Abstract: A “smart ” instrument for mixing (100), a microfluidic chip (50), and a system wherein they are used to prepare formulations is provided. The microfluidic chip comprises microchannels and a programmable data component. The system achieves optimal formulations for RNA, antisense, peptides and small molecules in the hands of even novice users.

Abstract: A “smart” instrument for mixing (100), a microfluidic chip (50), and a system wherein they are used to prepare formulations is provided. The microfluidic chip comprises microchannels and a programmable data component. The system achieves optimal formulations for RNA, antisense, peptides and small molecules in the hands of even novice users.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microfluidic mixing platform having a bulk, the platform including an inlet well, a microchannel, a passive capillary valve a mixing feature and an outlet. The passive capillary valve prevents unwanted capillary flow along the microchannel. The passive capillary valve comprises a widening of the microchannel relative to the direction of fluid flow, and the angle has a graduated profile. The mixing platform bulk comprises a rigid matrix capable of machine manufacture. A method of preventing backflow in a microfluidic mixer is also provided.

Abstract: A “smart” instrument for mixing (100), a microfluidic chip (50), and a system wherein they are used to prepare formulations is provided. The microfluidic chip comprises microchannels and a programmable data component. The system achieves optimal formulations for RNA, antisense, peptides and small molecules in the hands of even novice users.

Abstract: A booting method of a multimedia device and the multimedia device are provided. The multimedia device includes a storage media, and the booting method of the multimedia device includes following steps. After the multimedia device is powered on, a boot loader is executed to initialize a plurality of primary components of the multimedia device. A snapshot information is read from the storage media, wherein the snapshot information includes a plurality of state information of an operating system (OS) and a plurality of applications of the multimedia device. The snapshot information is loaded into the multimedia device to allow the multimedia device to run the OS and the applications. Thereby, the number of booting steps of the multimedia device is reduced, and the booting time of the multimedia device is effectively shortened.

Abstract: A folding mobile phone with positioning mechanism includes a flip cover, a body, and a swivel hinge rotationally coupling the flip cover and the body about a first axis for unfolding the flip cover and a second axis perpendicular to the first axis for rotating the flip cover. The flip cover defines a positioning hole. The swivel hinge defines a chamber corresponding to the positioning hole. The positioning mechanism includes a resiliently biasing means contained in the chamber and a protrusion with one end thereof contacting the biasing means and the other end thereof extending out of the chamber. The biasing means resiliently biases the protrusion so that the protrusion is depressible within the chamber to enable the protrusion to be inserted into the positioning hole for positioning the flip cover or to be released from the positioning hole for permitting the flip cover rotation.

Abstract: A foldable and rotatable mobile phone with positioning mechanism includes a cover, a body, and a hinge unit rotationally coupling the cover and the body about a first axis for unfolding the cover and a second axis perpendicular to the first axis for rotating the cover. The cover defines a positioning hole. The hinge unit defines an opening corresponding to the positioning hole. The positioning mechanism includes a cantilevered arm disposed in the hinge unit. One end of the cantilevered arm connects to the hinge unit, while the other end is free and forms a protuberance thereon. The protuberance extends above the top surface of the hinge unit through the opening and is depressible within the opening to enable the protuberance to be inserted into the positioning hole for positioning the cover or release from the positioning hole for permitting the cover rotation.

Abstract: A rule-based personalization framework wherein an administrative tool is implemented as a web application, and the tool allows a non-technical user—such as a business or marketing manager—to define and manage rules and deploy them in a runtime environment. A rule is comprised of a set of condition types and action types. The manager utilizes a set of routines to create new rules or to search for existing rules. The source code of an application or application page will have tags embedded therein for association of the various actions. A rule is thereby deployed by associating certain actions with certain tags within the application. As the application is rendered, the tag will be encountered and the action executed. Actions might also be arbitrary in nature, having a predetermined interface that is implemented by the action in order for the action to be implemented properly into the associated framework.