Abstract: An apparatus for managing deterministic and synchronous multi-channel extension (DSME) network fluctuations in an industrial wireless sensor network includes: a network congestion rate measurer configured to measure a network congestion rate on the basis of a number of times an association request message is received and a number of times carrier sensing is performed, a DSME-guaranteed time slot (GTS) allocation information collector configured to continuously collect DSME-GTS allocation information using coordinators, a DSME-GTS maintenance determiner configured to determine whether to maintain or collect DSME-GTSs on the basis of collected network information, a slot reallocation determiner configured to determine whether data is received without collision from two nodes to which a slot is redundantly allocated and transmit a DSME-GTS expiration request to a sensor node for reallocation of empty slots.

Abstract: Methods are described for generating autologous tissue grafts, including generating grafts at the point of care, which include isolated cell populations that are enriched with stem cells and are mixed with biological fillers including hyaluronic acid and derivatives thereof. The hyaluronic acid localizes the cells to a desired injection site and stimulates collagen production thus enhancing the viability and the longevity of the graft.

Abstract: A substrate integrated waveguide (SIW) slot antenna may include a substrate that may have a first substrate portion with a first permittivity less than and a second substrate portion with a second permittivity. The substrate may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The exemplary SIW slot antenna may further include a first conductive layer disposed on the top surface, a second conductive layer disposed on the bottom surface, a transverse slot on the first conducting layer, waveguide sidewalls that may include a plurality of spaced-apart metal-lined vias traversing the substrate, and a microstrip feed line on the first conducting layer.

Abstract: Various embodiments for fast prototyping of morphologies and controllers related to locomotion for a robotic device are disclosed.

Abstract: A sweat sampling and sensing device for sensing sweat on skin includes an analyte-specific sensor for sensing a first analyte in sweat; a sweat collector placed on or adjacent to skin with a plurality of pores or pathways for entry of sweat from skin into said sweat collector, said sweat collector at least partly defining a sweat volume between said analyte-specific sensor and the skin; and a pressure element capable of holding said sweat collector against the skin with a pressure and reducing the sweat volume between said sweat collector and the skin.

Abstract: A pressure sensing system includes at least two pressure sensing layers. The first pressure sensing layer includes a first sensing system configured in a layer, a first layer of foam having a Young's modulus and mounted between a first sensing system configured in a layer, and a second sensing system configured in a layer; at least a second pressure sensing layer including the second sensing system configured in a layer, and a second layer of foam having a Young's modulus that is greater than the Young's modulus of the first layer of foam and mounted between the second sensing system configured in a layer and a rigid substrate having a Young's modulus greater than the layer of the first sensing system, the first layer of foam, the layer of the second sensing system, and the second layer of foam. The pressure sensing system thereby defines a multi-layer pressure sensing system.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a combined energy dissipation scaffolding structure for preventing falling rock hazards for high and steep side slope during highway construction, which belongs to the field of prevention and cure against highway disaster and post-disaster reconstruction engineering in earthquake area. The combined energy dissipation scaffolding structure mainly comprises five parts: a top surface impact-resistance system closely jointed with the existing slope surface, a top surface support system composed of 3D stereographic steel frame systems, a scaffolding body structure composed of a cross beam and support steel-pipe posts at both sides, a mountain-side anchorage system for anchoring the top surface impact-resistance system and the scaffolding body structure, and an anchoring-type steel-plate concrete composite foundation, wherein a fixed base is welded with the bottom of the steel-pipe post and is driven in the foundation soils using anchor rods.

Abstract: Pateamine A derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions that include the derivatives, and methods for treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia using the derivatives.

Abstract: A bubble continuous positive airway pressure system may include an adjustable flow generator configured to control a flow rate of air to be delivered to a patient. A pressure-regulated delivery system is configured to control a pressure delivered to the patient interface. The delivery system is operatively connected to a pressure control tube. One end of the pressure control tube is submerged in a liquid. A patient interface is configured to transfer pressure from the pressure control tube to the patient's airway.

Abstract: A system for providing auto-focus augmented reality (AR) viewing of real and virtual objects includes a frame for holding AR viewing components on a user's head and optically in front of the user's eyes. The AR viewing components include an internal virtual objects display for displaying virtual objects to a user. Internal and external focus correction modules respectively adjust focal distances of virtual and real objects, are respectively configurable to adjust the focal distances of the virtual and real objects differently based on the different user vision types, and operate to respectively adjust the focal distances of the virtual and real objects such that the virtual and real objects are simultaneously in focus based on the vision type of the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transferring method of graphene using a self-adhesive film.

Abstract: A thermally releasable adhesive member including a base resin and microcapsules dispersed and disposed in the base resin. The microcapsule includes a core part, a shell part wrapping the core part, and an organic solvent disposed in the core part, and an average diameter of the microcapsules is in a range from about 50 nm to about 500 nm. The adhesive member may maintain high optical transmittance and may be easily detached at a high temperature.

Abstract: A method and a pharmaceutical composition for treating an atherosclerotic lesion are provided, including administering a subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of a composition comprising hypoxia-cultured MSCs obtained by culturing auto- or allo-MSCs under low oxygen conditions.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions comprising covalent and supramolecular polymers, and methods of preparation and use thereof.

Abstract: A system for measuring microfluctuation of accommodation comprises a measuring module and a processing module. The measuring module includes at least one first sensing element attached to the area around an eye of a testee for measuring an EMG signal. The processing module is coupled with the measuring module for picking up a specific frequency range of the EMG signal as a measurement index of microfluctuation of accommodation, wherein the specific frequency range is between 0.1 Hz and 100 Hz. The system allows the testee to be tested in an open field of view and exempts the testee from experiencing fatigue in the muscle around the eyes. The system is compact and convenient to carry. A method for measuring microfluctuation of accommodation is also disclosed.

Abstract: The method for measuring of quick changes of low surface conductivity of dielectrics under electromagnetic interference of line voltage is based on a comparison measurement on a voltage divider and synchronization of measuring pulses with periodic sinusoidal course of interference when voltage with pre-set parameters of square pulse is brought to the tested dielectric surface and potential is sampled in the voltage divider consisting of the measured dielectric surface and a resistor with preselected resistivity in certain time intervals both before application of the measuring pulse and immediately before its end, and then based on a difference between the values measured using a differential amplifier, the value corresponding to that measured without effect of electromagnetic interference 60 Hz is derived and the result is the possibility to measure quick changes of low surface conductivity of dielectric surface.

Abstract: A balanced wideband impedance transformer can include a first conductor layer including a first metal line and a second metal line, a second conductor layer including a first feed line and disposed on the first conductor layer, a third conductor layer including a second feed line and disposed on the second conductor layer, and a fourth conductor layer including a third metal line and a fourth metal line, and disposed on the third conductor layer.

Abstract: Platinum-containing compounds for the treatment of disease, such as, for example, cancer, are provided herein. Specifically, platinum Pt(IV) complexes with a substituted 2,2?-bipyridine ring structure are provided, as are methods for using the complexes. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A system for illuminating a spatial augmented reality object includes an augmented reality object including a projection surface having a plurality of apertures formed through the projection surface. The system further includes a lenslets layer including a plurality of lenslets and conforming to curved regions of the of the projection surface for directing light through the apertures. The system further includes a camera for measuring ambient illumination in an environment of the projection surface. The system further includes a projected image illumination adjustment module for adjusting illumination of a captured video image. The system further includes a projector for projecting the illumination adjusted captured video image onto the projection surface via the lenslets layer and the apertures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide having protease activity comprising a zinc finger protease domain, a helix-turn-helix domain and a GAF domain. The core protein sequence of the protease is shown as SEQ ID NO: 1. The invention also relates to optimized reaction conditions for the protease and methods of increasing the protease activity.