Abstract: A graphical display of values generated according to a penalized regression model for multiple parameters of a data set shows the values as a graph having a first axis that represents magnitude of multiple parameter estimates of the penalized regression model and having a second axis that represents parameter estimate values of the multiple parameters of the penalized regression model. A user input is received that comprises a change to a parameter handle of the graphical display and changes at least one data parameter of the penalized regression model. The graphical display is changed such that the graphical display shows a representation of the values for the penalized regression model in accordance with the changes.

Abstract: Provided are a gradient index lens using the effective refractive index of a microstructure operating in the terahertz frequency regions and mid-infrared regions at wavelengths of 0.8 m to 3 mm and a method for manufacturing the same. Based on the effective medium theorem, the effective refractive index is controlled by using a structure smaller than the mid-infrared and terahertz wavelength, and a gradient can be provided for the refractive index in a radial direction and in an axial direction. Thus, beams in the mid-infrared and terahertz frequency region can be converged.

Abstract: The present invention provides a circulating fluidized bed boiler, comprising: furnace side walls; a ceiling; an air distribution plate provided at a bottom of a furnace; and at least one air distribution cone provided on the air distribution plate, wherein each air distribution cone extends upwards from the air distribution plate into an interior of the furnace and has a shape gradually tapered in an extending direction, cone side walls which form the air distribution cone are provided with secondary air ports, the cone side walls are separated from the furnace side walls, and a furnace combustion space is formed and surrounded by the ceiling, the furnace side walls, the air distribution plate, and the cone side walls.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and method for performing distortion correction and calibration using a pattern projected by a projector. The system for performing distortion correction and calibration includes a projector that projects a pattern, at least one camera that generates a photographed pattern image by photographing an image onto which the pattern is projected, and an image processing device that calculates a calibration parameter by comparing an original pattern image projected by the projector and the photographed pattern image. Thus, it is possible to obtain an accurate depth image by easily utilizing an image for the pattern projected by the projector. In addition, when obtaining the depth image, the calibration parameter for correcting image distortion according to camera lens and a calibration state of cameras may be efficiently obtained using the pattern projected by the projector.

Abstract: The present invention mainly provides a precision calibration method for being applied in a high-precise rotary encoder system, wherein the primary technology feature of the precision calibration method is that: using a laser speckle image capturing module to capture N frames of laser speckle image from an optical position surface of a rotary encoding body, and then using image comparison libraries and particularly-designed mathematical equations to calculate N number of image displacements, so as to eventually calculate N number of primary variation angles and sub variation angles corresponding to the N frames of laser speckle image. Therefore, after the rotary encoding body is rotated by an arbitrary angle, an immediate angle coordinate can be precisely positioned according to the primary variation angles, the secondary variation angles and the N number of image displacements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel monascuspurpurone compound of formula (I): or a pharmaceutically acceptable derivative thereof as described in the specification, the process for preparation of the same, and the composition comprising the same. The uses to of a monascuspurpurone compound for promoting adipocyte differentiation, for increasing the activity of PPAR? and/or C/EBP?, for lowering blood glucose, for preventing and/or treating a disease or disorder related to insulin resistance, and for preventing and/or treating metabolic syndrome or its complications are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a micropackaged device comprising: a substrate for securing a device with a corrosion barrier affixed to the substrate, wherein the corrosion barrier comprises a first thin-film layer, a metal film coating the thin-film layer and a second thin-film layer to provide a sandwich layer; and optionally at least one feedthrough disposed in the substrate to permit at least one input and or at least one output line into the micropackaged device, wherein the micropackaged device is encapsulated by the corrosion barrier. Methods of producing the micropackaged device are also disclosed.

Abstract: An audio metadata providing apparatus and method and a multichannel audio data playback apparatus and method to support a dynamic format conversion are provided. Dynamic format conversion information may include information about a plurality of format conversion schemes that are used to convert a first format set by an author of multichannel audio data into a second format that is based on a playback environment of the multichannel audio data and that are each set for corresponding playback periods of the multichannel audio data. The audio metadata providing apparatus may provide audio metadata including the dynamic format conversion information. The multichannel audio data playback apparatus may identify the dynamic format conversion information from the audio metadata, may convert the first format of the multichannel audio data into the second format based on the identified dynamic format conversion information, and may play back the multichannel audio data in the second format.

Abstract: A process for producing light olefins and aromatics, which comprises reacting a feedstock by contacting with a catalytic cracking catalyst in at least two reaction zones, wherein the reaction temperature of at least one reaction zone among the reaction zones downstream of the first reaction zone is higher than that of the first reaction zone and its weight hourly space velocity is lower than that of the first reaction zone, separating the spent catalyst from the reaction product vapor, regenerating the separated spent catalyst and returning the regenerated catalyst to the reactor, and separating the reaction product vapor to obtain the desired products, light olefins and aromatics. This process produces maximum light olefins such as propylene, ethylene, etc from heavy feedstocks, wherein the yield of propylene exceeds 20% by weight, and produces aromatics such as toluene, xylene, etc at the same time.

Abstract: Provided is a phosphor-functionalized nanoparticle that includes an inorganic nanoparticle core; surface polymer brushes that include a plurality of long-chain polymers bonded to the surface of the inorganic nanoparticle core, said long-chain polymers each having molecular weight greater than 500, and a plurality of short-chain polymers bonded to the surface of the inorganic nanoparticle core, said short-chain polymers each having molecular weight less than 0.5 times the average molecular weight of the long-chain polymers; and one or more organic phosphors bonded to at least one of the inorganic nanoparticle core and one or more of the plurality of short-chain polymers. Graft density of the short-chain polymers on the surface of the inorganic nanoparticle core (?SC) is greater than graft density of the long-chain polymers on the surface of the inorganic nanoparticle core (?LC). Also provided are polymer matrices, LED's, optical systems, lighting devices, and fixtures that include the inventive nanoparticle.

Abstract: The present application provides bifunctional compounds which act as protein degradation inducing moieties. The present application also relates to methods for the targeted degradation of endogenous proteins through the use of the bifunctional compounds that link a cereblon-binding moiety to a ligand that is capable of binding to the targeted protein which can be utilized in the treatment of proliferative disorders. The present application also provides methods for making compounds of the application and intermediates thereof.

Abstract: An encoding apparatus and a decoding apparatus in a transform between a Modified Discrete Cosine Transform (MDCT)-based coder and a different coder are provided. The encoding apparatus may encode additional information to restore an input signal encoded according to the MDCT-based coding scheme, when switching occurs between the MDCT-based coder and the different coder. Accordingly, an unnecessary bitstream may be prevented from being generated, and minimum additional information may be encoded.

Abstract: The present invention provides for identification and use of small molecules to induce pluripotency in mammalian cells as well as other methods of inducing pluripotency.

Abstract: The present invention provides the in-vitro use of at least one in-vivo-target antigen of Aspergillus fumigatus for selective activation, detection and/or analysis of Aspergillus fumigatus specific CD4+ T cells in a sample comprising cells, wherein said at least one in-vivo-target antigen reveals an immune reactivity characterized by i) the in vivo existence of antigen-specific T cells comprising more than 60% memory T cells and ii) said antigen-specific T cells further comprise T cells able to produce IFN-gamma upon stimulation at a frequency between 15% and 80% and/or IL17 upon stimulation at a frequency between 5% and 30%. Said at least one in-vivo-target antigen may be selected from the group consisting of antigens Scw4, Pst1, Shm2, GliT and TpiA or fragments thereof. Also provided are a method, a composition, and a kit thereof.

Abstract: Compositions and articles comprising omniphobic materials for bio-related and other applications are generally provided. In some embodiments, the compositions and articles described herein may be introduced internally of a subject (e.g., in the esophagus, in the gastrointestinal tract, in the rectum). In some aspects, the compositions and articles comprise a releasable therapeutic agent In some embodiments, the compositions and articles described herein may be configured to have a relatively short retention time at the location internal of the subject (e.g., less than 2 seconds) such as a capsule comprising an omniphobic coating. In alternative embodiments, the compositions and articles described herein may be configured to have relative long retention times at the location internal of the subject (e.g., greater than 10 minutes) and include a mucoadhesive portion as well as an omniphobic portion. Such articles may have an omniphobic portion which resists adhesion and/or fouling (e.g.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for determining and sharing RF spectrum availability. The method includes automatically sensing and analyzing a spectrum to identify used and/or unused portions of the spectrum, and automatically communicating the used and/or unused portions of the spectrum to a spectrum owner or a spectrum user. The invention has particular use in automatically identifying and quantifying current spectrum users, automatically reporting the current spectrum users to a spectrum owner, and/or allocating unused spectrum portions to users.

Abstract: HDAC inhibitors of the general formula (I) and (II) and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, as described herein, are useful as inhibitors of histone deacetylases or other deacetylases, and thus are useful for the treatment of various diseases and disorders associated with acetylase/deacetylase activity as described herein (e.g., cancer). In certain embodiments, the compounds of the invention selectively target either a class or isoform of the HDAC family. Another aspect of the invention provides an assay for determining the inhibitory effect of a test compound on an HDAC protein comprising: incubating the HDAC protein with a substrate of general formula (IIIc) in the presence of a test compound; and determining the activity of the HDAC protein.

Abstract: A method for making a cathode composite material is disclosed. In the method, a maleimide-based material is provided. The maleimide-based material is a maleimide monomer, a maleimide polymer formed from the maleimide monomer, or combinations thereof. The maleimide-based material, an inorganic electrical conductive carbonaceous material, and a cathode active material are mixed to form a mixture. The mixture is heated to a temperature of about 200° C. to about 280° C. in a protective gas to obtain the cathode composite material. A cathode composite material and a lithium ion battery are also disclosed.

Abstract: A photovoltaic intelligent power supply, comprising a plurality of unit modules, and a communication unit (103) and a control unit (106), wherein all the unit modules are connected to the control unit (106) and the communication unit (103); each unit module comprises an input collection unit (101), a data acquisition unit (102), a boost unit (104), an arc isolation unit (105) and an anti-PID unit (107), wherein the input collection unit (101) is connected to a photovoltaic module; the data acquisition unit (102) is configured to acquire voltage and current state signals; the boost unit (104) is configured to perform interleaving chopping and operate in an MPPT mode; the arc isolation unit (105) is configured to receive instructions sent by the control unit (106) to execute opening and closing; and the anti-PID unit (107) is configured to receive instructions sent by the control unit (106) so as to generate proper DC voltages to be applied between a negative electrode of a cell panel and the ground.

Abstract: A multi-layer circuit structure includes a differential transmission line pair and at least one conductive pattern. The differential transmission line pair includes first and second transmission lines disposed side by side. Each of the first and second transmission lines includes first and second segments connected to each other. An spacing between the two first segments is non-fixed, and an spacing between the two second segments is fixed. A first zone is located between the two first segments, a second zone is opposite to the first zone and located outside the first segment of the first transmission line, and a third zone is opposite to the first zone and located outside the first segment of the second transmission line. The conductive pattern is coplanar with the differential transmission line pair and disposed on at least one of the first, second and third zones.