Abstract: Methods for treating vascular stenosis using hepatocyte growth factor ("HGF") are provided. In the methods, HGF can be administered to enhance re-surfacing of blood vessels damaged or traumatized, for instance, by vascular surgery or angioplasty. Articles of manufacture and kits containing HGF are also provided.

Abstract: A method and compositions including a 1,2-dioxetane and a fluorescent compound is described. In particular, enzymatic triggering of a triggerable 1,2-dioxetane admixed with a surfactant and the fluorescent compound attached to a hydrocarbon to provide a co-surfactant in a micelle or other structure providing close association of these molecules is described. The method and compositions are useful in immunoassays and in DNA probes used for various purposes.

Abstract: Dioxetanes that can be triggered by bases are provided which can be used to detect bases in organic solvents, aqueous preparations and detect gaseous bases in the atmosphere. The dioxetanes can be used to detect the release of bases from various labels, as a means to detect the presence of a base released by physical or natural processes, to calibrate light measuring apparatus and to determine the amount of reducing or oxidizing agent present in the base.

Abstract: A data input/output apparatus of a transport decoder. The apparatus has a memory and a transport packet decoder for storing input image bit stream in the memory, after performing a decoding with the input image bit stream, storing and outputting only needed data, and outputting the rest data to outside.

Abstract: A method and system for assigning multiple wireless communication channels in a Time Division Duplex (TDD) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) wireless local loop system that utilizes unique embedded concentrated access and embedded data access in a Wireless Local Loop (WLL) is described. The method and system provides for removing a number of channels, called a bank, from a larger pool of channels. The removed bank of channels are then assigned in ways to provide subscribers with both voice and digital data service. The system is designed to support POTS (Plain Old Telephone), ISDN, and direct data service in a point to multi-point configuration. The system is inherently flexible so as to provide Enhanced Bandwidth and quality of service (QOS) via CDMA. Channel concatenation (multi-code modulation) provides a multiplicity of channels. The system utilizes frequency division duplex (FDD) operation so as to double capacity.

Abstract: An improved game apparatus for a television and a control method thereof capable of playing a game using a remote controller and an OSD, which includes an operating unit for setting a certain mode and starting a game; an input/output controller for receiving the output signal of the operating unit; a game-exclusive ROM for outputting a game program in accordance with an output signal of the input/output controller; a game-exclusion RAM for storing a currently playing game state; an on-screen controller for outputting original color signals of an on-screen display so as to display a game state; a tuner for receiving a combined picture signal transferred from an antenna; a picture signal processing unit for receiving a combined picture signal outputted from the tuner and for outputting television picture original color signals; a first switch for outputting selectively outputting the original color signals of an on-screen display outputted from the on-screen controller and television picture original signals ou

Abstract: Compounds having the formula: ##STR1## wherein T is a polycycloalkylidene group (e.g., adamant-2-ylidene); R is a C.sub.1-20 alkyl, aralkyl or cycloalkyl group; and Y is a fluorescent chromophore (e.g., m-phenylene), produced by reacting a compound having the formula: ##STR2## with an R-ylating agent (e.g., R.sub.2 SO.sub.4) in the presence of an alkali metal alkoxide in a polar aprotic solvent. Also, compounds having the formula: ##STR3## are produced by reacting a compound having the formula: ##STR4## with ##STR5## wherein X is an electronegative leaving group (e.g., a halogen anion such as chloride ion) in the presence of a Lewis base (e.g., a trialkyl-amine) dissolved in an aprotic organic solvent (e.g., benzene or toluene). Also, compounds having the formula ##STR6## are produced by reacting a compound of the formula ##STR7## with a tetra-O-acylated-O-hexopyranoside halide, then hydrolyzing off the protective acyl groups.

Abstract: A method for decoding MPEG standard I (Intra-coded) and P (Predictive-coded) picture bit streams using a memory smaller than one video frame of data.

Abstract: A kit for detecting a first substance in a sample comprising a dioxetane having the formula: ##STR1## wherein T is a cycloalkyl or polycycloalkyl group bonded to the 4-membered ring portion of the dioxetane by a spiro linkage; Y is a fluorescent chromophore; X is H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, heteroalkyl, heteroaryl, cycloalkyl, cycloheteroalkyl, or an enzyme-cleavable group; and Z is H or an enzyme-cleavable group, provided that at least one of X or Z must be an enzyme-cleavable group; and an enzyme which cleaves the enzyme-cleavable group of the dioxetane creating an electron-rich moiety which destabilizes the dioxetane, causing it to decompose into two ketones, one ketone comprising the moiety T, and the other ketone comprising moieties X, Y and a portion of Z. The energy released by decomposition causes the moiety Y to luminesce.

Abstract: A method and system for implementing various protocols for a Time Division Duplex (TDD) Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) wireless local loop system that utilizes unique embedded concentrated access and embedded data access in a Wireless Local Loop (WLL) is described. The method and system further provides for dynamic pool sizing of the access channels. The protocols support POTS (Plain Old Telephone), ISDN, and direct data service in a point to multi-point configuration. The protocols are inherently flexible so as to provide Enhanced Bandwidth and quality of service (QOS) via CDMA. Channel concatenation (multi-code modulation) provides a multiplicity of channels. The system utilizes frequency division duplex (FDD) operation so as to double capacity. The system further utilizes scaleable architecture for bandwidth expansion and higher data rate services.

Abstract: An impurity doping apparatus for fabricating a liquid crystal display simplifies processes for heating a substrate and doping the substrate with impurities by providing: a substrate supporter on which the substrate is mounted, a first gun disposed above and at a fixed distance from the substrate supporter for supplying a heating gas for heating the substrate, a second gun adjacent to the first gun which dopes the heated with impurity ions, a transferring part for moving the first and second guns to a horizontal or vertical direction, a driver providing the transferring part with a driving force to the horizontal or vertical direction, and a controller controlling an moving operation of the transferring part.

Abstract: The present multi-domain liquid crystal display device includes first and second substrates facing each other, a liquid crystal layer between the first and second substrates, a plurality of gate bus lines arranged in a first direction on the first substrate and a plurality of data bus lines arranged in a second direction on the first substrate to define a pixel region, a thin film transistor positioned at a crossing area of the data bus line and the gate bus line and comprising a gate electrode, a semiconductor layer, and source/drain electrodes, a pixel electrode in the pixel region, a light shielding layer on the second substrate, a color filter layer having electric field-distorting recesses on its surface on the light shielding layer, a common electrode having recesses corresponding to the electric field-distorting recesses of the color filter layer, and an alignment layer on at least one substrate between the first and second substrates.

Abstract: A method and system for monitoring a series of events performed in one or more applications on a computer. The recorded events enable users on the same or different machines to repeat the recorded events at a future time. The recorded events thus improve efficiency of an experienced user and/or demonstrate to a new user how more experienced users operate the application(s). The real-time sharing of recorded events allows multiple users to collaborate and "share" an application.

Abstract: A transistor includes an MILC (metal-induced lateral crystallization) region formed on a substrate with a semiconductor material and including a channel region, and a plurality of MIC (metal-induced crystallization) regions formed on the sides of the MILC region with a semiconductor material, wherein at least one boundary between the MILC region and one of the MIC regions is located outside the channel region. A method of fabricating a transistor includes the steps of forming an MILC (metal-induced lateral crystallization) region on a substrate using a semiconductor material, the MILC region including a channel region, and forming a plurality of MIC (metal-induced crystallization) regions formed on sides of the MILC region using a semiconductor material, wherein at least one boundary between the MILC region and one of the MIC regions is located outside the channel region.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display includes a first substrate including a driver circuit having a plurality of driver wires and a pixel element array portion, a second substrate including a light-shielding layer and a color filter, and a liquid crystal material interposed between the first and second substrates, the light-shielding layer being formed to overlap with the drive wires with a minimum area.

Abstract: A multi-band phase lock loop (PLL) device for use in a communication system. The PLL comprises a frequency reference oscillator, a reference frequency divider, a phase and frequency detector, a filter and compensation circuit, a microcontroller, a multi-band voltage controlled oscillator (VCO), and a feedback divider. A fast feedback signal is provided to the VCO for phase locking operation. A slow feedback signal is used by the microcontroller to generate a frequency adjust signal for frequency band centering for the VCO. The microcontroller also controls the VCO to change the frequency band of operation. The PLL device may be used in a communication system that operate in both the cellular frequency band and the PCS frequency band.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a liquid crystal display includes the steps of forming a gate bus line on a substrate by using a first metal, forming a gate electrode, a second gate bus line and a gate pad on the substrate, by using a second metal, forming a gate insulating layer on the substrate including the gate bus line, the gate electrode, the gate pad and the second gate bus line, by using a first insulating material, selectively forming a semiconductor layer and an impure semiconductor layer on the gate insulating layer, forming a source electrode, a drain electrode, a source bus line and a source pad on the substrate including the impure semiconductor layer, by using a third metal, removing a portion of the impure semiconductor layer exposed between the source electrode and the drain electrode by etching, using the source electrode and the drain electrode as masks, forming a protection layer on the substrate including the source electrode and the drain electrode, by using a second insulating material, form

Abstract: A tool for rotating a pin and a method of rotating a pin are disclosed. The tool includes a front support, a rear support, a side wall connected to the front support and the rear support, a moving member contacting the side wall and moveable relative to the front and rear supports, the moving member including a portion defining a slot and a projection extending into the slot, and a screw connected to the moving member so as to permit movement of the screw relative to the front and rear supports and the moving member. The screw has an external surface and an end, the screw including a slot defined in the end and a groove along the external surface, wherein the projection on the moving member engages the groove on the screw, the screw rotates as the moving member moves, and a pin that inserted in the slot of the screw rotates with the screw. The pin may be connected to an electrical connector after rotation.

Abstract: A non-soap cleansing bar of superior lathering, feel and aesthetic characteristics is prepared with a quaternary ammonium surfactant, an anionic surfactant, a waxy binder, a filler and water. The balance of components is maintained so that the mixture can be formed on conventional plodding equipment. Optional elements, such as fragrances, preservatives, colorants, emollients and the like can be added.