Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bending-tolerant multilayered flexible circuit board (FPC) suitable for use in a disposable biosensor chip includes manufacturing and bending a single-sided FPC. The single-sided FPC includes a base layer, a wiring layer, and through holes. The wiring layer includes first and second wiring areas. A first bending area is formed between each first wiring area and the corresponding second wiring area, the through holes forming an easy bending line. The second wiring area is bent relative to the first wiring area along the bending line to obtain the multilayered FPC.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flex-tolerant three-dimensional printed antenna suitable for use in an electronic device provides a three-dimensional printed antenna with base layer, radiation layer, through holes, and feeder. The radiation layer includes a first radiation region, at least one second radiation region, and a feed end. A region between the first and second radiation regions is defined as a bent region. The radiation layer is formed by a screen-printing plate by a planar printing process. The through holes on the bent region form a line for bending. The feeder is electrically connected to the feed end. The second radiation region is canted from the bending line with respect to the first radiation region to form the three-dimensional printed antenna. The three-dimensional printed antenna and an electronic device are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and image processing devices for encoding and decoding private data are proposed. The method for encoding private data includes to receive an original video frame, mask at least one private area in the original video frame to generate a protected video frame, generate a first encoded frame by encoding the protected video frame, and generate at least one output bitstream for streaming or storage according to the first encoded frame. The method for decoding private data includes to receive at least one input video bitstream to obtain a first encoded bitstream and a second encoded bitstream, decode the first encoded bitstream to generate a protected video frame including image data associated with at least one private area, and output the protected video frame to a display queue such that the at least one private area is displayed.

Abstract: A synchronization device and a synchronization method for synchronizing a first node and a second node are provided. The first node supports a first time protocol profile, and the second node supports a second time protocol profile. The synchronization method includes: providing a system operating time by a counter; communicating with the first node based on the first time protocol profile to obtain first synchronization information; calculating a time delay according to the first synchronization information, and correcting the system operating time according to the time delay to generate a corrected system operating time; and communicating with the second node based on the second time protocol profile so as to provide the second node with second synchronization information according to the corrected system operating time.

Abstract: A byte stuffing circuit and a byte stuffing method are provided. The byte stuffing method includes: receiving a first data stream and generating a second data stream according to the first data stream, where a first size of the first data stream is N bytes, and a second size of the second data stream is 2N bytes; in response to an Xth byte of the second data stream matching a first flag byte, overwriting the Xth byte with a first stuffing byte, and inserting a second stuffing byte into an (X+1)th byte of the second data stream, where X is a positive integer between 1 and 2N?1; combining a remnant data stream and a first part of the second data stream to generate a third data stream, and configuring a second part of the second data stream as the remnant data stream; and outputting the third data stream.

Abstract: A method for a video encoder includes steps of: receiving a series of input frames; performing at least one of intra-prediction and inter-prediction on the series of input frames for generating at least one of an intra frame (I-frame), a predictive frame (P-frame), and a key predictive frame (key P-frame); generating an encoded bitstream with respect to a first input frame determined as the I-frame among the series of input frames; and performing inter-prediction on a second input frame determined as a key P-frame among the series of input frames according to a first reference frame which is derived from the encoded bitstream with respect to the first input frame.

Abstract: A device for transferring liquids and liquid samples in certain quantities includes a first housing, a second housing, and a liquid extraction assembly. The first housing includes a first sidewall, a first top wall, an extrusion portion, and a first receiving cavity. The extrusion portion is disposed in the first receiving cavity. The second housing includes a second sidewall, a second top wall, and a second receiving cavity. The first housing is received in the second receiving cavity. The liquid extraction assembly includes a liquid extraction pipe and a liquid extraction head. By thumb or finger pressure, the first housing can be moved into the second receiving cavity to compress the extrusion portion to cause release of a sample, or released to gather a sample.

Abstract: A nucleic acid detection kit includes a detection chip, an electrophoresis box, and a barrier unit. The detection chip includes a channel and an outlet. The outlet is connected to the channel. The temperature-dependent barrier unit may be in a first state or a second state. The barrier unit is disposed on a side of the outlet close to the channel when the barrier unit is in the first state, so that the channel is disconnected from the electrophoresis box. The barrier unit is away from the outlet when the barrier unit is in the second state, so that the channel is connected to the electrophoresis box. A nucleic acid detection device including the nucleic acid detection kit is also disclosed. The nucleic acid detection device has a simple structure, which is portable, flexible, and convenient, and can be used at home.

Abstract: A synchronization device and a synchronization method for synchronizing a first node and a second node are provided. The first node supports a first time protocol profile, and the second node supports a second time protocol profile. The synchronization method includes: providing a system operating time by a counter; communicating with the first node based on the first time protocol profile to obtain first synchronization information; calculating a time delay according to the first synchronization information, and correcting the system operating time according to the time delay to generate a corrected system operating time; and communicating with the second node based on the second time protocol profile so as to provide the second node with second synchronization information according to the corrected system operating time.

Abstract: An electrode which can measure a pH value of a buffer in an electrophoresis process and can realize an electrical connection between the electrophoresis detection device and a power supply is disclosed. The pH value of a buffer can range from 7 to 9. The electrode includes a metal. The metal wire is made of a conductive metal selected from a group consisting of titanium (Ti), platinum (Pt), titanium (Ti)/iridium (Ir) oxide, stainless steel, and any combination thereof. A pH measuring device including the electrode, and an electrophoresis detection system including the pH measuring device and an electrophoresis detection device are also disclosed. The electrode is made of metal wire, which has simple structure and good flexibility, being bendable according to actual need.

Abstract: A device for transferring liquids and liquid samples in certain quantities includes a pressing unit and a liquid extraction assembly. The pressing unit includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing includes a first sidewall, a first top wall, and an extrusion portion. The second housing includes a second sidewall, a second top wall, and a receiving cavity. The first housing is received in the receiving cavity. The liquid extraction assembly includes a liquid extraction pipe, a liquid extraction head, and a first connecting portion. The first housing is configured to move back and forth along the receiving cavity to drive the extrusion portion to compress and deform the liquid extraction pipe. The liquid extraction assembly is detachably installed in pressing unit and is replaceable and suitable for single-use situations.

Abstract: A byte stuffing circuit and a byte stuffing method are provided. The byte stuffing method includes: receiving a first data stream and generating a second data stream according to the first data stream, where a first size of the first data stream is N bytes, and a second size of the second data stream is 2N bytes; in response to an Xth byte of the second data stream matching a first flag byte, overwriting the Xth byte with a first stuffing byte, and inserting a second stuffing byte into an (X+1)th byte of the second data stream, where X is a positive integer between 1 and 2N?1; combining a remnant data stream and a first part of the second data stream to generate a third data stream, and configuring a second part of the second data stream as the remnant data stream; and outputting the third data stream.

Abstract: Methods and image processing devices for encoding and decoding private data are proposed. The method for encoding private data includes to receive an original video frame, mask at least one private area in the original video frame to generate a protected video frame, generate a first encoded frame by encoding the protected video frame, and generate at least one output bitstream for streaming or storage according to the first encoded frame. The method for decoding private data includes to receive at least one input video bitstream to obtain a first encoded bitstream and a second encoded bitstream, decode the first encoded bitstream to generate a protected video frame including image data associated with at least one private area, and output the protected video frame to a display queue such that the at least one private area is displayed.

Abstract: A display panel is provided. The display panel includes multiple first flexible sub-layers, multiple light-emitting circuits, multiple light-emitting elements, multiple second flexible sub-layers, and an elastic member. For each second flexible sub-layer, the second flexible sub-layer is in contact with a surface of a corresponding light-emitting circuit away from a corresponding first flexible sub-layer, at least partially covers the corresponding light-emitting circuit, and is provided with a rough structure on a surface away from the corresponding first flexible sub-layer. The elastic member is arranged on sides of the multiple second flexible sub-layers away from the multiple first flexible sub-layers, and covers the above components. A manufacturing method of a display panel and an electronic device is further provided.

Abstract: The method includes providing a rigid base plate; forming an etch-stop layer on one side of the rigid base plate; forming a first flexible substrate on another side of the etch-stop layer; fabricating a plurality of stretchable circuits on the surface of the first flexible substrate facing away from the etch-stop layer; etching a first flexible substrate between two adjacent stretchable circuits to form a through hole; forming a first elastic layer that covers the plurality of stretchable circuits and fills the through hole; separating the rigid base plate and the etch-stop layer; and forming a second elastic layer opposite to the first elastic layer such that the plurality of stretchable circuits is encircled by the first and second elastic layers.

Abstract: A video encoding apparatus and an operating method thereof are provided. The video encoding apparatus includes an encoding circuit, a reconstructed frame generating circuit, a deblocking filter and a determination circuit. The encoding circuit generates encoded data according to a residual frame and generates a reconstructed residual frame. The reconstructed frame generating circuit generates a first reconstructed frame according to the reconstructed residual frame and a predicted frame. The deblocking filter generates a second reconstructed frame by eliminating discontinuities in reconstructed blocks of the first reconstructed frame. The current reconstructed block is not output to the memory when a current reconstructed block is identical to a co-located reference block of a reference frame stored in the memory. The current reconstructed block is output to the memory when the current reconstructed block is different from the co-located reference block in the reference frame.

Abstract: A video encoding apparatus and an operating method thereof are provided. The video encoding apparatus includes an encoding circuit, a reconstructed frame generating circuit, a deblocking filter and a determination circuit. The encoding circuit generates encoded data according to a residual frame and generates a reconstructed residual frame. The reconstructed frame generating circuit generates a first reconstructed frame according to the reconstructed residual frame and a predicted frame. The deblocking filter generates a second reconstructed frame by eliminating discontinuities in reconstructed blocks of the first reconstructed frame. The current reconstructed block is not output to the memory when a current reconstructed block is identical to a co-located reference block of a reference frame stored in the memory. The current reconstructed block is output to the memory when the current reconstructed block is different from the co-located reference block in the reference frame.

Abstract: A low ohmic current sensor capable of using untrimmed resistor to provide required resistance, including: an untrimmed resistor for a current to flow through; an adjustable amplifier unit, having an input port coupled with the untrimmed resistor to receive a current-sense voltage, an output port for providing an output voltage, and a control port for receiving at least one control signal to determine a voltage transfer curve relating the output voltage to the current-sense voltage; and a control unit, having a first port coupled with the control port to provide the at least one control signal, and a second port for accessing at least one control data, wherein the at least one control signal is generated according to the at least one control data.

Abstract: A power jack, comprising an insulating housing, a socket which set in the bottom of the insulating housing, a movable socket cover which covers the socket and an elastic device between the socket cover and the socket which for ejecting the cover; the housing has a pair of limiting portions each having a button assembled thereto; the socket cover has an elastic arm which could clamp the limiting portion, so as to lock the socket cover; the elastic arm can be pushed away from the limiting portion by the button, so that the cover can be removed away from the socket. Therefore, it is convenient and safe for users to extract the plug with single hand.

Abstract: An antenna comprises: a closed and insulating receiving housing; a radiating portion received in the receiving housing and including a liquid metal; a grounding portion received in the receiving housing and including a liquid metal; a pair of wires respectively connected to the radiating portion and the grounding portion and extending out of the receiving housing; and two air chambers respectively located on the ends of the radiating portion and the grounding portion.