Abstract: A portable human exoskeleton system includes a pelvis module, a leg module and a foot module. The pelvis module includes a bendable member and a pelvis module connector. The foot module includes a foot module connector. The leg module includes: a femur module detachably coupled to the pelvis module connector; a tibia module detachably coupled to the foot module connector; and a knee joint component having at least two linkages with different lengths wherein each linkage is pivotally coupled to the femur module and the tibia module. Weight above the hip of the user is exerted on the pelvis module, and transferred to the leg module and the foot module. The exoskeleton system is easily disassembled and carried, and can be worn inside attire without affecting appearance of the user.

Abstract: A portable human exoskeleton system (1) includes a pelvis module (10), a leg module (20) and a foot module (30). The pelvis module (10) includes a bendable member (11) and a pelvis module connector (12). The foot module (30) includes a foot module connector (33). The leg module (20) includes: a femur module (21) detachably coupled to the pelvis module connector (12); a tibia module (22) detachably coupled to the foot module connector (33); and a knee joint component (23) having at least two linkages with different lengths wherein each linkage is pivotally coupled to the femur module (21) and the tibia module (22). Weight above the hip of the user is exerted on the pelvis module (10), and transferred to the leg module (20) and the foot module (30). The exoskeleton system is easily disassembled and carried, and can be worn inside attire without affecting appearance of the user.

Abstract: A sound source localization system and a sound source localization method. The sound source localization system includes sound capturing devices and an arithmetic unit. The sound capturing devices sense a sound source to output time domain signals. The arithmetic unit transforms the time domain signals into frequency domain signals, performs a cross spectrum process according to the frequency domain signals to determine time differences of arrival, and locates the sound source according to the time differences of arrival and locations of the sound capturing devices.

Abstract: A collision detection apparatus is provided, which includes a main body, at least an air bag disposed at the periphery of the main body and at least a baro sensor. The air bags communicate with each other. The air bag is connected to the baro sensor to detect the pressure at different time points and the pressure variations. The apparatus judges whether a collision has occurred and the collision force is detected by the baro sensors. The time point of collision occurrence and the collision position according to the pressures of the air bags at different time points are determined.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a coupled waveguide-surface plasmon resonance biosensor, comprising: a grating layer formed of a transparent material, the grating layer comprising a first periodic grating structure; a waveguide layer formed on the first periodic grating structure, the refractive index of the waveguide layer being larger than the refractive index of the grating layer; a plasmon resonance layer formed on the waveguide layer, capable of being optically excited to cause a plasmon resonance wave; and a ligand layer formed on the plasmon resonance layer; capable of being bound to react with receptors of a sample to be tested.

Abstract: An optical waveguide bio-sensing device, comprising: a monochromatic light source, a beam splitter, a grating chip with a sub-wavelength grating structure and a sensor. Moreover, in order to enhance the sensitivity of the system using the optical waveguide bio-sensing device, a light concentrating element or a quarter waveplate (¼?) is arranged in the optical path during detection. When the grating chip is not coated with a layer of biochemical substance corresponding to a monochrome light emitted from the monochromatic light source, a reflected light of a specific narrow wavelength is reflected by a specific angle as a surface plasmon resonant effect caused by waveguide coupling is excited by the incidence of the monochrome light to the grating chip through the beam splitter; otherwise, there will be little or no reflection. Accordingly, the optical waveguide bio-sensing device can detect bio-molecular interactions, reaction rate and/or molecular dynamics without any labeling in real time.

Abstract: A fixing element and inspection system for examining the status of the fixing element are provided in the present invention. The fixing has a sensing material disposed therein for transforming the force acting on the fixing element into an electrical signal. A signal processing unit, powered by a radio frequency circuit, is coupled to the sensing material for transforming the electrical signal into a readable signal and then transmitting the readable signal to the inspection system through radio frequency so as to monitor the status of the fixing element. By means of the present invention, it is capable of inspecting and monitoring the status of a great amount of fixing elements rapidly and precisely, especially in occasion that extreme safety should be highly concerned, for example, fixing elements secured to the airplane.

Abstract: A sound source localization system and a sound source localization method. The sound source localization system includes sound capturing devices and an arithmetic unit. The sound capturing devices sense a sound source to output time domain signals. The arithmetic unit transforms the time domain signals into frequency domain signals, performs a cross spectrum process according to the frequency domain signals to determine time differences of arrival, and locates the sound source according to the time differences of arrival and locations of the sound capturing devices.

Abstract: A collision detection apparatus is provided, which includes a main body, at least an air bag disposed at the periphery of the main body and at least a baro sensor. The air bags communicate with each other. The air bag is connected to the baro sensor to detect the pressure at different time points and the pressure variations. The apparatus judges whether a collision has occurred and the collision force is detected by the baro sensors. The time point of collision occurrence and the collision position according to the pressures of the air bags at different time points are determined.

Abstract: An optical waveguide bio-sensing device, comprising: a monochromatic light source, a beam splitter, a grating chip with a sub-wavelength grating structure and a sensor. Moreover, in order to enhance the sensitivity of the system using the optical waveguide bio-sensing device, a light concentrating element or a quarter waveplate (¼?) is arranged in the optical path during detection. When the grating chip is not coated with a layer of biochemical substance corresponding to a monochrome light emitted from the monochromatic light source, a reflected light of a specific narrow wavelength is reflected by a specific angle as a surface plasmon resonant effect caused by waveguide coupling is excited by the incidence of the monochrome light to the grating chip through the beam splitter; otherwise, there will be little or no reflection. Accordingly, the optical waveguide bio-sensing device can detect bio-molecular interactions, reaction rate and/or molecular dynamics without any labeling in real time.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a coupled waveguide-surface plasmon resonance biosensor, comprising: a grating layer formed of a transparent material, the grating layer comprising a first periodic grating structure; a waveguide layer formed on the first periodic grating structure, the refractive index of the waveguide layer being larger than the refractive index of the grating layer; a plasmon resonance layer formed on the waveguide layer, capable of being optically excited to cause a plasmon resonance wave; and a ligand layer formed on the plasmon resonance layer; capable of being bound to react with receptors of a sample to be tested.

Abstract: A vibration isolation device for isolating a vibration source from a carried member, includes: a carrier for carrying the carried member; a housing positioned on the vibration source, and formed with an accommodating space; a cover for sealing an open end of the housing; a base mounted in the accommodating space, and extended through the cover to be connected to the carrier; a plurality of connecting members mounted in the accommodating space and around the base, wherein each of the connecting members is connected to the base and the cover; and a plurality of actuators provided in the connecting members respectively, for changing vibration of the connecting members and the base when the vibration source vibrates, so as to minimize vibration of the carrier, thereby achieving the effect of isolating vertical and horizontal vibrations.

Abstract: A vibration isolation device for isolating a vibration source from a carried member, includes: a carrier for carrying the carried member; a housing positioned on the vibration source, and formed with an accommodating space; a cover for sealing an open end of the housing; a base mounted in the accommodating space, and extended through the cover to be connected to the carrier; a plurality of connecting members mounted in the accommodating space and around the base, wherein each of the connecting members is connected to the base and the cover; and a plurality of actuators provided in the connecting members respectively, for changing vibration of the connecting members and the base when the vibration source vibrates, so as to minimize vibration of the carrier, thereby achieving the effect of isolating vertical and horizontal vibrations.

Abstract: A variable ratio of force-enlargement master cylinder for a braking system is described. The variable ratio of force-enlargement master cylinder has a cylinder, an outer piston, and an inner piston, in which comprise a plurality of cavities and openings therein. When a force is uniformly applied to the variable ratio of force-enlargement master cylinder, the flow rate of the fluid is preferably changed into a predetermined value by incorporating the cavities and openings located on the cylinder, the outer piston, and the inner piston in a suitable time.

Abstract: A variable ratio of force-enlargement master cylinder for a braking system is described. The variable ratio of force-enlargement master cylinder has a cylinder, an outer piston, and an inner piston, in which comprise a plurality of cavities and openings therein. When a force is uniformly applied to the variable ratio of force-enlargement master cylinder, the flow rate of the fluid is preferably changed into a predetermined value by incorporating the cavities and openings located on the cylinder, the outer piston, and the inner piston in a suitable time.

Abstract: A slack adjuster with the capability of self-adjusting the position of the piston in the caliper within the predefined range is described. The slack adjuster has a cylinder, a piston and a resilient body. Due to the friction and resilience among the piston, the resilient body and shafts, the piston of the brake member can controllably drawn back into the cylinder according to a predetermined force to reduce vibration, noise and abrasion of a friction pad when the brake member is idle. The pull of the piston is allowed to be automatic adjusted into a balance position so that the distance between the friction pad and the disc is maintained in a predetermined range.