Abstract: A device includes a dielectric layer, a metal line in the dielectric layer, and a via underlying and connected to the metal line. Two dummy metal patterns are adjacent to the metal line, and are aligned to a straight line. A dummy metal line interconnects the two dummy metal patterns. A width of the dummy metal line is smaller than lengths and widths of the two dummy metal patterns, wherein the width is measure in a direction perpendicular to the straight line. Bottoms of the two dummy metal patterns and the dummy metal line are substantially level with a bottom surface of the metal line.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for measuring activity of cell pathways, such as the cell cycle pathway and correlating the resulting profile to phenotypes. The resulting correlations are useful in diagnosis, prognosis, selection and development of drug treatment regimens, and drug screening applications.

Abstract: An integrated micro-scale power converter converts hydrocarbon fuel into electricity. The integrated micro-scale power converter includes a micromachined combustor adapted to convert hydrocarbon fuel into thermal energy and a micromachined thermoelectric generator adapted to convert the thermal energy into electrical energy. The combustion reaction in the combustor flows in a path in a first plane while the thermal energy flows in a second plane in the generator the second plane being nearly orthogonal or orthogonal to the first plane. The fuel handler in the combustor is adjacent and thermally isolated from the thermoelectric generator. The fuel handler may include a nozzle and gas flow switch, where the frequency of activation of the gas flow switch controls the amount of the fuel ejected from the nozzle.

Abstract: A device includes a dielectric layer, a metal line in the dielectric layer, and a via underlying and connected to the metal line. Two dummy metal patterns are adjacent to the metal line, and are aligned to a straight line. A dummy metal line interconnects the two dummy metal patterns. A width of the dummy metal line is smaller than lengths and widths of the two dummy metal patterns, wherein the width is measure in a direction perpendicular to the straight line. Bottoms of the two dummy metal patterns and the dummy metal line are substantially level with a bottom surface of the metal line.

Abstract: A touch control method is disclosed. The steps of the touch control method include: detecting a first and a second finger print areas generated according to a touching action by a user on the touch panel; calculating a first angle between the first finger print area and a first reference axis and a second angle between the second finger print area and a second reference axis respectively; judging whether each of the first and the second finger print areas corresponding to the touching action is performed by a first hand or a second hand of the user according to the first and the second angles; and controlling a movement of a cursor under an absolute coordinate according to the touching action of the user's first hand, and controlling a movement of the cursor under a relative coordinate according to the touching action of the user's second hand.

Abstract: An implant module for dragging a bone fragment toward a bone is provided. The bone fragment has a first through hole, and the bone has a second through hole. The implant module includes a screw and a stud. The screw has a first section fixed to the bone fragment and a second section provided with a first external thread on its outer surface. The stud is provided with a second external thread on its outer surface for being screwed into the second through hole of the bone. An end of the stud has a screw hole for being screwed with the second section of the screw via the first external thread. A method of repairing avulsion fracture by using the implant module is further provided.

Abstract: A method for switching a call with video or at least one image between a first communication device and a display device is disclosed. The method includes the first communication device determining whether the display device is within a predetermined distance from the first communication device; if the display device is within the predetermined distance from the first communication device, the first communication device obtaining functional information from the display device; the first communication device transmitting communication information corresponding to a second communication device to the display device; and the display device launching network communication software and making a first call to the second communication device according to the communication information.

Abstract: An extractable storage apparatus for electronic devices and electronic equipment therewith are disclosed. The electronic equipment includes an equipment frame, a signal processing apparatus, a plurality of electronic devices, and the extractable storage apparatus. The signal processing apparatus and the extractable storage apparatus are disposed on the equipment frame. The extractable storage apparatus includes a casing, a bracket, and a power connection mechanism. The bracket is disposed in an accommodating space of the casing in an extractable way and includes a plurality of storage slots to accommodate the electronic devices. The power connection mechanism is disposed in the casing and is electrically connected to the electronic devices to supply power to the electronic devices. When the bracket is extracted out the casing, the power connection mechanism keeps powering the electronic devices, which is convenient for a user to perform a hot-plug operation on one of the electronic devices.

Abstract: A face panel for a computer housing includes a face panel body and a cover plate assembly. The face panel body includes a surrounding wall and a mounting hole. The surrounding wall has first and second engaging grooves. The cover plate assembly includes a cover plate, a locking member, and an unlocking member. The cover plate has a first engaging hook for engaging the first engaging groove, and a guide groove. The locking member is assembled to the guide groove, and has a second engaging hook, a post, and a restoring resilient plate to apply a pressure to the cover plate so as to enable the second engaging hook to engage the second engaging groove. The unlocking member has an operating portion, and a contact portion movable with the operating portion so as to push the post for disengaging the second engaging hook from the second engaging groove.

Abstract: As disclosed herein, the present invention provides for kits and a composition for diagnosis, prognosis, drug discovery, drug development, and patient stratification. The kits can comprise a plurality of binding elements for cell surface markers, and a plurality of binding elements for state-specific intracellular markers. The kits can further comprise a plurality of modulators directed for the particular cell function or signaling pathways. The kits can further include fixatives, permeabilizing agent, buffers, containers, instructions, and software for data analysis/compilation.

Abstract: As disclosed herein, the present invention provides for kits and a composition for diagnosis, prognosis, drug discovery, drug development, and patient stratification. The kits can comprise a plurality of binding elements for cell surface markers, and a plurality of binding elements for state-specific intracellular markers. The kits can further comprise a plurality of modulators directed for the particular cell function or signaling pathways. The kits can further include fixatives, permeabilizing agent, buffers, containers, instructions, and software for data analysis/compilation.

Abstract: A display device for indicating connection statuses of a communication channel between two systems is disclosed, the communication channel having a plurality of communication links. The display device comprises a detecting circuit coupled to the communication channel for detecting a plurality of link statuses of the communication links; an indicator controller coupled to the detecting circuit for determining the connection statuses of the communication channel according to the link statuses; and an LED indicator coupled to the indicator controller for displaying in a plurality of statuses according to the connection statuses from the indicator controller; wherein the connection statuses comprise a first connection status indicating that all the link statuses are “ON”, a second connection status indicating that all the link statuses are “OFF”, and a third connection status indicating that at least one of the link statuses is “ON” and at least one of the link statuses is “OFF”.

Abstract: A micro-lamellar grating interferometer for deriving the spectrum of an incident beam from a scene of interest from a generated interferogram is disclosed with a method for using the same. The interferometer comprises a lamellar grating defined by two interleaved reflective mirror set; a first stationary set of electromagnetically reflective elements and a second moveable set of electromagnetically reflective elements. The first and second set of electromagnetically reflective elements are referred to as mirror elements herein. The second mirror element set is disposed on a moveable platform supported by flexures that are driven with a high stiffness magnetic, thermal or piezoelectric actuator designed have a predetermined vertical displacement that is perpendicular to the first mirror set.

Abstract: A lighting fixture lighter includes a frame body including a light transmitting window, a flame generator, and an illumination fixture built-in with the lighter for generating illumination light for illumination purpose. The illumination fixture includes a power source, a light source unit supported within a light compartment and aligning with the light transmitting window, and a light button to activate the light source unit for generating an illumination light, so that the illumination light is emitted out of the light transmitting window for illumination purpose. In order to enhance the light intensity of the light source unit, a light reflector is further provided within the light compartment for reflecting the illumination light from the light source unit, such that the lighter not only provides the traditional ignition function, but also provides an added on illumination function in the single compact lighter housing.

Abstract: This invention provides a recombinant nucleic acid which, when introduced in vivo into a mammalian cell endogenously expressing EB1, inhibits the expression of EB1 therein, thereby reducing the amount of stable microtubules in the cell. This invention further provides related compositions, nucleic acids, cells and methods.

Abstract: As disclosed herein, the present invention provides for kits and a composition for diagnosis, prognosis, drug discovery, drug development, and patient stratification. The kits can comprise a plurality of binding elements for cell surface markers, and a plurality of binding elements for state-specific intracellular markers. The kits can further comprise a plurality of modulators directed for the particular cell function or signaling pathways. The kits can further include fixatives, permeabilizing agent, buffers, containers, instructions, and software for data analysis/compilation.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention is a method for measuring activity of cell pathways, such as the cell cycle pathway and correlating the resulting profile to phenotypes. The resulting correlations are useful in diagnosis, prognosis, selection and development of drug treatment regimens, and drug screening applications.

Abstract: A flat panel display includes a plurality of pixel circuits, each pixel circuit including a switch and a storage capacitor, in which the storage capacitor receives pixel data from a data line when the switch is turned on. A scan driver controls the switches of the pixel circuits, in which the scan driver turns on a first switch of a first pixel circuit for a first length of time within a frame period, and turns on a second switch of a second pixel circuit for a second length of time within the frame period, the first length of time being different from the second length of time.

Abstract: A face panel for a computer housing includes a face panel body and a cover plate assembly. The face panel body includes a surrounding wall and a mounting hole. The surrounding wall has first and second engaging grooves. The cover plate assembly includes a cover plate, a locking member, and an unlocking member. The cover plate has a first engaging hook for engaging the first engaging groove, and a guide groove. The locking member is assembled to the guide groove, and has a second engaging hook, a post, and a restoring resilient plate to apply a pressure to the cover plate so as to enable the second engaging hook to engage the second engaging groove. The unlocking member has an operating portion, and a contact portion movable with the operating portion so as to push the post for disengaging the second engaging hook from the second engaging groove.

Abstract: A magneto-resistance transistor including a magneto-resistant element which may function as an emitter and a passive element which may function as a collector. The base may be interposed between the passive element and the magneto-resistant element, thereby coupling the passive element with the magneto-resistant element. A magnetic field of a given strength may be applied to at least a portion of the magneto-resistant transistor, the given strength determining a resistance in the at least a portion of the magneto-resistant transistor. Thus, by adjusting the given strength of the magnetic field, the resistance may be adjusted. Therefore, different emitter current inputs may be achieved with a fixed voltage. Further, a base current may vary with a controlled variation of the emitter current input.