Abstract: An apparatus and method for transmitting and receiving magnetic field signals in a magnetic field communication system are provided. The apparatus includes a controller configured to generate a communication signal, matching units that are configured to receive the communication signal and that respectively correspond to different matching frequencies, and loop antennas that are connected to the matching units, respectively, and that are configured to convert communication signals according to the different matching frequencies into magnetic transmission signals in the form of magnetic field energy and to transmit the magnetic transmission signals.

Abstract: Fiber optic connectors, cable assemblies and methods for making the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the optical connector comprises a housing and a ferrule. The housing comprises a longitudinal passageway between a rear end and a front end, and, a part of the rear portion of the housing comprises a round cross-section and a part of the front portion of the housing comprises a non-round cross-section with a transition region disposed between the rear portion and the front portion.

Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for remediating toxins present in feedstock that are used in processes to produce ethanol and other products.

Abstract: Provided herein is a porous ?-cyclodextrin-containing monolith having a microstructure templated by the external phase of a HIPE, as well as processes of manufacturing the same and uses thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method of forming a micro/nanowire having a nanometer- to micrometer-sized diameter at predetermined positions of an object. The method includes: preparing a micro/nanopipette having a tip with an inner diameter which is substantially the same as the diameter of the micro/nanowire to be formed; filling the micro/nanopipette with a solution containing a micro/nanowire-forming material; brining the solution into contact with the object through the tip of the micro/nanopipette; and pulling the micro/nanopipette from the object at a pulling speed lower than or equal to a predetermined critical speed (?c) to obtain a micro/nanowire having substantially the same diameter as the inner diameter of the micro/nanopipette tip.

Abstract: An aptamer-N-heterocyclic-carbene metal complex conjugate (aptamer-NHCM conjugate) or an aptamer-bis-N-heterocyclic-carbene metal complex conjugate (aptamer-bis-NHCM conjugate) includes an aptamer coupled through a hydrolytically stable bond to an N-heterocyclic-carbene metal complex (NHCM) or a bis-N-heterocyclic-carbene metal complex (bis-NHCM). The aptamer-NHCM conjugate is prepared where the chosen aptamer displays selective binding to a cell specific receptor, such that the cytotoxic NHCM can be directed specifically to cells responsible for a target disease (e.g., a specific cancer type). A method of preparing the aptamer-N-heterocyclic-carbene metal complex conjugate involves installing a coupling group to an N-heterocyclic-carbene metal complex that can specifically bond with a functional group on an aptamer; the bond, covalent or non-covalent, is stable hydrolytically in the absence of an environment that promotes intentional cleavage of the bond.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for cleaning substrates comprising the steps of: placing a substrate on a substrate holder; implementing a bubble less or bubble-free pre-wetting process for the substrate; and implementing an ultra/mega sonic cleaning process for cleaning the substrate.

Abstract: An underwater ROV or AUV with 8 vectored thrusters that provides a high degree of dynamic stabilisation, 6-degrees of freedom, and a system to control an underwater ROV or AUV with single or multiple thruster failures. In addition, the ROV/AUV has a system to minimise silt disturbance when operating close to fine silt or sensitive environments.

Abstract: Disclosed is a video processing system including multiple unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) configured to capture a video of a fire site, wherein each UAV has a control unit including an input layer and a first hidden layer (hidden layer 1) and a central server connected to the multiple UAVs by wireless communication, wherein the central server includes multiple hidden layers and an output layer. The video processing system performs a learning process to determine whether a fire has occurred using a feature map in which an original video is difficult to recognize and personal information is protected. Thus, it is possible to fundamentally prevent the exposure and infringement of personal information.

Abstract: A reference signal (RS) transmission system to transmit a channel state information (CSI) RS for extraction of CSI to a relay and a macro terminal is disclosed. The base station transmits information on a sub frame containing the CSI RS to the relay or the macro terminal. The macro terminal and the relay receive the CSI RS using the information on the sub frame. The macro terminal and the relay extract the CSI using the CSI RS and transmit the extracted CSI to the base station.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating a cancer and/or enhancing immune responses to infiltration of tumors comprising administering to a subject a fucose. Also disclosed herein are methods of detecting the presence of a sugar-modified protein (i.e., a glycosylated protein).

Abstract: An optical sensor includes at least one photodetector configured to be reverse biased at a voltage exceeding a breakdown voltage by an excess bias voltage. At least one control unit is configured to adjust the reverse bias of the at least one photodetector. A method of operating an optical sensor is also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided are aromatic oligoamide foldamers and self-assembled compositions of the same. The aromatic oligoamide foldamers and compositions can form tube-like structures that can form pores in membranes. The pores can be used to transport ions and molecules, such as, for example, cryoprotective agents or therapeutic agents, through the membrane. The tube-like structures exhibit desirable stability at low temperatures.

Abstract: A therapeutic delivery device that provides a controlled release of high doses of a therapeutic agent in a local area, sustains the high dose controlled release with a percutaneous port for refilling the device, and is versatile for use with multiple types of therapeutic agents and/or implant systems. A rate determining/controlled release membrane is used to decrease the molecular mobility of the therapeutic compounds thereby controlling the therapeutic release profile. The therapeutic delivery device includes a body defining an internal reservoir for receiving a therapeutic agent and including a first membrane for providing a controlled release of the therapeutic agent to the surgical site, a port in fluid communication with the reservoir, a sleeve configured to encapsulate the body, and a rigid housing configured to support the body and a portion of the sleeve, the rigid housing configured to release the body and the sleeve after the body and the sleeve are anchored position relative to the surgical site.

Abstract: An electrostatic sensing system configured to sense an electrostatic information of a fluid inside a fluid distribution component and including an electrostatic sensing assembly, a signal amplifier and an analog-to-digital converter. The electrostatic sensing assembly includes a sensing component, and a shield. The sensing component is configured to be disposed at the fluid distribution component. The sensing component is disposed through the fluid distribution component so as to be partially located in the fluid distribution component. The shield surrounds a part of the sensing component that is located in the fluid distribution component. At least part of the shield is located on an upstream side of the sensing component. The signal amplifier is electrically connected to the sensing component. The analog-to-digital converter is electrically connected to the signal amplifier. The shield has an opening spaced apart from the sensing component.

Abstract: Mechanoluminescent devices and articles, such as wearable articles, that include mechanoluminescent devices. The mechanoluminescent devices may have a lateral type architecture or a vertical type architecture. The mechanoluminescent devices may be sensors, including pressure sensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method for interconnecting a data lake and a relational database, including the following steps: S1: adding a data source class of a relational database to a data lake; S2: matching and using, by the data lake, a data source class of the relational database; and S3: determining and loading a corresponding driver according to the data source class, so as to connect the corresponding relational database. By cascading a data source registering configuration file, a relational database configuration file and a driver package catalog in a parameter passing method, when the data lake is started, a specific database to be used is designated unnecessarily, but a corresponding database is used directly. The configuration file is also traversed unnecessarily, but the user acquires configuration information as required in the parameter passing method.

Abstract: A detection structure and a detection method are provided. The method includes the following. A display backplane, a detection circuit board, and a detection light-emitting diode (LED) chip are provided. The detection circuit board is disposed on the display backplane, to connect a first detection line on the detection circuit board with a first contact electrode and connect a second detection line on the detection circuit board with a second contact electrode. A drive signal is output via the display backplane to the first detection line and the second detection line. A contact electrode pair on the display backplane corresponding to the detection LED chip is determined to be abnormal on condition that the detection LED chip is unlighted.

Abstract: A low sulfur diesel blockage inhibitor as shown in formula (I), a preparation method therefor, and use thereof are provided. In formula (I), x and y are each an integer between 0 and 4; m and n are each selected from H, a C1-C6 linear or branched alkyl group, or a C3-C6 cycloalkyl group. By using a vegetable oil as a raw material, a modified vegetable oil fatty acid is first obtained, and then a polar group of an unsaturated dialdehyde with a certain chain length is introduced into a molecular chain of the modified vegetable oil fatty acid.

Abstract: Extended release pyridostigmine dosage forms, suitable for maintaining stable plasma concentrations with reduced or minimized initial burst release/dose dumping of pyridostigmine, are provided. The dosage forms include matrix tablets, gastroretentive tablets, and pellets, the latter being suitable for dosing in capsules, tablets, and sachets, as well as for sprinkling on foodstuffs. The disclosure also provides methods for improving patient compliance by administering once-a-day extended release pyridostigmine bromide dosage forms that provide a superior controlled drug release.