Abstract: A shielded Schottky heterojunction power transistor is made from a Silicon-Carbide (SiC) wafer with SiC epitaxial layers including a N+ source and a Silicon N-epitaxial layer under the gate with higher channel mobility than SiC. The bulk of the wafer is a N+ SiC drain contacted by backside metal. A trench is formed between heterojunction transistors. Metal contacting the N+ source is extended into the trench to form a Schottky diode with the N-SiC substrate. P+ taps on the sides of the trench connect the metal to a P-SiC body diode under the heterojunction gate, and also prevent the Schottky metal from directly contacting the P body diode. Buried P pillars with P+ pillar caps are formed under the trench Schottky diode and under the heterojunction transistors. The P pillars provide shielding by balancing charge with the N substrate, acting as dielectrics to reduce the E-field above the pillars.

Abstract: Provided is a herbicidal composition comprising a compound of Formula (I) as a herbicidally active ingredient, and an agronomically acceptable additive, Also provided is a method of controlling undesirable vegetation using the herbicide composition.

Abstract: The invention relates to a polypeptide comprising an amino acid having a cyclopropene group wherein said cyclopropene group is joined to the amino acid via a carbamate group. Suitably the cyclopropene group is a 1,3-disubstituted cyclopropene such as a 1,3-dimethylcyclopropene. Suitably the cyclopropene group is present as a residue of a lysine amino acid. The invention also relates to methods of making the polypeptides. The invention also relates to an amino acid comprising cyclopropene wherein said cyclopropene group is joined to the amino acid moiety via a carbamate group.

Abstract: Compounds and compositions that can modulate mitochondrial function in neuronal cells are provided herein, as are methods for using the compounds and compositions to treat or prevent conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. For example, compounds of Formula I, compositions containing the compounds, and methods for using the compounds and compositions are provided herein: wherein X is absent, CH2, or C(O); R1 is H, OH, CN, NO2, halo, C1-3 alkyl, C1-3 haloalkyl, C1-3 alkoxy, C1-3 haloalkoxy, C3-7 cycloalkyl, amino, C1-3 alkylamino, or di(C1-3 alkyl)amino; R2 is H or C1-6 alkyl; R3 is H, C1-6 alkyl, —C(O)(C1-3 alkyl), or —C(O)O(C1-3 alkyl); R4 is C3-10 cycloalkyl, C6-10 aryl, 5-10 membered heteroaryl, or 5-10 membered heterocycloalkyl, each optionally substituted by 1, 2, 3, or 4 independently selected R5 groups; and R5 is OH, CN, NO2, halo, C1-3 alkyl, C1-3 haloalkyl, C1-3 alkoxy, C1-3 haloalkoxy, C3-7 cycloalkyl, amino, C1-3 alkylamino, or di(C1-3 alkyl)amino.

Abstract: Systems and methods to efficiently and effectively train artificial intelligence and neural networks for an autonomous or semi-autonomous vehicle are disclosed. The systems and methods provide for the minimization of the labeling cost by sampling images from a raw video file which are mis-detected, i.e., false positive and false negative detections, or indicate abnormal or unexpected driver behavior. Supplemental information such as controller area network signals and data may be used to augment and further encapsulate desired images from video.

Abstract: A random copolymer, a preparation method of the random copolymer, a drilling fluid containing the random copolymer. The random copolymer contains structural unit (A) represented by formula (1), structural unit (B) represented by formula (2), structural unit (C) represented by formula (3), and structural unit (D) represented by formula (4) or (5): wherein X is halogen. When the random copolymer is used as a filter loss reducer in a high-calcium drilling fluid, the filter loss of the high-calcium drilling fluid can be reduced.

Abstract: An apparatus and related method to reliably prevent cross-contamination and to decrease working time or space involved with reaction treatment. The apparatus includes: a container group having one or more reaction containers and two or more liquid storage portions arranged in a linear shape; a dispensing head to which one or more dispensing tips insertable into the container group are detachably attached, the dispensing head being relatively movable with respect to the container group in a linear direction; a magnetic portion provided in the dispensing head and capable of: applying a magnetic field into each dispensing tip so that the magnetic particles are adsorbed to an inner wall of the dispensing tip, and removing the magnetic field so that the magnetic particles are resuspended in a solution; and an ultrasonic vibration device which applies ultrasonic vibration to a sample storage portion including at least one of the liquid storage portions.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an antenna includes multiple high-band (HB) radiation elements and a low-band (LB) radiation element. Each HB radiation element is configured to resonate or excite within a first frequency band to transmit and/or receive RF signals associated with the first frequency band. The LB band radiation element is configured to resonate or excite within a second frequency band to transmit and/or receive RF signals associated with the second frequency band. The HB radiation elements are arranged such that the distance between any two of the HB radiation elements is at least a half of a wavelength associated with the first frequency band. The LB radiation element is surrounded by the HB radiation element, for example, in a symmetrical manner.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are inhibitors of PU.1. The inhibitors are useful for treating disorders associated with abnormal PU.1 levels and function.

Abstract: Various examples related to automatically composing universal filters are presented. In one example, among others, a system includes processing circuitry that can organize data received by the system into clusters or quasi-orthogonal regions, which are organized based upon a centroid threshold distance. The data can be organized by applying a cluster and retain operation, a cluster and merge operation or a split and retain operation. The system can then determine filter weights based at least in part upon centers of the clusters; update a content addressable filter bank (CAFB) based upon the filter weights; and filter subsequently received data based upon the CAFB. In another example, a method includes receiving and organizing initial data into clusters or quasi-orthogonal regions; determining filter weights based at least in part upon centers of the clusters; updating a CAFB based upon the filter weights; and receiving and filtering subsequent data based upon the CAFB.

Abstract: An optical device, wherein the optical device includes a dielectric layer over a mirror layer. The optical device further includes a plurality of plasmonic nanoparticles over the dielectric layer. Additionally, the optical device includes a protective layer over the plurality of plasmonic nanoparticles.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a sealing apparatus for use in a hypertube, which includes a first tube, a second tube having one end connected to an end of the first tube, and a gasket including a seal made of a fiber structure formed with a space that is filled with a sealing fluid, wherein the gasket is configured to seal a space between the first tube and the second tube.

Abstract: A pediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system is provided. The pediatric MRI system includes a radio frequency (RF) coil configured to image a portion of a patient. The pediatric MRI system also includes a cryo-cooling mechanism operatively coupled to the RF coil. The cryo-cooling mechanism is configured to maintain a temperature of the RF coil within a prescribed temperature range.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a method of electrochemically producing valeric acid. The method of the invention comprises contacting a solution of levulinic acid with an anode and a cathode in an electrochemical cell; and electrochemically reducing levulinic acid at the cathode to form valeric acid, wherein the cathode comprises one or more materials selected from the group consisting of cadmium, zinc, and indium.

Abstract: The present inventors found that the efficiency of introducing a protein into a plant dramatically increases as compared with conventional methods for cultivating a bacteria-infected plant as it is when the protein of interest is expressed with bacteria having the type III secretion system, the bacteria are brought into contact with the plant, and then the infected tissues are cultured under bacteriostatic conditions for a certain period of time.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to carbon monoxide releasing compounds and compositions, and their use as carbon monoxide prodrugs.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a static compliance performance testing device applied to an industrial robot, comprising a loading direction adjusting component and a loading force adjusting component, wherein the force applying end of the loading direction adjusting component is connected with an end mechanical interface of the industrial robot, and is configured to adjust a force bearing direction of the end mechanical interface. The loading force adjusting component comprises a lever, a first-stage weight and a second-stage weight, the lever is provided with a fixing part and is rotatable around the fixing part, the force bearing end of the loading direction adjusting component is connected with the lever, the first-stage weight is suspended on the lever, the second-stage weight is suspended on the lever and is movable along the lever, the weight of the first-stage weight is larger than the weight of the second-stage weight.

Abstract: The present invention provides a peptide that selectively binds ?v?6 integrin, the peptide having an amino acid sequence comprising the motif X1BnRGDLX2X3X4ZmX5, wherein X1 is any D-amino acid, Bn is a sequence of any n amino acids, which may be natural or unnatural, D- or L-, and may be the same or different, wherein n is a number between 1 and 10, X2 and X3 are independently selected from any amino acid, X4 is Leu or Ile, Zm is a sequence of any m amino acids, which may be natural or unnatural, D- or L-, and may be the same or different, wherein m is a number between 1 and 10, X5 is any L- or D-amino acid. Also provided are conjugates comprising said peptide, pharmaceutical compositions comprising said peptide or said conjugates, and uses of said peptide, conjugate or composition, for example, in the treatment, imaging and/or diagnosis of an ?v?6-expressing tumour in a mammalian subject.

Abstract: An operation method for a handover, performed by a terminal, may comprise receiving, from a base station of a serving cell, a first message including parameters for measurement and reporting; transmitting a second message to the base station of the serving cell, the second message including a measurement result based on the parameters for measurement and reporting; receiving a third message from the base station of the serving cell, the third message instructing to receive services simultaneously from the serving cell and a target cell; performing a radio access request procedure with the target cell; and transmitting a fourth message to the base station of the serving cell, the fourth message reporting completion of configuration for receiving the services simultaneously from the serving cell and the target cell.