Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for discontinuously transmitting/receiving packets for low-power consumption of a terminal in a cellular system for packet transmission. The present research provides a method and apparatus that can perform a low-power consuming operation when a terminal is in active state in a cellular system. The method for discontinuously transmitting/receiving packet data to reduce power consumption of a terminal in a cellular system, including the steps of: a) establishing discontinuous reception/transmission (DRX/DTX) parameters including discontinuous DRX/DTX cycle information for terminals operating in a transmission suspension mode, which is a sub-state of an active state; and b) performing DRX/DTX based on the DRX/DTX parameters in the terminals operating in the transmission suspension mode.

Abstract: An image acquisition apparatus including a beam source, a beam expander, a beam splitter, an interferometer, a sample, a beam diffuser, a telecentric f-? lens, a beam scanner, and a beam detector uses a terahertz wave to acquire a surface image and a depth image of the sample.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a closed circulation system for improving operating efficiency of a gas drainage pump. A liquid inlet of a pneumatic diaphragm pump is connected to a liquid outlet of a drag-reducing polymer solution tank, and a liquid outlet pipe of the pneumatic diaphragm pump leads to a circulation water pool. The drag-reducing polymer solution tank is provided with a pneumatic stirrer internally, and a charging hopper at the top. A liquid outlet of a submersible pump is connected to a liquid inlet of the drag-reducing polymer solution tank and a liquid inlet of a gas drainage pump respectively through a three way pipe, and a liquid discharge pipe of the gas drainage pump is connected to the circulation water pool. The pneumatic stirrer and the pneumatic diaphragm pump operate at high speeds.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an L-cysteine-producing mutant microorganism having introduced therein genes encoding enzymes which are involved in the L-cysteine metabolic pathway, and more particularly to an L-cysteine-producing mutant microorganism having introduced therein cysE, cysK and cysR, which are genes encoding enzymes which are involved in the L-cysteine metabolic pathway, and to a method of producing L-cysteine using the mutant microorganism. According to the present invention, L-cysteine can be produced with high efficiency as a result of regulating metabolic fluxes associated with the L-cysteine metabolic pathway of the mutant microorganism and regulating a system for supplying a sulfur source essential for synthesis of L-cysteine.

Abstract: An electro-absorption optical modulator capable of realizing optical coupling with a Si waveguide with high efficiency, improving modulation efficiency, reducing light absorption by an electrode layer and achieving low optical loss includes a substrate; a first silicon layer doped to exhibit a first type of conductivity and a second silicon layer doped to exhibit a second type of conductivity that are disposed parallel to the substrate; and a Ge1?xSix (0<x<1)/Si stack in which a Ge1?xSix layer and a Si layer are stacked on the first and second silicon layers in this order.

Abstract: In one aspect, compositions are described herein. In some embodiments, a composition described herein comprises, consists of, or consists essentially of an MRI-active or MRI-sensitive polymer or oligomer formed from (i) a non-alkoxylated and non-alkenoxylated citric acid, citrate, or ester/amide of citric acid, and optionally an alkoxylated or alkenoxylated citric acid, citrate, or ester/amide of citric acid, (ii) a polyol/polyamine such as a diol/diamine, (iii) a monomer comprising an MRI contrast agent, and (iv) an amino acid monomer. The polymer or oligomer may be photoluminescent and MRI-sensitive. In another aspect, imaging methods utilizing the compositions described herein are described. In another aspect, scaffolds, grafts, and films comprising, consisting of, or consisting essentially of the compositions described herein are described.

Abstract: The present invention provides AAV capsid proteins comprising modification of one or a combination of the surface-exposed lysine, serine, threonine and/or tyrosine residues in the VP3 region. Also provided are rAAV virions comprising the AAV capsid proteins of the present invention, as well as nucleic acid molecules and rAAV vectors encoding the AAV capsid proteins of the present invention. Advantageously, the rAAV vectors and virions of the present invention have improved efficiency in transduction of a variety of cells, tissues and organs of interest, when compared to wild-type rAAV vectors and virions.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for effectively cleaning vias, trenches or recessed areas on a substrate using an ultra/mega sonic device, comprising: applying liquid into a space between a substrate and an ultra/mega sonic device; setting an ultra/mega sonic power supply at frequency f1 and power P1 to drive said ultra/mega sonic device; after the ratio of total bubbles volume to volume inside vias, trenches or recessed areas on the substrate increasing to a first set value, setting said ultra/mega sonic power supply at frequency f2 and power P2 to drive said ultra/mega sonic device; after the ratio of total bubbles volume to volume inside the vias, trenches or recessed areas reducing to a second set value, setting said ultra/mega sonic power supply at frequency f1 and power P1 again; repeating above steps till the substrate being cleaned.

Abstract: The inventive concept relates to a filling composition for a semiconductor package. The filling composition for a semiconductor package may include a resin, a curing agent, and an insulating filler. The insulating filler may include a first filler body part, a second filler body part, a polymer chain coupled to the first filler body part and the second filler body part, and supramolecules coupled to the polymer chain.

Abstract: Described herein is an electronic device that includes a first integrated circuit die having formed therein at least one photodiode and readout circuitry to convert charge generated by the at least one photodiode to a read voltage and to selectively output the read voltage. A second integrated circuit die is in a stacked arrangement with the first integrated circuit die and has formed therein storage circuitry to selectively transfer the read voltage to at least one storage capacitor for storage as a stored voltage and to selectively transfer the stored voltage to an output. The at least one storage capacitor is formed from a capacitive deep trench isolation. There is an interconnect between the first and second integrated circuit dies for coupling the readout circuitry to the storage circuitry.

Abstract: The invention relates to an oral tiopronin composition for reducing the dosing frequency in treatment of cysteinuria comprising of therapeutically effective amount of tiopronin and one or more pharmaceutically acceptable excipients.

Abstract: The present invention provides biological markers associated with gastric cancer. In particular, the present invention provides a method of diagnosing gastric cancer (GC) in a subject, the method including: measuring an expression level of one or more proteins in the subject, wherein the one or more proteins are selected from the group consisting of vitamin D binding protein (VDBP), clusterin, insulin like growth factor binding protein complex acid labile subunit (IGFALS), and afamin; comparing the expression level of the or each protein in the subject to a reference expression level for the or each protein; and diagnosing GC in the subject on the basis of the comparison.

Abstract: An adjustable cranioplasty plate assembly is provided for use following a craniectomy. The assembly includes a ring which is attached to the skull around the skull opening and a plate adjustably mounted to the ring. The plate is moveable between a raised position spaced above the ring and a lower position substantially flush with the ring. The plurality of extendable and retractable struts extends between the ring and the plate to provide the plate adjustability. The plurality of stay cables extending between the ring and the plate provide lateral stability in the raised position. The assembly replaces the native bone and eliminates the need for subsequent cranioplasty surgery. In one embodiment, the plate includes a rigid central portion, three rigid mounting tabs, and a plurality of malleable tapered perimeter petals which provide a smooth interface between the plate and the skull of the patient.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thermoplastic component for fuel systems or SCR systems includes the following steps: (1) molding and/or forming of a thermoplastic substrate from a first thermoplastic material, and (2) three-dimensional printing of a second thermoplastic material onto a first area of the thermoplastic substrate obtained after step (1). The first thermoplastic material of the thermoplastic substrate and the second thermoplastic material have a chemical compatibility.

Abstract: Provided are a psoriasis-induced transgenic animal model overexpressing the Pellino homolog 1 (Peli1) gene according to doxycycline administration, and a use thereof. The transgenic animal model of the present disclosure exhibited similarity to phenotypes shown in patients with psoriasis, due to overexpression of the Pellino homolog 1 (Peli1) gene according to doxycycline administration. It is anticipated that the transgenic animal model may be usefully used in clinical studies, such as screening for a candidate drug for the treatment of psoriasis. Additionally, it is anticipated that a peptide derived from the Peli1 FHA domain targeting the FHA binding motif that inhibits normal substrate binding between a substrate protein and the Peli1 protein may be usefully used in the development of new drugs for psoriasis-associated diseases. Moreover, by confirming an expression level of the Peli1 protein, it is anticipated to be usefully used in evaluating the severity of patients with psoriasis.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to methods and apparatus for 3D printing of highly viscous materials, especially to high amplitude ultrasonic vibration facilitated lower temperature 3D printing of highly viscous materials with a viscosity of at least 1000 Pa·s.

Abstract: A passive electronically scanned array in a number of phases. Initially, the array system configuration is determined followed by sizing the array, designing, building, and testing a 1D lens, and designing, building, and testing a 1×N switch network. This is followed by building and testing the array with associated 1D lenses, and integrating and testing switch networks connected to each lens in array. This is followed by design, build, test, and integration of the orthogonal switch matrix that connects to all of the lens switch matrixes, and system integration.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides CAPN5 substrates and CAPN5 inhibitors, nucleic acids encoding CAPN5 substrates or CAPN5 inhibitors, methods to deliver CAPN5 substrate or CAPN5 inhibitor agents to the eye, and methods of identifying inhibitors of CAPN5.

Abstract: Disclosed are a multi-channel audio signal processing method and a multi-channel audio signal processing apparatus. The multi-channel audio signal processing method may generate N channel output signals from N/2 channel downmix signals based on an N?N/2?N structure.

Abstract: A system for forming surface modified substrates includes a laser system, and a laser processing chamber. A laser scanner automatically controls a position of the laser beam or an x-y translating stage upon which the laser processing chamber is mounted thereon for scanning the laser beam relative to a substrate of material (M) having a bulk portion and an outer surface integrated with the bulk portion, and a coating including metal organic molecules including at least one metal X or particles of metal X on the outer surface. At laser-heated spots atoms of X from the metal coating diffuse into the outer surface to form a modified surface layer including both M and X. The modified surface layer has a thickness of 1 nm, and a 25° C. electrical conductivity ?2.5% above or ?2.5% below a 25° C. electrical conductivity in the bulk portion.