Abstract: A multi-lingual speech recognition and theme-semanteme analysis method comprises steps executed by a speech recognizer: obtaining an alphabet string corresponding to a voice input signal according to a pronunciation-alphabet table, determining that the alphabet string corresponds to original words according to a multi-lingual vocabulary, and forming a sentence according to the multi-lingual vocabulary and the original words, and comprises steps executed by a sematic analyzer: according to the sentence and a theme vocabulary-semantic relationship data set, selectively executing a correction procedure to generate a corrected sentence, an analysis state determining procedure or a procedure of outputting the sentence, outputting the corrected sentence when the correction procedure successes, and executing the analysis state determining procedure to selectively output a determined result when the correction procedure fails.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a human laryngeal model for simulation of endoscopic guided injection laryngoplasty surgery and for an insertion of a syringe containing a fluid. The human laryngeal model includes a laryngeal body, a seat body, and a vocal cord. The seat body is mounted to the laryngeal body. The seat body has an accommodation space. The vocal cord includes a plate and at least one bag body. The plate is stacked on the seat body, the bag body is fixed to the plate and located in the accommodation space of the seat body, and the bag body has a storage space. The vocal cord is configured for the insertion of the syringe to allow the syringe to inject the fluid into the storage space of the bag body. In addition, the disclosure also provides a human head and neck model including the human laryngeal model.

Abstract: An error measurement device and an error measurement method are provided. The optical measurement assembly of the error measurement device includes a light source, an optical lens, and a photoelectric sensor. The light beam emitted by the light source is transmitted to a sensing area on the photoelectric sensor to form a first optical path illuminating on a first light-spot position of the sensing area. The moving stage is moved by a linear displacement, so that the light beam is transmitted to the photoelectric sensor to form a second optical path illuminating on a second light-spot position of the sensing area. The processor calculates a movement error of the moving stage and controls the actuator to drive one or more of the light source, the optical lens, and the photoelectric sensor to perform a relative motion, so that the light beam illuminates on the first light-spot position again.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing an epitaxial film and the epitaxial film thereof. The method comprises the steps of: providing a first single crystal substrate and forming a sacrificial layer and a first epitaxial film on the first single crystal substrate; removing the sacrificial layer in order to separate the first epitaxial film from the first single crystal substrate; shifting the first epitaxial film to a second single crystal substrate so as to let the first epitaxial film cover on a partial surface of the second single crystal substrate, wherein the first epitaxial film and the second single crystal substrate are two different crystallographic plane orientations in absolute coordinates; and forming a second epitaxial film on the first epitaxial film and the second single crystal substrate, so as to let the second epitaxial film has at least two crystallographic plane orientations.

Abstract: A bifacial light-harvesting dye-sensitized solar cell is provided and has: a first transparent substrate, a second transparent substrate, a working electrode, a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, a third semiconductor layer, a counter electrode, a light-transmitting catalyst layer, and a liquid electrolyte. A photoelectric conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitized solar cell is improved by using a specific working electrode structure.

Abstract: A system for sensing concentration is provided. A light source emits at least a light ray which passes through a first polarization state changing module and is directed to a biological tissue to generate a response light ray. The response light ray is received by a sensor after passing through a second polarization state changing module. A calculation circuit calculates a Muller matrix corresponding to the biological tissue according to the response light ray, and calculates a depolarization index of the biological tissue according to the Muller matrix, and calculates an optical path length according to the depolarization index, and calculates the concentration of matter of the biological tissue according to the optical path length.

Abstract: A Doppler radar sensor with a power detector is disclosed. In the Doppler radar sensor, a power detector is provided to detect the power level of a received transmission signal, and a leakage and clutter canceler is provided to generate a cancellation signal according to the power level of the received transmission signal. The cancellation signal is used to cancel leakage and clutter in the received transmission signal such that object displacement in the received transmission signal can be identified.

Abstract: An electrolyte composition, a method of fabricating the same, and an energy storage device with the electrolyte composition are provided. The method of fabricating an electrolyte composition has steps of: mixing a modified polyoxyethylene-based material and a siloxane-based material in a solvent to form a mixture in which a tail end of a group of the modified polyoxyethylene-based material has an amine group; and heating the mixture at a temperature ranging from 50 to 60° C. for a time ranging from 3 to 5 hours for obtaining an electrolyte composition, where the electrolyte composition is formed by bonding the amine group of the modified polyoxyethylene-based material to the siloxane-based material. The electrolyte composition enables conductive ions to conduct in an electrolyte easily.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a midsole material composition, a method for producing the midsole material and a shoe sole. The midsole material composition comprises an elastomer, a thermoplastic polymer, a suitable crosslinker and a catalyst, such that the midsole material of the present invention can be fabricated by subjecting the midsole material composition to a phase-inversion crosslinking reaction and a foaming process. The aforementioned thermoplastic polymer, which is a recyclable material, is inverted into a continuous phase after the phase-inversion crosslinking reaction, thereby enhancing a recycling property of the midsole material and improving a reusability of the shoe sole.

Abstract: A bonding material (10) of the present invention includes an amorphous silver film (12).

Abstract: A novel composite electrode material and a method for manufacturing the same, a composite electrode containing said composite electrode material, and a Li-based battery comprising said composite electrode are disclosed. Herein, the composite electrode material of the present invention comprises: a core, wherein a material of the core is at least one selected from the group consisting of Sn, Sb, Si, Ge, and compounds thereof; and a graphene nanowall or a graphene-like carbon nanowall; wherein the graphene nanowall or the graphene-like carbon nanowall grows on a surface of the core.

Abstract: A laser stabilizing system configured to stabilize a laser beam emitted from a laser source includes a beam steering device, a first beam splitter, a first light detector, a second beam splitter, and a second light detector. The beam steering device is configured to steer a direction and a position of the laser beam in four or more degrees of freedom. The first beam splitter is configured to split the laser beam from the beam steering device into a first partial beam and a second partial beam. The first light detector is disposed on a transmission path of the first partial beam. The second beam splitter is configured to split the second partial beam into a third partial beam and a fourth partial beam. The second light detector is disposed on a transmission path of the third partial beam. A laser source module is also provided.

Abstract: A method for estimating an output voltage of an isolated resonant converter is disclosed. The proposed method, wherein the isolated resonant converter includes a transformer having an auxiliary winding and a secondary winding, a first output diode electrically connected to the secondary winding in series and a voltage holder coupled to the auxiliary winding, includes: obtaining the output voltage V o = [ v aux_dh ? ( t ) + V F ] · N s N aux - V F , where vaux_dh(t) is an output voltage of the voltage holder, VF is a forward voltage drop of the first output diode, NS is a number of turns of the secondary winding and Naux is a number of turns of the auxiliary winding.

Abstract: A high temperature reaction system includes a reaction tube including a heating space, a discharge unit, a cooling unit, a feeding unit and an observation and analysis unit. The discharge unit is disposed opposite to an inlet of the heating space and has a discharge space communicating the heating space, and an observation window and a discharge opening which communicate the discharge space. The cooling unit has a cooling space communicating the discharge opening. The feeding unit includes a carrier holding a sample, and a moving module for moving the carrier and the sample. The observation and analysis unit includes an image capture module and an analysis module for analyzing gas released by the sample.

Abstract: Provided herein are aptamers that bind specifically to the surface proteins of periodontal pathogens. Also provided herein are methods for detecting and treating periodontal disease in a subject. The method comprises detecting bacteria associated with periodontal disease by use of the present aptamers to analyze a sample taken from a gum pocket of a tooth of the subject; and treating the periodontal disease of the subject by administering to the gum pocket of the tooth a bactericide or an anti-microbial phototherapy to eradicate the bacteria associated with periodontal disease.

Abstract: A measuring system for measuring elasticity of biological tissue includes a mobile device and a measuring apparatus including a conducting seat and a measuring device. The conducting seat is for detachable mounting of the mobile device therein, and is adapted to abut against the biological tissue for conducting vibrations produced by the mobile device to the biological tissue to cause the biological tissue to vibrate. The measuring device includes an ultrasonic transducer to emit an ultrasound signal to the biological tissue and an elasticity analyzer to analyze an ultrasound echo signal that results from reflection of the ultrasound signal by the biological tissue which is vibrating to obtain an elasticity data of the biological tissue.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are disintegrin variants, and methods for suppressing or inhibiting platelet aggregation in a subject in need thereof. The method includes administering to the subject in need thereof an effective amount of the present disintegrin variant to alleviate or ameliorate symptoms associated with diseases, disorders, and/or conditions resulted from platelet aggregation. According to preferred embodiments, the present disintegrin variant is applied as a coating on an implantable device, such as a stent or a catheter.

Abstract: An RF energy transmitting apparatus with positioning and polarization tracing function is used for an RF energy harvesting apparatus. The RF energy transmitting apparatus includes a power radar transmitter and a radar controller. The power radar transmitter receives a power source signal and emits an electromagnetic source wave. The radar controller is electrically connected to power radar transmitter and receives a reflected harmonic wave. The power radar transmitter emits the electromagnetic source wave to scan a space. The RF energy harvesting apparatus generates and emits the reflected harmonic wave. The radar controller determines a position and a polarization angle of the RF energy harvesting apparatus after receiving the reflected harmonic wave and to adjust a polarization angle of the power radar transmitter to be within a predetermined angle range with respect to the polarization angle of the reflected harmonic wave sent from the RF energy harvesting apparatus.

Abstract: A double variable sliding isolator including a bottom sliding plate, a top sliding plate, and a friction piece is provided. The bottom sliding plate has a bottom sliding surface that has at least two curvatures. The top sliding plate is disposed over the bottom sliding plate and has a top sliding surface that has at least two curvatures. The friction piece is disposed between the top sliding plate and the bottom sliding plate and the friction piece is in contact with the bottom sliding surface and the top sliding surface. When an external force is applied to the bottom sliding plate and the top sliding plate, the bottom sliding plate and the top sliding plate will generate a relative displacement, so that the friction piece slides along the bottom sliding plate and the top sliding plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to computing-implemented method and system that improves matrix multiplication efficiency, especially to method and system optimizing matrix multiplication using sparse basis approach. Matrices to be multiplied are organized into specially ordered vectors with zero values, facilitates speed up during linear combination computation or synthesis process.