Abstract: A system stores clustering information obtained by clustering multiple sets of viewpoints relative to teeth of a three-dimensional model of a patient and projection images of a head including the teeth from the respective viewpoints. At the time of a surgery, the system creates comparative images from a photographed image taken by a monocular camera and searches for any viewpoint having a projection image similar to the comparative image sequentially from a first hierarchy to a final hierarchy in the clustering information. The system sets a representative viewpoint based on the viewpoint of the final hierarchy, restores position and posture of the teeth of the patient relative to the monocular camera as position and posture of the teeth of the three-dimensional model relative to the representative viewpoint, and generates and outputs a navigation image based on position and posture of surgical information relative to the teeth after the restoration.

Abstract: A compound having the formula (I): is disclosed. A method of preparing the compound of formula (I) is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a thin film transistor is disclosed. The method includes: manufacturing a gate electrode, a gate insulation layer, an active layer, a source electrode and a drain electrode on a substrate. The active layer is formed from a zirconium indium oxide semiconductor material by a solution process. A thin film transistor, an array substrate, a method for manufacturing an array substrate, a display panel and a display device are also disclosed.

Abstract: Nanoparticles having a plurality of PVP chains covalently bonded to a surface of the nanoparticle are provided, along with their methods of formation and the RAFT agents for the polymerization of the PVP chains. RAFT agents are generally provided, along with their methods of formation and use. Methods are also generally provided for grafting a PVP polymer onto a nanoparticle. In one embodiment, the method includes: polymerizing a plurality of monomers in the presence of a RAFT agent to form a polymeric chain covalently bonded to the nanoparticle.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to small molecule inhibitors of PHGDH. Other embodiments of the present invention relate to methods of treating cancers using the small molecule inhibitors of PHGDH disclosed herein. Still other embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for using the small molecule inhibitors of PHGDH to study serine metabolism.

Abstract: Stereotactic systems and implantation methods that can be designed for use with a specific species and further customized for use with an individual within the species are provided. The stereotactic system can include an implant jig that can model a tissue or organ in which a target tissue area is located. A neurocap can be coupled to the implant jig for pre-planning and pre-placement of implants. A stencil can be used to determine the location for placement of the neurocap on the individual, so that the implants can be precisely targeted at the desired location. Pre-surgical information and data can be obtained from an individual and used to customize components of a stereotactic system, which can improve accuracy of implant placement.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for treating, preventing and alleviating obesity, fatty liver syndrome, diabetes, one or more metabolic syndrome conditions or complications and/or cancer comprising administering an effective amount of ostreolysin, its functionally related variant, or an extract or mushroom extract comprising the same to subjects in need thereof.

Abstract: Devices and methods for generating a plasma in a liquid are provided. A low-dielectric material can be placed in contact with the liquid to form an interface a distance from an anode. A voltage can be applied across the anode and a cathode submerged in the liquid to produce the plasma. A variety of devices are provided, including for continuous operation. The devices and methods can be used to generate a plasma in a variety of liquids, for example for water treatment, hydrocarbon reformation, or synthesis of nanomaterial.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of preparing nitrogen-doped graphene, comprising: mixing at least one solid-state nitrogen containing precursor with a graphene to form a mixture, and sintering the mixture under a reducing atmosphere to obtain the nitrogen-doped graphene. The present invention further provides a method of producing a composite heat dispatching plate coated with nitrogen-doped graphene film, comprising: mixing a nitrogen-doped graphene obtained aforementioned with a polymer bonding agent to form a mixture slurry, coating the mixture slurry onto at least one surface of a metal substrate to form a composite material, drying the composite material, and obtaining the composite heat dispatching plate with a film of nitrogen-doped graphene. Structural defects of graphene lattices are reduced during doping process so that crystallinity and thermal conductivity are improved.

Abstract: A vehicle driving support system includes a detection part detecting an object; an area classification part classifying areas other than a presence area where the object detected by the detection part is present into an empty area and an unknown area, the empty area being such an area that it is determined that no object is present and an unknown area being such an area that whether an object is present is unknown; and a control part guiding a vehicle to the empty area.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of separating betanin from red quinoa by supercritical fluid fractionation, including: mixing an extract of red quinoa with an ethanol/water mixture to obtain a mixture of red quinoa/ethanol/water; and separating betanin from the mixture of red quinoa/ethanol/water by supercritical fluid fractionation, which operates under a pressure between 2300 to 4400 psi at a temperature between 35 to 65° C. for a period of time between 15 to 90 minutes.

Abstract: A desalination and climate control system including a vapor-compression system having an evaporator, a condenser, and a working fluid that circulates between the evaporator and the condenser to transfer heat from the condenser to the evaporator, and a desalination system coupled with the desalination system having a humidifier that encloses the condenser, receives air and saline fluid, passes the saline fluid through the condenser to extract the heat and vaporizes the saline to provide humidified air and brine fluid, and a dehumidifier that encloses the evaporator, condensates the humidified air, and provides the air and demineralized fluid.

Abstract: Electrodes comprising conducting graphite, paraffin oil pasting liquid, and a rare earth metal impregnated zeolite, such as lanthanum or cerium impregnated mordenite electrodes. Methods and voltammetric applications, such as square wave anodic stripping voltammetry, of these rare earth metal impregnated zeolite modified electrodes for the detection and quantification of heavy metal ions such as Pb(II) and Cd(II) in aqueous solutions.

Abstract: A composite material preparation system comprises a sealed reaction kettle for containing reactants and base materials; temperature and pressure detecting units for detecting the temperature and pressure inside the reaction kettle; and a heating unit for hydrothermally induced heating, based on the detected temperature and pressure values. The heating unit comprises an induction coil, an induction heating device, and a control mechanism for controlling the generation of an induction frequency of the induction heating device. The reaction kettle is located in the induction coil, both ends of the induction coil are mounted on an outer wall of the induction heating device, and the induction coil and the induction heating device have circulating water introduced inside. The device can prepare a composite material having good interface bonding, by utilizing induced heating under the premise of controllable temperature and pressure, and by utilizing the characteristic that the reactants themselves are heated.

Abstract: Embodiments of fiber surface finish enhanced flocked surface impact force absorbing structure include a plurality of flock fibers disposed on a substrate, a surface coating applied to the plurality of flock fibers, and in another embodiment, a divider fabric bonded to the tops of flock fibers.

Abstract: A system comprises at least one processor configured to perform technology mapping to map logic elements in a logic netlist to corresponding dual-rail modules in a library. The technology mapping results in a network of interconnected nodes and the mapped dual-rail modules are arranged at corresponding nodes of the network. The processor is configured to optimize the network and perform the technology mapping based on at least one satisfiability-don't-care condition. Performance analysis may be performed by calculating a cycle time of a pipeline node in the network based on a calculated pre-charging finish time and an evaluation finish time of a fanin node of the pipeline node.

Abstract: A charging system for improving a power factor and a current quality in a grid stage is provided. The charging system includes a rectifying circuit that is configured to rectify a grid power and a converter that is configured to receive a voltage-current rectified by the rectifying circuit and convert the voltage-current into a charge voltage-current to be provided to a battery. A capacitor is connected across a connection end of the rectifying circuit and the converter. The converter includes a first high frequency switching circuit, a transformer, and a second high frequency switching circuit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods for identifying a compound for de-fatting and functional recovery of macrosteatotic hepatocytes.

Abstract: The present invention includes the efficient dispersion and high loading of fillers in a thermoplastic polymer matrix. In a first general embodiment, the present invention includes a method wherein fillers are first synthesized and dispersed in a liquid monomer. The liquid monomer is then polymerized to a solid. The nanofillers may be silver nanoparticle/nanowire fillers. Ethylene glycol may serve as a solvent, reducing agent as well as precursor monomer for polymerization. In a second general embodiment, the present invention includes a method wherein fillers may be separately synthesized (or obtained commercially) and then added and dispersed in a liquid monomer. The liquid monomer is then polymerized to a solid. In a third general embodiment, a composite is synthesized using interfacial polycondensation. This is accomplished by aggressive mixing of two solvents during the reaction. The aggressive mixing forms microdroplets (i.e.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a data storage and retrieval system. The system includes a at least one client device; and at least one-server. The server includes at least one memory, a processor and a log store. The client data is divided into different blocks and stored in the server. Different logs are generated for each block and stored in the log store. The storage in the server are audited for ensuring their integrity. The present invention also relates to a method used to store and retrieve data form the above system. The present invention also relates to a method used to initialize empty buffers in a storage of a system.