NATIONAL YANG-MING UNIVERSITY Patent applications |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160106769 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING ERYTHROPOIESIS - Compounds and methods for enhancing erythropoiesis. The compound contains a chemical structure of the formula (I) indicated below, in which R is a glucosyl group. In addition to having an erythropoiesis effect, the compound of the formula (I) is effective in enhancing erythropoietin formation, and increasing kidney function and expression of hepatocyte growth factor. The method includes the step of administering an effective amount of the compound of the formula (I) to a subject in need thereof and thereby results in an enhancement of erythropoiesis. | 04-21-2016 |
20150306157 | LACTIC ACID BACTERIUM FOR PROPHYLAXIS OR TREATMENT OF A STRESS-INDUCED DISORDER AND A COMPOSITION CONTAINING THE SAME - The present invention provides an isolated lactic acid bacterium, | 10-29-2015 |
20150297731 | THERMOSENSITIVE INJECTABLE GLAUCOMA DRUG CARRIER GEL AND THE FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to a thermosensitive injectable glaucoma drug carrier gel and the fabricating method thereof. The thermosensitive injectable glaucoma drug carrier gel comprises: a polymer substrate comprising chitosan with hydrophilic and hydrophobic modification; an additive dispersed in the substrate, wherein the additive comprises a water/fat soluble glaucoma drug, a preservative, a solvent selected from glycerol, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), ethanol, glycol or any combination thereof, and a basic structural stabilizer; and water. | 10-22-2015 |
20150272512 | CENTRAL BLOOD PRESSURE ESTIMATION METHOD AND DEVICE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a central blood pressure estimation device ( | 10-01-2015 |
20150132411 | ANTI-CANCER EXTRACT AND COMPOUNDS - The present invention relates to a new approach for treating a cancer or fibrosis, such as hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver fibrosis using an extract from a plant of | 05-14-2015 |
20150103968 | Computed Tomography (CT) Image Reconstruction Method - The present invention discloses a computed tomography (CT) image reconstruction method using two-dimensional images at different angles as well as a two-dimensional virtual matrix on a basis of spherical space, to process projection, comparison, and correction. Thus, it can obtain the tomography within predetermined difference value to reduce computational and storage space. Matching the parameters of energy source and image capturing can further shorten energy radiation on an object's (i.e. a human body) exposure time, in order to reduce radiation effects of energy sources (i.e. as X-rays) of the object (i.e. as a human body). | 04-16-2015 |
20150073260 | BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER RECOVERY CURVE ASSESSMENT METHOD AND SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a blood-brain barrier recovery curve assessment method which uses a focused ultrasound dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI technique, in order to obtain a permeability constant of drug. Furthermore, the present invention, using a double exponential distribution function mathematical model, can estimate the actual physiological recovery curve of the blood-brain barrier. Meanwhile, the present invention also provides a monitoring system for the blood-brain barrier permeability. | 03-12-2015 |
20140363490 | OLIGOMER-CONTAINED NANOPARTICLE COMPLEX RELEASE SYSTEM - An oligomer-contained nanoparticle complex is provided. The oligomer-contained nanoparticle complex of the invention comprises (a) a nanoparticle, (b) a polymer with high molecule weigh, (c) a target molecule, (d) an oligomer, wherein the oligomer is crosslinked with the polymer by the intermolecular hydrogen bonds or electron bonds, and e) a space for active substances, wherein the space for active substances is encapsulated by the nanoparticle. The oligomer-contained nanoparticle complex of the invention has the high stability and fast drug release rate, and would not be largely accumulated in normal tissues. The invention also provides a method for preparing the oligomer-contained nanoparticle complex and the method for releasing drug. | 12-11-2014 |
20140296175 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD FOR INDUCING EPO-MEDIATED HAEMOGLOBIN EXPRESSION AND MITOCHONDRIAL BIOGENESIS IN NONHAEMATOPOIETIC CELL - A composition for inducing erythropoietin (EPO)-mediated haemoglobin (Hb) expression in a nonhaematopoietic cell of a subject is provided. The composition includes a compound represented by formula (I), wherein R is a glycosyl group; and a pharmaceutical acceptable carrier. | 10-02-2014 |
20140294979 | METHODS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR REGULATION OF G- AND/OR GC-RICH NUCLEIC ACID EXPRESSION - Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for regulations of Guanosine- (G-) and/or Guanosine-cytosine-rich (GC-rich) nucleic acid expressions are provided. The methods include a step of interacting the G- and/or GC-rich region of the nucleic acid with thalidomide, and the pharmaceutical compositions include the thalidomide and a pharmaceutical carrier. | 10-02-2014 |
20140257110 | ULTRASOUND PROBE STRUCTURE OF GUIDING THE PUNCTURE NEEDLE - An ultrasound probe structure dedicated for guiding the puncture needle. It has a passage in the center of the structure and the diameter of the passage is equal to the outer diameter of puncture needle. The bony and non-bony tissues can be distinguished according to the strength of the echoes so that the puncture needle can be guided to avoid hitting the bony tissue before or during insertion. | 09-11-2014 |
20140221639 | RADIOLABELED NUCLEOSIDE ANALOGUE, AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - A radiolabeled nucleoside analogue is provided, which includes radioactive iodine | 08-07-2014 |
20140212502 | NANO- AND MICRO-BUBBLES WITH ULTRASOUND-TRIGGERED RELEASE AND IMAGING FUNCTIONALITIES - The present invention relates to a novel nano-/micro-bubble drug vehicle with functions of carrying hydrophobic drugs, ultrasound-triggered release and magnetic resonance or optical imaging, made of amphiphilic chitosan polymer material, and lipophlic superparamagnetic iron oxide (SPIO) or luminous nanoparticles. By using magnetic resonance or optical imaging to track the location of the drug vehicle, a user can trigger the release of drug by ultrasonication when the drug vehicle arrives at target site and accumulates to a desirable concentration. The nano-/micro-bubble drug delivery system provides improved accuracy of drug releasing, including position and timing, and thus reduces side effects of the drug. In addition, the synergistic effect of the amphiphilic chitosan molecules and sonication may improve the transmembrane delivery of hydrophobic agent into target cell, and enhance the cytotoxicity of anti-cancer drugs. | 07-31-2014 |
20140198310 | Balanced-Detection Spectra Domain Optical Coherence Tomography System - A balanced-detection spectra domain optical coherence tomography system is disclosed. A light beam L emitting from the light source module is passed through the second beam splitter, the first beam splitter in series, and then split to the mirror and the sample respectively, and further simultaneously reflected to the first beam splitter, a light beam L | 07-17-2014 |
20140193829 | MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AGAINST SCRAPIE PRION PROTEIN - The present invention relates to monoclonal antibodies against PrP | 07-10-2014 |
20140187527 | Macrocyclic Compounds And Metal Complexes For Bioimaging And Biomedical Applications - The present disclosure provides a novel class of macrocyclic compounds and their metal complexes formed with transition metal ion, lanthanide metal ions and other metal ions (e.g., Al, Ga, Y, In, Sn, Tl, Pb and Bi) and their applications in the fields of contrast agents, artificial nucleases, fluorescence probes, nuclear medicines and other biomedical applications in the therapeutics or diagnostics. | 07-03-2014 |
20140147464 | METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR INDUCING AUTOPHAGY - A method for inducing autophagy in a subject having an autophagy defect is provided. The method of the present invention includes the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a | 05-29-2014 |
20140128869 | LATERAL LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE FOR CONNECTING AN INTRA-MEDULLARY GUIDE WIRE - A lateral light-emitting device for connecting a medullary guide wire is disclosed. The device comprises a closed main body, a front-end protecting unit for protecting the front end of the main body, and a connecting unit disposed at the distal end of the main body. The inside of the main body is further arranged with a lighting unit, a power supply unit, a light-scattering unit, a light intensity modulating unit, if necessary, and at least one transparent window. The device is able to fit to different types of medullary guide wires. The power supply unit provides power to the lighting unit to produce light emitted to the light-scattering unit and being diverted laterally through the transparent window of the main body after suitably modulating the light intensity. Thereby, the device is illuminated from within the bone cavity to allow observing the operating screw hole location from outside of the body and to enable precisely nailing while proceeding with the intra-medullary nailing procedure. | 05-08-2014 |
20140127182 | Using GNMT as a Novel Therapeutic or Preventing Agent for Fatty Liver Related Diseases - The present invention relates to a use of Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT) in treating or preventing fatty liver related disease, such as nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) or hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The use of GNMT for treating or preventing fatty liver diseases is achieved by enhancing GNMT-NPC2 interaction, and thus decreasing or preventing the accumulation of lipid and cholesterol in hepatic cells or tissues. | 05-08-2014 |
20140125979 | COUPLING PRISM AND OPTICAL DETECTION SYSTEM THEREOF - The present invention provides a prism. The prism includes a lower surface, an upper surface, a first side surface and a second side surface. The first side surface and the second side surface are disposed between the upper surface and the lower surface. The first side surface and the second side surface of the prism are one-dimensional parabolic surfaces. The lower surface is used to receive light. The first side surface is used to reflect the light from the lower surface to the upper surface. The second side surface is used to reflect the light from the upper surface to the lower surface for further analysis in the process unit afterwards. | 05-08-2014 |
20140080848 | ARYL AMINE SUBSTITUTED PYRIMIDINE AND QUINAZOLINE AND THEIR USE AS ANTICANER DRUGS - A series of mono- and di-substituted quinazoline and pyrimidine derivatives based on the skeleton of erlotinib (an EGFR inhibitor) were synthesized and their bioactivities against hepatocellular carcinoma and human lung adenocarcinoma were evaluated. | 03-20-2014 |
20140052016 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING AUTISM - A system for diagnosing autism comprises a measuring device, a movie display, a speaker, and a computer connected with the measuring device and the speaker. The computer contains a control program therein, the control program being capable of arranging a sequence of human-voiced syllables in a pseudo-random order and allowing the sequence of the human-voiced syllables to be played from the speaker while a silent subtitled movie being played on the movie display. The measuring device can measure brain response of a patient to obtain an averaged MMN value, which can be compared with a cut-off point by the control program, whereby, if the averaged MMN value is less than the cut-off point, the patient is deemed to have suffered from an autism. The present invention can provide objective data for quantitative analysis for autism, and provide an easy way to diagnose autism. | 02-20-2014 |
20140030731 | REGENTS FOR PROBING ROCKS ACTIVATION - A set of agents is provided for probing/detecting the activation of Rho-associated protein kinase I and II individually encoding their amino acid sequence (SEQ ID NO:1 for ROCKI and SEQ ID NO:2 for ROCKII) in biological samples. The agents include one antibody to specifically recognize ROCKI Ser | 01-30-2014 |
20140004072 | Polyethyleneimine And Beta2-Adrenergic Receptor Based Gene Therapy For Acute Lung Injury | 01-02-2014 |
20130345576 | METHOD FOR ESTIMATING CENTRAL AORTIC PULSE PRESSURE BY CUFF PRESSURE PULSE WAVE OSCILLATION SIGNALS AND DEVICE THEREOF - The present invention provides a method for estimating central aortic pulse pressure by cuff pressure pulse wave oscillation signals, comprising: (I) providing an equation for estimating central aortic pulse pressure; (II) measuring pressure pulse wave oscillation signals in a cuff, which comprise a brachial systolic blood pressure, a diastolic blood pressure and a waveform of the pressure pulse wave oscillation signals in the cuff; (III) averaging the waveform of the pressure pulse wave oscillation signals and calibrating the averaged waveform by the systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure; (IV) analyzing the calibrated pressure pulse wave oscillation signal waveform to obtain a plurality predicting variables; and (V) obtaining an estimate of central aortic pulse pressure by values of predicting variables in step (IV) and the equation in step (I). The present invention further provides a device for estimating central aortic pulse pressure by the method of the present invention. | 12-26-2013 |
20130342839 | OPTICAL DETECTION SYSTEM - The present invention provides an optical detection system in which a first mirror of the control unit is used to receive light beam and redirect it into a first one-dimensional off-axis parabolic mirror. The first one-dimensional off-axis parabolic mirror then directs the light beam to a cylindrical lens. Through the mechanism of reflection, the cylindrical lens further directs the light beam to a second one-dimensional off-axis parabolic mirror. The second one-dimensional off-axis parabolic mirror then directs the light beam into a second mirror. The detection unit of the system is used to detect the light beam coming from the control unit, so as to convert the light signals into electric signals for the analysis in the process unit afterwards. | 12-26-2013 |
20130331437 | METHODS FOR MODULATING THE EXPRESSION AND AGGREGATION OF CAG-EXPANDED GENE PRODUCT IN CELLS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AGENTS USEFUL FOR DOING THE SAME - This invention provides a method for modulating the expression of a first gene in a cell wherein the first gene is one containing more than 36 CAG trinucleotide repeats and encoding a protein that form polyglutamine-mediated protein aggregation. Suppression of the first gene is achieved by reducing the expression of SPT4 gene or SUPT4H gene. It can also be achieved by inhibiting the formation of a Spt4/Spt5 complex or a Supt4h/Supt5h complex. Also provided is a method for identifying an agent useful for modulating the expression and aggregation of CAG-expanded gene product, or treating a polyglutamine disease such as Huntington's disease. | 12-12-2013 |
20130318149 | CLOUD-BASED ACTIVITY PROGRAMMING - An apparatus for providing a user program to a user includes a mobile device configured to execute thereon a head end of an application for collecting user information and for providing a user program interface for delivery of user program information to the user, and a server in wireless data communication with the mobile device for providing user programming information thereto, the user programming being selected at least in part on the basis of the user information collected by said mobile device. | 11-28-2013 |
20130317088 | Selective Reduction of the Deleterious Activity of Extended Tri-Nucleotide Repeat Containing Genes - Aspects of the invention include methods of selectively reducing the deleterious activity of mutant extended trinucleotide repeat containing genes in a cell, as well as compositions used in such methods. The deleterious activity (e.g., toxicity and/or dis-functionality of products encoded thereby) of a mutant extended trinucleotide repeat containing gene may be selectively reduced in a variety of different ways, e.g., by selectively decreasing SPT4 mediated transcriptional activity, by enhancing functionality of proteins encoded thereby, etc. Aspects of the invention further include assays for identifying agents that find use in methods of the invention, e.g. as summarized above. Methods and compositions of the invention find use in a variety of different applications, including the prevention or treatment of disease conditions associated with the presence of genes containing mutant extended trinucleotide repeats, such as Huntington's Disease (HD). | 11-28-2013 |
20130261442 | METHODS AND SYSTEM FOR ULTRASOUND-MEDIATED DRUG DELIVERY - The present invention provides an ultrasound-mediated drug delivery method for administering a compound to a targeted tissue, and the method at least comprises the following steps: First, an ultrasound apparatus is provided. The compound is then administered to the targeted tissue. A sonication is performed by the ultrasound apparatus to a blood vessel of the targeted tissue after the administration of the compound, and the sonication is capable of enhancing the permeability of the blood vessel to allow the administration of the compound to the targeted tissue. An ultrasound-mediated drug delivery system is also disclosed here. | 10-03-2013 |
20130204133 | ULTRASONIC POSITIONING DEVICE FOR EPIDURAL SPACE AND METHOD USING THE SAME - An ultrasonic positioning method for real time measuring the distance between the epidural needle and the epidural space is provided. The ultrasonic positioning method at least includes a puncturing step; an advancing step; a positioning step for simultaneous detecting reflected ultrasonic signals from the ligamentum flavum (LF) and dura mater (DM); a replacement step for removing the ultrasound needle transducer and putting an injecting catheter; and an injection step for injecting an anesthetic into the epidural space via the injecting catheter. | 08-08-2013 |
20130142861 | Compositions And Method For Detecting And Treating Abnormal Liver Homeostasis And Hepatocarcinogenesis - Novel compositions and methods for detecting and preventing and/or treating abnormal liver homeostasis and hepatocarcinoma as well as conditions that may be regulated by microRNA-122 are provided. A transgenic knockout non-human animal comprising a disruption in the endogenous mir-122 gene is also provided. | 06-06-2013 |
20130122082 | Methods And Compositions For The Treatment And Prevention Of Aging-Associated Conditions - The present disclosure provides novel compositions and therapeutics and their methods of use. In particular, it relates to novel compositions and therapeutics expressing the Cisd2 gene and increasing Cisd2 protein activity as well as methods of using the compositions and therapeutics for treating or preventing aging-associated conditions. | 05-16-2013 |
20130110140 | ANASTOMOSIS SYSTEM | 05-02-2013 |
20130072814 | BASAL BODY TEMPERATURE ANALYSIS AND THE METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a basal body temperature analysis system. The basal body temperature analysis system comprises an analysis unit, a router, a measurement unit, and a portable electronic device. The analysis unit is established in an internet server. The router is connected with the internet server by internet. The measurement unit comprises a basal body temperature measurement device and a wireless communication module. When the basal body temperature measurement device provides basal body temperature information, the wireless communication module transfers the basal body temperature information to the internet server through the router. After analyzing the basal body temperature information, the analysis unit will transfer an analyzed information to a portable electronic device. | 03-21-2013 |
20120315644 | ANTI-NPC2 MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES AND A METHOD OF DETECTING FATTY LIVER TISSUE, CANCER CELLS OR CANCER TISSUE BY USING THEM - The present invention is related to anti-NPC2 monoclonal antibodies, which against NPC2 or glycosylated-NPC2; and is related to a method of detecting fatty liver tissues, cancer cells or cancer tissues by evaluating the expression level of NPC2 or glycosylated-NPC2 in the cells or tissues. | 12-13-2012 |
20120289840 | ESTIMATION OF PRESSURE AT REMOTE SITE BY BRACHIAL OSCILLOMETRIC WAVEFORM ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to a device and a method for estimating central systolic blood pressure based on oscillometric signals from brachial artery by the use of a pressure cuff. | 11-15-2012 |
20120270227 | GLYCINE N-METHYLTRANSFERASE (GNMT) ANIMAL MODEL AND USE THEREOF - The present invention is a method of detecting abnormality of liver in a subject, comprising: (i) measuring expression level of genes consisting of survival and proliferation genes, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, one carbon metabolism genes and glycogen storage disease related genes, and (ii) determining expression level of genes are indicative of abnormality of liver function when expression level of the survival and proliferation genes and the oncogenes in sample are higher than in wild-type; and expression level of the tumor suppressor genes, the one carbon metabolism genes, and the glycogen storage disease related genes in sample is lower than in wild-type. | 10-25-2012 |
20120259004 | ANTI-CANCER EXTRACT AND COMPOUNDS - The preset invention relates to a new approach for treating a cancer or fibrosis, such as Hepatocellular carcinoma, or liver fibrosis using an extract from a plant of | 10-11-2012 |
20120178919 | RADIOLABELED NUCLEOSIDE ANALOGUE, AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF - A radiolabeled nucleoside analogue is provided, which includes radioactive iodine | 07-12-2012 |
20120149754 | METHODS FOR MODULATING THE EXPRESSION AND AGGREGATION OF CAG-EXPANDED GENE PRODUCT IN CELLS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING AGENTS USEFUL FOR DOING THE SAME - This invention provides a method for modulating the expression of a first gene in a cell wherein the first gene is one containing more than 36 CAG trinucleotide repeats and encoding a protein that form polyglutamine-mediated protein aggregation. Suppression of the first gene is achieved by reducing the expression of SPT4 gene or SUPT4H gene. It can also be achieved by inhibiting the formation of a Spt4/Spt5 complex or a Supt4h/Supt5h complex. Also provided is a method for identifying an agent useful for modulating the expression and aggregation of CAG-expanded gene product, or treating a polyglutamine disease such as Huntington's disease. | 06-14-2012 |
20120086543 | DATA BUFFER APPARATUS WITH WIRELESS TRANSMISSION FUNCTION - The present invention relates to a data buffer apparatus with wireless transmission function, including a transmission interface module, a memory module, a wireless transmission module and a microprocessor module. The transmission interface module is coupled to a monitoring unit and continuously receives at least one transmission signal data to be stored in the memory module. When the memory module has the transmission signal data, the microprocessor module controls the wireless transmission module to attempts to establish a wireless connection. If the wireless connection is successfully established, the transmission signal data will be sent. If the wireless connection can not be established, it will attempt to establish the wireless connection again after a period of time. | 04-12-2012 |
20120029865 | METHODS FOR BEHAVIOR PATTERN ANALYSIS - Disclosed is a method for behavior pattern analysis, in which the behavior signals of a subject are continuously detected using tri-axis accelerator, and the behavior signals are divided as a plurality of time windows based on a predetermined time length. The plurality of time windows are configured as an X-Y matrix, and cross analysis is performed on the time windows as X-axis and Y-axis to obtain a plurality of correlation coefficients as being the preferred correlation values. A pattern with bright spots and dark spots is plotted according to the preferred correlation values, and behavior pattern is evaluated from the number and distribution of bright spots and the pattern. The behavior consistency of a subject can be efficiently evaluated, and his/her behavior abnormality, disease development or other situations can be determined accordingly. | 02-02-2012 |
20120029318 | SPONTANEOUS EXERCISE ELECTROCARDIOGRAM SYSTEM - Disclosed is a spontaneous exercise electrocardiogram system, adapted to synchronously record and analyze a user to obtain a spontaneous exercise electrocardiogram. The system comprises a electrocardiogram device and a analyzing computer. The electrocardiogram device comprises: an electrocardiogram sensor and a 3-dimensional acceleration sensor for detecting the user's electrocardiogram signals and acceleration signals, respectively. Upon the analyzing computer receives the information from the electrocardiogram device, an indicator of physical activity (PA) or new physical activity (NPA) can be determined. After the heart rate of electrocardiogram and heart rate variability being matched and analyzed, the user's spontaneous exercise electrocardiogram can be established. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028356 | TRANSFECTION WITH MICRO EXPLOSION ENACTED BY COATED DRY ICE PARTICLES - Disclosed is a transfection method, which includes the steps of: (a) adhering the gene fragments to dry ice particles; (b) adding the dry ice particles into the medium/liquid that contains target cells; and (c) transporting the gene fragments into the target cells via the micro explosion/sublimation of the dry ice particles. In addition, the gene fragments can also adhere first to nanoparticles, which can then adhere to dry ice particles. Subsequently, gene fragments enter cells by micro explosion/sublimation. The present invention can be applied in transgenic research on prokaryotic, eukaryotic, plant and animal cells and in the development of new species in agriculture. | 02-02-2012 |
20120028354 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MAKING HEPATOCYTES FROM EXTRAHEPATIC SOMATIC STEM CELLS AND USE THEREOF - A method for preparing isolated hepatocytes is disclosed. The method comprises: a) culturing mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in a medium comprising hepatic growth factor (HGF) to cause the MSCs to differentiate toward hepatocytes, wherein the MSCs are isolated from bone marrow or umbilical cord blood; b) culturing cells from a) in a medium comprising HGF and oncostatin M (OSM) to facilitate the cell differentiation toward hepatocytes; and c) culturing cells from b) in a medium comprising OSM to cause the differentiated cells to mature into hepatocytes, and thereby producing the isolated hepatocyte cells. | 02-02-2012 |
20120010502 | SYNCHRONIC MONITOR SYSTEM FOR DRUG DELIVERY INDUCED BY ULTRASOUND AND THE METHOD THEREOF - The present invention provides a synchronic monitor system using real-time ultrasound image to monitor the permeable concentration of the targeted tissue for drug delivery induced by ultrasound. The drug delivery is performed by using a first ultrasound apparatus to emit a first ultrasound to a blood vessel of the targeted tissue to allow a drug passing through the blood vessel into a lesion zone. The synchronic monitor system comprises a second ultrasound apparatus and software. The second ultrasound apparatus has a transducer, and the transducer is used to emit a second ultrasound to the blood vessel to determine several information of the blood flow. The software is installed in the second ultrasound apparatus to collect the information of the blood flow, and calculate an extravasation of the drug in the lesion zone according to the information of the blood flow via a first equation. The present invention discloses a method using the same. | 01-12-2012 |
20110288422 | ESTIMATION OF PRESSURE AT REMOTE SITE BY BRACHIAL OSCILLOMETRIC WAVE FROM ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to a device and a method for estimating central systolic blood pressure based on oscillometric signals from brachial artery by the use of a pressure cuff. | 11-24-2011 |
20110283370 | MOUSE MODEL FOR DEPRESSION, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE AND THE USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT) animal model and use thereof. | 11-17-2011 |
20110185440 | CISD2-Knockout Mice and Uses Thereof - The present invention is related to a Cisd2 knockout mouse with phenotype comprising mitochondrial breakdown and dysfunction, wherein Cisd2 is defined as SEQ ID NO. 1. The present invention is also related to a mouse model of Wolfram Syndrome 2 (WFS2) disease consisting of a Cisd2 knockout mouse. The present invention is further related to a method for screening a candidate agent for preventing or treating WFS2 disease. | 07-28-2011 |
20110184898 | Weight-Prediction System and Method Thereof - The present invention provides a weight-prediction method comprising the following steps: providing the first-period data and the second-period data of basic users and proving users, respectively; using an Artificial Neural Network method to analyze the first-period data and second-period data of basic users to calculate a basic parameter; analyzing the first period data of proving users by using a Fuzzy Inference system based on the basic parameter and then calculate a predictive data; comparing the predictive data with the second-period data of proving users and determining if the predictive data is in an acceptable range. If the predictive data is certainty in the acceptable range, the basic parameter is defined as a predictive parameter. | 07-28-2011 |
20110143332 | METHOD FOR IDENTIFYING MICROORGANISM OR DETECTING ITS MORPHOLOGY ALTERATION USING SURFACE ENHANCED RAMAN SCATTERING (SERS) - The present invention relates to a method for producing a profile identifying a microorganism based on surface enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) and an apparatus thereof. The method comprises: (1) placing the microorganism on a SERS-active substrate; (2) mounting the microorganism with a mounting solution; (3) obtaining a SERS spectrum of the microorganism in step (2); and (4) analyzing the SERS spectrum to produce the profile. | 06-16-2011 |
20110137189 | PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL SENSING SYSTEM WITHOUT TIME AND PLACE CONTRAINT AND ITS METHOD - A physiological signal sensing system and a physiological signal sensing method applied in any time and place are disclosed. The present invention is used by applying wireless transmitting electrocardiogram (ECG) data and contactless charging so as to achieve the purpose of sensing physiological signals without any time and place constraints. | 06-09-2011 |
20110137188 | SLEEP ASSISTANT SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a system for sleeping assistance which comprises an electrocardiogram collector, a heartbeat recognition device, a frequency domain analysis device and a nerve active judgment device. Frequency spectrum and heartbeat rate analysis are made by the measured electrocardiogram to find out what nerve actives effect sleeping and to give corresponding feedback. | 06-09-2011 |
20110136626 | System for Training and Evaluating Bilateral Symmetric Force Output of Upper Limbs - A system for training and evaluating bilateral symmetric force output of upper limbs has a force application unit of bilateral upper limbs, a movable link unit, a signal conversion unit, a computing unit and a driving unit. The force application unit of bilateral upper limbs has at least two force sensors. When stroke patients perform training, the system can instantaneously measure values of forces exerted by users and sensed by the sensors, and determine if the movable link unit is driven according to a pre-configured training pattern, so that both hands of patients are allowed to perform training movements pushing forward and pulling backward to promote training mechanism of dual-brain hemisphere organization and improve moving capability of upper limb of affected side. | 06-09-2011 |
20110124742 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF ADIPOSE CELL DIFFERENTIATION INHIBITION - The present invention is related to a composition and method of adipose cell differentiation inhibition. | 05-26-2011 |
20110118849 | Modular Hip Joint Prosthesis and Assembling Method Thereof - The invention relates to modular hip joint prosthesis and an assembling method thereof. The modular hip joint prosthesis includes a stem component, a proximal body module and lock component. The proximal body module assembles with the stem component and includes a first curved surface component and a second curved surface, wherein the radius of curvature of the first curved surface component is different from the radius of curvature of the second curved surface component. The lock component is used to encase the first curved surface component and the second curved surface for locking up both components. | 05-19-2011 |
20110118617 | Heart Rate Measuring Device and Method for Measuring Heart Rate Thereof - This invention discloses a heart rate measuring device and a method for measuring heart rate thereof. The heart rate measuring device can be put on a user body. The heart rate measuring device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, a plurality of optical indicating units, a signal processing circuit and a control unit. When the user's both hands touch the first electrode and the second electrode, the control unit provides a heart signal by using the first electrode, the second electrode and the signal processing circuit. The control unit controls the optical indicating units to output electrocardiographic signals. | 05-19-2011 |
20110106119 | ANASTOMOSIS DEVICE - The present invention discloses an microvascular anastomosis device. The device comprises two rotatable and movable ring bodies disposed relatively on a guiding base, and a guiding member lead two vessels to pass through the two ring bodies respectively, wherein a tenon structure is disposed at the two ring bodies for aligning and embedding each other, and inner surface of each vessel is pressured in axial symmetry to make the outer surface of each vessel adhered and fixed onto the inner surface of each ring body, so as not to turn the vessels inside out when performing microvascular Anastomsis. | 05-05-2011 |
20110105909 | NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT BRAIN COMPUTER INTERFACE VISION DRIVEN CONTROL DEVICE AND ITS METHOD - A near-infrared light brain computer interface vision driven control device and its method are applied for measuring a near-infrared light brain signal generated during a user with a sight ability to feel an optical image data so as to use the measured near-infrared light brain signal as a signal source to control peripherals. The control device at least includes an optical image display unit, a near-infrared light measuring unit, a signal analysis processing unit, and a controlled unit. | 05-05-2011 |
20110071636 | Displacement Leaf Spring and Artificial Intervertebral Disc Containing the Same - A displacement leaf spring and an artificial intervertebral disc containing the same, particularly about the artificial intervertebral disc using the displacement leaf spring to cushion axial compression, wherein the artificial intervertebral disc includes a displacement leaf spring and the displacement leaf spring further includes an upper plate, an inclined plate, and a lower plate. The upper plate has a first breach, and the inclined plate has a first connecting side which connects to one side of the first breach. There is an angle between the inclined plate and the upper plate. The inclined plate has a second breach, and the lower plate has a second connecting side which connects to one side of the second breach. There is an angle between the lower plate and the inclined plate, and the lower plate parallels the upper plate. The artificial intervertebral disc equipped with the displacement leaf spring further comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a core structure, and a socket structure. The top and bottom plate connect to the bottom of the upper vertebral body and the top of the lower vertebral body respectively. The form of the core structure fits in the socket structure. The core structure and the socket structure are installed between the top and bottom plate to make the artificial intervertebral disc have a wide range of activity angle and capability to cushion the axial compression. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071430 | Biopsy Device and Method Thereof - A biopsy device includes an acquiring element and a fixation element. The acquiring element has a drill, a sleeve and a handle. The sleeve has first screw threads formed on an outer periphery thereon and is covered on a part of one end of drill. The fixation element has a stylet and a trocar. The stylet has a through hole, and second screw threads are formed on an inner periphery of the through hole. The second screw threads of the through hole are engaged with the first screw threads of the sleeve. The trocar is connected with the through hole for receiving the drill. When the handle is rotated by a force, the acquiring element is moved in the through hole and the torcar relative to the fixation element. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071412 | Belt Type Bio-Signal Detecting Device - This invention relates to a bio-signal detecting device which can be belted up on a user. The bio-signal detecting device includes a respiratory signal detecting module, a electrocardiogram (ECG) signal detecting module, a body temperature detecting module, a contacting object and a flexible belt, wherein the respiration signal detecting module is used for obtaining a respiratory signal, the ECG signal detecting module is used for obtaining a ECG signal and the body temperature detecting module is used for a temperature value. The respiratory signal detecting module, the ECG signal detecting module, and the body temperature detecting module are disposed on the contacting object. The flexible belt is coupled to the contacting object and belts the user in order to fix the contacting object on the user. | 03-24-2011 |
20110071364 | Remote Patient Monitoring System and Method Thereof - This invention relates to a remote patient monitoring system and method thereof. The remote patient monitoring system comprises a portable electronic device, a remote monitor and a bio-signal detecting device which further comprises a plurality of bio-signal sensing modules, a wireless transmitting module and a control unit. The bio-signal detecting device is used for wearing on the body of user so that the bio-signal sensing modules can obtain a plurality of bio-signals form the user. The control unit is coupled to the bio-signal sensing modules and the wireless transmitting module. The control unit controls the wireless transmitting module to transmit the bio-signals to the portable electronic device. The portable electronic device transmits the bio-signals to the remote monitor. | 03-24-2011 |
20110068273 | Device and Method for Detecting High Energy Radiation Through Photon Counting - The present invention relates to a radiation-detecting device and an associated detection method. The detection device includes a scintillation crystal and an avalanche photodiode. The surface of the scintillation crystal is coated with a high-reflection layer. When ionizing radiation irradiates the scintillation crystal, the crystal emits luminescence, which passes through or is reflected by the high-reflection layer at least once within the scintillation crystal before it is received by the avalanche photodiode, generating a detection signal. | 03-24-2011 |
20100279897 | Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT) Animal model and use thereof - The present invention is a new type of Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT) knockout mice model. This model can be applied to screen drug, test of treatment and search for diagnostic marker of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), glycogen storage disease, liver dysplasia, fatty liver and other liver disease. | 11-04-2010 |
20100275274 | MOUSE MODEL FOR DEPRESSION, SCHIZOPHRENIA AND ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE - The present invention relates to Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT) animal model and use thereof. | 10-28-2010 |
20100268104 | METHOD AND SYSTEM OF AUDITORY EVOKED HEART RATE VARIABILITY ANALYSIS - The present invention provides a method and system of auditory evoked heart rate variability analysis having advantage of simply analytical process and portability. The disclosed method mainly includes the following steps of: stimulating the auditory system of a person by a sound through a sound transmission device, capturing an electrocardiogram signal of the person, performing analog-to-digital conversion of the electrocardiogram signal, selecting the peaks of the electrocardiogram signal and transforming the qualified peaks to a consecutive peak signal, and performing spectrum analysis to the peak signal in frequency domain, and obtaining the difference of the spectral parameters before and after the evoked sounds. Moreover, the sound further is selected from the group consisting of noise, short tone burst, click, and any other sound with the intensity of 30 dB to 100 dB. By comparing the heart rate variability analysis before or after sound stimulation in order to get the differences, the disclosed method and system of auditory evoked heart rate variability analysis can evaluate a changing index of stimulated autonomic functions. | 10-21-2010 |
20100240031 | Method of Predicting Metastatic Potential Prognosis or Overall Survival of Cancer Patients - A method of predicting metastatic potential, prognosis or overall survival of cancer patients is provided. The method utilizes reliable markers, HIF-1α, TWIST or Snail, to predict the probability of the metastatic potential, prognosis situation or overall survival of cancer patients. Moreover, the method provided by the present invention can reach relatively higher predictability of metastatic potential, prognosis situation or overall survival as compared with the current markers. | 09-23-2010 |
20100217389 | GRAFT ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR LIGAMENT RECONSTRUCTION - The present invention discloses a graft attachment device for cruciate ligament reconstruction comprises a body having a screw portion with a threading area on the front end of the body, a connection member disposed on the front end, a gap formed between the front end and a predetermined portion of the body adapted for a rope-type member pass through, a pivoting member pivoted on the rear end of the body with its front end, the rear end of the pivoting member having a juncture portion for fixing a ligament, thereby the device could be screwed and fixed on a bone when rotating the device, and seamed a ligament on the rear end of the device. | 08-26-2010 |
20100217265 | ANTI-SUBSIDENCE DYNAMIC HIP SCREW - An anti-subsidence dynamic hip screw comprises of a barrel having a connection portion and a tube-type extending portion angled a predetermined angle with the connection portion, and a first long groove and a first limit portion disposed at the inner wall of the extending portion respectively; a lag screw having an inside end disposed threading screw at its outer edge and a outside end with a predetermined length passed through in the extending portion by the way of reciprocation; a second long groove and a second limit portion disposed at the lag screw respectively related to the first long groove and the first limit portion, each first limit portion and second limit portion used for preventing the lag screw from rotating inside the extending portion; a blade piece with a predetermined length simultaneously passed through and retained in the first long groove and the related second long groove; a compressing screw having an inside end screwed with the outside end of the lag screw and an outside end retained in the outside end of the extending portion. The above structure is not only easy to assembly, especially for the effect of decreasing the subsidence of the femoral head, but also makes the effect more obvious when using for the hip fracture of the osteoporosis body. | 08-26-2010 |
20100179625 | Implantable Heating Apparatus for a Living Being and Method for Charging the Same - An implantable heating apparatus for a living being of the present invention includes a heating unit, a control unit for controlling operations of the heating unit and an induction driven charge/discharge unit for powering the heating unit. The induction driven charge/discharge unit is composed of a core, a coil set wrapping around the core in at least three axial directions and an energy storing unit for electrically coupling to the coil set. Such that when an external alternate magnetic field is approaching the induction driven charge/discharge unit, the coil set is able to generate induction current that can be stored in the energy storing unit. | 07-15-2010 |
20100160243 | COMPOUNDS AND METHODS FOR ENHANCING ERYTHROPOIESIS - Compounds and methods for enhancing erythropoiesis. The compound contains a chemical structure of the formula (I) indicated below, in which R is a glucosyl group. In addition to having an erythropoiesis effect, the compound of the formula (1) is effective in enhancing erythropoietin formation, and increasing kidney function and expression of hepatocyte growth factor. The method includes the step of administering an effective amount of the compound of the formula (I) to a subject in need thereof and thereby results in an enhancement of erythropoiesis. | 06-24-2010 |
20100125222 | METHOD FOR DETECTING HEARING IMPAIRMENT AND DEVICE THEREOF - A method for detecting hearing impairment and a device thereof are provided. The device includes a sound collecting unit and analyzing unit. The sound collecting unit is used for receiving a voice signal from a subject. The analyzing unit is coupled to the sound collecting unit and is used for receiving the voice signal and performing a signal processing and a predetermined operation for the voice signal to provide the power of low-frequency oscillations of the voice fundamental frequency of the subject, wherein the hearing impairment of the subject is linear dependency with the low frequency oscillations. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125217 | Method and Apparatus for Presenting Heart Rate Variability by Sound and/or Light - An apparatus is disclosed for presenting heart rate variability, comprising a sensor for collecting electrocardiogram signals; an analog-to-digital converter for digitalizing electrocardiogram signals; an operating unit, converting said digitalized electrocardiogram signals to one or more heart rate variability parameters and further converting said heart-rate-variability parameters to one or more standard scores of heart rate variability by a standard mathematical formula; and an output unit, outputting the standard score of said heart-rate-variability by sound and/or light to aid determining the state of heart rate variability of a subject. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125216 | ACTIVITY MONITORING SYSTEM AND MONITORING DEVICE OF THE SAME - This invention relates an activity monitoring system and a device thereof. The device includes a global positioning system for providing a positioning information, a wireless communication module, a status sensor module including a multi-axle accelerating sensor and a heart rate variability sensor for sensing subject's activity status and bio-status so as to provide at least one activity information related to the subject and a microprocessor which is coupled to the global positioning system, the wireless communication module and the status sensor module, wherein the microprocessor controls the wireless communication module to send the positioning information and the at least one activity information to the remote host. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125215 | SLEEP ANALYSIS SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ANALYZING SLEEP THEREOF - The invention provides a sleep analysis system and a method for analysis thereof. The sleep analysis system includes an analysis device and a sleep sensing apparatus. The sleep sensing apparatus includes an ECG signal collector, a multi-axial accelerometer, a wireless transmitting unit, and a control unit. The ECG signal collector is used for collecting an ECG signal associated with a subject. The multi-axial accelerometer is used for detecting a multi-axial accelerometer signal associated with the subject. The control unit controls the wireless transmitting unit to transmit the ECG signal and the multi-axial accelerometer signal to the analysis device for analyzing sleep of the subject. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125185 | DEVICE FOR SENSING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL AND METHOD FOR SENSING THE SAME - A device for sensing a physiological signal comprises: two sensing units connected to the palms a subject respectively to receive a first electrocardiogram (ECG) signal; a filter for generating a second ECG signal by filtering the first ECG signal; an amplifying unit for generating a third ECG signal by amplifying the second ECG signal; an analog to digital converting unit for converting the third ECG signal into a digital signal; an operating unit for generating a plurality of analysis data by operationally analyzing the digital signal; and a display unit for displaying the plurality of analysis data. Therefore, the accuracy of the ECG is improved and the operation is simplified. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125184 | CHIP FOR SENSING A PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL AND METHOD FOR SENSING THE SAME - A chip for sensing a physiological signal comprises: an input unit for receiving a first electrocardiogram (ECG) signal; a filter for generating a second ECG signal by filtering the first ECG signal; an amplifying unit for generating a third ECG signal by amplifying the second ECG signal; an Analog-to-Digital converting unit for converting the third ECG signal into a digital signal; an operating unit for generating a plurality of analysis data by operational analyzing the digital signal; and an output unit for outputting the plurality of analysis data. Therefore, the manufacturing cost of the chip is decreased and the chip is suitable for use in small-scale devices. | 05-20-2010 |
20100041768 | COMPOSITION AND METHOD OF ADIPOSE CELL DIFFERENTIATION INHIBITION - The present invention is related to a composition and method of adipose cell differentiation inhibition. | 02-18-2010 |
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20090249501 | CISD2-Knockout Mice and Uses Thereof - The present invention is related to a Cisd2 knockout mouse with phenotype comprising mitochondrial breakdown and dysfunction, wherein Cisd2 is defined as SEQ ID NO. 1. The present invention is also related to a mouse model of Wolfram Syndrome 2 (WFS2) disease consisting of a Cisd2 knockout mouse. The present invention is further related to a method for screening a candidate agent for preventing or treating WFS2 disease. | 10-01-2009 |
20090245762 | Oven with light emitting diode and/or laser diode as heating devices - The present invention provides an oven that utilizes light emitting diode (LED) and or laser diode (LD) as heating devices. Such heating devices will enable a wide variety of heating modalities. | 10-01-2009 |
20090184680 | MAGNETIC INDUCTION AND ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to a magnetic induction and energy storage system, apparatus and use thereof. The present invention could be used with a biosensor implanted in a living organism, as a micro electrical device, or for other purposes. | 07-23-2009 |
20090177048 | MINIATURE, WIRELESS APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides an apparatus and method for processing plural of physiological signal input from external sensors are received by the signal-receiving element in a synchronized pattern. | 07-09-2009 |
20090149763 | ESTIMATION OF PRESSURE AT REMOTE SITE BY BRACHIAL OSCILLOMETRIC WAVE FROM ANALYSIS - The present invention relates to a device and a method for estimating central systolic blood pressure based on oscillometric signals from brachial artery by the use of a pressure cuff. | 06-11-2009 |
20090148428 | Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT) Animal model and use thereof - The present invention is a new type of Glycine N-methyltransferase (GNMT) knockout mice model. This model can be applied to screen drug, test of treatment and search for diagnostic marker of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), glycogen storage disease, liver dysplasia, fatty liver and other liver disease. | 06-11-2009 |
20090137914 | PORTABLE HYDRAULIC SPHYGMOMANOMETER - The present invention provides a portable hydraulic sphygmomanometer comprising: a manual hydraulic belt, a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure of hydraulic belt, and a compute device for calculating the blood pressure. | 05-28-2009 |
20090137631 | METHODS AND PHARMACEUTICAL COMPOSITIONS FOR REGULATION OF G- AND/OR GC-RICH NUCLEIC ACID EXPRESSION - Methods and pharmaceutical compositions for regulations of Guanosine- (G-) and/or Guanosine-cytosine-rich (GC-rich) nucleic acid expressions are provided. The methods include a step of interacting the G- and/or GC-rich region of the nucleic acid with thalidomide, and the pharmaceutical compositions include the thalidomide and a pharmaceutical carrier. | 05-28-2009 |
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20090105574 | MAGNETIC ELECTRODE DEVICE AND AN ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH DETECTING METHOD THEREOF - A magnetic electrode device and it further provides a method of CEG detection and record by the use of the said electrode device. | 04-23-2009 |
20090099501 | Spinal Cord's Epidural Space Detection By Using Fiber Optic Technology - The present invention provides a device and a method for effectively processing epidural anesthesia by providing the needle-localization information in real time. The idea of this invention is derived from the concept that different tissues due to their different composition have different optical properties, such as absorbance and reflection, so we can discriminate the tissue types where the needle reaches by their distinctive optical properties. In this device, the inner solid needle of the puncture needle used before is replaced by a hollow needle which filled with optical fibers, and the distal end of those optical fibers are connected with two light sources of different wavelengths and a light analyzer. Thus, while qualifying and comparing the optical properties of those tissues, these device and method can be very helpful during epidural anesthesia and also reduce the risk of the surgery. | 04-16-2009 |
20090099128 | Composition and method for treating autoimmune disease and mucosal disorder - The present invention provides the composition and the method for treating autoimmune diseases and a mucosal disorder via oral-tolerance induction and innate immunity promotion. The composition for treating the autoimmune disease and mucosal disorder includes the polysaccharide prepared from a plant, wherein the plant belongs to Genus | 04-16-2009 |
20090098229 | METHOD OF TREATING OSTEOPOROSIS WITH EXTRACT OF DIOSCOREA SP. - A method for treating osteoporosis in a subject in need of such treatment includes administering orally to the subject an effective amount of an extract product of a | 04-16-2009 |
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20090081121 | LIPOSOME COMPOSITIONS USEFUL FOR TUMOR IMAGING AND TREATMENT - The invention relates to liposome compositions for delivering, for example, therapeutic, diagnostic, and imaging agents to a subject. Methods for preparing and using such liposome compositions are further provided. The compositions and methods of the invention find particular use in treating, diagnosing, and imaging a tumor in a subject. | 03-26-2009 |
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20090071169 | MICRO-HEATPIPE BASED COLD AND HOT PAD - The present invention provides a micro-heatpipe based cold and holt microtube, including a cold chip, hot chip and a power-controller. | 03-19-2009 |
20090067174 | MULTI-FUNCTION LIGHTING AND WARNING MOSQUITO EXPELLER - The present creation relates to a method and a device for multi-function lighting and warning mosquito expeller. | 03-12-2009 |
20090058637 | MULTI-ANTENNA WIRELESS SENSOR SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a multi-antenna wireless sensor system that allows a subject to measure and transmit physiological signals, comprising a wireless sensor, a wireless base station, a network device, and a data processing unit. The wireless sensor senses and collects the physiological signals of the subject and contains a portable electronic device with a wireless data transmission interface. | 03-05-2009 |
20090056328 | Micro Generator System - The present invention relates to a micro generator system which uses temperature difference (about 5˜10° C.) between skin and outside environment to allow an engine to drive microfluid flow as well as pass nanomagnetic particles within microfluid through coli to produce an inducing electricity. | 03-05-2009 |
20090054802 | SUNGLASS TYPE SLEEP DETECTING AND PREVENTING DEVICE - The present invention relates to a sunglasses type device for detecting and preventing sleep and a method for detecting and preventing sleep. | 02-26-2009 |
20090036952 | INDUCTION DRIVEN LIGHT MODULE AND USE THEREOF - The present invention relates to an induction driven light module. In particular, the present invention is directed to an induction driven LED or LD module for photodynamic therapy, entertainment or decoration. The present invention also relates to a method for treating cancer, tumor or other ailments. | 02-05-2009 |
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20080310009 | Device for trapping or stretching microscopic substance and method thereof - The present invention provides a device for trapping or stretching a microscopic substance comprising (a) a light source for irradiating laser beam; (b) an acousto-optic modulator (AOM) for regulating the direction of said laser beam irradiating from said light source; (c) a beam-expander for expanding and collimating the light beam emitting from said AOM; (d) an object lens for focusing the laser beam passing through said beam-expander; and (e) an incoherent light source for imaging said microscopic substance. | 12-18-2008 |
20080306348 | MINIATURE WIRELESS APPARATUS FOR RECORDING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS OF HUMANS AND USE THEREOF - A miniature wireless apparatus for recording and remote monitoring physiological signals and use thereof are described. The miniature wireless apparatus comprises a signal collecting module, a signal processing module, a wireless module, and a recording device. The methods for recording and remote monitoring physiological signals comprising collecting physiological signals by a signal collecting module, processing the said physiological signals by a signal processing module and recording the processed signals by a recording device, modulating the said processed signals and synchronously transmitting and receiving the modulated signals by a wireless module to integrate the physiological signals, receiving the signals by a remote receiver, and recording, monitoring, and analyzing the physiological signals by the remote receiver and further transmitting the physiological signals to the remote monitoring station through a network. Methods for sleep monitoring and evaluating and for monitoring and evaluating of autonomic nerve function using the miniature wireless apparatus are further described. | 12-11-2008 |
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20080300469 | MINIATURE, WIRELESS APPARATUS FOR PROCESSING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNALS AND USE THEREOF - The present invention provides a miniature, wireless apparatus for processing physiological signals comprising a signal-receiving element and a signal-processing element, wherein said signal-receiving element receives plural of signals input from external sensors and transmits the signals to said signal-processing element. Then said signal-processing element divides the receiving-time into n equal intervals and corresponds each divided time-interval to signals received by one sensor. | 12-04-2008 |
20080287768 | NECKLACE TYPE OF DETECTOR FOR ELECTROCARDIOGRAPHIC AND TEMPERATURE INFORMATION - The present invention provides an non-adhering electrocardiographic and temperature signal detector comprising: (a) an electrocardiographic detecting working electrode, an electrocardiographic reference electrode and a temperature sensor connected together by a conduction chain; (b) a signal processing unit, for processing those signals obtained from said electrode or sensor, (c) a wireless transceiver for sending and receiving processed signal of electrocardiographic to the receiver at a far end unit or receiving data from the tar end unit; and (d) a power supply supplying power to the operation of the detector. The detector improves the uncomfortable of conventional adhering detector and increase the willing of a use due to the aesthetic, outlook of the detector and convenient to detect. Accordingly, the electrocardiographic and body temperature gas and opportunity to apply home care device. | 11-20-2008 |