Developing the Potential of Children to Grow Optimally Tweet

Basically every parent wanted kids healthy, intelligent, and good behavior in their lives everyday. That way, someday they will become children who excel and resilient to face the challenges of the future. However, please be aware that such a superior generation will not grow by itself. They really need a fertile environment is created for that purpose, which allows the potential that children can grow more optimally so that healthy, intelligent, and well behaved.

In this case, the parent holding a very important role. The atmosphere of loving, willing to accept children as they are, appreciate the potential of children, and provide a rich stimulus for all aspects of child development, whether cognitive, affective, and psychomotor, all it really is the real answer to the growing generation of excellence in the future. However, the formation of a perfect child like that seem to be hampered. Therefore, currently there are children in a pattern confined to the classroom learning in a monotonous and closed, full of rules and pressure. The result, children become stressed and had no opportunity to develop themselves further.

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Hollywood Celebrity Look Good with Jeans Tweet

Beautiful dresses can make a Hollywood celebrity looks elegant in any of their appearance. But in everyday life, they often choose a more casual dress casual. As a result, any options in denim pants made from a more convenient to use when they are relaxed. Jeans are not only comfortable when worn, but can make them look more stylish and beautiful. By using these jeans, the celebrity Hollywood still remain beautiful and charming even with a simple dress. Hollywood beautiful actresses choose boot cut jeans in a classic style. These jeans can be worn a variety of body shapes, Eva Longaria look good when using a pair of jeans with a white shirt.

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Rossyp mobile innovations from Vodafone and others Tweet

The website of the International Forum of Industrial Design (International Forum Design) has information on mobile updates from companies such as Qisda Corporation (in the past, BenQ), MITAC, LG Electronics and transnational mobile operator - Vodafone. We suggest you check them out:

The first in a conditional list is car navigator Mio Valinor from MITAC:

This device is equipped with a widescreen 7-inch LCD display with support for playing HD-video (1080i), as well as 3G and Wi-Fi networks.

Next comes Qisda QCM-330:


This smartphone is equipped with wide-4-inch LCD display with an aspect ratio of 1:1.25 and a resolution of 1280x1024, 3 megapixel camera, support for 3.5G and Wi-Fi networks, as well as a built-in accelerometer (G-sensor).

Third on the list is a mobile phone from LG Electronics - GD880:

LG GD880 body frame is made of metal, while the remaining parts (including the screen) - a durable material, resistant to scratches. In addition, the shell itself is covered with a rubber mixture, spray, that betrays the body extra protection. From functional GD880 evidence in support of GPS navigation, 5 megapixel camera and the possibility of HD-video.

Next - extremely mobile phones for operator Vodafone, whose design was developed by different design studios. One such model is the 2010 Vodafone Compass, whose design was developed in collaboration with nr21 Design from Germany:

Vodafone Compass 2010 supports a new social service operators - Vodafone 360, which can display geographic coordinates of friends, in fact the very social network, updating the built widgets, and can also act as an MP3-player and Internet browser. Some of the functions Compass 2010 may be caused by using the central button on the rear, using different gestures. Navigating the menus can be made using the rotation device, where it also rotates, and a built-in camera.

Stylish and secure mobile phone Vodafone 137 Sting:

This model, whose design was developed in collaboration with the German company studioMEM, will be sold together with carrier-pre-paid tariff plans, and is designed for sporty and stylish young people. According to the operator, Vodafone 137 Sting would be the perfect companion for those who lead active lifestyles, for example, by bike or skate - for this phone, just enough to fasten a carbine to jeans. Silicone housing Vodafone 137 Sting on the chassis of aluminum provides protection against impact, dust and scratches.

Mobile internet device Vodafone 360 Krystal:


This device is equipped with two displays on each side, which involves a number of new features. For example, when the device is in a foreign newspaper, the lower display scans the text, but on the top - shows that newspaper, but with the translation. If one display to show him around the world, then the second - will be displayed the same world, but with details of nearby shops, or with navigation instructions. The display on the basis of electronic ink in the lower part shows a variety of widgets, for example, a clock, saving precious battery power. A translucent, textured central frame can display static or animated light effects, reporting on any event or mode.

Vodafone 534 Shilpa:

Elegant design slider "Vodafone 534 Shilpa was developed in collaboration with a company from Germany - Björn Frank Design, and will be of little value, even without carrier contract and, in fact, is the successor of another slider operator - Vodafone 533.
It is in the design of 534-th and is the core of his dignity, which should attract the attention of the user beveled surface of the lower part and intuitively get to open the numeric keypad. Function keys and the navigation apparatus made of metal, well, a red outline on the side surface is intended to emphasize the value of the brand Vodafone.

Vodafone 545 Larry:


Vodafone 545 Larry, which is relatively recently certified by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and whose design was developed in addition to a design unit operator (Vodafone Industrial Design Group) and another company FRACKENPOHL POULHEIM Design, is designed for users in developing countries, giving them access to the Internet and e-mail. According to the operator, the personal computer in these regions are still too expensive for most local people, and Internet cafes - a great rarity, and the Vodafone 545 Larry aims to fill these gaps and at an affordable price. His display with landscape orientation provides better viewing and reading e-mail and Web pages in addition to an ergonomic keyboard, and the square design is intended to identify the device with more expensive smatrfonami.

Vodafone 737 Quincy:

This smartphone, manufactured in the form-factor "monoblock", proposes to use a touch interface, and the usual mechanical numerical keypad. In addition, there is a place built-in camera, radio, MR3 player and email client. The design work including the company studioMEM from Germany.

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Google Nexus One-Style Active Noise Cancellation Boosts MEMS Microphone Market Tweet

The introductions of Google's Nexus One and Motorola's Droid marked the arrival of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) technology in the cell phone market, a development that is expected to boost the market for Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS) microphones, according to iSuppli Corp.

To implement ANC, at least two microphones are required, and sometimes many more are employed. Partly due to the rising use of ANC in cell phones and other devices, iSuppli has raised its global MEMS microphone forecast from its previous outlook issued in September.

iSuppli now predicts 1.2 billion MEMS microphones will be shipped worldwide in 2013, compared to the previous forecast of 1.1 billion.

"ANC reduces or eliminates ambient noise, silencing background sounds that can make it hard to concentrate, sleep or listen to music or engage in cell phone conversations," said Jérémie Bouchaud, director and principal analyst, MEMS, for iSuppli. "ANC leverages recent progress made by audio CODEC companies like Audience or Wolfson Microelectronics in dedicated noise-suppression Integrated Circuits (ICs). ANC leverages MEMS microphones which are preferred over traditional Electret Condenser Microphones (ECM) for that function."

ANC headsets became popular in 2009. Sony last year introduced a headset providing up to 99 percent ambient noise cancellation. The company at CES 2010 also introduced the world's first earbud with noise cancellation.

Nokia recently presented an ANC-equipped headset using 10 MEMS microphones, illustrating how noise cancellation can drive higher volumes. Furthermore, these applications often use higher-performance microphones that command larger price tags. However, the arrival of ANC in the 1.1 billion unit mobile phone market represents a much more attractive growth opportunity for MEMS microphones.

iSuppli's recent teardowns of the Nexus One and Droid uncovered two MEMS microphones from Knowles Electronics in each phone.

ANC can improve the quality of mobile calls in noisy environments by suppressing background noise, intermittent sounds and echoes. The technology also can automatically adjust voice volume and equalization during calls to adapt to local noise interference. Furthermore, AND is suitable for voice commands, a feature gaining popularity in mobile handsets.

MEMS microphones offer significant advantages in ACN applications compared to traditional Electret Condenser Microphones (ECMs). These advantages include better performance in terms of size, sensitivity, signal-to-noise ratio and suitability for use with digital signal processors that are required to implement ANC.

The MEMS microphone market also is benefitting from new applications like MP3 players. iSuppli's Teardown Analysis Service recent opened the last iPod nano and found a high-performance and ultra-thin MEMS microphone from Analog Devices. that supports the video camera in the iPod. Laptops also offer also a great opportunity as more and more of them are integrating two digital MEMS microphones.

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Google's Android code deleted from Linux kernel Tweet

'Go fork yourself!'

After removing Google's Android driver code from the Linux kernel, Novell Fellow and Linux developer Greg Kroah-Hartman has argued that the mobile OS is incompatible with the project's main tree.

Kroah-Hartman deleted the Android drivers on December 11 - Android code is no more as of version 2.6.33 of the kernel release - and yesterday, with a post to his personal blog, he explained the move in detail.

"No one cared about the code, so it was removed," writes Kroah-Hartman. "As I've stated before, code in the staging tree needs to be worked on to be merged to the main kernel tree, or it will be deleted."

But the larger problem, he continues, is that Android uses a new lock type, new hooks for its "sometimes bizarre" security model, and a revamped framebuffer driver infrastructure. All this, he says, prevents "a large chunk" of Android drivers and platform code from merging into the main kernel tree.

Google, he ultimately argues, has forked its mobile OS.

Google did not immediately respond to our request for comment. But in a pair of posts to LWN.net, Mountain View open source guru Chris DiBona says that Android isn't in the main tree because the main tree doesn't want it.

"I think if the Android kernel were important enough to the mainline, then this wouldn't be a problem. The reality is that the mainline doesn't want the code, so a fork is a normal response to this," DiBona writes.

"This whole thing stinks of people not liking Forking. Forking is important and not a bad thing at all. From my perspective, forking is why the Linux kernel is as good as it is."

From where Kroah-Hartman is sitting, Google has built a platform that's incompatible with the Linux kernel. "Any drivers written for Android hardware platforms can not get merged into the main kernel tree because they have dependencies on code that only lives in Google's kernel tree, causing it to fail to build in the kernel.org tree," he writes.

"[Google is] effectively creating a kernel branch that a number of different vendors are now relying on."

And, he continues, this fork is "much worse" than the typical fork. "Because Google doesn't have their code merged into the mainline, these companies creating drivers and platform code are locked out from ever contributing it back to the kernel community," he says.

"The kernel community has for years been telling these companies to get their code merged, so that they can take advantage of the security fixes, and handle the rapid API churn automatically. And these companies have listened, as is shown by the larger number of companies contributing to the kernel every release.

"But now they are stuck. Companies with Android-specific platform and drivers can not contribute upstream, which causes these companies a much larger maintenance and development cycle."

According to Kroah-Hartman, Google "shows no sign of working to get their code upstream anymore," and he says that the company's cooperation is essential. "A number of [necessary] changes will affect the kernel/userspace boundry, so some changes to the Android userspace logic would also need to be changed if these kernel changes are made, preventing anyone except a Google employee from making the changes," he says.

DiBona bears this out. But he believes the fork is nothing but a good thing. "If you don't like how we architected android, don't complain that the code isn't being mainlined," he says. "You can't have your cake and eat it too. We get it: you don't like how we put together the kernel for android. We're okay with that. Other companies coming to you for help is fine, too, you can choose who you help. Others might see that as an opportunity, but whatever."

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Seesmic for Android Updates – Multi Accounts, remembering scroll position and much more Tweet

The Seesmic for Android mobile application has implemented exciting new features for you. Our Android app now allows you to manage multiple accounts as well as remember your scroll position. We’ve also included a number of other enhancements that will make your online experience much more useful.

You can download the application by searching “Seesmic” in the Android Market application on your device, or if you are already using Seesmic, the update will be performed automatically.

Multi Accounts
The necessity to add multiple accounts to mobile devices has become one of the most significant elements of Seesmic Android. You can now add multiple Twitter accounts in the application, and cross-post messages at the same time. This means that you can easily navigate through multiple Twitter communication channels and stay in touch with all your followers simultaneously. Moreover, the notifications you will be receiving will announce you of the online activity of your default Twitter user.

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Remembering Scroll position
We’ve implemented a convenient feature where new tweets are now loaded on the top of the current ones and your position in the timeline is remembered. There is also the option to turn off this feature and always remain on top.

Apart from increasing the usability and advantages of Seesmic Android, we have addressed a number of issues that will make the application faster and more user-friendly. Seesmic Android has updated:

* Adding an Extra Large text size option
* Your profile information (avatar, number of following and followers,...) will now be updated automatically
* Changing your Twitter account password will now be handled by the application
* Composer now auto-corrects and auto-capitalize your words and sentences
* Notifications are now cleared when the application is accessed from Launcher
* Easily changing default account from the application’s Settings
* Can remove a Twitter account simply by pressing on it

The application assures a fast and easy manner not only to increase your social online visibility and to maintain a constant and efficient functionality of your Twitter profile.

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Sony Ericsson X10 Q&A Tweet

Yup, we did it: ietsjes later than planned, here the first series of answers about the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. As expected SE unfortunately can not provide all the answers (especially on features that are added in a future update can not be said), but many questions is also an open and honest response whatsoever. If the answer to your question is not listed, do not fear: SE is still looking for some answers:)

Jacob Sten, Sony Ericsson also said: "I want you to know that we enjoyed the questions answered. It is wonderful to see what variety of questions are asked about the X10. Some more obvious landscape and so detailed that we should submit them to the international specialists. :-) "

Furder Without ado, here are the responses:) Are you one of the answers are unclear, do not hesitate to drop a question

Release:
-what is the release date for the Netherlands?
We will Xperia X10 at the end of the first quarter surrender.
-which version of android he be released?
The Xperia X10 is released version 1.6 with Andriod
- This I object to the publication of the release date and the quality of the software (which is then final?)
This question is not clear.
- What is the expected retail sales to loose?
The opinion of selling the Xperia X10 is 599, - Euro
- Is it true that the X10 only from a particular (exclusive) provider (Vodafone) will be available or can the X10 with different providers to get his?
The Xperia X10 will all operators and retailers to obtain.
- What is the delivery package from? (with / without micro / sd, with / without (BT) headset, pouch)?
The Xperia X10 package contains:
Xperia X10
Micro SD 8 GB
Charger
USB cable
Quick user guide
- I would like to know whether the release of the device the outset in 2 colors available or not? And if not, what can we expect as a first (probably black sure) and when the other color?
The Xperia release date from the X10 is available in the colors and Sensuous Black Luster White.
- What are the recommended for 1 - and 2-year subscriptions?
Sony Ericsson determines the prices of the operators / retailers not and can not answer this question. We wish to advise that the question is, when a data subscription Xperia X10 to close because we expect that with this device are practically continuous line.


Updates
- When we update to 2.0 (or 2.1) Eclair expect?
We must disappoint you because we want to not answer this question. The upgrade to a higher version will be combined with adding new functionality of the Xperia X10. Such as we see a new upgrade release of the X10 and the planning of a new release, we currently have no further information. We are careful in making the most of opportunities to upgrade the platform to Sony Ericsson has to offer. We have the ambition to the user to provide added value to the experience of mobile communication and entertainment. A good example are the two Sony Ericsson (signature) apps Cape Times and Cape Media and the key role of the Infinite.
- Will the FM transmitter will be activated in future versions android?
The Xperia X10 has no FM transmitter.
- Is 720p video recording are supported?
From competition laws, we no information about the contents of the upgrades for the Xperia X10
- How does the support of SE when more updates come Android? Set over 4 months comes from Android 3.0, an upgrade can we expect?
We refer to the earlier response about future updates.
- In a firmware update is the ability to get a FM radio?
Competition considerations, we can not give information on contents of the upgrades of the Xperia X10

- It is therefore most likely an update to 2.1, that includes live wallpapers as the Nexus One is, or is that exclusively for the N1?
Competition considerations, we can not give information on contents of the upgrades of the Xperia X10

- Are future updates Andriod processed by SE or stops after the first update? If so, how long will this support take? (up to 2 years after release?)
It is not possible to make statements about the life cycle of the Xperia X10 and until when we can offer upgrades.

- If no update is coming to an evt, Android3 void the warranty if you own the Sony Ericsson firmware upgrade or squeezes one eye than to?
Sony Ericsson grants only grarantie own software upgrades.

- In the past were older models with updates on air to see that no
available, while using the Sony Ericsson site but had to download new updates. Will this go better in the future so that the update feature is reliable?
We are not aware that there is no consistency between the message and the phone does what on the website read. We will comment / question discuss internally. We welcome this statement because upgrading in the future is more important.

- What improvements we all see the introduction of Android 2.x?
Competition considerations, we can not give information on contents of the upgrades of the Xperia X10.

- Is it true that Android 2.0/2.1 hitherto tied to specific devices (droid / nexus) and therefore not available for the X10. And it can be stated that the X10 1.6 is delivered with the most recent version available?
We are not aware of such an agreement between Google and other manufacturers and therefore can not answer this question. As already indicated will be gelaunched Xperia X10 version 1.6.

UX-interface
- Are the differences that SE flour evert really just simply off, just like HTC Sense?
Probably you mean the (signature) apps Cape Times and Cape Media. We are convinced that these apps to the user a great value and an excellent user experience, but we leave the choice to the users themselves and it is therefore possible that apps off. The user is free to those two apps alongside any social media app and multimedia app to install on the Xperia X10.

-you, cape times out, when you get contacts?
Yes it is possible to come to your contacts via the icon "phone" icon "phone" and Moxier contact persons (MS exchange mail). The user is free to any app for this feature to download and install.

- Are alongside media cape cape times and other sony own applications installed?
The following Sony Ericsson signature apps in addition Cape Times and Cape Media included:
Home Application
8.1 megapixel camera with face detection. (up to 5 faces per photo)
Contacts with dialer, call log and Favorites

In addition, the Xperia X10 the following services:
PlayNow content store
TrackID music recognition
Sony Ericsson Sync

In addition, the following Google Apps added:
Android Market ™ Client
Gmail ™
Google Calendar ™
Google Maps Street View ™ by
Google Media Uploader
Google Phone Search Summit
Google Search widget
Google Talk ™
Google Voice Search ™
YouTube ™

And the other apps:
Moxier ™ Sync Application Set
Microsoft ® Office Viewer
Quadrapop game
Wise Pilot ™ turn-by-turn navigation (free trial version)

- So far I only own the applications of SE seen in blue. My question: can the color?
We on this question from you that the tiles / tiles of the Cape Times app means. The color of this app is not to adjust.

- Are there plans to integrate into the UX Hyves interface (instead of or in addition facebook integration)?
Hyves has long been a partner of Sony Ericsson. It is therefore a logical step to integrate Hyves in Cape Times. At this time we can not confirm whether this will be whether to launch is part of an upgrade.

- Is there a simple plug-in like environment for Timescape so other social networks beyond Twitter and Facebook themselves their own plug-in can write?
Sony Ericsson is a Cape Times (signature) application which, in cooperation with Sony Ericsson, other social networks or applications can be added. Suggestions are always welcome by the editors of Tweakers.net

Software
- What video formats can the media player all at the Cape (divx, xvid, x264 etc?)
The following formats can be played the Xperia X10:
Supported file format in format Decoder
MPEG-4 Visual Simple Profile 3GPP (.3 gp), MP4 (. Mp4)
H.264 Baseline Profile 3GPP (.3 gp), MP4 (. Mp4)
H.263 Profile 0 3GPP (.3 gp)
VC-1 (WMV9) WMV (. Wmv,. Asf)

But we also like to refer to the free software supplied MediaGo ™, which convert different file formats on the PC to the phone supported file formats possible.

- Does the operating system up to the Internet sharing with PCs?
We assume that you mean that you X10 Xperia as a modem for your PC.
That indaad possible.

- The operating system are able to communicate with Outlook?
Yes, that possibility is there via the Moxier ™ Sync app that standard on the Xperia X10 comes.

- You want to support divx?
We refer to the answer to an earlier question about media file.

- Does the X10 also TrackID?
Yes the Xperia X10 also has TrackID music recognition.

- Are there plans for Remote Play (PS3) integration for the X10 as well on the Aino happened?
Competition considerations, we can not give information on contents of the upgrades of the X10

- Will the X10 multi-touch support as with the Milestone is the case?
No, the Xperia X10 will not support multi-touch.

- Having only 3 buttons are provided which are not used for phone functions such as call start and call this layer will probably only be using the touchscreen. Does this mean that the screen during a phone conversation remains active and must first activate the screen before a call can be terminated?
The screen remains active during phone calls simultaneously so you can perform other functions, to terminate the conversation open the pull-down screen from the top of the screen and you get the choice to answer the call.

- Will the bluetooth protocol profiles as VDP, FAX, HID, PBAB and SAP support?
The Xperia X10 supports the following profiles
Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
Audio / Video Remote Control Profile
Generic Access Profile
Generic Object Exchange Profile
Handsfree Profile
Headset Profile
Object Push Profile

Core core version and supported features
2.0 + EDR

Connectable devices
All products supporting Bluetooth spec. 2.0 and at least
One of the profiles above

- Is the PictBridge compatible device?
No, the Xperia X10 is not compatible with Pictbridge

- If the device comes with turn-based navigation software other than Google Maps. (poss. Trial Versions)?
The Xperia X10 comes with a trial version of Wise Pilot ™ turn-by-turn navigation

- Is it possible to simultaneously access the extra memory if the flash connected to a PC? So both the phone and on the computer?
This question gives us the impression that the Xperia X10 is not used for the applications for which it is meant. If we incorrectly estimate, let us know.

- Are images automatically tagged with GPS location?
The pictures are not automatically tagged. This can itself on or off.

- How does the FM receiver (transmitter and possibly something that I read)? Is it built or a headset is required?
There is no FM receiver in the Xperia X10. Concurrent with the aankodiging of the X10 we have the Bluetooth headset with FM radio MH600 announced. This is both stand alone and in combination with the X10 to use.

- Can a personal voice mailbox (or Asterisk IVR) to install on the phone?
It is not possible to install a personal voice mailbox.

Is it possible (just like WM devices) directly from the main menu via "t9" people to call?
Example: unlock the device, 526 key and get suggestions at that time as the names: January, janine, Janus, Lamberts, etc.
It is not possible to contact the virtual keypad to get suggestions on writing a combination. It is supported in the phone book functionality

- What I wonder when this unit is whether the virtual keyboard in landscape mode is running in Full Screen, or in landscape mode just a simple overlay on the screen (same as in portrait mode)?
We're not sure we fully understand the question. In the landscape is a full screen keyboard but it is an overlay. Perhaps you should clarify this question a little further.

Has / will the X10 also noise-canceling technology, like the Nexus, which has (or better, of course)?
We have that question submitted to our international product manager and wait for an answer.

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HTC patents ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR USING THE SAME Tweet

Abstract:
An electronic device and a method for using the same are provided. The electronic device includes a first body, a torsion hinge, and a second body. The first body has a first magnetic component. The torsion hinge is slidably disposed on the first body. The second body is connected to the torsion hinge and has a second magnetic component. The second magnetic component magnetically attracts the first magnetic component when the torsion hinge is located at a first position, and enables the first body and the second body to be in a folded state. The second magnetic component separates from the first magnetic component, and the torsion hinge drives the second body to rotate relative to the first body when the torsion hinge leaves the first position, so as to enable the first body and the second body to be in an unfolded state.

Claims

1. An electronic device, comprising:a first body, comprising a first magnetic component;a torsion hinge, slidably disposed on the first body; anda second body, connected to the torsion hinge and comprising a second magnetic component, wherein the second magnetic component magnetically attracts the first magnetic component when the torsion hinge is located at a first position, and enables the second body to be stacked on the first body, so as to make the first body and the second body in a folded state; and the second magnetic component separates from the first magnetic component, and the torsion hinge drives the second body to rotate relative to the first body when the torsion hinge leaves the first position, so as to enable the first body and the second body to be in an unfolded state.

2. The electronic device according to claim 1, further comprising an elastic member, disposed between the torsion hinge and the first body, for maintaining the torsion hinge at the first position.

3. The electronic device according to claim 2, wherein the elastic member is a coil spring.

4. The electronic device according to claim 1, wherein the first body further comprises an accommodating groove, and the torsion hinge is slidably disposed in the accommodating groove.

5. A method for using the electronic device according to claim 1, comprising:forcing the torsion hinge to leave the first position and drive the second body to rotate relative to the first body, when the electronic device is to be unfolded; andapplying a force on the second body to enable the second body to rotate and attach to the first body, and enable the second magnetic component to magnetically attract the first magnetic component, when the electronic device is to be folded.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001]This application claims the priority benefit of Taiwan application serial No. 97128866, filed on Jul. 30, 2008. The entirety of the above-mentioned patent application is hereby incorporated by reference herein and made a part of this specification.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002]1. Field of the Invention

[0003]The present application generally relates to an electronic device and a method for using the same, in particular, to an electronic device that is convenient for users to operate and a method for using the same.

[0004]2. Description of Related Art

[0005]With the development of the technology, people are becoming more and more dependent on electronic devices. In order to meet current requirements on the electronic devices in terms of high computing performance and light, thin, short, and small designs, various portable electronic devices, such as ultra mobile personal computer (UMPC), tablet PC, pocket PC, personal digital assistant (PDA), cell phone, and notebook PC, are developed.

[0006]FIG. 1 is a schematic view of a conventional cell phone. The cell phone is a clam shell type cell phone, so as to achieve easy operation and a light, thin, short, and small design. The cell phone 100 includes a first body 110, a second body 120, and a hinge 130. The first body 110 is rotatably connected to the second body 120 through the hinge 130, such that the cell phone 100 can be unfolded and folded. In order to maintain the cell phone 100 in an unfolded (or folded) state, the hinge 130 has a crown design (not shown) to fix the first body 110 and the second body 120 at positions corresponding to the unfolded (or folded) state.

[0007]However, when operating the cell phone, a user has to apply an additional force in order to unfold or fold the cell phone 100 due to the hinge design, which is a burden to the user.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008]Accordingly, the present application is directed to an electronic device, which is easy to unfold and fold.

[0009]The present application is also directed to a method for using an electronic device, which is quite convenient.

[0010]An electronic device including a first body, a torsion hinge, and a second body is provided. The first body has a first magnetic component. The torsion hinge is slidably disposed on the first body. The second body is connected to the torsion hinge and has a second magnetic component. The second magnetic component magnetically attracts the first magnetic component when the torsion hinge is located at a first position, and enables the second body to be stacked on the first body, so as to make the first body and the second body in a folded state. The second magnetic component separates from the first magnetic component, and the torsion hinge drives the second body to rotate relative to the first body when the torsion hinge leaves the first position, so as to enable the first body and the second body to be in an unfolded state.

[0011]A method for using the electronic device as described above is provided. The method includes: forcing the torsion hinge to leave the first position and drive the second body to rotate relative to the first body, when the electronic device is to be unfolded; and applying a force on the second body to enable the second body to rotate and attach to the first body, and enable the second magnetic component to magnetically attract the first magnetic component, when the electronic device is to be folded.

[0012]The present application provides an electronic device which is convenient for users to unfold and fold and a method for using the same. When the electronic device is to be unfolded, a force is applied to make the torsion hinge move so as to separate the magnetic components of the upper and lower bodies from each other, the bodies are enabled to rotate and thus unfolded by a torque of the torsion hinge. When the electronic device is to be folded, a force is applied to make the upper body rotate and attach to the lower body, and the electronic device is then folded by the magnetic attraction between the magnetic components of the upper and lower bodies. In other words, such an electronic device enables users to conveniently unfold and fold the upper and lower bodies.

[0013]In order to the make the aforementioned and other objectives, features, and advantages of the present invention comprehensible, embodiments accompanied with figures are described in detail below.

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Nexus One: The Story - Episode 2: Display & 3D Framework Tweet

Nexus One: The Story. A series of short films documenting the making of Nexus One. Episode 2: Display & 3D Framework

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Nexus One: The Story - Episode 1: Concept & Design Tweet

Nexus One: The Story. A series of short films documenting the making of Nexus One. Episode 1: Concept & Design

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World's first with 84Mbps Tweet

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New world record of 84Mbps HSPA technology
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To be showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona February 15-18
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Operator 3 Scandinavia first to choose 84Mbps HSPA

The rapid growth of data traffic in mobile networks continues, driven by the use of smartphones, laptops and other devices. Wireless access to data services and internet is today a "must".

One of the attractions Ericsson (NASDAQ:ERIC) is showcasing at the upcoming Mobile World Congress is the world's first demonstration of 84Mbps HSPA technology. At the same event last year Ericsson showed the world's first 42Mbps HSPA demo that is currently commercially available and being rolled-out by operators across the world. Ericsson was also the first to demonstrate 56Mbps at the CTIA in Las Vegas in 2009.

Marie Westrin, head of radio development in Ericsson, says; "We have a passion for innovation and that is why we can achieve these industry milestones, year after year. Our driving force is to fulfil consumers' need to social networking, online gaming and video conferencing, just to mention a few services, on the move."

On January 20, operator 3 in Scandinavia announced that it has chosen Ericsson for the rollout of its 84Mbps HSPA network. The rollout covers all of Denmark and four major cities in Sweden. First phase of the rollout starts first quarter 2010. Commercial deployments of HSPA with 84Mbps can be expected the first half of 2011.

The demonstration will be shown at Ericsson's exhibition area at Hall 6, La Fira, Barcelona during the GSMA Mobile World Congress, February 15-18. Access is by invitation only. Media need to contact Ericsson Corporate Public & Media Relations.

Speeds mentioned are peak network downlink speeds. Actual customer download speeds are less and can vary due to congestion, distance from the base station, local conditions, hardware, software and other factors.

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Matt unboxes the Nokia N86 and looks briefly at the user interface.

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The Internet Movie Database has finally hit Windows Mobile in the form of IMDb Mobile (beta).

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Check out the OCNN news team covering the Super Bowl using MOTOBLUR getting the stories behind the big game.

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Sony Ericsson U66 ripoff Tweet

Capping the unique design of the superstructure respectively rotated 90 ° or 180 °, full of Japanese cell phone styles, so that Sony EriossonU66 look different, more suitable for the appearance of white women in fashion to use, flying letters, phone QQ, MSN ensure that you and the friend real-time communication, JAVA expansion, happy farm, analog TV has brought a variety of entertainment experience ~~~~~

MTK Operating System Platform
Mainstream features dual sim dual standby, analog TV, FM FM radio
Built-in Game 1 common games, support JAVA extensions are free to download and install JAVA games and software
Supports MP3 format music player, support background play, support Bluetooth stereo output, support for Bluetooth Headset
Video playback 3GP, MP4, AVI, 3GP/MP4/AVI full-screen playback
E-books txt, supports TXT format e-books to read, download
Radio FM FM stereo, putting-need headphones can be recorded from time to time
Camera pixel high-definition camera
Photo description supports AVI audio video capture, recording time, according to the size of the memory card
Sony EriossonU66 data applications
Fuselage built-in 2G TF memory card, maximum support 4GB TF card expansion
Expanded support for Java, Bluetooth file transfer, Bluetooth headset (voice), Bluetooth music (stereo)
Data transfer U disk / data cable direct read, Bluetooth File Transfer, Bluetooth voice
Picture format jpg, gif
Sony EriossonU66 basic functions
Optional language Simplified Chinese, English
Section 200 card body contacts phone book, support for caller groups, ring tones, caller picture
SMS / MMS 50 SMS, support MMS
Switch machine can be set to Automatic Switcher
5 groups alarm clock, can be customized Monday to Sunday alarm, Snooze time can be set
Ringtone format mp3, mp4
Speaker independent speaker
Call function support caller group, caller ringtones, caller picture
Other features MP3 function, MP4 functions, speakerphone, Short Message, recording function, WAP function, handwritten + keyboard input, radio, Bluetooth, GPRS download, MMS MMS, memory expansion, e-book, IP call, calendar, alarm clock, calculator, world time, mobile QQ, MSN, Fetion
Sony EriossonU66 Appearance / Screen
Product shape rotation
Size 106 * 52 * 19mm
Weight 135g
Available colors white fashion
Screen Material / type of color screen
Number 26 million color screen color
Resolution of 240 × 400px
Screen size 3.0 inches
Package weight 0.65
Sony EriossonU66 basic parameters
Time to market 2010.2.5
Other types of cell phone type
Applicable to individual mobile phone crowd
Standard configuration of the two power (1050mAh) a charge / data cable / headset
Applicable frequency GSM900/1800MHz
Network standard GSM
Talk Time 200-280 minutes
180-260 hours standby time
7 days replacement warranty limited warranty / guarantee for six months

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Xperia X10 will be upgradeable Tweet

Hi all,

Sorry for the long absence.

Some reflections after meeting media, analyst and bloggers around the world over the last couple of months.

I have been confronted with the same questions and discussions that you have been interested in from the very beginning. The underlying OS release version that we will use when launching Xperia X10 -why 1.6 and will it be competetive enough? These concerns are quite on top of mind among industry experts as well as advanced users as yourself, which I do appreciate. I will share my experience from enganging in these discussions giving it a context. It is a bit lengthy, so bare with me. :)

The OS versions are somewhat becoming a reference point for people I feel. Similar to processor speed in computers and megapixels in camera phones. I as consumer of course evaluate the same things, buying equipment on my own. However when you start evaluating usage, there are more factors to consider than just the specs.

When I do a product demo, the response about hardware is unquestionable in my view. The design, screen size, ”feel” and overall specs leaves an impression right away. “Beautiful and delight to hold in the hand”, “Sleek and outstanding” are some frequent quotes.

On the other hand when moving over to talk about the user interface, I have felt some skepticism in the air since people tend to have adopted quickly to Android release version as their context of competiveness. Quite often, the starting point for this part of the demonstration is a 1.6 release remark if I would generalize my interactions to date.

Interestingly enough the focus on OS version changes over course of a minute or so. Demonstrating the generic Android capabilities with our graphical enhancements is a starting point. The home screen, the immediate responsiveness of the big capacitive screen, the true multitasking that Android allows, the easy and rich access to Google services like maps and android market. All that is there and for me that is the base functionality, which I really appreciate and use on a day to day basis.

Then I introduce the signature applications; Sony Ericsson TimescapeTM and Mediascape and the focus of the discussion shifts from talking about this layer on top of Android, that I refer to as the Sony Ericsson User Experience platform. I now find myself discussing the total experience rather the OS version in isolation with a great appreciation about what we are bringing to the table. Then the interest of the User Experience platform future roadmap gets to be the talking point instead. What I hope to get across to you all, is that there will be a software update for Xperia X10 that will upgrade the complete Sony Ericsson User Experience Platform based on newer version of the Android OS.

I have probably painted a positive picture, but I am sharing the discussions I have had and my take outs from them. I am not trying to hide from the fact that there are platform upgrades between android 1.6 and 2.1, if utilized can enhance the experience for developers and users. Having that said, I have had discussions with carriers that are very sensitive and concerned generally about taking on devices in their range that are not competetive enough. I have faced head to head comparisons between Xperia X10 and generic 2.1 Android devices (as well as other OS) and carriers have concluded that we still stand strong in comparison. This because of the layer that we ad on top of the generic OS.

I am both confident and humble at the same time as we can´t anticipate and cover everything when planning ahead. There will be areas that we can´t over bridge between these releases, but on the total experience I am very confident about this product as the feedback received has been extremely positive. Then there will be an update as well, which I hope settles some of the concernes expressed.

I will not be able to fully understand a developers take on this discussion (and we do have a dedicated community for that), but I would be very interested to hear you feedback. Reading the posts, it ranges from time to market, concerns about whether the product is “future proof” etc, but what are your biggest concerns when it comes to usage? What benefits from the 2.1 release are you most interested in? That would be really interesting for me to get some more input on….

Have a great weekend

Sumit

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ARM Holdings plc Reports Results For The Fourth Quarter and Full Year Ended 31 December 2009 Tweet

CAMBRIDGE, UK—ARM Holdings plc announces its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended 31 December 2009, reflecting resilient trading performance and further progress in delivering ARM’s strategy.

Progress against strategy in Q4

* Growth in mobile applications
o ARM opportunity increases as smartphone growth continues and first ARM® technology-based mobile computers introduced
o 6 processor licenses signed for mobile phone and computing applications
o ARM achieves an average of 2.4 chips per phone as capability of mobile phones increases
* Growth beyond mobile
o ARM increases share in target markets such as consumer electronics and embedded products
o Strong sequential growth with microcontrollers up 60% and smartcards up 100%
o 19 processor licenses signed for a broad range of applications including automotive, microcontrollers, printers and smartcards
* Growth in new technology outsourcing
o Leading semiconductor companies continue to license ARM’s physical IP and multimedia IP including:
+ GLOBALFOUNDRIES licensed ARM’s advanced 28nm physical IP
+ Samsung licensed ARM’s Mali graphics processor for use in next generation consumer products

Warren East, Chief Executive Officer, said:
"We are pleased that in Q4 ARM has continued to outperform the semiconductor industry as we gain market share. Throughout 2009 we demonstrated the resilience of the ARM business model in a challenging trading environment. Despite industry dollar revenues being down about 20% in the relevant period, ARM market share gains resulted in dollar revenues being down 10% with on-going financial discipline maintaining normalised operating margins over 30% and delivering strong cash generation.

The company is well-placed for this strong performance to continue as leading semiconductor manufacturers are increasingly designing ARM technology into their products, and as ARM technology becomes ever more pervasive in markets with long-term structural growth such as smartphones, digital TVs and microcontrollers. Recently, Infineon and STMicroelectronics have announced the intention to use, for the first time, ARM processors in their smartcard and digital TV/set-top-box product lines respectively."

Outlook
It is generally anticipated that the semiconductor industry will see improving conditions in 2010 compared to 2009. The rate of improvement is still unclear as it will be influenced by consumer confidence and the broader macro-economic environment. Reflecting these generally anticipated improvements in the semiconductor industry, and given ARM’s strong industry position coming into 2010, we expect group dollar revenues for the full-year to be at least in line with current market expectations. 

Click to read the full press release

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This week in search 2/5/10 Tweet

In addition to language improvements this week, we released several other new features:

Haitian Creole translation
We've now added Haitian Creole (kreyòl ayisyen) translation to Google Translate, so that you can translate between Creole and 51 other languages, and also hear spoken versions of Creole translations. While this translation system is still evolving (when translating to/from Creole, English performs better than other languages), we hope it will help relief volunteers communicate better with Haitian earthquake victims, and serve as a useful resource for people in Haiti and elsewhere. To learn more about ways you can help with Haiti relief efforts, please visit our Crisis Response page.

Example translations: [Kijan ou ye ?] and [How can I help you?]

Improvement for Arabic searches
Sometimes when people conduct a search, they forget to separate words with spaces or mistakenly repeat a letter within a word. These types of errors are much more common in languages like Arabic, where some letters are considered word breaks. In other words, if the last letter of one word is a word break, the following word may not be separated with a space. To address issues like this, we recently developed a search ranking improvement that targets certain Arabic queries. Our algorithm employs rules of Arabic spelling and grammar and signals from historical search data to indicate when to leave out spaces between words or when to remove unnecessarily repeated letters. Now, when you type a query leaving out spaces or repeating a letter, you'll see better results based not only on what you typed, but also on what our algorithm understands is the "correct" query.

Example search: [التربيةوالتعلييم] Incorrectly typed, this Arabic query may not produce a relevant search result. With our algorithm change, the query returns better results for the correct meaning: "Ministry of Education."

Doodle 4 Google
This week marks our third annual Doodle 4 Google contest in the U.S. The competition gives K-12 kids the opportunity to design their own Google logo and the winner appears on Google.com for a day so that hundreds of millions of searchers can enjoy it as well. In addition to the bragging rights, there are a number of great prizes including a college scholarship and computer's for the winner's school. If you or your child are interested in getting involved, check out our announcement or visit the Doodle 4 Google contest page for entry rules.

Stars in Google News
A couple of months back, we launched the Custom Sections Directory feature in Google News, enabling you to setup and share sections on topics of interest. Now there's an even easier way to keep up to date with particular news stories. Mark a story cluster by clicking on the star next to it — just like you do with messages in Gmail and items in Google Reader. Once you've starred a story in Google News, when there are significant updates, we'll alert you by putting the headline in boldface. You can also follow your most recent starred stories in the Starred section of Google News. Learn more about this, and get starring!

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Google Apps highlights – 2/5/2010 Tweet

Developments over the last couple weeks really showcase how Google's other innovation focus areas — including Search, Mobile and Chrome — help make Google Apps even more useful.

Updates to Google Search in Gmail Labs
On Tuesday we made some helpful changes to the Google Search feature in Gmail Labs. The search gadget now runs some of Google's most popular search features, like dictionary definitions, spelling suggestions, calculations, local results, weather info and news. You don't even need to type your search query anymore; just highlight text in the compose area and click the multicolored "g" button to run a search on those terms.

Gmail Chrome extensions
Several convenient extensions for Gmail are now available to Chrome users. The "Google Mail" extension adds a small button next to Chrome's address bar that displays your unread mail count. "Send from Gmail" makes Gmail your default mail program, and opens a Gmail compose window when you click an email link on a web page. The button for this extension helps you quickly share the web page you're viewing over email.

Easier file location in Google Docs
Last week we introduced a pair of improvements to make finding files in Google Docs easier. First, we launched an option to show file thumbnails in your Documents List, which is great for quickly spotting what you're looking for. Just click the view option buttons in the toolbar to toggle between thumbnails and the standard text layout.

Also released last week: search spelling suggestions help you find the file you're looking for, even when your typing is off. The Google Docs search spell checker is powered by the same technology that helps you get better search results on google.com.

Scripts for Google Apps Standard Edition
At the end of last week we launched application scripting for Google Apps Standard Edition. (Before it was only available to businesses and schools using Premier and Education Editions.) Scripts can be triggered from spreadsheets to perform automated tasks and calculations, but scripts go far beyond spreadsheets; they can be used to fire off automated email messages, create appointments in Google Calendar and accomplish other actions across the whole Google Apps suite. We've written up a few script tutorials if you have the itch to give scripting a try.

Mobile device management
Just yesterday, Google Apps Premier and Education Edition customers got a boost in their ability to manage mobile devices synced with Google Apps. Right from the online control panel, IT admins can remotely wipe data from lost or stolen mobile phones, configure devices to lock after a period of inactivity and set password strength requirements. These new capabilities are available for iPhones, Windows Mobile devices and Nokia E-series phones. Stay tuned for similar features for Android devices.

Who's gone Google?
It's been another very active couple weeks helping more businesses and schools move to the cloud. The team is happy to welcome the latest crop of Google Apps customers, including Complinet, The Open University, Villanova University, Small World Financial Services, Tuskegee University, Clemson University and the New Zealand Post.

Saline Area Schools in Michigan has an especially impressive "gone Google" story. They're saving $400,000 in the first year, spending much less time on server administration, keeping spam at bay and fostering better collaboration among faculty.

Fairchild Semiconductor also recounted their experience switching 6,000 employees spread across 20 countries off their legacy Lotus Notes installation, selecting Google Apps and Postini over hosted email alternatives from Microsoft and IBM. Barry Driscoll, Senior Director of IT for Fairchild summed it up best: "Now we are providing our employees with a lot more functionality for a lot less money."

Hope you're enjoying the latest round of new capabilities, whether you're using Google Apps with friends and family, with work colleagues, or with classmates. For details and the latest news in this area, check out the Google Apps Blog.

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How to : 2.1 on your Droid (Milestone) Tweet

Nexus One style on my milestone 2.0.1 ( NO ROOT) :
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- car dock
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