Abstract: An optical diffusion device applied in a backlight module includes a plate. Multiple light sources are disposed on one side of the plate. Multiple optical microstructures provided with a longer axis and a shorter axis are disposed on the plate. The longer axis of each optical microstructure is approximately arranged in parallel with a direction extending from the light source, or, in other words, the shorter axis is arranged approximately crossing the direction extending from the light source. A diffusion effect is provided to each light source through the shorter axis of the optical microstructure to increase optical radiant energy among the light sources and to eliminate the dim and dark regions among the light sources for increasing general luminance of the backlight module.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method is provided, including the steps of generating a wideband RF signal that has a plurality of frequency bands respectively corresponding to a plurality of different kinds of nuclei, to simultaneously excite the different kinds of nuclei, detecting a wideband responsive RF signal that has a plurality of frequency bands respectively emitted by the different kinds of nuclei, and reconstructing magnetic resonance images for the different kinds of nuclei based on the wideband responsive RF signal. An MRI apparatus employing the MRI method is also provided.

Abstract: A diffusion imaging method is provided. The diffusion imaging method includes performing a plurality of data collection sequences. Each data collection sequence includes applying an excitation radio frequency signal and a selection gradient. The excitation radio frequency signal includes a first set of frequency bands selected to simultaneously excite a first nuclei type in a plurality of cross sections of a subject. Each data collection sequence further includes applying a diffusion gradient during formation of a magnetic resonance signal, applying a spatial encoding gradient during formation of the magnetic resonance signal, and while acquiring the magnetic resonance signal, applying a separation gradient to change a frequency separation between portions of the magnetic resonance signal. The diffusion imaging method further includes computationally determining a diffusion image of each of the plurality of cross sections.

Abstract: Provided is a method for simultaneously acquiring magnetic resonance slices/slabs of a subject. The method comprises steps as follows. First, apply one or more than one RF pulse, which carries at least two frequency components, and a slice/slab selection magnetic field gradient so that at least two slices/slabs of the subject respectively corresponding to the at least two frequency components are excited simultaneously. Second, apply a spatial encoding magnetic field gradient. Third, apply a slice/slab separation magnetic field gradient so as to separate the at least two slices/slabs. The method according to the present invention can be used to acquire data for simultaneously reconstructing multiple slices/slabs. The method is compatible with existing MRI systems.

Abstract: A composite diffuser structure includes a transparent layer having a light-entering surface and a light-emitting surface, a lenticular structure having a plurality of lenticular lens formed on the light-emitting surface, and a plurality of refection structures located on the light-entering surface. Each of the lenticular lenses has a first width. There is an opening between two adjacent reflection structures. Each of the openings has a second width. Thereby, the light beam enters into the transparent layer via the opening to increase the light efficiency. By using the diffuser layer located above the lenticular structure, the view angle can be adjusted.

Abstract: An anti-glare optical module includes a substrate unit and a thin film unit. The thin film unit is disposed on the top surface of the substrate unit. The thin film unit has a base surface that has a height relative to the top surface of the substrate unit, the thin film unit has a plurality of convex structures, each convex structure has a curvature radius, the curvature radiuses of every two adjacent convex structures are different, a plurality of lower points each formed between every two convex structures and on the base surface, and each convex structure has an upper point. Therefore, the thin film unit has a good scattering effect for reflective light, can maintain the excellent transmittance and can reduce the flicker points by the convex structures, so that using the convex structures can prevent the eyes of the user from being effected by flicker points.

Abstract: A monitor system for monitoring riverbed elevation changes at bridge piers is revealed. The monitor system includes a container, a rail, a holder, a photographic unit, a processor and a transmission unit. The container is disposed at a pier under the water and the rail is mounted in the container. The holder is arranged at the rail and is moved on the rail. The photographic unit is disposed on the holder to capture a monitor image of a riverbed under the water. As to the processor, it processes the monitor image so as to learn elevation change of the riverbed under the water. By the transmission unit, the riverbed elevation change is sent to a remote monitor unit so as to get the riverbed elevation according to the riverbed elevation change. Thus the riverbed elevation change at the bridge pier is monitored in real time.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a cooling apparatus for Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Imaging (NMRI) RF coils comprising a base, a cup, an input tube and an output tube. The input tube and the output tube are connected to the cup, in which the base and the cup are tightly sucked together to form a vacuum space by the vacuum caused by the negative pressure when the air is drawn out. The vacuum is able to block the conduction of low temperature. The base, the cup, the input tube and the output tube may be made of heat-isolation materials with high strength of hardness. The main objective of the present invention is to provide a low temperature system for long time use by the protection of a vacuum space; therefore the particular RF coil is used to retrieve NMRI signals. By reducing the resistance, the noise is therefore restrained, and the signal-to-noise ratio is enhanced to achieve high resolution and the scanning time is significantly reduced.

Abstract: A projection apparatus including an actuator, a light source, and a projection lens is provided. The light source is disposed on the actuator and is capable for emitting light beams sequentially. The actuator is capable for driving the light source so as to change the transmission paths of the light beams. The projection lens is disposed on the transmission paths of the light beams. The volume of the projection apparatus can be reduced since the light source is directly disposed on the actuator.

Abstract: Disclosed are extracts, compositions, and methods for treating cancer and inflammatory disorders. Also disclosed are methods for preparing extracts or compounds for treating the disorders.

Abstract: An optical diffusion device applied in a backlight module includes a plate, multiple light sources being disposed on one side of the plate; multiple optical microstructure provided with a longer axis and a shorter axis being disposed on the plate; a direction of the longer axis of each optical microstructure being approximately arranged in parallel with a direction extending from the light source, or a direction of the shorter axis being arranged approximately crossing a direction extending from the light source; better diffusion effect being provided to each light source through the shorter axis of the optical microstructure to increase optical quantum among light sources thus to eliminate the dim and dark regions among light sources for increasing general luminance of the backlight module.

Abstract: Thermoplastic vulcanizates are provided. The thermoplastic vulcanizate includes a blend, wherein the blend includes vulcanized acrylic rubber and polyester plastic. The vulcanized acrylic rubber is prepared by reacting an acrylic rubber (ACM) with an epoxy group-containing resin as a vulcanizing agent via dynamic vulcanization.

Abstract: A magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method is provided, including the steps of generating a wideband RF signal that has a plurality of frequency bands respectively corresponding to a plurality of different kinds of nuclei, to simultaneously excite the different kinds of nuclei, detecting a wideband responsive RF signal that has a plurality of frequency bands respectively emitted by the different kinds of nuclei, and reconstructing magnetic resonance images for the different kinds of nuclei based on the wideband responsive RF signal. An MRI apparatus employing the MRI method is also provided.

Abstract: Each micro electrode of a high-density micro electrode array is connected to the same conducting wire. Serial switches enable sequential electrical connection of the micro electrode array. Given reasonable temporal resolution, the separation interval of two consecutive instances of the same micro electrode entering the ON state matches the temporal resolution. The micro electrode array has simple layout and small area, thereby maximizing the number of micro electrodes installed per unit area.

Abstract: A polymer nanocomposite and a fabrication method thereof are provided. The polymer nanocomposite includes an amorphous polyester body and a plurality of layered structural materials mixed with the amorphous polyester body, wherein the layered structural materials have one or more than one kind of aspect ratio. The fabrication method includes providing an amorphous polyester, providing a plurality of modified layered structural materials which have one or more than one kind of aspect ratio, mixing the modified layered structural materials uniformly, mixing the modified layered structural materials into the amorphous polyester, and forming the polymer nanocomposite by a melting process.

Abstract: A camera module includes an image sensor, a first lens, a second lens and a beam splitting and combining component. The beam splitting and combining component is disposed between the first lens, the second lens and the image sensor. The first lens is suitable for imaging a first light beam of a first object onto the image sensor, while the second lens is suitable for imaging a second light beam of a second object onto the image sensor. In addition, both the first light beam and the second light beam are imaging onto the image sensor through the beam splitting and combining component. Therefore, the camera module is able to provide a two-way image-capturing function.

Abstract: Provided is a method for simultaneously acquiring magnetic resonance slices/slabs of a subject. The method comprises steps as follows. First, apply one or more than one RF pulse, which carries at least two frequency components, and a slice/slab selection magnetic field gradient so that at least two slices/slabs of the subject respectively corresponding to the at least two frequency components are excited simultaneously. Second, apply a spatial encoding magnetic field gradient. Third, apply a slice/slab separation magnetic field gradient so as to separate the at least two slices/slabs. The method according to the present invention can be used to acquire data for simultaneously reconstructing multiple slices/slabs. The method is compatible with existing MRI systems.

Abstract: A method comprises performing a first T2-weighted imaging (T2WI) on a subject; injecting the subject with a contrast agent after performing the first T2WI; and waiting a predetermined period of time before performing a second T2WI on the subject. The first T2WI and second T2WI are then co-registered. The co-registered first T2WI and co-registered second T2WI are then trimmed. A ?R2 map is then determined based on each pixel of the trimmed first T2WI and corresponding pixels of the trimmed second T2WI. A three-dimensional map is constructed based on the ?R2 map.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a delay line combination receiving method for ultra wideband system, which comprises a frame-differential delay line, which is collecting and combining all multi-path signals from desired users, and a delay line combination receiver, which is detecting the time at the sharpest rising or falling edge of the continuous integration output of the combinative output signal provided by said frame-differential delay line. Said the time at the sharpest rising or falling edge of the continuous integration output is the arrival time of the first signal of each symbol. The present can improve the synchronization speed of differential impulse radio ultra-wideband systems.

Abstract: The invention relates to a symbol timing synchronization system for orthogonal frequency division multiplexing system. According to the invention, the symbol timing synchronization system utilizes a shift register and a comparing device to determine whether the symbol of the orthogonal frequency division multiplexing system has the inter-symbol interference. When the symbol has the inter-symbol interference, a compensator is utilized to compensate the interfered symbol. Therefore, depending on the symbol timing synchronization system of the invention, the symbol timing error and the inter-symbol interference can be essentially removed so as to improve the system performance.