Abstract: Disclosed are compounds of Formula G1: where “RG3”. “Rd1” to “Rd4”, “n”, “m”, “p”, “W”, “X”, “Y”, and “Z” are defined herein, which compounds are antagonists of A2A receptor. Disclosed herein also are uses of the compounds described herein as antagonists of the A2A receptor in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological disorders and diseases in which A2A receptors are involved. Disclosed herein also are pharmaceutical compositions comprising these compounds and uses of these pharmaceutical compositions.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method for searching information and an electronic device are disclosed. The method includes: receiving, at one or more computing devices, a search term; acquiring, at the one or more computing devices, a 3D search result corresponding to the search term if the search term includes a 3D search requirement, in which the 3D search result includes a 3D picture and one or more service items corresponding to the 3D picture; displaying, at the one or more computing devices, the 3D search result; determining, at the one or more computing devices, a service item selected by a user; and processing, at the one or more computing devices, the 3D picture according to the service item. The method can provide a service on the basis of the 3D search result when the user has the 3D search requirement, thereby better satisfying the user' requirement and improving the user experience.

Abstract: The present invention provides small-molecule inhibitors of BMP signaling and compositions and methods for inhibiting BMP signaling. These compounds and compositions may be used to modulate cell growth, differentiation, proliferation, and apoptosis, and thus may be useful for treating diseases or conditions associated with BMP signaling, including inflammation, cardiovascular disease, hematological disease, cancer, and bone disorders, as well as for modulating cellular differentiation and/or proliferation. These compounds and compositions may also be used to reduce circulating levels of ApoB-100 or LDL and treat or prevent acquired or congenital hypercholesterolemia or hyperlipoproteinemia; diseases, disorders, or syndromes associated with defects in lipid absorption or metabolism; or diseases, disorders, or syndromes caused by hyperlipidemia.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a display device and the assembly method thereof. The method includes bonding the backlight module and the display panel via the optical transparent glue, wherein the optical transparent glue is distributed on one surface of the backlight module and/or one surface of the display panel. The manufacturing process is simply such that the backlight surface may be effectively utilized, which contributes to the narrow border or borderless trend of the display device.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including: a housing including a conduit having an inlet port and an outlet port; an insert at least partially disposed within the conduit and including a tapered portion extending from a narrower end proximal the inlet port to a wider end distal the inlet port; and a facility for adjusting the position of the insert within the conduit. In some embodiments, the apparatus is configured to receive a mixed flow of liquid and gas at the inlet port, direct the mixed flow through the conduit around a portion of the insert disposed within the chamber, and outlet the mixed flow at the outlet port.

Abstract: A semiconductor device structure is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a first semiconductor die and a second semiconductor die. The semiconductor device structure also includes a passivation layer between the first semiconductor die and the second semiconductor die, and the passivation layer is directly bonded to a second interlayer dielectric layer of the second semiconductor die. The semiconductor device structure further includes a conductive feature in via hole and directly bonded to a second conductive line of the second semiconductor die. The semiconductor device structure further includes a second barrier layer between the conductive feature and the passivation layer. The second barrier layer covers sidewalls of the conductive feature and a surface of the conductive feature closer to the first semiconductor die.

Abstract: A dimming system includes a signal generating circuit, a first dimming circuit and a second dimming circuit. The signal generating circuit generates the driving signal according to the input signal, and switches the driving signal between multiple states according to the switch signal. The first dimming circuit generates the dimming signal to adjust the luminance of the LED device according to the driving signal. When the driving signal is switched from the first states to the second states, the dimming signal is changed by the first dimming circuit so that the luminance of the LED device is adjusted from the first luminance to the second luminance. The second dimming circuit adjusts the input signal according to the control signal so that the dimming signal is adjusted and the luminance of the LED device is between the first luminance and minimum luminance, or between the second luminance and minimum luminance.

Abstract: Methods, computer readable media, and wireless apparatuses are disclosed for setting network allocation vectors (NAV) for multi-user (MU) operation. An apparatus of a wireless device is disclosed. The apparatus comprising processing circuitry configured to: decode a preamble portion of a frame, and if the preamble portion of the frame comprises a high-efficiency (HE) signal (SIG) A field (HE-SIG-A) comprising a transmission opportunity (TXOP) duration field and a media access control (MAC) portion of the frame is not decoded, set one or more NAVs based on the TXOP duration field. The processing circuitry may be further configured to: decode a MAC portion of the frame, and if the MAC portion of the frame comprises a MAC duration field, set the one or more NAVs based on the MAC duration field.

Abstract: Provided are a preamble symbol receiving method and a relevant device, characterized in that: the received preamble symbol contains a time-domain symbol which is generated from a single three-segment structure by a transmitting end according to a predefined generation rule, the single three-segment structure containing: a time-domain main body signal, a prefix generated based on the entirety or a portion of the time-domain main body signal, and a postfix or a hyper prefix generated based on the entirety or a portion of the time-domain main body signal.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds and compositions which are positive allosteric modulators of GABA-A receptors that selectively target the peripheral nervous system and organs of the body, and which do not pass through the blood-brain barrier. The compounds and compositions of the present invention are useful for treatment of diseases or disorders which are mediated by GABA-A neuronal activity, such as, for example, visceral pain, gut motility, irritable bowel syndrome, functional abdominal pain, functional idiopathic diarrhea, inflammatory bowel diseases, drug induced pain, bile salt malabsorption, lactase or other carbohydrate intolerance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bite tray having fiducial markers for head scan registration and method of use. The bite tray is held by a patient in his teeth while the scan of his head and the fiducial markers is made by x-ray, CT, or MRI and the scan is entered into a computer to register the scan to the fiducial markers. Instrument optical markers are placed on a dental instrument and it is observed by a camera and the observation is entered into the computer to register the instrument optical markers to the dental instrument. Patient optical markers are placed on the patient and it is observed by the camera and the observation is entered into the computer to register the patient optical markers to the patient. The tip of the dental instrument is then touched to one of the fiducial markers making the location of the tip and the fiducial marker the same. The computer then registers the scan to the instrument and the patient.

Abstract: A low dropout regulator is provided. The low dropout regulator includes an output-stage circuit, a reference-voltage generation circuit, a timing controller, and an active low dropout circuit. When the low dropout regulator is at an operation mode, the output-stage circuit is controlled by a first enable signal to generate first output voltage to an output node of the low dropout regulator. The reference-voltage generation circuit is controlled by a bias voltage to generate a first reference voltage. The timing controller is coupled to the output node and receives the first reference voltage. When the low dropout regulator is in the operation mode, the timing controller programs the first enable signal according to the reference voltage and the voltage at the output node. When the low dropout regulator is in a standby mode, the active low dropout circuit generates a second output voltage to the output node.

Abstract: A memory device and a method for fabricating the same are provided. The memory device includes a substrate and an isolation structure. The substrate has at least two memory cells, and each of the memory cells includes a first active region, a second active region, and a gate structure. The first active region and the second active region are alternately disposed in the substrate. The gate structure is disposed in the substrate and between the first active region and the second active region. The isolation structure is disposed between and protruding from the second active regions of two adjacent memory cells.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a pixel structure is provided. A gate and a gate insulating layer are formed on a substrate. A channel layer is formed on the gate insulating layer, and the material of the channel layer includes a first metal oxide semiconductor material. A source and a drain are formed on opposite sides of the channel layer. An insulating layer has an opening exposing the drain. First and second transparent electrode material layers are formed on the substrate sequentially, the material of the first transparent electrode material layer includes a second metal oxide semiconductor material, and the material of the second transparent electrode material layer includes a metal oxide conductive material. The first and second transparent electrode material layers are patterned using the same mask to form first and second transparent electrode layers, wherein the first transparent electrode layer is in contact with the drain through the opening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cofferdam deformation-adaptive impervious composite geomembrane structure and construction method thereof, which applies mainly to high rockfill cofferdam, earth and rockfill dam and the like employing composite geomembranes for seepage control in hydraulic and hydro-power engineering. The cofferdam deformation-adaptive impervious composite geomembrane structure and construction method according to the present invention can reduce damage degree of the connections between the composite geomembranes and the concrete toe slabs or the joints between the composite geomembranes and the concrete caps on the top of the concrete impervious walls.

Abstract: A quantum carrier for improvement of soil functions and method of preparation thereof, the method of preparation includes crushing the oyster shell before subjecting to a first high temperature sintering at the temperature of between 800 and 1300° C. for between 1.5 and 2.5 hour, followed by mixing with diatomaceous earth, soil and water to form a liquid oyster shell liquid for liquid sintering at a temperature of between 800 and 1300° C. for between 7 and 9 hours, to give a dimpled or honeycomb-like particle with rough surface, the quantum carrier; the quantum carrier obtained by said method has the function of soil improvement, soil improvement includes self-purification of the soil, degradation of the heavy metals and toxin residues in the contaminated soil, water content increase, oxygen content increase, protein content increase, pH adjustment, pest elimination and promotion of microbial growth.

Abstract: A heat exchanger is comprised of two heat exchanger sections, at least one of which is provided with a floating header to accommodate differential thermal expansion. The two heat exchanger sections are enclosed by an inner shell wall, and an external connecting passage is provided outside the inner shell wall, through which one of the fluids flows between the two heat exchanger sections. The external connecting passage is enclosed by an outer shell. The inner wall is provided with openings which communicate with the external connecting passage. The openings may be in the form of a substantially continuous gap or discrete openings. Specific examples of heat exchangers with this construction include a steam generator, a steam generator and combined catalytic converter, and a water gas shift reactor.

Abstract: A video stream decoding system includes a video decoder, a frame encoder, a buffer and a frame decoder. The video decoder receives a video stream, and decodes an encoded frame in the video stream to generate a frame. The frame includes a plurality of coding blocks. The frame encoder includes a first compressor, a second compressor and a selector. The first compressor compresses an image data group in a coding block according to a first compression algorithm to generate a first compressed image data group. The second compressor compresses the image data group in the coding block according to a second compression algorithm to generate a second compressed image data group. The first compression algorithm is different from the second compression algorithm.

Abstract: The present invention provides a compound of Formula I, II or III or a salt or prodrug derivative thereof that is a skin-lightening agent useful for the inhibition of melanin synthesis and/or the removal of existing melanin to function as a skin-lightening agent.

Abstract: There is provided a data processor implemented method for dynamic authentication of an object. There is also provided non-transitory computer readable storage mediums and systems for carrying out dynamic authentication of an object.