Abstract: A complementary logic circuit contains a first logic input, a second logic input, a first dedicated logic terminal, a second dedicated logic terminal, a first logic block, and a second logic block. The first logic block consists of a network of p-type transistors for implementing a predetermined logic function. The p-type transistor network has an outer diffusion connection, a first network gate connection, and an inner diffusion connection. The outer diffusion connection of the p-type transistor network is connected to the first dedicated logic terminal, and the first network gate connection of the p-type transistor network is connected to the first logic input. The second logic block consists of a network of n-type transistors which implements a logic function complementary to the logic function implemented by the first logic block. The n-type transistor network has an outer diffusion connection, a first network gate connection, and an inner diffusion connection.

Abstract: Systems and methods for monitoring uterus contraction activity and progress of labor. The system of the subject invention can comprises (1) a plurality of sensors; (2) an amplifying/filtering means; (3) a computing means; and (4) a graphical user interface. Accurate clinical data, which can be extracted and provided to the user in real-time using the system of the invention, include without limitation, progress of labor, prediction and monitoring of preterm labor, and intrauterine pressure prediction. In a preferred embodiment, the system of the invention includes an intelligence means, such as a neural network system, to analyze and interpret clinical data for use in clinical diagnosis as well as delivery strategy.

Abstract: The present application discloses an adaptive system and a method for detection of heartbeat peaks. The adaptive detection system for heartbeat peaks includes: means for detecting peaks of ventricular or atrial heartbeat signals; and means for determining heart conditions according to a detected peak interval. Heart beats can be detected at a low supply voltage, diseases can be determined according to the detected cardiogram signals, and treatment can be performed by diagnosis in the event of abnormality.

Abstract: The invention provides compounds having the following general formula (I): wherein X, R1, R2, R7 and Z are as described here.

Abstract: A system that incorporates teachings of the present disclosure may include, for example, an interface for receiving an utterance of speech and converting the utterance into a speech signal, such as digital representation including a waveform and/or spectrum; and a processor for dividing the speech signal into segments and detecting the emotional information from speech. The system is designed by comparing the speech segments to a baseline to identify the emotion or emotions from the suprasegmental information (i.e., paralinguistic information) in speech, wherein the baseline is determined from acoustic characteristics of a plurality of emotion categories. Other embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a magnetized cathode mixture material comprising a ferromagnetic material, an electroactive material, and an electrolyte.

Abstract: Disclosed is a direction controllable electrode body, comprising a flexible body which comprises: a first electrode, comprising a body, a first cap joined to one end of the body, and a first electrode line connected to an other end of the body; an insulator in partial contact with the body and the first cap of the first electrode, said insulator functioning to insulate the first electrode from the second electrode; a second electrode, comprising a first ring in contact with the insulator, and a second electrode line connected to one end of the first ring; and a direction controller, comprising a first direction controlling wire communicating with the first electrode or the second electrode to control direction of the electrode body. Also, a guide pipe is provided for leading the electrode body to a target tissue.

Abstract: There is provided relaxation oscillator. The relaxation oscillator includes: a ramp wave generator generating ramp waves by a complementary operation between a first capacitor module charged and discharged according to a first switching signal and a second capacitor module charged and discharged according to a second switching signal; a negative feedback circuit unit generating a compensation voltage for compensating errors with reference voltage by being fedback with the ramp waves; and a switching signal generator generating the first switching signal controlling the charging and discharging of the first capacitor module and the second switching signal controlling the charging and discharging of the second capacitor module from the compensation voltage and the ramp waves. As a result, the present invention can generate ramp waves having a stable frequency while preventing a frequency from being changed due to a delay or an offset of the comparator.

Abstract: There is provided a power factor correction circuit capable of correcting a power factor of a power converting module through increasing an input current by switching a main switching element of a power converting module on the basis of a first reference wave having a slope based on a first signal and an error voltage, in particular, by limiting a switching frequency on the basis of a first reference wave having a slope based on a second signal lower than a first signal and an error voltage when the switching frequency of the main switching element increases because an input voltage of the power converting module is low.

Abstract: The methods may include forming a first material layer on a substrate, increasing electric resistance of the first material layer, and forming a source pattern and a drain pattern, which are spaced apart from each other, on the first material layer, a band gap of the source and drain patterns greater than a band gap of a first material layer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel nucleic acid ligands or aptamers that demonstrate potent and selective inhibition of the open-channel conformation of the ?-amino-3-hydroxy-5-methyl-4-isoxazole propionate (AMPA) subtype of ionotropic glutamate receptors.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for delivery of an active agent into the eye of a subject can include an ocular active agent delivery device (40) having an active agent reservoir (44) disposed in an annular body (42), the annular body (42) being configured to fit inside of a lens capsule and at least partially encircling a line of sight of an intraocular lens within the lens capsule.

Abstract: The present invention provides homogenous populations of micelles, methods for preparing these populations, methods for treating or preventing a disease or disorder using the population of micelles of the invention.

Abstract: Kits and a method for cleaving double-stranded DNA using Ref and RecA protein and variants thereof at a site having a DNA sequence homologous to the sequence on a single-stranded DNA targeting fragment are disclosed.

Abstract: A membrane electrode assembly including an anode that incorporates a porous support and a hydrogen permeable metal thin film disposed on the porous support; a cathode; and a proton conductive solid oxide electrolyte membrane disposed between the anode and the cathode.

Abstract: Provided herein is a nanostructure refined by suspending an unrefined nanostructure with a solvent, dispersing the suspended nanostructure in an acidic solution and agitating the acidic solution to produce a refined nanostructure.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for recycling soap includes scraping the surface of a soap bar using a bladed implement; soaking the soap bar in a cleansing solution including dimethyl benzylammonium chlorides monohydrate; placing the soap bar on a rack in a Rational Clima Plus Combi unit; placing a pan under the rack; steaming the soap bar using the Rational Clima Plus Combi unit for five minutes at 212° F.; cooling the soap bar in a refrigerator unit at 38° F. for at least seven minutes; and packaging the soap for reuse.

Abstract: Herein disclosed are an electrode and a method for making an electrode having an enhanced electrically effective surface providing an increased signal to noise ratio. The electrode having a metal surface selected from gold, tungsten, stainless steel, platinum, platinum-tungsten, platinum-iridium, and combinations thereof; and an electrically conductive coating on said metal surface, said coating consisting essentially of polymerized pyrrole.

Abstract: The invention is a system and a method of enabling a person with one or two prosthetic legs to walk [i.e. be gait enabled] by using an implanted microstimulator that activates hip abduction, using a control unit, external coil, and a foot mounted foot switch.

Abstract: A biocompatible composite includes a solid biocompatible material and a plurality of living human progenitor or living stem cells attached thereto. The composition resulting in accelerated repair to damaged bones and tissues.