Abstract: A resistive component suitable for detecting electric current in a circuit and a method of manufacturing the resistive component are provided. The resistive component includes a carrier, a resistive layer, an electrode unit, an upper oxide layer and a protective layer. The resistive layer comprises copper alloy and is disposed on the carrier. The electrode unit is electrically connected to the resistive layer. The upper oxide layer is disposed on a part of a surface of the resistive layer and includes oxides of the resistive layer. The protective layer covers at least a part of the upper oxide layer.

Abstract: The present invention concerns combination of an amount of a BRS-3 agonist with an amount of a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor such that the combination provides an effect in lowering a blood glucose level or in increasing a blood GLP-1 level in a subject over that provided by the amount of the BRS-3 agonist alone and by the amount of the DPP-IV inhibitor alone and the use of such a combination for treating or preventing obesity and diabetes and conditions related thereto and conditions ameliorated by increasing a blood GLP-1 level. The present invention also relates to the use of a G protein-coupled receptor to screen for GLP-1 secretagogues.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for enhancing innate and adaptive immunity by activating dendritic cells (DCs) and macrophages, comprising administering a subject LZ-8 protein. The present invention is also related to a composition for enhancing innate and adaptive immunity, comprising LZ-8 protein.

Abstract: Showing the natural beauty of the combination of stone and a glazed product, an artificial stone-decorated glazed product is disclosed having an artificial stone material formed of a resin and a hardening agent and a stone power in a glazed product substrate in integrity. The artificial stone material has a grain portion distributed in the glazed product substrate to show a drag structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of GPR119 receptor agonists for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. The present invention further relates to the use of a GPR119 receptor agonist in combination with a dipeptidyl peptidase IV (DPP-IV) inhibitor for treating or preventing a condition characterized by low bone mass, such as osteoporosis, and for increasing bone mass in an individual. A GPR119 receptor agonist and the combination of a GPR119 receptor agonist and a DPP-IV inhibitor promote bone formation in an individual.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using GPR119 receptor to identify peptide YY (PYY) secretagogues and compounds useful in the treatment of conditions modulated by PYY, such as conditions modulated by stimulation of NPY Y2 receptor (Y2R). Agonists of GPR119 receptor are useful as therapeutic agents for treating or preventing a condition modulated by PYY, such as a condition modulated by stimulation of Y2R. Conditions modulated by PYY such as may be a condition modulated by stimulation of Y2R include bone-related conditions, metabolic disorders, angiogenesis-related conditions, ischemia-related conditions, convulsive disorders, malabsorptive disorders, cancers, and inflammatory disorders.

Abstract: A projector includes a light source, a color wheel, and a Digital Mirror Device. The color wheel is configured for providing rapid color changes in light emitted from the light source. The Digital Mirror Device is configured for forming an optical image according to image information by using light emitted from the light source. The projector includes a first airflow channel and a second airflow channel. The first airflow channel is configured for cooling the light source and the color wheel. The second airflow channel is configured for cooling the Digital Mirror Device. The first airflow channel and the second airflow channel are independent to each other. A method for cooling a projector using zone cooling is also provided.

Abstract: A packaging substrate is disclosed in the present invention, which includes a substrate body having a first surface and an opposite second surface. The first surface has a first cavity, and the second surface has a second cavity. The first cavity corresponds to and is interlinked to the second cavity. In order to provide a space for disposing a chip, the dimension of the second cavity is larger than that of the first cavity, such that there is a step at the interlinking region between the first cavity and the second cavity. Additionally, a plurality of wire bonding pads are disposed on the first surface around the first cavity. A package structure comprising the packaging substrate and the application thereof are also provided in the present invention.

Abstract: A heat-conductive package structure includes a carrier board having a first surface and an opposing second surface and formed with a through opening passing the carrier board; a first heat-conductive structure including a heat-conductive hole in the through opening, a first heat-conductive sheet on the carrier board, and a second heat-conductive sheet on the carrier board, wherein the first and second heat-conductive sheets are conductively connected by the heat-conductive hole; a first dielectric layer formed on the first surface of the carrier board and formed with a first opening for exposing the first heat-conductive sheet; a second dielectric layer formed on the second surface of the carrier board and formed with at least a second opening for exposing a portion of the second heat-conductive sheet; and a second heat-conductive structure formed in the second opening and mounted on the second heat-conductive sheet.

Abstract: An antenna device comprises a base, a combination element, a fixing element, a rotation unit, and a radiation conductor. The base has a through hole and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has a plurality of pins, and the through hole is approximately parallel to the bottom surface. The combination element has a first blocking portion. The fixing element has an embedding surface, wherein the embedding surface is surrounded by a plurality of metal plates. The first blocking portion touches one terminal of the fixing element. The rotation unit has a second blocking portion, and the second blocking portion touches the other terminal of the fixing element. The other terminal of rotation unit pivoted at the radiation conductor. The fixing element wedges with close in the inner of the through hole of the base. Therefore, the antenna device is formed a firm structure.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for identifying a glycemic stabilizing compound by: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR41, and b) determining whether GPR41 functionality is modulated, where a modulation in GPR41 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a glycemic stabilizing compound. In addition, the invention relates to a method for identifying a glycemic stabilizing compound, comprising: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR41, and b) determining whether GPR41 functionality is increased, wherein an increase in GPR41 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a glycemic stabilizing compound. Further, the invention relates to a method for identifying a glycemic stabilizing compound, comprising: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR41, and b) determining whether GPR41 functionality is decreased, wherein a decrease in GPR41 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a glycemic stabilizing compound.

Abstract: A semiconductor chip-embedded circuit board and a fabrication method thereof are provided, including: a core board having first and second surfaces with first and second circuit layers thereon respectively, the first surface having a chip-receiving area (CRA); a laminated layer formed on the first and second surfaces and formed with an opening for exposing the CRA; third and fourth circuit layers formed on the laminated layer, the third circuit layer having first and second conductive pads, the fourth circuit layer having third conductive pads; a first insulating protective layer formed on the third circuit layer and formed with a plurality of first openings for exposing the first conductive pads and the CRA and a plurality of second openings for exposing the second conductive pads; and a second insulating protective layer formed on the fourth circuit layer and formed with third openings for exposing the third conductive pads. Mounting a semiconductor chip on the CRA reduces package height.

Abstract: A semiconductor package substrate is provided having a plurality of bonding pads on at least one surface thereof and covered by a conductive film. A photoresist layer formed over the conductive film has a plurality of first openings for exposing portions of the conductive film corresponding to the bonding pads. The exposed portions of the conductive film is removed to expose the bonding pads respectively via the first openings. The exposed bonding pads are plated with a metal layer respectively. Then, the photoresist layer and the remainder of the conductive film covered by the photoresist layer are removed. A solder mask having a plurality of second openings may be formed on the surface of the substrate, and allows the plated metal layer on the bonding pads respectively to be exposed via the second openings.

Abstract: A MOSFET structure and a method of forming it are described. The thickness of a portion of the gate dielectric layer of the MOSFET structure adjacent to the drain region is increased to form a bird's beak structure. The gate-to-drain overlap capacitance is reduced by the bird's beak structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a drug delivery vehicle that can improve the pharmacokinetics of pharmacological agents. The invention relates to a multifunctional carrier capable of delivering a carried material such as a pharmacological agent or genetic material to a recipient. The multifunctional carrier includes a multifunctional core and a plurality of adduct molecules bonded thereto. The molecular carrier has surface functional groups which can be associated with a carried material. The carried material can be associated with the molecular carrier through covalent interactions or ionic interactions. The polyvalent core can be ethylene-diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) or succinic acid. The invention also relates to methods for producing and using such molecules.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) including a planar light source module, a main frame, an LCD panel and a front frame is provided. The planar light source module includes a positioning module and a flat light source disposed in thereof. The main frame is assembled with the planar light source module, the LCD panel is disposed in the main frame, and the front frame is assembled with the main frame for fixing the LCD panel. Since the planar light source module is able to be independently disassembled from the main frame, therefore, the LCD has better maintenance and assembly efficiency. Besides, an assembly method of the LCD is provided as well.

Abstract: A method of making an artificial stone includes the steps of mixing a flexible resin and a rigid resin. Adding aluminum hydroxide in the mixed resin and stirring to form a fluid base material. Adding powder in the fluid base material and stirring to form a fluffy first pattern material and a second pattern material respectively. Pouring the fluid base material in a mold to form a base member. Spraying the first pattern material and the second pattern material on the base member to form a texture layer thereon. Removing air bubbles, and solidifying the base member and the texture layer to form the artificial stone. The artificial stone made by the method of present invention has the pattern has varied aspects and gradations.

Abstract: A backlight module having a light source module and an optical film module is provided. The light source module includes a first frame module and a light source. The light source is disposed in the first frame module. The optical film module includes a second frame module and a plurality of optical films. The optical films are disposed in the second frame module. The optical film module is detachably disposed on the light source module.

Abstract: An apparatus for projecting computer generated stereoscopic images, comprising: a computer, a dual-port video signal output device, two image projection devices, an image projection software and a stereoscopic image file, wherein the stereoscopic image file is processed and outputted to the two image projection devices through the cooperating operation of the computer, the dual-port video signal output device and the image projection software, so that a stereo image can be projected.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for identifying a metabolic stabilizing compound, comprising: a) contacting a candidate compound with GPR35, and b) determining whether GPR35 functionality is increased, wherein an increase in GPR35 functionality is indicative of the candidate compound being a metabolic stabilizing compound. The invention further relates to a method for treating or preventing a metabolic-related disorder, comprising administering to an individual in need thereof an effective amount of a GPR35 modulator.