Abstract: A method, apparatus, and/or computer program product manages sessions of different websites. Respective session identifiers of a plurality of websites are recorded, where each of the respective session identifiers of the plurality of websites identifies a session established in response to a page open operation for a respective website, and where pages of the plurality of websites are integrated into one page on one website. An operation request for a page of a first website of the plurality of websites is received. In response to receiving the operation request, a session synchronization request message that requests that a session of the first website be synchronized with sessions of the plurality of websites is generated and transmitted from the first website to other websites from the plurality of websites.

Abstract: A charging method, a charging controller and a charging system are provided. The method includes the following steps: when a power receiving device is charged by a charging device through a transmission cable with a charging voltage, a current passing through a battery charging circuit is detected by a sensor. The charging information associated with the current is sent to a transmission module of the power receiving device through a monitoring program, and then the charging information is sent back to the charging device by the transmission module through the communication channel of the transmission cable. The transmission module of the charging device determines whether the charging information is satisfied with the stop condition. If so, the charging voltage is maintained to charge the power receiving device continuously. If not, the output charging voltage is gradually adjusted until the stop condition is satisfied.

Abstract: A power supply device includes a power conversion module and a power regulating module. The power conversion module is configured to convert an AC electric power into a DC electric power. The power regulating module includes a microprocessor, a voltage-dividing resistor, a constant-voltage regulator, and a constant-current regulator. The voltage-dividing resistor is electrically connected to the setting resistor and the microprocessor. The constant-voltage regulator is electrically connected to the power conversion module, the dividing resistor, and the setting resistor; The constant-current regulator is electrically connected to the power conversion module and the microprocessor.

Abstract: A method for operating a memory controller includes: performing a hard decision read operation to read hard decision data from a memory device; if a hard decoding for the hard decision data fails, assigning log likelihood ratio (LLR) values to cells falling in a plurality of voltage regions corresponding to a plurality of read reference voltages; performing a soft decision read operation based on the LLR values and a soft decoding for the soft decision data to generate an error free data; performing a read operation to read data from the memory device using each of the plurality of read reference voltages to generate raw data for each of the plurality of read reference voltages; and determining an optimal read reference voltage among the plurality of the read reference voltages based on the raw data and the error free data.

Abstract: An extract of Cynanchum sp. in use of arthritis treatment is provided. The extract of Cynanchum sp. and an active ingredient contained therein, antofine, are applicable to a method, pharmaceutical composition and dietary supplement for treatment of arthritis. A mass production of antofine from plant extracts is also provided.

Abstract: A connector includes a metal connecting element, a solder pad, and a control chip. Multiple contacts are disposed on the metal connecting element, and the metal connecting element is configured to connect with an electronically marked cable. The solder pad is disposed on a surface of the metal connecting element. The control chip is affixed to the solder pad and configured to store data and process transmission of data and power via the electronically marked cable according the stored data. Multiple chip pins of the control chip are electrically connected with the contacts via the solder pad, and the control chip is configured to update the stored data upon receipt of a signal.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) driving device with control based on LED setting resistance is disclosed. The LED driving device is applied to an LED lighting fixture having a setting resistor and is configured to modulate output voltage and output current according to the setting resistor to fit the power requirement of the LED lighting fixture. The LED driving device includes a power conversion module and a driving module. The driving module includes a microprocessor and controlling unit. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the LED lighting fixture for sensing the setting resistor and generates a controlling signal in accordance with the sensed setting resistor to the controlling unit. The controlling unit is electrically connected to the microprocessor and the power conversion module and configured to drive the power conversion module to modulate output current and output voltage according to the controlling signal.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) driving device with control based on LED setting resistance is disclosed. The LED driving device is applied to an LED lighting fixture having a setting resistor and is configured to modulate output voltage and output current according to the setting resistor to fit the power requirement of the LED lighting fixture. The LED driving device includes a power conversion module and a driving module. The driving module includes a microprocessor and controlling unit. The microprocessor is electrically connected to the LED lighting fixture for sensing the setting resistor and generates a controlling signal in accordance with the sensed setting resistor to the controlling unit. The controlling unit is electrically connected to the microprocessor and the power conversion module and configured to drive the power conversion module to modulate output current and output voltage according to the controlling signal.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new medical uses of morphinans such as naltrexone, nalmefene and their related derivatives. The present invention relates to Toll-like receptor 4 (TLR4) antagonist compounds, and pharmaceutical formulations thereof, and use thereof for prevention and treatment of autoimmune liver diseases including but not limited to autoimmune hepatitis.

Abstract: A method for operating a memory controller includes: performing a hard decision read operation to read hard decision data from a memory device; if a hard decoding for the hard decision data fails, assigning log likelihood ratio (LLR) values to cells falling in a plurality of voltage regions corresponding to a plurality of read reference voltages; performing a soft decision read operation based on the LLR values and a soft decoding for the soft decision data to generate an error free data; performing a read operation to read data from the memory device using each of the plurality of read reference voltages to generate raw data for each of the plurality of read reference voltages; and determining an optimal read reference voltage among the plurality of the read reference voltages based on the raw data and the error free data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of formula (I) for an organic electroluminescent device: wherein X1, X2, X3, Y, Ar1, Ar2, Ar3, Ar4, Ar5, Ar6, and Ar7 are as defined in the description.

Abstract: Systems and methods for efficiently operating on a storage device are provided. In some embodiments, systems and methods for operating on a storage device having a data portion and a log portion with a plurality of regions are provided. A write command is received with a storage device controller. The write command may include an address portion and a data portion. A current position in the log is identified that corresponds to a first of the plurality of regions to which data has been written last. Data stored in a second of the plurality of regions is selectively transferred to the data portion of the storage device based on validity and frequency of use of the data. The data and address portions included in the write command are stored to the log portion based on the current position.

Abstract: A chip is provided. A power transmission path and a data transmission path are coupled between an upstream port and a downstream port. A first detection unit generates a first trigger signal when a voltage level of the power transmission path reaches a first predetermined value. A first control unit turns on the data transmission path according to the first trigger signal. A second detection unit detects a voltage level of the data transmission path. When the voltage level of the data transmission path matches a pre-determined condition, the second detection unit generates a second trigger signal, and the first control unit turns off the data transmission path according to the second trigger signal. A setting unit sets the voltage level of the data transmission path when the first control unit turns off the data transmission path.

Abstract: An integrated circuit generating a driving signal to a load according to an input voltage and including an impedance switching unit, a first protection unit, a first detection unit and a control unit is disclosed. The impedance switching unit takes the input voltage as the driving signal according to a control signal. The first protection unit generates a first detection signal when a current passing through the impedance switching unit is higher than a predetermined current. The first detection unit detects a voltage of the impedance switching unit to generate a detection result. The control unit controls the control signal according to the first detection signal.

Abstract: A ball screw device includes an elongated shaft having an outer groove, a ball nut having a screw hole for receiving the elongated shaft and having a passage communicating with the screw hole of the ball nut, and a lubricating device includes an inner cylindrical element engaged onto the elongated shaft and secured to the ball nut, a housing attached onto the cylindrical element and contacted with the ball nut, and the housing includes a chamber for receiving a lubricating grease, an oil distributing member is engaged into the passage of the ball nut and engaged into the screw hole of the ball nut for engaging with the elongated shaft, and an inner element is engaged in the housing and engaged with the distributing member for supplying the lubricating grease to the distributing member.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a system for managing data samples utilizing a time division multiplexing controller to allocate time slots for accessing a sample memory according to one or more modes of operation. The time division multiplexing controller is configured to allocate slots for concurrent access by a sample controller, a plurality of detectors, and a noise predictive calibrator when a normal mode is enabled. The time division multiplexing controller is further configured to allocate slots excluding at least one of the sample controller, the plurality of detectors, and the noise predictive calibrator from accessing the sample memory when a retry mode is enabled. In some embodiments, the time division multiplexing controller is further configured to allocate time slots for one or more clients other than the sample controller, the plurality of detectors, and the noise predictive calibrator.

Abstract: A method for determining timing of oil filling for a linear motion actuator can determine whether the oil film in a specific time period is sufficient, falling or insufficient, and then know the optimum timing of oil filling, by comparing the sum of the slope values within respective time periods with a predetermined value. The method is further capable of determining the timing of oil filling even when the rotation speed of the ball screw changes. The method includes a step of signal acquisition, a step of converting signal, a step of defining and saving eigenvalues, a step of calculating eigenvalues, and a step of determining oil filling.

Abstract: A control chip including a plurality of first pins, a plurality of second pins, a plurality of third pins, a level detection unit, a determining unit and a control unit is provided. The first pins are coupled to a host device via a first connection port. The second pins are coupled to an electronic device via a second connection port. The third pins are coupled to a peripheral device via a third connection port. The level detection unit detects the first and second pins to generate a first detection result. The determining unit determines whether a portion of the first and second pins transmit data to generate a determination result. The control unit adjusts a level of a specific pin among the first and second pins according to the first detection result and the determination result.

Abstract: A method for treating or relieving inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is provided, including administering an extract of Bupleurum as an active ingredient to a subject. The Bupleurum may be selected from the group consisting of Bupleurum krylovianum, Bupleurum chinense, Bupleurum commelynoideum, Bupleurum scorzonerifolium, Bupleurum triradiatum, Bupleurum falcatum, Bupleurum kaoi and a combination thereof.

Abstract: An integrated circuit generating a driving signal to a load according to an input voltage and including an impedance switching unit, a first protection unit, a first detection unit and a control unit is disclosed. The impedance switching unit takes the input voltage as the driving signal according to a control signal. The first protection unit generates a first detection signal when a current passing through the impedance switching unit is higher than a predetermined current. The first detection unit detects a voltage of the impedance switching unit to generate a detection result. The control unit controls the control signal according to the first detection signal.