Abstract: The instant invention provides near-infrared fluorescent biological contrast agents and methods of using them.

Abstract: The present invention relates to agarooligosaccharide hydrolase and a method for producing 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose and galactose from agarose by using the same. More specifically, the production yield of 3,6-anhydro-L-galactose and galactose from agarose, that is, the saccharification yield, is improved by using ?-agarooligosaccharide hydrolase having an agarotriose hydrolytic activity.

Abstract: A method for removing hazardous air pollutants and contaminants from a wood product is disclosed. In a first step, a contaminated wood product is placed in a treatment vessel. This wood product includes an initial amount of an absorbed contaminant, selected from the group consisting of creosote, a mixture of pentachlorophenol and a carrier oil, a mixture of copper naphthenate and a carrier oil, and combinations thereof In a second step, the wood product is heated to a treatment temperature sufficient to evaporate at least a portion of the absorbed contaminant from the wood product but insufficient to pyrolyze the wood product. The wood product is then maintained at the treatment temperature for a period of time sufficient to reduce the absorbed contaminant in the wood product to a final amount which is less than about 20% of the initial amount. Optionally, the desorbed wood may then be treated with a chemical to remove inorganic impurities that are detrimental during thermochemical conversion of biomass.

Abstract: The present application relates to a system for location measurement and night-time forward vehicle detection using a single multi-exposure camera and method thereof which use a long exposure and short exposure frame images among four exposure methods of a multi-exposure camera and applies a binarization method which use a local adaptive threshold value, and also applies a BLOB (Binary Large Objects) matching method which detects an identical candidate BLOB from a different exposure frame image thereby, enables further accurate detection and location measurement of a forward vehicle during night-time drive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to diagnosis of ovarian cancer using lysophosphatidylcholine (16:0) and homocysteic acid, which are low-mass ions present in biological samples. The use of the present invention enables ovarian cancer to be diagnosed in a cost-effective, rapid and accurate manner. Thus, it is expected that the present invention will be effectively used to diagnose and treat ovarian cancer.

Abstract: A method and a device for determining similarity between sequences are provided. The method includes obtaining a first sequence of frames and a second sequence of frames, determining a descriptor of a first frame of the first sequence based on luma information of blocks in the first frame, the descriptor of the first frame including luma difference information that is determined based on the luma information of the blocks in the first frame, determining a descriptor of a second frame of the second sequence based on luma information of blocks in the second frame, the descriptor of the second frame including luma difference information that is determined based on the luma information of the blocks in the second frame, and determining a similarity between the first sequence and the second sequence based on the descriptor of the first frame and the descriptor of the second frame.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting channel information used by a station form among TV white space channels, and a method and apparatus for performing channel switching are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating or preventing muscle diseases or the symptoms thereof. The compositions typically include and the methods typically utilize phosphodiesterase type 5A inhibitors.

Abstract: A disposable, virus-trapping membrane, and a corresponding method to remove viruses from solution are described. The membrane includes a disposable, micro-porous filter membrane and a ligand immobilized on the membrane. The ligand irreversibly and selectively binds viruses. The ligand also has a pKa sufficiently high to repel antibodies via electrostatic charge repulsion.

Abstract: Described herein are vitamin C prodrugs of Formula (I), (II), or (III), and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions, cosmetic or personal care composition, neutraceutical composition, and medical food composition thereof. Methods of using the compounds or compositions thereof for treating diseases are also provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to change a network adaptively for an electronic device. According to various embodiments, the electronic device may comprise performing data communication with at least one electronic device over a first communication network, detecting a change associated with a state of network based on at least one of a link connection state with the at least one electronic device and a feature of an application executed in the electronic device, and performing data communication with the at least one electronic device over a second communication network. The electronic device can configure the network according to a state of overall network and control/manage elements of the overall network.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for manufacturing a SiO2/carbon nanofiber composite on the basis of a nickel/copper catalyst using electrophoretic deposition, and a method for manufacturing a secondary battery using the same as an anode material. The method for manufacturing a SiO2/carbon nanofiber composite on the basis of a nickel/copper catalyst using electrophoretic deposition including: depositing a nickel (Ni) and copper (Cu) catalyst on a carbon fiber textile by electrophoretic deposition using a carbon electrode as an anode and the carbon fiber textile as a cathode; reducing the carbon fiber textile on which the nickel and copper catalyst is deposited; growing carbon nanofiber on the reduced carbon fiber textile to by chemical vapor deposition using an ethylene gas; and coating the grown carbon nanofiber with SiO2.

Abstract: An apparatus, comprising a biometric sensor, the biometric sensor configured to receive an input from a user, the input corresponding to a predetermined factor. A feedback device is configured to provide feedback to the user when a value associated with the input approaches a predetermined threshold within a margin. The biometric sensor may comprise a fingerprint recognition sensor, iris recognition sensor, or any other biometric sensor. The feedback device may be configured to provide vibrational, audible, or visual feedback to the user once an input value corresponding to a predetermined factor approaches a threshold within a margin.

Abstract: An exercise machine, such as indoor cycle, including a multi-function wheel brake actuator. A braking force is induced on a wheel, such as through eddy currents or frictionally, by finely or coarsely adjusting the brake actuator. The brake actuator may thus include a knob whereby a user may finely adjust the braking force on the wheel and a lever to actuate interval settings whereby the brake actuator provides set positions of braking resistance. The exercise machine may further include a pop-pin assembly with an over-center cam mechanism to clamp members together. The pop-pin assembly also includes a fine adjustment to adjust the clamping force. So, for example, the seat stem may be clamped to the seat tube, or the handlebar stem clamped to the head tube, with a lever actuating the over center mechanism.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring material properties of a medium includes producing a multi-directional wave field in the medium and detecting, with a detection system capable of detecting wave fields propagating in a medium, the multi-directional wave field in at least two spatial dimensions over at least one time instance. The system and method also include determining a lowest wave speed, calculating at least one of wave speed and material properties of the medium, and generating a report indicating the at least one of wave speed and material properties of the medium.

Abstract: This invention relates to the design and function of a compressible valve replacement prosthesis which can be deployed into a beating heart without extracorporeal circulation using a transcatheter delivery system. The design as discussed focuses on the deployment of a device via a minimally invasive fashion and by way of example considers a minimally invasive surgical procedure preferably utilizing the intercostal or subxyphoid space for valve introduction. In order to accomplish this, the valve is formed in such a manner that it can be compressed to fit within a delivery system and secondarily ejected from the delivery system into the annulus of a target valve such as a mitral valve or tricuspid valve.

Abstract: A triple endorectal ballooning (TERB) system for prostate cancer radiotherapy may include a first balloon unit, a second balloon unit, a third balloon unit, a central passageway and a cover. The first balloon unit may include a first balloon and a first passageway connected to the first, balloon. The second balloon unit may include a second balloon, and a second passageway connected to the second balloon. The third balloon unit may include a third balloon and a third passageway connected to the third balloon. The central passageway may be arranged between the first to fluid balloon traits to excrete a bowel gas. The cover may be configured to cover the first to third passageways and the central passageway and to support the first to third balloon units.

Abstract: An exercise machine, such as indoor cycle, including a multi-function wheel brake actuator. A braking force is induced on a wheel, such as through eddy currents or frictionally, by finely or coarsely adjusting the brake actuator. The brake actuator may thus include a knob whereby a user may finely adjust the braking force on the wheel and a lever to actuate interval settings whereby the brake actuator provides set positions of braking resistance. The exercise machine may further include a pop-pin assembly with an over-center cam mechanism to clamp members together. The pop-pin assembly also includes a fine adjustment to adjust the clamping force. So, for example, the seat stem may be clamped to the seat tube, or the handlebar stem clamped to the head tube, with a lever actuating the over center mechanism.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions useful in anticancer treatment. The compositions are composed of (a) an O2-aryl substituted diazeniumdiolate and (b) an amphiphile, wherein the amount of amphiphile is sufficient to produce a liposome or micelle. The compositions described herein provide numerous advantages such as increased solubility and stability of the O2-aryl substituted diazeniumdiolate in vivo. The compositions also do not induce hypotension. Methods for using the compositions in anticancer treatment are also described herein.

Abstract: A method for predicting a subject's risk factors for CYP3A4-related disorders includes detecting the allelic status of a SNP in a nucleic acid sample of the subject.