Abstract: Disclosed is a rare earth complex having a rare earth ion and a phosphine oxide ligand that is coordinated with the rare earth ion and is represented by the following formula (I): wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 each independently represent an alkyl group which may have a substituent.

Abstract: A system of automatic adjustment of a laser reflection path, comprising a central processing device, a driving device, a four-quadrant photodetector, a driving arm, a micro cantilever, a sample, a sample placing table, a light reflector, a laser, a CCD equipped with an optical microscope, a vibration sensor, a signal processing circuit, a display device, a storage device, and a control device; a system of automatic adjustment of the laser reflection path is controlled by the control device, wherein a laser beam is emitted by the laser, an image collected by the CCD equipped with the optical microscope is processed by the central processing device to identify the micro cantilever, and then a driving arm is driven by a driving device to drive the micro cantilever to move to the center of a laser spot, during which vibration signals of the driving arm are also under monitoring.

Abstract: A composite structural element includes a concrete member and a hollow member covering a part of a length of the concrete member. The concrete member has a first end, a second end, and a first elongated body extending between the first and second ends. The first elongated body has a first length between the first and second ends thereof. The hollow member has a first open end, a second open end, and a second elongated body extending between the first and second open ends. The second elongated body has a second length that is shorter than the first length. The hollow member may include a plurality of studs and a stiffener on its interior, in contact with the concrete member.

Abstract: The present disclosure may be embodied as methods and/or systems for non-contact measuring of an on-body and/or inside-body motion of an individual. A sensing signal is provided within a near-field coupling range of a motion to be measured. In this way, a measurement signal may be generated as the sensing signal modulated by the motion. The sensing signal may be an ID-modulated signal. In some embodiments, the sensing signal is a backscattered RFID link provided a wireless tag. A downlink signal may be provided to power the wireless tag. The sensing signal may be a harmonic of the downlink signal. The measurement signal is detected. The motion is measured based on the measurement signal. The measurement signal may be detected as far-field radiation after transmission through a source of the motion. The measurement signal may be detected as reflected from a source of the motion as antenna reflection.

Abstract: A global navigation satellite system (GNSS) spoofing detection and classification technique is provided. An optimization problem is formulated at the baseband correlator domain by using an optimization algorithm such as the Least Absolute Shrinkage and Selection Operator (LASSO) algorithm, for example. A model of correlator tap outputs of the intended received signal is created to form a dictionary of pre-computed waveform functions (e.g., triangle-like-shaped functions). Sparse signal processing can be leveraged to choose a decomposition of pre-computed waveform functions from the dictionary. The optimal solution of this minimization problem can discriminate the presence of a potential spoofing attack peak by observing the decomposition of two different code-phase values (authentic and spoofed) in a sparse vector output. A threshold can be used to mitigate false alarms. Furthermore, a variation of the minimization problem can be provided that enhances the dictionary to a higher resolution.

Abstract: An efficient thermal control system for microcircuits based on liquid metal coolant is provided, including a cooling water system, a liquid metal supply system and a cooling system. The liquid metal supply system is used for supplying liquid metal to the cooling system to achieve heat exchange with a chip through the liquid metal, and the cooling water system is used for cooling the liquid metal. The cooling system includes a cooling capacity distribution unit used for distributing the liquid metal; cabinets provided with chip cooling platforms, which are connected to the cooling capacity distribution unit through a pipe, and are provided with the chip; a temperature measuring component used for measuring temperature of the chips; and a control unit, and cooling capacity distribution unit and the temperature measuring component are electrically connected to the control unit.

Abstract: A heater for an evaporator includes a heating wire and a support, and the heating wire includes a tunnel part that surrounds an outer surface of a container in which an organic material is accommodated and is coiled in a cylindrical shape, a flange part that is connected to an upper end of the tunnel part and has a spiral structure in which a radius increases in a plane direction, a first straight part extending downward from a lower end of the tunnel part, and a second straight part extending downward from a distal end of the flange part, and the support includes a ring part that supports a lower surface of the flange part, and a plurality of bars extending downward form the ring part.

Abstract: Provided is a parallel mechanism consisting of: a first module including a first plate having a first hollow formed therein; a second module disposed to be spaced apart from the first module, and including a second plate having a second hollow formed therein; and a power transmission unit provided in a space between the first and second modules, and including a third plate connecting the first and second modules in parallel, wherein the first and second modules form a symmetrical structure on the basis of the power transmission unit, a first range of motion in the first module is amplified, by means of the symmetrical structure, to a second range of motion that is wider than the first range of motion in the second module, a working space is formed in a space communicating with the first and second hollows, and the third plate is provided outside the working space.

Abstract: Devices for detecting an analyte in a sample suspected of containing the analyte, are provided. The devices include bio-functional, nanostructured, isoporous membranes (BNIM) integrated organic electrochemical transistor (OECT), herein BNIM-OECT, for the rapid and sensitive detection of the presence of an analyte of interest, in a sample, for example, a biological sample. The membrane (i.e., BNIM) is physically separated from the OECT channel therefore the electronic device can be used multiple times. The isoporous membrane is functionalized to include a binding partner for the analyte being detected. The BNIM-OECT can be used for disease detection, by functionalizing the BNIM-OECT with a binding partner to an analyte associated with the disease, applying a collected biological sample to the BNIM-OECT. A decrease in channel current as a result of analyte binding to its binding partner on the isoporous membrane indicates the presence of the analyte in the sample.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a bio-based copolymer comprising in polymerized form (i) at least one polymerizable bio-based monomer containing one phenolic hydroxyl group which has been derivatized to provide at least one polymerizable functional group which is an ethylenically unsaturated functional group (such as a [meth]acrylate group), where the precursors of the polymerizable bio-based monomers are derived from raw lignin-containing biomass, and (ii) at least one ion-conducting co-monomer other than the bio-based monomer. Also disclosed herein are binders comprising the bio-based copolymer, electrodes comprising the binder, polymer electrolytes comprising the bio-based copolymer and an electrochemical device comprising an electrode in electrical contact with a polymer electrolyte, wherein at least one of the electrode and the polymer electrolyte comprises the bio-based copolymer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a digestive organ endoscope system which allows a user to perceive whether or not the tip of an endoscope instrument inserted along a channel approaches the tip of an endoscope channel portion within a certain distance, thereby being capable of quickly inserting the endoscope instrument up to a position close to the tip of the endoscope channel portion, and thus, it is possible to reduce a procedure time and to prevent a digestive organ from being damaged due to instantaneous protrusion of the tip of the endoscope instrument occurring when the endoscope instrument is quickly inserted.

Abstract: A heating-energy-saving equipment for printing and dyeing factory, including: a heat source generator, a first ejector, a second ejector, a setting machine and a flash drum; a steam outlet of the heat source generator is connected to an injection port of the first ejector through a pipeline, an outlet of the first ejector is connected to an injection port of the second ejector, the water outlet of the flash drum is provided with a second branch pipe which is connected to the first ejector port of the second ejector, and the steam outlet of the flash drum is connected to the second ejector port of the second ejector, the present invention can save energy and reduce production costs; can be improved upon the existing equipment without changing the main structure of existing equipment, and it is very easy to implement; can reduce the discharge heat loss and environmental pollution.

Abstract: The subject invention is concerned with systems and methods advantageously applying finite element analysis to establish design rules for a highly sensitive piezo-resistive pressure sensor with an output that is high enough to be detectable by simple and inexpensive circuits and therefore ensure wearability. Four frequently reported micro-feature shapes in micro-patterned piezo-resistive sensors are provided, where the micro-dome and micro-pyramid yield the highest sensitivity. Investigations of different conductivity values of micro-patterned elastomers show that coating the elastomer with a conductive material (e.g., a metallic coating) leads to higher current response when compared to composited conductive elastomers. Advantageous geometric parameters and spatial configurations of micro-pyramid design of piezo-resistive sensors are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a compound and methods of preparing the compound. The compound has anti-microbial and anti-mite properties and can be bonded to materials such as fiber and synthetic polymer. The compound may also be used in a finishing agent for textiles, fibers, or yarns to protect these materials against microorganisms and mites. Additionally, when these materials are treated with a relatively low dosage of the compound, long-lasting and effective anti-mold and anti-mite effects may be achieved at a relatively low cost.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides a biomimetic lung disease model, and methods of its production and use. In one exemplary embodiment, the biomimetic lung disease model can include a first and second microchannel with a membrane coated with airway epithelial cells disposed between the microchannels and at least one device coupled to the biomimetic model that delivers an agent to at least one microchannel. In certain embodiments, the agent is cigarette smoke.

Abstract: A multi-functional reconfigurable intelligence surface (MF-RIS) integrating signal reflection, refraction and amplification and energy harvesting and an application thereof are provided. The MF-RIS can support wireless signal reflection, refraction and amplification and energy harvesting on one surface, to amplify, reflect, or refract a signal through harvested energy, and further enhance effective coverage of wireless signals. When a signal model of the MF-RIS constructed in the present disclosure is applied to a multi-user wireless network, a non-convex optimization problem of jointly designing operation modes and parameters that include BS transmit beamforming, and different components and a deployment position of the MF-RIS is constructed with an objective of maximizing a sum rate (SR) of a plurality of users in an MF-RIS-assisted non-orthogonal multiple access network.

Abstract: An electric pulse decomposition method for separating a composite material by an electric pulse, the composite material being obtained by bonding or joining a plurality of conductors to each other with an insulating member, the electric pulse decomposition method including a protrusion formation step for forming a protrusion in a specific site, on a side on which the composite material is arranged, of at least one of the plurality of conductors, and a separation step for separating the plurality of conductors in the composite material 1 by respectively bringing electrodes into contact with surfaces of the plurality of conductors and applying an electric pulse between the electrodes to destroy the insulating member. This makes it possible to separate the plurality of conductors from the composite material by making a shock wave caused by a current of the dielectric breakdown functioning as an adhesive to effectively destroy the insulating member.

Abstract: A mass spectrometer may have an ion source region including an ion generator configured to generate ions from a sample, an ion detector configured to detect ions and produce corresponding ion detection signals, an electric field-free drift region disposed between the ion source region and the ion detector through which the generated ions drift axially toward the ion detector, a plurality of spaced-apart charge detection cylinders disposed in the drift region and through which the ions drifting axially through the drift region pass, and a plurality of charge amplifiers each coupled to a different one of the plurality of charge detection cylinders and each configured to produce a charge detection signal corresponding to a magnitude of charge of one or more of the generated ions passing through a respective one of the plurality of charge detection cylinders.

Abstract: A signal processing method and device are disclosed. The method include: receiving a first signal; processing the first signal to obtain a squared complex envelope of the first signal; obtaining a second signal by processing the squared complex envelope of the first signal using a first filter, where a cutoff frequency of the first filter is determined according to an average-to-peak power ratio of a squared complex envelope spectrum of a third signal, the third signal is obtained by processing the first signal using a second filter, and a cutoff frequency of the second filter is determined according to a bandwidth occupied by the first signal; determining a squared complex envelope spectrum of the second signal; and determining a symbol rate corresponding to the first signal according to the squared complex envelope spectrum of the second signal. As such, the symbol rate of the signal can be determined accurately.

Abstract: The tactile directional guide system provides directional information in the form of vibrations for use during emergency evacuations and the like. The tactile directional guide system includes a vibrational module adapted for mounting on a support surface, such as the floor or wall of a hallway or corridor, as non-limiting examples. The vibrational module includes a plurality of members linearly arrayed along a longitudinal direction and a plurality of vibrators respectively coupled to the plurality of members. A controller is in communication with the plurality of vibrators and is configured to selectively sequentially actuate the plurality of vibrators in either a forward longitudinal direction or a rearward longitudinal direction to provide a tactile directional output.