Abstract: A dust cover includes a frame shaped to circumscribe an end of a first connector configured to receive a second connector. The connectors can transmit a signal when coupled. A plurality of segments is rotatably coupled to the frame. The frame includes an opening sized to accommodate the second connector. The segments are operable between an open position and closed position. Each segment includes a flexible material and each segment is positioned around the opening and is coupled to the frame at a pivot point. The segments are shaped to cover the opening in the closed position and to expose at least a portion of the opening in the open position. An actuator is rotatably coupled to each segment. Movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the segments to the open position and movement of the actuator in a second direction moves the segments to a closed position.

Abstract: A high-sensitivity, low-background immuno-amplification assay is provided, which offers a streamlined workflow suitable for high-throughput assays of clinically relevant samples, such as blood and other bodily fluids. The assay comprises the use of two proximity members that each comprise an analyte-specific binding component conjugated to an oligonucleotide. Binding an analyte brings the oligonucleotide moieties of the proximity members in sufficiently close contact that the oligonucleotides form an amplicon. The presence of the analyte then is detected through amplification of the amplicon and detection of the amplified nucleic acids. The sensitivity of the assay of the present invention is improved by preventing spurious or non-specific amplicon formation by proximity members that are not complexed with an analyte.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing composite of resin and other materials includes the following steps. A shaped piece made by materials different with resin is provided, and is degreased and cleaned. A resist layer with a lot of location holes is formed on the surface of the heterogeneous member by nano-imprint lithography, and a lot of small holes are formed on the surface of the heterogeneous member while the resist layer is removed. Then the heterogeneous member is inserted in an injection mold, and molten crystalline thermoplastic resin is injected into the mold, thus the resin embedded into the holes and bonding with the shaped piece. The method is environmentally friendly and suitable for mass production.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a mother board received in the housing, and a plurality of heat-generating members received in the housing. A dissipation area is formed in the housing, and a plurality of dissipation holes are defined in an outer surface of the dissipation area. Each dissipation hole is in a nanometer scale. The disclosure also supplies a method for manufacturing a housing of the electronic device.

Abstract: A dust cover includes a frame shaped to circumscribe an end of a first connector configured to receive a second connector. The connectors can transmit a signal when coupled. A plurality of segments is rotatably coupled to the frame. The frame includes an opening sized to accommodate the second connector. The segments are operable between an open position and closed position. Each segment includes a flexible material and each segment is positioned around the opening and is coupled to the frame at a pivot point. The segments are shaped to cover the opening in the closed position and to expose at least a portion of the opening in the open position. An actuator is rotatably coupled to each segment. Movement of the actuator in a first direction moves the segments to the open position and movement of the actuator in a second direction moves the segments to a closed position.

Abstract: Methods for predicting the development of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing sepsis are provided. In one method, features in a biomarker profile of the subject are evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis if these features satisfy a particular value set. Methods for predicting the development of a stage of sepsis in a subject at risk for developing a stage of sepsis are provided. In one method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to have the stage of sepsis if these feature values satisfy a particular value set. Methods of diagnosing sepsis in a subject are provided. In one such method, a plurality of features in a biomarker profile of the subject is evaluated. The subject is likely to develop sepsis when the plurality of features satisfies a particular value set.

Abstract: An anti-counterfeiting electronic device includes a function component assigned with an identification code ID and a processor. The processor generates a random code K1 and transmits the random code K1 to the function component; the function component encrypts the random code K1 and the identification code ID to generate a key ID1. The processor further obtains the key ID1 from the function component and decrypts the key ID1 to generate an identification code ID2, and determines whether the identification code ID2 is the same as the ID and executes the system login command if the identification code ID2 is the same as the identification code ID. An anti-counterfeiting method is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic reader system includes an electronic book and a stylus. The electronic book includes a battery and a cover. The stylus includes a pen body for writing on the electronic book to input data or commands into the electronic book, and an illumination member detachably attached to the pen body. The illumination member can be detached from the pen body and attached onto the electronic book, receiving electrical power from the book as it does so, to illuminate the electronic book.

Abstract: A high-sensitivity, low-background immuno-amplification assay is provided, which offers a streamlined workflow suitable for high-throughput assays of clinically relevant samples, such as blood and other bodily fluids. The assay comprises the use of two proximity members that each comprise an analyte-specific binding component conjugated to an oligonucleotide. Binding an analyte brings the oligonucleotide moieties of the proximity members in sufficiently close contact that the oligonucleotides form an amplicon. The presence of the analyte then is detected through amplification of the amplicon and detection of the amplified nucleic acids. The sensitivity of the assay of the present invention is improved by preventing spurious or non-specific amplicon formation by proximity members that are not complexed with an analyte.

Abstract: The invention employs an unlabeled signal primer comprising a 5? adapter sequence for detection of variations in nucleic acid target sequences. The detection system further comprises a reporter probe, the 3? end of which hybridizes to the complement of the 5? adapter sequence of the signal primer to produce a 5? overhang. Polymerase is used to fill in the overhang and synthesize the complement of the 5? overhang of the reporter probe. Synthesis of the reporter probe complement is detected, either directly or indirectly, as an indication of the presence of the target.

Abstract: A battery charger includes a base, a plug formed on the base and electrically connected to an external power source, an interface formed on the base and electrically connecting an external device, a clamp formed on the base and fixing and electrically connecting a battery, and a controller embedded in the base and electrically connected to the plug, the clamp, and the interface. The controller is able to boost the battery voltage to a rated charging voltage of the external device and conducting the voltage to the interface to charge the external device.

Abstract: A speaker includes a holder forming a hollow space, a magnetic system received in the hollow space, a suspension assembled with the holder and defining a supporting portion, a pair of fixing portions far away from the supporting portion and fixed on the holder, and a plurality of arm portions connecting the supporting portion and the fixing portions, respectively. The arm portions defines a pair of outer arm portions protruded outwardly from the circumference of two ends of the supporting portion and a pair of inner arm portions extending from the circumference of said two ends of the supporting portion and set in space with respect to the inner arm portions, respectively.

Abstract: An electronic device with power output function includes an interface for connecting with an external power supply or a small electronic device. The electronic device further includes a battery, a boost circuit, a switch circuit, and a charging circuit. When the external power supply is connected to the electronic device through a first cable, the switch circuit is closed to allow the external power supply to charge the battery through the first cable, the interface, the switch circuit, and the charging circuit. When the small electronic device is connected to the electronic device through a second cable, the boost circuit is enabled to boost the power voltage of the battery to allow the battery to charge the small electronic device through the boost circuit, the interface, and the second cable.

Abstract: An electronic reader system includes an electronic book and a stylus. The electronic book includes a battery and a cover. The stylus includes a pen body for writing on the electronic book to input data or commands into the electronic book, and an illumination member detachably attached to the pen body. The illumination member can be detached from the pen body and attached onto the electronic book, receiving electrical power from the book as it does so, to illuminate the electronic book.

Abstract: A rechargeable battery checker for measuring the voltage of a rechargeable battery includes a PMIC, a charging switch, a voltage measuring switch, and a control circuit. The charging switch is connected to a charging terminal of the PMIC and the rechargeable battery, to control the PMIC to charge or pause charging the rechargeable battery. The voltage measuring switch is connected to a voltage measuring terminal of the PMIC and the rechargeable battery, to control the PMIC to measure or pause measuring the voltage of the rechargeable battery. The control circuit connects to the charging switch and the voltage measuring switch, and to output a modulated signal, and periodically change the signal to switch on/off the charging switch and the voltage measuring switch. The PMIC determines whether the rechargeable battery is fully charged according to the measured voltage of the rechargeable battery.

Abstract: An electronic device includes an input unit, a memory, a page flipping control unit, a buffer, a display, a processor and a switching unit. The input unit generates flipping commands in response to operations of a user. The memory stores a document. The processor displays the document in response to a document opening operation of the user, retrieves a predetermined page range of pages of the document from the memory, and stores the retrieved pages of the document in the buffer. The page flipping control unit receives the flipping commands, accesses the buffer, and flips pages on the display. The switching unit is connected to the memory, the display, and the buffer, and establishes a connection between the display, the buffer and the processor or establishes a connection between the display, the buffer, and the page flipping control unit under control of the processor.

Abstract: An electronic device with a sleep mode includes a CPU and a monitoring unit. The monitoring unit includes a testing module, a storage module, a comparing module, and a signal generating module. The CPU falls into standby mode when the electronic device is in the sleep mode. When the comparing module determines any one of one or more parameters of a battery which supplies power to the electronic device measured by the testing module is not within a corresponding predetermined range stored in the storage module, the signal generating module generates signals to awake the CPU. The awaked CPU executes protection operation to protect the electronic device. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: An anti-counterfeiting electronic device includes a function component assigned with an identification code ID and a processor. The processor generates a random code K1 and transmits the random code K1 to the function component; the function component encrypts the random code K1 and the identification code ID to generate a key ID1. The processor further obtains the key ID1 from the function component and decrypts the key ID1 to generate an identification code ID2, and determines whether the identification code ID2 is the same as the ID and executes the system login command if the identification code ID2 is the same as the identification code ID. An anti-counterfeiting method is also provided.

Abstract: A housing includes a main body having an interface and a plastic portion molded on the interface. The main body defines a nanostructure in the interface. The nanostructure includes a plurality of regular, repeating units. A pitch between the adjacent units is in the range from 10 nanometers to 500 nanometers. A height of each unit is in the range from 10 nanometers to 100 nanometers. A surface roughness of the nanostructure is in the range from 1 nanometer to 10 nanometers.

Abstract: An electronic device capable of controlling light-emitting diode (LED) bright is provided. The electronic device includes a signal producing unit for producing an operation signal; a Micro Control Unit (MCU) configured for outputting a normal brightness control signal according to the operation signal, and outputting a ultra brightness control signal according to the operation signal when an actual idle time of the electronic device reaches or exceeds a predetermined idle time; a pulse current control unit for controlling an output current according to the normal brightness control and the ultra brightness control signal; and a LED illuminator array for emitting light based on the output current. The MCU terminates the output of the ultra brightness control signal when an actual time of outputting the ultra brightness control signals reaches a predetermined time, and then the LED illuminator array resumes its normally bright. A control method is also provided.