Abstract: A method for determining a collision distance includes receiving a series of data points from a second vehicle that were during the second vehicle driving on a historical path, the data points contain path information and steering wheel angle, the path information contains position information; determining whether the first vehicle is located within a preset area range corresponding to the second vehicle using a series of positions of the second vehicle and the current position of the first vehicle; if the first vehicle is currently located within the preset area range, determining a lane change state of the second vehicle in the historical path according to the steering wheel angle, the lane change state represents the second vehicle changing lanes; and determining the collision distance between the vehicles according to the lane change state, the current position of the first vehicle, and the series of data points.

Abstract: The present application provides a footwear for postoperative protection and rehabilitation. The protective footwear specifically structurally includes: a footwear body; an air bag system, provided at a position of the footwear body corresponding to a human metatarsal region; and a fixing frame, provided at the position of the footwear body corresponding to the human metatarsal region, wrapping a compressed air bag, and comprising a flat plate and two arc-shaped plates extending upward and inward from two sides of the flat plate; where, when a human foot is squeezed by gravity, air in a bottom air reservoir is squeezed into side-flap air reservoirs, such that the side-flap air reservoirs are inflated; and restricted by the fixing frame, the side-flap air reservoirs generate an inward pressure to the metatarsal region to reduce a tensile stress generated between metatarsals when the human foot moves.

Abstract: The present application provides a footwear for postoperative protection and rehabilitation. The protective footwear specifically structurally includes: a footwear body; an air bag system, provided at a position of the footwear body corresponding to a human metatarsal region; and a fixing frame, provided at the position of the footwear body corresponding to the human metatarsal region, wrapping a compressed air bag, and comprising a flat plate and two arc-shaped plates extending upward and inward from two sides of the flat plate; where, when a human foot is squeezed by gravity, air in a bottom air reservoir is squeezed into side-flap air reservoirs, such that the side-flap air reservoirs are inflated; and restricted by the fixing frame, the side-flap air reservoirs generate an inward pressure to the metatarsal region to reduce a tensile stress generated between metatarsals when the human foot moves.

Abstract: This invention relates to an electrochemical cell comprising an anode structure comprising an element selected from the group consisting of group 1, group 2, group 8, group 12 and group 13 of the Periodic Table of Elements; a cathode structure comprising a catalyst; and a hydrogel located between the anode structure and the cathode structure. In a preferred embodiment, the cell comprises the anode of Zinc, the catalyst of CoOx/C, the hydrogel of free-standing alkaline polyacrylamide hydrogel, wherein said hydrogel was first synthesized via UV-initiated radical polymerization of acrylamides, followed by exchange of water with an alkaline electrolyte of potassium hydroxide (KOH). The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such an electrochemical cell and the use of a hydrogel in a metal/air battery.

Abstract: A method for automatically distributing IP address, which is applied to a switch in communication with all clients having a MAC address and a network segment where all clients are located, comprises automatic issues or assignments of an IP address in response to ARP requests and detecting within a first waiting period which is of random length for each client whether an IP address assigned to a client conflicts with that of other clients. The assigned IP address of the client is unchanged when the IP address of the client does not conflict with other client but, subject to a MAC condition, is released for future non-use after a second random waiting time in case of IP address conflicts between clients. An IP address automatic distribution system and a client are also disclosed.

Abstract: A flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) includes a main portion and a number of interfaces connected to the main portion. The main portion incorporates a low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) cable and at least one function cable. The main portion includes a first connecting strip, a second connecting strip, and a third connecting strip, which are all connected together at one end. The interfaces includes a first interface connected to the first connecting strip, a second interface connected to the second connecting strip, and a third interface connected to the third connecting strip. The first interface incorporates a LVDS interface and a function module interface. The second interface is a LVDS interface. The third interface is a function module interface.

Abstract: A multiple layer cytometric test card includes a waste channel to receive biological waste from an area of the test card utilized for testing biological samples, a first waste storage compartment in a waste layer of the card having a top and a bottom in relation to an operating vertical orientation of the test card, and a capillary positioned along a vertical length of the first waste storage compartment, the capillary being open to the waste compartment along the vertical length of the waste compartment, wherein the waste channel is coupled to the capillary channel proximate the top of the waste storage compartment.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body having a top wall, a bottom wall and a front sidewall, and a hard disk drive received in the main body adjacent to the front sidewall. The hard disk drive includes a first end adjacent to the front sidewall and a second end parallel to and opposite to the first end. The hard disk drive is mounted at a slant to the top wall, at an angle of ?, and the distance between the first end and the top wall is less than the distance between the second end and the top wall, to slant up the hard disk drive, allowing the thickness of a front portion of the main body adjacent to the front sidewall to be thinner and cosmetically sleeker.

Abstract: A flexible printed circuit board (FPCB) includes a main portion and a number of interfaces connected to the main portion. The main portion incorporates a low-voltage differential signal (LVDS) cable and at least one function cable. The main portion includes a first connecting strip, a second connecting strip, and a third connecting strip, which are all connected together at one end. The interfaces includes a first interface connected to the first connecting strip, a second interface connected to the second connecting strip, and a third interface connected to the third connecting strip. The first interface incorporates a LVDS interface and a function module interface. The second interface is a LVDS interface. The third interface is a function module interface.

Abstract: A dual flush volume pressurized flush device. A pressurized tank includes a tray for controllably retaining water during a flush event. The tray retains a certain volume of water when a reduced flush is activated, such that the entire volume of the tank is not flushed. In a full flush event, the activation causes substantially the entire volume of the tank to be flushed, including the volume of water inside the tray. A controllable water retention tray valve is positioned in the tray and provides a controllable release for the water in the tray.

Abstract: A dual flush volume pressurized flush device. A pressurized tank includes a tray for controllably retaining water during a flush event. The tray retains a certain volume of water when a reduced flush is activated, such that the entire volume of the tank is not flushed. In a full flush event, the activation causes substantially the entire volume of the tank to be flushed, including the volume of water inside the tray. A controllable water retention tray valve is positioned in the tray and provides a controllable release for the water in the tray.

Abstract: A dual flush volume pressurized flush device. A pressurized tank includes a tray for controllably retaining water during a flush event. The tray retains a certain volume of water when a reduced flush is activated, such that the entire volume of the tank is not flushed. In a full flush event, the activation causes substantially the entire volume of the tank to be flushed, including the volume of water inside the tray. A controllable water retention tray valve is positioned in the tray and provides a controllable release for the water in the tray.

Abstract: One embodiment of the application provides a system for visualizing trend data of an industrial performance (e.g., utility consumption) of a power plant. The system includes a macro trend view generator, navigator, a pointer position calculator, and a micro trend view controller. The macro trend view generator is configured to generate a macro trend view of a sensed parameter in a display. The navigator is configured to navigate a pointer for locating an area in the macro trend view. The pointer position calculator is configured to calculate a position of the pointer in the macro trend view. The micro trend view controller is configured to generate a micro trend view associated with the located area in the display, as a function of the calculated position of the pointer in the macro trend view.

Abstract: One embodiment of the application provides a method and system for selecting a template characterizing a power plant from a template base, the template base including a plurality of templates and creating a power plant model of the power plant using the first template, the power plant model including a plurality of modules arranged in a hierarchical tree array having at least one tree branch, wherein each of the plurality of modules includes a plurality of attributes of the power plant that are arranged to be accessed by a data access layer using a tag name which includes names of ancestor modules in the tree branch. Additionally, the method and system also provides for mapping the plurality of attributes to specific applications of the power plant using the data access layer and configuring the power plant with the plurality of attributes using the data access layer.

Abstract: A dual flush volume pressurized flush device. A pressurized tank includes a tray for controllably retaining water during a flush event. The tray retains a certain volume of water when a reduced flush is activated, such that the entire volume of the tank is not flushed. In a full flush event, the activation causes substantially the entire volume of the tank to be flushed, including the volume of water inside the tray. A controllable water retention tray valve is positioned in the tray and provides a controllable release for the water in the tray.

Abstract: An electronic card assembly comprising a circuit board (1) interposed between two shells (4,5), an insulative frame (3) supporting said circuit board and comprising a pair of protrusions (35) oppositely formed at a front end thereof, a connector (2) assembled to the insulative frame and comprising conductive contacts electrically connecting with the circuit board. A receiving section (34) is integrally disposed at the rear end of the insulative frame. The connector has a longitudinal base (20) and a pair of L-shaped arms (21) extend from opposite sides of the base. A pair of connecting blocks (25) are oppositely disposed at each arm and a slot (23) is provided between each block and the base. The slots receive respective protrusion therein to thereby secure the connector to the insulative frame.

Abstract: An electronic card assembly comprising a circuit board (1) interposed between two shells (4,5), an insulative frame (3) supporting said circuit board and comprising a pair of protrusions (35) oppositely formed at a front end thereof, a connector (2) assembled to the insulative frame and comprising conductive contacts electrically connecting with the circuit board. A receiving section (34) is integrally disposed at the rear end of the insulative frame. The connector has a longitudinal base (20) and a pair of L-shaped arms (21) extend from opposite sides of the base. A pair of connecting blocks (25) are oppositely disposed at each arm and a slot (23) is provided between each block and the base. The slots receive respective protrusion therein to thereby secure the connector to the insulative frame.

Abstract: A printed circuit card kit (1) comprises a frame (2), an end cover (6), a rectangular lower cover (3), a rectangular upper cover (4), and a pair of side covers (5). The upper cover and the lower cover comprise respectively a pair of edges defining a number of openings (420,320). The frame has two side rails (22) defining a number of recesses (230). The side covers have a number of projections (50) respectively aligned with the openings and recesses. Assembling the end cover to an end of the frame, assembling the upper and lower covers to the frame and assembling the pair of side covers to the side rails of the frame. Therefore, the projections pass the openings and to be retained in the recesses.

Abstract: A printed circuit card kit (1) comprises a frame (2), an end cover (6), a rectangular lower cover (3), a rectangular upper cover (4), and a pair of side covers (5). The upper cover and the lower cover comprise respectively a pair of edges defining a number of openings (420,320). The frame has two side rails (22) defining a number of recesses (230). The side covers have a number of projections (50) respectively aligned with the openings and recesses. Assembling the end cover to an end of the frame, assembling the upper and lower covers to the frame and assembling the pair of side covers to the side rails of the frame. Therefore, the projections pass the openings and to be retained in the recesses.