Abstract: A transmit power measurement apparatus includes a transmit power detection path, a compensation circuit and a tracking circuit. The compensation circuit includes a programmable filter device and a compensation controller. The programmable filter device generates a filter output. The compensation controller sets the programmable filter device at least based on a frequency response of the transmit power detection path. The tracking circuit generates a transmit power tracking result at least based on the filter output.

Abstract: In a wireless 802.15.4 communication system (300), a high-speed data frame structure (340) is provided which uses the 802.15.4 SHR structure that is spread modulated to obtain the synchronization benefits of the 802.15.4 protocol, but which uses a modified data frame structure for the payload portion without using spreading to thereby improve its transmission efficiency. The transmission efficiency can be further increased by increasing the size of the data payload (and correspondingly, the frame length size).

Abstract: The present invention provides for a circuit with slicing wherein a gain asymmetry variation is decreased across the plurality of mixer slices. In one or more embodiments, a calibration unit can be provided to determine the characteristics of gain asymmetry variation; and a digital compensation unit can be provided to adjust the gain of the circuit over frequency.

Abstract: Clamping device for clamping a workpiece defining at least three protection holes, includes a supporting seat, a pressing plate, a clamping assembly, and an operation assembly. The supporting seat can define a sliding groove, a first receiving groove, a second receiving groove, and a receiving hole, and includes a protrusion portion. The pressing plate can be securely stacked upon the supporting seat. The clamping assembly can include a first and a second clamping subassembly, and is sandwiched between the supporting seat and the pressing plate. The operation assembly can include a locking member and a transmission pin eccentrically assembled to an end of the locking member. When the locking member is rotated, the transmission pin can be driven to resist the second clamping subassembly to be partially exposed from the supporting seat, simultaneously. The locking member can resist the first subassembly to be partially exposed from the supporting seat.

Abstract: Disclosed is a general methodology to create nanofibers of therapeutic molecules that have a dual role, as both the delivery vehicle and the drug itself. It is shown that with proper molecular design, the integration of enzymatic reaction and self-assembly provides a powerful method to create molecular hydrogels of clinically-used therapeutics without compromising their bioactivities. In addition, the results disclosed herein demonstrate enzyme-instructed self-assembly as a facile strategy for generating the supramolecular hydrogels of molecules that inherently have poor solubility in water. For example, by covalently connecting paclitaxel with a motif that is prone to self-assemble, a hydrogel of paclitaxel can be formed without compromising the activity of the paclitaxel.

Abstract: In accordance with the present disclosure, disadvantages and problems associated with timing accuracies of higher data rate communications systems may be reduced. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a wireless communication element comprises a first controller configured to generate data transfer information indicating a trigger value. The wireless communication element further comprises a second controller communicatively coupled to the first controller. The second controller comprises a counter configured to increment a counter value and is configured to receive the data transfer information from the first controller. The second controller is further configured to generate a data transfer trigger when the counter value corresponds with the trigger value such that the wireless communication element initiates a data transfer with a second wireless communication element in response to the data transfer trigger.

Abstract: A cylinder mechanism includes a cylinder body assembly, a piston assembly, and a grasping assembly. The cylinder body assembly includes a cylinder body. The cylinder body defines a receiving cavity, a first gas hole, and a second gas hole. The first and second gas holes communicate with the receiving cavity. The piston assembly includes a piston movably received in the receiving cavity, a guiding shaft movably received in the receiving cavity, and a limiting member. A first end of the guiding shaft is fixed to the piston, and a second end defines a receiving groove. A pair of guiding hole is defined in the guiding shaft. The grasping assembly includes a pushing member movably received in the guiding shaft, a pin received through the guiding holes, and a latching member movably received in the guiding shaft and capable of protruding outward.

Abstract: A screwdriver head mounting structure includes a mounting base, a screwdriver head, a latching member and an elastic member. The mounting base defines a mounting hole and an eccentric latching hole communicating with and positioned eccentric to the mounting hole. The screwdriver head is detachably assembled to the mounting base. The screwdriver head has a latching end inserted into the mounting hole of the mounting base. The latching member is releasably and adjustably assembled to the mounting base together with the elastic member. The latching member passes through the eccentric latching hole and latches with the latching end of the screwdriver head.

Abstract: A power circuit includes a control unit, a logic control circuit, a first driver amplifier, a second driver amplifier and a logic determination circuit. The control unit is used to output a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal and an enable (EN) signal. The logic control circuit receives the PWM signal and the EN signal, and outputs a first voltage signal and a second voltage signal. The first driver amplifier receives the first voltage signal, and outputs a first gate (UGATE) drive signal. The second driver amplifier receives the second voltage signal, and outputs a second gate (LGATE) drive signal. The logic determination circuit receives the PWM signal and the first and second gate drive signals. When the PWM signal and the first and second gate drive signals meet an abnormal logical relation, the logic determination circuit disables the logic control circuit.

Abstract: In a wireless 802.15.4 communication system (300), a high-speed data frame structure (340) is provided which uses the 802.15.4 SHR structure that is spread modulated to obtain the synchronization benefits of the 802.15.4 protocol, but which uses a modified data frame structure for the payload portion without using spreading to thereby improve its transmission efficiency. The transmission efficiency can be further increased by increasing the size of the data payload (and correspondingly, the frame length size).

Abstract: Disclosed are nucleopeptide compounds that include a nucleobase, and an amino acid. Certain compounds further comprise a glycoside. The compounds may self-assemble to form supramolecular hydrogels. Also, the compounds may be used as a platform to examine specific biological functions (e.g., binding to DNA and RNA) of a dynamic supramolecular system that is able to interact with both proteins and nucleic acids. Other uses include: methods of growing cells and methods of delivering a substance to a cell.

Abstract: An instant clamping mechanism includes a supporting member, a base seat, a clamping assembly and a handle assembly. The base seat is assembled to the supporting member and defines a sliding groove, the sliding groove includes a releasing end and a latching end, an axial distance within the base seat is defined from the latching end to the releasing end. The clamping assembly extends through the base seat and the supporting member and is partially exposed out from the supporting member. The handle assembly extends into the sliding groove and is partially exposed out from the base seat. The handle assembly is non-rotatably connected to the clamping assembly and is capable of sliding from the releasing end to the latching end to move the clamping assembly axially within the base seat, thereby clamping the workpiece on the supporting member.

Abstract: The 30 amino acid peptide GLP-1 has been integrated into the stable host protein human calbindin D9k. The fusion protein binds to GLP-1R. The fusion protein agents can be useful for both diabetes treatment and GLP-1R receptor targeting MR imaging. The fusion protein comprises a first peptide that selectively binds to a site of a target cell and linked to a second peptide, where the fusion protein is more stable than the first peptide alone and may further comprise a detectable label. The first peptide of the fusion protein may be glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)(7-36), or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) (9-36), or a conservative variant thereof.

Abstract: A reagent for classifying and counting leukocytes containing (1) a cyanine fluorescent dye; and (2) a glycoside compound; a reagent kit containing the reagent for classifying and counting leukocytes as well as its preparation process; and a process for classifying and counting blood cells using the reagent or kit are provided. Using the reagent, kit and/or process provided, leukocytes can be classified and counted in four groups with a high degree of differentiation and a better classification among each subpopulation of leukocytes, especially in that it successfully addresses the indistinct classification between lymphocytes and monocytes and between the eosinophils and neutrophils in a scattergram.

Abstract: A novel full piezoelectric multilayer stacked hybrid actuation/transduction system. The system demonstrates significantly-enhanced electromechanical performance by utilizing the cooperative contributions of the electromechanical responses of multilayer stacked negative and positive strain components. Both experimental and theoretical studies indicate that for this system, the displacement is over three times that of a same-sized conventional flextensional actuator/transducer. The system consists of at least 2 layers which include electromechanically active components. The layers are arranged such that when electric power is applied, one layer contracts in a transverse direction while the second layer expands in a transverse direction which is perpendicular to the transverse direction of the first layer. An alternate embodiment includes a third layer.

Abstract: The advanced modified high performance synthetic jet actuator with optimized curvature shape chamber (ASJA-M) is a synthetic jet actuator (SJA) with a lower volume reservoir or chamber. A curved chamber is used, instead of the conventional cylinder chamber, to reduce the dead volume of the jet chamber and increase the efficiency of the synthetic jet actuator. The shape of the curvature corresponds to the maximum displacement (deformation) profile of the electroactive diaphragm. The jet velocity and mass flow rate for the ASJA-M will be several times higher than conventional piezoelectric actuators.

Abstract: Disclosed is a general methodology to create nano fibers of therapeutic molecules that have a dual role, as both the delivery vehicle and the drug itself. It is shown that with proper molecular design, the integration of enzymatic reaction and self-assembly provides a powerful method to create molecular hydrogels of clinically-used therapeutics without compromising their bioactivities. In addition, the results disclosed herein demonstrate enzyme-instructed self-assembly as a facile strategy for generating the supramolecular hydrogels of molecules that inherently have poor solubility in water. For example, by covalently connecting paclitaxel with a motif that is prone to self-assemble, a hydrogel of paclitaxel can be formed without compromising the activity of the paclitaxel.

Abstract: A graphic card with multiple fans and a controlling method thereof are provided. In the controlling method, the temperature of a first component and a second component of the graphic card is detected. A rotating speed of a first fan of the graphic card is adjusted according to the temperature of the first component. The rotating speed of the second fan of the graphic card is adjusted according to the temperature of the second component or the temperature of the first component and the second component.

Abstract: A capacitor includes a positive foil, an electrolyte layer, a negative foil, a plurality of positive guide needles and a plurality of negative guide needles. The electrolyte layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first surface overlaps the positive foil, and the second surface overlaps the negative foil. The positive guide needles are disposed at the positive foil. The negative guide needles are disposed at the negative foil. The positive foil, the electrolyte layer and the negative foil are wound to make the capacitor be a cylinder, and the positive guide needles and the negative guide needles protrude from the cylinder, respectively.

Abstract: A control valve includes a valve body, a valve plug, two adjusting elements and two operating members. The valve body has a valve hole defined through the valve body and further defines an inlet hole and two outlet holes respectively communicating with the valve hole. The valve plug is movably assembled within the valve body. Two ends of the valve plug are respectively exposed to the outside of the valve body. The two adjusting elements are respectively mounted to two ends of the valve body and respectively adjustably resist against two ends of the valve plug. The two operating members are respectively fixed to the two adjusting elements for driving the two adjusting elements to move the valve plug within the valve hole of the valve body, and thereby controlling the control valve to switch between an open state and a closed state.