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An integrated multimedia, entertainment, communications and control system. The system is based on a general purpose computer and is capable of interfacing with, controlling or managing a wide variety of audio, video, telecommunications, data communications or other devices. The system includes a programming environment for creating services or user experiences that may incorporate features or functionalities of several devices that are conventionally operated as separate, standalone devices.

Disclosed is an integrated handheld computer and telephony system. Integration of the handheld computer and telephony system is at the physical and operational level. For example, the integrated handheld computer and telephony system physically integrates a handheld computer with a mobile (e.g., cellular) telephone. In addition, the handheld computer is distinct from telephony system in that they are logically separable. However, they are also operationally integrated, for example, the telephony system executes a telephone application on the processor of the handheld computer. Likewise, the handheld computer can execute applications, for example, a phone book, that can be used to launch the telephony application.

A respiratory mask for continuous positive airway pressure treatment includes a cushion adapted to be positioned against the face of a patient. The cushion is configured in a gasket arrangement around an entrance to the airways of the patient. The cushion is constructed from a polyurethane foam and has a thickness of greater than about 5 mm.

An insulin pump for use in conjunction with a mobile communication terminal capable of measuring a blood glucose level, and a network for transmitting control information for the insulin pump are disclosed. The insulin pump includes an external input port, an output port, memory, a key input unit, a control unit, and a motor driver. The external input port receives information on the amounts of insulin to be injected. The output port outputs information on the amounts of insulin injected. The memory stores the information on the amounts of insulin injected. The key input unit inputs the status of a user. The control unit extracts the information on the amounts of insulin to be injected from the memory. The motor drive operates a soft motor to supply insulin.

The present invention relates, in general, to shoes for measuring the quantity of motion and a method of measuring the quantity of motion using the shoes and, more particularly, to artificial intelligence shoes, in which various numerical values (calorie consumption, body fat, and a pulse), measured by a walking sensor (23), a body fat measurement unit, and a pulse sensor (21) mounted in a shoe body, are displayed in real time on a display unit (32), so that a user can periodically check his or her quantity of motion, and in which calorie consumption and body fat are calculated on the basis of the user's body conditions, so that the precision thereof is high, and such quantity of motion numerical values can be transmitted to various types of external devices, thus enabling the user to periodically manage the quantity of motion thereof.

A portable phone is equipped with a position detector that detects the geographical position of the portable phone, and a telephone system may ring one or more land-based phones or portable phones according to the geographical position of the portable phone. One or more geographical regions are defined, with corresponding telephone parameters defined for each region. When a portable phone enters a defined region, exits a defined region, or changes between two defined regions, the function of one or more land-based phones or portable phones may change. The preferred embodiments thus allow changing the function of one or more other phones based on the self-detected geographical position of a portable phone. In this manner the convenience of using portable phones is greatly enhanced.

A home appliance network system and a method for operating the same, wherein a network master can not only automatically generate a unique house address of a corresponding home, but also sense a network collision of the corresponding home with a neighboring home to maintain house address uniqueness. The network master manages / controls one or more home appliances connected to a network of the corresponding home and determines whether the generated house address collides with that of the neighboring home. If the generated house address is determined to collide with that of the neighboring home, the network master automatically changes the house address to a new one to maintain house address uniqueness. As a result, the network master can prevent a network interference / collision with the neighboring home, thereby increasing security and stability of the home appliance network system at low cost.

An image capture device including a housing, a first lens unit, a second lens unit, an image sensing element, and a beam spliter is provided. The housing includes a body, a first lens barrel, and a second lens barrel. The first lens unit is disposed within the first lens barrel and includes a first switchable light valve. The second lens unit is disposed within the second lens barrel and includes a second switchable light valve. The image sensing element faces to the first lens unit. The beam spliter is configured in front of the image sensing element so that the image sensing element is able to receive a first image light passing through the first lens unit and a second image light passing through the second lens unit. The first switchable light valve and the second switchable light valve present a transparent state at different timings.

A connector for a coaxial cable includes a connector body and a post having a flanged end as well as a coupling nut rotatably attached to the flanged end of the post. The flanged end of the post is defined by an open-ended port retaining portion having an exterior threaded surface that is engaged by respective internal threads of the coupling nut. The port retaining portion defines a locking collet that enables exterior ports of varying diameters to be engaged with and secured to the connector.

The invention provides a multi-mode based emotion recognition method, comprising a data collection device, an output device and an emotion analysis software system, wherein the emotion analysis software system performs comprehensive analysis and reasoning on data obtained by the data collection device and finally outputs a result to the output device. The specific steps are as follows: an emotionrecognition step based on facial image expressions, an emotion recognition step based on voice signals, an emotion analysis step based on text semantic, an emotion recognition step based on human gestures, an emotion recognition step based on physiological signals, a semantic comprehension step based on multi-round dialogues, and a multi-mode emotion semantic fusion association judgment step basedon timing sequence. The multi-mode based emotion recognition method provided by the invention has the advantages of breaking through the five kinds of single-mode emotion recognition, innovatively performing comprehensive judgment on the information of multiple single modes by using a deep neural network through neural network coding, deep correlation and understanding, greatly improving the accuracy and being suitable for most general inquiry interaction application scenes.

A server migration tool used to construct data center migration scenarios allowing for a user to rapidly manipulate a large number of input parameters required to describe a transformation from one data center configuration to a new data center configuration. The tool then performs the transformation and allows the user to interact with new data center configuration to understand its performance. A novel parameterization, speed independent service demand (SISD), greatly facilitates scaling performance metrics between different hardware platforms.

A method for implementing a navigation key function in a mobile communication terminal using fingerprint-recognition. The mobile communication terminal includes a fingerprint-recognition sensor divided into a plurality of image detection blocks. The method comprises recognizing a fingerprint over at least one of the plurality of image detection blocks, obtaining a directional characteristic corresponding to a direction indicated by the at least one of the plurality of image detection blocks that has recognized the fingerprint, and then determining a directional value based on the obtained directional characteristic to perform a corresponding directional process.

The present invention discloses a roll-type flexible device for displaying, comprising: a body housing in which a flexible display portion is accommodated so as to be wound and unwound; a length adjusting member, which is mounted on the body housing for maintaining the flexible display portion in an unrolled state, and which has an extendable structure by being linked to the unwinding of the flexible display portion; and a fixing member for fixing the extended length of the length adjusting member.

This disclosure provides an electronic device and a method for displaying an event used for presenting a first type of event and a second type of event to a user. The method includes the following steps. A time interval inputted by the user is received. A record of the first type of event and a record of the second type of event are searched according to the time interval to determine whether there are the first type of event and the second type of event taking place in the time interval. A first related information of the first type of event and a second related information of the second type of event taking place in the time interval are displayed. Displaying locations of the first related information and the second related information indicate time when the first type of event and the second type of event take place, respectively.

A method and device for distinguishing between a pen touch and a palm touch are provided. The device removes an input according to the palm touch, and processes only the pen touch as an effective input with a touch screen, thereby increasing the recognition of the pen touch. The method includes detecting an input touch, distinguishing between a pen touch and a palm touch, removing an input corresponding to the palm touch and processing an input corresponding to the input pen touch as an effective input, and controlling an operation corresponding to the pen touch.

The present invention is to provide a lamp socket type camera which includes an outer housing, a bulb socket connected to the outer housing and capable of being threadedly and electrically connected to an existing lamp socket for receiving electric power from the lamp socket, a power module received in the receiving space and electrically connected to the bulb socket for converting the electric power received from the bulb socket into a required specification, a control module received in the receiving space and connected to the power module, a wireless transmission module received in the receiving space and connected to the control module, and an image capturing element connected to the power module and the control module respectively for capturing image data from outside of the outer housing and transmitting the image data to the control module which will send the image data out via the wireless transmission module wirelessly.

The invention discloses a real-time guidance method for bus taking navigation and belongs to the technical field of intelligent traffic. The method comprises the following steps: determining an origin, a destination and departing time; carrying out path planning according to the coordinates of the origin and the destination, and obtaining the time cost of each road section in the path planning according to the departing time and a path planning result in combination with dynamic traffic data; correcting the time cost of each road section according to the actual departing time and the current position of a user and utilizing characters, voice and / or graphical representations to carry out real-time guidance at each road section. On the basis of providing the character and map demonstration of the path planning result, the real-time guidance method can further provide the progress bar of journey stages and expected time for arriving at each stage point, and can also provide a whole-journey real-time guidance function. The real-time guidance method has the advantages of simple and visual journey demonstration, timely and accurate prompt, and safety and convenience in use. The use convenience of passengers in navigation is greatly improved, and the occurrence of accidents is reduced when navigation equipment is used during motion.

A two-way retainer for a slide track assembly comprises a retaining mechanism mounted on a first slide track, and a stop member mounted on a second slide track. The retaining mechanism is consisted of a pair of retaining arms and an elastic member. The retaining arms are provided with a pair of oppositely inclined portions and a pair of engaging portions. The stop member is provided with a protrusion adapted to interact with the oppositely inclined portions and the engaging portions of the retaining arms. When the first slide track is moved to a predetermined position with respect to the second slide track, the protrusion of the stop member may pass through one of the inclined portions of the retaining arms. Thus the protrusion is confined within the two engaging portions of the retaining arms to thereby retain the first slide track in a two-way direction of the second slide track.

A method for displaying and operating a user interface and an electronic device are provided. In the method, a background frame is displayed. Further, a trigger signal triggered by an object on one of a plurality of areas of the background frame is received, in which the areas respectively correspond to a plurality of sub-menus of a function menu, and each of the sub-menus includes a plurality of options. The corresponding sub-menu is displayed on the area of the background frame which the trigger signal is triggered on. Thereby, usage convenience of the user interface is improved.

A computer-implemented system is provided, including a network consisting of the Internet, PSTN, and CATV network. The network is connected to multiple users' client systems, and also to multiple service provider systems. Each user has a user profile stored in a User Preference Database, while each service provider has service parameters defining the type of its service stored in a Service Database, both of which are connected to the network. The system further includes a Gatekeeper Server, which establishes voice communication among the client systems and the service provider systems. In operation, upon receiving a user's request for service, the Gatekeeper Server identifies one or more service providers whose service parameters match the user's request for service and the user's profile. Upon the user's selection of one such service provider, the Gatekeeper server automatically selects and establishes a preferred mode of voice connection between the user and the selected service provider.

At the tip of an insert portion of an endoscope, LEDs are provided. An air and liquid supply unit is mounted on a handle portion of the endoscope. The air and liquid supply unit is provided with a tank, a pump, and a battery. Liquid, which is supplied to the tip, is stored in the tank. The battery supplies driving current to the pump and the LEDs. The pump takes in the surrounding air. In accordance with the manipulation of the buttons provided on a grip portion of the endoscope, the pump sends either the liquid or the air to the tip.

A spheno-temporal bone conduction communication equipment and / or hearing aid includes a system device, a bone skin conduction oscillator and a carrier device for supporting said abovementioned devices. The carrier device has a structural body, and the structural body allows the supported bone skin conduction oscillator in close contact with the spheno-temporal bone. The bone skin conduction oscillator contains a transducer, and the transducer converts an electrical signal into an acoustic oscillating wave and transmits the acoustic oscillating wave into the inner ear via spheno-temporal bone, or receives an acoustic oscillating wave produced by vibration of the skull when speaking and converts it into an electrical signal. The equipment implements bone conduction transmission of the acoustic oscillating wave via spheno-temporal bone, and can be used in bone conduction speaker, bone conduction microphone, bone conduction multimedia device, bone conduction hearing aid device or bone conduction communication device. The equipment can be used with a nasal bone conduction device, can avoid the defect of much external noise when using air conduction mode and overcome shortcomings of the structure easy to slide and inconvenience to add the component when using commonly used bone conduction.

An inkjet recording apparatus provides an improved printing speed and improved convenience of use. A recording head discharges droplets of a recording liquid onto a paper so as to form an image on the paper. A belt conveyance mechanism has a belt onto which the paper is electrostatically attached. The paper attached onto the belt is conveyed in a direction perpendicular to a carding direction of the paper.

An input apparatus including an optical mouse module and a mouse pad module is provided. The optical mouse module includes a light source and an optical sensor. The light source is adapted to emit a light beam. The optical sensor has a sensible distance. The mouse pad module is disposed on the optical mouse module. The mouse pad module includes a sliding sheet elastically coupled to the optical mouse module. The sliding sheet is adapted to move in a three-dimensional space. The optical sensor and the sliding sheet are arranged in an arrangement direction. An operation method of the input apparatus is also provided.

An input apparatus including an optical mouse module and a mouse pad module is provided. The optical mouse module includes a light source and an optical sensor. The light source is adapted to emit a light beam. The optical sensor has a sensible distance. The mouse pad module is disposed on the optical mouse module. The mouse pad module includes a sliding sheet elastically coupled to the optical mouse module. The sliding sheet is adapted to move in a three-dimensional space. The optical sensor and the sliding sheet are arranged in an arrangement direction. An operation method of the input apparatus is also provided.

A modular spray gun that can be configured and built to operate using a selectable spray process. The modular spray gun includes a gun body, an extension and a selectable spray atomizing component. The basic gun body and extension are used to configure a spray gun that can operate as an air spray gun, an airless spray gun, an AAA gun or an HVLP spray gun. The modular extension can be selected to allow circulating or non-circulating operation. The modular extension also permits a variety of spray nozzle assemblies to be mounted thereon depending on the selected spray process to be used with the specific gun. The modular gun body allows selective connection of an atomizing air supply and additional components specific to a particular spray process. An indicator device and / or a relief valve is provided for spray guns using an HVLP spray process to provide an indication that the spray gun is in compliance with the maximum nozzle air pressure limit, usually less than 10 psi. A new air valve seal assembly is also provided. The modular gun design can accommodate electrostatic and non-electrostatic versions.

A foldable elliptical fitness machine comprises a first frame, a second frame supported by the first frame, and an enabling assembly for enabling the second frame to rotate with respect to the first frame, the first frame securely supported on a floor and the second frame installed an elliptical structure, and the second frame is pivotally coupled to the first frame by a pivoting device, such that the second frame can be rotated with respect to the first frame, wherein the elliptical structure comprises a rotating member having two eccentric. pivotal points, and two pedal arms. A central penetrating axle of the rotating member is pivotally coupled onto the second frame, and each eccentric pivotal point is pivotally coupled to the first end of the pedal arm, and each pedal arm includes a footrest for a user to step. If the first end of the pedal arm rotates with the crank, the footrest will move in an elliptic path. With the foregoing structural design, the elliptical structure of the invention has the functions of changing the inclination of the elliptical fitness machine so that users have the convenience of using by changing the level of difficulty of their exercise.

The present invention relates to a method for maintaining various application installed in an image display device, and more particularly, to a method for operating an image display device, the method allowing a user to more conveniently select and execute applications in configuring selection menus of the applications, and to an image display device using the method. The method comprises: searching for applications which can be used on an image display device; displaying a first application list including selected menu items of the selected applications; and displaying one or more application key screens from among the applications which are included in the first application list. Accordingly, the user of the image display device can be provided, from the image display device, with application menus, which include menu items for running the applications that can be used on the image display device.