Abstract: Provided are a magnetic resistance structure, a method of manufacturing the magnetic resistance structure, and an electronic device including the magnetic resistance structure. The method of manufacturing the magnetic resistance structure includes forming a hexagonal boron nitride layer, forming a graphene layer on the boron nitride layer, forming a first magnetic material layer between the boron nitride layer and the graphene layer according to an intercalation process; and forming a second magnetic material layer on the graphene layer.

Abstract: An image encoding apparatus and method and an image decoding apparatus and method are disclosed. The image encoding method may include extracting a ROI from an input image, determining a compression rate of a remaining region excluding the ROI of the image based on a network state between the image transmitting apparatus and the image receiving apparatus, and encoding the remaining region based on the compression rate.

Abstract: A method for removal of at least a portion of carbon dioxide from an aqueous fluid such as a blood fluid includes placing a first surface of at least one membrane through which carbon dioxide and at least one acid gas other than carbon dioxide can pass in fluid in contact with the fluid. The membrane limits or prevent passage of the fluid therethrough. A carrier or sweep gas including the acid gas other than carbon dioxide is passed over a second surface (which is typically opposite the first surface) of the membrane so that the acid gas other than carbon dioxide can pass through the membrane into the fluid, and carbon dioxide from the fluid can pass from the liquid, through the membrane, and into the sweep gas.

Abstract: A method for preventing misappropriation of plastic money includes transmitting a first verification data from plastic money to an accompanied card through a wireless signal; comparing the first verification data with a second verification data stored in the accompanied card; if the comparison result is that the first verification data is identical to the second verification data, transmitting a verification success message from the accompanied card to the plastic money through the wireless signal; transmitting a first short message or E-mail including intended payment information from the plastic money to a cell phone number or an E-mail address of a cardholder of the plastic money through the wireless signal to inquire whether the cardholder of the plastic money agrees to pay or not; clicking a particular hyperlink in the first E-mail with a mobile device or pressing a particular button or icon of the mobile device by the cardholder of the plastic money to agree to pay and transmitting an approved payment m

Abstract: Methods and systems for causing reaction driven cracking in subsurface rock formations are disclosed. In some embodiments, the methods include the following: drilling one or more holes in a substantially porous subsurface rock formation, the one or more holes in fluid communication with pores in the subsurface rock formation; injecting in the pores via at least one of the holes one or more fluids, wherein the one or more fluids include a gas; and chemically reacting the one or more fluids within the pores thereby causing cracking in the substantially porous subsurface rock formation.

Abstract: There is provided an information processing apparatus including: an input unit inputting first vibration information observed from a moving body; a generating unit generating second vibration information based on a periodic function including at least one parameter that models periodic motion of the moving body; and an estimating unit estimating the at least one parameter based on a comparison result for the first vibration information inputted by the input unit and the second vibration information generated by the generating unit. The estimating unit repeatedly estimates the at least one parameter based on a comparison result for the first vibration information and the second vibration information that has been regenerated by the generating unit using the estimated at least one parameter.

Abstract: The present invention relates to millepachine ((E)-1-(5-methoxy-2,2-dimethyl-2H-chromen-8-yl)-3-(4-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-en-1-one) and its analogues. The present invention provides methods for preparing these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds, and methods of treating diseases utilizing pharmaceutical compositions including these compounds.

Abstract: A zinc oxide-carbon nanotube composite is provided, the nanotube composite being selective and sensitive for detection of hydrogen peroxide, which is important for screening for early cancer detection, monitoring cardiovascular disease, detecting onset of food spoilage, and enzymatic reactions that produce hydrogen peroxide as a byproduct. Also provided are methods using said zinc oxide-carbon nanotube composite.

Abstract: A superconducting synchronous motor having a simple and stable structure is provided. The superconducting synchronous motor according to one embodiment of the present invention comprises: a rotary shaft; a rotation core mounted at the rotary shaft so as to be rotated by connecting with the rotary shaft; and hooked magnetic poles extending from one end of the rotation core in a longitudinal direction. Each of the hooked magnetic poles is composed of first and second inductors of a magnetic material alternately engaged with each other and a superconducting wire to be wound, and comprises a first superconducting field winding and a second superconducting field winding fixed closely at the other end of a first inductor rotation core and the to other end of a second inductor rotation core, respectively. Each of the first superconducting field winding and the second superconducting field winding excites the first inductor and the second inductor to different poles.

Abstract: It was determined whether SNPs in SLC4A5 are associated with salt sensitivity of blood pressure (BP). Subjects consumed an isocaloric constant diet with a randomized order of 7 days low Na+ (10 mmol/d) and 7 days high Na+ (300 mmol/d) intake. Salt sensitivity was defined as a ?7 mm Hg increase in mean arterial pressure (MAP). 35 polymorphisms in 17 candidate genes were assayed. Association analyses with salt sensitivity revealed three variants that associated with salt sensitivity, two in SLC4A5 (rs7571842, rs10177833; P<0.001), and one in GRK4 (rs1801058; P=0.020). Paradoxical changes in blood pressure in response to changes in salt intake were also found associated with a SNP for DRD2 (rs6276). In conclusion, SLC4A5 variants are strongly associated with salt sensitivity of BP in Caucasian and a DRD2 SNP is a marker for paradoxical response to salt intake.

Abstract: A shape data generation method includes: generating a target shape of transformation from plural tomographic images of an object; specifying, from among plural vertices of a first shape that is a reference shape of the object, plural first vertices, each first vertex of which satisfies a condition that a normal line of the first vertex passes through a point that is located on the target shape and is located on a boundary of the object in any one of the plural tomographic images; identifying, for each of the plural first vertices, a second vertex that internally divides a segment between the first vertex and the point; transforming the first shape so as to put each of the plural first vertices on a corresponding second vertex; setting a shape after the transforming to the first shape; and executing the first specifying and the subsequent processings a predetermined number of times.

Abstract: The invention discloses a bidirectional dc-dc converter system and circuit thereof. In boost mode, topology is combined with interleaved two-phase boost converter for providing a higher step-up voltage gain. In buck mode, topology is combined with interleaved two-phase buck converter in order to get a higher step-down conversion ratio. The main objectives of the invention are aimed to both store energy in the blocking capacitors (C1&C2) for increasing voltage conversion ratio and reduce voltage stresses of active switches simultaneously. As a result, the invention topology possesses a nice low switch voltage stress characteristic. This will allow one to choose lower voltage rating MOSFETs to reduce both switching and conduction losses, and overall efficiency can be enhanced. In addition, due to charge balance of the blocking capacitor, the converter features both automatic uniform current sharing characteristic of interleaved phases and without adding extra circuitry or using complex control methods.

Abstract: An inflatable solar-powered light is disclosed. In some embodiments, the inflatable solar-powered light includes the following: an expandable bladder including a plurality of surfaces; a solar-powered light assembly positioned on at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder; and one or more cover portions positioned over the assembly and joined with the at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder around its edges, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the at least one or more cover portions is substantially transparent and each of the one or more cover portions forms a substantially waterproof envelope with the at least one of the plurality of surfaces of the bladder in which the solar-powered light assembly is contained.

Abstract: A novel emitter compound having the formula Os(L1)(L2)(L3) and a novel method of making such compounds are disclosed. In the formula Os(L1)(L2)(L3), each of L1, L2, and L3 is independently a bidentate ligand. The method includes (a) reacting a precursor of ligand L1 with an osmium precursor to form a first intermediate product that has the ligand L1 coordinated to the osmium, wherein the osmium precursor has the formula OsHx(PR3)y, wherein x is an integer from 2 to 6 and y is an integer from 2 to 5, and R is selected from the group consisting of aryl, alkyl and cycloalkyl; (b) reacting the first intermediate product with a reducing agent to form a Os(II) second intermediate product; (c) reacting the second intermediate product with a coordinating solvent to form a third intermediate product; and (d) reacting a mixture of ligands L2 and L3 with said third intermediate product.

Abstract: This invention provides compounds and compositions useful as imaging tracers for positron emission tomography myocardial perfusion imaging (PET MPI). Compounds in accordance with embodiments of the invention will generally comprise three structural elements: i) a triphenylphosphonium moiety; ii) a chelating element; and iii) a hydrophobic element. The tracer compounds are preferably radiolabeled with 64Cu or 18F. Also provided are methods for synthesizing the compounds, methods for derivatizing the compounds, and derivatives thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method or composition for glycemic control in a subject, which is effective for treating diabetes mellitus, comprising administering the subject with a pharmaceutical composition comprising a therapeutically effective amount of an aliphatic alcohol having a general formula of CH3(CH2)nCH2OH, wherein n is an integer from 10 to 40, such as tetracosanol, and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for preparing graphene from a biomass-derived carbonaceous mesophase, which includes: soaking a base substance into an ethanol solution of a biomass-derived carbonaceous mesophase; after a certain period of time, taking out and drying the base substance, a layer of biomass-derived carbonaceous mesophase film being attached to the surface of the base substance; subjecting the base substance to a heat treatment under the protection of a hydrogen atmosphere, then a stacked graphene film was formed on the surface of the base substance; and further subjecting the base substance to ultrasonic dispersion in an alcohol solvent to separate the graphene film and the base substance, then a graphene alcosol was formed. The preparation process of the present invention is easy to implement. The raw material biomass-derived carbonaceous mesophase has abundant sources and is low in cost. The preparation process has low energy consumption, and is applicable to mass production.

Abstract: Manipulation of the passivation ligands of colloidal quantum dots and use in QD electronics. A multi-step electrostatic process is described which creates bare QDs, followed by the formation of QD superlattice via electric and thermal stimulus. Colloidal QDs with original long ligands (i.e. oleic acid) are atomized, and loaded into a special designed tank to be washed, followed by another atomization step before entering the doping station. The final step is the deposition of bare QDs onto substrate and growth of QD superlattice. The method permits the formation of various photonic devices, such as single junction and tandem solar cells based on bare QD superlattice, photodetectors, and LEDs. The devices include a piezoelectric substrate with an electrode, and at least one layer of bare quantum dots comprising group IV-VI elements on the electrode, where the bare quantum dots have been stripped of outer-layer ligands.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the new use of the compound 3-(1?-adamantyl)-1-aminomethyl-3,4-dihydro-5,6-dihydroxy-1H-2-benzopyran for the treatment of diseases or conditions that are associated with ?-amyloid induced toxicity, such as Alzheimer's disease.

Abstract: Provided herein is technology relating to tomato extracts and particularly, but not exclusively to preparing and using tomato extracts as an anti-hypertensive agent to modulate blood pressure.