Abstract: In a modular multi-level power converter, additional switching states are interleaved between main switching states that control output voltage or waveform. The additional switching states provide current from a DC-link to charge capacitors in respective modules or cells to an offset voltage from which the capacitor voltages are controlled toward a reference voltage during each switching cycle rather than being allowed to build up over a period of an output waveform of variable line frequency, possibly including zero frequency. Since the switching cycle is much shorter than the duration of a line frequency cycle and the capacitor voltages are balanced during each switching cycle, output voltage ripple can be limited as desired with a capacitor of much smaller value and size than would otherwise be required.

Abstract: A direct memory access (DMA) controller and method are disclosed. The DMA controller comprises: a read data channel input interface, a write data channel output interface, a control logic module, a first-in-first-out (FIFO) module, and comprises: a first converter for performing first operation processing on first data read from external memory via the read data channel input interface; a first data selector for strobing the data processed by the first converter when it is judged that there is a need to perform data operation, and then writing the processed data into the FIFO module; a second converter for performing second operation processing on second data read from the FIFO module; and a second data selector for strobing the data processed by the second converter when it is judged that there is a need to perform data operation, and then outputting the processed data to the write data channel output interface.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is novel double-stranded short interfering ribonucleic acid (siRNA) capable of suppressing the translation of Aurora-A mRNA. Also disclosed are use of the novel siRNA as disclosed herein for manufacturing a medicament suitable for treating a cancer, which is mediated through epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) signaling. Accordingly, a pharmaceutical composition comprising the disclosed novel siRNA molecules is provided; as well as a method of treating a subject suffering from EGFR-mediated cancer via administering to the subject the disclosed novel siRNA molecule.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for quantifying the relative content of a protein in a sample. The present invention also relates to a method for comprising the relative content of a protein in at least two samples.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a gate stack structure formed over a substrate. The gate stack structure includes a gate electrode structure having a first portion and a second portion and a first conductive layer below the gate electrode structure. In addition, the first portion of the gate electrode structure is located over the second portion of the gate electrode structure, and a width of a top surface of the first portion of the gate electrode structure is greater than a width of a bottom surface of the second portion of the gate electrode structure.

Abstract: A method, a device and a terminal for starting a voice input function of a terminal are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes performing a proximity detection; in response to detecting an object is in proximity to the terminal, acquiring a distance between the terminal and the object in proximity to the terminal; if the distance is less than a preset threshold, collecting voice data. The user can start the voice input function of the terminal by only moving the terminal to a position in proximity of his mouth, and speaking to a microphone of the terminal. The method is performed easily and is not likely to be performed incorrectly, which improves the efficiency for starting the voice input function of the terminal.

Abstract: Disclosed are a conotoxin polypeptide ?-CPTx-bt101, a method for preparation thereof, and an application thereof. The conotoxin polypeptide of the present invention consists of 18 amino acids, has a molecular weight of 1872.72 daltons, and has the full sequence KCCTMSVCQPPPVCTCCA (SEQ. ID NO. 1).

Abstract: Disclosed are a conotoxin polypeptide ?-CPTx-bt102, a method for preparation thereof, and an application thereof. The conotoxin polypeptide of the present invention consists of 15 amino acids, has a molecular weight of 1660.61 daltons, and has the full sequence RCRCEQTCGTCVPCC (SEQ. ID NO. 1).

Abstract: Disclosed are a conotoxin polypeptide ?-CPTx-bt103, a method for preparation thereof, and an application thereof. The conotoxin polypeptide of the present invention consists of 29 amino acids, has a molecular weight of 3141.43 daltons, and has the full sequence RTNCGETCLKDEQCVGACQICVPSQLKCL (SEQ ID NO. 1).

Abstract: Disclosed are a conotoxin polypeptide ?-CPTx-bt104, a method for preparation thereof, and an application thereof. The conotoxin polypeptide of the present invention consists of 11 amino acids, has a molecular weight of 1313.47 daltons, and has the full sequence SLCCPEDRWCC (SEQ. ID NO. 1).

Abstract: Disclosed are a conotoxin polypeptide ?-CPTx-bt105, a method for preparation thereof, and an application thereof. The conotoxin polypeptide of the present invention consists of 16 amino acids, has a molecular weight of 1626.62 daltons, and has the full sequence GICCVDDTCTTHSGCL (SEQ. ID NO. 1).

Abstract: A multi-focal length range image capturing device including a device body, an image capturing circuit, and a processing circuit is provided. The image capturing circuit performs image capturing based on a focal length setting value and generates an image signal. The processing circuit controls the image capturing circuit to be operated in one of plural image capturing modes. When the image capturing circuit is operated in a first image capturing mode, the image capturing circuit sets a focal length range thereof to a first preset focal length range, so as to select the focal length setting value within the first preset focal length range. When the image capturing circuit is operated in a second image capturing mode, the image capturing circuit sets the focal length range to a second preset focal length range, so as to select the focal length setting value within the second preset focal length range.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method for forming the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes a gate stack structure formed over a substrate. The gate stack structure includes a gate electrode structure having a first portion and a second portion and a first conductive layer below the gate electrode structure. In addition, the first portion of the gate electrode structure is located over the second portion of the gate electrode structure, and a width of a top surface of the first portion of the gate electrode structure is greater than a width of a bottom surface of the second portion of the gate electrode structure.

Abstract: A system includes a programmable non-volatile memory, a switch, a control chipset, and a basic input/output (BIOS) module. The switch has a first terminal coupled to the programmable non-volatile memory, and a second terminal coupled to the control chipset. The control chipset is configured to store a SKU parameter set in the programmable non-volatile memory according to a predetermined memory allocation. The BIOS module is coupled to the control chipset, and is configured to load and update the SKU parameter set according to the predetermined memory configuration during a booting operation of the motherboard.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides substituted 9H-pyrimido[4,5-b]indoles and 5H-pyrido[4,3-b]indoles and related analogs represented by Formula I: and the pharmaceutically acceptable salts, hydrates, and solvates thereof, wherein R1a, A, B1, B2, G, X1, Y1, Y2, and Y3 are as defined as set forth in the specification. The present disclosure is also directed to the use of compounds of Formula I to treat a condition or disorder responsive to inhibition of BET bromodomains. Compounds of the present disclosure are especially useful for treating cancer.

Abstract: A method of providing information to a prospective user is performed at a server having one or more processors and memory storing programs to be executed by the processors, the method including receiving audio feature information and location information from a client device, wherein the audio feature information is extracted from an audio signal received by the client device and the location information identifies a current location of the client device; comparing predefined audio feature information with the received audio feature information and comparing predefined location information with the received location information; and pushing predefined information to the client device from the server if there is a match of both comparisons made at the server.

Abstract: A system includes a programmable non-volatile memory, a switch, a control chipset, and a basic input/output (BIOS) module. The switch has a first terminal coupled to the programmable non-volatile memory, and a second terminal coupled to the control chipset. The control chipset is configured to store a SKU parameter set in the programmable non-volatile memory according to a predetermined memory allocation. The BIOS module is coupled to the control chipset, and is configured to load and update the SKU parameter set according to the predetermined memory configuration during a booting operation of the motherboard.

Abstract: The invention provides a wearable device, a physiological information monitoring system and a physiological information monitoring method. The wearable device includes a device body, a measurement circuit, and a measurement trigger interface. The measurement circuit is disposed on the device body and adapted to perform a physiological information measurement operation to measure a physiological signal and generate physiological information accordingly. The measurement trigger interface is triggered to generate a measurement trigger signal. The measurement circuit performs the physiological information measurement operation in response to the measurement trigger signal.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method of providing matching information to prospective first and second users is performed at a server, the method including: receiving first audio data and first user information; receiving second audio data, and second user information; storing a first timestamp of the first audio data and first user information and a second timestamp of the second audio data and second user information; performing analysis processing on the first audio data to obtain first feature information, and performing analysis processing on the second audio data to obtain second feature information; judging whether the first timestamp and the second timestamp and the first feature information and the second feature information match; and if the first and second times of receipt and the first and second feature information match, sending the first user information to the second user and sending, by the server, the second user information to the first user.

Abstract: A multi-focal length range image capturing device including a device body, an image capturing circuit, and a processing circuit is provided. The image capturing circuit performs image capturing based on a focal length setting value and generates an image signal. The processing circuit controls the image capturing circuit to be operated in one of plural image capturing modes. When the image capturing circuit is operated in a first image capturing mode, the image capturing circuit sets a focal length range thereof to a first preset focal length range, so as to select the focal length setting value within the first preset focal length range. When the image capturing circuit is operated in a second image capturing mode, the image capturing circuit sets the focal length range to a second preset focal length range, so as to select the focal length setting value within the second preset focal length range.