Abstract: A data network node is configured for operation as a time-transfer boundary clock, and has at least one time-transfer slave network interface and several time-transfer master interfaces, all configured for operation according to a time-transfer protocol. The data network node also includes a clock source interface configured for connection to a synchronous clock source supplied from a remote node, as well as a real-time clock (RTC) circuit. The RTC circuit supplies time-of-day data for time-transfer messages sent via the second network port and selectively operates in a first mode, wherein the RTC frequency is driven by a clock signal from the clock source interface, a second mode, wherein the RTC frequency is driven by a clock signal derived from time-transfer messages received by the time-transfer slave interface, and a third mode, wherein the RTC frequency is driven by a local clock signal from local clock source.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide a data synchronization method and system, and an optical network unit. An ONU receives synchronization data that is transmitted by a first OLT through a GEM port corresponding to a predetermined GEM port ID or a logical link corresponding to a predetermined LLID, and stores the synchronization data. When a fault occurs on the first OLT or on a backbone optical fiber connected to the first OLT, the ONU transmits the synchronization data to a second OLT so that the second OLT recovers services according to the synchronization data.

Abstract: A picture encoding and decoding method, a picture encoding and decoding device and a network system are provided, in which, the picture encoding method includes: determining a prediction block used by a picture block according to a division manner of the picture block; determining a corresponding division level in the picture block or the prediction block of transform blocks corresponding to the picture block or the prediction block, in which, the transform blocks corresponding to the picture block or the prediction block include one or more transform blocks; determining a size of the transform blocks corresponding to the picture block or the prediction block according to the division manner of the picture block and the division level; determining identification information for identifying the division level corresponding to the transform blocks corresponding to the picture block or the prediction block; and writing the identification information into a code stream.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes an optical source that provides an optical signal to an optical waveguide. In particular, the optical source may be implemented by fusion-bonding a III-V semiconductor to a semiconductor layer in the integrated circuit. In conjunction with surrounding mirrors (at least one of which is other than a distributed Bragg reflector), this structure may provide a cavity with suitable optical gain at a wavelength in the optical signal along a vertical direction that is perpendicular to a plane of the semiconductor layer. For example, the optical source may include a vertical-cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL). Moreover, the optical waveguide, defined in the semiconductor layer, may be separated from the optical source by a horizontal gap in the plane of the semiconductor layer. During operation of the optical source, the optical signal may be optically coupled across the gap from the optical source to the optical waveguide.

Abstract: A memory device operable to provide multi-port functionality, which may comprise a single-port memory having a first operating frequency that is at least twice of a second operation frequency of a multi-port memory, a read synchronization module that synchronizes a set of read signals from the second operation frequency to the first operating frequency, a write synchronization module that synchronizes a set of write signals from the second operation frequency to the first operating frequency, a read/write signal selector that integrates a set of synchronized read signals and a set of synchronized write signals into a set of input control signals of the single-port memory, and a read out data synchronization module configured to synchronize a set of read out data from the single-port memory with the second operation frequency of the multi-port memory.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel 1-(arylmethyl)-5,6,7,8-tetrahydroquinazoline-2,4-diones and analogs thereof, represented by the Formula 1: wherein Ar, A, R1, R3-R6 are defined herein. Compounds having Formula I are PARP inhibitors. Therefore, compounds of the invention may be used to treat clinical conditions that are responsive to the inhibition of PARP activity, such as cancer.

Abstract: A method and system for invoking Just-In-Time debugger is described, which can provide more efficient JIT debugging for complex code mixed applications. A method for invoking a Just-In-Time (JIT) debugger according to one embodiment includes checking a code type of a code address where a JIT debugging request is triggered from a process of a code-mixed application in response to the JIT debugging request from the process; acquiring corresponding JIT debugging information for different code types of the code-mixed application; and invoking a JIT debugger corresponding to the code type in response to the checked code type of the code address in the process and the acquired corresponding JIT debugging information.

Abstract: A positioning apparatus for installing a server unit on a rack includes a frame fixed to the server unit, an operation member slidably installed to the frame, a pivot member sandwiched between the frame and the operation member, and a resilient member connected between the frame and the operation member. A rear end of the pivot member is rotatably connected to the frame, and a latching piece protrudes out from a front end of the pivot member. The pivot member defines a guiding slot. The frame defines a through slot aligning with the latching piece. The operation member includes a sliding pole protruding from the operation member and extending through the guiding slot. The resilient member biases the operation member to move, the sliding pole slides in the guiding slot to rotate the pivot member, and the latching piece extends through the through slot to latch onto the rack.

Abstract: Components of a memory system, such as a memory controller and memory device, which detect accumulated memory read disturbances and correct such disturbances before they reach a level that causes errors. The memory device includes a memory array and a disturbance control circuit. The memory array includes a plurality of memory rows. Each memory row is associated with a disturbance warning circuit having a state that corresponds to an accumulated disturbance in the memory row. The disturbance control circuit determines, responsive to an activation of a memory row of the plurality of memory rows specified by a row access command, whether the disturbance condition is present in the memory row based on the state of the disturbance warning circuit associated with the memory row. If a disturbance condition is present, the disturbance control circuit causes a recovery operation to be performed on the memory row to reduce the accumulated disturbances.

Abstract: The invention provides for methods of treating lysosomal storage disorders and/or reduction of non-cholesterol lipids, using cyclodextrin compounds, including in combination with other therapeutics, including vitamin E.

Abstract: A display panel including a first substrate, a first polarizer sheet arranged on the first substrate, a second substrate, a second polarizer sheet arranged on the second substrate, a liquid crystal layer located between the first substrate and the second substrate, and further comprises a pixel electrode, a common electrode, a first alignment layer and a gate line formed on the first substrate, at least one of the pixel electrode and the common electrode is a comb-like electrode, a transmission axis of the first polarizer sheet is parallel with the line along which an alignment direction of the first alignment layer is located, and the transmission axis of the first polarizer sheet is perpendicular to a transmission axis of the second polarizer sheet, and the line along which the alignment direction of the first alignment layer is located is at a predetermined angle greater than 0° and less than 90° with the respect to the gate line.

Abstract: A stroller system including an expandable base and two frame members is discussed. The stroller system is configured for dual occupancy and provides an expandable cargo area to a user. The first and second seats coupled to their respective frame members may be modular in nature. The second seat may also include a bench seat with optional secondary support structures. The two frame members are configured to fold independently of one another. The mechanical apparatus of the dual occupancy stroller including locking and actuator mechanisms are discussed. Additionally, the mechanism by which the front frame member folds is discussed. The disclosed stroller is capable of simultaneously carrying multiple children with a cargo area that can be extended or retracted and can carry a heavy load. The stroller is able to easily fold to a stowed state.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to polymer compositions comprising a calcium hypophosphite, an aluminium inorganic salt and an additive improving the flame retardant properties of the composition other than the hypophosphite salts.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to an optical article comprising: (a) a transparent optical polymer substrate, (b) a transparent intermediate abrasion-resistant coating obtained from at least one epoxysilane by a sol-gel process, and (c) a transparent outer coating comprising a polythiolene matrix obtained by curing a liquid monomer mixture comprising at least one polyfunctional thiol and at least one polyfunctional allyl monomer, said cured polythiol-ene matrix having a glass transition temperature comprised in the range from 40° C. to 70° C. and a thickness from 3.5 ?m to less than 10 ?m. It is also drawn to a method for preparing such an optical article and to a method for repairing scratches in such an optical article by heating.

Abstract: A system and method for routing a buffered interconnect in an IC from a source cell to a target cell thereof. In one embodiment, the system includes: (1) a path tracer operable to designate the source cell as a current node and construct a path toward the target node by: (1a) defining a boundary about the current node based on a buffer driving length, (1b) trimming the boundary by any blockage therein to yield a candidate area for placing a buffer, (1c) dividing the boundary into line segments, (1d) selecting a closest, valid one of the line segments to the target cell as the current node and (1e) repeating the defining, trimming, dividing and selecting the closest, valid one until the current node lies within the buffer driving length and (2) a buffer placer associated with the path tracer and operable to select a location along the path to place the buffer.

Abstract: A flat panel display includes scan lines, data lines, and pixels. Each pixel including at least one first subpixel and a second subpixel, the first subpixel and the second subpixel of the pixel are coupled different scan lines but coupled to the same data line. All of the first subpixels of the pixels are scanned in a first display period, and all of the second subpixels of the pixels are scanned in a second display period after all of the first subpixels are scanned. One color of subpixel is scanned at a time in the flat panel display featuring interlaced scanning. Because video data does not change obviously in general, video data of the single one color of subpixel does not obviously change. The data line is not overloaded, neither. In this way, the color cast occurring in the conventional technology does not happen anymore.

Abstract: A probe head for a diagnostic instrument, the probe head comprising; a transmission optical fiber, a plurality of collection optical fibers, and a lens to transmit light from the transmission optical fiber to a test site, wherein the ends of the collection optical fibers are bevelled.

Abstract: A method for improving multiple-user (MU) multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) protocol efficiency includes transmitting an MU frame to multiple devices. The MU frame is beamformed to enable a corresponding one of the devices to receive an intended stream at high power. The MU frame includes an additional sounding-field. Acknowledgement (ACK) responses are received from at least some of the plurality of devices. Each of the ACK responses includes a sounding response frame including a channel feedback.

Abstract: Provided are novel compounds of Formula (I): pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and pharmaceutical compositions thereof, which are useful in the treatment of diseases and disorders mediated by ROR?. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel compounds of Formula (I) and methods for their use in treating one or more inflammatory, metabolic, autoimmune and other diseases or disorders.

Abstract: A method for improving multiple-user (MU) multiple-input-multiple-output (MIMO) acknowledge (ACK) protocol efficiency includes: receiving a sounding frame from a device, sending a feedback response, which includes quantized channel state information (CSI) to the device, receiving an MU physical-layer protocol data unit (PPDU) frame from the device, and in response to receiving the MU PPDU frame, sending an ACK frame to the device without receiving a polling frame prior to the ACK frame.