Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to enhance the drought tolerance attribute of wheat plants. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and then infused to the soil in which the wheat seeds are planted; the solution can also be sprayed to the leaf surface of young wheat plants. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, for applying to the soil around the wheat plants and for spraying to leaf surface of young wheat plants.

Abstract: A method for switching audio reception in a video conference and a video conferencing system are provided. In a case of starting the video conference, relative positions of participants in a conference space and behavioral events of participants are obtained by identifying a video signal. Based on the behavioral event of each participant, whether each participant is in a non-speaking behavior is determined. When a participant is determined to be a non-speaker in the non-speaking behavior, an audio reception range of an audio reception device is adjusted to filter a voice of the non-speaker based on the relative position of the non-speaker in the conference space. When a participant is determined to be a speaker not in the non-speaking behavior, the audio reception range of the audio reception device is adjusted to receive a voice of the speaker based on the relative position of the speaker in the conference space.

Abstract: A method for recording a video conference and a video conferencing system are provided. The method includes: providing a user interface to a display device, in which the user interface includes a first area, a second area, and a timeline; in response to obtaining an image corresponding to each of multiple participants from a video signal through a person recognition algorithm, displaying the image of each participant in the first area; in response to converting an audio segment of one of the participants obtained from an audio signal into text content through a voice processing algorithm, associating the text content with the corresponding one of the participants, and based on an order of speaking, displaying the text content in the second area; and adjusting a time length of the timeline according to a recording time of the video conference.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor device includes the steps of first providing a substrate having a core region and an input/output (I/O) region and then forming a first metal gate on the core region and a second metal gate on the I/O region. Preferably, the first metal gate includes a first gate dielectric layer, the second metal gate includes a second gate dielectric layer, the first gate dielectric layer and the second gate dielectric layer having different shapes such that the first gate dielectric layer includes an I-shape and the second gate dielectric layer includes a U-shape.

Abstract: Present invention teaches the method of using a keratin hydrolysis peptide (“KHP”) solution to improve the efficacy of fertilizer usage and absorption by wheat plants. By selectively choosing specific weights of feathers and water, and treating the mixture to a high-temperature high-pressure hydrolysis process, the resulting solution is confirmed to contain at least 253 peptides and then infused to the fertilized soil in which the wheat seeds are planted and grown. Optionally, the KHP solution can be diluted by water, as disclosed in the specification, for applying to the soil around the wheat plants.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods for extracting and purifying melatonin from natural melatonin sources. Such methods may include extracting melatonin from Hypericum perforatum or from tomatoes. Such methods may include mixing the melatonin source with a first solvent; filtering the extraction solution; and concentrating the filtrate to obtain coarse extract. Compositions of the melatonin extract obtained from the methods are also provided.

Abstract: An icon display module includes a light blocking structure, a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element, a first light-guiding pattern structure and a second light-guiding pattern structure. The light blocking structure includes an accommodation space and a first light-blocking part. The accommodation space is divided into a first region and a second region by the first light-blocking part. When the first light-emitting element emits a first light beam, the first light beam is guided by the first light-guiding pattern structure and the second light-guiding pattern structure and projected on the target. Consequently, a first icon and a second icon are shown on the target. When the second light-emitting element emits a second light beam, the second light beam is guided by the first light-guiding pattern structure and projected to the target. Consequently, the first icon is shown on the target.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods for extracting and purifying spermidine from rice germ. Such methods may include extracting spermidine from the rice germ with a first solvent; filtering the extraction solution; concentrating the filtrate to obtain coarse extract; optionally mixing the coarse extract with citric acid; extracting with a second solvent; filtering the second extraction solution to remove insoluble matter, and concentrating the filtrate to obtain a rice germ extract. Such methods may produce an extract having a spermidine content of about 1% to about 5% and a total extraction yield of about 80% or more. Compositions of the spermidine extract obtained from the methods are also provided.

Abstract: An icon display module includes a light blocking structure, a first light-emitting element, a second light-emitting element, a first light-guiding pattern structure and a second light-guiding pattern structure. The light blocking structure includes an accommodation space and a first light-blocking part. The accommodation space is divided into a first region and a second region by the first light-blocking part. When the first light-emitting element emits a first light beam, the first light beam is guided by the first light-guiding pattern structure and the second light-guiding pattern structure and projected on the target. Consequently, a first icon and a second icon are shown on the target. When the second light-emitting element emits a second light beam, the second light beam is guided by the first light-guiding pattern structure and projected to the target. Consequently, the first icon is shown on the target.

Abstract: A method for maintaining optical quality of a display and a display thereof are provided, wherein the display includes a backlight unit, a display unit, and a driving unit, and the method includes: providing a preset gamma value of the display; driving the driving unit based on the preset gamma value of the display to obtain a first display luminance corresponding to the backlight unit according to the preset gamma value; performing local dimming of the backlight unit in the display to obtain a second display brightness value of each area in the measured backlight unit; receiving, by the driving unit, the second display brightness value to compare the second display brightness value with the first display brightness value for obtaining a luminance difference; and providing the brightness difference into the backlight unit for brightness compensation, so that the backlight unit has a third display brightness value.

Abstract: A planarization method includes the following steps. A silicon layer is deposited on a substrate, and a top surface of the silicon layer includes a lower portion and a bump portion protruding upwards from the lower portion. An ion bombardment etching process is performed to the silicon layer for reducing a surface step height of the silicon layer. The top surface of the silicon layer is etched by the ion bombardment etching process to become a post-etching top surface, and a distance between a topmost portion of the post-etching top surface and a bottommost portion of the post-etching top surface in a vertical direction is less than a distance between a topmost portion of the bump portion and the lower portion in the vertical direction before the ion bombardment etching process. Subsequently, a chemical mechanical polishing process is performed to the post-etching top surface of the silicon layer.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a magnetic disk device includes a plurality of magnetic disks including a first recording surface and a second recording surface, a first magnetic head that writes data to the first recording surface, a second magnetic head that writes data to the second recording surface and a controller that includes a counter configured to detect the number of writes of each of the first magnetic head and the second magnetic head, an unwritten detection unit configured to detect an unwritten block from the blocks, and a memory configured to store a first threshold for the number of writes of each of the first magnetic head and the second magnetic head and a second threshold less than or equal to the first threshold.

Abstract: A light-emitting device comprises a substrate; a first light-emitting unit and a second light-emitting unit formed on the substrate, each of the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit comprises a first semiconductor layer, a second semiconductor layer, and an active layer between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer, wherein the first light-emitting unit comprises a first semiconductor mesa and a first surrounding part surrounding the first semiconductor mesa, and the second light-emitting unit comprises a second semiconductor mesa and a second surrounding part surrounding the second semiconductor mesa; a trench formed between the first light-emitting unit and the second light-emitting unit and exposing the substrate; a first insulating layer comprising a first opening on the first surrounding part and a second opening on the second semiconductor layer of the second light-emitting unit; and a connecting electrode comprising a first connecting part on the first

Abstract: A pneumatic tool includes a motor, a drive mechanism connected to the motor and adapted to drive a piston, and a cylinder filled with high-pressure gas. The piston is accommodated in the cylinder and suitable for a reciprocating motion within the cylinder. The piston is connected to a striking element suitable for striking a workpiece. The drive mechanism includes a blade fixed to the piston and a gear coupled to the motor. The gear includes a plurality of teeth adapted to engage with a plurality of lugs on the blade such that a rotation of the gear is transformed to a linear movement of the blade. The pneumatic tool further includes an electronic device adapted to lock the blade.

Abstract: A display and a backlight compensation method thereof are provided, wherein the display includes a backlight unit and a driving unit, and the backlight compensation method includes: providing a gamma value of the display; performing local dimming of the backlight unit according to the gamma value; obtaining an area peak luminance of each area in the backlight unit; obtaining a windows size of the backlight unit and a corresponding luminance dependency of windows size; obtaining, by the driving unit, a first display luminance corresponding to each area in the backlight unit according to a product of the area peak luminance of each area and the luminance dependency of windows size; and performing luminance compensation in each area of the backlight unit according to the first display luminance. A backlight compensation method that maintains optical quality is achieved, which can maintain brightness and gamma values under different windows sizes.

Abstract: A radiotherapy system includes a neutron acceptor, an aerosolization device for aerosolizing the neutron acceptor, and an energy beam generator. A method for treating cancer, including: administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an aerosolized neutron acceptor; and irradiating the subject with neutrons. A method for diagnosing cancer, including: administering to a subject in need thereof an effective amount of an aerosolized radioactive agent; and receiving an energy beam signal from the subject. A method for delivering a neutron receptor to a subject during radiation therapy, including aerosolizing the neutron receptor and administering to the subject an effective amount of the neutron receptor.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure can include a first substrate having a frontside and a backside opposite the frontside. The semiconductor structure can include devices on the frontside. The semiconductor structure can include first interconnect structures on the frontside and coupled to the devices. The semiconductor structure can include a heat distribution layer on the frontside and electrically isolated from the first interconnect structures, where the heat distribution layer includes a thermally conductive material. The semiconductor structure can include a second substrate coupled to the first substrate on the frontside. The semiconductor structure can include second interconnect structures on the backside and coupled to the devices.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of forming a metal gate on a substrate, a contact etch stop layer (CESL) adjacent to the metal gate, and an interlayer dielectric (ILD) layer around the gate structure, performing a first etching process to remove the ILD layer, performing a second etching process to remove the CESL for forming a first contact hole, and then forming a first contact plug in the first contact hole. Preferably, a width of the first contact plug adjacent to the CESL is less than a width of the first contact plug under the CESL.

Abstract: An electronic device and a lens control method of optical image stabilization thereof are provided. The method is adapted to the electronic device. The electronic device includes a lens, and the method includes the following steps. An accumulated deviation angle of the electronic device is obtained according to a driving signal. A compensation angle is determined according to the accumulated deviation angle of the electronic device. The lens is controlled to move according to compensation angle.