Abstract: A voltage converter controller and a voltage converter circuit, either of which includes a voltage-drop compensating circuit for compensating a voltage drop between an output voltage and a load. The voltage-drop compensating circuit includes a trans-conductance stage and a squarer. The trans-conductance stage outputs a compensating sink current to a voltage dividing terminal of the output voltage and outputs a compensating source current to a reference voltage terminal of an error amplifier. An input terminal of the squarer is coupled to an output terminal of the error amplifier. An output terminal of the squarer is coupled to an input terminal of the trans-conductance stage.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for evaluating physiological state of motor neurons in a subject.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light-emitting device comprising the steps of: providing a first substrate, a chip area, and a street area; forming a light-emitting structure on the first substrate; forming a conductive structure between the first substrate and the light-emitting structure; removing a part of the light-emitting structure in the street area to expose a sidewall of the light-emitting structure in the chip area; forming a first passivation layer on the light-emitting structure in the chip area; forming a second passivation layer on the conductive structure in the street area, on the sidewalls of the light-emitting structure, and on the sidewalls of the first passivation layer; forming a through-hole in the first passivation layer, and forming an electrode in the through-hole.

Abstract: Compounds and methods of modulating 15-PGDH activity, modulating tissue prostaglandin levels, treating disease, diseases disorders, or conditions in which it is desired to modulate 15-PGDH activity and/or prostaglandin levels include 15-PGDH inhibitors and 15-PGDH activators described herein.

Abstract: A safety inlet apparatus for a paper feed opening of a shredder, with cutting cylinders including an upper casing having a feed end with a safety dam with upper and lower indices. An angled plate means set apart from the upper casing forms the paper feed opening. A safety plate with a distal index end is provided, which is formed to traverse the feed opening from the angled plate to the safety dam. Also included is a pivot, and a power control switch. The pivot is configured to facilitate traversal of the safety plate distal index from the angled plate to the safety dam. The power limit switch is on the upper casing, apart from the pivot member. The traversal of the safety plate distal index end to the safety dam lower index causes the power control switch to stop comminution. A buckle bit plate provides open and closed detents.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a touch-sensitive paper shredder control system. The touching feature is implemented through a series of electronic circuits, taking input from a conductive touch panel on the shredder feed throat, processing the signal, and through a motor driving circuit, stopping the mechanical parts of the shredder. The system has a touch detection circuit unit, which contains a bioelectricity controlled switching circuit to sense the conductive touch panel. The bioelectricity controlled switching circuit is configured to trigger a ground switching circuit in the touch detection circuit unit which outputs to a multifunction control circuit unit. The control circuit unit then takes care of the remaining protection issues. The touching device for paper shredders protects humans and other living beings including pets from injuries through automatic and real time monitoring. The complete control process is both safe and sensitive.

Abstract: A voltage converter controller and a voltage converter circuit, either of which includes a voltage-drop compensating circuit for compensating a voltage drop between an output voltage and a load. The voltage-drop compensating circuit includes a trans-conductance stage and a squarer. The trans-conductance stage outputs a compensating sink current to a voltage dividing terminal of the output voltage and outputs a compensating source current to a reference voltage terminal of an error amplifier. An input terminal of the squarer is coupled to an output terminal of the error amplifier. An output terminal of the squarer is coupled to an input terminal of the trans-conductance stage.

Abstract: A novel computational method and generation of mutant butyrylcholinesterase for cocaine hydrolysis is provided. The method includes molecular modeling a possible BChE mutant and conducting molecular dynamics simulations and hybrid quantum mechanical/molecular mechanical calculations thereby providing a screening method of possible BChE mutants by predicting which mutant will lead to a more stable transition state for a rate determining step. Site-directed mutagenesis, protein expression, and protein activity is conducted for mutants determined computationally as being good candidates for possible BChE mutants, i.e., ones predicted to have higher catalytic efficiency as compared with wild-type BChE. In addition, mutants A199S/A328W/Y332G, A199S/F227A/A328W/Y332G, A199S/S287G/A328W/Y332G, A199S/F227A/S287G/A328W/Y332G, and A199S/F227A/S287G/A328W/E441D all have enhanced catalytic efficiency for (?)-cocaine compared with wild-type BChE.

Abstract: An encryption and decryption device for a portable storage device and an encryption and decryption method thereof are provided. The encryption and decryption device includes a storage element, a control element and an encryption and decryption circuit. The control element receives a password, saves the password to the storage element and provides an encryption and decryption command. The encryption and decryption circuit is electrically connected to a portable storage device, receives the encryption and decryption command, reads the password stored in the storage element according to the encryption and decryption command, and encrypts or decrypts data stored in the portable storage device by utilizing the password according to whether the data have been encrypted. After the data are encrypted or decrypted, the encryption and decryption circuit clears the password in the storage element.

Abstract: The present application provides a method of manufacturing an optoelectronic semiconductor device, comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; forming an optoelectronic system on the substrate; forming a barrier layer on the optoelectronic system; forming an electrode on the barrier layer; and annealing the optoelectronic semiconductor device; wherein the optoelectronic semiconductor device has a first forward voltage before the annealing step and has a second forward voltage after the annealing step, and a difference between the second forward voltage and the first forward voltage is smaller than 0.2 Volt.

Abstract: The present application provides a method of manufacturing an optoelectronic semiconductor device, comprising the steps of: providing a substrate; forming an optoelectronic system on the substrate; forming a barrier layer on the optoelectronic system; forming an electrode on the barrier layer; and annealing the optoelectronic semiconductor device; wherein the optoelectronic semiconductor device has a first forward voltage before the annealing step and has a second forward voltage after the annealing step, and a difference between the second forward voltage and the first forward voltage is smaller than 0.2 Volt.

Abstract: A method for displaying graphic content on an extension screen, comprising: when a detected user activity at a host screen is matched to one of a plurality of gestures, providing a gesture icon in response to the matched gesture; and providing a shared content according to an original content, such that a combined content, which is a combination of the shared content and the gesture icon, can be displayed on the extension screen. An associated system is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a permittivity-based paper shredder control system. The touching feature is implemented through a series of electronic circuits, taking input from a conductive touch panel on the shredder feed throat, processing the signal, and through a motor driving circuit, stopping the mechanical parts of the shredder. The system has a touch detection circuit unit, which contains a bioelectricity controlled switching circuit to sense the conductive touch panel. The bioelectricity controlled switching circuit is configured to trigger a ground switching circuit in the touch detection circuit unit which outputs to a multifunction bioshield controller. The bioshield controller then takes care of the remaining protection issues. The touching device for paper shredders protects humans and other living beings including pets from injuries through automatic and real time monitoring. The complete control process is both safe and sensitive.

Abstract: The present invention directs to a transgenic NRIP knockout mouse, the genome of which is manipulated to comprise a disruption of a nuclear receptor interaction protein (NRIP) gene, wherein the NRIP gene is disrupted by deletion of exon 2, the mouse exhibits a phenotype comprising abnormal muscular function. The present invention also directs to a method for making a transgenic NRIP knockout mouse whose genome comprises a homozygous disruption of the NRIP gene, the mouse exhibits abnormal muscular function.

Abstract: The present invention provides a kit for diagnosing the cardiomyopathy comprising an antibody or oligonucleotide for measuring an expression level of nuclear receptor interaction protein (NRIP). The present invention also provides a method of predicting a risk of cardiomyopathy for a subject. The present invention further provides a method of screening an agent for treating cardiomyopathy.

Abstract: The present application provides an optoelectronic semiconductor device, comprising: a substrate; an optoelectronic system on the substrate; a barrier layer on the optoelectronic system, wherein the barrier layer thickness is not smaller than 10 angstroms; and an electrode on the barrier layer.

Abstract: Composition, apparatus, and methods of composition and apparatus manufacture, for sharpening a paper shredder blade. Composition includes grinding powder, thickening agent, and additive. The thickening agent may be a white oil, an animal oil, an vegetable oil, or a stearine wax. The additive may be an antirust powder, an antiwear powder, an antistatic powder, or an antioxidation powder. The grinding composition is dispensed into a polyethylene film, and sealed to form the grinding apparatus, as a grinding sheet or a grinding packet. A method for forming a grinding sheet includes selecting the constituent materials for a grinding composition; stirring the constituent grinding composition materials; heating the constituent materials to melting; mixing the constituent materials, while melting and intermixing; cooling and packaging the grinding composition to form a grinding sheet or packet.

Abstract: A safety inlet apparatus for a paper feed opening of a shredder, with cutting cylinders including an upper casing having a feed end with a safety dam with upper and lower indices. An angled plate means set apart from the upper casing forms the paper feed opening. A safety plate with a distal index end is provided, which is formed to traverse the feed opening from the angled plate to the safety dam. Also included is a pivot, and a power control switch. The pivot is configured to facilitate traversal of the safety plate distal index from the angled plate to the safety dam. The power limit switch is on the upper casing, apart from the pivot member. The traversal of the safety plate distal index end to the safety dam lower index causes the power control switch to stop comminution. A buckle bit plate provides open and closed detents.

Abstract: Composition, apparatus, and methods of composition and apparatus manufacture, for sharpening a paper shredder blade. Composition includes grinding powder, thickening agent, and additive. The thickening agent may be a white oil, an animal oil, a vegetable oil, or a stearine wax. The additive may be an antirust powder, an antiwear powder, an antistatic powder, or an antioxidation powder. The grinding composition is dispensed into a polyethylene film, and sealed to form the grinding apparatus, as a grinding sheet or a grinding packet. A method for forming a grinding sheet includes selecting the constituent materials for a grinding composition; stirring the constituent grinding composition materials; heating the constituent materials to melting; mixing the constituent materials, while melting and intermixing; cooling and packaging the grinding composition to form a grinding sheet or packet.

Abstract: A local search method to be implemented by a portable electronic device is provided for searching a database that contains a plurality of data sets, each of which includes location information and content information. The local search method includes the steps of: (a) upon obtaining a search condition word string inputted by a user, determining whether the search condition word string contains a predefined symbol; and (b) when it is determined in step (a) that the search condition word string contains the predefined symbol, setting a string segment before the predefined symbol as a content condition, and a string segment after the predefined symbol as a location condition, and conducting a type-one search on the database, in which the database is searched for at least one data set whose content information corresponds to the content condition and whose location information corresponds to the location condition.