Abstract: This document provides methods and materials for treating cancer. For example, methods and materials for using an inhibitor of a BET polypeptide to increase the sensitivity of cancer cells to treatment with an inhibitor of a PARP polypeptide are provided.

Abstract: A capacitive ultrasonic transducer includes a first electrode, an insulating layer formed on the first electrode, at least one support frame formed on the insulating layer, and a second electrode formed space apart from the first electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode define an effective area of oscillation of the capacitive ultrasonic transducer, and the respective length of the first electrode and the second electrode defining the effective area of oscillation is substantially the same.

Abstract: A capacitive ultrasonic transducer includes a flexible layer, a first conductive layer on the flexible layer, a support frame on the first conductive layer, the support frame including a flexible material, a membrane over the support frame being spaced apart from the first conductive layer by the support frame, the membrane including the flexible material, a cavity defined by the first conductive layer, the support frame and the membrane, and a second conductive layer on the membrane.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polypeptide comprising the isolated amino acid sequence of a pre-ligand assembly domain (PLAD) of a TNF receptor-like receptor. Also provided by this invention is a polypeptide comprising the isolated amino acid sequence of a pre-ligand assembly domain (PLAD), wherein the PLAD is selected from the group consisting of: the PLAD of a TNF-R, the PLAD of p60, the PLAD of p80, the PLAD of Fas (CD95/APO-1), the PLAD of TRAIL receptors, the PLAD of LTyR, the PLAD of CD40, the PLAD of CD30, the PLAD of CD27, the PLAD of HVEM, the PLAD of OX40 and the PLAD of DR4. TNF-R, p60, p80, Fas, TRAIL receptor, LTyR, CD40, CD30, CD27, HVEM, OX40, DR4, TROY, EDAR, XEDAR, DCR3, AITR, 4-1BB, DR3, RANK, TACI, BCMA, DR6, DPG, DR5, DCR1 AND DCR2 are all members of the TNF receptor superfamily or the TNF-like receptor family. The invention also provides the PLAD for other members of the TNF receptor superfamily.

Abstract: A capacitive ultrasonic transducer includes a first electrode, an insulating layer formed on the first electrode, at least one support frame formed on the insulating layer, and a second electrode formed spaced apart from the first electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode define an effective area of oscillation of the capacitive ultrasonic transducer, and the respective length of the first electrode and the second electrode defining the effective area of oscillation is substantially the same.

Abstract: A capacitive ultrasonic transducer includes a first electrode, an insulating layer formed on the first electrode, at least one support frame formed on the insulating layer, and a second electrode formed spaced apart from the first electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode define an effective area of oscillation of the capacitive ultrasonic transducer, and the respective length of the first electrode and the second electrode defining the effective area of oscillation is substantially the same.

Abstract: A capacitive ultrasonic transducer includes a flexible layer, a first conductive layer on the flexible layer, a support frame on the first conductive layer, the support frame including a flexible material, a membrane over the support frame being spaced apart from the first conductive layer by the support frame, the membrane including the flexible material, a cavity defined by the first conductive layer, the support frame and the membrane, and a second conductive layer on the membrane.

Abstract: An ultrasonic wave device has a first flexible layer, a second flexible layer, a flexible circuit between the first flexible layer and the second flexible layer, and one or more arrays of capacitive ultrasonic transducer between the first flexible layer and the second flexible layer electrically coupled to the flexible circuit. The array of capacitive ultrasonic transducer is configured to transmit ultrasonic energy through the second flexible layer in response to electrical energy applied via the flexible circuit.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for updating data in an embedded system are provided. The apparatus includes a processor for retrieving new data and a transmission line. The transmission line connects to the processor to receive the new data and transmits the new data to the embedded system. The data of a data area has a end address for the data and a plurality of application programs arranged in order, and the new data includes an application program update.

Abstract: A capacitive ultrasonic transducer includes a first electrode, an insulating layer formed on the first electrode, at least one support frame formed on the insulating layer, and a second electrode formed spaced apart from the first electrode, wherein the first electrode and the second electrode define an effective area of oscillation of the capacitive ultrasonic transducer, and the respective length of the first electrode and the second electrode defining the effective area of oscillation is substantially the same.

Abstract: A capacitive ultrasonic transducer and method of fabricating the same are disclosed, whereas the capacitive ultrasonic transducer is a stacking of multiple metal layers. The fabrication method of the invention is characterized in that: the structure and cavity of excitation are formed by lithographing and etching the sacrificial layer and other stacking layers, whereas the sacrificial layer and the other stacking layer are made of metal, and moreover, a protective bulk is formed on the capacitive ultrasonic transducer by a means of metal depositing. It is noted that not only the structure of capacitive ultrasonic transducer of the invention has a bulk for protection, which is different to that of a conventional capacitive ultrasonic transducer, but also the method of fabricating the same can do without the steps of electrode formation, high-temperature processing and annealing, which enable the method to have simplified process and thus cost less than that of conventional methods.

Abstract: A system and a method for integrating electronic apparatuses, e.g. information appliances, are provided. The present invention detects and stores the functions of each electronic apparatus in advance. When one of the electronic apparatuses transmits a signal to execute a particular function, the present invention determines which electronic apparatus is the most suitable to execute the function and sends the signal to the very electronic apparatus without manual operations.

Abstract: A backup system backs up information of mobile devices via wireless communication. The backup system includes a first mobile terminal, a backup server, and a transmission module. The first mobile terminal includes a first storage module for storing first information and a detection module. The backup server includes a server storage module for storing server information and a server detection module. The transmission module provides data transmission between the first mobile terminal and the backup server. Through the transmission module, a copy of first information is uploaded to the backup server as the server information, or a copy of server information is downloaded to the first mobile terminal as the first information.

Abstract: A system and a method for integrating electronic apparatuses, e.g. information appliances, are provided. The present invention detects and stores the functions of each electronic apparatus in advance. When one of the electronic apparatuses transmits a signal to execute a particular function, the present invention determines which electronic apparatus is the most suitable to execute the function and sends the signal to the very electronic apparatus without manual operations.

Abstract: A flexible ultrasonic transducer, comprising a plurality of ultrasonic transducer elements. Each of the ultrasonic transducer elements in turn comprises a base, a membrane and a first and a second electrode. The base is made of soft material, having an upper side and a lower side, with a support set on the upper side. The membrane is able to perform vibrations, having an outer side and an inner side, which is laid on the support. The first electrode is placed on the base and the second electrode placed in the membrane, the first and second electrodes being connected with a voltage source. Manufacturing the flexible ultrasonic transducer requires less steps without increasing cost. By having a flexible shape, emission and reception of ultrasonic waves as well as an effective area are enhanced, with less attenuation of ultrasonic waves, resulting in more effective sensing.

Abstract: A data updating apparatus for updating data in an embedded system is provided. The data updating apparatus includes a processor and a transmission line. The processor acquires new data. The transmission line includes a first end and a second end. The first end is connected to the processor to receive the new data. The second end communicates with the embedded system to transmit the new data to the embedded system.

Abstract: The present invention is a prewet system for a filter. The present invention includes a power controller. A first container is used for storing iso-propyl alcohol liquid. An air pump is connected to the first container via a liquid pipe. The air pump is utilized for sucking the iso-propyl alcohol from the first container and driving the iso-propyl alcohol liquid to flow in the prewet system. An impurity filter is connected to the air pump via a liquid pipe, which is useful for filtering out impurities of the iso-propyl alcohol liquid. A second container is connected to the impurity filter for holding a filter. Between the filter and the second container is a pressure detector for detecting the liquid pressure inside the pipe. The prewet system provides a better prewet effect than the conventional one.