Abstract: Integrated Combustion Reactors (ICRs) and methods of making ICRs are described in which combustion chambers (or channels) are in direct thermal contact to reaction chambers for an endothermic reaction. Superior results were achieved for combustion chambers which contained a gap for free flow through the chamber. Particular reactor designs are also described. Processes of conducting reactions in integrated combustion reactors are described and results presented. Some of these processes are characterized by unexpected and superior results.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the formation and processing of nanostructures including nanotubes. Some embodiments provide processes for nanostructure growth using relatively mild conditions (e.g., low temperatures). In some cases, methods of the invention may improve the efficiency (e.g., catalyst efficiency) of nanostructure formation and may reduce the production of undesired byproducts during nanostructure formation, including volatile organic compounds and/or polycylic aromatic hydrocarbons. Such methods can both reduce the costs associated with nanostructure formation, as well as reduce the harmful effects of nanostructure fabrication on environmental and public health and safety.

Abstract: Combustor. The combustor includes a duct through which an air/fuel mixture flows, including a flame-anchoring region. An insulating material is located proximate the flame-anchoring anchoring region whereby combustion instability is decreased.

Abstract: A PET/MRI device includes an MRI device that has a measurement port, a PET detector that can be inserted into the measurement port, and a mechanism that can slide the PET detector into and out of the MRI measurement port. Thereby, the PET/MRI device allows MRI measurement during PET measurement.

Abstract: An apparatus for managing energy in a home, the apparatus includes a device interface unit configured to communicate with at least one of a home appliance and a home automation device that are placed in a home; and an information collection unit that stores identifiers and status information of the home appliance and home automation device received through the device interface unit. Further, the apparatus includes an operation controlling unit configured to control the operation of the home appliance and home automation device in line with the status information.

Abstract: A method for visually mapping network ports to network interface cards, applied to a network device having a plurality of network ports and a plurality of network interface cards, is provided. A network port layout corresponding to a configuration of the plurality of network ports on the network device is received. An unplugging order of the plurality of network ports is provided according to the network port layout. Numbers of the plurality of network interface cards are recorded according to an occurrence order of unplugging events occurring in the plurality of network interface cards when unplugging the plurality of network ports according to the unplugging order into an unplugging event record. The numbers of the plurality of network interface cards are combined into the network port layout according to the unplugging event record to generate a network port mapping layout Then the network port mapping layout is displayed.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods for retaining and expressing physiologically active substances in a target tissue-specific-manner, by administering the physiologically active substances to target submucous tissue. Specifically, the present inventors demonstrated that, when physiologically active substances were directly administered into submucous tissues without using a carrier, the physiologically active substances were effectively and safely retained at the administration sites over long periods without loss and diffusion, and produced the effect acting in a reservoir-like fashion. The physiologically active substances administered as described above were demonstrated to produce the therapeutic effect without having an influence on organs other than the administered organ.

Abstract: A negative-electrode active material for secondary battery includes a sulfur-modified polyacrylonitrile. The sulfur-modified polyacrylonitrile includes a polyacrylonitrile, and sulfur being introduced into the polyacrylonitrile.

Abstract: A method for purification and conditioning of crude syngas based on properties of molten salts, includes removing particles at a high-temperature by enabling the high-temperature crude syngas produced by a gasification device to firstly pass through a high-temperature particle removal device to remove solid particles in the gas; removing hydrocarbons in the presence of oxygen by introducing an oxidant into the crude syngas after treatment, selectively removing the hydrocarbons in the crude syngas and simultaneously utilizing high temperature produced by oxidation of the hydrocarbons to crack tar; and removing gas pollutants and conditioning by introducing the obtained crude syngas into molten salts medium, removing pollutants containing sulfur and chlorine in the crude syngas, and simultaneously adjusting the H2/CO ratio of the syngas to obtain purified syngas.

Abstract: A protective sheath for prolonged storage of pathology paraffin blocks. The sheath protects the paraffin block against gouging, scratching, denting, rodents, and insects. A pathology slide slides into a slot in the protective sheath and is held into place by retainers running on the interior face of the protective sheath. A paraffin block cassette accepts a paraffin block and slides into a sample block sleeve holder disposed on one edge of the sheath.

Abstract: A surgical device mitigates over-puncture with a bias spring that biases a leading, cutting edge in the opposite direction of the anticipated over-puncture. An associated locking mechanism is configured to release the force of the bias spring in a direction counter to the direction of insertion when the tension force of tissue against the cutting edge is released. Thus, when an opening in the tissue forms, the tension is released and the cutting edge can move opposite to the direction of insertion of the surgical device at the same time that an applied force drives the instrument in the direction of insertion. In this manner, the spring and locking mechanism cooperate to move the cutting edge opposite to the direction of insertion as soon as an incision is made.

Abstract: A method of calculating an electromagnetic wave, includes measuring an electromagnetic wave emitted from an electronic device using an electromagnetic-wave scanner; and receiving the electromagnetic wave as input to detect an electromagnetic wave value in a proximity plane at a prescribed first distance from the electronic device. Further, the method includes calculating an electromagnetic wave at a point by a second distance from the electronic device using the electromagnetic wave value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of providing file-related social network interaction under cloud storage service, which comprises: (a) a cloud server synchronizes a plurality of share files transmitted from any local computer to synchronization file folders of all the other local computers; (b) the cloud server gathers all social network feedback messages from all the local computers and user accounts thereof; and (c) when a social network feedback ranking table is opened, the cloud server provides a plurality of latest social network feedback messages relative to the share files and names of the share files and the user accounts to the local computer, thereby allowing the social network feedback ranking table to be made.

Abstract: In order to reduce interference that may be generated when a plurality of signals having different subcarrier intervals are received, a method of controlling a signal having a larger subcarrier interval to be suitable for a signal having a smaller subcarrier interval and a method of removing CFO interference are provided. Subcarrier intervals of a plurality of signals to be transmitted by wireless terminals are compared with each other, and signals are designed so that a signal having the largest subcarrier interval may be repeatedly transmitted. Therefore, interference that may be generated among different kinds of signals when the base station simultaneously receives the different kinds of signals to perform Fourier transform may be mitigated. In addition, interference caused by a CFO may be removed by previously compensating the CFO estimated in a time domain to perform Fourier transform.

Abstract: A scene switching system and method applicable to a plurality of media channels and a recording medium thereof are provided, which are used for switching and playing scenes for a plurality of media channels. Such a system includes a channel connection module and a media switching module. The channel connection module acquires first media data and second media data from a first media channel and a second media channel. The media switching module, when determining that a first switching setting corresponding to the first media data is set to be activated and the second media data is being played, analyzes whether a first playing scene of the first media data agrees with scene demand data of the first switching setting, and decides whether to perform switching processing on the first playing scene according to the first switching setting.

Abstract: Reactor for chemical looping combustion. The reactor includes a rotary wheel having a plurality of channels extending therethrough, each channel having a wall with a porous oxygen carrier layer disposed on a bulk layer having high thermal inertia and conductivity. A stationary feeding chamber is located proximate to a bottom portion of the rotary wheel, the feeding chamber partitioned into a plurality of sectors for delivery of a selected pressurized feed gas into the channels of the rotary wheel as it rotates through the sectors. A stationary exit chamber is located proximate a top portion of the rotary wheel, the exit chamber partitioned into at least two sectors through which separate gas streams emerge. A motor is provided for rotating the rotary wheel. In a preferred embodiment, the sectors In the feeding chamber are fuel, air, fuel purging and air purging sectors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conductive ink composition, including: 100-70 parts by weight of solvent; 0.05-10 parts by weight of nano-metal wires; and 0.01-20 parts by weight of dispersant, wherein the dispersant includes alkyl benzene sulfonate, alkylphenyl sulfonate, alkyl naphthalene sulfonate, sulfate of higher fatty acid ester, sulfonate of higher fatty acid ester, sulfate of higher alcohol ester, sulfonate of higher alcohol ester, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided are an apparatus and method of controlling a boomerang. The apparatus includes: a detection unit for detecting moving information of a boomerang including a plurality of wings; a movement prediction unit for generating movement prediction information of the boomerang by using the detected moving information; and a control unit for controlling an angular velocity of a rotation shaft connected to the plurality of wings or a flap angle of the plurality of wings of the boomerang according to the generated movement prediction information. Accordingly, the boomerang may accurately move to a target place by controlling flight of the boomerang by using moving information of the boomerang. Also, a flight distance of the boomerang may be increased by switching a flight state from non-power flight to powered flight.

Abstract: A heating method of a heating apparatus is provided. The heating apparatus includes a fuel cell, a power storage device, a heat-electricity conversion element, and a switching unit. The fuel cell is adapted for charging the power storage device. The power storage device is adapted for supplying electricity to the heat-electricity conversion element. The switching unit is adapted for switching the heating apparatus between a first mode and a second mode. The method includes a first heating process in which the fuel cell charges the power storage device and generates heat during a charging process, and a second heating process in which the power storage device supplies electricity to the heat-electricity conversion element and the heat-electricity conversion element generates heat. The first heating process and the second heating process are performed alternatively or simultaneously when the heating apparatus is switched to the first mode or the second mode, respectively.

Abstract: Discrete and diffuse defects in a surface are detected. Discrete defects that may compromise the performance may be repaired.