Abstract: A directional coupler includes a main path, a coupling path, a first port, and a second port. The main path is used to propagate a first RF signal. The coupling path at least partially overlaps with the main path. The coupling path includes a first end, a second end, and at least one winding routed between the first end and the second end. The first port is coupled to the first end of the coupling path. The second port is coupled to the second end of the coupling path. At least one of the first port and the second port is located inside the at least one winding.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wearable component. The wearable component includes a first carrier and a first electronic component at least partially embedded within the first carrier. The first carrier and the first electronic component define a space configured for audio transmission. An ear tip and a method of manufacturing a wearable component are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a chemical solution preparation system and method. The chemical solution preparation system includes: a first mixing system, configured to mix a first chemical solution and a first diluent to obtain a first mixture; a second mixing system, configured to mix a second chemical solution and a second diluent to obtain a second mixture; a third mixing system, configured to mix the first mixture, the second mixture, and a third diluent to obtain a third mixture; an output system, configured to output the third mixture to a spray apparatus of the chemical mechanical polishing device; a sampling system, configured to collect a sample of the third mixture output from the output system; and a monitoring system, configured to monitor a status of the first mixture, a status of the second mixture, and a status of the third mixture.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting an analyte include test wands configured to employ immunochromatographic assay with new fluorescent labeling technology, a reading device that can specifically identify signals from wands and sync information to the mobile devices. The systems may quantitatively detect progesterone metabolites and hormones in urine to track the level changes, confirm ovulation, and/or evaluate menstruation status. The systems and methods assess and track an individual's ovulation cycle by monitoring a hormone pattern of that specific individual and establishing a dynamic threshold as a baseline for changes in the specific subject's hormones. The systems and methods further include enhancing the accuracy and reliability of lateral flow immunoassays through generation of signal curves plotting signal intensity versus time and comparative analysis of signal intensity over time to assess flowability within an assay and improve overall assay performance.

Abstract: A multiphase motor driving circuit includes: a power stage circuit; and a control circuit. In a motor braking mode, when a holding voltage is less than the first voltage threshold, a first sub-mode is entered, in which the control circuit controls at least a portion of switches in the power stage circuit with a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal to switch periodically, thereby converting a back electromotive force (EMF) of a multiphase motor into the holding voltage to supply power to the control circuit. In the motor braking mode, when the holding voltage is greater than the second voltage threshold, a second sub-mode is entered, in which the control circuit controls at least a portion of switches in the power stage circuit with the PWM signal to keep them continuously conductive, thereby consuming the back EMF of the multiphase motor to reduce a speed of the multiphase motor.

Abstract: A centering vice is provided, including: a base, a clamp assembly and an adjusting assembly. The base includes a sliding groove extending in a first direction and a first abutting portion. The clamp assembly includes a first jaw portion and a second jaw portion. The adjusting assembly includes a threaded rod, a positioning member and two adjusting members. The threaded rod includes a first threaded segment, a second threaded segment and a positioning portion. The positioning member is immovably connected to the positioning portion and disposed between the two adjusting members, and the two adjusting members respectively have a second abutting portion abutted against the first abutting portion. The two adjusting members are movable relative to the base in a second direction lateral to the first direction to urge the positioning member to move in the first direction.

Abstract: According to the present invention, at least one variable odds set is respectively generated by an odds processing unit for at least one payout odds of a game result, and the at least one variable odds set respectively has at least one variable odds; there totals more than two variable odds, and the at least one variable odds respectively has a selected probability to replace the corresponding payout odds alternatively; moreover, an odds value of a part of all variable odds is lower than that of the corresponding payout odds, and odds values of the other variable odds are to make a change value of a calculated return-to-player percentage satisfy a designated condition, wherein the designated condition may be that the change value of the return-to-player percentage is the minimum.

Abstract: A noninvasive liver cancer occurrence detecting method has steps of performing biomarker identification of a group of differentially methylated genes in a computing system; performing quantitative measurement of the methylation levels of a plurality of biomarkers selected from the group of differentially methylated genes with quantitative methylation-specific PCR (qMSP) in the computing system; performing calculation in the computing system to obtain M-score of the selected biomarkers according to the measured methylation levels of the selected biomarkers; and performing a risk level evaluation of liver cancer with the M-score in the computing system.

Abstract: A method for predicting failure of a cooling fan includes driving a motor of the cooling fan based on a control speed, generating a first speed according to an average speed of the motor, generating a first current according to an average current of the motor, retrieving a system coefficient from a memory, generating a current threshold according to the first speed and the system coefficient, and triggering an alarm signal if the first current exceeds the current threshold by a threshold amount.

Abstract: Provided is a device for transdermal delivery of drugs. The device includes a separable substrate and is loaded with dual drugs based on an interpenetrating polymer network hydrogel. Also provided are methods of making and using the transdermal delivery device.

Abstract: A positioning device is provided, including: a base seat, including a plurality through holes and a slide groove; a clamping assembly, disposed within the slide groove, including a first clamping body and a second clamping body; an adjustment assembly, including a first driving rod, a second driving rod and at least one rotation rod, the first driving rod including a first thread section and a first bevel gear, the second driving rod including a second thread section and a second bevel gear, the first clamping body and the second clamping body are respectively screwed on the first thread section and the second thread section, each rotation rod including a third bevel gear, the third bevel gear respectively meshed with the first bevel gear and the second bevel gear.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a wearable component. The wearable component includes a first carrier and a first electronic component at least partially embedded within the first carrier. The first carrier and the first electronic component define a space configured for audio transmission. An ear tip and a method of manufacturing a wearable component are also provided.

Abstract: A bone screw kit includes a support member, a screw, an extension sleeve, a connecting rod, a locking screw, a screw driver and an extension sleeve remover. The support member has two wings. An external wall of one axial end of the screw driver has ribs and one first snap. The first snap has oppositely a first outer diameter and a second outer diameter less than the first outer diameter. A through hole having a second snap is disposed on the locking screw furnished thereinside with grooves. The second snap has a first inner diameter less than the first outer diameter but larger than the second outer diameter. The locking screw and the screw driver are disposed in the support member and the extension sleeve. The extension sleeve having two extension wings sleeves the support member. Engagement structures are provide to engage the wing and the inner extension wing.

Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure including metallization patterns; attaching a semiconductor device to a first side of the redistribution structure; encapsulating the semiconductor device with a first encapsulant; forming openings in the first encapsulant, the openings exposing a metallization pattern of the redistribution structure; forming a conductive material in the openings, comprising at least partially filling the openings with a conductive paste; after forming the conductive material, attaching integrated devices to a second side of the redistribution structure; encapsulating the integrated devices with a second encapsulant; and after encapsulating the integrated devices, forming a pre-solder material on the conductive material.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to peptide immunogen constructs targeting portions of Islet Amyloid Polypeptide (IAPP), compositions containing the constructs, antibodies elicited by the constructs, and methods for making and using the constructs and compositions thereof. The disclosed peptide immunogen constructs have more than about 30 amino acids and contain (a) a B cell epitope having about more than about 6 contiguous amino acid residues from the IAPP aggregation prone region of the full-length IAPP protein; (b) a heterologous Th epitope; and (c) an optional heterologous spacer. The disclosed IAPP peptide immunogen constructs stimulate the generation of highly specific antibodies directed IAPP for the prevention and/or treatment of disorders associated with aggregated IAPP.

Abstract: The disclosure generally relates to improving affinity interactions by the formation of an interconnected affinity agent network within a porous substrate via the use of metal complexes. More particularly, the disclosure generally relates to a binding support comprising a porous substrate as a component of a lateral flow assay device comprising at least one affinity agent associated with at least one metal coordination complex which forms an at least partially interconnected network with the porous substrate.

Abstract: A method includes forming a redistribution structure including metallization patterns; attaching a semiconductor device to a first side of the redistribution structure; encapsulating the semiconductor device with a first encapsulant; forming openings in the first encapsulant, the openings exposing a metallization pattern of the redistribution structure; forming a conductive material in the openings, comprising at least partially filling the openings with a conductive paste; after forming the conductive material, attaching integrated devices to a second side of the redistribution structure; encapsulating the integrated devices with a second encapsulant; and after encapsulating the integrated devices, forming a pre-solder material on the conductive material.

Abstract: A wireless communication device configured to operate with a first wireless communication protocol and a second wireless communication protocol and a method for performing coexistence control based on adaptive threshold adjustment in the wireless communication device are provided. The method may include: performing wireless communication operations with the first wireless communication protocol and the second wireless communication protocol concurrently; comparing a current throughput with a throughput threshold; in response to the current throughput being less than the throughput threshold, comparing a received signal strength indicator (RSSI), in communication using the second wireless communication protocol, with a signal strength threshold to generate at least one comparison result; and selectively sending a null frame according to the at least one comparison result, in order to temporarily avoid communication using the second wireless communication protocol.

Abstract: A method of detecting early recurrence of liver has steps of performing identification of a plurality of differentially methylated genes in a computing system; performing qualitative measurement of methylation levels of the methylated genes and performing quantitative measurement of the methylation levels of the methylated genes in the computing system; performing construction of a methylation prediction model of the methylated genes based on the measured methylation levels of the methylated genes in the computing system; and performing detection of early recurrence of liver cancer with the methylation prediction model in the computing system.

Abstract: A wireless communications device and a method for performing transmission and reception control of wireless communications device are provided. The method may include: utilizing a first communications control circuit to determine at least one indication regarding the first communications control circuit, for being sent to a second communications control circuit; utilizing the second communications control circuit to receive the at least one indication from the first communications control circuit, for indicating at least one behavior of the first communications control circuit; and utilizing the second communications control circuit to determine transmission power of the second communications control circuit at least according to whether multiple conditions (e.g.