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 of making a semiconductor device includes manufacturing a first transistor over a first side of a substrate. The method further includes depositing a spacer material against a sidewall of the first transistor. The method further includes recessing the spacer material to expose a first portion of the sidewall of the first transistor. The method further includes manufacturing a first electrical connection to the transistor, a first portion of the electrical connection contacts a surface of the first transistor farthest from the substrate, and a second portion of the electrical connect contacts the first portion of the sidewall of the first transistor. The method further includes manufacturing a self-aligned interconnect structure (SIS) extending along the spacer material, wherein the spacer material separates a portion of the SIS from the first transistor, and the first electrical connection directly contacts the SIS.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) device includes a first array region and a second array region on a substrate, a first magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) on the first array region, a first top electrode on the first MTJ, a second MTJ on the second array region, and a second top electrode on the second MTJ. Preferably, the first top electrode and the second top electrode include different nitrogen to titanium (N/Ti) ratios.

Abstract: Systems, methods and devices are provided, which can include an engineering change order (ECO) base. A base layout cell includes metal layer regions, conductive gate patterns arranged above metal layer regions; oxide definition (OD) patterns, metal-zero layer over oxide-definition (metal-zero) patterns, at least one cut metal layer (CMD) pattern; and at least one via region. The base layout cell can be implemented in at least two non-identical functional cells. A first functional cell of the at least two non-identical functional cells includes first interconnection conductive patterns arranged connecting metal-zero structures corresponding to at least two metal-zero patterns in a first layout, and a second functional cell of the at least two non-identical functional cells includes second interconnection conductive patterns arranged connecting metal-zero structures corresponding to at least two metal-zero patterns in a second layout.

Abstract: A magnetoresistive random access memory (MRAM) structure, including a substrate and multiple MRAM cells on the substrate, wherein the MRAM cells are arranged in a memory region adjacent to a logic region. An ultra low-k (ULK) layer covers the MRAM cells, wherein the surface portion of ultra low-k layer is doped with fluorine, and dents are formed on the surface of ultra low-k layer at the boundaries between the memory region and the logic region.

Abstract: The present invention provides a strutting piece for masks, comprising an approximately convex shell-like supporter and a sealing element. The supporter comprises a ring frame and a shell part connected to one side of ring frame. The shell part is apart from the mouth and nose at a proper distance, and its outside is covered with the mask. The sealing element is arranged outside the ring frame to contact the face tightly and maintain the leakproofness of wearing mask. Thereby, it can mantle the mouth and nose with its outside covered with a planar mask.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional strap, made of elastic material, mainly provided with a main body of appropriate length and elasticity, and a plurality of threading holes of appropriate size extended from the two ends of the main body. Each of the threading holes can directly fix and position various articles. Furthermore, any of the threading holes can be bonded with at least one connecting component, or multiple connecting components bonded to each other, and the connecting component is used to hook or clasp articles. Based on the above, the present invention provides features of multiple functions, wide applications and comfortable use.

Abstract: A method for updating data in a media storage location includes: storing an identity on a portable electronic device, the identity allowing access to the media storage location; storing a file in a device memory of the portable electronic device, the file being captured by a media capturing component of the portable electronic device; and performing a synchronization operation using a media manager, the media manager being in communication with the device memory and the media storage location; the synchronization operation synchronizing data between the device memory and the media storage location.

Abstract: A thin film transistor and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The thin film transistor includes a gate, an oxide channel layer, a gate insulating layer, a source, a drain and a dielectric layer. The gate is disposed on a substrate. The oxide channel layer, disposed on the substrate, is stacked with the gate. A material of the oxide channel layer includes a metal element. The metal element content shows a gradient distribution along a thickness direction of the oxide channel layer. The gate insulation layer is disposed between the gate and the oxide channel layer. The source and the drain are disposed in parallel to each other, and connected to the oxide channel layer. Sides of the source and the drain, facing away from the substrate, are covered by the dielectric layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a thin-film transistor disposed on a substrate. The thin-film transistor includes a gate, a first insulating layer, a metal-oxide semiconductor pattern, a source, a drain, and a second insulating layer. The gate is disposed on the substrate, and the first insulating layer covers the gate. The source and the drain are disposed on the first insulating layer. The metal-oxide semiconductor pattern is disposed on the substrate, and the second insulating layer covers the metal-oxide semiconductor pattern.

Abstract: A tongue depressor and throat viewing mechanism adapted to facilitate inspection of the larynx and a medical diagnosis of its condition, the mechanism includes a blade insertable into the mouth to depress the tongue so as to expose the larynx. A camera and a light illuminating unit are located in the front end of the blade. The camera is configured to send image signals to a transmitter which is located in the rear end of the blade. The transmitter sends the images to a display for viewing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display with a polarizing sheet capable of color conversion. The liquid crystal display includes an upper polarizing sheet and a lower polarizing sheet, in one of which is provided with a conversion layer to absorb predetermined spectrum distribution energy of the light provided by the backlight module and to convert it to white light spectrum distribution.

Abstract: An endoscopic device includes a flexible PCB adapted to fold to form a stacked structure with a plurality of spaced layers. The PCB comprises a plurality of units, at least one interconnection interconnecting any two adjacent units, and a plurality of connections connecting to a conductor. Advantageously, the connections can reduce space for mounting electronic devices on the units. Each of the connections has a first section extending from the connected unit, and a second section extending from the first section with a passive electronic component being disposed thereon. Further, a conductor extends from the second section of the connection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal display with a polarizing sheet capable of color conversion. The liquid crystal display includes an upper polarizing sheet and a lower polarizing sheet, in one of which is provided with a conversion layer to absorb predetermined spectrum distribution energy of the light provided by the backlight module and to convert it to white light spectrum distribution.

Abstract: A color filter device includes a transparent substrate, a phosphor layer, and a color filter layer. The phosphor layer is provided on the transparent substrate to transform incoming light having a short wavelength into white light having a broad range of wavelengths. The color filter layer is provided on the transparent substrate and has multiple filter sections for filtering the white light to generate desired light components of primary colors.

Abstract: A soft thin laminated substrate including a plastic substrate, an alloy copper layer overlaid on the plastic substrate and a copper foil overlaid on the alloy copper layer. The alloy copper layer is an alloy of copper metal and at least one of nickel, chromium, manganese, molybdenum, iron and phosphorus. The alloy copper layer serves as a tie-coating of the copper foil, whereby the copper foil can tightly attach to the alloy copper layer to associate with the plastic substrate and form the soft thin laminated substrate.