Abstract: The subject matter disclosed in this specification pertains to the transfer of compounds of interest into a target biological cell. Specifically, discrete particles that are surrounded in three dimensions with phospholipid bilayers are provided wherein the compound of interest (e.g.) a protein are free to laterally move within the bilayer. The particles may be embedded within a hydrogel matrix. In some embodiments, stem cells are co-cultured in the hydrogel matrix to facilitate the absorption of the compound of interest.

Abstract: A light valve film forming a light-modulating element of a light valve, the film comprised of a cross-linked polymer matrix with a plurality of droplets of a liquid light valve suspension distributed therein. The film has a phase ratio: % particle number value calculated by the formula: Matrix / capsule ? ? ratio % ? ? particles ? ? in ? ? the ? ? capsule = Phase ? ? ratio ? : ? ? % ? ? particle ? ? number In one embodiment the light valve film has a relatively low visible transmittance in the unpowered Off state such that the film has a % T of <0.05 and a ?T of >42%. In another embodiment the light valve film has a relatively high visible transmittance in the On state such that the film has a % T of >70% and a ?T of >57%.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-core processor, and more particularly, a method of optimizing performance of a multi-core processor having a hierarchical structure and a multi-core processor system for performing the method. To this end, the method of optimizing performance of a hierarchical multi-core processor including a plurality of kernel cores, each kernel core including a plurality of cores sharing a memory, the method includes calculating a correlation between a plurality of threads by a thread correlation managing module within a main processor; grouping the plurality of threads into two or more threads according to information on the calculated correlation by the main processor; and allocating each of the grouped threads within an equal group to each core within an equal kernel core of the hierarchical multi-core processor by a scheduler of the main processor.

Abstract: A para-methoxy protected benzaldehyde useful in preparation of treprostinil, and of formula: (Formula (1)) is prepared by subjecting to Claisen re-arrangement a substituted benzaldehyde of formula (1a): (Formula (Ia)) to form the m-hydroxy-substituted benzaldehyde of formula (1b): (Formula (Ib)) and then reacting compound (1b) with a p-methoxybenzyl (PMB) compound to form a PMB-substituted benzaldehyde of formula (1).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a semiconductor light-emitting device having a two-stage photonic crystal pattern formed thereon, and to a method for manufacturing same. According to the present invention, a second photonic crystal pattern is formed inside a first photonic crystal pattern formed on a semiconductor layer or transparent electrode layer, in order to improve light extraction efficiency. Also, according to the present invention, in order to form a second fine nanoscale photonic crystal pattern in the first photonic crystal pattern, a nanosphere lithography process employing polymer beads is used, and a trapping layer made of a thermoplastic resin was used to conveniently form polymer beads in a single layer so as to eliminate the inconvenience of having to calculate and change process variables according to polymer bead sizes in traditional nanosphere lithography processes.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method of preventing fault-injection attacks on Chinese Remainder Theorem (CRT)-Rivest Shamir Adleman (RSA) cryptographic operations, and a recording medium for storing a program implementing the same. First, the method receives first and second primes, that is, different primes, and a randomly selected prime, that is, a random prime, which are used for CRT-RSA cryptographic operations. Thereafter, a cumulative value is calculated by performing an XOR (Exclusive OR) operation on the first prime, the second prime, and the random prime using a push function. Thereafter, the first prime, the second prime, and the random prime are loaded by performing an XOR operation on the cumulative value using a pop function corresponding to the push function. Finally, CRT-RSA operations are executed by computing modulo operations based on the first prime and the second prime.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an antimicrobial composition comprising at least one polymer or oligomer, the polymer and oligomer being comprised of repeating units of hydrophilic heterocyclic amine monomers that are coupled by hydrophobic linkers selected to confer the antimicrobial activity to the composition, methods of producing the same and uses of the antimicrobial composition.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention discloses an apparatus for solar-thermal collection.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an optical line terminal, the disclosure includes: an optical transmitter for generating a low speed downstream optical signal; a wavelength-multiplexer for wavelength-multiplexing the downstream optical signal; a first optical power branching tap coupler for allowing wavelength-multiplexed downstream optical signal to branch off; a wavelength band separator/coupler for separating between the wavelength-multiplexed downstream optical signal and a wavelength-multiplexed upstream optical signal; a circulation type wavelength-demultiplexer for wavelength-demultiplexing a downstream optical signal branched off by the first optical power branching tap coupler and an upstream optical signal separated by the wavelength band separator/coupler; an optical receiver for outputting a downstream electrical signal by using the wavelength-demultiplexed optical signal; and a signal processing module for controlling an optical power and a wavelength of the optical transmitter according to a s

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor laser diode having a waveguide lens. The semiconductor laser diode includes at least one first waveguide having a narrow width, at least one second waveguide having a wide width wider, and at least one waveguide lens having an increasing width from the first waveguide toward the second waveguide and connecting the first waveguide to the second waveguide. Sidewalls of the waveguide lens connecting the first waveguide to the second waveguide may be curved. The second waveguide may be a waveguide providing an optical gain.

Abstract: A method of providing a targeted advertisement is provided. A mobile terminal receives user characteristic information including information indicating favorite shops and basic information used for user classification, and generates an access control key used for encoding advertisement content by using the received user characteristic information. An advertisement main server selects at least one of shop management servers installed in respective shops by using the user characteristic information, and transmits the user characteristic information to the selected at least one shop management server. The shop management server receiving the user characteristic information encodes advertisement content selected using the user characteristic information with a specific access control key, and broadcasts the encoded advertisement content. The mobile terminal decodes the broadcast advertisement content by using the generated access control key.

Abstract: A method of operating a disaster prevention system by a disaster prevention center is provided. The method includes: receiving a disaster situation generation report message including disaster information from a user equipment via an access point (AP); generating disaster response information based on the disaster information; and transmitting a disaster broadcasting message including the disaster response information to the disaster prevention center through the AP.

Abstract: An illumination device including a base, at least one LED light source and a first diffusing element is provided. The base has a supporting plane. The LED light source disposed on the supporting plane has a light emitting surface substantially parallel to the supporting plane. The first diffusing element disposed on the supporting plane is a hollow column surrounding the LED light source. An inner diameter width of the first diffusing element is gradually reduced outward from the base. The first diffusing element has a rough surface comprising a plurality of surface structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the production and culture of undifferentiated spermatogonial stem cells that can be maintained long term and are feeder free. The resultant feeder-free populations can be used in any of a number of protocols including the generation of progeny bulls. The present invention includes novel methods required for the successful enrichment of bovine spermatogonial stem cells, novel cell lines and other components used for the same, as well as the resultant stem cell compositions.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for inserting scalability and view information into a Moving Picture Experts Group-2 (MPEG-2) Transport Stream (TS) header are provided. When a scalable video or multi-view video is transmitted using an MPEG-2 system, scalability information or view information regarding the scalable video or multi-view video in a payload in a TS level may be used. Using the scalability information or view information, the TS-packetized scalable video or multi-view video may be efficiently adapted to various terminal performances, various network characteristics, a specific user preference, and the like.

Abstract: A chrysanthemum plant named ‘Zanmuaval Red’ characterized by its medium sized blooms with dark red ray florets and prolific branching; natural season flower date datum; blooming for a period of five weeks.

Abstract: A laminate and process of making the laminate is disclosed comprising: a surgical mesh having first and second surfaces; and an adhesive structure having adhesive and non-adhesive surfaces, wherein the non-adhesive surface of the adhesive structure is laminated to at least one of said first and second surfaces of said surgical mesh, and the adhesive surface of said adhesive structure has protrusions extending therefrom comprising a resin having a Young's modulus of greater than 17 MPa, which protrusions are of sufficiently low diameter to promote adhesion by increasing physical attractive forces between the adhesive structure and a target surface, as measured by shear adhesion.

Abstract: A mobile user apparatus and associated methods useful for conducting payment transactions wirelessly, such as at point-of-sale locations. In one embodiment, the mobile user apparatus is a cellular-enabled mobile device that includes a short-range radio frequency device, such as an active-mode capable device, that generates a transmission to a point of sale apparatus, including information relating to an account of the user of the mobile apparatus that is to be charged for the payment. In one variant, the information stored on the mobile device is further configured to receive transaction data wirelessly in return.

Abstract: A method for reconstructing a high quality image from undersampled image data is provided. The image reconstruction method is applicable to a number of different imaging modalities. Specifically, the present invention provides an image reconstruction method that incorporates an appropriate prior image into the image reconstruction process. Thus, one aspect of the present invention is to provide an image reconstruction method that requires less number of data samples to reconstruct an accurate reconstruction of a desired image than previous methods, such as, compressed sensing. Another aspect of the invention is to provide an image reconstruction method that imparts the signal-to-noise ratio of a prior image to the desired image being reconstructed. Another aspect of the invention is to provide an image reconstruction method that, when practiced in the field of x-ray imaging, allows for exposing a subject to substantially less radiation dose than is required in conventional x-ray imaging techniques.

Abstract: A reel-to-reel aerosol collection and storage system for capturing and storing a plurality of separate samples of aerosol particles using electrostatic precipitation technology for collecting such particles onto a tape mechanism for analysis at a future time. The particles are collected onto a region of the collection tape for a defined period of time and then that portion of the collection tape is advanced out of the collection zone and manipulated so as to form sealed pouches or pockets which can be either severed from the collection tape for individual storage in a temperature controlled storage container, or which can be stored on a take-up reel in a temperature controlled environment. The collected aerosol particles are stored with a buffer fluid to preserve and maintain the viability of the collected particles for future extraction and analysis. Several embodiments for forming sealed pouches or pockets and methods of storing the collected particles are disclosed.