Abstract: An example apparatus includes a first flexible portion connected to a second flexible portion. The first flexible portion includes a keyboard having a set of input keys disposed thereon and circuitry coupled to the set of input keys, the first flexible portion is to couple to a portable computing device proximal to a display side of the portable computing device. The second flexible portion has a plurality of fasteners to couple to a kickstand of the portable computing device, the first and second flexible portion to provide an opposing force there between while the kickstand is disposed at one of a plurality of variable support angles.

Abstract: In one example, an electronic device housing may include a metal substrate defining an opening and a shock absorber in-mold molded with the metal substrate. Further, shock absorber may include a supporting portion formed on a surface of the metal substrate and a protruding portion that extends from the supporting portion through the opening. Further, the electronic device housing may include a metal layer disposed on the supporting portion.

Abstract: An example computing device may include a housing having an outer panel, the outer panel comprising a first array of openings through the outer panel, an inner panel opposite the outer panel, the inner panel comprising a second array of openings and a third array of openings different than the second array of openings and an actuator to move the inner panel relative to the outer panel between (1) a first position in which the second array of openings are at least partially aligned with the first array of openings and the third array of openings are out of alignment with the first array of openings, and (2) a second position in which the third array of openings are at least partially aligned with the first array of openings and the second array of openings are out of alignment with the first array of openings.

Abstract: A method further includes the following steps. Firstly, a three-dimensional picture under a generated background condition is generated, wherein the three-dimensional picture includes a three-dimensional object image. Then, a two-dimensional picture of the three-dimensional picture is captured, wherein the two-dimensional picture includes a two-dimensional object image of the three-dimensional object image. Then, an object region of the two-dimensional object image is recognized. Then, an exposed ratio of an exposed area of an exposed region of the object region to an object area of the object region is obtained. Then, whether the exposed ratio is greater than a preset ratio is determined. Then the exposed region is defined as the pick-and-place region when the exposed ratio is greater than the preset ratio.

Abstract: The present invention provides an alcohol extract of Ajuga taiwanensis Nakai ex Murata exhibits significant effects on inhibiting the senescence in human WI-38 lung fibroblasts and human dermal fibroblasts. Moreover, the alcohol extract of A. taiwanensis is able to suppress the expression of the cofilin-1, a protein involved in actin dynamics and cell morphology and found to be increased in senescent cells. Suppression effect of cell senescence by this herb extract is more efficient in mild concentration without over-inhibition of cell viability and growth.

Abstract: Hydantoin based compounds useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), particularly macrophage elastase (MMP-12) are described. Also described are related compositions and methods of using the compounds to inhibit MMP-12 and treat diseases mediated by MMP-12, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, acute lung injury, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), sarcoidosis, systemic sclerosis, liver fibrosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), arthritis, cancer, heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), Alport syndrome, and nephritis.

Abstract: A processing path generating device including an intuitive path teaching device and a controller is provided. The intuitive path teaching device is provided for gripping and moving with respect to a workpiece to create a moving path. The intuitive path teaching device has a detecting portion for detecting a surface feature of the workpiece. The controller is connected to the intuitive path teaching device. The controller generates a processing path according to the moving path of the intuitive path teaching device and the surface feature of the workpiece.

Abstract: In an example, a sealing member includes a solid body portion and a peripheral beading hinged to the solid body portion. The peripheral beading has an inner perimeter corresponding to an outer perimeter of the solid body portion. Further, in a protracted position, the peripheral beading is to fit around an edge of the solid body portion bearing an interference fit with the solid body portion.

Abstract: Hydantoin based compounds useful as inhibitors of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), particularly macrophage elastase (MMP-12) are described. Also described are related compositions and methods of using the compounds to inhibit MMP-12 and treat diseases mediated by MMP-12, such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), emphysema, acute lung injury, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), sarcoidosis, systemic sclerosis, liver fibrosis, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH), arthritis, cancer, heart disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), acute kidney injury (AKI), chronic kidney disease (CKD), Alport syndrome, and nephritis.

Abstract: The present invention provides an alcohol extract of Ajuga taiwanensis Nakai ex Murata exhibits significant effects on inhibiting the senescence in human WI-38 lung fibroblasts and human dermal fibroblasts. Moreover, the alcohol extract of A. taiwanensis is able to suppress the expression of the cofilin-1, a protein involved in actin dynamics and cell morphology and found to be increased in senescent cells. Suppression effect of cell senescence by this herb extract is more efficient in mild concentration without over-inhibition of cell viability and growth.

Abstract: A tag antenna structure of an information carrier includes a carrying sheet and a tag antenna disposed on the carrying sheet. An outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet is symmetrical to a first central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet and the first central axis is defined as a first outer radius. The tag antenna includes an annular segment and two extending segments respectively extending from two end portions of the annular segment. An outer lateral edge of the annular segment is symmetrical to a second central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the annular segment and the second central axis is defined as a second outer radius that is smaller than the first outer radius. The second central axis and the first central axis have an offset distance there-between that is larger than zero.

Abstract: In an example, a computing device accessory may include a components such as a computing device cover, an attachment portion engageable with a computing device, and a retention cup disposed on the computing device cover to attach to a computing device surface of the computing device through suction pressure.

Abstract: A discharging control method for a battery module and a battery circuit architecture are provided. The discharging control method includes: measuring a current remaining power level of the battery module by a power level measuring circuit, detecting a current temperature of the battery module by a temperature detecting circuit, and controlling a discharging circuit by a discharging control circuit in accordance with the current remaining power level and the current temperature of the battery module to discharge the battery module toward a ground end.

Abstract: A lutein-containing ophthalmic composition, wherein the ophthalmic composition is mainly consisting of a natural anti-inflammatory substance, a substance with increasing liquid viscosity, and an artificial tear. The substance with increasing liquid viscosity could apply the ophthalmic composition to elongate the retention time on the ocular surface, thereby increasing the retention time of anti-inflammatory substance on the ocular surface for treating dry eye syndrome and inhibiting ocular surface inflammation.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for processing a liquid sample, comprising a carrier that has at least one well for receiving the liquid sample, a processing unit for carrying out at least one processing step, and an actuating apparatus, which has an electrical control or regulating unit for controlling or regulating the processing step carried out by means of the processing unit, wherein the actuating apparatus, in particular the control or regulating unit, is mounted on the processing unit. The device is characterized in that the processing unit is mounted on the carrier.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for processing a liquid sample situated in a receptacle, wherein an attachment device is attached to the receptacle such that at least one fluid line protrudes into the liquid sample and a fluid is directly dispensed into the liquid sample through the fluid line and/or a portion of the liquid sample is aspirated into the fluid line.

Abstract: A tag antenna structure of an information carrier includes a carrying sheet and a tag antenna disposed on the carrying sheet. An outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet is symmetrical to a first central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the carrying sheet and the first central axis is defined as a first outer diameter. The tag antenna includes an annular segment and two extending segments respectively extending from two end portions of the annular segment. An outer lateral edge of the annular segment is symmetrical to a second central axis, and a distance between the outer lateral edge of the annular segment and the second central axis is defined as a second outer diameter that is smaller than the first outer diameter. The second central axis and the first central axis have an offset distance there-between that is larger than zero.

Abstract: Aspects relating to a mid-frame member (100) and methods of forming the mid-frame member (100) are described. In an example, the mid-frame member (100) includes a first planar component (102) having a plurality of first trapezoid-shaped grooves (106) and formed of a first metal. The mid-frame member (100) also includes a second planar component (104) having a plurality of second trapezoid-shaped grooves (108) and formed of a second metal. A crest between adjacent second trapezoid-shaped grooves (108) cooperates with a first trapezoid-shaped groove to form dovetail joints between the first planar component (102) and the second planar component (104).

Abstract: In an example, a computing device accessory may include a components such as a computing device cover, an attachment portion engageable with a computing device, and a retention cup disposed on the computing device cover to attach to a computing device surface of the computing device through suction pressure.

Abstract: In an example, a sealing member includes a solid body portion and a peripheral beading hinged to the solid body portion. The peripheral beading has an inner perimeter corresponding to an outer perimeter of the solid body portion. Further, in a protracted position, the peripheral beading is to fit around an edge of the solid body portion bearing an interference fit with the solid body portion.