Abstract: An apparatus for controlling narrow road driving of a vehicle includes: an image transform unit generating a depth map using depth information of an object in a front image of a road on which the vehicle travels and generating a height map of the front image by transforming the generated depth map; a map analysis unit recognizing the object and calculating a driving allowable area of the road based on the generated height map; a determination unit determining whether the road is a narrow road based on the calculated driving allowable area and, when the road is determined to be the narrow road, determining whether the vehicle is able to pass through the narrow road; and a signal processing unit controlling driving of the vehicle on the narrow road based on the determination of whether the vehicle is able to pass through the narrow road.

Abstract: Methods for preventing feedlot bovine respiratory diseases employing an anti-inflammatory drug rupatadine are disclosed. Compositions are further disclosed. Beneficially, the methods and compositions provide safe and cost-effective management of a costly disease.

Abstract: This study describes about a new electrochemical biosensor using DNA-redox electrostatic interaction and their subsequent non-specific adsorption on graphene screen-printed electrode or biochip. The ruthenium hexamine molecule [Ru(NH3)6]3+, or RuHex, was observed to form complexes with free DNA in solution that adsorbed onto graphene surfaces, enabling the development of a rapid, high-sensitivity DNA biosensor. Reproducible cathodic current signals were generated from these low-cost graphene biochips, both in the presence and absence of dsDNA and loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) amplicons. The combination of the DNA-redox molecule complexes and the graphene surface therefore provided a novel detection strategy. This new biosensor was able to identify different meat species based on the isothermal amplification of target genes followed by electrochemical detection with square wave voltammetry.

Abstract: Methods and systems are provided that inventory a plot of trees based on data including one or more (e.g., all) of radar images of the plot, spectral images of the plot (e.g., high resolution images taken by satellite), other data (e.g., elevation, slope, aspect), and actual tree survey data physically collected about the plot and/or another plot having similar characteristics. Although the actual tree survey data collected is typically less than the amount of actual survey data used by prior approaches, the present systems and methods are still capable of inventorying the entire plot with a high degree of confidence (e.g., at least 95% confidence).

Abstract: A method and kit for detecting a target nucleic acid is provided wherein combining an amplified nucleic acid with a particle such as a paramagnetic bead form a flocculated complex which can be detected by visual inspection. The volume of nucleic acid sample that can be detected is as low as a few microlitres. The method can be applied to in-the-field or point-of-care diagnosis for a rapid determination of the presence or absence of the target nucleic acid. The methylation status of a target nucleic acid can also be determined. The method and lit may have general applicability to detecting diseases in plants and animals, environmental testing and testing for contamination of foods and other edible products.

Abstract: The present invention is a composition comprising a plurality of nanoparticles of at least one noble metal each coated with a plurality of linker molecules, at least some of which are attached to at least one of a plurality of glycosaminoglycan chains.

Abstract: The present invention generally to methods of treating subjects suffering from a cardiac condition or having a risk factor for developing a cardiac condition by administering an ELA peptide or fusion protein to a subject in need. The invention relates to fusion proteins of Fc-ELA-32 and Fc-ELA-21 that exhibit improved properties for use as therapeutic agents, e.g. in the treatment of cardiac conditions. In addition, the present invention relates to polynucleotides encoding such fusion proteins, and vectors and host cells comprising such polynucleotides. The invention further relates to methods for producing the fusion proteins of the invention, and to methods of using them in the treatment of disease.

Abstract: Provided herein are materials for the promotion of tissue regeneration, and methods of promoting tissue regeneration and wound healing therewith. In particular, materials displaying laminin-derived peptide sequences that facilitate cell migration into the material, and methods of use thereof, are provided.

Abstract: A circuit structure for implementing a physical unclonable function and a driving method thereof, an integrated circuit chip and an authentication method thereof, an electronic device are disclosed. The circuit structure includes: a multilayer circuit, a first address circuit and an output circuit, the multilayer circuit includes a first RRAM device array which is addressable and a second RRAM device array which is addressable; the first address circuit is configured to map a resistance value of a second RRAM device in the second RRAM device array to a first address; the first address is used for positioning a selected first RRAM device; and the output circuit is configured to acquire and process a resistance value of the selected first RRAM device and output a processing result.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-generation (4G) communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). An apparatus of a base station in a wireless communication system is provided. The apparatus includes at least one processor configured to determine a length of a channel occupancy period and a length of a contention period with respect to a band shared with other system, and a transceiver configured to, when detecting no signal of the other system until a time indicated by a back-off value in the contention period, transmit a signal over the band. A method of a base station in a wireless communication system is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed are multi-stage multilevel DC-DC step-down converters. Stages may include three or four switches, and switches of each stage are operated at selected duty cycles such that each stage reduces an input voltage by one-half and voltage stress on switches is reduced. In some embodiments only a single output inductor is used in an LC filter, and the inductor may be very small as compared with a conventional Buck converter. Thus, embodiments provide DC-DC step-down converters with high power density and efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to the field of cataract surgery and more particularly to methods and apparatus for performing a capsulorhexis. This invention is in the field of medical devices. The present invention relates to a device constructed from metals, polymers or other materials that are amenable to precise surface modifications and methods for its use, wherein (1) the device assists in capsulorhexis and (2) a patterned surface having milli-, micron-, and/or nano-sized micropatterning characteristics that imparts surface stabilizing and self-adhesive properties.

Abstract: A detector that includes an all-oxide, Schottky-type heterojunction. The “metal” side of the heterojunction is formed, for example, from a dysprosium (“Dy”) doped cadmium oxide (“CdO”) (i.e., CdO:Dy). The semiconductor side of the heterojunction is formed, for example, from cadmium magnesium oxide (“CdMgO”). On the metal side of the junction, “hot” electrons are created through the excitation of surface plasmon polaritons by infrared radiation. The hot electrons are able to cross the Schottky-type barrier of the heterojunction into the conduction band of the semiconductor where they can be detected. The working wavelength of infrared radiation that is being detected can be adjusted or tuned by modifying the Dy content of Dy-doped CdO. The height of the Schottky-type barrier can also be adjusted by modifying the composition of CdMgO, which allows for the optimization of the Schottky-type barrier height for a given working wavelength.

Abstract: A method for optimizing a CT simulation protocol for different size patients for contouring and segmentation of organs and tumors. The method scanning different size phantoms, cadavers, or patients with a CT scanning x-ray tube to create a set of images and to create data sets for each different size phantoms, cadavers, or patients and then calculating an image quality index (IQI) as a benchmark for contouring accuracy. Finding an optimal IQI that characterizes patients of different sizes and using the optimal IQI to determine the accuracy of the contouring and segmentation of A CT simulation protocol for a patient.

Abstract: One embodiment is a biochip having an array of biosensors for quantitative determination of protein-protein and/or antibody-antigen interactions. The array comprises at least two biosensors formed on a substrate. The biosensors can be used to detect either the same or different analytes. The biosensors may be acoustical transducers operated in the thickness shear mode of vibration, wherein the density, viscosity, and elasticity at the sensor interface can be ascertained. Additionally, a series of fluidic channels are etched to the same depth as the biosensors. The fluidic channels serve to efficiently deliver the sample to the biosensors. One or more biochips can be housed within an enclosure.

Abstract: Novel microlens array architectures for enhanced light outcoupling from light emission are provided. Organic light emitting devices (OLEDs) that include an outcoupling layer including these novel microlens array architectures and method for fabricating such OLEDs are provided. These devices may be used to provide OLEDs with optimized light extraction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for estimating irradiation dose for patient application based on a radiation field model and a patient anatomy model are disclosed. According to an aspect, a method includes providing a database of patient anatomy models. The method also includes providing a radiation field model of an X-ray system. Further, the method includes receiving a measure of an anatomy of a patient. The method also includes determining a patient anatomy model among the patient anatomy models that matches or is similar to the anatomy of the patient based on the measure of the patient and a corresponding measure of each of the patient anatomy models. The method also includes estimating an irradiation dose for application to the patient by the X-ray system based on the radiation field model and the determined patient anatomy model.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates beyond 4th-generation (4G) communication system such as long term evolution (LTE). A method of operating a remote node in a wireless communication system includes: determining each of instantaneous channel states between host nodes and the remote node based on reference signals received from the host nodes during some of time intervals for a channel estimation; determining a host node for random access among the host nodes based on the determined instantaneous channel states; and when a value indicating a state of a channel between the determined host node and the remote node is larger than a threshold value, transmitting a signal for the random access to the host node.

Abstract: A three-dimensional electronic, biological, chemical, thermal management, and/or electromechanical apparatus can be configured by depositing one or more layers of a three-dimensional structure on a substrate. Such a three-dimensional structure can include one or more internal cavities using an additive manufacturing system enhanced with a range of secondary embedding processes. The three-dimensional structure can be further configured with structural integrated metal objects spanning the internal cavities (possibly filled with air or even evacuated) of the three-dimensional structure for enhanced electromagnetic properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a solvent dispensing system that includes a plurality of air-operated double diaphragm pumps, which are adapted to couple to a plurality of solvent supply containers, and coupled to a plurality of dispensing nozzles, wherein each air-operated double diaphragm pump is powered by a separate air supply line carrying pressurized air, and is controlled by a separate air directional control valve. The solvent dispensing system further includes a sealing cap device for coupling a solvent container to a solvent supply line. The sealing cap device is adapted to form a seal around a solvent discharge opening in a solvent container. The sealing cap device has a check valve and breather combination and a fitting for coupling the solvent container to a solvent supply line. Also disclosed is a clamping system for pressing the sealing cap device around the solvent discharge opening in the solvent container.