Abstract: A method and devices are disclosed to detect bright brain regions (BBRs) from clinical non-enhanced computed tomography images through large grayscale, large grayscale asymmetry with respect to the midsagittal plane (MSP), and large grayscale local contrast. An adaptive approach is disclosed to determine thresholds of the 3 features and adjust the window width for data conversion. The substantial grayscale variability of BBRs for a subject is addressed by finding the bright portion followed by recovering. Those BBR voxels symmetrical to the MSP are recovered, partial volume effects are compensated and the high grayscale regions which may not correspond to intracerebral hemorrhage are excluded. The disclosed method and system could be a useful tool to aid classifying stroke types, quantifying intracerebral hemorrhage and enhancing stroke therapy.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for regeneration of chiral 2,2?-cyclopropylidene-bis(oxazolines), such as (3&R,3?aR,8aS,8?aS)-2,2?-cyclopropylidenebis-[3a,8a]-dihydro-8H-indeno-[1,2-d]-oxazole and (45,4?5,5R,5?R)-2,2?-cyclopropylidenebis-4,5-diphenyldihydro-4,5-oxazole, used as a part of complex catalysts for e.g. stereoselective addition reactions, from the reaction mixtures, by selective sorption of 2,2?-cyclopropylidene-bis(oxazolines) on a sorbent, such as silica gel, isolation of the sorbent from reaction mixture, desorption of 2,2?-cyclopropylidene-bis(oxazolines) from the sorbent with suitable organic solvent and final recovery of 2,2?-cyclopropylidene-bis(oxazolines) from the organic solvent used for desorption process. Catalytic quality of recovered compounds does not differ from those in freshly prepared catalysts.

Abstract: There is disclosed a channel adjusting method capable of suppressing the occurrence of interference between a cognitive pilot channel (CPC) and an auxiliary control channel (ACS) in cognitive wireless communications. According to the channel adjusting method for use in cognitive wireless communications, initially, a connection using a cognitive pilot channel (CPC) is set up. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a spectrum sensing channel (ACS) is to be utilized. If yes, it is then determined whether or not any interference occurs between the spectrum sensing channel (ACS) and the set-up cognitive pilot channel (CPC). This allows an adjustment to be performed such that no interference occurs between the cognitive pilot channel (CPC) and the spectrum sensing channel (ACS).

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present invention is drawn to antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to a vertebrate high mobility group box (HMGB) polypeptide, methods of detecting and/or identifying an agent that binds to an HMGB polypeptide, methods of treating a condition in a subject characterized by activation of an inflammatory cytokine cascade and methods of detecting an HMGB polypeptide in a sample.

Abstract: A multi-function lighting system is provided. A design of multiplex configuration of a multi-diode lighting module and a design of optical time domain modulation of an electric controlling system are applied to a lighting system which senses environmental conditions to automatically or artificially change a color, a light intensity and a color-temperature of a light to influence people's feelings and moods. At the same time, the environmental sensing device further feedbacks an information of humidity or temperature so that parameter of optimum light environment can be set accordingly. The multi-diode lighting module is applied to the design of the lighting system, such that the lighting system can be manufactured in a customization way to meet varied requirements in the landscaping and optical designs, not only reducing the cost and increasing mass production rate but also providing multi-functions including landscaping lighting, ergonomic lighting, plant lighting and air purifying.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting diode with metal piles and one or more passivation layers and a method for making the diode including a first steps of performing mesa etching respectively on a first semiconductor layer and a second semiconductor layer belonging to stacked layers formed on a substrate in sequence! a second step of forming a reflector layer on the mesa-etched upper and side face! a third step of contacting one or more first electrodes with the first semiconductor layer and one or more second electrodes through the reflector layer with the second semiconductor layer; a fourth step of forming a first passivation layer on the reflector layer and the contacted electrodes; and a fifth step of connecting the first electrodes to a first bonding pad through one or more first electrode lines, bring one ends of vertical extensions having the shape of a metal pile into contact with one or more second electrodes, and connecting the other ends of the vertical extensions to a second bonding

Abstract: Problem to Be Solved: to provide a chromophore having a far superior nonlinear optical activity to conventional chromophores and to provide a nonlinear optical element comprising said chromophore. Solution: a chromophore comprising a donor structure D, a ?-conjugated bridge structure B, and an acceptor structure A, the donor structure D comprising an aryl group substituted with a substituted oxy group; and a nonlinear optical element comprising said chromophore.

Abstract: To provide a microwave/milliwave band high-frequency pulse signal generating device that enables realization of structural simplification, high performance, compact integration, easy design, low power consumption, and low cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel metathesis catalysts with an imidazolidine-based ligand and to methods for making and using the same. The inventive catalysts are wherein: M is ruthenium or osmium; X and X1 are each independently an anionic ligand; L is a neutral electron donor ligand; and, R, R1 R6, R7, R8, and R9 are each independently hydrogen or a substituent selected for the group consisting of C1 C20 alkyl, C2-C20 alkenyl, C2-C20 alkynyl, aryl, C1-C20 alkoxycarbonyl, C1-C20 alkyithiol, aryl thiol, C1-C20 alkylsulfortyl and C1-C20 alkylsulfinyl, the substituent optionally substituted with one or more moieties selected from the group consisting of C1-C20 alkyl, C1-C10 alkoxy, aryl, and a functional group. The inclusion of an imidazolidine ligand to the previously described ruthenium or osmium catalysts has been found to dramatically improve the properties of these complexes.

Abstract: The thermoelectric material according to the present invention is characterized in that carbon nanotubes are dispersed in thermoelectric matrix powder by mechanically grinding, mixing, and treating by heating a mixed powder formed through a chemical reaction after mixing a first solution in which carbon nanotubes are dispersed and a second solution containing metallic salts. Further, a method for fabricating the thermoelectric material includes fabricating the first solution and the second solution, mixing the first solution and the second solution with each other to form a mixed solution, forming and growing a mixed powder in which carbon nanotubes and metals are mixed by a chemical reaction of the mixed solution, mechanically grinding and mixing the mixed powder, and heating the ground-and-mixed mixed powder to form the thermoelectric material.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operating autonomous waterborne vessels in a safe manner. The systems include hardware for identifying the locations and motions of other vessels, as well as the locations of stationary objects that represent navigation hazards. By applying a computational method that uses a maritime navigation algorithm for avoiding hazards and obeying COLREGS using Velocity Obstacles to the data obtained, the autonomous vessel computes a safe and effective path to be followed in order to accomplish a desired navigational end result, while operating in a manner so as to avoid hazards and to maintain compliance with standard navigational procedures defined by international agreement. The systems and methods have been successfully demonstrated on water with radar and stereo cameras as the perception sensors, and integrated with a higher level planner for trailing a maneuvering target.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for determining incidence of liver cancer in a subject, including detecting methylation level or expression level of one microRNA miR-129-2 in a bio-sample from the subject. In the case that the methylation level of the microRNA in the bio-sample is higher or the expression level of the microRNA in the bio-sample is lower relative to that of the corresponding microRNA in a control sample, indicates that the subject is predisposed to or afflicted with liver cancer.

Abstract: A capacitor and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. Two electrodes are disposed opposite to each other. Two electrode protection layers are respectively disposed on inner sides of the electrodes and include carbon particles each covered and bonded with a polymer shell. Active carbon layers are disposed on opposite inner sides of the electrode protection layers. The separator is disposed between the active carbon layers. The electrolyte fills between the electrode protection layers. The polymer shells of each electrode protection layer are bonded to the surface of the corresponding electrode by first and second functional groups. The first functional groups include thiol groups. The second functional groups include epoxy groups or carboxylic groups. The electrode protection layers serve as adhesion layers between the active carbon layers and the electrodes, and protect the electrodes from being corroded by the acid electrolyte solution.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a blood-clot microvalve by heating blood in a capillary tube of a microfluidic device. Also described are methods of modulating liquid flow in a capillary tube by forming and removing a blood-clot microvalve.

Abstract: A DAA (Detection And Avoidance) apparatus for use in a UWB receiver includes a frequency offset unit for adding a preset frequency offset to a UWB signal including a victim signal and an FFT unit for performing a fast-Fourier-transformation on the UWB signal with the frequency offset added thereto. The DAA apparatus further includes a DAA unit for detecting a victim signal from the fast-Fourier-transformed UWB signal and, when reception power of the victim signal is higher than a predetermined reference power level, changing a communication channel for the UWB signal to avoid interference.

Abstract: An ink for inkjet computer-to-plate and a preparation method of the same are provided. Calculated in mass percentage based on the total mass of the ink, the ink comprises 10%˜30% of cross-linkable resin, 10%˜35% of solvent with a low boiling point, 5%˜30% of poor solvent with a high boiling point and 5%˜75% of bulk solvent. The preparation method comprises the following steps: mixing the above components and agitating at room temperature; after the cross-linkable resin is dissolved, ball milling and filtrating to remove insoluble substance and/or impurities in the liquid obtained by the ball milling. The ink can be formed into an image by printing on the treated surface of aluminum plate using ink-jet printer, and after heat cured, it can form an image with a high resolution and be used to print directly on machine, thus reducing post treatment process and obtaining the plate of ink-jetting direct plate-making.

Abstract: Provided are compounds which generally have a triketone structure. Examples of the compounds include derivatives of 1,3-cyclohexanedione, such as: 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-cyclohexyl-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-[4-fluorophenyl]-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-acetyl-5-[thien-2-yl]-; 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-acetyl-5-butyl-; and 1,3-cyclohexanedione, 2-propanoyl-5-[bicyclo[2.2.1]hept-2-en-5-yl]-. The compounds can be used to alter the lifespan of eukaryotic organisms and treat inflammation.

Abstract: The inventive concept relates to a health care system, and more particularly, to a health care server of the health care system and a method of operating the same. The health care server includes a symptom collection module collecting clinical information of patient from a hospital server and health information of patient from an individual health record server; an alarm and reaction rule management module generating an alarm rule on the basis of the clinical information and the health information; and an alarm generation module monitoring the health information or the clinical information and generating an alarm when the monitored health information or the clinical information corresponding to the alarm rule. The health care server can provide a different alarm service to a patient having a different health state with reference to clinical information and health information of each patient.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a signal processing apparatus and method based on multiple textures using video sensor excitation signals. For this, an input signal that includes a video signal and a sensor signal is divided into unit component signals, and one is selected from a plurality of frames of each unit component signal as a seed signal. A plurality of texture points are detected from the seed signal. The texture points are tracked from the frames of the unit component signal and then spatio-temporal location transform variables for the texture points are calculated. Texture signals are defined using texture points at which the spatio-temporal location transform variables correspond to one another. Each of the texture signals is defined as a sum of a plurality of texture blocks that are outputs of texture synthesis filters that receive video sensor excitation signals as inputs.

Abstract: A new and distinct rabbiteye blueberry variety is described. The variety results from selection among a population of seedlings derived from the controlled crossing of the blueberry varieties ‘Maru’ (not patented) and ‘Briteblue’ (not patented). The fruit of this new variety has an attractive appearance characterised by outstanding fruit quality with a good bloom and little grittiness, and medium to late fruiting season. The new variety appears suitable for the medium to late fresh fruit market and has been named ‘Velluto Blue’.