Abstract: A measuring apparatus for measuring surface topography of the slides to be measured of a guide rail is provided. The measuring apparatus includes a plurality of detecting probe and at least one moving device. The detecting probes are mounted on a probe support according to the surface topography of the slides to be measured. The moving device shifts the probe support or the slides to be measured on the cross section of the guide rail so that the detecting probe has a displacement relative to the slides to be measured. Each of the detecting probes has a corresponding coordinate system, and the corresponding coordinate system is different from each other. A standard part is utilized to correct deviations among the corresponding coordinate systems to the same coordinate system, and then the same coordinate system as a benchmark to measure the surface topography of the slides to be measured.

Abstract: A measuring apparatus for measuring surface topography of the slides to be measured of a guide rail is provided. The measuring apparatus includes a plurality of detecting probe and at least one moving device. The detecting probes are mounted on a probe support according to the surface topography of the slides to be measured. The moving device shifts the probe support or the slides to be measured on the cross section of the guide rail so that the detecting probe has a displacement relative to the slides to be measured. Each of the detecting probes has a corresponding coordinate system, and the corresponding coordinate system is different from each other. A standard part is utilized to correct deviations among the corresponding coordinate systems to the same coordinate system, and then the same coordinate system as a benchmark to measure the surface topography of the slides to be measured.

Abstract: A memory management method is provided according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. The method includes: obtaining a valid data parameter based on a valid data amount of valid data stored in a plurality of physical erasing units, and obtaining a first threshold value based on the valid data parameter. The method also includes: obtaining a first determination parameter based on a number of a plurality of first physical erasing units, and the first physical erasing units are physical erasing units being programmed for storing data by using a single-page programming mode. The method further includes: performing a garbage collection operation if the first determination parameter is greater than the first threshold value.

Abstract: A method is provided for preparing an ECM material, including an ECM gel, from regenerative or regenerating tissue. ECM material prepared from regenerative or regenerating materials also is provided.

Abstract: A combo chip is provided. The combo chip is applicable to an USB connector, and includes an USB type-C circuit, an USB non-type-C circuit, a switch unit, and a mode control unit. The switch unit is connected to the USB type-C circuit and the USB non-type-C circuit, and the mode control unit is connected to a control terminal of the switch unit. After performing one or more mode determination procedures, the mode control unit controls the switch unit to connect the USB type-C circuit to a first pin and a second pin while disconnecting the USB non-type-C circuit from the first pin and the second pin, or otherwise controls the switch unit to connect the USB non-type-C circuit to the first pin and the second pin while disconnecting the USB type-C circuit from the first pin and the second pin.

Abstract: A positioning measurement device is provided. The device includes a light source, a grating, and plural light sensors. A periodic light field is generated by light emitted by the light source and passes through the grating to. The plural light sensors are periodically spaced. The light sensors are used to sense the periodic light field for generating a plurality of positioning measurement signals.

Abstract: A control method, which is adapted to a phase interpolator configured to generate an output signal based on a current distribution ratio, includes following operations: selecting a first input pair and a second input pair from the phase interpolator; sequentially switching currents associated with the current distribution ratio from the first input pair to flowing through the second input pair, in order to adjust a phase of the output signal to correspond to a first phase interval; and after all of the currents flow through to the second input pair, selecting the second input pair and a third input pair from the phase interpolator, and adjusting the current distribution ratio to correspond the phase of the output signal to a second phase interval, in which the first phase interval and the second phase interval are continuous.

Abstract: A memory management method is provided according to an exemplary embodiment of the disclosure. The method includes: obtaining a valid data parameter based on a valid data amount of valid data stored in a plurality of physical erasing units, and obtaining a first threshold value based on the valid data parameter. The method also includes: obtaining a first determination parameter based on a number of a plurality of first physical erasing units, and the first physical erasing units are physical erasing units being programmed for storing data by using a single-page programming mode. The method further includes: performing a garbage collection operation if the first determination parameter is greater than the first threshold value.

Abstract: A mobile device includes a metal mechanism element, a ground plane, a feeding element, a parasitic element, and a dielectric substrate. The metal mechanism element has a slot. The ground plane is coupled to the metal mechanism element. The feeding element is coupled to a signal source. The feeding element extends across the slot. The parasitic element is coupled to the ground plane. The parasitic element extends across the slot. The ground plane, the feeding element, and the parasitic element are disposed on the dielectric substrate. An antenna structure is formed by the feeding element, the parasitic element, and the slot of the metal mechanism element.

Abstract: A file download method for a mobile device, a server and a mobile device thereof, and a computer-readable medium are provided. In the method, the server obtains file identification information according to an access operation of a terminal device on a service website. When the file identification information corresponds to a file of a first type, the server transmits the file of the first type to the mobile device directly. When the file identification corresponds to a file of a second type, the server transmits the file identification information to the mobile device, so that the mobile device downloads the file of the second type according to the file identification information.

Abstract: A driving method for pixel is configured to drive a first pixel and a second pixel. The driving method includes that a first output gray value of the first pixel and a second output gray value of the second pixel are set according to saturation. The saturation is decided according to an input gray value. The first pixel and second pixel are driven according to the first output gray value and the second output gray value. When the saturation is within a first value range or a third value range, the difference between the first output gray value and the second output gray value is less than the difference between the first output gray value and the second output gray value, when the saturation is within a second value range. The second value range is between the first value range and the third value range.

Abstract: A prosthetic hand includes a main frame, a hold unit and a drive unit. The hold unit includes a first finger, and a second finger. The first finger has a first proximal end portion, and a first distal end portion opposite to the first proximal end portion. The drive unit includes a drive mechanism and a first transmission mechanism. The first transmission mechanism is coupled to the drive mechanism and the first finger. The drive mechanism drives the first transmission mechanism to rotate the first finger about a first axis between a first closed position and a first open position, and to rotate the first finger about a second axis transverse to the first axis between the first open position and an eversion position.

Abstract: A memory management method, and a memory control circuit unit and a memory storage apparatus using the same are provided. The method includes recording a valid data count of each physical erasing unit, and identifying a plurality of first physical erasing units, wherein the valid data count of each first physical erasing unit is between a first predetermined value and a second predetermined value. The method also includes selecting a physical erasing unit from the first physical erasing units for performing a garbage collection operation if the number of the first physical erasing units meets a predetermined condition.

Abstract: A control method, which is adapted to a phase interpolator configured to generate an output signal based on a current distribution ratio, includes following operations: selecting a first input pair and a second input pair from the phase interpolator; sequentially switching currents associated with the current distribution ratio from the first input pair to flowing through the second input pair, in order to adjust a phase of the output signal to correspond to a first phase interval; and after all of the currents flow through to the second input pair, selecting the second input pair and a third input pair form the phase interpolator, and adjusting the current distribution ratio to correspond the phase of the output signal to a second phase interval, in which the first phase interval and the second phase interval are continuous.

Abstract: A phase interpolator includes differential pairs, a switching circuit, an output stage, and a correction circuit. The differential pairs generate a first signal and a second signal according to a first group of input signals and a second group of input signals. The switching circuit is turned on or turned off, according to control signals, to transmit the first signal and the second signal to a current source circuit, in order to control a value of the first signal and a value of the second signal. The output stage generates a first output signal according to the first signal and the second signal. The correction circuit provides and stables a common mode voltage of the first output signal according to the first output signal.

Abstract: A driving method for pixel is configured to drive a first pixel and a second pixel. The driving method includes that a first output gray value of the first pixel and a second output gray value of the second pixel are set according to saturation. The saturation is decided according to an input gray value. The first pixel and second pixel are driven according to the first output gray value and the second output gray value. When the saturation is within a first value range or a third value range, the difference between the first output gray value and the second output gray value is less than the difference between the first output gray value and the second output gray value, when the saturation is within a second value range. The second value range is between the first value range and the third value range.

Abstract: A decoding device for an absolute positioning code is provided. The decoding device includes a linear feedback shift register (LFSR), a lookup table (LUT) circuit, a counter circuit, and a computation circuit. The LFSR includes n registers, for loading the absolute positioning code with a first frequency. The LFSR performs shifting operation according to a clock signal having a second frequency greater than or equal to the first frequency. The LUT circuit outputs a lookup result and a valid flag according to values stored in the n registers. The lookup result has k different data, k?(2n?1). The counter circuit resets according to the valid flag, and performs counting operation according to the clock signal to generate a counting result. The computation circuit performs calculation according to the lookup result and the counting result to generate a decoding result when the valid flag indicates valid.

Abstract: A method comprises: accessing data representing a layout of a layer of an integrated circuit (IC) comprising a plurality of polygons defining circuit patterns to be divided among a number (N) of photomasks for multi-patterning a single layer of a semiconductor substrate, where N is greater than one. For each set of N parallel polygons in the layout closer to each other than a minimum separation for patterning with a single photomask, at least N?1 stitches are inserted in each polygon within that set to divide each polygon into at least N parts, such that adjacent parts of different polygons are assigned to different photomasks from each other. Data representing assignment of each of the parts in each set to respective photomasks are stored in a non-transitory, computer readable storage medium that is accessible for use in a process to fabricate the N photomasks.

Abstract: A positioning measurement device is provided. The device includes a light source, a grating, and plural light sensors. A periodic light field is generated by light emitted by the light source and passes through the grating to. The plural light sensors are periodically spaced. The light sensors are used to sense the periodic light field for generating a plurality of positioning measurement signals.

Abstract: A decoding device for an absolute positioning code is provided. The decoding device includes a linear feedback shift register (LFSR), a lookup table (LUT) circuit, a counter circuit, and a computation circuit. The LFSR includes n registers, for loading the absolute positioning code with a first frequency. The LFSR performs shifting operation according to a clock signal having a second frequency greater than or equal to the first frequency. The LUT circuit outputs a lookup result and a valid flag according to values stored in the n registers. The lookup result has k different data, k?(2n?1). The counter circuit resets according to the valid flag, and performs counting operation according to the clock signal to generate a counting result. The computation circuit performs calculation according to the lookup result and the counting result to generate a decoding result when the valid flag indicates valid.