Abstract: An apparatus for an accurate automated non-invasive measurement of blood pressure waveform using brachial (occlusion) cuff pressurized above systolic pressure and using differential pressure sensor. The methodology involves measurement in suprasystolic mode and in utilization and construction of the device followed by algorithms for processing and analysis of measured blood pressure pulse waves and assessment of hemodynamic parameters of human cardiovascular system. The device includes an electro-pump connected to the collar device, a differential pressure sensor, pressure senor A, pressure sensor B, valve, closing a valve and the air reservoir. The cuff is wrapped around a person's arm. The values of the instantaneous pressure in the pneumatic portion of the device are converted into an electric signal by the pressure sensor A, pressure sensor B and the differential pressure sensor.

Abstract: Provided is an optical code that retains compatibility with existing optical codes and is used for recording information different from the information recorded under prescribed conditions. Also provided are a method and a device for reading the optical code. The optical code includes a plurality of light color modules of a light color and a plurality of dark color modules of a dark color to record first data. At least the light color modules or the dark color modules are made up of a first module and a second module having different reflectance for light of a predetermined wavelength. Second data is recorded in a pattern of the first and second modules.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of integrating one or more exogenous nucleic acids into one or more selected target sites of a host cell genome. In certain embodiments, the methods comprise contacting the host cell genome with one or more nucleic acid constructs fused with a pore-forming toxin, which may further be targeted to a particular cell type, wherein the nucleic acid constructs comprise an exogenous nucleic acid to be integrated into a genomic target site, and an enzyme, such as a nuclease or recombinase or a combination thereof capable of targeted introduction of the nucleic acid into the genome.

Abstract: Provided herein is a digital PLL, which can minimize spurious noise. The digital PLL includes a digital controlled oscillator configured to generate an output oscillation signal in response to a digital code, a phase modulation unit configured to perform phase interpolation on the output oscillation signal in response to a phase control code, a TDC configured to generate an error code using a time difference between a reference clock signal and a modulated clock signal, an error detection unit configured to generate a delay code required to compensate for a phase shift error in response to the phase control code and the error code, a delay unit configured to delay at least one of the reference clock signal and the modulated clock signal and provide a delayed clock signal, and a first decoder configured to control the delay unit in response to the delay code.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a dopant composition-nanomaterial composite, which method makes it possible to simply and efficiently change a Seebeck coefficient value of a nanomaterial. This manufacture method of the present invention includes the step of putting a dopant composition in contact with a nanomaterial in a solvent, the dopant composition containing an anion, a cation, and a scavenger.

Abstract: A filter whose absorption rate for a radio wave changes depending on a waveform of a radio wave includes: a conductive member; a rectifier circuit that links two locations of the conductive member; and an RL circuit including an inductor and a resistor, the inductor generating an electromotive force using an electric current rectified by the rectifier circuit and the resistor converting the electric current to heat.

Abstract: A method for preparing a polymer is provided. The method for preparing a polymer includes subjecting at least one monomer having a structure represented by Formula (I) to a reaction in the presence of sulfonic acid, diphenyl amine, and oxygen-containing phosphide, obtaining a sulfonium salt polymer wherein x is 0, 1, or 2, R1 is C1-6 alkyl group; and R2 is independently hydrogen, or C1-6 alkyl group.

Abstract: Provided is a subframe structure of a wireless communication system, including a plurality of short frames defined as n (n<12, n is a natural number) OFDM symbol periods, wherein a transmission time interval (TTI) is determined based on the plurality of short frames.

Abstract: A module structure is provided, which includes a front sheet, a back sheet opposite the front sheet, and a solar cell disposed between the front sheet and the back sheet. A first encapsulate film is disposed between the solar cell and the front sheet, and a second encapsulate film disposed between the solar cell and the back sheet. One or both of the front sheet and the second sheet includes a support layer and a light conversion layer on the support layer, wherein the light conversion layer includes a fluorescent molecule and hydrogenated styrene elastomer resin. The light conversion layer is disposed between the support layer and the solar cell.

Abstract: In accordance with the teachings described herein, systems and methods are provided for estimating or determining quantiles for data stored in a distributed system. In one embodiment, an instruction is received to estimate or determine a specified quantile for a variate in a set of data stored at a plurality of nodes in the distributed system. A plurality of data bins for the variate are defined that are each associated with a different range of data values in the set of data. Lower and upper quantile bounds for each of the plurality of data bins are determined based on the total number of data values that fall within each of the plurality of data bins. The specified quantile is estimated or determined based on an identified one of the plurality of data bins that includes the specified quantile based on the lower and upper quantile bounds.

Abstract: Provided herein is a digital PLL, which can minimize spurious noise. The digital PLL includes a digital controlled oscillator configured to generate an output oscillation signal in response to a digital code, a phase modulation unit configured to perform phase interpolation on the output oscillation signal in response to a phase control code, a TDC configured to generate an error code using a time difference between a reference clock signal and a modulated clock signal, an error detection unit configured to generate a delay code required to compensate for a phase shift error in response to the phase control code and the error code, a delay unit configured to delay at least one of the reference clock signal and the modulated clock signal and provide a delayed clock signal, and a first decoder configured to control the delay unit in response to the delay code.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to olefin metathesis catalyst compounds, to the preparation of such compounds, and the use of such catalysts in the metathesis of olefins and olefin compounds, more particularly, in the use of such catalysts in (E)-selective olefin metathesis reactions. The invention has utility in the fields of catalysis, organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and industrial and fine chemicals chemistry.

Abstract: An inundation prevention system for ship is provided. The inundation prevention system for ship includes a fire-extinction gas ejection part configured to eject a fire extinction gas to an installation area prepared in a hull, an airbag part of 3D shape disposed in the installation area, and an airbag actuation part configured to supply the fire extinction gas to the airbag part, if inundation occurs in the installation are, and to inflate the airbag in the installation for compulsory buoyancy.

Abstract: A method for depositing a coating includes creating a vacuum within an interior volume of a tubular structure, wherein the tubular structure also includes an internal surface. Gas is supplied to the interior volume of the tubular structure, wherein the gas includes a plasma precursor in the gas phase. The tubular structure is biased relative to ground. Plasma having a density is formed and cyclically positioned along the length of the tubular structure. Positive ions of the plasma precursor gas are generated and are deposited on the internal surface forming a coating on the internal surface, wherein the coating exhibits a water contact angle of greater than 120°.

Abstract: An interactive content control apparatus and method includes a depth information acquisition unit for acquiring an image that includes depth information by capturing a static background object and a dynamic foreground object, and for calculating depth maps based on respective depth values of the static background object and the dynamic foreground object from the image, a display unit for projecting image content including a background image and an object image on a surface of the static background object captured by the depth information acquisition unit, and an image mapping unit for recognizing the dynamic foreground object depending on the depth maps based on the depth values calculated by the depth information acquisition unit, and controlling the display unit so that an object image projected on the surface of the static background object is transferred to and projected on a surface of the dynamic foreground object.

Abstract: The disclosure is related to a system and a method for collision avoidance for vehicle. In the method, the system predicts multiple routes of an abnormal vehicle in a period of time according to historical data when a nearby vehicle receives an alert from the abnormal vehicle. A route potential pattern can be created when the system gets the historical data. The system also computes one or more available routes for the nearby vehicle based on its vehicle information. Every available route has its collision risk value. The system finally provides a recommended route with lower collision risk value when it considers a time of the abnormal vehicle reaches its great change, a time of predicting the nearby vehicle meets the range of route potential pattern, and a safe distance there-between.

Abstract: The subject invention concerns materials and methods for treating a person or animal having cognitive impairment. In one embodiment, the method comprises administering an effective amount of one or more inflammatory mediator(s), for example, fms-related tyrosine kinase 3 (Flt3) ligand, interleukin-6 (IL-6), macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF), interleukin-1 (IL-1), interleukin-3 (IL-3), erythropoietin (EPO), vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGF-A), hypoxia-inducible transcription factor (HIF-1alpha), insulin like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), tumor necrosis factor (TNF), granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF), granulocyte/macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF), macrophage colony-stimulating factor (M-CSF), Stem Cell Factor (SCF), Darbepoetin (ARANESP), and metalloproteinases, to an animal or person in need of treatment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a lithium-air battery air electrode, the air electrode comprises: a collector, an in-situ loading catalyst on collector. The invention also provides a preparation method of the air electrode for lithium-air batteries and the lithium-air batteries. The air electrode of the present invention can greatly improve the performance of the lithium-air battery.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an accurate and efficient, yet non-obtrusive system and method (using same) for detecting interpersonal touch, such as a high-five, which is prevalent in people's daily lives, so as to promote everyday interactions at diverse settings. Based on ubiquitous computing technology, one embodiment of the system for detecting interpersonal touch comprises a pre-motion filter for filtering a pre-motion prior to the interpersonal touch, a sensor for sensing electrical properties of skin, an evaluator for analyzing and determining the interpersonal touch based on the pre-motion and the electrical properties of skin, and a communicator for communicating information analyzed by the evaluator. Other embodiments are described and shown.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a technical field of traffic monitoring, and more particularly to a method for detecting traffic violation. The present invention includes firstly localizing vehicle salient parts through salient features including vehicle license numbers and vehicle rear lights, and representing a vehicle with the vehicle salient parts, then tracking the vehicle with a Kalman filter based on the vehicle salient parts, and finally detecting vehicle violation through moving trajectory analysis and setting violating detecting areas. The present invention solves vehicle violation detection problems in complex engineering application conditions such as illumination change and detection noise, and is suitable for city traffic management under complex conditions.