Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for providing controllable local delivery of a conjugate of bortezomib (Btz) and a bisphosphonate to promote bone formation. In certain embodiments, the invention is used as a treatment for a subject with diseases and disorders characterized by bone loss.

Abstract: A micro-droplet-emulsifier to generate a micro-droplet-emulsion for application on digital polymerase chain reaction is provided. This device includes a micropipette to hold a dispersed-phase-liquid; a droplet generator that attaches to the micro-pipette and has a plurality of substantially flat micro-channels. The dispersed-phase-liquid is forced through the micro-channels to form micro-droplet-emulsion of dispersed-liquid-phase in the continuous-liquid-phase inside the chamber. The size of the micro-droplets is controlled by the shape and the aspect ratio of the micro-channels, the depth of the micro-channels and the material of the micro-droplet-generator-head that dictates the contact angle of the droplet on the micro-channels.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for providing controllable local delivery of a conjugate of chloroquine (CQ) and a bisphosphonate to treat diseases characterized by abnormal bone metabolism. In certain embodiments, the invention is used as a treatment for a subject with diseases and disorders characterized by bone loss.

Abstract: A micro-droplet-emulsifier to generate a micro-droplet-emulsion for application on digital polymerase chain reaction is provided. This device comprises of a micro-pipette to hold a dispersed-phase-liquid; a droplet generator that attaches to the micro-pipette and has a plurality of substantially flat micro-channels. The dispersed-phase-liquid is forced through the micro-channels to form micro-droplet-emulsion of dispersed-liquid-phase in the continuous-liquid-phase inside the chamber. The size of the micro-droplets is controlled by the shape and the aspect ratio of the micro-channels, the depth of micro-channel and the material of the micro-droplet-generator-head that dictates the contact angle of the droplet on the micro-channels.

Abstract: An image capturing terminal includes a first camera module, a second camera module, and a processing module. The first camera module and the second camera module are used for framing concurrently a same scene and for detection and analysis according to contrast ratios of different frames of images, in which a focus search range includes a first focus area and a second focus area that do not overlap each other. The processing module is used for controlling the first camera module to search for a focus in the first focus area and, at the same time, for controlling the second camera module to search for a focus in the second focus area, and for capturing focus information of either the first camera module or the second camera module, and is used for controlling, according to the focus information, the first camera module to capture an image at the focus point.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for providing controllable local delivery of a conjugate of bortezomib (Btz) and a bisphosphonate to promote bone formation. In certain embodiments, the invention is used as a treatment for a subject with diseases and disorders characterized by bone loss.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for providing controllable local delivery of a conjugate of chloroquine (CQ) and a bisphosphonate to treat diseases characterized by abnormal bone metabolism. In certain embodiments, the invention is used as a treatment for a subject with diseases and disorders characterized by bone loss.

Abstract: Provided is an image capturing method and an image capturing terminal. The terminal includes a first camera module, a second camera module, and a processing module. The first camera module and the second camera module are used for framing concurrently a same scene. The resolution of an image outputted by the first camera module is greater than the resolution of an image outputted by the second camera module. The processing module detects and analyzes on the basis of the contrast ratios of different frames of images, and controls the second camera to automatically focus on a determined focus. The processing module also is used for determining a focus for the first camera module on the basis of focus information of the second camera module, controlling the first camera module to focus directly on the basis of the determined focus and to capture an image while focused on the focus.

Abstract: Provided is an image capturing method and an image capturing terminal. The terminal includes a first camera module, a second camera module, and a processing module. The first camera module and the second camera module are used for framing concurrently a same scene. The resolution of an image outputted by the first camera module is greater than the resolution of an image outputted by the second camera module. The processing module detects and analyzes on the basis of the contrast ratios of different frames of images, and controls the second camera to automatically focus on a determined focus. The processing module also is used for determining a focus for the first camera module on the basis of focus information of the second camera module, controlling the first camera module to focus directly on the basis of the determined focus and to capture an image while focused on the focus.

Abstract: An image capturing terminal includes a first camera module, a second camera module, and a processing module. The first camera module and the second camera module are used for framing concurrently a same scene and for detection and analysis according to contrast ratios of different frames of images, in which a focus search range includes a first focus area and a second focus area that do not overlap each other. The processing module is used for controlling the first camera module to search for a focus in the first focus area and, at the same time, for controlling the second camera module to search for a focus in the second focus area, and for capturing focus information of either the first camera module or the second camera module, and is used for controlling, according to the focus information, the first camera module to capture an image at the focus point.

Abstract: Disclosed are a terminal and method for image shooting, the terminal includes at least one processor; and a memory communicably connected with the processor for storing instructions executable by the processor; where execution of the instructions by the at least one processor causes the at least one processor to: control at least two cameras with different zoom ratios to shoot a scenario; determine image regions corresponding to an image with a predetermined zoom ratio in images with different zoom ratios obtained by the at least two cameras according to the predetermined zoom ratio when controlling the at least two cameras to shoot a same scenario and when an image to be obtained has a predetermined zoom ratio greater than a zoom ratio of any of the cameras; and synthesize image regions corresponding to the image with the predetermined zoom ratio determined in images with different zoom ratios.