Abstract: The present application describes methods of treating obesity using DGAT-1 inhibitors according to Formula I: including all prodrugs, solvates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts and stereoisomers, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and Z are described herein.

Abstract: A digital photo frame includes a processing unit (110), a display controller (120), a display unit (130) and a control panel (150). The processing unit modifies an original image from an original image file (210) stored in a first storage (20) according to modifying instructions received from the control panel, saves modifying parameters relating to the modification in an image modification file (220) that is stored in a second storage (30) and corresponds to the original image file. After the modification, if the original image is selected at a later time, the processing unit automatically modifies the original image according to the modifying parameters, thereby producing a modified image to be displayed on the display unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel nucleotide and amino acid sequences, and more particularly to novel human acetyl CoA carboxylase 2 (ACC2) and rat ACC2 sequences. The sequences provided herein can be expressed in a recombinant format. Methods of isolating the ACC2 sequence are also provided, which can be employed to isolate any ACC sequence. The ACC2 sequences can be employed in therapeutic applications to diagnose or treat a condition associated with ACC2. The invention also relates to the identification of modulators of ACC activity using the recombinant human ACC2 enzyme as the screening target.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides encoding MGAT3 polypeptides, fragments and homologues thereof. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing said polypeptides. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for applying these novel MGAT3 polypeptides to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of various diseases and/or disorders related to these polypeptides, such as obesity. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: An apparatus for processing, storing and displaying digital images includes a processing unit (10), a display controller (30), a display unit (40) and a control panel (50). The processing unit modifies an original image from an original image file (210) according to modifying instructions received from the control panel, saves modifying parameters relating to the modification in an image modification file (220) that corresponds to the original image file. After the modification, if the original image is selected at a later time, the processing unit automatically modifies the original image according to the modifying parameters, thereby producing a modified image to be displayed on the display unit. A relating method for processing, storing and displaying digital image is also provided.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein relates to a high-throughput assay, and components thereof, for measuring the activity of acyltransferases. The high-throughput assay allows for rapid and accurate screening and identification of compounds that are modulators (e.g., inhibitors or activators) of acyltransferases, that may be used, for example, for the treatment of diabetes, diabetes-related disorders, obesity, cardiovascular disease, and other diseases or disorders attributed to acyltransferase activity.

Abstract: An exemplary output property adjusting apparatus includes a first display area, a second display area, a third display area, a scroll bar, and a micro controller unit (MCU). The first display area is for displaying data files. The second display area is for displaying output properties in a property select mode. The third display area is for displaying at least two adjustable attribute values of a selected output property in a property adjust mode. The MCU applies the selected adjustable attribute value to the selected output property, in response to adjustment operational inputs through the scroll bar. A related output property adjusting method is also provided.

Abstract: A display apparatus adapted for a portable device is provided. The display apparatus includes a storage unit, a primary display, a secondary display, a touch pad, and a processing unit. The primary display is in a larger size than that of the secondary display. The primary display is capable of displaying a virtual keyboard in a power off state. The touch pad is positioned on the primary display, and is capable of generating an operational signal in response to a touch operation on the virtual keyboard. The processing unit is configured for recognizing the operational signal from the touch pad and performing a corresponding control on the primary display and the secondary display. A related display method adapted for the portable device is also provided.

Abstract: A method for distributing materials to corresponding production lines is provided. The method includes: receiving an identification code of the materials transmitted from the scanner; querying the production line of the material by searching for the identification code in material-production line table that lists the identification codes and the production lines accordingly; and controlling an indication device to indicate the corresponding production line.

Abstract: A method for implementing a power saving function of the portable electronic apparatus is provided. The method includes the step of: receiving an electricity quantity value transmitted from the charge meter unit; determining which particular electric charge range the electricity quantity value falls in; searching the particular electric charge range in a power management table stored in a data storage; obtaining a new work mode which corresponds to the particular electric charge range when the current work mode does not correspond to the particular electric charge range; determining the work state changes of the components from the current work mode to the new work mode; signaling the power control unit to change the work states of the components which work state need changed when the apparatus is changed from the current work mode to the new work mode.

Abstract: A method for implementing a power saving function of the portable electronic apparatus is provided. The method includes the step of: receiving an operation command transmitted from an input device; obtaining a new work mode which corresponds to the operation command from a work mode table that defines a plurality of work modes of the portable electronic apparatus and a plurality of operation commands corresponding to the work modes, if a current work mode of the portable electronic apparatus does not correspond to the operation command; determining component work state changes of components of the portable electronic apparatus from the current work mode to the new work mode; signaling a power control unit to change component work states of the components according to the determined component work state changes.

Abstract: A portable electronic apparatus with a power saving function is provided. A preferred embodiment of the apparatus includes a first data storage (11), a temp data storage (12), a power unit (14), a power control unit (13), and a CPU (15). The CPU is for sending a control instruction to the power control unit to control the power control unit to supply power to the first data storage when receiving a read or a write command, implementing a read process of reading data from the first data storage to the second data storage, or implementing a write process of writing data from the second data storage to the first data storage in accordance with the received read or write command, and sending a control instruction to control the power control unit to cut off the power supply of the first data storage after the read or write process is implemented.

Abstract: The present invention provides novel polynucleotides encoding MGAT3 polypeptides, fragments and homologues thereof. Also provided are vectors, host cells, antibodies, and recombinant and synthetic methods for producing MGAT3 polypeptides, fragments, and homologues thereof. The invention further relates to diagnostic and therapeutic methods for applying these novel MGAT3 polypeptides to the diagnosis, treatment, and/or prevention of various diseases and/or disorders related to these polypeptides, such as obesity. The invention further relates to screening methods for identifying agonists and antagonists of the polynucleotides and polypeptides of the present invention.

Abstract: A keyboardless portable electronic apparatus is provided. Under a text input state, a display area of the apparatus includes a content display area, a function menu area, and a symbol selection area. The content display area is for displaying selection results of the navigational device. The function menu area is programmed with predetermined functions associating with text input. The symbol selection area is for displaying symbols thereon, the symbols are provided to be selected and generating a text to display on the content display area. The symbol selection area is further comprises a symbol selection menu and at least one symbol option lists. The symbol selection menu is visible all the time and the symbol option lists are visible only when a selection highlight of the apparatus is moved to the symbol selection menu.

Abstract: A search system used in an ebook reading device is provided. The system includes a search module, a relevancy calculating module, and a sort module. The search module is for searching metadata of the ebooks and comparing the metadata searched with corresponding metadata of an ebook currently displayed, thereby obtaining different comparison results based on different metadata. The relevancy calculating module is for computing relevancy values between the ebook currently displayed and the searched ebooks according to comparison results and corresponding weight values. The sort module is for sorting the searched ebooks according to the relevancy values computed, thereby obtaining different relevancy search results based on different metadata. Therefore, according to the different relevancy search results, readers can obtain different relevant information for the ebook currently displayed. A related search method is also provided.

Abstract: A file display system is provided. The file display system includes a MCU (10), a display control unit (20) and a display unit (30). The MCU receives power-on commands and power-off commands from a control unit (50). According to the preferred embodiment, upon receiving a power-off command, the MCU reads a next page data content of a currently displayed page from a storage apparatus (40) and stores the next page data content in the display control unit; and upon receiving a following power-on command, the MCU enables the display control unit, and the display control unit controls the next page data content stored therein to be displayed on the display unit, the next page data content therefore becomes a currently displayed page. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: A file editing system is provided. The file editing system includes: a first storage (41) for storing file contents; a primary display screen (31) for displaying the file contents thereon; a control device (20) for receiving commands and user comments taken regarding the file contents from a user; and a microcontroller unit (MCU, 10) for controlling the storing and displaying of the file contents and the user comments in accordance with the commands. The file editing system further includes a second storage (42) for storing the user comments under control of the MCU; and a secondary display screen (32) for displaying the user comments thereon under control of the MCU. A related file editing method is also provided.

Abstract: A portable communication device is provided. The device has a primary display, a secondary display, and a processing unit. The processing unit is programmed for controlling the primary display and the secondary display according to a current state of the device. The processing unit has the primary display in a power off state if the current state is selected from the group consisting of a standby state, an incoming call state, a communication call state, and a dialing state. A related power saving method used therein is also provided.

Abstract: A display apparatus used in a hand-held device is provided. The display apparatus includes a first display, a second display, a plurality of input devices, and a processing unit. The first display is a non-volatile display, and the second display is a volatile display. The input devices are for operational inputs. The processing unit displays edited information on the second display in response to the operational inputs from the input devices for editing inputs, and updates the first display with the edited information in response to the operational input from the input device for conformation inputs. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to novel nucleotide and amino acid sequences, and more particularly to novel human acetyl CoA carboxylase 2 (ACC2) and rat ACC2 sequences. The sequences provided herein can be expressed in a recombinant format. Methods of isolating the ACC2 sequence are also provided, which can be employed to isolate any ACC sequence. The ACC2 sequences can be employed in therapeutic applications to diagnose or treat a condition associated with ACC2. The invention also relates to the identification of modulators of ACC activity using the recombinant human ACC2 enzyme as the screening target.