Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for determining prostatic urethral length. A balloon catheter subassembly is in fluid communication between an inner cavity of a syringe body and an expandable balloon is positioned at a distal end of the balloon catheter subassembly. An adapter secured to the syringe body having a syringe plunger includes a lock that engages the syringe plunger at a predefined position with respect to the syringe body corresponding to a desired inflation state of the expandable balloon. Prostatic urethral length can then be determined using markings indicating distance from the expandable balloon.

Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed for managing and/or treating body tissues obstructing a hollow body lumen, including the prostatic lobe tissues obstructing the urethra, for example conditions including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), bladder outlet obstruction (BOO), benign prostatic obstruction (BPO) and associated lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). A prostatic implant deployment and delivery system may have a controlled release mechanism, a handle mechanism and an irrigation system. The controlled release mechanism includes a disengageable connection between a pusher member and the prostatic implant with a control member. The handle mechanism includes a plunger for advancing the pusher member and an actuator for withdrawing the control member. The irrigation system may define two fluid paths.

Abstract: A VCSEL device includes an N-type metal substrate and laser-emitting units on the N-type metal substrate. Each laser-emitting unit includes an N-type contact layer in contact with the N-type metal substrate; an N-type Bragg reflector layer in contact with the N-type contact layer; a P-type Bragg reflector layer above the N-type Bragg reflector layer; an active emitter layer between the P-type Bragg reflector layer and the N-type Bragg reflector layer; a current restriction layer between the active emitter layer and the P-type Bragg reflector layer; a P-type contact layer in contact with the P-type Bragg reflector layer; and an insulation sidewall surrounding all edges of the N-type and P-type Bragg reflector layers, the N-type and P-type contact layers, the active emitter layer and the current restriction layer. A P-type metal substrate has through holes each aligned with a current restriction hole of a corresponding laser-emitting unit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for generating a virtual navigation route, by obtaining multiple navigation points each with a flag data; identifying at least two lanes from a front video data; creating a navigation characteristic image according to the flag data, the navigation points, the front video data, and the at least two lanes, wherein the navigation characteristic image has multiple dotted grids; calculating a probability of a navigation route passing through each dotted grid, and setting the dotted grid with the highest probability calculated in each row of the navigation characteristic image as a first default value; and fitting curves for the grids with the first default value as the navigation route; the navigation route is generated in real time and projected over the front video data using an augmented reality (AR) method, achieving AR effects and navigating with better representation of the traffic.

Abstract: A smart electric heating device comprises a storage unit, a first heating unit, a second heating unit, a control unit and a first temperature sensing unit. With the first temperature sensing unit to obtain an ambient temperature, the control unit compares the ambient temperature with a maximum increased temperature and a set temperature for controlling the first heating unit and the second heating unit to actuate. In this way, each user can use hot water of sufficient temperature better.

Abstract: A handheld system of automatic acupoint stimulation has a case, a camera unit, a storage unit, a human-machine-interface (HMI) unit, a processing unit, an acupoint recognizing unit, and an acupoint stimulating unit. The case has an accommodating space and a handle portion. The camera unit is to capture an image from a body part of a user. The storage unit is to store multiple predetermined acupoint data. The HMI unit is to receive an input signal. The processing unit searches for at least one predetermined acupoint datum that is corresponding to the input signal. The acupoint recognizing unit is to receive the at least one predetermined acupoint datum and obtain a reference length and a beginning basis to locate the acupoint. The acupoint stimulating unit is to stimulate the acupoint of the user located by the acupoint recognizing unit.

Abstract: A handle device is configured for a chassis body. The chassis body includes a main part and a cover plate. The handle device includes a base part and a handle part. The base part is disposed on the cover plate. The handle part includes an operative part, a coupling part and a shaft part. The coupling part is connected to the operative part. The shaft part is connected to the coupling part. The coupling part of the handle part is pivotally coupled to the base part. The shaft part is rotatably disposed on the main part. The handle part is movable relative to the base part so as to disengage the cover plate from the main part.

Abstract: A handle device is configured for a chassis body. The chassis body includes a main part and a cover plate. The handle device includes a base part and a handle part. The base part is disposed on the cover plate. The handle part includes an operative part, a coupling part and a shaft part. The coupling part is connected to the operative part. The shaft part is connected to the coupling part. The coupling part of the handle part is pivotally coupled to the base part. The shaft part is rotatably disposed on the main part. The handle part is movable relative to the base part so as to disengage the cover plate from the main part.

Abstract: A VCSEL device includes an N-type metal substrate and laser-emitting units on the N-type metal substrate. Each laser-emitting unit includes an N-type contact layer in contact with the N-type metal substrate; an N-type Bragg reflector layer in contact with the N-type contact layer; a P-type Bragg reflector layer above the N-type Bragg reflector layer; an active emitter layer between the P-type Bragg reflector layer and the N-type Bragg reflector layer; a current restriction layer between the active emitter layer and the P-type Bragg reflector layer; a P-type contact layer in contact with the P-type Bragg reflector layer; and an insulation sidewall surrounding all edges of the N-type and P-type Bragg reflector layers, the N-type and P-type contact layers, the active emitter layer and the current restriction layer. A P-type metal substrate has through holes each aligned with a current restriction hole of a corresponding laser-emitting unit.

Abstract: A VCSEL device includes a semiconductor substrate; a current conductive layer on the semiconductor substrate; a N-type Bragg reflector layer in contact with the current conductive layer; a P-type Bragg reflector layer above the N-type Bragg reflector layer; an active emitter layer; a current restriction layer, wherein the current restriction layer has a current restriction hole; a metal layer in contact with the semiconductor substrate, the metal layer has a through hole aligned with the current restriction hole; a P-type bonding pad in ohmic contact with the P-type Bragg reflector layer, and a portion of the P-type bonding pad is aligned with the current restriction hole and the through hole; and a N-type bonding pad in ohmic contact with the current conductive layer, and electrically separated from the P-type bonding pad. The P-type bonding pad and the N-type bonding pad are at a same side of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A composite container includes a barrel, a bottom cover, and a top cover. The barrel is formed by thermoforming of a rolled-up first plate composed of laminated prepregs. The bottom cover is formed by thermoforming of a second plate composed of laminated prepregs. The top cover is formed by thermoforming of a third plate composed of laminated prepregs. The bottom cover includes a first bottom and a first flange. The top cover includes a second bottom and a second flange. The second bottom is formed with a through hole. The bottom cover and the top cover are arranged at two ends of the barrel respectively, and the first flange and the second flange are positioned to the peripheral wall of the barrel by thermoforming.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to the six isomer structures (OBI-821-1990-V1A, OBI-821-1990-V1B, OBI-821-1990-V2A, OBI-821-1990-V2B, OBI-821-1858-A, and OBI-821-1858-B) of isolated OBI-821 adjuvant and the method for evaluating the quality thereof. The method of the present disclosure adopts hydrophilic interaction liquid chromatography (HILIC) and reverse phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) either alone or in tandem and is able to separate the isomers of OBI-821 adjuvant in the consequent chromatography. Accordingly, the quality of OBI-821 adjuvant can be further evaluated.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor package. The semiconductor package includes a first substrate, a first die, a plurality of first electrical contacts, a first encapsulant, a second substrate, a second die, a third die, a plurality of second electrical contacts, a second encapsulant and an adhesive layer. The first die is disposed on a first surface of the first substrate. The first electrical contacts are disposed on a second surface of the first substrate and are electrically connected to the first die. The first encapsulant is formed on the first surface of the first substrate to enclose the first die. The second and third dies are disposed on a first surface of the second substrate. The second electrical contacts are disposed on a second surface of the second substrate and are electrically connected to the second and third dies. The second encapsulant is formed on the first surface of the second substrate to enclose the second and third dies.

Abstract: An optical lens includes a first lens with a positive refractive power, a second lens having a diffractive optical surface and a negative refractive power, and a third lens with a positive refractive power arranged in order from a magnified side to a minified side. A total number of lenses with refractive powers in the optical lens is smaller than six, and the first lens, the second lens and the third lens are made of plastic.

Abstract: An article of footwear includes an upper and a sole assembly positioned beneath the upper. The sole assembly has a vertically extending channel formed in its bottom surface inward of a periphery of the sole assembly, the channel including opposed sidewalls and an end surface. The sole assembly includes a first portion having a first color; and a second portion having a second color that is different than the first color. An interface between the first portion and the second portion is positioned at a central portion of one of the sidewalls of the channel. A method of forming such an article of footwear is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fabric woven by spread tow yarns has multiple spread tow yarns. Each one of the multiple spread tow yarns is made of matrix being thermoplastic polymer and having multiple fibers unidirectionally arranged. The fiber areal weight of each one of the multiple spread tow yarns is larger than or equal to 70 g/m2 and is less than or equal to 160 g/m2; the width of each one of the multiple spread tow yarns is less than or equal to 100 cm; and the resin content of each one of the multiple spread tow yarns is larger than or equal to 30% and is less than or equal to 50%. The widths and the fiber areal weights and the resin content of the spread tow yarns are low and are capable of providing a thin fabric woven by the spread tow yarns.

Abstract: A method and/or NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled mobile device is provided for executing an electronic contract on NFC enabled mobile devices. The (NFC) enabled mobile device applies an electronic signature thereof in an electronic contract provided on the NFC enabled mobile device used by a first contracting party, where the electronic signature is applied through a secure element of the NFC enabled mobile device. The NFC enabled mobile device determines that the NFC enabled mobile device is not within NFC range to an other NFC enabled mobile device used by a second contracting party to the electronic contract. In response to the NFC enabled mobile device determining that it is not within NFC range to the other NFC enabled mobile device, the NFC enabled mobile device sends, to the other NFC enabled mobile device, a multimedia messaging service (MMS) text message that includes the electronic contract.

Abstract: The present invention provides a light emitting diode (LED) driving circuit with low harmonic distortion. The LED driving circuit comprises: a rectifying circuit, a linear constant current circuit, a current limiting circuit, and a current limiting ramp slope determining circuit. The rectifying circuit is utilized for rectifying an alternating current (AC) power source to provide a direct current (DC) voltage output. The linear constant current circuit is utilized for driving at least an LED. The current limiting circuit is connected in parallel between the rectifying circuit and the linear constant current circuit, and utilized for generating a current limiting effect and determining a current limiting height. The current limiting ramp slope determining circuit is connected in parallel between the rectifying circuit and the linear constant current circuit and connected in series with the current limiting circuit, and utilized for determining a current limiting ramp slope.

Abstract: The present invention provides vaccines comprising carbohydrate antigen conjugated to a diphtheria toxin (DT) as a carrier protein, wherein the ratio of the number of carbohydrate antigen molecule to the carrier protein molecule is higher than 5:1. Also disclosed herein is a novel saponin adjuvant and methods to inhibit cancer cells, by administering an effective amount of the vaccine disclose herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides vaccines comprising carbohydrate antigen conjugated to a diphtheria toxin (DT) as a carrier protein, wherein the ratio of the number of carbohydrate antigen molecule to the carrier protein molecule is higher than 5:1. Also disclosed herein is a novel saponin adjuvant and methods to inhibit cancer cells, by administering an effective amount of the vaccine disclose herein.