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"It is my heart-warmed and world-embracing Christmas hope and aspiration that all of us, the high, the low, the rich, the poor, the admired, the despised, the loved, the hated, the civilized, the savage (every man and brother of us all throughout the whole earth), may eventually be gathered together in a heaven of everlasting rest and peace and bliss, except the inventor of the telephone. "
Mark Twain ; Christmas greetings, 1890
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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7996702 | System and method for testing overclocking capability of CPU A test system for overclocking capability of a central processing unit (CPU) includes a basic input and output system (BIOS), a frequency generator, and a watchdog timer. The BIOS includes an input module, a watchdog control module, and a frequency increasing module... | 08/09/2011 |
| 7990735 | Electronic device enclosure An enclosure for an electronic device includes a chassis and a cover. The chassis includes a bottom wall and an opening. A circuit board is mounted on the bottom wall. The cover is mounted on the chassis to cover the opening of the chassis. A fixing apparatus is mov... | 08/02/2011 |
| 7945342 | Audio processing apparatus for automatic gain control The present invention provides an audio processing apparatus for automatically controlling gain. The audio processing apparatus includes an audio signal source and a sound reproduction device. The sound reproduction device attaches to the audio signal source, which ... | 05/17/2011 |
| 7816920 | Metal detector An exemplary metal detector includes a detecting circuit, a SCM, a converting circuit, and a cymometer. The SCM cooperates with the detecting circuit to generate a current signal with a specific frequency, the converting circuit transforms the current signal receive... | 10/19/2010 |
| 7747161 | Camera with external flash unit A camera includes a frame and a flash unit. The frame is provided with a first retainer and a second retainer at two different places thereof. The flash unit is alternatively attached to the two places via one of the first retainer and the second retainer. ... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7744174 | Latch mechanism for slide rail assembly A latch mechanism is provided for retaining a slide rail assembly, which includes first and second slide rails. The latch mechanism includes a first latch member pivotably attached to the second slide rail, and a second latch member movably attached to the second sl... | 06/29/2010 |
| 7739347 | System, portable electronic apparatus and method for timely receiving and displaying electronic files A portable electronic apparatus for timely receiving and displaying electronic files is provided. An identification code of the electronic file indicates that the electronic file is an instant file or a common file. A receiving unit (21) of the portable elect... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7737956 | Electronic device and method providing a cursor control An electronic device and method for controlling a cursor is provided. The electronic device includes a display, a timer, and a processing unit. The display includes a screen and a frame thereof. The frame further has a touch sensitive region for generating sensing s... | 06/15/2010 |
| 7716508 | Portable electronic apparatus and method for timely receiving and displaying electronic files A portable electronic apparatus for timely receiving and displaying an electronic file is provided. The portable electronic apparatus is connected to a sender which transmits an electronic file to the electronic apparatus. The portable electronic apparatus includes ... | 05/11/2010 |
| 7649461 | Passive radio frequency identification chip with a variable-capacitance diode A passive radio frequency identification (RFID) chip with a protection function against high-intensity electromagnetic fields includes an antenna for receiving electromagnetic waves generated by an RFID reader and generating AC electrical signals to output to a powe... | 01/19/2010 |
| 7646293 | System and method for testing a buzzer associated with a computer An exemplary system for testing a buzzer (110) associated with a computer (100) includes a buzzing module (122) for controlling the buzzer to sound continuously according to a reference frequency value and a reference amplitude value; a recordin... | 01/12/2010 |
| 7612998 | Portable computer with handle attached thereto A portable computer includes a main body, a retention portion being arranged on the main body with a part thereof spaced apart from the main body, and a fastener for detachably attaching a handle between the main body and the retention portion. A through hole is def... | 11/03/2009 |
| 7604485 | Chip socket for basic input/output system A chip socket includes first and second bottom plates attached together, four first sidewalls and second sidewalls, and a number of first and second conductive. Each of the first sidewalls vertically extends upward from a side of the first bottom plate. The first co... | 10/20/2009 |
| 7598944 | System and method for measuring operational life of a computer mouse wheel An exemplary system for measuring operational life of a computer mouse wheel is disclosed. The system includes a computer (10), a control card (11), a stepper motor servo controller (12), a stepper motor (13), a vertical servo axle (14... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7597369 | Clamp tool for circuit board A clamp tool for circuit board is disclosed. The clamp tool includes a frame, a handle, a plurality of gripping shafts, and a lock. The frame defines two vertical grooves facing each other. The handle is mounted on top of the frame. The gripping shafts are mounted b... | 10/06/2009 |
| 7564447 | System and method for measuring operational life of a computer mouse An exemplary system for measuring operational life of a computer mouse is disclosed. The system includes a computer (10), a servo controller (14), an X servo axis (12), a Y servo axis (13), and a measurement platform (16). The comp... | 07/21/2009 |
| 7495900 | Protection mechanism for connectors A protection mechanism in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention includes a bracket for being secured to a rear portion of a computer chassis, and first and second covers respectively pivotally attached to the bracket. Adjacent sides of the ... | 02/24/2009 |
| 7489506 | Computer enclosure with drive bracket A computer enclosure includes a cover panel, a blocking piece attached to the cover panel, and a drive bracket secured in the computer enclosure. The drive bracket includes a side panel. A top flange is perpendicularly bent out from a top edge of the side panel. The... | 02/10/2009 |
| 7488555 | Battery cover assembly for portable electronic device A battery cover assembly includes a battery cover (3) defining guiding slots (326) therein, a connecting member (2), a housing (1) defining a battery-receiving compartment (194), a plurality of springs (5), and a rod (4 | 02/10/2009 |
| 7488554 | Battery cover assembly for portable electronic device A battery cover assembly includes a battery cover (3) defining a pair of guide rails (326) therein, a connecting member (2), a housing (1) defining a receiving slot (164) and at least a battery-receiving compartment (194), a... | 02/10/2009 |
