Abstract: A voltage regulator provides a load device with a regulated voltage, and includes a first regulator circuit, a second regulator circuit, a first control loop circuit, and a second control loop circuit. The load device and the first regulator circuit are connected in series. The load device and the second regulator circuit are connected in parallel. The first control loop circuit adaptively adjusts a first bias voltage of the first regulator circuit in response to a load condition at the output node of the voltage regulator, wherein the first control loop circuit includes a capacitor coupled between the first power rail and an output node of a feedback amplifier. The second control loop circuit adaptively adjusts a second bias voltage of the second regulator circuit in response to the load condition at the output node of the voltage regulator.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of determining whether a subject has or is at risk of developing a cancer. The method comprises, obtaining a sample from the subject; determining the levels of at least two target polypeptides, which are selected from the group consisting of, ANXA2, HSPA5, KNG1 and MMP1; and assessing whether the subject has or is at risk of developing the cancer based on the levels of target polypeptides. The present method provides a potential means to diagnose and predict the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma, and accordingly, the subject in need thereof could receive a suitable therapeutic regimen in time.

Abstract: A polyurethane foam may include a base polyol component, a phosphorous polyol component, an expandable graphite, and melamine. The polyurethane foam may have a VO rating based on a UL94 flame retardancy test performed at a polyurethane foam thickness of 3.5 mm and a polyurethane foam density of 380 kg/m3.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Trichoderma-derived selenium nanoparticles foliar fertilizer which reduces crop fungal diseases and toxin contamination. For the first time, a new type of agricultural composition was disclosed, which is mainly obtained by mixing Trichoderma harzianum culture with selenite, which has a good fungistatic effect. The inventors also screened and obtained a harzianum strain with excellent effect. After fermentation, mixed with selenite and post-processed, the obtained product had a significant effect on resisting harmful fungus and improving disease resistance of the plant.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Trichoderma-derived selenium nanoparticles foliar fertilizer () which reduces crop fungal diseases and toxin contamination. For the first time, a new type of agricultural composition was disclosed, which is mainly obtained by mixing Trichoderma harzianum culture with selenite, which has a good fungistatic effect. The inventors also screened and obtained a harzianum strain with excellent effect. After fermentation, mixed with selenite and post-processed, the obtained product had a significant effect on resisting harmful fungus and improving disease resistance of the plant.

Abstract: The invention provides novel compositions and methods for the treatment of Radiation-Induced Bystander Effects (RIBE), resulting from radiation exposure. In one preferred embodiment the inventions includes novel therapeutic agents, including but not limited to quercetin and quercetin analogs, as well as E64, CA074, CA074Me, that interfere with the activity of Cathepsin B.

Abstract: A voltage regulator provides a load device with a regulated voltage, and includes a first regulator circuit, a second regulator circuit, a first control loop circuit, and a second control loop circuit. The load device and the first regulator circuit are connected in series. The load device and the second regulator circuit are connected in parallel. The first control loop circuit adaptively adjusts a first bias voltage of the first regulator circuit in response to a load condition at the output node of the voltage regulator, wherein the first control loop circuit includes a capacitor coupled between the first power rail and an output node of a feedback amplifier. The second control loop circuit adaptively adjusts a second bias voltage of the second regulator circuit in response to the load condition at the output node of the voltage regulator.

Abstract: A state estimation system that utilizes long-range stereo visual odometry that can degrade to a monocular system at high-altitude, and integrates GPS, Barometer and IMU measurements. The system has two main parts: An EKF that is loosely fused and a long-range visual odometry part. For visual odometry, the system takes the EKF information for robust camera pose tracking, and the visual odometry outputs will be the measurement for EKF state update.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit has a reconfigurable oscillator amplifier. The reconfigurable oscillator amplifier is used to be coupled to a resonant circuit in parallel. The reconfigurable oscillator amplifier supports different circuit configurations for different operation modes, respectively. The reconfigurable oscillator amplifier has at least one circuit component shared by the different circuit configurations. The reconfigurable oscillator amplifier employs one of the different circuit configurations under one of the different operation modes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of determining whether a subject has or is at risk of developing a cancer. The method comprises, obtaining a sample from the subject; determining the levels of at least two target polypeptides, which are selected from the group consisting of, ANXA2, HSPA5, KNG1 and MMP1; and assessing whether the subject has or is at risk of developing the cancer based on the levels of target polypeptides. The present method provides a potential means to diagnose and predict the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma, and accordingly, the subject in need thereof could receive a suitable therapeutic regimen in time.

Abstract: A state estimation system that utilizes long-range stereo visual odometry that can degrade to a monocular system at high-altitude, and integrates GPS, Barometer and IMU measurements. The system has two main parts: An EKF that is loosely fused and a long-range visual odometry part. For visual odometry, the system takes the EKF information for robust camera pose tracking, and the visual odometry outputs will be the measurement for EKF state update.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to serological markers for detecting the colorectal cancer and applications of the serological markers. A phospholipid scramblase1 (PLSCR1), a stomatin-like protein 2 (STOML2) or a transport protein Sec61? (SEC61?) increases expression in the blood at the earlier stage of the colorectal cancer. Detecting the expression of the PLSCR1, STOML2 or SEC61? protein or an induced autoantibody of each protein in a blood sample is used to diagnose the colorectal cancer. Moreover, the serological marker improves the detection efficiency and the sensitivity in detecting the colorectal cancer and is used to predict the prognosis. The serological markers are applied in preparing a detection device or inhibiting the growth of the colorectal cancer cells.

Abstract: An oscillator circuit has a reconfigurable oscillator amplifier. The reconfigurable oscillator amplifier is used to be coupled to a resonant circuit in parallel. The reconfigurable oscillator amplifier supports different circuit configurations for different operation modes, respectively. The reconfigurable oscillator amplifier has at least one circuit component shared by the different circuit configurations. The reconfigurable oscillator amplifier employs one of the different circuit configurations under one of the different operation modes.

Abstract: A current monitoring system for monitoring at least one current terminal of a motherboard includes at least one current monitoring unit and an indication device connected to the at least one current monitoring unit. Each current monitoring unit determines whether a current output from a corresponding current terminal is abnormal. The indication device encodes and displays a determination of the current monitoring unit and alarms according to the determination.

Abstract: A dual-barrel air gun and a bullet duct switching device thereof are provided. The bullet duct switching device comprises a valve core, a locating plate and a locating structure; the valve core is rotationally connected to a gun body and with air channels through the locating plate along the central axis of the valve core; the valve core is at least provided with a first through-hole corresponding to one air channel; and the locating structure is disposed at the gun body and limits the rotation direction of the valve core. Using the dual-barrel air gun and the bullet duct switching device, barrels of different calibers can be configured on demand so different bullets can be used and the air gun shoot through any single barrel or two barrels; moreover, the dual-barrel air gun has the advantage that: barrel switching is more convenient and accurate, and two barrels are difficult to bend.

Abstract: A dual-barrel air gun and a bullet duct switching device thereof are provided. The bullet duct switching device comprises a valve core, a locating plate and a locating structure; the valve core is rotationally connected to a gun body and with air channels through the locating plate along the central axis of the valve core; the valve core is at least provided with a first through-hole corresponding to one air channel; and the locating structure is disposed at the gun body and limits the rotation direction of the valve core. Using the dual-barrel air gun and the bullet duct switching device, barrels of different calibers can be configured on demand so different bullets can be used and the air gun shoot through any single barrel or two barrels; moreover, the dual-barrel air gun has the advantage that:barrel switching is more convenient and accurate, and two barrels are difficult to bend.

Abstract: A method, mobile terminal and system for counting wireless network coverage blind spots are disclosed. The method includes: the mobile terminal receiving a wireless signal, and then acquiring intensity information of the wireless signal; and after judging whether the mobile terminal enters a wireless network coverage blind spot according to the intensity information of the wireless signal, acquiring current first location information of the mobile terminal.

Abstract: A method for pre-accessing a conference telephone is disclosed in the present invention. The method includes that: a network side detects a received call whose target is a main control party after the main control party initiates an encryption conference telephone; the call is not accessed if the call is a non-encryption conversation; the call is allowed to be accessed if the call is an encryption conversation. A system for pre-accessing a conference telephone is also disclosed in the present invention, wherein, the system includes a pre-accessing processing unit and a call type detection unit of the network side. A network side device is also disclosed in the present invention. The present invention realizes the pre-accessing of the encryption conference telephone, thereby improving security of the encryption conversation as well as avoiding the problem that a user is frequently affected when performing the encryption conference telephone.

Abstract: A urinary biomarker for urinary tract cancers and applications of the same are revealed. TACSTD2 is used as a non-invasive urinary biomarker for urinary tract cancers due to a feature that the TACSTD2 protein is increased significantly in urine of patients with urinary tract cancers. The quantitative urinary biomarker shows high specificity and high sensitivity for urinary tract cancer detection. Besides increasing screening efficiency, early diagnosis and early treatment of urinary tract cancers, the biomarker can also be used to assess malignancy of urinary tract cancers and monitor tumor progression for determining optimal treatment against the disease and improving the treatment results.

Abstract: A test device includes a circuit board with a connector, a test socket, a contact arm, and a number of signal lines. A first end of the contact arm is rotatably mounted on the circuit board and electrically connected to the test socket. A first end of the signal line is electrically connected to the connector. A second end of the signal line is fixed on the circuit board. The contact arm can be rotated to make a second end of the contact arm contact the second end of one of the signal lines.