Abstract: An apparatus and method for using rotating shield brachytherapy (RSBT). In an aspect, the RSBT system and method can be used to maintain or increase tumor dose relative to conventional techniques with a dramatic reduction in radiation dose to the urethra, rectum, and bladder in the treatment of prostate cancer through placing partially shielded radiation sources away from sensitive tissues. In an aspect, the invention is an apparatus and method for the precise angular and linear positioning of multiple partially-shielded radiation sources in interstitial needles. In a further aspect, the invention comprises a monitoring and control apparatus for the precise and simultaneous angular positioning of multiple shield-containing catheters in the RBST system by measuring and correcting deviations between actual and desired catheter angular positions and depth in real time before and during treatment delivery.

Abstract: The subject technology provides an X-ray shutter apparatus and an X-ray shutter opening and closing system using the same. An X-ray shutter apparatus may be configured to open or close an X-ray shutter using a magnetic field and to accurately control opening and closing of the X-ray shutter using an optical sensor. An X-ray shutter may include a fixing plate, a solenoid fixing block, a frame, a magnet, stop blocks and an exposed block. An X-ray shutter opening and closing system may use an X-ray shutter apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to novel nucleotide and amino acid sequences of Porcine Parainfluenza Virus Type 1 (“PPIV-1”), including novel genotypes thereof, all of which are useful in the preparation of immunogenic compositions and vaccines for treating and preventing disease in swine.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a method for modifying surface of a live cell. In particular, this method is selective for modification of a live cell surface using a multi-functional cargo agent. This method may find applications in imaging, medical diagnosis, manufacture of biotherapeutics, as well as a therapeutic agent.

Abstract: A method for decoding an image signal according to the present invention may comprise the steps of: determining whether there is a brightness change between a current image including a current block and a reference image of the current image; if it is determined that there is a brightness change between the current image and the reference image, determining weight prediction parameter candidates for the current block; determining a weight prediction parameter for the current block on the basis of index information which specifies any one of the weight prediction parameter candidates; and performing a prediction on the current block on the basis of the weight prediction parameter.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes a ground plane; first and second patch antenna patterns disposed above and spaced apart from the ground plane, and spaced apart from each other; a first feed via providing a first feed path of the first patch antenna pattern through a first point disposed adjacent to an edge of the first patch antenna pattern in a direction spaced apart from the second patch antenna pattern; a second feed via providing a second feed path of the second patch antenna pattern through a second point disposed adjacent to an edge of the second patch antenna pattern in a direction spaced apart from the first patch antenna pattern; and a first coupling pattern spaced apart from the first and second patch antenna patterns between the first and second patch antenna patterns, and defining a first internal space exposed towards the first patch antenna pattern.

Abstract: A method of controlling a vehicle is provided. The method includes: identifying detection signals output through a plurality of detectors during travel, identifying the detection signal that changes in response to a state of a road surface among the identified detection signals, acquiring detection information corresponding to the state of the road surface based on the detection signals, recognizing the state of the road surface based on detection information for each state of the road surface stored in a non transitory memory and the acquired detection information, and controlling the plurality of suspension devices based on the recognized state of the road surface and information regarding a control strategy of the suspension device for each state of the road surface stored in the storage.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel neuron circuit using a p-n-p-n diode to realize small size and low power consumption. The neuron circuit according to one embodiment of the present disclosure may generate potential by charging current input from synapses through a capacitor. In this case, when the generated potential exceeds a critical value, the neuron circuit may generate and output a spike voltage corresponding to the generated potential using a p-n-p-n diode connected to the capacitor.

Abstract: Graphene electrodes-based supercapacitors are in demand due to superior electrochemical characteristics. However, commercial applications have been limited by inferior electrode cycle life. A method to fabricate highly efficient supercapacitor electrodes using pristine graphene sheets vertically-stacked and electrically connected to the carbon fibers which results in vertically-aligned graphene-carbon fiber nanostructure is disclosed. The vertically-aligned graphene-carbon fiber electrode prepared by electrophoretic deposition possesses a mesoporous three-dimensional architecture which enabled faster and efficient electrolyte-ion diffusion with a specific capacitance of 333.3 F g?1. The electrodes have electrochemical cycling stability of more than 100,000 cycles with 100% capacitance retention. Apart from the electrochemical double layer charge storage, the oxygen-containing surface moieties and ?-Ni(OH)2 present on the graphene sheets enhance the charge storage by faradaic reactions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a blood flow measuring apparatus and method having a function of correcting noise due to pressure, the apparatus comprising: a light source module configured to come into contact with tissue so as to emit light thereat; a detection module for detecting the light emitted at the tissue; a pressure measurement module configured to measure pressure applied to the tissue; and a signal processing unit for processing a signal received from the detection module by applying a correction function to the signal such that noise, which is generated according to the pressure applied when light is detected, can be corrected. A blood flow measuring apparatus and method having a function of correcting noise due to pressure can improve accuracy and reliability since the effect of noise, which is generated according to a change in pressure, can be removed from detected data.

Abstract: A prosthetic heart valve includes a first upper frame portion and a stent frame connected to the first upper frame portion via at least two stent frame extensions. The stent frame includes a base and at least two stent posts extending upwardly from the base towards the first upper frame portion. The first upper frame portion, the base, and the at least two stent posts each has an inner surface and an outer surface. The prosthetic heart valve also includes at least one sheet of leaflet material configured to encircle the stent frame and weave through the stent frame between the first upper frame portion and the base.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods of use pertaining to rAAV-mediated delivery of therapeutically effective molecules for treatment of diseases such as Pompe disease. These compositions in combination with various routes and methods of administration result in targeted expression of therapeutic molecules in specific organs, tissues and cells.

Abstract: An antenna apparatus includes a ground plane; first and second patch antenna patterns disposed above and spaced apart from a first surface of the ground plane and from each other; a second feed via to provide a second feed path of the second patch antenna pattern, and disposed adjacent to an edge of the second patch antenna pattern; a first feed via to provide a first feed path of the first patch antenna pattern, and disposed adjacent to an edge of the first patch antenna pattern that is opposite to the second patch antenna pattern; a first coupling pattern disposed between the first patch antenna pattern and the second patch antenna pattern along the first direction; a ground via; and a second coupling pattern disposed between the second patch antenna pattern and the first coupling pattern along the first direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode structure for a secondary battery comprising a potential sheath capable of suppressing a side reaction between an electrode and an electrolyte through electric potential control, and a method for manufacturing the same. The electrode structure for the secondary battery according to the present invention uses the electric potential control so that an unstable SEI layer, which causes decrease in cycle characteristic and capacity of an anode material, occurs only on the surface of a potential sheath without occurring on the surface of the anode active material, thereby being capable of completely solving the problems of the existing nanostructured electrode.

Abstract: A method of defending against memory sharing-based side-channel attacks comprises the steps of: acquiring a binary code of an original program; disassembling the binary code; finding an offset from a disassembled code; embedding a detour random value code including a detour instruction and a random value of a fixed or variable length at a location of a found offset; and outputting a rewritten program generated by embedding the detour random value code. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to defend against the memory sharing-based side-channel attacks even with low overhead, and solve the problem of entropy shortage of the existing protection techniques such as KASLR, ASLR and the like.

Abstract: A transcatheter prosthetic heart valve includes a stent frame and at least one sheet of leaflet material formed in to a tube, which includes a lower portion disposed on an exterior of the stent frame and an upper edge portion disposed within the stent frame. The upper edge portion includes at least a portion configured to wrap around a first portion of the top edge of the stent frame and fold towards an exterior of the stent frame. The upper edge portion also includes at least another portion configured to weave through the stent frame and fold towards the interior of the stent frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of treating cell proliferative disorders. The invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions for treating cell proliferative disorders, especially cancer.

Abstract: A fabrication method for stretchable/conformable electronic and optoelectronic circuits and the resulting circuits. The method may utilize a variety of electronic materials including, but not limited to Silicon, GaAs, InSb, Pb Se, CdTe, organic semiconductors, metal oxide semiconductors and related alloys or hybrid combinations of the aforementioned materials. While a wide range of fabricated electronic/optoelectronic devices, circuits, and systems could be manufactured using the embodied technology, a hemispherical image sensor is an exemplary advantageous optoelectronic device that is enabled by this technology. Other applications include but are not limited to wearable electronics, flexible devices for the internet-of-things, and advanced imaging systems.

Abstract: A stealth dicing apparatus may include a laser light source, and a linearly focusing lens configured to linearly focus a beam output from the laser light source. The linearly focusing lens includes a horizontal surface, and an inclined surface forming an inclination angle with the horizontal surface. The inclination angle satisfies an expression 34.97R2?146.6R+162.5<?<52.45R2?207.6R+224.9, where ‘?’ is the inclination angle and ‘R’ is a refractive index of the linearly focusing lens.

Abstract: A field effect transistor (FET) biosensor for virus detection of a selected virus within a sample volume is disclosed. The FET comprises a semiconductor substrate, a source and drain electrode on the substrate, the electrodes spaced to form a channel. A gate electrode carried on the substrate and located in the channel between the source and drain electrodes. An insulating layer is coupled to a top surface of the gate electrode and a bottom surface of the source and drain electrodes, with an open channel above the insulating layer. A channel material is coupled to the insulating layer. Aptamers are oriented within the open channel to bind to the channel material and with the selected virus to enable a detection of the selected virus by the FET biosensor based on a change in drain-source current at a selected gate voltage.