Abstract: A portable system and method for training an alternate retinal location of a viewer's eye with impaired retina and an assistance system for improving vision of such viewer's eye are disclosed. The portable system for training comprises an eye tracking module to provide eye information of the viewer's eye and a virtual image display module to display a virtual image centered at the alternate retinal location on the viewer's impaired retina other than centered at a fovea. The virtual image display module further comprises a first light signal generator to generate multiple first light signals and a first combiner to redirect the multiple first light signals towards the alternate retinal location, when a pupil of the viewer's eye is located approximately at the center of the viewer's eye.

Abstract: A convective polymerase chain reaction apparatus and an optical detecting method thereof are provided. The optical detecting method includes the following steps. A substance in a tube to be tested is heated. At least two monochromatic lights are provided and are combined using a light combining element to irradiate the tube to be tested. At least two excited lights generated by exciting the substance in the tube to be tested by the at least two monochromatic lights are sensed.

Abstract: An optical film includes a substrate layer and a plurality of optical layers stacked on the substrate layer. The at least two optical layers have microstructures that complement to each other. The optical layer close to the substrate layer is the first optical layer, and the optical far from the substrate layer is the second optical layer. The refractive index of the first optical layer is smaller than the second optical layer, and the microstructure of the second optical layer has an acute angle. Because of the arrangement of the optical layers, the contrast of light intensity can be reduced, and the uniformity can be improved. The invention also provides a backlight module and a display device including the optical film.

Abstract: A light homogenizing element comprising a light incident surface, a light-emitting surface and a plurality of side surfaces is provided. The plurality of side surfaces are connected between the light incident surface and the light-emitting surface, the light-emitting surface is not parallel to the light incident surface, and the light-emitting surface includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side, and the first side is not parallel to the second side. A projection device using the light homogenizing element is also provided.

Abstract: An optical film, an optical film set, a backlight module and a display device are provided. The optical film includes a main body, plural first prism structures and plural second prism structures. The main body has a first optical surface and a second optical surface. The first prism structures are disposed on the first optical surface. Each of the first prism structures extends along a first direction. The second prism structures are disposed on the second optical surface. Each of the second prism structures extends along a second direction. The first direction is different from the second direction.

Abstract: An image identification method is used to eliminate accumulated error of operation of a joystick. The joystick has an optical sensor adapted to analyze a movement of a plurality of identification dots disposed on a stick body. The image identification method includes receiving a series of detection images, setting a first identification dot of the plurality of identification dots as being a reference identification dot, and setting a second identification dot of the plurality of identification dos as being the reference identification dot and cancelling the first identification dot as being the reference identification dot when the first identification dot is near a border of the detection image. A position change of the reference identification dot in the series of detection images is used for identifying a control status of the joystick.

Abstract: A method and an image processing device for mura detection on a display are proposed. The method includes the following steps. An original image of the display is received and segmented into region of interest (ROI) patches. A predetermined range of spatial frequency components are filtered out from the ROI patches to generate filtered ROI patches. A mura defect is identified from the display according to the filtered ROI patches and predetermined mura patterns.

Abstract: A method includes forming an insulating layer over a conductive feature; etching the insulating layer to expose a first surface of the conductive feature; covering the first surface of the conductive feature with a sacrificial material, wherein the sidewalls of the insulating layer are free of the sacrificial material; covering the sidewalls of the insulating layer with a barrier material, wherein the first surface of the conductive feature is free of the barrier material, wherein the barrier material includes tantalum nitride (TaN) doped with a transition metal; removing the sacrificial material; and covering the barrier material and the first surface of the conductive feature with a conductive material.

Abstract: An optical identification device includes a circuit board, a top cover, an optical detection module and an optical channel. The top cover is disposed on the circuit board and has an identification region. The optical detection module is disposed on the circuit board and located inside the top cover. The optical detection module includes an optical emitter and an optical receiver. The optical emitter is adapted to emit an illumination beam toward the top cover. The optical receiver is adapted to receive the illumination beam reflected from the top cover. The optical channel is disposed between the optical emitter and the top cover, and adapted to block the illumination beam from projecting onto a lower surface of the identification region facing the optical receiver.

Abstract: Disclosed are systems and methods for expanding eyebox for a viewer, including (but not limited to) for the near eye display applying retinal projecting technologies from a head wearable device such as smart glasses. This disclosure includes two embodiments. The first embodiment applying a principle of “light-split” comprises an optical duplicator to generate multiple instances of an incident light signal to achieve eyebox expansion for a viewer. The second embodiment applying a principle of “time-split” comprises an optical reflector moving to redirect multiple light signals at a different angle of incidence to achieve eyebox expansion for a viewer.

Abstract: Systems and methods for global positioning satellite (GPS)/global navigation satellite system (GNSS) based real time global asset tracking are described. In an embodiment provides a system for real time, fast, global asset tracking, the system includes: a server with a processor, a memory, and a network interface, wherein the memory includes a tracking application, where the tracking application directs the processor to: receive a message including specific data from a tag; determine a time search window based on the message received from the tag; perform an initial position search; perform calculations for position and time, utilizing the time search window, the initial position search and satellite ephemeris information; and display a position information of the tag.

Abstract: In at least one illustrative embodiment, an electromagnetic filter may include a transfer pipe and multiple electromagnetic filter elements positioned in an interior volume of the pipe. Each electromagnetic filter element includes a support comb, a solenoid coupled to the support comb, and multiple magnetic members arranged in a planar array positioned within an opening of the support comb. Each magnetic member may rotate about an end that is coupled to the support comb. The magnetic members may be magnetostrictive sensors and may include a biorecognition element to bind with a target microorganism. A method for fluid filtration includes coupling the electromagnetic filter between a fluid source and a fluid destination, energizing the solenoids of each electromagnetic filter elements, and flowing a fluid media through the transfer pipe of the electromagnetic filter. The fluid media may be liquid food such as fruit juice. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A booting method is provided, applied to a computer system. The computer system includes a transmission interface, a power key, and a trigger element. The transmission interface includes a transmission specification and is electrically connected to a graphics card, and the power key is used for driving the computer system to perform a booting procedure. The booting method includes: detecting, in the booting procedure, whether the trigger element is triggered or not; and lowering the transmission specification and restarting the computer system when the trigger element is triggered. A computer system adopting the booting method is further provided.

Abstract: A method includes forming a gate stack on a first portion of a semiconductor fin, removing a second portion of the semiconductor fin to form a recess, and forming a source/drain region starting from the recess. The formation of the source/drain region includes performing a first epitaxy process to grow a first semiconductor layer, wherein the first semiconductor layer has straight-and-vertical edges, and performing a second epitaxy process to grow a second semiconductor layer on the first semiconductor layer. The first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer are of a same conductivity type.

Abstract: A device, an instrument and a belt for tying the cervix are provided. The device includes the belt and the instrument. The belt is used to tie the cervix. The instrument includes a first outer pipe, a second outer pipe and two fork structures. The first outer pipe and the second outer pipe are rotatable to each other. The two fork structures are connected individually to corresponding axial ends of the first outer pipe and the second outer pipe, respectively, and insert into the belt detachably.

Abstract: A multifunctional physical store system with automatic sterilization and disinfection functions includes a central process device, and a disinfection device, an order device, a sterilization device, and a serve device that are coupled with the central process device. The system is applied to a physical store. The disinfection device is applied for carrying out the disinfection operation on the environment of the physical store. The sterilization device is applied for carryout surface sterilization on the people entering the store. The order device and the serve device are applied for people to order and acquire meals. Therefore, the application of various devices facilitates a nearly dust-free and sterile environment in the store, lowering the possibility of virus or bacterial infection between people in the operation area and the customers.

Abstract: Methods of forming structures using a neutral beam, structures formed using a neutral beam, and reactor systems for forming the structures are disclosed. The neutral beam can be used to provide activated species during deposition of a layer and/or to provide activated species to treat a deposited layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes at least one memory cell and at least one logic cell. The at least one logic cell is disposed next to the at least one memory cell. The at least one logic cell includes fins. The fins are separated into fin groups for forming transistors. A distance between two adjacent groups of the plurality of fin groups is different from a distance between another two adjacent groups of the plurality of fin groups.

Abstract: An antenna structure and an electronic apparatus are provided. The antenna structure includes a substrate, a first radiation part, and a second radiation part. The substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first radiation part is disposed on the first surface. The first radiation part is an absorber material. The second radiation part is disposed on the second surface. The second radiation part is coupled to a feeding part. There is a distance between the second radiation part and the first radiation part, so as to excite a first resonance mode through the coupling of the second radiation part to the first radiation part. Accordingly, the specific absorption rate (SAR) value of the electromagnetic wave is reduced.

Abstract: A method for outputting a grayscale data, a driving controller, and a display apparatus are provided. The method includes: in response to receiving a first input grayscale data which is not greater than a first threshold, generating a first output grayscale data without performing a dither computing on the first input grayscale data and outputting the first output grayscale data; in response to receiving a second input grayscale data which is greater than a second threshold, generating a first dithered grayscale data by performing a first dither computing on the second input grayscale data and outputting the first dithered grayscale data as a second output grayscale data. The second threshold is greater than the first threshold, and the second output grayscale data does not comprise any part of the second input grayscale data not processed by the first dither computing.