Abstract: Improved metal-based redox flow batteries (RFBs) can utilize a metal and a divalent cation of the metal (M2+) as an active redox couple for a first electrode and electrolyte, respectively, in a first half-cell. For example, the metal can be Zn. The RFBs can also utilize a second electrolyte having I?, anions of Ix (for x?3), or both in an aqueous solution, wherein the I? and the anions of Ix (for x?3) compose an active redox couple in a second half-cell.

Abstract: A SAPO-34 molecular sieve and method for preparing the same, whose chemical composition in the anhydrous state is expressed as: mSDA.(SixAlyPz)O2, wherein m is 0.08-0.3, x is 0.01-0.60, y is 0.2-0.60, z is 0.2-0.60, and x+y+z=1. The template agent SDA is in micropores of the molecular sieve. SDA is an organic amine with the structural formula (CH3)2NRN(CH3)2, wherein R is a saturated straight-chain or branched-chain alkylene group with having from 2-5 carbon atoms. There is a slight Si enrichment phenomenon on the crystal surface of the molecular sieve crystal, and the ratio of the surface Si content to the bulk Si content of the crystal ranges from 1.50-1.01. Said SAPO-34 molecular sieve, after being calcined at a temperature range from 400-700° C. in air, can be used as a gas adsorbent and catalyst for an acid-catalyzed reaction or oxygenate to olefin reaction.

Abstract: A immunogenic composition is provided for use in methods for treating or preventing the development of a cancer, comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding a cancer antigen and a nucleic acid sequence encoding fibroblast activation protein (FAP). In one embodiment, the composition comprises a vector comprising a first expression cassette comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding an antigen of a, operatively linked to an expression control sequence that directs the expression of the antigen in a mammalian host cell. The composition further contains a vector comprising a second expression cassette comprising a nucleic acid sequence encoding fibroblast activation protein (FAP) operatively linked to an expression control sequence directing the expression of FAP in a mammalian host cell. In one embodiment, the cancer is one in which tumor progression depends on the fibroblasts expressing fibroblast activation protein (FAP).

Abstract: A cap assembly for a battery includes a roll combination member, a terminal combination member, an electrode terminal, a strength reinforcing block, a cap, and a pad assembly. The roll combination member includes at least one opening, so that terminal disposed portions of 2k rolls are capable of passing through the opening and k is an integer greater than 1, wherein one terminal disposed portion is formed by bending portions of central members of two adjacent rolls. The terminal combination member, the electrode terminal, the strength reinforcing block, the cap, and the pad assembly are sequentially combined on the roll combination member, wherein the electrode terminal includes an electrically conductive portion and a thermally conductive portion which surrounds the electrically conductive portion. The cap assembly is electrically connected to the bending portions at the same side of the 2k rolls.

Abstract: An apparatus may be configured for documenting a code blue scenario when adhered to the chest of a subject undergoing resuscitation by sensing and transmitting information associated with the code blue scenario. Such information may include one or more of vital signs of the subject during resuscitation, information associated with chest movements of the subject during resuscitation, and audio information from an environment of the subject during resuscitation. A computing platform that is separate and distinct from the apparatus may provide code blue documentation conveying information related to the vital signs of the subject and derived from the audio information from the environment of the subject during resuscitation.

Abstract: Provided is a method of preparing a silylative-reduced N-heterocyclic compound by reducing an N-heteraromatic compound including a sp2 hybridized nitrogen atom while simultaneously introducing a silyl group into a beta-position with respect to a nitrogen atom of the N-heteroaromatic compound, using a silane compound, in the presence of an organoboron catalyst.

Abstract: Provided is a production method for a porous alumina material, comprising the steps of: mixing an alkoxysilane solution that comprises an alkoxysilane, a mixed solvent comprising water and an alcohol, and an inorganic acid, with an aluminum solution comprising an aluminum compound and water, to prepare a mixed solution in which the aluminum compound and the alkoxysilane are dissolved in the mixed solvent; co-precipitating aluminum hydroxide with a silicon compound in the mixed solution, to form a precipitate; and baking the precipitate to form a porous alumina material comprising aluminum oxide and silicon oxide.

Abstract: Sensors within sensor node networks may communicate bio-event or other types of measurement results/decisions between each other using signal transmission variations. Each sensor node within a network and between networks may transmit and receive signals. A sensor node may scale a signal transmission power in a manner that is proportional to a confidence level of a decision or measurement about an event being detected. Each sensor node will receive transmissions from neighboring nodes, and can refine an estimate about an occurrence of the event at its location based on received signal strengths, for example.

Abstract: A system for multifaceted singing analysis for retrieval of songs or music including singing voices having some relationship in latent semantics with a singing voice included in one particular song or music. A topic analyzing processor uses a topic model to analyze a plurality of vocal symbolic time series obtained for a plurality of musical audio signals. The topic analyzing processor generates a vocal topic distribution for each of the musical audio signals whereby the vocal topic distribution is composed of a plurality of vocal topics each indicating a relationship of one of the musical audio signals with the other musical audio signals. The topic analyzing processor generates a vocal symbol distribution for each of the vocal topics whereby the vocal symbol distribution indicates occurrence probabilities for the vocal symbols. A multifaceted singing analyzing processor performs analysis of singing voices included in musical audio signals, in the multifaceted viewpoint.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for determining a color difference component quantization parameter and a device using the method. Method for decoding an image can comprise the steps of: decoding a color difference component quantization parameter offset on the basis of size information of a transform unit; and calculating a color difference component quantization parameter index on the basis of the decoded color difference component quantization parameter offset. Therefore, the present invention enables effective quantization by applying different color difference component quantization parameters according to the size of the transform unit when executing the quantization.

Abstract: A method and apparatus of receiving system information of an SeNB, including configuring connection to an MeNB and receiving a RRC Connection Reconfiguration message including the system information of a cell included in a SCG controlled by the SeNB, and a method of sharing frame offset between a MCG controlled by an MeNB and an SCG controlled by an SeNB connected to the MeNB through non-ideal backhaul, including measuring system frame number (SFN) and subframe number (SN) of a cell included in the SCG and sharing the frame offset, which is determined based on the SFN and the SN, with the MeNB or the SeNB are provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a 3D printer polymer filament improving strength of a polymer resin and providing durability by using graphene coated metal nanoparticles and carbon nanotubes, and expressing a function of the graphene coated metal nanoparticles and the carbon nanotubes as a filler, and a manufacturing method thereof. Accordingly, according to the present invention, the 3D printer polymer filament and the manufacturing method includes mixing the graphene coated metal nanoparticles, the carbon nanotubes, and the polymer, using the manufactured mixture to form a filament through extrusion, and forming a 3D printed article by using the filament, thereby improving the strength and the durability by using the graphene coated metal nanoparticles and the carbon nanotubes.

Abstract: An antenna element having a metal pattern with a three-dimensional profile. The metal pattern is at least one helix-loaded helix-loaded meandered loxodromic spiral. The profile is generally that of a domed top adjoined to a rotationally symmetric body such as a conical section. Typically, the metal antenna pattern is fabricated upon or otherwise supported by a dielectric medium.

Abstract: Improved catheter devices for delivery, repositioning and/or percutaneous retrieval of percutaneously implanted heart valves are described, including a medical device handle that provides an array of features helpful in conducting a percutaneous heart valve implantation procedure while variously enabling radial expansion or contraction and/or lateral positioning control over the heart valve during the medical procedure.

Abstract: Methods and systems for operating a sensor network comprising a plurality of nodes and at least one resource, where a resource can be a sensing device (e.g., a camera or microphone) or other peripheral devices (e.g., a storage or recording system). In at least one embodiment of the present invention, at least one node in a network determines at least one resource available to it and the type of the resource or its capabilities. Based on the type or capabilities of the resource, the node associates with one or more logical node names and acquires instructions for performing at least one function.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a central office device, a remote site device, and a communication method thereof that can be used in a radio over fiber (RoF) technique. Provided are a central office device and a communication method thereof that convert an analog signal into a signal having a carrier with an intermediate frequency and converts the converted signal into a digital signal to transmit the converted digital signal to a remote site device. Provided are a remote site device and a communication method thereof that filter a digital signal having a carrier with an intermediate frequency to easily induce a corresponding analog signal.

Abstract: An apparatus for evaluating gas barrier properties, containing a polymer-containing support for supporting a sample, a chamber on a permeation side, and a detection unit, in which the support is connected with an opening of the chamber on the permeation side, and in which glass transition point of the polymer contained in the support is 100° C. or higher.

Abstract: This invention identifies and provides a recurrent translocation t(4;8) (p16.2; p23.1) associated with certain cancers and other abnormal cell growth disorders and diagnostic methods using the translocation by FISH hybridization or PCR based assays.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing a home network service are provided. The method may include creating a user account in a server, receiving first initial setting information from an electronic device, transmitting second initial setting information to the electronic device, and receiving a message regarding registration of the electronic device from the server.

Abstract: A semiconductor nanocrystal include a first I-III-VI semiconductor material and have a luminescence quantum yield of at least 10%, at least 20%, or at least 30%. The nanocrystal can be substantially free of toxic elements. Populations of the nanocrystals can have an emission FWHM of no greater than 0.35 eV.