Abstract: A backlight module includes a light guide plate and at least two groups of light sources. The light guide plate includes at least two independent light guide modules optically isolated from each other. Each group of light sources is located corresponding to an independent light guide module and controlled independently. A liquid crystal display using the backlight module is also related.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a load monitoring apparatus and method. The apparatus includes: an operation unit, configured to determine indication information for indicating a working state of each processing module in the operation unit; a working state unit, configured to receive the indication information from the operation unit, and determine load amount information in a current monitoring period according to the indication information, where the load amount information is used for indicating a load amount state of the operation unit in the current monitoring period; and a load monitoring unit, configured to receive the load amount information from the working state unit and record the load amount information, and send the load amount information to a system controller, so that the system controller adjusts a working frequency of the operation unit according to the load amount information.

Abstract: An insect trap for targeting multiple species with an entrapment chamber having an entry structure attached to one end of the entrapment chamber and a lower lid closing a second end. The entry structure is configured to generate a first attractant plume, and includes an annular lid, a tapered guide, a plurality of members slidably engaging the lid, and an attachment fixture. The entry structure also has means for retaining a first attractant. The lower lid includes means for retaining a second attractant and a plurality of apertures, such that a second attractant plume may be generated that is spaced apart from the first attractant plume. The lower lid may include entry apertures to provide insect ingress to the entrapment chamber, and may further include a second tapered guide. The lower lid may alternatively comprise micropores that permit egress of the second attractant.

Abstract: Provided herein are essential oils and synthetic compounds, and combinations thereof, as repellent compositions for repelling insects, such as members of the Pentatomoidea superfamily, the Superfamily Coreoidea, and the family Miridae, commonly referred to as stink bugs/shield bugs, squash bugs and plant bugs, respectively. Controlled release devices comprising these repellent compositions are also provided. The repellent compositions may additionally be combined with attractant compositions in a type of “push-pull” method. The use of both repellents and attractants can increase the success rate for controlling stink bugs and the like.

Abstract: Provided herein are uses of the Harlequin bug pheromone, murgantiol, alone or in a synergistic combination with at least one other stink bug attractant, such as methyl (2E,4E,6Z)-decatrienoate or methyl (2E,4Z)-decadienoate, or both, for attracting stink bugs such as the brown marmorated stink bug in outdoor settings. Stink bug traps comprising murgantiol, or synergistic compositions comprising murgantiol with at least one other stink bug attractant, and methods of using these compositions in traps outdoors are provided. Compositions comprising murgantiol are also described as synergistic combinations of murgantiol with at least one other stink bug attractant.

Abstract: A bedbug trap having a base with an outer wall that may be formed as an angled ramp having a relatively shallow angle that leads to an entryway, and an inner wall extending from the outer wall that may be formed as an angled chute having a relatively steep angle. The ramp may be textured or otherwise skid-resistant, and the chute is smooth. A catch container attaches underneath the base and has a floor spaced away from the chute. A source of attractant, for example, an insulated container containing dry ice, rests on the base such that at least a portion of attractant from the container will flow toward the top of the ramp. A cover may attach to the base, enclosing the insulated container.

Abstract: Methods for killing insects and a nest are disclosed. The methods may be used to disrupt a colony of nest-dwelling insects. The insects may include wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.

Abstract: Methods for killing insects and a nest are disclosed. The methods may be used to disrupt a colony of nest-dwelling insects. The insects may include wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.

Abstract: A light guide plate includes a body having a bottom surface, a top surface opposite to the bottom surface, and at least one lateral side. A recess is defined at the top surface. The recess is concaved toward the bottom surface and has a reflective surface. Only one part of the reflective surface has reflective structure located thereon. A backlight module using the light guide plate is related.

Abstract: A light guide plate includes a body having a bottom surface and a light output surface opposite to the bottom surface. A scattering structure is formed on the bottom surface. The scattering structure includes a number of scattering dots located in the form of a number of concentric shapes around the center. The scattering dots adjacent to the center are arranged in a plurality of concentric circles. The scattering dots adjacent to the edge are arranged in a number of concentric quadrilaterals having a shape substantially corresponding to a shape of the light guide plate. A backlight module using the light guide plate is also provided.

Abstract: Methods for killing insects and a nest are disclosed. The methods may be used to disrupt a colony of nest-dwelling insects. The insects may include wasps, hornets, and yellowjackets.

Abstract: A navigation device includes a processing unit electrically connected to a positioning unit and a communication unit. The positioning unit determines a current location of the navigation device and provides corresponding positioning information. The communication unit receives real-time information. The processing unit uses the real-time information and information about a waypoint as a basis to generate a safety speed range, and uses a navigation route and the positioning information as a basis to determine whether a distance between the navigation device and the waypoint is smaller than a preset distance range. If yes, the processing unit provides a speed limit message based on the safety speed range. A navigation device control method as well as a program-storing computer-readable storage medium and a computer program product enabling implementation of the control method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are uses of murgantiol for attracting stink bugs in indoor settings. Stink bug traps comprising murgantiol and methods of using murgantiol in traps indoors are provided. Compositions comprising murgantiol are also described.

Abstract: A method and packages for releasing volatiles of a semiochemical at a controlled or pre-selected rate are disclosed. The package containing the semiochemical includes at least one portion that is permeable to the volatiles. In some embodiments, the package is formed as a stick pack, and includes a plurality of micro-perforations having characteristics, such as size, density, and shape, that are selected to achieve a desired release rate. In an embodiment, the package is formed from a plurality of laminae, and at least one of the laminae is formed from a material that is selected for its permeability to the semiochemical volatiles. In an embodiment, the package includes a portion that is peeled away to expose a layer that is permeable to the semiochemical volatiles.

Abstract: A method for designing a light guide plate includes the following steps. A raw light guide plate having a light input surface and a light output surface is provided. A region of the light input surface is divided into several annuluses according to a luminance distribution E(?,?) of the light output surface. A scattering dots density D(?,?) of each annulus on the light input surface is figured out. A total number N of the scattering dots of each annulus on the light input surface are gained, and the scattering dots is randomly distributed in the each annulus defined on the light input surface, whereby a designed light guide plate is obtained.

Abstract: Semiochemicals are combined with oils and/or antioxidants in order to control and maintain the necessary threshold release rates of the semiochemicals (such as attractants or repellents) from release devices for optimal activity/performance, for the reduction or elimination of semiochemical oxidation, isomerization, breakdown and polymerization, and also for stabilizing and/or protecting the active semiochemical ingredients.

Abstract: An insect trap (100, 100?) and lighting device (200, 250, 300) for an insect trap suitable for trapping light-attracted insects, in particular indoor nuisance insects that overwinter indoors, including true bugs, lady beetles, and flies. The lighting device may be attached to the base or the top of the trap, and includes light-emitting elements that are directed towards the trap, and are configured to lure target insects toward the trap entryway. In an embodiment, the trap includes an entrapment chamber (102) with an internal cone (110) with an opening at both ends, and a collar over a distal end. A vanes assembly (160) extends toward entryways. In an embodiment, the light fixture comprises a cap that fits over the trap and directs light into the trap through the entrapment chamber wall. The lighting elements may be selected to emit light in a narrow band selected to attract the target insect.

Abstract: A method for rendering a surface nonadhesive to insects is described. The method may include providing a surface, wherein the surface is desired to be nonadhesive to an insect having a foot contact structure, and creating or otherwise applying to or on the surface, features that are commensurate in size to a contact area size of the contact structure on the bottom of insect feet. The method may be used to provide a device which attaches to an insect trap cone, funnel, or pyramid, wherein the device comprises the nonadhesive surface.

Abstract: A trap (100, 100?) for pestiferous insects, such as stink bugs and the like, that takes advantages of innate behavioral characteristics of the target insect. The trap includes a lid (140) defining an entry aperture (170), an entry cone (110, 110?) on one side of the entry aperture, a vane assembly (160) on an opposite side of the vane assembly, and an entrapment chamber (102) that releasably engages the lid. A collar (120, 120?) on the entry cone facilitates insects dropping into the trap and prevents insects from exiting the trap after dropping in.

Abstract: A disk brake comprising: a brake disk, a moving disk, a fixed disk, a mounting base, a guide rod, a fixed rod, first and second levers, a fixed plate, and first and second spring clamps. Here, one end of the fixed rod is fixed to a plane of the moving disk, the other end of the fixed rod passes through the fixed disk and is fixed to one end of the first/second lever, and the other end of the first/second lever is fixed to the circumferential surface of the fixed disk on the center line of the fixed disk; the fixed plate is fixed to either the guide rod or the mounting base; one end of the first/second spring clamp is connected to the fixed plate, and the other end of the first/second spring clamp is clamped at the middle position between the first and second levers.