Abstract: Several types of flow apparatus are disclosed including bypass parts, mass flow meters, and mass flow controllers are disclosed. A bypass unit includes a bypass part that is a plate-like member and a pair of external connection parts that is a pair of plate-like members laminated on two principal surfaces of the bypass part, respectively. The bypass part includes one first member or a laminated object of the first members. The first member is a sheet-like member in which a first inlet hole, a first outlet hole, and a groove, which makes these holes communicate with each other are formed. A second inlet hole and a second outlet hole are formed in the external connection part. The first inlet hole and the second inlet hole are configured to airtightly communicate, and the first outlet hole and the second outlet hole are configured to airtightly communicate with each other.

Abstract: Mass flow controllers and methods for controlling mass flow rates are disclosed. A mass flow controller includes a pressure value measurement means that measures one or two or more pressure values derived from pressure P1 of fluid on an upstream side of a pressure difference generate means and pressure P2 of the fluid on a downstream side of the pressure difference generate means, an acceleration means accelerates time variation of the obtained pressure values, a flow meter calculates a flow rate of the fluid based on a pressure value obtained according to the accelerated time variation (accelerated pressure value), and a flow control valve controls the flow rate of the fluid based on the calculated flow rate.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a method and apparatus for mixing additives into a fluid fuel at a predictable concentration. The method comprises: taking a sample of the fuel; mixing the additive into the sample in metered proportions; testing the sample to determine that the correct amount of additive is present; storing the remaining fuel until it is time for the fuel to be used; and mixing the additive into the remainder of the fuel in the same metered proportions.

Abstract: A temperature control system includes a central control system including a central controller that outputs a temperature command signal, and a DC power source configured to output a DC power, wherein the central control system is configured to combine the DC power with temperature command signals to output a modulated power signal on a power line.

Abstract: A power circuit includes a first regulator and an impedance adjustment unit. The first regulator has a loop-back impedance, and provides a first power signal. The impedance adjustment unit is coupled to the first regulator, and operates to cause the first regulator to provide a second power signal having a power level different from that of the first power signal.

Abstract: A low dropout regulator includes a PMOS power transistor, a feedback network, an error amplifier and an active enhanced PSRR unit. The PMOS power transistor has a first end coupled to an input voltage, and a second end coupled to a load and the feedback network. The error amplifier receives a feedback signal generated from the feedback network, compares the feedback signal with a reference voltage to generate a difference value, and amplifies the difference value to generate an error signal. The active enhanced PSRR unit has one end coupled to the first end, and another end coupled to a control end of the PMOS power transistor and the error amplifier, detects an input voltage of the first end, and correspondingly adjusts a voltage of the control end to stabilize a voltage between the control end and the first end according to a variation of the input voltage.

Abstract: A current mirroring circuit including: a first portion having a first resistor and a first transistor, the first transistor having a control terminal coupled to a control terminal of a first diode-connected transistor; and a second portion having a second resistor and a second transistor, the second transistor having a control terminal coupled to a control terminal of a second diode-connected transistor, the first portion being in electrical communication with a first power level and the second portion being in electrical communication with a second power level, the first portion being coupled to the second portion.

Abstract: A tensioning/displacement system that is actuated/activated downwards via a pedal coupled with/to a lever which, when actuated/activated upwards, not only releases/removes the tension, but also reverses the displacement and automatically causes the pedal to be reset/repositioned to the pedal's position before the pedal actuated/activated the tensioning/displacement system. The present invention is based on as well as being a derivation of our related patent U.S. Pat. No. 8,978,295 B2 which was invented by us, Robert Alan Bard and Douglas Aaron Bard.

Abstract: A driving control device for a vehicle, comprising a handle bar interconnected with a brake bar having attachment means for attachment to a brake pedal, the attachment means comprising a locking mechanism comprising an engagement head with a shaft portion and a bail portion having a flat portion, the latter locking mechanism further comprising an engagement socket having a spherical compartment fitting the ball portion and a wall portion in the opening of the socket allowing the engagement head to enter the spherical compartment when the flat portion slides over the wall portion. The driving control device is intended for handicapped drivers and for safe and easy attachment to a vehicle brake pedal.

Abstract: A first virtual rotational axis exists at a position separated from the position of a first virtual line which passes through a path through which the cancel lever is advanced and retracted (in the longitudinal direction of an elongated guide hole). A first engaging portion of the cancel lever is line symmetric about a second virtual line which connects the first virtual rotational axis of a cancel cam member and a second virtual rotational axis of the cancel lever.

Abstract: A device for connection to an input device actuated by a user comprises: a driving member for connection to the input device; a follower member; wherein motion of the driving member is only transmitted to the follower member after the driving member has been moved by a certain amount; and wherein means are provided to transmit a force back to the user as the driving member is moved in one direction.

Abstract: A control device intended for a user to choose and select functions in a vehicle includes a knob that can be manipulated in rotation about a main axis with respect to a fixed support. The knob comprises a neutral position in which the main axis coincides with a neutral axis that is fixed with respect to the support. The control device also comprises a printed circuit board on which the knob and at least one direction sensor are fixed. The printed circuit board is mounted with the ability to pivot with respect to the support about an axis transverse overall to the neutral axis so as to come to occupy at least a first activated position in which the main axis is inclined with respect to the neutral axis when the knob is moved in a direction orthogonal to the neutral axis. The direction sensor is intended to detect the activated position.

Abstract: Laptop computer according to the present disclosure includes a first housing provided with a display, a second housing provided with an operating portion, and a hinge that connects a first side on a rear of the first housing in a length direction and a second side of the second housing such that the first housing and the second housing are capable of relative rotation. The second housing has a leg capable of protruding rearward of the second side from the second side. A shape of a section in the second side connected to the leg is set such that, when the leg is protruded rearward of the second side, a rear end of the leg protrudes downward from a vertical position of a mounted face which is a main face of the second housing opposite to a main face on which the operating portion is provided.

Abstract: A method of covering a device includes splitting a sheet of non-woven material between a cosmetic surface of the non-woven material and a non-cosmetic surface of the non-woven material. This produces two sheets—a cosmetic sheet of the non-woven material including the cosmetic surface and a first split surface opposite the cosmetic surface, and a non-cosmetic sheet of the non-woven material including the non-cosmetic surface and a second split surface opposite the non-cosmetic surface. The method further includes applying an at least partially transparent coating to the non-cosmetic surface of the non-cosmetic sheet. The first split surface of the cosmetic sheet is affixed to a first portion of the device, and the second split surface of the non-cosmetic sheet is affixed to a second portion of the device.

Abstract: Embodiments provide a terminal, and the terminal includes a body, a cover body covering the body, a circuit board mounted in the body, a central processing unit welded on the circuit board, a control part mounted on the cover body, and a protection switch welded on the circuit board. A hard disk slot for accommodating a hard disk is disposed in the body. The cover body is detachably mounted on the body, and is configured to seal the hard disk in the hard disk slot. The cover body is opened to drive the control part to open the protection switch. An electrical signal variation is generated due to opening of the protection switch. After detecting the electrical signal variation, the central processing unit instructs the hard disk to perform data protection and powers off the hard disk.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided, including a housing having a side wall, a display panel, a push latch, a video/audio transceiver, and an elastic member, wherein the display panel is disposed in the housing. The push latch is fixed on the housing. The video/audio transceiver is movably disposed in the housing, and has a connecting portion. The elastic member connects the video/audio transceiver with the housing. When the connecting portion is connected to the push latch, the video/audio transceiver is in a first position. When the connecting portion is separated from the push latch, the video/audio transceiver moves from the first position to a second position and protrudes from the side wall due to the elastic force of the elastic member.

Abstract: To provide an opening and closing device which can eliminate the torque fluctuations and ensure a secure unlocking, the opening and closing device based on biaxial hinge ensures that, when the second casing is opened from the close position to the initial opened position, and the stopper plate rotates relative to the first hinge shaft up to the initial opened position, the hinge shaft switcher switches from restraints to the rotation of the first hinge shaft to those to the rotation of the second hinge shaft, thus fixes the stopper plate at the initial opened position. The opening torque of the second casing is merely the sum of the torsion torque of the torsion spring and the friction torque of the first free stop tilting mechanism, and not subject to torque fluctuations. Therefore, the second casing can be securely opened.

Abstract: A component carrier with a tray, a slide cage, a level, and a tilting mechanism. The tray has a bottom surface with a groove formed therein. The slide cage is actuatably coupled with the tray and has a receiving space and an undercarriage. The lever is pivotally coupled with the slide cage and has a lower portion for engaging the groove to transition the slide cage between a first position and a second position. The tilting mechanism is coupled with the tray and configured for biasing the slide cage to the second position. In the first position the undercarriage of the slide cage is positioned proximal to the bottom surface of the tray. In the second position a first end portion of the undercarriage of the slide cage is displaced away from the bottom surface and a second end portion is positioned proximal to the bottom surface of the tray.

Abstract: A latch and release mechanism for a computer component may allow release of the component with reduced force and easier access through a cam lever that rotates around a pivot point, such as a pin, to translate rotational motion into a force to unlock the drive from a bay of a chassis. Additionally, the cam lever may be configured to provide a force that ejects the drive from the bay nearly simultaneously with the unlocking of the drive. Thus, a user can remove a drive from a bay with a small application of a single type of force to the cam lever of a latch and release mechanism.

Abstract: A handle for a computer component, such as a motherboard, of an information handling system may have an adjustable size. By allowing the handle to change size, the advantages of a large handle, such as easy handling and reduced damage to nearby components, are gained, and the advantages of a small handle, such as reduced size and improved airflow, are gained. The handle may be affixed to a computer component by any fastener such as a screw, pin, clip, or plastic connector. The handle may change size by increasing in height from a collapsed position to an expanded position, or change size by decreasing in height from an expanded position to a collapsed position. The handle may be moved into the expanded position for handling during assembly or repairs of a computer system, and then moved in to the collapsed position for normal operation of the computer system.

Abstract: A computer module with double-sided memory including a module chassis and a motherboard having first and second sides mounted to the module chassis. A portion of the second side of the motherboard confronts a portion of the module chassis. A central processing unit is mounted to the first side and a first plurality of elongate memory sockets are mounted to the first side and spaced apart a first distance. A second plurality of elongate memory sockets is mounted to the second side of the motherboard and spaced apart by the first distance. The second plurality of elongate memory sockets is parallel to and laterally offset from the first plurality of elongate memory sockets by a second distance approximately half the first distance. One or more memory modules are mated with selected ones of the first and second plurality of memory sockets.

Abstract: A device that includes a region comprising an integrated device, and a heat dissipating device coupled to the region comprising the integrated device. The heat dissipating device is configured to dissipate heat away from the region. The heat dissipating device includes a fluid, an evaporator configured to evaporate the fluid, a condenser configured to condense the fluid, an inner wall coupled to the evaporator and the condenser, an outer shell encapsulating the fluid, the evaporator, the condenser and the inner wall, an evaporation portion configured to channel an evaporated fluid from the evaporator to the condenser, wherein the evaporation portion is at least partially defined by the inner wall, and a collection portion configured to channel a condensed fluid from the condenser to the evaporator, wherein the collection portion is at least partially defined by the inner wall. The heat dissipating device may be a multi-phase heat dissipating device.

Abstract: A geothermal system is disclosed for cooling a plurality of computer processing devices which includes a first heat exchanger in thermal communication with a plurality of computer processing devices, wherein the first heat exchanger includes a heat absorbing fluid structured to receive heat from the plurality of computer processing devices. The geothermal system further includes a chiller in selective flow communication with the first heat exchanger, wherein the chiller is structured to selectively receive at least a portion of the heat absorbing fluid. The geothermal system further includes a geothermal field structured to exchange heat in the heat absorbing fluid with a geological heat sink.

Abstract: An electronic device having a temperature management function includes a platform controller hub (PCH), a complex programmable logic device (CPLD) and a hardware monitor. The PCH includes a first temperature sensor for sensing the first temperature of the PCH. The CPLD includes a memory and is coupled to the PCH. The CPLD reads the first temperature sensed by the first temperature sensor and saves it in the memory. The CPLD searches for an offset value in the memory and generates a device temperature according to the offset value and the first temperature. The hardware monitor is coupled to the CPLD and reads the device temperature.

Abstract: One embodiment provides an apparatus. The apparatus includes power control logic and a critical comparator. The power control logic is to determine a critical threshold (TC) based, at least in part, on an available input power value (Pin). The critical comparator is to compare a system power consumption value (Psys) and the critical threshold and to assert a processor critical throttle signal to a processor if the system power consumption value is greater than or equal to the critical threshold.

Abstract: Techniques for protecting universal serial bus (USB) Type-C dual-role power ports in computing systems are described. In an example, a first USB Type-C dual-role power port of a computing system is enabled to sink current from a high voltage external device to a power supply of the computing system. The current is transferred through a high voltage path from the first USB Type-C dual-role power port to the power supply. Simultaneously, a high voltage path from the power supply to a second USB Type-C dual-role power port of the computing system is disabled.

Abstract: An information handling system data port system includes plural data ports that support communication of data and power transfer with external devices, such as peripherals. A power transfer manager selectively establishes direct power transfer between data ports in support of power transfer between external devices, such as one external device acting as a power source and another external device acting as a power sink. The power transfer manager establishes direct power transfer with switches that bypass the information handling system power subsystem to provide improved power transfer efficiency.

Abstract: A Power Provider is described which comprises a pull-up resistive device to pull-up a sideband unit (SBU) pin; and logic to adjust voltage level on a power supply node (VBUS) according to the voltage and/or current condition on the SBU pin. A Power Consumer is described which comprises: logic to modulate voltage and/or current on SBU pin; and logic to receive a power supply on a power supply node (VBUS) according to the modulated voltage and/or current on the SBU pin. A USB system is described which comprises: a power provider having a first SBU pin which is pulled high; a power consumer having a second SBU pin, wherein the power consumer is operable to modulate voltage/current on the second SBU pin; and a USB Type-C cable coupled to the power provider and the power consumer such that the first and second SBU pins are electrically connected.

Abstract: A method for reading identification data from a display device includes: receiving an external supply voltage via a display connector of the display device, and generating an internal supply voltage according to the external supply voltage; selectively providing one of the internal supply voltage and a system supply voltage to a microprocessor; and reading the identification data from a second memory by using the microprocessor, and storing the identification data to a first memory.

Abstract: A verification device is configured to supply operation power to a verification target device in order to communicate with the verification target device, and perform verification of the verification target device. The verification device includes: a detection unit configured to detect a value of a current that flows in the verification device due to the operation power being supplied to the verification target device; a determination unit configured to determine whether or not the value of the current is greater than a threshold value; and a verification unit configured to verify authenticity of the verification target device according to whether or not the value of the current is greater than the threshold value.

Abstract: Examples may include routing power between a Universal Serial Bus (USB) host and a USB device. In some examples, the power may be routed from a power source at the USB device while the USB host is in a dead battery condition. Various switches at the USB host may be capable of selectively switching to route power from the power source to provide operating power to circuitry at the USB host.

Abstract: Embodiments of a system, topology, and methods for providing power and transceiving data to, and backing up data from electronic devices having a data interface are described generally herein. Other embodiments may be described and claimed.

Abstract: In certain aspects, a method for frequency scaling comprises determining whether only a subset of multiple processors is active, wherein the multiple processors share one or more resources. The method also comprises increasing a frequency of at least one processor in the subset of the multiple processors if a determination is made that only the subset of the multiple processors is active and the frequency of the at least one processor is below a frequency threshold. This may be done, for example, to increase the time duration of an idle mode for the one or more shared resources and achieve an overall power reduction for a system including the multiple processors, the one or more shared resources, and/or other function blocks.

Abstract: A power supply unit (PSU) mismatch detection system that includes a plurality of PSU slots configured to couple to a PSU and transmit power to an auxiliary power rail (APR) and a main power rail (MPR), a controller that is coupled to the MPR and the PSU slots and configured to perform a PSU mismatch check on each PSU coupled to the PSU slots, and a programmable logic device (PLD) that is coupled to the APR, the MPR, and each of the plurality of PSU slots. The PLD enables transmission of power to the MPR from a first PSU coupled to a first PSU slot, receives an indication that the controller has completed the PSU mismatch check, determines valid PSU slots using the results of the PSU mismatch check, and enables the transmission of power to the main power rail from the valid PSUs slots.

Abstract: A circuit for a passive RFID card, including an antenna for receiving an RF signal, an RFID chip for controlling an output of the RFID card, and a biometrics processing device separate from the RFID chip and having a fingerprint sensor, where the antenna has first and second pairs of terminals, where when the RF signal is received by the antenna, the first pair of terminals, receives the full voltage generated across the antenna and the second pair of terminals, receives a lower voltage than a voltage generated across the first pair of terminals, such that in a first mode of operation, the biometric sensor scans fingerprint data and compares it to pre-stored fingerprint data, and in a second mode of operation, the RFID chip communicates with an RFID scanner, and a switch is controlled such that the biometrics processing device is powered by the voltage generated across the first pair of terminals, when the circuit is operating in the first mode of operation, and such that the biometrics processing device is p

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for controlling power consumption in a non-volatile dual inline memory module (NVDIMM-N) may include determining, via a processor, whether the NVDIMM-N is receiving power from a main power source, inactivating, via the processor, a data bus connected to an NVDIMM-N memory group responsive to determining that the NVDIMM-N is not receiving power from the main power source, backing up data stored in the NVDIMM-N memory group, via the processor, to a non-volatile memory module integrated with the NVDIMM-N, where an NVDIMM-N controller can access the NVDIMM-N memory group while backing up, and transmitting, via the processor, a low power command to an NVDIMM-N controller to place the NVDIMM-N memory group in a low power mode.

Abstract: Interaction based charging control is described. In an embodiment, a device is described, comprising: an interface configured to receive a charging power from another device; a sensor configured to detect interaction of the device; a charging controller configured to reduce the charging power in response to the detected interaction; in response to the reduced charging power, a processor configured to allow more processing power for the device. In other embodiments, a device comprising a sensor configured to detect a temperature of the device, and a method are discussed.

Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises a power supply comprising an operating power rail and a standby power rail, a processing platform capable to switch between an operating power state and at least one low power state, a switch to selectively couple a power input of the processing platform to one of the operating power rail or the standby power output rail and logic, at least partially including hardware logic, to activate the switch based at least in part on the operating state of the processing platform. Other examples may be described.

Abstract: A vector processor is disclosed including a variety of variable-length instructions. Computer-implemented methods are disclosed for efficiently carrying out a variety of operations in a time-conscious, memory-efficient, and power-efficient manner. Methods for more efficiently managing a buffer by controlling the threshold based on the length of delay line instructions are disclosed. Methods for disposing multi-type and multi-size operations in hardware are disclosed. Methods for condensing look-up tables are disclosed. Methods for in-line alteration of variables are disclosed.

Abstract: A system and method for performing an intelligent power dongle operation for information handling systems having a serial bus power connection such as a USB type-C power connection. In certain embodiments, the intelligent power dongle includes hardware and firmware to read a legacy adapter PSID information and convert the information to serial information such as USB Type-C baseboard management controller BMC compliant data. In certain embodiments the intelligent power dongle includes power management circuitry the allow selection and proper switching between a low voltage power mode (e.g., a 5V power mode) and a higher voltage power mode (e.g., a 19.5V power mode) depending on a device attached to the intelligent power dongle. In certain embodiments, the intelligent power dongle may be used to power low voltage devices (e.g., devices powered by 5V).

Abstract: The disclosure describes a virtual reality system, including: a database configured to store sensory information paired with at least one virtual object; a virtual reality rendering unit to render the virtual object, where the virtual reality rendering unit is configured to render a virtual representation of a user of the system; a signal control unit configured to be connected to the virtual reality rendering unit; and a sensory stimulation unit comprising one or more sensory stimulators, where the one or more sensory stimulators are configured to be connected to at least part of an actual body of the user of the system, where the signal control unit is further configured to communicate the sensory information to the sensory stimulation unit upon interaction between the virtual object and the virtual representation in the virtual reality, and where the one or more sensory stimulators are configured to stimulate the part of the user's actual body based on the sensory information.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for controlling a lighting system including at least one luminaire with a wearable computing device comprising a see-through display and an image capturing element, the method comprising, with the wearable computing device, capturing, with the image capturing element, an image of a space including a luminaire of said lighting system, said image corresponding to an actual view of said space through the see-through display; identifying the luminaire in said image; displaying a desired lighting atmosphere on said see-through display; associating the luminaire in said actual view with the desired lighting atmosphere; and communicating with the lighting system to instruct the luminaire to recreate said lighting atmosphere. A computer program product for implementing this method on a wearable computing device, a wearable computing device including this computer program product and a lighting system kit including the computer program product or wearable computing device are also disclosed.

Abstract: An example method is provided in according with one implementation of the present disclosure. The method includes identifying an intention of a user of a system in relation to a three-dimensional (3D) virtual object and selecting a 3D navigation mode from a plurality of 3D navigation modes based on the identified user intention. The plurality of 3D navigation modes includes at least a model navigation mode, a simple navigation mode, a driving navigation mode, a reaching navigation mode, and a multi-touch navigation mode. The method further includes transitioning the system to the selected 3D navigation mode.

Abstract: A system that accepts and displays user input from a touch sensitive input device, such as phone touchscreen, while a user is wearing a head mounted display. Since the user cannot directly observe the input device, the system generates a virtual touchscreen graphic showing the location of the user's touch, and displays this graphic on the head mounted display. This graphic may include a virtual keyboard. Embodiments may recognize specific gestures to initiate input, which cause the virtual touchscreen graphic to be displayed on the display, for example as an overlay onto the normal display. The virtual touchscreen graphic may be removed automatically when the system recognizes that an input sequence is complete. The input device may also have position and orientation sensors that can be used for user input, for example to control a tool or weapon in a virtual environment or a game.

Abstract: A display control system for controlling visual features on a mobile device, according to one embodiment, includes a display screen disposed on a front side of the mobile device and configured to display at least one user interface element for a user. A front-facing camera disposed on the front side of the mobile device is configured to sense characteristics of the eyes of the user. A processing device processes these characteristics to determine a corresponding point on the display screen where the eyes of the user are directed. A user interface control unit switches the display screen from a regular display mode to a detailed display mode when it is determined that the corresponding point on the display screen where the eyes are directed coincides with a specific user interface element. The detailed display mode includes supplemental information related to the specific user interface element.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer program products for gaze point detection using dynamic facial reference points under varying lighting conditions are provided herein. A computer-implemented method includes detecting items of spatial information pertaining to at least one eye of an individual gazing at one or more objects; detecting an item of spatial information pertaining to at least one nostril of the individual; detecting items of spatial information pertaining to the head of the individual; assigning a distinct weight to each of (i) the spatial information pertaining to the at least one eye and (ii) the spatial information pertaining to the at least one nostril based on the spatial information pertaining to the head; and generating gaze detection parameters applicable to the individual based on (i) the weighted spatial information pertaining to the at least one eye and (ii) the weighted spatial information pertaining to the at least one nostril.

Abstract: The invention provides a calculation method of line-of-sight direction based on analysis and match of iris contour in human eye image, including: a data driven method, for stable calculation of 3D line-of-sight direction via inputting human eye image to be matched with synthetic data of virtual eyeball appearance; two novel optimization matching criterions of eyeball appearance, which effectively reduce effects of uncontrollable factors, such as image scaling and noise on results; a joint optimization method, for the case of continuously shooting multiple human eye images, to further improve calculation accuracy. One application of the invention is virtual reality and human computer interaction which is under the principle that shooting eye images of a user and calculating line-of-sight direction of user to enable interaction with intelligent system interface or virtual realistic object. The invention can be widely used in training, games and entertainment, video surveillance, medical care and other fields.

Abstract: A method for assigning control instructions in a vehicle includes reading in an occupant gaze datum via an interface to an occupant detection device of the vehicle, the occupant gaze datum representing a gaze of an occupant of the vehicle toward a device of the vehicle which is to be controlled; and assigning a control instruction of a first control device of the vehicle and/or a control instruction of a second control device of the vehicle to the device using the occupant gaze datum, in order to control the device with the first control device or the second control device.

Abstract: The present specification describes methods and systems for modifying a media, such as Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, or Mixed Reality (VR/AR/MxR) media based on a vision profile and a target application. In embodiments of the specification, a Sensory Data Exchange (SDE) is created that enables identification of various vision profiles for users and user groups. The SDE may be utilized to modify one or more media in accordance with each type of user and/or user group.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses an eye-controlled apparatus, an eye-controlled method and an eye-controlled system. The eye-controlled apparatus includes a fixation point acquisition unit, a human eye action detection unit and a control signal generation unit. The fixation point acquisition unit is configured to acquire position information about the fixation point of human eyes on a device to be operated. The human eye action detection unit is configured to detect whether the human eyes take a pre-set action, and control the fixation point acquisition unit to transmit current position information about the fixation point of the human eyes on the device to be operated to the control signal generation unit when detecting the preset action taken by the human eyes.