Abstract: An interleaved flyback converter device with leakage energy recycling includes: two flyback converters and an input power. Each flyback converter includes a capacitor, a switch, two diodes, and a transformer. The input power is connected to the capacitors of the two flyback converters respectively. By using the capacitors as input voltage, the two flyback converters are provided with lower voltage rating. The diodes are used to recycle leakage energy directly, and to clamp voltage on power components. Therefore, in addition to enhancing efficiency via recycling leakage energy, the two flyback converters have lower switching losses due to lower switching voltage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable asthma detection device and a stand-alone portable asthma detection device. The portable asthma detection device includes a housing; a gas detection module comprising a turbine and a mini airflow sensor; a gas introducing tube; and a signal delivery unit. In addition, the stand-alone portable asthma detection device includes a housing; a gas detection module comprising a turbine and a mini airflow sensor; a gas introducing tube; at least one input unit; at least one display unit; and at least one delivery unit. Thus, the detection of breathing condition can be performed anytime and anywhere by using the portable asthma detection device and stand-alone device, and then the efficiency of monitor and management of asthma can be improved.

Abstract: A discontinuous conduction current mode maximum power limitation photovoltaic converter connects to a ground and a solar cell having a temperature compensation signal and an output power and being solarized and comprises a direct current/direct current voltage converter and a maximum power control circuit. The direct current/direct current voltage converter connects to the solar cell, comprises an input terminal and an output terminal, offers a stable voltage and has an output voltage signal and an inner current. The maximum power control circuit connects to the direct current/direct current voltage converter and the solar cell, controls the direct current/direct current voltage converter to limit the output power of the solar cell to maximum and comprises a temperature compensation feedback circuit, an output voltage feedback circuit, a current detection circuit and a main control circuit.

Abstract: A nitride semiconductor light emitting device including an n-type nitride semiconductor layer, a p-type nitride semiconductor layer, a light emitting semiconductor layer, a first metal pad, a second metal pad, and a first magnetic material layer is provided. The light emitting semiconductor layer is disposed between the n-type nitride semiconductor layer and the p-type nitride semiconductor layer. The first metal pad is electrically connected to the n-type nitride semiconductor layer. The second metal pad is electrically connected to the p-type nitride semiconductor layer. The first magnetic material layer is disposed between the first metal pad and the n-type nitride semiconductor layer. A distribution area of the first magnetic material layer parallel to a (0001) plane of the n-type nitride semiconductor layer is greater than or equal to an area of the first metal pad parallel to the (0001) plane.

Abstract: This invention relates to an integrated photodetecting device. The integrated photodetecting device includes a substrate, a light source layer and a photodetector layer. The photodetector layer and light source layer are epitaxied in a stacked structure. The whole device in this invention is fabricated by epitaxy method during a single process. Therefore, the production cost can be reduced by the omission of alignment process. Besides, the integrated photodetecting device of the invention integrates the light source and photodetector into one chip, hence has the ability of minimization, resulting in the reduction of consumption of samples and test time. The distance between the photodetector layer and targets to be tested can also be largely reduced, making the accuracy and sensitivity largely improved, and the kinds of detectable targets largely increased. Furthermore, the integrated photodetecting device of the invention is a portable device so as to increase the possibility of preventive medicine.

Abstract: An interface system of an image-capturing device is disclosed, which is set on a hand-held image-capturing device. The interface system of an image-capturing device includes a display unit, a touch sensor unit, and a control unit. The display unit displays a variety of setting pictures of the image-capturing device. The touch sensor unit senses a touch of a user so as to change the setting pictures displayed on the display unit. The control unit is connected with the display unit and the touch sensor unit, for controlling the operation of the image-capturing device. The disclosed interface system of an image-capturing device enables the user to adjust various kinds of exposure parameters quickly and intuitively.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a sintering composition and a sintering method. The sintering composition includes: a plurality of sintering raw materials; and an energetic reagent of which decomposition temperature ranges from 50° C. to 400° C. Accordingly, the present invention can reduce the sintering temperature by adding the energetic reagent in an appropriate amount.

Abstract: A control circuit controls a power output module and drives a load device. The control circuit includes a conversion unit, a feed-forward unit, a feedback unit and a control unit. The conversion unit generates a driving signal according to an output signal of the power output module for driving the load device. The feed-forward unit generates a duty cycle reference signal according to the output signal. The feedback unit generates a feedback signal according to the driving signal. The control unit outputs a control signal to control the conversion unit according to the duty cycle reference signal and feedback signal, thereby limiting the output power of the power output module within the maximum power region. A tracking method of the maximum power is also disclosed.

Abstract: Nanoparticles are used as a contrast agent for magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography. Each of the nanoparticles includes a metal alloy core and a plurality of hydrophilic molecules covalently bound to the surface of the metal alloy core. Also disclosed is a method for using the contrast agent.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a non-labeled virus detection substrate, system, and method based on inverted multi-angular cavity arrays. The virus detection substrate is used together with a Raman spectrometer for virus detection. The virus detection substrate has a metal layer disposed thereon, and inverted multi-angular cavities are formed in the metal layer. The cavities are arranged in a microarray. In order to detect the target, the size of the cavities should be adjusted first. Then, a laser with an optimized wavelength is applied to induce the effect of the surface enhanced Raman scattering.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dengue vaccine, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the same, a nucleotide sequence, and an antibody composition. The dengue vaccine of the present invention includes chimeric nonstructural protein 1, which comprises N-terminus of DV NS1 from amino-acid residues 1 to 270 and C-terminus of JEV NS1 from amino-acid residues 271 to 352 (designated DJ NS1). Therefore, the dengue vaccine without autoimmunity according to the present invention is able to avoid cross-reactions with endothelial cells and platelets, and is able to shorten the bleeding time.

Abstract: A chi (?)-alumina dispersion and coating slurry of digital printing medium containing the same is disclosed, which includes flaked porous ?-alumina nanoparticles with high specific surface area obtained by subjecting gibbsite to thermal treating, physical wet-milling and pH adjusting processes. Since the ?-alumina nanoparticles have high ink absorptivity and low cost, they can be applied to the coating layer of the digital printing medium instead of conventional silica material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dengue vaccine, a pharmaceutical composition including the same, and a nucleotide sequence. The dengue vaccine includes N and C termini-deleted nonstructural protein ?NC NS1 with a peptide fragment from amino acids 36 to 270, which is derived from dengue virus nonstructural protein 1 (DV NS1) with deletions of N-terminal region from amino acids 1 to 35 and C-terminal region from amino acids 271 to 352. The dengue vaccine of the present invention is depleted of cross-reactivity with endothelial cells and platelets, and can shorten the bleeding time.

Abstract: A microplasma source and a sterilization system including the same are disclosed. The microplasma source includes: a microplasma-generating unit including: a gas transmission chamber having a first inlet and a first outlet wherein the first inlet is used to import a first gas; a protection and heat dissipation chamber of which a side is connected to the inner wall of the first outlet; a dielectric inner tube having a second inlet and a second outlet and penetrating through the protection and heat dissipation chamber, wherein the second inlet is communicated to the gas transmission chamber; an electrode arranged outside at the second outlet and located in the protection and heat dissipation chamber; and a hollow metal tube disposed in the gas transmission chamber and the dielectric inner tube and having a third inlet and a third outlet, wherein the third inlet is used to import a second gas.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave propagating structure includes a main body having surfaces capable of blocking propagation of an electromagnetic wave, and including an incident side and an exit side opposite to the incident side in a wave-propagating direction. The main body is formed with two wave-propagating channels that are spaced apart from each other by a distance not greater than the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave. Each of the wave-propagating channels extends from the incident side to the exit side, and has an inner dimension not greater than half of the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave. The electromagnetic wave propagating structure is adapted to allow an electromagnetic wave to propagate therethrough via the wave-propagating channels for focusing into a light spot having a spot size that is smaller than half of the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave.

Abstract: A photo-sensitive composite film is disclosed, which includes plural metal nano-particles and a porous anodized aluminum oxide film. The nanoparticles can be hollow or solid with unrestricted shapes of varying diameters and lengths. The plural metal nanoparticles are completely contained in holes and attached to the bottom of the holes of the anodized aluminum oxide film, and the electrical conductivity of the photo-sensitive anodized aluminum oxide film can be changed by light exposure on the metal nanoparticles from surfaces of the anodized aluminum oxide film. The structure of the photo-sensitive anodized aluminum oxide film of the present invention is uncomplicated and the manufacturing steps thereof are simple, and therefore the photo-sensitive anodized aluminum oxide film of the present invention is of great commercial value. Also, a method of manufacturing the above photo-sensitive composite film and a photo-switched device including the same are disclosed.

Abstract: Use of an anti-IL-19 antibody for treating breast cancer, either alone or in combination with an anti-IL-20 and/or anti-IL-20R1 antibody.

Abstract: Treating rheumatoid arthritis with an anti-IL-19 antibody, optionally in combination with another anti-RA agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nano-carrier for an anticancer drug, which comprises: a metal nanoparticle; and a polynucleotide for connecting with an anticancer drug having a pyrimidine group or a purine group, wherein the polynucleotide connects to a surface of the metal nanoparticle, and the anticancer drug binds to the polynucleotide through the pyrimidine group or the purine group. In addition, the present invention also provides a complex of an anticancer drug and a nano-carrier, a pharmaceutical composition thereof, a method for manufacturing the complex, and a method for treating a cancer by using the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition with a low gelling temperature is disclosed, which includes: an electrolyte gelator which is an acrylonitrile-based copolymer; and a liquid electrolyte containing a nitrile-based solvent. A method for manufacturing an electronic device using the aforesaid electrolyte composition is also disclosed.