Abstract: Food products and systems and methods for their production involve microfiltration (“MF”) of fluid skim to form a MF retentate, combining the MF retentate with cream and subjecting the combination to ultrafiltration (“UF”) to form a UF retentate. Prior to UF, the composition is formed of non-acidified components. Following UF, the UF retentate is acidified and forms a food product including a high solids content. The solids content may be further increased using evaporation. The resulting cheese or cheese base contains a lower whey protein ratio in a fat:casein:whey protein ratio compared to systems and methods that do not employ MF.

Abstract: A dimmable driver for an LED light fixture allows multiple types of dimmers to be used with the light fixture. The dimmable driver may be disconnected from one type of dimmer and subsequently connected to another type of dimmer without having to replace or otherwise adjust the driver for each dimmer. Multiple types of dimmers may be connected to dimmable driver at the same time and the dimmable driver may use dimming signals from one or several of these dimmers. In some embodiments, the dimmable driver is configured to accommodate a step dimmer, a 0-10 V dimmer, and a phase-cut dimmer. Other dimmers and dimming protocols may be accommodated by the dimmable driver in alternative embodiments. Such an arrangement maximizes flexibility for lighting specifiers, contractors, and distributors while minimizing potential errors, costs, delays, and obsolete inventory.

Abstract: A metal recycling method comprises attaching a tape to a metal layer of a semiconductor structure; and separating a part of the metal layer from the semiconductor structure and transferring the part of the metal layer to the tape by a pressure difference.

Abstract: An antenna module includes a radiation unit, a ground unit and an electrostatic protection unit. The radiation unit includes a metal element and a substrate. The metal element is disposed on a surface of the substrate. The ground unit is disposed on another surface of the substrate. The electrostatic protection unit is disposed in the substrate and connected between the metal element and the ground unit.

Abstract: Dairy products with reduced electrolytes, such as milk products with reduced electrolytes, are provided that contain potassium at less than 70 mg/100 g. Production involves subjecting a starting milk composition to ultrafiltration (UF) to provide a UF retentate and a UF permeate. The UF permeate, containing a high monovalent ion, multivalent ion and lactose content, is pH-adjusted to at least about 7.0. The pH-adjusted UF permeate is subjected to nanofiltration (NF) to provide a NF retentate with a reduced monovalent ion content. One or more NF cycles may be performed. The UF retentate and the NF retentate are combined to provide a dairy product with a reduced monovalent ion content that contains a substantial portion of solids, lactose, and divalent and multivalent ions from the starting milk product.

Abstract: A composite catalyst for an electrode is described, including platinum for dehydrogenation, an element E for water dissociation, and a material MOx for stabilization of the element E, wherein x ranges from 0 to 3.

Abstract: A broadband power line network device includes a printed circuit board, a power converter, a network control chip, a network connector, and an Ethernet signal coupling device. The printed circuit board includes a primary layout region and a secondary layout region. The primary layout region and the secondary layout region are separated from each other by a first distance. The power converter includes a pair of power-receiving terminals for receiving an AC voltage, thereby converting the AC voltage into a DC voltage. The network control chip is disposed on the primary layout region for receiving the DC voltage. The network connector is disposed on the secondary layout region for transmitting or receiving an external network signal. The Ethernet signal coupling device is arranged between the primary layout region and the secondary layout region.

Abstract: Food products and systems and methods for their production involve microfiltration (“MF”) of fluid skim to form a MF retentate, combining the MF retentate with cream and subjecting the combination to ultrafiltration (“UF”) to form a UF retentate. Prior to UF, the composition is formed of non-acidified components. Following UF, the UF retentate is acidified and forms a food product including a high solids content. The solids content may be further increased using evaporation. The resulting cheese or cheese base contains a lower whey protein ratio in a fat:casein:whey protein ratio compared to systems and methods that do not employ MF.

Abstract: An Ethernet signal coupling device comprises: a primary side comprising TX+, TX?, RX+ and RX? signal terminals; a secondary side comprising TD+, TD?, RD+ and RD? signal terminals; a first transformer comprising a primary coil coupled to the TX+ signal terminal and the TX? signal terminal and a secondary coil coupled to the TD+ signal terminal and the TD? signal terminal; and a second transformer comprising a primary coil coupled to the RX+ signal terminal and the RX? signal terminal and a secondary coil coupled to the RD+ signal terminal and the RD? signal terminal. The primary coils of the first and second transformers are wound by triple insulated wires, or the secondary coils of the first and second transformers are wound by triple insulated wires.

Abstract: A method of producing a multicolor surface is described herein. The method includes the following steps: providing an aluminum-based substrate having an outer and inner surfaces; performing a mechanical process on the substrate; forming at least one fixing portion on the inner surface of the substrate; forming at least one conductive hole on the fixing portion; performing a first anodization on the substrate to form a first oxide layer that can be dyed with a first color on the outer surface of the substrate; removing at least some of the first oxide layer from the fixing portion and the outer surface of the substrate; performing a second anodization on the substrate to form a second oxide layer that can be dyed with a second color on the exposed outer surface of the substrate stripped of the first oxide layer; and removing the fixing portion.

Abstract: Representing a video by a frame of the video. Processing a frame by receiving a first frame of a video; dividing the received first frame into at least one region; and for each region, obtaining a pixel value from a each of a plurality of pixels of the region; and determining variability among the obtained pixel values. For a determined variability less than a predetermined threshold, processing at least one subsequent frame.

Abstract: A method of producing a multicolor surface is described herein. The method includes the following steps: providing an aluminum-based substrate having an outer and inner surfaces; performing a mechanical process on the substrate; forming at least one fixing portion on the inner surface of the substrate; forming at least one conductive hole on the fixing portion; performing a first anodization on the substrate to form a first oxide layer that can be dyed with a first color on the outer surface of the substrate; removing at least some of the first oxide layer from the fixing portion and the outer surface of the substrate; performing a second anodization on the substrate to form a second oxide layer that can be dyed with a second color on the exposed outer surface of the substrate stripped of the first oxide layer; and removing the fixing portion.

Abstract: A method of forming an interference film on an aluminum alloy substrate includes the following steps: providing an aluminum alloy substrate; cleaning the aluminum alloy substrate through a pre-treatment process; performing an anodic treatment on the aluminum alloy substrate for a predetermined amount of time till an oxidized film having a plurality of cellular tubes is formed on the surface thereof; expanding the holes of the oxidized membrane of the aluminum alloy substrate with an acidic solution to enlarge the diameter of the cellular tubes; enlarging the bottom of the cellular tubes to form a deposition area through an electrical enlarging process; depositing a metal material on the deposition area of the cellular tubes to form an interference structure; sealing the cellular tubes with a sealing agent; and removing dirt. Furthermore, an interference film structure is formed on the aluminum alloy substrate using the aforementioned method.

Abstract: A method of forming a skid-proof leather-texture surface on a metallic substrate, including the following steps of: providing a metallic substrate; performing a first pretreatment to clean the surface of the metallic substrate; etching the surface of the metallic substrate through an etchant while using a etch-moderating agent to moderate the condition of etching. performing a second pretreatment, such as pickling or chemical polishing, on the surface of the metallic substrate; performing an anodic treatment on the surface of the metallic substrate to form an oxidized film having micro-porous structure thereon; activating the surface of the metallic substrate after the anodic treatment; dyeing the surface of the metallic substrate; sealing the micro-porous structure formed on the surface of the metallic substrate; and ash-removing to clean the metallic substrate.

Abstract: A broadband power line network device includes a printed circuit board, a power converter, a network control chip, a network connector, and an Ethernet signal coupling device. The printed circuit board includes a primary layout region and a secondary layout region. The primary layout region and the secondary layout region are separated from each other by a first distance. The power converter includes a pair of power-receiving terminals for receiving an AC voltage, thereby converting the AC voltage into a DC voltage. The network control chip is disposed on the primary layout region for receiving the DC voltage. The network connector is disposed on the secondary layout region for transmitting or receiving an external network signal. The Ethernet signal coupling device is arranged between the primary layout region and the secondary layout region.

Abstract: Representing a video by a frame of the video. Processing a frame by receiving a first frame of a video; dividing the received first frame into at least one region; and for each region, obtaining a pixel value from a each of a plurality of pixels of the region; and determining variability among the obtained pixel values. For a determined variability less than a predetermined threshold, processing at least one subsequent frame.

Abstract: A catalytic liquid fuel is described, including a liquid fuel added with at least one kind of catalytic ion or its salt to improve the oxidation activity thereof. The liquid fuel includes at least an organic liquid fuel or a reducing agent or their mixture. The oxidation activity of the fuel can be enhanced by adding an extremely low concentration of the catalytic ion or it salt. The catalytic liquid fuel also can overcome problems like low oxidation activity, surface poisoning and fading of catalysts.

Abstract: Comestibles including natural antioxidants as a natural replacer for EDTA, food ingredients having reduced oxidative activity, and methods of use thereof are provided.

Abstract: A composite catalyst for an electrode is described, including platinum for dehydrogenation, an element E for water dissociation, and a material MOx for stabilization of the element E, wherein x ranges from 0 to 3.

Abstract: A method for preparing an electrode material for battery is provided. The method includes the following steps: firstly, providing a reaction precursor having a crystal structure, in which the reaction precursor represents as NaxMyM?zO2, and M and M? are not the same metal; next, dispersing the reaction precursor in a solvent, and adding a lithium (Li) salt therein, so as to form a mixed solution; and then, performing a microwave heating treatment on the mixed solution, in which Li+ in the Li salt are ion exchanged with Na+ in the reaction precursor, so as to form LixMyM?zO2 as the electrode material.