Abstract: A physical analysis method, a sample for physical analysis and a preparing method thereof are provided. The preparing method of the sample for physical analysis includes: providing a sample to be inspected; and forming a contrast enhancement layer on a surface of the sample to be inspected. The contrast enhancement layer includes a plurality of first material layers and a plurality of second material layers stacked upon one another. The first material layer and the second material layer are made of different materials. Each one of the first and second material layers has a thickness that does not exceed 0.1 nm. In an image captured by an electron microscope, a difference between an average grayscale value of a surface layer image of the sample to be inspected and an average grayscale value of an image of the contrast enhancement layer is at least 50.

Abstract: A button module is provided. The button module comprises a base, a pressing part, and an elastic part. The pressing part includes a fixed end and a free end. The fixed end is pivotally connected to the base in a first axial direction. The elastic part is disposed on a side of the pressing part facing the base. The elastic part includes a first damping portion and a second damping portion selectively pressing against the base, where a hardness of the first damping portion is different from a hardness of the second damping portion.

Abstract: A sample analyzing method and a sample preparing method are provided. The sample analyzing method includes a sample preparing step, a placing step, and an analyzing step. The sample preparing step includes an obtaining step implemented by obtaining an identification information; and a marking and placing step implemented by placing a sample carrying component having a sample disposed thereon into a marking equipment, allowing the marking equipment to utilize the identification information to form an identification structure on the sample carrying component, and placing the sample carrying component into one of the accommodating slots according to the identification information. The placing step is implemented by taking out the sample carrying component from one of the accommodating slots and placing the sample carrying component into an electron microscope equipment. The analyzing step is implemented by utilizing the electron microscope equipment to photograph the sample to generate an analyzation image.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are related to a memory system including unit storage circuits. In one aspect, each of the unit storage circuits abuts an adjacent one of the unit storage circuits. In one aspect, each of the unit storage circuits includes a first group of memory cells, a second group of memory cells, a first sub-word line driver to apply a first control signal to the first group of memory cells through a first sub-word line extending along a direction, and a second sub-word line driver to apply a second control signal to the second group of memory cells through a second sub-word line extending along the direction. In one aspect, the memory system includes a common word line driver abutting one of the unit storage circuits and configured to apply a common control signal to the unit storage circuits through a word line extending along the direction.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a drug delivery system and method of use thereof to treat inflammation and bacterial pathogens including multi-drug resistant pathogens, such as MDR-Pseudomonas aeruginosa, or reactive oxygen species in a subject is provided. In some embodiments, the drug delivery system includes a polymeric material, an excepient, an antioxidant agent, and an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent. In some embodiments, the anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent is a salt of an anti-inflammatory agent and an antimicrobial agent formulated to provide a combination of antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory action from a single molecule. In some embodiments, the combined anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent is a silver salt of ibuprofen. In other embodiments, the combined anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent is unmodified, native ibuprofen.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a method to detect analytes, the method including contacting a sample on a substrate, where the substrate is a nanoplasmonic paper, performing surface-enhanced Raman scattering detection with paper chromatography separation on the substrate, and identifying at least one analyte in the sample. In a further embodiment, an apparatus to detect analytes, the apparatus including a vacuum pump coupled to a filtration unit operable to collect solid particles off an object and the filtration unit including a filter substrate, where the filter substrate includes nanoplasmonic paper.

Abstract: The method includes the steps of: a) wiredly connecting a mouse to a docking station; b) connecting the docking station to a handheld computer; c) showing a cursor on the handheld computer; d) manually selecting a parameter; e) determining a numeral value by a formula with the parameter; and f) moving the cursor according to the numeral value.

Abstract: The method includes the steps of: a) creating a mouse database in a docking station; b) wiredly connecting a mouse to the docking station; c) connecting the docking station to a handheld computer; d) showing a cursor on the handheld computer; e) the docking station obtaining a model name of the mouse; f) automatically selecting a parameter from the mouse database according to the model name; g) determining a numeral value by a formula with the parameter; and h) moving the cursor according to the numeral value.

Abstract: The method includes the steps of: a) wiredly connecting a mouse to the docking station; b) connecting the docking station to a handheld computer; c) showing a cursor on the handheld computer; d) the handheld computer obtaining a model name of the mouse; e) searching internet for specification of the model name of the mouse; f) selecting a parameter from the internet according to the model name; g) determining a numeral value by a formula with the parameter; and h) moving the cursor according to the numeral value.

Abstract: Improved methods for detecting active tuberculosis are disclosed. A method comprises enriching at least one M. tuberculosis-specific biomolecule from a sample by contacting the sample with a nanoporous film; and detecting the presence of the M. tuberculosis-specific biomolecule or fragment(s) thereof. The method may further comprise digesting the enriched M. tuberculosis-specific biomolecule with an enzyme to produce a digestion product comprising at least one fragment of the M. tuberculosis-specific biomolecule. Improved sensitivity and speed achieved.

Abstract: Managing shared resources in a multi-computer system with failover support, including: reading priority detection signals from a computer inserted into the multiple-computer system, the priority detection signals representing a priority of the inserted computer; reading planar detection signals from the computer, the planar detection signals representing an insertion state of all computers currently inserted into the multiple-computer system; determining if the computer has the highest priority among all the computers inserted into the multiple-computer system in accordance with the priority detection signals and the planar detection signals; and, in response to determining that the computer has the highest priority, monitoring shared resources and outputting a specific output signal associated with the highest priority computer, the specific output signal providing an identification of the highest priority computer to other computers currently inserted into the multiple-computer system and representing contr

Abstract: The present invention provides a sensor for detecting the binding of molecules to membrane surfaces. The sensor comprises a nanoparticle coated with a continuous layer of silica, and having a ligand attached thereto, for detection of an analyte in a solution. The nanoparticle can be further coated with a continuous membrane, such as a lipid bilayer.

Abstract: Managing shared resources in a multi-computer system with failover support, including: reading priority detection signals from a computer inserted into the multiple-computer system, the priority detection signals representing a priority of the inserted computer; reading planar detection signals from the computer, the planar detection signals representing an insertion state of all computers currently inserted into the multiple-computer system; determining if the computer has the highest priority among all the computers inserted into the multiple-computer system in accordance with the priority detection signals and the planar detection signals; and, in response to determining that the computer has the highest priority, monitoring shared resources and outputting a specific output signal associated with the highest priority computer, the specific output signal providing an identification of the highest priority computer to other computers currently inserted into the multiple-computer system and representing contr

Abstract: An apparatus and methods for electrostatic-based sensing and detection of charges and charged materials displayed on a surface. In a general embodiment, a method for electrostatically sensing charges or charged materials by comparing the electrostatic interaction between a capture surface and a reference surface. Assays to detect binding or interactions between a capture surface and a material to be detected are also described. We also describe a sensitive and label-free electrostatic readout of DNA or RNA hybridization in a microarray format and using a microfluidic device. The electrostatic properties of the hybridized particles are measured using the positions and motions of charged microspheres. This approach enables sensitive, non-destructive electrostatic imaging. Changes in surface charge density as a result of specific molecular interaction can be detected and quantified with great sensitivity, and in the presence of a complex background.