Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a novel pupilometer and method of using the pupilometer to record and analyze direct and consensual reflex of pupils to identify brain lesion locations of a patient with brain injuries.

Abstract: A specimen treating and measuring system according to the present invention comprises: a treatment part having a plurality of lanes for carrying out parallel processing of a plurality of specimens, and mounting cartridges in each of the plurality of lanes; a cartridge storing unit storing a plurality of types of cartridge to be used for different processes corresponding to the plurality of specimens; a sample storing unit storing and conveying sample tubes containing the plurality of specimens; a pickup unit transferring each of the plurality of types of cartridge to each lane, and transferring each of the plurality of specimens from the sample tubes to each of the plurality of lanes; and a control unit controlling the transfer of the plurality of types of cartridge and the transfer of the plurality of specimens, performed by the pickup unit.

Abstract: Fiber optic connectors, connector housings, connectorized cable assemblies, and methods for the connectorization of cable assemblies are provided with particular cable adapter features, adapter extensions, multi-diametrical sealing flexures, subcutaneous sealing elements, and combinations thereof, for improved connector and cable performance, integrity, and durability.

Abstract: A fluid leak and microleak detector that incorporates three aligned elements: the first element being a solenoid valve (4) that is aligned to the direction of flow, which is followed by a flowmeter (5) and finally a pressure switch (6). These items are managed and connected to an electronic board (7) which contains a computer application with two complementary routines; a routine that detects microleaks (13) for fluid losses greater than 0.15 l/h which is linked to the pressure switch (6) and the solenoid valve (4), and another routine that detects leaks (12) for fluid losses of around 3 l/h and greater, which is linked to the flowmeter (5) and the solenoid valve.

Abstract: The invention provides a combination comprising: (i) a compound of formula (Io): or a tautomer or a solvate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein the various substituents are as defined in the claims; and (ii) a compound which is SGI-110 or a tautomer or a solvate or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions containing the combinations and medical uses of the combinations.

Abstract: An ink is provided, which includes a resin, UV curable monomer, and photo initiator. The resin is formed by reacting a plurality of end capping agents with a dendrimer compound in an environment including esterification catalyst, inhibitor, and first solvent. The dendrimer compound is formed by reacting a multi-hydroxy compound and a plurality of hydroxy-containing epoxy compounds in an environment including alkaline catalyst and second solvent. The multi-hydroxy compound and the hydroxy-containing epoxy compounds have a molar ratio of 1:6 to 1:20, and the multi-hydroxy compound and the end capping agents have a molar ratio of 1:6 to 1:20. The end capping agents include acrylic acid, methacrylic acid, glycidyl methacrylate, or 2-amino acrylic acid. The resin and the UV curable monomer have a weight ratio of 100:30 to 100:5000, and the resin and the photo initiator have a weight ratio of 100:30 to 100:500.

Abstract: A waterborne polyurethane is provided. The waterborne polyurethane is formed by mixing a polyol, a diisocyanate, a dimethylol alkyl acid, and an epoxy resin into a mixture, and polymerizing the mixture. When the usage amount of the epoxy resin used is 1 part by weight, the usage amount of the polyol is 3 to 30 parts by weight, the usage amount of the diisocyanate is 1 to 10 parts by weight, and the usage amount of the dimethylol alkyl acid is 0.1-3.0 parts by weight. The epoxy resin includes an epoxy resin having a cyclic structure, a triacylglycerol having an epoxy group, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a focalized microwave plasma reactor. The reactor utilizes a cylindrical microwave resonant cavity of the quasi-TM011 mode to focalize microwave power and to excite focalized microwave plasma for the processes of microwave plasma enhanced chemical vapour depositions.

Abstract: A long stator power supply section and a long stator linear motor for a maglev train, comprising a plurality of stator core modules (1) and stator coils (2) equal in number to the stator core modules (1). Each stator of the plurality of stator coils (2) is correspondingly embedded into one stator core module of the stator core modules (1) respectively; joints are arranged at both ends of each stator coil (2); the stator coils (2) on every two adjacent stator core modules (1) are detachably connected by means of the joints; and the joints of the stator coils (2) on the stator core modules (1) at both ends are connected to a feeder cable.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method and a system for automated design of a computational system. During operation, the system obtains a component library comprising a plurality of computational components, receives design requirements of the computational system, and builds a plurality of universal component cells. A respective universal component cell is configurable, by a selection signal, to behave as one of the plurality of computational components. The system further constructs a candidate computational system using the plurality of universal component cells and encodes the received design requirements and the candidate computational system into a single logic formula. Variables within the single logic formula comprise at least inputs, outputs, and internal variables of the candidate computational system. The system solves the single logic formula to obtain at least one design solution for the computational system.

Abstract: Provided are a doubleheader logging methods of a slotted page and a database apparatuses. The method of doubleheader logging of a slotted page performed by a database apparatus includes determining a valid slot header among a first slot header and a second slot header of a page to select a slot header; selecting a valid slot header according to the determination result; and performing a transaction based on the selected valid slot header.

Abstract: A microelectromechanical (MEMS) gas sensor operating based on Knudsen thermal force is disclosed. The sensor includes a substrate, at least one stationary assembly that is fixedly coupled to the substrate, and at least one moveable assembly that is positioned above the substrate which is biased to move substantially according to a main axis and juxtaposed with the at least one stationary assembly.

Abstract: A silicon carbide diode that contains a silicon carbide substrate, a silicon carbide layer on top of the silicon carbide substrate, two first lower barrier metal portions disposed on the silicon carbide layer and separated from each other along a top surface of the silicon carbide layer, and a first higher barrier metal portion connected to the two lower barrier metal portions. The silicon carbide layer is thinner and having lower doping than the silicon carbide substrate. The first higher barrier metal portion is located between the two first lower barrier metal portions on the silicon carbide layer along a direction of the top surface of the silicon carbide layer. By reducing the leakage current at the junction barrier, the reverse breakdown voltage of the silicon carbide diode is significantly improved.

Abstract: Methods for treating alcohol induced liver injury include administering to a subject an effective amount of a ginger-derived nanoparticle. Methods for decreasing nuclear factor erythroid-2 related factor (Nrf2) activation in a hepatocyte are also provided and include contacting the hepatocyte with an effective amount of a ginger-derived nanoparticle. Pharmaceutical preparations including ginger-derived nanoparticles are further provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound having the structure: and use of the compound for inhibiting the growth of or killing

Abstract: A parking spot detection system is provided with a detection unit, a map database and a processing unit. The detection unit acquires position data and intensity data of a plurality of data points in an environment space. The map database provides map information. The processing unit is coupled to the detection unit and the map database and determines whether a geometric shape formed by adjacent data points is of a parking space according to the intensity data of the data points; and if the geometric shape is determined to be of the parking space, the processing unit further integrates the geometric shape and the position of the parking space into the map data according to the position data of the data points.

Abstract: An organic compound, an organic light emitting diode including the compound, and an organic light emitting device including the organic light emitting diode are disclosed. The organic compound may include a fused hetero aromatic moiety having a p-type property and an aza-acridine moiety having an n-type property bonded to the fused hetero aromatic moiety via an aromatic or a hetero aromatic linker. The organic compound has relatively high energy level since it includes plural fused hetero aromatic rings. Holes and electrons can be recombined in an emitting material layer in a balanced manner since the organic compound has a bipolar property. The organic light emitting diode and the organic light emitting device including the organic compound have enhanced luminous efficiency and luminous lifetime.

Abstract: An apparatus for controlling at least one gradient coil of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. The apparatus may include at least one computer hardware processor; and at least one computer-readable storage medium storing processor executable instructions that, when executed by the at least one computer hardware processor, cause the at least one computer hardware processor to perform a method. The method may include receiving information specifying at least one target pulse sequence; determining a corrected pulse sequence to control the at least one gradient coil based on the at least one target pulse sequence and a hysteresis model of induced magnetization in the MRI system caused by operation of the at least one gradient coil; and controlling, using the corrected gradient pulse sequence, the at least one gradient coil to generate one or more gradient pulses for imaging a patient.

Abstract: A composite fiber is provided, which includes a polymer fiber, doped zinc oxide particles dispersed in the polymer fiber or combined with the polymer fiber, and a fluorescent dye combined with the polymer fiber. The light emission wavelength of the doped zinc oxide particles and the light absorption wavelength of the fluorescent dye overlap. The above composite fiber can be manufactured as a yarn and woven into a textile.

Abstract: A millimeter wave channel estimation method comprises sending signals through a millimeter wave channel according to a first beamforming matrix, performing a channel estimation on the millimeter wave to generate a first measured matrix, and estimating and obtaining at least one angle of departure of the millimeter wave channel according to the first measured matrix and an angle compressive sensing matrix. The first beamforming matrix comprises a plurality of first beamforming vectors, and the first beamforming vectors respectively corresponds to a plurality of first beamforming patterns. The first measured matrix comprises a plurality of first measured parameters respectively corresponding to the first beamforming vectors.