Abstract: An optical imaging apparatus for inspecting a solar cell includes a power supply configured to apply a reverse biased voltage to the solar cell such that shunt defects in the solar cell will generate heat, a thermal imaging device configured to obtain the thermal image of the solar cell, a computing unit including a thermal image analysis module configured to identify hot spots in the thermal image, a locating module configured to locate the center positions of the hot spots, a visible image analysis module configured to identify the defect features of the hot spots, and a visible light imaging device configured to acquire visible images of the hot spots.

Abstract: A clock driving circuit and a method of driving a plurality of output lines for a PC architecture are disclosed. The clock driving circuit includes a clock generating circuit coupled to an output buffer for the PC having a plurality of output lines connected to a plurality of output loads having output load impedances. The output lines are driven differentially at an output voltage lower than a supply voltage. The circuit includes a voltage node having a voltage node impedance. The voltage node is maintained at substantially the output voltage. The circuit includes a current sinking transistor that sinks current from the voltage node. The current sinking transistor is operated in a linear region characterized by an ohmic resistance determined by the size of the current sinking transistor. The impedance of the voltage node is matched to one of the load impedances by sizing the current sinking transistor.

Abstract: A clock driving circuit and a method of driving a plurality of output lines for a PC architecture are disclosed. The clock driving circuit includes a clock generating circuit coupled to an output buffer for the PC having a plurality of output lines connected to a plurality of output loads having output load impedances. The output lines are driven differentially at an output voltage lower than a supply voltage. The circuit includes a voltage node having a voltage node impedance. The voltage node is maintained at substantially the output voltage. The circuit includes a current sinking transistor that sinks current from the voltage node. The current sinking transistor is operated in a linear region characterized by an ohmic resistance determined by the size of the current sinking transistor. The impedance of the voltage node is matched to one of the load impedances by sizing the current sinking transistor.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing and treating disease are provided. The compositions are extracts of black tea that include a mixture of theaflavin-3-gallate and theaflavin-3?-gallate.

Abstract: Compositions and methods of inhibiting tumor cell growth and treating and preventing cancer are provided based on administration of an orange peel extract either alone or in combination with other phytochemicals.

Abstract: A multimedia enhancement system and process thereof are provided. There are connections among multimedia management, database and enhancement facilities. Storing facility is configured for accepting the information from a collecting facility and storing the information in a form of a plurality of descriptors. Once one of the multimedia files is requested, an enhancement on the requested multimedia file is implemented in reference to the descriptors in the storing facility.

Abstract: A method for integration of a source object into a base image. The method comprises the steps of identifying similar border pixels, calculating characteristic values of the similar border pixels in the source object and the base image, creating a tonal map using the characteristic values, segmentation filtering the source object and the overlapped area into regions, identifying similar regions in the source object, each of which, in the characteristic values, has a difference smaller than a second threshold from the similar border pixels in the source object and smaller than a third threshold from one region in the overlapped area having an average difference smaller than a fourth threshold from the similar border pixels in the overlapped area, and applying the tonal map to the similar regions.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a circuit configured to generate a spread spectrum clock signal. The circuit may comprise a voltage controlled oscillator with a gain that may be automatically controlled.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a circuit that may be configured to (i) change a frequency of one or more first signals in response to a second signal and (ii) generate a third signal in response to either the second signal or a predetermined time period expiring.

Abstract: A line driver and a method for driving a line are disclosed. The line driver includes a first current device configured to initiate a change in the state of the line and a second current device configured to substantially complete the change. The first current device provides a first current and the second current device provides a second current that is smaller than the first current.

Abstract: A circuit and method for controlling a spread spectrum transition are presented comprising a first circuit and a second circuit. The first circuit may be configured to generate a clock signal in response to (i) a reference signal, (ii) a sequence of spread spectrum ROM codes, and (iii) a command signal. The second circuit may be configured to synchronize the command signal to a feedback signal. The sequence of spread spectrum ROM codes may be generated according to a predetermined mathematical formula and optimized in accordance with predetermined criteria.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing and treating disease are provided. The compositions are extracts of black tea that include a mixture of theaflavin-3-gallate and theaflavin-3′-gallate.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for prevention or treatment of disease are provided which comprise analogs of Resveratrol.

Abstract: A method for integration of a source object into a base image. The method comprises the steps of identifying similar border pixels, calculating characteristic values of the similar border pixels in the source object and the base image, creating a tonal map using the characteristic values, segmentation filtering the source object and the overlapped area into regions, identifying similar regions in the source object, each of which, in the characteristic values, has a difference smaller than a second threshold from the similar border pixels in the source object and smaller than a third threshold from one region in the overlapped area having an average difference smaller than a fourth threshold from the similar border pixels in the overlapped area, and applying the tonal map to the similar regions.

Abstract: A spread spectrum clock generator comprising a spread spectrum modulation circuit and a control circuit. The spread spectrum modulation circuit may be configured to generate a clock signal in response to (i) a sequence of linearity ROM codes, (ii) a sequence of spread spectrum ROM codes, and (iii) a command signal. The control circuit may be configured to synchronize the command signal to a feedback signal. The sequence of linearity ROM codes and the sequence of spread spectrum ROM codes may be generated by predetermined mathematical formulas and optimized in accordance with predetermined criteria.

Abstract: A circuit comprising a current source, a first amplifier, and a second amplifier. The circuit may be used to provide for crossing point compensation of a CMOS driver as a function of a supply voltage. The current source may be configured to present a reference current. The first amplifier may be configured to (i) receive the reference current as a load, (ii) receive a first voltage, and (iii) present a second voltage responsive to the first voltage. The second amplifier may be configured to (i) receive the second voltage and (ii) change a current at a node responsive to the second voltage.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for preventing and treating disease are provided. The compositions are extracts of black tea that include a mixture of theaflavin-3-gallate and theaflavin-3′-gallate.

Abstract: A drive cage assembly of a computer enclosure for receiving a data storage device therein includes a cage, a securing plate and a coupling piece. The cage has a base wall, an upper wall horizontally extending from an upper edge of the base wall and a lower wall horizontally extending from a lower edge of the base wall. The cage defines a side opening. The base wall forms at least one pair of posts projecting from the inner side thereof for inserting into corresponding holes defined in the data storage device. The securing plate is attached to the side opening of the cage and also forms at least one pair of posts in its inner side for inserting into holes defined in the data storage device. The coupling piece couples the securing plate to the cage thereby securely mounting the data storage device to the cage.

Abstract: A shielding device (10) is removably received in a drive bracket (82) of a computer enclosure (80). The shielding device includes a shell (12) and a pair of rails (16). The shell electrically contacts and covers a bay in a front panel (86) of the computer enclosure thereby providing shielding from electromagnetic interference. The rails are removably attached to the shell to be received in the drive bracket for supporting the shell therein.

Abstract: A computer enclosure to receive a circuit board therein comprises a cage, a hook attached to the cage and a pair of ledges attached to the cage. The hook comprises a first body for supporting the circuit board and a latch extending from the first body for engaging with the circuit board. Each ledge comprises a second body for supporting the circuit board and a flange extending from the second body for engaging with the circuit board.