Abstract: A mixed-signal-controlled phase-locked loop is provided. This loop includes a mixed-signal-controlled oscillator circuit for generating an oscillating signal having an oscillating frequency and a phase in response to a digital control signal and an analog control signal, a phase-frequency detector circuit electrically connected to the mixed-signal-controlled oscillator circuit, detecting the phase and the oscillating frequency of the oscillating signal and comparing the phase and the oscillating frequency with those of a reference signal to generate an error signal after the phase and oscillating frequency are detected, and a mixed-control-signal-producing circuit electrically connected to the mixed-signal-controlled oscillator circuit and the phase-frequency detector circuit for receiving the error signal to output the analog control signal and the digital control signal to the mixed-signal-controlled oscillator circuit.

Abstract: A biosensing meter, applicable to measure glucose, uric acid or cholesterol level in the human body, such that a user can inspect the body condition of himself/herself at any time. The biosensing meter has a slot to be plugged with a key code strip, a correction strip or an inspection strip under various conditions, so as to activate input procedure and operation parameters. Therefore, an equipment calibration can be performed as required.

Abstract: A light bulb adapter camera system and method for same are provided. The system comprises a housing and a data processor having an interface to accept digital image information and an output to supply network formatted digital image information. The system also includes a light bulb compatible screw base for mounting the camera adapter in a light bulb socket and for accepting AC current. A light bulb female socket is typically included to accept a light bulb and to supply AC current, so that the fixture continues to enjoy use as a light bulb fixture, supplying light for the camera. In one aspect of the system the camera is mounted in the housing. A joint between the housing and the screw base is used for rotating and tilting the housing so that the camera-viewing angle can be changed. The system can also interface to microphone and audio speaker interfaces.

Abstract: A system and method are provided for a hot-swappable digital camera head. The system comprises a processing unit with a port to receive digital image information from a camera head. The processing unit includes a memory, and a digital signal processor to process the image information and compress it for storage in the memory. The processor unit can supply either processed (raw) image information, or compressed image information. The detachable head includes a lens, a light sensing device, and a port for connection to the processing unit port, to supply the digital image information. The processing unit can be attached to one of a plurality of head models, where each head model supplies digital image information in a potentially different image information format. The differences in formats can be related to the light sensing device used or variance between manufacturer interfaces.

Abstract: A concise electronic timer is composed of an adjustable resistor, a supercapacitor and an electromagnetic relay. After a main power is turned off, electricity supplied from the capacitor to the relay will extend or actuate the operation of a load until the discharge of the capacitor is over. Incorporating the resistor with the other two elements, the discharge time of the capacitor can be altered linearly by the resistor, therefore, a linear arrangement of delay extension and time of activation is attained. The simple, compact and economical timer can be used for indoor and outdoor illumination, monitoring security systems, as well as actuating systems.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the isolation and identification of the nucleic acid sequence encoding C-proteinase, the recognition of such protein's activity and applications, and tools, processes, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Using thin-films of iron oxide as the active material of electrodes, supercapacitors are fabricated on various substrates in different shapes. By chemical oxidation the iron-oxide film is formed directly and conformably on the substrates in a short period of cooking. The iron oxide has a chemical composition of FexOyHz, where 1.0≦x≦3.0, 0.0≦y≦4.0, and 0.0≦z≦1.0. Substrates, as the current collector, tested includes Al, Ti, Fe, Cu and Ni. Measurements by cyclic voltammetry indicates that the iron-oxide electrodes in a selected electrolyte can store charges as high as 0.5 F/cm2 or 417 F/g of the electrode materials. Supercapacitors as prepared are economical and can be used as enclosure housings for portable electronics, power tools, and batteries. The supercapacitors can also be integrated with the frames and chassis of electric vehicles.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a cylindrical high voltage supercapacitor. An anode and a cathode are provided. At least one bipolar electrode is interposed between the anode and the cathode, and a separator is intervened in each pair of the above electrodes. The anode, the cathode, the bipolar electrode and the separator, as placed in the above order, are wound concentrically into a roll, so as to form the cylindrical high voltage supercapacitor.

Abstract: Iron oxide film directly grown on iron, steel, or other substrates by chemical or electrochemical oxidation is a promising material for energy storage through surface adsorption of static charges. As the electrode materials of energy-storage devices, the iron oxide has a chemical composition of FexOyHz, where 1.0≦x≦3.0, 0.0≦y≦4.0, and 0 0≦z≦1.0. An aqueous or organic solution of a metallic salt including sulfates, sulfites, hydroxides, chlorides, phosphates and nitrates is used as electrolyte for the electrochemical devices. Cyclic voltammetry indicates that the iron-oxide electrodes in the electrolytes can store charges as high as 0.5 F/cm2 or 320 F/g of the electrode materials. Electrochemical capacitors using the iron oxide as the electrode material is an economical and viable power source for use in portable electronics, power tools, and electrical vehicles.

Abstract: Using thin-films of iron oxide as the active material of electrodes, supercapacitors are fabricated on various substrates in different shapes. By chemical oxidation the iron-oxide film is formed directly and conformably on the substrates in a short period of cooking. The iron oxide has a chemical composition of FexOyHz, where 1.0≦x≦3.0, 0.0 ≦y≦4.0, and 0.0≦z≦1.0. Substrates, as the current collector, tested includes Al, Ti, Fe, Cu and Ni. Measurements by cyclic voltammetry indicates that the iron-oxide electrodes in a selected electrolyte can store charges as high as 0.5 F/cm2 or 417 F/g of the electrode materials. Supercapacitors as prepared are economical and can be used as enclosure housings for portable electronics, power tools, and batteries. The supercapacitors can also be integrated with the frames and chassis of electric vehicles.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for non-invasive blood-pressure measurement performing step-by-step inflating and deflating of the cuff pressure are disclosed. The step-by-step inflation-and-deflation process of the invention can determine the highest inflating pressure and provide enough data to obtain a curve fitting envelope. Therefore, the inflation pressure of the cuff to be pumped much higher than the normal systolic pressure of the conventional method can be prevented. A comfortable systolic and diastolic pressure determination method applying fuzzy control is achieved.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the isolation and identification of the nucleic acid sequence encoding C-proteinase, the recognition of such protein's activity and applications, and tools, processes, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the isolation and identification of the nucleic acid sequence encoding C-proteinase, the recognition of such protein's activity and applications, and tools, processes, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to the isolation and identification of the nucleic acid sequence encoding C-proteinase, the recognition of such protein's activity and applications, and tools, processes, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel semiselective medium composition for detecting seed-borne Alternaria brassicicola, which comprises galactose, calcium nitrate, dipotassium hydrogen phosphate, magnesium sulfate, agar, benomyl, and chloramphenicol. The CW medium of the present invention can selectively allow seed-borne Alternaria brassicicola to grow, while effectively suppressing the growth of other seed-borne fungi. Although A. alternata, which is prevalently present on seeds and is similar to A. brassicicola, can still grow on the CW medium, the color of the A. alternata colonies are different from that of A. brassicicola, thus, A. brassicicola can be obviously differentiated.

Abstract: Methods are provided for controlling the synthesis of protein from the human gene for the pro.alpha.1(I) chain of type I procollagen in cells using mini-gene constructs which are injected into cells which synthesize the protein. Methods for controlling collagen deposition in tissue mini-gene constructs are also provided.