Abstract: A method and apparatus for transmitting and receiving data by performing an iterative multi-user detection is provided.

Abstract: A transflective display includes pixels each including a first electrode, a second electrode, a liquid crystal layer associated with the first and second electrodes, and a conductive reflective layer between the liquid crystal layer and the second electrode to reflect ambient light. The conductive reflective layer is insulated from the second electrode and covers less than all of the second electrode to allow backlight to be transmitted through a portion of the pixel not covered by the conductive reflective layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for cutting bone is provided, the apparatus includes an elongate member having a central axis. The elongate member includes a tubular portion that extends between a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes an articulatable head section with a stop surface and a cutting edge projecting from the stop surface. The head section is articulatable about a pivot axis that extends transverse to the central axis. The apparatus further includes a mechanism for articulating the head section relative to the tubular portion.

Abstract: It is disclosed here that a protein with a heat-labile specific binding activity can be stabilized with a saccharide compound with regard to the binding activity. To heat-stabilize the protein, it is mixed with a saccharide compound in a liquid suspension and the suspension is then dried to produce a solid that contains the protein and the saccharide. The saccharide compounds that possess the protein heat-stabilization activity include monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, alkylated monosaccharides, alkylated disaccharides, alkylated polysaccharides, monosaccharide alcohols and alkylated monosaccharide alcohols.

Abstract: Agents and methods to alter rAAV transduction are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hierarchical system and method for task assignment (TA), coordination and communication of multiple Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV's) engaging multiple attack targets and conceives an ad-hoc routing algorithm for synchronization of target lists utilizing a distributed computing topology. Assuming limited communication bandwidth and range, coordination of UAV motion is achieved by implementing a simple behavioral flocking algorithm utilizing a tree topology for target list routing. The TA algorithm is based on a graph-theoretic approach, in which a node locates all the detectable targets, identifies them and computes its distance to each target. The node then produces an attack plan that minimizes the sum of distances of the UAV's in the subtree of a given node to the targets.

Abstract: Articles of manufacturing, methods, devices and compositions for preventing or reducing tobacco-associated damage in a subject, and which utilize a metal ion chelating agent, a copper chelating agent, a penicillamine and/or a structural analog of penicillamine, with and without an additional antioxidant, are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of screening actives for the treatment of allergic reactions and providing treatment therefor. In particular, the invention relates to the screening of various antibacterial actives for treatment of asthma and other related symptoms.

Abstract: A nitride-based semiconductor light emitting device having an improved structure in which light extraction efficiency is improved and a method of manufacturing the same are provided. The nitride-based semiconductor light emitting device comprises an n-clad layer, an active layer, and a p-clad layer, which are sequentially stacked on a substrate, wherein the n-clad layer comprises a first clad layer, a second clad layer, and a light extraction layer interposed between the first clad layer and the second clad layer and composed of an array of a plurality of nano-posts, the light extraction layer diffracting or/and scattering light generated in the active layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to biodegradable intravaginal rings for the delivery of therapeutic or prophylactic agent, inter alia, antiviral agents. The present disclosure further relates to biodegradable polyurethanes which will allow therapeutic/prophylactic agents to be released in a controlled manner that will not degrade when in use, but will degrade upon disposal.

Abstract: Provided is a method of determining an operation mode of a node in an ad hoc network. The method includes: monitoring a measured amount of residual energy of the node and comparing the measured amount of residual energy of the node with an amount of residual energy theoretically calculated for the node; identifying an amount of information in a queue included in the node; calculating a relay probability of the node by reflecting the identified amount of information in the queue and the result of comparing the measured amount of residual energy of the node with the theoretically calculated amount of residual energy for the node; and determining the operation mode of the node to be one of a relay mode and a transmission mode, based on the calculated relay probability of the node. The method enables nodes to exchange information about their respective amounts of residual energy and analyze the information without using additional resources and processes.

Abstract: A modified Staphylococcal enterotoxin B (SEB) having resistance to a protease and a reduced toxicity and a vaccine comprising said modified SEB are provided. A modified SEB which has an amino acid sequence as set forth in SEQ ID NO: 1 wherein each of the lysine at 97-position and the lysine at 98-position are substituted with any other amino acid, or a derivative thereof and a vaccine comprising said modified SEB or a derivative thereof.

Abstract: A method for multiplexing measurements of related values using predetermined numbers of sources having intensities and subject to noise, and at least one sensor subject to saturation, said multiplexing comprising measuring each of said related values under a plurality of different combinations of said sources, the method comprises: generating a first set of multiplexing combinations; constraining said first set with respect to said saturation; modifying said first set with respect to said noise until an optimum is found between respective intensities and noise, and measuring said variables by multiplexing said sources according to said modified set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antibody binding to human intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) where the antibody is able to modulate the differentiation status of dendritic cells and prolong the graft survival. In addition, the present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising the antibody, and method of using them for the treatment of disease.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a transparent polycrystalline aluminum oxynitride. Aluminum oxynitride manufactured by prior art methods has a great number of porosities therein and thus has low transparency. The present invention is directed to solving such a problem. In the method of manufacturing aluminum oxynitride of the present invention, a sintering additive added to a source powder includes less than 0.5 wt. % MgO. Further, the source powder is presintered at 1550° C. to 1750° C. so that a relative density becomes 95% or more and is then resintered at 1900° C. or more so that a relative density higher than that of presintering can be accomplished. According to the present invention, a cubic-phased polycrystalline aluminum oxynitride ceramic can be obtained, wherein porosities therein are nearly eliminated and its substantial transparency becomes 95% or more.

Abstract: The invention provides a non-human mammal or a cell line that has a targeted gene disruption in an endogenous Iqgap2 gene. The invention also provides methods of identifying a compound as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and methods of treating or preventing hepatocellular carcinoma.

Abstract: There are provided a cooperative diversity method and a cooperative diversity system using opportunistic relaying. In cooperative diversity wireless communications, an optimum relay is selected considering an interference effect between adjacent cells, and the selected relay transmits a data signal received from a transmitter to a receiver. Accordingly, an optimum relay is selected considering interference between channels not only in a single cell environment but also a multi cell environment, and a signal is transmitted to a receiver through the selected relay, thereby increasing transmission efficiency and improving reliability.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of using whole glucan particles and complement activating antibodies for antitumor therapy. Whole glucan particles enhance the tumoricidal activity of the innate immune system by binding to the C3 complement protein receptor CR3. This binding enhances innate immune system cytotoxicity, as well as stimulating the release of activating cytokines.

Abstract: A method for detecting and correcting a chromatic aberration, and an apparatus and method for processing an image using the same are provided. A chromatic aberration is detected by dividing an edge portion of the image into static areas where a color varies below a reference value and a dynamic area where a color varies above the reference value, calculating a intensity difference value between at least one reference color and a comparative color for each of the static areas and the dynamic area, and determining at least one pixel having a intensity difference value exceeding a range of intensity difference values in the static areas among pixels in the dynamic area, as a chromatic aberration region. The chromatic aberration is corrected by correcting the intensity difference value for the pixels in the chromatic aberration region using a correction value in the intensity difference value range in the static area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a room temperature-operating single-electron device and a fabrication method thereof, and more particularly, to a room temperature-operating single-electron device in which a plurality of metal silicide dots formed serially is used as multiple quantum dots, and a fabrication method thereof.