Abstract: A stereo type distance recognition apparatus and method are provided. The stereo type distance recognition apparatus may include a plurality of sensors to generate a plurality of infrared (IR) signals, a communication unit to transmit the generated IR signals to an object, and a processor to compute a distance from the object, based on signals reflected from the object by the IR signals.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transmitted light detection type measurement apparatus for skin fluorescence, which is configured to perform light irradiation and light detection on a reference sample and a measurement target. The apparatus includes a first light source, a second light source, a first optical detector and a second optical detector, a light source switching controller, and an operator.

Abstract: Provided is a magnetic shielding sheet. The magnetic shielding sheet according to an embodiment of the inventive concept may include a magnetic sheet including a magnetic material, a plurality of first metal strips provided on the magnetic sheet in a first direction, and a plurality of second metal strips provided on the magnetic sheet in a second direction different from the first direction. According to the inventive concept, a magnetic field applied from the outside may be efficiently shielded by properly arranging the metal strips on the magnetic sheet.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for producing a protein of interest, comprising introducing a protein expression vector which comprises a gene fragment a gene fragment comprising a DNA encoding a protein of interest and a selectable marker gene and transposon sequences at both terminals of the gene fragment, into a suspension mammalian cell; integrating the gene fragment inserted between a pair of the transposon sequences, into a chromosome of the mammalian cell to obtain a mammalian cell capable of expressing the protein of interest; and suspension-culturing the mammalian cell; and a suspension mammalian cell capable of expressing the protein of interest.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods for producing a cathode for a secondary battery, where lithium manganese fluorophosphate such as Li2MnPO4F can be used as an electrode material. Li2MnPO4F is prepared by chemical intercalation of lithium, and can be used as an electrode material, and a non-lithium containing material can then be used as an anode material for manufacturing of a full cell. Furthermore, it is possible to provide a carbon coating for a cathode material for a lithium battery, which has improved electrical conductivity.

Abstract: Pre-polymers for use as tissue sealants and adhesives, and methods of making and using thereof are provided. The pre-polymers have flow characteristics such that they can be applied through a syringe or catheter but are sufficiently viscous to remain in place at the site of application and not run off the tissue. The pre-polymers are also sufficiently hydrophobic to resist washout by bodily fluids. The pre-polymers are stable in bodily fluids; that is the pre-polymer does not spontaneously crosslink in bodily fluids absent the presence of an intentionally applied stimulus to initiate crosslinking. Upon crosslinking, the adhesive exhibits significant adhesive strength in the presence of blood and other bodily fluids. The adhesive is sufficiently elastic that it is able to resist movement of the underlying tissue. The adhesive can provide a hemostatic seal. The adhesive is biodegradable and biocompatible, causing minimal inflammatory response.

Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for catalyzing the formation of carbon-silicon bonds using heme proteins. In certain aspects, the present invention provides heme proteins, including variants and fragments thereof, that are capable of carrying out in vitro and in vivo carbene insertion reactions for the formation of carbon-silicon bonds. In other aspects, the present invention provides methods for producing an organosilicon product, the method comprising providing a silicon-containing reagent, a carbene precursor, and a heme protein; and combining the components under conditions sufficient to produce an organosilicon product. Host cells expressing the heme proteins are also provided by the present invention.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a processor and storage to store instructions that cause the processor to perform operations including: receive an indication of completion of a first task with a first partition such that the first node device is available to assign to perform another task; delay assignment of performance of a second task on a second partition to the first node device for up to a predetermined period of time, in spite of readiness of the second task to be performed on the second partition and availability of the first node device; determine whether an indication of completion of the first task with the second partition such that the second node device is available to assign to perform another task is received within the predetermined period of time; and assign performance of the second task on the second partition to the second node device based on the determination.

Abstract: Methods and compounds are described for treating solid tumors, and in particular, malignant, neoplastic solid tumors such as glioblastoma and medulloblastoma, by inhibiting protein kinase MRK/ZAK activity. Also provided are pharmaceutical composition containg a MRK/ZAK inhibitor compound and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier and a method of sensitizing tumor cells to radiation therapy comprising administering an effective amount of the MRK/ZAK inhibitor compound.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biotechnology, in particular to genes and use thereof. The present invention employs whole genome sequencing to perform whole genome re-sequencing on a large number of individuals of the honey bee Apis mellifera sinisxinyuan, and obtains genes specific to A. m. sinisxinyuan. The genes play important roles in the differentiation of A. m. sinisxinyuan from the honey bees in other regions and in the adaptive evolution of A. m. sinisxinyuan to the local environment. The FilI gene or the Ds gene provided in the present invention can be used to identify A. m. sinisxinyuan from other subspecies; can also be used for studying the genetic diversity of species resources of bees; and can further be used for studying stress resistance genes. This will fill the gap in the research field of A. m. sinisxinyuan by Chinese researchers.

Abstract: 8-Substituted-2,6-methano-3-benzazocines of general structure I in which A is —CH2—OH, —CH2NH2, —NHSO2CH3, and Y is O, S or NOH are useful as analgesics, anti-diarrheal agents, anticonvulsants, antitussives and anti-addiction medications. 8-Carboxamides, thiocarboxamides, hydroxyamidines and formamides are preferred.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of biotechnology, in particular to genes and use thereof. The present invention employs whole genome sequencing to perform whole genome re-sequencing on a large number of individuals of the honey bee Apis mellifera sinisxinyuan, and obtains genes specific to the A. m. sinisxinyuan. The genes play important roles in the differentiation of A. m. sinisxinyuan from the honey bees in other regions and in the adaptive evolution of A. m. sinisxinyuan to the local environment. The Foxo gene or the Ebony gene provided in the present invention can be used to identify A. m. sinisxinyuan from other subspecies; can also be used for studying the genetic diversity of species resources of bees; and can further be used for studying cold resistance genes. This will fill the gap in the research field of A. m. sinisxinyuan by Chinese researchers.

Abstract: An Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) digital circuit includes a logic circuit comprising a plurality of logic gates and a plurality of buffered interconnects for connecting between the plurality of logic gates, a temperature sensor configured to detect a temperature of the logic circuit, and a voltage controller configured to control a driving voltage provided to the logic circuit in order to reduce a power consumption of the logic circuit based on the detected temperature. Each of the plurality of logic gates and buffered interconnects reduces a signal delay as a temperature increases.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a test platform for high-frequency cable, comprising conductive contacts and clamps for pressing a conductor of the cable on the conductive contact, and comprising a splitter seat, which comprises a top surface and a plurality of varied sides, the conductive contacts are respectively arranged on the sides, the clamps are arranged at a peripheral of the splitter seat and is opposite to the conductive contact, the splitter seat is further provided with a splitter channel, and the splitter channel slantingly connects the top surface to the sides. The present invention adopts a splitter seat with a polyhedral structure, which may shorten the stripped length, and prevent for vertically bending the core, thereby reducing the damage to the cable structure to the greatest extent, and greatly increasing the test frequency.

Abstract: A gesture classification apparatus and method is disclosed. The apparatus may include a feature extractor configured to extract a plurality of features using a electromyogram (EMG) data group obtained from an EMG signal sensor including a plurality of channels, an artificial neural network including an input layer to which the EMG data group corresponding to the plurality of features is input and an output layer configured to output a preset gesture corresponding to the plurality of features, and a gesture recognizer configured to recognize a gesture performed by a user and corresponding to the extracted features.

Abstract: A receiver, transmitter, and photon counting detector for use in an optical communication link are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of communicating using the transmitter, the receiver, and the photon detector.

Abstract: A lateral reinforcement system for a concrete structure having axially disposed structural bars. The lateral reinforcement system comprises a plurality of reinforcement ties disposed at an inclination to the axially disposed structural bars. A pair of reinforcement ties of the plurality of reinforcement ties is disposed at mirror inclinations to each other. In the pair of reinforcement ties, the reinforcement ties cross each other at diametrically opposite corners of the reinforcement ties at diametrically opposite axially disposed structural bars, such that, a first reinforcement tie of the pair of reinforcement ties crosses from inside of a second reinforcement tie of the pair of reinforcement ties at one structural bar, and the second reinforcement tie crosses from inside of the first reinforcement tie at the diametrically opposite structural bar. The plurality of reinforcement ties forms a three-dimensional interwoven network around the axially disposed structural bars.

Abstract: Techniques for estimated compound probability distribution are described herein. Embodiments may include receiving, at a master node of a distributed system, a compound model specification comprising frequency models, severity models, and one or more adjustment functions, wherein at least one model of the frequency models and the severity models depend on one or more regressor and distributing the compound model specification to worker nodes of the distributed system, each of the worker nodes to at least generate a portion of samples for use in predicting compound distribution model estimates. Embodiments may also include predicting the compound distribution model estimates based on the sample portions of aggregate values and adjusted aggregate values.

Abstract: A two-dimensional film (such as graphene) is formed on a surface of a growth substrate. A first surface of the two-dimensional film adheres to the growth substrate, and a second surface of the two-dimensional film is then coated with a conforming carrier layer comprising ethylene vinyl acetate. The surface of the growth substrate is etched to release the two-dimensional film with the conforming carrier layer from the growth substrate, wherein the conforming carrier layer maintains the integrity of the two-dimensional film during and after its release from the growth substrate. The first surface of the two-dimensional film with the conforming carrier layer coating is then applied onto a target substrate to form a graphene coating on the target substrate. The conforming carrier layer is then removed from the two-dimensional film by exposing the conforming carrier layer to a solvent while the two-dimensional film is coating the target substrate.

Abstract: The objective of the present teaching is to provide a porous material including carbon nanohorns. The porous material includes carbon nanohorns and has a predetermined three-dimensional shape.