Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting and showing quality of a preview or stored picture in an electronic imaging device, which comprises the steps of determining whether the electronic imaging device is operated in a preview mode or a file mode; detecting at least four features of the preview or stored picture; determining whether each of the features of the preview or stored picture is normal or not; and displaying the preview or stored picture and at least one of four graphical indicators on a LCD screen of the electronic imaging device when it is determined that the feature corresponding to the graphical indicator is not in a normal status. Thus, a user is able to easily identify the features of the preview or stored picture in a graphical way on the LCD screen in a real time while reviewing the preview or stored picture.

Abstract: A true color liquid crystal displaying device is disclosed in the present invention. The true color liquid crystal displaying device includes a light guide module, a LED light source, and a liquid crystal panel without a color filter. The light guide module includes a light guide body, an optical input portion and an emitting surface. The emitting surface includes an emitting area. The LED light source is disposed on the optical input portion of the light guide module for emitting RGB beams. The liquid crystal panel is disposed above the emitting surface of the light guide module. The emitting area aligns with a sub-pixel of the liquid crystal panel. The optical cable inside the light guide module guides the monochromatic beam from the LED light source to each corresponding sub-pixel of the liquid crystal panel, so that the RGB beams is the pixel of the true color performance.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present may generate a DOM-tree and generate a signal based on the DOM-tree and a node list. The signal may be analyzed and nodes may be selected within the signal to form a periodic wave. Repeat patterns may be detected using the periodic wave and the nodes.

Abstract: A wall construction includes two mold boards spaced from each other for forming a chamber between the mold boards, a connection rod disposed between the mold boards, two connecting members attached to the connection rod and engaged through the mold boards and engaged with the mold boards for positioning the mold boards in place relative to each other, and two bracing members attached to the outer ends of the connecting members and engaged with the mold boards for further positioning the mold boards in place relative to each other, two frame members are engaged with the mold boards and secured to the mold boards with lock members.

Abstract: A vision-based user interface includes an image input unit for capturing frame images, an image processor for recognizing a posture in at least one of the captured frame images, and generating a recognized gesture according to the posture, and a control unit for generating a control command corresponding to the recognized gesture.

Abstract: A double-sided embossing folder includes a first embossing plate having a first plurality of positive embossing features disposed thereon in the shape of a first image and a first plurality of negative embossing features formed on an opposite side thereof. A second embossing plate has a second plurality of positive embossing features disposed thereon in the shape of the second image configured to mate with the first plurality of negative embossing features and a second plurality of negative embossing features formed therein in the shape of the first image configured to mate with the first plurality of positive embossing features. At least one living hinge is interposed between and integrally formed with the first and second embossing plates. Each living hinge is formed from at least one V-cut formed between the first and second embossing plates to form inwardly tapered sides.

Abstract: A cosmetic applicator includes an application assembly comprising a non-rigid container including an upper opening, a neck adjacent thereto, and a reservoir for storing a liquid cosmetic; and a massaging mechanism; and a vibration mechanism mounted to an outer surface of the container by securing to the neck and a lower portion of the container. The cosmetic applicator can provide a user with a pleasing “feel” when rubbed against the skin with the dispensed lotion and when the vibration mechanism activates.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of automatically extracting data from a target web page, comprising selecting (302) data in a source web page; determining (304) the respective DOM (document object model) trees of the source and target web page, and identifying the one or more nodes comprising the selected data in the source web page DOM tree; determining (306) matching paths in the respective DOM trees; for selected data in a node of an unmatched branch of the source web page DOM tree, identifying (308) the nearest matched path in the source web page; identifying (310) the unmatched branch nearest to the corresponding matched path in the target web page; determining (312) if said identified unmatched branch in the target web page DOM tree comprises a target node matching the selected data node; and if so: extracting (322) data from the target node if the mismatch between the respective unmatched branches does not exceed a predefined threshold.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for detecting and showing quality of a preview or stored picture in an electronic imaging device, which comprises the steps of determining whether the electronic imaging device is operated in a preview mode or a file mode; detecting at least four features of the preview or stored picture; determining whether each of the features of the preview or stored picture is normal or not; and displaying the preview or stored picture and at least one of four graphical indicators on a LCD screen of the electronic imaging device when it is determined that the feature corresponding to the graphical indicator is not in a normal status. Thus, a user is able to easily identify the features of the preview or stored picture in a graphical way on the LCD screen in a real time while reviewing the preview or stored picture.

Abstract: A threaded connector including female thread and male thread. The female thread is symmetrically disposed on both ends of a coupling. The male thread is disposed at an end of a pipe. The female thread includes buttress thread. A torque shoulder is disposed in front of the buttress thread. The female thread is connected to the torque shoulder via a tool withdrawal groove. A protruding threaded segment is disposed on any one of a fourth to seventh tooth of the female thread to prevent high pressure gas from leaking.

Abstract: A method determining image orientation includes determining if an image includes an orientation tag and if the tag indicates the image is rotated +90 or ?90 degrees. When the image does not include the tag or the tag does not indicate the image is rotated, the method includes determining if a face is detected in the original image and displaying the original image when a face is detected. When a face is not detected, the method includes rotating the image +90 and ?90 degrees and detecting a face in the rotated images. When a face is not detected, the method includes applying a classifier to determine the image's proper orientation. When a face is detected in one rotated image, the method includes displaying the rotated image. When a face is detected in both rotated images, the method includes applying the classifier to determine the image's proper orientation.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the identification and characterization of a number of novel M. tuberculosis derived proteins and protein fragments. The invention is directed to the polypeptides and immunologically active fragments thereof, the genes encoding them, immunological compositions such as diagnostic reagents containing the polypeptides.

Abstract: A system and a method for calibrating an ambient light sensor (ALS) are disclosed. The ALS, an adjustable resistor and a switch are located on a first surface of a printed circuit board (PCB), and the adjustable resistor and the switch are connected in series between an adjustable probe of the ALS and the ground. A resistor is connected between two pads located on a second surface of the PCB via two probes touching the pads. A controller connected to the PCB reads a light sensitivity of the ALS and calculates a calculated resistance value of the adjustable resistor by a formula “detected light sensitivity/resistance value of the resistor=objective light sensitivity/resistance value of the adjustable resistor”, wherein the objective light sensitivity and the resistance value of the resistor are given.

Abstract: A device for tissue dissecting and cutting in endoscope surgery which primarily comprises a holding part, a transmitting part and a cutting part. The holding part offers stable support for the surgeon to perform operation without incurring sway. The transmitting part is a straight force delivery system that can deliver the force straight and forward from the holding part to the cutting part. By using this device, the surgeon can deliver the exact force for the endoscope surgery.

Abstract: A method includes (a) performing image deblur at the original size of underexposed and normally exposed images when their original image size is small. Otherwise, the method includes (b) downsizing the images and performing image deblur on the downsized images. The image deblur on downsized images includes (c) applying a global color transfer between the images if their difference of average gray values is small. Otherwise, the method includes four successive sub-procedures: (d) histogram customizing of the underexposed image based on the normally exposed image; (e) region segmentation for the histogram-customized underexposed image and local alignment of regions in the histogram-customized underexposed image with the normally exposed image; (f) color tuning for the histogram-customized underexposed image based on the local alignment and a global alignment between the underexposed and the normally exposed images; and (g) local color transfer with multi-size neighbor windows from between the images.

Abstract: A class of proteins useful as inhibitors of prostasin and method for identifying them are provided. These proteins have the structure wherein the amino acids P1-P4 from the scissile bond are respectively leu-ile-ala-arg and the amino acids at positions P5-P15 are serpin sequences.

Abstract: A method determining image orientation includes determining if an image includes an orientation tag and if the tag indicates the image is rotated +90 or ?90 degrees. When the image does not include the tag or the tag does not indicates the image is rotated, the method includes determining if a face is detected in the original image and displaying the original image when a face is detected. When a face is not detected, the method includes rotating the image +90 and ?90 degrees and detecting a face in the rotated images. When a face is not detected, the method includes applying a classifier to determine the image's proper orientation. When a face is detected in one rotated image, the method includes displaying the rotated image. When a face is detected in both rotated images, the method includes applying the classifier to determine the image's proper orientation.

Abstract: A biosensor capable of detecting the presence and/or concentration of an analyte or biomarker includes at least one electrically conductive electrode operatively coupled to an impedance analyzer for measuring the change in the resistive impedance of the electrode in response to an applied alternating current at a plurality of frequencies. In one embodiment, at least one electrode is covered with a self-assembled monolayer that is chemically bonded to a surface. A plurality of virus particles such as phage viruses are immobilized on the self-assembled monolayer and may be exposed to a test or sample solution. The virus particles may be obtained from phage-displayed libraries to detect a wide variety of targets including, for example, DNA, RNA, small molecules, and proteins or polypeptides. In another embodiment, the virus particles are electrostatically bound to a substrate in between a pair of elongated electrodes disposed on a substrate.

Abstract: An exhaust pipe comprises a pipe body formed therein with a silence chamber and an expansion chamber. A U-shaped gas inlet tube and a discharge tube are settled in the pipe body. The exhaust pipe facilitates smoothening waste gas discharge, generating appropriate exhaust back pressure and decreasing exhaust noise.

Abstract: The present invention is based on the identification and characterization of a number of novel M. tuberculosis derived proteins and protein fragments. The invention is directed to the polypeptides and immunologically active fragments thereof, the genes encoding them, immunological compositions such as diagnostic reagents containing the polypeptides.