Abstract: A method for imparting to an article or product antimicrobial activity includes a step of applying an antimicrobial agent containing an antimicrobial polyaminosilane to the article or product. The antimicrobial polyaminosilane is prepared by subjecting an aminosilane monomer to a hydrolysis and condensation reaction. The antimicrobial polyaminosilane thus prepared is free of halide ions.

Abstract: A method for imparting an article or a hygiene product with antimicrobial activity includes a step of applying an antimicrobial agent including an antimicrobial polyaminosilane to the article or the hygiene product. The antimicrobial polyaminosilane is prepared by subjecting an aminosilane monomer to a hydrolysis and condensation reaction. The antimicrobial polyaminosilane thus prepared is free of halide ions.

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes: a substrate having an inner surface; at least one first electrode layer formed on the inner surface; at least one second electrode layer formed on the inner surface and spaced apart from the first electrode layer; and an electrochromic unit formed on the first and second electrode layers and including an electrochromic layer and an electrolyte layer that is in contact with the electrochromic layer. When a potential is applied between the first and second electrode layers, the electrochromic layer can undergo chemical reduction or oxidation reactions and change color.

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes: a first electrode unit including a first electrode layer, a plurality of spaced apart metal lines that are formed on the first electrode layer, and a plurality of insulator strips that cover the metal lines, respectively; a second electrode unit spaced apart from the first electrode unit and including a second electrode layer; and an electrochromic unit sandwiched between the first and second electrode units and including an electrochromic layer and an electrolyte layer. The electrochromic layer is formed on the first electrode layer. The electrolyte layer is disposed between the electrochromic layer and the second electrode layer.

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes: a substrate having an inner surface; at least one first electrode layer formed on the inner surface; at least one second electrode layer formed on the inner surface and spaced apart from the first electrode layer; and an electrochromic unit formed on the first and second electrode layers and including an electrochromic layer and an electrolyte layer that is in contact with the electrochromic layer. When a potential is applied between the first and second electrode layers, the electrochromic layer can undergo chemical reduction or oxidation reactions and change color.

Abstract: An electrochromic device includes: a first electrode unit including a first electrode layer, a plurality of spaced apart metal lines that are formed on the first electrode layer, and a plurality of insulator strips that cover the metal lines, respectively; a second electrode unit spaced apart from the first electrode unit and including a second electrode layer; and an electrochromic unit sandwiched between the first and second electrode units and including an electrochromic layer and an electrolyte layer. The electrochromic layer is formed on the first electrode layer. The electrolyte layer is disposed between the electrochromic layer and the second electrode layer.

Abstract: A positioning system and a method thereof are provided. In the positioning method, a first and a second pose information of a moving device are obtained by a first positioning device and a second positioning device respectively, wherein the first pose information corresponds to the second pose information. In addition, a plurality of first candidacy pose information is generated in an error range of the first pose information. Furthermore, a plurality of second candidacy pose information is generated according to the first pose information respectively. One of the second candidacy pose information having a smallest error derived from the second pose information is selected for updating the pose information of the first positioning device and parameter information of the second positioning device. Thereby, pose information of the moving device is updated and parameter information of the second orientation devices is calibrated simultaneously.

Abstract: An adjustable range finder and the method thereof are disclosed, in which the method comprising: projecting a first beam containing information of an object on a refractive optical element, being comprised a liquid-crystal layer, electrically connected to a voltage device, and a transmission blazed grating, so as to generate a second beam; enabling the voltage device to provide a first voltage to the liquid-crystal layer for forming an energy-concentrated Mth-order diffraction image by the projection of the second beam; adjusting and enabling the voltage device to provide a second voltage to the liquid-crystal layer for forming an energy-concentrated Nth-order diffraction image by the projection of the second beam; forming a series of images by the use of the Mth-order diffraction image and the Nth-order diffraction image; comparing the disparity between corresponding points in the series of images for obtaining the distance between the object and the refractive optical element.

Abstract: A stereovision system is disclosed, which comprises: at least one diffractive optical element and an optical imaging device. Each of the diffractive optical element is used for allowing a first beam containing information relating to an object to pass through and thus transforming the same into a second beam containing information relating to the object. The optical imaging device is used for receiving the second beam so as to concentrate the energy thereof for forming an Mth-order diffraction image. By combining the aforesaid Mth-order diffraction image with another energy-concentrated Nth-order diffraction image, a series of images can be formed. Accordingly, by comparing the disparity between corresponding points in the series of images, the distance between the object and the diffractive optical element can be obtained. It is noted that the aforesaid M and N represent the order of diffraction.

Abstract: A positioning system and a method thereof are provided. In the positioning method, a first and a second pose information of a moving device are obtained by a first positioning device and a second positioning device respectively, wherein the first pose information corresponds to the second pose information. In addition, a plurality of first candidacy pose information is generated in an error range of the first pose information. Furthermore, a plurality of second candidacy pose information is generated according to the first pose information respectively. One of the second candidacy pose information having a smallest error derived from the second pose information is selected for updating the pose information of the first positioning device and parameter information of the second positioning device. Thereby, pose information of the moving device is updated and parameter information of the second orientation devices is calibrated simultaneously.

Abstract: A leakage detection apparatus and method for a multi-channel inkjet cartridge. The leakage detection apparatus includes a plurality of electrodes and a controller. Each of the electrodes is disposed in one of channels of the inkjet cartridge respectively, and contacts a reagent in the corresponding channel. The controller is coupled to the electrodes, and detects leakage between channels.

Abstract: An inkjet cartridge for dispensing a predetermined amount of reagents is provided. The inkjet cartridge comprises an inkjet print head and an array of capillary tubes. The print head is provided with a plurality of channels. The capillary tubes, filled with predetermined reagents, are disposed on the inkjet print head so as to communicate with the channels respectively and provide capillarity sufficient to prevent the reagents in the capillary tubes from leaking through the channels but not so great as to prevent the reagents in the capillary tubes from dispensing through the channels.

Abstract: An inkjet dispensing apparatus. The inkjet dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge, a chip, and a sensor controller. The cartridge includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel has a first kind of liquid therein, and the second channel has a second kind of liquid therein. The chip is disposed on the cartridge, and includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor is in contact with the first kind of liquid, and the second conductor is in contact with the second kind of liquid. The sensor controller is coupled to the first conductor and the second conductor to detect leakage between the first channel and the second channel.

Abstract: An inkjet dispensing apparatus. The inkjet dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge, a chip, and a sensor controller. The cartridge includes a first channel and a second channel. The first channel has a first kind of liquid therein, and the second channel has a second kind of liquid therein, The chip is disposed on the cartridge, and includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor is in contact with the first kind of liquid, and the second conductor is in contact with the second kind of liquid. The sensor controller is coupled to the first conductor and the second conductor to detect leakage between the first channel and the second channel.

Abstract: An image alignment device and method for a biochip-manufacturing apparatus. The biochip-manufacturing apparatus comprises a conveying device and a plurality of dispensers. The image alignment device comprises an image pickup unit and a plurality of adjusting units. The image pickup unit is disposed on the conveying device. The conveying device conveys the image pickup unit to a predetermined position corresponding to one of the dispensers so that the image pickup obtains the image of the corresponding dispenser. Each of the adjusting units is coupled to the image pickup unit and corresponds to the dispensers respectively, and adjusts the position of the corresponding dispenser based on the image pickup unit.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for introducing micro-volume liquid. The method includes the following steps. A multi-channel inkjet print head is provided. The multi-channel inkjet print head includes a nozzle plate and a cartridge. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of nozzles. The cartridge includes a plurality of channels, communicating with the nozzles on the nozzle plate, and a plurality of openings located at the channels. The nozzle plate contacts with a buffer. The buffer is introduced into the channels via the nozzles on the nozzle plate by pressure. Reagents are introduced into the channels through the openings.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing biochips. The apparatus includes a conveying device and a series of dispensers positioned at a series of dispensing positions above the conveying device. At least one substrate is disposed on the conveying device, and the conveying device successively moves each substrate below the series of dispensers. Each of the dispensers has a plurality of nozzles facing the substrate. Each of the nozzles dispenses a predetermined reagent onto the substrate; a plurality of reagents is dispensed on the substrate at each dispensing position.

Abstract: A microarray hybridization assembly for conducting hybridization assay analysis is disclosed. The microarray assembly comprises a slide, a slide cover, and a spacer disposed between the slide and slide cover. The slide cover is placed over the slide and the spacer maintains a gap between the parallel surfaces of the slide and slide cover to create a reaction region for hybridization reactions between attached probe molecules and target molecules of a hybridization solution. The slide assembly is placed into a heat shrinkage bag. The bag and slide assembly are then heated in a heat cycle sufficient to seal the bag around at least three sides of the slide assembly. An optional heat shrinkage cap can be fitted over the fourth side of the slide assembly and heated in a second heat cycle to seal the fourth side of the slide assembly after a hybridization solution is introduced into the reaction region of the slide assembly.

Abstract: An inkjet dispensing apparatus. The inkjet dispensing apparatus includes a cartridge, a chip, and a sensor controller. The cartridge includes a first s channel and a second channel. The first channel has a first kind of liquid therein, and the second channel has a second kind of liquid therein. The chip is disposed on the cartridge, and includes a first conductor and a second conductor. The first conductor is in contact with the first kind of liquid, and the second conductor is in contact with the second kind of liquid. The sensor controller is coupled to the first conductor and the second conductor to detect leakage between the first channel and the second channel.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for introducing micro-volume liquid. The method includes the following steps. A multi-channel inkjet print head is provided. The multi-channel inkjet print head includes a nozzle plate and a cartridge. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of nozzles. The cartridge includes a plurality of channels, communicating with the nozzles on the nozzle plate, and a plurality of openings located at the channels. The nozzle plate contacts with a buffer. The buffer is introduced into the channels via the nozzles on the nozzle plate by pressure. Reagents are introduced into the channels through the openings.