Abstract: A composite having electro-optic activity including a chromophore compound dispersed in a host material comprising a dendronized chromophore compound, methods for making the composite, and electro-optic devices including the composite.

Abstract: Reduced degeneration of an axon predetermined to be subject to degenerative neuropathy in a term patient is effected by contacting the axon in situ with an effective amount of a ubiquitin-proteasome system (UPS) inhibitor sufficient to reduce degeneration of the axon; and detecting a resultant reduction in the degeneration of the axon in situ.

Abstract: A support assembly for a portable device includes a base (10), a support body (20) and a holder (30) for holding the portable device. The support body extends from the base. A protrusion (25) is formed on the support body. The holder defines a cutout (37) and a groove (375). The cutout receives the support body. The protrusion of the support body slides into the groove of the holder to detachably mount the holder to the support body.

Abstract: A dual-voltage secure digital (SD) card can be inserted into a legacy host or a newer host. Legacy hosts drive a high voltage such as 3.3 volts onto the power line of the SD bus, while newer hosts drive the power line with a reduced voltage such as 1.8 volts. A flash and voltage controller chip on the SD card has a controller core that operates at the reduced voltage. A voltage regulator on the SD card, or a power management unit inside the controller chip generates an internal power voltage of 1.8 volts from the dual-voltage SD bus power line. The internal power voltage is applied to the controller core and to a voltage converter that generates a flash power voltage from the internal power voltage. The flash power voltage is applied to flash-memory chips on the SD card that operate at the higher voltage.

Abstract: A navigation system and method are applied in a predetermined space in which a plurality of control points is defined. The navigation method comprises the steps of: installing a plurality of control point RFID tags near the entrance to every control point-controlled lane, wherein each control point RFID tag is stored with data thereof; reading the data stored in the RFID tags; determining, in light of the read data, a direction or a distance one should preferably go from a current location; and indicating the determined direction or the determined distance, using an indicating device.

Abstract: Various nucleic acid-based matrixes are provided, comprising nucleic acid monomers as building blocks, as well as nucleic acids encoding proteins, so as to produce novel biomaterials. Methods of utilizing such biomaterials include delivery of biologically active agents, cell and tissue culture, and cell-free protein synthesis.

Abstract: In a system for backing up information of a handheld electronic device and method thereof, a handheld electronic device includes a charging circuit for receiving a current, a battery for supplying electric power, a transmission interface for transmitting a signal, a first memory for storing user information and a software program, and a charger including a second memory, such that when the handheld electronic device is charged, the handheld electronic device transmits a copy of the user information stored in the first memory into the second memory of the charger through the transmission interface by executing the software program.

Abstract: A shielding apparatus of a notebook computer includes an antenna, a control unit, a cable connected between the antenna and the control unit, a first ground unit connected to a shielding layer of the cable located in a first terminal between the cable and the control unit, and a second ground unit connected to the shielding layer of the cable neighboring a second terminal between the antenna and the cable.

Abstract: An axe or hammer includes axe head or hammer head with assembling blind hole and a handle, wherein the bottom part of the assembling blind hole is averted tapered shape, and. the part of the assembling blind hole, which is away from the bottom part of the assembling blind hole and is above the middle part and below the top part of the assembling blind hole, has a tubular shape. In the assembling blind hole there is an inverted wedge whose shape corresponds with the shape of the blind hole, the handle is tubular, whose front part for assembling locates between the blind hole and the inverted taper part of the wedge.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds of Formula (I) as antagonists of calcitonin gene-related peptide receptors (“CGRP-receptor”), pharmaceutical compositions comprising them, methods for identifying them, methods of treatment using them and their use in therapy for treatment of neurogenic vasodilation, neurogenic inflammation, migraine and other headaches, thermal injury, circulatory shock, flushing associated with menopause, airway inflammatory diseases, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and other conditions the treatment of which can be effected by the antagonism of CGRP-receptors.

Abstract: A method for preparing a functionalized polymer, the method comprising the steps of (i) polymerizing conjugated diene monomer by employing a lanthanide-based catalyst to form a reactive polymer, and (ii) reacting the reactive polymer with an azine compound.

Abstract: The techniques for authenticating executable code employs keys (609) to modify the code (611). In static watermarking, the code is watermarked by using the key to determine positions in the executable code that will specify digits of a watermark value (607). Instructions are inserted at those positions as required to express the value. The inserted instructions do not affect the outputs from the code when the code is executed. The watermarked code is authenticated by using the key (609) to read the value and determining whether it is the proper value for that code. In dynamic watermarking, the code is watermarked using the key (607) to modify the program to produce execution state for an execution of the code that has properties that are determined by the key. Authentication is done by executing the code and comparing (621) the execution state that would have been produced if the program had been watermarked with the key.

Abstract: Methods and systems for transcoding a video sequence in a discrete cosine transform (DCT) domain, wherein a transcoder receives a video bit-stream including frames and each of the frames including blocks. The video bit-stream includes an intra-frame and an inter-frame that has been encoded by motion compensation based on the intra-frame or another inter-frame. A DCT-domain motion compensation module in the transcoder re-calculates first DCT coefficients for a target block in the inter-frame. For this re-calculation of the first DCT coefficients, the motion compensation module inputs second DCT coefficients of neighboring blocks in the inter-frame, and calculates partial DCT coefficients, using significant ones of the second DCT coefficients of the neighboring blocks.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an open and interoperable single sign-on session in a heterogeneous communication network. The open and interoperable single sign-on system is configured by exchanging an entity identifier, an account mapping, an attribute mapping, a site attribute list, an action mapping and/or the like. The entity identifier, account mapping, attribute mapping, site attribute list, action mapping and the like for each partner entity is stored in a partner list accessable to the particular entity. Thereafter, the open and interoperable single sign-on session may be provided upon receipt of a SAML request or assertion containing an entity identifier. The entity identifier contained in the SAML request or assertion is looked-up in the partner list of the particular entity which received the SAML request or assertion. A record containing a matching entity identifier provides the applicable account mapping, attribute mapping, site attribute list, and/or action mapping.

Abstract: A system (130) improves network management. The system (130) associates an event in the network with a network device and provides a geographical map (710). The geographical map (710) displays locations of network devices and indicates which network devices are associated with at least one event.

Abstract: The present invention provides compounds useful, for example, for modulating insulin levels in a subject and that have the general formula Q-L1-P-L2-M-X-L3-A wherein the definitions of the variables Q, L1, P, L2, M, X, L3 and A are provided herein. The present invention also provides compositions and methods for use of the compounds, for instance, for treatment of type II diabetes.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for reducing back-glass deflection in an interferometric modulator display device are provided. In one embodiment, an interferometric modulator display is provided that includes a including a substrate, an optical stack formed on the substrate, a moveable reflective layer formed over the optical stack, and a backplate attached to the substrate. The moveable reflective layer includes one or more first posts extending therefrom, in which one or more of the first posts are operable to protect the moveable reflective layer by contacting at least a portion of the backplate if the backplate is deflected.

Abstract: A structure and method for forming raised source/drain structures in a NFET device and embedded SiGe source/drains in a PFET device. We provide a NFET gate structure over a NFET region in a substrate and PFET gate structure over a PFET region. We provide NFET SDE regions adjacent to the NFET gate and provide PFET SDE regions adjacent to the PFET gate. We form recesses in the PFET region in the substrate adjacent to the PFET second spacers. We form a PFET embedded source/drain stressor in the recesses. We form a NFET S/D epitaxial Si layer over the NFET SDE regions and a PFET S/D epitaxial Si layer over PFET embedded source/drain stressor. The epitaxial Si layer over PFET embedded source/drain stressor is consumed in a subsequent salicide step to form a stable and low resistivity silicide over the PFET embedded source/drain stressor.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and apparatuses for an amplifier circuit for amplifying an input signal. An amplifier circuit for amplifying an input signal comprises an amplifying transistor circuit having a power transistor and a dc bias circuit having a plurality of current mirror circuits and a discharge transistor wherein the discharge transistor and the power transistor form a combined current mirror circuit to control quiescent current in the power transistor.

Abstract: The invention provides an air purifier having sterilizing function, comprising a vertically standing main frame, a front cover provided with air outlets, a blower assembly installed inside the main frame, and a control panel provided on the main frame, wherein the main frame has air inlets, an inlet grille is provided at a position corresponding to the air inlets, and an outlet grille is provided at a position corresponding to the air outlets of the front cover, and wherein a sterilizing device is provided under the blower assembly.