Abstract: The present invention discloses a sensor chip for screening a topoisomerase inhibitor and a screening method thereof. The sensor chip comprises topoisomerase I and a biochip. The topoisomerase I is immobilized on the biochip, and the topoisomerase I has DNA catalytic activity. This provides a rapid screening method for topoisomerase I inhibitors.

Abstract: A combination heat sink including a first radiating element having a first plane section and a second radiating element having a second plane section. Multiple first radiating fins integrally upward extend from the first plane section. Each two adjacent first radiating fins define therebetween a first connection section. Multiple second radiating fins integrally upward extend from the second plane section. Each two adjacent second radiating fins define therebetween a second connection section. The first and second radiating elements are connected with each other in an alternating manner with the first radiating fins attaching to and contacting with the second radiating fins to form the heat sink.

Abstract: A thermal module and a manufacturing method thereof. The thermal module includes a radiating fin assembly and a base seat. The radiating fin assembly has at least one folded edge on one side. The folded edge has at least one connection section. The base seat has at least one fixing section corresponding to the connection section. The fixing section is latched with the folded edge. A pressure is applied to the fixing section to plastically deform the fixing section and press the fixing section against the folded edge so as to securely connect the radiating fin assembly with the base seat. The thermal module can be assembled without welding so that the working time is shortened and the manufacturing cost is lowered.

Abstract: To browse images grouped by person on a photo displaying system, a plurality of facial regions are generated from a plurality of images of a plurality of albums. The facial regions are grouped into a plurality of clusters of faces based on similarity between the facial regions. The clusters of faces are associated with the albums. A signal is received to select one of the facial regions. The selected facial region belongs to a specific cluster of faces and the specific cluster of faces is associated with a specific album of the albums. Images of the specific album and facial regions of the clusters of faces are displayed.

Abstract: One embodiment, among others, is a method for clustering a plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images comprises faces of a plurality of individuals. The method comprises arranging the plurality of images associated with a plurality of individuals into a plurality of subgroups for each individual based on time stamps associated with the plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images are arranged according to increments of a time interval. The method further comprises determining whether adjacent subgroups are correlated and forming groups comprising correlated subgroups. Based on correlations between adjacent groups, the groups are associated with a particular individual.

Abstract: The invention discloses a charging control method for adjusting a charging current of a charging device, including monitoring a working voltage of the charging device, wherein the working voltage includes a voltage difference between a charging voltage and a battery voltage; adjusting the charging current of the charging device dynamically according to the working voltage of the charging device to maintain a working power of the charging device within a predetermined power range.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a transparent base board, a mesh-shaped sensor portion formed on the base board and made of piezoelectric materials, a mesh-shaped black matrix formed on the sensor portion; and a pixel portion formed on portions of the base board exposed from the sensor portion and the black matrix for displaying images. When the base board is touched, the sensor portion transforms the pressure on the base board into piezoelectric signals for inputting operating instruction.

Abstract: One embodiment, among others, is a method for clustering a plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images comprises faces of a plurality of individuals. The method comprises arranging the plurality of images associated with a plurality of individuals into a plurality of subgroups for each individual based on time stamps associated with the plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images are arranged according to increments of a time interval. The method further comprises determining whether adjacent subgroups are correlated and forming groups comprising correlated subgroups. Based on correlations between adjacent groups, the groups are associated with a particular individual.

Abstract: One embodiment, among others, is a method for clustering a plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images comprises faces of a plurality of individuals. The method comprises arranging the plurality of images associated with a plurality of individuals into a plurality of subgroups for each individual based on time stamps associated with the plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images are arranged according to increments of a time interval. The method further comprises determining whether adjacent subgroups are correlated and forming groups comprising correlated subgroups. Based on correlations between adjacent groups, the groups are associated with a particular individual.

Abstract: A method of browsing face regions in digital images in a photo displaying system includes detecting a plurality of face regions from a plurality of images, grouping the face regions into a plurality of clusters based on similarities of the face regions, determining a degree of connection between the clusters, modifying the degree of connection between the clusters according to a relationship of the face regions, and displaying the face regions according to the degree of connection between the clusters.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a sensor chip for screening a topoisomerase inhibitor and a screening method thereof. The sensor chip comprises topoisomerase I and a biochip. The topoisomerase I is immobilized on the biochip, and the topoisomerase I has DNA catalytic activity. This provides a rapid screening method for topoisomerase I inhibitors.

Abstract: A combination heat sink including a first radiating element having a first plane section and a second radiating element having a second plane section. Multiple first radiating fins integrally upward extend from the first plane section. Each two adjacent first radiating fins define therebetween a first connection section. Multiple second radiating fins integrally upward extend from the second plane section. Each two adjacent second radiating fins define therebetween a second connection section. The first and second radiating elements are connected with each other in an alternating manner with the first radiating fins attaching to and contacting with the second radiating fins to form the heat sink.

Abstract: To browse images grouped by person on a photo displaying system, a plurality of facial regions are generated from a plurality of images of a plurality of albums. The facial regions are grouped into a plurality of clusters of faces based on similarity between the facial regions. The clusters of faces are associated with the albums. A signal is received to select one of the facial regions. The selected facial region belongs to a specific cluster of faces and the specific cluster of faces is associated with a specific album of the albums. Images of the specific album and facial regions of the clusters of faces are displayed.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing an integrated circuit in a target electronic application, wherein the apparatus includes a socket for receiving the integrated circuit, a modified commercial electronic product which models the target electronic application, and an electrical connection between the socket and the modified commercial electronic product. The method of testing an integrated circuit includes placing an integrated circuit in a socket that is coupled to a circuit board substantially identical to that of a circuit board configured to include the integrated circuit, but which does not include the integrated circuit, and testing the integrated circuit. A method of making such a tester mechanically attaching a socket to a modified commercial electronic product and electrically connecting an integrated circuit and the modified commercial electronic product. This approach allows for cheaper, more comprehensive, and more accurate testing of an integrated circuit.

Abstract: A method of browsing face regions in digital images in a photo displaying system includes detecting a plurality of face regions from a plurality of images, grouping the face regions into a plurality of clusters based on similarities of the face regions, determining a degree of connection between the clusters, modifying the degree of connection between the clusters according to a relationship of the face regions, and displaying the face regions according to the degree of connection between the clusters.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a transparent base board, a mesh-shaped sensor portion formed on the base board and made of piezoelectric materials, a mesh-shaped black matrix formed on the sensor portion; and a pixel portion formed on portions of the base board exposed from the sensor portion and the black matrix for displaying images. When the base board is touched, the sensor portion transforms the pressure on the base board into piezoelectric signals for inputting operating instruction.

Abstract: One embodiment, among others, is a method for clustering a plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images comprises faces of a plurality of individuals. The method comprises arranging the plurality of images associated with a plurality of individuals into a plurality of subgroups for each individual based on time stamps associated with the plurality of images, wherein the plurality of images are arranged according to increments of a time interval. The method further comprises determining whether adjacent subgroups are correlated and forming groups comprising correlated subgroups. Based on correlations between adjacent groups, the groups are associated with a particular individual.

Abstract: A layout structure and a method for reducing audible noise generated by a flexible printed circuit are provided. The layout structure includes a flexible printed circuit and a piezoelectric element. The flexible printed circuit is disposed with respect to an axis. When an alternating voltage/current is applied across the piezoelectric element, the piezoelectric element expands and contracts alternately. The piezoelectric element is located on the flexible printed circuit, and an angle between the axis and a side of the piezoelectric element is less than 90 degrees.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for testing an integrated circuit in a target electronic application, wherein the apparatus comprises a socket for receiving the integrated circuit, a modified commercial electronic product which models the target electronic application, and an electrical connection between the socket and the modified commercial electronic product. The method of testing an integrated circuit comprises placing an integrated circuit in a socket that is coupled to a circuit board substantially identical to that of a circuit board configured to include the integrated circuit, but which does not include the integrated circuit, and testing the integrated circuit. A method of making such a tester mechanically attaching a socket to a modified commercial electronic product and electrically connencting an integrated circuit and the modified commercial electronic product. This approach allows for cheaper, more comprehensive, and more accurate testing of an integrated circuit.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-functional peripheral apparatus to be connected to a host. The apparatus comprises a connection module, a plurality of peripheral modules, and a control module. The connection module provides a transmission interface to receive a peripheral output signal from the host. Each of the peripheral modules performs a specific peripheral function. The peripheral modules further comprise a data storage memory to store at least one peripheral driver. The control module receives the peripheral output signal from the connection module and produces a corresponding peripheral control command to control and to enable the selected peripheral module specified in the peripheral output signal to perform the corresponding specific peripheral function. When the apparatus is connected to the host, the host allows the control module to install the peripheral driver into the host so that the host employs the driver to drive the selected peripheral modules.