Abstract: A dual-conductor based electromechanical energy conversion system. The system includes an external force device, a moving object connecting frame, a moving object, a dual-conductor assembly and a platform connecting frame. The external force device is connected with the moving object through the moving object connecting frame. The dual-conductor assembly is arranged under the moving object in parallel. The dual-conductor assembly is connected with an external platform through the platform connecting frame. The moving object generates a relative motion with the dual-conductor assembly according to an external force. The dual-conductor assembly generates an alternating current according to an alternating magnetic field generated by the moving object.

Abstract: An authority configuration method and device are provided. The method includes: when a user logs in a system, a privacy information acquisition request is sent to the user; and an authority of the user is configured according to response information of the privacy information acquisition request. Prior to acquisition of privacy information of the user, the user chooses whether a system is permitted to collect the privacy information, and an authority of the user is configured according to the privacy information permitted by the user. A user is provided with a corresponding operation authority while privacy of the user can be protected from being infringed, and the privacy of the user can be prevented from being leaked.

Abstract: A manual cutting machine includes a base plate. A front support and a rear support are fixedly arranged at two ends of the base plate. Sliding rods are mounted between the front support and the rear support. A slider is disposed around the sliding rods. A connecting block is hinged to the slider. A blade and a presser foot are connected to the bottom of the connecting rod. A push rod is connected to the top of the connecting block. The tail of the push rod is angled relative to the push rod. When the manual cutting machine is used for cutting and fracturing a board, motions of arms are reduced, and the motion range of an operator is narrowed, so that the operator can use the machine more easily and effortlessly. Meanwhile, oil can be added into an oil can to lubricate the slider in the using process.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a dual-conductor based electromechanical energy conversion system. The system includes an external force device, a moving object connecting frame, a moving object, a dual-conductor assembly and a platform connecting frame; the external force device is connected with the moving object through the moving object connecting frame; the dual-conductor assembly is arranged under the moving object in parallel; the dual-conductor assembly is connected with an external platform through the platform connecting frame; and the moving object generates a relative motion with the dual-conductor assembly according to an external force, and the dual-conductor assembly generates an alternating current according to an alternating magnetic field generated by the moving object.

Abstract: An optical coherence tomography (OCT) unit provides a mechanism/method for automatic artery and vein identification. The method may be embodied by specialized algorithm or by a machine learning model, such as a support vector machine or neural network. The present method may identify a vascular configuration that forms a vortex structure in the deep capillary plexus (DCP) of an OCT-based (e.g., OCTA) image of a retina. The identified vortex may then be designated a vein, and other vascular structures from other plexuses, such as from the superficial vascular plexus (SVP), that connect to the identified vortex structure are likewise designated veins. Additional criteria, some based on the vein designations, may be used to identify arteries.

Abstract: A manual cutting machine includes a base plate. A front support and a rear support are fixedly arranged at two ends of the base plate. Sliding rods are mounted between the front support and the rear support. A slider is disposed around the sliding rods. A connecting block is hinged to the slider. A blade and a presser foot are connected to the bottom of the connecting rod. A push rod is connected to the top of the connecting block. The tail of the push rod is angled relative to the push rod. When the manual cutting machine is used for cutting and fracturing a board, motions of arms are reduced, and the motion range of an operator is narrowed, so that the operator can use the machine more easily and effortlessly. Meanwhile, oil can be added into an oil can to lubricate the slider in the using process, so that the service life of the manual cutting machine is prolonged, and later maintenance is reduced.

Abstract: An authority configuration method and device are provided. The method includes: when a user logs in a system, a privacy information acquisition request is sent to the user; and an authority of the user is configured according to response information of the privacy information acquisition request. Prior to acquisition of privacy information of the user, the user chooses whether a system is permitted to collect the privacy information, and an authority of the user is configured according to the privacy information permitted by the user. A user is provided with a corresponding operation authority while privacy of the user can be protected from being infringed, and the privacy of the user can be prevented from being leaked.

Abstract: An exercise system comprising: an exercise cycle comprising a crank, wherein the crank is configured to be rotated by a user; and a sensing unit coupled to the exercise cycle, wherein the sensing unit is configured to sense information related to at least one crank measurement and to transmit the information related to the at least one crank measurement to a remote device via wireless communication. In some embodiments, the remote device is a mobile device. In some embodiments, the at least one crank measurement comprises a rotational speed of the crank or a force applied to the crank. The remote device can display information related to use of the exercise cycle based on the information received from the exercise cycle.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for forming a smooth gap of a damascene write pole. An opening having a side wall with a first angle with respect to vertical is formed in a fill layer, and a first non-magnetic layer is deposited into the opening by ion beam deposition. The ion beam is delivered to the side wall at a second angle with respect to vertical. The ratio of the first angle to the second angle ranges from about 250 to about 3.5.

Abstract: An exercise system comprising: an exercise cycle comprising a crank, wherein the crank is configured to be rotated by a user; and a sensing unit coupled to the exercise cycle, wherein the sensing unit is configured to sense information related to at least one crank measurement and to transmit the information related to the at least one crank measurement to a remote device via wireless communication. In some embodiments, the remote device is a mobile device. In some embodiments, the at least one crank measurement comprises a rotational speed of the crank or a force applied to the crank. The remote device can display information related to use of the exercise cycle based on the information received from the exercise cycle.

Abstract: An exercise system comprising: an exercise cycle comprising a crank, wherein the crank is configured to be rotated by a user; and a sensing unit coupled to the exercise cycle, wherein the sensing unit is configured to sense information related to at least one crank measurement and to transmit the information related to the at least one crank measurement to a remote device via wireless communication. In some embodiments, the remote device is a mobile device. In some embodiments, the at least one crank measurement comprises a rotational speed of the crank or a force applied to the crank. The remote device can display information related to use of the exercise cycle based on the information received from the exercise cycle.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the use of a truncated, recombinant laminin-511 for modifying hair growth as well as delivery devices, kits and methods for topically administering truncated, recombinant laminin-511. Furthermore disclosed are delivery devices, kits and methods using modulators of full-length laminin-511 expression or function to decrease hair growth in areas of unwanted hair growth.

Abstract: Disclosed are PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs and uses thereof. In particular, disclosed are PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs as shown in formula (I), i.e., PEG-M-X-(Ex-4), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as Exendin-4 analogs as shown in formula (II), i.e., [Aap]Exendin-4, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification. Further disclosed are methods for preparing PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs, uses of PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs, compositions comprising the same, as well as use of the Exendin-4 analogs in the preparation of the PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs. In the PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs, modification by polyethylene glycol occurs in a site-directed manner in the peptide chains of the Exendin-4 analogs. The PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs can be used to prevent and/or treat diseases and/or symptoms related to decreased activity of GLP-1 receptors, such as type II diabetes.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for the use of a truncated, recombinant laminin-511 for modifying hair growth as well as delivery devices, kits and methods for topically administering truncated, recombinant laminin-511. Furthermore disclosed are delivery devices, kits and methods using modulators of full-length laminin-511 expression or function to decrease hair growth in areas of unwanted hair growth.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a method for forming a smooth gap of a damascene write pole. An opening having a side wall with a first angle with respect to vertical is formed in a fill layer, and a first non-magnetic layer is deposited into the opening by ion beam deposition. The ion beam is delivered to the side wall at a second angle with respect to vertical. The ratio of the first angle to the second angle ranges from about 250 to about 3.5.

Abstract: An exercise system comprising: an exercise cycle comprising a crank, wherein the crank is configured to be rotated by a user; and a sensing unit coupled to the exercise cycle, wherein the sensing unit is configured to sense information related to at least one crank measurement and to transmit the information related to the at least one crank measurement to a remote device via wireless communication. In some embodiments, the remote device is a mobile device. In some embodiments, the at least one crank measurement comprises a rotational speed of the crank or a force applied to the crank. The remote device can display information related to use of the exercise cycle based on the information received from the exercise cycle.

Abstract: Described herein is the synthesis and pharmacology of a series of ?-substituted methylene phosphonate analogs, in which the ?-CH2 moiety is replaced with CHCl or CHBr.

Abstract: Disclosed are PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs and uses thereof. In particular, disclosed are PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs as shown in formula (I), i.e., PEG-M-X-(Ex-4), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as well as Exendin-4 analogs as shown in formula (II), i.e., [Aap]Exendin-4, wherein the symbols are as defined in the specification. Further disclosed are methods for preparing PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs, uses of PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs, compositions comprising the same, as well as use of the Exendin-4 analogs in the preparation of the PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs. In the PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs, modification by polyethylene glycol occurs in a site-directed manner in the peptide chains of the Exendin-4 analogs. The PEG-modified Exendin-4 analogs can be used to prevent and/or treat diseases and/or symptoms related to decreased activity of GLP-1 receptors, such as type II diabetes.

Abstract: A system for monitoring patient activity comprising: at least one measurement device configured to provide data related to a patient's physical activity; and a server configured to make an inference regarding the patient's physical activity based on data provided by the at least one measurement device. In some embodiments, the inference is a determination of a type of physical activity. In some embodiments, the measurement device is configured to be worn by the patient or carried in the patient's pocket. In some embodiments, two or more measurement devices are used. In some embodiments, the server is remotely located from the measurement device. In some embodiments, the server is configured to archive and retrieve the data provided by the measurement device and the inferences.

Abstract: Described herein is the synthesis of alkylated and semi-synthetic glycosaminoglycosan ethers, referred to herein as “SAGEs.” The synthesis of sulfated alkylated SAGEs is also described. The compounds described herein are useful in a number of applications including wound healing, drug delivery, and the treatment of a number of inflammatory diseases and skin disorders.