Abstract: This disclosure relates to methods of inducing adipocyte browning, supporting metabolic flexibility, and/or reducing detrimental WAT deposition or reducing WAT dysfunction in a subject by administering extensively hydrolyzed casein and/or fractions thereof (“eHC”) to the subject, and/or by administering a long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid (e.g., docosahexaenoic acid and/or arachidonic acid) to the subject.

Abstract: A PM stepping motor includes a two-phase stator which includes first and stator stators, and a rotor which is rotatably supported inside the two-phase stator. Each of the first and second stators includes an outer yoke, an inner yoke and a coil. Each of the first and second stators is formed with a convex portion and a concave portion. The convex portion formed on the inner yoke of the first stator is engaged with the concave portion formed on the inner yoke of the second stator. The inner yoke is formed with two protrusions engaged with a cutout of the outer yoke. The convex portion and the concave portion are arranged line-symmetrically with respect to a center line passing through a center point of the inner yoke and a center position between the two protrusions, and an angle ? between each position and the center line ranges 30°<?<90°.

Abstract: Systems and methods described herein provides a method for dynamically allocating an iteration number for a decoder. The method includes receiving, at an input buffer, an input signal including at least one data packet. The method further includes calculating a first iteration number for decoding the at least one data packet. The method further includes monitoring at least one of available space of the input buffer and available decoding time for the at least one data packet. The method further includes dynamically adjusting the first iteration number to a second iteration number based on the available space or the available decoding time to continue decoding the at least one data packet.

Abstract: An impeller for an axial flow fan includes a plurality of blades arranged around a rotating shaft and a hub portion having a side peripheral portion surrounding the rotating shaft as viewed from a direction parallel to the rotating shaft, wherein an end portion on the rotating shaft side of each of the plurality of blades is coupled to the side peripheral portion, the plurality of blades includes a blade having a first type of shape and a blade having a second type of shape, and a thickness of the end portion on the rotating shaft side in the rotating shaft direction of the first type of shape is greater than the thickness of the end portion on the rotating shaft side in the rotating shaft direction of the second type of shape.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for i) promoting gut regeneration, ii) promoting gut maturation and/or adaptation, iii) supporting gut barrier resistance and/or iv) protecting gut barrier function in a pediatric subject comprising administering to the pediatric subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a soluble mediator preparation derived from a late-exponential growth phase of a probiotic batch-cultivation process, such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). The present methods advantageously provide the gut-protection benefits of LGG soluble mediators without introducing live bacterial culture to individuals with impaired gut barrier function. In some embodiments, the pediatric subject has impaired gut barrier function and/or short bowel syndrome.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for i) promoting gut regeneration, ii) promoting gut maturation and/or adaptation, iii) supporting gut barrier resistance and/or iv) protecting gut barrier function in a pediatric subject comprising administering to the pediatric subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a soluble mediator preparation derived from a late-exponential growth phase of a probiotic batch-cultivation process, such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). The present methods advantageously provide the gut-protection benefits of LGG soluble mediators without introducing live bacterial culture to individuals with impaired gut barrier function. In some embodiments, the pediatric subject has impaired gut barrier function and/or short bowel syndrome.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a composition having whitening and brightening effect and the use thereof, the composition comprising: 1) Osmanthus; 2) Olive; and 3) PUERARIAE LOBATAE RADIX, PLATYCODONIS RADIX, GLYCYRRHIZAE RADIX ET RHIZOMA, SIRAITIAE FRUCTUS and ANGELICAE DAHURICAE RADIX. The composition may be applied to food products. Raw materials used in the composition of the present invention are all common food ingredients and have high safety. Unlike skin whitening products for external use, the composition is eaten as ordinary food, and has the skin whitening and brightening effect all over the body after being eaten. In addition, the composition of the present invention has a natural flower aroma of osmanthus fragrans flower, and a refreshing mouthfeel. The composition has gentle drug properties and is suitable for people with different constitutions.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to methods for i) promoting gut regeneration, ii) promoting gut maturation and/or adaptation, iii) supporting gut barrier resistance and/or iv) protecting gut barrier function in a pediatric subject comprising administering to the pediatric subject a composition comprising an effective amount of a soluble mediator preparation derived from a late-exponential growth phase of a probiotic batch-cultivation process, such as Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG). The present methods advantageously provide the gut-protection benefits of LGG soluble mediators without introducing live bacterial culture to individuals with impaired gut barrier function. In some embodiments, the pediatric subject has impaired gut barrier function and/or short bowel syndrome.

Abstract: Data storage system and management method thereof are provided. The method, adopted by a data storage device coupled to a host device via a bus, includes: determining the data storage device requires to use a first temporary memory of the host device to access data in a second temporary memory of the data storage device; based on the determination, issuing a Device Bus Master (DBM) request message via the bus to the host to request for a right to control data transfer on the bus; in response to the DBM request message, detecting the bus to determine whether to receive a first DBM acknowledgement message from the host device; and if the first DBM acknowledgement message is received, then accessing the first temporary memory of the host device.

Abstract: Data storage system and management method thereof are provided. The method, adopted by a data storage device coupled to a host device via a bus, includes: determining the data storage device requires to use a first temporary memory of the host device to access data in a second temporary memory of the data storage device; based on the determination, issuing a Device Bus Master (DBM) request message via the bus to the host to request for a right to control data transfer on the bus; in response to the DBM request message, detecting the bus to determine whether to receive a first DBM acknowledgement message from the host device; and if the first DBM acknowledgement message is received, then accessing the first temporary memory of the host device.

Abstract: A PM stepping motor includes a two-phase stator which includes first and stator stators, and a rotor which is rotatably supported inside the two-phase stator. Each of the first and second stators includes an outer yoke, an inner yoke and a coil. Each of the first and second stators is formed with a convex portion and a concave portion. The convex portion formed on the inner yoke of the first stator is engaged with the concave portion formed on the inner yoke of the second stator. The inner yoke is formed with two protrusions engaged with a cutout of the outer yoke. The convex portion and the concave portion are arranged line-symmetrically with respect to a center line passing through a center point of the inner yoke and a center position between the two protrusions, and an angle ? between each position and the center line ranges 30°<?<90°.

Abstract: Provided is a lamp ballast having a filament heating apparatus for gas discharge lamp, including a PFC converter for receiving an AC input voltage and converting the AC input voltage into a DC bus voltage; an inverter connected to an output end of the PFC converter for converting the DC bus voltage into an AC output voltage for driving gas discharge lamps; and a filament heating apparatus connected to the output end of the PFC converter. The filament heating apparatus includes an auxiliary heating circuit for converting the DC bus voltage into a heating power for pre-heating the filaments of the gas discharge lamps; and a control circuit connected to the inverter and the auxiliary heating circuit for generating an auxiliary voltage according to the heating power to activate the PFC converter.

Abstract: A voltage regulation circuit includes a voltage conversion module, an LED driving module and a control module. The voltage conversion module is operable to receive and convert the first voltage to a second voltage. Each LED driving loop of the LED driving module has a current regulator and an LED string. The control module is operable to output a control signal according to the received input signal which reflects the current flowing through the LED driving module. The voltage conversion module regulates the second voltage according to the control signal, such that the regulated second voltage still keeps the brightness of the LED string of each LED driving loop unchanged.

Abstract: An electronic ballast for driving a light-emitting device, includes a square wave generator having a plurality of switch elements for converting a DC input voltage into a square-wave AC voltage. A transformer has a driving winding and a plurality of inductive windings mutually connected with each other, in which at least a portion of the inductive windings are respectively connected to a control terminal of the switch element. A resonant circuit connects the driving winding and a light-emitting device and converts the square-wave voltage into an AC output voltage to drive the light-emitting device. An auxiliary control unit connected to the transformer regulates a voltage waveform of the driving winding or a voltage waveform of the inductive winding according to a control signal, thereby changing the voltage waveform of the inductive winding connected to the switch element to adjust the switching frequencies of the switch elements.

Abstract: The electronic ballast includes: a square wave generator that includes a plurality of switching elements to convert a DC input voltage to an AC square wave output voltage; a transformer that includes a driving winding, a plurality of control windings, at least one inductive winding and at least one control driving circuit. The control windings controls the plurality of switching elements to turn on alternately; a resonant circuit that constitutes a resonant loop together with the driving winding is electrically connected with an output terminal of the square wave generator to drive the light emitting element. The control driving circuit is connected with two terminals of the inductive winding in parallel and receives a control signal to control a voltage across the inductive winding so as to control conducting time of at least one of the switching elements.

Abstract: The electronic ballast includes: a square wave generator that includes a plurality of switching elements to convert a DC input voltage to an AC square wave output voltage; a transformer that includes a driving winding, a plurality of control windings, at least one inductive winding and at least one control driving circuit. The control windings controls the plurality of switching elements to turn on alternately; a resonant circuit that constitutes a resonant loop together with the driving winding is electrically connected with an output terminal of the square wave generator to drive the light emitting element. The control driving circuit is connected with two terminals of the inductive winding in parallel and receives a control signal to control a voltage across the inductive winding so as to control conducting time of at least one of the switching elements.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main frame structure, a plurality of functional modules fixed to the main frame structure, a plurality of cables connecting the functional modules, a cable collector board fixed to the main frame structure, and a motherboard detachably connected to the main frame structure. The cable collector board includes a plurality of first printed circuits electrically collecting the cables, and a first connector electrically collecting the first printed circuits. The motherboard includes a plurality of second printed circuits and a second connector collecting the second printed circuits. The second connector is detachably electrically connected to the first connector.

Abstract: A voltage regulation circuit includes a voltage conversion module, an LED driving module and a control module. The voltage conversion module is operable to receive and convert the first voltage to a second voltage. Each LED driving loop of the LED driving module has a current regulator and an LED string. The control module is operable to output a control signal according to the received input signal which reflects the current flowing through the LED driving module. The voltage conversion module regulates the second voltage according to the control signal, such that the regulated second voltage still keeps the brightness of the LED string of each LED driving loop unchanged.

Abstract: An electronic ballast for driving a light-emitting device, includes a square wave generator having a plurality of switch elements for converting a DC input voltage into a square-wave AC voltage. A transformer has a driving winding and a plurality of inductive windings mutually connected with each other, in which at least a portion of the inductive windings are respectively connected to a control terminal of the switch element. A resonant circuit connects the driving winding and a light-emitting device and converts the square-wave voltage into an AC output voltage to drive the light-emitting device. An auxiliary control unit connected to the transformer regulates a voltage waveform of the driving winding or a voltage waveform of the inductive winding according to a control signal, thereby changing the voltage waveform of the inductive winding connected to the switch element to adjust the switching frequencies of the switch elements.

Abstract: Provided is a lamp ballast having a filament heating apparatus for gas discharge lamp, including a PFC converter for receiving an AC input voltage and converting the AC input voltage into a DC bus voltage; an inverter connected to an output end of the PFC converter for converting the DC bus voltage into an AC output voltage for driving gas discharge lamps; and a filament heating apparatus connected to the output end of the PFC converter. The filament heating apparatus includes an auxiliary heating circuit for converting the DC bus voltage into a heating power for pre-heating the filaments of the gas discharge lamps; and a control circuit connected to the inverter and the auxiliary heating circuit for generating an auxiliary voltage according to the heating power to activate the PFC converter.