Abstract: The present invention provides methods for diagnosing and treating Helicobacter pylori infection by using a monoclonal antibody to detect Helicobacter pylori neutrophil-activating protein (HP-NAP) and inhibit the activity thereof. The monoclonal antibody is an anti-FLAG antibody that binds to a specific epitope on HP-NAP for the detection of HP-NAP in its native form or denatured form. Furthermore, the present invention uses the anti-FLAG antibody to block HP-NAP-induced production of reactive oxygen species by human neutrophils. Thus, the present invention can be applied in clinical diagnosis of Helicobacter pylori infection as well as treatment of the infection via inhibiting Helicobacter pylori-induced inflammation.

Abstract: A vapor chamber structure includes an extruded aluminum case having a bottom plate and plural first separating units, an extruded aluminum cover combined with the extruded aluminum case correspondingly and having a top plate and plural second separating units, and a working fluid filled in an interior formed by the extruded aluminum case and the extruded aluminum cover. Each first separating unit includes plural first fins. A first groove is disposed between adjacent first fins. Each second separating unit includes plural second fins. A second groove is disposed between adjacent second fins. Each second separating unit is disposed between adjacent first separating units. The first grooves are individually interlaced with the adjacent second grooves. Thus, the heat exchange between the vaporized working fluid and the gas in adjacent grooves can be performed, which improves the efficiency of heat transfer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a phase-changing heat dissipater and a manufacturing method thereof. The heat dissipater includes a main body, a capillary structure and a working fluid. The capillary structure is composed of a plurality of metal powders being provided on an inner wall of the main body with a spraying means and processed with a sintering process for being formed thereon; and the working fluid is filled in the main body. Accordingly, the capillary structure is able to be tightly adhered in main body, thereby effectively preventing the capillary structure from being damaged and enhancing the heat conducting performance of the phase-changing heat dissipater.

Abstract: A laser optical touch control module includes a light emitting part with a laser light source and a light receiving part with a position sensor. A laser beam is emitted from the laser light source and reflected by a wide angle optical element. Thus a light fan of the reflected light is larger than 90 degrees to form a wide angle linear light beam. The position of a touch control widget is obtained by a sensor of the light receiving part that detects the linear light beam blocked and reflected by the touch control widget. An analog-to-digital conversion system includes a variable reference level generator that calculates to generate a variable reference level according to different variances. Then the sensor output data is converted into a digital signal based on the reference voltage level by a digital comparator and the digital signal is output to a processor.

Abstract: One or more circuit arrangements for a biosensor are provided. A circuit arrangement includes an ion sensitive sensor, a differentiator electrically connected to the ion sensitive sensor, an AC signal level comparator electrically connected to the differentiator and a decision circuit electrically connected to the AC signal level comparator. In some embodiments, the AC signal level comparator includes at least one of a first comparator or a second comparator. A method of detecting a bio-reaction is also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device, such as a FET sensing cell, which includes a first dielectric layer over a substrate, an active layer over the first dielectric layer, a source region in the active layer, a drain region in the active layer, a channel region in the active layer situated between the source region and the drain region, a sensing film over the channel region, a second dielectric layer over the active layer, wherein an opening is formed in the second dielectric layer and the sensing film is located within the opening, a first electrode located within the second dielectric layer and a fluidic gate region located over the second dielectric layer and extending into the opening. The present disclosure also provides a method for improving the sensitivity of a device by adjusting a sensing value.

Abstract: A method for back-end-of-line variation modeling is provided. A bounding box is defined within a design layout. A back-end-of-line variation parameter is determined for the bounding box. The back-end-of-line variation parameter is applied as a constraint for simulation of the design layout.

Abstract: A wireless inductive display clock includes a wireless inductive receiver module, a control circuit module, and a display unit. The wireless inductive receiver module can be, for example, an NFC module. The control circuit module is electrically connected to the wireless inductive receiver module for receiving an information signal from the wireless inductive receiver module and converting it into an information display signal, for example, time display signal. The display unit is, for example, a LCD electrically connected to the control circuit module for receiving the information display signal and drivable by the control circuit module to display the information.

Abstract: A wireless inductive pointer clock includes a wireless inductive receiver module for receiving a time code, a control circuit module electrically coupled to the wireless inductive receiver module for receiving the time code and converting the time code into a pointer drive signal, a movement electrically coupled to the control circuit module for receiving the pointer drive signal and driving by the control circuit module, and a pointer unit including a plurality of pointers drivable by the movement. The wireless inductive receiver module can receive the time code (hour, minute, second) of a smart phone or tablet computer, enabling the control circuit module to drive the movement and the pointers of the pointer unit so that the time on the wireless inductive pointer clock can be automatically synchronized to the time on the smart phone or tablet.

Abstract: A wireless inductive pointer clock includes a wireless inductive receiver module for receiving a time code, a control circuit module electrically coupled to the wireless inductive receiver module for receiving the time code and converting the time code into a pointer drive signal, a movement electrically coupled to the control circuit module for receiving the pointer drive signal and driving by the control circuit module, and a pointer unit including a plurality of pointers drivable by the movement. The wireless inductive receiver module can receive the time code (hour, minute, second) of a smart phone or tablet computer, enabling the control circuit module to drive the movement and the pointers of the pointer unit so that the time on the wireless inductive pointer clock can be automatically synchronized to the time on the smart phone or tablet.

Abstract: One or more semiconductor devices and array arrangements and methods of formation are provided. A semiconductor device includes an ion sensing device and a heating element proximate the ion sensing device. The ion sensing device has an active region, including a source, a drain, and a channel, the channel situated between the source and the drain. The ion sensing device also has an ion sensing film situated over the channel, and an ion sensing region over the ion sensing film. Responsive to a temperature sensed by a thermal sensor proximate the ion sensing device, the heating element is selectively activated to alter a temperature of the ion sensing region to promote desired operation of the semiconductor device, such as to function as a bio sensor. Multiple semiconductor devices can be formed into an array.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a plurality of sensing pixels. Each sensing pixel of the plurality of sensing pixels includes a sensing film portion, a potential-sensing device configured to generate a first signal responsive to an electrical characteristic of the sensing film portion, a temperature-sensing device configured to generate a second signal responsive to a temperature of the sensing film portion, and one or more heating elements configured to adjust the temperature of the sensing film portion.

Abstract: A method for back-end-of-line variation modeling is provided. A bounding box is defined within a design layout. A back-end-of-line variation parameter is determined for the bounding box. The back-end-of-line variation parameter is applied as a constraint for simulation of the design layout.

Abstract: One or more circuit arrangements for a biosensor are provided. A circuit arrangement includes an ion sensitive sensor, a differentiator electrically connected to the ion sensitive sensor, an AC signal level comparator electrically connected to the differentiator and a decision circuit electrically connected to the AC signal level comparator. In some embodiments, the AC signal level comparator includes at least one of a first comparator or a second comparator. A method of detecting a bio-reaction is also provided.

Abstract: One or more embodiments of techniques or systems for variation factor assignment for a device are provided herein. In some embodiments, a peripheral environment is determined for a device. A peripheral environment is a layout structure or an instance. When the peripheral environment is the layout structure, a variation factor is assigned to the device based on an architecture associated with the layout structure. When the peripheral environment is the instance, the variation factor is assigned to the device based on a bounding window created for the instance. In this manner, variation factor assignment is provided, such that a first device within a first block of a die has a different variation factor than a second device within a second block of the die, thus giving finer granularity to variation factor assignments.

Abstract: A tunable radio frequency (RF) coupler and manufacturing method thereof are provided. The tunable RF coupler includes an insulating layer, a first transmission line and a second transmission line. The second transmission line is disposed corresponding to the first transmission line and the insulating layer is disposed between the first transmission line and the second transmission line. The second transmission line includes a plurality of segments separated from each other and arranged along the extension path of the first transmission line. At least one wire is configured to establish an electrical connection between at least two segments, such that the two segments are electrically conductive to each other through the wire.

Abstract: A tunable radio frequency (RF) coupler and manufacturing method thereof are provided. The tunable RF coupler includes an insulating layer, a first transmission line and a second transmission line. The second transmission line is disposed corresponding to the first transmission line and the insulating layer is disposed between the first transmission line and the second transmission line. The second transmission line includes a plurality of segments separated from each other and arranged along the extension path of the first transmission line. At least one wire is configured to establish an electrical connection between at least two segments, such that the two segments are electrically conductive to each other through the wire.

Abstract: A trunking communication system, a server, an access network and a trunking communication method are disclosed. The system includes a trunking management server and an access network, the trunking management server includes a trunking call service control module and a connected trunking call media gateway module, where: the trunking call media gateway module is configured to receive service data sent through the access network by a trunking UE, and forward the service data according to a communication type of the service data for implementing user plane communication of the trunking UE; and the trunking call service control module is configured to receive a communication request sent through the access network by a trunking UE, and perform call control and bearer management on the trunking UE according to a communication type of the communication request for implementing control plane communication of the trunking UE.

Abstract: This application discloses a group area management method, device, and system. The method includes the following steps: receiving a multicast address generated by a multimedia broadcast multicast service gateway; encapsulating the multicast address and an area list into a multimedia broadcast multicast service session initiation request message; and sending the multimedia broadcast multicast service session initiation request message to an MCE, so that the MCE finds a corresponding base station according to the area list and sends the multicast address to the corresponding base station, and the base station is able to join the multicast address, thereby implementing group area management.