Abstract: An artificial neural network and method are provided. The method includes receiving a set of input voltages; converting a respective input voltage in said set of input voltages into a respective set of local currents using a voltage-to-current conversion; multiplying said respective set of local currents by a respective set of binary signals to establish a respective set of conditionally inverted currents; summing said respective set of conditionally inverted currents into a respective local current; summing all respective local currents into a global current; and converting the global current into an output voltage using a load circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are drug-containing vesicles, each of which includes a carbon dot liposome (C-dot liposome) formed by a plurality of Janus particles, which are self-assembled into the C-dot liposome; and a drug encapsulated within the C-dot liposome. Also disclosed herein is a method of producing the drug-containing vesicles. The method includes, mixing a plurality of Janus particles with a drug solution (e.g., an anti-cancer drug solution) to form a mixed solution; and producing the drug-containing vesicles either by a film-hydration method or an injection method. In the film-hydration method, the mixed solution is condensed until a film-like structure is formed; and sonicating the film-like structure in a salt solution to produce the drug-containing vesicle. In the injection method, the mixed solution is rapidly injected into a salt solution to produce the drug-containing vesicle. Also encompasses in the present disclosure are methods for treating a subject afflicted with a cancer.

Abstract: A multimedia interaction system includes: multiple electronic devices and a location detection circuit. The location detection circuit dynamically detects respective electronic device's spatial position and orientation. When an user instructs a source electronic device of the multiple electronic devices to transmit a target image object toward a selected direction, the source electronic device decides a target direction according to a location of a first candidate electronic device and the selected direction if a relative position between the first candidate electronic and the selected direction satisfies a first predetermined condition. The source electronic device transmits a target command corresponding to the target image object to a second candidate electronic device to perform corresponding multimedia interaction operations only if a relative position between the second candidate electronic and the target direction satisfies a second predetermined condition.

Abstract: A computer program product includes: a receiving module for utilizing a communication circuit to receive a photographing positions distribution information; an option object generating module for utilizing a control circuit to generate multiple option objects; an arranging module for utilizing the control circuit to generate a graphic user interface including the multiple option objects and one or more reference indicators according to the photographing positions distribution information; and a displaying control module for utilizing a display device to display the graphic user interface. When the display device displays the graphic user interface, if an input device receives a shift command inputted by a user, the display controlling module controls the display device to move at least a portion of the option objects on the graphic user interface toward a same side and to change position or content of at least one reference indicator.

Abstract: A method and a computer program product for controlling a timing correlation establishing device to establish playback timing correlation between different contents to be playbacked are disclosed. The method includes displaying a main event block corresponding to a main video clip; displaying an auxiliary event block corresponding to an auxiliary video clip; displaying a time marker on a location of a first time point on a timeline according to an editor's manipulation to an input device; and when the time marker is positioned on the location of the first time point, if the editor perform a set of predetermined manipulations to the input device, utilizing a control circuit to establish a first trigger timing data for indicating that an auxiliary display device has to begin playbacking the auxiliary video clip when the main video clip playbacked by a main display device reaches the first time point.

Abstract: A multimedia interaction system is disclosed, including: a plurality of member electronic devices; a plurality of displays respectively arranged on the member electronic devices; a forwarding electronic device configured as a command transmission intermedium between the member electronic devices; and a location detection circuit configured to operably detect respective member electronic device's spatial position and orientation dynamically and to transmit detection results to at least one of the member electronic devices. When an user instructs a source electronic device of the member electronic devices to transmit a target image object toward a target direct, the forwarding electronic device transmits a target command corresponding to the target image object to a candidate electronic device of the member electronic devices to perform corresponding multimedia interaction operations only if a relative position between the candidate electronic and the target direct satisfies a predetermined condition.

Abstract: A multimedia interaction system is disclosed, including: a plurality of member electronic devices; a plurality of displays respectively arranged on the member electronic devices; and a location detection circuit configured to operably detect respective member electronic device's spatial location and orientation dynamically and to transmit detection results to at least one of the member electronic devices. When an user instructs a source electronic device of the member electronic devices to transmit a target image object toward a target direct, the source electronic device transmits a target command corresponding to the target image object to a candidate electronic device of the member electronic devices to perform corresponding multimedia interaction operations only if a relative position between the candidate electronic and the target direct satisfies a predetermined condition.

Abstract: A multi-screen video playback system includes: a video playback device having a main display to playback a target video; a portable communication device having a screen; and a multi-screen display controlling server configured to operably establish a device group relationship between the video playback device and the portable communication device, to transmit the target video to the video playback device via a network, and to transmit an auxiliary video to the portable communication device via the network. The multi-screen display controlling server receives a notice information generated by the video playback device while the video playback device playbacks the target video, and instructs the portable communication device to begin displaying the auxiliary video on the screen according to the notice information.

Abstract: A video playback system for jointly displaying video with multiple screens, includes multiple portable communication devices each comprises at least one screen; a location detection circuit for dynamically detecting respective portable communication device's spatial location and orientation; and a multi-screen display controlling server for dynamically generate multiple partitioned videos respectively corresponding to multiple non-overlap image areas of a target video according to detection results of the location detection circuit. The multi-screen display controlling server respectively transmits the multiple partitioned videos to the multiple portable communication devices. The multi-screen display controlling server controls the multiple portable communication devices to respectively display the multiple partitioned videos on the multiple screens to jointly display at least a portion of a visible area of the target video.

Abstract: A multimedia interaction system is disclosed, including: a plurality of member electronic devices; a plurality of displays respectively arranged on the member electronic devices; and a location detection circuit configured to operably detect respective member electronic device's spatial position and orientation dynamically and to transmit detection results to at least one of the member electronic devices. When an user instructs a source electronic device of the member electronic devices to transmit a target image object toward a target direct, a candidate electronic device of the member electronic devices would execute a target command corresponding to the target image object to utilize a corresponding display to perform a multimedia operation corresponding to the target image object only if a relative position between the candidate electronic and the target direct satisfies a predetermined condition.

Abstract: A computer program product includes: a receiving module for utilizing a communication circuit to receive a photographing positions distribution information; an option object generating module for utilizing a control circuit to generate multiple option objects; an arranging module for utilizing the control circuit to generate a graphic user interface including the multiple option objects and one or more reference indicators according to the photographing positions distribution information; and a displaying control module for utilizing a display device to display the graphic user interface. When the display device displays the graphic user interface, if an input device receives a shift command inputted by a user, the display controlling module controls the display device to move at least a portion of the option objects on the graphic user interface toward a same side and to change position or content of at least one reference indicator.

Abstract: A multi-screen video playback system includes: a video playback device having a main display, a portable communication device having a screen, and a multi-screen display controlling server. The multi-screen display controlling server transmits a target video to the video playback device via a network so that the video playback device utilizes the main display to display the target video. While the main display displays the target video, if the multi-screen display controlling server received a selection message corresponding to a position of a partial region of the main display, the multi-screen display controlling server dynamically generates a scaled video corresponding to images displayed on the partial region and transmits the scaled video to the portable communication device via a network so that the portable communication device simultaneously displays the scaled video on the screen.

Abstract: A video playback system for enhancing drama effect is disclosed, including: a video playback device having a main display to playback a target video; a first portable communication device having a first screen for displaying a first auxiliary image; and a drama effect enhancing server configured to operably transmit content of the target video to the video playback device via a network and to operably transmit content of the first auxiliary image to the first portable communication device via a network. When the target video playbacked on the main display reaches a first target point of time, the drama effect enhancing server instructs the first portable communication device to utilize the first screen to begin displaying the first auxiliary image.

Abstract: A method and a computer program product for controlling a timing correlation establishing device to establish playback timing correlation between different contents to be playbacked are disclosed. The method includes displaying a main event block corresponding to a main video clip; displaying an auxiliary event block corresponding to an auxiliary video clip; displaying a time marker on a location of a first time point on a timeline according to an editor's manipulation to an input device; and when the time marker is positioned on the location of the first time point, if the editor perform a set of predetermined manipulations to the input device, utilizing a control circuit to establish a first trigger timing data for indicating that an auxiliary display device has to begin playbacking the auxiliary video clip when the main video clip playbacked by a main display device reaches the first time point.

Abstract: A multimedia annotation editing system includes: a web server for providing an annotation editing page; and a webpage display device for communicating with the web server via internet, and for receiving and displaying the annotation editing page. If the webpage display device received an annotation template selection command, the webpage display device displays a preview of a target annotation template in an annotation preview area. The webpage display device modifies parameters of the target annotation template according to a user's manipulation and displays a modified preview of the target annotation template in the annotation preview area. The webpage display device transmits modified parameters of the target annotation template to the web server so that the web server generates a multimedia annotation according to the modified parameters of the target annotation template.

Abstract: A multimedia delivery system includes a target data provider device for transmitting a target multimedia data; an auxiliary data provider device for transmitting an auxiliary multimedia data related to the target multimedia data, and for generating a related data distribution information; a first multimedia playback device for receiving the target multimedia data and the data distribution information, generating a statistical graph according to the data distribution information, playing the target multimedia data, and synchronously displaying at least a portion of the statistical graph; and a second multimedia playback device for receiving the auxiliary multimedia data and synchronously displaying related auxiliary multimedia data while the first multimedia playback device plays the target multimedia data.

Abstract: A multimedia interaction system includes: multiple electronic devices and a location detection circuit. The location detection circuit dynamically detects respective electronic device's spatial position and orientation. When an user instructs a source electronic device of the multiple electronic devices to transmit a target image object toward a selected direction, the source electronic device decides a target direction according to a location of a first candidate electronic device and the selected direction if a relative position between the first candidate electronic and the selected direction satisfies a first predetermined condition. The source electronic device transmits a target command corresponding to the target image object to a second candidate electronic device to perform corresponding multimedia interaction operations only if a relative position between the second candidate electronic and the target direction satisfies a second predetermined condition.

Abstract: A multi-screen video playback system includes: a video playback device having a main display to playback a target video; a portable communication device having a screen; and a multi-screen display controlling server configured to operably establish a device group relationship between the video playback device and the portable communication device, to transmit the target video to the video playback device via a network, and to transmit an auxiliary video to the portable communication device via the network. The multi-screen display controlling server receives a notice information generated by the video playback device while the video playback device playbacks the target video, and instructs the portable communication device to begin displaying the auxiliary video on the screen according to the notice information.

Abstract: A multimedia providing device includes a communication device, an access link generating device, a play control device, and an information display control device. The communication device receives a multimedia content, a multimedia information, a display time code, and an identification number of a recipient. The access link generating device generates the access link of the multimedia content and transmits it to the recipient. The play control device receives a play instruction corresponding to the multimedia content and configures the multimedia content to be transmitted to a multimedia content display device. The information display control device configures a multimedia information providing device to transmit the multimedia information to a portable information display device according to the display time code and the identification number of the recipient.

Abstract: A multi-screen video playback system includes: a video playback device having a main display, a portable communication device having a screen, and a multi-screen display controlling server. The multi-screen display controlling server transmits a target video to the video playback device via a network so that the video playback device utilizes the main display to display the target video. While the main display displays the target video, if the multi-screen display controlling server received a selection message corresponding to a position of a partial region of the main display, the multi-screen display controlling server dynamically generates a scaled video corresponding to images displayed on the partial region and transmits the scaled video to the portable communication device via a network so that the portable communication device simultaneously displays the scaled video on the screen.