Abstract: The present invention discloses a transparent solar cell system, which comprises: a light-permeable solar energy conversion device, balance units and conductive wires. The light-permeable solar energy conversion device has a transparent photovoltaic element, which is a PN semiconductor structure formed of two transparent conductive films. The transparent conductive films are respectively made of different oxides. The substrate of the transparent solar cell system is made of a common glass or a common plastic; therefore, the transparent solar cell system of the present invention is lightweight and environment-friendly. Further, the present invention has a simple fabrication process and a low fabrication cost; therefore, the present invention can be extensively applied to the windows and doors of buildings and vehicles and benefits the popularization of solar energy.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for fabricating a composite solid polymer electrolyte membrane, wherein a flushed and dried membrane is sulfonated with sulfuric acid; the sulfonated membrane is flushed and dried once more; a first polymer solution is mixed with a second polymer solution, which has been hydrolyzed and neutralized, to form a blended polymer solution; the sulfonated membrane is immersed into the blended polymer solution; a cross-linking agent and an initiator are sequentially added into the blended polymer solution to implement a polymerization reaction; after the polymerization reaction, the blended polymer solution-containing sulfonated membrane is placed on a plate and dried; after the drying, a composite solid polymer electrolyte membrane is thus completed. Thereby, the present invention can fabricate a high ionic conductivity and high mechanical strength composite solid polymer electrolyte membrane.

Abstract: An electrochemical biosensor strip has a base, an electrode system, an optional spacer and a cover. The electrode system is laid on the base. The spacer is laid on the electrode system and exposes a portion of the electrode system for electrical connection with a meter and a different portion of the electrode system for application of a test reagent. The cover is covered on the spacer to form a cavity. Between the test reagent and the base, a hydrophilic layer is laid between them for increasing the binding effect of the test reagent on the base. The hydrophilic layer is laid on the area excluding from the electrode system and laid on the electrode system about 50% to 0% of the electrode system corresponding to the test reagent. The hydrophilic layer will not interfere with signal transmission of the electrode system so the test is more accurate.

Abstract: This invention relates to a packaging structure and method of an image sensor module. The method comprises: providing a transparent substrate having a first patterned conductive layer; carrying an image sensor integrated circuit chip having a photosensitive active area and at least one passive chip on the transparent substrate, wherein the photosensitive active area faces the transparent substrate; forming an insulating build-up film over the transparent substrate; and forming a plurality of conductive vias in the insulating build-up film wherein the ends of the conductive vias are connected with the passive chip or the first patterned conductive layer of the transparent substrate while the other ends of the conductive vias are exposed on the surface of the insulating build-up film. The packaging method is capable of down-sizing the construction of the image sensor module and simplifying the processing steps.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a separator having a high ionic conductivity is proposed, in which at least a composite cloth comprising a polypropylene inner layer and a polyethylene outer layer, a polypropylene cloth or a polyethylene cloth is chosen as the substrate. Next, the substrate surface is rinsed to remove impurities. The substrate is then baked. Subsequently, sulfonation is performed to the substrate using concentrated sulfuric acid. The substrate is then rinsed using DI water until the DI water that has rinsed the substrate has a pH value of 6˜7. Finally, the substrate is baked. A separator having a high ionic conductivity can thus be obtained.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a fabrication method of a basic polymer electrolyte film of blended polyvinyl alcohol and quaternary amine, wherein hydrophilic polyvinyl alcohol and quaternary amine are separately dissolved in a polar organic solvent, and then, the solutions are blended to obtain a glutinous polymeric solution; the glutinous polymeric solution is baked to form a film, and then, the film is soaked in an alkali hydroxide solution to obtain a basic electrolyte-containing solid-state polymer electrolyte film. The basic polymer electrolyte film of the present invention has the characteristics of superior chemical stability, high mechanical strength and high ionic conductivity. When the present invention applies to a zinc-air battery, the utilization rate of zinc is promoted. The basic polymer electrolyte film of the present invention can be widely used in various energy storage systems, such as alkaline battery systems, alkaline fuel cells and capacitors.

Abstract: The growth of hair can be reduced by heating the skin sufficiently to retard hair growth but without altering the hair growth cycle.

Abstract: A photocurable pigment type inkjet ink composition including 5 to 95 wt % of water; 0.5 to 20 wt % of a pigment; 1 to 70 wt % of a photocurable component; and 0.0001 to 30 wt % of a reactive surfactant. The reactive surfactant can serve as a pigment dispersant for dispersing pigment particles or as an emulsifier for emulsifying the photocurable component.

Abstract: An electrochemical biosensor strip has a base, an electrode system, an optional spacer and a cover. The electrode system is laid on the base. The spacer is laid on the electrode system and exposes a portion of the electrode system for electrical connection with a meter and a different portion of the electrode system for application of a test reagent. The cover is covered on the spacer to form a cavity. Between the test reagent and the base, a hydrophilic layer is laid between them for increasing the binding effect of the test reagent on the base. The hydrophilic layer is laid on the area excluding from the electrode system and laid on the electrode system about 50% to 0% of the electrode system corresponding to the test reagent. The hydrophilic layer will not interfere with signal transmission of the electrode system so the test is more accurate.

Abstract: An intelligent biosensing meter has a parameter storing unit stored a plurality of parameters that sample strips detection needed and at least one slot for receiving a sample strip or a code card. The code card can store a plurality of parameters therein that are not stored in the parameter storing unit. Therefore, the intelligent biosensing meter not only stores parameters therein but also receives the code card to store new parameter or download new parameter from an internet. Manufacturers can save budget for manufacturing code cards if parameters stored in the biosensing meter are suitable for testing a new batch of sample strip or download from the internet. Furthermore, the intelligent biosensing meter can insert different kind of cards or strips into one slot and recognize them by circuit design to control different functions. The biosensing meter of the present invention will decrease manufacturing cost and be operated easily.

Abstract: An electrochemical biosensor strip has a base, an electrode system, an optional spacer and a cover. The electrode system is laid on the base. The spacer is laid on the electrode system and exposes a portion of the electrode system for electrical connection with a meter and a different portion of the electrode system for application of a test reagent that is a reagent that is specific for the test to be performed by the strip. The cover is covered on the spacer to form a cavity. The spacer has an exhausting channel for exiting air such that receiving rate for drawing an analyte-containing fluid into the strip is increasing. Besides, the electrochemical biosensor strip may have a concave unit formed in the cover and corresponding to the test reagent for increasing receiving angles to draw an analyte-containing fluid into the strip such that the flow rate of the analyte-containing fluid is increasing so the test is more accurate.

Abstract: A method of reducing hair growth includes topical application of a heat shock protein inhibitor and/or a compound that promotes apoptosis in conjunction with heat.

Abstract: An exemplary color filter (10) for a liquid crystal display includes a substrate (100), a black matrix (110), and a photo-resist layer. The photo-resist layer defines a plurality of pixels (121). Each pixel includes a red sub-pixel (122), a green sub-pixel (124), and a blue sub-pixel (126). Each sub-pixel includes a plurality of nanoparticles (128). The black matrix is disposed in and around the sub-pixels. A material of the nanoparticles can be metal, alloy, a semiconductor, and/or a semiconductor compound. Light transmission of the exemplary color filter can be controlled by configuring the materials, diameters, and shapes of the nanoparticles accordingly. The color filter performs with high thermal resistance, high light transmission, and good contrast. In other embodiments, fluorescence of a color filter can also be controlled by configuring the materials, the diameters, and the shapes of the nanoparticles accordingly.

Abstract: A biosensing meter plus blood pressure measuring apparatus has a slot, an inflatable and deflatable cuff, a pressure sensor and a microprocessor. The slot is able to accept a code card with multiple parameters or a sample strip that comprises a reaction well and a plurality of electrodes thereon in contact with the reaction well. The pressure sensor is used for detecting arterial counterpressure pulses and oscillations at each of the cuff pressure deflating process. The microprocessor is used for controlling the cuff, converting counterpressure pulses and oscillations to voltage signals, processing the voltage signals into a sequence of peak amplitudes and determining a systolic pressure and a diastolic pressure. Furthermore, the microprocessor is used for reading multiple parameters in the code card to measure an analyte in an analyte-containing fluid and calculating a concentration of the analyte.

Abstract: An electrochemical biosensor strip has a base, an electrode system, a spacer and a cover. The electrode system is laid on the base and preferably comprises at least three electrodes. There is a short circuit formed between two selected electrodes of the at least three electrodes. The spacer is laid on the electrode system and exposes a portion of the electrode system for electrical connection with a meter and a different portion of the electrode system for application of a test reagent to those exposed surfaces of electrode system. The test reagent is a reagent that is specific for the test to be performed by the strip. The cover is covered on the spacer. The short circuit is used to switch on a meter for increasing the operative convenience and further used to recognize the suitable meter. The electrochemical biosensor strip may have a rough unit formed on the base for increasing the adhesion of the test reagent for the test to be performed by the strip.

Abstract: This invention relates to a packaging structure and method of an image sensor module. The method comprises: providing a transparent substrate having a first patterned conductive layer; carrying an image sensor integrated circuit chip having a photosensitive active area and at least one passive chip on the transparent substrate, wherein the photosensitive active area faces the transparent substrate; forming an insulating build-up film over the transparent substrate; and forming a plurality of conductive vias in the insulating build-up film wherein the ends of the conductive vias are connected with the passive chip or the first patterned conductive layer of the transparent substrate while the other ends of the conductive vias are exposed on the surface of the insulating build-up film. The packaging method is capable of down-sizing the construction of the image sensor module and simplifying the processing steps.

Abstract: A color filter includes a plurality of pixels, each of which includes a red, a green, and a blue sub-pixel alternately arranged in a first direction, edges of the red, green, and blue sub-pixels having bent portions. The sub-pixels of a same color are continuously arranged in a second direction being substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Displaying color images of a liquid crystal display using the color filter may be better than that of the liquid crystal display using the typical color filters. The yield ratio in mass production of the liquid crystal display using the color filter is lower than that of the liquid crystal display using the typical color filters. In addition, a liquid crystal display using the color filter is disclosed.

Abstract: An IPS-LCD device (3) includes opposite first and second substrates (30, 40) in a spatial parallel relation, a liquid crystal layer (36) having liquid crystal molecules interposed between the substrates, and a peripheral sealant (37) disposed between the substrates for sealing a space therebetween. The first substrate has an over coat layer (34) covered on a surface facing the second substrate. The over coat layer defines a peripheral sealing region (341) having a plurality of holes (342). The sealant interlocks with the sealing region in the holes, which ensures that the substrates are strongly combined together. This makes the IPS-LCD device sturdy and durable.

Abstract: A color filter includes a substrate, a black matrix located on the substrate, a color layer formed on the substrate, and an over coat layer formed on the substrate to cover the black matrix and the color layer. A plurality of photo spacers are located corresponding to the black matrix, and engage with the over coat layer tightly. Therefore, an IPS LCD using the above-mentioned color filter has a steady configuration, and a cell gap of the LCD is consistent.