Abstract: A reading method for finding if a disc is placed reversely used in an optical disc drive is provided. The optical disc drive has a spindle motor, an optical pickup head having a lens, a fine actuator and a sled actuator. Firstly, a disc is placed into the optical disc drive. Next, the spindle motor rotates the disc. After that, a laser light of the optical pickup head is shot on the disc. Next, the lens is moved such that the laser light follows a single data track. Then, a central error signal of the lens is measured continuously. Afterwards, if the central error signal increases progressively, the optical disc drive finds the disc placed reversely, and the disc is ejected from the optical disc drive.

Abstract: [Object] To provide a cosmetic material having a superior moisture evaporation suppression ability and a high absorbed water volume. [Solving Means] A cosmetic material contains sphingomyelin, and hence a high moisture evaporation suppression ability and a high absorbed water volume can be obtained.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification device includes an integrated circuit including a receiver, a transmitter, and a microprocessor. The receiver and transmitter together define an active transponder. The integrated circuit is preferably a monolithic single die integrated circuit including the receiver, the transmitter, and the microprocessor. Because the device includes an active transponder, instead of a transponder which relies on magnetic coupling for power, the device has a much greater range.

Abstract: A radio frequency identification device includes an integrated circuit including a receiver, a transmitter, and a microprocessor. The receiver and transmitter together define an active transponder. The integrated circuit is preferably a monolithic single die integrated circuit including the receiver, the transmitter, and the microprocessor. Because the device includes an active transponder, instead of a transponder which relies on magnetic coupling for power, the device has a much greater range.

Abstract: A socket adapter for a ratchet wrench or a torque wrench that has plural ribs and rib spaces comprises: a hexahedral engaging portion, having a plurality of vertices and edges, further comprising an aperture positioned on the surface of an annular groove; a socket attached to the bottom of the hexahedral engaging portion; a metal elastic wire accommodated along the groove of said hexahedral engaging portion and encircling said interior wall and the metal elastic wire having an open end and a hook portion at the other end to grapple said aperture and further having at least a portion projecting from the surface of the hexahedral engaging portion.

Abstract: A shift register for use in an LCD is disclosed. The shift register provides better gate driving signals with the lower coupling effect. The shift register includes two switches. The control node of the first switch is electrically coupled to the control node of the second switch. One end of the first switch receives a clock signal, and the other end of the first switch is electrically coupled to one end of the second switch. The other end of the second switch outputs a gate driving signal. Both of the two switches are controlled by a control signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is an open-loop power control method for base station in a broadband GSM system. The method employs an open-loop control method and implements the power control for each carrier after synthesizing multi-way digital intermediate frequencies. In this method, the dynamic power level control and the slope power control are implemented individually by utilizing an inherent characteristic that the up-down slope control (including the static power control) of the respective carrier frequencies is performed synchronously. The open-loop power control method for multi-carrier according to the invention allows the power control for the respective carriers to be independent of each other completely, and the transmitting power of any carrier at any time slot can be varied flexibly and easily.

Abstract: This invention provides a modular, efficient and self-feedback/balance, fluid-powered actuation system. This system comprises two basic modules; actuation module and positioning module, which are directly connected to each other. The actuation modules can be constructed as a triple acting actuator having a novel balanced linear-rotary mechanism converter or a double acting actuator with two novel balance guide bars. The positioning module is constructed as a two-staged, self-feedback/balance positioner with position as a variable for controlling positions of an output shaft of the actuation modules. An input shaft in the positioning module is operated by three types input signals. This system also provides a rotary force to actuate and control different rotary valves with lighter weight, superior seal and high accuracy and can be used for quick cycle, high vibration applications or other critical services.

Abstract: A method and system of assigning paths through an interconnection network (100) consisting of a plurality of switching elements (102:165) and a plurality of links coupling the switching elements (102:165) are provided. Physical restrictions of the interconnection network (100) are used to arrive at a logical representation of an architecture of the interconnection network (100). Traffic patterns of the interconnection network (100) are determined to balance the data traffic through the links coupling the switching elements (102:165). The logical representation and traffic patterns of the interconnection network (100) are used to setup virtual channel identifiers that determine paths through the switching elements and links so that data traffic is more evenly distributed through the interconnection network (100).

Abstract: A double-side scanning mechanism for capturing images of a paper having two pages includes a second transparent element disposed corresponding to an outer side of a first transparent element and parallel to the first transparent element. A paper conveying device conveys a paper to pass between the first and the second transparent elements with a first page facing the first transparent element. The paper is flipped and passes over the outer side of the second transparent element with a second page facing the second transparent element. An image scanning module is disposed corresponding to an inner side of the first transparent element, for capturing the image of the first page when the paper passes between the first and the second transparent elements, and capturing the image of the second page when the paper passes over an outer side of the second transparent element.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provide methods, assays, and kits for detecting HPV infection and HPV associated epithelial cell abnormalities, most notably those associated with pre-malignant and malignant epithelial cell lesions. Detection of HPV DNAs, genomes, and/or oncoproteins by nucleic acid hybridization assays and immunological assays can be used in early clinical screening for HPV infection and diagnosis for cervical cancer. The polypeptides, recombinant proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and various detection methods thereof are particularly useful for diagnosing carcinomas of the uterine cervix and those at risk of developing cervical cancer.

Abstract: An MRI k-space data set is acquired using a series of shell k-space sampling trajectories of different radii. Off-resonance effects are reduced and fat-suppression can be improved by using a shorter TR for pulse sequences that sample at smaller radii. At larger radii sampling is repeated with the central axis of the shell sampling trajectory tilted such that the polar regions of shells acquired at the same radii are sampled by the other shell.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pallet-type membrane electrode assembly layer structure, which comprises an upper frame, at least one membrane electrode assembly, and a lower frame; wherein, the upper frame is provided with at least one first opening; the lower frame is provided with at least one second opening, and the second openings are corresponding to the first openings; and, the membrane electrode assemblies are sandwiched between the corresponding first openings and second openings respectively; in which, the upper frame, the membrane electrode assemblies and the lower frame are sequentially laminated and stacked from top to bottom, and the upper frame, the membrane electrode assemblies and the lower frame are bonded as a single-sheet structure by the supersonic vibration frequency welding means; and, the material for the upper frame and the lower frame is selected with the material suitable for supersonic welding.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to explore, isolate, and identify a dwarfing gene by activation tagging. The present invention provides a gene encoding a protein of the following (a) or (b): (a) a protein consisting of the amino acid sequence represented by any of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 6, and 8; or (b) a protein consisting of an amino acid sequence derived from the amino acid sequence represented by any of SEQ ID NOs: 2, 4, 6, and 8 with the deletion, substitution, or addition of one or several amino acids and having the activity of dwarfing a plant body.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and systems for matchmaking of on-line transaction. Users could apply the platform of the present invention to make various transactions as well as correct decisions according to the remarkable effects of virtual reality. Therefore, the present invention would not only prompt the market of artwork, but also decrease the cost of transaction.

Abstract: An alternating current light-emitting device includes a substrate, an alternating current microdie light-emitting module, and a conductive structure. The alternating current microdie light-emitting module is formed on the substrate and has at least two microdies and a concave portion disposed between the two microdies. Each of the microdies has at least one active layer. The conductive structure electrically connects the microdies and thereby enables the active layers of the microdies to take turns to emit light during positive and negative half cycles of alternating current. The conductive structure is formed in the concave portion and covers an insulator. The present invention prevents undue open circuits but enhances yield.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a housing and a number of terminals residing in the housing. Each of terminals comprises a base portion, a contact portion extending from the base portion, and a retention portion rising from the base portion. The housing defines a number of terminal-mounting holes each with a receiving cavity and an engaging cavity. Along a longitudinal direction of the housing, the width of the receiving cavity is greater than the thickness of the retention portion and the width of the engaging cavity is less than the thickness of the retention portion.

Abstract: A remote control method through wireless transmission is provided. The method includes the following steps: (A) a portable computer determines whether a wireless signal outputted from a mobile apparatus having a wireless transmission module is received; (B) if the portable computer receives the wireless signal, the portable computer searches whether a wireless control command corresponding to the wireless signal is in a multimedia command table; (C) the portable computer executes a multimedia command corresponding to the wireless control command to control audio/video playing in the portable computer when the wireless control command is found in the multimedia command table.

Abstract: A cooperative multithreading architecture includes an instruction cache, capable of providing a micro-VLIW instruction; a first cluster, connects to the instruction cache to fetch the micro-VLIW instruction; and a second cluster, connects to the instruction cache to fetch the micro-VLIW instruction and capable of execution acceleration. The second cluster includes a second front-end module, connects to the instruction cache and capable of requesting and dispatching the micro-VLIW instruction; a helper dynamic scheduler, connects to the second front-end module and capable of dispatching the micro-VLIW instruction; a non-shared data path, connects to the second front-end module and capable of providing a wider data path; and a shared data path, connected to the helper dynamic scheduler and capable of assisting a control part of the non-shared data path. The first cluster and the second cluster carry out execution of the respective micro-instructions in parallel.

Abstract: A multifunctional hard x-ray nanoprobe instrument for characterization of nanoscale materials and devices includes a scanning probe mode with a full field transmission mode. The scanning probe mode provides fluorescence spectroscopy and diffraction contrast imaging. The full field transmission mode allows two-dimensional (2-D) imaging and tomography. The nanoprobe instrument includes zone plate optics for focusing and imaging. The nanoprobe instrument includes a stage group for positioning the zone plate optics. The nanoprobe instrument includes a specimen stage group for positioning the specimen. An enhanced laser Doppler displacement meter (LDDM) system provides two-dimensional differential displacement measurement in a range of nanometer resolution between the zone-plate optics and the sample holder. A digital signal processor (DSP) implements a real-time closed-loop feedback technique for providing differential vibration control between the zone-plate optics and the sample holder.