Abstract: A method and system for facilitating online payments are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a payment agreement is established at a payment service provider that defines terms of a payment relationship between a merchant and a user. The establishing of the payment agreement includes linking the payment agreement with a payment account of the merchant or user stored at the payment service provider. After establishing the payment agreement, a payment request associated with a transaction is received, whereby the payment request includes a unique identifier to identify the payment agreement stored at the payment service provider. Based on a verification that the payment request complies with terms of the payment agreement, the payment request is processed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of reducing uric acid in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a composition comprising an effective amount of fucoxanthin, wherein the fucoxanthin has the effect of reducing uric acid and preventing gout.

Abstract: Provided is a method for enhancing collagen secretion and preventing cutaneous aging using Chenopodium formosanum extract. The Chenopodium formosanum extract includes active ingredients that are able to effectively enhance the ability of collagen secretion of dermal fibroblasts as well as prevent the glycation of collagen and resist the damage of ultraviolet light exposure. The preparation of the Chenopodium formosanum extract is environmental friendly and is able to promote the economic value of Chenopodium formosanum; thus, the present invention is suitable for applications in the development of food products, especially beverages, skin care and cosmetic products.

Abstract: The present invention provides 11 peptides represented as SEQ ID NO: 1-11. The peptides have the ability of anti-virus and bacteria, and can reduce infections, clean necrotic tissue, and promote debridement so as to facilitate wound healing. Moreover, the peptides can also induce collagen secretion and activate fibroblasts and keratinocytes so as to stimulate angiogenesis. Thus, the peptides of the present invention are suitable for development as a health caring product to help an individual enhance recovery and immunity.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for inhibiting melanogenesis, promoting collagen production, and promoting wound healing in the skin of a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject an effective amount of a compound represented by formula (I). The compound of the present invention can inhibit melanin formation, promote collagen production and facilitate wound repair. Therefore, the compound can be utilized to manufacture compositions for skin whitening, anti-aging, and wound healing. The present invention also provides a method of preparing a compound of formula (I).

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to systems, apparatuses, and methods for operating a wireless local area network (WLAN) modem to perform WLAN channel change in a WLAN environment that is inhabited by radar devices, and therefore subject to a Dynamic Frequency Selection (DFS) requirement defined by the appropriate WLAN governing standards. Specifically, the present disclosure is directed to an apparatus and method for reducing or eliminating the amount of time in which a WLAN transceiver cannot transmit/receive data traffic while listening for radar signals on a channel allocated to radar devices for the minimum listening time specified by DFS.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods concerning regulation of load currents are disclosed. As an example, one apparatus includes a first clock generation circuit configured to generate a first clock signal with a frequency spectrum having a first frequency range. A second clock generation circuit is configured to produce a second clock signal by spreading the frequency spectrum of the first clock signal to have a second frequency range that is wider than the first frequency range. The second clock signal has a frequency spectrum extending outside of the frequency range. The apparatus includes a third circuit configured to regulate a voltage at a supply node as a function of the second clock signal. A current regulation circuit is configured to regulate current in a circuit path, from the supply node and passing through a load circuit coupled to the current regulator, as a function of the first clock signal.

Abstract: A system and method for sharing antennas of a wireless communication device is provided. The wireless communication device leverages cellular antennas to improve data throughput by creating a multiple-in, multiple out (MIMO) operation for a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection. Antenna resources are dynamically allocated between the cellular antennas and the wireless antenna to provide improved throughput.

Abstract: A hydrophilic electrospinning biological composite stent material used for tissue regeneration and a preparation method and an application thereof are provided. An aqueous solution of Fibrinogen, L-arginine or hydrochloride thereof and a P(LLA-CL) solution are blended and an electrospinning technology is used to prepare the biological composite stent material. The biological composite stent material has an equilibrium contact angle that is less than 55°, is hydrophilic and has a good application prospect in repairing body tissue defects.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating online payments are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a payment agreement is established at a payment service provider that defines terms of a payment relationship between a merchant and a user. The establishing of the payment agreement includes linking the payment agreement with a payment account of the merchant or user stored at the payment service provider. After establishing the payment agreement, a payment request associated with a transaction is received, whereby the payment request includes a unique identifier to identify the payment agreement stored at the payment service provider. Based on a verification that the payment request complies with terms of the payment agreement, the payment request is processed.

Abstract: A method and system for facilitating online payments are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, a payment agreement is established at a payment service provider that defines terms of a payment relationship between a merchant and a user. The establishing of the payment agreement includes linking the payment agreement with a payment account of the merchant or user stored at the payment service provider. After establishing the payment agreement, a payment request associated with a transaction is received, whereby the payment request includes a unique identifier to identify the payment agreement stored at the payment service provider. Based on a verification that the payment request complies with terms of the payment agreement, the payment request is processed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for treatment of prostatic hyperplasia with banana flower extract. Such banana flower extract can suppress the proliferation of prostate cells and their ability to synthesize dihydrotestosterone. In another aspect, the banana flower extract is also used for ameliorating urinary disturbance. The banana flower extract is a water-soluble extract obtained by sonication and can further be utilized to provide alternatives or supplements for ameliorating symptoms associated with prostatic hyperplasia.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enhancing hyaluronic acid secretion in a subject, which comprises administrating a composition containing of Streptococcus thermophilus DSM 28121 to the subject, and the hyaluronic acid content in the blood of the subject is increased. The present invention further provides a novel probiotic strain which is Streptococcus thermophilus DSM 28121, which has the ability to survive and colonize in the intestine of the subject to increase the number.

Abstract: A communication device, such as a smart phone, includes transmit/receive logic to cancel an interfering signal component. The interfering signal component may originate from a communication interface on the device itself. For example, transmissions from the communication interface may interfere with received signals at other communication interfaces on the device. Transmit/receive logic on others of the communication interfaces may use known characteristics of the interfering signal component to cancel the interfering signal component.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of inputting data for an electronic data entry device are provided. In one embodiment, main keys on a keyboard of a device are used in which the main keys have multiple symbols or functions associated therewith, and one or more assisting keys of the device are used to select between the symbols or functions on the main keys. In a further embodiment, identification of an input object such as the particular fingers of a user that are used to actuate a key region is performed. The symbol associated with the actuated key region and the finger (or other input object) used is determined. Various types of sensors and recognition technology are implemented in order to identify fingers (or other input objects) in various embodiments.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of enhancing hyaluronic acid secretion in a subject, which comprises administrating a composition containing of Streptococcus thermophilus DSM 28121 to the subject, and the hyaluronic acid content in the blood of the subject is increased. The present invention further provides a novel probiotic strain which is Streptococcus thermophilus DSM 28121, which has the ability to survive and colonize in the intestine of the subject to increase the number.

Abstract: A package material for packaging a photoelectric device includes a first molding portion and a second molding portion. The first molding portion is disposed on the photoelectric device. The first molding portion includes a first molding compound and a plurality of nano-scale metal oxide particles, wherein the nano-scale metal oxide particles are doped in the first molding compound. The second molding portion is disposed on the first molding portion and away from the photoelectric device. The second molding portion includes a second molding compound and a plurality of submicron-scale metal oxide particles, wherein the submicron-scale metal oxide particles are doped in the second molding compound. A whole refractive index of the first molding portion is larger than a whole refractive index of the second molding portion.

Abstract: Provided is a method for enhancing collagen secretion and preventing cutaneous aging using Chenopodium formosanum extract. The Chenopodium formosanum extract includes active ingredients that are able to effectively enhance the ability of collagen secretion of dermal fibroblasts as well as prevent the glycation of collagen and resist the damage of ultraviolet light exposure. The preparation of the Chenopodium formosanum extract is environmental friendly and is able to promote the economic value of Chenopodium formosanum; thus, the present invention is suitable for applications in the development of food products, especially beverages, skin care and cosmetic products.

Abstract: A communication device, such as a smart phone, includes transmit/receive logic to cancel an interfering signal component. The interfering signal component may originate from a communication interface on the device itself. For example, transmissions from the communication interface may interfere with received signals at other communication interfaces on the device. Transmit/receive logic on others of the communication interfaces may use known characteristics of the interfering signal component to cancel the interfering signal component.

Abstract: A system and method for sharing antennas of a wireless communication device is provided. The wireless communication device leverages cellular antennas to improve data throughput by creating a multiple-in, multiple out (MIMO) operation for a wireless local area network (WLAN) connection. Antenna resources are dynamically allocated between the cellular antennas and the wireless antenna to provide improved throughput.