Knowledge based recycable materials system

A method and system for upfront analysis of at least one substance used in the design process of a vehicle. A vehicle ontology is created that is stored in a database. The vehicle ontology records all the substances used in the design of the vehicle along with all the attributes of the substances and the relations between the substances. All the standards for the substances and the attributes of the standards are recorded in a materials ontology. A knowledge base engine, e.g., the database, analyzes the materials ontology to determine whether a substance conforms to a standard, e.g., a recyclability requirement.

Apparatus and method for data transfer

There is provided an apparatus and method for transferring data packets from a peripheral module to a memory via a memory-controller. When a given peripheral module requests that it send a data packet to the memory via the memory-controller, the memory-controller sends an acknowledgement indicating that the peripheral module can send the data packet, whether or not there is a descriptor for the data packet. If there is a descriptor, the memory-controller receives the data packet from the peripheral module and stores it in the memory. If there is not a descriptor, the memory-controller discards the data packet as it receives it. Thus, whether or not there is a descriptor available for the data packet, the peripheral module still sends the data packet to the memory-controller. The data packets may be assigned classifications and each classification may be assigned a dedicated space in the memory.

Self-Curling Cochlear Electrode Lead and Method of Manufacturing the Same

An exemplary self-curling cochlear electrode lead includes a flexible body formed of a flexible insulating material, a shape memory polymer element that is embedded within the flexible body and that is configured to cause the self-curling cochlear electrode lead to transition to a curved spiral shape so as to conform with a curvature of a human cochlea when a temperature of the shape memory polymer element reaches a transition temperature, a plurality of electrode contacts arranged along a side of the flexible body, and a plurality of wires embedded within the flexible body and configured to electrically connect the plurality of electrode contacts to at least one signal source. Corresponding methods of manufacturing a self-curling cochlear electrode lead are also described. 1. A method of manufacturing a self-curling cochlear electrode lead adapted for insertion into a human cochlea , the method comprising:forming a shape memory polymer element that is configured to cause the cochlear electrode lead to transition to a curved spiral shape so as to conform with a curvature of the human cochlea when a temperature of the shape memory polymer element reaches a transition temperature;placing the shape memory polymer element within a cochlear electrode lead mold;attaching a wire included in a plurality of wires to each electrode contact included in a plurality of electrode contacts;placing the plurality of wires and the plurality of electrode contacts in the cochlear electrode lead mold such that electrode contacts are spaced apart along the cochlear electrode lead mold; andproviding, after placing the shape memory polymer element, the plurality of wires, and the plurality of electrode contacts within the cochlear electrode lead mold, the cochlear electrode lead mold with a flexible insulating material such that the shape memory polymer element, the plurality of wires, and the plurality of electrode contacts and embedded within the flexible insulating material after the ...

Method and system of restricted substance management and recycling

A method is provided of restricted substance management and recycling in a manufacturing environment. The method includes the steps of inputting restricted substances and recycle content data of parts supplied by an inputter of information and receiving the inputted data by a receiver of information via a computer system. The method also includes the steps of reviewing the inputted data and determining parts with banned or recycled content or substances over predetermined thresholds. The method further includes the steps of reporting the determined parts to the inputter of the information and the receiver of the information.

Method for creating intracellular artificial nanostructures in situ

A method of creating intracellular artificial nanostructures in situ, which employees a chemical precursor. The precursor does not self-assemble due to the presence of a cleavable motif linked to it. When the precursor comes inside live cells by an uptaking mechanism on the cell membrane, the cleavable motif is then to be removed by an enzymatic action of a first enzyme. Without the cleavable motif, the precursor now engages in a self-assembling process to form nanostructures within the live cells, which may cause formation of a hydrogel. Furthermore, the self-assembling process can be made reversible by employing a second enzyme which puts the cleavable motif back to the precursor, whereby dissolving the nanostructures into solution.

TECHNIQUES FOR COMPRESSING DIFFERENTIAL SAMPLES OF BANDWIDTH-LIMITED DATA TO REDUCE BANDWIDTH AND POWER CONSUMPTION BY AN INTERFACE

Techniques and technologies are provided for compressing differential samples of bandwidth-limited data and coding the compressed differential samples to reduce bandwidth and power consumption when communicating bandwidth-limited data over a serial interface which couples one integrated circuit to another integrated circuit.

Knowledge based recycable materials system

A method and system for upfront analysis of at least one substance used in the design process of a vehicle. A vehicle ontology is created that is stored in a database. The vehicle ontology records all the substances used in the design of the vehicle along with all the attributes of the substances and the relations between the substances. All the standards for the substances and the attributes of the standards are recorded in a materials ontology. A knowledge base engine, e.g., the database, analyzes the materials ontology to determine whether a substance conforms to a standard, e.g., a recyclability requirement.

CONTEXT-AWARE OPTION SELECTION IN VIRTUAL AGENT

Generally discussed herein are devices, systems, and methods for virtual agent selection of an option not expressly selected by a user. A method can include receiving, from a virtual agent interface device of the virtual agent device, a response regarding a problem, wherein the response is responsive to a prompt, and wherein the prompt is associated with one or more expected responses, determining whether the response is a match to one of the expected answers by performing one or more of (a) an ordinal match, (b) an inclusive match, (c) an entity match, and (d) a model match, and providing, responsive to a determination that the response is a match, a next prompt, or provide a solution to the problem, the next prompt associated with expected responses to the next prompt. 1. A system comprising:a virtual agent interface device to provide an interaction session in a user interface with a human user; receive, from the virtual agent interface device, a response regarding a problem, wherein the response is responsive to a prompt, and wherein the prompt is associated with one or more expected responses;', 'determine whether the response is a match to one of the expected answers by performing one or more of (a) an ordinal match; (b) an inclusive match; (c) an entity match; and (d) a model match; and', 'provide, responsive to a determination that the response is a match, a next prompt, or provide a solution to the problem, the next prompt associated with expected responses to the next prompt., 'processing circuitry in operation with the virtual agent interface device to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the determination of whether the response is a match further includes performing a normalized match that includes performing spell-checking and correcting of any error in the response and comparison of the spell-checked and corrected response to the expected responses.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the normalized match is further determined by removing one or more words ...

Apparatus and methods for making cochlear implant electrode arrays

A method that may include the steps of positioning a contact assembly, including a plurality of electrically conductive contacts that are respectively connected to a plurality of lead wires, on a shell formed from a first resilient material to form an electrode array sub-assembly, positioning the electrode array subassembly in a cochlear implant electrode array mold, and introducing a second resilient material into the mold to form a cochlear implant electrode array flexible body, on which the contacts are located, that is defined by the first and second flexible materials.

Methods of fabric treatment

A method is described for treating fabrics, yarns and individual fibers to improve the mechanical properties thereof, for example their wrinkle-resistance, by treating the fabric, yarn, and fibers in a solution containing nanoparticles. The nanoparticles include two sizes of particles and b appropriate selection of the nanoparticles the degree and mode of cross-linking in the fabric can be controlled with corresponding control of the mechanical properties.

Molecular Actuators, and Methods of Use Thereof

The synthesis of thiophene based conducting polymer molecular actuators, exhibiting electrically triggered molecular conformational transitions is reported. Actuation is believed to be the result of conformational rearrangement of the polymer backbone at the molecular level, not simply ion intercalation in the bulk polymer chain upon electrochemical activation. Molecular actuation results from π-π stacking of thiophene oligomers upon oxidation, producing a reversible molecular displacement that leads to surprising material properties, such as electrically controllable porosity and large strains. The existence of active molecular conformational changes is supported by in situ electrochemical data. Single molecule techniques have been used to characterize the molecular actuators.

Methods of fabric treatment

A method is described for treating fabrics, yarns and individual fibers to improve the mechanical properties thereof, for example their wrinkle-resistance, by treating the fabric, yarn, and fibers in a solution containing polymer nanoparticles. The nanoparticles include two sizes of particles and an appropriate selection of the nanoparticles to control the degree and mode of cross-linking in the fabric with corresponding control of the mechanical properties. The nanoparticles can be provided with an electrical charge that can be opposite in sign to any charge carried by the fabric in order to enhance the formation of a polymer film on the fabric.

Protein agent for diabetes treatment and cell imaging

The 30 amino acid peptide GLP-1 has been integrated into the stable host protein human calbindin D9k. The fusion protein binds to GLP-1R. The fusion protein agents can be useful for both diabetes treatment and GLP-1R receptor targeting MR imaging. The fusion protein comprises a first peptide that selectively binds to a site of a target cell and linked to a second peptide, where the fusion protein is more stable than the first peptide alone and may further comprise a detectable label. The first peptide of the fusion protein may be glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)(7-36), or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) (9-36), or a conservative variant thereof.

Molecular actuators, and methods of use thereof

The synthesis of thiophene based conducting polymer molecular actuators, exhibiting electrically triggered molecular conformational transitions is reported. Actuation is believed to be the result of conformational rearrangement of the polymer backbone at the molecular level, not simply ion intercalation in the bulk polymer chain upon electrochemical activation. Molecular actuation results from π-π stacking of thiophene oligomers upon oxidation, producing a reversible molecular displacement that leads to surprising material properties, such as electrically controllable porosity and large strains. The existence of active molecular conformational changes is supported by in situ electrochemical data. Single molecule techniques have been used to characterize the molecular actuators.

PRIVACY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a Faraday cage with two or more portions, and at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture. The at least one aperture is configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage, and the at least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell. The housing assembly can be an articulating assembly, a sliding assembly, and can include an active acoustic jamming or passive acoustic attenuation element. 1. A privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device comprising:a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly, the housing assembly comprising:a Faraday cage comprising two or more portions;at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture, the at least one aperture configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage; andat least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell.2. The privacy/security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing assembly includes an articulating assembly configured and arranged to articulate a portion of the housing assembly to one or more positions to enable a user to insert or enclose and ...

Asymmetric cyanine fluorescent dyes

The present disclosure provides the asymmetric cyanine fluorescent dyes of formula I in which X, n, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and Y- are as defined in the specification. The present disclosure also provides conjugates of the fluorescent dyes, methods for preparation thereof, compositions comprising the fluorescent dyes, and methods for staining biological samples using the fluorescent dyes and compositions thereof.

Loop delay and gain control methods in closed-loop transmitters and wireless devices

Embodiments include transmitters, wireless devices, and methods for performing loop delay and gain control. In a transmitter, a gain application element receives and combines digital input samples and a digital gain signal to generate gain-compensated digital samples. A power amplifier receives and amplifies an analog version of the gain-compensated digital samples to generate an antenna output signal. A feedback path generates an analog feedback signal from the antenna output signal, to produce a sequence of digital feedback samples from the analog feedback signal, and generates the digital gain signal from the sequence of digital feedback samples and a loop gain estimate. A loop delay and gain calculator calculates a loop delay estimate from the gain-compensated digital samples and the sequence of digital feedback samples, and calculates the loop gain estimate using the loop delay estimate, the gain-compensated digital samples, and the sequence of digital feedback samples.

Synthetic peptides, enzymatic formation of pericellular hydrogels/nanofibrils, and methods of use

Disclosed are peptides that contain up to about 35 amino acids, including a plurality of aromatic amino acid residues and either (i) an amino acid residue that is phosphorylated or sulfated, or (ii) an amino acid comprising an ester-moiety linked via peptide bond, or both (i) and (ii), wherein the peptide is capable of self-assembly to form nanofibrils in the presence of an enzyme that hydrolyzes the phosphate group, the sulfate group, or the ester-moiety. These peptides are enzymatically responsive hydrogelators, and they can be used to form pericellular hydrogels/nanofibrils upon exposure to target cells that secrete or express a surface bound ectoenzyme having hydrolase activity suitable to induce peptide gelation. These materials, and compositions containing the same, can be used for in vitro and in vivo cellular imaging, treating cancerous conditions, collecting a secretome from a cell upon which the pericellular hydrogels/nanofibrils form, and screening the collected secretome.

Antineoplastic hydrogels, and enzyme-instructed preparations thereof

Disclosed is a general methodology to create nano fibers of therapeutic molecules that have a dual role, as both the delivery vehicle and the drug itself. It is shown that with proper molecular design, the integration of enzymatic reaction and self-assembly provides a powerful method to create molecular hydrogels of clinically-used therapeutics without compromising their bioactivities. In addition, the results disclosed herein demonstrate enzyme-instructed self-assembly as a facile strategy for generating the supramolecular hydrogels of molecules that inherently have poor solubility in water. For example, by covalently connecting paclitaxel with a motif that is prone to self-assemble, a hydrogel of paclitaxel can be formed without compromising the activity of the paclitaxel.

Compact laser ignition device for combustion engine

A high efficiency optical ignition device is provided in a two-part compact and robust package to be mounted directly on an internal combustion engine chamber. The ignition device ignites a combustion fuel with a high intensity plasma generated by a high power laser beam from a solid state laser operable in Q-switched, or non-Q-switched mode for producing short or long pulses, respectively. Multiple pulses are generated, and duration and frequency of the laser beam pulses are controlled by controlling an optical pump module to pump the solid state laser. The optical pump module comprises a semiconductor laser, preferably a VCSEL device. One or more laser beams are precisely directed, each one to a desired location anywhere within the combustion chamber for more efficient and near complete burning of the combustion fuel. The robust packaging is well suited to withstand mechanical and thermal stresses of the internal combustion engine.

Biofunctional magnetic nanoparticles for pathogen detection

This invention provides a method of detecting pathogens comprising the steps of: (a) contacting a sufficient amount of biofunctional magnetic nanoparticles with an appropriate sample for an appropriate period of time to permit the formation of complexes between the pathogens in the sample and the nanoparticles; (b) using a magnetic field to aggregate said complexes; and (c) detecting said complexes. The method may further comprise the additional step of removing said complexes. The biofunctional magnetic nanoparticles are preferably a conjugate of vancomycin and FePt. The pathogens may be bacteria or viruses, and the sample may be a solid, liquid, or gas. Detection may involve conventional fluorescence assay, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), optical microscope, electron microscope, or a combination thereof. The sensitivity of detection for the method is at least as low as 10 colony forming units (cfu) of the pathogens in one milliliter of solution within one hour.

A Method For Establishing A Service Connection

The present invention provides a method for establishing a service connection, comprising: before initiating a service request, UE will select a cell that can provide the said service; if a cell that can provide the said service is selected, UE will send a service request to the network in the cell that can provide the said service, and establish the service connection with the network; if no cell that can provide the said service is selected, UE will notify the subscriber that service connection is unsuccessful. UE performs cell selection/reselection according to the requested service and will not send a service request to the network until selecting a proper cell to reside, the process thereof can greatly increase service access probability and improve service quality, thus increasing subscribers' satisfaction toward services and promoting service expansion and application.

Display device

The present disclosure provides a display device which includes a liquid crystal display panel and a backlight assembly. The backlight assembly includes a light diffusion component and a light emitting component optically coupled to the light diffusion component. The display device further includes a light guide component configured to direct ambient light to the light diffusion component.

Barium titanium particles, method of preparing the same, and display panel

Barium titanium particles, a method of preparing the same, and a display panel are disclosed. The method includes steps of mixing a barium source precursor and a titanium source precursor with an alkaline solution to obtain a to-be-reacted mixture solution, wherein the barium source precursor is selected from barium enoate; and reacting the to-be-reacted mixture solution under a first condition for a first time, and then isolating and purifying to obtain the barium titanium particles.

System and method for frequency-agile transmission in a wireless communication device

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include determining a range of frequencies allocated to resource blocks to be transmitted during a subsequent sub-frame slot or sounding reference symbol sub-slot. The method may also include determining an approximate center frequency of the range of frequencies. The method may additionally include modulating resource blocks of the sub-frame or sounding reference symbol sub-slot at the approximate center frequency. The method may further include transmitting the modulated resource blocks at the approximate center frequency.

QUANTUM DOT MATERIAL, AND PREPARATION METHOD AND USE THEREOF

Provided are a quantum dot material, a preparation method and use thereof. The quantum material includes a quantum dot, and a first cladding layer and a second cladding clad outside of the quantum dot, wherein the first cladding layer is located between the quantum dot and the second cladding layer. The quantum dot material provided herein has good water and oxygen barrier properties and good stability. 1. A quantum dot material , comprising a quantum dot , and a first cladding layer and a second cladding layer clad outside of the quantum dot;wherein the first cladding layer is located between the quantum dot and the second cladding layer.2. The quantum dot material according to claim 1 , wherein the first cladding layer is made of any one or a combination of at least two materials selected from a group consisting of SiO claim 1 , ZnO claim 1 , AlO claim 1 , TiO claim 1 , FeO claim 1 , and FeO.3. The quantum dot material according to claim 1 , wherein the first cladding layer has a thickness of 5 nm to 100 μm.4. The quantum dot material according to claim 1 , wherein the quantum dot is any one or a combination of at least two selected from a group consisting of CdSe claim 1 , CdTe claim 1 , CdS claim 1 , ZnSe claim 1 , CdTe claim 1 , CuInS claim 1 , InP claim 1 , CsPbX claim 1 , CuZnSe claim 1 , and ZnMnSe.5. The quantum dot material according to claim 1 , wherein the second cladding layer is made of any one or a combination of at least two materials selected from a group consisting of AlO claim 1 , ZrO claim 1 , ZnO claim 1 , ZnS claim 1 , and TiO.6. The quantum dot material according to claim 1 , wherein the second cladding layer has a thickness of 1 nm to 100 μm.7. A preparation method for the quantum dot material according to claim 1 , comprising:(1) mixing a quantum dot solution and a precursor material of a first cladding layer, cladding by a reaction to obtain a quantum dot material with the first cladding layer; and(2) depositing a second cladding layer ...

Polymeric materials having active cross-linkers, methods for making them, and use thereof

The present technology relates to a polymeric material including a plurality of polymer subunits and an active cross-linker, wherein the active cross-linker is covalently linked to the plurality of polymer subunits. The active cross-linker offers a key building block for constructing novel molecular architecture in chemomechanical soft materials and illustrates a new approach to tailor material properties.

TRANSMIT POWER MEASUREMENT APPARATUS HAVING PROGRAMMABLE FILTER DEVICE THAT IS SET AT LEAST BASED ON FREQUENCY RESPONSE OF TRANSMIT POWER DETECTION PATH AND RELATED TRANSMIT POWER MEASUREMENT METHOD THEREOF

A transmit power measurement apparatus includes a transmit power detection path, a compensation circuit and a tracking circuit. The compensation circuit includes a programmable filter device and a compensation controller. The programmable filter device generates a filter output. The compensation controller sets the programmable filter device at least based on a frequency response of the transmit power detection path. The tracking circuit generates a transmit power tracking result at least based on the filter output. 1. A transmit power measurement apparatus , comprising:a transmit power detection path; a programmable filter device, configured to generate a filter output; and', 'a compensation controller, configured to set the programmable filter device at least based on a frequency response of the transmit power detection path; and, 'a compensation circuit, comprisinga tracking circuit, configured to generate a transmit power tracking result at least based on the filter output.2. The transmit power measurement apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: a test signal source, configured to generate a test transmit signal to the transmit power detection path when the transmit power detection path is operated in a calibration mode; and', 'a frequency response detection circuit, configured to receive a test transmit power detection signal generated from the transmit power detection path in response to the test transmit signal, and obtain at least one detected frequency response of the transmit power detection path according to the test transmit signal and the test transmit power detection signal, wherein the frequency response of the transmit power detection path is selected from the at least one detected frequency response., 'a calibration circuit, comprising3. The transmit power measurement apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the at least one detected frequency response includes a plurality of frequency responses determined by the frequency response detection circuit under ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR TUNING AN ANTENNA IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a control path for a wireless communication device may include a radio frequency coupler having a coupled port and a terminated port, the radio frequency coupler configured to couple at least a portion of a transmission power of a transmission line coupled to the antenna tuner such that the coupled port carries a first signal indicative of an incident power transmitted to an antenna coupled to the antenna tuner and the terminated port carries a second signal indicative of a reflected power reflected by the antenna. the control path may also include a control module configured to communicate the one or more control signals to the antenna tuner for controlling the impedance of the antenna tuner based at least on the first signal and the second signal. 121-. (canceled)22. A wireless communication apparatus , comprising:a transmit path configured to convert a first signal into a wireless communication signal;an antenna tuner coupled to the transmit path; and sense a power transmitted from the transmit path;', 'sense a phase of the power transmitted from the transmit path; and', 'based on the sensed power and the sensed phase, communicate a control signal to the antenna tuner to control an impedance of the antenna tuner., 'a control path coupled to the antenna tuner, the control path configured to23. The wireless communication apparatus of claim 22 , further comprising an antenna coupled to the antenna tuner.24. The wireless communication apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the transmit path is further configured to transmit the wireless communication signal via the antenna.25. The wireless communication apparatus of claim 23 , wherein the antenna tuner is configured to match an impedance of the transmit path to the antenna.26. The wireless communication apparatus of claim 22 , further comprising an oscillator configured to generate an oscillator signal.27. The wireless communication apparatus of claim 26 , ...

Method and system of restricted substance management and recycling

A method is provided of restricted substance management and recycling in a manufacturing environment. The method includes the steps of inputting restricted substances and recycle content data of parts supplied by a supplier for a vehicle into a computer system of a vehicle manufacturer. The method also includes the steps of reviewing the inputted data and determining parts with banned or recycled content or substances over predetermined thresholds. The method further includes the steps of reporting the determined parts to the supplier and vehicle manufacture.

Butterfly processor for telecommunications

The present invention discloses a butterfly processor capable of performing convolutional decoding and LogMAP decoding in telecommunications systems. First and second add-compare-select modules are provided for receiving input path metrics. A branch metric calculator is also provided for receiving input data and extrinsic data. The branch metric calculator generates output branch metrics to each of the first and second add-compare-select modules. Each of the add-compare-select modules includes a log-sum correction means coupled to compare and select components. A controllable switch selectively couples outputs of the select components and the log-sum corrections means to enable either one of convolutional or LogMAP decoding.

GAIN ASYMMETRY CHARACTERIZING CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING CHARACTERISTICS OF GAIN ASYMMETRY POSSESSED BY TRANSMITTER

A gain asymmetry characterizing circuit for determining characteristics of gain asymmetry possessed by a transmitter includes a baseband loopback path, a test signal generating unit and a gain asymmetry measuring unit. The baseband loopback path is coupled to a baseband node on a first transmission path of the transmitter. The test signal generating unit is arranged to generate a first differential baseband test signal pair to the first transmission path. The first differential baseband test signal pair includes a first baseband signal and a second baseband signal. During a first period, the first baseband signal and the second baseband signal are fed into a positive input node and a negative input node of the first transmission path, respectively. During a second period, the second baseband signal and the first baseband signal are fed into the positive input node and the negative input node of the first transmission path, respectively. 1. A gain asymmetry characterizing circuit for determining characteristics of gain asymmetry possessed by a transmitter , comprising:a baseband loopback path, coupled to a baseband node on a first transmission path of the transmitter;a test signal generating unit, arranged to generate a first differential baseband test signal pair to the first transmission path, wherein the first differential baseband test signal pair includes a first baseband signal and a second baseband signal; during a first period, the first baseband signal and the second baseband signal are fed into a positive input node and a negative input node of the first transmission path, respectively; and during a second period, the second baseband signal and the first baseband signal are fed into the positive input node and the negative input node of the first transmission path, respectively; anda gain asymmetry measuring unit, arranged to measure a response of a positive sideband of the gain asymmetry according to a first baseband loopback signal received from the ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR REDUCING TIMING UNCERTAINTY OF DATA TRANSMISSION AND RECEPTION

In accordance with the present disclosure, disadvantages and problems associated with timing accuracies of higher data rate communications systems may be reduced. In accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure a wireless communication element comprises a first controller configured to generate data transfer information indicating a trigger value. The wireless communication element further comprises a second controller communicatively coupled to the first controller. The second controller comprises a counter configured to increment a counter value and is configured to receive the data transfer information from the first controller. The second controller is further configured to generate a data transfer trigger when the counter value corresponds with the trigger value such that the wireless communication element initiates a data transfer with a second wireless communication element in response to the data transfer trigger. 1. A wireless communication element comprising:a first controller configured to generate data transfer information indicating a trigger value; and receive the data transfer information from the first controller; and', 'generate a data transfer trigger when the counter value corresponds with the trigger value such that the wireless communication element initiates a data transfer with a second wireless communication element in response to the data transfer trigger., 'a second controller communicatively coupled to the first controller, and comprising a counter configured to increment a counter value, the second controller configured to2. The wireless communication element of claim 1 , wherein the data transfer comprises the wireless communication element transmitting data to the second wireless communication element.3. The wireless communication element of claim 1 , wherein the data transfer comprises the wireless communication element receiving data from the second wireless communication element.4. The wireless communication element of ...

Antineoplastic Hydrogels, and Enzyme-Instructed Preparations Thereof

Disclosed is a general methodology to create nanofibers of therapeutic molecules that have a dual role, as both the delivery vehicle and the drug itself. It is shown that with proper molecular design, the integration of enzymatic reaction and self-assembly provides a powerful method to create molecular hydrogels of clinically-used therapeutics without compromising their bioactivities. In addition, the results disclosed herein demonstrate enzyme-instructed self-assembly as a facile strategy for generating the supramolecular hydrogels of molecules that inherently have poor solubility in water. For example, by covalently connecting paclitaxel with a motif that is prone to self-assemble, a hydrogel of paclitaxel can be formed without compromising the activity of the paclitaxel. 130-. (canceled)32. The compound of claim 31 , wherein R is —OH.33. The compound of claim 31 , wherein R is —OPOH.34. (canceled)35. The compound of claim 31 , wherein W is —CHCHCHCH—.36. The compound of claim 31 , wherein X is O.37. (canceled)38. The compound of claim 31 , wherein Y is —CHCH—.3949-. (canceled)50. The compound of claim 31 , wherein R is —OH; X is O; and m is 1.51. The compound of claim 31 , wherein R is —OPOH; X is O; and m is 1.52. The compound of claim 31 , wherein R is —OH; W is —CHCHCHCH—; X is O; Y is —CHCH—; and m is 1.53. The compound of claim 31 , wherein R is —OPOH; W is —CHCHCHCH—; X is O; Y is —CHCH—; and m is 1.5455-. (canceled)56. A self-assembled molecular nanofiber claim 31 , comprising a plurality of compounds of claim 31 , wherein at least one instance of R is —OH.57. The self-assembled molecular nanofiber of claim 56 , further comprising a plurality of NapFFKY.5883-. (canceled)85. (canceled)86. The method of claim 84 , wherein W is —CHCHCHCH—.87. The method of claim 84 , wherein X is O.88. (canceled)89. The method of claim 84 , wherein Y is —CHCH—.90100-. (canceled)101. The method of claim 84 , wherein R is —OPOH; X is O; and m is 1.102. The method of claim 84 , ...

Reagent for blood analysis and method of use thereof

The present disclosure provides a reagent for blood analysis which may include: (1) a compound having the general formula I as a fluorescent dye, wherein n, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and Y are as defined in the specification; (2) a surfactant selected from cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and anionic surfactants. The present disclosure also provides a method to perform blood analysis including the following steps of: (a) mixing the blood sample with the reagent for blood analysis disclosed to form a cell suspension; (b) detecting the scattered light signals and fluorescence signals from the cells; and (c) differentiating and counting the cells in the blood in terms of the scattered light signals and fluorescence signals.

Techniques for reducing interference in a communication system

A technique of operating a communication device includes identifying a signal null associated with a signal to be transmitted on a first communication channel. A channel gain of the first communication channel is adjusted at a time that substantially coincides with the signal null to reduce transient noise spectrum coupled from the first communication channel to one or more second communication channels.

GAIN CONTROL METHODS FOR WIRELESS DEVICES AND TRANSMITTERS

Embodiments of wireless devices and transmitters are provided, which perform embodiments of automatic gain control methods. The embodiments of wireless devices and transmitters include a ramp generator, a digital gain signal generator, a combiner, and a variable gain amplifier. The ramp generator is adapted to receive a gain control input signal and to generate a gain ramp signal based on the gain control input signal. The digital gain signal generator is adapted to generate and incorporate a gain arc into a digital gain signal. A combiner is adapted to receive and combine a digital input signal with the digital gain signal, to generate a pre-compensated digital signal. The variable gain amplifier is adapted to apply gains indicated in the gain ramp signal to a pre-adjusted analog signal, which is generated based on the pre-compensated digital signal, in order to generate a gain-adjusted analog signal.

Branched peptides for enzymatic assembly and mitochondria drug delivery

The present invention relates to a branched peptide that includes a first peptide chain and a second peptide chain having its C-terminal amino acid covalently linked to a sidechain of an amino acid residue of the first peptide chain, wherein the first peptide chain includes a plurality of aromatic amino acids and, optionally, an aromatic group linked to an amino terminus of the first peptide chain; and the second peptide chain includes a plurality of hydrophilic amino acids and an enzyme cleavage site. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the branched peptide and one or more therapeutic agents in an aqueous medium are disclosed, where the branched peptides form micelle structures in the aqueous medium. Methods of using the pharmaceutical composition to deliver therapeutic agents, and for treating various disease conditions are also described.

Systems and methods for adjusting headroom of a power amplifier

Systems and methods are provided for controlling headroom of an amplifier (e.g., in a transmitter). A method comprises obtaining a target output power for a current interval and obtaining a target headroom for a subsequent interval. The method continues by adjusting, during the current interval, the power output capability of the amplifier based on the target headroom and adjusting the input power of an input signal based on the target output power, such that the output power of the amplifier is substantially constant during the current interval as the power output capability of the amplifier is adjusted.

Cyanine compounds and their use in staining biological samples

Cyanine compounds having the general formula I for staining biological samples, wherein R1, R2, X, Y, A1 and A2 are as defined in the specification. These kinds of compounds may show good light illumination stability, have a maximum absorption peak around 640 nm that may not change as a function of ambient temperature, have rapidly increased fluorescence intensity upon binding to nucleic acids to form compound/nucleic acid complexes, and have a light spectrum in the near-infrared region, thereby effectively reducing interference from background fluorescence and increasing the accuracy of the detection when used as a staining agent for nucleic acids in a flow cytometer. The compounds provided can be used as a staining agent for erythroblasts in the blood.

Polymeric materials having active cross-linkers, methods for making them, and use thereof

The present technology relates to a polymeric material including a plurality of polymer subunits and an active cross-linker, wherein the active cross-linker is covalently linked to the plurality of polymer subunits. The active cross-linker offers a key building block for constructing novel molecular architecture in chemomechanical soft materials and illustrates a new approach to tailor material properties.

Percolation efficiency of the conductivity of electrically conductive adhesives

An electroconductive bonding material is formed as a Modified Electrically Conductive Adhesive (MECA), and consists of a resin matrix and a modified conductive filler. The resin matrix if formed by providing a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin-based polymer resin. The conductive filler is a metal filler material suitable for use as conductive filler for the resin matrix. The metal filler is modified by applying a material selected from one of halogens, pseudohalogens or their precursors.

ERROR SIGNAL PROCESSING SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING A DIGITAL ERROR SIGNAL FROM AN ANALOG ERROR SIGNAL

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for controlling the output of a transmitter using a digital error signal. A method comprises generating a digital reference signal based on a baseband input signal and converting the digital reference signal to an analog reference signal. The method further comprises generating an analog error signal in response to a difference between the analog reference signal and an analog output signal. The method further comprises generating a digital error signal from the analog error signal, and generating an input signal for the transmitter based on the baseband input signal and the digital error signal.

BUFFERING DEVICE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BUFFERING DEVICE, BACKLIGHT MODULE, DISPLAY DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY DEVICE

A buffering device, a method for manufacturing the buffering device, a backlight module, a display device and a method for manufacturing the display device are provided. The buffering device includes a buffering body and a hollowed-out buffering layer arranged on a surface of the buffering body. The hollowed-out buffering layer includes a plurality of hollowed-out portions and a plurality of non-hollowed-out portions, each of the plurality of hollowed-out portions comprises an adhesive layer having a thickness smaller than a thickness of each of the plurality of non-hollowed-out portions, regions of the surface of the buffering body are configured to arrange the plurality of hollowed-out portions, and the adhesive layer is arranged in the regions. 1. A buffering device comprising:a buffering body; anda hollowed-out buffering layer arranged on a surface of the buffering body; the hollowed-out buffering layer comprises a plurality of hollowed-out portions and a plurality of non-hollowed-out portions,', 'each of the plurality of hollowed-out portions comprises an adhesive layer having a thickness smaller than a thickness of each of the plurality of non-hollowed-out portions,', 'regions of the surface of the buffering body are configured to arrange the plurality of hollowed-out portions, and', 'the adhesive layer is arranged in the regions., 'wherein2. The buffering device according to claim 1 , wherein any two adjacent hollowed-out portions of the plurality of hollowed-out portions are spaced apart from each other by a same distance.3. The buffering device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of hollowed-out portions is arranged in a matrix form claim 1 , and the non-hollowed-out portions are connected to each other to form one piece.4. The buffering device according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of non-hollowed-out portions is arranged in a matrix form claim 1 , and the hollowed-out portions are connected to each other to form one piece.5. The buffering ...

Compact Laser Ignition Device for Combustion Engine

A high efficiency optical ignition device is provided in a two-part compact and robust package to be mounted directly on an internal combustion engine chamber. The ignition device ignites a combustion fuel with a high intensity plasma generated by a high power laser beam from a solid state laser operable in Q-switched, or non-Q-switched mode for producing short or long pulses, respectively. Multiple pulses are generated, and duration and frequency of the laser beam pulses are controlled by controlling an optical pump module to pump the solid state laser. The optical pump module comprises a semiconductor laser, preferably a VCSEL device. One or more laser beams are precisely directed, each one to a desired location anywhere within the combustion chamber for more efficient and near complete burning of the combustion fuel. The robust packaging is well suited to withstand mechanical and thermal stresses of the internal combustion engine. 1. A laser ignition device comprising:a housing having a lower and an upper section placed in good thermal contact by bonding, wherein the exterior of the lower section comprises a threaded region to be attached to a correspondingly threaded cavity of an internal combustion engine wall, said lower and upper sections further including respective interior cavities, said cavities align to provide a contiguous hollow space, and a sealed window located at one extreme end of the lower section opposite from the upper section;a cooling apparatus surrounding the housing and in thermal contact with the housing;an optical pump module mounted on a first submount, said submount placed in thermal contact with a heat sink and a first section of the interior wall of the housing, such that the optical pump module is in thermal contact with the cooling apparatus;a solid state laser mounted on a second submount, said solid state laser including at least one solid gain medium disposed between a high reflectivity coating and a low reflectivity coating ...

Systems and Methods for Spurious Emission Cancellation

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include digitally pre-distorting a digital baseband signal with an opposite phase of a C-IM3 distortion term such that the pre-distortion and C-IM3 distortion cancel each other out in a transmitter. The method may also include digitally conditioning the pre-distorted digital signal in order to provide a flat amplitude response of a composite filter comprising a baseband filter and a digital half-band filter of the transmitter, and to provide a linear phase response for the composite filter.

CYANINE COMPOUNDS AND THEIR USE IN STAINING BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES

Cyanine compounds having the general formula I for staining biological samples, wherein R1, R2, X, Y, A1 and A2 are as defined in the specification. These kinds of compounds may show good light illumination stability, have a maximum absorption peak around 640 nm that may not change as a function of ambient temperature, have rapidly increased fluorescence intensity upon binding to nucleic acids to form compound/nucleic acid complexes, and have a light spectrum in the near-infrared region, thereby effectively reducing interference from background fluorescence and increasing the accuracy of the detection when used as a staining agent for nucleic acids in a flow cytometer. The compounds provided can be used as a staining agent for erythroblasts in the blood.

Molecular actuators, and methods of use thereof

The synthesis of thiophene based conducting polymer molecular actuators, exhibiting electrically triggered molecular conformational transitions is reported. Actuation is believed to be the result of conformational rearrangement of the polymer backbone at the molecular level, not simply ion intercalation in the bulk polymer chain upon electrochemical activation. Molecular actuation results from pi-pi stacking of thiophene oligomers upon oxidation, producing a reversible molecular displacement that leads to surprising material properties, such as electrically controllable porosity and large strains. The existence of active molecular conformational changes is supported by in situ electrochemical data. Single molecule techniques have been used to characterize the molecular actuators.

Privacy and security systems and methods of use

Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a Faraday cage with two or more portions, and at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture. The at least one aperture is configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage, and the at least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell. The housing assembly can be an articulating assembly, a sliding assembly, and can include an active acoustic jamming or passive acoustic attenuation element.

Implementing self-assembly nanometer-sized structures within metal-polymer interface

An adhesion bond between a metallic surface layer and a second surface is formed by treating the layers with a material comprising sulphur-containing molecules. The sulphur-containing molecules are applied as a surface treatment of the surfaces, so that the sulphur-containing molecules act as a coupling agent to bond chemically to both substrates form nanometer-sized structures on the surfaces. The nanometer-sized structures are incorporated into a self-assembly interlayer in between the surfaces, with the interlayer forming a bond to both surfaces.

Gain control methods for wireless devices and transmitters

Embodiments of wireless devices and transmitters are provided, which perform embodiments of automatic gain control methods. The embodiments of wireless devices and transmitters include a ramp generator, a digital gain signal generator, a combiner, and a variable gain amplifier. The ramp generator is adapted to receive a gain control input signal and to generate a gain ramp signal based on the gain control input signal. The digital gain signal generator is adapted to generate and incorporate a gain arc into a digital gain signal. A combiner is adapted to receive and combine a digital input signal with the digital gain signal, to generate a pre-compensated digital signal. The variable gain amplifier is adapted to apply gains indicated in the gain ramp signal to a pre-adjusted analog signal, which is generated based on the pre-compensated digital signal, in order to generate a gain-adjusted analog signal.

Techniques for Adaptive Predistortion Direct Current Offset Correction in a Transmitter

A technique for performing adaptive predistortion in a transmitter includes receiving, at a first input of an error signal unit, a delayed version of a baseband input signal. The technique also includes receiving, at a second input of the error signal unit, a power amplifier feedback signal from an output of a power amplifier. An input error signal that corresponds to a difference between the delayed version of the baseband input signal and the power amplifier feedback signal is then provided at an output of the error signal unit. The input error signal is then received at an input of a signal conditioner. An adjusted error signal that has a lower direct current offset than the input error signal is provided at an output of the signal conditioner.

PRIORITIZED LIST OF WORK TASKS

A computing device includes a processor and a machine-readable storage medium storing instructions. The instructions are executable by the processor to: determine a first plurality of priority scores for a plurality of work tasks; determine a first prioritized list of work tasks based on the first plurality of priority scores; detect a plurality of user selections from the first prioritized list of work tasks; determine a second plurality of priority scores using a regression analysis of the plurality of user selections from the first prioritized list of work tasks; and determine a second prioritized list of work tasks based on the second plurality of priority scores. 1. An article comprising a machine-readable storage medium storing instructions that upon execution cause a processor to:calculate, using a first priority profile of a user, a first plurality of priority scores for a first plurality of work tasks of the user;generate, based on the first plurality of priority scores, a first prioritized list of work tasks for the user;receive, from the user, a sequence of selections from the first prioritized list of work tasks;determine a second priority profile of the user using a regression analysis of the sequence of selections from the first prioritized list of work tasks;calculate, using the second priority profile, a second plurality of priority scores for a second plurality of work tasks of the user; andgenerate, based on the second plurality of priority scores, a second prioritized list of work tasks for the user.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the instructions further cause the processor to:perform the regression analysis of the sequence of selections using ordinary least squares analysis.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the second priority profile comprises a plurality of factor weights claim 1 , and wherein the instructions further cause the processor to:calculate the plurality of factor weights based on the regression analysis of the sequence of ...

Printed circuit board, method for determining engagement state between printed circuit board and flexible printed circuit and display device

A printed circuit board, a method for determining an engagement state between the printed circuit board and a flexible printed circuit, and a display device are provided. The printed circuit board includes a substrate, a connector fixed on the substrate, and configured to be connected with the flexible printed circuit, and a determining circuit connected with the connector. The secondary pin is added to the connector, and can determine together with the determining circuit, added to the substrate, connected with the secondary pin, an engagement state between the first pins of the connector, and the second pins of the flexible printed circuit.

Techniques for compressing differential samples of bandwidth-limited data to reduce bandwidth and power consumption by an interface

Techniques and technologies are provided for compressing differential samples of bandwidth-limited data and coding the compressed differential samples to reduce bandwidth and power consumption when communicating bandwidth-limited data over a serial interface which couples one integrated circuit to another integrated circuit.

ELECTRONIC PAPER DISPLAY SCREEN, METHOD FOR DRIVING THE SAME, AND ELECTRONIC PAPER DISPLAY DEVICE

An electronic paper display screen, a method for driving the same, and an electronic paper display device are provided. The electronic paper display screen comprising: a first substrate and a second substrate opposite to each other; a plurality of insulating barrier walls dividing a space between the first substrate and the second substrate into a plurality of closed chambers; a plurality of first transparent electrodes, each of which is disposed on the first substrate and is located at a position corresponding to each of the closed chambers; a plurality of second electrodes, each of which is located in each of the closed chambers and is disposed on a sidewall of the insulating barrier walls; and a plurality of black charged particles which are disposed within each of the closed chambers and move under effect of an electric field. 1. An electronic paper display screen comprising:a first substrate and a second substrate opposite to each other;a plurality of insulating barrier walls dividing a space between the first substrate and the second substrate into a plurality of closed chambers;a plurality of first transparent electrodes, each of which is disposed on the first substrate and is located at a position corresponding to each of the closed chambers;a plurality of second electrodes, each of which is located in each of the closed chambers and is disposed on a sidewall of the insulating barrier walls; anda plurality of black charged particles which are disposed within each of the closed chambers and move under effect of an electric field.2. The electronic paper display screen according to claim 1 , further comprising first connecting electrodes which are disposed on the first substrate and are configured to electrically interconnect the plurality of first transparent electrodes.3. The electronic paper display screen according to claim 1 , further comprising first connecting electrodes which are disposed on the insulating barrier walls and are configured to ...

Portable image device for generating application images

An apparatus and a method for displaying an image on a portable image device are provided. The method includes receiving a first input indicative of an input associated with an application, generating a first image object in a buffer of the portable image device, storing the first image object in a memory of the portable image device, generating a first image using the first image object stored in the memory of the portable image device, and displaying the first image on an image display device of the portable image device.

Techniques for Reducing Interference in a Communication System

A technique of operating a communication device includes identifying a signal null associated with a signal to be transmitted on a first communication channel. A channel gain of the first communication channel is adjusted at a time that substantially coincides with the signal null to reduce transient noise spectrum coupled from the first communication channel to one or more second communication channels.

Branched peptides for enzymatic assembly and mitochondria drug delivery

The present invention relates to a branched peptide that includes a first peptide chain and a second peptide chain having its C-terminal amino acid covalently linked to a sidechain of an amino acid residue of the first peptide chain, wherein the first peptide chain includes a plurality of aromatic amino acids and, optionally, an aromatic group linked to an amino terminus of the first peptide chain; and the second peptide chain includes a plurality of hydrophilic amino acids and an enzyme cleavage site. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the branched peptide and one or more therapeutic agents in an aqueous medium are disclosed, where the branched peptides form micelle structures in the aqueous medium. Methods of using the pharmaceutical composition to deliver therapeutic agents, and for treating various disease conditions are also described.

Circuit and transmitter for reducing transmitter gain asymmetry variation

The present invention provides for a circuit with slicing wherein a gain asymmetry variation is decreased across the plurality of mixer slices. In one or more embodiments, a calibration unit can be provided to determine the characteristics of gain asymmetry variation; and a digital compensation unit can be provided to adjust the gain of the circuit over frequency.

Reconfigurable architecture for decoding telecommunications signals

The present invention discloses a single unified decoder for performing both convolutional decoding and turbo decoding in the one architecture. The unified decoder can be partitioned dynamically to perform required decoding operations on varying numbers of data streams at different throughput rates. It also supports simultaneous decoding of voice (convolutional decoding) and data (turbo decoding) streams. This invention forms the basis of a decoder that can decode all of the standards for TDMA, IS-95, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and CDMA2000. Processors are stacked together and interconnected so that they can perform separately as separate decoders or in harmony as a single high speed decoder. The unified decoder architecture can support multiple data streams and multiple voice streams simultaneously. Furthermore, the decoder can be dynamically partitioned as required to decode voice streams for different standards.

PRIVACY AND SECURITY SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USE

Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a Faraday cage with two or more portions, and at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture. The at least one aperture is configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage, and the at least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell. The housing assembly can be an articulating assembly, a sliding assembly, and can include an active acoustic jamming or passive acoustic attenuation element. 1. A privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device comprising:a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly, the housing assembly comprising:a Faraday cage comprising two or more portions;at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture, the at least one aperture configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage; andat least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell.2. The privacy/security apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the housing assembly includes an articulating assembly configured and arranged to articulate a portion of the housing assembly to one or more positions to enable a user to insert or enclose and ...

Method for controlling terminal device by using headset wire and the terminal device thereof

The present disclosure provides a method for controlling a terminal device by using a headset wire connected to the terminal device. The method includes: recognizing a user's gesture based on a current detected in a specific region of the headset wire; acquiring control instruction corresponding to the user's gesture; and executing the control instruction. According to the present disclosure, when a current is detected in the specific region of the headset wire, a user's gesture is recognized based on the current, control instruction corresponding to the user's gesture is acquired, and the control instruction is executed to control the terminal. In the whole procedure, the user only needs to touch the specific region of the headset wire without using pressure button to produce current signal, thereby the operation of controlling the terminal device is convenient and fast.

METHOD FOR CREATING INTRACELLULAR ARTIFICIAL NANOSTRUCTURES IN SITU

A method of creating intracellular artificial nanostructures in situ, which employees a chemical precursor. The precursor does not self-assemble due to the presence of a cleavable motif linked to it. When the precursor comes inside live cells by an uptaking mechanism on the cell membrane, the cleavable motif is then to be removed by an enzymatic action of a first enzyme. Without the cleavable motif, the precursor now engages in a self-assembling process to form nanostructures within the live cells, which may cause formation of a hydrogel. Furthermore, the self-assembling process can be made reversible by employing a second enzyme which puts the cleavable motif back to the precursor, whereby dissolving the nanostructures into solution.

Methods of fabric treatment

A method is described for treating fabrics, yarns and individual fibers to improve the mechanical properties thereof, for example their wrinkle-resistance, by treating the fabric, yarn, and fibers in a solution containing polymer nanoparticles. The nanoparticles include two sizes of particles and an appropriate selection of the nanoparticles to control the degree and mode of cross-linking in the fabric with corresponding control of the mechanical properties. The nanoparticles can be provided with an electrical charge that can be opposite in sign to any charge carried by the fabric in order to enhance the formation of a polymer film on the fabric.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR FREQUENCY-AGILE TRANSMISSION IN A WIRELESS COMMUNICATION DEVICE

In accordance with some embodiments of the present disclosure, a method may include determining a range of frequencies allocated to resource blocks to be transmitted during a subsequent sub-frame slot or sounding reference symbol sub-slot. The method may also include determining an approximate center frequency of the range of frequencies. The method may additionally include modulating resource blocks of the sub-frame or sounding reference symbol sub-slot at the approximate center frequency. The method may further include transmitting the modulated resource blocks at the approximate center frequency. 1. A wireless communication element , comprising:a transmit path configured to convert resource blocks in the form of a digital signal into a wireless communication signal based at least on an oscillator signal and transmit the wireless communication signal; determine a range of frequencies allocated to resource blocks to be transmitted during a subsequent sub-frame slot or sounding reference symbol sub-slot; and', 'determine an approximate center frequency of the range of frequencies;, 'control circuitry configured to receive a control signal indicative of the approximate center frequency from the control circuitry; and', 'output the oscillator signal to the transmit path based at least on the control signal, such that resource blocks of the sub-frame slot or sounding reference symbol sub-slot are modulated and transmitted by the transmit path at the approximate center frequency., 'an oscillator configured to2. A wireless communication element according to claim 1 , the sub-frame slot comprising one of a data slot and a control slot of the sub-frame.3. A wireless communication element according to claim 1 , the sub-frame comprising a Single Carrier Frequency Division Multiple Access frame.4. A wireless communication element according to claim 1 , the transmit path further comprising a filter configured to:receive a second control signal indicative of the approximate ...

Percolation Efficiency of the conductivity of electrically conductive adhesives

An electroconductive bonding material is formed as a Modified Electrically Conductive Adhesive (MECA), and consists of a resin matrix and a modified conductive filler. The resin matrix if formed by providing a thermosetting or thermoplastic resin-based polymer resin. The conductive filler is a metal filler material suitable for use as conductive filler for the resin matrix. The metal filler is modified by applying a material selected from one of halogens, pseudohalogens or their precursors.

Thermoformed electrode arrays

A cochlear lead includes a thermoformed circuit with a substrate with electrodes formed on the substrate and shaped to curve around a longitudinal axis of the cochlear lead. Traces are also formed on the substrate and connected to the electrodes. Intermediate sections between the electrodes may be curved about an axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis.

HIGH SPEED OVERLAY MODE FOR BURST DATA AND REAL TIME STREAMING (AUDIO) APPLICATIONS

In a wireless 802.15.4 communication system (), a high-speed data frame structure () is provided which uses the 802.15.4 SHR structure that is spread modulated to obtain the synchronization benefits of the 802.15.4 protocol, but which uses a modified data frame structure for the payload portion without using spreading to thereby improve its transmission efficiency. The transmission efficiency can be further increased by increasing the size of the data payload (and correspondingly, the frame length size). 1. A data reception method for demodulating a data packet in a wireless receiving device , comprising:demodulating a first part of the data packet by despreading only selected data bits in the data packet; andseparately processing at least a data payload portion of the data packet so that the data payload portion is not despread.2. The data reception method of claim 1 , where demodulating the first part of the data packet comprises despreading a synchronization header portion of the data packet to extract a preamble sequence in accordance with the IEEE 802.15.4 protocol and a start-of-frame delimiter.3. The data reception method of claim 2 , further comprising using the preamble sequence to establish an initial synchronization in accordance with the IEEE 802.15.4 protocol.4. The data reception method of claim 1 , where separately processing at least the data payload portion of the data packet comprises performing OQPSK demodulation on at least the data payload portion of the data packet.5. The data reception method of claim 1 , further comprising receiving the data packet as a high-speed data frame structure comprising a synchronization header (SHR) structure claim 1 , a packet header (PHR) structure and a MAC protocol data unit (MPDU structure claim 1 , where a predetermined start of frame delimiter (STD) value in the SHR structure controls how the data packet is demodulated.6. The data reception method of claim 5 , where the PHR structure is two bytes in length ...

Battery, and method, device, and system for battery protection

A battery for electronic equipment includes: a rechargeable power supply; and a battery chip, wherein: the rechargeable power supply is configured to supply power to the electronic equipment; and the battery chip is configured to detect whether the rechargeable power supply has started to supply power to the electronic equipment and, if a detection result is that the rechargeable power supply has started to supply power to the electronic equipment, transmit a customized signal to the electronic equipment through a predetermined transmitting pin.

DIGITAL CONTENT DATA GENERATION SYSTEMS AND METHODS

A system includes hardware processors and a non-transitory memory storing instructions that, when executed by the hardware processors, causes the hardware processors to perform actions including receiving an input data set related to digital content, where the input data set includes a plurality of input entries. The actions also include matching one or more input words of each input entry of the plurality of input entries to one or more baseline words of one or more baseline entries of a baseline data set and generating an output data set including a plurality of output entries. Each respective input entry corresponds to a respective output entry of the plurality of output entries, and each respective output entry includes a baseline entry of the one or more baseline entries having a highest probability of matching the respective input entry and additional data associated with the respective input entry.

Heat transfer printing on-line code printing system

The present disclosure discloses a heat transfer printing on-line code printing system. A conveyor belt is arranged on a worktable. A pressing conveyor and a code printer are erected on the worktable. The pressing conveyor includes a mounting frame. An adjustment frame located above the conveyor belt is arranged on the mounting frame. Two roller groups that are arranged opposite to each other are rotatably arranged on the inner side of the adjustment frame. Acting sides of the two roller groups penetrate out from the bottom of the adjustment frame to the position above of the conveyor belt. The two roller groups are in coaxial transmission. The adjustment frame is connected to the mounting frame, and the mounting frame is in threaded connection with an adjustment rod. The inner side of the mounting frame is connected with multiple support components that are elastically pressed against the adjustment frame.

REAGENT AND KIT FOR CLASSIFYING AND COUNTING LEUKOCYTES, THE PREPARATION THEREOF, AND PROCESS FOR CLASSIFYING AND COUNTING LEUKOCYTES

A reagent for classifying and counting leukocytes containing (1) a cyanine fluorescent dye; and (2) a glycoside compound; a reagent kit containing the reagent for classifying and counting leukocytes as well as its preparation process; and a process for classifying and counting blood cells using the reagent or kit are provided. Using the reagent, kit and/or process provided, leukocytes can be classified and counted in four groups with a high degree of differentiation and a better classification among each subpopulation of leukocytes, especially in that it successfully addresses the indistinct classification between lymphocytes and monocytes and between the eosinophils and neutrophils in a scattergram.

Clamping and non linear quantization of extrinsic information in an iterative decoder

A method of iterative soft input-soft output decoding in which loglikelihood ratio and output extrinsic determination is performed upon a time slice of a trellis. A priori data input to the determination that are greater than or equal to a predetermined value are identified, and where such data is identified for any one time slice, that one time slice is removed from the determination. A quantizing function may be applied to the output extrinsic for each time slice. The quantizing function advantageously consists of a companding and flooring function. The quantized value is substituted for the output extrinsic value for that time slice.

Supramolecular nanofibers and hydrogels based on nucleic acids functionalized with nucleobases

Disclosed are nucleopeptide compounds that include a nucleobase, and an amino acid. Certain compounds further comprise a glycoside. The compounds may self-assemble to form supramolecular hydrogels. Also, the compounds may be used as a platform to examine specific biological functions (e.g., binding to DNA and RNA) of a dynamic supramolecular system that is able to interact with both proteins and nucleic acids. Other uses include: methods of growing cells and methods of delivering a substance to a cell.

PROTEIN AGENT FOR DIABETES TREATMENT AND BETA CELL IMAGING

Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) is a member of a large family of incretin hormones secreted in nutrient-dependent response. GLP-1 acts on GLP-1 receptor (GLP-1 R) that is highly expressed on pancreatic β-cells. The peptide has great potential for development of diabetes treatment and diagnosis. However, the pharmaceutical effects of the peptide suffer from in vivo instability and short life due to degradation by Dipeptidylpeptidase-1 (DPP-4). The 30 amino acid peptide GLP-1 has been integrated into a stable host protein human calbindin D9k. The fusion protein binds to GLP-1 R as demonstrated by immunostaining analyses of GLP-1 R expressing cells. The fusion protein agents can be useful for both diabetes treatment and GLP-1 R receptor targeting MR imaging. The fusion protein has a size about 14 kDa, which enables efficient tissue penetration and retention, and an extended circulation time, is stable, remaining intact and retaining activity after 48 hours incubation with 75% human serum. The protein retains its native folded structure after boiling for ten minutes forming the basis of an experimental protocol for large scale production of the fusion protein (>30 mg/l bacterial culture). No toxicity has been observed with tests on mice. One aspect of the disclosure, therefore, provides a fusion protein comprising a first peptide characterized by selectively binding to a site of a target cell and linked to a second peptide, where the fusion protein is more stable than the first peptide alone. In embodiments of this aspect of the disclosure, the fusion protein may further comprise a detectable label attached thereto. In some embodiments of this aspect of the disclosure, the first peptide of the fusion protein may be glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1)(7-36), or glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) (9-36), or a conservative variant thereof. 148-. (canceled)49. An fusion protein comprising a first peptide characterized by selectively binding to a ...

Transmit power measurement and control methods and apparatus

Embodiments include methods and apparatus for performing transmit power control. A gain application element receives a sequence of digital input samples and a digital gain signal, and combines the digital gain signal with the digital input samples to generate a sequence of gain-compensated digital samples. A power amplifier receives and amplifies an analog version of the gain-compensated digital samples in order to generate an antenna output signal. A feedback path generates an analog feedback signal from the antenna output signal, produces a sequence of digital feedback samples from the analog feedback signal, and generates difference values based on the digital feedback samples. When a specified type of constant modulus symbol is represented in the antenna output symbol, the feedback path accumulates the difference values into an accumulated error value, and produces the digital gain signal from the accumulated error value.

High speed overlay mode for burst data and real time streaming (audio) applications

A wireless communication system for demodulating data packets includes an interface circuit and a modem circuit. The interface circuit may receive a data packet, and the demodulator circuit may demodulate a first part of the data packet by dispreading only selected data bits in the data packet. The demodulator circuit may separately process at least a data payload portion of the data packet without dispreading.

Antineoplastic Hydrogels, and Enzyme-Instructed Preparations Thereof

Disclosed is a general methodology to create nano fibers of therapeutic molecules that have a dual role, as both the delivery vehicle and the drug itself. It is shown that with proper molecular design, the integration of enzymatic reaction and self-assembly provides a powerful method to create molecular hydrogels of clinically-used therapeutics without compromising their bioactivities. In addition, the results disclosed herein demonstrate enzyme-instructed self-assembly as a facile strategy for generating the supramolecular hydrogels of molecules that inherently have poor solubility in water. For example, by covalently connecting paclitaxel with a motif that is prone to self-assemble, a hydrogel of paclitaxel can be formed without compromising the activity of the paclitaxel. 25-. (canceled)1011-. (canceled)14. (canceled)15. The compound of claim 1 , wherein W is —CH— claim 1 , —CHCH— claim 1 , —CHCHCH— claim 1 , —CHCHCHCH— claim 1 , —CHCHCHCHCH— or —CHCHCHCHCHCH—.16. (canceled)17. The compound of claim 1 , wherein X is O.18. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Y is —CH— claim 1 , —CHCH— claim 1 , —CHCHCH— claim 1 , —CHCHCHCH— claim 1 , —CHCHCHCHCH— or —CHCHCHCHCHCH—.19. (canceled)20. The compound of claim 1 , wherein m is 0.21. The compound of claim 1 , wherein m is 1.22. The compound of claim 1 , wherein Z is an antineoplastic agent.23. (canceled)3155-. (canceled)56. A self-assembled molecular nanofiber claim 1 , comprising a plurality of compounds of claim 1 , wherein at least one instance of R is —OH.5758-. (canceled)6061-. (canceled)64. (canceled)67. (canceled)68. The method of claim 59 , wherein W is —CH— claim 59 , —CHCH— claim 59 , —CHCHCH— claim 59 , —CHCHCHCH— claim 59 , —CHCHCHCHCH— or —CHCHCHCHCHCH—.69. (canceled)70. The method of claim 59 , wherein X is O.71. The method of claim 59 , wherein Y is —CH— claim 59 , —CHCH— claim 59 , —CHCHCH— claim 59 , —CHCHCHCH— claim 59 , —CHCHCHCHCH— or —CHCHCHCHCHCH—.72. (canceled)73. The method of claim 59 , wherein m is ...

Control program modularization system for numerical control machine

The invention discloses a control program modularization system for a numerical control machine. The system comprises a human machine interface (HMI). The system is characterized in that: a numerical control machine control program system in a numerical control unit (NCU) is subdivided according to each functional program and reflected in a module form; a function selection parameter number check module is stored and set inside a programmable logic controller (PLC) of the system; a basic function library module contains control logic programs of corresponding sub functions after the function of the numerical control machine is decomposed; a storage data and system start module, an axis control module and an auxiliary function selection module in the PLC are called for data processing and selection and start of corresponding functions; and an input/output signal mapping module is used for logic processing between the internal storage data and the actual input/output signals. The related ...

ENDOTRACHEAL TUBE DRAINAGE SYSTEM AND METHODS

An endotracheal tube (ETT) system and methods are provided. In at least one example, an ETT system may comprise, a tube, inflatable cuff coupled to the tube, and a restrictor. In at least one example the restrictor may comprise one more cavities. In a further example, a restrictor drainage assembly may be coupled to the restrictor, the restrictor drainage assembly configured to drain secretions that may be collected at a collection point formed by the restrictor when the ETT system is positioned in an airway of a patient and in an inflated state.

Reagent and kit for classifying and counting leukocytes, the preparation thereof, and process for classifying and counting leukocytes

A reagent for classifying and counting leukocytes containing (1) a cyanine fluorescent dye; and (2) a glycoside compound; a reagent kit containing the reagent for classifying and counting leukocytes as well as its preparation process; and a process for classifying and counting blood cells using the reagent or kit are provided. Using the reagent, kit and/or process provided, leukocytes can be classified and counted in four groups with a high degree of differentiation and a better classification among each subpopulation of leukocytes, especially in that it successfully addresses the indistinct classification between lymphocytes and monocytes and between the eosinophils and neutrophils in a scattergram.

White blood cell differentiation reagent containing an asymmetric cyanine fluorescent dye and method of use thereof

The present disclosure provides a white blood cell differentiation reagent comprising a fluorescent dye compound of Formula I, wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, Y and n are as defined in the specification. The present disclosure also provides a white blood cell detection kit comprising the white blood cell differentiation reagent, and a method of differentiating white blood cells using the white blood cell differentiation reagent.

Amino acid- and peptide-steroid conjugates and use thereof

This invention relates to a conjugate of formula (I): (A-Z1-)n-Q-Z2-D (I), wherein Z1, Z2, Q, A, D, and n are as described herein. This invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition including a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a conjugate of formula (I). This invention also relates to a method making a conjugate of formula (I), and the use of the conjugate for treating cancerous conditions, modulating cell membrane microheterogeneity, stimulating an immunoresponse, and forming a network on or near the inner or outer surface of target cells.

Emission Suppression for Wireless Communication Devices

A method may include synchronizing an output of a phase-locked loop to a signal received at its input. The method may further include suppressing emission at a potentially problematic channel by applying at least one of a first gain and a first resistance of the phase-locked loop for a communication at the potentially problematic channel, wherein at least one of the first gain and the first resistance are different from a second gain and a second resistance applied for communications at channels other than potentially problematic channels.

High Speed Overlay Mode for Burst Data and Real Time Streaming (Audio) Applications

In a wireless 802.15.4 communication system (300), a high-speed data frame structure (340) is provided which uses the 802.15.4 SHR structure that is spread modulated to obtain the synchronization benefits of the 802.15.4 protocol, but which uses a modified data frame structure for the payload portion without using spreading to thereby improve its transmission efficiency. The transmission efficiency can be further increased by increasing the size of the data payload (and correspondingly, the frame length size).

Low surfactant, high carbonate liquid laundry detergent compositions with improved suds profile

The present invention relates to a stable liquid laundry detergent composition containing low levels of a C10-C20 linear alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant in combination with high levels of a water-soluble alkali metal carbonate for achieving improved suds profile.

Architecture for a communications device

The present invention discloses a single unified decoder for performing both convolutional decoding and turbo decoding in the one architecture. The unified decoder can be partitioned dynamically to perform required decoding operations on varying numbers of data streams at different throughput rates. It also supports simultaneous decoding of voice (convolutional decoding) and data (turbo decoding) streams. This invention forms the basis of a decoder that can decode all of the standards for TDMA, IS-95, GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and CDMA2000. Processors are stacked together and interconnected so that they can perform separately as separate decoders or in harmony as a single high speed decoder. The unified decoder architecture can support multiple data streams and multiple voice streams simultaneously. Furthermore, the decoder can be dynamically partitioned as required to decode voice streams for different standards.

System and method for mining user cycle mode

A method for mining user cyclic patterns comprises steps: S1: a user behavior recording module recording time of behaviors of each user; S2: a user behavior time sequence generation module performing batch processing to the behaviors of each user to generate a time sequence of the behaviors of the user by using day as time granularity; and S3: a user behavior cyclic pattern acquisition module generating time sequence cyclic patterns from the time sequence according to frequent patterns.

Backlight module, display device, method for driving display device, electronic apparatus, and computer-readable storage medium

Provided are a backlight module, a display device, a method for driving a display device, an electronic apparatus, and a computer-readable storage medium. The backlight module includes: a base substrate; multiple light emitting modules disposed on a side of the base substrate, where each of the multiple light emitting modules includes a first light emitting region, a second light emitting region and a third first light emitting region; and a light exiting layer disposed on a side of the light emitting modules facing away from the base substrate. Vertical projections of the first light emitting region, the second light emitting region and the third light emitting region on the base substrate overlap with vertical projections of a first light exiting region, a second light exiting region and a third light exiting region on the base substrate respectively. Each backlight driving module is connected to at least one light emitting module.

METHOD FOR CONTROLLING TERMINAL DEVICE BY USING HEADSET WIRE AND THE TERMINAL DEVICE THEREOF

The present disclosure provides a method for controlling a terminal device by using a headset wire connected to the terminal device. The method includes: recognizing a user's gesture based on a current detected in a specific region of the headset wire; acquiring control instruction corresponding to the user's gesture; and executing the control instruction. According to the present disclosure, when a current is detected in the specific region of the headset wire, a user's gesture is recognized based on the current, control instruction corresponding to the user's gesture is acquired, and the control instruction is executed to control the terminal. In the whole procedure, the user only needs to touch the specific region of the headset wire without using pressure button to produce current signal, thereby the operation of controlling the terminal device is convenient and fast.

TRANSMIT POWER MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL METHODS AND APPARATUS

Embodiments include methods and apparatus for performing transmit power control. A gain application element receives a sequence of digital input samples and a digital gain signal, and combines the digital gain signal with the digital input samples to generate a sequence of gain-compensated digital samples. A power amplifier receives and amplifies an analog version of the gain-compensated digital samples in order to generate an antenna output signal. A feedback path generates an analog feedback signal from the antenna output signal, produces a sequence of digital feedback samples from the analog feedback signal, and generates difference values based on the digital feedback samples. When a specified type of constant modulus symbol is represented in the antenna output symbol, the feedback path accumulates the difference values into an accumulated error value, and produces the digital gain signal from the accumulated error value. 130.-. (canceled)31. A method for controlling transmit power within a wireless device , comprising:determining a symbol type associated with one or more symbols; 'transmitting the determined symbol of the first type according to an open loop power control mode; and', 'for each of the one or more symbols determined to be of a first type 'transmitting the determined symbol of the second type according to a closed loop power control mode.', 'for each of the one or more symbols determined to be of a second type32. The method of claim 31 , where the first type comprises an information bearing type claim 31 , and the second type comprises a constant modulus type.33. The method of claim 31 , where the second type comprises a sounding reference signal (SRS) based on a Zadhoff-Chu sequence.34. The method of claim 33 , where the SRS is transmitted at a fixed position within a subframe.35. The method of claim 33 , where the SRS is transmitted at a higher transmit power than an information bearing type.36. A method for controlling transmit power within a ...

Transmit power measurement apparatus having programmable filter device that is set at least based on frequency response of transmit power detection path and related transmit power measurement method thereof

A transmit power measurement apparatus includes a transmit power detection path, a compensation circuit and a tracking circuit. The compensation circuit includes a programmable filter device and a compensation controller. The programmable filter device generates a filter output. The compensation controller sets the programmable filter device at least based on a frequency response of the transmit power detection path. The tracking circuit generates a transmit power tracking result at least based on the filter output.

Self-Curling Cochlear Electrode Lead and Method of Manufacturing the Same

An exemplary self-curling cochlear electrode lead includes a flexible body formed of a flexible insulating material, a shape memory polymer element that is embedded within the flexible body and that is configured to cause the self-curling cochlear electrode lead to transition to a curved spiral shape so as to conform with a curvature of a human cochlea when a temperature of the shape memory polymer element reaches a transition temperature, a plurality of electrode contacts arranged along a side of the flexible body, and a plurality of wires embedded within the flexible body and configured to electrically connect the plurality of electrode contacts to at least one signal source. Corresponding methods of manufacturing a self-curling cochlear electrode lead are also described.

Error signal processing systems for generating a digital error signal from an analog error signal

Apparatus, systems, and methods are provided for controlling the output of a transmitter using a digital error signal. A method comprises generating a digital reference signal based on a baseband input signal and converting the digital reference signal to an analog reference signal. The method further comprises generating an analog error signal in response to a difference between the analog reference signal and an analog output signal. The method further comprises generating a digital error signal from the analog error signal, and generating an input signal for the transmitter based on the baseband input signal and the digital error signal.

Digital content data generation systems and methods

A system includes hardware processors and a non-transitory memory storing instructions that, when executed by the hardware processors, causes the hardware processors to perform actions including receiving an input data set related to digital content, where the input data set includes a plurality of input entries. The actions also include matching one or more input words of each input entry of the plurality of input entries to one or more baseline words of one or more baseline entries of a baseline data set and generating an output data set including a plurality of output entries. Each respective input entry corresponds to a respective output entry of the plurality of output entries, and each respective output entry includes a baseline entry of the one or more baseline entries having a highest probability of matching the respective input entry and additional data associated with the respective input entry.

Quantum dot material, and preparation method and use thereof

Provided are a quantum dot material, a preparation method and use thereof. The quantum material includes a quantum dot, and a first cladding layer and a second cladding clad outside of the quantum dot, wherein the first cladding layer is located between the quantum dot and the second cladding layer. The quantum dot material provided herein has good water and oxygen barrier properties and good stability.

Data compression method and apparatus, and computer readable storage medium

A data compression method, comprising: obtaining a plurality of values of a parameter and an occurrence probability of each of the plurality of values (S101) comparing the occurrence probability with a predetermined threshold, wherein values with the occurrence probability less than the predetermined threshold are first set of values, and values with the occurrence probability greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold are second set of values (S102), performing pretreatment on the first set of values (S103), and encoding the second set of values and the pretreated first set of values (S104). By means of the data compression method, the maximum codeword length can be effectively reduced, so as to reduce the requirements of a code table to the storage space.

REAGENT FOR BLOOD ANALYSIS AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

The present disclosure provides a reagent for blood analysis which may include: (1) a compound having the general formula I as a fluorescent dye, wherein n, X, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5 and Y are as defined in the specification; (2) a surfactant selected from cationic surfactants, zwitterionic surfactants and anionic surfactants. The present disclosure also provides a method to perform blood analysis including the following steps of: (a) mixing the blood sample with the reagent for blood analysis disclosed to form a cell suspension; (b) detecting the scattered light signals and fluorescence signals from the cells; and (c) differentiating and counting the cells in the blood in terms of the scattered light signals and fluorescence signals.

PRE-POPULATING A FORM

Pre-populating a form can include receiving a first input that describes a problem from a first user. Pre-populating a form can include associating a category with the first input. Pre-populating a form can include selecting a first form based on the category. Pre-populating a form can include pre-populate the first form based on a second input provided by a second user to a second form belonging to the category. 1. A non-transitory machine-readable medium storing instructions for pre-populating a form executable by a machine to cause the machine to:receive a first input that describes a problem from a first user;associate a category with the first input;select a first form based on the category; andpre-populate the first form based on a second input provided by a second user to a second form that has been confirmed resolved, wherein the second form belongs to the category.2. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the instructions executable to receive the first input from the first user include instructions to define the first input as a problem description and associate the category with the problem description claim 1 , wherein the category characterizes the problem description and is provided to the first user a provider.3. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the provider is an entity that receives the input from the user.4. The medium of claim 3 , wherein the instructions to apply unsupervised relationship learning includes instructions to associate the number of weights with the number of first-order logic formulas wherein each of the number of weights is associated with one of the number of first-order logic formulas.5. The medium of claim 4 , wherein the subscription of the first user includes an offering provided by a provider claim 4 , wherein the offering is a product claim 4 , a service claim 4 , or an account.6. The medium of claim 1 , wherein the instructions executable to select the first form include instructions to select the first form from a number of forms ...

CONTROL VALVE

A control valve includes a hollow valve body, a valve plug and a block mechanism. The valve body defines a valve chamber, an inlet hole, two outlet holes and two connecting holes. The inlet hole, the two outlet holes and the two connecting holes communicate with the valve chamber, respectively. The valve plug is slidably assembled within the valve chamber of the valve body, and operating in one of three different working states of the control valve. The valve plug defines a first lock slot, an intermediate slot and a second lock slot. The block mechanism is adjustably assembled to the valve body and selectively received and engaged in one of the first lock slot, the intermediate slot or the second lock slot, in which each position of the valve plug establishes one of the three working states of the control valve. 1. A control valve , comprising:a valve body having a valve chamber and further defining an inlet hole, two outlet holes and two connecting holes communicating with the valve chamber, respectively;a valve plug movably or slidably assembled within the valve body, thereby forming three working states of the control valve; anda block mechanism,wherein the valve plug defining a first lock slot, an intermediate slot and a second lock slot, the block mechanism is adjustably assembled to the valve body and selectively engaging with one of the first lock slot, the intermediate slot and the second lock slot, thereby switching between the three working states of the control valve.2. The control valve of claim 1 , wherein the intermediate slot is positioned between the first lock slot and the second lock slot.3. The control valve of claim 2 , wherein the valve body comprises a main body claim 2 , a first socket piece and a second socket piece claim 2 , the first and second socket pieces are respectively assembled to two ends of the main body; the first socket piece defines an accommodating chamber coaxially with the valve chamber of the main body claim 2 , the valve ...

PNEUMATIC CYLINDER

A pneumatic cylinder includes a cylinder block, two piston rods, and two pairs of pistons. The cylinder block defines two receiving portions parallel to each other. Each receiving portion defines a first air chamber and a second air chamber; the second air chamber is in series with the first air chamber Each piston rod is partially received in one receiving portion. Each pair of pistons is sleeved on one piston rod, with two pistons received in the first air chamber and the second air chamber, respectively. 1. A pneumatic cylinder , comprising:a cylinder block;two piston rods; andtwo pairs of pistons, wherein the cylinder block defines two receiving portions parallel to each other, each receiving portion defines a first air chamber and a second air chamber, the second air chamber is in series with the first air chamber, each piston rod is partially received in one receiving portion, and each pair of pistons is sleeved on one piston rod with two pistons received in the first air chamber and the second air chamber, respectively.2. The pneumatic cylinder of claim 1 , wherein each piston rod defines a guiding groove claim 1 , each receiving portion forms a guide protrusion protruding from an inner surface of the receiving portion claim 1 , and the guide protrusion is slidably received in the guiding groove.3. The pneumatic cylinder of claim 2 , wherein the guiding groove comprises a spiral groove and two straight grooves extending from two opposite ends of the spiral groove.4. The pneumatic cylinder of claim 1 , wherein the cylinder block comprises a partition member and two division plates claim 1 , the partition member divides the cylinder block into the two receiving portions claim 1 , and each division plate divides each of the receiving portions into the first air chamber and the second air chamber.5. The pneumatic cylinder of claim 4 , wherein each division plate defines a through hole for the piston rod passing through.6. The pneumatic cylinder of claim 1 , ...

CONTROL VALVE

A control valve includes a valve body, a valve plug, two adjusting elements and two operating members. The valve body has a valve hole defined through the valve body and further defines an inlet hole and two outlet holes respectively communicating with the valve hole. The valve plug is movably assembled within the valve body. Two ends of the valve plug are respectively exposed to the outside of the valve body. The two adjusting elements are respectively mounted to two ends of the valve body and respectively adjustably resist against two ends of the valve plug. The two operating members are respectively fixed to the two adjusting elements for driving the two adjusting elements to move the valve plug within the valve hole of the valve body, and thereby controlling the control valve to switch between an open state and a closed state. 1. A control valve , comprising:a valve body defining a valve hole therethrough and further defining an inlet hole and an outlet hole, the inlet hole and the outlet hole communicating with the valve hole;a valve plug movably assembled within the valve body, two ends of the valve plug respectively being exposed to the outside of the valve body;two adjusting elements respectively mounted to two ends of the valve body and respectively adjustably resisting against two ends of the valve plug; andtwo operating members respectively fixed to the two adjusting elements for rotatably driving the two adjusting elements, thereby moving the valve plug within the valve hole of the valve body, and controlling the control valve to operate by switching between an open state and a closed state.2. The control valve of claim 1 , wherein the two adjusting elements are two face cams claim 1 , each adjusting element comprises a main body claim 1 , and a cam portion formed on a periphery of one end surface of the main body; the cam portion resists against the corresponding one distal end of the valve plug.3. The control valve of claim 2 , wherein the valve plug ...

Multistage Force Amplification of Piezoelectric Stacks

Embodiments of the disclosure include an apparatus and methods for using a piezoelectric device, that includes an outer flextensional casing, a first cell and a last cell serially coupled to each other and coupled to the outer flextensional casing such that each cell having a flextensional cell structure and each cell receives an input force and provides an output force that is amplified based on the input force. The apparatus further includes a piezoelectric stack coupled to each cell such that the piezoelectric stack of each cell provides piezoelectric energy based on the output force for each cell. Further, the last cell receives an input force that is the output force from the first cell and the last cell provides an output apparatus force In addition, the piezoelectric energy harvested is based on the output apparatus force. Moreover, the apparatus provides displacement based on the output apparatus force. 1. An apparatus for using a piezoelectric device , the apparatus comprising:an outer flextensional casing;a first cell and a last cell serially coupled to each other and coupled to the outer flextensional casing, each cell having a flextensional cell structure and wherein each cell receives an input force and provides an output force that is amplified based on the input force;a piezoelectric stack coupled to each flextensional cell structure of each cell wherein the piezoelectric stack of each flextensional cell structure provides piezoelectric energy based on the output force for each cell;wherein the last cell receives an input force that is the output force from the first cell and the last cell provides a first output apparatus force that is the product of the input apparatus force, the output force of the first cell, and the output force of the last cell;2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the piezoelectric energy harvested is based on the first output apparatus force.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the apparatus provides displacement based on the ...

TEXT SEGMENTATION WITH MULTIPLE GRANULARITY LEVELS

Text processing includes: segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results; merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results; looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results; and forming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results. 1. A method of text processing , comprising:segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results;merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results;looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results; andforming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising: is the training is based on a plurality of training sample entries;', a character count;', 'an independent use rate;', 'a phrase structure rule value indicating whether the training sample entry complies with phrase structure rules;', 'a semantic attribute value indicating an inclusion state of the training sample entry in a predetermined set of enumerated entries;', 'an overlap attribute value indicating overlap of the training sample entry with another entry in the predetermined set of enumerated entries; and', 'a classification ...

SCREWDRIVER HEAD MOUNTING STRUCTURE

A screwdriver head mounting structure includes a mounting base, a screwdriver head, a latching member and an elastic member. The mounting base defines a mounting hole and an eccentric latching hole communicating with and positioned eccentric to the mounting hole. The screwdriver head is detachably assembled to the mounting base. The screwdriver head has a latching end inserted into the mounting hole of the mounting base. The latching member is releasably and adjustably assembled to the mounting base together with the elastic member. The latching member passes through the eccentric latching hole and latches with the latching end of the screwdriver head. 1. A screwdriver head mounting structure , comprising:a mounting base defining a mounting hole and an eccentric latching hole communicating with and positioned eccentric to the mounting hole;a screwdriver head having a latching end inserted into the mounting hole of the mounting base;an elastic member; anda latching member detachably assembled to the mounting base together with the elastic member, the latching member passing through the eccentric latching hole and latched with the latching end of the screwdriver head.2. The screwdriver head mounting structure as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the latching end of the screwdriver head defines a holding slot; the latching member is a latching pin assembled within the eccentric latching hole and latched with the holding slot of the screwdriver head.3. The screwdriver head mounting structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein a width of the holding slot is substantially the same as a shaft diameter of the latching member.4. The screwdriver head mounting structure as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the latching member comprises a pin body and a head portion formed at one end of the pin body; the pin body defines a latching slot in a peripheral side wall thereof; the latching slot of the latching member is positioned adjacent to and partially aligns or communicates with the mounting ...

Method and System for Controlling Signal Transmission of a Wireless Communication Device

In accordance with the present disclosure, disadvantages and problems associated with controlling signal transmission of a wireless communication device may be reduced. In accordance with an example embodiment of the present disclosure a method for controlling transmission of a wireless communication signal comprises sensing one or more signals indicative of a power level of a wireless communication signal. The power level of the wireless communication signal is amplified by a power amplifier according to an amplifier control signal. The method further comprises determining a change in the power level based on the one or more signals indicative of the power level. The change is associated with one or more perturbations of the amplifier control signal. The method also comprises adjusting transmission of the wireless communication signal according to the change in the power level. 1. A wireless communication element comprising:a transmit path configured to convert a digital signal into a wireless communication signal, the transmit path including a power amplifier configured to amplify a power level of the wireless communication signal according to an amplifier control signal;an antenna coupled to the transmit path and configured to transmit the wireless communication signal; and sense one or more signals indicative of the power level of the wireless communication signal transmitted from the transmit path to the antenna;', 'determine a change in the power level based on the one or more signals indicative of the power level, the change associated with one or more perturbations of the amplifier control signal; and', 'adjust transmission of the wireless communication signal according to the change in the power level., 'a control path coupled to the antenna and the power amplifier, the control path configured to2. The wireless communication element of claim 1 , wherein the control path is further configured to:determine that the power amplifier is operating in ...

PNEUMATIC CONTROL VALVE AND PNEUMATIC CONTROL SYSTEM

A pneumatic control valve includes a first valve body, a pushing block, a rotating block, a second valve body, an end cover, and a piston. The first valve body defines a first gas inlet and a receiving hole. The first valve body forms a plurality of guiding ribs evenly positioned on the inner surface of the receiving hole away from the first gas inlet, and each of the guiding ribs forms an inclined surface at a distal end thereof. The pushing block and the rotating block are slidably received in the receiving hole. The second valve body is connected to an end of the first valve body adjacent to the receiving hole of the first valve body. The end cover is fastened on an end of the second valve body away from the first valve body. A pneumatic control system using the pneumatic control valve is also provided. 1. A pneumatic control valve comprising:a first valve body, having the opposite ends of the first valve body defining a first gas inlet and a receiving hole communicating with the first gas inlet, respectively; a plurality of guiding ribs being evenly positioned on the inner surface of the receiving hole away from the first gas inlet, and each of the guiding ribs forming an inclined surface at a distal end thereof;a pushing block slidably received in one end of the receiving hole adjacent to the first gas inlet;a rotating block slidably received in the other end of the receiving hole;a second valve body connected to an end of the first valve body adjacent to the receiving hole of the first valve body;an end cover fastened on an end of the second valve body away from the first valve body;an elastic member; anda piston received in the second valve body with one end of the piston resisting with the rotating block and the other end of the piston fastened to the end cover via the elastic member, wherein the pushing block axially defines a plurality of guiding grooves at the outer surface of the pushing block corresponding to the guiding ribs and forms a plurality of ...

Laser architectures

Disclosed herein are architectures for VCSEL systems. By using high power IR VCSEL element(s), a bulk doubling material can be used to double the IR light and generate visible light (red, green, blue, or UV light) in a cavity, in either continuous wave (CW) or pulsed mode. The reflectivity of the output distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) of these VCSELs can be designed to increase the power in the cavity, rather than the power in the VCSEL laser. By enabling the use of a bulk doubling material in the cavity and directly doubling the VCSEL the device can be inexpensive, simpler, high efficiency, better reliability, and vastly improved manufacturing and alignment tolerances. There are a number of cavity architectures that can be used to double the IR light from the VCSEL(s). The VCSEL(s) can be single elements, or arrays with high intensity elements.

Optical Pump for High Power Laser

Optical pump modules using VCSEL arrays are provided to pump optical gain media for achieving high power laser output in CW, QCW and pulse operation modes for operation. Low divergence and symmetric far-field emission from VCSELs are particularly suitable for compact arrays. VCSEL arrays configured as laser pump modules are operable at high temperatures with practically no degradation over a long period of time. VCSEL pump modules are adaptable for side- or end-pumping configurations to pump high power lasers in CW, QCW and pulse mode. Power output from VCSEL pump modules is scalable. Incorporating microlens arrays with the VCSEL arrays improve brightness of the pump modules. High power and high temperature operation of VCSEL modules make it suitable for making compact high power solid state lasers that are operable in small spaces such as, ignition of internal combustion engines, stationary power generation engines and pulsed detonation engines. 1. An optical pump for a high power laser comprising: at least one VCSEL array having a plurality of VCSEL devices, wherein a respective first terminal of each VCSEL device are connected together to a first electrical contact, and a respective second terminal of each VCSEL device connected together to a second electrical contact,', 'a heat spreading mount including at least two contact pads of which at least a first contact pad covers a large area on the mount, wherein the VCSEL array is bonded to the first contact pad such that the first electrical contact is electrically connected to the first contact pad, and the second electrical contact is electrically connected to a second contact pad, such that the first and second contact pads form a first and second electrode of the pump module;, 'a high power VCSEL chip, said VCSEL chip further including,'}, 'at least a first optical pump module including;'}wherein, the optical pump is positioned proximal to a laser resonant cavity, for coupling the pump light to a gain medium ...

Laser architectures

Disclosed herein are architectures for an external cavity laser. In some embodiments, the external cavity laser includes vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) elements, a Brewster plate, frequency doubling chips, and a microlens array. The Brewster plate is arranged at an angle relative to the light path, and is configured to polarize at least the light received from the VCSELs and propagating on the light path in a first direction, and extract, from the external cavity, frequency-doubled light propagating on the light path in a second direction opposite to the first direction. The doubling chips are operable to receive the light and double the frequency of a portion of the received light. The microlens array is aligned with the VCSEL elements. A mount may be employed to mount the side stack of doubling chips by either side mounting or end mounting. 1. An architecture for an external cavity laser system , the architecture comprising:at least two vertical cavity surface emitting laser (VCSEL) elements, each VCSEL element providing infrared (IR) light into a cavity on a light path in a first direction;at least two frequency doubling chips located in the cavity and configured to receive the IR light, and to substantially double the frequency of at least a portion of the received IR light;an optical element at an end of the cavity opposite to the VCSEL elements and configured to be highly reflective to IR light; and 'extract, from the external cavity, frequency-doubled light propagating on the light path in a second direction opposite to the first direction.', 'a Brewster plate located between the VCSEL elements and the doubling chips, and arranged at an angle relative to the light path, wherein the Brewster plate is configured to2. The architecture of claim 1 , wherein frequency doubled light comprises visible light selected from at least one of red claim 1 , green claim 1 , blue claim 1 , or ultraviolet light.3. The architecture of claim 1 , wherein the ...

Backside alignment apparatus and method

A backside alignment apparatus and method for determining a position relationship between a substrate ( 6 ) and a workpiece stage ( 24 ). The backside alignment apparatus includes: an illumination apparatus ( 1 ) for emanating infrared light; a workpiece stage assembly ( 2 ) for supporting and moving the substrate ( 6 ); an imaging apparatus ( 3 ) for detecting alignment marks and calculating positions of the alignment marks, the alignment marks including a reference plate alignment mark ( 41 ) and a backside alignment mark ( 20 ); and a reference plate assembly ( 4 ) for setting up a relationship between position coordinates of the imaging apparatus ( 3 ) and the workpiece stage assembly ( 2 ). The illumination apparatus ( 1 ) and the imaging apparatus ( 3 ) are able to illuminate and align different alignment marks using only one set of illumination apparatus.

CIRCUIT AND TRANSMITTER FOR REDUCING TRANSMITTER GAIN ASYMMETRY VARIATION

The present invention provides for a circuit with slicing wherein a gain asymmetry variation is decreased across the plurality of mixer slices. In one or more embodiments, a calibration unit can be provided to determine the characteristics of gain asymmetry variation; and a digital compensation unit can be provided to adjust the gain of the circuit over frequency. 1. A circuit comprising:means for providing a consistent system transfer function of gain of the circuit; anda plurality of mixer slices coupled to the providing means, wherein a gain asymmetry variation is decreased across all of the plurality of mixer slices.2. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein the providing means comprises a plurality of RC filter slices and each of the plurality of RC filters slice coupled to a one of the plurality of mixer slices.3. The circuit of claim 1 , further comprising a calibration unit arranged to determine the characteristics of gain asymmetry.4. The circuit of claim 3 , further comprising a digital compensation unit arranged to adjust the gain of the circuit over frequency.5. The circuit of claim 1 , being operative as a transmitter.6. The circuit of claim 1 , being operative as a receiver.7. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein the system transfer function comprises an alternating current (AC) response of the circuit over gain.8. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein an input signal is sliced at a source that acts as either a voltage source or a current source.9. The circuit of claim 8 , wherein the slicing is a parallel configuration; and an input impedance on each of the mixer slices is scaled up by N claim 8 , where N is the number of mixer slices.10. The circuit of claim 1 , wherein the system transfer function is consistent over temperature.11. A transmitter comprising:a plurality of filter slices;a plurality of mixer slices, wherein each of the plurality of mixer slices coupled to one of the plurality of filter slices, and a gain asymmetry variation is decreased across all of ...

BACKLIGHT MODULE AND LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY

A backlight module includes a light guide plate and a light source. The light guide plate includes a light incident surface, a bottom surface adjacent to the light incident surface, and a light emitting surface opposite to the bottom surface. The light source is positioned adjacent to the light incident surface, and includes a reflective block and a first point light source. The reflective block includes a first reflective surface facing the light incident surface. An air gap is defined between the first reflective surface and the light incident surface. The first reflective surface includes a first end and a second end. A distance between the first reflective surface and the light incident surface increases gradually along a direction from the first end to the second end. 1. A backlight module , comprising:a light guide plate comprising a light incident surface, a bottom surface adjacent to the light incident surface, and a light emitting surface opposite to the bottom surface; and a reflective block comprising a first reflective surface facing the light incident surface, an air gap defined between the first reflective surface and the light incident surface; the first reflective surface comprising a first end and a second end, a distance between the first reflective surface and the light incident surface increasing gradually along a direction from the first end to the second end, and', 'a first point light source positioned adjacent to the second end,', 'wherein light emitted by the first point light source is reflected by the first reflective surface and then is provided to the light incident surface., 'a light source positioned adjacent to the light incident surface, the light source comprising2. The backlight module of claim 1 , wherein the first point light source comprises a base plate and a light emitting element; the base plate comprising a supporting surface perpendicular to the light incident surface claim 1 , and the light emitting element positioned on ...

DISPLAY DEVICE

A display device on a supporting base utilizes the surface area of the support base to house a handset of a wireless telephone, a small touch screen, a microphone, a loudspeaker, and a switch. A communication module within the support base permits wireless communication between all components, incoming and outgoing calls may be managed on a hands-free basis, and the display of information relevant to external communications may be switched between the touch screen and a large upper screen of the display device. 1. A display device , comprising:a display portion;a supporting portion comprising a bracket and a base, the bracket connected between the display portion and the base to supporting the display portion, the base defining a first receiving groove;a telephone receiver fixed to and partially received in the first receiving groove; anda communication module embedded within an inner space of the first receiving groove to communicate with external communication devices and the telephone receiver;wherein when the communication module communicates with an external communication device, the communication module receives electronic signals from the external communication device and audibly outputs the received electronic signals through the telephone receiver, and receives sound input by a user through the telephone receiver and transmits the sounds as signals to the external communication device.2. The display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the telephone receiver is a wireless receiver claim 1 , and the communication module includes a wireless communication module to establish a wireless communication between the telephone receiver and the communication module.3. The display device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a touch screen electronically connected to the communication module claim 1 , the touch screen displaying information relevant to the communication module.4. The display device as claimed in claim 3 , wherein the touch screen comprises a ...

CAPACITOR

A capacitor includes a positive foil, an electrolyte layer, a negative foil, a plurality of positive guide needles and a plurality of negative guide needles. The electrolyte layer has a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other. The first surface overlaps the positive foil, and the second surface overlaps the negative foil. The positive guide needles are disposed at the positive foil. The negative guide needles are disposed at the negative foil. The positive foil, the electrolyte layer and the negative foil are wound to make the capacitor be a cylinder, and the positive guide needles and the negative guide needles protrude from the cylinder, respectively. 1. A capacitor , comprising:a positive foil;an electrolyte layer including a first surface and a second surface opposite to each other, wherein the first surface overlaps the positive foil;a negative foil attached to the second surface of the electrolyte layer;a plurality of positive guide needles disposed at the positive foil; anda plurality of negative guide needles disposed at the negative foil,wherein the positive foil, the electrolyte layer and the negative foil are wound to make the capacitor be a cylinder, and the positive guide needles and the negative guide needles protrude from the cylinder, respectively.2. The capacitor according to claim 1 , wherein when the number of the positive guide needles is n claim 1 , a section between a first end and a second end of the positive foil is divided to n parts claim 1 , each of the positive guide needles is disposed at one part of the positive foil claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , and when the number of the negative guide needles is in claim 1 , a section between a first end and a second end of the negative foil is divided to in parts claim 1 , and each of the negative guide needles is disposed at one part of the negative foil claim 1 , respectively.3. The capacitor according to claim 2 , wherein the parts of the positive foil are in a same length ...

GRAPHIC CARD WITH MULTIPLE FANS AND CONTROLLING METHOD THEREOF

A graphic card with multiple fans and a controlling method thereof are provided. In the controlling method, the temperature of a first component and a second component of the graphic card is detected. A rotating speed of a first fan of the graphic card is adjusted according to the temperature of the first component. The rotating speed of the second fan of the graphic card is adjusted according to the temperature of the second component or the temperature of the first component and the second component. 1. A controlling method of a graphic card with multiple fans , comprising following steps:detecting temperature of a first component of the graphic card;detecting temperature of a second component of the graphic card;adjusting a rotating speed of a first fan of the graphic card according to the temperature of the first component; andadjusting the rotating speed of a second fan according to a comparing result between the temperature of the first component and the temperature of the second component.2. The controlling method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of adjusting the rotating speed of the second fan further includes:comparing the temperature of the first component and the temperature of the second component; andadjusting the rotating speed of the second fan linearly or discretely according to the temperature of the second component when the temperature of the first component is lower than the temperature of the second component.3. The controlling method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of adjusting the rotating speed of the second fan further includes:comparing the temperature of the first component and the temperature of the second component; andadjusting the rotating speed of the second fan linearly or discretely according to the temperature of the first component when the temperature of the first component is higher than the temperature of the second component.4. The controlling method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of adjusting the ...

PARAMETER ADJUSTMENT METHOD USED FOR STATISTICAL MACHINE TRANSLATION

The present invention relates to a parameter adjustment method. The parameter adjustment method used for statistical machine translation comprises: step using a monolingual corpus to construct a language model required for translation; step using a bilingual parallel corpus to construct a translation model; and step using a target function to adjust a parameter. The method can solve problems in prior art that the parameter is easily over-fit or falls into a local optimum during a parameter adjustment process, and the method is easy to implement and can combine a larger number of features. In addition, the target function is convex; therefore, global optimum can be achieved in a training process. This is a national phase national application of an international patent application number PCT/CN2013/088284 with a filing date of Dec. 2, 2013, which claimed priority of one foreign application which is filed in China: application number 201310029538.0 and filing date Jan. 25, 2013. The contents of these specifications, including any intervening amendments thereto, are incorporated herein by reference.1. Field of InventionThe present invention relates to a method of parameters adjustment.2. Description of Related ArtsWith the rapid development of internet and in-depth economic globalization, interpersonal communications between different nations is more and more frequent. Language issues become the barrier which restricts the free communications between people. In order to use our national language for barrier-free communications with the world, more and more extensive demand for translation services is needed.Written or spoken manual translation by human operator may not only be time consuming, but also costly. The object of machine translation is to achieve an automated translation from one language to another language. At present, a variety methods of machine translation are existed, which includes machine translation based on actual usage examples and machine ...

SUPRAMOLECULAR HYDROGEL OF FMLF-BASED MOLECULES AND USE THEREOF

The invention relates to the application of peptides that can self-assemble to form supramolecular nanofibrils and hydrogels, hydrogel compositions containing the self-assembled supramolecular nanofibrils, and methods of uses and making the hydrogel compositions. 1. A peptide comprising up to about 35 amino acids , said amino acids having a formylated or acetylated N-terminal residue and a C-terminal residue selected from the group of 2-Nal or 2-Nal.2. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acids are all D-amino acids.3. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acids are a mixture of L-amino acids and D-amino acids.4. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the formylated N-terminal residue is f-Met or f-Ala.5. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein said C-terminal residue is 2-Nal.6. The peptide according to claim 5 , wherein said peptide exhibits enhanced resistance to proteinase digestion compared to an identical peptide lacking the C-terminal 2-Nalresidue.7. The peptide according to claim 6 , wherein said proteinase is proteinase K.811-. (canceled)12. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein said peptide is up to about 10 amino acids.1315-. (canceled)16. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein said peptide is selected from the group consisting of f-MLF-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MLF-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-ML-(2-Nal)-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MIVIL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MIVIL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MIFL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MIFL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MFINRWLFS-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MFINRWLFS-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MFFINILTL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MFFINILTL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-AWKYMV-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-AWKYMV-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MLF-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-ML-(2-Nal)-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MIVIL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MIFL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MFINRWLFS-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-MFFINILTL-(2-Nal) claim 1 , f-AWKYMV-(2-Nal) claim 1 , Ac-ML-(2-Nal)-(2- Nal) claim 1 , and Ac-ML-(2-Nal)-(2-Nal).17. The peptide according to claim 5 , wherein said C-terminal 2-Nalresidue is ...

Handheld nebulizer

A handheld nebulizer includes a body having a control assembly and an actuation assembly. The control assembly is in electrical communication with the actuation assembly for delivering nebulized particles of a compound to a subject. A nebulizing chamber accommodates a removable cartridge for conducting nebulization. The removable cartridge holds a mixture of a compound to be nebulized into nebulized particles. A nebulizing element is affixed or detachably mounted to the removable cartridge, and the removable cartridge is in electrical communication with the control assembly. A removable cartridge for a handheld nebulizer is also provided.

Inhibition of tumor growth with aggregates of small molecules

Disclosed herein are fibrillar molecular aggregates, which are morphologically and phenotypically similar to oligomers of aberrant proteins. The molecular aggregates, formed by self-assembly of small hydrophobic molecules, prevent the growth of microtubules. This unprecedented mechanism of “self-assembly to interfere with self-organization” allows inhibition of the growth of cancer cells.

Enzymatically activatable peptide-redox modulator conjugates and use thereof

Disclosed are peptides capable of enzymatically-induced self-assembly to which is conjugated a redox modulator. These peptides are enzymatically responsive hydrogelators, and they can be used to form pericellular hydrogels/nanofibrils upon exposure to target cells that secrete or express a surface bound ectoenzyme having hydrolase activity suitable to induce peptide gelation. These materials, and compositions containing the same, can be used for inhibiting cancer cell migration, inhibiting cancer cell survival, and/or inhibiting cancer cell growth.

INSTANT CLAMPING MECHANISM

An instant clamping mechanism includes a supporting member, a base seat, a clamping assembly and a handle assembly. The base seat is assembled to the supporting member and defines a sliding groove, the sliding groove includes a releasing end and a latching end, an axial distance within the base seat is defined from the latching end to the releasing end. The clamping assembly extends through the base seat and the supporting member and is partially exposed out from the supporting member. The handle assembly extends into the sliding groove and is partially exposed out from the base seat. The handle assembly is non-rotatably connected to the clamping assembly and is capable of sliding from the releasing end to the latching end to move the clamping assembly axially within the base seat, thereby clamping the workpiece on the supporting member. 1. An instant clamping mechanism , comprising:a supporting member for receiving a workpiecea base seat assembled to the supporting member and defining a sliding groove, the sliding groove comprising a releasing end and a latching end opposite to the releasing end, an axial distance within the base seat being defined from the latching end to the releasing end, the releasing end being adjacent to the supporting member;a clamping assembly extending through the base seat and the supporting member, and partially exposing out from the supporting member for clamping the workpiece; anda handle assembly extending into the sliding groove and partially exposing out from the base seat, wherein the handle assembly is non-rotatably connected to the clamping assembly, and the handle assembly is capable of sliding from the releasing end to the latching end to move the clamping assembly along the axial direction of the base seat away from the supporting member, thereby clamping the workpiece on the supporting member.2. The instant clamping mechanism of claim 1 , wherein the base seat comprises a seating body and a cover assembled to the seating body ...

PCI Express Data Transmission

PCIe devices and corresponding methods are provided wherein a length of data to be transferred is aligned to a multiple of a double word length. 1. A Peripheral Component Interconnect express (PCIe) device , comprising:a transfer adjustment device adapted to align a length of data to be transferred via a PCIe link to a multiple of a double word (DWORD) length.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the transfer adjustment device is adapted to operate above a transaction layer of the PCIe device.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a PCIe endpoint device.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein aligning the length comprises modifying a descriptor.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the transfer adjustment device is adapted to adjust the descriptor to an original length of the data after the transfer claim 4 , and provide the adjusted descriptor for further processing of the data after the transfer.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the device comprises a direct memory access (DMA) device adapted to perform the transfer based on the aligned length.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the transfer adjustment device is adapted to align the length by adding a number of dummy bytes to data to be transferred.8. The device of claim 7 , wherein the number of dummy bytes is between 1 and 3.9. The device of claim 1 , wherein the aligning comprises dynamically aligning the length of data to be transferred via a PCIe link to the multiple of a double word (DWORD) length.10. A method claim 1 , comprising:in a Peripheral Component Interconnect express device, aligning a length of data to be transferred to an integer multiple of a double word (DWORD) length.11. The method of claim 10 , wherein the aligning comprises modifying a descriptor.12. The method of claim 11 , wherein the method comprises transferring the data based on the modified descriptor.13. The method of claim 12 , further comprising claim 12 , after the transferring claim 12 , adjusting the modified descriptor to ...

SYNTHETIC PEPTIDES, ENZYMATIC FORMATION OF PERICELLULAR HYDROGELS/NANOFIBRILS, AND METHODS OF USE

Disclosed are peptides that contain up to about 35 amino acids, including a plurality of aromatic amino acid residues and either (i) an amino acid residue that is phosphorylated or sulfated, or (ii) an amino acid comprising an ester-moiety linked via peptide bond, or both (i) and (ii), wherein the peptide is capable of self-assembly to form nanofibrils in the presence of an enzyme that hydrolyzes the phosphate group, the sulfate group, or the ester-moiety. These peptides are enzymatically responsive hydrogelators, and they can be used to form pericellular hydrogels/nanofibrils upon exposure to target cells that secrete or express a surface bound ectoenzyme having hydrolase activity suitable to induce peptide gelation. These materials, and compositions containing the same, can be used for in vitro and in vivo cellular imaging, treating cancerous conditions, collecting a secretome from a cell upon which the pericellular hydrogels/nanofibrils form, and screening the collected secretome. 1. A peptide comprising up to about 35 amino acids , including a plurality of aromatic amino acid residues and either (i) an amino acid residue that is phosphorylated or sulfated , or (ii) an amino acid comprising a covalently bound ester-moiety , or both (i) and (ii) , wherein , upon exposure to a cell that expresses an ectoenzyme that hydrolyzes the phosphate group , the sulfate group , or the ester-moiety , the peptide self-assembles to form nanofibrils externally of the cell.2. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the aromatic amino acids are selected from the group consisting of phenylalanine claim 1 , phenylalanine derivatives claim 1 , napthylalanine claim 1 , napthylalanine derivative claim 1 , tyrosine claim 1 , tyrosine derivatives claim 1 , tryptophan claim 1 , and tryptophan derivatives.3. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acids are all D-amino acids or all L-amino acids.4. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acids are a mixture of L ...

SYNTHETIC PEPTIDES AND ENZYMATIC FORMATION OF INTRACELLULAR HYDROGELS

The invention relates to a peptide that includes a plurality of amino acid residues and an enzymatically cleavable moiety including taurine or hypotaurine, the enzymatically cleavable-moiety being linked to the peptide via covalent bond, wherein the peptide is capable of self-assembly to form nanofibrils in the presence of an enzyme that hydrolyzes the enzymatically cleavable-moiety. Compositions containing the enzymatically responsive peptide, and the use thereof for forming a nanofibril network internally of cells, for treating a cancerous condition, and imaging cells are also disclosed. 1. A peptide comprising a plurality of amino acid residues and an enzymatically cleavable moiety comprising a taurine or hypotaurine residue , the enzymatically cleavable-moiety being linked to the peptide via covalent bond , wherein the peptide is capable of self-assembly to form nanofibrils in the presence of an enzyme that hydrolyzes the enzymatically cleavable-moiety.2. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acids are aromatic amino acids selected from the group consisting of phenylalanine claim 1 , phenylalanine derivatives claim 1 , tyrosine claim 1 , tyrosine derivatives claim 1 , tryptophan claim 1 , and tryptophan derivatives.3. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acids are all D-amino acids or all L-amino acids.4. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acids are a mixture of L-amino acids and D-amino acids.5. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein a taurine residue is present.67-. (canceled)8. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the covalent bond linking the enzymatically cleavable-moiety to the peptide is a peptide bond.9. The peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the enzymatically cleavable-moiety further comprises an ester claim 1 , a carbonate claim 1 , a thiocarbonate claim 1 , a carbamate claim 1 , a carboxylate claim 1 , a diacyl anhydride claim 1 , or an amide bond.1113-. (canceled)14. The peptide according ...

METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR DETECTING EXPRESSION OF TARGET GENES

The present invention relates to methods and compositions, and uses thereof, for simultaneously detecting expression of multiple target genes in a sample. The present invention further relates to certain isolated polynucleotides that can be used as primers or primer pairs in the present methods and compositions for simultaneously detecting expression of multiple target genes in a sample. 1. A method for simultaneously detecting expression of multiple target genes in a sample , which method comprises:a) obtaining total RNA or mRNA from a sample, said total RNA or mRNA comprising target RNA encoded by multiple target genes in said sample;b) obtaining a target cDNA corresponding to each of said target RNA from said total RNA or mRNA via reverse transcription using said total RNA or mRNA obtained in step a) as a template and a reverse transcription primer for each of said target RNA;c) obtaining an amplicon from each of said cDNA obtained in step b) via multiplex PCR using said cDNA as a template and a pair of PCR primers for amplifying each of said cDNA; andd) analyzing said multiple amplicons using capillary electrophoresis,wherein the sizes of said multiple amplicons range from about 50 base pairs (bp) to about 300 bp, the difference of said sizes between at least two adjacent amplicons in sizes is 2 or more bp, and said 2 or more bp size difference is generated using at least one spacer nucleotide in said reverse transcription primer and/or PCR primer(s), said spacer nucleotide(s) may or may not be complementary to the nucleotide(s) at the corresponding positions(s) of the target RNA and/or target cDNA, provided that when at least one of said spacer nucleotide(s) is complementary to the nucleotide(s) at the corresponding positions(s) of the target RNA and/or target cDNA, the sizes of said multiple amplicons range from about 50 base pairs (bp) to about 150 bp.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the reverse transcription primer comprises at least one spacer nucleotide ...

Supramolecular Nanofibers and Hydrogels Based on Nucleic Acids Functionalized with Nucleobases

Disclosed are nucleopeptide compounds that include a nucleobase, and an amino acid. Certain compounds further comprise a glycoside. The compounds may self-assemble to form supramolecular hydrogels. Also, the compounds may be used as a platform to examine specific biological functions (e.g., binding to DNA and RNA) of a dynamic supramolecular system that is able to interact with both proteins and nucleic acids. Other uses include: methods of growing cells and methods of delivering a substance to a cell. 2. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein the hydrogelator is a hydrogelator of Formula I(a).3. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein the hydrogelator is a hydrogelator of Formula I(b).4. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein R is H.5. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ror R is H.6. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ror R is alkyl.7. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ror R is alkylthioalkyl.8. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ror R is aralkyl.9. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ror R is heteroaralkyl.10. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ror R is hydroxyaralkyl.11. The hydrogelator of claim 2 , wherein Ris phosphorylated aralkyl.12. The hydrogelator of claim 2 , wherein at least one instance of Ris aralkyl claim 2 , hydroxyaralkyl claim 2 , or phosphorylated aralkyl.13. The hydrogelator of claim 3 , wherein at least one instance of R is aralkyl or hydroxyaralkyl.14. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ror R is HOC-alkyl.15. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ror R is guanidinylalkyl.16. The hydrogelator of claim 2 , wherein Ris —OR.17. The hydrogelator of claim 2 , wherein Ris —OH.21. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein n is 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , 3 claim 1 , 4 claim 1 , 5 claim 1 , or 6.25. A hydrogel claim 1 , comprising a plurality of hydrogelators of ; and water.26. A method of growing cells claim 25 , comprising contacting a plurality of cells with a hydrogel of .27. A method of delivering a substance to a cell claim 25 , ...

Robust, Flexible and Lightweight Dielectric Barrier Discharge Actuators Using Nanofoams/Aerogels

Robust, flexible, lightweight, low profile enhanced performance dielectric barrier discharge actuators (plasma actuators) based on aerogels/nanofoams with controlled pore size and size distribution as well as pore shape. The plasma actuators offer high body force as well as high force to weight ratios (thrust density). The flexibility and mechanical robustness of the actuators allows them to be shaped to conform to the surface to which they are applied. Carbon nanotube (CNT) based electrodes serve to further decrease the weight and profile of the actuators while maintaining flexibility while insulating nano-inclusions in the matrix enable tailoring of the mechanical properties. Such actuators are required for flow control in aeronautics and moving machinery such as wind turbines, noise abatement in landing gear and rotary wing aircraft and other applications. 1. A dielectric barrier discharge actuator , comprising:a dielectric layer produced from lightweight, high breakdown strength, low dielectric constant and loss flexible polymeric aerogel;a buried electrode buried within the dielectric layer; andan exposed electrode located on the surface of the dielectric, wherein the buried electrode and the exposed electrode are electrically connected.2. The dielectric barrier discharge actuator of wherein the polymeric aerogel is a high temperature polyimide.3. The dielectric barrier discharge actuator of wherein the high temperature polyimide is composed of 50% ODA/50% DMBZ and BPDA with OAPS crosslinks.4. The dielectric barrier discharge actuator of wherein the dielectric layer is fluorinated.5. The dielectric barrier discharge actuator of wherein the fluorinated dielectric layer consists of 25% 6FDA/75% ODA and BPDA with TAB crosslinks.6. The dielectric barrier discharge actuator of wherein the polymeric aerogel is reinforced with low loss claim 1 , low dielectric constant fillers.7. The dielectric barrier discharge actuator of wherein the polymeric aerogel is reinforced ...

CYLINDER MECHANISM

A cylinder mechanism includes a cylinder body assembly, a piston assembly, and a grasping assembly. The cylinder body assembly includes a cylinder body. The cylinder body defines a receiving cavity, a first gas hole, and a second gas hole. The first and second gas holes communicate with the receiving cavity. The piston assembly includes a piston movably received in the receiving cavity, a guiding shaft movably received in the receiving cavity, and a limiting member. A first end of the guiding shaft is fixed to the piston, and a second end defines a receiving groove. A pair of guiding hole is defined in the guiding shaft. The grasping assembly includes a pushing member movably received in the guiding shaft, a pin received through the guiding holes, and a latching member movably received in the guiding shaft and capable of protruding outward. 1. A cylinder mechanism , comprising: a cylinder body defining a receiving cavity, a first gas hole, and a second gas hole, each of the first gas hole and the second gas hole communicating with the receiving cavity, and', 'a top cover fixedly mounted to one end of the cylinder body;, 'a cylinder body assembly comprising a piston movably received in the receiving cavity between the first gas hole and the second gas hole,', 'a guiding shaft movably and partially received in the receiving cavity, a first end of the guiding shaft fixed to the piston and, a second end of the guiding shaft opposite to the first end axially defining a receiving groove, and a pair of guiding hole defined in a sidewall of the guiding shaft adjacent to the first end, and', 'a limiting member fixed to the second end of the guiding shaft; and, 'a piston assembly comprising a pushing member movably received in the receiving groove,', 'a pin received through the pair of guiding holes and connecting the top cover, the guiding shaft and the pushing member, and', 'a latching member movably received in the guiding hole and configured to protrude out when resisting ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR MINING USER CYCLE MODE

The present invention provides a system and a method for mining user cyclic patterns. In the system, a user behavior recording module is used for recording time of behaviors of each user; a user behavior time sequence generation module is used for performing batch processing to the behaviors of each user to form a time sequence of the behaviors of the user; a user behavior cyclic pattern acquisition module is used for generating cyclic patterns from the time sequence according to frequent patterns; and a user cyclic pattern storage module is used for receiving the cyclic patterns generated by the user behavior cyclic pattern acquisition module and storing the cyclic patterns in a database of the user cyclic pattern storage module. 1. A system for mining user cyclic patterns , characterized in that the system for mining user cyclic patterns comprises:a user behavior recording module used for recording time of behaviors of each user;a user behavior time sequence generation module connected with the user behavior recording module and used for performing batch processing to the behaviors of each user to form a time sequence of the behaviors of the user; anda user behavior cyclic pattern acquisition module connected with the user behavior time sequence generation module and used for generating cyclic patterns from the time sequence according to frequent patterns.2. The system for mining user cyclic patterns according to claim 1 , characterized in that the user behavior time sequence generation module generates the time sequence of the behaviors of the user by using day as time granularity.3. The system for mining user cyclic patterns according to claim 1 , characterized in that the system for mining user cyclic patterns further comprises a user cyclic pattern storage module which is connected with the user behavior cyclic pattern acquisition module and is used for receiving the cyclic patterns generated by the user behavior cyclic pattern acquisition module.4. The system ...

Programmable, Deformable Incident-Energy Shaper for Deforming Incident Energy Waves

A programmable, deformable incident-energy shaper comprising: a base having top and bottom surfaces with a perforation there-between; a protrusion connected to, and extending outwardly from, a center of the top surface; a deformable layer firmly attached to the base's perimeter and to a tip of the protrusion such that a majority of the deformable layer is suspended in free space between the tip and the perimeter, wherein the deformable layer is configured to flex inwardly or outwardly, and wherein the perforation provides a fluid channel to ambient fluid; and an actuator, operatively coupled to the deformable layer and configured to cause the deformable layer to flex inwardly or outwardly upon command.

TEXT SEGMENTATION WITH MULTIPLE GRANULARITY LEVELS

Text processing includes: segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results; merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results; looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results; and forming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results. 1. (canceled)2. A method of text processing , comprising:segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results;merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results;forming a word segmentation tree structure, wherein the received text is used to form a root node of the word segmentation tree structure, and a segment in the medium-grained segmentation results is used to form a sub-node of the root node;looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results;forming a leaf node in the word segmentation tree structure based at least in part on a corresponding search element; andforming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results, and obtaining the leaf node as a fine-grained segmentation result.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising: the training is based on a plurality of training sample entries;', a character count;', 'an ...

DATA COMPRESSION METHOD AND APPARATUS, AND COMPUTER READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A data compression method, comprising: obtaining a plurality of values of a parameter and an occurrence probability of each of the plurality of values (S) comparing the occurrence probability with a predetermined threshold, wherein values with the occurrence probability less than the predetermined threshold are first set of values, and values with the occurrence probability greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold are second set of values (S), performing pretreatment on the first set of values (S), and encoding the second set of values and the pretreated first set of values (S). By means of the data compression method, the maximum codeword length can be effectively reduced, so as to reduce the requirements of a code table to the storage space. 1. A data compression method , comprising:obtaining a plurality of values of a parameter and respective occurrence probabilities of the plurality of values;comparing the respective occurrence probabilities with a predetermined threshold, wherein a part from the plurality of values with the respective occurrence probabilities less than the predetermined threshold are taken as a first set of values, and the other from the plurality of values with the respective occurrence probabilities greater than or equal to the predetermined threshold are taken as a second set of values;preprocessing the first set of values; andencoding the second set of values and the preprocessed first set of values.2. The data compression method according to claim 1 , wherein:the preprocessing the first set of values comprises obtaining respective original encoded codewords of the first set of values.3. The data compression method according to claim 2 , wherein:the encoding the second set of values and the preprocessed first set of values comprises:performing variable length encoding on the second set of values, and obtaining respective encoded codewords of the second set of values; andpadding with one of 0 and 1 the end of the shortest encoded ...

Pyroelectric Sandwich Thermal Energy Harvesters

Systems, methods, and devices of the various embodiments provide pyroelectric sandwich thermal energy harvesters. In the various embodiment pyroelectric sandwich thermal energy harvesters, generated electrical energy may be stored in a super-capacitor/battery as soon as it is generated. The various embodiment pyroelectric sandwich thermal energy harvesters may harvest electrical energy from any environment where temperature variations occur. The various embodiment pyroelectric sandwich thermal energy harvesters may be power sources for space equipment and vehicles in space and/or on earth, as well as the for wireless sensor networks, such as health monitoring systems of oil pipes, aircraft, bridges, and buildings. 1. A pyroelectric sandwich thermal energy harvester , comprising:two electrode layers; anda pyroelectric layer sandwiched between the two electrode layers.2. The energy harvester of claim 1 , wherein the pyroelectric layer includes one or more of lithium tantalate claim 1 , zinc oxide claim 1 , lithium niobate claim 1 , and lead zirconium titanate.3. The energy harvester of claim 1 , wherein the pyroelectric layer is one of a polycrystalline ceramic claim 1 , a single crystal material claim 1 , an electroactive polymers claim 1 , and a nanocomposite.4. The energy harvester of claim 1 , further comprising two protective layers each on an outer layer of the two electrode layers claim 1 , respectively.5. The energy harvester of claim 4 , wherein a thermal expansion coefficient of the two protective layers is equal to claim 4 , or larger than claim 4 , a thermal expansion coefficient of the pyroelectric layer.6. A pyroelectric power generator claim 4 , comprising:a substrate; and two electrode layers; and', 'a pyroelectric layer sandwiched between the two electrode layers., 'at least one pyroelectric sandwich thermal energy harvester imbedded in the substrate, the pyroelectric sandwich thermal energy harvester comprising7. The pyroelectric power generator of ...

BATTERY, AND METHOD, DEVICE, AND SYSTEM FOR BATTERY PROTECTION

A battery for electronic equipment includes: a rechargeable power supply; and a battery chip, wherein: the rechargeable power supply is configured to supply power to the electronic equipment; and the battery chip is configured to detect whether the rechargeable power supply has started to supply power to the electronic equipment and, if a detection result is that the rechargeable power supply has started to supply power to the electronic equipment, transmit a customized signal to the electronic equipment through a predetermined transmitting pin. 1. A battery for electronic equipment , comprising:a rechargeable power supply; anda battery chip,wherein:the rechargeable power supply is configured to supply power to the electronic equipment; andthe battery chip is configured to detect whether the rechargeable power supply has started to supply power to the electronic equipment and, if a detection result is that the rechargeable power supply has started to supply power to the electronic equipment, transmit a customized signal to the electronic equipment through a predetermined transmitting pin.2. The battery according to claim 1 , whereinthe battery chip is further configured to stop transmitting the customized signal to the electronic equipment, when a connection between the predetermined transmitting pin and the electronic equipment is cut off.3. The battery according to claim 1 , wherein the battery chip comprises:an oscillation circuit configured to generate a sine wave signal, after the rechargeable power supply starts to supply power to the electronic equipment;a reference voltage generating circuit configured to generate a predetermined reference voltage; anda comparator having first and second input terminals connected respectively to the oscillation circuit and the reference voltage generating circuit, and an output terminal connected to the predetermined transmitting pin, the comparator being configured to generate the customized signal based on comparing the ...

Enzymatically responsive magnetic particles and their use

The invention relates to an enzymatically responsive product that includes an amino acid residue conjugated to a magnetic particle, wherein the amino acid residue is phosphorylated or sulfated or comprises an ester-moiety linked via peptide bond. Compositions containing the enzymatically responsive product, and the use thereof for separating distinct types of mammalian cells (e.g., cancer cells from normal cells), for treating a cancerous condition, and imaging cancer cells are also disclosed.

TEXT SEGMENTATION WITH MULTIPLE GRANULARITY LEVELS

Text processing includes: segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results; merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results; looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results; and forming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results. 1. (canceled)2. A method , comprising: receiving an entry to be classified;', 'using a trained classifier to determine whether the received entry to be classified is a smallest semantic unit or a compound semantic unit; and', 'in the event that the received entry is determined to be a smallest semantic unit, adding the received entry to the lexicon of smallest semantic units;, 'building a lexicon of smallest semantic units, comprisingsegmenting received text based on the lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results;merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results;forming a word segmentation tree structure, wherein the received text is used to form a root node of the word segmentation tree structure, and a segment in the medium-grained segmentation results is used to form a sub-node of the root node;looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results;forming a leaf node in the word segmentation tree structure based at least in part on a corresponding search element; andforming fine-grained ...

A MICRO-HUMIDIFIER

A micro-humidifier for operably-connecting to a breathing circuit contains a liquid feed, a liquid chamber operably-connected to the liquid feed, and a vapour generator operably-connected to the liquid chamber. The liquid chamber has a volume of from about 0.01 mL to about 30 mL. The micro-humidifier is operably-connected to and/or is designed to be operably-connected to a breathing circuit upstream of the patient. When the micro-humidifier is operably-connected to a breathing circuit, the vapour from the vapour generator enters into the breathing circuit. A respiratory humidification system contains the a breathing circuit and the micro-humidifier as described herein. The micro-humidifier is operably-connected to the breathing circuit upstream of the patient, and the vapour from the vapour generator enters into the breathing circuit. 1. A micro-humidifier for operably-connecting to a breathing circuit , the micro-humidifier comprising:A. a liquid feed;B. a liquid chamber operably-connected to the liquid feed wherein the liquid chamber has a volume of from about 0.01 mL to about 30 mL; andC. a vapour generator operably-connected to the liquid chamber, wherein the micro-humidifier is designed to be operably-connected to a breathing circuit upstream of the patient, and wherein when the micro-humidifier is operably-connected to a breathing circuit the vapour from the vapour generator enters into the breathing circuit.2. The micro-humidifier according to further comprising a control device claim 1 , wherein the control device comprises a feature selected from the group consisting of a pump system claim 1 , a temperature sensor claim 1 , a humidity sensor claim 1 , an air flow sensor claim 1 , a timer claim 1 , an alarm claim 1 , a circuit board claim 1 , a display screen claim 1 , a control panel claim 1 , a power source claim 1 , and a combination thereof.3. The micro-humidifier according to claim 1 , wherein the micro-humidifier weight is less than or equal to about ...

Apparatus and methods for making cochlear implant electrode arrays

A method that may include the steps of positioning a contact assembly, including a plurality of electrically conductive contacts that are respectively connected to a plurality of lead wires, on a shell formed from a first resilient material to form an electrode array sub-assembly, positioning the electrode array subassembly in a cochlear implant electrode array mold, and introducing a second resilient material into the mold to form a cochlear implant electrode array flexible body, on which the contacts are located, that is defined by the first and second flexible materials.

BACKLIGHT MODULE, DISPLAY APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPLAY APPARATUS

A backlight module, display apparatus and method for manufacturing the display apparatus are provided. The backlight module includes: a positioning frame and a buffer adhesive tape. A display panel is arranged on a bearing platform of the positioning frame, and distance from a platform surface in an inner region of the bearing platform to the display panel is greater than distance from a platform surface in an edge region of the bearing platform to the display panel. The buffer adhesive tape is arranged on the bearing platform, a side of the buffer adhesive tape in the inner region is in contact with the display panel and the other side thereof is attached to the platform surface, a back adhesive is arranged on the side of the buffer adhesive tape attached to the platform surface of the bearing platform. The backlight module improves the display effect of the black-state pictures. 1. A backlight module , comprising: a positioning frame and a buffer adhesive tape;wherein a display panel is arranged on a bearing platform of the positioning frame, and a distance from a platform surface in an inner region of the bearing platform to the display panel is greater than a distance from a platform surface in an edge region of the bearing platform to the display panel; andthe buffer adhesive tape is arranged on the bearing platform, a side of the buffer adhesive tape in the inner region is in contact with the display panel and the other side of the buffer adhesive tape is attached to the platform surface, and a back adhesive is arranged on the side which is attached to the platform surface of the bearing platform, of the buffer adhesive tape.2. The backlight module according to claim 1 , wherein the positioning frame is an adhesive frame;a bearing platform of the adhesive frame has a step shape, and a thickness of a first portion of the inner region of the bearing platform is less than a thickness of a second portion of the edge region of the bearing platform.3. The backlight ...

THERMOFORMED ELECTRODE ARRAYS

A cochlear lead includes a thermoformed circuit with a substrate with electrodes formed on the substrate and shaped to curve around a longitudinal axis of the cochlear lead. Traces are also formed on the substrate and connected to the electrodes. Intermediate sections between the electrodes may be curved about an axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis. 1. A cochlear lead comprising: a substrate;', 'electrodes formed on the substrate, wherein the electrodes are shaped to curve around a longitudinal axis of the cochlear lead;', 'traces formed on the substrate and connected to the electrodes; and', 'intermediate sections between the electrodes, wherein at least a portion of the intermediate sections are curved around an axis that is orthogonal to the longitudinal axis., 'a thermoformed circuit comprising2. The cochlear lead of claim 1 , wherein the thermoformed circuit further comprises a basal extension formed into a tube claim 1 , an interior of the tube forming a lumen to receive a stylet.3. The cochlear lead of claim 1 , wherein proximal intermediate sections curve around the longitudinal axis and distal intermediate sections curve around the orthogonal axis.4. The cochlear lead of claim 1 , wherein the electrodes comprise a curled left edge and a curled right edge claim 1 , wherein the curled left edge and the curled right edge curl into an interior of the cochlear lead and are surrounded by a flexible encapsulant.5. The cochlear lead of claim 1 , wherein the electrodes comprise a three dimensional surface with a compound curvature about two different axes.6. The cochlear lead of claim 1 , further comprising cutouts between the electrodes to increase flexibility of the cochlear lead claim 1 , wherein the cutouts are larger between distal electrodes and smaller between proximal electrodes to make a distal portion of the cochlear lead more flexible than a proximal portion of the cochlear lead and wherein the cutouts on a first side of the cochlear lead are ...

ASYMMETRIC COCHLEAR IMPLANT ELECTRODES AND METHOD

An implantable lead may include an insulating substrate and a first asymmetric electrode formed on the insulating substrate. The first asymmetric electrode may have external perimeter edges defining a boundary between an exposed portion of the first electrode and the insulating substrate, wherein the external perimeter edges of the first electrode have asymmetric edge lengths. 1. An implantable cochlear lead comprising:an insulating substrate; andan array of electrodes comprising a first asymmetric electrode formed on the insulating substrate and having external perimeter edges defining a boundary between an exposed portion of the first asymmetric electrode and the insulating substrate, wherein the external perimeter edges of the first asymmetric electrode have asymmetric edge lengths.2. The lead of claim 1 , in which the external perimeter edges of the first asymmetric electrode comprise:a smooth edge comprising a shorter edge length; anda patterned edge comprising a longer edge length.3. The lead of claim 2 , further comprising a second asymmetric electrode formed on the insulating substrate adjacent to the first asymmetric electrode claim 2 , the second asymmetric electrode comprising:a smooth edge comprising a shorter edge length; anda patterned edge comprising a longer edge length;wherein the patterned edge of the second asymmetric electrode is directly adjacent to the patterned edge of the first asymmetric electrode, to concentrate an electrical field between the first asymmetric electrode and second asymmetric electrode.4. The lead of claim 1 , wherein the insulating substrate further comprises an insulating overcoat disposed over a conductive structure claim 1 , wherein a portion of the insulating overcoat is removed to form the first asymmetric electrode.5. The lead of claim 4 , wherein a boundary forming external perimeter edges of the first asymmetric electrode comprises a transition between exposed portions of the conductive structure and the insulating ...

CLAMPING DEVICE

Clamping device for clamping a workpiece defining at least three protection holes, includes a supporting seat, a pressing plate, a clamping assembly, and an operation assembly. The supporting seat can define a sliding groove, a first receiving groove, a second receiving groove, and a receiving hole, and includes a protrusion portion. The pressing plate can be securely stacked upon the supporting seat. The clamping assembly can include a first and a second clamping subassembly, and is sandwiched between the supporting seat and the pressing plate. The operation assembly can include a locking member and a transmission pin eccentrically assembled to an end of the locking member. When the locking member is rotated, the transmission pin can be driven to resist the second clamping subassembly to be partially exposed from the supporting seat, simultaneously. The locking member can resist the first subassembly to be partially exposed from the supporting seat. 1. A clamping device for clamping a workpiece defining at least two protection holes , comprising:a supporting seat defining a sliding groove, a first receiving groove, a second receiving groove, and a receiving hole, and the supporting seat comprising a protrusion portion, the sliding groove being defined at a middle of the supporting seat, the first receiving groove and the second receiving groove being located at opposite ends of the supporting seat and communicating with the sliding groove, the receiving hole being defined at a bottom of the first receiving groove, and the protrusion portion being located at a bottom of the second receiving groove;a pressing plate securely stacked upon the supporting seat; a first clamping subassembly comprising a pressing rod, a first latching member, and at least one first elastic member, the pressing rod being slidably received in the first receiving groove, the first latching member being secured to the pressing rod and partially received in the receiving hole, the at least one ...

GENETIC ENGINEERING METHOD AND MATERIAL FOR INCREASING PLANT YIELD

A method includes increasing EXPA1 gene expression or increasing the activity of EXPA1 polypeptide to produce a plant with an improved trait. The method may further include increasing the expression of RDL1 gene or the activity of RDL1 kpolypeptide. expression of GhRDL1 and GhEXPA1 Co-expression of EXPA1 and RDL genes can improve plant traits. These methods have applications in crops and flower productions. 1. A method for improving a plant trait of a plant , the method comprises: increasing an expression of EXPA1 gene or an activity of EXPA1 polypeptide in the plant.2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the method further comprises: increasing an expression of RDL1 gene or an activity of RDL1 polypeptide in the plant.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the increasing is achieved by introducing and expressing EXPA1 gene in the plant.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the increasing is achieved by introducing and expressing RDL1 gene in the plant.5. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the EXPA1 polypeptide is one or more selected from the following:(a) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 8 or 10;(b) a protein derived from (a) having substitution, deletion, or addition of one or several amino acids in the amino acid sequence defined in (a) and having a function of improving plant traits; orthe RDL1 polypeptide is one or more selected from the following:(a1) a polypeptide having the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 2, 4, or 6;(b1) a polypeptide derived from (a1) having substitution, deletion, or addition of one or several amino acids in the amino acid sequence defined in (a1) and having a function of improving plant traits.6. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that the EXPA1 gene having the following polynucleotide sequence:(a2) the nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO: 7 or 9;(b2) a nucleotide sequence hybridized with the sequence defined in (a2) under a stringent condition ...

POLYMERIC MATERIALS HAVING ACTIVE CROSS-LINKERS, METHODS FOR MAKING THEM, AND USE THEREOF

The present technology relates to a polymeric material including a plurality of polymer subunits and an active cross-linker, wherein the active cross-linker is covalently linked to the plurality of polymer subunits. The active cross-linker offers a key building block for constructing novel molecular architecture in chemomechanical soft materials and illustrates a new approach to tailor material properties. 1. A polymeric material comprising:a plurality of polymer subunits; andan active cross-linker, wherein the active cross-linker is covalently linked to the plurality of polymer subunits.2. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of a gel claim 1 , an elastomer claim 1 , a rubber claim 1 , a film claim 1 , a foam claim 1 , an aerogel claim 1 , and a sponge.3. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer subunits are selected from the group consisting of monomers claim 1 , oligomers claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. (canceled)5. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the active cross-linker is a stimuli-responsive cross-linker claim 1 , a redox-responsive cross-linker claim 1 , a light-responsive cross-linker claim 1 , a brine-responsive cross-linker claim 1 , a pH-responsive cross-linker claim 1 , a gas-responsive cross-linker claim 1 , or a temperature-responsive cross-linker.611-. (canceled)12. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the active cross-linker is a ruthenium bipyridine complex.13. The polymeric material according to claim 12 , wherein the ruthenium bipyridine complex has the structure [RuL] claim 12 , wherein L is selected from the group consisting of N claim 12 ,N′-diallyl-[2 claim 12 ,2′-bipyridine]-4 claim 12 ,4′-dicarboxamide claim 12 , N-allyl-[2 claim 12 ,2′-bipyridine]-4-carboxamide claim 12 , 2 claim 12 ,2′-bipyridine claim 12 , 4-methyl-4′-vinyl-2 claim 12 ,2′-bipyridine claim 12 , and combinations thereof; andn is ...

WIRELESS COMMUNICATION METHOD AND SYSTEM

A wireless communication device and method are provided. The wireless communication device has dynamic frequency selection (DFS) capability and includes at least one wireless communication transceiver, a dedicated DFS receiver, and a controller. The transceiver performs data transmission on an operating channel. The dedicated DFS receiver is integrated in a chip with the transceiver. The dedicated DFS receiver scans for radar signals in a plurality of DFS channels besides the operating channel of the transceiver. The controller is coupled to the transceiver and the dedicated DFS receiver. 1. A wireless communication device with dynamic frequency selection (DFS) capability , comprising:at least one transceiver, configured to perform data transmission or data reception on an operating channel;a dedicated DFS receiver, integrated in a chip with the transceiver, and configured to scan for radar signals in a plurality of DFS channels; anda controller, coupled to the transceiver and the dedicated DFS receiver.2. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the dedicated DFS receiver has a dedicated RF port and the dedicated DFS receiver and the transceiver are coupled to different antennas.3. The wireless communication device of claim 1 , wherein the dedicated DFS receiver has a dedicated RF port and the dedicated DFS receiver and one of the transceivers s share the same antenna.4. The wireless communication device of claim 3 , further comprising:a matching network, coupled to the dedicated DFS receiver and the transceiver which uses the same antenna as the dedicated DFS receiver, wherein the matching network is configured outside of the chip.5. The wireless communication device of claim 3 , further comprising:a first switch;a second switch; anda matching network, configured in the chip,wherein when the first switch is closed and the second switch is opened, the dedicated DFS receiver uses its dedicated RF port,wherein when the first switch is opened and the ...

AMINO ACID- AND PEPTIDE-STEROID CONJUGATES AND USE THEREOF

This invention relates to a conjugate of formula (I): (A-Z-)-Q-Z-D (I), wherein Z, Z, Q, A, D, and n are as described herein. This invention also relates to a pharmaceutical composition including a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a conjugate of formula (I). This invention also relates to a method making a conjugate of formula (I), and the use of the conjugate for treating cancerous conditions, modulating cell membrane microheterogeneity, stimulating an immunoresponse, and forming a network on or near the inner or outer surface of target cells. 1. A conjugate of formula (I):{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2, 'sub': 'n', '(A-Z-)-Q-Z-D \u2003\u2003(I),'}wherein{'sup': '1', 'Zis optional and, if present, is a linker containing from 1 to 30 atoms;'}{'sup': '2', 'Zis a linker containing from 1 to 30 atoms;'}Q is an amino acid or a peptide, wherein one or more of the amino acids is optionally phosphorylated or sulfated;{'sup': '1', 'A is H, OH, a capping moiety, or an enzymatically cleavable moiety linked to Q via covalent bond or the linker Z;'}{'sup': '2', 'D is a steroid moiety covalently bonded to Z; and'}n is 1 to 10;wherein at least one of (i) Q including a phosphorylated or sulfated amino acid, or (ii) A being the enzymatically cleavable moiety, is present andwherein the conjugate is capable of self-assembly in the presence of an enzyme that hydrolyzes the enzymatically cleavable-moiety, an enzyme that dephosphorylates the phosphorylated amino acid, or an enzyme that desulfates the sulfated amino acid.2. (canceled)3. The conjugate according to claim 1 , wherein Q is a single amino acid.45-. (canceled)6. The conjugate according to claim 3 , wherein the amino acid is phosphorylated tyrosine.7. The conjugate according to claim 3 , wherein the amino acid is a D-amino acid.8. (canceled)9. The conjugate according to claim 1 , wherein Q is a peptide comprising from 2 to 10 amino acids.10. (canceled)11. The conjugate according to claim 9 , wherein the amino acids are all D ...

OPTICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD

An optical measurement device and method are disclosed. A position measurement device is provided with a device for measuring inclinations of an optical detection module () and a substrate carrier () which are measured during movement of the optical detection unit and the substrate carrier. Calculation and correction can be made according to the inclination data and with reference to displacements of the optical detection module () and the substrate carrier () and coordinates of their positions. During measurement for a certain point on the substrate, measured data related to the point is corrected by using the device and the method, which improves measurement precision, thus eliminating a large error caused in measurement for a large-sized substrate (). 1. An optical measurement device , comprising:a substrate carrier, configured to carry a substrate;an optical detection platform frame, configured to bear and support an optical detection slider above the substrate carrier, the optical detection slider being able to slide along the optical detection platform frame;an optical detection unit, located above the substrate carrier and attached to the optical detection slider, and able to move along the optical detection platform frame with the optical detection slider, the optical detection unit comprising a mark position measurement module;a substrate carrier position measurement module, configured to measure a position of the substrate carrier;an optical detection unit position measurement module, configured to measure a position of the optical detection unit; anda correction module, configured to obtain, based on the position of the substrate carrier and the position of the optical detection unit, deviations in measurement of mark positions induced by movements of the substrate carrier and the optical detection unit, and further configured to correct the mark positions measured by the mark position measurement module based on the deviations in measurement of the mark ...

OPTICAL MEASUREMENT DEVICE AND METHOD

An optical measurement device includes: a frame measurement unit for measuring magnitude of deformation of an optical detection platform frame, and a correction module for correcting the position of a substrate carrier and/or the position of an optical detection unit according to the magnitude of deformation of the optical detection platform frame, so as to eliminate an error in measurement of mark positions due to deformation of the frame. An optical measurement method is also disclosed. 1. An optical measurement device , comprising:a substrate carrier, configured to carry a substrate;an optical detection platform frame, configured to bear and support an optical detection slider above the substrate carrier, the optical detection slider being able to slide along the optical detection platform frame;an optical detection unit, attached to the optical detection slider, and able to move along the optical detection platform frame with the optical detection slider;a substrate carrier position measurement module, configured to measure a position of the substrate carrier; andan optical detection unit position measurement module, configured to measure a position of the optical detection unit,wherein the optical measurement device further comprises: a frame measurement unit for measuring a magnitude of deformation of the optical detection platform frame, and a correction module for correcting the position of the substrate carrier and/or the position of the optical detection unit according to the magnitude of deformation of the optical detection platform frame.2. The optical measurement device according to claim 1 , wherein the optical detection platform frame is of a bridge type and comprises two support uprights and a beam fixed on the two support uprights; and the optical detection slider is able to slide on the beam.3. The optical measurement device according to claim 2 , wherein the frame measurement unit comprises two first interferometer measuring components arranged in ...

METHOD FOR DETECTING QRS COMPLEX, ELECTROCARDIOGRAM DETECTION DEVICE AND READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

A QRS complex detection method is provided. The method includes collecting an ECG signal and filtering the ECG signal by using at least one preset filter. The filtered ECG signal is processed using a dual-slope method. Once R wave peak is detected from the processed ECG signal, a position of a QRS complex is outputted based on the R wave peak. 1. A QRS complex detection method applied to an electrocardiogram detection device , the method comprising:collecting an ECG signal;filtering the ECG signal by using at least one preset filter, and obtaining filtered ECG signal;processing the filtered ECG signal using a dual-slope method, and obtaining processed ECG signal;detecting R wave peak from the processed ECG signal; andoutputting a position of a QRS complex based on the R wave peak.2. The QRS complex detection method according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one preset filter comprises a power frequency notch filter and a second-order infinite impulse response (IIR) high-pass filter.3. The QRS complex detection method according to claim 1 , wherein the processing of the filtered ECG signal using a dual-slope method comprises:calculating a maximum average slope corresponding to a left side of any one of signal sampling points of the filtered ECG signal;calculating a maximum average slope corresponding to a right side of the any one of signal sampling points;determining a greater maximum average slope from the maximum average slope corresponding to the left side of the any one of the signal sampling points and the maximum average slope corresponding to the right side of the any one of the signal sampling points, and setting the greater maximum average slope as the maximum average slope of the any one of signal sampling points.5. The QRS complex detection method according to claim 4 , wherein the detecting of R wave peak from the processed ECG signal comprises:determining whether each of the signal sampling points of the processed ECG signal is corresponding to a wave ...

HIGH-POWER-DENSITY PIEZOELECTRIC ENERGY HARVESTING SYSTEM

Various embodiments include a mechanical amplification mechanism in a compact power unit of an electricity generator containing at least one piezoelectric element. The power units can be used singly but are also designed to be stacked, serially and/or in parallel with each other, and to be mounted within or under a substrate (e.g., a roadway or aircraft runway) such that the system achieves ultra-high-density of electricity production per unit area. Embodiments of the disclosed subject matter are therefore directed to a mechanical-to-electrical power generator, an accompanying power electronic-circuit, and power transmission and/or power saving into an energy-storage device. Therefore, the generated electrical power can be conditioned for, for example, transmitting to an electrical grid or for charging batteries of electrical vehicles. Other methods of formation of the power units and related systems are disclosed.

POSITIONING MECHANISM AND EXPANSION ASSEMBLY THEREOF

An expansion assembly includes a connecting plug, a deformable sealing sleeve, and an expansion sleeve. The connecting plug defines a through hole configured for air flow to pass therethrough. The deformable sealing sleeve is sleeved on the connecting plug. The expansion sleeve houses the deformable sealing sleeve and is sleeved on the connecting plug. The expansion sleeve comprises a number of resilient arms separated from each other. When airflow is introduced into the deformable sealing sleeve via the connecting plug, the deformable sealing sleeve is expanded, causing the number of resilient arms of the expansion sleeve to expand outward. A positioning mechanism employing the expansion assembly is also disclosed. 1. An expansion assembly , comprising:a connecting plug defining a through hole configured for air flow to pass therethrough;a deformable sealing sleeve sleeved on the connecting plug ; andan expansion sleeve housing the deformable sealing sleeve and sleeved on the connecting plug;wherein, the expansion sleeve comprises a plurality of resilient arms separated from each other, when air flow is introduced into the deformable sealing sleeve via the connecting plug, the deformable sealing sleeve expands to push against the plurality of resilient arms of the expansion sleeve, thereby bending the plurality of resilient arms outwardly.2. The expansion assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of resilient arms is spaced from each other by a slit defined between every two adjacent resilient arms.3. The expansion assembly of claim 1 , wherein the connecting plug comprises a resisting portion claim 1 , a sleeving portion protruding from a side of the resisting portion claim 1 , and a sealing portion protruding from a side of the sleeving portion away from the resisting portion claim 1 , the through hole opens through the resisting portion claim 1 , the sleeving portion claim 1 , and the sealing portion claim 1 , the deformable sealing sleeve defines a sealing ...

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD, METHOD FOR DETERMINING ENGAGEMENT STATE BETWEEN PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD AND FLEXIBLE PRINTED CIRCUIT AND DISPLAY DEVICE

A printed circuit board, a method for determining an engagement state between the printed circuit board and a flexible printed circuit, and a display device are provided. The printed circuit board includes a substrate, a connector fixed on the substrate, and configured to be connected with the flexible printed circuit, and a determining circuit connected with the connector. The secondary pin is added to the connector, and can determine together with the determining circuit, added to the substrate, connected with the secondary pin, an engagement state between the first pins of the connector, and the second pins of the flexible printed circuit. 1. A printed circuit board , comprising:a substrate;a connector fixed on the substrate, and configured to be connected with a flexible printed circuit, wherein the connector comprises a plurality of first pins and at least one secondary pin, and the first pins are separate from the secondary pin; the first pins are configured to be engaged correspondingly with a plurality of second pins of the flexible printed circuit; the secondary pin is located in an extension direction of the first pin on a side of the first pin engaged in correspondence with the second pin; anda determining circuit connected with the secondary pin, wherein the determining circuit is configured to determine together with the secondary pin an engagement state between the first pins and the second pins.2. The printed circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the determining circuit is configured:to determine a normal engagement state between the first pins and the second pins, upon determining that the first pin is connected with the secondary pin in the extension direction of said first pin when the first pins are engaged with the second pins; andto determine that an abnormal engagement state between the first pins and the second pins, upon determining that the first pin is disconnected from the secondary pin in the extension direction of said first pin ...

OPERATION MONITORING SYSTEM AND MONITORING METHOD

An operation monitoring system and monitoring method are provided, the operation monitoring system is used for monitoring at least one agricultural machine, so as to control an operating range of the agricultural machine, the operation monitoring system includes a storage device and a processor, the processor recognizes at least one operating area and at least one non-operating area of an operation environment, and generates at least one boundary between the operating area and the non-operating area, the processor further generates least one electronic fence at the at least one boundary, the processor further acquires the position of the electronic fence and monitors a position of the agricultural machine, so as to monitor whether the agricultural machine is operating in the operating area on a side of the electronic fence, thereby controlling the operating range of the agricultural machine. 1. An operation monitoring system , configured to monitor at least one agricultural machine , comprising:at least one processor; and recognize at least one operating area and at least one non-operating area of an operation environment;', 'generate at least one boundary between the at least one operating area and the at least one non-operating area;', 'generate at least one electronic fence at the at least one boundary;', 'acquire a position of the electronic fence;', 'monitor a position of the agricultural machine; and', 'monitor whether the at least one agricultural machine is operating in the operating area on a side of the electronic fence., 'a storage device coupled to the at least one processor and storing instructions for execution by the at least one processor to cause the at least one processor to2. The operation monitoring system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one processor communicates with at least one monitoring device claim 1 , the at least one monitoring device monitors the operation environment claim 1 , generates environment data claim 1 , and ...

PORTABLE IMAGE DEVICE FOR GENERATING APPLICATION IMAGES

An apparatus and a method for displaying an image on a portable image device are provided. The method includes receiving a first input indicative of an input associated with an application, generating a first image object in a buffer of the portable image device, storing the first image object in a memory of the portable image device, generating a first image using the first image object stored in the memory of the portable image device, and displaying the first image on an image display device of the portable image device 1. A method of displaying an image on a portable image device , the method comprising:receiving a first input indicative of an input associated with an application;generating a first image object in a buffer of the portable image device;storing the first image object in a memory of the portable image device;generating a first image using the first image object stored in the memory of the portable image device; anddisplaying the first image on an image display device of the portable image device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating of the image object comprises:defining an image context parameter in the buffer of the portable device;providing image content to the buffer based on the image context parameter; andgenerating the image object from the image content and the image context parameter.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the context parameter include at least one of size claim 2 , opaqueness claim 2 , and scale.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the image object has a bitmap image file format.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first image object corresponds to a screen capture associated with the application.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first image is a stereo image.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the generating of the first image using the first image object stored in the memory is performed each frame the first image is displayed on the display of the portable image device.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the ...

HYDROGELATORS COMPRISING D-AMINO ACIDS

Described herein are compounds comprising an oligopeptide and a non-steroidal antiinflammatory agent. The compounds self-assemble into supramolecular hydrogels and can be used as topical treatments for inflammatory conditions, such as osteoarthritis. Also described herein are oligopeptides compounds made from D-amino acid residues that form supramolecular hydrogels. The compounds may be functionalized with active agents, such as anticancer therapeutic agents, antiinflammatory agents, or imaging agents, therefore providing new mechanisms for delivery of active agents. 3. (canceled)4. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein R is H.5. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ris aralkyl or heteroaralkyl.6. (canceled)7. The hydrogelator of claim 5 , wherein Ris benzyl.8. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein Ris aralkyl claim 1 , hydroxyaralkyl claim 1 , phosphorylated aralkyl claim 1 , alkyl claim 1 , aminoalkyl claim 1 , or hydroxyalkyl.9. (canceled)10. The hydrogelator of claim 8 , wherein Ris hydroxybenzyl.11. (canceled)12. The hydrogelator of claim 8 , wherein Ris phosphorylated benzyl.13. (canceled)14. The hydrogelator of claim 8 , wherein Ris aminobutyl.15. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein n is 1 claim 1 , 2 claim 1 , or 3.16. (canceled)17. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein m is 0 claim 1 , 1 claim 1 , or 2.1819-. (canceled)20. The hydrogelator of claim 1 , wherein each amino acid residue is in the D-configuration.23. (canceled)24. The hydrogelator of claim 21 , wherein R is H.25. The hydrogelator of claim 21 , wherein Ris aralkyl or heteroaralkyl.26. (canceled)27. The hydrogelator of claim 25 , wherein Ris benzyl.28. The hydrogelator of claim 21 , wherein n is 1 claim 21 , 2 claim 21 , or 3.29. (canceled)30. The hydrogelator of claim 21 , wherein Ris A-NR-alkyl.3132-. (canceled)33. The hydrogelator of claim 30 , wherein Ris A-NH-butyl.34. The hydrogelator of claim 21 , wherein p is 1 claim 21 , 2 claim 21 , or 3.3536-. (canceled)37. The hydrogelator of claim ...

BRANCHED PEPTIDES FOR ENZYMATIC ASSEMBLY AND MITOCHONDRIA DRUG DELIVERY

The present invention relates to a branched peptide that includes a first peptide chain and a second peptide chain having its C-terminal amino acid covalently linked to a sidechain of an amino acid residue of the first peptide chain, wherein the first peptide chain includes a plurality of aromatic amino acids and, optionally, an aromatic group linked to an amino terminus of the first peptide chain; and the second peptide chain includes a plurality of hydrophilic amino acids and an enzyme cleavage site. Pharmaceutical compositions containing the branched peptide and one or more therapeutic agents in an aqueous medium are disclosed, where the branched peptides form micelle structures in the aqueous medium. Methods of using the pharmaceutical composition to deliver therapeutic agents, and for treating various disease conditions are also described. 1. A branched peptide comprising:a first peptide chain and a second peptide chain having its C-terminal amino acid covalently linked to a sidechain of an amino acid residue of the first peptide chain, whereinthe first peptide chain comprises a plurality of aromatic amino acids and, optionally, an aromatic group linked to an amino terminus of the first peptide chain; andthe second peptide chain comprises a plurality of hydrophilic amino acids and an enzyme cleavage site.2. The branched peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the first peptide chain comprises the aromatic group linked to the amino terminus of the first peptide chain.3. The branched peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the aromatic group is selected from the group consisting of phenylacetyl claim 1 , naphthylacetyl claim 1 , fluorenylacetyl claim 1 , pyrenylacetyl claim 1 , and cinnamoyl.4. The branched peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of aromatic amino acids are selected from the group consisting of phenylalanine claim 1 , tyrosine claim 1 , and tryptophan.5. The branched peptide according to claim 1 , wherein the amino acid residue having ...

DISPLAY DEVICE

The present disclosure provides a display device which includes a liquid crystal display panel and a backlight assembly. The backlight assembly includes a light diffusion component and a light emitting component optically coupled to the light diffusion component. The display device further includes a light guide component configured to direct ambient light to the light diffusion component. 1. A display device comprising a liquid crystal display panel and a backlight assembly; the backlight assembly comprising a light diffusion component and a light emitting component optically coupled to the light diffusion component;wherein the display device further comprises a light guide component configured to direct ambient light to the light diffusion component.2. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the light diffusion component is a light guide plate comprising a light outgoing surface and four side surfaces connected to the light outgoing surface claim 1 , the light emitting component is optically coupled to at least one of the side surfaces claim 1 , and the light guide component is configured to direct the ambient light to the at least one of the side surfaces.3. The display device of claim 1 , wherein the liquid crystal display panel is a transfiective liquid crystal display panel.4. The display device of claim 2 , wherein claim 2 ,the display device further comprises an outer frame for fixing the liquid crystal display panel and the backlight assembly together;the outer frame comprises an annular base plate provided in periphery of a display region of the liquid crystal display panel and a side wall connected to the annular base plate; andthe light guide component is provided within an accommodation space formed by the annular base plate and the side wall.5. The display device of claim 4 , wherein claim 4 ,the annular base plate comprises four strip-like portions connected together in sequence, and at least one of the strip-like portions has at least one hole ...

LOW SURFACTANT, HIGH CARBONATE LIQUID LAUNDRY DETERGENT COMPOSITIONS WITH IMPROVED SUDS PROFILE

The present invention relates to a stable liquid laundry detergent composition containing low levels of a C-Clinear alkyl benzene sulphonate surfactant in combination with high levels of a water-soluble alkali metal carbonate for achieving improved suds profile. 1. A liquid laundry detergent composition comprising:{'sub': 10', '20, '(a) from 5 wt % to 20 wt % of a C-Clinear alkyl benzene sulphonate (LAS);'}(b) from 2 wt % to 10 wt % of a water-soluble alkali metal carbonate;(c) from 5 wt % to 40 wt % of one or more solvents selected from the group consisting of diols and combinations thereof; and(d) from 4 wt % to 20 wt % of glycerin,wherein said liquid laundry detergent composition is substantially free of alkylethoxy sulfates (AES).2. The liquid laundry detergent composition of claim 1 , comprising from 8 wt % to 18 wt % of LAS.3. The liquid laundry detergent composition of claim 1 , wherein the LAS is selected from the group consisting of monoethanolamine LAS claim 1 , 2-aminopropanol LAS claim 1 , monoisopropanolamine LAS claim 1 , 1-amino-3-propanol LAS claim 1 , and combinations thereof.4. The liquid laundry detergent composition of claim 1 , comprising from 4 wt % to 7 wt % of the water-soluble alkali metal carbonate.5. The liquid laundry detergent composition of claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble alkali metal carbonate is selected from the group consisting of sodium carbonate claim 1 , sodium bicarbonate claim 1 , potassium carbonate claim 1 , potassium bicarbonate claim 1 , and combinations thereof claim 1 , and wherein the water-soluble alkali metal carbonate is preferably sodium carbonate and/or potassium carbonate claim 1 , and more preferably sodium carbonate.6. The liquid laundry detergent composition of claim 1 , wherein the diols are selected from the group consisting of ethylene glycol claim 1 , diethylene glycol claim 1 , propylene glycol claim 1 , dipropylene glycol claim 1 , butylene glycol claim 1 , pentanediols claim 1 , and combinations ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MONITORING THE STATE OF A DEVICE IN A PROCESS INDUSTRY AND MEDIUM

A method and an apparatus are for monitoring the state of a device in process industries and a medium. The method includes: collecting and saving data of the multi-dimensional state of a device in the process industry; performing correlation analysis on the collected historical data of the multi-dimensional state of the device to obtain state dimensions having correlation; acquiring, according to the obtained state dimensions having correlation, historical data of the dimensional states having correlation, and modeling the acquired historical data of the dimensional states to obtain a device state reference model; acquiring real-time data of the dimensional states having correlation corresponding to the device state reference model in real time, and determining whether the current state of the device is normal according to a preset device state determination condition and the acquired real-time data of the dimensional states having correlation, and in combination with the device state reference model. 1. A method for monitoring a state of a device in a process industry , the method comprising:collecting and saving data of multi-dimensional states of the device;adopting a preset correlation analysis algorithm to perform a correlation analysis of a history of the data of the multi-dimensional states of the device collected, to obtain correlated state dimensions;acquiring history data of correlated dimensional states according to the correlated state dimensions obtained and adopting a preset algorithm for establishing a device state reference model to model the history data of correlated dimensional states acquired, to obtain a device state reference model; andacquiring real-time data of the correlated dimensional states of the device state reference model in real time and determining whether a current state of the device is normal according to a preset device state determination condition, the real-time data of the correlated dimensional states acquired, and the ...

POLYMERIC MATERIALS HAVING ACTIVE CROSS-LINKERS, METHODS FOR MAKING THEM, AND USE THEREOF

The present technology relates to a polymeric material including a plurality of polymer subunits and an active cross-linker, wherein the active cross-linker is covalently linked to the plurality of polymer subunits. The active cross-linker offers a key building block for constructing novel molecular architecture in chemomechanical soft materials and illustrates a new approach to tailor material properties. 1. A polymeric material comprising:a plurality of polymer subunits; anda redox-responsive or light-responsive cross-linker, wherein the redox-responsive or light-responsive cross-linker is covalently linked to the plurality of polymer subunits by two to six covalent bonds,wherein the redox-responsive or light-responsive cross-linker, as a starting material prior to incorporation into the polymeric material, comprises from 2 to 6 polymerizable moieties.2. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material is selected from the group consisting of a gel claim 1 , an elastomer claim 1 , a rubber claim 1 , a film claim 1 , a foam claim 1 , an aerogel claim 1 , and a sponge.3. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer subunits are selected from the group consisting of monomers claim 1 , oligomers claim 1 , and combinations thereof.411.-. (canceled)12. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the active cross-linker is a ruthenium bipyridine complex comprising from two to six polymerizable side chains having a vinyl group.1315.-. (canceled)16. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the active cross-linker is a polyamine comprising 3 or 4 polymerizable side chains having a vinyl group.17. (canceled)18. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the polymerizable moiety is a vinyl group.19. The polymeric material according to claim 1 , wherein the molar ratio of the polymer subunit to the active cross-linker is from about 1:1 to about 1×10:1.20. The polymeric material according to ...

MEMORY CONTROL SYSTEM WITH A SEQUENCE PROCESSING UNIT

A memory control system includes a memory interface, a microcontroller, and a sequence processing unit. The memory interface circuit receives a memory operation command and generates a plurality of operation instructions according to the memory operation command. The microcontroller is coupled to the memory interface circuit . The microcontroller receives the plurality of operation instructions and generates a plurality of task instructions according a scheduling algorithm through a predetermined protocol. The sequence processing unit is coupled to the microcontroller. The sequence processing unit receives the plurality of task instructions through the predetermined protocol, and controls a plurality of circuits of a memory device according to the plurality of task instructions with at least one finite state machine of the sequence processing unit.

Polymeric materials having active cross-linkers, methods for making them, and use thereof

The present technology relates to a polymeric material including a plurality of polymer subunits and an active cross-linker, wherein the active cross-linker is covalently linked to the plurality of polymer subunits. The active cross-linker offers a key building block for constructing novel molecular architecture in chemomechanical soft materials and illustrates a new approach to tailor material properties.

A micro-humidifier

High speed overlay mode for burst data and real time streaming (audio) applications

In a wireless 802.15.4 communication system ( 300 ), a high-speed data frame structure ( 340 ) is provided which uses the 802.15.4 SHR structure that is spread modulated to obtain the synchronization benefits of the 802.15.4 protocol, but which uses a modified data frame structure for the payload portion without using spreading to thereby improve its transmission efficiency. The transmission efficiency can be further increased by increasing the size of the data payload (and correspondingly, the frame length size).

Privacy and security systems and methods of use

Some embodiments include a privacy/security apparatus for a portable communication device that includes a housing assembly configured to at least partially attenuate at least one of sound energy, acoustic energy, and electromagnetic energy including light, optical, and IR energy and RF radiation from passing through the housing assembly. The housing assembly includes a Faraday cage with two or more portions, and at least one protective shell coupled to or forming at least one aperture. The at least one aperture is configured and arranged to at least partially enclose the portable communication device so that at least a portion of the portable communication device is positioned within at least one portion of the Faraday cage, and the at least one seal coupled or integrated with the protective shell. The housing assembly can be an articulating assembly, a sliding assembly, and can include an active acoustic jamming or passive acoustic attenuation element.

Calixarene-based transition metal complexes and photonic devices comprising the same

Calixarene-based, noncentrosymmetric transition metal complexes that exhibit large second order nonlinear optical and related electro-optical properties are provided, as are materials and devices comprising the same.

Portable electronic device and support mechanism thereof

An exemplary portable electronic device includes a housing defining an opening, an internal fixing element including a pair of protruding blocks and defining a groove in communication with the opening, and a support mechanism. The groove defines a stepped structure and includes a larger groove portion, and a smaller groove portion communicating with the larger groove portion. The support mechanism is slidably receivable in the housing, and includes a support and a slider defining a recess. The slider includes a connection portion received in the recess and a head set atop the connection portion. The connection portion abuts the pair of the protruding blocks when the slider is in a retracted position. The head is received in the larger groove portion and slidably resting on a step formed between the larger and smaller groove portions. The support includes a body and a board connected to one end of the body.

Wireless communication unit, integrated circuit and method of power control of a power amplifier therefor

A wireless communication unit comprises a transmitter having a forward path comprising a power amplifier, PA, and a feedback path operably coupled to the power amplifier, wherein the feedback path comprises a coupler arranged to feed back a portion of a signal to be transmitted and a controller logic module arranged to control a power control value of the power amplifier, such that the forward path and feedback path form a closed loop power control. The controller logic module is arranged to determine a gain variation in the transmitter and provide attenuation to a transmit signal passing therethrough on a transmit slot by transmit slot basis and instruct a power backoff where necessary.

Genetic engineering method and material for increasing plant yield

The present invention relates to genetic engineering methods and materials for improving plant yields. The present invention discloses that upregulating EXPA1 gene expression or activity of EXPA1 polypeptide, or co-expression of GhRDL1 and GhEXPA1 gene can improve plant traits. These methods have applications in crops and flower productions.

Inhibition of tumor growth with aggregates of small molecules

Disclosed herein are fibrillar molecular aggregates, which are morphologically and phenotypically similar to oligomers of aberrant proteins. The molecular aggregates, formed by self-assembly of small hydrophobic molecules, prevent the growth of microtubules. This unprecedented mechanism of “self-assembly to interfere with self-organization” allows inhibition of the growth of cancer cells.

Route management system and management method thereof

A method for establishing a service connection

The present invention provides a method for establishing a service connection, comprising: before initiating a service request, UE will select a cell that can provide the said service; if a cell that can provide the said service is selected, UE will send a service request to the network in the cell that can provide the said service, and establish the service connection with the network; if no cell that can provide the said service is selected, UE will notify the subscriber that service connection is unsuccessful. UE performs cell selection/reselection according to the requested service and will not send a service request to the network until selecting a proper cell to reside, the process thereof can greatly increase service access probability and improve service quality, thus increasing subscribers' satisfaction toward services and promoting service expansion and application.