Abstract: In some embodiments, an image sensor is provided. The image sensor includes a photodetector disposed in a semiconductor substrate. A wave guide filter having a substantially planar upper surface is disposed over the photodetector. The wave guide filter includes a light filter disposed in a light filter grid structure. The light filter includes a first material that is translucent and has a first refractive index. The light filter grid structure includes a second material that is translucent and has a second refractive index less than the first refractive index.

Abstract: An upper extremity wearable device includes a pressure sleeve configure to wrap a forearm, a middle finger stimulating electrode and a ring finger stimulating electrode disposed on an inner surface of the pressure sleeve. The middle finger stimulating electrode covers a middle finger stimulating point which is measured from an ulnar styloid process, moving two lateral units, and moving four longitudinal units. The ring finger stimulating electrode covers a ring finger stimulating point which is measured from the ulnar styloid process, moving one lateral unit, and moving five longitudinal units. The lateral unit is a distance from the position of the pressure sleeve corresponding to the ulnar styloid process to a radial styloid process dividing four. The longitudinal unit is a distance from the position of the pressure sleeve corresponding to the ulnar styloid process to an olecranon process dividing twelve.

Abstract: An insulation resistance detection system for an electric vehicle is used to detect a positive insulation resistance between a positive electrode of a battery of the electric vehicle and an equipment grounding point, and detect a negative insulation resistance between a negative electrode of the battery and the equipment grounding point. The insulation resistance detection system includes a negative detection circuit, a positive detection circuit, and a control unit. The control unit controls the negative detection circuit to be charged to generate a first capacitor voltage, and controls the positive detection circuit to be charged to generate a second capacitor voltage. The control unit determines whether the negative insulation resistance is abnormal according to the first capacitor voltage and a battery voltage of the battery, and determines whether the positive insulation resistance is abnormal according to the second capacitor voltage and the battery voltage.

Abstract: The present invention describes an efficient and rapid protocol to generate hepatocyte cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). According to the method, the iPS cells can be differentiated into functional hepatocyte cells in a short time course (less than 15-20 days). The iPSC-derived hepatocyte cells of the invention have a similar gene expression profile to mature hepatocytes. Moreover, the iPSC-derived hepatocyte cells is proved to rescue lethal fulminant hepatic failure in a non-obese diabetic severe combined immunodeficient mouse model. The rapid and efficient differentiation protocol for generation of iPSC-derived hepatocyte cells may offer an alternative option for treatment of liver diseases.

Abstract: A support device for a display includes a support assembly, a rotating assembly, and a fixing assembly. The support assembly includes a base, a plug defined on the base, a support rod coupled to the base, and a first conducting line received in the support rod, and connected to the plug. The rotating assembly includes a connecting member coupled to the support rod, a rotating shaft connected to the connecting member, and a second conducting line received in the rotating shaft. The second conducting line is electrically connected to the first conducting line by the connecting member. The fixing assembly includes a fixing block fastened to the rotating shaft away from the base, a conducting block assembled to the fixing block and electrically connected to the second conducting line, and a rotating member rotationally connected to the fixing block.

Abstract: A protective cover includes a first housing configured to receive an electronic device therein, a second housing and a connecting assembly coupling the first housing with the second housing. The connecting assembly includes a first connector assembly including a first connecting shell rotatably coupled to the first housing and a first conducting member capable of coupled to the electronic device, and a second connector assembly including a second connecting shell rotatably coupled to the second housing and two second conducting members electrically coupled to the display screen respectively. When the first conducting member is electrically coupled to one second conducting member, the second housing is capable of rotating relative to the first housing about a first direction. When the second housing is capable of rotating relative to the first housing to a predefined position, the first conducting member is thus electrically coupled to the other second conducting member.

Abstract: An assembling apparatus includes a rotating table, a plurality of assembling mechanisms, at least one assembling fixture, and a turnover mechanism configured to flip the assembling fixture. The rotating table includes a plurality of working stations. Each of the plurality of working stations corresponds to each of the plurality of assembling mechanisms. The at least one assembling fixture is positioned on the plurality of working stations. The plurality of assembling mechanisms are configured to supply and locate kinds of assemblies of a backlight module, and the kinds of the components of the backlight module are assembled into the at least one assembling fixture in turn.

Abstract: A protective cover includes a first housing configured to receive an electronic device therein, a second housing and a connecting assembly coupling the first housing with the second housing. The connecting assembly includes a first connector assembly including a first connecting shell rotatably coupled to the first housing and a first conducting member capable of coupled to the electronic device, and a second connector assembly including a second connecting shell rotatably coupled to the second housing and two second conducting members electrically coupled to the display screen respectively. When the first conducting member is electrically coupled to one second conducting member, the second housing is capable of rotating relative to the first housing about a first direction. When the second housing is capable of rotating relative to the first housing to a predefined position, the first conducting member is thus electrically coupled to the other second conducting member.

Abstract: A support device for a display includes a support assembly, a rotating assembly, and a fixing assembly. The support assembly includes a base, a plug defined on the base, a support rod coupled to the base, and a first conducting line received in the support rod, and connected to the plug. The rotating assembly includes a connecting member coupled to the support rod, a rotating shaft connected to the connecting member, and a second conducting line received in the rotating shaft. The second conducting line is electrically connected to the first conducting line by the connecting member. The fixing assembly includes a fixing block fastened to the rotating shaft away from the base, a conducting block assembled to the fixing block and electrically connected to the second conducting line, and a rotating member rotationally connected to the fixing block.

Abstract: A protective cover allowing unrestricted functionality to an electronic device includes a foldable protective board and a receiving portion containing the electronic device. The protective cover also includes a solar panel, a keyboard with touch input function and a wireless module. The wireless module is configured for wirelessly connecting the keyboard with the electronic device. A method for operating the protective cover is also provided.

Abstract: A power converter apparatus for driving an electronic load is disclosed. The power converter apparatus includes a rectifier module, an active switch unit, a driving module, an input voltage detection module, an output voltage detection module, a current detection module and a digital processor module. The active switch unit is shunt connected to the electronic load. The input voltage detection module is used for sampling out an input sampled voltage waveform. The output voltage detection module is used for sampling out an output sampled voltage waveform. The current detection module is used for sampling out a practical input current waveform. The digital processor module generates a current reference command according to the input sampled voltage waveform and the output sampled voltage waveform. The digital processor module dynamically switches the active switch unit according to the current reference command and the practical input current waveform.

Abstract: A power converter apparatus for driving an electronic load is disclosed. The power converter apparatus includes a rectifier module, an active switch unit, a driving module, an input voltage detection module, an output voltage detection module, a current detection module and a digital processor module. The active switch unit is shunt connected to the electronic load. The input voltage detection module is used for sampling out an input sampled voltage waveform. The output voltage detection module is used for sampling out an output sampled voltage waveform. The current detection module is used for sampling o out a practical input current waveform. The digital processor module generates a current reference command according to the input sampled voltage waveform and the output sampled voltage waveform. The digital processor module dynamically switches the active switch unit according to the current reference command and the practical input current waveform.

Abstract: The present invention describes an efficient and rapid protocol to generate hepatocyte cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs). According to the method, the iPS cells can be differentiated into functional hepatocyte cells in a short time course (less than 15-20 days). The iPSC-derived hepatocyte cells of the invention have a similar gene expression profile to mature hepatocytes. Moreover, the iPSC-derived hepatocyte cells is proved to rescue lethal fulminant hepatic failure in a non-obese diabetic severe combined immunodeficient mouse model. The rapid and efficient differentiation protocol for generation of iPSC-derived hepatocyte cells may offer an alternative option for treatment of liver diseases.

Abstract: A use of probiotic strain GM-080 in treating cardiac inflammation and apoptosis is disclosed. The probiotic strain GM-080 such as Lactobacillus paracasei strain GM-080 (accession No. CCTCC M 204012) is utilized to produce a composition for treating cardiac inflammation and apoptosis in an effective dose.