Abstract: Provided is a method of activating gene expression using a protein having 90% or more sequence identity to SEQ ID NO:45. The protein activates the expression of a gene upon induction with a medium-chain or long-chain alkane or a medium-chain or long-chain fatty acid methyl ester. Also provided is a whole-cell catalytic system regulated by a medium-chain or long-chain alkane or a medium-chain or long-chain fatty acid methyl ester. The system includes a recombinant microbial cell expressing the protein and an alkane monooxygenase. Also provided is a method of preparing a medium-chain or long-chain alkane terminal oxidation product using the whole-cell catalytic system.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a porous anti-adhesive film is provided, which includes the steps of providing an electrospinning solution and performing an electrospinning process by using the electrospinning solution to form the porous anti-adhesive film The electrospinning solution includes a polymer material and a solvent. The solvent is selected from the group consisting of acetone, butanone, ethylene glycol, hexafluoroisopropanol (HFIP), isopropanol, deacetylated chitosan (DAC), N,N-dimethylformamide (DMF), dimethylacetamide (DMAC), dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and ether.

Abstract: A matte polyester film and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The matte polyester film includes a physically recycled polyester resin and a chemically recycled polyester resin. The physically recycled polyester resin is formed by a plurality of physically recycled polyester chips. The chemically recycled polyester resin is formed by a plurality of chemically recycled polyester chips and mixed with the physically recycled polyester resin. The plurality of chemically recycled polyester chips further include chemically recycled electrostatic pinning polyester chips. The chemically recycled electrostatic pinning polyester chips contain electrostatic pinning additives, and the electrostatic pinning additives are metal salts. Expressed in percent by weight based on a total weight of the polyester film, a content of the electrostatic pinning additives in the polyester film is between 0.005% and 0.1% by weight. The matte polyester film further includes a matting additive.

Abstract: A polyester film and a method for manufacturing the same are provided. The polyester film includes a physically recycled polyester resin and a chemically recycled polyester resin. The physically recycled polyester resin is formed by a plurality of physically recycled polyester chips. The chemically recycled polyester resin is formed by a plurality of chemically recycled polyester chips and mixed with the physically recycled polyester resin. The plurality of chemically recycled polyester chips further includes chemically recycled electrostatic pinning polyester chips. The chemically recycled electrostatic pinning polyester chips contain electrostatic pinning additives, and the electrostatic pinning additives are metal salts. Expressed in percent by weight based on a total weight of the polyester film, a content of the electrostatic pinning additives in the polyester film is between 0.005% and 0.1% by weight.

Abstract: A polishing delivery apparatus, configured to provide slurry and rinse agent to a polishing pad, includes a delivery arm, at least one first nozzle, and at least one second nozzle. The delivery arm is rotatably connected to the polishing pad and has an arc-shaped top surface facing away from the polishing pad, a bottom surface facing away from the arc-shaped top surface, and a recess indenting from the bottom surface. The first nozzle is mounted on the bottom surface of the delivery arm and has a first nozzle head facing toward the polishing pad. The second nozzle is mounted in the recess of the delivery arm and has three second nozzle heads, in which one of the three second nozzle heads faces toward the polishing pad, and the other two of the three second nozzle heads face toward sidewalls of the recess.

Abstract: A detectable dust-proof paper is provided. The detectable dust-proof paper includes a detected layer, a first plastic layers, and a first ink-receptive layer. The detected layer has two opposite surfaces. The detected layer includes at least one metal which is selected from the group consisting of: aluminum, copper, nickel, iron, and a mixture or an alloy thereof. The first plastic layer is disposed on one of the two surfaces of the detected layer. A material of the first plastic layer is selected from the group consisting of: a polyolefin, a polyester, a polyamide, and any combination thereof. The first ink-receptive layer is disposed on the first plastic layer. The first ink-receptive layer contains an inorganic ink-absorption material ranging between a value larger than 0 wt % and 75 wt %.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides compounds with a hydrophilic self-immolative linker, which is cleavable under appropriate conditions and incorporates a hydrophilic group to provide better solubility of the compound. The compounds of the present disclosure comprise a drug moiety, a targeting moiety capable of targeting a selected cell population, and a linker which contains an acyl unit, an optional spacer unit for providing distance between the drug moiety and the targeting moiety, a peptide linker which can be cleavable under appropriate conditions, a hydrophilic self-immolative linker, and an optional second self-immolative spacer or cyclization self-elimination linker.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device package includes a circuit layer, a first package body, a first antenna and an electronic component. The circuit layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first package body is disposed on the first surface of the circuit layer. The first antenna penetrates the first package body and is electrically connected to the circuit layer. The electronic component is disposed on the second surface of the circuit layer.

Abstract: A polyester film and a method for manufacturing the polyester film are provided. The method for manufacturing a polyester film by using a recycled plastic material includes the following steps. A part of the recycled plastic material is physically reproduced to obtain a physically regenerated polyester resin. Another part of the recycled plastic material is chemically reproduced to obtain a chemically regenerated polyester resin. A polyester composition including the physically regenerated polyester resin and the chemically regenerated polyester resin is prepared. Based on a total weight of the polyester composition being 100 wt %, a weight of the chemically regenerated polyester resin is larger than or equal to 5 wt %. The polyester film is manufactured by using the polyester composition. Based on a total weight of the polyester film being 100 wt %, a total amount of the physically regenerated polyester resin and the chemically regenerated polyester resin is from 10 wt % to 100 wt %.

Abstract: An optical pulse to voltage signal converter may include a photodetector, a front end-circuit, and a signal processor. The front-end circuit may include a tunable loading network configured to convert a stream of current pulses from the photodetector into a stream of input voltage signals, at least one tunable voltage source configured to generate at least one stream of signals with at least one select voltage, and at least one amplifier coupled to the at least one tunable voltage source. The at least one amplifier may be configured to compare the stream of input voltage signals and the at least one stream of signals with the at least one select voltage to generate at least one stream of output voltage signals with a select duty-cycle phase and duty-cycle resolution. The amplifier may be further configured to output the at least one stream of output voltage signals to the signal processor.

Abstract: An apparatus for amplifying a nucleic acid sequence in a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is provided. The apparatus comprises a microprocessor configured to communicatively couple with a user input device and receive instructions from the user input device and implement the received instructions; an electromagnetic radiation (EMR) generator configured to generated EMR at frequencies ranging from 300 THz to 400 THz and communicatively coupled with the microprocessor; a reaction vessel, communicatively coupled with the microprocessor, to house the nucleic acid sequence, necessary reagents to the PCR, and particles comprising a transition metal material, and to receive the EMR generated by the EMR generator; and a temperature sensor communicatively coupled with the reaction vessel and the microprocessor.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a first glass carrier, a package body, a first circuit layer and a first antenna layer. The first circuit layer is disposed on the first surface of the first glass carrier. The first circuit layer has a redistribution layer (RDL). The package body is disposed on the first circuit layer. The package body has an interconnection structure penetrating the package body and is electrically connected to the RDL of the first circuit layer. The first antenna layer is disposed on the second surface of the first glass carrier.

Abstract: A light guiding module includes a light guiding assembly and a plate. The light guiding assembly comprises a base, plural light guiding columns and plural first connection portions. The light guiding column comprises a light inlet end and a light outlet end. The first connection portions are connected between the light guiding columns. The plate comprises a first surface and plural extending portions. The first surface is abutted against the light outlet ends. The extending portions are extended from the first surface. The extending portion includes a first protrusion and a second protrusion. The second protrusions are disposed between the first protrusions and the first surface. A part of the first protrusions and the second protrusions of the extending portions are extended along a first direction, and a rest are extended along a second direction. The first connection portions are disposed between the first protrusions and the second protrusions.

Abstract: A car and a neighboring vehicle lane departure warning system and method are provided. The system includes a cloud server and a plurality of cars connected to the cloud server. Each car includes a vehicle body and a neighboring vehicle lane departure warning apparatus disposed on the vehicle body. The cloud server outputs a reminder signal to the cars within a specific distance of the neighboring vehicle after receiving a neighboring vehicle lane departure message, so that the drivers can be informed in time that the neighboring vehicle moves out of its lane, and can keep a proper distance from the neighboring vehicle in advance to prevent accidents.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device package includes a circuit layer, a first package body, a first antenna and an electronic component. The circuit layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The first package body is disposed on the first surface of the circuit layer. The first antenna penetrates the first package body and is electrically connected to the circuit layer. The electronic component is disposed on the second surface of the circuit layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a first glass carrier, a package body, a first circuit layer and a first antenna layer. The first circuit layer is disposed on the first surface of the first glass carrier. The first circuit layer has a redistribution layer (RDL). The package body is disposed on the first circuit layer. The package body has an interconnection structure penetrating the package body and is electrically connected to the RDL of the first circuit layer. The first antenna layer is disposed on the second surface of the first glass carrier.

Abstract: A plug-type driver assistance device includes an external brake module and an auxiliary control module. The external brake module includes a hydraulic pump and a control valve group, the control valve group includes an inlet valve and an outlet valve, and the hydraulic pump is connected between the inlet valve and the outlet valve. The auxiliary control module includes a receiving unit, a processing unit and an output unit. The processing unit selectively switches to the original vehicle control mode or the assist driving mode. The original vehicle control mode means that the processing unit receives the accelerator pedal signal and controls the output unit to output the accelerator pedal signal. The assist driving mode means that the processing unit receives the surrounding information of the vehicle, and generates an analog pedal signal and an analog braking signal.

Abstract: In one aspect, this application describes a method for determining a version of a software application targeted for a computing device. The method includes receiving, at an application marketplace system and from a user associated with a computing device that operates remotely from the application marketplace system, a request that corresponds to a software application distributed by the application marketplace system, the software application having multiple versions on the application marketplace system. The method also includes determining one or more device attributes that are associated with the computing device, and identifying a particular version of the software application, from among the multiple versions on the application marketplace system, that is targeted for the computing device based on the device attributes. The method also includes providing, for display to the user and in response to the request, information related to the particular version of the software application.

Abstract: A PET synthetic paper is composed of a PET substrate and a soft ink absorbing coating coated on the PET substrate. The soft ink absorbing coating includes an acrylic coating and a polyurethane coating embossed on the acrylic coating. The acrylic coating has excellent printability and the polyurethane coating has velvety-soft tactility.

Abstract: A stretchable modified polyester film, and more particularly to a modified polyester film for in-mold decoration film and having high extensibility, high light transmittance, low shrinkage (high temperature resistance) and the like is provided. The stretchable polyester film is suitable to serve as a stretchable modified polyester film for an in-mold decoration film. The stretchable modified polyester film includes following components: (a) a polyester resin and (b) an acrylic resin.