Abstract: Systems for activating glucometers are provided. The systems comprise a strip and a glucometer. Furthermore, the strip comprises at least two pins configured at different locations from the bottom edge of the strip. Once the strip is placed into the glucometer, the two pins electrically connect to at least two pads configured in the glucometer and lead to a short circuit between the two pads. The short circuit is identified as an activation signal to activate the glucometer. Accordingly, the pins provide a security mechanism to ensure that the glucometer is activated when electrical connections are properly accomplished.

Abstract: An electrode reaction area testing method of biosensor test strip includes: (1) preparing a semi-finished or finished test strip product having at least one sensing window corresponding to an electrode reaction area; a plural electrodes exposed from the electrode reaction area; (2) detecting the electrode reaction current of the electrode reaction area to obtain a first electrode reaction current and a third electrode reaction current; (3) calculating a current ratio of the first electrode reaction current to the third electrode reaction current; (4) determining the current ratio; (5) completing the detection of the electrode reaction area to determine whether the semi-finished or finished test strip product is good or defective, so as to test the accuracy of the separating plate attaching position or the insulating position and the applicability of the electrode reaction area in the manufacture of the test strip.

Abstract: An audio amplifier apparatus for driving a loudspeaker is provided. The audio amplifier apparatus includes a soft charge unit, a first amplification module, and a second amplification module. The soft charge unit is coupled to the loudspeaker through an output terminal and supplies a driving current according to a first control signal to soft charge the loudspeaker, so as to gradually increase a voltage level on the output terminal. The first amplification module receives an audio signal according to the first control signal and amplifies the audio signal to output a first amplified signal for driving the loudspeaker. The second amplification module receives the audio signal according to a second control signal and amplifies the audio signal to output a second amplified signal for driving the loudspeaker. The soft charge unit generates the second control signal by comparing the voltage level on the output terminal with a predetermined voltage level.

Abstract: A charge pump circuit and a phase lock loop circuit (PLL) having the same are provided. A main voltage divider and an assistant voltage divider configured in the charge pump circuit generate a voltage division within a predetermined time of activating the charge pump circuit. Therefore, when the charge pump circuit initiates operating, a voltage of a control end of a main switch set configured in the charge pump circuit is set to be the voltage division. The voltage of the control end is gradually decreased from the voltage division to a stable voltage according to a first current and a second current flowing through the main switch set. Accordingly, it can decrease the time from initiating operation of the pump circuit to stabilizing the voltage of the control end, thereby it can increase the working efficiency of the PLL.

Abstract: A charge pump circuit and a phase lock loop circuit (PLL) having the same are provided. A main voltage divider and an assistant voltage divider configured in the charge pump circuit generate a voltage division within a predetermined time of activating the charge pump circuit. Therefore, when the charge pump circuit initiates operating, a voltage of a control end of a main switch set configured in the charge pump circuit is set to be the voltage division. The voltage of the control end is gradually decreased from the voltage division to a stable voltage according to a first current and a second current flowing through the main switch set. Accordingly, it can decrease the time from initiating operation of the pump circuit to stabilizing the voltage of the control end, thereby it can increase the working efficiency of the PLL.

Abstract: The present disclosure illustrates a speaker apparatus and a speaker apparatus system, wherein the speaker apparatus includes a communication unit, an audio codec, a sound unit and a clock unit. The audio codec is coupled to the communication unit. The sound unit is coupled to the audio codec. The clock unit is coupled to the communication unit. The communication unit is configured for wirelessly receiving and broadcasting audio data. The audio codec is configured for decoding the audio data and generating an analog signal according to the decoded audio data. The sound unit is configured for transforming the analog signal into an acoustic wave. The clock unit synchronizes with at least one other speaker apparatuses by a synchronous signal.

Abstract: A method for fast measurement of a specimen concentration which needs a sensing strip with an electrode test region on which an enzymatic reagent with a specific ingredient is coated and has steps as follows: place a specimen on the electrode test region of the sensing strip; apply a high voltage on the electrode test region for a period to create electrochemical current therein by which at least a faradic current and at least a non-faradic current are generated in the electrode test region; apply a measuring voltage less than the high voltage or the same as the high voltage on the electrode test region to generate a total current including faradic and non faradic currents and the total current finally reaching a steady current, which is measured for calculating a specimen concentration.

Abstract: A susceptor, comprises: a bottom structure comprising atop surface; and a top structure detachably attached to the bottom structure comprising: a central part; and a peripheral part surrounding the central part and comprising a lower surface facing the bottom structure, wherein an outermost part of the lower surface distal from the central part is exposed and a part of the lower surface between the outermost part of the lower surface and the central part is connected to the top surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a headphone apparatus and a headphone driving apparatus thereof The headphone driving apparatus includes a first and second driving circuits, a signal transmitting circuit, a first and second reference signal generators. The first driving circuit receives a first audio signal pair and generates a first driving signal. The second driving circuit receives a second audio signal pair and generates a second driving signal. The signal transmitting circuit transmits the first audio signal pairs or the reference signal to the first output end pair. The signal transmitting circuit decides to transmit the second audio signal pairs to the second output end pair or not according to the mode selecting signal. The second reference signal generator receives signals and generates the second reference signal. Wherein, the first and second reference signal generators are turned off according to the mode selecting signal.

Abstract: A method of measuring hematocrit (HCT) and a measurement device using in the method and depends on an electrode test specimen to create a capacitor charging effect and consequential change in discharge current for measurement of hematocrit. The method of measuring hematocrit comprises steps as follows: (a) Instill blood into a pair of test electrodes which is installed in the present invention and apply a voltage to the pair of test electrodes; (b) Remove the voltage applied to the pair of test electrodes and measure a discharge current value; (c) Refer to a predetermined decision rule and the discharge current to obtain a hematocrit value for blood. As such, the present invention which relies on an electrode test specimen in measurement of hematocrit corresponding to a discharge current value during electric discharge contributes to precision and reliability in contrast to conventional hematocrit tests.

Abstract: A line-switchable Near Field Communication (NFC) medical device comprising: a physiological measurement unit; a Micro Control Unit; a first NFC module in which there are a first memory and a first radio wave antenna communicating with an external second NFC module; a switching module communicating with the Micro Control Unit as well as the first NFC module and enabling or disabling information to be written into or read from the first NFC module's first memory.

Abstract: A supporting mechanism for holding a portable electronic device includes a main body, a supporting member, and a supporting assembly. The main body is configured for receiving the portable electronic device and defining a number of guiding slots and a central hole communicating with the number of guiding slots. The supporting member is receivable in the central hole. The supporting assembly is rotatably connected to the supporting member and slidably receivable in the number of guiding slots. When the supporting member is pulled out of the central hole by an external force, the supporting assembly slides in the number of guiding slots and is positioned at a predetermined position of the number of guiding slots.

Abstract: A low dropout voltage regulator is provided. The low dropout voltage regulator includes a comparison unit, a buck unit, a feedback unit and a current-drawing unit. The comparison unit is used for receiving a reference voltage and a feedback voltage, and comparing the reference voltage and the feedback voltage to output a first voltage. The buck unit is used for receiving an input voltage and the first voltage and transferring the input voltage to a output voltage. The feedback unit is used for receiving the output voltage, and converting the output voltage to a feedback voltage, and then transmitting the feedback voltage to the comparison unit. The current-drawing unit determines whether to draw a portion of a first current generated by the buck unit, so as to stabilize the output voltage.

Abstract: The invention provides a clock apparatus includes a clock source, a first resistor, a diode, an amplifier, and an oscillator. The current source provides a current, and the current has a first temperature coefficient. The first resistor has a first end, and the first end receives the current. The anode of the diode is coupled to a second end of the first resistor, the cathode of the diode is coupled to a reference ground. The diode has a second temperature coefficient. The amplifier receives a power source. The amplifier generates an output voltage according to the power source and a voltage on the first end of the first resistor. The oscillator receives the output voltage to be an operating power. Wherein, the first and second temperature coefficients are complementary.

Abstract: An approach is provided for a method and device for measuring Hematocrit (Hct) are disclosed that measures current variations from reactions of Electrochemistry on the electrodes. The method comprises acts of giving a blood sample on a pair of electrodes, obtaining a response current by providing a voltage on the electrodes, and determining an Hct value from the obtained current based on a predetermined rule. Therefore, the present disclosure provides higher reliable and precise measurement compared to the conventional measuring apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention provides a headphone apparatus and a headphone driving apparatus thereof The headphone driving apparatus includes a first and second driving circuits, a signal transmitting circuit, a first and second reference signal generators. The first driving circuit receives a first audio signal pair and generates a first driving signal. The second driving circuit receives a second audio signal pair and generates a second driving signal. The signal transmitting circuit transmits the first audio signal pairs or the reference signal to the first output end pair. The signal transmitting circuit decides to transmit the second audio signal pairs to the second output end pair or not according to the mode selecting signal. The second reference signal generator receives signals and generates the second reference signal. Wherein, the first and second reference signal generators are turned off according to the mode selecting signal.

Abstract: A voltage generating apparatus is provided. The voltage generating apparatus includes a reference voltage generator and an output voltage generator. The reference voltage generator is used for generating a reference voltage, and the reference voltage generator decides to generate the reference voltage or not according to a control signal. The output voltage generator includes a comparator, a variable resistor and a current source. The comparator compares the reference voltage and an output voltage to generator a calibrating signal. A resistance of the variable resistor is decided by the calibrating signal. The current source provides an output current to flow through the variable resistor for generating the output voltage. Wherein, the reference voltage is generated during an initial timing period, and the generator is turned off after the initial timing period. The initial timing period is determined according to the control signal.

Abstract: The voltage generator provided by the present invention includes: a first current source, a second current source, a first resistor, a reference voltage generator, a first amplifier and a second amplifier. The first current source generates a first current and a second current with a first temperature coefficient according to a first bias voltage. The second current source generates a third current and a fourth current with a second temperature coefficient according to a second bias voltage. The reference voltage generator provides a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage according to the first and third currents. The first amplifier generates the first bias voltage according to the first and second reference voltages. The second amplifier generates the second bias voltage according to the second and third reference voltages. Wherein, the first temperature coefficient and the second temperature coefficient are complementary.

Abstract: A low dropout voltage regulator is provided. The low dropout voltage regulator includes a comparison unit, a buck unit, a feedback unit and a current-drawing unit. The comparison unit is used for receiving a reference voltage and a feedback voltage, and comparing the reference voltage and the feedback voltage to output a first voltage. The buck unit is used for receiving an input voltage and the first voltage and transferring the input voltage to a output voltage. The feedback unit is used for receiving the output voltage, and converting the output voltage to a feedback voltage, and then transmitting the feedback voltage to the comparison unit. The current-drawing unit determines whether to draw a portion of a first current generated by the buck unit, so as to stabilize the output voltage.

Abstract: A line-switchable Near Field Communication (NFC) medical device comprising: a physiological measurement unit; a Micro Control Unit; a first NFC module in which there are a first memory and a first radio wave antenna communicating with an external second NFC module; a switching module communicating with the Micro Control Unit as well as the first NFC module and enabling or disabling information to be written into or read from the first NFC module's first memory.