Abstract: Unpredictable random numbers are used to provide the parameter values and seeds for a parameterized random number generator, thereby providing forensic reproducibility of a simulation. The values generated unpredictably to provide the parameters and seeds for the random number generator are stored so that the same random numbers can be utilized for a subsequent computation in the simulation.

Abstract: Disclosed are a scheduling apparatus and method using a virtual slotframe in an industrial wireless sensor network in which devices on the network generate schedules that are efficient with regard to data traffic having various cycles by performing scheduling in a distributed manner through a virtual slotframe scheme, the scheduling apparatus and method including a packet classifier configured to manage, in a list, a point in time when a packet was generated by referring to a packet transmission record, a transmission record analyzer configured to analyze a traffic pattern on the basis of a list indicating the point in time when the packet was generated, a virtual slotframe schedule generation manager configured to generate a virtual slotframe schedule according to the traffic pattern when the traffic pattern is classified, and a schedule converter and aggregator configured to perform a conversion and an aggregation for a direct link schedule to be used for TSCH (Time Slotted Channel Hopping) operation.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for determining whether a mobile device is located indoors or outdoors. In some embodiments, a mobile device may utilize a fusion of the information from multiple sensors, such as a RGB sensor, a proximity sensor, a light intensity sensor, and a WiFi radio, to determine whether the mobile device is located indoors or outdoors.

Abstract: A method of duplicating texture and pattern of a natural material using a low temperature embossing process is provided. More particularly, in the method of duplicating texture and pattern of a natural material using a low temperature embossing process, a polymer resin having low glass transition temperature is coated on a surface of the natural material and then low temperature embossing process is performed thereon at a specific temperature and a specific pressure to duplicate a distinct texture and a fine pattern of the natural material as they are, thereby improving luxurious and aesthetic properties and achieving a large area and mass production, such that it may be applied to interior and exterior materials of a car, a case of a cellular phone and a laptop, home appliances, or the like.

Abstract: Methods for treating a cocaine-related disorder in an individual include administering to the individual a therapeutic amount of an antibody comprising a human immunoglobulin gamma heavy chain and a murine lambda light chain. In another embodiment, the light chain includes a human kappa light chain at least partially derived from 1B3. Other embodiments are directed toward the antibodies themselves and methods of binding the antibodies.

Abstract: The present invention describes thymoquinone compounds formula (I): (i) These compounds have been identified as being useful in the treatment of cancer.

Abstract: Disclosed are new small molecules having a substituted quinazoline core structure and the uses thereof for modulating glucocerebrosidase activity. Also disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the small molecules or activated glucocerebrosidase conjugated to the small molecules, which compositions may be administered in methods of treating diseases or disorders associated with glucocerebrosidase activity, including neurological diseases and disorders such as Gaucher's disease and Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: A passive NOX adsorbent includes: palladium, platinum or a mixture thereof and a mixed or composite oxide including the following elements in percentage by weight, expressed in terms of oxide: 10-90% by weight zirconium and 0.1-50% by weight of least one of the following: a transition metal or a lanthanide series element other than Ce. Although the passive NOX adsorbent can include Ce in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 20% by weight expressed in terms of oxide, advantages are obtained particularly in the case of low-Ce or a substantially Ce-free passive NOx adsorbent.

Abstract: An anode for a Li-ion cell, protected with an SEI by pre-treatment in an SEI-formation cell, is stable for cell cycling even in the presence of substantial water in the cell electrolyte. A method for making the protected anode includes forming an SEI on a lithium electrode by performing multiple charge/discharge cycles on the electrode in a first cell having an SEI formation electrolyte to produce the protected anode. The SEI formation electrolyte includes an ionic liquid having at least one of eight organic cations.

Abstract: The invention provides epoxytaccalonolide microtubule stabilizers and their use as anti-proliferative microtubule stabilizing agents.

Abstract: Methods of making sequence-defined polymers and sequence-defined polymers. The methods are based on the orthogonal reactivity of monomers having at least two different functional groups. The sequence-defined polymers can be used in various applications. For example, the SDPs (e.g., pH sensitive SDPs) are used in cell lysis methods or as molecular vehicles to transport drug cargo into cells.

Abstract: Systems and methods for using positions of detected, real object boundaries to enable user interaction with a virtual object are disclosed. A system can include one or more sensors or trackers configured to detect boundaries of a transparent, real object within a three-dimensional coordinate system. A computing device configured to track positions of the detected boundaries of the real object within the three-dimensional coordinate system. The computing device may also track a position of a virtual object within the three-dimensional coordinate system. The computing device may determine whether the position of the virtual object is within the positions of the detected boundaries of the real object. The computing device may also enable user interaction with the virtual object via user interface and receive input for interacting with the virtual object in response to determining that the position of the virtual object is within the positions of the detected boundaries.

Abstract: A photodetector selection apparatus and method and a scattering coefficient measurement apparatus and method are provided. The photodetector selection apparatus for measuring a scattering coefficient may include: a light source configured to emit light to a subject; a photodetector array configured to detect the light that is reflected or scattered from the subject and measure a light intensity of the detected light; and a processor configured to select at least one photodetector from a plurality of photodetectors of the photodetector array, based on a change in the measured light intensity of each of the plurality of photodetectors according to a change in a scattering coefficient of the subject, and determine the scattering coefficient of the subject based on the light intensity that is measured by the selected at least one photodetector.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to the three-dimensional (3D) integrated thin-film transistors (TFTs) with silicon and metal-oxide (MO) semiconductors as the active layers. In one or more embodiments, an apparatus is provided that comprises a first transistor comprising a silicon active layer, and a second transistor comprising a metal oxide active layer. The second transistor is vertically stacked on the first transistor, and the first transistor and the second transistor share a gate electrode formed between the silicon active layer and the metal oxide active layer. With these embodiments, the gate electrode corresponds to a top gate of the first transistor and a bottom gate of the second transistor.

Abstract: The invention relates to lipid polymeric patchy particles formed by nanoprecipitation and emulsification processes, utilizing a polymer blend including the polymer, solvent and lipid-PEGylated functional groups. More particularly, the invention relates to synthesizing particles having different or pre-selected morphologies (internal and external) and physicochemical properties. It has been found that the shear stress experienced by the polymer blend during emulsification can impart certain external and internal morphology and physicochemical properties to the resulting particles. Further, the one or more patches of the particles can be functionalized, such as, with gold nanoparticles, for use of the particles, in particular, in photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging.

Abstract: A simultaneous wireless information and power transfer relaying network system includes a source, a relay and a destination node. An overall time slot constituting a relaying protocol of the system includes a first time slot assigned for the source and a second time slot assigned for the relay, where at least a part of the first time slot is assigned for an information transmission from the source to the relay. A time duration of the second time slot is greater than a time duration of the at least part of the first time slot assigned for the information transmission from the source to the relay. A method of communication for the SWIPT relaying network system includes determining a structure of the overall time slot including ratios of time durations of subparts of the overall time slot.

Abstract: Compositions, systems, and methods for preparation of polypeptides having multiple iterations of non-standard amino acids are provided. The compositions and method can be used to produce recombinant proteins at a greater yield than the same or similar polypeptides made using conventional compositions, systems, and methods. Accordingly, in some embodiments, the polypeptides are ones that could not be made using conventional methods and reagents, or could not be made a sufficient yield or purity to serve a practical purpose using conventional methods and reagents. Polypeptides made using the disclosed compositions, systems, and methods are also provided.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for treating a complication associated with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), the method comprising administering an effective amount of a nitric oxide precursor to a subject in need thereof. Methods and compositions for treating vasospasm, the method comprising administering an effective amount of a nitric oxide precursor to a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Microbial keratitis is a sight threatening disorder and infections result in ocular pain, stromal destruction, corneal thinning and/or perforation, leading to vision loss, if untreated and the need for transplantation. Methods of treating bacterial infection of the cornea prophylactically or therapeutically in a subject, are provided according to aspects of the present invention which include administering an effective dose of glycyrrhizin, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, hydrate, solvate, ester, amide, isomer or derivative thereof characterized by anti-bacterial activity, to the subject.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a pixel array in which auto-focus (AF) pixels and image capture pixels are arranged. Wherein at least one of the AF pixels comprises: a color filter layer; and first and second microlenses arranged over the color filter layer, and formed in a region of the at least one AF pixel in a widthwise direction of the color filter layer.