Abstract: A method of dynamically adjusting a long-press delay time, an electronic device using the method, and a computer-readable medium are provided, wherein the electronic device has a plurality of keys. When a pressed time corresponding to a key of the electronic device exceeds a long-press delay time of the key, the electronic device executes a long-press function corresponding to the key. In the present method, a plurality of key inputs is first received. Then, the long-press delay time of the key is set according to the input rate related to the received key inputs. Thereby, the electronic device can respond appropriately according to the typing speed of a user, so as to offer the user a smooth operating experience.

Abstract: A method of controlling an electronic device, an electronic device and a computer program product using the method are provided. The method includes displaying part or all of a ring and a function image outside the ring on the touch screen while the electronic device is in a user-interface lock state, detecting a user input applied to the function image and/or the ring on or near the touch screen, moving the function image and/or the ring in accordance with the user input, wherein the function image corresponds to an application, transitioning the electronic device to a user-interface unlock state and launching the application if the function image and the ring approach each other within a predetermined distance, and maintaining the electronic device in the user-interface lock state if the function image and the ring do not approach each other within the predetermined distance.

Abstract: A non-invasive intracranial pressure monitor includes an annular flexible headband member comprising a crossing arcuate rail member and a hook and loop fastener having a fastener portion at one end of the headband member and a cooperating fastener portion at the other end of the headband member; and a monitoring assembly comprising an inverted T-shaped, hollow seat slidably mounted on the rail member, a fastener driven through two ends of the seat for retaining the seat on the rail member, a receptacle extending downward from the seat opposing the fastener, a biasing member disposed in the receptacle, and a microsensor having one end secured to the biasing member and the other end moveably projecting out of the receptacle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an anti-biofilm composition and a method to inhibit or prevent cell adhesion and/or biofilm formation by a microorganism, in which use of 1,2,3,4,6-penta-O-galloyl-D-glucopyranose (PGG) is involved therein.

Abstract: A central manager receives tick subscription requests from subscribers, including a requested period and an allowable variance. The manager selects a group period for a group of requests, based on requested period(s) and allowable variance(s). In some cases, the group period is not a divisor of every requested period but nonetheless provides at least one tick within the allowable variance of each requested period. Ticks may be issued by invoking a callback function. Ticks may be issued in a priority order based on the subscriber's category, e.g., whether it is a user-interface process. An application platform may send a tick subscription request on behalf of an application process, e.g., a mobile device platform may submit subscription requests for processes which execute on a mobile computing device. Tick subscription requests may be sent during application execution, e.g., while the application's user interface is being built or modified.

Abstract: One embodiment of an artificial spinal implant includes an upper positioning unit comprising a first plate member; a lower positioning unit comprising a second plate member parallel to the first plate member; and an elastic member comprising a bent first elastic half and a bent, opposite, integral second elastic half wherein upper and lower ends of each of the first and second elastic halves are formed with the upper and lower positioning units respectively. The artificial spinal implant has the benefits of not contacting the critical elements of the nervous system housed in the spinal column in surgery and dispersing load on the artificial spinal implant.

Abstract: A diagnostic sonographic system for echographic exploration of human organs includes a transducer assembly comprising a first transducer module including a first sound wave generation and transmission member and a first echo receiver, a second transducer module including a second sound wave generation and transmission member and a second echo receiver, and a through hole between the first and second transducer modules; and an image processing assembly for receiving echoes from the first and second echo receivers and processing and transforming same into a digital image. A method of simulating surgery using same is also provided.

Abstract: A composite strainer pot has a base, a container mounted on the base, a connecting dish combining the base and the container, a filter assembly mounted in the container and a valve assembly mounted between the base and the container. The container that is usually filled with hot water can be made with glass to maintain the quality and the lifespan. The base that is placed on a table or the like can be made with plastic to reduce the cost and is not easily damaged. Therefore, the strainer pot is durable and has a prolonged useful life.

Abstract: An assembly structure of a rigid body and an elastic body is provided. The rigid body made of glass or ceramics has a chamber and an opening exposing the chamber. The elastic body made of plastics has an indentation and a through hole inside the indentation. The assembly structure further contains an interface element attached to a bottom side of the chamber and has an extension element corresponding to the opening of the chamber. The interconnection between the rigid and elastic bodies is achieved by joining the extension element with the indentation so that the rigid and elastic bodies could be easily put together and separated. The advantages of the rigid body such as robust to deformation and fine surface finish are thereby combined with the advantages of the elastic body such as easy shaping and assembly.

Abstract: A gravity driven valve switch includes an acted component, which defines an internal receiving space having a bottom forming a through hole; an acting component, which is received in the acted component; and a driving component, which is arranged below the acted component in a movable manner and forms at least one through hole. The acting component forms a coupling portion and the driving component forms a connection section that is received through the through hole of the acted component whereby the coupling portion and the connection section are engageable with each other to allow for easy coupling and separation of the acting component and the driving component and whereby the driving component provides a weight that, together with a gravitational force acting on the acting component, drives the acting component downward to precisely and tightly seal the through hole of the acted component.

Abstract: A method of dynamically adjusting a long-press delay time, an electronic device using the method, and a computer-readable medium are provided, wherein the electronic device has a plurality of keys. When a pressed time corresponding to a key of the electronic device exceeds a long-press delay time of the key, the electronic device executes a long-press function corresponding to the key. In the present method, a plurality of key inputs is first received. Then, the long-press delay time of the key is set according to the input rate related to the received key inputs. Thereby, the electronic device can respond appropriately according to the typing speed of a user, so as to offer the user a smooth operating experience.

Abstract: A cover mounted on a top surface of either mobile phone or PDA includes a top member; a bottom member fixedly mounted on the top surface and including two inner slide members on both sides; an intermediate member fixedly secured to the top member and partially disposed on the bottom member, the intermediate member including two outer slide members on both sides; and an elastic assembly including left and right elastic members including a triangular section at one end secured to the bottom member, a U-shaped intermediate section, and a straight section at the other end secured to the intermediate member. Pulling the top member will slide the intermediate member away from the bottom member by moving the outer slide members on the inner slide members by expanding the elastic assembly. Releasing the top member will elastically return the intermediate member to its original position.

Abstract: A composite strainer pot has a base, a container mounted on the base, a connecting dish combining the base and the container, a filter assembly mounted in the container and a valve assembly mounted between the base and the container. The container that is usually filled with hot water can be made with glass to maintain the quality and the lifespan. The base that is placed on a table or the like can be made with plastic to reduce the cost and is not easily damaged. Therefore, the strainer pot is durable and has a prolonged useful life.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable electronic device which can be switched between a first mode and a second mode. The portable electronic device comprises a first sensor to detect a touch on the portable electronic device and generate a first signal based on such touch, a second sensor to detect a movement of the portable electronic device and generate a second signal based on such movement, and a processing unit which electrically connects the first sensor and the second sensor. When the portable electronic device is in the first mode, the processing unit switches the portable electronic device to the second mode based on the first and second signals. In addition, the present invention provides a mode switching method that enables the portable electronic device to determine whether to enter or exit from the sleep mode.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a metal-based ceramic composite target containing noble metal is provided, which includes firstly applying a ceramic powder uniformly onto a surface of a magnetic metal powder by using a wet powder mixing process, and drying it to obtain a ceramic-metal composite powder, and then uniformly mixing a noble metal powder with the ceramic-metal powder by using a dry powder mixing process, and finally making the ceramic-metal composite powder into a compact target by using a molding and compacting process. The manufacturing method of the present invention can uniformly mix the powders of the magnetic metal, the ceramic, and the noble metal, and reduce the loss of the noble metal powder in the production process of the target, so as to improve the quality of the target and decrease the production cost thereof.

Abstract: A cover mounted on a top surface of either mobile phone or PDA includes a top member; a bottom member fixedly mounted on the top surface and including two inner slide members on both sides; an intermediate member fixedly secured to the top member and partially disposed on the bottom member, the intermediate member including two outer slide members on both sides; and an elastic assembly including left and right elastic members including a triangular section at one end secured to the bottom member, a U-shaped intermediate section, and a straight section at the other end secured to the intermediate member. Pulling the top member will slide the intermediate member away from the bottom member by moving the outer slide members on the inner slide members by expanding the elastic assembly. Releasing the top member will elastically return the intermediate member to its original position.

Abstract: An electromagnetic wave absorbing material and a method for preparing the same are disclosed. The electromagnetic wave absorbing material consists of liquid resin, carbon nanocapsules, carbon fiber and hollow glass microsphere. All components are mixed well to form the electromagnetic-wave absorbing material. The method for preparing the electromagnetic-wave absorbing materials includes steps of: mixing the liquid resin, carbon nanocapsules, carbon fiber and hollow glass microsphere well to form a slurry solution; pour the slurry solution into a mold; after curing and cooling, an electromagnetic-wave absorbing material is obtained. The electromagnetic-wave absorbing material with density ranging from 0.75 to 1.0 g/ml matches requirements of compact design and light weight in high technology industries.

Abstract: The invention provides a housing for an electrical card, which is an RSMMC memory card. The housing includes a metal cover and a frame integrally formed at a periphery of the metal cover by way of injection molding. A long frame is formed with a long slot for accommodating a control chip. The long slot has a length ranging from 7 to 9 mm to accommodate various types of control chips. The structure intensity of the long slot can be increased by forming through hole slots to be pressed by push needles at the bottom of the long slot when the frame is injected to cover a metal sheet. Then, the substrate formed with the IC is closed and fixed from the other surface. Thus, it is possible to effectively increase the structure intensity of the long slot to improve the function thereof.