Abstract: A method, apparatus, and computer program product that provides, among other things, a procedure for the enhanced assessment of attention-related impairments of individuals. Further, the method, apparatus, and computer program product enhances existing assessment instruments by providing a way to reduce diagnostic error through the combining of the results of disparate assessment instruments. Potential users of this product will be any person or organization that diagnoses or treats persons with attentional or cognitive impairments. The method can be used for initial screening and diagnosis of disorders associated with impaired attention, such as ADHD, as well as for treatment and evaluation of the effects of treatments, such as medication or additional therapies.

Abstract: A method for packaging a multi-wavelength LED array package module includes: forming at least one concave groove on a drive IC structure; arranging a multi-wavelength LED array set in the at least one concave groove; solidifying a plurality of liquid conductive materials to form a plurality of conductive elements that is electrically connected between the drive IC structure and the multi-wavelength LED array set by a printing, a coating, a stamping, or a stencil printing process; arranging the drive IC structure on a PCB with at least one input/output pad; and then forming a conductive structure that is electrically connected between the drive IC structure and the at least one input/output pad.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a synthetic process for the preparation of a novel class of androgen receptor targeting agents (ARTA) which demonstrate androgenic and anabolic activity of a nonsteroidal ligand for the androgen receptor.

Abstract: A sensor for detecting mechanical perturbations represented by a change in an electrical signal includes a structure such as a cantilever, membrane, etc. and a field effect transistor such as a MOSFET embedded in the structure. The drain current of the embedded transistor changes with mechanical perturbations in the structure caused, for example, by a biochemical interaction being sensed. A scanning probe microscope utilizes the embedded MOSFET with a BiMOS actuator.

Abstract: An oxidized low density lipoprotein sensing device for a gallium nitride process is a GaN HEMT device including: a gateless AlGaN/GaN sensing transistor device, a testing window, a source, a drain, two metal connecting wires and a passivation layer. The gateless AlGaN/GaN sensing transistor device has an epitaxial wafer structure including a GaN layer and an aluminum gallium nitride layer. The testing window is disposed on the epitaxial wafer structure. The metal connecting wire is disposed on a source and a drain. The passivation layer is covered onto a surface of the sensing device except the testing window. A built-in piezoelectric field is created by the properties of FET and the polarization effect of AlGaN/GaN to achieve the effect of sensing the level of oxidizing proteins in human body quickly, accurately and easily.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for determining internal engine characteristics using acoustic-vibration data. Exemplary such data are passive acoustic pyrometer data. Acoustic-vibrational frequencies emanating from a running engine are detected and compared to frequencies having known relationships to particular operating characteristics of the engine. In an example, the dominant frequency or other prominent frequency emanating from an internal-combustion chamber of a turbine engine is detected and used to determine the fuel-to-air ratio in the chamber. The determined data are used for performing adjustments or optimizations of engine performance, such as adjusting the fuel-to-air ratio as required or desired. In a similar manner, operating characteristics of other engines or engine-like environments, including furnaces and boilers, can be determined.

Abstract: A user provides to an image recognition system an image that is intended to be used to identify one or more appliances that are to be controlled by a universal controlling device. The image recognition system has access to a database of images that have been cross-referenced to appliances and configuration information for those appliances. The image recognition system uses the provided image to identify one or more appliances to be controlled using the universal controlling device and, accordingly, the configuration information for those one or more appliances so identified. The configuration information may then be provided to a user for manual provision to the universal controlling device or be provided in a form for downloading into the universal controlling device, whether directly or via an intermediate device. The configuration information may also be provided to an intermediate device which has programming for use in connection with a process of configuring the universal controlling device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods and compositions which employ low concentrations of combinations of zinc salts and antimicrobial agents in coatings for medical articles. The coatings have an anti-irritant effect and inhibit transmission of infectious disease.

Abstract: A composition which comprises an animal cell population which contains immature animal cells. The immature animal cells are characterized by expression of alpha-fetoprotein or lack of essential expression of alpha-fetoprotein and albumin, and at least a portion of said immature animal cells or at least a portion of the progeny of said immature animal cells is capable of differentiating into cells which express albumin. The cell population is cultured under conditions which result in expansion of the cells. Expansion of the cells may be achieved by culturing the cells in the presence of an extracellular matrix and liver stromal cells; and preferably in the presence of growth factors. Such cells may be used for liver transplantation, artificial livers, and for toxicology and pharmacology studies. Such cells may also be genetically engineered to express proteins or polypepetides of interest.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method of maintaining hepatitis C virus (HCV) growing indefinitely in cell culture. The method includes providing a culture of cells susceptible to infection by HCV; introducing to the cell culture an inoculum containing an infective dose of HCV; contacting the inoculated cell culture with a growth medium containing an excess of uridine and cytidine; and changing spent growth medium with fresh growth medium containing the excess of uridine and cytidine on a predetermined schedule.

Abstract: A coating composition comprising an effective corrosion-inhibiting amount of a rare earth compound, a neutral to slightly acidic generating extender or an acidic generating extender, or combinations thereof is provided. In one embodiment, the corrosion-inhibiting components are combined with other components such as extenders, amino acids and amino acid derivatives, gelatin and gelatin derivatives, organic-based exchange resins, and combinations thereof, to enhance the corrosion resistance of the resultant coating film. The coating compositions have good adhesion to substrates such as metals, including aluminum and aluminum alloys.

Abstract: A fiber reinforced composite is formed using a shrinkable die. A composite of fiber and resin is placed in the die and is compressed by shrinking the die to form a desired transverse cross-section. Optionally, the die is bent along its lengthwise extent to shape the composite in the die. After shrinking and optional shaping, the composite is cured to form the fiber reinforced composite.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses a heat exchange catheter for indirect cooling of internal organs, particularly the heart. The heat exchange catheter is inserted into the esophagus and a cooled fluid is circulated within the catheter, cooling the esophagus, and by conduction, the heart. The heat exchange catheter or the invention may be rapidly deployed in the field and is particularly useful for preventing and reducing tissue damage caused by ischemia.

Abstract: A method for controlling endosperm size and development in plants. The method employs nucleic acid constructs encoding proteins involved in genomic imprinting, in the production of transgenic plants. The nucleic acid constructs can be used in the production of transgenic plants to affect interspecific hybridisation.

Abstract: Composite biomaterials (e.g., for use as orthopedic implants), as well as methods of preparing composite biomaterials, are disclosed. The composite biomaterial includes a matrix (e.g., a continuous phase) comprising a thermoplastic, a calcium phosphate composition that is curable in vivo, or combinations thereof. The composite biomaterial also includes an isometric calcium phosphate reinforcement particles which are dispersed within the matrix.

Abstract: Yeast cells are mutagenized to obtain desirable mutants. Mutagenesis is mediated by a defective mismatch repair system which can be enhanced using conventional exogenously applied mutagens. Yeast cells with the defective mismatch repair system are hypermutable, but after selection of desired mutant yeast strains, they can be rendered genetically stable by restoring the mismatch repair system to proper functionality.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of imaging amyloid deposits and to labeled compounds, and methods of making labeled compounds useful in imaging amyloid deposits. This invention also relates to compounds, and methods of making compounds for inhibiting the aggregation of amyloid proteins to form amyloid deposits, and a method of delivering a therapeutic agent to amyloid deposits.

Abstract: A planar combined structure of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) and n-type/p-type metal semiconductor field-effect transistors (MESFETs) and a method for forming the structure. The n-type GaN MESFET is formed at the same time when an inversion region (an emitter region) of the GaN BJT is formed by an ion implantation or impurity diffusion method by using a particular mask design, while a p-type GaN region is at the same time is formed as the p-type GaN MESFET. Namely, the n-type channel of the n-type MESFET is formed by the ion implantation or impurity diffusion method when the BJT is formed with the same ion implantation or impurity diffusion method performed, while a region of the p-type GaN without being subject to the ion implantation or impurity diffusion method is formed as the p-type MESFET. As such, the BJT is formed currently with the n-type/p-type MESFETs on the same GaN crystal growth layer as a planar structure.

Abstract: A modulator for modulating an optical signal is disclosed having a substrate, a support mounted to the substrate, and membrane attached to the support and defining an airgap between the substrate and the membrane. The membrane has at least three layers including a central layer having an index of refraction which is the square root of the index of refraction of the substrate. The thickness of the layers and the size of the airgap are optimized to maximize differential reflectivity of light incident on the membrane at a non-normal angle of incidence to the membrane when the membrane is either in an unbiased state or biased state. In one embodiment, the first, central, and third layers have corresponding thicknesses approximately equal to one-quarter, one-quarter, and on-half of a wavelength of the optical signal, respectively.

Abstract: A hybrid male asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ953’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, attractive spear morphology, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ953’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ953’ plant with another asparagus plant.