Abstract: The invention is directed to a touch-sensitive paper shredder control system. The touching feature is implemented through a series of electronic circuits, taking input from a conductive touch panel on the shredder feed throat, processing the signal, and through a motor driving circuit, stopping the mechanical parts of the shredder. The system has a touch detection circuit unit, which contains a bioelectricity controlled switching circuit to sense the conductive touch panel. The bioelectricity controlled switching circuit is configured to trigger a ground switching circuit in the touch detection circuit unit which outputs to a multifunction control circuit unit. The control circuit unit then takes care of the remaining protection issues. The touching device for paper shredders protects humans and other living beings including pets from injuries through automatic and real time monitoring. The complete control process is both safe and sensitive.

Abstract: An improved weight and growth stimulant for domesticated animals such as cattle, pigs and sheep is comprised of an anabolic agent that is subcutaneously administered in the form of a dual release implant formulation. Increased gains are particularly improved when zeranol is administered in an immediate-release and controlled-release formulation which allows for a one-time dosage injection.

Abstract: A flexible circuit board for an electronic apparatus includes a first connecting part and a second connecting part. The first connecting part has a first connecting terminal electrically connected to the first electronic module of the electronic apparatus. The second connecting part has a second connecting terminal electrically connected to the second electronic module of the electronic apparatus. The first connecting part and the second connecting part are not parallel.

Abstract: A handheld electronic device including a first body, a second body and a sliding mechanism is provided. The first body includes a first frame and a first cover connected to each other. The second body includes a second frame and a second cover connected to each other. The second frame is stacked over the first frame and partially located between the first frame and the first cover. The first frame is partially located between the second frame and the second cover. The sliding mechanism is disposed between the first body and the second body and is covered by the first cover and the second cover. The first frame and the second frame are slidable relative to each other through the sliding mechanism so that the first frame and the second frame are exposed by the second cover and the first cover, respectively.

Abstract: An optical thin sheet is provided, which comprises a substrate with a light diffusion layer on at least one side of the substrate. The optical thin sheet has an optical property with respect to a haze of no less than 98% and is particularly suitable for use in flat displays.

Abstract: A light emitting apparatus comprises a light emitting element and a switching converter comprising a conversion circuit for converting an operating electric signal to generate the driving electric signal, a feedback circuit having a light detecting element for detecting a luminous intensity of the light emitting element and generating a feedback signal, and a control circuit for receiving the feedback signal, comparing the received feedback signal with a reference electric signal, and controlling the conversion circuit based on comparison results to adjust the driving electric signal. Alternatively, the light detecting element detects ambient light and the control circuit controls the conversion circuit based on comparison results to stop or enable outputting of the driving electric signal.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a permittivity-based paper shredder control system. The touching feature is implemented through a series of electronic circuits, taking input from a conductive touch panel on the shredder feed throat, processing the signal, and through a motor driving circuit, stopping the mechanical parts of the shredder. The system has a touch detection circuit unit, which contains a bioelectricity controlled switching circuit to sense the conductive touch panel. The bioelectricity controlled switching circuit is configured to trigger a ground switching circuit in the touch detection circuit unit which outputs to a multifunction bioshield controller. The bioshield controller then takes care of the remaining protection issues. The touching device for paper shredders protects humans and other living beings including pets from injuries through automatic and real time monitoring. The complete control process is both safe and sensitive.

Abstract: The invention discloses a semiconductor light-emitting device and a fabricating method thereof. The semiconductor light-emitting device according to the invention includes a substrate, a multi-layer structure, a top-most layer, and at least one electrode. The multi-layer structure is formed on the substrate and includes a light-emitting region. The top-most layer is formed on the multi-layer structure, and the lower part of the sidewall of the top-most layer exhibits a first surface morphology relative to a first pattern. In addition, the upper part of the sidewall of the top-most layer exhibits a second surface morphology relative to a second pattern. The first pattern is different from the second pattern. The at least one electrode is formed on the top-most layer.

Abstract: A high efficiency lighting device comprising a light emitting diode structure, an eutectic layer and a distributed-Bragg reflecting layer (DBR) therebetween is disclosed. The distributed-Bragg reflecting layer is attached to said light emitting diode structure by vapor deposition and comprises a plurality of high refraction layers, a plurality of low refraction layers and a micro-contact layer array. The high refraction layers and said low refraction layers are arranged in an alternating manner, so as to form a stacked thin film having an alternate high/low refraction pattern. The micro-contact layers are in said stacked thin film and extend vertically through the stacked thin film, therefore connecting said light emitting diode structure and said eutectic layer.

Abstract: A stage configuration is provided, wherein a ceramic plate is used as the z-stage body to decrease the use of the metal plates in the conventional configuration, so that the compact structure of the z-stage may decrease the vibrational movements of the z-stage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical position detecting device and method thereof, comprising multiple light emitting components, a driving unit, at least one photo detecting unit, a position storing unit and a position determining unit. Each light emitting components disposed on a plane to form a sensing area respectively projects a light source into the sensing area. The disposing positions of light emitting components and photo detecting unit are recorded in the position determining unit. The driving unit drives light emitting components sequentially. When an object encounters the projected light source above the sensing area, thus sequentially creating a reflected light signal, the photo detecting unit respectively generates sensed signals based on the intensity of the reflected light signal. The position storing unit records the positions of light emitting components and photo detecting unit. The position determining unit determines the position of the object.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polymerizable composition, comprising, based on the total weight of the polymerizable composition: (a) 1-90 wt % of a monomer of a formula (I): wherein X1 is H or methyl; X2 is H or C1-C2 alkyl; X is O or S; R1 is C1-C12 straight or branched alkylene or alkoxylene; and d and n are each independently an integer of 0 to 3; and (b) 0.1-10 wt % of a photo-initiator. The present invention also provides an optical film comprising a coating formed from the above polymerizable composition. The optical film can be used in backlight units for displays as a brightness enhancement film.

Abstract: A numeric decision device for determining a numeric of a specific order in a plurality of numerics includes a plurality of reception ends, a plurality of multiplexer modules each for outputting a numeric received by a reception end or a default value, a comparison module for comparing output signals of the plurality of multiplexer modules to generate a plurality of comparison results and for determining an extreme value, a decoding module for generating a plurality of decoding results according to the plurality of comparison result, a driving module for controlling the plurality of multiplexer modules, the comparison module and the decoding module to operate a default time corresponding to the specific order, and an output unit for outputting the extreme value after the comparison module operates for the default time to determine the numeric of the specific order.

Abstract: A portable electronic device has a lower body, an upper body, and a moving assembly installed between the parts. The moving assembly has a lower base fixed to the lower body, a middle base pivoted to the lower base along a first axis, and an upper base pivoted to the middle base along a second axis that is substantially paralleled to the first axis and slidably connected to the upper body.

Abstract: A patterning device handling apparatus for use in charged particle beam imaging is disclosed. The disclosed patterning device handling apparatus comprises a first gripping member and a second gripping member. The first gripping member is equipped with a plurality of first positioning projections, and the second gripping member is equipped with a plurality of second positioning projections. When the patterning device is held at one angle, the first positioning projections abut against one edge of the patterning device and the second positioning projections abut against the opposite edge of the patterning device. When the patterning device is held at another angle, the first positioning projections abut against two neighboring edges of the patterning device, and the second positioning projections abut against the other two neighboring edges of the patterning device. Therefore, the disclosed patterning device handling apparatus can hold the pattering device at different angles.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and its manufacturing method are disclosed. The nitrogen flow is gradually changed to form a semiconductor device with a gate or a source/drain having a nitrified gradient layer structure. Different extents of nitrification inside the nitrified gradient layer structure provide protection and buffering to prevent the undercut after etching due to different materials in the multilayer structure or the interface effect.

Abstract: A patterning device holding apparatus includes a support platform unit with a plurality of first positioning projections and a gripper unit. The gripper unit includes a head portion and a plurality of second positioning projections disposed on the head portion, and a rolling member set at a base portion. The grapping and releasing of the patterning device is achieved by the rotation of the gripper unit about a pivot substantially parallel with the center axis of the rolling member. The first and second positioning projections corporately abut against the edges of a patterning device to fix the patterning device in place.

Abstract: A layer of conductive or semi-conductive material is formed on a surface of a sample and then the sample, when being charged particle beam imaged, is electrically coupled with an object having a large charge-receiving or charge-storage capacity (e.g., capacitance). Hence, the charging on the sample surface is removed and released quickly by the layer. The layer is then removed by reacting it with a predefined agent. The reaction forms a gaseous product which does not form a physical or chemical bond to the sample surface.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a touch-sensitive paper shredder control system. The touching feature is implemented through a series of electronic circuits, taking input from a conductive touch panel on the shredder feed throat, processing the signal, and through a motor driving circuit, stopping the mechanical parts of the shredder. The system has a touch detection circuit unit, which contains a bioelectricity controlled switching circuit to sense the conductive touch panel. The bioelectricity controlled switching circuit is configured to trigger a ground switching circuit in the touch detection circuit unit which outputs to a multifunction control circuit unit. The control circuit unit then takes care of the remaining protection issues. The touching device for paper shredders protects humans and other living beings including pets from injuries through automatic and real time monitoring. The complete control process is both safe and sensitive.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an optical quantized distance measuring apparatus and a method thereof. The optical distance quantized measuring apparatus comprises an illuminating module, a sensing component array and a processing module. The illuminating module projects a light source onto an object to generate a reflecting light. The sensing component array receives the reflecting light, which generates a light source location on the sensing component array. The processing module determines the light source location, and determines an interval between the object and the sensing component array according to the light source location. The processing module determines the light source location with the binary search algorithm.