Abstract: An optical biometer includes a light-source module, a light-splitting module, a reference-arm, a sensing-arm and a sensing module. The light-source module emits incident-light. The light-splitting module, disposed corresponding to light-source module, divides the incident-light into reference light and sensing light. The reference-arm, disposed corresponding to light-splitting module, generates a first reflected-light according to the reference light. The sensing-arm, disposed corresponding to the light-splitting module, emits the sensing light to the eye and receives a second reflected-light from the eye. The sensing module generates a sensing result according to the first reflected-light and second reflected-light. In a first mode, the sensing light is emitted to a first position of the eye. In a second mode, the sensing light is emitted to a second position of the eye.

Abstract: A method for the surface treatment of a corrosion-resistant nickel-based alloy and the resulting surface structure of the treated alloy is disclosed. The method includes immersing a nickel-based alloy in a first neutral or alkaline solution to remove surface contaminants, followed by immersing the cleaned alloy in a second neutral or alkaline solution to form functional groups on its surface. Subsequently, a low-temperature heat treatment is performed to form a passivation layer on the surface of the nickel-based alloy. The passivation layer has a surface roughness of less than 0.04 microns and a thickness ranging from 5 nanometers to 200 nanometers. The resulting corrosion-resistant nickel-based alloy comprises a substrate made of the nickel-based alloy and a passivation layer established on at least one surface of the substrate. The nickel content of the alloy is greater than 50%, and the alloy may also contain additional metallic components such as chromium (Cr) and manganese (Mn).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a recombinant nonstructural protein 1 (NS 1), a recombinant influenza virus and an immunological composition including the same, as well as a method of treating or preventing a disease or condition caused by or associated with an influenza virus in a subject in need thereof. At least one amino acid residue is mutated or deleted in 4 contiguous amino acid residues of TRAF3-interacting motifs (TIMs) within an effector domain of the recombinant NS 1. A recombinant influenza virus including the recombinant NS1 is comparable to the wild-type influenza virus in virus replication ability, and the recombinant influenza virus can elevate interferon activation of a subject for achieving better immune response and better immunological protection, leading in a method of treating or preventing a disease or condition caused by or associated with an influenza virus in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: A printed circuit board (PCB) includes a plastic substrate, and a layout formed on the plastic substrate. The layout comprises a first layout and a second layout, the second layout is less dense than the first layout. The second layout comprises a pseudo-layout to prevent the PCB from being bent when heated.