Abstract: The invention discloses a power controlling apparatus for a biochip including M regions. Each region includes a plurality of cells respectively. The power controlling apparatus includes a pulse generating module, a combinational circuit, and M controlling modules. The pulse generating module generates a pulse. The combinational circuit receives the pulse and generates M controlling signals. Each controlling signal has a predetermined phase which is different from the phase of the other controlling signal. The M controlling modules are electrically connected to the combinational circuit. Each of the M controlling signals corresponds to and activates one of the M controlling modules to selectively power on one corresponding region of the M regions. The cells in the corresponding region which is powered have an action potential refractory time that is longer than the power-on interval of the corresponding region.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) Message Automatic Routing Technique (SMART) device that includes a unique identifier and a SMART engine. The unique identifier can be used by an SIP based communication server as a communication endpoint, which means that the unique identifier for the SMART device is used by an SIP server to route communication requests to the SMART device. The SMART engine can forward received SIP messages to other communication devices in a manner transparent to the SIP based communication server. In one embodiment, the SMART device can be a consumer communication device, such as a computer having soft phone software installed, a mobile telephone, or an SIP enabled communication device.

Abstract: Methods, systems and a machine readable memory are disclosed for adjusting projected demand items on an item-location basis. One environment in which the disclosed technology is useful is retail sales by companies with many items and numerous sales locations. Disruptive events and impact estimates can be calendared and applied to adjust both sales history quantities, which are used to project future demand, and to adjust future projected demand, directly. Impact estimates can be positive or negative, multiplicative or additive. Multiple disruptive events can be handled.

Abstract: A vehicle hybrid propulsion system includes an internal combustion engine, a transmission, a plate clutch, and at least one electric actuator coupled with the engine and with the transmission for being able to perform one of the operations consisting of generating propulsive forces, generating electric power and idling. A lever mechanism driven by an electric motor is used to control engaging and disengaging of the plate clutch such that connection between the transmission and the engine and/or the electric motor can be established or blocked. Thus, hybrid propulsion systems having different functions can be formed. Moreover, the hybrid propulsion systems are easy to implement by combining modular components.

Abstract: Methods of and apparatus for simulating and projecting future sales, inventory and gross margin are described. Some methods provide bottom-up item-by-item, per location simulation of unit inventory and unit sales. Notional deliveries and other features of simulations and projections are reflected in the detailed description, accompanying figures and claims.

Abstract: A hand tool having an adjustable head includes a handle, a head and a head locking assembly. The handle has an elongated slot with a bottom. The head has a body that has a pivot junction pivotally mounted in the elongated slot and having an exterior toothed surface. The head locking assembly includes a sliding block, a rotatable locking assembly and a block biasing assembly. The sliding block is slidably mounted in the elongated slot between the pivot junction and the bottom of the elongated slot and includes an engaging device to engage the exterior toothed surface of the pivot junction. The rotatable locking assembly is rotatably mounted in the sliding block and includes a locking device such as an eccentric cam to abut the bottom of the elongated slot to restrict the sliding block in motion and lock the head at a given angular position.

Abstract: Provided is a folding electric bicycle comprising a front frame section; a rear frame section comprising two bent arms individually having one end pivotably coupled to an axle passed rear wheel, and two auxiliary wheels rotatably mounted in open ends of the bent arms; a crossbar comprising a front end and a rear end pivotably coupled to the front and rear frame sections respectively; a latch detachably interconnected the crossbar and the rear frame section; and a down tube interconnected the front and rear frame sections. The rear frame section can either retract toward the front frame section about the unfastened latch for folding or extend from the front frame section about the unfastened latch for extending. The auxiliary wheels are either disposed above the ground when the bicycle is ready or rotatable and contact with the ground when the bicycle is folded for facilitating moving.

Abstract: Provided is a folding electric bicycle comprising a front frame section; a rear frame section comprising two bent arms individually having one end pivotably coupled to an axle passed rear wheel, and two auxiliary wheels rotatably mounted in open ends of the bent arms; a crossbar comprising a front end and a rear end pivotably coupled to the front and rear frame sections respectively; a latch detachably interconnected the crossbar and the rear frame section; and a down tube interconnected the front and rear frame sections. The rear frame section can either retract toward the front frame section about the unfastened latch for folding or extend from the front frame section about the unfastened latch for extending. The auxiliary wheels are either disposed above the ground when the bicycle is ready or rotatable and contact with the ground when the bicycle is folded for facilitating moving.

Abstract: A lens module structure includes an image sensing chip disposed on the first side of a substrate and electrically coupled to the substrate through wires. A memory chip and a control chip are soldered onto a second surface of the substrate, and a solderable output unit terminal is provided on one side of the second surface of the substrate for connecting to other electronic components. A lens pedestal is fastened onto the first surface of the substrate such that the image sensing chip is encapsulated within the lens pedestal, and an optical lens is provided within the lens pedestal and corresponding to the image sensing chip. In such way, the assembled components of the lens are decreased and the chips thereof are designed in a modular mode such that the overall volume of the lens is reduced and the surface mounting technologies can be omitted.

Abstract: A hand tool having an adjustable head includes a handle, a head and a head locking assembly. The handle has an elongated slot with a bottom. The head has a body that has a pivot junction pivotally mounted in the elongated slot and having an exterior toothed surface. The head locking assembly includes a sliding block, a rotatable locking assembly and a block biasing assembly. The sliding block is slidably mounted in the elongated slot between the pivot junction and the bottom of the elongated slot and includes an engaging device to engage the exterior toothed surface of the pivot junction. The rotatable locking assembly is rotatably mounted in the sliding block and includes a locking device such as an eccentric cam to abut the bottom of the elongated slot to restrict the sliding block in motion and lock the head at a given angular position.

Abstract: An optical mouse chip with silicon retina structure comprises an image sensor array, an accumulator and a comparing/selecting unit. The image sensor array senses a direction parameter of an image along each axis. The accumulator sums the direction parameters of the image along different axes. The comparing/selecting unit selects a largest one from the sum of direction parameters of the image along different axes to determine a moving direction of the image.

Abstract: An optical mouse chip with silicon retina structure comprises an image sensor array, an accumulator and a comparing/selecting unit. The image sensor array senses a direction parameter of an image along each axis. The accumulator sums the direction parameters of the image along different axes. The comparing/selecting unit selects a largest one from the sum of direction parameters of the image along different axes to determine a moving direction of the image.

Abstract: A method for texturing a substrate and the resulting substrate. A substrate made of glass ceramic is textured using laser radiation to form a texture feature. The laser radiation may be applied with a degree of overlap. Additionally, the texture feature may be elongated or continuous in the circumferential direction. The radiation is applied such that the texture feature has smaller texture features formed thereon.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a magnetic disk comprises the steps of: a) providing a substrate with a layer of an amorphous multi-component material at its surface; b) irradiating the amorphous layer (e.g. by applying heat from a heating element, laser beam, or the like) to thereby create micro-structurally changed regions in the amorphous layer; and c) chemo-mechanically polishing the amorphous layer to produce micro-texture features at or near the micro-structurally changed regions. The disk is then completed by depositing additional layers such as an underlayer, a magnetic layer, a protective overcoat, etc.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for bonding a lubricant onto the surface of rotating storage media. In particular, the method bonds reactive and non-reactive lubricants onto the carbon based protective coating of a magnetic storage disk. The lubricant is first applied onto the disk surface through conventional coating techniques, such as dipping, spinning, spraying, or vapor deposition. The thickness of the applied coating is thicker than the final bonded thickness of the lubricant. Typically, the applied thickness of the film is approximately 30 Angstroms. The lubricant coated disk surface is then exposed to low energy electron irradiation. The energy level of the accelerated electrons is below 100 eV. The lubricated film is exposed to a dosage level of approximately 1000 microcoulombs per square centimeter. This dosage level bonds approximately 15 Angstroms of lubricant to the disk surface. The non-bonded or excess lubricant is then rinsed off in a liquid freon or other suitable rinse.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of using a preparation of triacylglycerol which contains unsaturated fatty acids having no more than two double bonds to preserve normal erythrocyte deformability, to improve microcirculation, to protect myocardium against ischemic damage and to suppress arrhythmia in ischemic heart, i.e. to protect cells and tissues of a mammalian body against various forms of mechanical and chemical injuries.

Abstract: The present invention is a method for bonding a lubricant onto the surface of rotating storage media. In particular, the method bonds reactive and non-reactive lubricants onto the carbon based protective coating of a magnetic storage disk. The lubricant is first applied onto the disk surface through conventional coating techniques, such as dipping, spinning, spraying, or vapor deposition. The thickness of the applied coating is thicker than the final bonded thickness of the lubricant. Typically, the applied thickness of the film is approximately 30 Angstroms. The lubricant coated disk surface is then exposed to low energy electron irradiation. The energy level of the accelerated electrons is below 100 eV. The lubricated film is exposed to a dosage level of approximately 1000 microcoulombs per square centimeter. This dosage level bonds approximately 15 Angstroms of lubricant to the disk surface. The non-bonded or excess lubricant is then rinsed off in a liquid freon or other suitable rinse.

Abstract: Thin film recording media are protected and lubricated by overcoating them with a carbon overcoat applying a lubricant to said overcoat and bonding the lubricant to the carbon overcoat by irradiating it by UV radiation.

Abstract: In the manufacture of a thin film metal alloy or metal oxide magnetic recording disk, a fluoroether lubricant is bonded to the carbon or hydrogenated carbon overcoat of the disk. The lubricant is applied to the carbon overcoat by dipping the disk in a solution of the lubricant. The lubricated disk is then exposed to the plasma of an inert gas, such as nitrogen. The resulting disk contains a layer of lubricant which is bonded to the disk surface so as to be resistant to spin-off and which has a relatively uniform thickness so as to substantially eliminate the problems of stiction during the operation of the disk file.