Abstract: A reciprocating power generating module is disclosed, which comprises: a guide; a magnet, being an integrated unit composed of at least two magnetic elements connected with each other in a manner that poles of any one of the plural magnetic elements are orientated to repel poles of its neighboring magnetic elements; and a coil, being wound around the guide; wherein the magnet is capable of being driven to move linearly by the defining of the guide. The full sine-wave AC voltage output is obtained when the relative linear motion equals double of the length of the magnetic element.

Abstract: A biochemical test system, a measurement device, and a biochemical test strip are provided. The biochemical test strip includes an insulating substrate, an electrode system disposed on the insulating substrate, and an identifying unit disposed on one side of the insulating substrate. The identifying unit includes N components, and at least one of the N components includes a groove. It should be noted that the term “N” in this specification is an integer greater than two. The measurement device includes a microprocessor and a connector, wherein the connector is coupled to the identifying unit for receiving a signal of an identification code corresponding to the identifying unit, and the microprocessor is coupled to the connector for receiving the signal from the connector.

Abstract: A biochemical test system, a measurement device, a biochemical test strip and a method of making the same are provided. The biochemical test system includes a biochemical test strip and a measurement device. The biochemical test strip includes an insulating substrate, an electrode system disposed on the insulating substrate, and a pattern code disposed on one side of the insulating substrate. The pattern code includes N components and at least one of the N components penetrates the insulating substrate. The measurement device includes a microprocessor and a connector. The connector is coupled to the pattern code and the electrode system for receiving signals corresponding to the pattern code. The microprocessor is coupled to the connector for receiving signals from the connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and a method for location determination using time differences. The method of the invention comprises the steps of: transmitting a transmission signal by using a directional transmitter rotating at an angular velocity, the transmission signal comprising a transmission identification and the transmitting time; receiving the transmission signal by using an omnidirectional transceiver, and adding a personal identification to the transmission signal to be a response signal; transmitting the response signal; receiving the response signal by using an omnidirectional receiver and recording the receiving time; and calculating the location of the omnidirectional transceiver corresponding to the directional transmitter according to the difference between the receiving time and the transmitting time.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for biomolecule immobilization, comprising: providing a substrate; forming a surface modification layer of carboxy groups on one surface of the substrate, wherein the process for forming the surface modification layer comprises plasma surface modification; and providing pluralities of biomolecules and bonding the biomolecules with the surface modification layer. Accordingly, the method for biomolecule immobilization of the present invention can reduce manufacturing time and enhance the stability of manufacture. In addition, the method can be employed in a biosensor to efficiently enhance sensitivity of the biosensor.

Abstract: A Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) fiber sensor is disclosed, which comprises an optical fiber member and a plurality of optical fiber sensing units. Each of the plurality of the optical fiber sensing units comprises a cladding layer, a core layer, and a groove, and the plurality of the optical fiber sensing units is arranged into a cascade form matrix. In each of the optical fiber sensing units, the cladding layer is located at the periphery of the core layer, and the maximum depth of the groove is larger than the thickness of the cladding layer. An SPR sensing apparatus is also disclosed, which includes a light source, an optical signal detector, a plurality of fibers, and a plurality optical fiber sensing units. Besides, the optical fiber sensing units, the light source, and the optical signal detector are connected with each other through the plurality of fibers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemokine receptor binding compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and their use. More specifically, the present invention relates to modulators of chemokine receptor activity, preferably modulators of CCR5. These compounds demonstrate protective effects against infection of target cells by a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Abstract: An adjustable stand for carrying an electronic device and adjusting a position on a desk is provided to include a clamp and a supporting element. The clamp has a positioning element that comprises two axial portions each having a through hole, a clamping element that comprises an adjusting portion with a plurality of notches, and an elastic element positioned between the positioning element and the clamping element for restoring the position. The supporting element has two terminal rods that are axially fixed to the axial portions of the positioning element, and a supporting rod formed between the two terminal rods for lodging into one of the notches of the clamping element.

Abstract: An adjustable clamp device for adjusting a length to clamp positioning is disclosed. The adjustable clamp device has a chassis, an adjusting element and an elastomer. The chassis has a pressing portion on a side thereof and a limiting portion on another side thereof. The limiting portion has a sliding space for mounting adjusting element, and the adjusting element comprises a sliding base and a buckling portion correspondingly positions on the two sides of the adjusting portion. The elastomer is positioned in the buckling portion for elastically moving in the sliding space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemokine receptor binding compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and their use. More specifically, the present invention relates to modulators of chemokine receptor activity, preferably modulators of CCR5. These compounds demonstrate protective effects against infection of target cells by a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Abstract: A q-space sampling method includes: (a) receiving a required sampling number and a range of sampling region in q-space set by a user; (b) obtaining a sampling interval by iteration using a regular non-rectangular sampling lattice when an actual sampling number converges to the required sampling number; and (c) obtaining positions of sampling data in q-space based on the sampling interval and the regular non-rectangular sampling lattice. A diffusion spectrum imaging method using the q-space sampling method is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to chemokine receptor binding compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and their use. More specifically, the present invention relates to modulators of chemokine receptor activity, preferably modulators of CCR5. These compounds demonstrate protective effects against infection of target cells by a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

Abstract: An adjustable stand for carrying an electronic device and adjusting a position on a desk is provided to include a clamp and a supporting element. The clamp has a positioning element that comprises two axial portions each having a through hole, a clamping element that comprises an adjusting portion with a plurality of notches, and an elastic element positioned between the positioning element and the clamping element for restoring the position. The supporting element has two terminal rods that are axially fixed to the axial portions of the positioning element, and a supporting rod formed between the two terminal rods for lodging into one of the notches of the clamping element.

Abstract: An input device of capacitive touchpad is capable of generating an inducing capacitance through holding by a user. The claimed input device includes a pen nib which is made of/from an electric-conductive material, a pen body providing wider holding area for the user and a connect part for holding by the user. The pen nib and the connect part have an inlaying component in pairs such as mortise to lodged in or inset into each other. The pen nib may be made of/from an elastic or soft electric-conductive material which is made of/from a polyester compound doped or mixed with a metal powder or having metallic covering stuffed with the elastic or soft electric-conductive material for increasing the contact surface area. Accordingly, the present invention solves the available pad area shortening problem and the capacitance sensing variation result from the sweat of finger.

Abstract: The invention relates to compounds of general formula (I); in which R is an amino or guanidino group; R2 is acetyl or trifluoroacetyl; X is CONH, NHCO or O; n is an integer from 2 to 6; and Y is C2-C9 alkyl C3-8 cycloalkyl, C1-C4 alkoxyalkyl, an amino acid or dipeptide, or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof, methods for their preparation, pharmaceutical formulations containing them or their use in the prevention or treatment of a viral infection.

Abstract: A press-fit power connector includes a female terminal base, a plurality of female power terminals and a plurality of female signal terminals. The female power terminals and the female signal terminals are mounted on the female terminal base. Each female power terminal has a terminal contacting portion, a fixing portion, and a pin portion. The terminal contacting portion has an end hole and a clamp slot on one end, and the end hole connects with the clamp slot. The fixing portion is formed by extending the other end of the terminal contacting portion and has at least one borehole. The pin portion is formed by bending and extending one end of the fixing portion which is far away from the terminal contacting portion and has an eye of needle. Based on the above structure, the present invention can improve the yield of products and reduces manufacturing costs.

Abstract: This invention describes various processes for synthesis and resolution of racemic amino-substituted fused bicyclic ring systems. One process utilizes selective hydrogenation of an amino-substituted fused bicyclic aromatic ring system. An alternative process prepares the racemic amino-substituted fused bicyclic ring system via nitrosation. In addition, the present invention describes the enzymatic resolution of a racemic mixture to produce the (R)- and (S)-forms of amino-substituted fused bicyclic rings as well as a racemization process to recycle the unpreferred enantioner. Further provided by this invention is an asymmetric synthesis of the (R)- or (S)-enantiomer of primary amino-substituted fused bicyclic ring systems.

Abstract: A miniature heat-dissipating fan device is disclosed, which comprises: a frame; a shaft, pivotally connected to the frame; at least a planar coil, each being received in the frame and formed in a wave winding manner; at least a permanent magnet, each being connected to the shaft while being positioned about parallel to the at least one planar coil for enabling the generation of an alternating multipolar magnetic field; a plurality of blades, being disposed at positions corresponding to the at least one permanent magnet while centering around the axis of the shaft in a centrifugal manner; and at least a magnetically permeable back iron, disposed at a side of the at least one planar coil and being structured with a geometrical shape matching to the wave winding planar coil; wherein the plural blades are integrated with the at least one permanent magnet for enabling the same to rotate with the at least one permanent magnet synchronously.

Abstract: A q-space sampling method includes: (a) receiving a required sampling number and a range of sampling region in q-space set by a user; (b) obtaining a sampling interval by iteration using a regular non-rectangular sampling lattice when an actual sampling number converges to the required sampling number; and (c) obtaining positions of sampling data in q-space based on the sampling interval and the regular non-rectangular sampling lattice. A diffusion spectrum imaging method using the q-space sampling method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A press-fit power connector includes a female terminal base, a plurality of female power terminals and a plurality of female signal terminals. The female power terminals and the female signal terminals are mounted on the female terminal base. Each female power terminal has a terminal contacting portion, a fixing portion, and a pin portion. The terminal contacting portion has an end hole and a clamp slot on one end, and the end hole connects with the clamp slot. The fixing portion is formed by extending the other end of the terminal contacting portion and has at least one borehole. The pin portion is formed by bending and extending one end of the fixing portion which is far away from the terminal contacting portion and has an eye of needle. Based on the above structure, the present invention can improve the yield of products and reduces manufacturing costs.