Abstract: A radiation-hardened memory storage unit that is resistant to total ionizing done effects, the unit including PMOS transistors.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory includes a read port array disposed on a first layer of a three-dimensional integrated circuit and a bit cell array disposed on a second layer of the three-dimensional integrated circuit. The second layer being vertically positioned above or below the first layer. At least one bit cell of the bit cell array is coupled to at least one read port cell of the read port array by a via extending from the first layer to the second layer.

Abstract: A radiation-hardened storage unit, including a basic storage unit, a redundant storage unit, and a two-way feedback unit. The basic storage unit includes a first PMOS transistor, a second PMOS transistor, a third PMOS transistor, and a fourth PMOS transistor. The first PMOS transistor and the second PMOS transistor are read-out access transistors. The third PMOS transistor and the fourth PMOS transistor are write-in access transistors. The redundant storage unit includes a fifth PMOS transistor, a sixth PMOS transistor, a seventh PMOS transistor, and an eighth PMOS transistor. The fifth PMOS transistor and the sixth PMOS transistor are read-out access transistors. The seventh PMOS transistor and the eighth PMOS transistor are write-in access transistors. The two-way feedback unit is configured to form a feedback path between the storage node and the redundant storage node.

Abstract: A rotary paddle level switch has a housing, a driving unit, two switches, a resilient member, a clutch, a transmission shaft, and a propeller. A resilient clip of the clutch holds a non-circular actuation section of the transmission shaft. When the driving unit drives the clutch to rotate, the transmission shaft and the propeller are driven by the clutch. When the propeller is rapidly rotated by suddenly exerting an excessively large external force thereon, as the resilient clip holds the transmission shaft by elastic force, the fast rotating transmission shaft removes itself from the holding of the resilient clip and is rotated without driving the resilient clip to rotate, thereby avoiding the transmission of the external force and damage to the driving unit. As the clutch just needs a clutch stand and a resilient clip to achieve the foregoing function, the level switch is structurally simple and relatively inexpensive.

Abstract: A multi-phase motor control method controls a multi-phase motor which includes multiple nodes respectively receiving a corresponding number of driving voltage signals to control a rotation of a rotor. The motor control method includes: sensing a signal phase of a current signal corresponding to at least one node, for example by sensing a zero-crossing point of the current signal; determining a reference phase for the current signal; calculating a phase difference between the signal phase and the reference phase; and controlling a phase switching frequency of the stator according to the phase difference, such that the signal phase is close to or in phase with the reference phase, to thereby obtain an optimum rotation speed of the rotor corresponding to a given driving voltage. The present invention also provides a multi-phase motor control device using the motor control method.

Abstract: A radiation-hardened storage unit, including a basic storage unit, a redundant storage unit, and a two-way feedback unit. The basic storage unit includes a first PMOS transistor, a second PMOS transistor, a third PMOS transistor, and a fourth PMOS transistor. The first PMOS transistor and the second PMOS transistor are read-out access transistors. The third PMOS transistor and the fourth PMOS transistor are write-in access transistors. The redundant storage unit includes a fifth PMOS transistor, a sixth PMOS transistor, a seventh PMOS transistor, and an eighth PMOS transistor. The fifth PMOS transistor and the sixth PMOS transistor are read-out access transistors. The seventh PMOS transistor and the eighth PMOS transistor are write-in access transistors. The two-way feedback unit is configured to form a feedback path between the storage node and the redundant storage node.

Abstract: A radiation-hardened memory storage unit that is resistant to total ionizing done effects, the unit including PMOS transistors.

Abstract: An embodiment of a method for generating a population of amplified concatamer products is described that comprises amplifying a template nucleic acid molecule using a first nucleic acid primer immobilized on a bead substrate and a second nucleic acid primer in solution to generate a population of substantially identical copies of the template nucleic acid molecule immobilized on the bead substrate; and amplifying the population of substantially identical copies of the template nucleic acid molecule using a concatamer primer that comprises a first region complementary to an end region of the population of substantially identical copies of the template nucleic acid molecule and a second region to generate a population of immobilized concatamer products of the substantially identical copies of the template nucleic acid molecule.

Abstract: An event notification method and a portable apparatus with event notification function are provided. The method comprises the following steps: A notification event is detected. Whether the notification event is read after no operation is applied to an electronic device for a first time interval is determined. If not, whether the electronic device changes to a second moving state from a first moving state and maintains the second moving state for a second time interval is determined. If so, a notification signal indicating the occurrence of the notification event is outputted.

Abstract: Configurations of patterns on a touch panel and methods thereof are proposed. The proposed pattern uses a design unparallel to either one of the X axis and the Y axis of a black matrix of a pixel layout of an LCD panel to resolve the Moiré Phenomenon resulting from the interference between the touch panel and the pixel layout.

Abstract: A touch electrode device includes first electrode lines and second electrode lines formed on a transparent substrate. An insulating block is disposed at a junction between a first conductive connecting portion of the first electrode line and a second conductive connecting portion of the second electrode line. At least one insulating line is extended from the insulating block and disposed along the first electrode line.

Abstract: A method for controlling a function is used for an electronic device. The electronic device includes a first sensor and a second sensor. In the method for controlling the function, a first determination result is generated by determining if a neighboring object neighboring to the electronic device belongs to a target species with assist of the first sensor. A second determination result is generated by determining if the neighboring object belongs to an exception species with assist of the second sensor. The function executed by the electronic device is adjusted according to the first determination result and the second determination result.

Abstract: A molding assembly for forming a product having an embedded member, includes an injection mold for molding the embedded member as a part of the product, and a positioning mechanism for positioning the embedded member in the injection mold. The injection mold has at least one first positioning post. The positioning member and the embedded member are integrally formed, and the positioning member defines a first hole for receiving the first positioning post to prevent the embedded member from offsetting in a first direction during the mold process of the product.

Abstract: A limb rehabilitation and training system includes a horizontal position adjuster movably mounted at a bottom side of a base, an expansion rotary member mounted at the horizontal position adjuster, a shoulder joint traction mechanism linked to the expansion rotary member through a first arm segment robotic arm and a height adjuster, and an upper-limb rehabilitation device linked to the shoulder joint traction mechanism. The upper-limb rehabilitation device is able to rapidly be adjusted to fit the left arm or right arm through the horizontal position adjuster, the expansion rotary member, the first arm segment robotic arm and a shoulder positioning-lifting rotary member and. Further, by means of the shoulder joint traction mechanism, the user's stiffened shoulder joint can be timely moved for a separation distance, achieving the function of loosening the joint and facilitating performance of successive rehabilitation treatment or training.

Abstract: The present invention provides a continuous hydrogen production device and method thereof. The device comprises a reaction chamber, a solid raw material inlet, a liquid raw material inlet, a gas outlet, and a temperature controller. The reaction chamber contains an initiation solution, comprising a saturated aluminum hydroxide solution. The solid raw material inlet is used to add aluminum powders into the reaction chamber and the liquid raw material inlet is used to add water into the reaction chamber. The gas outlet is used to collect the produced hydrogen gas. The temperature controller is used to control the temperature of the reaction chamber within a preset reaction temperature range.

Abstract: An image reading device for reading an image of an object includes a multi-color light source which projects light rays with at least three colors onto the object, at least three monochrome image sensor rows, and at least a lens row provided between the object and the monochrome image sensor rows; wherein reflected light rays are imaged directly onto the monochrome image sensor row through the lens row. The image reading device is able to read color and monochrome images.

Abstract: A pressure gauge includes a base including an annular flange and a pipe for gas flow; a ring on the flange; an uneven pressure measuring member on the ring; a moveable assembly including a seat, a hollow insert, and a shaft wherein the seat is secured to the pressure measuring member, the insert includes two opposite, internal, upper projections, the insert is fastened in the seat, the shaft includes external threads secured to the projections, an upper annular groove, a top protrusion, and an axis projects upward from the protrusion; a pointer secured to the axis; a covering member includes a ring member on the pressure measuring member, and a bridge crossing the ring member and allowing the axis to pass through, and a bent member; a balance spring in the groove and fastened in the bent member; a scale on the bridge; a housing; and a transparent cover.

Abstract: An image blurring avoiding method for a camera includes obtaining a motion data of the camera; and capturing a picture only when the camera is substantially motionless according to the motion data.

Abstract: A method of writing a memory cell includes, during a write cycle, causing a voltage level at a power terminal of the memory cell to change from a supply voltage level toward a first voltage level. The voltage level at the power terminal of the memory cell is maintained at the first voltage level for a first predetermined duration. The voltage level at the power terminal of the memory cell is maintained at a second voltage level for a second predetermined duration, where the second voltage level is between the first voltage level and the supply voltage level. During the write cycle, the voltage level at the power terminal of the memory cell is caused to change from the first voltage level toward the supply voltage level.

Abstract: A transdermal drug delivery patch and a method of controlling the drug release of the transdermal drug delivery patch by near-IR are disclosed. The transdermal drug delivery patch comprises a substrate, carriers and drugs. The drugs are encapsulated in the carriers, and the carriers having the drugs are disposed on a surface of the substrate. The carriers are formed of biodegradable polymers, and nano-particles with a photothermal conversion effect are loaded in the carrier. When the carriers are punctured into the skin and the nano-particles in the carrier absorb the near-IR, the near-IR is converted into heat by the nano-particles to melt the carrier and thus releasing the drugs encapsulated in the carrier into the skin. Accordingly, the speed of releasing the drugs encapsulated in the carrier can be controlled accurately by the near-IR.