Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel oligonucleotide primers having SEQ ID NO: 1, SEQ ID No: 2, SEQ ID NO: 3 and SEQ ID NO: 4 for amplification of the kinesin-related gene of Leishmania species. The invention also provides a method for detecting and differentiating visceral leishmaniasis (VL) and post kala-azar-dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) causing strains of Leishmania donovani in a sample, comprising isolating DNA from a sample; amplifying the target region from the DNA using novel oligonucleotide primers and heat stable DNA polymerase to obtain amplified fragments; separating the amplified fragments and analyzing the fragments to detect and differentiate VL and PKDL causing strains of Leishmania donovani based on the banding pattern of the amplified fragments. In addition, the invention provides a diagnostic kit for detection and differentiation of VL and PKDL causing strains of the Leishmania donovani.

Abstract: The present invention includes compositions, systems and methods for the early detection and consistent determination of systemic onset juvenile idiopathic arthritis (SoJIA) using microarrays.

Abstract: A canted-fiber duplex optical subassembly is disclosed herein. The optical subassembly transmits and receives optical signals by way of a single optical fiber, which has a canted surface on one end. A light source sends transmission optical signals, which are refracted through the canted surface and then enter the optical fiber. Reception optical signals in the optical fiber are reflected by the canted surface and are then received by an optical detector.

Abstract: A microfluidic dielecttrophoresis separating device is provided. The microfluidic dielectrophoresis separating device includes a primary passage, at least a secondary passage and at least an electrode assembly. The primary passage has a primary flow containing a plurality of particulates flowing therein. The secondary passage has an input path and an output path and is connected with the primary passage. The electrode assembly generates a dielectrophoresis force to drive a specific one of the particulates into the output path.

Abstract: In a method for allocating transmission power in a communication system including multiple antennas, a plurality of subcarriers are grouped by a plurality of groups, and each group includes at least one subcarrier. A transmission power weight and an antenna transmission vector are calculated for each group by using channel information, a transmission power for each group of each antenna is calculated by using the transmission power weight and the antenna transmission vector for each group, and transmission signals are transmitted through the multiple antennas after determining which signals need to be transmitted from the multiple antennas by using the transmission power.

Abstract: A data encoding method for error correction is provided. Before recording data into a recording media, the data are added with an Error Correction Code (ECC) comprising Check Sum on Row (CSR) and Check Sum on Column (CSC), thereby forming an ECC block. More than one ECC block are integrated into a data matrix, to resist longer burst errors of data. Finally, the data matrix is divided into several sectors and individual sector address information is added for each sector, thereby finishing the encoding process.

Abstract: A hose compressed peristaltic pump is provided. The pump includes a base, a sidewall structure mounted on the base, and forming a containing space therein, a rotor having a center in the space and further having plural integral protrusions, and a hose disposed between the protrusions and the sidewall structure.

Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing an organic thin film transistor (OTFT). The method comprises forming all components in the OTFT including electrodes, an insulating layer, and an organic layer using laser printing. The laser printing allows formation of a fine pattern by selectively scattering toner only on a portion of a substrate irradiated by a laser beam while eliminating the need for a separate drying process by fixing the toner to the substrate using a fixing roller.

Abstract: An alternating current (AC) light emitting assembly and an AC light emitting device are disclosed. The AC light emitting assembly includes a substrate; a rectifier unit comprising a plurality of rectifier components arranged in a Wheatstone Bridge, for rectifying an AC signal into a direct current (DC) signal, each of the rectifier components having a high breakdown voltage and a low forward voltage; a light emitting unit electrically connected to the rectifier unit and comprising a plurality of light emitting components formed on the substrate, for emitting light when receiving the DC signal outputted by the rectifier unit; and two conductive electrodes electrically connected to the rectifier unit for receiving and transmitting the AC signal to the rectifier unit. The AC light emitting device includes two stacked and electrically connected AC light emitting assemblies.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an ultrafine graphitic carbon fiber and a preparation method thereof. An ultrafine fiber having a diameter of 1 to 3000 nm is prepared by electrospinning a halogenated polymer solution containing a metal compound inducing graphitization. In carbonization, an ultrafine porous graphitic carbon fiber having a large specific surface area, micropores and macropores is prepared by the graphitization by a metal catalyst generated from the metal compound. The ultrafine carbon fiber can be used as a carbon material for storing hydrogen, an adsorbing material of biochemically noxious substances, an electrode material of a supercapacitor, a secondary cell and a fuel cell, and a catalyst carrier material.

Abstract: Provided is a pressure sensor for electronic skin. The pressure sensor measures pressure levels, and includes conductive rubber, electrodes, and elastic rubber. The conductive rubber has conductivity that increases when a pressure exceeding a predetermined pressure is applied thereto. The electrodes are formed on either side surface of the conductive rubber to measure current flowing through the conductive rubber. The elastic rubber is formed on a top surface of one of the electrodes to disperse pressure applied to the conductive rubber.

Abstract: A codeword retransmission/decoding method and transmission/receiving apparatus uses feedback information. When a failure to decode data received from a receiving node occurs, the feedback information including success/failure information of the decoding and retransmission information are transmitted to a transmission node. The retransmission success probability may be increased when the retransmission feedback information is configured by the receiving apparatus repeating code-bits of the codeword just previously transmitted so as to demodulate the retransmission part.

Abstract: A random number circuit includes an oscillator capable of generating a clock signal including a sequence of clocks at a center frequency, the clock signal having a frequency offset from the center frequency, a reset circuitry capable of generating a reset signal indicating a transition from a first state to a second state, an initial value generator capable of generating an initial value, and a counter coupled to at least one of the oscillator, the reset circuitry, and the initial value generator and capable of receiving at least one of the clock signal, the reset signal, and the initial value, the counter capable of generating a random number, the random number being dependent on at least one of the frequency offset, a timing of the transition, and the initial value.

Abstract: The invention relates to medicine and is used for forcedly modifying a human posture and producing an increased load on a locomotion apparatus. The inventive device comprises shoulder, pelvic, knee and foot supports which are connected to each other by loading elements each of which is embodied in the form of an inextansible strip and an avoid of residual deformation elastic rod fixed thereto. Said device also comprises a support arranged on the thoracic surface of the body which is connected to the shoulder supports with the aid of self-fixing buckles, thereby forming a vest which tightly embraces a patient body. The pelvic support is embodied in the form of shorts. Said thoracic and pelvic supports are provided with load strips which are sewed therein and provided with buckles for fixing said thoracic and pelvic supports to each other. The knee supports are embodied in the form of a binder in such a way that it tightly embraces a knee-joint area, the upper quarter of a leg and the lower quarter of a hip.

Abstract: The present invention is related to a method for enhancing the immunogenicity of an antigen in a mammal by introducing into the mammal an antigen or a portion thereof and administering to the mammal a treatment that increases antigen presentation in a lymphoid organ.

Abstract: The present invention provides engineered proteins and biomedical products made from the engineered proteins. The biomedical products include lenses useful for ophthalmic purposes.

Abstract: A switched reluctance machine (SRM) having a rotor and stator pole numerical relationship of S number of stator poles and R number of rotor poles, where R=2S?2, when S is greater than 4; provides improved power density, torque production, torque ripple, and acoustic noise, and is readily adaptable to existing hardware such as known controllers and the like.

Abstract: The present application provides systems and/or methods for accessing a portion of a mass-fragment spectrum, constructing a vector that is responsive to an intensity-balance of the spectrum, and selecting the spectrum responsive to the vector.

Abstract: A population of nanocrystals having a narrow and controllable size distribution and can be prepared by a continuous flow method.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method for regulating the biodegradability of composite biomaterials comprising calcium salt (particularly hydroxyapatite) and collagen, improved composite biomaterials obtained via such method, and a method for increasing bone mass with the use of such composite biomaterials.