Abstract: A tone mapping (TM) method of high dynamic range (HDR) image/video includes the steps of A) acquiring an HDR image/video; B) processing the HDR image/video via fast global TM where each of processed pixel outputs is denoted by PixelFG and then computing the HDR image/video via block-based GC algorithm where each of processed pixel outputs is denoted by PixelBGC; and C) computing the pixel outputs PixelFG and the pixel outputs PixelBGC that each pixel corresponds to respectively as presented by ?×PixelFG+?×PixelBGC where the numeral values of ? and ? are between 0 and 1 each and ?+?=1. After the computation, the result is the final output result.

Abstract: A method of generating optimized memory instances using a memory compiler is disclosed. Data pertinent to describing a memory to be designed are provided, and front-end models and back-end models are made to supply a library. Design criteria are received via a user interface. Design of the memory is optimized among speed, power and area according to the provided library and the received design criteria, thereby generating memory instances.

Abstract: A method of lithography patterning includes forming a first resist pattern on a substrate, wherein the first resist pattern including a plurality of openings. A second resist pattern is formed on the substrate and within the plurality of openings of the first resist pattern, wherein the second resist pattern includes at least one opening therein on the substrate. The first resist pattern is removed to uncover the substrate underlying the first resist pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for treating a surface of a PVC product. A PVC product including PVC and plasticizer is provided. A surface of the PVC product is treated by an aqueous solution of a crosslinking agent and a first phase transfer catalyst to form a first surface treated PVC product. The surface of the first surface treated PVC product is treated by an aqueous solution of an aqueous free radical initiator and a second phase transfer catalyst to form a second surface treated PVC product. As such, the release of the plasticizer from the PVC product to an environment is inhibited.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an efficient process of synthesizing some known Ertapenem compounds and to provide new intermediate compounds of Meropenem and Doripenem. The process and the intermediate can substantially increase the effective yield and reduce the impurity generation. The present invention further provides a novel and effective process for recovering and purifying ertapenem compounds by utilizing a low cost, materials with chemical stability as a carrier for isolating ertapenem compounds from extracts.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of a management system for damage risk of tissue pressure, at least one pressure sensor is deployed on at least one pressure-withstanding location on a body surface of a user, and detects a plurality of extremity pressure signals from the at least a pressure-withstanding location. An information processing device uses the plurality of extremity pressure signals to compute and store at least one risk assessment index, uses a plurality of features of the plurality of extremity pressure signals to compute at least one risk adjustment factor, and then uses the at least one risk adjustment factor to calibrate the at least one risk assessment index.

Abstract: The invention relates a display module having a light source. The display module comprises a display unit. The display unit comprises a first substrate, a second substrate opposite to the first substrate, a display medium and a green filter layer. The display medium is disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate. The green filter layer is disposed on the first substrate or the second substrate. When the wavelength of the light is between 380 nm and 780 nm, the spectrum of the light source passing through the green filter layer corresponds to a first energy. When the wavelength of the light is between interval of 660 and 780 nm, the spectrum of the light source passing through the green filter layer corresponds to a second energy. The ratio of the second energy to the first energy is less than 2%.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for displaying images is disclosed. The method of the invention includes the steps of: transferring a content of a first one of the display buffers to the display device; overwriting a second one of the display buffers with first image data, wherein the first image data represent data of updated pixels between two corresponding adjacent frames; obtaining a bit-map mask according to the updated pixels, wherein the bit-map mask indicates altered pixels for the two corresponding adjacent frames; and, then overwriting the second one of the display buffers with second image data from the other display buffers according to at least one bit-map mask.

Abstract: A viewing angle switchable liquid crystal display panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a liquid crystal layer disposed between the first substrate and the second substrate, a plurality of color sub-pixels and a plurality of viewing angle control (VAC) pixels. The liquid crystal layer includes liquid crystal molecules sandwiched between the first substrate and the second substrate. The liquid crystal molecules of each color sub-pixel include twisted nematic liquid crystal molecules. Each of the color sub-pixels includes a first pixel electrode disposed on an inner surface of the first substrate, and a second pixel electrode disposed on an inner surface of the second substrate. Each of the viewing angle control pixels includes a first electrode and a second electrode disposed on the inner surface of the first substrate, and a third electrode disposed on the inner surface of the second substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lens sheet including following steps is provided. A first structure is provided. The first structure includes a first transparent substrate and a first lens film attached to the first transparent substrate. A second structure is provided. The second structure includes a second transparent substrate and a second lens film. The second transparent substrate has a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. The second lens film is attached to the first surface. The first lens film is attached to the second lens film. A third lens film is formed on the second surface of the second substrate after the first lens film is attached to the second lens film. Moreover, a lens sheet and a wafer level lens are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure is related to a carbon-nanomaterial-supported catalyst, including: a carbon nanomaterial, and a polymer grafted onto the carbon nanomaterial, wherein the polymer has a repeat unit containing a phosphonium salt and its molecular weight is 1,000-200,000. The disclosure is also related to a method of preparing carbonate, which includes using the carbon nanomaterial-supported catalyst for the cycloaddition reaction of carbon dioxide into the epoxy group.

Abstract: A retractable umbrella stroller comprises a pair of push arms, a pair of second sliding mounts and a pair of foot rest mount. The pair of push arms are slidably and retractably coupling with a pair of front struts. The pair of second sliding mounts are fixedly mounted on the lower ends of the push arms in a way of slidable along the front struts; each sliding mount formed with an opening in a radial direction, and the pair of foot rest mounts are usable for connecting a foot support element therebetween for support an occupant's feet at an appropriate height. The pair of foot rest mounts are fixedly attached to the front struts in a position aligned with the opening so as to permit the second sliding mounts capable of sliding along the front struts and passing over the foot rest mount without obstacle of the foot rest mount.

Abstract: A display apparatus comprises a display panel. The display panel emits a green light having a green energy and a green point of the CIE 1931 xy chromaticity under the operation of the highest gray level of a green image, and emits a blue light having a blue energy and a blue point of the CIE 1931 xy chromaticity under the operation of the highest gray level of a blue image. The ratio of the green energy to the blue energy is between 0.7 and 1.2. In the CIE 1931 chromaticity diagram, the coordinates of the blue point are bounded by the equation: y=?168.72x2+50.312x?3.635 and the equation: y=?168.72x2+63.81x?5.9174, while y is between 0.04 and 0.08.

Abstract: A linkage for a foldable high chair is capable of keeping in a use position by a locking mechanism, and then foldable by rotation of its chair back frame forward and downward. The foldable high chair comprises at least a front strut frame, a rear strut frame, a chair back frame, a seat support frame, a pair of arm rests, a first link, a second link and third link assembled by pivot means with each other and a locking mechanism capable of keeping the foldable high chair in a use position. The seat support frame is capable of driving by the chair back frame and then drives the first slidable connector through the first link and the third link, and then the first slidable connector drives the rear strut frame through the second link, so as to rotate the rear strut frame to close to the front strut frame.

Abstract: A simulated sunlight generating device for generating a simulated sunlight required for evaluating performance of solar cells includes a plurality of driving units, a plurality of light-emitting units, and a plurality of adjusting units. The driving units drive the light-emitting units to emit light. The adjusting units enable the light of the light-emitting units to not only propagate along the same light route but also be added up and combined to form the simulated sunlight of an intended wavelength with ease of installation, ease of maintenance, low costs, high flexibility, and high efficiency.

Abstract: A peep-proof display apparatus includes a plurality of sub-pixels disposed between a first substrate and a second substrate. Each sub-pixel includes a first conductive layer, a color filter layer, an isolation film, a light modulator layer, a second conductive layer, an insulation film and a third conductive layer. The color filter layer is disposed between the first conductive layer and the isolation film. The light modulator layer is disposed between the isolation film and the second conductive layer. The insulation film is disposed between the second and third conductive layers. In a first display mode, the light modulator layer is applied with an electric field parallel thereto. In a second display mode, the light modulator layer is applied with an electric field parallel thereto and an electric field perpendicular thereto.

Abstract: Disclosed is a C2/m-structured cathode material for a lithium-ion battery. The cathode material includes a lithium transition metal oxide represented by a formula of: Li(LiwNixCoyMnz)O2, wherein w+x+y+z=1, 0.42?z?0.60, 0.30?x+y?0.55, any of w, x, and y is larger than 0, and the cathode material having a single-phase structure with a space group of C2/m. A lithium-ion battery containing the C2/m-structured cathode material is also disclosed.

Abstract: A stroller frame includes a wheeled frame, a seat support, a handle bar and a limiting mechanism. The wheeled frame has a front wheel side and rear wheel side. The seat support is pivotally mounted atop the wheeled frame about a seat support axis, and selectively may have a forward facing direction and a rearward facing direction positioned by a locking member. The handle bar is pivotally and lockably connected to the seat support about a handle bar axis and associated with the locking member for interchanging the facing directions of the seat support. The limiting mechanism is associated between the wheeled frame, the seat support and the handle bar, for preventing the handle bar from rotating about the handle bar axis from the upright position to a position extending toward the front wheel side while tilting up the handle bar and rotating the seat support for interchanging the facing directions.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display panel disposed between a first polarizer and a second polarizer and having at least one first area and at least one second area. A first light-transmission axis direction of the first polarizer is substantially perpendicular to a second light-transmission axis direction of the second polarizer. The first light-transmission axis direction intersects a horizontal axis direction by about 45 degrees. When the display panel is in a narrow viewing angle display mode, the first and second areas have different brightness in a side viewing angle direction but have the same brightness in and around a normal viewing angle direction. When the display panel is in a wide viewing angle display mode, the first and second areas have substantially the same brightness in various viewing angle directions.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display apparatus includes a display panel and a backlight module. The display panel includes a color filter layer having a blue filter portion. The backlight module emits light to the display panel. A peak wavelength of a blue light portion of the spectrum of the light is greater than or equal to 440 nm and smaller than or equal to 450 nm. The blue filter portion has a transmission spectrum having a first wavelength ?1 and a second wavelength ?2, and the first wavelength ?1 and the second wavelength ?2 conform to the following equation: 514 ? ? 1 2 + ? 2 2 + 0.71862 ? ? ? 2 - 0.71862 ? ? ? 1 ? 541 The first wavelength ?1 and the second wavelength ?2 are corresponding to a half level of a peak value of the transmission spectrum, and the unit thereof is nm.