Abstract: A coding tool is provided to improve the compression performance of inter prediction and is used at the encoder/decoder side to adjust the correction of a motion vector based on a high level syntax. In addition, a method is provided for simply performing an integer sample search step of searching for an integer offset and a fractional sample refinement step of searching for a sub-pixel offset in relation to motion vector refinement among coding tools.

Abstract: A semiconductor process wastewater treatment system and a semiconductor process wastewater treatment method using the same are disclosed. The disclosed semiconductor process wastewater treatment system may comprises: a processing unit configured to receive semiconductor process wastewater and treats the semiconductor process wastewater through a plurality of operations; and a membrane filtration tank arranged separately from the processing unit, the membrane filtration tank having a ceramic nano-membrane for filtering the semiconductor process wastewater which has passed through the processing unit, wherein the ceramic nano-membrane may include a carbon-based nano-material. The ceramic nano-membrane may include a graphene-based nano-material as the carbon-based nano-material.

Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for magnetic focus enhanced lateral flow assays. The devices and systems are ultrasensitive and provide for the visual detection of the presence or absence of one or more target analytes—which may include pathogens, proteins, or even molecules smaller than the foregoing—even when such analytes are only present in very limited amounts. The devices and systems include an immunostrip with a magnet positioned adjacent thereto, and magnetic probes specific to a target analyte that bind to the target analyte with specificity if present within a fluid sample to be tested. Methods are also provided for detecting one or more target analytes using magnetic focus, such methods including a step of controlling movement of a target analyte complex on an immunostrip incorporating a magnetic field, where such control slows a flow of the target analyte complex through a capture area on the immunostrip.

Abstract: System and method to improve drug delivery to identified regions in the brain or elsewhere through direct infusion of a therapeutic agent or the like into that region. This direct infusion will allow for greater concentrations of the agent in the target region while reducing concentrations elsewhere in the body where these agents may be toxic. The system and method improves efficacy while reducing unwanted side effects. The system includes an array of multiple, independently targeted, microporous catheters for insertion into the target region and a distribution system that allows for individualized flow control to each catheter. The system may be connected to a reservoir that contains the therapeutic agent, and flow to the system is maintained through one or more pumps. This system will greatly improve on the current single catheter infusion design and shall provide therapy, delivered through multiple catheters, thus delivering the therapy evenly over a customizable volume.

Abstract: A purified antibody, or an antigen-binding fragment thereof, is provided that binds selectively to a protein specific to an X-chromosome of a mammalian sperm cell. The sperm cell protein includes an amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 9-16. The antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof may be derived by immunization of a host by an antigenic peptide composition including one or more natural or synthetic antigenic peptide sequences set forth as SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID NO: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3, and SEQ ID NOs: 4 and 9-16. The antibody finds utility in identifying an X-chromosome bearing sperm cell population, and in methods for skewing a sex ratio in mammals. Embodiments of the subject antibodies referred to herein as anti-GX1-E protein antibody and anti-GX1-M protein antibody have the ATCC Patent Deposit Designations PTA-125897 and PTA-125898, having been deposited on Apr. 2, 2019.

Abstract: B7-H5 costimulatory polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides, and methods for using the polypeptides and nucleic acids to enhance a T cell response are provided herein.

Abstract: A display device includes: a substrate; a light blocking layer of a driving transistor and an active layer of a switching transistor on the substrate; a buffer layer on the light blocking layer, the buffer layer overlapping the light blocking layer; an active layer of the driving transistor on the buffer layer; a first gate insulating layer on the active layer of the driving transistor and the active layer of the switching transistor; and a first gate electrode on the first gate insulating layer and overlapping the active layer of the driving transistor and a second gate electrode overlapping the active layer of the switching transistor, wherein the light blocking layer and the active layer of the switching transistor are on a same layer.

Abstract: Lignin gel-based electrolyte is disclosed. The lignin gel-based electrolyte includes a lignin polymer network containing lignin molecules and a crosslinking agent to crosslink the lignin molecules; and liquid electrolyte contained within the lignin polymer network. The lignin gel-based electrolyte may have high ionic conductivity and maintain excellent mechanical stability.

Abstract: A disposable speculum for an otoscope provides an attached forward-facing pressure sensitive adhesive for adhering to and extracting foreign bodies from the ear canal. Attaching the pressure sensitive adhesive to the speculum permits improved control, visualization, and reduced contamination of the pressure sensitive adhesive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an apparatus for determining the location of a radiation source. The apparatus for determining the location of a radiation source according to the present invention comprises: a collimator part for selectively passing radiation therethrough according to the direction in which the radiation is incident; a scintillator part for converting the radiation incident from the collimator part into a light ray; a first optical sensor for converting the light ray incident from one end of the scintillator part into a first optical signal; a second optical sensor for converting the light ray incident from the other end of the scintillator part into a second optical signal; and a location information acquisition part for acquiring information on the location where the light ray is generated in the scintillator part, by using the second optical signal and the second optical signal.

Abstract: Mite proteins according to an aspect may be used in diagnosing allergic diseases. Results of diagnosing allergic diseases by using the proteins have high reliability and validity. Further, the proteins may be used in a composition for preventing or treating allergic diseases.

Abstract: Certain method embodiments are described and useful for recycling permanent magnet materials (e.g. permanent magnet alloys) and battery materials (e.g. battery electrode materials) to extract critical and/or valuable elements including REEs, Co and Ni. Method embodiments involve reacting such material with at least one of an ammonium salt and an iron (III) salt to achieve at least one of a liquid phase chemical reaction and a mechanochemical reaction.

Abstract: An apparatus for trace gas detection includes an unmanned aerial vehicle and a sensor package including an ambient environmental parameter sensor and a gas sensor for trace gas detection. A trace gas detection system includes two such unmanned aerial vehicles and a ground station all adapted for monitoring ambient environmental parameters and trace gas detection.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are provided for estimating characteristics of a wireless communication channel between at least two passive radio frequency (RF) nodes. Backscatter channel state information (BCSI) is measured during communication between the at least two passive RF nodes using the wireless communication channel. An RF node aggregates the measured BCSI and the aggregated BSCI is analyzed to detect at least one activity of a plurality of activities.

Abstract: This system is directed to a computerized system for development of textiles with modified physical properties through stitching and can include a set of non-transitory computer readable instructions configured for: receiving a design pattern representing desired physical properties of a textile having a higher stiffness area and a lower stiffness area; developing a contiguous stitching pattern constrained by a pattern perimeter boundary and having a continuous stitching path, developing a first stiffness area within the contiguous stitching pattern having a first area of density, developing a second stiffness area within the contiguous stitching pattern having a second area of density wherein the first area of density has more stitch density than the second area of density, and transmitting the contiguous stitching pattern to an embroidery machine configured to provide a textile having the contiguous stitching pattern incorporating into the textile.

Abstract: The present technology relates to compositions and methods for modulating expression of genes which include a target oligonucleotide sequence, such as repeats of a particular oligonucleotide sequence containing 3 to 10 nucleotides. In particular aspects, the present technology relates to agents having a formula A-L-B, wherein -L- is a linker; A- is a Brd4 binding moiety; and —B is a nucleic acid binding moiety, such as a polyamide or complementary oligonucleotide, that specifically binds to the target oligonucleotide sequence.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first switch coupling a first switch coupling a first power source and a first node according to a first control signal; a sense amplifier coupled between the first node and a second node and performing a sensing operation; a second switch coupling a second power source and the second node according to a second control signal; and a sense amplifier control circuit providing the first control signal and the second control signal. The sense amplifier control circuit controls the second control signal so that a voltage of the second node reaches a shift voltage higher than a voltage of the second power source during a first sensing period of the sensing operation and a bias current flows through the second node during a second sensing period of the sensing operation. The sensing period is subsequent to the first sensing period.

Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems and methods for precursor and neutral loss scan in an ion trap. In certain aspects, the invention provides a system that includes a mass spectrometer having an ion trap, and a central processing unit (CPU). The CPU includes storage coupled to the CPU for storing instructions that when executed by the CPU cause the system to excite a precursor ion and eject a product ion in the single ion trap.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to neural electrode technology for measuring a biosignal of a human or applying a neural signal to the human, and a neural electrode assembly includes a body that is inserted into a uterus in a non-invasive manner, a recording neural electrode formed to measure a uterine contraction-evoked neural signal, the recording neural electrode being coupled to the body, and a stimulating neural electrode formed to stimulate a nerve entering the uterus to suppress the uterine contraction, the stimulating neural electrode being coupled to the body.

Abstract: A processor-implemented neural network method includes: generating a bit vector based on whether each of a plurality of input activations within a neural network is 0; merging the bit vector into the input activations such that bit values within the neural network included in the bit vector are most significant bits (MSBs) of multi bit expressions of the input activations; merging the bit vector into weights such that the bit values included in the bit vector are MSBs of multi bit expressions of the weights; sorting the input activations and the weights based on bits corresponding to the MSBs; and implementing the neural network, including performing operations between the sorted input activations and the sorted weights.