Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing IPTV broadcasting contents information is provided. The apparatus and method is capable of easily providing a user terminal with related information that is associated with IPTV broadcasting content contents. The apparatus includes a content generator configured to generate an IPTV broadcasting content by use of a broadcasting content and a Quick Response (QR) code including related information that is associated with the broadcasting content, and a transmitter configured to transmit the IPTV broadcasting content.

Abstract: A power tracking device for a power generation apparatus is provided. A multiplier generates a power level signal according to a current signal and a voltage signal both sensed from the output of the power generation apparatus. A sample-and-hold circuit samples the power level signal according to a sampling clock and generates a current level signal, a peak level signal, and a threshold level signal according to an update signal. A compare circuit compares the current, peak and threshold level signals to generate the update signal and a change signal. A converter performs pulse width modulation (PWM) to generate a PWM signal according to a control signal corresponding to the change signal and converts the output of the power generation apparatus to a load according to the PWM signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel use of substance P. The substance P of the present invention exhibits effects of decreasing microglia activity, decreasing proinflammatory cytokines, inhibiting apoptosis, etc. The substance P of the present invention effectively treats degenerative central nervous system diseases or disorders such as a spinal cord injury caused by a traumatic injury (flexion injury, vertical compression injury, hyperextension injury, flexion-rotation injury) and by a non-traumatic injury (vascular dysfunction, arthritis, or degenerative arthritis), Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Huntington's disease, depressive disorder, epilepsy, etc.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a lubricating oil composition and method for manufacturing the same. The lubricating oil composition substantially consists of a base lubricant oil, and an organic-inorganic composite particle uniformly dispersed in the base lubricant oil. This lubricating oil composition is applicable to a sliding section or sliding member of an automotive internal combustion engine or power transmission apparatus to significantly reduce friction coefficient, temperature of oil and wear rate.

Abstract: A thermal module includes a heat sink and a cooling fan. The heat sink has a main body, from an outer periphery thereof a plurality of radiating fins and at least one fixing section are outward extended. The fixing section is provided on one lateral side with at least one first mating part. The cooling fan has a housing having a blade hub arranged therein. The housing is provided on one side facing toward the heat sink with at least one second mating part and an axially raised wall portion. The raised wall portion is pressed against the heat sink to thereby define a space between the cooling fan and the heat sink. The cooling fan and the heat sink can be quickly assembled together through engagement of the first and the second mating part with one another to reduce the material and labor costs of the thermal module.

Abstract: An apparatus for carbon dioxide-capture system has a cultivating vessel and at least one basking mechanism. The cultivating vessel has a reservoir for accommodating alga culture. The basking mechanism is mounted in the reservoir of the cultivating vessel and has multiple trays and a circulating mechanism. The trays are imbricately mounted on the basking mechanism with predetermined intervals and each has at least one spout formed at an overlap with an adjacent tray. The circulating mechanism is mounted between the trays and the reservoir. The alga culture is pumped into one tray by the circulating mechanism, flows through the spout into another tray, enhancing a rate of carbon fixation by alga.

Abstract: A cooling fan includes a base having a hollow bearing cup for receiving a bearing therein, a motor winding support mounted to a top of the bearing cup, and a blade hub mounted atop the motor winding support. The bearing cup is externally provided with channels and stop portions communicating with the channels. Each of the stop portions includes a recess and a projection. The motor winding support is internally provided with stoppers corresponding to the stop portions. Each of the radial stoppers includes a raised portion for engaging with the recess, and a sideward extended portion for abutting on a bottom of the projection. The motor winding support can be rotated to lock to the bearing cup through engagement of the stop portions with the radial stoppers. No glue dispensing is needed, and the problems of a deformed bearing and noise during fan operation are avoided.

Abstract: The present invention synthesizes a series of selenolo[3,2-c]pyrazole and selenolo[2,3-c]pyrazole derivatives, and discovers their anticancer activity.

Abstract: A power tracking device for a power generation apparatus is provided. A multiplier generates a power level signal according to a current signal and a voltage signal both sensed from the output of the power generation apparatus. A sample-and-hold circuit samples the power level signal according to a sampling clock and generates a current level signal, a peak level signal, and a threshold level signal according to an update signal. A compare circuit compares the current, peak and threshold level signals to generate the update signal and a change signal. A converter performs pulse width modulation (PWM) to generate a PWM signal according to a control signal corresponding to the change signal and converts the output of the power generation apparatus to a load according to the PWM signal.

Abstract: A thiocarbonylthio compound and free radical polymerization employing the same. The thiocarbonylthio compound is represented by formula (I) or (II): wherein Z can be independently perfluoroalkyl, alkyl, haloalkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, haloalkylaryl, arylalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylamino, alkoxy, alkoxyaryl, alkylsulfonyl, alkylsulfonylaryl, dialkylphosphinyl, or dialkylphosphinothioyl; R1 and R2 can be each independently hydrogen, alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylamino, alkoxy or alkoxyaryl; R3 is alkyl, aryl, aminoalkyl, alkylamino, alkoxy or alkoxyaryl. Furthermore, R3 can also be alkyl, aryl, alkylaryl, arylalkyl, aminoalkyl, alkylamino, alkoxy, haloalkylaryl, alkylsilyl, alkylthio, alkylthioaryl, or substituent containing CN, CO, COOH, COOCH3 or heterocyclic moieties; and R4 is perfluoroalkyl. The thiocarbonylthio compound can be used as a reversible chain transfer agent in a free radical polymerization to obtain a polymer with a controlled molecular weight and narrow polydispersity.

Abstract: An optical device includes a lens, a horizontal transmission module, a vertical transmission module, a horizontal driving unit, a vertical driving unit, a horizontal orientation detector, a vertical orientation detector, a user interface, and a control unit. The horizontal driving unit moves the lens horizontally via the horizontal transmission module. The horizontal orientation detector can detect horizontal movement of the lens and emit a horizontal sensing signal. The vertical driving unit can move the lens vertically via the vertical transmission module. The vertical orientation detector can detect vertical movement of the lens and emit a vertical sensing signal. The user interface can generate an operation signal. The control unit can control movement of the lens according to the operation signal, the horizontal sensing signal, and the vertical sensing signal.

Abstract: In one implementation, a method is provided for etching a high k dielectric material in a plasma etch reactor, the method comprising plasma etching the high k dielectric material with a first plasma gas reactant mixture having BCl3. The high k dielectric material may include Al2O3 in a stack having a silicon layer. The etching may include supplying a passivation gas, for example C2H4, and may further include supplying a diluent gas such as a noble gas, for example He. In some implementations, the etching may be performed with a reactive ion etch process.

Abstract: A massage recliner includes a seat member, a back member, an inverted “T” shape front leg, two arms attached to the back member, an inverted “T” shape rear leg, a gas spring which is pivotally attached to the inverted “T” shape rear leg and to the back member, a footrest attached to the seat member, and a head support attached to the back member. The back member includes two or more pairs of massage rollers symmetrically coupled to its backbone. The seat member includes two or more pairs of massage rollers symmetrically coupled to its central frame. The inverted “T” shape front leg is vertically coupled to the central frame of the seat member. The footrest includes a pair of massage rollers symmetrically coupled to a metal piece attached to the seat member's central frame. The back member's reclining angle is determined by the gas spring, which is controlled by the user through a control handle attached to one of the arms.

Abstract: A method of functionalizing nano-carbon materials with a diameter less than 1 ?m, comprising: contacting the nano-carbon materials with a free radical generating compound such as azo-compound in an organic solvent under an inert gas atmosphere, thereby obtaining nano-carbon materials with functional groups thereon. The physical and chemical properties of the nano-carbon materials can be modified through the aforementioned method.

Abstract: A ladder is composed of a plurality of rung units and each unit includes two hollow tubes and a rung connected between the two hollow tubes. The hollow tubes of the rung units have gradually reduced outer diameters so that the hollow tubes can be telescopically received to form a compact size. The rung is connected to the two hollow tubes of each rung unit by two connectors and each connector includes two buttons which can be pushed in the direction perpendicular to the axis of the rung to release the interlock connection between the rung and the hollow tubes so as to easily collapse or extend the ladder.

Abstract: An apparatus for carbon dioxide-capture system has a cultivating vessel and at least one basking mechanism. The cultivating vessel has a reservoir for accommodating alga culture. The basking mechanism is mounted in the reservoir of the cultivating vessel and has multiple trays and a circulating mechanism. The trays are imbricately mounted on the basking mechanism with predetermined intervals and each has at least one spout formed at an overlap with an adjacent tray. The circulating mechanism is mounted between the trays and the reservoir. The alga culture is pumped into one tray by the circulating mechanism, flows through the spout into another tray, enhancing a rate of carbon fixation by alga.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an Arabidopsis gene (AtLEJ1), acting as an inhibitor of the biosynthesis of the phytohormones jasmonic acid and ethylene, and a method for producing a male sterile transgenic plant using the same. The gene guarantees stable male sterile strains which need no maintainers for the maintenance thereof. Also, the transgenic plants comprising the gene can be readily restored to a fertile phenotype merely through hormonal treatment. Although the preferred embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various modifications, additions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as disclosed in the accompanying claims.

Abstract: A cooling fan includes a base having a hollow bearing cup for receiving a bearing therein, a motor winding support mounted to a top of the bearing cup, and a blade hub mounted atop the motor winding support. The bearing cup is externally provided with channels and stop portions communicating with the channels. Each of the stop portions includes a recess and a projection. The motor winding support is internally provided with stoppers corresponding to the stop portions. Each of the radial stoppers includes a raised portion for engaging with the recess, and a sideward extended portion for abutting on a bottom of the projection. The motor winding support can be rotated to lock to the bearing cup through engagement of the stop portions with the radial stoppers. No glue dispensing is needed, and the problems of a deformed bearing and noise during fan operation are avoided.

Abstract: A thermal module includes a heat sink and a cooling fan. The heat sink has a main body, from an outer periphery thereof a plurality of radiating fins and at least one fixing section are outward extended. The fixing section is provided on one lateral side with at least one first mating part. The cooling fan has a housing having a blade hub arranged therein. The housing is provided on one side facing toward the heat sink with at least one second mating part and an axially raised wall portion. The raised wall portion is pressed against the heat sink to thereby define a space between the cooling fan and the heat sink. The cooling fan and the heat sink can be quickly assembled together through engagement of the first and the second mating part with one another to reduce the material and labor costs of the thermal module.

Abstract: A method of functionalizing nano-carbon materials with a diameter less than 1 ?m, comprising: contacting the nano-carbon materials with a free radical generating compound such as azo-compound in an organic solvent under an inert gas atmosphere, thereby obtaining nano-carbon materials with functional groups thereon. The physical and chemical properties of the nano-carbon materials can be modified through the aforementioned method.