Abstract: A DC coupling power system receives an AC voltage from an AC power source and includes an AC/DC converter, a battery module, a DC coupled charger and a control unit. The AC/DC converter is configured to convert the AC voltage into a first DC voltage, and provide the first DC voltage and a supply power to a DC bus. The battery module is directly connected to the DC bus. The DC coupled charger receives the first DC voltage and provides a load power to charge a load. The control unit is configured to determine an energy of the battery module and compare the load power and a contracted demand capacity to set the AC/DC converter in one of a plurality of modes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a key plugging structure, a key assembly and a keyboard. The key plugging structure includes a circuit board, a socket member and an elastic member. The circuit board includes a through hole penetrating through the circuit board. The socket member includes a slot and a first jack hole, the first jack hole is formed at the bottom of the slot; the socket member is embedded in the through hole; the first jack hole and the through hole are connected to each other; the elastic member has a second jack hole; the elastic member is assembled in the hole slot; the second socket hole and the first socket hole are connected with each other. Further, the key assembly includes a key. The redesign for the socket of the key plugging structure embedded in the circuit board reduce the height of the key assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for determining a survival rate and prognosis state and providing care for a patient having esophageal carcinoma, comprising: (a) providing a tissue sample from the patient; (b) measuring an expression level of a plurality of target genes comprising peptidase inhibitor 3 (PI3) and CD14 in the tissue sample from the patient using reagents specific for a gene product of the plurality of target genes that are selected from the group consisting of probes, primers, antibodies, and antibody fragments, wherein the expression level is measured by RNA expression or protein expression; (c) comparing the expression level of the plurality of target genes to a predetermined threshold indicative of a survival rate and prognosis state for the patient; and (d) providing care for the patient when the survival rate and prognosis state is worse, wherein the care is advising the patent to reduce the time between return visit or to add adjuvant chemotherapy after surgery.

Abstract: A compound electronic device is provided herein, which is connected with a host to transmit data and includes a USB 3.0 male connector, a first electronic unit and a second electronic unit. The USB 3.0 male connector is electrically connected to the host, and includes a first differential signal wiring and a second differential signal wiring. The first electronic unit may transmit or receive the first signal through the first differential signal wiring, and the second electronic unit may transmit or receive the second signal through the second differential signal wiring. When the first signal is communicated between the USB 3.0 male connector and the host, the second signal is communicated between the USB 3.0 male connector and the host at the same time.

Abstract: A light-emitting device and a control method are provided. The light-emitting device is applied to a memory module. The light-emitting device includes at least one memory module board, at least one light-emitting board and an application program unit. The at least one memory module board is connected with a host. Each light-emitting board includes plural light-emitting units and a control unit. The control unit controls a lighting mode of the plural light-emitting units. The control unit is electrically connected with the host through the corresponding memory module board. The application program unit generates a control signal. The control signal is transmitted to the control unit of each light-emitting board through the host. The control unit controls the corresponding light-emitting units according to the control signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for determining a survival rate and prognosis state for a patient having esophageal carcinoma, comprising: (a) providing a tissue sample from the patient; (b) measuring a expression level of a target gene in the tissue sample from the patient using reagents specific for the target gene product that are selected from the group consisting of probes, primers, antibodies, and antibody fragments, wherein the expression level is RNA expression, a protein expression at a cellular level or a tissue level; (c) comparing the expression level to a predetermined threshold indicative of a survival rate and prognosis state for the patient; and (d) providing a survival rate and prognosis state for the patient so that care for the patient is able to be determined in accordance with the survival rate and prognosis state, wherein the target gene is peptidase inhibitor 3 (PI3).

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for predicting the survival rate and prognosis of esophageal carcinoma patients, which is characterized in examining the expression level of a specific gene, peptidase inhibitor 3 (PI3) or CD14 antigen (CD14) in a sample, and comparing to the average expression level of said specific gene from patients to determine the survival and prognosis status for esophageal cancer. The present invention further provides a kit for predicting the survival rate and prognosis of esophageal carcinoma patients.

Abstract: An active device array includes a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines, a plurality of pixel structures, a first testing circuit, a second testing circuit, a third testing circuit and a fourth testing circuit. Each of the pixel structures is connected to one of the scan lines and one of the data lines. The first testing circuit is electrically connected to the odd scan lines; the second testing circuit is electrically connected to the (4n+1)th scan lines wherein n is zero or a positive integer; the third testing circuit is electrically connected to the even scan lines; the fourth testing circuit is electrically connected to the (4n+2)th scan lines.

Abstract: A probe device includes a probe body having a plurality of first holes extending through a first face thereof and a plurality of second holes aligned with the first holes and extending through an opposite second face thereof, a plurality of spaced-apart first probe pins inserted fittingly and removably into respective first holes and each including a first contact portion extending out of the first face, and a first connecting portion extending into the respective first hole, and a plurality of spaced-apart second probe pins inserted fittingly and removably into respective second holes and each including a second contact portion extending out of the second face, and a second connecting portion extending into the respective second hole and having an insert space. The first connecting portion is inserted fittingly and removably into the insert space, and mates with the second connecting portion.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) panel including a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a sealant and an electrostatic protection structure is provided. The first substrate and the second substrate are disposed in parallel. The sealant is for sealing the liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate. The electrostatic protection structure is disposed within a non-display area outside the sealant. The electrostatic protection structure includes a first line disposed on the first substrate and surrounding the edge of the first substrate.

Abstract: A probe device includes a probe body having a plurality of first holes extending through a first face thereof and a plurality of second holes aligned with the first holes and extending through an opposite second face thereof, a plurality of spaced-apart first probe pins inserted fittingly and removably into respective first holes and each including a first contact portion extending out of the first face, and a first connecting portion extending into the respective first hole, and a plurality of spaced-apart second probe pins inserted fittingly and removably into respective second holes and each including a second contact portion extending out of the second face, and a second connecting portion extending into the respective second hole and having an insert space. The first connecting portion is inserted fittingly and removably into the insert space, and mates with the second connecting portion.

Abstract: An active device array includes a plurality of scan lines, a plurality of data lines, a plurality of pixel structures, a first testing circuit, a second testing circuit, a third testing circuit and a fourth testing circuit. Each of the pixel structures is connected to one of the scan lines and one of the data lines. The first testing circuit is electrically connected to the odd scan lines; the second testing circuit is electrically connected to the (4n+1)th scan lines wherein n is zero or a positive integer; the third testing circuit is electrically connected to the even scan lines; the fourth testing circuit is electrically connected to the (4n+2)th scan lines.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) panel including a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer, a sealant and an electrostatic protection structure is provided. The first substrate and the second substrate are disposed in parallel. The sealant is for sealing the liquid crystal layer between the first substrate and the second substrate. The electrostatic protection structure is disposed within a non-display area outside the sealant. The electrostatic protection structure includes a first line disposed on the first substrate and surrounding the edge of the first substrate.

Abstract: A portable data storage device includes a first storage unit having a data storing zone and a reserved zone for bad blocks in the first storage unit, and a second storage unit having a look-up table. The look-up table lists a number of configuration modes for the portable data storage device, each defining specific allocation sizes for the reserved zone and the data storing zone. The portable data storage device is configured to use a kth configuration mode. A method for dynamic memory management includes: i) determining a number of the bad blocks assigned to the reserved zone; ii) with reference to the look-up table, determining if this number is greater than a limit associated with the kth configuration mode; and iii) if so, reconfiguring the portable data storage device to use a (k+1)th configuration mode.

Abstract: A method for forming a capacitor includes forming a dielectric layer over a substrate. A conductive layer is formed over the dielectric layer. Dopants are implanted through at least one of the dielectric layer and the conductive layer after forming the dielectric layer so as to form a conductive region under the dielectric layer, wherein the conductive layer is a top electrode of the capacitor and the conductive region is a bottom electrode of the capacitor.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a case, a circuit board disposed in the case, a heat sink backplate module, and a heat sink disposed on a heat source of the circuit board. The heat sink backplate module is disposed on a surface of the circuit board opposite to the heat source. The heat sink backplate module includes a body having a plurality of holes, at least a heat pipe, a fins assembly, and a heat spreader. The pluralities of fixing elements of the heat sink are fixed in the holes such that the heat sink is disposed firmly on the heat source. The heat spreader is disposed on a surface close to the circuit board. The heat pipe passing through the body is suitable for heat conducting from the bottom of the circuit board to the fins assembly so that the temperature of the bottom of the circuit board is decreased.

Abstract: An electronic device has a first circuit board, a first fan, a second circuit board, a first heat sink, and a first air ventilation duct. The first fan and the first circuit board are electrically connected together. The second circuit board is electrically connected to the first circuit board; the first heat sink is electrically connected to the second circuit board; and the first air ventilation duct is connected to the first fan and the first heat sink. The first heat sink introduce the heat generated by the electronic element on the second circuit board to the first fan for better cooling performance. Therefore, the present invention requires only the first fan and the second fan, but is able to provide high cooling efficiencies with a low noise signature.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display panel with electrostatic discharge protection capability has an array substrate having an active area, a driver IC, a Vcom wire and an electrostatic reduction element formed on. The driver IC is formed beside the active area. The Vcom wire is formed around the active area and is connected with the electrostatic reduction element to the driver IC. When an electrostatic discharge current flows on the Vcom wire to the driver IC, the electrostatic reduction element mitigates or obviates damage to the driver IC.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a case, a circuit board disposed in the case, a heat sink backplate module, and a heat sink disposed on a heat source of the circuit board. The heat sink backplate module is disposed on a surface of the circuit board opposite to the heat source. The heat sink backplate module includes a body having a plurality of holes, at least a heat pipe, a fins assembly, and a heat spreader. The pluralities of fixing elements of the heat sink are fixed in the holes such that the heat sink is disposed firmly on the heat source. The heat spreader is disposed on a surface close to the circuit board. The heat pipe passing through the body is suitable for heat conducting from the bottom of the circuit board to the fins assembly so that the temperature of the bottom of the circuit board is decreased.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a circuit board and a heat spreader. The circuit board has a first surface, a second surface, and an electronic component. The first surface is opposite to the second surface, and the electronic component is located on the first surface. The heat spreader is disposed on the circuit board has a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion is located on the first surface of the circuit board and contacts the electronic component. The second portion is located on the second surface of the circuit board, and the third portion is connected between the first portion and the second portion.