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: 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: The present invention relates to a method of forming a cured conductive binder material, to a method of forming a curable binder formulation, to a curable binder formulation, to a cured conductive binder material and to an electrochemical cell. The approached described may be useful for the formation of electrodes and other electroactive materials.

Abstract: This invention resides in using metal complex-activated particles to bind molecules, polymers and other particles to each other, so as to produce multifunctional conjugates having controlled ratios of two or more different molecules.

Abstract: This invention resides in using metal complex-activated particles to bind molecules, polymers and other particles to each other, so as to produce multifunctional conjugates having controlled ratios of two or more different molecules.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of forming a cured conductive binder material, to a method of forming a curable binder formulation, to a curable binder formulation, to a cured conductive binder material and to an electrochemical cell. In one embodiment, the method of forming a cured conductive binder material includes the steps of: (i) providing a liquid formulation comprising a liquid carrier, at least one active material, at least one polymeric binder and at least one modified metal coordination complex; and (ii) curing the liquid formulation of step (i), to thereby form a cured conductive binder material.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlled competitive exchange of a first agent bound to a metal coordination complex with a competing agent, with selection of the nature of the first agent allowing a tailoring of the binding strength and thereby allowing for a desired level of control for subsequent displacement by the selected competing agent. The method may be employed for release of therapeutic agents, sequestration of larger molecules from a sample, generation of a preferred binding surface and the like.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations comprising: (i) a first active material; (ii) a second active material; and (iii) a metal-coordination complex, wherein the first active material and the second active material have at least one surface property which is different, one from the other. Such formulations are more homogenous than those formed without the metal-coordination complex and can be used to form composite materials, such as those forming part of a conductive interface, having advantageous properties and providing for improvement in functionality of the conductive interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the coating of a range of functional heparins onto the surface of a substrate for which hemocompatibility is a key functional characteristic, such that the functionality of the functional heparin is maintained. The approach employs a metal coordination complex to bind to the substrate with the functional heparin binding to the metal coordination complex to thereby impart hemocompatibility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reagents and methods for binding compounds to surfaces that are hydrophobic. More specifically, the invention relates to simple methods for coating of hydrophobic planar, membrane or particle surfaces to facilitate binding of molecules such as labels, dyes, synthetic and biological polymers and/or nanoparticles thereto.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of metal-ligand complexes within the active material of an electrode to provide for improvement in operation as well as to mitigate the cyclic stresses of swelling of the active material during charging and discharging operations and to provide resistance to dissolution of electrode active materials.

Abstract: The invention relates to formulations comprising: (i) a first active material; (ii) a second active material; and (iii) a metal-coordination complex, wherein the first active material and the second active material have at least one surface property which is different, one from the other. Such formulations are more homogenous than those formed without the metal-coordination complex and can be used to form composite materials, such as those forming part of a conductive interface, having advantageous properties and providing for improvement in functionality of the conductive interface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of controlled competitive exchange of a first agent bound to a metal coordination complex with a competing agent, with selection of the nature of the first agent allowing a tailoring of the binding strength and thereby allowing for a desired level of control for subsequent displacement by the selected competing agent. The method may be employed for release of therapeutic agents, sequestration of larger molecules from a sample, generation of a preferred binding surface and the like.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the coating of a range of functional heparins onto the surface of a substrate for which hemocompatibility is a key functional characteristic, such that the functionality of the functional heparin is maintained. The approach employs a metal coordination complex to bind to the substrate with the functional heparin binding to the metal coordination complex to thereby impart hemocompatibility.

Abstract: The present invention describes the use of metal-ligand complexes within the active material of an electrode to provide for improvement in operation as well as to mitigate the cyclic stresses of swelling of the active material during charging and discharging operations and to provide resistance to dissolution of electrode active materials.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reagents and methods for binding compounds to surfaces that are hydrophobic. More specifically, the invention relates to simple methods for coating of hydrophobic planar, membrane or particle surfaces to facilitate binding of molecules such as labels, dyes, synthetic and biological polymers and/or nanoparticles thereto.

Abstract: This invention resides in using metal complex-activated particles to bind molecules, polymers and other particles to each other, so as to produce multifunctional conjugates having controlled ratios of two or more different molecules.

Abstract: An image capture device and a clamping mechanism are provided. The clamping mechanism includes a main body, a holder, and a clamping member. The main body has two opposite surfaces, a first pivot portion and a second pivot portion, wherein the first pivot portion and the second pivot portion are disposed on the surfaces. The holder includes a fixing element for fixing an electronic device, wherein the holder is disposed on the first pivot portion and rotatable with respect to the main body on a plane. The clamping member is disposed on the second pivot portion and rotatable with respect to the main body on the plane.

Abstract: A docking device for connecting an electronic device includes a base and a connector. The connector has a body and a connecting port on the base. The body is provided on the base to be moved between a first position and a second position. The connecting port is hidden in the base when the body is moved to the first position, and the connecting is exposed to connect the electronic device when the body is moved to the second position. The docking device may be incorporated in a portable projector.

Abstract: A combination apparatus and an operating method thereof are provided. The combination apparatus includes a first device, a second device and a connecting mechanism. The first device includes a first display unit and a first image capturing unit, wherein a picture is captured by the first image capture unit and converted into an image signal for the first display unit to display. The second device includes a second display unit with resolution different from that of the first display unit and is capable of wirelessly controlling the first device. The connecting mechanism is configured to detachably fasten the first device and the second device. The operating method of the combination apparatus includes utilizing the first device and/or the second device to capture a picture; and utilizing the first display unit and/or the second display unit to display the picture.