Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition including gastrodin and a use thereof for the prevention or the treatment of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The pharmaceutical composition is effective in reducing neuronal axon degeneration and neurofibromin accumulation, improving symptoms of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and extending life of patients of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a first source/drain structure and a second source/drain structure over and in a substrate. The method includes forming a first gate stack, a second gate stack, a third gate stack, and a fourth gate stack over the substrate. Each of the first gate stack or the second gate stack is wider than each of the third gate stack or the fourth gate stack. The method includes forming a first contact structure and a second contact structure over the first source/drain structure and the second source/drain structure respectively. A first average width of the first contact structure is substantially equal to a second average width of the second contact structure.

Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure is provided. The method for forming the semiconductor structure includes forming a fin structure over a substrate in a first direction, forming a first gate stack, a second gate stack and a third gate stack across the fin structure, removing the first gate stack to form a trench, depositing a cutting structure in the trench, and forming a first contact plug between the cutting structure and the second gate stack and a second contact plug between the second gate stack and the third gate stack. The fin structure is cut into two segments by the trench. A first dimension of the first contact plug in the first direction is greater than a second dimension of the second contact plug in the first direction.

Abstract: A foot sensor and analysis device, which includes a pressure sensing layer arranged inside the insole and a sensing module installed inside the insole. The sensing module is electrically coupled with the pressure sensing layer for receiving and processing detected electronic signals, where sensing module includes an inductance coil to perform wireless charging to the battery. The pressure sensing layer and the sensing module are integrally formed inside the insole.

Abstract: An optical system affixed to an electronic apparatus is provided, including a first optical module, a second optical module, and a third optical module. The first optical module is configured to adjust the moving direction of a first light from a first moving direction to a second moving direction, wherein the first moving direction is not parallel to the second moving direction. The second optical module is configured to receive the first light moving in the second moving direction. The first light reaches the third optical module via the first optical module and the second optical module in sequence. The third optical module includes a first photoelectric converter configured to transform the first light into a first image signal.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device is disclosed. The method includes forming semiconductor fins on a substrate. A first dummy gate is formed over the semiconductor fins. A recess is formed in the first dummy gate, and the recess is disposed between the semiconductor fins. A dummy fin material is formed in the recess. A portion of the dummy fin material is removed to expose an upper surface of the first dummy gate and to form a dummy fin. A second dummy gate is formed on the exposed upper surface of the first dummy gate.

Abstract: An aerosol-shielding endoscopy mouthpiece (AeroFree mouthpiece) is disclosed. The aerosol-shielding endoscopy mouthpiece includes a bite block part through which the endoscope passes and a mouth and nose-shielding part. Besides allowing for safe passage of the endoscope and respiration of the examinee, the bite block part includes a cover which is configured to mitigate splashing of aerosol and saliva through the orifice for endoscope passage during the endoscopic procedure. The mouth and nose-shielding part contains the bodily fluids and aerosols from the examinee's mouth and nose and reduces the risk of contamination at the time of removal and disposal.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a light-emitting device, comprising providing a growth substrate; forming a light-emitting stack on the growth substrate, the light-emitting stack comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a sidewall connecting the first surface and the second surface; forming a patterned dielectric layer on the first surface, the patterned dielectric layer comprising a first portion and a second portion separated from the first portion; attaching a permanent substrate to the light-emitting stack; removing the growth substrate after the permanent substrate is attached to the light-emitting stack; forming a plurality of trenches in the light-emitting stack to form a plurality of light-emitting units, wherein the plurality of light-emitting units are insulated from each other; and cutting along the plurality of trenches, wherein an outer part of the second portion of the patterned dielectric layer is thinned.

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a light-emitting device, comprising providing a growth substrate; forming a light-emitting stack on the growth substrate, the light-emitting stack comprising a first surface, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a sidewall connecting the first surface and the second surface; forming a patterned dielectric layer on the first surface, the patterned dielectric layer comprising a first portion and a second portion separated from the first portion; attaching a permanent substrate to the light-emitting stack; removing the growth substrate after the permanent substrate is attached to the light-emitting stack; forming a plurality of trenches in the light-emitting stack to form a plurality of light-emitting units, wherein the plurality of light-emitting units are insulated from each other; and cutting along the plurality of trenches, wherein an outer part of the second portion of the patterned dielectric layer is thinned.

Abstract: A light-emitting device comprises a light-emitting stack comprising a first surface, a roughened surface, and a sidewall connecting the first surface and the roughened surface; an electrode structure formed on the roughened surface of the light-emitting stack; a dielectric layer formed on the first surface of the light-emitting stack; a barrier layer covering the dielectric layer; a first reflective electrode between the barrier layer and the first surface of the light-emitting stack; and a passivation layer covering the sidewall of the light-emitting stack and the roughened surface of the light-emitting stack which is not occupied by the electrode structure, wherein the electrode structure is surrounded by the passivation layer, and the passivation layer contacts an surface of the electrode structure and terminates at the surface of the electrode structure.

Abstract: A light-emitting device comprises a light-emitting stack comprising a first surface, a roughened surface, and a sidewall connecting the first surface and the roughened surface; an electrode structure formed on the roughened surface of the light-emitting stack; a dielectric layer formed on the first surface of the light-emitting stack; a barrier layer covering the dielectric layer; a first reflective electrode between the barrier layer and the first surface of the light-emitting stack; and a passivation layer covering the sidewall of the light-emitting stack and the roughened surface of the light-emitting stack which is not occupied by the electrode structure, wherein the electrode structure is surrounded by the passivation layer, and the passivation layer contacts an surface of the electrode structure and terminates at the surface of the electrode structure.

Abstract: A light-emitting device is disclosed that includes a light-emitting stack comprising a first surface; a patterned dielectric layer formed on the first surface, comprising a first portion and a second portion substantially surrounding the first portion and having substantially the same thickness with that of the first portion; a first reflective electrode covering the first portion of the patterned dielectric layer; and a barrier layer covering the first reflective electrode and the second portion of the patterned dielectric layer.

Abstract: A light-emitting device is disclosed that includes a light-emitting stack comprising a first surface; a patterned dielectric layer formed on the first surface, comprising a first portion and a second portion substantially surrounding the first portion and having substantially the same thickness with that of the first portion; a first reflective electrode covering the first portion of the patterned dielectric layer; and a barrier layer covering the first reflective electrode and the second portion of the patterned dielectric layer.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of modifying a surface of a membrane includes exposing the surface to an impinging atmospheric pressure plasma source to produce an activated surface, and exposing the activated surface to a solution including a vinyl monomer. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a desalination membrane includes treating a surface of the membrane with an impinging atmospheric plasma source for an optimal period of time and rf power, and exposing the surface to an aqueous solution containing a vinyl monomer. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a membrane having a surface, and polymer chains terminally grafted onto the surface of the membrane.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method of modifying a surface of a membrane includes exposing the surface to an impinging atmospheric pressure plasma source to produce an activated surface, and exposing the activated surface to a solution including a vinyl monomer. In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a desalination membrane includes treating a surface of the membrane with an impinging atmospheric plasma source for an optimal period of time and rf power, and exposing the surface to an aqueous solution containing a vinyl monomer. In another embodiment, an apparatus includes a membrane having a surface, and polymer chains terminally grafted onto the surface of the membrane.