Abstract: A closed loop system for control of spinal cord epidural stimulation includes a second controller hosting software for receiving, from at least one sensor, physiological data from a subject, generating a stimulation configuration based on the data, and transmitting the configuration to a first controller which operatively causes a neurostimulator to apply the stimulation configuration to the subject, the physiological results of such stimulation are monitored by the at least one sensor.

Abstract: There is provided a skin test diagnostic reagent comprising: at least one 40mer polypeptide consisting of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 1, 3 or 4; at least one 40mer polypeptide consisting of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 7 or 8; and at least one 40mer polypeptide consisting of any one of SEQ ID NOs: 10, 11 or 12, characterised in that the reagent elicits a positive result when administered in a skin test to an animal infected with Mycobacterium bovis or Mycobacterium tuberculosis.

Abstract: A method for calculating an altitude of a target through an apparatus for calculating an altitude of the target, which comprises a plurality of MIMO radar virtual antennas, may comprise: receiving electromagnetic waves reflected from the target through a pair of virtual antennas classified into an upper antenna and a lower antenna and alternately arranged in two columns linearly; obtaining range information and phase information of the target from the pair of virtual antennas by analyzing the electromagnetic waves; and calculating altitude information of the target from position information of the pair of virtual antennas, and the range information and the phase information.

Abstract: A zero padding apparatus and method for variable length signaling information are disclosed. A zero padding apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a processor configured to generate a LDPC information bit string by deciding a number of groups whose all bits are to be filled with 0 using a difference between a length of the LDPC information bit string and a length of a BCH-encoded bit string, selecting the groups using a shortening pattern order to fill all the bits of the groups with 0, and filling at least a part of remaining groups, which are not filled with 0, with the BCH-encoded bit string; and memory configured to provide the LDPC information bit string to an LDPC encoder.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for the production and recovery of a bio-surfactant extract from Bacillus sp. MCC0156. Further, the present invention relates to a thermostable bio-surfactant extract consisting of 1-Pentanonacontene and 3-hydroxy-16-methylheptadecanoic acid with excellent emulsification and oil displacement activity for applications in agriculture and oil recovery.

Abstract: A method and an AI system for collecting data on demand by starting data collection based on a predetermined data configuration of data required for development of AI model when design of the AI model starts on the AI system; storing raw data collected through the data collection and generating data processed for AI model learning or machine learning (ML) by pre-processing the raw data; and completing the development of the AI model by learning and validating the AI model designed based on the raw data and/or pre-processed data are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and a method for selecting a storage location based on data usage. The apparatus for selecting a storage location based on data usage includes memory for storing at least one program, and a processor for executing the program, wherein the program is configured to, when an instruction for predetermined data is input through a user interface, determine one of multiple storage devices based on a result of analysis of usage of the predetermined data, and perform a process corresponding to the instruction by writing the predetermined data to the determined storage device or by reading the predetermined data from the determined storage device, and, wherein the multiple storage devices comprise at least two of multiple different types of permanent storage devices and multiple different types of volatile storage devices.

Abstract: An operation method of a terminal performing CSI-RS measurement may comprise: receiving configuration information for the CSI-RS measurement from a base station; performing switching from a first BWP to a second BWP for the CSI-RS measurement based on the configuration information, and performing the CSI-RS measurement in the second BWP; and performing measurement reporting according to the CSI-RS measurement to the base station in the second BWP and performing switching to the first BWP, or performing switching to the first BWP and performing the measurement reporting according to the CSI-RS measurement to the base station in the first BWP.

Abstract: Provided is a display device. The display device includes a substrate having a pixel area including a first sub-pixel area, a second sub-pixel area, and a third sub-pixel area, a first control layer on the substrate, a second control layer on the first control layer, an intervening layer disposed between the first control layer and the second control layer on the first sub-pixel area and the second sub-pixel area, first quantum dots on the intervening layer of the first sub-pixel area, second quantum dots on the intervening layer of the second sub-pixel area, and an organic layer configured to cover a top surface and a side surface of the intervening layer between the first control layer and the second control layer.

Abstract: A thermal image-based temperature measurement calibration method applicable to a thermal image device is provided. The method includes a capturing stage, a processing stage and a calibration stage. During the capturing stage, the thermal image device captures a monitored environment to obtain a measured thermal image. During the processing stage, a processor processes on the measured thermal image to obtain a target information, wherein the target information corresponds to a target in the monitored environment, and the target information includes a target image block and a target measured temperature corresponding to the target image block. During the calibration stage, the processor obtains a distance compensation value according to a pixel number of the target image block, and the processor performs a calibration operation to the target measured temperature at least according to the distance compensation value to obtain a calibrated temperature value corresponding to the target.

Abstract: A lubricating oil volume adjustment system and a lubricating oil volume adjustment method are provided. The system includes a storage device and a processor and is connected to a machine including a motor through a data acquisition device acquiring current information of the motor. The storage device stores a machine learning model trained by a training data set including a plurality of pieces of the current information of the motor during operation and a plurality of temperature values measured during operation of the machine. The processor is configured to acquire the current information of present operation of the motor by using the data acquisition device, predict a temperature value of the machine when the motor operates under the current information by using the machine learning model, and calculate and adjust a lubricating oil volume suitable to be used by the machine during operation according to the predicted temperature value.

Abstract: A multi-part steering apparatus includes an outer rim and an inner hub. The outer rim rotates relative to the inner hub with an adjustable rotation resistance. A rotatable mechanical interface connected the outer rim to the inner hub, and a damper connects to the rotatable mechanical interface. The damper is configured to change the rotation resistance between the outer rim and inner hub. The rotatable mechanical interface may include a gear track disposed on an inside portion of the outer rim and a gear system attached to the inner hub and positioned to mesh with the gear track. The damper may include an electric motor connected to the rotatable mechanical interface and an adjustable load connected to terminals of the electric motor.

Abstract: A compound for regulating body weight imbalance, a composition thereof and an application thereof. The inventor unexpectedly discovered that diosmin hydrogen sulfate derivatives have the effects of regulating body weight imbalance, and are expected to be developed as safe and effective weight imbalance regulators or used as synergists to improve the regulatory effects of existing weight imbalance regulators.

Abstract: Cyclic nucleotides, both mono- and di-nucleotides, play diverse roles in the prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Described are compounds, which inhibit phosphodiesterases that inhibit cyclic mononucleotide or dinucleotides and/or both mononucleotide and dinucleotide. These compounds have potential diverse applications as antiviral, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and anticancer agents, including cancer immunotherapy. Pharmaceutical compositions and methods for treating those kinase related diseases are within the scope of this invention.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof that bind to CD371 and methods of using such antibodies or antigen-binding fragments thereof same.

Abstract: A system and method for brain-machine interface communication utilizing Bi-Phasic Quasi-Static Brain Communication (BP-QBC). The system includes a first device and a second device that are in wireless communication together. The system and method include signal transmission between the first device and the second device through dipole coupling. The system is configured to utilize compressive sensing and collision avoidance for enhanced net energy efficiency. The system and method utilize fully electrical quasi-static signaling to militate against energy transduction losses.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a liquid crystal display device including a reflective or transflective liquid crystal cell whose liquid crystal molecules are aligned in a planar or vertical manner, this liquid crystal cell being formed of a transparent front substrate located on the side of an observer, and a rear substrate, also transparent, which extends beneath the front substrate, parallel to and at a distance from the latter, these two front and rear substrates being joined to each other with a sealing frame which defines a sealed enclosure in which a liquid crystal composition is confined, the front and rear substrates being coated on their opposite faces with electrically conductive transparent electrodes and counter-electrodes, the optical properties of the liquid crystal composition being modified by application of an electric field at the point of intersection between an electrode and a corresponding counter-electrode.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods for the treatment or prevention of SARS-Cov-2 infection or disease and IL-6 mediated immune/autoimmune and cancers by the administration of GSNO or GSNO reductase inhibitor.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method, an apparatus, and a storage medium for image encoding/decoding using prediction. Multiple candidate prediction images are derived, and a final prediction image is generated using the multiple prediction images. The multiple candidate prediction images may be respectively generated using different methods. The multiple candidate prediction images may be generated using neural networks. Here, the multiple candidate prediction images may be respectively derived using different values for a specific coding parameter. Multiple neural networks may use different values for the specific coding parameter. Various coding parameters related to image encoding and/or decoding may be used for embodiments.

Abstract: A fabrication method of a flexible electronic package device including the following steps is provided. A tolerable bending radius of the flexible electronic package device is obtained. A minimum surface curvature radius of a selected portion of an applied carrier is obtained. A relationship of the tolerable bending radius being smaller than the minimum surface curvature radius is ensured. The flexible electronic package device is disposed on the selected portion.