Abstract: The present invention discloses a mouthguard with light emitting function. The mouthguard with light emitting function includes an occlusion unit which is bitten by teeth between the maxilla and the mandible of a wearer. A front end of the occlusion unit is provided with a protector which includes a holding chamber. The mouthguard also includes a lower cap, which is disposed in the holding chamber of the protector; an electric module, which is disposed in the lower cap and includes a control circuit, light emitting devices and a push button; and an upper cap, which covers the electric module to clip and fix with the lower cap. By pressing the push button, the light emitting devices are activated to emit light, thereby achieving the effect of alerting and highlighting.

Abstract: A method for detecting a SNP site on a SMA gene is disclosed, and includes steps of: (S10) performing a PCR for amplifying a nucleic a nucleic acid fragment containing a SNP site; (S20) performing a dephosphorylation reaction on the nucleic acid fragment; (S30) performing an extension reaction on the nucleic acid fragment, wherein the SNP site is identified by using an extension primer, a 3?-end of the extension primer is extended by a single nucleotide which is complementary to a base of the SNP site, and thus an extended extension primer is obtained; (S40) performing a purification reaction; and (S50) measuring a molecular weight of the extended extension primer, and determining a type of a base of the single nucleotide based upon the molecular weight, thereby determining whether deletion occurs to the SNP site.

Abstract: The present application provides a method for genotyping M. tuberculosis, comprising obtaining amplifying and obtaining a first DNA fragment from a DNA sample by using one or more primer sets selected from the group consisting of primer sets 1 to 25 (SEQ ID Nos. 1 to 50); amplifying and obtaining a second DNA fragment from the obtained first DNA fragment by using one or more extension primers selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID Nos. 51 to 75; and detecting the second DNA fragment by using mass spectrometry, particularly by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS).

Abstract: The present invention discloses a mouthguard with light emitting function. The mouthguard with light emitting function includes an occlusion unit which is bitten by teeth between the maxilla and the mandible of a wearer. A front end of the occlusion unit is provided with a protector which includes a holding chamber. The mouthguard also includes a lower cap, which is disposed in the holding chamber of the protector; an electric module, which is disposed in the lower cap and includes a control circuit, light emitting devices and a push button; and an upper cap, which covers the electric module to clip and fix with the lower cap. By pressing the push button, the light emitting devices are activated to emit light, thereby achieving the effect of alerting and highlighting.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a mouthguard. The mouthguard includes an occlusion unit to be bitten by teeth between the maxilla and the mandible of a wearer. A front end of the occlusion unit is connected to a protector for protection. The occlusion unit and the protector are transfixed with an exhalation opening, and the protector is provided with a groove unit to emplace a fixing body. The fixing body is provided with a fan which can rotate relatively on the fixing body, so that the wearer can inhale through the nose and exhale through the mouth to breathe, which drives the fan to rotate, thereby increasing the vital capacity.

Abstract: A device for monitoring body fluid discharge almost in real time is provided, the device includes a base, a motor, a catheter holder, and a liquid level sensor. The motor is fixed on the base and includes an output shaft. The catheter holder is connected to the output shaft and is rotatable relative to the base by the output shaft. The catheter holder includes a curved holding chamber with two openings containing a catheter. The liquid level sensor is disposed at one of the openings for detecting a liquid level of body fluid in the catheter and such level is recorded when a fully-filled catheter is automatically tipped and emptied into a collecting bag. A method for monitoring body fluid discharge using the device is also provided.

Abstract: A method for detecting a SNP site on a SMA gene is disclosed, and includes steps of: (S10) performing a PCR for amplifying a nucleic a nucleic acid fragment containing a SNP site; (S20) performing a dephosphorylation reaction on the nucleic acid fragment; (S30) performing an extension reaction on the nucleic acid fragment, wherein the SNP site is identified by using an extension primer, a 3?-end of the extension primer is extended by a single nucleotide which is complementary to a base of the SNP site, and thus an extended extension primer is obtained; (S40) performing a purification reaction; and (S50) measuring a molecular weight of the extended extension primer, and determining a type of a base of the single nucleotide based upon the molecular weight, thereby determining whether deletion occurs to the SNP site.

Abstract: The present application provides a method for genotyping M. tuberculosis, comprising obtaining amplifying and obtaining a first DNA fragment from a DNA sample by using one or more primer sets selected from the group consisting of primer sets 1 to 25 (SEQ ID Nos. 1 to 50); amplifying and obtaining a second DNA fragment from the obtained first DNA fragment by using one or more extension primers selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID Nos. 51 to 75; and detecting the second DNA fragment by using mass spectrometry, particularly by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS).

Abstract: A reading rack for use with vehicles is proposed, comprising: a sheath member adapted to cover the steering wheel of a vehicle; a bottom member adapted to fasten to a surface of the sheath member; and a pressing member coupled with the sheath member and located at an upper surface of the sheath member, thereby allowing pages of an article/book to be placed above the bottom member and underneath the pressing member. The reading rack of the invention further comprises a holding member consisting of a clipping portion and a coupling portion, wherein the clipping portion is adapted to clip an article or book and couple with the surface of the bottom member by the coupling portion, thereby securely fastening a reading article or a piece of paper onto the steering wheel of a vehicle to provide for convenient reading while stopped or quick reference while driving.

Abstract: The present application provides a primer set for genotyping M. tuberculosis selected from the group consisting of primer sets 1-25 (SEQ ID Nos. 1-50), and also provides an extension primer for genotyping M. tuberculosis selected from one of the group consisting of SEQ ID Nos. 51-75. The present application provides a combination of single-nucleotide polymorphism markers of M. tuberculosis. Further, the present application provides a method and a kit for genotyping M. tuberculosis.

Abstract: A determining method and apparatus thereof for a transition point of a sequence which can be applied to a decoder. The determining method determines the transition point of the sequence having N numbers, wherein the sequence is composed of a first value and a second value and N is a positive integer. The determining method includes determining the position the first value appearing consecutively in the sequence to determine a first interval; determining the position the second value appearing consecutively in the sequence to determine a second interval; and determining the longer interval between the first interval and the second interval, when the first interval is longer, determining an adjacency of the first interval and the second value as the transition point according to the first interval, and when the second interval is longer, determining an adjacency of the second interval and the first value as the transition point.

Abstract: An RFID chip is modified with set data before being disposed in an electronic label so as to allow the electronic label to be selectively used with different types of RFID systems. The RFID chip includes a first data storage zone for storing first data set accessible by the first type of RFID system and the second type of RFID system; and a second data storage zone for storing second data set inaccessible by the first type of RFID system and the second type of RFID system. The second data set includes a modifiable code for indicating a type of the electronic label and with which of the first type of RFID system and the second type of RFID system the electronic label is to be used.

Abstract: A phase digitizing apparatus for generating a corresponding digital value in response to a phase of an input signal is provided. The phase digitizing apparatus includes a coarse phase generator, for generating a coarse phase code according to the phase of the input signal and a first time unit; a fine phase code generator, for generating a fine phase code according to the phase of the input signal and a second time unit; and a calculating unit, for generating the digital value according to the coarse phase code and the fine phase code; wherein the first time unit is greater than the second time unit.

Abstract: A biodegradable filler for restoration of alveolar bones is disclosed, which includes: first cross-linked collagen fibers prepared from reacting Non-crosslinked collagen fibers with a cross-linking agent; and supporting particles which are biomedical ceramic particles, bioactive glass, or a combination thereof, and distributed among the first cross-linked collagen fibers.

Abstract: A determining method and apparatus thereof for a transition point of a sequence which can be applied to a decoder. The determining method determines the transition point of the sequence having N numbers, wherein the sequence is composed of a first value and a second value and N is a positive integer. The determining method includes determining the position the first value appearing consecutively in the sequence to determine a first interval; determining the position the second value appearing consecutively in the sequence to determine a second interval; and determining the longer interval between the first interval and the second interval, when the first interval is longer, determining an adjacency of the first interval and the second value as the transition point according to the first interval, and when the second interval is longer, determining an adjacency of the second interval and the first value as the transition point.

Abstract: A phase digitizing apparatus for generating a corresponding digital value in response to a phase of an input signal is provided. The phase digitizing apparatus includes a coarse phase generator, for generating a coarse phase code according to the phase of the input signal and a first time unit; a fine phase code generator, for generating a fine phase code according to the phase of the input signal and a second time unit; and a calculating unit, for generating the digital value according to the coarse phase code and the fine phase code; wherein the first time unit is greater than the second time unit.

Abstract: A reading rack for use with vehicles is proposed, comprising: a sheath member adapted to cover the steering wheel of a vehicle; a bottom member adapted to fasten to a surface of the sheath member; and a pressing member coupled with the sheath member and located at an upper surface of the sheath member, thereby allowing pages of an article/book to be placed above the bottom member and underneath the pressing member. The reading rack of the invention further comprises a holding member consisting of a clipping portion and a coupling portion, wherein the clipping portion is adapted to clip an article or book and couple with the surface of the bottom member by the coupling portion, thereby securely fastening a reading article or a piece of paper onto the steering wheel of a vehicle to provide for convenient reading while stopped or quick reference while driving.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a collagen membrane, which comprises the following steps: preparing a collagen slurry; degassing the collagen slurry, and then forming collagen gel at a predetermined collagen concentration, ionic strength, pH value, and temperature; removing water in the collagen gel by an absorbent device to form a collagen mat; and flattening and drying the collagen mat under vacuum by a gel dryer. The present invention provides the collagen membranes manufactured by the above-mentioned method. Such membranes are of good biocompatibility, high tensile strength, hydrophilicity, flexibility and easy handling features. Hence, these membranes can function as medical material suitable for repair of tissue and wound healing.

Abstract: In the present invention, a biodegradable bone graft is disclosed, which includes: a scaffold made of a biodegradable material; and a collagen-embedding matrix portion which completely encompasses the scaffold. The above-mentioned bone graft can increase the micro-porosity of the scaffold to enable cells to grow adhesively thereon. Compared with the scaffold only, the above-mentioned bone graft has high hydrophilicity. Hence, the bone graft of the present invention can efficiently retain tissue fluid, cell growth factors, blood and/or bone marrow which are mixed with the bone graft beforehand to achieve osteoinduction. Furthermore, the collagen-embedding matrix portion can also serve as a carrier to encompass other bone graft materials and drug molecules. The present invention also relates to a method for manufacturing the above-mentioned bone graft.

Abstract: An RFID chip is modified with set data before being disposed in an electronic label so as to allow the electronic label to be selectively used with different types of RFID systems. The RFID chip includes a first data storage zone for storing first data set accessible by the first type of RFID system and the second type of RFID system; and a second data storage zone for storing second data set inaccessible by the first type of RFID system and the second type of RFID system. The second data set includes a modifiable code for indicating a type of the electronic label and with which of the first type of RFID system and the second type of RFID system the electronic label is to be used.