Abstract: An article is a selected one of a set of articles. Each article of the set includes a fabric and is associated with a unique identification code. The selected article has a pattern distributed over at least 10% of an exposed surface of the selected article. The pattern encodes the identification code associated with the selected article, wherein the pattern is configured to be read and decoded by a mobile computing device in a manner wherein the selected article is contextually recognizable. A two-dimensional plaid pattern may be used to carry the identification code, which can be decoded according to described methods.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for improving cognitive function within a human. The invention utilizes an implanted device, such as an implantable signal generator or an implantable pump, to affect tissue elements within a Papez circuit of the human brain as well as tissue upstream or downstream from the Papez circuit. The implanted device delivers treatment therapy to thereby improve cognitive function by the human. A sensor may be used to detect various symptoms of the cognitive disorder. A microprocessor algorithm may then analyze the output from the sensor to regulate delivery of the stimulation and/or drug therapy.

Abstract: A method for preparing an SCR catalyst may include: (1) placing a first aqueous solution containing a titanium oxide and a tungstate in an electric field environment, adjusting the pH value of the first aqueous solution, and adjusting the current direction of the electric field environment to obtain a first mixture; (2) providing a second mixture by, in the electric field environment, adding dropwise a second aqueous solution containing a soluble salt of one or more active components, a copper-organic polyamine complex and a dispersant to the first mixture, and adjusting the current direction; and (3) processing the second mixture to obtain the SCR catalyst. The one or more active components may be selected from Ce, Zr, Cu, Fe, Pr and Sc.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments use a single, physical embodiment that compiles independent machine-readable codes together with little to no space in between codes. This physical embodiment is in two primary forms—adhesive tape or fabric strips with hook and loop backing. A code reader device, with software compatible with the machine-readable codes, can rapidly or simultaneously aggregate independent codes together on the physical embodiment in order to assign them to one or more digital addresses.

Abstract: A compound presented by the following Chemical Formula 1, a racemic form, or a salt thereof: wherein, X represents an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, a sulfur atom, or a carbon atom, R1 represents R1a—Y—R1b (wherein R1a and R1b each independently represent a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group, an aromatic group, a heterocyclic group, or a combination thereof, and Y represents an oxygen atom, a nitrogen atom, a sulfur atom, or a carbon atom), R2 represents a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic hydrocarbon group, and R3 represents choline, ethanolamine, inositol, or serine.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a consumable product comprising malted dehulled oats and/or a leachate of malted dehulled oat, wherein said consumable product induces endogenous production of antisecretory factor (AF) protein and/or fragments thereof in a subject after consumption. The malted dehulled oats comprised in the consumable product disclosed herein is produced by a novel malting process.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a consumable product comprising malted wheat and/or a leachate of malted wheat, wherein said consumable product induces endogenous production of antisecretory factor (AF) protein and/or fragments thereof in a subject after consumption. The malted wheat of the consumable product comprises (i) 2-methoxyphenol and/or a derivate thereof, and (ii) 2,4-dihydroxy-7-methoxy-(2)-1,4-benzoxazin-3(4H)-one derivative, wherein (a) the concentration of (i) is higher and/or substantially the same as compared to the corresponding non-malted wheat, and (b) the concentration of (ii) is higher as compared to the corresponding non-malted wheat. The present disclosure further relates to a consumable product produced in accordance with the herein described process, and to use of the consumable product as food or feed for humans and/or animals as well as for medical uses.

Abstract: A micro-displacement amplifying apparatus comprises two sets of asymmetrical amplifying structures; each set of asymmetrical amplifying structure comprises a plurality of asymmetrical amplifying units connected in series by flexible hinges; the asymmetrical amplifying unit is used for amplifying a micro-displacement; the two sets of asymmetrical amplifying structures are in opposite positions and overlap with each other; the input end and output end are coupled to the asymmetrical amplifying unit by a flexible hinge, respectively; the input end is used for inputting the micro-displacement to the asymmetrical amplifying unit, and the output end is used for outputting the amplified displacement; the two contacting input ends are fixed and coupled to each other, and the two contacting output ends are fixed and coupled to each other. The present disclosure further discloses an amplification method of the micro-displacement amplifying apparatus.

Abstract: A color-changing flexible fiber that can be incorporated into fabrics and other woven materials. The color changing flexible fibers are hollow and include at least two wire electrodes integrated into the wall of the hollow fiber that provide an electrical potential across an electro-optic medium disposed inside the hollow fiber. The electro-optic medium includes a non-polar solvent and at least one set of charged particles.

Abstract: A method for treating fluorine-containing rare earth mineral particles may include mixing a first batch of the fluorine-containing rare earth mineral particles with a first sulfuric acid solution in a weight ratio in the range of 2-10:1 of the sulfuric acid in the first sulfuric acid solution to the first batch of fluorine-containing rare earth mineral particles, and heating the mixture to cause a liquid-solid reaction. The solid phase and liquid phase may be separated after the reaction to obtain an acid filtrate and an acid residue. The acid residue may be leached with water to obtain an aqueous leaching liquor that comprises a rare earth sulfate and an aqueous leaching residue. A second sulfuric acid solution may be added to the acid filtrate in an amount such that the sulfuric acid concentration of the acid filtrate is 40-85 wt %.

Abstract: A fiber capable of switching optical states is provided. The fiber includes a laminate having a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and an electro-optic material between the first and second electrode layers, at least one of the first and second electrode layers being light-transmissive and a sheath surrounding the laminate. The fiber may have a ribbon-like structure, i.e. a width that is substantially greater than its thickness. The electro-optic medium may be an encapsulated electrophoretic medium.

Abstract: A system for treating a patient comprises a stimulator for stimulating brain tissue, a controller for setting stimulation parameters and a diagnostic tool for measuring patient parameters and producing diagnostic data. The stimulation parameters comprise test stimulation parameters and treatment stimulation parameters. The stimulator delivers test stimulation energy to the brain tissue based on at least one test stimulation parameter and delivers treatment stimulation energy to the brain tissue based on at least one treatment stimulation parameter. One or more treatment stimulator parameters are determined based on the diagnostic data produced by the diagnostic tool The system is constructed and arranged to treat a neurological disease or a neurological disorder. Methods of treating a neurological disease or neurological disorder are also provided.

Abstract: Optical communication systems and their method of operation are disclosed. In some embodiments, one or more images of one or more optical transmitters may be collected with an imaging device during relative motion between the imaging device and the one or more optical transmitters. The one or more optical transmitters may transmit bit stream segments as a pattern of sequential modulation cycles. The relative motion between the imaging device and the one or more optical transmitters may be sufficiently fast and an image integration time of the imaging device may be sufficiently long such that one or more bit stream segments transmitted by the one or more optical transmitters may be captured as one or more data traces in the images for subsequent decoding.

Abstract: Provided is a high-light transmittance zirconia sintered body, prepared by processing and forming a material for the high-light transmittance zirconia sintered body, and then performing high-temperature sintering in the atmosphere under normal pressure. The material for a high-light transmittance zirconia sintered body is prepared from zirconia powder and ?-aluminum oxide as raw materials, wherein the molar percentage of yttrium oxide in the zirconia powder is 4-6%. The high-light transmittance zirconia sintered body can be used for preparing a fixed dental prosthesis. The zirconia sintered body has a grain size of 0.1-0.7 ?m, and due to the dispersion and toughening by aluminum oxide, the zirconia sintered body has a higher strength and toughness. Pores in the zirconia powder can be eliminated by adding aluminum oxide. The zirconia sintered body has a higher light transmittance, and the prepared dentures are good in texture, good in jade-like appearance, and closer to the human teeth.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for treating a cellulosic substrate to impart water resistance are disclosed herein. The compositions are waxy solids that include a mixture of a fluorowax and a hydrocarbon wax. The compositions are applied to cut edges of a cellulosic substrate, such as a wood-based flooring material, to impart water resistance to the cellulosic substrate. The compositions and methods are useful on a wide range of wood-based flooring materials, including hardwood, laminate, and engineered wood flooring.

Abstract: A black zirconia sintered body is obtained by processing and forming a powder for the black zirconia sintered body, and then sintering the same at a high temperature and normal pressure in the atmosphere. The powder for the black zirconia sintered body is prepared by a hydrothermal synthesis method using a soluble zirconium salt, a soluble yttrium salt and a color former as raw materials, wherein the molar ratio of the soluble zirconium salt, the soluble yttrium salt and the color former is 90-95:1-5:1-9. The black zirconia sintered body can be used in ceramic processes.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for inducing neurogenesis within a human. The invention utilizes an implantable signal generator to deliver high frequency stimulation to deep brain tissue elements. The implanted device delivers treatment therapy to the brain to thereby induce neurogenesis by the human. A sensor may be used to detect various symptoms of nervous system discovery. A microprocessor algorithm may then analyze the output from the sensor to regulate the stimulation and/or drug therapy delivered to the brain.

Abstract: Provided are a method and apparatus for measuring free residual chlorine concentration that is accurate and simple, which can obtain objective measurement results without using any harmful reagents, and without being affected by the potential window.