Abstract: Systems, methods, and media for reconstructing a space-time volume from a coded image are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, systems for reconstructing a space-time volume from a coded image are provided, the systems comprising: an image sensor that outputs image data; and at least one processor that: causes a projection of the space-time volume to be captured in a single image of the image data in accordance with a coded shutter function; receives the image data; and performs a reconstruction process on the image data to provide a space-time volume corresponding to the image data.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method at least comprises the following steps. First, the semiconductor device, which comprises a gate, a gate dielectric layer, an active layer, a source and a drain, is manufactured. However, the semiconductor device has a plurality of defects, and the active layer is a metal oxide thin film. After annealing the semiconductor device, it will be transferred into a chamber. A final step of injecting a supercritical fluid carried with a co-solvent into the chamber is then performed to modify the abovementioned defects.

Abstract: An isolated protein which is at least partially encoded by a polynucleotide sequence encoding a novel acyl-CoA: diacylglycerol acyltransferase 1—like gene (PtDGAT1) from the diatom Phaeodactylum tricomutum is provided together with a composition which includes the isolated protein and a transgenic organism transformed by a polynucleotide encoding same. The invention also provides a method for producing or enhancing the production of oil or triacylglycerols with high saturated fatty acids content.

Abstract: A new and distinct apricot variety of Prunus persica named ‘NJA151’ is provided. This variety is distinguished from other apricot varieties by its unique combination of showy flowers, fruit that ripen in early season, attractive fruit with a dark orange ground color, freestone fruit with a moderately juicy, fine, melting texture and moderately acidic flavor, and good production of fruit.

Abstract: This application describes an antibody that specifically binds to a synthetic oligomer (e.g., an oligonucleotide or oligopeptide) having a organic protecting group covalently bound thereto, which antibody does not bind to that synthetic oligomer when the organic protecting group is not covalently bound thereto. Methods of making and using such antibodies are also disclosed, along with cells for making such antibodies and articles carrying immobilized oligomers that can be used in assay procedures with such antibodies.

Abstract: A metallic film formation target which is an object on which a diamond-like carbon film is to be formed is placed in a flow channel through which film formation gas containing methane gas flows. The film formation gas is caused to flow at a predetermined flow rate through the flow channel during the process of raising the temperature of the film formation target from room temperature to a predetermined temperature. The film formation gas is thereby reacted with impurities in a film formation target surface for removal of the impurities from the film formation target surface and is further reacted with metallic elements exposed by the removal of impurities, thus forming a diamond-like carbon film on the film formation target surface.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition for preventing and treating atherosclerosis which includes chalcone compound. In particular, the chalcone compound bound with 2-hydroxyl in ring A and 4?-methyoxy in ring B has versatile therapeutic potentials on anti-atherosclerosis by acting as PPAR? inducer, p44/42 MAPK inhibitor and cell cycle blocker and does not show toxicity to human aortic smooth muscle cells (HASMCs). In addition, the chalcone compound exhibits synergistic effect with the PPAR? ligand (rosiglitazone) to inhibit cell proliferation and the upregulation of cyclin D1, cyclin D3, interleukin-1? (IL-1?) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) induced by oxidized low density lipoprotein (Ox-LDL).

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a signal transmission method The signal receiving method includes: receiving a first transmit signal, where the first transmit signal includes a first polarized optical signal and a second polarized optical signal that are perpendicular to each other, where the first polarized optical signal is loaded with first data, the first transmit signal is an uplink signal, and the first data is uplink data, or, the first transmit signal is a downlink signal, and the first data is downlink data; splitting the first transmit signal into a first signal and a second signal according to power; separately rotating a first polarized optical signal and a second polarized optical signal of the second signal by 90 degrees; and performing coherent mixing on the rotated second signal and the first signal to obtain the first data.

Abstract: Materials and methods are disclosed for controlling vasculogenesis using building blocks of a collagen matrix and endothelial colony forming cells (ECFC). The building blocks may be isolated by fractionating an acid soluble Type I collagen. The building blocks comprising monomers and/or oligomers may be recombined in desired ratios to alter the matrix microenvironment and to influence ECFC behavior.

Abstract: The present invention provides a testing system of metal sheet, and the system at least comprises a clipping apparatus, a hydraulic press apparatus and a measuring apparatus. The clipping apparatus comprises a first mold, a second mold and a hyperelastic plate. The hydraulic press apparatus connects to the clipping apparatus and transfer a hydraulic pressure via the second mold to the one of the testing sheet set to let it bulge along an orientation toward the first mold. The measuring apparatus connects with the clipping apparatus and the hydraulic press apparatus separately to measure a momentary pressure of the hydraulic pressure and the bulge height of the one of the testing sheet set. A testing method using the abovementioned system is also disclosed in the present invention.

Abstract: Disclosed are a composition for diagnosis of lung cancer including an antibody specific to GPI specific phospholipase D1 (GPLD1) protein, which is an effective biomarker for early diagnosis of lung cancer, and a composition for diagnosis of lung cancer including a primer or probe specific to a nucleic acid encoding the GPLD1 protein. The lung cancer diagnostic marker may be effectively used in early diagnosis of lung cancer and also, is very useful for evaluating progression of a disease and prognosis before and after treatment of the same.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, systems, and apparatus for detecting microamplifications or microdeletions in the genome of a fetus. In some embodiments, the method comprises receiving sequence tags for each of a plurality of DNA fragments in a biological sample; determining genomic positions for the sequence tags; determining whether the density of DNA in each of a plurality of genomic regions is aberrantly high or low; identifying as a microamplification a set of consecutive genomic regions having aberrantly high density; and identifying as a microdeletion a set of consecutive genomic regions having aberrantly low density. The biological sample may be a blood sample obtained noninvasively from a female subject pregnant with the fetus.

Abstract: Modular cooling apparatuses are disclosed. In one embodiment, a cooling apparatus includes an inlet manifold, a jet plate manifold, a plurality of jet plates, a vapor manifold, and a target layer. The inlet manifold includes a fluid distribution chamber, and a plurality of fluid distribution channels symmetrically located within the fluid distribution chamber. The jet plate manifold is coupled to the inlet manifold such that the plurality of jet plate openings is vertically aligned with respect to the plurality of fluid distribution channels. The plurality of jet plates is removably disposed in the jet plate manifold. The vapor manifold has a plurality of walls that define a vapor manifold opening and at least one outlet channel through at least one of the walls. The target layer is coupled to the vapor manifold such that the jet orifice surface of each jet plate is positioned above the target layer.

Abstract: Provided is a power converter 3 that directly converts polyphase AC power to AC power. A converter circuit has a plurality of first switching elements 311, 313 and 315 that are connected to each phase R, S or T of the polyphase AC power to enable switching for turning on current-carrying bidirectionally, and a plurality of second switching elements 312, 314 and 316 that are connected to each phase to enable switching for turning on current-carrying bidirectionally. The converter circuit comprises input lines R, S and T connected to each input terminal, and output lines P and N connected to each output terminal. Parts of wiring 347 and 348 of protection circuits 32 are located between output lines P and N. The wiring distance between each protection circuit 32 and the corresponding switching element can be shortened.

Abstract: The present invention discloses coating compositions comprising: I) at least one highly absorbing material selected from the group consisting of ruthenium, iridium and osmium compounds, and mixtures thereof; II) an inorganic glass binder or a precursor thereof; III) a ceramic filler comprising metal oxides, metal powders and mixtures thereof; and V) a liquid organic vehicle. The invention further discloses methods for preparing these coatings and uses thereof in solar applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for identifying and using new germplasm providing aphid resistant in soybean plants, particularly for use in breeding soybean plant lines and cultivars representing specific set(s) of germplasm. In particular, aphid resistant soybean plants comprising new sources of germplasm and stacked germplasm/genes conferring enhanced aphid resistance are provided. These enhanced aphid resistant plants find use in breeding soybean plant lines (cultivars) including lines having superior aphid resistance. Further, the inventions relate to providing new aphid resistant germplasm identified by markers associated with plants having decreased damage from aphid feeding, as well as plants having enhanced tolerance to aphid infestation.

Abstract: A coil scheduling system and a method for electrogalvanizing line in steel industry are disclosed. In addition to considering the minimum changeover of physical parameters such as post-processing mode, width, thickness between every two adjacent steel coils, the method of the present invention further considers the influence of selecting coils on the production system stability due to the changeover of post-processing mode, width and thickness, and, thereby less adjusting the production equipment. Thus, the coils are smoothly produced, and more reasonable production process is obtained. The result of comparing the coil production schedule controlled by coil scheduling system for electrogalvanizing line in steel industry of the present invention with that of the production schedule determined manually shows that the number of changeover is reduced by 31.51%, and the adjustment of the production equipment is effectively reduced. Thus, the product quality is improved, and the enterprise benefit is increased.

Abstract: Provided herein are, inter alia, vaccines and methods of using the same for the treatment or prevention of Herpesvirus infections.

Abstract: An apparatus for projecting a spatial image in which the spatial image with a background is projected into a space through a projection unit is discussed. The apparatus according to an embodiment includes a receiving unit to receive a spatial image and a background image, a display unit to display the spatial image and the background image and to project light, a control unit to control the display unit to display the spatial image and the background image, and a spatial image projection unit to project the spatial image and the background image by transmitting or reflecting the light. Thus, a spatial image may be viewed from every direction, and the spatial image may be projected to different positions according to images and a background image may be displayed at the same time. In addition, a user may perform interaction such as reaching of hands into the projected image, and the like.

Abstract: A chromatography filter paper-based ELISA includes following steps: providing a chromatography filter paper plate provided with a plurality of independent hydrophilic regions defined by at least one hydrophobic region; immobilizing an antigen of a sample onto one of the hydrophilic regions of the chromatography filter paper plate; and detecting the antigen with an ELISA process, wherein an antibody used in the ELISA process is a monoclonal antibody. The present invention has advantages in lower amount of loaded sample, higher sensitivity and rapid analysis in comparison to conventional ELISA.