Abstract: An article includes a glass substrate and an insert within the glass substrate, the surface roughness (Ra) of the glass substrate and the insert is about 0.05 ?m to about 0.2 ?m.

Abstract: In order to reduce the calculation in robotic arm allocation, the invention provides a spherical linkage type surgical robotic arm, which includes a first curved bar having a first axis center and a second axis center, a second curved bar being equal to the first curved bar in length and having a third axis center and a fourth axis center, the third axis center in coincidence with the first axis center, a third curved bar having a fifth axis center and a sixth axis center and being pivoted to the second curved bar, and a fourth curved bar having a seventh axis center and an eighth axis center and being pivoted to the third curved bar and the first curved bar, thereby reducing the calculation burden and facilitating control and allocation.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of preparing B-cells that produce interleukin-10 (IL-10), or IL-10 per se, which comprises contacting one or more B-cells ex vivo with an isolated interleukin-35 (IL-35) protein, and culturing the one or more B-cells under conditions to provide one or more B-cells that produce IL-10. The invention also is directed to a method of suppressing the proliferation of lymphocytes in vitro or in vivo by contacting lymphocytes with an isolated IL-35 protein. The invention further is directed to a method of suppressing autoimmunity in a mammal by administering to the mammal an IL-35 protein or IL-10-producing B-cells.

Abstract: A Force feedback type compliant orthotic device includes a fixing base, driving unit, first limb supporting unit, and second limb supporting unit. The driving unit has a motor disposed at the fixing base and an output shaft connected to the motor. The output shaft is inserted into a joint base to connect with a resilience unit. The first limb supporting unit has a first supporting element fixed at the fixing base and a first electromyographic signal sensor disposed at the first supporting element. The second limb supporting unit has a second supporting element disposed at the joint base and a second electromyographic signal sensor disposed at the second supporting element. The motor generates appropriate auxiliary power according to the sensing result of the first and second electromyographic signal sensors, such that the first and second supporting elements move relative to each other precisely.

Abstract: A system for generating processor hardware supports a language for significant extensions to the processor instruction set, where the designer specifies only the semantics of the new instructions and the system generates other logic. The extension language provides for the addition of processor state, including register files, and instructions that operate on that state. The language also provides for new data types to be added to the compiler to represent the state added. It allows separate specification of reference semantics and instruction implementation, and uses this to automate design verification. In addition, the system generates formatted instruction set documentation from the language specification.

Abstract: The present invention provides a phosphor with a preferred orientation represented by the following formula: A2[MF6]:Mn4+, wherein A is selected from a group consisting of Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and NH4, M is selected from a group consisting of Ge, Si, Sn, Ti, and Zr. The preferred orientation is a (001)/(011) preferred orientation. The present invention also provides a method for fabricating the above phosphor. The present invention further provides a light-emitting element package structure employing the same.

Abstract: A method for positioning an endoscope involves installing an auxiliary positioning device on a robot arm, coinciding a terminal of a docking member of the auxiliary positioning device with a remote center of motion defined by the robot arm, inserting and fixing the endoscope inside the auxiliary positioning device, removing the docking member of the auxiliary positioning device so that a terminal of the endoscope coincides with the remote center of motion of the robot arm, and then inserting the endoscope into a body cavity catheter for finalizing positioning. Thereby, the method helps to save time used for preoperative preparation and provides more precise positioning, without using any additional positioning tools to approach the body cavity, thereby reducing the risk of infection.

Abstract: A robotic arm includes first and second bent links and a tool link pivotally connected in order, first to third wheels, and first to fourth imaginary axes intersecting at a center of spherical rotation. The first bent link and wheel are driven to rotate about the first and third imaginary axes respectively. A first flexible rope is wound around the first and second wheels and fixed to the second bent link for driving the second wheel and bent link to rotate about the second imaginary axis when the first wheel rotates. A second flexible rope is wound around the second and third wheels and fixed to the first bent link for driving the third wheel and the tool link to rotate about the fourth imaginary axis when the second wheel rotates. The robotic arm is relatively smaller, obstructs the operator less and produces a wider sphere of action.

Abstract: A support arm with a multiple degree of freedom locking device includes a support arm unit, an outer housing unit, a feed screw, a conical push block, and two conical baffles. When the feed screw rotates in a first direction, the conical push block and the conical baffle are driven are rotated to make the outer annular baffle slanting surface press against the inner surface of the pivot space and the first and second pivot portions, so that the lateral housing is unable to pivot with respect to the upper and lower housing, and the first and second pivot portions are positioned between the two ears in a non-rotatable manner, when the feed screw rotates reversely, the lateral housing will be able to pivot with respect to the upper and lower housing, and the first and second pivot portions are able to pivot with respect to the two ears.

Abstract: A herbal composition for wound healing is disclosed. The herbal composition comprises an extract of honeysuckle and an extract of mint in a weight ration of 1:2 to 2:1. The herbal composition further comprises a medical acceptable excipient.

Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus includes an attachment device attached to a longitudinal shaft and having a casing, a coupling device attached to the casing of the attachment device, and a carrying device attached to the coupling device, and the carrying device includes an orifice and an aperture, and the aperture of the carrying device is tilted and inclined relative to the orifice of the carrying device, a medical instrument includes an insertion tube engaged into the orifice of the carrying device, and a projecting device is engaged in the aperture of the carrying device for projecting a light onto the insertion tube of the medical instrument at an index mark.

Abstract: Disclosed is an actuation system for adjusting the rigidity of elastic elements by using two sets of transmission modules together with a link gear and two sets of nonlinear elastic elements. The actuation system actuates an external arm by controlling the two sets of transmission modules to rotate in different directions and adjusts the rigidity of the elastic elements by controlling the two sets of transmission modules to rotate in the same direction, so as to achieve the effects of reducing the number of actuation modules used, minimizing the volume of the actuation system, and reducing production cost.

Abstract: A portable power supply includes a housing, and power circuitry providing an output AC waveform having a first positive voltage step level, a second higher positive voltage step level, a third lower positive voltage step level, a fourth negative voltage step level, a fifth higher negative voltage step level, and a sixth lower negative voltage step level.

Abstract: An augmented reality system includes a plurality of mobile devices. Each mobile device includes: an image capturing unit capturing a real image of a target marker to generate a captured image; a storage unit storing a reference image of the target marker, an individual virtual object and a plurality of interactive composite virtual objects; a wireless communication unit capable of short-distance wireless communication with another mobile device located within a predetermined range; a processing unit determining whether the captured image matches the reference image; and a display unit controlled by the processing unit to display one of the individual virtual object, the interactive composite virtual objects and the captured image.

Abstract: A Support arm with brake mechanism, characterized in that: a resilient component generates a resilient force acting in opposition to gravity, such that a supporting rod can move an object steadily; and, in the course of moving the object, a brake is started as needed to brake the supporting rod and fasten the supporting rod to a predetermined position.

Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus includes a supporting mechanism having an extension which includes a bore, a medical instrument, and an attachment device includes a shaft slidably engaged in the bore of the extension, and the shaft includes one end portion secured to the medical instrument, and the attachment device includes a handle provided on the shaft, and the shaft is adjustable relative to the extension of the supporting mechanism to a selected position. The extension includes a slot communicating with the bore of the extension for forming two separated flaps, and includes a fastener engaged with the flaps for forcing the flaps to engage with the shaft and to detachably and adjustably secure the shaft to the extension of the supporting mechanism.

Abstract: A method for strengthening a housing comprises the following steps: providing a housing being made of colored glaze and having an initial temperature of about 480° C. to about 550° C.; and spraying the surface of the housing using a spray solution containing potassium nitrate, potassium silicate, diatomite, and water to create an exterior layer on the surface. The exterior layer contains K+ ions, and the concentration of the K+ ions gradually decreases from a maximum value in the area of the outside surface of the exterior layer to zero in the area of the inside of the housing.

Abstract: A support arm with a multiple degree of freedom locking device includes a support arm unit, an outer housing unit, a feed screw, a conical push block, and two conical baffles. When the feed screw rotates in a first direction, the conical push block and the conical baffle are driven are rotated to make the outer annular baffle slanting surface press against the inner surface of the pivot space and the first and second pivot portions, so that the lateral housing is unable to pivot with respect to the upper and lower housing, and the first and second pivot portions are positioned between the two ears in a non-rotatable manner, when the feed screw rotates reversely, the lateral housing will be able to pivot with respect to the upper and lower housing, and the first and second pivot portions are able to pivot with respect to the two ears.