Abstract: Provided is a modular construction of synthetic gene circuits in mammalian cells using TALE transcriptional repressors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a memory structure and a method for forming the same. The memory structure includes a first substrate and an isolation structure. The first substrate includes a substrate layer and a storage layer. The substrate layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The storage layer is disposed on the first surface of the substrate layer. The substrate layer has a doped well. The isolation structure penetrates through the substrate layer and is disposed at an edge of the doped well for isolating the doped well and the peripheral substrate layer. The memory structure can avoid current leakage between the doped well and the substrate layer so as to improve the performance.

Abstract: A power-up control circuit is provided and includes a pull-down resistor, a pull-down switch, and an enable device. A first terminal of the pull-down resistor is electrically connected to a configuration channel pin of a USB Type-C connection port. The pull-down switch is electrically connected to a second terminal of the pull-down resistor and a ground node. The enable device is electrically connected to the pull-down switch and the configuration channel pin. When receiving a voltage detection signal which is transmitted by a dual-role port device through the configuration channel pin, the enable device turns on the pull-down switch to electrically connect the pull-down resistor to the ground node, so that the dual-role port device detects the pull-down resistor through the configuration channel pin and supplies power to the microcontroller through a power supply pin to keep the microcontroller in the power-up status.

Abstract: A memory structure provided by this invention includes a first substrate, a dielectric layer, a bonding pad, and an isolation structure. The first substrate includes a substrate layer and a memory layer. The substrate layer has opposite first and second surfaces, the memory layer is located on the first surface of the substrate layer, and the first substrate includes a bonding pad region. The dielectric layer is disposed on the second surface of the substrate layer. The bonding pad is disposed on the surface of the dielectric layer in the bonding pad region. The isolation structure penetrates through the substrate layer and is disposed at the edge of the bonding pad region and surrounds the substrate layer in the bonding pad region, and the isolation structure is used for isolating the substrate layer in the bonding pad region from the substrate layer at the periphery of the isolation structure.

Abstract: A USB charging method adopted by an electronic source device and an electronic sink device electrically connected thereto through USB interface is present. The method comprises following steps: receiving a Discover Identity ACK from the sink device after connection; determining if the sink device is recorded in a protect list according to the Discover Identity ACK; adjusting voltage/current combinations which is to provide to the sink device according to a best working voltage of the sink device if the sink device is recorded in the protect list; transmitting the adjusted voltage/current combinations to the sink device.

Abstract: A USB control apparatus is connected between a power supply and an external interface, and the USB control apparatus includes a first connection port connected to the power supply; a second connection port connected to the external interface; a control unit connected to the first connection port; and a first conversion unit connected between the control unit and the second connection port. The control unit detects a power source outputted from the power supply and outputs first information to the first conversion unit. The first conversion unit detects the type of a connection port of the external interface. The first conversion unit converts the first information into second information corresponding to the connection port of the external interface to the second connection port.

Abstract: A test device and a method are provided in the invention. The test device includes a first connection interface, a storage device, a processor and a second connection interface. The first connection interface is coupled to a device under test (DUT) and obtains power information from the DUT according to a first instruction. The storage device stores the power information. The processor is coupled to the first connection interface and storage device, when the first connection interface is coupled to the DUT, sends the first instruction to the first connection interface, receives the power information from the first connection interface, and stores the power information in the storage device. The second connection interface is coupled to an external controlling system, sends the power information to the external controlling system and receives a test instruction from the external controlling system to test the DUT.

Abstract: A gage for measuring the distance from a hole center to a plane, consisting of a measurement plate, a fixed block, a fixed column, and a spring. When the gage is used, a positioning column is first inserted into a measured hole to preliminarily position the fixed column; the fixed column is further inserted downwards, so that the tapered surface of a tapered column is fitted with the orifice circumference of the measured hole, and the fixed column is completely positioned; whether a measured reference plane B is placed between the steps on the right side below the measurement plate is observed; and if the measured reference plane B is placed between the steps on the right side below the measurement plate, it indicates that the distance from the measured hole center to the measured reference plane B is qualified, otherwise, the distance is unqualified.

Abstract: A pixel circuit of an X-ray sensor includes a photo diode, a first transistor, a second transistor and a third transistor. The photo diode is used to sense X-rays and to generate a corresponding electrical sensing signal. The first transistor is electrically connected with the photo diode to reset the electrical sensing signal. The second transistor is electrically connected with the photo diode to amplify the electrical sensing signal and to generate an amplified sensing signal. The third transistor is electrically connected with the second transistor to output the amplified sensing signal. The second transistor has a terminal electrically connected with a high voltage, and the first transistor has a terminal electrically connected with a calibration voltage. The high voltage and the calibration voltage are controlled separately.

Abstract: A module comprising a USB Type-C receptacle, a USB Type-C plug and a logic unit is disclosed. A power pin of the receptacle is connected with another power pin of the plug via a switch. A CC pin of the receptacle is connected to ground through a pull-down resistance. Another CC pin of the plug is connected to the logic unit through a pull-up resistance. The module connects with a power source device being a power sink-role in order to receive a source capability of the power source device, then turns on the switch and transforms itself to a power source-role. The module connects to a DRP device afterward being the power source-role to act for the power source device and perform a USB PD communication with the DRP device.

Abstract: An uninterruptible power system includes a power conversion apparatus, a switch unit and a control apparatus. The switch unit outputs a mains voltage in a line mode, and output an alternating conversion voltage in a battery mode. The control apparatus is configured to generate a base triangular wave signal according to the mains voltage. When the uninterruptible power system is in a battery mode and the control apparatus detects the regeneration of the mains voltage, the control apparatus is configured to determine whether a cross-over value of the base triangular wave signal is within a predetermined range when the mains voltage is at a zero-cross point. The control apparatus is configured to control the switch unit to output the mains voltage instead of the alternating conversion voltage when the cross-over value of the base triangular wave signal is within the predetermined range.

Abstract: A detection device is provided. The detection device includes a substrate having a first surface and a second surface, and the first surface is disposed opposite to the second surface. The detection device also includes a switch element disposed on the first surface, and a light sensing element disposed on the first surface and electrically connected to the switch element. The detection device also includes a first circuit disposed on the second surface. The substrate has a first through-via, and the switch element is electrically connected to the first circuit through the first through-via.

Abstract: A module comprising a USB Type-C receptacle, a USB Type-C plug and a logic unit is disclosed. A power pin of the receptacle is connected with another power pin of the plug via a switch. A CC pin of the receptacle is connected to ground through a pull-down resistance. Another CC pin of the plug is connected to the logic unit through a pull-up resistance. The module connects with a power source device being a power sink-role in order to receive a source capability of the power source device, then turns on the switch and transforms itself to a power source-role. The module connects to a DRP device afterward being the power source-role to act for the power source device and perform a USB PD communication with the DRP device.

Abstract: A system and method for restricting and controlling access to electronic devices, the system includes a database of workers, a fool-proofing unit, and a controlling unit. The fool-proofing unit includes an information input module collecting information as to an electronic device and identity and extent of authority of a worker requesting to use such electronic device. A query module to search the database is also included, the query module can determine whether the worker has the authority to sign in to use a certain electronic device. The controlling unit can power on the electronic device when a given worker with necessary authority signs in to use the electronic device. The method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A reducer module with real-time torque sensing includes two harmonic reducers that are installed in opposite directions in a casing and located in front of and behind a ring, respectively; and a plurality of torque sensors mounted on ribs of the ring for measuring a torque value. The ring's inner circle, the front harmonic reducer, and the rear harmonic reducer are centrally bored to form a channel, through which wires of the torque sensors go out the reducer module and are prevented from torsion and stretch during operation of the reducer module.

Abstract: A light detection device and an operating method thereof are provided in the present disclosure. The light detection device includes a housing, a sensing substrate, a scintillator layer, and a light source module. The sensing substrate is disposed inside the housing. The scintillator layer is disposed inside the housing and disposed above the sensing substrate. The light source module is at least partially disposed inside the housing. The operating method of the light detection device includes the following steps. The light detection device is turned on and first image data is captured. The light source module is turned on and second image data is captured. The first image data is compared with the second image data for determining a condition of the light detection device.

Abstract: A power delivery device and a control method are shown. The power delivery device includes a power factor correction circuit, and an output voltage control circuit. The power factor correction circuit is configured to increase a power factor of the power delivery device. The output voltage control circuit is configured to control an output voltage of the power delivery device, and detect an output current of the power delivery device. The power factor correction circuit is uncontrolled by the output voltage control circuit in response to a first load state of the power delivery device, and is controlled by the output voltage control circuit in response to a second load state of the power delivery device.

Abstract: A power-up control circuit is provided and includes a pull-down resistor, a pull-down switch, and an enable device. A first terminal of the pull-down resistor is electrically connected to a configuration channel pin of a USB Type-C connection port. The pull-down switch is electrically connected to a second terminal of the pull-down resistor and a ground node. The enable device is electrically connected to the pull-down switch and the configuration channel pin. When receiving a voltage detection signal which is transmitted by a dual-role port device through the configuration channel pin, the enable device turns on the pull-down switch to electrically connect the pull-down resistor to the ground node, so that the dual-role port device detects the pull-down resistor through the configuration channel pin and supplies power to the microcontroller through a power supply pin to keep the microcontroller in the power-up status.

Abstract: A pixel circuit of an X-ray sensor includes a photo diode, a first transistor, a second transistor and a third transistor. The photo diode is used to sense X-rays and to generate a corresponding electrical sensing signal. The first transistor is electrically connected with the photo diode to reset the electrical sensing signal. The second transistor is electrically connected with the photo diode to amplify the electrical sensing signal and to generate an amplified sensing signal. The third transistor is electrically connected with the second transistor to output the amplified sensing signal. The second transistor has a terminal electrically connected with a high voltage, and the first transistor has a terminal electrically connected with a calibration voltage. The high voltage and the calibration voltage are controlled separately.

Abstract: Web pages, such as a captive portal web page, may be rendered on an electronic display such as a display of a television that is removably coupled to a content streaming device. The web pages may be rendered using a customized user interface (UI) of a captive portal application executable on the content streaming device. The UI of the captive portal application may be customized for viewing at a longer distance than a typical distance between a user and a handheld mobile device. A computer-executable script may be embedded or otherwise associated with source code of a web page to cause a focus outline of a selectable UI element to be displayed more prominently when a user navigates to the selectable UI element using, for example, a remote control device configured to communicate with the content streaming device.