Abstract: A method of investigating an object, comprising the steps of: (a) irradiating the object with an optically-generated pulse of electromagnetic radiation, said pulse having a plurality of frequencies in the range from 100 GHz to 100 THz; (b) detecting radiation transmitted and/or reflected from the object to obtain a time domain waveform; (c) repeating steps (a) and (b) for a plurality of points on the object and (d) combining data from step (c) to produce a time domain waveform for the object which has been averaged over the plurality of points.

Abstract: An improved clamping fixture for bouncing apparatus to clamp two ends of a resilient stem of a bouncing apparatus includes two coupling members and two anchor members. The two coupling members are made from plastics and have respectively a first latch member and a second latch member to form a clamping space, and anchor bosses on two outer sides pivotally engageable with the anchor members. The two coupling members have coupling forces to clamp the two ends of the resilient stem, and the two anchor members are coupled on the upper end and lower end of the bouncing apparatus. The resilient stem can be positioned securely at two ends of the bouncing apparatus to facilitate bouncing operation without being scraped, damaged or fractured. Durability is greater.

Abstract: A module for synthesizing image-sensing signals comprises a first image-sensing element, a second image-sensing element, and an analog adder. The first and the second image-sensing elements are connected in parallel to an input port of the analog adder. The module provides an AD converter whose input port connects an output port of the analog adder. An output port of the AD converter connects a scanner controller. The scanner controller provides a first driving signal and a second driving signal to the first and the second image-sensing elements respectively. The first driving signals and the second driving signals respectively command the first and the second image-sensing elements to alternately output image signals during clock cycle. The image signals outputted from the first and the second image-sensing elements are composed by the analog adder.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved terahertz radiation sources and associated methods. A terahertz radiation source is described, comprising: an emitter (202) comprising a semiconductor material (12); a pair of electrodes (204a,b) adjacent a face of said semiconductor, said pair of electrodes defining a gap between said electrodes; a pulsed light source input for illuminating said semiconductor to excite photo-carriers in said semiconductor to generate terahertz radiation; and a radiation collector (212) to collect said terahertz radiation; and wherein said radiation collector is disposed on the same side of said semiconductor as said electrodes. A related method of providing terahertz radiation is also described.

Abstract: A capacitive deionization (CDI) system for deionizing water is disclosed. The CDI system comprises at least a flow through capacitor (FTC) module, at least a first supercapacitor, at least a second supercapacitor, at least a third supercapacitor and a controller. The FTC module comprises a plurality electrodes for removing ions from water flowing between the electrodes under an electric field applied between the electrodes. The first supercapacitor is connected between the potential source and the FTC module for amplifying energy provided by the potential source. The second supercapacitor is connected to the FTC module for receiving energy from the FTC module for regenerating the electrodes of the FTC module. The third supercapacitor is adapted for exchanging energy with the FTC module for regenerating the electrodes of the FTC module. The controller is adapted for regulating deionization rate of the water and regeneration of the electrodes of the FTC module.

Abstract: An improved clamping fixture for bouncing apparatus to clamp two ends of a resilient stem of a bouncing apparatus includes two coupling members and two anchor members. The two coupling members are made from plastics and have respectively a first latch member and a second latch member to form a clamping space, and anchor bosses on two outer sides pivotally engageable with the anchor members. The two coupling members have coupling forces to clamp the two ends of the resilient stem, and the two anchor members are coupled on the upper end and lower end of the bouncing apparatus. The resilient stem can be positioned securely at two ends of the bouncing apparatus to facilitate bouncing operation without being scraped, damaged or fractured. Durability is greater.

Abstract: Methods and devices generating and processing update packages containing multiple updates for updating compressed firmware and file systems in an electronic device.

Abstract: A power monitoring circuit having an automatic feedback function and an overload protection function is described. The power monitoring circuit has a current detection module, a voltage detection module, a multiplication module, and an overload protection module. The current detection module is used to obtain the current value of a power supply path. The voltage detection module is used to obtain the voltage value of the power supply path. The multiplication module generates the power value of the power supply path with reference to the current value and the voltage value. The overload protection module determines, with reference to the power value, whether to switch off the input of the power supply path, so that the overload protection module protects the system load connected to the power supply path. The current detection module, the voltage detection module, and the multiplication module are integrated into a chip.

Abstract: A method of investigating an object, comprising the steps of: (a) irradiating the object with an optically-generated pulse of electromagnetic radiation, said pulse having a plurality of frequencies in the range from 100 GHz to 100 THz; (b) detecting radiation transmitted and/or reflected from the object to obtain a time domain waveform; (c) repeating steps (a) and (b) for a plurality of points on the object and (d) combining data from step (c) to produce a time domain waveform for the object which has been averaged over the plurality of points.

Abstract: A buck converter includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a filter circuit, a capacitor and a switch. The first transistor has a drain for receiving a first DC voltage, a gate for receiving a first control signal, and a source coupled to a node. The second transistor has a drain coupled to the node, a gate for receiving a second control signal, and a source coupled to a constant voltage. The filter circuit is electrically coupled to the node for outputting a second DC voltage. The switch has a first terminal electrically coupled to the gate of the second transistor via the capacitor, a second terminal electrically coupled to the source of the second transistor, and a control terminal for receiving the first control signal. The switch has a faster switching speed than the first transistor.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, for inputting a DC power through an adapter, includes a loading circuit and a DC power input apparatus. The loading circuit, including a first power input terminal and a second power input terminal, is used for receiving the first DC power. The DC power input apparatus, for inputting the first DC power to the loading circuit, includes a fuse and rectifier. The fuse includes a first terminal coupled to a first voltage terminal of the adapter, and a second terminal coupled to the first voltage input terminal of the loading circuit. The rectifier, coupled to the fuse, includes a first polarity terminal coupled to the second terminal of the fuse, and a second polarity terminal coupled to a second voltage terminal of the adapter and the second power input terminal of the loading circuit. The second polarity terminal has a polarity inverse to the second voltage terminal.

Abstract: A module for synthesizing image-sensing signals comprises a first image-sensing element, a second image-sensing element, and an analog adder. The first and the second image-sensing elements are connected in parallel to an input port of the analog adder. The module provides an AD converter whose input port connects an output port of the analog adder. An output port of the AD converter connects a scanner controller. The scanner controller provides a first driving signal and a second driving signal to the first and the second image-sensing elements respectively. The first driving signals and the second driving signals respectively command the first and the second image-sensing elements to alternately output image signals during clock cycle. The image signals outputted from the first and the second image-sensing elements are composed by the analog adder.

Abstract: The invention relates to improved terahertz radiation sources and associated methods. A terahertz radiation source is described, comprising: an emitter (202) comprising a semiconductor material (12); a pair of electrodes (204a,b) adjacent a face of said semiconductor, said pair of electrodes defining a gap between said electrodes; a pulsed light source input for illuminating said semiconductor to excite photo-carriers in said semiconductor to generate terahertz radiation; and a radiation collector (212) to collect said terahertz radiation; and wherein said radiation collector is disposed on the same side of said semiconductor as said electrodes. A related method of providing terahertz radiation is also described.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus, for inputting a DC power through an adapter, includes a loading circuit and a DC power input apparatus. The loading circuit, including a first power input terminal and a second power input terminal, is used for receiving the first DC power. The DC power input apparatus, for inputting the first DC power to the loading circuit, includes a fuse and rectifier. The fuse includes a first terminal coupled to a first voltage terminal of the adapter, and a second terminal coupled to the first voltage input terminal of the loading circuit. The rectifier, coupled to the fuse, includes a first polarity terminal coupled to the second terminal of the fuse, and a second polarity terminal coupled to a second voltage terminal of the adapter and the second power input terminal of the loading circuit. The second polarity terminal has a polarity inverse to the second voltage terminal.

Abstract: A water-cooled projector. The water-cooled projector includes a digital micromirror device chip, a thermoelectric cooling chip, and a water-cooled radiator. The thermoelectric cooling chip includes a heat absorption surface and a heat dissipation surface. The heat absorption surface abuts the digital micromirror device chip. The heat dissipation surface abuts the water-cooled radiator.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds having formula (I): and additionally provides methods for the synthesis thereof and methods for the use thereof in the treatment of various disorders including inflammatory or autoimmune disorders, and disorders involving malignancy or increased angiogenesis, wherein R1-R11, X, Y, Z, and n are as defined herein.

Abstract: A buck converter includes a first transistor, a second transistor, a filter circuit, a capacitor and a switch. The first transistor has a drain for receiving a first DC voltage, a gate for receiving a first control signal, and a source coupled to a node. The second transistor has a drain coupled to the node, a gate for receiving a second control signal, and a source coupled to a constant voltage. The filter circuit is electrically coupled to the node for outputting a second DC voltage. The switch has a first terminal electrically coupled to the gate of the second transistor via the capacitor, a second terminal electrically coupled to the source of the second transistor, and a control terminal for receiving the first control signal. The switch has a faster switching speed than the first transistor.

Abstract: The invention provides PEG-IFN ?-1b conjugates, where a PEG moiety is covalently bound to Cys86 of human IFN ?-1b conjugates. A pharmaceutical composition and a method for treating inflammatory diseases, infections, and cancer are also provided. The invention further relates to a method for the modification of interferons by conjugation of a PEG moiety to free cysteine residues in interferon molecules.

Abstract: A power monitoring circuit having an automatic feedback function and an overload protection function is described. The power monitoring circuit has a current detection module, a voltage detection module, a multiplication module, and an overload protection module. The current detection module is used to obtain the current value of a power supply path. The voltage detection module is used to obtain the voltage value of the power supply path. The multiplication module generates the power value of the power supply path with reference to the current value and the voltage value. The overload protection module determines, with reference to the power value, whether to switch off the input of the power supply path, so that the overload protection module protects the system load connected to the power supply path. The current detection module, the voltage detection module, and the multiplication module are integrated into a chip.