Abstract: The present application discloses Rilyazine analogs, methods for their preparation, and the treatment of cancer by the administration of an effective amount of the Rilyazine analogs to a patient in need thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for skipping fractional motion estimation (FME) in high efficiency video coding (HEVC) are disclosed. The apparatus includes a current sum of absolute differences (SAD) acquisition unit, a redundancy determination unit, and a motion estimation skip unit. The SAD acquisition unit acquires the SAD from an integer motion estimation (IME) unit when the IME unit performs IME on a coding tree block (CTB). The redundancy determination unit determines whether or not the CTB is an estimated redundant block using the current SAD. The motion estimation skip unit provides an FME unit with an FME skip signal of the CTB depending on whether or the CTB is an estimated redundant block.

Abstract: The present invention provides a three-dimensional shock-absorbing device, which comprises a base, a carrying base, and a carrying platform. The carrying base is disposed between the base and the carrying platform. A first elastic member is disposed between carrying base and the base for providing vertical shock-absorbing effect. A first limiting groove and a sliding member are disposed between the carrying platform and the carrying base for providing horizontal shock-absorbing effect. In addition, second elastic members connected to the base are disposed on the periphery of the carrying platform for providing horizontal and vertical shock-absorbing effects concurrently and thus achieving three-dimensional shock-absorbing effects. Moreover, the present invention has more support and less tipping. Besides, it is more durable.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for network synchronization acquisition in a wireless network. A synchronized node transmits a first synchronization reference signal, a second synchronization reference signal, and a beacon according to a predetermined period. A non-synchronized node receives the first synchronization reference signal, the second synchronization signal, and the beacon from at least one transmitting node. Then, the non-synchronized node acquires network synchronization temporarily based on the first synchronization reference signal, decodes the beacon, and checks whether at least one transmitting node exists or not. Then, the non-synchronized node requests a network synchronization forwarding service or a time adjustment, and acquires synchronization based on the provided network synchronization forwarding service.

Abstract: An apparatus for inputting teaching data for a robot includes a first input interface configured to input teaching data of a path layer; and a second input interface configured to input teaching data of a task layer.

Abstract: In a method of producing a polymer composite, a polymer is provided in a liquid state such as a molten state. A plant material, such as soymeal, is provided that includes protein and carbohydrate. The plant material has a particle size less than 50 microns. A reactive protein denaturant is also provided. A dispersion of the plant material and the reactive protein denaturant is formed in a matrix of the liquid polymer. The plant material is reacted to bond with the reactive protein denaturant, and the reactive protein denaturant is reacted to bond with the polymer. The polymer is solidified to produce the polymer composite.

Abstract: A dispensing device for dispensing liquids, particularly liquid medications to people, contains a container which is filled with a liquid and which has an opening at one end for dispensing same. The dispensing device further has at least one pair of capacitive measuring electrodes which are arranged in an outer region of the container, particularly on the wall, opposite one another, for determining the permittivity of the respective medium in the intermediate region between the measuring electrodes. A shield is arranged around the container and surrounds the measurement electrodes in a sheath-like manner.

Abstract: The present invention provides a molded encapsulated multi-layered semiconductor device, comprising a first substrate, a second substrate and an anti-delamination structure (ADS). The ADS comprises a connecting part and extended structures, and is filled by an insulating material. The present invention is able to provide the molded semiconductor device with higher reliability and longer lifetime through reduction of shear stress generated from the coefficient of thermal expansion mismatch between a silicon die and the substrates by mechanically locking with the ADS.

Abstract: The invention provides an immunogenic molecular entity, a supramolecular assembly, and an antibody that can be used to inhibit Gram-positive bacterial quorum sensing, prevent infection or development of a disease condition associated with a Gram-positive bacterial infection. The invention also provides methods of inhibiting Gram-positive bacterial quorum sensing, and methods of preventing infection or development of a disease condition associated with a Gram-positive bacterial infection.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an Albizzia chinensis extract used in the preparation of a drug for the treatment of gastric ulcers. Specifically, it discloses an Albizzia chinensis (Osbeck) Merr extract and its preparation method including the stems bark of Albizzia chinensis was successively grounded, extracted, concentrated and purificated, as well as a pharmaceutical composition comprising the Albizzia chinensis extract. Through pharmacological test, it has been demonstrated that, the Albizzia chinensis extract showed strong inhibition activity against proton pumps, and it can be used for the treatment of gastric ulcers, chronic gastritis and other acid-related diseases, and its anti-ulcer effect is significant, quick, safe and reliable.

Abstract: Multi-actuator system. The system includes at least two nano positioners having different ranges and bandwidths located in cascaded serial form to contact and move an object. A control system employs data-based control design to combine the at least two nano positioners so as to apportion actuation responsibilities among the at least two nano positioners so as to compensate for their coupled dynamics while moving the object. It is preferred to provide a separate controller for controlling separately each of the at least two nano positioners. Parameters of the separate controllers may be determined by minimizing output error.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) false positive detection apparatus and method. An IDS false positive detection apparatus includes a payload extraction unit for extracting payloads by dividing each packet corresponding to an IDS detection rule into a header and a payload. A false positive payload information generation unit generates false positive payload information required to identify a false positive payload by extracting a payload of a false positive packet based on results of packet analysis received from a manager. A false positive payload determination unit transmits results of a determination of whether each payload extracted by the payload extraction unit corresponds to a false positive payload, based on the false positive payload information, to the manager.

Abstract: A signal comparison apparatus and a method of controlling the same are provided. The signal comparison apparatus includes a first comparator, a self-timed clock generator and a controller. The first comparator is controlled by a start signal to compare differences of first input signals and generate output signals. The self-timed clock generator receives the output signals to generate a self-timed clock signal. The controller receives the self-timed clock signal and calculates a time interval of the self-timed clock signal which responds to the first input signals of the first comparator, and determines whether the time interval is equal to or larger than a threshold time to generate a metastable detection signal. When the time interval is equal to or larger than the threshold time, the controller outputs the metastable detection signal as the start signal, such that the first comparator continue comparing the next differences of the first input signals.

Abstract: An optimized coding sequence of human blood clotting factor eight (VIII) and a promoter may be used in vectors, such as rAAV, for introduction of factor VIII, and/or other blood clotting factors and transgenes. Exemplary of these factors and transgenes are alpha-1-antitrypsin, as well as those involved in the coagulation cascade, hepatocye biology, lysosomal storage, urea cycle disorders, and lipid storage diseases. Cells, vectors, proteins, and glycoproteins produced by cells transformed by the vectors and sequence, may be used in treatment.

Abstract: A chemical-electromagnetic hybrid propeller with variable specific impulse. Fuel gas ejected out from a spraying tube of the chemical propeller through chemical propulsion enters an ionization chamber through a first magnetic mirror tube for ionization. The fuel gas after ionization is heated up by radio-frequency ion cyclotron waves in an ion cyclotron wave heating chamber so as to improve the kinetic energy. Then a second magnetic mirror tube is used, so that ions in the fuel gas after the ionization are heated up many times in a reciprocating manner between the magnetic mirror tubes, and ejected to generate forward propulsion force. By means of the propeller, the propulsion force and the specific impulse are greatly increased.

Abstract: A reactor containing a heat exchanger is disclosed, which can be operated with co-current or counter-current flow. Also disclosed is a system that includes a reactor having a reformer and a vaporizer, a fuel supply, and a water supply. The reactor includes a source of combustion gas, a reformer operative to receive reformate, and a vaporizer operative to receive water. The reformer and vaporizer each include a stack assembly formed by a combination of separator shims and channel shims. The separator shims and channel shims are stacked in a regular pattern to form two sets of channels within the stack assembly. One set of channels will have vertical passageways at either end and a horizontal flowpath between them, while the other set of channels has only a horizontal flowpath.

Abstract: Actuation systems and methods for varying the angle of small turbine engine inlet guide vanes (IGV) and/or compressor stator vanes (CSV). Such systems and methods may employ a piezoelectric inchworm actuator (or a piezo stack actuator or magnetostrictive actuator, depending upon actuation requirements) to actively modify the angle of attack of a single or a cascade of inlet guide vanes or compressor stator vanes. The change in angle of attack is necessary due to large variations in engine operating envelope including but not limited to air density, velocity, temperature, and the like. The present invention is especially suitable to actuate small inlet guide vanes and compressor stator vanes found in small turbine jet engines including but not limited to those under ten (10) inches in diameter.

Abstract: An illumination device includes an OLED panel, an electrode structure, and a control module. The OLED panel includes a light-emitting layer configured to emit a light beam. The electrode structure is overlaid on the OLED panel. The electrode structure includes a first touch electrode including at least two conductive portions, and the conductive portions of the first touch electrode are electrically connected to the other conductive portions. The control module is electrically connected to the OLED panel and the first touch electrode. The light-emitting layer further includes a light-emitting material, and a width of the light-emitting material is greater than half of a width of the first touch electrode.

Abstract: Trapping devices and methods are provided for capturing a medical analyte, in blood or another biological fluid. The device may include a structural substrate and a binding agent, such as an antibody, affixed to the structural substrate, wherein the binding agent is capable of binding or attaching with a medical analyte, such as a viral particle, and the device is configured for placement in a biological cavity or vessel (containing a biological fluid) in a patient. The trapping device, which may be in a twisted coil shape, is configured to trap at least some of the medical analyte, such a viral particle, present in the biological fluid. The method may include deploying a trapping device into the patient's blood vessel; after a period following the deployment, removing the trapping device from the biological cavity or blood vessel; and then analyzing the trapping device for the presence of the medical analyte.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for uniform growth of nanostructures such as nanotubes (e.g., carbon nanotubes) on the surface of a substrate, wherein the long axes of the nanostructures may be substantially aligned. The nanostructures may be further processed for use in various applications, such as composite materials. For example, a set of aligned nanostructures may be formed and transferred, either in bulk or to another surface, to another material to enhance the properties of the material. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance the mechanical properties of a material, for example, providing mechanical reinforcement at an interface between two materials or plies. In some cases, the nanostructures may enhance thermal and/or electronic properties of a material. The present invention also provides systems and methods for growth of nanostructures, including batch processes and continuous processes.