Abstract: A cluster of nodes, comprising: a plurality of nodes, each having a security policy, and being associated task processing resources; a registration agent configured to register a node and issue a node certificate to the respective node; a communication network configured to communicate certificates to authorize access to computing resources, in accordance with the respective security policy; and a processor configured to automatically dynamically partition the plurality of nodes into subnets, based on at least a distance function of at least one node characteristic, each subnet designating a communication node for communicating control information and task data with other communication nodes, and to communicate control information between each node within the subnet and the communication node of the other subnets.

Abstract: Methods and catheters suitable for removing or reducing the formation of cellular occlusion associated the catheters. The catheters include a surface coated or infused with magnetic nanoparticles. Once the catheter is implanted in a subject, the nanoparticles induce localized hyperthermia around the catheter in response to a magnetic field.

Abstract: A novel domain of Aggrus involved in the binding to CLEC-2 was searched for, and monoclonal antibodies recognizing the domain were obtained. The newly found PLAG4 domain is important for Aggrus binding to CLEC-2. Monoclonal antibodies recognizing this region were further developed. The present invention can provide novel Aggrus-CLEC-2 binding inhibitors, platelet aggregation inhibitors, cancer metastasis inhibitors, and tumor growth inhibitors using these antibodies.

Abstract: Disclosed are saturated cyclic monopolymers derived from hexyne, octyne, nonyne, pentadecyne and saturated cyclic copolymers derived from acetylene and a second alkyne monomer that is hexyne, octyne, nonyne, or pentadecyne.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to binding agents with specificity for HIV and to methods for using the same to treat, prevent and/or ameliorate HIV infection and/or AIDS.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing an inorganic/organic hybrid perovskite compound film, and a structure for a solar cell and, specifically, a method for preparing an inorganic/organic hybrid perovskite compound film, according to one embodiment of the present invention, can comprise the steps of: a) forming, on a substrate layer, an adduct layer containing an adduct of halogenated metal and guest molecule; and b) preparing an inorganic/organic hybrid perovskite compound film by reacting the adduct layer and an organic halide.

Abstract: Radiation detectors based on high electron mobility transistors (HEMTs) are provided. Methods for detecting ultraviolet radiation using the HEMTs are also provided. The transistors are constructed from an intrinsic high bandgap semiconductor material with a built-in polarization field sandwiched between graphene and a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides pharmaceutical compositions including a CDK inhibitor and an HSP90 inhibitor, as well as methods of treating cancer or a tumor in a subject by administering a CDK inhibitor and an HSP90 inhibitor to the subject.

Abstract: This invention is in the field of medicinal chemistry. In particular, the invention relates to a new class of small-molecules having a benzimidazole or imidazopyridine structure which function as inhibitors of DYRK1A protein, and their use as therapeutics for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, Down syndrome, glioblastoma, autoimmune diseases, inflammatory disorders (e.g., airway inflammation), and other diseases.

Abstract: Disclosed is a successive approximation algorithm-based ADC self-correcting circuit, comprising: a coding circuit, a voltage dividing resistor string, a comparator array, a multi-path selection switch, a first digital-to-analog converter, a reference circuit, a control register, and a data register; an input end of the coding circuit is connected to an output end of the comparator array; a positive-phase input end of each comparator in the comparator array is connected to a mobile end of the multi-path selection switch; a negative-phase input end of each comparator in the comparator array is correspondingly connected between each two neighboring resistors in the voltage dividing resistor string; an enabling end of the comparator array is connected to the control register; a first immobile end of the multi-path selection switch is used for receiving an analog signal, a second immobile send is connected to an output end of the first digital-to-analog converter, and a control end is connected to the control regi

Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for determining a set of one or more operating conditions of an olefin polymerization reactor for the synthesis of a polyolefin in slurry condition, comprising the steps of: a1) introducing a polyolefin into a volume of at least one diluent, said diluent being agitated by a powered agitator at a first temperature T1; b1) monitoring the power consumed by the agitator as a function of the concentration, for at least three concentrations C1, C2, and Cn, which are different from each other; c1) repeating steps a1) and b1) at two or more subsequent temperatures T2 and Tn, which are different from each other and from T1; d1) determining from the power consumed by the agitator as a function of concentration, said set of one or more stable operating conditions for the synthesis of the polyolefin in the olefin polymerization reactor.

Abstract: A MEMS device includes a substrate, at least one anchor disposed on the substrate, a movable stage, a sensing chip disposed on the movable stage, and at least one elastic member connected with the movable stage and the anchor. The movable stage includes at least one electrode and at least one conductive connecting layer. The sensing chip includes at least one electrical interconnection connected with the conductive connecting layer. The elastic member includes at least one first electrical channel, a second electrical channel and an electrical insulation layer disposed between the first electrical channel and the second electrical channel. The first electrical channel is electrically connected with the electrical interconnection, and the second electrical channel is electrically connected with the electrode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a portable analyzer for detecting bisphenol A, which comprises an aptamer specifically binding to bisphenol A, and a method for detecting bisphenol A using the same. The analyzer of the present invention can analyze a small amount of a sample collected from a contaminated environment in a field at a level similar to a laboratory environment, thereby having an effect of enabling a more immediate and accurate detection and quantification of bisphenol A.

Abstract: A natural language processing apparatus configured to analyze a plurality of natural language elements, includes processing configured to input for each natural language element, multiple sign language images for a certain natural language together with the respective natural language, extract multiple feature points of a first sign language motion from the input sign language images and analyze a common point or a differing point between the first sign language motion and a second sign language motion, for each of the extracted feature points, deduce semantic content of the natural language element from the analyzed common point or the differing point, and a storage configured to store in association with the natural language element, information regarding the deduced semantic content. The processing circuitry analyzes the natural language using an artificial intelligence algorithm.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a channel-based positioning device, a channel-based positioning system and a channel-based positioning method. The channel-based positioning method includes: calculating a plurality of angles of arrival (AoA), a plurality of angles of departure (AoD) and a plurality of time of flight (ToF) of signals according to a plurality of channel state information transmitted from a terminal apparatus to a base station; determining a path type of the signals according to the plurality of AoA, AoD and ToF of the signals; and calculating a position information of the terminal apparatus relative to the base station through a specific algorithm.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining a model for predictive inference on an operation of a machine. A processor is configured to acquire time series data, the times series data includes training data and test data, the time series data represents an operation of the machine for a period of time, and the training data includes observations labeled with an outcome of the predictive inference. Apply recursive and stable filters for filtering at a training time, at a test time or both, such that a data point in the filtered time series data corresponds to an observation in the time series data that is a function of the corresponding observation and past observations in the time series data preceding the corresponding observation. Determine the model for the predictive inference using the training data, based on filtering the training data with filters to produce filtered time series data, and store in memory.

Abstract: Disclosed is technology associated with video encoding and decoding having a structure including one or more layers (quality, spatial, and view) and technology associated with a method that predicts an higher layer signal by using one or more reference layers in encoding and decoding an higher layer. In more detail, an interlayer prediction is capable of being performed by considering a characteristic of each layer by separating a spatial and quality reference layer list constituted by spatial and quality layers to be referred at the same view as a target layer and a view reference layer list constituted by the same spatial and quality layers as a target layer in encoding and decoding encoding and decoding pictures of an higher layer in encoding and decoding encoded and decoded pictures of the higher layer to improve encoding and decoding efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermoplastic block copolymer comprising at least one PA block and at least one PB block. The PA block represents a polymer block comprising one or more units of monomer A, and the PB block represents a polymer block comprising one or more units of monomer B. Monomer A is a vinyl, acrylic, diolefin, nitrile, dinitrile, acrylonitrile monomer, a monomer with reactive functionality, or a crosslinking monomer. Monomer B is a radically polymerizable triglyceride or mixtures thereof, typically in the form of a plant or animal oil. The present invention also relates to a method of preparing a thermoplastic block copolymer or novel thermoplastic statistical copolymers by polymerizing a radically polymerizable monomer with a radically polymerizable triglyceride or mixtures thereof via reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization (RAFT), in the presence of an free radical initiator and a chain transfer agent.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a spherical wheel motor and a control system thereof, and more particularly, the spherical wheel motor and the control system include a spherical rotor and a stator surrounding an upper surface of the rotor. The rotor includes a spherical outer shell part, a first axial magnet extending in a horizontal direction in the outer shell part, a second axial magnet extending in the horizontal direction and facing the first axial magnet, and a rotary magnet belt provided in a form of a belt with the first axial magnet and the second axial magnet as a central axis. The rotary magnet belt includes a plurality of first rotary magnets and a plurality of second rotary magnets arranged alternately.

Abstract: A method of selectively reacting lignin or a lignin-derived reactant to yield an aromatic product. The method includes the step of reacting lignin or a lignin-derived reactant with a molybdenum-containing catalyst, in a solvent, and optionally in the presence of an oxidant, for a time and a temperature wherein at least a portion of the lignin or lignin-derived reactant is selectively converted into an aromatic product, preferably coniferaldehyde and/or sinapaldehyde.