Abstract: A light detecting device includes a substrate that has a lattice constant. A buffer layer is disposed on the substrate. A gradient layer is formed on the buffer layer opposite to the substrate, and includes a plurality of sublayers that have respectively lattice constants each of which is greater than the lattice constant of the substrate. The sublayers are arranged in a manner that the lattice constants of the sublayers undergo a gradual increase in lattice constant in a direction away from the substrate. A barrier layer is formed on the gradient layer opposite to the buffer layer, and has a lattice constant which is greater than that of the substrate and no smaller than the lattice constants of the sublayers. An absorption layer is formed on the barrier layer opposite to the gradient layer.

Abstract: Provided is a composition for improving gut microbiota, including: a bacterial species combination consisting of Limosilactobacillus fermentum TCI275 with an accession number of BCRC 910940, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis TCI604 with an accession number of BCRC 910887, and Weizmannia coagulans TCI803 with an accession number of BCRC 910946. Provided is a method for improving gut microbiota of a subject in need thereof with the bacterial species combination.

Abstract: A motherboard includes a circuit board and a connector mounted on the circuit board. The connector comprises a socket and a latch pivotally mounted on one end of the socket. The latch comprises a body, a pressing member connected to one side of the body and extending outward from one side of the body to the outside of the socket, exposing an area from a side of the interface card for finger pressing. The supporting member is connected to another side of the body, and when the pressing member is pressed, it drives the body to pivot and causes the pushing portion to lift the interface card, and the supporting member stop the body from pivoting by resting against the circuit board.

Abstract: A method includes providing a substrate having a surface such that a first hard mask layer is formed over the surface and a second hard mask layer is formed over the first hard mask layer, forming a first pattern in the second hard mask layer, where the first pattern includes a first mandrel oriented lengthwise in a first direction and a second mandrel oriented lengthwise in a second direction different from the first direction, and where the first mandrel has a top surface, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall opposite to the first sidewall, and depositing a material towards the first mandrel and the second mandrel such that a layer of the material is formed on the top surface and the first sidewall but not the second sidewall of the first mandrel.

Abstract: Provided is Lactobacillus paracasei TCI727, deposited in the Deutsche Sammlung von Mikroorganismen und Zellkulturen GmbH (DSMZ) with a deposit number of DSM 33756. A method for improving calcium absorption of a subject in need thereof by using the Lactobacillus paracasei TCI727 or metabolites thereof is also provided. The method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of a composition comprising the Lactobacillus paracasei TCI727 or the metabolites thereof.

Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first dielectric layer over a first conductive line and a second conductive line, a high resistance layer over a portion of the first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer on the high resistance layer, a low-k dielectric layer over the second dielectric layer, a first conductive via extending through the low-k dielectric layer and the second dielectric layer, and a second conductive via extending through the low-k dielectric layer and the first dielectric layer to the first conductive line. The first conductive via extends into the high resistance layer.

Abstract: A smooth muscle stimulation device is intended for use with any one of a variety of electrosurgical units (ESU's) of the type used in tissue resection and other procedures that risk damage to non-target tissues. The smooth muscle stimulation devices typically include an enclosure with stimulation circuitry configured to generate a stimulatory electrical signal which when delivered to a target anatomy induces an observable response in the target anatomy during a medical procedure. An input connector on the enclosure detachably couples to a power output of the ESU, and an output connector on the enclosure detachably couples to an electrosurgical tool. Switching circuitry within the enclosure selectively connects either the power output of the ESU or the stimulatory electrical signal of the stimulation circuitry to the output connector in response to user input.

Abstract: An electrostatic chuck is provided, the electrostatic chuck includes a base; and an insulating layer, an electrode layer, a first dielectric layer, and a second dielectric layer sequentially stacked on the base. The first dielectric layer is aluminum oxide (Al2O3) or aluminum nitride (AlN). A material of the second dielectric layer is different from a material of the first dielectric layer, and the second dielectric layer includes titanium element, IVA group element, and oxygen element.

Abstract: An electrical stimulation system includes a stimulator having at least one electrode and a power supply. The electrode is connectable to the power supply, and the power supply delivers electrical stimulation energy in the form of a capacitive discharge voltage through the stimulator and electrode to tissue proximate a target anatomy to induce an observable response in the target anatomy during a medical procedure.

Abstract: An electrical stimulation system includes a stimulator having at least one electrode and a power supply. The electrode is connectable to the power supply, and the power supply delivers electrical stimulation energy in the form of a capacitive discharge voltage through the stimulator and electrode to tissue proximate a target anatomy to induce an observable response in the target anatomy during a medical procedure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a circuit board structure to which a human body infrared sensor is electrically connected. The circuit board structure comprises a circuit board and a heat insulation structure. The circuit board is provided with an electronic component disposing region, an isolation region and at least one conducting line. The conducting line stretches across the isolation region and the electronic component disposing region. The heat insulation structure is composed of at least one opening which surrounds the periphery of the isolation region. The human body infrared sensor is disposed in the isolation region and electrically connected to the at least one conducting line. Hereby, the change in temperature of the circuit board in the isolation region is moderated to avoid false operations of the human body infrared sensor caused by high temperature or temperature change. The human body infrared sensor is directly attached to the circuit board.

Abstract: A vaginal insert which can be provided in an applicator for the treatment of urinary incontinence in females. The vaginal insert can provide tension-free incontinence treating support perpendicularly to the urethra (i.e., across the urethra).

Abstract: A method for identifying a ureter during a medical procedure, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulator comprising: a shaft having at least one electrode; and a power supply connected to the at least one electrode for providing an electrical signal to the at least one electrode; advancing the shaft so that the at least one electrode contacts tissue; operating the power supply so that the electrical signal is applied to the tissue; and visually observing the tissue to determine the presence of a ureter in the tissue.

Abstract: An electrical stimulation system includes a stimulator having at least one electrode and a power supply. The electrode is connectable to the power supply, and the power supply delivers electrical stimulation energy in the form of a capacitive discharge voltage through the stimulator and electrode to tissue proximate a target anatomy to induce an observable response in the target anatomy during a medical procedure.

Abstract: A vaginal insert which can be provided in an applicator for the treatment of urinary incontinence in females. The vaginal insert can provide tension-free incontinence treating support perpendicularly to the urethra (i.e., across the urethra).

Abstract: The present invention provides backlight module of a liquid crystal display and a manufacturing method thereof The backlight module includes a light guiding plate and a back plate, wherein the light guiding plate includes a bottom surface and micro-structures formed thereon, and the back plate includes a plate main body and a reflecting material. The plate main body has an inner surface being a flat plane and an outer surface, and the reflecting material is formed on the inner surface. The manufacturing method includes: providing a back plate having a plate main body with an inner surface being a flat plane and an outer surface; forming a reflecting material on the inner surface; providing a light guiding plate having a first surface, a second surface and micro-structures; and configuring the light guiding plate and the back plate to make the inner surface opposite to the second surface.

Abstract: A fast responding surveillance system with low power consumption and a low false alarm rate is provided. An alarm is issued through a button or a sensor to request a microcontroller to activate an image capturing module to capture at least one alarm image, and a first low-power RF module is activated to transmit the alarm image to an intelligent analysis module for analysis to generate a determination result. When the determination result indicates a false alarm, the alarm image is discarded, and the first low-power RF module and the image capturing module are turned off. When the determination result indicates a valid alarm, the image capturing module captures a high-quality video, a first video transmission module is activated to transmit the high-quality video, and the first low-power RF module is turned off.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a distributed automatic notification method for abnormality in remote massive monitors. If a data stream is not available, a disconnect prompt stream is generated. The data stream is converted to a continuous video. Then, the continuous video is divided into a plurality of single-frame images along the time axis, and each single-frame image is divided into a plurality of image grids. A plurality of pixels are next selected from each image grid. According to a plurality of image parameter values corresponding to the plurality of pixels, a statistical value of image grid parameter is calculated. Then whether an image grid is monochromatic can be judged according to the statistical value of image grid parameter. When a plurality of continuous single-frame images are judged to be monochromatic single-frame images, the color of the monochromatic single-frame images can be further judged.

Abstract: A method for identifying a ureter during a medical procedure, the method comprising: providing an electrical stimulator comprising: a shaft having at least one electrode; and a power supply connected to the at least one electrode for providing an electrical signal to the at least one electrode; advancing the shaft so that the at least one electrode contacts tissue; operating the power supply so that the electrical signal is applied to the tissue; and visually observing the tissue to determine the presence of a ureter in the tissue.