Abstract: A computer power supply assembly (PSA) is provided. The PSA comprises an AC/DC power supply unit (PSU) and a DC/DC converter module. The DC/DC converter module is attached to the AC/DC power supply unit via conductor which may be a conductive bridge that holds the AC/DC PSU in fixed relation to the DC/DC converter module, or may be a conductive cable with, for example, a twist connector. The DC/DC converter module is replaceable and interchangeable. Different types of DC/DC converter modules having different numbers and combinations of connectors for attachment to the electronics system devices and different wattage and efficiency can be electrically connected to the PSU via the one conductor.

Abstract: An image compression method to perform a linear regression operation on a plurality of neighborhood pixel values and pixel values, so as to obtain model parameter values of images in all bands. Compared with a recursion method for calculating the model parameter values, this method can reduce calculation duration, to improve compression efficiency.

Abstract: A serial LED driver with a built-in calibratable parameter transmits a grayscale vector, a calibration parameter matrix or an appropriate current value vector and includes: a nonvolatile memory receiving and storing the calibratable parameter; a calibration matrix processing unit reads elements corresponding to the LED lamp bead and being pre-stored in the calibration parameter matrix of the nonvolatile memory, receives the grayscale vector, and performs matrix computation according to the grayscale vector and the calibration parameter matrix to generate a new grayscale vector; and a pulse width modulation circuit, which outputs a constant current to the LED lamp bead according to the first new grayscale vector to adjust the LED lamp bead; or outputs another corresponding constant current to adjust the LED lamp bead according to the new grayscale vector and the appropriate current value vector corresponding to the LED lamp bead and being pre-stored in the nonvolatile memory.

Abstract: A serial LED driver with a built-in calibratable parameter transmits a grayscale vector, a calibration parameter matrix or an appropriate current value vector and includes: a nonvolatile memory receiving and storing the calibratable parameter; a calibration matrix processing unit reads elements corresponding to the LED lamp bead and being pre-stored in the calibration parameter matrix of the nonvolatile memory, receives the grayscale vector, and performs matrix computation according to the grayscale vector and the calibration parameter matrix to generate a new grayscale vector; and a pulse width modulation circuit, which outputs a constant current to the LED lamp bead according to the first new grayscale vector to adjust the LED lamp bead; or outputs another corresponding constant current to adjust the LED lamp bead according to the new grayscale vector and the appropriate current value vector corresponding to the LED lamp bead and being pre-stored in the nonvolatile memory.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assembled shower device, that includes a hand-held type shower and a head portion shower. In the head portion shower is disposed a control mechanism. The control mechanism is adapted to control open or close of a water channel of the hand-held type shower, such that the hand-held type shower and the head portion shower act in cooperation in the following two approaches: the hand-held type shower is disposed on the head portion shower, to bring the control mechanism into action, to close the water channel of the hand-held type shower; and the hand-held type shower is separated from the head portion shower, to bring the control mechanism into action, to open the water channel of the hand-held type shower.

Abstract: A computer power supply assembly (PSA) is provided. The PSA comprises an AC/DC power supply unit (PSU) and a DC/DC converter module. The DC/DC converter module is attached to the AC/DC power supply unit via conductor which may be a conductive bridge that holds the AC/DC PSU in fixed relation to the DC/DC converter module, or may be a conductive cable with, for example, a twist connector. The DC/DC converter module is replaceable and interchangeable. Different types of DC/DC converter modules having different numbers and combinations of connectors for attachment to the electronics system devices and different wattage and efficiency can be electrically connected to the PSU via the one conductor.

Abstract: Disclosed is an assembled shower device, that includes a hand-held type shower and a head portion shower. In the head portion shower is disposed a control mechanism. The control mechanism is adapted to control open or close of a water channel of the hand-held type shower, such that the hand-held type shower and the head portion shower act in cooperation in the following two approaches: the hand-held type shower is disposed on the head portion shower, to bring the control mechanism into action, to close the water channel of the hand-held type shower; and the hand-held type shower is separated from the head portion shower, to bring the control mechanism into action, to open the water channel of the hand-held type shower.

Abstract: A switch device with multiple water outputs includes a switch valve, a rotary rod, an engagement ring, a first rotary plate and a second rotary plate. The rotary rod is mounted through an opening of the switch valve. The engagement ring has an inner toothed ring and an outer toothed ring formed on a bottom end of the rotary rod. The first rotary plate and the second rotary plate respectively engage the inner toothed ring and the outer toothed ring, and the both rotary plates have multiple holes. As water entering the holes with different number and deviation angle of the first and second rotary plate selectively communicate with each other, different water outputs can be provided.

Abstract: A hydroelectric power generator, comprising: a plastic seal outer shell; a skeleton main body, disposed in the plastic seal shell; an embossed flat axis, disposed penetrating in the skeleton main body; an impeller, connected and fixed to one end of the embossed flat axis, to drive the embossed flat axis into rotation; a magnet, sleeved around the embossed flat axis; a copper coil, disposed around the skeleton main body; a driving plate, connected and fixed to one end of the plastic seal shell, to drive the impeller into rotation; and a plurality of water input bosses, extending slantwise on the driving plate, having water input holes provided thereon. The hydroelectric power generator is simple in structure, easy to manufacture. In which, the slant water input holes on the driving plate are used in cooperation with the impeller, to raise the impact of the water flow.

Abstract: A secondary encapsulation waterproof structure for hydroelectric power generator comprises: a magnet, sleeved on and around a rotation axis of a generator; a coil, disposed around the magnet; and a magnet encapsulation component, sleeved around the magnet. The magnet encapsulation component includes a column-shaped plastic sleeve, a column-shaped rubber sleeve, or a column-shaped ceramic sleeve, sleeved around the magnet. The secondary encapsulation waterproof structure for a hydroelectric power generator is simple in construction, and it utilizes the secondary encapsulation waterproof structure to overcome the insufficient waterproof capability of the prior art for a hydroelectric power generator obtained through barrel plating, to raise its waterproof and corrosion resistance capability, in achieving prolonged service life for the hydroelectric power generator.

Abstract: A switch device with multiple water outputs includes a switch valve, a rotary rod, an engagement ring, a first rotary plate and a second rotary plate. The rotary rod is mounted through an opening of the switch valve. The engagement ring has an inner toothed ring and an outer toothed ring formed on a bottom end of the rotary rod. The first rotary plate and the second rotary plate respectively engage the inner toothed ring and the outer toothed ring, and the both rotary plates have multiple holes. As water entering the holes with different number and deviation angle of the first and second rotary plate selectively communicate with each other, different water outputs can be provided.

Abstract: An antenna module includes a main body and a three-dimensional radiator embedded in the main body. The main body is made of foamed ceramic material. A method for making the antenna is also described.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes A portable electronic device includes a base, an antenna radiator, an outer layer, and at least one conductive contact. The antenna radiator formed on the base, the antenna radiator is made by injection molding from a mixture of materials selected from a group consisting of thermoplastic, organic filling substances, and conductive small particle sized material. The antenna radiator is sandwiched between the base and the outer layer. One end of each conductive contact is electrically connected to the antenna radiator, and the other end of the each conductive contact is exposed.

Abstract: A housing combination includes a housing, and at least two antenna modules embedded at corners of the housing. Each antenna module includes an antenna carrier and an antenna radiator. The antenna carrier defines a first receiving groove and a second receiving groove opposite to each other. The antenna radiator includes a main portion and a conductive contact. The main portion is received in the first receiving groove, and the conductive contact is received in the second receiving groove. The main portion is embedded in the housing, and the conductive contact is exposed from the housing.

Abstract: An antenna module includes a main body and an antenna radiator located on the main body. The antenna radiator is made of a liquid conductive material mixed by metal powders and diluting agent and is directly formed on the main body. A method for making the antenna module is also described.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a base, an antenna radiator, an outer layer, and at least one conductive contact. The antenna radiator is formed on the activated base by plating. The antenna radiator is sandwiched between the base and the outer layer. One end of each conductive contact is electrically connected to the antenna radiator, and the other end of the each conductive contact is exposed.

Abstract: The present invention provides isolated polypeptides having an amino acid sequence having at least 70% identity to SEQ ID NO:20, wherein the polypeptide has ER-?36 activity. The invention further provides methods for identifying agents that bind to such polypeptides, methods for detecting such polypeptides, and methods for altering the activity of such polypeptides. Also provided are antibodies that specifically bind to an amino acid sequence depicted at SEQ ID NO:1, or an immunogenic fragment thereof, and methods for making and using such antibodies.

Abstract: Described herein is a technology for facilitating deformable model-based segmentation of image data. In one implementation, the technology includes receiving training image data (202) and automatically constructing a hierarchical structure (204) based on the training image data. At least one spatially adaptive boundary detector is learned based on a node of the hierarchical structure (206).