Abstract: An inductor capacitor (LC) tank includes a first inductor and a first tunable capacitive array. The first inductor has a first terminal and a second terminal, and the first tunable capacitive array has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first tunable capacitive array is at a path branching from a first point between the first terminal and the second terminal of the first inductor, the first terminal of the first tunable capacitive array is coupled to the first point, and the second terminal of the first tunable capacitive array and the second terminal of the first inductor are coupled to a reference voltage.

Abstract: An armrest table has an armrest casing, a frontward-moving stand, an upward-moving stand, and at least one table panel. The frontward-moving stand is front and rear movably mounted in the armrest casing. The table panel is up and down moveably mounted in the frontward-moving stand. The table panel can be rotated to be horizontal when moved to a highest position of its movement route. The frontward-moving stand and the table panel can be received in the armrest casing when the table panel is moved to a lowest position of its movement route. The armrest table is mounted beside the seat, and thus the passenger can adjust the height of the table panel.

Abstract: An oscillator apparatus includes an oscillator core circuit. The oscillator core circuit includes an inverting transconductance amplifier, at least one first capacitor, at least one second capacitor, and a resonator. The at least one first capacitor is connected between an input of the inverting transconductance amplifier and a ground level. The at least one second capacitor is connected between an output of the inverting transconductance amplifier and the ground level. The resonator has a first port connected to the input of the inverting transconductance amplifier and a second port connected to the output of the inverting transconductance amplifier. The first port is decoupled from the second port.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of medium and nitrogen fixation technique. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method of identifying whether Azotobacter secrets ammonia using nitrogen-free solid incubation media. Each liter of nitrogen-free incubation media comprises: K2HPO4 0.5-2 g, MgSO4.7H2O 0.1-0.5 g, CaCl2.2H2O 0.05-0.15 g, glucose 7-13 g, FeSO4.7H2O 0.005-0.02 g, NaMoO4.2H2O, 0.005-0.01 g, agar 10-20 g, and distilled water to balance. The present invention provides a method to identify whether Azotobacter secrets ammonia using nitrogen-free solid incubation media, which is simple and easy to carry out, and can accurately identify whether Azotobacter secreting nitrogenous compounds to extracellular and the ability of secretion, which play an important role in the development of bio-fertilizer industry.

Abstract: An inductor capacitor (LC) tank includes a first inductor and a first tunable capacitive array. The first inductor has a first terminal and a second terminal, and the first tunable capacitive array has a first terminal and a second terminal. The first tunable capacitive array is at a path branching from a first point between the first terminal and the second terminal of the first inductor, the first terminal of the first tunable capacitive array is coupled to the first point, and the second terminal of the first tunable capacitive array and the second terminal of the first inductor are coupled to a reference voltage.

Abstract: A frequency dividing apparatus includes: a plurality of latching devices arranged to selectively generate an output signal having a first oscillating frequency or a second oscillating frequency different from the first oscillating frequency according to an input clock signal and a first reset signal; and a controlling device arranged to generate the first reset signal at least according to a programming input signal; wherein the first reset signal is arranged to reset a first latching device in the plurality of latching devices to make the plurality of latching devices to generate the output signal having the second oscillating frequency.

Abstract: A frequency dividing apparatus includes: a plurality of latching devices arranged to selectively generate an output signal having a first oscillating frequency or a second oscillating frequency different from the first oscillating frequency according to an input clock signal and a first reset signal; and a controlling device arranged to generate the first reset signal at least according to a programming input signal; wherein the first reset signal is arranged to reset a first latching device in the plurality of latching devices to make the plurality of latching devices to generate the output signal having the second oscillating frequency.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a soft bit un-uniform quantization method, apparatus, computer program and storage medium. The soft bit un-uniform quantization method comprises: determining a threshold value; obtaining a quantization step according to the threshold value; obtaining a first data after a QAM demodulating and before a Turbo decoding in a wireless communication system; and performing a soft bit un-uniform quantization on the first data to obtain a quantization result according to the threshold value and the step. According to the present disclosure, the data after the QAM demodulating and before the Turbo decoding may obtain a distinguished Euclidean distance value and thus the performance can be improved greatly.

Abstract: A voltage generating circuit comprising: an output current generating circuit, generating an output current, such that an output voltage is generated at an output terminal, according to an output voltage control signal; a comparing device, comprising a first input terminal receiving a reference voltage, a second input terminal receiving a feedback voltage related with the output voltage, and an output terminal outputting the output voltage control signal according to the reference voltage and the feedback voltage; an adjustable voltage dropping circuit, comprising a first terminal coupled to the second input terminal, and a second terminal coupled to the output terminal; and a current source, for generating a predetermined current to the first terminal of the adjustable voltage dropping circuit, thereby the feedback voltage is generated at the first terminal of the adjustable voltage dropping circuit. The predetermined current flows through the adjustable voltage dropping circuit to the output terminal.

Abstract: A voltage generating circuit comprising: an output current generating circuit, generating an output current, such that an output voltage is generated at an output terminal, according to an output voltage control signal; a comparing device, comprising a first input terminal receiving a reference voltage, a second input terminal receiving a feedback voltage related with the output voltage, and an output terminal outputting the output voltage control signal according to the reference voltage and the feedback voltage; an adjustable voltage dropping circuit, comprising a first terminal coupled to the second input terminal, and a second terminal coupled to the output terminal; and a current source, for generating a predetermined current to the first terminal of the adjustable voltage dropping circuit, thereby the feedback voltage is generated at the first terminal of the adjustable voltage dropping circuit. The predetermined current flows through the adjustable voltage dropping circuit to the output terminal.

Abstract: A multi-functional table and chair device has a base, two opposite chair sets mounted on the base, and an adjustable table. Each chair set has at least one chair, and each chair has a supporting bracket, a seat, a backrest and a footrest. The adjustable table is mounted on the base between the chair sets and has a bottom bracket, an elevation mechanism and a table board. When the backrest of one chair is pivoted backward and the footrest is unfolded, the chair is changed into a deck chair. When the footrests of two opposite chairs of the chair sets are pivoted upward and unfolded to be horizontal and the adjustable table is raised to hold the footrests, the two opposite chairs and the adjustable table form a bed.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a soft bit un-uniform quantization method, apparatus, computer program and storage medium. The soft bit un-uniform quantization method comprises: determining a threshold value; obtaining a quantization step according to the threshold value; obtaining a first data after a QAM demodulating and before a Turbo decoding in a wireless communication system; and performing a soft bit un-uniform quantization on the first data to obtain a quantization result according to the threshold value and the step. According to the present disclosure, the data after the QAM demodulating and before the Turbo decoding may obtain a distinguished Euclidean distance value and thus the performance can be improved greatly.

Abstract: The signal processing apparatus contains a first signal transforming circuit and a second signal transforming circuit. The first signal transforming circuit includes four first coupled lines and two second coupled lines, wherein two ends of each first coupled line are configured to carry a first pair of differential signals respectively, each second coupled line is magnetically coupled to two of the first coupled lines in parallel and comprises two signal ports, to which the two ends of each of the magnetically-coupled first coupled lines are placed symmetrically for transferring a second pair of differential signals. The second signal transforming circuit is configured to convert between the second pairs of differential signals at the signal ports and a third pair of differential signals at connecting ports of the second signal transforming circuit.

Abstract: The signal processing apparatus contains a first signal transforming circuit and a second signal transforming circuit. The first signal transforming circuit includes four first coupled lines and two second coupled lines, wherein two ends of each first coupled line are configured to carry a first pair of differential signals respectively, each second coupled line is magnetically coupled to two of the first coupled lines in parallel and comprises two signal ports, to which the two ends of each of the magnetically-coupled first coupled lines are placed symmetrically for transferring a second pair of differential signals. The second signal transforming circuit is configured to convert between the second pairs of differential signals at the signal ports and a third pair of differential signals at connecting ports of the second signal transforming circuit.

Abstract: A foldable leg rest has a base, a first folding assembly and a second folding assembly. The base has a mounting board and a first stage drive mechanism mounted on the mounting board. The first folding assembly is pivotally connected to the base and has a first frame and a second stage drive mechanism mounted in the first frame. The second folding assembly is pivotally connected to the first folding assembly. In use, the first stage drive mechanism is operated to drive the first folding assembly to pivot relative to the base and the second stage drive mechanism is operated to drive the second folding assembly to pivot relative to the first folding assembly. Therefore, the legs of a sitter can be stretched and placed on the folding assemblies so as to enhance comfort and minimize fatigue.

Abstract: A foldable leg rest has a base, a first folding assembly and a second folding assembly. The base has a mounting board and a first stage drive mechanism mounted on the mounting board. The first folding assembly is pivotally connected to the base and has a first frame and a second stage drive mechanism mounted in the first frame. The second folding assembly is pivotally connected to the first folding assembly. In use, the first stage drive mechanism is operated to drive the first folding assembly to pivot relative to the base and the second stage drive mechanism is operated to drive the second folding assembly to pivot relative to the first folding assembly. Therefore, the legs of a sitter can be stretched and placed on the folding assemblies so as to enhance comfort and minimize fatigue.

Abstract: A chair assembly has a seat, a backrest and an expandable leg supporting device. The seat has a front end and a rear end. The backrest is connected to the rear end of the seat. The expandable leg supporting device is mounted on the front end of the seat and has a base, at least one extension frame and a frame driving device. The base is mounted securely on the front end of the seat. The least one extension frame is connected to the base. The frame driving device is mounted on the base and is connected to the at least one extension frame to pivot the at least one extension frame relative to the base. Accordingly, the chair assembly can be expanded to support legs of a user in an expanded condition.

Abstract: A series of novel polyamine-linked acridine dimers and derivatives thereof are described. The polyamine-linked acridine dimers and derivatives are potential anti-cancer agents.