Abstract: The invention relates to a terahertz dual-comb spectrum stabilization system, including an optical loop for coupling a first optical frequency comb signal (OFCS) to a second OFCS; and a frequency mixer for performing frequency mixing on the coupled first OFCS and second OFCS to generate a dual-comb signal. A local oscillator signal end of the frequency mixer is connected to a multi-chain frequency multiplication chain, the multi-chain frequency multiplication chain is used for performing frequency multiplication processing on a radio frequency signal, a local oscillator frequency in terahertz frequency range is generated the local oscillator frequency in terahertz frequency range is respectively mixed with the first OFCS and the second OFCS in the frequency mixer, and two down-converted OFCSs are generated in microwave frequency range. One line of comb teeth of the two down-converted OFCSs are respectively locked to obtain a stable multi-heterodyne dual-comb spectrum.

Abstract: Disclosed in the present invention is a method for preparing a tertiary amine by using a secondary amine as a raw material. The method comprises a step of reacting a secondary amine that serves as a raw material with an acid to generate a proton-type ionic liquid, and a step of reacting the proton-type ionic liquid with an aldehyde under the action of a reducing agent to generate a tertiary amine. The secondary amine is an aliphatic secondary amine and/or an aromatic secondary amine and/or a cyclic secondary amine; the acid is selected from one of or a combination of several of an organic carboxylic acid and an inorganic acid; the aldehyde is a monoaldehyde, a dialdehyde or an aldehyde polymer; and the reducing agent is selected from one of or a combination of several of formic acid, sodium formate, oxalic acid, sodium oxalate and triphenylsilane.

Abstract: An Internet-of-Thing (IoT) method for improving ROI of farming includes placing a plurality of sensor hubs in predetermined locations in a farm, each hub including a meteorological data acquisition system and an environmental data collection system; and monitoring key elements in the growing of plants from a plurality of sensor hubs including lighting, humidity, temp, soil moisture, and elements that influence plant growth.

Abstract: A conical frustum shaped optical lens is made of transparent material, the conical frustum shaped optical lens having a long diameter at a first end and a short diameter at a second end and the conical frustum shaped optical lens defined by multiple rotational surfaces and a flat fifth surface. The conical frustum shaped optical lens is configured to create folded light paths within the conical frustum shaped optical lens such that a majority of light from a light source is reflected twice within the conical frustum shaped optical lens before being output. An MR16 form factor LED spotlight including the conical frustum shaped optical lens can achieve a reduced light beam angle and a higher central luminous intensity.

Abstract: A printed circuit board checking system includes a movement mechanism, an image capturing unit, an image analyzing unit, a storage unit and a determining unit. The image capturing unit moves in response to motion of the movement mechanism, relative to a printed circuit board moves in X axis, Y axis and Z axis and continuously captures a number of images of the printed circuit board. The image analyzing unit analyzes the number of images to obtain an arrangement information of elements of the printed circuit board. The storage unit stores a standard arrangement information of elements of the printed circuit board. The determining unit determines which element does not meet requirement according to the analyzed arrangement information of the element of the printed circuit board and the standard arrangement information of the element of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The invention provides amphiphilic compounds with hydrophobic and hydrophilic faces. The compounds can be readily prepared from steroids such as cholic acid or deoxycholic acid, which provide hydrophobic skeletons with structures similar to that of the lipid cholesterol. The compounds of the invention can be used to aid the solubilization, isolation, purification, stabilization, crystallization, and/or structural determination of membrane proteins, and to prepare micelles for delivery of a bioactive agent, such as a drug or a gene, to a subject.

Abstract: A 2D/3D switching system contains a 2D/3D switching device having a display area for selectively processing lights from 2D images and 3D images. The 2D/3D switching device includes a first substrate, a plurality of first electrodes formed on the first substrate, a second substrate, a plurality of second electrodes formed on the second substrate and arranged corresponding to the plurality of first electrodes and separated with a distance, and a liquid crystal layer placed between the first substrate and the second substrate to provide the display area. A driving unit is configured to provide driving voltages to the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes. The driving unit applies a plurality of voltages on the first electrodes and the second electrodes to enable the liquid crystal layer to operate in one of a full-screen 2D mode, a full-screen 3D mode, and a 2D/3D mode.

Abstract: A headphone system, installed in a portable electronic device for outputting sounds, includes an audio wire for transmitting audio signals, a sound output device for receiving and demonstrating the audio signals transmitted by the audio wire, an audio processing unit for receiving audio data and outputting the audio signals corresponding to the audio data via the audio wire according to a control signal, an automatic reel wound around by the audio wire for rolling up the audio wire, a length detection unit for detecting a rotating distance and a rotating direction of the automatic reel, and a control unit for outputting the control signal to the audio processing unit according to a detection result of the length detection unit, to control operations of the audio processing unit.

Abstract: A 2D/3D switching system contains a 2D/3D switching device having a display area for selectively processing lights from 2D images and 3D images. The 2D/3D switching device includes a first substrate, a plurality of first electrodes formed on the first substrate, a second substrate, a plurality of second electrodes formed on the second substrate and arranged corresponding to the plurality of first electrodes and separated with a distance, and a liquid crystal layer placed between the first substrate and the second substrate to provide the display area. A driving unit is configured to provide driving voltages to the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes. The driving unit applies a plurality of voltages on the first electrodes and the second electrodes to enable the liquid crystal layer to operate in one of a full-screen 2D mode, a full-screen 3D mode, and a 2D/3D mode.

Abstract: A 2D/3D switching system is provided. The 2D/3D switching system includes a 2D/3D switching device for selectively processing lights from 2D images and 3D images. The 2D/3D switching device includes a plurality of first electrodes, a plurality of second electrodes arranged corresponding to the plurality of first electrodes and separated with a distance, and a liquid crystal layer placed between the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes. The 2D/3D switching system also includes a driving unit coupled to the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes to provide driving voltages to the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes, and to provide at least one voltage adjustment signal to adjust corresponding driving voltages of at least one of plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes.

Abstract: A headphone system, installed in a portable electronic device for outputting sounds, includes an audio wire for transmitting audio signals, a sound output device for receiving and demonstrating the audio signals transmitted by the audio wire, an audio processing unit for receiving audio data and outputting the audio signals corresponding to the audio data via the audio wire according to a control signal, an automatic reel wound around by the audio wire for rolling up the audio wire, a length detection unit for detecting a rotating distance and a rotating direction of the automatic reel, and a control unit for outputting the control signal to the audio processing unit according to a detection result of the length detection unit, to control operations of the audio processing unit.

Abstract: A 2D/3D switching system is provided. The 2D/3D switching system includes a 2D/3D switching device for selectively processing lights from 2D images and 3D images. The 2D/3D switching device includes a plurality of first electrodes, a plurality of second electrodes arranged corresponding to the plurality of first electrodes and separated with a distance, and a liquid crystal layer placed between the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes. The 2D/3D switching system also includes a driving unit coupled to the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes to provide driving voltages to the plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes, and to provide at least one voltage adjustment signal to adjust corresponding driving voltages of at least one of plurality of first electrodes and the plurality of second electrodes.

Abstract: An exemplary circuit board includes a plate body and a multilayer capacitor installed on a surface of the plate body. The multilayer capacitor includes a multilayer body and two outer electrodes located at the two opposite ends of the multilayer body. The multilayer body includes a plurality of ceramic layers and a plurality of internal electrodes alternately arranged. The two outer electrodes are connected to the plate body, and a stacking direction of the multilayer body is substantially parallel to the surface of the plate body.