Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of treating or preventing the visual function loss in optic nerve in a subject after crush injury by using 4-(Phenylsulfanyl)butane-2-one (4-PSB-2). The present invention has the ability of enhancing the protection effect of RGCs, preserving the visual function in optic nerve after crush injury, recovering the visual function loss, attenuating apoptosis in optic nerve after injury, and inhibiting the inflammatory responses in optic nerves after ON injury.

Abstract: An electronic device for browsing a document is disclosed. The document being browsed includes a plurality of command-associated text strings. First, a text string selector of the electronic device selects a plurality of candidate text strings from the command-associated text strings. Afterward, an acoustic string provider of the electronic device prepares a candidate acoustic string for each of the candidate text strings. Thereafter, a microphone of the electronic device receives a voice command. Next, a speech recognizer of the electronic device searches the candidate acoustic strings for a target acoustic string that matches the voice command, wherein the target acoustic string corresponds to a target text string of the candidate text strings. Finally, a document browser of the electronic device executes a command associated with the target text string.

Abstract: A voice control device has a speech command recognizer, a sensor data processor and a decision making circuit. The speech command recognizer is arranged for performing speech command recognition to output a recognized speech command. The sensor data processor is arranged for processing sensor data generated from at least one auxiliary sensor to generate a detection output. The decision making circuit is arranged for deciding a response of the voice control device according to the recognized speech command and the detection output. The same speech command is able to trigger difference responses according to the detection output (e.g., detected motion). Besides, an adaptive training process may be employed to improve the accuracy of the sensor data processor. Hence, the voice control device may have improved performance of the voice control feature due to a reduce occurrence probability of miss errors and false alarm errors.

Abstract: A copolymer is provided, which includes a chemical structure of: R is C1-6 alkylene group. T is a terminal group including C1-6 alkyl group, C3-6 cycloalkyl group, or C6-12 aromatic group. l is 0.05 to 0.3, m is 0.1 to 0.2, n is 0.5 to 0.8, l+m+n=1, x is 40 to 100, and o is 10 to 120. An epoxy resin composite is also provided, which includes 100 parts by weight of epoxy resin and 1 to 20 parts by weight of toughness enhancer such as the above copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a 3-dimension magnetic resonance imaging method which comprises: applying a slab selection gradient to a subject; transmitting a radiofrequency pulse to the subject, and exciting a slab of the subject to produce magnetic resonance signals with a continuous frequency bandwidth; performing a spatial encoding gradient across three dimensions to encode the magnetic resonance signals, wherein an equivalent encoded field of view which along the selected acceleration direction is controlled by the spatial encoding gradient, and the equivalent encoded field of view is shorter than the excited slab size of the subject; applying a separation gradient along with the spatial encoding gradient; and receiving and reconstructing the encoded magnetic resonance signals to produce 3D images.

Abstract: An optical projection and image sensing apparatus including a light source, a light valve, a first lens set, a sensing module, and a beam splitter is provided. The light valve is used to convert an illumination light from the light source to an image light beam. The first lens set is used to project the image light to display an image on a screen, and the sensing module is used to sense a sensing light from the image on the screen. The beam splitter is disposed on the optical paths of the image light and the sensing light from the image on the screen. One of the sensing module and the light valve is disposed on the optical path of the sensing light passing through the beam splitter, and the other is disposed on optical path of the sensing light reflected by the beam splitter.

Abstract: A vehicle lighting system includes a light source, a beam expander, a light processing unit, and a non-uniform projection unit. The light source emits at least one collimated light beam, and the beam expander is located in a propagation path of the collimated light beam for receiving and expanding the collimated light beam to form an expanded light beam. The light processing unit is located in a propagation path of the expanded light beam for receiving the expanded light beam and a control signal and adjust an intensity profile of the expanded light beam according to the control signal, and a non-uniform projection unit converts the expanded light beam adjusted by the processor into a light beam having a non-uniform intensity profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to uses of the sulfur-containing compound in inhibiting activities of a factor related to cancer metastasis and/or growth. Preferably, the invention relates to uses of the sulfur-containing compound in inhibiting lung cancer metastasis and/or growth.

Abstract: The invention relates to uses of the sulfur-containing compound in inhibiting activities of a factor related to cancer metastasis and/or growth. Preferably, the invention relates to uses of the sulfur-containing compound in inhibiting lung cancer metastasis and/or growth.

Abstract: An extended film and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The extended film includes a poly(lactic acid) and a block copolymer, wherein the block polymer includes a first block, a second block and a third block that connected with each other by chemical bonds. The extended film is formed by steps of mixing poly(lactic acid) and the block copolymer to form a mixture, compressing the mixture to form a board body and extending the board body to form an extended film, thereby forming an extended film having properties of high thermal-resistance and high transparency, the film thus obtained is applicable for packaging use.

Abstract: An optical projection and image sensing apparatus including a light source, a light valve, a first lens set, a sensing module, and a beam splitter is provided. The light valve is used to convert an illumination light from the light source to an image light beam. The first lens set is used to project the image light to display an image on a screen, and the sensing module is used to sense a sensing light from the image on the screen. The beam splitter is disposed on the optical paths of the image light and the sensing light from the image on the screen. One of the sensing module and the light valve is disposed on the optical path of the sensing light passing through the beam splitter, and the other is disposed on optical path of the sensing light reflected by the beam splitter.

Abstract: An enterosoluble and intestinal-enzyme-biodegradable material is provided. The enterosoluble and intestinal-enzyme-biodegradable material includes a modified amylopectin, wherein at least one of hydrogen atoms is replaced by —CO—(CH2)n—COOH (n is 2-4) and the modified amylopectin has an acid value of 35-180 mg KOH/g. The disclosure also provides a method for preparing an enterosoluble and intestinal-enzyme-biodegradable material.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds from the soft coral and the generation thereof. The invention also relates to the uses of the compounds from the soft coral in inhibiting inducible nitric oxide synthase and/or cyclooxygenase-2 and in treating the diseases associated with inducible nitric oxide synthase and/or cyclooxygenase-2.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for single carrier wideband magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data acquisition are provided. The method includes the following steps: exciting a slice or slab with the use of RF pulse and a slice/slab selection gradient; applying a phase encoding gradient along a phase encoding direction and reducing a FOV along the phase encoding direction by a factor of W through k-space subsampling; applying a frequency encoding gradient along a frequency encoding direction and increasing a FOV along the frequency encoding direction by a factor of Wf; and applying a separation gradient along the phase encoding direction during the frequency encoding duration and k-space data acquisition.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a 3-dimension magnetic resonance imaging method which comprises: applying a slab selection gradient to a subject; transmitting a radiofrequency pulse to the subject, and exciting a slab of the subject to produce magnetic resonance signals with a continuous frequency bandwidth; performing a spatial encoding gradient across three dimensions to encode the magnetic resonance signals, wherein an equivalent encoded field of view which along the selected acceleration direction is controlled by the spatial encoding gradient, and the equivalent encoded field of view is shorter than the excited slab size of the subject; applying a separation gradient along with the spatial encoding gradient; and receiving and reconstructing the encoded magnetic resonance signals to produce 3D images.

Abstract: A voice control device has a speech command recognizer, a sensor data processor and a decision making circuit. The speech command recognizer is arranged for performing speech command recognition to output a recognized speech command. The sensor data processor is arranged for processing sensor data generated from at least one auxiliary sensor to generate a detection output. The decision making circuit is arranged for deciding a response of the voice control device according to the recognized speech command and the detection output. The same speech command is able to trigger difference responses according to the detection output (e.g., detected motion). Besides, an adaptive training process may be employed to improve the accuracy of the sensor data processor. Hence, the voice control device may have improved performance of the voice control feature due to a reduce occurrence probability of miss errors and false alarm errors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a polyester film with low thermal expansion. 95 wt % to 55 wt % of crystalline polyester and 5 wt % to 45 wt % of amorphous polyester are mixed. The blend is then melt extruded to form a sheet. The sheet is then biaxially stretched to obtain a film. The biaxially stretched film is then treated with a heat-setting procedure.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for enhancing signals in magnetic resonance imaging are provided. The method includes the following steps. Applying one or more than one RF pulse, which carries at least two frequency components, and a slice/slab selection gradient to a subject, so that at least two slices/slabs of the subject respectively corresponding to the at least two frequency components are excited simultaneously. Applying a plurality of spatial encoding gradients and one or more than one separation gradients for separating the at least two slices/slabs. Receiving a plurality of responsive RF signals excited from the subject. The responsive RF signals are restored according to a signal restoration function.

Abstract: A polyester film is described, including a first polyester and a second polyester. The weight ratio of the first polyester to the second polyester ranges from 1:1 to 1:3. The glass transition temperature of the first polyester is higher than 140° C. and that of the second polyester is lower than 140° C.

Abstract: The invention relates to a sulfur-containing compound and the preparation thereof. The invention also relates to the uses of the sulfur-containing compound in inhibiting inducible nitric oxide synthase and/or cyclooxygenase-2 and in treating the diseases associated with inducible nitric oxide synthase and/or cyclooxygenase-2. This invention also describes a series of chemical analogues of the said sulfur-containing compound and the preparation of these compounds.