Abstract: An automated WLAN radio map construction method and system is provided. The automated WLAN radio map construction method includes: collecting WLAN fingerprints obtained by mobile device in an indoor space, machine-learning a learning model which is generated based on a state diagram in which divided areas of an indoor map are expressed by location states, arranging the collected WLAN fingerprints in corresponding location states, and storing a result of the arranging. Accordingly, collection locations of WLAN fingerprints collected in a plurality of unspecific smartphones without reference location information such as GPS signals can be automatically labeled.

Abstract: A computer-implemented image processing method includes accessing image data representing a plurality of images of a plurality of vehicles and reading a data model representing a predefined vehicle attribute. The method further includes processing a portion of the image data to detect a vehicle feature of at least one of the vehicles represented in at least one of the images based on the predefined vehicle attribute, and processing the portion of the image data to generate vehicle data representing the detected vehicle feature.

Abstract: This invention provides a novel means that allows efficient secretion and production of a target protein in a host cell. This invention concerns a novel polypeptide having an activity of improving the secretion productivity of a target protein, a gene comprising a nucleotide sequence encoding such polypeptide, a vector comprising such gene, a transformant obtained by transforming a host cell with such vector, and a method for producing a protein comprising a step of culturing such transformant and recovering a target protein from the culture product.

Abstract: PSA is delivered to the host by outer membrane vesicles (OMVs), secretion structures that target bacterial molecules to host cells. Purified OMVs direct the in vitro differentiation of functional Tregs with potent suppressive activity in a PSA dependent manner. Treatment of animals with OMVs containing PSA prevents experimental colitis and suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokine responses in the gut, and indicate that compositions, medicaments, and methods useful for the treatment of inflammation, and more particularly, inflammatory bowel diseases.

Abstract: This invention relates to a technique that uses an externally applied electric field to self-assemble monolayers of mixtures of particles into molecular-like hierarchical arrangements on fluid-liquid interfaces. The arrangements consist of composite particles which are arranged in a pattern. The structure of a composite particle depends on factors such as the relative sizes of the particles and their polarizabilities, and the electric field intensity. If the particles sizes differ by a factor of two or more, the composite particle has a larger particle at its core and several smaller particles form a ring around it. The number of particles in the ring and the spacing between the composite particles depend on their polarizabilities and the electric field intensity. Approximately same sized particles form chains in which positively and negatively polarized particles alternate, and when their polarizabilities are comparable they form tightly packed crystals.

Abstract: Provided are compositions and methods for the treatment of mutant glycyl-tRNA synthetase (GlyRS)-associated diseases, such as Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) diseases, and related compositions and methods for diagnostic, drug discovery, and research applications. Also provided are mutant glycyl-tRNA synthetases and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method for producing a cyclic carbonate obtained by reacting epoxide and carbon dioxide, the method being capable of efficiently producing a cyclic carbonate at a high conversion rate and a high yield, in which degradation of the catalyst over time is suppressed and catalytic activity hardly decreases. A method for producing a cyclic carbonate by reacting epoxide and carbon dioxide in the presence of a quaternary onium salt selected from the group consisting of a quaternary ammonium salt having a halogenated anion as a counter ion and a quaternary phosphonium salt having a halogenated anion as a counter ion, or in the presence of a solid catalyst obtained by immobilizing the quaternary onium salt onto a carrier, wherein an organohalogen compound containing at least one halogen atom in one molecule is added to the reaction system.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a method for screening peptide(s) highly specific to a target molecule. The object can be solved by a peptide-presenting protein wherein a peptide is presented in a presentation region consisting of the 131st to 139th amino acids in the amino acid sequence of the SEQ ID NO: 54, wherein the peptide consisting of 4 to 15 amino acids is inserted in the 131st to 139th amino acids sequence, or substituted for any of 1 to 9 amino acid(s) sequence in the 131st to 139th amino acids sequence; and a total length of an amino acid sequence corresponding to the 131st to 139th amino acids sequence is 15 or less.

Abstract: This invention provides devices and methods that enable co-incubation of microorganisms. Also provided are methods of making such devices for co-incubation of microorganisms, and various applications of such devices.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for a p-type semiconductor formed by sintering a compound represented by the general chemical formula: Mg2SiXSnYGeZ (where X+Y+Z=1, X>0, and Y>0, Z>0). The p-type semiconductor has a composition in which X is in the range of 0.00<X?0.25, and Z satisfies the relationship: ?1.00X+0.40?Z??2.00X+0.10, where Z>0.00, and Y is in the range of 0.60?Y?0.95, and Z satisfies either of the relationships: ?1.00Y+1.00?Z??1.00Y+0.75, where 0.60?Y?0.90 and Z>0.00, and ?2.00Y+1.90?Z??1.00Y+0.75, where 0.90?Y?0.95 and Z>0.00.

Abstract: An alloy casting material is provided, which includes 97 to 99 parts by weight of Al and Si, 0.25 to 0.4 parts by weight of Cu, and 0.15 to 1.35 parts by weight of a combination of at least two of Mg, Ni, and Ti. The alloy casting material can be sprayed by gas to form powders, which are melted by laser-additive manufacturing to form a melted object. The melted object can be processed by an ageing heat treatment to complete an alloy object.

Abstract: Technologies are generally described that relate to analysis of circuits and that facilitate determination of electronic circuit robustness. An example method includes performing, for a cell device by a unit including a processor, statistical analysis to obtain statistical information for the cell device that is indicative of a robustness of the cell device. The robustness of the cell device pertains to a parameter variation of the cell device that is related to a noise of the cell device. The method also includes determining a characteristic of the cell device based on the statistical information.

Abstract: A NoC timing power estimating method includes: estimating a plurality of transmission timing of a plurality of transmission units of at least a packet, the transmission timing indicating respective time points at which the transmission units enter/leave a plurality of passing elements of the NoC; based on the transmission timing of the transmission units, estimating respective circuit states and respective power states of the passing elements of the NoC, the circuit state indicating an operation state of the passing element and the power state being related to the circuit state; and based on the power states of the passing elements of the NoC, estimating power consumption of the NoC.

Abstract: An optical alignment device using pulse UV irradiates an alignment film with pulse UV to perform optical alignment of liquid crystal. The optical alignment device using pulse UV may include a chamber, a lamp which is installed at an upper portion of the chamber and emits pulse UV light, a stage which is provided at a lower portion of the chamber and on which a substrate having an alignment film formed on a surface thereof is placed, and a polarizer which is installed detachably between the stage and the lamp.

Abstract: A resin containing oxetane and epoxy groups is provided, being formed by reacting (a) a product of reacting 1 part by mole of a mono-oxetane with a hydroxyl group and 1.1 to 2.5 parts by mole of anhydride, and (b) 2.1 to 4.2 parts by mole of a diepoxy compound. The mono-oxetane with a hydroxyl group has a structure: wherein R1 is H, C1-6 alkyl group, C1-6 fluoroalkyl group, alkenyl group, or phenyl group, and R2 is C1-6 alkylene group or vinyl ether group.

Abstract: A feedback control numerical machine tool and a method thereof are provided. The machine tool includes at least two spindles, an acoustic frequency detecting module, at least two spindle position detecting modules, and a control module. The spindles machine a workpiece. The acoustic frequency detecting module detects an acoustic frequency of the spindles when machining the workpiece. The spindle position detecting modules detects position information of the spindles when machining the workpiece. The control module acquires the acoustic frequency and the position information of the spindles, monitors whether any of the spindles chatters according to the acoustic frequency of the spindles, and performs chattering avoidance to the spindle that chatters according to the position information of the spindles. As such, the present disclosure performs chattering monitoring to a plurality of spindles and avoids the chattering immediately.

Abstract: Provided is a hot-forged TiAl-based alloy of the present invention containing 40 to 45 atom % of Al and additive elements in the following composition ratio (A) or (B), and the balance Ti with inevitable impurities: (A) Nb: 7 to 9 atom %, Cr: 0.4 to 4.0 atom %, Si: 0.3 to 1.0 atom %, and C: 0.3 to 1.0 atom %; and (B) at least one of Cr: 0.1 to 2.0 atom %, Mo: 0.1 to 2.0 atom %, Mn: 0.1 to 4.0 atom %, Nb: 0.1 to 8.0 atom %, and V: 0.1 to 8.0 atom %. The TiAl-based alloy is characterized by having a fine structure of densely arranged lamella grains that are laminated alternately with a Ti3Al phase (?2-phase) and a TiAl phase (?-phase) and have an average grain size of 1 to 200 ?m.

Abstract: A screen display program causes a mobile terminal communicably connected to a server to execute an initial message acquisition procedure that includes acquiring a first message group from among a plurality of messages from the server, an initial message display procedure that includes displaying messages of the first message group sequentially according to an operation of a user, an additional message acquisition procedure that includes acquiring, when a number of undisplayed messages to be displayed sequentially among the messages of the first message group becomes less than or equal to a predetermined number, a second message group different from the first message group from among the plurality of messages from the server, and an additional message display procedure that includes displaying messages of the second message group sequentially following the messages of the first message group.

Abstract: A resin formulation is provided. The resin formulation includes carboxy anhydride at 100 parts by weight, first diisocyanate having the following formula (I) at 20-90 parts by weight, second diisocyanate having the following formulas (II), (III) or a combination thereof at 45-103 parts by weight, and bismaleimide (BMI) at 50-200 parts by weight. A resin polymer and a composite material including the resin polymer are also provided. In formulas (I), (II) and (III), A includes benzene or cyclohexane, Q includes C1-C12 alkylene, —O—, —S— or —SO2—, X includes —H, —CH3 or —CH2CH3, R1 includes —H, —CH3 or —CH2CH3, and E includes —H, —CH3 or —CH2CH3.

Abstract: Provided herein are hemostatic compositions useful for treating wounds in a patient in need thereof. An exemplary hemostatic comprises gelatin or a derivative thereof and silicate nanoparticles. Methods of use, kits comprising the compositions, and a process of making the compositions are also provided.