Abstract: A biometric signal measuring device includes a light source configured to output a light signal to an object; a pixel array connected to a plurality of row lines and a plurality of column lines, and comprising a plurality of unit pixels configured to sense a reflected light signal corresponding to a reflection of the output light signal by the object; a binning controller configured to group the plurality of unit pixels to obtain one or more macro pixels; and a controller configured to drive the light source and to obtain a biometric signal of the object, based on a pixel signal generated by each of the one or more macro pixels according to the reflected light signal.

Abstract: Provided is a rice mitochondrial sterile gene and the application thereof. A rice mitochondrial sterile gene and a coding sequence thereof are disclosed. A specific molecular marker was designed from said gene sequence and enables a rapid and effective screening and identification of D1-type cytoplasm from wild rice for breeding a new D1-type cytoplasm sterile line. A specific sequence in the mitochondria genome of D1-type cytoplasm sterile line was identified by comparative genomics. Sterility-related ORFs were identified from gene prediction and expression difference analysis. A plant transformation vector was constructed to transform maintainer line for verification and sterile function.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a pop-up device configured to be inserted into a main body of the electronic device in an inserted state, including a gas sensor including a sensor block for sensing a gas, and configured to expose the sensor block to an outer portion of the electronic device in a pop-up state; a power supplier arranged on an outer portion of the pop-up device, configured to supply electric power to the gas sensor; and a connection controller configured to control a connection state of the pop-up device, to block supply of electric power to the gas sensor when the pop-up device is in the inserted state and to supply electric power to the gas sensor when the pop-up device is in the pop-up state, including one or more terminals formed on the pop-up device that move together with the pop-up device when the pop-up device moves.

Abstract: A data driving module includes: a driving signal generating module, configured to generate a source driving voltage signal for driving a target sub-pixel, the source driving voltage signal being capable of writing a target driving voltage signal to the target sub-pixel after being transmitted to the target sub-pixel through a transmitting path, to operate the target sub-pixel under an operation gray scale, a difference between the operation gray scale and a target gray scale of the sub-pixel being smaller than a predetermined threshold, wherein the output interface is configured to receive and output the source driving voltage signal generated by the driving signal generating module.

Abstract: A compensation device, a display device and a method for compensating common electrode voltage are provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure. A compensation device for a display panel according to an embodiment includes a compensation circuit, a comparison circuit, and an adjustment circuit. The compensation circuit generates a common electrode compensation signal to be provided to the display panel based on a common electrode input signal for providing a common electrode voltage to the display panel and a common electrode feedback signal from the display panel. The comparison circuit compares the common electrode compensation signal with the common electrode feedback signal. The adjustment circuit adjusts the common electrode compensation signal according to the comparison result of the comparison circuit.

Abstract: A distributed database transaction processing method and device based on a GPS atomic clock, the method includes: receiving a plurality of transaction requests by the first node server; determining a concurrency conflict between transaction requests received by the first node server; obtaining start time of each transaction in a case that the concurrency conflict exists, wherein the start time is local time of the second node server when the transaction request is sent; and local time of the second node server is synchronized with time of the GPS atomic clock server in an area which the second node server locates; processing all transactions by the first node server according to the sequence of the start time of each transaction. Throughput of distributed database system can be increased and an arrangement complexity of servers is reduced.

Abstract: An electromagnetic (EM) sensor includes a front-end module, a memory, and a microcontroller unit. The front-end module generates an electromagnetic signal using externally introduced electromagnetic waves. The memory stores a first reference signal and a second reference signal generated from multiple probability models required to recognize the electromagnetic signal. The microcontroller unit compares the electromagnetic signal with the first reference signal and the second reference signal, to determine whether the electromagnetic signal is a valid signal.

Abstract: A cushion structure for use with a packaging case provides cushion and protection of an object. The cushion structure includes a first member and a second member. The first member is configured to snuggly receive the object; the second member is configured to be mounted onto a case body of the packaging case; and the first member and the second member are detachably coupled.

Abstract: A transmission shell is applied to an actuator, and an accommodating space for receiving a transmission assembly is formed in the transmission case, the transmission shell is provided with a first ventilation structure, and the first ventilation structure includes a venting hole and a blocking wall disposed around the venting hole; the venting hole is in gas communication with the accommodating space; the blocking wall is disposed on an outer periphery of the venting hole to form a buffering chamber communicating with the venting hole, and an opening is provided at an end away from the venting hole. The present disclosure also provides a transmission case and an actuator using the above transmission shell. The venting hole is effectively waterproof and moisture-proof without requiring a sealing element, and are simple in structure, easy to manufacture, and low in cost.

Abstract: A distributed database transaction processing method and device based on a GPS atomic clock, the method includes: receiving a plurality of transaction requests by the first node server; determining a concurrency conflict between transaction requests received by the first node server; obtaining start time of each transaction in a case that the concurrency conflict exists, wherein the start time is local time of the second node server when the transaction request is sent; and local time of the second node server is synchronized with time of the GPS atomic clock server in an area which the second node server locates; processing all transactions by the first node server according to the sequence of the start time of each transaction. Throughput of distributed database system can be increased and an arrangement complexity of servers is reduced.

Abstract: A gearbox for a gear motor assembly has a housing defining a chamber and an opening in communication with the chamber. A stationary shaft has one end mounted to a bottom of the chamber and the other end extends toward the opening. A worm wheel is rotatably mounted on the stationary shaft and disposed in the chamber. An output gear connected to the worm wheel protrudes out of the chamber. A cover seals the opening of the chamber. The cover has an annular cover plate with an inner bore and an inner flange extending from an edge of the inner bore towards the bottom of the chamber. The worm wheel has a cylindrical boss that is supported by the inner flange against lateral movement.

Abstract: An integrated circuit chip and method for EEG monitoring. In one embodiment, the integrated circuit chip includes an Analog Front End cell in communication with an electrode and a Classification Processor wherein a signal received from the electrode is processed by the Classification Engine cell and designated as seizure or non-seizure. In another embodiment, the Analog Front End cell includes an amplifier cell in communication with an electrode; and an ASPU cell in communication with the amplifier cell. In yet another embodiment, the Classification Processor includes a DBE Channel Controller cell; a Feature Extraction Engine Processor cell, and a Classification Engine cell in communication with the Feature Extraction Engine Processor cells and the DBE Channel Controller cell.

Abstract: A compensation device, a display device and a method for compensating common electrode voltage are provided in the embodiments of the present disclosure. A compensation device for a display panel according to an embodiment includes a compensation circuit, a comparison circuit, and an adjustment circuit. The compensation circuit generates a common electrode compensation signal to be provided to the display panel based on a common electrode input signal for providing a common electrode voltage to the display panel and a common electrode feedback signal from the display panel. The comparison circuit compares the common electrode compensation signal with the common electrode feedback signal. The adjustment circuit adjusts the common electrode compensation signal according to the comparison result of the comparison circuit.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for driving a liquid crystal display panel. The liquid crystal display panel is configured to display a sequence of image frames including a plurality of alternating first frame groups and second frame groups. The method includes modulating grayscale voltage polarities for each of the plurality of second frame groups, including: dividing each of the image frames in the second frame group into a first region and a second region; setting the grayscale voltage polarities for the first region to be opposite to the grayscale voltage polarities for the second region; and modulating the grayscale voltage polarities for the image frames in the second frame group such that every two successive image frames in the second frame group have respective grayscale voltage polarity patterns that are opposite to each other. Also disclosed are a timing controller and a liquid crystal display apparatus.

Abstract: Provided is a rice mitochondrial sterile gene and the application thereof. A rice mitochondrial sterile gene and a coding sequence thereof are disclosed. A specific molecular marker was designed from said gene sequence and enables a rapid and effective screening and identification of D1-type cytoplasm from wild rice for breeding a new D1-type cytoplasm sterile line. A specific sequence in the mitochondria genome of D1-type cytoplasm sterile line was identified by comparative genomics. Sterility-related ORFs were identified from gene prediction and expression difference analysis. A plant transformation vector was constructed to transform maintainer line for verification and sterile function.

Abstract: A cushion structure for use with a packaging case provides cushion and protection of an object. The cushion structure includes a first member and a second member. The first member is configured to snuggly receive the object; the second member is configured to be mounted onto a case body of the packaging case; and the first member and the second member are detachably coupled.

Abstract: A data processing method and device are provided, where the method includes encoding data by using an arithmetic coding algorithm, so as to obtain a code value interval. When a code value corresponding to the data exists in the code value interval, obtaining the code value according to the code value interval. The method further includes comparing a quantity of bits of the code value with a quantity of bits of the data, so as to obtain a comparison result, and performing a storage operation according to the comparison result.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and device for removing an integrated circuit. The device is used to remove the integrated circuit from a display panel. The device includes a heating unit configured to contact and heat the display panel, and a retractable clamping-taking component configured to clamp and take the integrated circuit on the display panel which has been heated. According to embodiments of the present disclosure, the method and device may remove the integrated circuit from the display panel without destroying the display panel and increase efficiency of removing the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for driving a liquid crystal display panel. The liquid crystal display panel is configured to display a sequence of image frames including a plurality of alternating first frame groups and second frame groups. The method includes modulating grayscale voltage polarities for each of the plurality of second frame groups, including: dividing each of the image frames in the second frame group into a first region and a second region; setting the grayscale voltage polarities for the first region to be opposite to the grayscale voltage polarities for the second region; and modulating the grayscale voltage polarities for the image frames in the second frame group such that every two successive image frames in the second frame group have respective grayscale voltage polarity patterns that are opposite to each other. Also disclosed are a timing controller and a liquid crystal display apparatus.