Abstract: A system for performing quality control for nucleic acid sample sequencing is disclosed. The system comprises a set of solid supports, each solid support having attached thereto a plurality of nucleic acid sequences, wherein the set comprises plural groups of solid supports and each group contains solid supports having the same nucleic acid sequences attached thereto. The nucleic acid sequences of each group differ from each other. The nucleic acid sequences are synthetically derived, and the nucleic acids sequences are designed such that the nucleic acid sequences produce a predefined pattern of detectable signals during a sequencing run. A method of preparing a quality control for performing nucleic acid sample sequencing, a method of validating a nucleic acid sequencing instrument during a nucleic acid sequencing experiment, and a method of processing nucleic acid sequencing data during a nucleic acid sequencing experiment are also disclosed.

Abstract: A power amplifier includes an input for receiving an RF signal to be amplified; at least one power amplification circuit module in electrical connection with the input for amplifying the RF signal; at least one biasing circuit in electrical connection with the power amplification circuit for compensating the distortion of the RF signal so as to amplify the RF signal substantially linearly, and an output arranged to output the amplified RF signal.

Abstract: A touch module includes a substrate and an electrode layer. The electrode layer is formed on the substrate. The electrode layer includes at least one first electrode row arranged along a first direction. The first electrode row includes a plurality of first electrode units arranged along a second direction. The densities of the first electrode units change according to a first predetermined ratio.

Abstract: A metallized film-over-foam contact suitable for circuit grounding of surface mount technology devices generally includes a silicone foam resilient core member, a solderable electrically conductive layer, and an adhesive bonding the solderable electrically conductive layer to the resilient core member. The adhesive has no more than a maximum of 900 parts per million chlorine, no more than a maximum of 900 parts per million bromine, and no more than a maximum of 1,500 parts per million total halogens.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided a system, a method, and/or a computer program product for data display, comprising: acquiring raw data content; determining a first set of data entries to be aggregately displayed from the raw data content; and in response to a request for an aggregate display, aggregately displaying the first set of data entries.

Abstract: A high-definition LED display screen and a surface-mounted LED composite lamp with an ultra-small point distance thereof are provided. The high-definition LED display screen includes a plurality of the surface-mounted LED composite lamps with an ultra-small point distance. The surface-mounted LED composite lamp with an ultra-small point distance includes a lamp body, a plurality of pins arranged on a surface of one side of the lamp body, and a plurality of groups of LED pixel lamps arranged in an array on a surface of the other side of the lamp body, of which a periphery wrapped with transparent packages, each group of LED pixel lamps being electrically connected with the pins.

Abstract: A wireless electronic device may contain at least one adjustable antenna tuning element for use in tuning the operating frequency range of the device. The antenna tuning element may include radio-frequency switches, continuously/semi-continuously adjustable components such as tunable resistors, inductors, and capacitors, and other load circuits that provide desired impedance characteristics. A test system that is used for performing passive radio-frequency (RF) testing on antenna tuning elements in partially assembled devices is provided. The test system may include an RF tester and a test host. The tester may be used to gather scattering parameter measurements from the antenna tuning element. The test host may be used to ensure that power and appropriate control signals are being supplied to the antenna tuning element so that the antenna tuning element is placed in desired tuning states during testing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of measuring biofilms and/or biofilm streamers, wherein the method comprises a system that has at least one channel and a biofilm streamer promotion element, a fluid capable of moving along the channel, wherein the fluid has a flow driven by a controlled pressure; and a measuring element capable of measuring a flow rate of the fluid through the channel. Additionally, method of screening for compound(s) that promote and/or inhibit biofilm and/or biofilm streamers using this system are also contemplated. Uses of the system, methods and identified compounds are contemplated for medical and/or industrial environments.

Abstract: A capacitive touch keyboard includes an insulating substrate that defines a plurality of press key zones, and a first and a second conductive layers, both disposed on the insulating substrate. Each conductive layer includes a plurality of electrode lines arranged in two different directions. Each electrode line includes a plurality of electrode units connected in series. Each electrode unit is disposed at a position corresponding to a respective one of the press key zones. For each of the press key zones, the electrode units of the first the second conductive layers that are disposed therein are adjacent to each other and cooperate to form a touch sensing structure.

Abstract: A half keyboard having a key input system with a set of keys, wherein the set of keys is arranged as a conventional keyboard, such as a Qwerty keyboard, approximately folded in half so that the key of the set of keys indicates more multiple characters, symbols and/or functions.

Abstract: A device integrating capacitive touch and resistive touch includes a first sensing layer, a second sensing layer, and a processing unit. The first sensing layer includes a plurality of sensing units, wherein the plurality of sensing units are insulated from each other. The second sensing layer installed below the first sensing layer includes a plurality of electrodes. The processing unit is used for charging the first sensing layer, detecting capacitance variation of the plurality of sensing units, and determining a position of at least one first touch point according to the capacitance variation of the plurality of sensing units in a capacitive touch mode; and charging the first sensing layer, detecting resistance variation of the plurality of electrodes, and determining a position of at least one second touch point according to the resistive variation of the plurality of electrodes in a resistive touch mode.

Abstract: A device for quick splicing of a display screen is provided, the device comprises a left assembly (2) and a right assembly (3). The left assembly (2) comprises a rotation fixing seat (22), a rotation angle seat (20), a rotation locking mechanism, and a step angle-adjusting and clamping mechanism; the rotation angle seat (20) can lock with the right assembly (3), and is rotatably connected to the rotation fixing seat (22); the rotation locking mechanism is disposed between the rotation fixing seat (22) and the rotation angle seat (20); when the rotation locking mechanism is unlocked, the rotation angle seat (20) can rotate relative to the rotation fixing seat (22); and when the rotation locking mechanism is locked, the rotation angle seat (20) is fixedly connected to the rotation fixing seat (22); the step angle-adjusting and clamping mechanism is disposed between the rotation angle seat (20) and the rotation fixing seat (22).

Abstract: A clamping device for coupling a rotatable component of a machine with a shaft, including a balance hole configured to confine a counterweight. The clamping device includes a circular plate. The circular plate includes at least one fastener hole configured to accept a fastener, and at least one balance hole. The fastener is configured to fasten the clamping device to couple the component with the shaft. The balance hole includes a cavity configured to accept a counterweight. The counterweight is configured to balance the rotational motion of at least the circular plate when the shaft is rotated. Moreover, the cavity is configured to confine the counterweight to an end of the cavity by effects of rotation of the shaft on the counterweight when the shaft is rotated.

Abstract: Methods for purifying nanocrystals via gel permeation chromatography are provided. The method can include: loading a sample solution into a chromatography column, wherein the sample solution comprises nanocrystals coated with a layer of organic ligands; using an eluent, passing the nanocrystals coated with the layer of organic ligands through a stationary phase of the chromatography column, wherein the eluent is an organic solvent in which the nanocrystals coated with the layer of organic ligands remain miscible to form a mobile phase; and collecting the mobile phase passed through the stationary phase of the chromatography column. The surface ligands of the purified nanocrystals can then be, in one embodiment, replaced with a second type of ligand.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and system for connecting wireless devices by receiving from a user's wireless device an environmental sound of the environment where the user is located. The method also includes obtaining a list of other wireless devices that are in the same environment as the user, according to the environmental sound and sending the list of wireless devices to the user for the user to select from the list of wireless devices one or more wireless devices for connecting.

Abstract: A touch-control module for recognizing gesture inputs by a position sensitive device to an electronic device is disclosed. The touch-control module includes an input connected to the position sensitive device for receiving at least one sensing signal generated by the position sensitive device when one or more objects touch a surface thereof; a touch state unit for detecting the sensing signal and determining a touch state of the object(s), such as approaching to or lifting off the position sensitive device; a position and multi-gesture processing unit for analyzing the sensing signal to determine a touch position of the object(s) on the position sensitive device, and tracking the touch state and touch position to determine a corresponding motion factor; and an output connected to the electronic device for outputting the touch state and touch position as well as information corresponding to a motion factor whenever the motion factor is determined.

Abstract: A capacitive touch panel includes an effective detecting region having a plurality of non-overlapping detecting sections. A main sensor is disposed in the effective detecting region. An auxiliary sensor is disposed in at least one detecting section for differentiating an actual touch coordinate from a ghost finger coordinate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polyurethane ballast layer, the method for preparing the same and a railway comprising the polyurethane ballast layer. The polyurethane ballast layer provided in this invention comprises a polyurethane-filled ballast layer and a polyurethane external protective layer, wherein the polyurethane-filled ballast layer comprises ballasts and polyurethane foam filled in the space among the ballasts. The polyurethane ballast layer provided in this invention can reduce the probability of ballast crashing, shifting and cracking under heavy load, and separate the ballast track from the outside environment to prevent rain, snow and wastes from entering into the internal space of the ballast track bed. Furthermore, the polyurethane ballast layer can keep the polyurethane foam filled in the ballasts layer away from water in the outside environment to avoid hydrolysis.