Abstract: In one embodiment, the invention relates to a processor based method for generating positional and other information relating to a stent in the lumen of a vessel using a computer. The method includes the steps of generating an optical coherence image data set in response to an OCT scan of a sample containing at least one stent; and identifying at least one one-dimensional local cue in the image data set relating to the position of the stent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a controlled release composition comprising a plurality of microparticles and a matrix, wherein: the plurality of microparticles comprises a first material; the matrix comprises a second material; and the melting temperature of the first material is higher than the melting temperature of the second material. Also provided are methods of making and using the same.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and devices are described for providing periodic CSI reports and/or aperiodic CSI reports to provide CSI for both anchor and non-anchor TDD subframes in eIMTA. Periodic CSI reports may be provided based on a reference configuration, and aperiodic CSI reports may be provided based on a time of reception of a CSI request and a reference configuration. A UE may determine to report anchor or non-anchor CSI through explicit or implicit signaling. Aperiodic CSI may be used for transmission of anchor subframe CSI reports and periodic CSI may be used for transmission of non-anchor subframe CSI reports, or aperiodic CSI may be used for transmission of non-anchor subframe CSI reports and periodic CSI may be used for transmission of anchor subframe CSI reports. A determination of the reference subframe for aperiodic CSI estimation may be based on a time of receipt of an aperiodic CSI request.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a method for identifying a wireless AP performed at a server. The method includes: obtaining network connection information of terminal devices; for each terminal device, determining a rank for each respective wireless AP to which the terminal device connects by: analyzing corresponding network connection information to determine a first number of times of connections between the terminal device and the wireless AP; analyzing corresponding network connection information to determine a second number of times of connections between the wireless AP and each terminal device connecting to the wireless AP; and determining the rank for the wireless AP based on a weighted average of the first number of times of connections and the second number of times of connections; and returning identifier information of wireless APs as a first-type wireless AP to which the terminal device connects and their corresponding ranks to the terminal device.

Abstract: Provided are a method and an apparatus for transmitting a maximum stratum level in a wireless communication system. An evolved NodeB (eNB) or a home eNB (HeNB) having a global positioning system (GPS) constitutes a maximum stratum level indicating a maximum value of a hop capable of supporting radio interface based synchronization (RIBS) and transmits the constituted maximum stratum level to a small cell. Meanwhile, the small cell determines whether a stratum level is greater than the maximum stratum level, and transmits the maximum stratum level to the eNB or the HeNB having the GPS when the stratum level is greater than the maximum stratum level.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for reducing noise in a non-Foster circuit having at least a pair of cross coupled transistor devices, each transistor device of the pair of cross coupled transistor devices having a pair of current carrying electrodes. The method and apparatus involves coupling inductors with each pair of the current carrying electrodes of each of the cross-coupled transistor devices in the non-Foster circuit, the inductors also being coupled with voltage and/or current sources associated with or coupled to the non-Foster circuit. The nominal values of the inductors are selected to provide a load asymmetry, so that the load inductor in the input side of the non-Foster circuit has a larger inductance than the load inductor at the output side of non-Foster circuit.

Abstract: A multifunctional device is provided, having vibration and sound generation functions, comprising a housing, a vibration system, a magnetic circuit system and an elastic support which are accommodated inside the housing, wherein the magnetic circuit system is support by the elastic support and is suspended inside the housing; the vibration system comprises a vibration diaphragm and a voice coil coupled to one side of the vibration diaphragm; and wherein the elastic support comprises a first fixing portion, second fixing portion, and a deformation portion which is connected between the first and second fixing portions; an orthographic projection of an outer contour of the elastic support in a vibration direction is in a shape of a polygon defined by straight lines or a geometrical shape defined by straight lines and arc lines; and the first fixing portion and the second fixing portion have a height difference there-between.

Abstract: An article comprises a plurality of micro-sized or nano-sized galvanic cells, wherein the article has a seamless structure encompassing a plurality of empty spaces of different sizes, geometries, distributions, or a combination thereof, and one or more of the following properties of the article vary in different directions: tensile strength; compressive strength; electrical resistance; thermal conductance; modulus; or hardness.

Abstract: An asynchronous instruction execution apparatus and method are provided. The asynchronous instruction execution apparatus includes a vector execution unit control VXUC module and n vector execution unit data VXUD modules, where n is a positive integer. The VXUC module is configured to perform instruction decoding and token management. The n VXUD modules are cascaded, separately connected to the VXUC module, and configured to invoke an external calculation resource to perform data calculation. A bit width of data processed by the asynchronous instruction execution apparatus is M, a bit width of each VXUD module is N, and n=M/N. The asynchronous instruction execution apparatus is divided into two parts: the VXUC and the VXUD.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a Fe-based hydrogenation catalyst having Fe as a primary active metal component, and zinc and potassium as a first co-active metal component. The molar ratio of the primary active metal component to the first co-active metal component is 0.5-200:1. The Fe-based hydrogenation catalyst in present invention overcomes the problem of limiting to the active metal components as used over decades for the conventional hydrogenation catalyst, and thus has long-term values for industrial application.

Abstract: Methods for integrated circuit design are provided. In one embodiment, a method for determining a physical layout pattern includes accessing a layout pattern configuration graph. The graph includes layout pattern configurations meeting a circuit requirements. At least two of the layout pattern configurations are annotated with characteristics by analyzing sample layout patterns. An integrated circuit electrical design is partitioned into circuit design configurations. One of the circuit design configurations meets one of the circuit requirements. One of the layout pattern configurations is selected from the layout pattern configuration graph to meet the selected circuit requirements. In another embodiment, a method for determining a netlist for an integrated circuit electrical design is provided. In a further embodiment, a method for determining a tool configuration for a manufacturing process is provided.

Abstract: Provided are a method and system for synchronizing a robot with a server. The service sends a time service command including a current time of the server to the robot, and the robot receives the time service command, so as to enable time synchronization of the robot with the server. A control device receives first command data carrying a first timestamp sent from the server, and then determines whether the first timestamp in the first command data has expired. If the first timestamp has expired, the control device receives command data resent from the server until second command data carrying an unexpired second timestamp is received. Finally, the control device controls the robot to execute a corresponding action at a time corresponding to the second timestamp based on the second command data, so as to realize the synchronization of the robot with the command data sent from the server.

Abstract: Coefficient coding for transform units (TUs) during high efficiency video coding (HEVC), and similar standards, toward simplifying design while enhancing efficiency. Elements of the invention include coefficient coding for TUs with up-right diagonal scans being modified, and selectively applying multi-level significance map coding.

Abstract: A method and a system for fast inspecting a vehicle based on a length measuring device, including: when a subject vehicle enters an inspection region, measuring a first length and a second length of the subject vehicle; determining whether the first length and the second length is respectively larger than or equal to a preset second length threshold; if so, determining whether a gap portion of the subject vehicle between a first portion and a second portion of the subject vehicle appears in a beam emitting region formed by a beam of radiation rays emitted by the system for fast inspecting a vehicle; and when the gap portion appears in the beam emitting region, emitting a beam of radiation rays of a first radiation dose to the subject vehicle according to the gap portion, wherein the subject vehicle moves with respect to the system for fast inspecting a vehicle.

Abstract: Amide compounds are defined and are polymerized to create polyesters and polyurethanes having amide units bearing a pendant functional group, where the nitrogen atom of the amide group is part of the polymer backbone. The pendant functional group of the functionalized amide polymer may be modified or added by post polymerization functionalization of the functionalized amide polymer. The pendant functional group of the functionalized amide polymer may include a protecting group that may be removed after polymerization. The pendant functional groups of the functionalized amide polymers may be used to modulate the physical, chemical and biological properties of the polymers.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a compound represented by the following structural formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof. Pharmaceutical compositions and method of use of the compounds are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to new compounds that reduce c-Myc expression and useful for cancer treatment, particularly hematological cancers such as aggressive B- and T-cell lymphomas. The new compounds may be combined with adjunct c-Myc inhibor agents such as a PI3K inhibitor, CK-1 inhibitor, Akt-inhibitor, proteasome inhibitor and/or mTor inhibitor. The c-Myc reducing agent may be provided as a lead-in treatment to reduce or initiate reduction of c-Myc prior to adminstration of the adjunct cancer therapeutic agent. Treatment with a c-Myc reducing agent modulates the disease state of the c-Myc overexpressing cancer making it less malignant and more susceptible to adjunctive cancer therapies.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for producing a mung bean protein isolate having high functionality for a broad range of food applications. In some embodiments, the methods for producing the isolate comprise one or more steps selected from: (a) extracting one or more mung bean proteins from a mung bean protein source in an aqueous solution, for example, at a pH between about 6.5-10.0; (b) purifying protein from the extract using at least one of two methods: (i) precipitating protein from the extract at a pH near the isoelectric point of a globulin-rich fraction, for example a pH between about 5.0-6.0; and/or (ii) fractionating and concentrating protein from the extract using filtration such as microfiltration, ultrafiltration or ion-exchange chromatography; and (c) recovering purified protein isolate.

Abstract: A lighting device includes an LED, an LED board having a mount surface on which the LED is mounted with a mounted surface of the LED being in contact with the mount surface, and a light guide plate having a light input surface that receives light from the LED, a light-exit surface through which the light exits, and a light-exit opposite surface. The LED board includes an LED overlapping portion overlapping the LED and an extension portion extending from the LED overlapping portion in a direction in which a light emitting surface faces. The light guide plate is integrated with the LED and the LED board with the light input surface being in direct contact with the light emitting surface of the LED and the light-exit surface or the light-exit opposite surface being in direct contact with the mount surface of the extension portion.