Abstract: A modular platform cooling apparatus is provided. The modular platform cooling apparatus includes at least one plenum associated with the apparatus and a first and a second fan module configured to removably and independently engage the plenum.

Abstract: A modular platform is provided. The modular platform includes a chassis having a front side and a back side, and configured to receive modular platform boards, a plenum associated with the chassis and at least one chassis management module removably disposed in the at least one plenum in a substantially parallel relationship with a flow of a cooling medium passing through the plenum.

Abstract: A device automatically actuated according to UV intensity includes a UV detector generating an electric signal indicative of a UV intensity of a light received thereby; a comparator in communication with the UV detector, receiving the electric signal to compare the UV intensity with a first threshold value, and asserting an actuating signal when the UV intensity is in a predetermined correlation with the first threshold value; and an actuated object in communication with the comparator, actuated to change a state thereof in response to the actuating signal. The actuated object can be an anti-glare rearview mirror, a sunshade curtain, a headlamp, or a transmittance-adjustable window of a vehicle. The actuated object can be a sunshade curtain or a transmittance-adjustable window of a building.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector mating with said first electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes a first dielectric housing, a number of first terminals received in the first dielectric housing, a latch extending from the first housing and a retaining device. The latch includes a hook portion for locking with said second electrical connector and a pressing portion for being exerted on by an external force. The pressing portion and the first dielectric housing define a space therebetween. And, the retaining device includes a main body moveably received in said space.

Abstract: A vehicular turning indicator is used for automatically showing a turning degree of a vehicle. The vehicular turning indicator includes a sensor sensing a turning angle of the vehicle; a control device asserting a control signal according to the turning direction, the turning angle and optionally the speed of the vehicle; and a plurality of lightening units in communication with the control device brightening to constitute a variable pattern in response to the control signal. The vehicular turning indicator can be implemented by currently existent vehicular lamps such as indicator light, brake light or head-up display, be incorporated into an existent vehicular accessory such as rearview mirror module or auxiliary brake light module, or independently mounted to the vehicle. Preferably, special flashing effects are performed to make the turning indication prominent.

Abstract: A detachable audio video playing/displaying apparatus includes a detachable media-accessing device, a displaying module, and a locking apparatus. The displaying module includes a monitor and a fixing base. The fixing base for receiving the media-accessing device has a second input/output (I/O) port for connecting with a first I/O port on the media-accessing device. The media-accessing device, such as a portable DVD player, can be detached from the displaying module or be combined with the displaying module into a unity. The locking apparatus includes a locking piece at the front of the fixing base, and a groove on the media-accessing device. When the media-accessing device is placed into the fixing base, the locking piece can be engaged with the groove so that the media-accessing device can be fixed on the fixing base. Signals from the media-accessing device can be output to the monitor via the first and the second I/O ports.

Abstract: A handle structure is held by a user to move a reacting container such as a fermentation tank. The reacting container includes a hollow container body, a cover and a plurality of cannulae penetrating through the cover for communicating the hollow container body with the external. The handle structure includes a handle member standing upright for a user to exert a holding force thereon in a working mode and drooping away from the cannulae in a resting mode; and a clutch member rotatably coupled to the handle member, and optionally rotated relative to the handle member to switch between a first mode allowing the handle member to enter the resting mode and a second mode prohibiting the handle member from entering the resting mode.

Abstract: A door handle module of a car optionally illuminates for locating and/or safety purposes. The illuminating portion of the door handle module can be arranged on either the handle portion or the base portion. When the driver unlocks the door, particularly when practiced via a remote car controller, the illuminating portion of the door handle module emits light so that the driver can find the handle portion easily to open the door. On the other hand, when the driver or passenger is ready to get off the car, the illumination portion also emits light to warn the oncoming vehicles or pedestrians to prevent from hitting on the opening door.

Abstract: A vehicular rearview mirror includes a mirror for showing thereon an image; a first housing structure made of a first material, and accommodating therein the mirror with a portion of the mirror exposed to show the image; and a second housing structure made of a second material, and disposed between and keeping in contact with the first housing structure and the exposed portion of the mirror. The second material has a flexibility higher than that of the first material.

Abstract: Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) cells are formed in a P well formed in a biased deep N well (DNW). PMOS transistors are formed in N wells. The NMOS channels stop implant mask is modified not to be a reverse of the N well mask in order to block the channels stop implant from an N+ contact region used for DNW biasing. In DRAMs and other integrated circuits, a minimal spacing requirement between a well of an integrated circuit on the one hand and adjacent circuitry on the other hand is eliminated by laying out the adjacent circuitry so that the well is located adjacent to a transistor having an electrode connected to the same voltage as the voltage that biases the well. For example, in DRAMs, the minimal spacing requirement between the DNW and the read/write circuitry is eliminated by locating the DNW next to a transistor precharging the bit lines before memory accesses. One electrode of the transistor is connected to a precharge voltage.

Abstract: A control method for automatically adjusting a view angle of an outside camera of a turning vehicle is disclosed. The method includes steps of receiving an output of a navigation system; determining a turning level of the vehicle according to the output of the navigation system; and triggering the camera to move to an extent corresponding to the turning level of the vehicle. A control device for automatically adjusting a view angle of a camera of a turning vehicle in response to the output of an electronic compass or a global positioning system (GPS) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A bio-electronic system for detecting a broad range of chemicals is achieved by the incorporation of ligand-binding affinities of lipocalins with a mass-sensing electronic device. A biotransducer system combines the unique ligand-binding affinities of lipocalins with the high sensitivity of piezoelectric-based devices. As “artificial-nose”, this system is more reliable, cost-effective, and flexible for a number of applications in sensory evaluation, including air quality monitoring, quality control of cosmetic and fermentation products, medical diagnosis via breath analysis et al. These proteinaceous elements are likely to be extended to several potential applications, e.g., for the purification and delivery of specific ligands.

Abstract: An RNA molecule for inhibiting expression of a gene of a virus. Also disclosed are a DNA vector encoding the RNA molecule and a pharmaceutical composition containing the RNA molecule or vector and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, as well as methods for inhibiting expression of a gene of a virus, replication of the virus, and infection with the virus.

Abstract: Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) cells are formed in a P well formed in a biased deep N well (DNW). PMOS transistors are formed in N wells. The NMOS channels stop implant mask is modified not to be a reverse of the N well mask in order to block the channels stop implant from an N+ contact region used for DNW biasing. In DRAMs and other integrated circuits, a minimal spacing requirement between a well of an integrated circuit on the one hand and adjacent circuitry on the other hand is eliminated by laying out the adjacent circuitry so that the well is located adjacent to a transistor having an electrode connected to the same voltage as the voltage that biases the well. For example, in DRAMs, the minimal spacing requirement between the DNW and the read/write circuitry is eliminated by locating the DNW next to a transistor precharging the bit lines before memory accesses. One electrode of the transistor is connected to a precharge voltage.

Abstract: A mobile UV-intensity indicator is mounted on a vehicle or a portable article. The UV-intensity indicator includes a UV detector and an indicator such as a display and/or an alarm, and warns of overexposure under UV radiation by marking in the display and/or sounding the alarm.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for implementing a smart management of a rechargeable battery provides the basic capabilities to measure the operating parameters of a rechargeable battery including voltage, temperature and current flow, used subsequently to control the flow of charge/discharge current and for determining the operation mode of the rechargeable battery. The control circuit includes a central processing unit to manage the charge/discharge operation and control the current flow; a trickle charger for slow charging; a cutoff switch to turn off the temperature detector; and an economizer switch to reduce power loss during normal charging of the battery. If the operating voltage of the battery is below a predetermined limit, the system automatically switches to a self-cutoff mode. Through a combination of the above control means, battery management for rechargeable batteries can be improved notably.

Abstract: In order to improve castability of a titanium alloy, 0.01-5 wt %, preferably 0.1-3 wt %, of bismuth is introduced into the titanium alloy, based on the weight of bismuth and the titanium alloy. The titanium alloy is suitable for making a dental casting or a medical implant by casting.

Abstract: A light-responsive controlling device for automatically controlling a headlamp and/or a sunshade curtain is disclosed. The control device includes a photo-sensor mounted on a vehicle for generating a sensing signal in response to the intensity of an environmental light, a discriminating circuit electrically connected to the photo-sensor for optionally generating a triggering signal according to a comparing result of the sensing signal with a reference signal, a hold circuit electrically connected to the discriminating circuit for outputting a confirming signal in response to the triggering signal uninterrupted for a predetermined period, and a drive circuit electrically connected to the hold circuit and a headlamp or a sunshade curtain of the vehicle for providing a drive current in response to the confirming signal for the headlamp to emit a certain level of light or for the sunshade curtain to perform opening/closing operations.

Abstract: A control method for automatically adjusting a view angle of a rearview mirror or a CCD camera of a turning vehicle is disclosed. The method includes steps of receiving an output of a navigation system; determining a turning level of the vehicle according to the output of the navigation system; and triggering the rearview mirror or the CCD camera to move to an extent corresponding to the turning level of the vehicle. A control device for automatically adjusting a view angle of a rearview mirror or a CCD camera of a turning vehicle in response to the output of an electronic compass or a global positioning system (GPS) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A device automatically actuated according to UV intensity includes a UV detector generating an electric signal indicative of a UV intensity of a light received thereby; a comparator in communication with the UV detector, receiving the electric signal to compare the UV intensity with a first threshold value, and asserting an actuating signal when the UV intensity is in a predetermined correlation with the first threshold value; and an actuated object in communication with the comparator, actuated to change a state thereof in response to the actuating signal. The actuated object can be an anti-glare rearview mirror, a sunshade curtain, a headlamp, or a transmittance-adjustable window of a vehicle. The actuated object can be a sunshade curtain or a transmittance-adjustable window of a building.