Abstract: An industrial computer casing comprises a seat; a front frame at a front side of the seat and formed with a frame hole and a long hole at an upper side of the frame hole; a door plate covering upon a front end of the front frame; the door plate having a plurality of via holes; a tray installed with a data processing unit; the tray passing through the long hole and running across the frame supporter and the supporting plate so as to be positioned at an upper front side of the casing; and a back plate at a backside of the seat; a mother board installed on the seat and in an open space between the frame supporter and the back plate; and an upper cover covering upon the seat.

Abstract: Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plurality of power cables are run from the power distribution rack to each of the plurality of equipment racks using power cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks.

Abstract: A memory card including a module comprising at least a printed circuit board having an electronic circuit device mounted thereto and at least one I/O pad and at least one test pad disposed thereon. The module is inserted into a complementary cavity formed within a case of the memory card, such case generally defining the outer appearance of the memory card. The module is secured within the cavity of the case through the use of an adhesive. In each embodiment of the present invention, first and second covers are movably attached to a case for selectively covering or exposing the I/O pads and the test features/pads of the module of the memory card.

Abstract: An improved power distribution unit substation, having a plurality of differing voltage rated main breaker cells, encased within a single housing is disclosed. The improved power distribution substation saves considerable floor space as compared to prior art substations. One embodiment houses a plurality of main breaker cells in a single housing. In this embodiment, a low voltage main breaker cell is vertically positioned above a plurality of medium voltage main breaker cells. Alternatively, a medium voltage main breaker cell is vertically positioned above a plurality of low or medium voltage cells. Improved single-ended and double-ended power distribution substations are disclosed that offer cost and floor space savings as compared to prior art substations.

Abstract: An electronic controller having a circuit board with an element disposed thereon, a base member with the circuit board adhered thereon and a lead terminal in an electrical connection with the circuit board includes as the elements thick film resistors and electric components soldered by solder on a bottom side of the circuit board, and also includes electronic components including bare chips being at least wired without soldering on a top surface of the circuit board. The electronic controller has a first concave portion at a position corresponding to a position of the components on a surface that has the circuit board of the base member adhered thereon, and the circuit board is molded by a sealing resin so as to expose a portion of the base member and a portion of the lead terminal.

Abstract: A common framework for a stackable modular personal computer comprises an outer frame and an inner frame and is capable of accepting an expansion card connecter and an expansion card projected out to an inner space thereof from a lower layer thereof. The inner frame can further be combined with a supporting frame use for combining with a CD-ROM drive or a hard disk driver. Whereby, one same common framework can have three different uses so as to attain to the function of one framework with multiple uses to save the cost for manufacturing different frameworks.

Abstract: A high frequency module that has a structure in which a frame-shaped shield case 3 is attached to a circuit substrate 2, wherein an extending segment 331 that extends in an inward direction of the case is formed on a case side plate 31 of the shield case 3, a protruding segment 332 is formed by providing a tip end portion of the extending segment 331 so as to stand perpendicularly, and an engaging portion 332a is formed by swelling out an approximate midpoint of the protruding segment 332 in an inward direction of the case by a drawing process. Furthermore, an inserting hole 21 is formed in the circuit substrate 2 at a location that corresponds to the protruding segment 332. Then, the shield case 3 is attached to the circuit substrate 2 by inserting the protruding segment 332 into the inserting hole 21 of the circuit substrate 2 so that the engaging portion 332a is passed over.

Abstract: A battery powered device is composed of a plurality of circuit components, including a battery. The perimeter of the battery is enclosed by a protective frame. The protective frame prevents the battery from being severely damaged by tearing or cutting forces commonly used in the destruction and disposal of battery powered devices.

Abstract: Disclosed are covers, as well as systems and methods for manufacturing inexpensive, throwaway covers that may be used to protect personal electronic devices from contaminants. The disclosed covers may be inexpensively manufactured using a single inexpensive raw material as well as an inexpensive manufacturing process in which no waste material is produced. In one aspect of the present invention, such covers are disposable. In another aspect of the present invention, the disclosed covers include outer and inner flaps that may be manipulated to allow the personal electronic device to be placed within the cover in either a face down or face up position. Thereafter, upon placement of the personal electronic device within the cover, the outer and inner flaps may be restored to their initial position to minimize the potential of contamination of the personal electronic device.

Abstract: A mobile device including a battery mechanism that maintains power to the device when an old battery is replaced by a new battery. The device includes at least first and second pins that engage selected recesses defined by the old battery to control mechanically the movement of the old battery at the time of its replacement with a new battery, and accordingly to prevent power interruption to the device, as the old battery is replaced. A method of replacing batteries of a mobile device without interrupting power to the device is also provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a substrate assembly for a plasma display panel includes the steps of applying a suspension to a dielectric layer covering display electrodes formed on a substrate, the suspension containing a dispersion medium and a large number of magnesium oxide crystals dispersed in the dispersion medium, and thereafter evaporating the dispersion medium to form a layer of the magnesium oxide crystals on the dielectric layer, wherein the dielectric layer has a rugged surface structure having uniformly-dispersed projections and depressions, the rugged surface structure being capable of trapping the magnesium oxide crystals.

Abstract: A ground wire connection nut (14A) and a cover-fixing nut (14B) are molded in a case (12) at positions shifted in an axial direction thereof. Caps (17) are mounted on each nut (14A, 14B). First and second receiving surfaces (33A, 33B) are formed on each cap (17) at positions shifted in the axial direction. First and second positioning portions (30A, 30B) are formed in a die (36) and contact the first and second receiving surfaces (33A, 33B) respectively. An axial length of each positioning portion (30) is set according to the specified position of each nut (14A, 14B). The same kind of the caps (17) can be used commonly for the nuts (14A, 14B) to reduce the manufacturing cost.

Abstract: An apparatus, which controls electronic device usage, includes a receiving device that has a terminal that is incompatible with standard electrical plugs and outlets and a standard electrical plug electrically coupled to the first connecting portion. An adapter unit has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is equally compatible with the terminal of receiving device such that the first portion can be coupled to the terminal. The second portion is equally compatible with a standard electrical plug such that the second portion can be coupled to the standard electrical plug. An adaptor locking trap is configured to securely house at least the second portion of the adaptor unit and at least a portion of the standard electrical plug that can couple to the second portion of the adaptor unit therein.

Abstract: A chassis partition architecture of a chassis for configuring a multi-processor system is provided to fulfill flexibility, serviceability and configurability of a multi-processor system. The partition architecture mainly includes the partition architecture mainly includes a node partition, a expansion partition and a function partition. The node partition is located at a middle section of the chassis, mainly for containing several processor boards that are configured vertically and lengthwise. The expansion partition is located behind the node partition, mainly for containing several expansion boards that are configured vertically and lengthwise. And the function partition is located at a front section of the chassis lower than the node partition and the expansion partition, mainly for containing a plurality of function cards that are configured upside-down vertically and lengthwise.

Abstract: A packaged chip is provided which includes a package element on which a signal-bearing conductive trace has an edge laterally adjacent to an edge of a reference conductive trace (e.g., ground trace) on the same face of a dielectric element, the two traces together functioning as a capacitor. In a particular embodiment, the laterally adjacent traces provide shunt capacitance to compensate for an inductance in a signal path to the chip which includes the signal-bearing conductive trace. In a variation thereof, a transmission line or waveguide is provided which includes the signal-bearing conductive trace and reference trace. In further variations, transmission lines are provided which include one or more metal layers of a package element, separated from each other by a thickness of a dielectric element included in the package element or the air gap between the package and a circuit panel.

Abstract: A switch includes a housing defining bottom and top receiving grooves and a chamber, and a plurality of angularly spaced apart terminal rods mounted on the housing. The terminal rods have top and bottom end portions disposed around the top and bottom receiving grooves, respectively. Each terminal rod further has spaced-apart top and bottom transverse flanges disposed between the receiving grooves. The conductive ball is movable from the chamber to the top or bottom receiving groove and vice versa. The conductive ball contacts two adjacent ones of the terminal rods by bridging the top and bottom transverse flanges of the corresponding two terminal rods when the switch is in an ON position, and moves into the top or bottom receiving groove when the switch is in an OFF position.

Abstract: A portable apparatus with thumb control interface includes a host, a display panel and a thumb control interface. The thumb control interface includes a set of control bottoms located on the host, and the user's one thumb can touch and control the set of control buttons when a user holds the host. The set of control buttons includes a left mouse button; a middle mouse button; and a right mouse button. A pointer, a scroll wheel and a plurality of function keys are also set on the host, and the user's another thumb can touch and control them when the user holds the host.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a first layer including a first power portion and a first ground portion isolated from each other, and a second layer including a second power portion and a second ground portion isolated from each other. The second layer is spaced from the first layer. The second ground portion is arranged below the first power portion. The second power portion is arranged below the first ground portion. One portion of the first power portion overlaps one portion of the second power portion, and one portion of the first ground portion overlaps one portion of the second ground portion to provide a zero-intensity electric field between the first layer and the second layer. The first power portion is coupled to the second power portion via a first via. The first ground portion is coupled to the second ground portion via a second via.

Abstract: An orientation within a device package is used to establish the device orientation. A host controller coupled to the device supplies a control signal to at least one of the pins on the device during a setup phase. The pin that receives the control signal is used for active signaling during normal operations of the device. Based on the control signal, the orientation detector generates an orientation signal within the device. An analog or digital selector circuit connects the pins to correct internal circuit components according to the device orientation.

Abstract: A panel cover structure for a computer casing, which is used to be pivoted on a front of the computer casing, is composed of a base panel, and at least one piece of decoration panel which is assembled on a front of the base panel, such that a noise transmitting from an interior of the computer casing to the front can be greatly reduced and a perfect protection effect can be provided, after the panel cover is closed. In addition, the aforementioned decoration panel can be made by splicing a single piece or multiple pieces of panel body, so as to generate a decoration effect of plural kinds of variations.

Abstract: An electrical connection box includes a circuit substrate on which an electrical component is mounted, a case which is adapted to cover the circuit substrate, and a heat radiation member which is directly attached to the electrical component.

Abstract: An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service and signal line hookups to a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly can be recessed within the wall to make it unobtrusive and out of the way. The box assembly includes an integral electrical box for housing line voltage connections and connection points for several low voltage openings. The low voltage connection points are capable of accepting standard jacks for broadband cable, direct TV, surround sound cabling, or phone systems. The electrical box assembly enables easy consolidation of all the various electrical and signal hookups for TV or home entertainment systems.

Abstract: An electrical box assembly for providing electrical service including line voltage and signal line hookups for a television or home entertainment center. The electrical box assembly recesses electrical components including plug ends of electrical cords within the wall to make them unobtrusive and out of the way. The box assembly includes an integral electrical box for housing two line voltage electrical components and connection points for several low voltage components. The low voltage connection points are capable of accepting standard jacks for broadband cable, direct TV, surround sound cabling, or phone systems. The electrical box assembly includes a box member, a frame member, and a flange on the frame member to enable secure mounting to a pair of studs. A separate embodiment includes the box and frame members in one piece. The electrical box assembly enables easy consolidation of electrical and signal hookups for TV or home entertainment systems.

Abstract: A method for repairing an electrical circuit of a circuit board is proposed. The method includes providing a circuit board having a patterned circuit layer, wherein the patterned circuit layer includes an electrical circuit having at least one defect formed therein; and providing a microelectrode for performing a micro-electroplating process at a position corresponding to the defect of the electrical circuit to form a circuit material, so as to repair the electrical circuit of the circuit board. Alternatively, the micro-electroplating process may be replaced with a micro-deposition process by using a micro-droplet to form the circuit material at the aforementioned position.

Abstract: A solar powered perimeter beam security system comprising a plurality of spaced towers. The towers have detection beams extending between them for detecting an intruder when at least one of the detection beams is interrupted. Each of the towers communicates with a remote unit. At least one of the towers is movable from one location to another. An alarm. The detection beams define an intruder detection area into which an intruder cannot pass without breaking at least one of the detection beams thereby setting off the alarm. The detection area is expandable and decreasable by moving at least one of the towers. The towers are incapable of movement without setting off the alarm once positioned with the detections beams being activated.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a first section and a second section which are foldable together in: a first mode in which respective front faces of the first and second sections face each other, and a second mode in which the front face of the first section faces a back face of the second section. A contact protector is provided on the front face of the first section. In the first mode, a first portion of the contact protector contacts the front face of the second section and forms a first clearance between the respective front faces, and a second portion of the contact protector is accommodated in a dent in the front face of the second section. In the second mode, the second portion of the contact protector contacts the back face of the second section and forms a second clearance between the respective front faces.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board includes an insulating substrate, a plurality of lands formed on the insulating substrate, a conductive wiring pattern coupled to the lands, a protective film covering the insulating substrate and having an opening larger than the outer profile of each of the lands, a plurality of bumps bonded to the lands and a circuit component electrically connected to the lands via the bumps. Each land has a land body having a gap along an opening rim of the opening, and an extension part extending from a part of the land body to the opening rim of the opening.

Abstract: An electronics system for furniture includes at least one accessory module. A hand control module is operable to receive a plurality of face plates. Each of the plurality of face plates includes at least one interface device that controls the at least one accessory module. The hand control module outputs a control signal based in part on which of the plurality of face plates is connected to the hand control module. A control module is operable to connect to a plurality of accessory modules, receives the control signal, and outputs an accessory control signal to the at least one accessory module based on the control signal and based on which of the plurality of accessory modules is connected to the control module.

Abstract: An article for mounting from or against the ceiling is removably coupled to a base fixedly secured to the ceiling, by a person standing on the floor, supporting the article on an elongated rod, and thrusting the article against the base to couple the article and the secured base. The article is removed by inserting the rod into the article, exerting a force on the rod to uncouple the article from the base, and supporting the article on the rod as the article is lowered. The article is thus positioned on or hung from the ceiling, without being manually contacted by the person. The article may be used to mount other devices, such as a sign, smoke detector, etc. or may include such device as a part of the mount.

Abstract: An adapter is for mounting an electrical switching apparatus, such as a circuit breaker, on the back panel of an enclosure, such as a switchgear cabinet. The back panel has at least one aperture. The adapter includes a first end portion coupled at or about the aperture of the back panel, an engaging portion engaging and securing the circuit breaker to the adapter, a fastener, and a second end portion disposed distal from the first end portion and including an elongated slot. The elongated slot receives the fastener in order to couple the adapter to the back panel when the fastener is fastened, while enabling adjustment of the adapter and the circuit breaker coupled thereto, with respect to the back panel, when the fastener is unfastened. The first end portion, the engaging portion and the second end portion form a single piece adapter. An enclosure assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A disk array apparatus of the invention improves the quality of Fibre Channel signals corresponding to mounting positions of disk drives.

Abstract: A track formed on a housing of an electronic device provides a space for a sliding element to slide. The housing includes a first stopper and a second stopper formed on a first side of the track for preventing the sliding element from deviating from the track.

Abstract: A system includes a plurality of equipment racks and a plurality of PDUs mounted in respective ones of the plurality of equipment racks and configured to distribute power via plural branch circuit outputs. The system further includes a UPS rack, a plurality of UPSs mounted in the UPS rack and a plurality of power cables directly coupling outputs of respective ones of the UPSs to inputs of respective ones of the PDUs. Each UPS may include a first output connector directly connected to a PDU via a power cable, and a second output connector coupled to a second connector of another UPS to provide output paralleling. For example, a connectorized bus assembly may be mounted in the UPS rack and may include a UPS output bus and a plurality of connectors, respective ones of the connectors coupling the UPS output bus to the outputs of respective ones of the UPSs.

Abstract: An electronic module (1) for connection of sensors or actuators to a bus line, with an electronic unit, with several jacks (3) for connection of electrical lines (4), and with one jack (5) and one plug (6) for connection of two bus lines (7). The electronic module (1) is especially well suited for use in the hygiene or foodstuffs fields since there is at least one mounting foot (9) for mounting of the electronic module (1) on a support surface (10) and that the housing (2) is made such that the edge area (14) of the housing bottom (12) is further from the support surface (10) than is the area of the housing by the mounting foot (9).

Abstract: An industrial process field device has a housing with a wall. The wall has a feedthrough opening between a battery compartment and an electronics compartment. A feedthrough connector seals the feedthrough opening and includes a power connector connected to industrial process field device electronics. A battery assembly includes a battery housing with a battery connector, and includes a battery and an energy limiter connected to the battery connector. The battery connector mates with the power connector to energize the industrial process field device electronics. A seal seals the mating connection of the power connector and the battery connector.

Abstract: An electronic device having an insulating cap is provided. The electronic device comprises a board, a fastener and an insulating cap. The fastener is disposed on the board. The insulating cap has a lid and a connecting part. The lid has a cavity formed within the lid. The connecting part is disposed at one end of the lid for fixing the insulating cap on the board. When the insulating cap is fixed on the board, portion of the fastener is within the cavity.

Abstract: A fixing member is used for fixing a case to a printed circuit board. The fixing member is mounted at a mount-receiving portion, which is formed at the case, by being inserted along a side wall of the mount-receiving portion. At the fixing member, a plate spring portion is formed at a predetermined position. The plate spring portion projects to a side of abutting against the side wall. In the state in which the fixing member is mounted at the mount-receiving portion, the plate spring portion is pressed by the side wall and flexes. Consequently, the fixing member is subject to a pressure force in a direction away from the side wall. In addition, the fixing member is supported from a rear face side by support portions which structure the mount-receiving portion. Thus, the fixing member is gripped in a direction intersecting the side wall.

Abstract: A memory module assembly includes a printed circuit board (10) having a heat-generating electronic component (14) thereon, and first and second heat-dissipation plates (20), (30) attached on opposite sides of the printed circuit board. The first heat-dissipation plate includes a first hook (24) extending from a side thereof and the first hook includes a resisting portion (242) extending from an end of the first heat-dissipation plate and a first engaging portion (244) extending from a free end of the resisting portion for resisting the printed circuit board and the second heat-dissipation plate. The second heat-dissipation plate defines a depressed portion (34) in a side thereof for engaging with the first hook. The other sides of the first and second heat-dissipation plates engage with each other to clamp the printed circuit board between the first and second heat-dissipation plates.

Abstract: A multi-chip package includes a first semiconductor memory controlled by a clock signal and an inverted clock signal, and a second semiconductor memory controlled by the clock signal. The first semiconductor memory and the second semiconductor memory each include a circuit for guaranteeing that a signal delay is suppressed between a peripheral circuit, and a pad to which the clock signal is input, a pad to which the inverted clock signal is input, a pad for outputting a data enable signal and a pad for outputting a data signal. Thus, it is guaranteed that the signal delay is suppressed, and the reliability of the multi-chip package is improved.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for engaging an electronic module with a lock assembly. The electronic module may have a first end with an electronic circuit disposed therein and a second end with a slot extending therethrough. At least one profile may be formed in the slot and at least one profile may be formed in exterior portions of the lock assembly. Each profile of the slot may be engaged with a profile of the lock assembly. At least one engagement device may be disposed in the electronic module to releasably engage the electronic module with the lock assembly.

Abstract: A device and method for removing a post. The device includes a housing, at least one stabilizing member and an engagement member. The housing defines a chamber and a lower orifice and is adapted for receiving the post through the lower orifice and into the chamber. The at least one stabilizing member is positioned within the chamber for stabilizing a lateral position of a post received in the chamber. The engagement member is positionable within the chamber and is configured for engaging a portion of the received post within the chamber and biasing the received post against the at least one stabilizing member, responsive, at least in part, to the housing receiving an upward force.

Abstract: A grounding apparatus for a distribution device having a functional element and a grounding contact point includes a grounding rail having opposed end sections provided with a holding part for fitting the grounding rail to the functional element. An electrically conductive contact spring on each of the end sections extends outwardly beyond the holding part to make contact with the grounding contact point. A safety plug for use with the grounding apparatus includes an overvoltage protection device connected to a conductive contact tongue for contacting an electrical cable connected to the functional element. The overvoltage protection device has a grounding electrode and a conductive fitting in electrical contact with the grounding electrode is provided with an insulation-displacement terminal for connecting the safety plug to the grounding apparatus. A handling apparatus having a base body with a retaining groove is provided for installing the grounding apparatus to the distribution device.

Abstract: A peripheral device for the acquisition of biometric and personal data comprises, in a single casing, a device for recognizing an operator and authorizing the use of the equipment; a first video camera for taking live pictures of a person requesting the document; a second video camera for the acquisition of personal characteristics shown on a card; a fingerprint reader; and a video source switch.

Abstract: The invention provides an electronic device which has a connecting means for assembling a front and top panels, and a position restricting means for restricting the position of the top panel. The connecting means is composed of a tongue block extending substantially horizontally with respect to the top panel from a front end of a bent block bent downward from the front side of the top panel, an insertion block extending downward from the end of the bent block by cutting off a portion of the tongue block, and a supporting block having an insertion hole to which is fit the insertion block extended rearward from the inner side of the front panel. The position restricting means is composed of a through hole formed to the bent block and a projection fit to the through hole extended rearward from the inner side of the front panel.

Abstract: A method for enhancing the high frequency signal integrity performance of a printed circuit board (PCB) or backplane is provided. According to one embodiment of the present invention, the method involves the use of S-parameters as the primary cost factors associated with an iterative process to optimize the physical dimensions and shape of a single or a collection of vias within the PCB or backplane. In certain embodiments, the process involves the representation of the via components as equivalent lumped series admittances and impedances, as well as, RLGC sub-circuits upon which basic circuit analysis is performed to optimize secondary characteristics, for example, the maximization of the sub-circuit's resistance and/or the minimization of the sub-circuit's capacitance. The iterative process involves the alteration of physical dimensions and the shape of the via components such that the secondary characteristics are optimized.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, systems and apparatus for flexible thermal management coupling are provided. For example, an apparatus or system may includes a conduction component to conduct heat to a thermal management device, a flexible component defining a cavity, wherein the flexible component is to couple the conduction component to an electronic device, and a heat transfer component coupled to transfer heat, via the flexible component, from the electronic device to the conduction component.

Abstract: In one example configuration, an optical package includes a substrate that supports a laser. The laser is configured for electrical communication with circuitry disposed on the substrate, and the laser is arranged to emit an optical signal along a first path. The optical package also includes a beam steering device supported by the substrate and arranged so as to receive the optical signal from the laser along the first path. The beam steering device is configured such that the optical signal is output from the beam steering device along a second path. A group of electronic leads is provided that electronically communicates with the circuitry on the substrate. In this example, the group includes a set of modulation leads in electrical communication with the laser, and a set of bias leads in electrical communication with the laser. The set of bias leads is electrically isolated from the set of modulation leads.

Abstract: Mobile computing apparatus includes a portable computer (101) having a display module (105) and an arrangement (500) for providing illumination in the display module, the arrangement including a light source (222) external to the display module, a light guide (223) for guiding light from the light source toward the display module and a coupler (501) for coupling light from the light guide into the display module. The arrangement may be attached to a docking station (200) adapted to receive the portable computer.

Abstract: A twin-substrate wireless electronic module includes a main substrate, a plurality of integrated circuit chips, a frame substrate, a filter, and a shield member. The main substrate has a first surface and a second surface, and is formed with a notch that extends from the first surface through the second surface. The integrated circuit chips are surface-mounted on the first and second surfaces of the main substrate. One of the integrated circuit chips disposed on the first surface is a transceiver integrated circuit chip. The frame substrate has a first frame surface and a second frame surface. The first frame surface has a filter-mounting area aligned with the notch. The filter is surface-mounted on the filter-mounting area and is accommodated in the notch. A method for manufacturing the twin-substrate wireless electronic module is also disclosed.

Abstract: Structure and method for forming a switchable shunt for a suspension assembly having conductive, insulating and metal base layers. The shunt includes a bridge in the conductive layer with either a continuous connection or small gap between ends of the bridge. The continuous connection of the bridge is severed either by temporarily moving the lands out of their original plane by stretching and rupturing the bridge or by shearing the continuous connection of the bridge. For the sheared or gapped bridge, at least one end of the bridge is moved out of plane, compressed and elongated. When released, the separated ends of the bridge overlap and contact each other to form a normally-closed switch. To subsequently open the switchable shunt, at least one of the lands is moved out of plane to physically and electrically open the connection between the separated and overlapped ends of the bridge.