Abstract: There is provided an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system including a plurality of gate-ways interconnected by a network comprising a plurality of subnets based on one or more types of networking protocols, each of the plurality of gateways communicatively coupled to or integrated in a metering device; and a concentrator connected to the network for receiving metering data from the metering devices. The concentrator and the plurality of gateways each defines a communication node in the network. In particular, each of the gateways is configured to store a route information comprising at least a primary route information and is operable to route uplink data received based on the route information, the primary route information indicating a predetermined one of the communication nodes for the gateway to route the uplink data to next as a first priority.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which an input method editor receives a mode control input and determines a language mode based on the mode control input. Upon receiving composition inputs, the input method editor interprets the composition input based on the determined language mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are alkoxyl derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The subject compositions are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease.

Abstract: A Short Message Service (SMS) reading method and device are disclosed for providing security when authorizing SMS reading. After a reading request for reading an SMS is received from a third party application, when the SMS is an SMS including sensitive information, a determination as to whether a reading time in the reading request is within an access prohibition period of the SMS may be implemented, and when the reading time is determined to be within the access prohibition period, a response to the reading request may be withheld.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus of verifying a terminal are provided in the field of computer technology. In the method, the terminal establishes a secure channel with a server through a secure element in the terminal. The terminal sends original terminal hardware parameters in the secure element to the server through the secure channel by using the secure element, where the server is configured to feed back identification information according to the terminal hardware parameters. The terminal then determines a verification result of an authenticity of the terminal according to the identification information fed back by the server. The apparatus includes: a channel establishing module, a parameter sending module and a result determining module.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are alkoxyl derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The subject compositions are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease.

Abstract: A method and device are provided for reading a SMS. In the method, the device receives reading request to read an SMS from a third party application. When the SMS is a SMS carrying sensitive information, the device determines whether the third party application belongs to an access authority list corresponding to the SMS, where the access authority list includes one or more applications having an authority of accessing the SMS. When the third party application belongs to the access authority list, the device feed the SMS back to the third party application.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties capable of modulating the activity of cannabinoid receptors, and to oligomers of flavan-3-ol capable of modulating fat absorption and storage. Such Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties or oligomers of flavan-3-ol can optionally be used in combination with other weight management agents, such as anorectic agents, a lipase inhibitors, other cannabinoid receptor modulators, psychotropic agents, insulin sensitizers, stimulants, or satiety agents, as well as to methods of use thereof such as treating or preventing weight gain or obesity, promoting weight loss, appetite suppression, modifying satiety, or the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties capable of modulating the activity of cannabinoid receptors, and to oligomers of flavan-3-ol capable of modulating fat absorption and storage. Such Diels-Alder adducts of chalcone and prenylphenyl moieties or oligomers of flavan-3-ol can optionally be used in combination with other weight management agents, such as anorectic agents, a lipase inhibitors, other cannabinoid receptor modulators, psychotropic agents, insulin sensitizers, stimulants, or satiety agents, as well as to methods of use thereof such as treating or preventing weight gain or obesity, promoting weight loss, appetite suppression, modifying satiety, or the like.

Abstract: Methods for treating excess pigmentation, including treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise administration of a composition comprising bakuchiol substantially free of furanocoumarins to a mammal. Compositions comprising bakuchiol and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which an input method editor receives a mode control input and determines a language mode based on the mode control input. Upon receiving composition inputs, the input method editor interprets the composition input based on the determined language mode.

Abstract: Methods and compositions relating to processing of plant material into bacterial feedstock, such as bacterial feedstock suitable for nanocellulose production, are disclosed. Cellulosic plant fiber may be contacted with a catalyst such as an acid catalyst or an enzymatic catalyst or both, and the mixture can be hydrolyzed into a hydrolysate. The hydrolysate may be used to form a culture medium which can be used to support bacterial growth to form the nanocellulose.

Abstract: Methods, compositions, systems and kits relating to processing of cassava bagasse into bacterial feedstock, such as bacterial feedstock suitable for nanocellulose production, are disclosed. Cassava bagasse may be contacted with an acid catalyst or an enzymatic catalyst to produce a hydrolysate, which can be used to form a pre-fermentation medium. Incubation of the pre-fermentation medium with a first population of microorganisms yields a supernatant enriched in reducing sugars, which may be used to form a culture medium which can be used to support growth of a second population of microorganisms to form the nanocellulose.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to compositions and methods for treating neurodegenerative diseases and disorders, particularly ophthalmic diseases and disorders. Provided herein are alkoxyl derivative compounds and pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds. The subject compositions are useful for treating and preventing ophthalmic diseases and disorders, including age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and Stargardt's Disease.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.

Abstract: Methods for treating excess pigmentation, including treatment of post inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), are disclosed. The disclosed methods comprise administration of a composition comprising bakuchiol substantially free of furanocoumarins to a mammal. Compositions comprising bakuchiol and methods for their preparation are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided an Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system including a plurality of gate-ways interconnected by a network comprising a plurality of subnets based on one or more types of networking protocols, each of the plurality of gateways communicatively coupled to or integrated in a metering device; and a concentrator connected to the network for receiving metering data from the metering devices. The concentrator and the plurality of gateways each defines a communication node in the network. In particular, each of the gateways is configured to store a route information comprising at least a primary route information and is operable to route uplink data received based on the route information, the primary route information indicating a predetermined one of the communication nodes for the gateway to route the uplink data to next as a first priority.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods and compositions for bacterial cellulose production. In some embodiments, the methods and compositions involve or are made from distiller's grain.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer program products, in which an input method editor receives a mode control input and determines a language mode based on the mode control input. Upon receiving composition inputs, the input method editor interprets the composition input based on the determined language mode.