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 gate structure includes at least one spacer defining a gate region over a semiconductor substrate, a gate dielectric layer disposed on the gate region over the semiconductor substrate, a first work function metal layer disposed over the gate dielectric layer and lining a bottom surface of an inner sidewall of the spacer, and a filling metal partially wrapped by the first work function metal layer. The filling metal includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is between the second portion and the semiconductor substrate, and the second portion is wider than the first portion.

Abstract: A hybrid detection apparatus including a detection device and a functional circuit is provided. The detection device is configured to execute a first detection function, so as to obtain first detection information. The functional circuit is suitable to be removably connected to the detection device. When the functional circuit is connected to the detection device, the detection device controls the functional circuit for performing a second detection function, so as to obtain second detection information. One of the first and the second detection functions is an image capturing function, and another one of the first and the second detection functions is a temperature detection function.

Abstract: A method for securing a dental implant within a dental bone cavity is disclosed. The method may include inserting a dental wedge into the dental bone cavity and allowing bone tissues to grow toward and at least partially surround the dental wedge. Dental implantation systems for implementing the method are also disclosed. The system can comprise a dental wedge adapted to be inserted into a dental bone cavity.

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 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: The present disclosure provides an optical readout imaging system may include first electrode, a thin film disposed on the first electrode, a biomolecule transfer layer disposed on the thin film, and a second electrode disposed on the biomolecule transfer layer. The present disclosure also provides a biochemical detection method using the optical readout imaging system.

Abstract: A tongue holding device is provided. The tongue holding device is for pressing a tongue within a mouth cavity to capture an image of the mouth cavity. The tongue holding device includes a holder, a tongue pressing portion and an image capturing element. The tongue pressing portion and the image capturing element are disposed on the holder.

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 processing method for securities information, which is employed in a user device of a securities information processing system, allows a user to execute a securities suggesting setting function in order to configure at least one securities suggesting condition composed of at least one candlesticks checking condition. When the user device receives a plurality of securities information, these securities information are checked to see if any of them fulfills all of the candlesticks checking conditions contained in any of the securities suggesting conditions. If the result is positive, then the user device suggests and prompts the fulfilled securities information to the user so as to provide a reference to the user for determining when to buy or sell the securities in which the user is interested.

Abstract: A method for securing a dental implant within a dental bone cavity is disclosed. The method may include inserting a dental wedge into the dental bone cavity and allowing bone tissues to grow toward and at least partially surround the dental wedge. Dental implantation systems for implementing the method are also disclosed. The system can include a dental wedge adapted to be inserted into a dental bone cavity.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for electrical power system stability optimization. An electrical power system comprising source elements and load elements is simulated to generate impedance data, wherein the impedance data identifies an impedance of the electrical power system. A stability profile of the electrical power system is characterized as a function of the impedance data, wherein the stability profile identifies the source elements and load elements to control power generation by the electrical power system to optimize stability of the electrical power system.

Abstract: A fixture for a plurality of mold cores includes a platform, a side plate mounted to the platform, a plurality of positioning tabs, and a pushing member. The plurality of positioning tabs is located on the platform and abuts the side plate. The plurality of positioning tabs is spaced to each other. The pushing member is configured to retain the plurality of mold cores to the side plate.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for power saving in GNSS receivers. In one novel aspect, the ME tracking period, the ME interval, and the PE working period, the PE interval are dynamically determined based on the GNSS signal conditions and/or the user requirements. In one embodiment, acceptable provision estimated position fix are used. Estimated position result is generated at each GPS position interval if there is no position result generated by the PE working period. In another embodiment, the ME-tracking and/or the PE-working are adjusted to minimum operation needs by using ME-partial (MEP) and/or PE-partial (PEP). PEP is arranged aligned with MEP. In yet another embodiment, the PE working period is delayed such that the PE working period is aligned with the ME tracking period. The position result is generated based on a last epoch's measurement obtained in the previous ME tracking period.

Abstract: A sensing element for electromagnetic wave detection, electrical radiography imaging system applying the element and method thereof is provided. The sensing element may include a substrate, an active component on the substrate, a plurality of first electrodes on the substrate, a plurality of second electrodes on the substrate, a first blocking layer, a photo-conversion layer on the first blocking layer, and a third electrode on the photo-conversion layer. The plurality of first electrodes is coupled together. The plurality of first electrodes is interlaced with the plurality of second electrodes and is coupled together. The first blocking layer is on the active component, the plurality of first electrodes, and the plurality of second electrodes. The photo-conversion layer is for absorbing electromagnetic wave transmitted through an object being imaged by a radiography imaging system and generates electric charges collected by the plurality of first and second electrodes, and the third electrodes.

Abstract: A touch device, a processor and a touch signal accessing method thereof are provided. The touch signal accessing method of the touch device includes the following steps. A current touch point is received. Whether a spatial continuity is smaller than a spatial threshold, and a time continuity is smaller than a time threshold are determined. If the spatial continuity is smaller than the space threshold and the time continuity is smaller than the time threshold, then the current touch point is added to a temporary touch point set and a count value is accumulated. Whether the current touch point is a significance point is determined. If the current touch point is the significance point, a touch point reporting procedure is performed.

Abstract: A sensing element for electromagnetic wave detection, electrical radiography imaging system applying the element and method thereof is provided. The sensing element may include a substrate, an active component on the substrate, a plurality of first electrodes on the substrate, a plurality of second electrodes on the substrate, a first blocking layer, a photo-conversion layer on the first blocking layer, and a third electrode on the photo-conversion layer. The plurality of first electrodes is coupled together. The plurality of first electrodes is interlaced with the plurality of second electrodes and is coupled together. The first blocking layer is on the active component, the plurality of first electrodes, and the plurality of second electrodes. The photo-conversion layer is for absorbing electromagnetic wave transmitted through an object being imaged by a radiography imaging system and generates electric charges collected by the plurality of first and second electrodes, and the third electrodes.

Abstract: A pixel circuit, an active sensing array, a sensing device, and a driving method thereof are provided. The pixel circuit includes a sensing transistor, a reset transistor, and a storage capacitor. The sensing transistor is electrically connected to a sensing element and a data line. The reset transistor is electrically connected to a first scan line and the sensing transistor. The storage capacitor is electrically connected to the sensing transistor and a second scan line. During a compensation period, the reset transistor is turned on in response to a first scanning pulse from the first scan line, so that the sensing transistor is connected into a diode configuration, and the storage capacitor charges and discharges to a threshold voltage of the sensing transistor through the sensing transistor having the diode configuration in response to switching of a level of the data line.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an optical readout imaging system may include first electrode, a thin film disposed on the first electrode, a biomolecule transfer layer disposed on the thin film, and a second electrode disposed on the biomolecule transfer layer. The present disclosure also provides a biochemical detection method using the optical readout imaging system.

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.