Abstract: A balancing apparatus comprises a rotating shaft (2) arranged on a transition coupler (1), a rotating rod (4) and a top seat (7). The rotating rod (4) comprises an upper and lower end plates (11,12), and a ramp protrusion (13) that is arranged between the upper and lower end plates (12), and is of a sheet protruding structure; when the upper and lower end plates serve as the reference, in the longitudinal direction, the ramp protrusion (13) outward inclines towards the rotating rod, one end of the rotating rod (4) is arranged on the rotating shaft, a pin shaft (5) is arranged at the other end of the rotating rod (4), an eyelet bolt (6) is further arranged on the pin shaft (5), and the rotating rod (4) can rotate around the rotating shaft (2) and hinged to the eyelet bolt (6) through the pin shaft (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lithium recovery device and recovery method. The lithium recovery device of the present invention includes: a first electrode; a second electrode; and a power supply device. In the lithium recovery device of the present invention, since lithium is attached to an adsorbent of the first electrode by applying a current to the first and second electrodes in a state in which the first and second electrodes are immersed in a lithium-containing fluid, the first electrode including a carrier made of a stainless steel material in a form of an iron mesh or perforated sheet and having a surface coated with the adsorbent containing a manganese oxide, and the second electrode facing the first electrode, it is possible to increase a size of the device and have excellent energy efficiency and economic feasibility.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for implementing an active imaging system. A method of obtaining an image in an active imaging system including: dividing an imaging region, and determining a plurality of divided imaging regions; scanning each of the plurality of divided imaging regions based on a laser; collecting reflected light for each of the plurality of divided imaging regions, and generating a plurality of divided images by an image sensor; and generating a whole image for the imaging region based on the plurality of divided images.

Abstract: A time-temperature indicator (TTI) uses polymer hardening properties to “set” or retain indications of temperature history. The TTI includes a mesh layer affixed to a thermo-conductive adhesive layer and a photonic crystal patterned film affixed to the mesh layer. The photonic crystal shows a property of bandgap shift vs temperature and responds to a predetermined range of temperatures to provide a visible indication of the range of temperatures. A hardener pouch is affixed to one end of the mesh layer and releases hardener in response to an initiating event, so that the photonic crystal material responds to the hardener by presenting a fixed state.

Abstract: A coverage hole detection apparatus and method are provided. The coverage hole detection apparatus decides two boundary locations of a coverage hole according to (a) a time length from a time point when a user equipment (UE) has detected a disconnection from a first base station to a time point when the UE determines that a Radio Link Failure (RLF) has happened, (b) a time length from a time point when the UE receives an RLF report request from a second base station to a time point when the UE transmits an RLF report response to the second base station, (c) a location that the UE determines that the RLF has happened, and (d) a location where the UE transmits the RLF report response. The coverage hole detection apparatus decides the coverage hole according to the two boundary locations and a sensitivity range of the UE.

Abstract: The invention features compositions comprising in vitro generated beta cells capable of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion, methods of inducing beta cell maturation from embryonic or induced pluripotent stem cell-derived beta-like cells, and methods of using in vitro generated beta cells for the treatment of type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, or a related disorder.

Abstract: A radio measurement apparatus comprising: an array antennal selection unit selecting array antennas corresponding to received signals; a reference path selection unit selecting a reference array antenna; a signal processing unit selecting a reference antenna channel through analysis of signal characteristics measured through two reception channels; a sequential channel multiplex unit determining sequentially inputting received signals of remaining array antennas to output the sequentially input signals to a receiver; and a correction signal input unit compensating amplitude and phase characteristics of the respective reception channels.

Abstract: A gyroscope includes a first mass, a second mass, and a drive structure configured to drive each of the first mass and the second mass in a drive mode. The drive structure includes a first portion and a second portion, with the first portion being configured to drive the first mass in a direction along a drive axis and the second portion being configured to drive the second mass in a direction opposite to the first mass along the drive axis. The gyroscope further includes a sense structure configured to sense motion of each of the first mass and the second mass in a sense mode along a direction substantially perpendicular to the drive axis, and a plurality of flexures configured to couple the first portion to the second portion and further configured to decouple the drive mode and the sense mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and methods for quantitative three-dimensional mapping of refractive index in living or non-living cells, tissues, or organisms using a phase-shifting laser interferometric microscope with variable illumination angle. A preferred embodiment provides tomographic imaging of cells and multicellular organisms, and time-dependent changes in cell structure and the quantitative characterization of specimen-induced aberrations in high-resolution microscopy with multiple applications in tissue light scattering.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method for playing a video based on real-time data. The apparatus includes a ground control unit which receives flight data including position information, speed information, and attitude information of an aircraft from at least one aircraft and a video playing unit which receives the flight data from the ground control unit and displays the flight data on a map screen.

Abstract: Wrench (1) for providing a maximum torque to an external part, characterized in that it comprises at least one elongated metal part (3) provided with a fixed end (4) and a pusher end (5), and which also comprises a torque-applying head (6) upon which the pusher end (5) acts, wherein the elongated metal part (3) is capable of bending when a torque is applied with the wrench, and wherein the elongated metal part (3) reaches a maximum bending point that determines the maximum torque provided by the wrench (1). The inventive wrench (1) is easier to use than conventional spring-based wrenches as the force required to adjust the torque is minimal and independent of the torque value to which the wrench is adjusted. It is also capable of providing higher torque values.

Abstract: Provided are a novel pyridine carboxylic acid based compound used as a P2X1 and P2X3 receptor antagonist, a production method for the same and a composition comprising the same. The compound according to the present invention is a powerful antagonist of P2X1 and P2X3 receptors, and hence can be used as a drug for treating or preventing diseases involving neurological pain or chronic inflammatory diseases which are diseases caused by P2X1 and P2X3 receptor activity.

Abstract: A method includes utilizing navigation data from a navigation system to segment a route to be travelled by a travelling vehicle into segments each having a road grade different than neighboring segments. The method further includes discharging a battery of the vehicle as the vehicle travels along an initial segment of the route according to a state-of-charge (SoC) set-point based on the road grade of the initial segment and a variable representative of the road grades of at least two other segments of the route.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to immunogenic compositions comprising mutant Streptococcus pneumonia pneumolysin (PLY) proteins. Nucleic acids, polypeptides encoded thereby, compositions containing the same, methods for using such nucleic acids, polypeptides and compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Sensor coupled to the ultrasound probe provides position information related to an ultrasound imaging position in the object. A processor performs first registration between the medical image and the ultrasound image based on the anatomical feature in the ultrasound image and a medical image of the object acquired by imaging modality different from the ultrasound apparatus, obtains first registration information which provides a relationship between a coordinate system of the medical image and a coordinate system of the ultrasound image based on the first registration, performs second registration between the sensor and the medical image based on the position information and the first registration information, and obtains second registration information based on the second registration. A display may display a portion of the medical image corresponding to the ultrasound imaging position based on the second registration information. The medical image includes one of SPECT, PET, MR, PET-CT, and PET-MR image.

Abstract: Provided herein are compounds that modulate the activity of inhibitor of apoptosis proteins (IAPs), compositions comprising the compounds, and methods of using the compounds and compositions comprising the compounds.

Abstract: Provided are a plant derived plastic blend and a manufacturing method thereof in which high density polyethylene and polylactic acid are microscopically mixed to improve the mechanical properties of the plant derived plastic blend. The plant derived plastic blend comprises 10 wt % or more and 90 wt % or less of a plant derived polyethylene and 10 wt % or more and 90 wt % or less of a plant derived polylactic acid to achieve a total of 100 wt %, and further contains 1 wt % or more and 20 wt % or less of a compatibilizing agent. The manufacturing method of the plant derived plastic blend is carried out in a cylinder by applying a shear flow field and a stretching field and melt-kneading raw material containing the plant derived polyethylene, the polylactic acid and the compatibilizing agent.

Abstract: Peptides from the Mucin 1 (MUC1) cytoplasmic domain and methods of use therefor are described. These peptides can inhibit MUC1 oligomerization, thereby preventing tumor cell growth, inducing tumor cell apoptosis and necrosis of tumor tissue in vivo.

Abstract: An antenna for harvesting RF energy includes a radiator; and a ground plane onto which the radiator is supported. Further, the antenna includes a vertical ground plane that is formed on the ground plane in a direction parallel to the radiator at a location spaced by a predetermined distance from the radiator.

Abstract: A transparent display panel includes a substrate and a pixel array. The pixel array is formed on the substrate and includes a plurality of data lines and a plurality of scan lines. The data lines and the scan lines surround a plurality of pixel regions. Each pixel region defines a transparent region and an opaque region, wherein each transparent region occupies a relative position in the corresponding pixel region and at least three relative positions successively arranged along an axial direction are different.