Abstract: A portable optical tomography design for performing elastographic deformation mapping of tissues comprises a coherence light source providing one light beam; a scanning microscope comprising a waveguide having two terminals, a coupler disposed on one terminal, an actuating member connected to the waveguide or the coupler, a first optical reflection member, a beam splitter, and a Fourier-domain spectrometer. The waveguide is actuated by the actuator to traverse a horizontal and vertical motion to prescribe a two-dimensional plane for scanning the tissue sample. Optical fiber is used to connect above elements therebetween. The Fourier-domain spectrometer is coupled with the beam splitter and comprises a second reflection member and an interferogram capturing member. An interferogram produced from the Fourier-domain spectrometer is carried over to a digital signal processor and subsequently an optical coherence tomography image device to generate a three-dimensional image for the scanned tissue.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a grounding unit, a P-type substrate, a P-type well area, an NMOS structure, a P-type well contact area, a shallow trench isolation structure, and a charge guiding groove. The P-type substrate is formed above the grounding unit. The P-type well area is formed on the P-type substrate. The NMOS structure is formed on the P-type well area, and the NMOS structure includes at least one exposed N-type source area, at least one exposed N-type drain area, and at least one exposed N-type gate area. The P-type well contact area is formed on the P-type well area. The shallow trench isolation structure is disposed between the NMOS structure and the P-type well contact area. The charge guiding groove passes through the P-type well contact area and one part of the P-type well area and is electrically connected with the grounding unit.

Abstract: Apparatus configured for operation in an underwater environment are provided. A device includes a camera and a transceiver. The camera can capture, within a predetermined interval of time, first light within a first frequency range of light and second light within a second frequency range of light. The camera can generate a first image based on the first light and a second image based on the second light. The first frequency range of light can differ from the second frequency range of light; for example, the first frequency range can include 420-450 nanometers (nm) and the second frequency range can include 830 nm. The transceiver can send the images and receive commands based on haptic feedback generated based on the first image and the second image. For example, an actuator can be configured to be controlled by one or more commands.

Abstract: A method of testing semiconductor devices is provided includes: exposing one end of the device contact on the surface of the semiconductor; using a scanning probe microscopy apparatus to scan a diagnostic area on the semiconductor; applying a direct current bias between the conductive probe and a substrate of the semiconductor; directing a testing radiation at the diagnostic area to increase amount of free carriers in the device contacts and in the semiconductor layer under the device contacts; and detecting the current flowing through the conductive probe and the substrate, wherein a defect current signal is measured when the probe is in contact with a defective device contact and a normal current signal is measured when the probe is in contact with a normal device contact, wherein the testing radiation increases the current measured to increase the difference between the defect signal and the normal signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an interferometer comprising a light source, a reflective element, and a photodetector. The light source is configured to emit a light beam, and an angle is formed by inclusion between a direction to which the light beam travels and the reflective element, the photodetector is configured to be substantially perpendicular to the reflective element. The light beam is halved into a first light beam propagating by the included angle, and a second light beam reflected off the reflective element, the first light beam and the second light beam interfere each other to form an interferogram on the photodetector, which detects the interferogram. By benefit of above, the interferometer does not need to reposition its parts in order to make adjustment to interferogram, thereby simplifying optical element setup and minimizing physical volume of the interferomger. Also disclosed is a spectrometer including the same interferometer and a Fourier-transform-capable analyzer.

Abstract: A system and method for estimating construction duration. The system includes a three-dimensional (3D) building information model (BIM) module, a duration estimation module, and a 4D BIM module. The 3D BIM module constructs a 3D BIM based on inputted modeling instructions and generates quantity information corresponding to the 3D BIM. The duration estimation module calculates duration information for construction work based on inputted construction condition information and the quantity information of the 3D BIM produced. The 4D BIM module constructs a 4D BIM based on the 3D BIM and the duration information. Thus, the present invention can automatically calculate the quantity of building materials, estimate the construction duration, establish a construction progress table, and demonstrate the construction progress of the 4D BIM in an animated way, replacing the traditional way of manually processing information for duration estimation.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a light guide plate having a plurality of first and second diffusion net points formed on a surface of a light transmissive substrate, and at least one light emitting element disposed to emit light into a light incident surface of the light guide plate. A portion of the first diffusion net points at least partially overlaps the second diffusion net points, and the size of the first diffusion net points is smaller than the size of the second diffusion net points.

Abstract: A light plate includes a light guide plate and four light source modules. The light source modules are disposed around the light guide plate. Each of the light source modules includes a first white light emitting element and a second white light emitting element. The first white light emitting element is capable of emitting a first white beam. The second white light emitting element disposed beside the first white light emitting element is capable of emitting a second white beam. The first white light emitting elements of the light source modules are mirror-symmetrical with respect to a first reference plane and a second reference plane. The second white light emitting elements of the light source modules are mirror-symmetrical with respect to the first reference plane and the second reference plane. The correlated color temperature (CCT) of the first white beam is greater than the CCT of the second white beam.

Abstract: A lighting device includes a light guide body and at least one light-emitting unit. The light guide body has a light guide channel and a local roughened surface on the light guide channel as a scattering region. The at least one light-emitting unit is capable of emitting a light into the light guide channel, wherein at least one portion of the light is guided to the scattering region, and the scattering region scatters the light as a local light source region.

Abstract: An illuminating apparatus includes a plurality of light source units and a light guide plate. The light guide plate has a flat part and a protruding part, wherein the light source units provide a side light beam into the light guide plate at an edge surface, the side light beam is guided in the light guide plate and exits at the protruding part.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing image acquisition and/or image display in a limited region of interest (ROI). The apparatus comprises a micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS), preferably integrating a light source, a cantilever, a lens, an actuator, a light detector, and a position sensor. The light source provides light for illuminating the ROI, displaying an image, providing a therapy, and/or performing other functions. The cantilever comprises a resin waveguide with a fixed end attached to a substrate that supports many or all other components. A free end of the cantilever is released from the substrate during fabrication and includes the lens. The actuator scans the free end in orthogonal directions to illuminate the ROI or display an image. The position sensors detect the position of the free end for control. The light detector receives light backscattered from the ROI separate from, or at the fixed end of the cantilever.

Abstract: A control system with a serial interface is provided. The control system includes a programmable database, a first driver, at least one second driver, and a controller. A data is written into the programmable database through a programming method. The first driver is coupled to the programmable database via the serial interface. The at least one second driver is coupled with the first driver. The controller is coupled with the serial interface and accordingly coupled to the programmable database and the first driver via the serial interface. The controller captures the data from the programmable database through the serial interface and adjusts parameters of the first driver and the at least one second driver according to the data.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus includes a light guide plate, a first light source module, and a second light source module. The light guide plate has a first incident surface and a second incident surface opposite to the first incident surface. The first and the second light source modules provide light beams into the first and the second incident surfaces, respectively. The first light source module includes at least one first white light emitting diode (LED) and at least one second white LED neighboring with each other. The first and the second white LEDs have different color temperatures. The second light source module includes at least one third white LED and at least one forth white LED neighboring with each other. The third and the forth white LEDs have different color temperatures. The third and the forth white LEDs are located corresponding to the second and the first white LEDs, respectively.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a grounding unit, a P-type substrate, a P-type well area, an NMOS structure, a P-type well contact area, a shallow trench isolation structure, and a charge guiding groove. The P-type substrate is formed above the grounding unit. The P-type well area is formed on the P-type substrate. The NMOS structure is formed on the P-type well area, and the NMOS structure includes at least one exposed N-type source area, at least one exposed N-type drain area, and at least one exposed N-type gate area. The P-type well contact area is formed on the P-type well area. The shallow trench isolation structure is disposed between the NMOS structure and the P-type well contact area. The charge guiding groove passes through the P-type well contact area and one part of the P-type well area and is electrically connected with the grounding unit.

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a tubular light guide, a plurality of light-emitting devices, and a base. The tubular light guide has a light input edge and an inner space. The light-emitting devices are distributed at the light input edge to provide lights into the tubular light guide. The base supports the light-emitting devices and the tubular light guide. The base also has an electronic circuit to provide power to the light-emitting devices. The base has at least one air circulation hole for connecting an outer space with the inner space.

Abstract: The invention provides a polyvinyl alcohol film composition including: (A) 100 parts by weight of polyvinyl alcohol; and (B) 0.001 to 30 parts by weight of a multi-hydroxyl polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS). The POSS is soluble in polar solvents, but insoluble in water. The invention also provides a polarizing plate containing the polyvinyl alcohol film composition.

Abstract: A light module includes a light guide plate, a light bar, and a first reflector. The light guide plate has a first edge surface, a second edge surface, and a top surface serving as a light-outgoing surface. The light bar is disposed on the first edge surface for providing an edge light source into the light guide plate. The light bar has a plurality of light-emitting devices. The first reflector is disposed on the second edge surface to reflect light back to a region above the light bar.

Abstract: A clinical sensing glove system to quantify force, shear, hardness, etc., measured in manual therapies is disclosed. A sensor is disposed in a clinical glove. The sensor undergoes micro-bending, macro-bending, evanescent coupling, a change in resonance, a change in polarization, a change in phase modulation, in response to pressure/force applied. The amount of micro-bending, macro-bending, evanescent coupling, change in resonance, change in polarization, and/or change in phase modulation is proportional to the intensity of the pressure/force. A clinician can quantitatively determine the amount of pressure, force, shear, hardness, rotation, etc., applied.

Abstract: Systems and methods for a compact Fourier transform spectrometer. A cell having two transparent walls and containing a liquid crystal medium is placed in a light beam. Applying a voltage across the cell causes the liquid crystal molecules to orient at a certain angle, wherein the angle is a function of the voltage applied. The refractive index if the cell is dependent upon the orientation of the liquid crystal molecules, and from the refractive index of the cell an optical path difference between ordinary and extraordinary waves can be calculated. Accordingly, any suitable optical path difference can be achieved by varying the voltage across the cell for a Fourier transform analysis.

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a tubular light guide, a plurality of light-emitting devices, and a base. The tubular light guide has a light input edge and an inner space. The light-emitting devices are distributed at the light input edge to provide lights into the tubular light guide. The base supports the light-emitting devices and the tubular light guide. The base also has an electronic circuit to provide power to the light-emitting devices. The base has at least one air circulation hole for connecting an outer space with the inner space.