Abstract: A method of adjusting a snoring mouthpiece includes the steps of: reading a first medical image, establishing a first respiratory tract model, performing a first respiration simulation, reading a second medical image, establishing a second respiratory tract model, performing a second respiration simulation, calculating an adjustment distance, and adjusting the snoring mouthpiece. The method is so designed that tomographic images of a patient's respiratory tract are read at two separate times in order to establish models, perform respiration simulations, and thereby provide the correct distance by which to adjust the snoring mouthpiece. This allows the snoring mouthpiece to be adjusted rapidly and correctly and work effectively.

Abstract: A method of adjusting a snoring mouthpiece includes the steps of: reading a first medical image, establishing a first respiratory tract model, performing a first respiration simulation, reading a second medical image, establishing a second respiratory tract model, performing a second respiration simulation, calculating an adjustment distance, and adjusting the snoring mouthpiece. The method is so designed that tomographic images of a patient's respiratory tract are read at two separate times in order to establish models, perform respiration simulations, and thereby provide the correct distance by which to adjust the snoring mouthpiece. This allows the snoring mouthpiece to be adjusted rapidly and correctly and work effectively.

Abstract: A computer for aiding determination of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) includes a storage device storing with a medical image and a central processing unit (CPU). The CPU executes a method for aiding determination of OSA. The method for aiding determination of OSA includes the following steps. The medical image is obtained. An upper airway model is established. A narrowest cross-section and a nasopharyngeal boundary cross-section are defined in the airway model. A cross-sectional area of the narrowest cross-section and a cross-sectional area of the nasopharyngeal boundary cross-section are calculated. A stenosis rate is calculated according to the cross-sectional area of the narrowest cross-section and the cross-sectional area of the nasopharyngeal boundary cross-section. The stenosis rate is provided. In addition, in the method for aiding determination of OSA, a respiratory flow field simulation may be further performed to obtain and provide a flow field pressure distribution of the upper airway model.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible graphite sheet and a method for fabricating the same and a composite structure for the same. The method for fabricating a flexible graphite sheet comprises steps of coating an augmenting solution on a first film to form a composite structure, and heating the composite structure such that the first film and the augmenting solution form a flexible graphite sheet, wherein the thermal conducting cross-section of the flexible graphite sheet is larger than the thermal conducting cross-section of the first film, and the thermal conductivity of the flexible graphite sheet ranges from 1200 to 6000 W/m° C.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of mobile image identification for flow velocity and the apparatus thereof. The present invention integrates laser-light module and mobile photographing devices such as smartphones, cameras, or tablet computers. After multiple laser spots are projected on the surface of flowing water, water-surface images including the laser spots are photographed continuously. Then the software program of image identification in the mobile photographing device performs calculations and coordinate conversion. According to the difference between multiple water-surface images taken continuously, the flow-velocity information of the water surface is given.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring cracks remotely and the device thereof. First, multiple laser spots with known a shape are projected onto a remote wall and beside a crack. Then, by using geometric calculations, the relative coordinates of the laser spots on the wall and the real distance can be given and used as the reference length of the crack. Next, a camera is used for taking a picture of the remote crack along with the laser spots; the image identification technology is used for calculating the relevant parameters of the crack. Thereby, to acquire the parameters of the crack, a user needs not to be present at the site for measuring at a short distance or placing a reference object, and thus providing safety and convenience.

Abstract: A computer for assisting in determining the strength of fixing a craniofacial surgery patch comprises a storage device for storing a medical image and a central processing unit, the central processing unit carry out a method for assisting in determining the strength of fixing a craniofacial surgery patch. The method includes obtaining a medical image; establishing a skull model according to the medical image; receiving a patch setting command, and disposing a patch model on the skull model according to the patch setting command; generating an internal grid mesh data of the skull model disposed with the patch model; executing a biomechanical simulation of a patch structural strength according to the skull model disposed with the patch model, the internal grid mesh data and a boundary condition; and providing a stress distribution, a strain distribution or a displacement distribution of the patch model to assist in determining.

Abstract: A surge current suppressing circuit is applied between an AC power and an electronic device that receives the AC power via a first AC power line and a second AC power line. The surge current suppressing circuit has a first input fuse connected to the first AC power line, and a first air-core inductor connected in series with the first input fuse on the first AC power line to suppress a surge current. Depending upon the practical applications, the surge current suppressing circuit can further have a second air-core inductor connected to the second AC power line, a capacitor connected between the two AC power lines or both.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for measuring cracks remotely and the device thereof. First, multiple laser spots with known a shape are projected onto a remote wall and beside a crack. Then, by using geometric calculations, the relative coordinates of the laser spots on the wail and the real distance can be given and used as the reference length of the crack. Next, a camera is used for taking a picture of the remote crack along with the laser spots; the image identification technology is used for calculating the relevant parameters of the crack. Thereby, to acquire the parameters of the crack, a user needs not to be present at the site for measuring at a short distance or placing a reference object, and thus providing safety and convenience.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a flexible graphite sheet and a method for fabricating the same and a composite structure for the same. The method for fabricating a flexible graphite sheet comprises steps of coating an augmenting solution on a first film to form a composite structure, and heating the composite structure such that the first film and the augmenting solution form a flexible graphite sheet, wherein the thermal conducting cross-section of the flexible graphite sheet is larger than the thermal conducting cross-section of the first film, and the thermal conductivity of the flexible graphite sheet ranges from 1200 to 6000 W/m° C.

Abstract: An illuminating device includes a substrate, a circuit layer, a conductive structure, and at least one LED die. The circuit layer is disposed on a top surface of the substrate. The conductive structure is disposed on the top surface of the substrate and includes a graphite layer. The LED die is attached to the conductive structure and is electrically connected to the circuit layer through the conductive structure.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode road lamp structure includes a seat body and a plurality of tube bodies. The seat body includes an accommodation space to accommodate a circuit unit. The tube bodies are juxtaposedly connected to an outside of the seat body, a plurality of light-emitting (LED) units accommodated in the tube bodies are electrically connected to the circuit unit, and an interspace is formed between each of the tube bodies and the tube body abutted therewith, thereby providing the road lamp with a better heat-dissipation efficiency by the air flow passing through the interspace, maintaining the luminous efficiency of the LED units, and extending the life span of the LED units.

Abstract: A computer for assisting in determining the strength of fixing a craniofacial surgery patch comprises a storage device for storing a medical image and a central processing unit, the central processing unit carry out a method for assisting in determining the strength of fixing a craniofacial surgery patch. The method includes obtaining a medical image; establishing a skull model according to the medical image; receiving a patch setting command, and disposing a patch model on the skull model according to the patch setting command; generating an internal grid mesh data of the skull model disposed with the patch model; executing a biomechanical simulation of a patch structural strength according to the skull model disposed with the patch model, the internal grid mesh data and a boundary condition; and providing a stress distribution, a strain distribution or a displacement distribution of the patch model to assist in determining.

Abstract: A surge current suppressing circuit is applied between an AC power and an electronic device that receives the AC power via a first AC power line and a second AC power line. The surge current suppressing circuit has a first input fuse connected to the first AC power line, and a first air-core inductor connected in series with the first input fuse on the first AC power line to suppress a surge current. Depending upon the practical applications, the surge current suppressing circuit can further have a second air-core inductor connected to the second AC power line, a capacitor connected between the two AC power lines or both.

Abstract: A computer for aiding determination of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) includes a storage device storing with a medical image and a central processing unit (CPU). The CPU executes a method for aiding determination of OSA. The method for aiding determination of OSA includes the following steps. The medical image is obtained. An upper airway model is established. A narrowest cross-section and a nasopharyngeal boundary cross-section are defined in the airway model. A cross-sectional area of the narrowest cross-section and a cross-sectional area of the nasopharyngeal boundary cross-section are calculated. A stenosis rate is calculated according to the cross-sectional area of the narrowest cross-section and the cross-sectional area of the nasopharyngeal boundary cross-section. The stenosis rate is provided. In addition, in the method for aiding determination of OSA, a respiratory flow field simulation may be further performed to obtain and provide a flow field pressure distribution of the upper airway model.

Abstract: A light transceiver module is designed for electronic devices. It forms an electric connection with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module contains a base, a light-emitting device for providing optical signals, a light-receiving device for receiving optical signals, and a main circuit board. The base supports the light-emitting device, the light-receiving device, and the main circuit board. The main circuit board has a pluggable electric connector for connections with the electric connector of the electronic device. The light transceiver module can be used to simplify and optimize the devices using it.

Abstract: An extending latch mechanism for a pluggable optical module includes a resilient member and a lever coupling with each other. The lever is turnable to drive and deform the resilient member and to retract the resilient member transversely in the optical module so that the optical module may be removed directly. The structure is simple and easy to fabricate and assemble. It is reliable and convenient to use.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a pluggable optical module includes a boss in contact with a datum plane of a latch trough to latch and anchor the optical module. When a lever is turned, the boss is turned to press the datum plane and change the relative position to move a sliding member and release the latched and anchored condition of the optical module. The structure is simple and easy to fabricate and assemble. It also is reliable and convenient.

Abstract: A latch mechanism for a pluggable optical module includes a boss in contact with a datum plane of a latch trough to latch and anchor the optical module. When a lever is turned, the boss is turned to press the datum plane and change the relative position to move a sliding member and release the latched and anchored condition of the optical module. The structure is simple and easy to fabricate and assemble. It also is reliable and convenient.

Abstract: A combination battery pack/battery charger unit for use with a portable electronic device with an internal rechargeable battery. The battery pack/charger unit has a power input connector for receiving external D.C. power, a power output connector for supplying D.C. power to the portable electronic device, a power converter/transformer for converting unregulated D.C. input power to regulated D.C. power, a first direct power path between the converter/transformer and the power output connector, a three position switch, and a rechargeable battery connected between the input connector and the switch. LED indicators display the charging mode and the discharging mode. A high intensity LED coupled to the battery via the switch provides a flashlight mode. The unit provides recharging capability for the internal battery of the portable electronic device and extends the active use time of the portable electronic device.