Abstract: A method for virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) includes sensing a relative angle between a reference direction defined by a first tracking device and a navigate direction defined by a second tracking device, calculating a viewing angle according to the relative angle between the reference direction and the navigate direction, and displaying a VR or AR environment in the corresponding viewing angle.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection device includes a substrate including a device region and an ESD protection structure formed on the substrate in the device region. The device region includes a center region and edge regions separated by the center region, while the ESD protection structure includes a plurality of gate structures. The ESD protection device also includes a dielectric layer formed to cover the plurality of gate structures and a plurality of heat dissipation structures formed on the dielectric layer with each heat dissipation structure aligned with a corresponding gate structure along a direction perpendicular to a surface of the substrate. The area size of each heat dissipation structure aligned with a corresponding gate structure in the center region is larger than the area size of each heat dissipation structure aligned with a corresponding gate structure in the edge region.

Abstract: A method for establishing a networking connection includes: utilizing a mobile communication device to wirelessly communicate with a wireless access point to establish a networking connection between the mobile communication device and the wireless access point; utilizing the mobile communication device to encode a profile of a wireless local area network (WLAN) corresponding to the wireless access point to generate one or more profile encoded packets; utilizing the mobile communication device to transmit the one or more profile encoded packets; utilizing a wireless communication device to receive the one or more profile encoded packets; utilizing the wireless communication device to parse the one or more profile encoded packets to obtain the profile of the WLAN; and utilizing the wireless communication device to connect to the wireless access point according to the profile of the WLAN to establish a networking connection between the wireless communication device and the wireless access point.

Abstract: A mobile communication device and an application interface layout switch method are disclosed in the invention. The mobile communication device includes a connection interface unit, a layout library, a display panel and a touch sensing module. The connection interface unit is configured for connecting the mobile communication device to an external device. The layout library is configured for storing a plurality of application interface layout templates. The application interface layout templates are different from each other. The display panel can be configured for displaying according to a selected application interface layout template out of the application interface layout templates. The input sensing module is configured for generating a user input signal based on the selected application interface layout template.

Abstract: A method for establishing a networking connection includes: utilizing a mobile communication device to wirelessly communicate with a wireless access point to establish a networking connection between the mobile communication device and the wireless access point; utilizing the mobile communication device to encode a profile of a wireless local area network (WLAN) corresponding to the wireless access point to generate one or more profile encoded packets; utilizing the mobile communication device to transmit the one or more profile encoded packets; utilizing a wireless communication device to receive the one or more profile encoded packets; utilizing the wireless communication device to parse the one or more profile encoded packets to obtain the profile of the WLAN; and utilizing the wireless communication device to connect to the wireless access point according to the profile of the WLAN to establish a networking connection between the wireless communication device and the wireless access point.

Abstract: An auxiliary input device is provided for an electronic device including a capacitive touch sensor. The auxiliary input device includes at least one key, which includes an upper conductive layer, a lower conductive layer, and at least one supporting element. The lower surface of the lower conductive layer has a specific pattern. The supporting element is disposed between the two conductive layers such that there is a distance maintained between the two conductive layers. When the auxiliary input device is disposed on the capacitive touch sensor and the key is pressed by a conductive object, the upper conductive layer and the specific pattern of the lower conductive layer can be electrically conductive with each other so that the capacitive touch sensor can detect the contact of the specific pattern. When the capacitive touch sensor detects the contact of the specific pattern, the electronic device executes a corresponding function.

Abstract: Methods/reagents for detecting and/or treating cancers or potential cancers are disclosed. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for detecting truncated forms of P2X7 protein in cells are described. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for increasing the amount and/or activity of full-length P2X7 in cells are described. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for decreasing the amount and/or activity of truncated P2X7 in cells are described.

Abstract: A mobile communication device and an application interface layout switch method are disclosed in the invention. The mobile communication device includes a connection interface unit, a layout library, a display panel and a touch sensing module. The connection interface unit is configured for connecting the mobile communication device to an external device. The layout library is configured for storing a plurality of application interface layout templates. The application interface layout templates are different from each other. The display panel can be configured for displaying according to a selected application interface layout template out of the application interface layout templates. The input sensing module is configured for generating a user input signal based on the selected application interface layout template.

Abstract: A mobile device and methods of running two platform systems or applications on the mobile device are disclosed in this invention. The mobile device includes a processing unit, a display unit and an I/O interface unit. The processing unit is configured to execute a first application of a first platform system and a second application of a second platform system different from the first platform system. The display unit is configured to display a graphic user interface of the first application. The I/O interface unit is configured to build connection to an external device and transmit data of a graphic user interface data of the second application to the external device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for non-destructive inspection including detection, quantification, and location of a surface or subsurface crack in a body made of advanced technical ceramics. The method and apparatus can detect all cracks in a ceramic body, including microscopic cracks, with a high sensitivity, accuracy and reliability, by measuring changes in electrical resistances through a plurality pairs of electrodes affixed on surfaces of the ceramic body. The extent of the cracks can be quantified and expressed as numerical data, and the location of the cracks can be identified. An automated inspection process enables a convenient, real-time, cost-effective crack inspection.

Abstract: Methods/reagents for detecting and/or treating cancers or potential cancers are disclosed. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for detecting truncated forms of P2X7 protein in cells are described. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for increasing the amount and/or activity of full-length P2X7 in cells are described. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for decreasing the amount and/or activity of truncated P2X7 in cells are described.

Abstract: Methods/reagents for detecting and/or treating cancers or potential cancers are disclosed. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for detecting truncated forms of P2X7 protein in cells are described. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for increasing the amount and/or activity of full-length P2X7 in cells are described. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for decreasing the amount and/or activity of truncated P2X7 in cells are described.

Abstract: A voice conference system includes a wireless transceiver (11a), an audio input/output module (12), a digital signal processor (16) electronically connected with the audio input/output module, a telecom module (18) electronically connected with the wireless transceiver and the digital signal processor, and an application processor (14) electronically connected with the wireless transceiver and the digital signal processor. The wireless transceiver is configured for sending and receiving signals. A sound input into the audio input/output module is sent through the digital signal processor, the application processor and the wireless transceiver, or through the digital signal processor, the telecom module and the wireless transceiver. A sound input into the wireless transceiver is sent through the telecom module and the digital signal processor to the audio input/output module, or is sent through the application processor and the digital signal processor to the audio input/output module.

Abstract: An RF connector assembly (100) for being mounted on a printed circuit board includes a coaxial cable (20) having a central contact (21), a coaxial connector (11), an insulative member (12) and an inner conductor (13) having a contacting portion (131). The coaxial connector has a main body (111), a tubular portion (118) extending horizontally from the main body, an axial bore (113) extending through the main body and the tubular portion for receiving the insulative member, a connecting member (112) extending from the main body and having at least one post (211) for engaging with the printed circuit board. The connecting member, the main body and the tubular portion are integrally formed as a whole.

Abstract: An antenna assembly (100) includes a seat (20) defining a receiving space (12) and a pair of first bores, and an antenna element (10). The antenna element has a connecting portion (101) received in the receiving space, an antenna and a pivot axle (51) rotatably received in the first bores. The seat has a base (2) and a cover portion (1) rotatably engaging the seat.

Abstract: An RF connector assembly (100) for being mounted on a printed circuit board includes a coaxial cable (20) having a central contact (21), a coaxial connector (11), an insulative member (12) and an inner conductor (13) having a contacting portion (131). The coaxial connector has a main body (111), a tubular portion (118) extending horizontally from the main body, an axial bore (113) extending through the main body and the tubular portion for receiving the insulative member, a connecting member (112) extending from the main body and having at least one post (211) for engaging with the printed circuit board. The connecting member, the main body and the tubular portion are integrally formed as a whole.

Abstract: Methods/reagents for detecting and/or treating cancers or potential cancers are disclosed. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for detecting truncated forms of P2X7 protein in cells are described. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for increasing the amount and/or activity of full-length P2X7 in cells are described. In one embodiment, methods and reagents for decreasing the amount and/or activity of truncated P2X7 in cells are described.

Abstract: Methods for selectively separating at least one component from a multi-component fluidic sample are provided. In the subject methods, the fluidic sample is introduced into a micro-fluidic device that includes at least one micro-valve made up of a phase reversible material. The multi-component fluidic sample is then contacted with the microvalve in a microfluidic device under conditions sufficient for the at least one component to enter the microvalve, while the remaining constituents of the fluidic sample remain outside of the microvalve. Also provided are kits for use in practicing the subject methods, where the kits include at least a microfluidic device having a microvalve and instructional material (or means for obtaining the same) on how to use the device in the subject methods. The subject devices find use in a variety of applications, including sample desalting and concentration applications.

Abstract: Methods for recombining a polynucleotides of interest comprising the step of generating a recombinant polynucleotide by PCR amplification using as a template a pool of oligonucleotides having a chain terminating agent, e.g. ddNTP, at the 3′ end. Such oligonucleotides are preferably short, e.g. to provide for a higher degree of recombination. The PCR amplification is preferably carried out under conditions inducing mutagenesis in the amplified polynucleotide product. Recombined and mutagenized polynucleotides can be used to rapidly evolve cells and/or organisms to enhance or depress a phenotype of interest.

Abstract: An infrared proximity and remote control wall switch positioned between a fixture and a voltage source for allowing a fixture to operate in one of a manual and automatic mode. The infrared proximity and remote control wall switch includes a three position switch operable between a first on position connecting the fixture directly to the voltage source, a second off position for disconnecting the fixture from the voltage source and a third auto position for allowing automatic operation of the fixture. An infrared emitter generates an infrared signal and an infrared receiver is connected to receive one of the infrared signal generated by the infrared emitter and reflected by an object and an infrared signal generated by a conventional television, video cassette recorder or hi-fi remote control unit. A device is connected to the infrared receiver for filtering the signal received by said infrared receiver and eliminate noise signals therefrom.