Abstract: A multi-stage bubble-column vapor mixture condenser comprises at least a first stage and a second stage. Each stage includes a carrier-gas inlet and a carrier-gas outlet, as well as a condenser chamber containing a condensing bath in fluid communication with the carrier-gas inlet and the carrier-gas outlet. The carrier-gas inlet is positioned to bubble carrier gas from the carrier-gas inlet up through the condensing bath, overcoming a hydrostatic head of the condensing bath. The carrier-gas outlet is positioned with an opening for carrier-gas extraction above the condensing bath, wherein the first-stage carrier-gas outlet is in fluid communication with the carrier-gas inlet of the second stage to facilitate flow of the carrier gas through the condensing bath in the condenser chamber of the first stage and then through the condensing bath in the condenser chamber of the second stage.

Abstract: The present invention relates to memory apparatuses and an operating methods using a heterogeneous memory array. An operation method of a memory apparatus using a heterogeneous memory array according to an embodiment of the present invention includes dividing an input bit into at least one data bit according to a mode bit, and writing the divided data bits in each cell of the memory array by using a cell level of the memory array which is configured according to the mode bit.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for treating a neurological disorder or deficit, such as tinnitus and phantom limb pain.

Abstract: An implantable device is provided. The implantable device includes a flexible polymeric substrate that extends through an aperture in an electrically conductive material to form an anchor that partially covers the electrically conductive material. Methods for fabricating the implantable device are also provided.

Abstract: System and methods to create an immersive virtual environment using a virtual reality system that receives parameters corresponding to a real-world robot. The real-world robot may be simulated to create a virtual robot based on the received parameters. The immersive virtual environment may be transmitted to a user. The user may supply input and interact with the virtual robot. Feedback such as the current state of the virtual robot or the real-world robot may be provided to the user. The user may train the virtual robot. The real-world robot may be programmed based on the virtual robot training.

Abstract: Provided are a device and method for configuring a multi-hop network. The device includes a controller configured to set a second multi-hop network including some terminals of a first multi-hop network, the first multi-hop network being built using a low-power communication interface, and the second multi-hop network being built using a communication interface having a longer transmission distance than in the first multi-hop network.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a maritime radio communication technology and, most particularly, to a maritime radio communication method using encoded standard maritime communication phrases capable of supporting text communication that can be exchanged between ships (or vessels) by encoding the standard maritime communication phrases (SMCP). As a method of performing communication through a channel of a Very High Frequency (VHF) band between an own ship and a target ship, provided herein is a maritime radio communication method using encoded standard maritime communication phrases (SMCP) including a search step searching encoded phrases of the standard maritime communication phrases (SMCP) including an inputted keyword, an output step outputting the encoded phrases including the keyword in accordance with respective priority levels based on the search result, and, as one phrase among the outputted encoded phrases is selected, a transmission step transmitting the selected encoded phrase to the target ship.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the design of a system that controls a dynamic-shading system for a window/skylight. This system includes a photosensor array, and an optical element having a field of view corresponding to the window/skylight, which directs light onto the photosensor array. It also includes a processing mechanism that automatically generates a digital luminance map from signals received through the photosensor array to determine locations of one or more light sources in the field of view. The processing mechanism also automatically controls the dynamic-shading system in response to the determined locations of the one or more light sources.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for assessing the presence or risk of obstetrical complications, particularly those related to an angiogenic and anti-angiogenic imbalance. Also provided are methods of treating an angiogenic and anti-angiogenic imbalance with water-soluble statins, such as pravastatin.

Abstract: In an aspect of the disclosure there is provided a vibration reducing apparatus for a percussive tool having an axis of reciprocation. The apparatus comprises, a guide frame and at least one member extending across the axis of reciprocation. An assembly extending in a direction of along the axis of reciprocation comprises at least two layers and each layer comprises four interconnected elongate members pivotally attached and rotatable with respect to each other to define a polygon; and the assembly has at least one biasing means. A handle is movably coupled to the guide frame and supported on the assembly. The apparatus provides decreasing stiffness with increasing compression of the assembly under an applied load to the handle for reducing vibration in a predetermined frequency range.

Abstract: A multi-directional drive device includes a first drive motor supported by a holding portion and having a first drive shaft, a rotary member integrally connected to the first drive shaft of the first drive motor and configured to rotate together with the first drive shaft, a spherical body supported on the rotary member to be relatively rotatable and configured to rotate about a second rotation center axis different from a first rotation center axis of the first drive shaft, a second drive motor mounted on the rotary member and having a second drive shaft independent of the first drive shaft, and a transmission mechanism provided between the second drive shaft of the second drive motor and the spherical body on the rotary member and configured to transmit power of the second drive shaft to the spherical body and cause the spherical body to slidably rotate about the second rotation center axis with respect to the rotary member, wherein a body to be operated is supported by the spherical body.

Abstract: A three-dimensional packaging structure and a packaging method of power devices. The packaging structure includes power devices, direct copper bonded substrates (i.e., DBC substrates), flexible printed circuit boards (i.e., FPC boards), bonding wires, heat dissipation substrates, decoupling capacitors, a heatsink with integrating the fan, shells, and forms a half-bridge circuit structure composed by the power devices. The power circuit structure is optimized, parasitic inductance in the commutation loop is reduced by mutual inductance cancellation, thus overvoltage and oscillation during the power device switching process can be reduced. Additionally, by using the flexible characteristic of the flexible PCB, a three-dimensional packaging structure is formed and power density is improved.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an end-to-end visual analytics system and related method thereof are disclosed.

Abstract: An optical fiber, such as in some instances a high-power, diode-pumped, dual-clad, ytterbium-doped fiber amplifier (YDFAs), having a fundamental mode and at least one higher order mode, wherein the higher order mode or modes have mode areas that are substantially larger than a mode area of the fundamental mode.

Abstract: A system and method for identifying a subject based upon ear recognition using a convolutional neural network (CNN) and handcrafted features, wherein an ear in an image is cropped using ground truth annotations and landmark detection is performed to obtain the information required to normalize pose and scale variations. The normalized images are then described by different feature extractors and matched through distance metrics. Finally, scores are fused and a subject identification decision is made.

Abstract: A universal, scalable, solvent-free, one-step method for thermal annealing a stainless steel membrane to create a superhydrophilic surface. The superhydrophilic membrane itself, and methods for using it to separate oil and water in an oil and water mixture or for photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and other organic contaminants.

Abstract: Methods and kits for measuring a panel of biomarkers in a subject suspected of being at risk for peri-implant osteolysis are provided. The method includes obtaining a biological sample from the subject; and measuring a level of at least two biomarkers in a biomarker panel in the sample, wherein the biomarker panel comprises ?-crosslaps (?-CTX), ?-crosslaps (?-CTX), Interleukin-6 (IL-6), Interleukin-8 (IL-8), osteoprotegrin (OPG), deoxypyridinoline (DPD), and cross-linked N-telopeptides (NTX).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a device and method for producing low-frequency magnetic-field signals to enable long-range wireless communication through conductive media. The magnetic-field signals can be generated by mechanically moving permanent magnets. In some examples, transmitters are capable of transmitting signals in the ultra-low and very-low frequency ranges (e.g., 100 Hz-30 kHz), utilizing a small amount of power.

Abstract: System and method based upon an OFDM symbol, including a cyclic prefix (CP), that is received after being transmitted over a multiple access channel, wherein the CP is removed, and a Hann window is applied to the symbol. FFT is then applied to the Hann windowed symbol to obtain the frequency domain subcarriers. The pilot symbols are filtered accordingly to obtain Hann windowed pilots to estimate effective channel. Inter-carrier interference is calculated and removed.

Abstract: A stylet includes a handle assembly with an indicator display and a stiff wire assembly extending distally from the handle assembly having a non-imaging ultrasonic device on a distal end. The stylet includes a circuit assembly having one or more of a pulser, a transmit/receive chip, a bandpass filter, a differential amplifier, an ADC, and an MCU, operable to control the operation of the ultrasonic device and to receive and analyze data from the ultrasonic device to facilitate implantation of a device such as a catheter.