Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of L-threo-dihydroxyphenylserine (Droxidopa) is described. It comprises of enantioselective hydrolysis of racemic (DL)-threo-N-acetyl-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-serine using commercially available L-amino acylase from Aspergillus sp. (EC 3.5.1.14) in the presence of cobalt ions, to obtain (L)-threo-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-serine followed by dealkylation to obtain Droxidopa. Protecting the amino group of (L)-threo-3-(3,4-methylenedioxyphenyl)-serine using either benzyloxycarbonyl or phthaloyl group before dealkylation followed by deprotection of the amino group results in obtaining Droxidopa in high yields and purity.

Abstract: In one example of the disclosure, a graphic user interface is provided and a plurality of factors to be considered by a user in evaluating a test application are caused to be displayed via the interface. The test application to test a software program. User-assigned ratings for test application evaluation factors are received via the interface. The test application evaluation factors include a documentation test quality factor, a product-general test quality factor; a product-specific test quality factor, and a defect seventy factor. An overall test effectiveness rating for the test application is determined based upon the ratings.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel Ruthenium complexes of formulae A1-A4 and their use, inter alia, for (1) dehydrogenative coupling of alcohols to esters; (2) hydrogenation of esters to alcohols (including hydrogenation of cyclic esters (lactones) or cyclic di-esters (di-lactones), or polyesters); (3) preparing amides from alcohols and amines—(including the preparation of polyamides (e.g., polypeptides) by reacting dialcohols and diamines and/or polymerization of amino alcohols and/or forming cyclic dipeptides from p-aminoalcohols; (4) hydrogenation of amides (including cyclic dipeptides, polypeptides and polyamides) to alcohols and amines; (5) hydrogenation of organic carbonates (including polycarbonates) to alcohols or hydrogenation of carbamates (including polycarbamates) or urea derivatives to alcohols and amines; (6) dehydrogenation of secondary alcohols to ketones; (7) amidation of esters (i.e.

Abstract: Submerged combustion burners having a burner body, a burner tip connected thereto. Submerged combustion melters including the burners and methods of using them to produce molten glass. The burner body has an external conduit and first and second internal conduits substantially concentric therewith, forming first and second annuli for passing a cooling fluid therethrough. The burner tip body is connected to the burner body at ends of the external and second internal conduits. The burner tip includes a generally central flow passage for a combustible mixture, the flow passage defined by an inner wall of the burner tip. The burner tip includes a crown portion defining a circumferential concavity.

Abstract: A system and method are provided to model a network path with performance characterization for individual path segments of the network path and correlate the faults and performance issues to identify the factors that are causing network path performance degradation. The system described herein provides for codebook correlation technology to identify the root cause of network path performance degradation. In an embodiment, an algorithm is provided to model the network path with performance characterization and analysis. The performance of a network path is determined by performance characteristics of individual hops along the network path. The path performance is then characterized with weighted attributes indicative of performance over individual hops along the network path. The individual hops along the network path are modeled with weighted attributes indicative of performance. The performance symptoms may be aggregated to determine path performance using codebook correlation to perform a causal analysis.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to semiconductor structures, and more particularly, to structures and methods for implementing high performance vertically stacked inductors and transformers. The structure includes: a first conductor composed of a redistribution line; a second conductor composed of a back end of line wiring layer, coupled to the redistribution line; and a ferro magnetic material between the first conductor and the second conductor.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to patterned magnetic shields for inductors and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: an inductor structure formed over a wafer; and a patterned magnetic material formed on a plane above, below or above and below the wafer and at a distance away from the inductor structure so as to not decrease inductance of the inductor structure.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to semiconductors, and more particularly, to structures and methods for implementing high performance multi-frequency inductors with airgaps or other low-k dielectric material. The structure includes: a plurality of concentric conductive bands; a low-k dielectric area selectively placed between inner windings of the plurality of concentric conductive bands; and insulator material with a higher-k dielectric material than the low-k dielectric area selectively placed between remaining windings of the plurality of concentric conductive bands.

Abstract: A novelprocess for the preparation of N—[N-[3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-propyl]-L-?-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester is described. It comprises, reacting isovanillin or its derivative with vinyl acetate followed by reductive condensation with L-[?-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester.

Abstract: A novelprocess for the preparation of N—[N-[3-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)-propyl]-L-?-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester is described. It comprises, reacting isovanillin or its derivative with vinyl acetate followed by reductive condensation with L-[?-aspartyl]-L-phenylalanine-1-methyl ester.

Abstract: A novel process for the preparation of (R)-2-acetamido-N-benzyl-3-methoxypropionamide (Lacosamide) is described. It comprises reacting N-acetyl-D-serine methyl ester with benzylamine catalyzed by a non-nucleophilic base to obtain (R)-2-acetamido-2-N-benzyl-3-hydroxy propionamide followed by its methylation.

Abstract: According to an example, topic-wise collaboration integration may include receiving a user selection of a topic from a document from a source content management system. An indication to trigger a structured collaboration on the topic may be received. A web template may be generated to perform the structured collaboration on the topic. Contents related to discussions on the topic may be received from users. A summary of the received contents may be generated. The summary may be provided to a content producer of the document. An indication from the content producer related to a validity of the summary and an integration of the summary into the document may be received. Instructions may be sent to the source content management system to append the summary to the document and/or integrate the summary into the document.

Abstract: Submerged combustion burners having a burner body, a burner tip connected thereto. Submerged combustion melters including the burners and methods of using them to produce molten glass. The burner body has an external conduit and first and second internal conduits substantially concentric therewith, forming first and second annuli for passing a cooling fluid therethrough. The burner tip body is connected to the burner body at ends of the external and second internal conduits. The burner tip includes a generally central flow passage for a combustible mixture, the flow passage defined by an inner wall of the burner tip. The burner tip includes a crown portion defining a circumferential concavity.

Abstract: An encoded ROM array structure couples a first one of a first set of bitlines to a second one of a second set of bitlines through a transistor when the wordline connected to the gate terminal of that transistor is asserted. This encoded arrangement can be extended to any number of encoded bitlines, e.g., 2, 4, 8, 16, and so on. Each of the first plurality and second sets of bit lines are coupled to circuits for charging and discharging the bitlines. To read data from the first set of bit lines, the second set of bitlines is discharged, and vice versa.

Abstract: A multi-port inductor structure for use in semiconductor applications such as high-performance RF filters and amplifiers is provided. Embodiments of the present invention may provide 3 metallization layers and two via layers. The metallization layers and via layers may be substantially stacked on top of each other to conserve space. Each metallization layer comprises a ring pattern. In embodiments, the top two ring patterns include a plurality of concentric bands, forming a spiral pattern. The third (bottom) ring may include a broken ring pattern. In embodiments, the second (middle) ring may include one or more spans to facilitate connection to the inner bands of the second ring. The spans connect inner bands to an outer perimeter region of the second ring. Multiple tap points along the bands and spans allow multiple inductance values to be obtained from the structure.

Abstract: A player decodes and renders encoded digital data received from an encoder. During processing, the player periodically monitors dropped frames as well as time spent. If the dropped frames are below a minimum, the player determines to signal the encoder to increase bit rate or frame rate by consulting a table. If the player determines to increase bit rate, the player signals accordingly. However, if the player determines to increase frame rate, the player first verifies that the spent time is below a minimum. To the contrary, if the dropped frames are both above the minimum and a first maximum but not a second maximum, the player determines to signal the encoder to decrease bit rate or frame rate by consulting the table and signaling accordingly. However, if the dropped frames are above the second maximum, the player signals the encoder to decrease the frame rate without consulting the table.

Abstract: The present invention relates to polymer composite materials, more particularly relates to composite materials with tailor made surface electrical resistivities in the range of 109 to 10?1 ?/sq. and process of making the same. The process for preparing Fiber Reinforced Polymeric (FRP) Composite, said process comprising acts of homogeneously mixing 1-30% by weight of different electrically conducting fillers in matrix resin system to obtain resin mix; wetting dry preforms using the resin mix; compacting the wetted preforms to obtain green composite; curing the green composite; and post-curing the cured composite to prepare the FRP Composite.

Abstract: A multi-port inductor structure for use in semiconductor applications such as high-performance RF filters and amplifiers is provided. Embodiments of the present invention may provide 3 metallization layers and two via layers. The metallization layers and via layers may be substantially stacked on top of each other to conserve space. Each metallization layer comprises a ring pattern. In embodiments, the top two ring patterns include a plurality of concentric bands, forming a spiral pattern. The third (bottom) ring may include a broken ring pattern. In embodiments, the second (middle) ring may include one or more spans to facilitate connection to the inner bands of the second ring. The spans connect inner bands to an outer perimeter region of the second ring. Multiple tap points along the bands and spans allow multiple inductance values to be obtained from the structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for preparing colorless sucralose, wherein 4,1?,6?-trichloro-4,1?,6?-trideoxy-galactosucrose-6-acetate containing colored impurities formed during chlorination of sucrose-6-acetate is treated with sodium hypochlorite, where sodium hypochlorite acts both as a decolorizing agent and as a reagent for the ester hydrolysis.

Abstract: An encoded ROM array structure couples a first one of a first set of bitlines to a second one of a second set of bitlines through a transistor when the wordline connected to the gate terminal of that transistor is asserted. This encoded arrangement can be extended to any number of encoded bitlines, e.g., 2, 4, 8, 16, and so on. Each of the first plurality and second sets of bit lines are coupled to circuits for charging and discharging the bitlines. To read data from the first set of bit lines, the second set of bitlines is discharged, and vice versa.