Abstract: The present invention provides a method for improving the stability of pramipexole or its salt preparation, and further provides a pramipexole hydrochloride oral liquid with excellent stability and oral absorption effect. The pramipexole hydrochloride oral liquid of the present invention is prepared through a simple process, and shows bioequivalence with the tablet containing pramipexole hydrochloride. The invention perfectly realizes multi-dose administration of pramipexole hydrochloride and improves the compliance and accessibility of medication for patients.

Abstract: A method and system for providing improved timing calibration information for use with apparatuses performing Time of Flight Positron Emission Tomography scans. Relative timing offset, including timing walk, within a set of processing units in the scanner are obtained and corrected using a stationary limited extent positron-emitting source, and timing offset between the set of processing units is calibrated using an internal radiation source, for performing calibration.

Abstract: A circuit for receiving signals from a photodetector array arranged to detect signals generated by a crystal includes a plurality of summing circuits having weighting circuits, the summing circuits being configured to produce outputs corresponding to a total energy of the signals, a position of the signals in a first dimension of the photodetector array, a position of the signals in a second dimension of the photodetector array, and a radius of a charge distribution of the signals.

Abstract: Two or more different recording currents are applied to a write coil of a recording head. A first of the two or more currents is a positive current and a second of the two or more currents is a negative current. In response to the application of the two or more different recording currents, a data stream is recorded to regions of a moving continuous magnetic recording medium such that each region has three or more magnetic states. The three or more magnetic states can be read from the continuous magnetic recording medium via a magnetic read transducer to recover the data stream.

Abstract: An apparatus for reconstructing a positron emission tomography (PET) image, comprising processing circuitry configured to extract, from raw data obtained from a PET scanner, energy data and timing data associated with a plurality of annihilation events, the extracted energy data and the extracted timing data for each annihilation event corresponding to interactions between each of a pair of gamma rays generated by each annihilation event and one or more gamma ray detectors of the PET scanner, classify each annihilation event based on respective extracted energy data and respective extracted timing data, determine, for each annihilation event and based on a calculated timing resolution of the annihilation event, a width of a time-of-flight kernel, and reconstruct, by processing circuitry, the PET image based on the obtained raw data from the PET scanner and the determined width of the time-of-flight kernel associated with each annihilation event.

Abstract: A guided pairing method includes generating a singles list by detecting a plurality of singles at a plurality of detector elements in a detector array, the plurality of singles falling within a plurality of detection windows; for each detection window of the plurality of detection windows in the singles list having exactly two singles of the plurality of singles, determining the line of responses (LORs) for each of the two singles of the plurality of singles; for each detection window of the plurality of detection windows in the singles list having more than two singles of the plurality of singles, determining all coincidences possible based on the more than two singles; generating a weight for said each coincidence of the coincidences based on the determined LORs for said each of the two singles of the plurality of singles; and pairing the more than two singles based on the generated weight for said each coincidence of the coincidences.

Abstract: Multiple interactions, such as Compton scattering, inside a PET detector are used to predict an incident photon's direction for identifying true coincidence events versus scatter/random coincidence events by creating a cone shaped shell projection defining a range of possible flight directions for the incident photon. The disclosed techniques can be used as prior information to improve the image reconstruction process. The disclosed techniques can be implemented in a LYSO/SiPM-based layer stacked detector, which can precisely register multiple interactions' 3D position.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a wireless remote control or remote control application for controlling the lighting of an electronic personal transportation vehicle. Embodiments can solve problems related to sharing electronic personal transportation vehicles by uniquely identifying a user, and allowing that user to control the lighting of the electronic personal transportation vehicle. In this manner, other users can control the lighting at different times, depending on the specific person that is using the electronic personal transportation vehicle at any given time.

Abstract: A method of normalizing detector elements in an imaging system is described herein. The method includes a line source that is easier to handle for a user, and decouples the normalization of the detector elements into a transaxial domain and an axial domain in order to isolate errors due to positioning of the line source. Additional simulations are performed to augment the real scanner normalization. A simulation of a simulated line source closely matching the real line source can be performed to isolate errors due to physical properties of the crystals and position of the crystals in the system, wherein the simulated detector crystals are otherwise modeled uniformly. A simulation of a simulated cylinder source can be performed to determine errors due to other effects stemming from gaps between the detector crystals.

Abstract: A storage system includes a media player including a preamplifier that is adapted to provide data access to a storage cartridge lacking an independent read/write preamplifier. The media player couples to the storage cartridges across an interconnect, and the storage cartridge is adapted to perform data access operations responsive to signals received from the media player through the interconnect.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a spherical or spherical-like lithium battery cathode material, a battery and preparation methods and applications thereof. The chemical formula of the cathode material is: LiaNixCoyMnzMbO2, wherein 1.0?a?1.2; 0.0<b?0.05; 0.30?x?0.90; 0.05?y?0.40; 0.05?z?0.50; x+y+z+b=1; M is one or two or more of Mg, Ti, Al, Zr, Y, Co, Mn, Ni, Ba and a rare earth element. A single ?-NaFeO2 type layered structure of the cathode material is shown by a powder X-ray diffraction pattern and full width at half maximum FWHM (110) of the (110) diffraction peak near a diffraction angle 2? of 64.9° is in the range of 0.073 to 0.

Abstract: A disk drive apparatus determines a pattern of bits of a data signal applied to a magnetic write transducer of a heat-assisted magnetic recording apparatus. The magnetic write transducer applies a magnetic field to a recording medium in response to the data signal. A laser power signal is applied to a laser that heats the recording medium while the magnetic field is applied. The laser power signal is modulated based on the pattern of bits. The modulation reduces differences between track widths of recorded marks having different elapsed time values and/or increases a signal-to-noise ratio of the recorded marks having different elapsed time values.

Abstract: A method of normalizing detector elements in an imaging system is described herein. The method includes a line source that is easier to handle for a user, and decouples the normalization of the detector elements into a transaxial domain and an axial domain in order to isolate errors due to positioning of the line source. Additional simulations are performed to augment the real scanner normalization. A simulation of a simulated line source closely matching the real line source can be performed to isolate errors due to physical properties of the crystals and position of the crystals in the system, wherein the simulated detector crystals are otherwise modeled uniformly. A simulation of a simulated cylinder source can be performed to determine errors due to other effects stemming from gaps between the detector crystals.

Abstract: Techniques for providing deep learning for malicious URL classification (URLC) using the innocent until proven guilty (IUPG) learning framework are disclosed. In some embodiments, a system, process, and/or computer program product includes storing a set comprising one or more innocent until proven guilty (IUPG) models for static analysis of a sample; performing a static analysis of one or more URLs associated with the sample, wherein performing the static analysis includes using at least one stored IUPG model; and determining that the sample is malicious based at least in part on the static analysis of the one or more URLs associated with the sample, and in response to determining that the sample is malicious, performing an action based on a security policy.

Abstract: A disk drive apparatus determines a pattern of bits of a data signal applied to a magnetic write transducer of a heat-assisted magnetic recording apparatus. The magnetic write transducer applies a magnetic field to a recording medium in response to the data signal. A laser power signal is applied to a laser that heats the recording medium while the magnetic field is applied. The laser power signal is modulated based on the pattern of bits. The modulation reduces differences between track widths of recorded marks having different elapsed time values and/or increases a signal-to-noise ratio of the recorded marks having different elapsed time values.

Abstract: A turboelectric distributed propulsion based on brushless doubly-fed machines (BDFMs) is provided, which minimizes power conversion, enhances mechanical reliability, and strengthens fault-tolerance capability of a DC-based propulsion system. A turboelectric distributed propulsion (TeDP) architecture using BDFMs for aviation applications, and a designed BDFM, inverter, and controller are provided. Simulations and systems are also provided.

Abstract: A storage system includes a media player including a preamplifier that is adapted to provide data access to a storage cartridge lacking an independent read/write preamplifier. The media player couples to the storage cartridges across an interconnect, and the storage cartridge is adapted to perform data access operations responsive to signals received from the media player through the interconnect.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a flexible circuit with a flexible material and traces at least partially embedded in the flexible material. The electrical connector further includes a first set of conductive bumps, a second set of conductive bumps, and a stiffener. The first set of conductive bumps is coupled to respective first end portions of the traces and extends from a first side of the flexible circuit. The second set of conductive bumps is coupled to respective second end portions of the traces. The stiffener is coupled to the flexible circuit on a second side of the flexible circuit opposite the first side.

Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems and methods for using a comparator-based, relaxation oscillator circuit to detect capacitance of a capacitor formed between a metallic feature in a read/write head and a metallic feature in a storage medium.

Abstract: The present invention provides a propellant-free pharmaceutical formulation and a method for administering the pharmaceutical formulation by nebulizing the pharmaceutical formulation in an inhaler. The propellant-free pharmaceutical formulation comprises: (a) glycopyrronium or a salt thereof; (b) formoterol or a salt thereof; (c) a pharmacologically acceptable stabilizer; (d) a pharmacologically acceptable preservative; and (d) a solvent. Additionally, the present invention provides the use of a combination product comprising glycopyrronium or a salt thereof and formoterol or a salt thereof for the prevention or treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory diseases.