each other on the substrate; and an electrostatic discharge absorbing layer having atypical metal lumps formed on the substrate.

Abstract: An ESD protection device having high insulation reliability and good discharge properties is provided. In producing an ESD protection device that includes a first discharge electrode and a second discharge electrode arranged to oppose each other, a discharge supporting electrode formed so as to span between the first and second discharge electrodes, and an insulator substrate that retains the first and second discharge electrodes and the discharge supporting electrode, a paste for forming a discharge supporting electrode is used and this paste contains, in addition to a powder of an alkali metal compound and/or an alkaline earth metal compound, a metal powder with a network-forming oxide adhered to particle surfaces, a metal powder and a semiconductor powder with a network-forming oxide adhered to particle surfaces, or a metal powder with a network-forming oxide adhered to particle surfaces and a semiconductor powder with a network-forming oxide adhered to particle surfaces.

Abstract: A circuit protection system for a power panel is disclosed. The circuit protection system includes a transistor connected in a channel of a power panel, the transistor connected between return connections of a load and a return path, and the power panel including a plurality of channels connected to the load. The circuit protection system also includes control circuitry electrically connected in parallel with the transistor, the control circuitry configured to selectively activate the transistor to allow current to pass through the transistor based on an observed voltage across the transistor.

Abstract: Provided is a short-circuit protection circuit having a mask circuit which can reduce a turn-on loss of a voltage-driven type semiconductor device during turn-on operation of the voltage-driven type semiconductor device. A mask circuit (21) is provided to suspend operation of an NLU circuit (24) during turn-on operation of a voltage-driven semiconductor device (1). Accordingly, the voltage-driven type semiconductor device (1) can be driven sufficiently so that a turn-on loss can be reduced.

Abstract: A fault current limiter (FCL) includes at least one magnetisable core member and at least one AC magnetomotive force source configured to generate a varying magnetic flux in at least a portion of the at least one magnetisable core member. At least one static magnetomotive force source is positioned to provide a magnetic circuit within at least part of the at least one magnetisable core member and the AC magnetomotive force source and the static magnetomotive force source are relatively positioned to be orthogonal to each other. Typically the static magnetomotive force source may be a permanent magnet and the AC magnetomotive force source configured to generate a varying magnetic flux in both of first and second spaced core members.

Abstract: A device for preventing arc flashes in electrical systems is provided. The device may include at least one heat sensor for measuring a temperature of an electrical conductor, and a controller operatively coupled to the at least one heat sensor and configured to arrest current in the electrical conductor if the measured temperature exceeds a predefined threshold temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrostatic discharge protection device including: a lower cover; electrodes disposed on the lower cover, being spaced apart from each other; a conductor disposed on the lower cover; and a semiconducting material layer covering the lower cover and the electrodes and formed of a semiconducting material.

Abstract: There is provided a conductive resin composition including 10 to 50 wt % of a gel type silicon rubber such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), and 50 to 90 wt % of conductive metal powder particles.

Abstract: A modular substation feeder assembly comprising a substantially rigid and collapsible support frame is presented. In particular, the support frame of the present invention comprises a plurality of at least two members disposed in a movable or removable relation to one another and structured to dispose the support frame between the collapsed position and into the operative expanded position. The feeder assembly comprises a support stand cooperatively structured to support or house a recloser or circuit breaker. When the support frame is disposed in the collapsed position, the support stand is oriented at least partially within a internal clearance zone which is defined as an area free of electrical components, including insulators, cross bars, etc.

Abstract: An inverter device has an inverter stack and a switchboard housing the inverter stack. The inverter stack has an output relay bar connected to an output terminal thereof, and a lower frame configuring a bottom portion and formed from a plurality of frame members connected to form each side of a cuboid. The lower frame is formed such that the frame members configuring one side of a four-sided frame being penetrated by the output relay bar are formed of a non-magnetic body.

Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, a detachable power cable interface box (PCIB) for coupling AC power to a rack-level power infrastructure is described. The detachable PCIB includes a body section and a terminal disposed within the body section. The terminal may be coupled to an AC power source. A wiring block may also be disposed within the body, and the modular wiring block may be coupled to the terminal. The wiring block may arrange power input from the AC power source into a pre-determined output configuration corresponding to a detachable interface. The system may also include the detachable interface, and the detachable interface may be configured to couple with an integrated connector of the rack-level power infrastructure. The detachable interface may be common to all types of AC power sources.

Abstract: A battery distribution unit (BDU) for holding a first electronic device having a first blade terminal extending therefrom and a second electronic device having a second blade terminal extending therefrom includes a BDU housing, a strip busbar received in the BDU housing, and first and second cross terminals received in the BDU housing. The first cross terminal receives the strip busbar at a first end thereof and is configured to receive the first blade terminal at a second end thereof. The second cross terminal receives the strip busbar at a first end thereof and is configured to receive the second blade terminal at a second end thereof.

Abstract: An arc flash relay system is described for use in a power distribution system including an arc flash sensor, a first circuit protection device, and a second circuit protection device. The arc flash relay system includes a first input configured to receive a detection signal from the arc flash sensor, a second input configured to receive a blocking signal from the first circuit protection device, and a controller. The controller is configured to determine that an arc flash has occurred based, at least in part, on the detection signal. The controller activates the second circuit protection device in response to the determination that an arc flash has occurred when the controller is not receiving the blocking signal, and delays activation of the second circuit protection device in response to the determination that an arc flash has occurred when the controller is receiving the blocking signal.

Abstract: A control mechanism for an electronic device comprises a cover glass having an aperture defined therein. The aperture extends from an interior to an exterior of the device. A control member is positioned within the aperture, coupled to an actuator. The control member comprises a ceramic insert having a contact surface exposed to the exterior of the housing, operable to actuate the actuator in response to a force on the contact surface. A bearing member is molded about the insert. The bearing member has a hardness less than that of the ceramic insert, and less than that of the cover glass.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a first body, a supporting arm, at least one first hinge, a first coupling member and at least one second coupling member. The first hinge is connected between the first body and the supporting arm. The supporting arm can rotate relatively to the first body through the first hinge. The first coupling member is disposed in the first body. The second coupling member is disposed in the supporting arm. When the second coupling member moves to at least one predetermined position, the first coupling member and the second coupling member are attracted by each other.

Abstract: A hinge structure suited for connecting between a first body and a second body is provided, such that the first and the second bodies can rotate in relative to each other. The hinge structure includes a first pivoting member, a second pivoting member, and a third pivoting member. The first pivoting member has a first fixing portion fixed to the first body and a first winding portion extending from the first fixing portion. The second pivoting member has a second fixing portion fixed to the first body and a second winding portion extending from the second fixing portion. The third pivoting member is disposed on the second body and has a shaft. The first winding portion and the second winding portion respectively wind around the shaft. The first fixing portion and the second fixing portion are located at opposite sides of the shaft. An electronic device is also provided.

Abstract: A portable terminal with a stylus pen includes a battery accepting recess formed on a face of the portable terminal, and a guide hole provided at a side of the battery accepting recess. The stylus pen is inserted through the guide hole such that the stylus pen is coupled within the portable terminal in a state where at least a part of the stylus pen is accommodated in the battery accepting recess. The portable terminal allows a stylus pen accommodating space to be used as a space for receiving a battery pack such that a battery pack with an expanded capacity can be coupled therein.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel including a display area configured to display an image and a non-display area adjacent to the display area; a front panel that is substantially transparent and on a front surface of the display panel; and a blind between the display panel and the front panel at a portion of the non-display area, wherein the blind includes a plurality of strips spaced apart from each other and adjacent ones of the strips are at least partially overlapped with each other when viewed in at least one direction.

Abstract: A method for applying a protective coating to selected portions of a substrate is disclosed. The method includes applying a mask to or forming a mask on at least one portion of the substrate that is not to be covered with the protective coating. The mask may be selectively formed by applying a flowable material to the substrate. Alternatively, the mask may be formed from a preformed film. With the mask in place, the protective coating may be applied to the substrate and the mask. A portion of the protective coating that overlies the mask may be delineated from other portions of the protective coating; for example, by cutting, weakening or removing material from the protective coating at locations at or adjacent to the perimeter of the mask. The portion of the protective coating that overlies the mask, and the mask, may then be removed from the substrate.

Abstract: An electrowetting display device comprising at least one picture element with a first support plate including a first electrical element, a second electrical element and a through-connection electrically connecting the first electrical element to the second electrical element. The through-connection is arranged outside a projected display area of the at least one picture element.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods related to securing portable devices and their accessories are provided. A housing for an accessory includes a passageway extending at least partially there through. A first feature extending outward from the passageway is removably securable to a portable device. A second feature extending outward from the passageway is removably securable to another entity. The accessory and the portable device are thus securable against theft.

Abstract: An aluminum oxide ceramic is formed into a sapphire component for an electronic device. Indicia are embedded into at least one major surface of the component, for example by ion implantation, where ions are fixed into a subsurface pattern layer. The subsurface pattern layer defines the indicia by altering an optical or chromatic property of the aluminum oxide material, so that the indicia are visible from an external surface of the component.

Abstract: There is provided a portable apparatus including a top layer portion, a bottom layer portion, and a frame layer portion provided between the top layer portion and the bottom layer portion, wherein the frame layer portion is formed of a rigid material and comprises a plurality of compartmented openings, and wherein the compartmented openings are formed as volumes of spaces partitioned by an arrangement of crosspiece portions forming at least a part of the frame layer portion, and a circuitry component constituting a part of the portable apparatus is placed within at least one of the compartmented openings.

Abstract: A portable device includes a display module and a keyboard module. The display module includes a display casing, at least one speaker and at least one sound output opening. The speaker is accommodated in the display casing for outputting sounds. The sound output opening is used for transmitting the sounds from the speaker. The keyboard module includes a keyboard casing and a plurality of keys. The keyboard casing includes a sound guide chamber therein and at least one sound input opening for receiving the sounds from the sound output opening. The sound input opening is spatially communicated with the sound guide chamber. The keys are disposed on the keyboard casing. Two adjacent keys define a gap therebetween, and this gap is spatially communicated with the sound guide chamber.

Abstract: An upper lid body of a laptop includes a rear case, a front bezel, a display panel and at least one magnetic component. The rear case and the front bezel are combined with each other and an accommodation room is defined therein, so as to place the display panel between the rear case and the front bezel. The magnetic component is disposed in one of the rear case and the front bezel. The rear case and the front bezel are combined with each other by magnetic force of the magnetic component, so that the rear case and the front bezel are able to assemble/disassemble easily.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a tablet PC, a base panel and two supports. Two opposite ends of each support are respectively pivoted to the tablet PC and the base panel through a first pivotal portion and a second pivotal portion. The second pivotal portion includes a shaft rod fastened on one end of the support, a retractable spring, a fixed cam fastened on the base panel, and a rotary cam. The retractable spring, the fixed cam and the rotary cam are sleeved on the shaft rod. The fixed cam includes three first peaks, and a first cave is formed between any two of the first peaks. The rotary cam is rotated along the supports, abutted against the fixed cam and the retractable spring. The rotary cam includes three second peaks, and a second cave is formed between any two of the second peaks.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a display portion including a display screen; a main body portion including upper and bottom surfaces; and a coupling portion to couple the display portion with the main body portion such that the display portion becomes rotatable between a first state where the display screen faces the upper surface and a second state where the display screen forms a predetermined angle with respect to the upper surface, the main body portion including a pair of side surfaces, and a first connector connectable with a first external connector and includes a lower surface exposed from the bottom surface, the display portion including a first leg portion that protrudes to be positioned lower than the bottom surface in the second state and comes into contact with a surface on which the main body portion is placed to form a predetermined tilt with respect to the surface.

Abstract: An information handling system (IHS) chassis includes a chassis base. A center portion of the chassis base comprises at least ninety-five weight percent of a first metal element that is one of Aluminum or Magnesium. An edge section of the chassis base extends around the circumference of the chassis base adjacent the center portion. The edge section is comprised of an alloyed material that includes the first metal element and at least five weight percent of at least one second metal element that is selected from the group including Lithium, Titanium, Tungsten, Chromium, Hafnium, Lanthanum, and Ytterbium. The center portion and the edge section may comprise a first layer of the chassis base, and a second layer may be bonded to the first layer. In one example including the second layer, the first metal element is Magnesium and the second layer is at least ninety-five weight percent of Aluminum.