Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for whole cell analysis. In particular, the present disclosure relates to single cell genomic analysis (e.g., gene expression analysis.

Abstract: This disclosure provides method and kit for myocardial reperfusion and method for attenuating or reducing myocardial reperfusion injury. By administering protein tyrosine phosphatases inhibitor or a protein tyrosine kinases activator, cardiac injury caused by ischemia/reperfusion will be attenuated or reduced.

Abstract: A semiconductor device with metal-doped etch stop layer therein and a method of manufacturing the same is disclosed. The method includes forming an semiconductor device with a interconnect structure that has a dielectric layer and a conductor therein, and an etch stop layer over the dielectric layer; applying a photo resist layer and patterning the photo resist layer to expose a portion of the etch stop layer on a top surface of the conductor over of the dielectric layer; and doping the exposed portion of the etch stop layer with an element to form a metal-doped etch stop layer. The formed metal-doped etch stop layer has a recess structure and functions as a conductive pad over the conductor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for single cell isolation and analysis. In particular, the present disclosure relates to laser detachment systems and methods for isolating single cells suitable for culture and molecular analysis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to devices, systems, and methods for single cell isolation and analysis. In particular, the present disclosure relates to systems and methods for isolating single cells present at low numbers.

Abstract: A solar panel including N panel sections and individual bypass diodes for each panel section includes a panel bypass diode connected in parallel with and in opposite polarity to the solar panel. The solar panel may further include one or more group bypass diodes when the solar panel includes three or more panel sections. Each group bypass diode is connected across a group of M adjacent panel sections, M being selected from 2 to N?1. The group bypass diode is connected in parallel with and in opposite polarity to the group of M adjacent panel sections. A group bypass diode is fully forward biased to conduct current through the solar panel when the associated group of M adjacent panel sections experience performance degradation. The panel bypass diode is fully forward biased to conduct current through the solar panel when the N panel sections experience performance degradation.

Abstract: A solar panel includes a wireless tag affixed to the solar panel where the wireless tag includes a wireless communication interface, a memory, and an auxiliary communication port. The memory of the wireless tag is configured to store at least panel-specific data of the solar panel where the panel-specific data includes at least current-voltage characteristics of the solar panel. The data is stored onto the memory of the wireless tag through the auxiliary communication port and the stored data is accessible through the wireless communication interface of the wireless tag. In another embodiment, a method for storing panel-specific data in a solar panel includes placing the solar panel with a wireless tag affixed thereto in a solar panel characterization chamber to perform characterization test and storing panel-specific data of the solar panel, including at least current-voltage characteristics of the solar panel, in the memory of the wireless tag.

Abstract: A method in a solar panel including one or more bypass diodes coupled to one or more sections of solar wafers includes measuring a current flowing through each section of the solar panel; measuring a current flowing through each bypass diode; and assessing the measured current value of the one or more sections of the solar panel and the measured current values of the bypass diodes to determine if the solar panel is malfunctioning. In another embodiment, the method measures a current flowing through the solar panel and through the bypass diodes to determine if the solar panel is malfunctioning. In another embodiment, a method in a solar array determines an underperforming solar panel by measuring the output current and the output voltage of the solar panels in the array.

Abstract: A solar panel includes a wireless device attached to or embedded in the solar panel where the wireless device includes a wireless transceiver circuit and a memory. In one embodiment, the solar panel includes an antenna formed on the metal frame of the solar panel where the antenna is electrically connected to the wireless device to extend a communication range of the wireless device. In another embodiment, the solar panel includes an antenna formed attached to a junction box of the solar panel. The antenna can be a slot antenna or a patch antenna.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for selecting stem cells with a serum free medium for amplification of stem cells. The invention also relates to a method of treating or preventing diseases caused by cancer-related stem cells. The invention further provides a method of enhancing radiosensitivity of cancer-related stem cells comprising radiotherapy with resveratrol, and the cancer-related stem cell has stronger drug resistance. The present invention further provides that resveratrol promotes differentiation and inhibits teratoma/tumor formation in induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS) and embryonic stem cells.

Abstract: A wireless device includes a controller and a wireless transceiver where the controller is operative to place the wireless transceiver in a low power consumption mode based on predefined energy saving control policy. In one embodiment, the wireless device includes an accelerometer generating an output signal indicative of motion or vibration of the wireless device where the output signal of the accelerometer is applied to cause the wireless transceiver to exit from the low power consumption mode. In another embodiment, the wireless device includes a photovoltaic module generating an output voltage signal indicative of incident light impinging on the photovoltaic module where the output voltage signal of the photovoltaic module is applied to cause the wireless transceiver to exit from the low power consumption mode.

Abstract: A multimedia data converter for converting a transport stream to a program stream is provided, which includes a storage unit and a recorder. The storage unit includes a plurality of storage blocks. The recorder selects a plurality of transport stream packets from the transport stream, and determines whether the selected transport stream packet includes the multimedia data. Besides, the recorder directly stores the multimedia data to the storage unit by using the divided storage blocks, so as to reduce a loading of system performance.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a wireless device is embedded in a solar panel for providing remote tracking and/or performance monitoring of the solar panel. The wireless device may be a wireless tracking device including a memory for storing the identification or identity information of the solar panel or of the individual solar cells forming the panel. The wireless device may be a wireless tracking and monitoring device to provide both tracking and performance monitoring functions. In another embodiment, the wireless device is affixed to the exposed side of the back sheet of the solar panel but within the junction box interface so that the wireless device is enclosed in the junction box housing. In other embodiments, some of the elements of the wireless device may be embedded in the solar panel while other elements are affixed to the exposed back sheet inside the junction box housing.

Abstract: A composite conductive film and a semiconductor package using such film are provided. The composite conductive film is formed of a polymer-matrix and a plurality of nano-sized conductive lines is provided. The composite conductive film has low resistance, to connect between a fine-pitch chip and a chip in a low temperature and low pressure condition. The conductive lines are parally arranged and spaced apart from each other, to provide anisotropic conductivity.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for capturing consecutive frames in digital video are disclosed. Through adding a function of capturing consecutive frames in digital video to digital televisions or digital recording equipments, the continuous fantastic frames in digital video can be displayed on the screen for users to watch and choose. Besides, with a recording function, those fabulous frames can also be preserved for the use of the follow-up view and demonstration. Finally, the purpose of capturing and storing best frames is achieved.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for selecting stem cells with a serum free medium for amplification of stem cells. The invention also relates to a method of treating or preventing diseases caused by cancer-related stem cells. The invention further provides a method of enhancing radiosensitivity of cancer-related stem cells comprising radiotherapy with resveratrol, and the cancer-related stem cell has stronger drug resistance.

Abstract: A composite conductive film formed of a polymer-matrix and a plurality of conductive lines less than micro-sized and its fabricating method are provided. The conductive lines are arranged parallel and spaced apart from each other so as to provide anisotropic conductivity. The present conductive film can serve as an electrical connection between a fine-pitch chip and a substrate. Additionally, an adhesive layer is formed on two opposite sides of the conductive film along its conductive direction to increase adhesive areas. The strength and reliability of the package using the conductive film are thus enhanced.

Abstract: A composite conductive film formed of a polymer-matrix and a plurality of conductive lines less than micro-sized and its fabricating method are provided. The conductive lines are arranged parallel and spaced apart from each other so as to provide anisotropic conductivity. The present conductive film can serve as an electrical connection between a fine-pitch chip and a substrate. Additionally, an adhesive layer is formed on two opposite sides of the conductive film along its conductive direction to increase adhesive areas. The strength and reliability of the package using the conductive film are thus enhanced.