Abstract: The present invention provides a stroboscopic optical image mapping system comprising a control module, an optical module, and an image acquiring unit. The control unit forms a delayed pulse signal by modulating a first pulse signal having a plurality of pulses with a pulse period, wherein a time interval between two adjacent pulses of the delayed pulse signal has a time difference with respect to the pulse period. The optical module provides an incident light to be projected on an organic object, which has a dye therein and is stimulated by a second pulse signal for generating a sequential action potential. The fluorescence generates from the dye inside the organic object, which corresponds to the intensity of the sequential action potential. The image acquiring unit is actuated to acquire the fluorescent light according to the delayed pulse signal, thereby forming a plurality of fluorescent images.

Abstract: The invention is disclosed to design a real-time pulse/echo system to perform 1-D real-time temperature measurement and integrate in the high-intensity focused ultrasound system. In the invention, a modified echo-time shifting algorithm is developed to calculate the corresponding phase shift from echo signal, which correlates with the instantaneous temperature change during heating process.

Abstract: Provided herein are biosensors that comprise a biological signal source linked to a substrate by a peptide nucleic acid spacer and methods of use of the biosensor. In one embodiment, the biosensor is used to detect prostate-specific antigen.

Abstract: The invention provides enriched fuels and methods that expand the operating envelope of an advanced combustion engine during operation in an advanced combustion mode (e.g. HCCI mode). Enriched fuels and methods of the invention facilitate efficient combustion over a wide range of engine loads, and the need for EGR, VVT, NVO, rebreathing, or multiple fuel injection is either reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: The invention provides methods that expand the operating envelope of advanced combustion engines during operation in an advanced combustion mode by supplying an engine cylinder during operation in the advanced combustion mode with fuel-alcohol blends, e.g. gasoline-alcohol blends. In methods of the invention, fuel-alcohol blends combust efficiently over a wide range of engine loads, and the need for EGR, VVT, NVO, rebreathing, or multiple fuel injection is either reduced or eliminated.

Abstract: A method of matching customer demand with production capacity of a plurality of factory facilities. The inventive method includes inputting demand data and supply data, performing a first matching operation, collecting rematched demand data and rematched supply data, classifying the rematched demand data, and performing a second matching operation.

Abstract: An apparatus in a video signal transmission system for measuring cable length and compensating for cable loss is described. A number of pilot signals of different frequencies are compressed into one of the three color signals during the vertical sync periods in a time-division manner. The vertical and horizontal sync signals are compressed into the other two color signals. The video signal is transmitted over a cable having at least three pairs of wires, each color signal being transmitted by one pair of wires. A pilot signal converting circuit obtains the levels of the pilot signals transmitted by the cable. A compensation control circuit averages the levels of the multiple pilot signals of different frequencies over a number of vertical sync periods, and generates compensation control signals based on the average level of the pilot signals. The compensation control signals are used to perform video signal compensation.

Abstract: A method for managing defect blocks in a non-volatile memory essentially comprises the steps of detecting defect blocks in the non-volatile memory, storing addresses of the defect blocks in a table block of the non-volatile memory, and setting the non-volatile memory to be read-only if the quantity of defect blocks in the non-volatile memory exceeds a threshold and no free blocks remain in the non-volatile memory. In a preferred embodiment, the free pages in the defect block continue to be programmed before setting the non-volatile memory to be read-only.

Abstract: A method for managing defect blocks in a non-volatile memory essentially comprises the steps of detecting defect blocks in the non-volatile memory, storing addresses of the defect blocks in a table block of the non-volatile memory, and setting the non-volatile memory to be read-only if the quantity of defect blocks in the non-volatile memory exceeds a threshold and no free blocks remain in the non-volatile memory. In a preferred embodiment, the free pages in the defect block continue to be programmed before setting the non-volatile memory to be read-only.

Abstract: The invention is disclosed to design a real-time pulse/echo system to perform 1-D real-time temperature measurement and integrate in the high-intensity focused ultrasound system. In the invention, a modified echo-time shifting algorithm is developed to calculate the corresponding phase shift from echo signal, which correlates with the instantaneous temperature change during heating process.

Abstract: Provided herein are biosensors that comprise a biological signal source linked to a substrate by a peptide nucleic acid spacer and methods of use of the biosensor. In one embodiment, the biosensor is used to detect prostate-specific antigen.

Abstract: A USB flash memory device is provided which automatically plays pre-recorded audio when the device is inserted into a USB port of a personal computer. The housing of the memory device may be imprinted with promotional information. The pre-recorded audio may include a promotional message, a message relating to a sweepstakes or other contest or any other information. The memory device includes a sound chip which includes its own memory that stores the pre-recorded message. The sound chip of the memory device may be pre-recorded in mass, or optionally an end-user may record its own personal message. Power to the memory device is supplied by the personal computer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a plurality of bumps over a wafer. The wafer has a plurality of contact pads and a passivation layer thereon and the passivation layer exposes the contact pads. An adhesion layer is formed over the active surface of the wafer and covers both the contact pads and the passivation layer. A metallic layer is formed over the adhesion layer. The patterned adhesion layer and patterned metallic layer remain on top of the contact pads. A photoresist layer having a plurality of openings that expose the metallic layer is formed on the active surface of the wafer. A flux material is deposited into the openings and then a solder block is disposed into each of the openings. A reflow process is performed to bond the solder block with the metallic layer. Finally, the flux material and the photoresist layer are removed.

Abstract: A power supply with performance display is disclosed. The computer power supply mainly has a power converter, a control module, and a display. The control module receives and processes the operating signals from the power converter, and then sends those processed signals to a display in a numerical value form. The power supply can be applied in a computer, an adapter, or other electronic products, which is convenient for users to know the operating status of the power converter.

Abstract: An interface for connecting one of a plurality of industrial machines having different data format and storage configurations to a communications medium for remote monitoring and control, includes a programmable apparatus having a memory for storing data in predetermined locations and in a predetermined format, and for storing configuration information relating to the at least one of the machines; a configurable electrical interface responsive to the configuration information for receiving machine data from the machine and sending data to the machine; a data translator responsive to the configuration information, receiving data from the interface and transforming the data to the predetermined format; a processor responsive to the configuration information for reading data from and writing data to the predetermined locations in the memory; and a communications port connected to the communications medium.

Abstract: A method of classifying demand for an allocation term. The inventive method first inputs demand data, order data, and supply data. The method then classifies the demand data into prioritized demand data according to the order data and the supply data. The method finally combines and outputs the first, second, and third priority demand data, and updates the supply data according to the first, second, and third demand data.

Abstract: A power supply with performance display is disclosed. The computer power supply mainly has a power converter, a control module, and a display. The control module receives and processes the operating signals from the power converter, and then sends those processed signals to a display in a numerical value form. The power supply can be applied in a computer, an adapter, or other electronic products, which is convenient for users to know the operating status of the power converter.

Abstract: A lead-bond type chip package includes a multilayer substrate for supporting and electrical interconnecting a semiconductor chip. The multilayer substrate has a slot defined therein. The multilayer substrate comprises an interlayer circuit board having prepregs disposed thereon, a plurality of leads on the prepreg on the upper surface of the interlayer circuit board, and a plurality of solder pads for making external electrical connection on the prepreg on the lower surface of the interlayer circuit board. The leads of the multilayer substrate are bonded to corresponding bonding pads formed on the semiconductor chip. A package body is formed on the multilayer substrate around the semiconductor chip and in the slot of the multilayer substrate. The multilayer substrate is capable of providing a power or ground plane formed therein for enhancing the electrical performance of the package, and providing a high wiring density for packaging a chip with high I/O connections.

Abstract: A substrate includes a dielectric structure, an interconnection structure and a solder mask. The interconnection structure interlaces inside the dielectric structure. The solder mask covers the dielectric structure. The material of the solder mask can be the same as that of the dielectric structure contacting the solder mask. The material of the solder mask can be epoxy resin or bismaleimide-triazine.

Abstract: A method of forming a plurality of bumps over a wafer. The wafer has an active surface having a passivation layer and a plurality of contact pads thereon. The passivation layer exposes the contact pads on the active surface. An adhesion layer is formed over the active surface of the wafer and covers both the contact pads and the passivation layer. A metallic layer is formed over the adhesion layer. The adhesion layer and the metallic layer are patterned so that the adhesion layer and the metallic layer remain on top of the contact pads. A photoresist layer is formed on the active surface of the wafer. The photoresist layer has a plurality of openings that expose the metallic layer. Flux material is deposited into the openings and then a solder block is disposed into each of the openings. A reflow process is carried out so that the solder block bonds with the metallic layer. Finally, the flux material and the photoresist layer are removed.