Abstract: Apparatus and method for photo-chemical oxidation are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a dialysis fluid regeneration system includes: a nanostructured anode; a source of light configured to illuminate the anode; and a cathode that is oxygen permeable.

Abstract: A timbre-selectable human voice playback system and a timbre-selectable human voice playback method thereof are provided. The timbre-selectable human voice playback system includes a speaker, a storage and a processing apparatus. The storage saves a text database. The processing apparatus is connected to the speaker and the storage. The processing apparatus obtains real human voice signals, converts the text of the text database into original synthetic human voice signals with the text-to-speech technology, and transforms the original synthetic voice signals into timbre-specific human voice signals with a timbre transformation model. The timbre-transformation model is trained with the real human voice signals collected from a specific person. Then, the processing apparatus plays the transformed human voice signals with the speaker. Accordingly, a user can listen to his favorite voice timbre and the transformed voice signal carrying selected content anytime and anywhere.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are metasurfaces formed on a substrate from a plurality of posts. The metasurfaces are configured to be optically active at one or more wavelengths and in certain embodiments are configured to form lenses having unexpectedly strong focusing power. In particular, the metasurfaces are formed from “low-contrast” materials, including CMOS-compatible materials such as silicon dioxide or silicon nitride. Accordingly, the disclosed metasurfaces are generally CMOS compatible and therefore embody a new paradigm in metasurface design and manufacturing.

Abstract: Disclosed are various embodiments for optimizing energy management. A quantity of renewable power that will be generated by renewable energy generation sources can be forecasted. The energy demand for a building or a cluster of buildings can be forecasted. A pricing model for buying energy from a grid can be determined. A quantity of energy to import from the grid or export to the grid can be scheduled based on the quantity of renewable energy forecasted and the state of charge or health of battery energy storage system, current and future operations of building HVAC, lighting and plug loads system, the forecasted energy demand for the building, and the pricing of the energy from the grid.

Abstract: A phosphorescent chemosensor based on A Gold(I) complex stabilized in an aqueous polymer media. The complex exhibits strong red emission (?max ˜690 nm) in solutions and is sensitive to sub-ppm/nM levels of silver ions. On addition of silver salt to the polymer-complex, a bright-green emissive adduct with peak maximum within 475-515 nm is developed. The silver adduct exhibits a four-fold increase in quantum yield (0.19±0.02) compared to polymer-complex alone (0.05±0.01), along with a corresponding increase in phosphorescence lifetime. The polymer-complex also exhibits sensitivity to higher concentrations (e.g., >1 mM) of other metal ions such as Tl+, Pb2+, and Gd3+. The sensing methodology is simple, fast, and convenient, and the results can be detected by the naked eye. Addition of EDTA restores the red emission of the complex. The complex can distinguish between silver ions and silver nanoparticles and can be used to remediate silver ions from the environment.

Abstract: Methods and systems for improved labeling and/or de-labeling a molecule or cell in the context of scientific experimentation, industrial applications, and clinical investigation, including the means to repeat the process of labeling and de-labeling in an efficient manner.

Abstract: A method of recovering a hydrocarbon from a reservoir, whereby an oil recovery formulation containing carboxylic acid functionalized-pyrolyzed date leaf particles is injected into the reservoir, and the hydrocarbon is collected from the reservoir. The carboxylic acid functionalized-pyrolyzed date leaf particles are obtained sequentially from date leaves by cutting the date leaves and drying, pulverizing in the presence of a metal bicarbonate, pyrolyzing at 700 to 1,000° C., and treating the product thus obtained with an acid solution that includes nitric acid to introduce carboxylic acid functional groups.

Abstract: Provided is an aluminum ion detector. The aluminum ion detector may include apple extracts having a predetermined concentration, and metal nano particles coupled to the apple extracts.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, this application discloses methods for the diagnosis and prognosis of prostate cancer. In some embodiments, the invention takes advantage of the combinatorial utility of certain biomarkers to prognose and diagnose prostate cancer at an early stage. In certain embodiments, the methods described herein do not require the selection of cells from a particular tissue compartment, and are therefore suitable for analysis of cancer tissue in which compartmentalization is lost.

Abstract: An electronic impedance tuner comprises an adjusting circuit, N cell tuning circuits identical in structure and a switch controller. The adjusting circuit comprises a first microstrip line, a second microstrip line, a first capacitor, a second capacitor, a third capacitor, a first inductor, a second inductor and a first PIN diode. Each cell tuning circuit comprises a third microstrip line, a fourth microstrip line, a fourth capacitor, a fifth capacitor, a second PIN diode and a third capacitor. The capacitance Cd of the fourth capacitor meets the condition: 4 ? ? Y s N ? ? ? ? ? f 2 ? ? ? req ? 1 - ? ? req ? 2 ? C d ? Y s ? ? ? f 1 ? ? ? req ? 1 - ? ? req ? 2 . The length d of the third microstrip line meets the condition: ? 1 / 4 ? ( N + 1 ) < d < c 4 ? ? reff ? [ ( C d · Z 0 ) 2 + ( 2 ? ? ? f Bragg ) 2 - C d · Z 0 ] .

Abstract: In an approach for determining the illumination necessary along a vehicle's planned trajectory, a processor receives information relevant to the trajectory of a vehicle. A processor estimates the position of the vehicle at the particular time on the trajectory of the vehicle, using the data from the sensors. A processor estimates an illumination of the trajectory of the vehicle, using the model of the illumination of the road network and the data from the sensors, wherein a threshold is employed. A processor determines the threshold is exceeded. A processor changes a setting of the at least one headlight on the vehicle. A processor determines the threshold is exceeded. A processor alerts the user of the vehicle when adjustments to the at least one headlight that are necessary to illuminate the trajectory of the vehicle exceed physical limitations of the at least one headlight.

Abstract: Systems and methods for structuring unstructured data according to a data object structure that enables fast query look-ups across a variety of space and time dimensions. Furthermore, many embodiments optimize the storage of the data objects using a set of compression techniques that configure the data types used for the data objects based on properties of the stored data. Furthermore, many embodiments provide are able to service query look-up requests without having to deserialize data within the byte stream format as stored in memory by encoding information that provide memory locations for requested data, thereby allowing for the immediate retrieval of the data as it is stored in the persistent memory.

Abstract: Implantable devices for fixation of curved bones such as the pelvic ring pubic symphysis and acetabulum, and methods for the use of the devices are disclosed. The implantable devices are convertible between a flexible state and a rigid state using a shape locking section. The implantable devices further include a main body and a distal bone interface. In a flexible state, the devices may be inserted along, and conform to a curved pathway, and in the rigid state, the devices may support the mechanical loads required to fixate a fracture.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide an antisense oligonucleic acid with reduced hepatotoxicity. The antisense oligonucleic acid according to the present invention is characterized in that it has a base length of not less than 7 nt and not more than 30 nt, wherein nucleic acid residues of not less than 1 nt and not more than 5 nt respectively from the both terminals are 2?,4?-bridged nucleic acids, 2?,4?-non-bridged nucleic acid residue(s) is(are) present between the above-mentioned both terminals, and one or more bases in the nucleic acid residue(s) of the above-mentioned 2?,4?-non-bridged nucleic acid residue(s) is/are modified.

Abstract: An image encoding/decoding method and apparatus are provided. An image encoding method performed by an image encoding apparatus may comprise determining an intra-prediction mode of a current block, configuring a reference sample of intra prediction by using at least one of a neighbor pixel of the current block in a current picture and a pixel of a reference picture, and performing intra prediction for the current block based on the intra-prediction mode and the reference sample.

Abstract: A multi-chromophore virus particle is constructed by covalent binding of chromophores and provides super-radiant behavior. A virus-enabled targeted vector is provided for imaging with qualitatively different optical emission properties from state-of-the-art agents. Bright emission is obtained through quantum coherence, which in turn is facilitated by the symmetry of the virus shell. In an exemplary embodiment the targeted vector is used in laser-guided surgery, specifically for the treatment of in brain cancer.

Abstract: A method by which a hub unit can discover IDs from a plurality of satellite units across a shared communication link that connects each of the satellite units to the hub unit, each satellite unit having a satellite unit ID, the method comprising the hub unit broadcasting a message over the shared communication link, the message including an ID segment with a string of bits shorter than a bit length of the satellite unit IDs and an ID segment location; and each satellite unit receiving the broadcast message and comparing the ID segment with an ID portion of its own satellite unit ID starting at the ID segment location, if the ID portion for a satellite unit matches the ID segment, the satellite unit transmitting its complete satellite unit ID to the hub unit over the shared communication link.

Abstract: A therapeutic agent comprising a cell binding agent which binds the Receptor for Advanced Glycation Endproducts (RAGE) linked to an anti-cancer drug, for use in the treatment of gynaecological cancer, endometriosis or polycystic ovary syndrome. Novel cell binding agents, pharmaceutical compositions and methods are also described.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a DNA-peptide complex with a high-density functional group, a DNA-peptide-nanomaterial complex and a method for production of the same, a DNA-metal nanowire, and a method for production of the same. The DNA-peptide complex with a high-density functional group may include a DNA molecule; and a peptide containing an amino acid sequence capable of binding to the DNA molecule, wherein the peptide contains at least one functional group at a terminal thereof, wherein the peptide binds to the DNA molecule via at least one of electrostatic interaction, intercalation, and groove binding.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for photo-chemical oxidation are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a method for regenerating a dialysis fluid includes: flowing the dialysis fluid between an anode and a cathode of a dialysis system, where the anode comprises a plurality of nanostructures; illuminating the anode with a source of light; flowing oxygen through the cathode toward the dialysis fluid; and converting urea in the dialysis fluid into CO2, N2 and H2O thereby regenerating the dialysis fluid.