Abstract: A thin film transistor includes a gate electrode embedded in an insulating layer that overlies a substrate, a gate dielectric overlying the gate electrode, an active layer comprising a compound semiconductor material and overlying the gate dielectric, and a source electrode and drain electrode contacting end portions of the active layer. The gate dielectric may have thicker portions over interfaces with the insulating layer to suppress hydrogen diffusion therethrough. Additionally or alternatively, a passivation capping dielectric including a dielectric metal oxide material may be interposed between the active layer and a dielectric layer overlying the active layer to suppress hydrogen diffusion therethrough.

Abstract: A multi-channel payment method for a multi-channel payment system comprises the payer or the payee who initiated the payment request logs in to the multi-channel payment system; the payer or the payee who initiated the payment request placing an order in the multi-channel payment system, wherein the order comprises a designated payment gateway; the multi-channel payment system determining a predicted fee of the order according to the designated payment gateway, past order records, and a real-time exchange rate; the multi-channel payment system performing an anti-money laundering verification of the order; the payer reviewing the order and the predicted fee through a multiple auditing method; and the multi-channel payment system executing payment from the payer to the payee according to the order and the designated payment gateway, and storing a payment detail of the order.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a FinFET device having gate spacers with reduced capacitance and methods for forming the FinFET device. Particularly, the FinFET device according to the present disclosure includes gate spacers formed by two or more depositions. The gate spacers are formed by depositing first and second materials at different times of processing to reduce parasitic capacitance between gate structures and contacts introduced after epitaxy growth of source/drain regions.

Abstract: A thin film transistor includes a gate electrode embedded in an insulating layer that overlies a substrate, a gate dielectric overlying the gate electrode, an active layer comprising a compound semiconductor material and overlying the gate dielectric, and a source electrode and drain electrode contacting end portions of the active layer. The gate dielectric may have thicker portions over interfaces with the insulating layer to suppress hydrogen diffusion therethrough. Additionally or alternatively, a passivation capping dielectric including a dielectric metal oxide material may be interposed between the active layer and a dielectric layer overlying the active layer to suppress hydrogen diffusion therethrough.

Abstract: A method of treating pancreas damage is provided, the method comprises administrating a pharmaceutical composition to a subject in need thereof. The pharmaceutical composition comprises a plurality of pretreated adipose-derived stem cells and an ester type catechin, wherein the plurality of pretreated adipose-derived stem cells are cultured with the ester type catechin.

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera and an electronic control unit (ECU) with an image processor. The ECU generates a reduced resolution frame of captured image data and the ECU determines a reduced resolution detection result based on pedestrian detection using the reduced resolution frame of captured image data. The ECU, responsive to processing by the image processor of image data, generates a cropped frame of captured image data and the ECU determines a cropped detection result based on pedestrian detection using the cropped frame of captured image data. Responsive to determining the reduced resolution detection result and determining the cropped detection result, the ECU merges the reduced resolution detection result and the cropped detection result into a final pedestrian detection result. The final pedestrian detection result is indicative of presence of a pedestrian within the field of view of the camera.

Abstract: This invention relates to modular proteins that interact with one or more target molecules. The chimeric proteins comprise two or more repeat domains, such as tetratricopeptide repeat domains; inter-repeat loops linking the repeat domains; and one or more peptide ligands. Each peptide ligand is located in an inter-repeat loop or at the N or C terminus of the chimeric protein. The peptide ligands may include heterologous peptidyl binding motifs, such as short linear motifs (SLiMs). Chimeric proteins with various configurations and methods for their production and use are provided.

Abstract: A vision system for a vehicle includes a camera and an electronic control unit (ECU) with an image processor. The ECU generates a reduced resolution frame of captured image data and the ECU determines a reduced resolution detection result based on pedestrian detection using the reduced resolution frame of captured image data. The ECU, responsive to processing by the image processor of image data, generates a cropped frame of captured image data and the ECU determines a cropped detection result based on pedestrian detection using the cropped frame of captured image data. Responsive to determining the reduced resolution detection result and determining the cropped detection result, the ECU merges the reduced resolution detection result and the cropped detection result into a final pedestrian detection result. The final pedestrian detection result is indicative of presence of a pedestrian within the field of view of the camera.

Abstract: A use of a pharmaceutical composition in preparing a drug for treating pancreas damage. The pharmaceutical composition comprises pretreated adipose-derived stem cells and ester-type catechin, wherein the pretreated adipose-derived stem cells are obtained by co-culturing ester-type catechin with adipose-derived stem cells.

Abstract: A security management system includes a controlled device to execute a security management method. The controlled device includes a wireless module and a processing module. The processing module communicates with a main controlling device through the wireless module for pairing. When the main controlling device is successfully paired to the controlled device, the processing module executes a security mode. In the security mode, a user directly operates the controlled device. When the controlled device is not successfully paired to the main controlling device, the controlled device cannot execute the security mode, and the controlled device cannot be operated. Therefore, the user only needs to ensure that the main controlling device is nearby; even if the user is at a position distanced from the controlled device, the controlled device may not be operated by others.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for driving a display panel is provided. The integrated circuit includes a gamma mapping unit and a mura compensation unit. The gamma mapping unit is configured to receive a gray level of an image data, map the gray level to a gamma code according to at least one gamma table, and output the gamma code. The mura compensation unit is configured to receive the gamma code, and compensate the gamma code according to at least one de-mura table to generate a compensation result after the gamma mapping unit performs the step of mapping the gray level to the gamma code. The integrated circuit drives the display panel according to the compensation result. In addition, a method for driving a display panel is also provided.

Abstract: A readout circuit of a touch panel is provided. The readout circuit includes a charge modulator and a correlated double sampling demodulator. The charge modulator is configured to provide a driving current to charge or discharge a sensing electrode of the touch panel and generate a sensing voltage signal. The correlated double sampling demodulator is coupled to the charge modulator. The correlated double sampling demodulator is configured to sample the sensing voltage signal to obtain a voltage variation when a touch event happens. A method for driving the touch panel is also provided.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for driving a display panel is provided. The integrated circuit includes a gamma mapping circuit and a mura compensation circuit. The gamma mapping circuit is configured to receive a gray level of an image data, map the gray level to a gamma code according to at least one gamma table, and output the gamma code. The mura compensation circuit is configured to receive the gamma code, and compensate the gamma code according to at least one de-mura table to generate a compensation result after the gamma mapping circuit performs the step of mapping the gray level to the gamma code. The integrated circuit drives the display panel according to the compensation result. In addition, a method for driving a display panel is also provided.

Abstract: A readout circuit of a touch panel is provided. The readout circuit includes a charge modulator and a correlated double sampling demodulator. The charge modulator is configured to provide a driving current to charge or discharge a sensing electrode of the touch panel and generate a sensing voltage signal. The correlated double sampling demodulator is coupled to the charge modulator. The correlated double sampling demodulator is configured to sample the sensing voltage signal to obtain a voltage variation when a touch event happens. A method for driving the touch panel is also provided.

Abstract: A security management system includes a controlled device to execute a security management method. The controlled device includes a wireless module and a processing module. The processing module communicates with a main controlling device through the wireless module for pairing. When the main controlling device is successfully paired to the controlled device, the processing module executes a security mode. In the security mode, a user directly operates the controlled device. When the controlled device is not successfully paired to the main controlling device, the controlled device cannot execute the security mode, and the controlled device cannot be operated. Therefore, the user only needs to ensure that the main controlling device is nearby; even if the user is at a position distanced from the controlled device, the controlled device may not be operated by others.

Abstract: An avatar-based charting method for assisted diagnosis to improve the efficiency of medical practice. Through an anthropomorphic symptom record interface, the first page is the Genetic-Psycho-Social-Bio (GPSB) which assists in understanding the genetic, psychological, social-environmental, and biological characteristics of patients. A Subjective-Objective-Assessment-Plan (SOAP) diagnosis page aids in doctor diagnosis. A decision support diagnostic summary interface automatically generates the diagnosis summary and notifies of any unusual circumstances. Finally, a medical records module saves all information into a medical database in order to provide health care for subsequent tracking and evaluation.

Abstract: The invention is a therapeutic method for repairing damaged pancreas. The method comprises administrating Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) of green tea and a plurality of adipose-derived stem cells (ADSC). And Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) of green tea enhances the ability of the adipose-derived stem cells to repair damaged tissue.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for driving a display panel is provided. The integrated circuit includes a gamma mapping circuit and a mura compensation circuit. The gamma mapping circuit is configured to receive a gray level of an image data, map the gray level to a gamma code according to at least one gamma table, and output the gamma code. The mura compensation circuit is configured to receive the gamma code, and compensate the gamma code according to at least one de-mura table to generate a compensation result after the gamma mapping circuit performs the step of mapping the gray level to the gamma code. The integrated circuit drives the display panel according to the compensation result. In addition, a method for driving a display panel is also provided.

Abstract: An integrated circuit for driving a display panel is provided. The integrated circuit includes a gamma mapping unit and a mura compensation unit. The gamma mapping unit is configured to receive a gray level of an image data, map the gray level to a gamma code according to at least one gamma table, and output the gamma code. The mura compensation unit is configured to receive the gamma code, and compensate the gamma code according to at least one de-mura table to generate a compensation result after the gamma mapping unit performs the step of mapping the gray level to the gamma code. The integrated circuit drives the display panel according to the compensation result. In addition, a method for driving a display panel is also provided.

Abstract: A display driving apparatus configured to drive a touch display panel is provided. The touch display panel includes gate drivers and scan lines. The display driving apparatus includes a driving controller. The driving controller provides clock signals to the gate drivers during a display period. The display period includes scan operation periods. The gate drivers drive the scan lines according to the clock signals during the scan operation periods. The driving controller further provides a clear signal and a pre-charge signal to at least one of the gate drivers to insert at least one touch sensing period between the scan operation periods, so that the touch display panel performs a touch sensing operation during the at least one touch sensing period. Furthermore, a method for driving the touch display panel is also provided.