Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition for treating optic neuropathy, including a long-acting granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient thereof. Also provided is a method for treating optic neuropathy in a subject in need thereof, including administering to the subject with the long-acting G-CSF.

Abstract: A computer system consists of a plurality of electronic elements and a switch control circuit. The switch control circuit controls the computer system to enter a stand-by/power off state from a normal state when the computer system receives a stand-by/power off command under the normal state, and stops outputting a stand-by power having at least one stand-by voltage level to at least one part of electronic elements among the plurality of electronic elements. At this time, the computer system has entered a simulated mechanical off state from the stand-by/power off state. A number of electronic elements supplied by the stand-by power when the computer system lies under the simulated mechanical off state is smaller than a number of electronic elements supplied by the stand-by power when the computer system lies under the stand-by/power off state.

Abstract: A novel semiconductor wafer lifter is disclosed for handling wafers during wet bench processing. In particular, the lifter has a plurality of holes formed in its vertical support surface to allow cleaning or rinsing fluid to flow through the vertical support instead of around its sides. These holes facilitates a constant flow of fluid across the wafer during recirculation of the tank contents during etching and rinsing operations, thus ensuring more even etching of all wafers and minimizing the deposition of particulate matter on wafer surfaces.

Abstract: A controlling circuit for controlling an operating clock of a logic circuit in an electronic device and the method thereof are disclosed. The controlling circuit includes a storage device, a detector, at least one comparator, and a controller. The storage device stores a first threshold value and a first return value. The detector detects a system load of the electronic device to generate a detection value. The comparator compares the detection value with the first threshold value or the first return value. When the detection value decreases to reach the first threshold value, the comparator generates a first indication signal. When the detection value increase to reach the first return value, the comparator generates a second indication signal. The controller enables underclocking of the logic circuit when receiving the first indication signal, and disables underclocking of the logic circuit when receiving the second indication signal.

Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) controlling module, includes: a PWM controller, a load detector, and an adjusting module. The PWM controller generates a PWM signal that is utilized for controlling a supply voltage applied to an electronic system. The load detector, coupled to the PWM controller, detects a load of the electronic system according to the PWM signal and generates a decision value accordingly. The adjusting module, coupled to the PWM controller and the load detector, controls the PWM controller to adjust the PWM signal according to the decision value.

Abstract: A pulse width modulation (PWM) controlling module, includes: a PWM controller, a load detector, and an adjusting module. The PWM controller generates a PWM signal that is utilized for controlling a supply voltage applied to an electronic system. The load detector, coupled to the PWM controller, detects a load of the electronic system according to the PWM signal and generates a decision value accordingly. The adjusting module, coupled to the PWM controller and the load detector, controls the PWM controller to adjust the PWM signal according to the decision value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for providing an auxiliary basic input/output system (BIOS) code in a computer system, where the computer system includes a central processing unit (CPU) for executing an operation system (OS) program. The method comprises: providing a main BIOS memory for storing a main BIOS code to be executed in a main mode; providing an auxiliary BIOS memory for storing the auxiliary BIOS code to be executed in an auxiliary mode; and in the main mode, if a specific time interval expires and the OS program is not successfully executed, disabling the main BIOS code, enabling the auxiliary BIOS code, and resetting the computer system to switch from the main mode to the auxiliary mode.

Abstract: A controlling circuit for controlling an operating clock of a logic circuit in an electronic device and the method thereof are disclosed. The controlling circuit includes a storage device, a detector, at least one comparator, and a controller. The storage device stores a first threshold value and a first return value. The detector detects a system load of the electronic device to generate a detection value. The comparator compares the detection value with the first threshold value or the first return value. When the detection value decreases to reach the first threshold value, the comparator generates a first indication signal. When the detection value increase to reach the first return value, the comparator generates a second indication signal. The controller enables underclocking of the logic circuit when receiving the first indication signal, and disables underclocking of the logic circuit when receiving the second indication signal.

Abstract: A method for detecting a power load of a power supply module, includes: receiving a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal generated by the power supply module, wherein the PWM signal is utilized for controlling a driving voltage outputted from the power supply module; detecting a duty cycle of the PWM signal; and determining the power load of the power supply module according to the duty cycle.

Abstract: A polarity inversion scanning method with several embodiments applicable to thin film transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) is disclosed. The method charges two scanning lines at a time. The method decreases charge time of the TFT to the liquid crystal display, increases frame rate, and increases aperture ratio by possible smaller TFT design.

Abstract: A method for detecting a power load of a power supply module, includes: receiving a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal generated by the power supply module, wherein the PWM signal is utilized for controlling a driving voltage outputted from the power supply module; detecting a duty cycle of the PWM signal; and determining the power load of the power supply module according to the duty cycle.

Abstract: A structure for expanding thermal conducting performance of a heat sink includes a bottom plate, a top plate, a hollow filling tube, a wick structure and a hollow thermal expansion conductor. The top and bottom plates are covered with each other to form a planar shell, in which an upper receiving chamber and a lower receiving chamber are formed. The wick structure is attached to the planar shell in upper and lower receiving chambers. The filling tube is filled with a working fluid. The thermal conductor has good conducting performance and is embedded in the planar shell. Further, the thermal conductor is in fluid communication with the upper and the lower chamber, such that the thermal conductor can serve as an extension of the planar shell for heat dissipation.

Abstract: A computing apparatus includes a mainboard, a small outline dual in-line memory module (SO-DIMM) compliant slot, and a hardware management add-on card. The mainboard has electronic components mounted thereon. The SO-DIMM compliant slot is mounted on the mainboard and has a set of first electrical contacts coupled to the electronic components. The hardware management add-on card is mounted removably on the SO-DIMM compliant slot, has a set of second electrical contacts for connecting electrically with the first electrical contacts, and is operable so as to enable monitoring of the electronic components.

Abstract: A slider (1) for a slide fastener comprises a slider body (2) having a mounting hole (13) formed therethrough; an attaching pole (4) having a pin hole (21) formed at the upper end to extend laterally therethrough. The attaching pole (4) is upwardly inserted through the mounting hole (13) with its pin hole (21) lying beyond the upper surface of the slider body (2). A pull tab (3) has two attachment lugs (25) formed at its proximal end and provided with their respective pin apertures (26). A pin (5) is inserted into the pin hole (21) of the attaching pole (4) and the pin apertures (26) of the pull tab (3), so that the pull tab (3) is pivotally mounted on the attaching pole (4). The slider (1) may have a shock-absorbing member (50) made of soft materials and mounted on the pull tab (3) at the region where the pull tab (3) contacts the slider body (2) in order to prevent the pull tab (3) from causing rattling noises.

Abstract: A solution for maintaining the wake-up functions of a computer after a power loss is provided. To reset parameters relating to the wake-up functions, the computer is automatically turned on when the power is supplied again. Then, the computer is forced to be power-off by an output signal to switch the computer system to a state capable of executing the wake-up functions.

Abstract: A scroll compressor has a stationary scroll member and an orbiting scroll member which moves around the stationary scroll member to consecutively compress working fluid. A piston is provided to urge the orbiting scroll member to come close to the stationary scroll member. The piston is driven to urge the orbiting scroll member by compressed working fluid which is guided to enter an annular chamber communicating with compressed working fluid or working fluid being compressed. By this arrangement, the mechanical efficiency of the scroll compressor will be enhanced, and mixing of working fluid and lubricant is able to be reduced. Furthermore, the wobbling of the orbiting scroll member will also be diminished.

Abstract: A scroll type compressor comprising a housing inside which a stationary scroll member and a frame are fixed to define a space therebetween large enough to receive therein an orbiting scroll member which inter-engages with the stationary scroll member to define therebetween a hermetical compression pocket into which the fluid to be compressed fills. An Oldham-coupling ring restricts the orbiting scroll member to orbit around the center of the stationary scroll wrap only. A back pressure chamber is in pressure connection with the compressed fluid through a lubricant for the compressor and also in fluid connection with an inlet of the fluid to be compressed through a capillary-like passage.