Abstract: Expression vectors for expression of a protein or polypeptide of interest as a fusion product composed of the protein or polypeptide of interest fused at one terminus to a solubility enhancing peptide extension are provided. Sequences encoding the peptide extensions are provided. The invention further comprises antibodies which bind specifically to one or more of the solubility enhancing peptide extensions.

Abstract: A vision-guided alignment system to align a plurality of components includes a robotic gripper configured to move one component relative to another component and a camera coupled to a processor that generates an image of the components. A simulated robotic work cell generated by the processor calculates initial calibration positions that define the movement of the robotic gripper such that position errors between the actual position of the robotic gripper and the calibration positions are compensated by a camera space manipulation based control algorithm executed by the processor to control the robotic gripper to move one component into alignment with another component based on the image of the components.

Abstract: A method for connecting to a called terminal includes: acquiring mobile station international integrated service digital network number (MSISDN) information corresponding to a called terminal which is located at an IP multimedia subsystem (IMS) domain, together with international mobile subscriber identity (IMSI) information and location area identity (LAI) information that correspond to the MSISDN information when a primary mobile access gateway control function entity mAGCF has a failure; and performing a connecting to the called terminal through a selected mAGCF according to the MSISDN information, the IMSI information and the LAI information.

Abstract: A charging device for connecting a battery to a power supply to charge the battery includes a charging unit connected between one pole of the power supply and one pole the battery, a first switch unit connecting another pole of the battery with the charging unit and including a first switch connected between another pole of the power supply and the charging unit, and a second switch unit connected between another pole of the power supply and the charging unit. The power supply charges the battery through the second switch unit when the second switch unit is switched on, the first switch is automatically switched on in the charging process, the power supply charges the battery through the first switch after the second switch unit is switched off, and the first switch is automatically switched off when the battery is fully charged.

Abstract: The magnetic sensor device disclosed herein uses a signal storage magnetic layer for sensing and storing target magnetic field signals. The stored magnetic field signals are then measured by a magnetic sensor.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for supporting workpieces thereon includes a seat (10), a holding board (20), and a magnetic module connecting the seat to the holding board. The magnetic module (70) includes a first member (40) secured in the seat and a second member (50) secured in the holding board. The first member and the second member cooperate to provide a magnetic force thereby detachably fixing the holding board to the seat.

Abstract: A charging device for connecting a battery to a power supply to charge the battery includes a charging unit connected between one pole of the power supply and one pole the battery, a first switch unit connecting another pole of the battery with the charging unit and including a first switch connected between another pole of the power supply and the charging unit, and a second switch unit connected between another pole of the power supply and the charging unit. The power supply charges the battery through the second switch unit when the second switch unit is switched on, the first switch is automatically switched on in the charging process, the power supply charges the battery through the first switch after the second switch unit is switched off, and the first switch is automatically switched off when the battery is fully charged.

Abstract: Expression vectors for expression of a protein or polypeptide of interest as a fusion product composed of the protein or polypeptide of interest fused at one terminus to a solubility enhancing peptide extension are provided. Sequences encoding the peptide extensions are provided. The invention further comprises antibodies which bind specifically to one or more of the solubility enhancing peptide extensions.

Abstract: We report Michael addition products between primary amines and activated ?,?-unsaturated compounds exemplified by diethyl methylenemalonate (DEMM). In various embodiments, the reaction proceeds with high yields in the absence of strong base or Lewis acid catalyst under mild reaction conditions. Depending on the state of steric hindrance in the amine, the reaction products are a double Michael addition product or a so-called vicarious Michael addition reaction product.

Abstract: Dendrimeric compounds and polymers are also provided wherein the dendrimer core is derived from the Michael reaction products. The branching pattern of the core and the multiplicity of the Michael addition lead to flexibility in designing and synthesizing dendrimeric materials. The Michael addition products are from a reaction between primary amines and activated ?,?-unsaturated compounds exemplified by diethyl methylenemalonate (DEMM). In various embodiments, the reaction proceeds with high yields in the absence of strong base or Lewis acid catalyst under mild reaction conditions. Depending on the state of steric hindrance in the amine, the reaction products are a double Michael addition product or a so-called vicarious Michael addition reaction product.

Abstract: An apparatus (100) for supporting workpieces thereon includes a seat (10), a holding board (20), and a magnetic module connecting the seat to the holding board. The magnetic module (70) includes a first member (40) secured in the seat and a second member (50) secured in the holding board. The first member and the second member cooperate to provide a magnetic force thereby detachably fixing the holding board to the seat.

Abstract: Dendrimeric compounds and polymers are also provided wherein the dendrimer core is derived from the Michael reaction products. The branching pattern of the core and the multiplicity of the Michael addition lead to flexibility in designing and synthesizing dendrimeric materials. The Michael addition products are from a reaction between primary amines and activated ?,?-unsaturated compounds exemplified by diethyl methylenemalonate (DEMM). In various embodiments, the reaction proceeds with high yields in the absence of strong base or Lewis acid catalyst under mild reaction conditions. Depending on the state of steric hindrance in the amine, the reaction products are a double Michael addition product or a so-called vicarious Michael addition reaction product.

Abstract: We report Michael addition products between primary amines and activated ?,?-unsaturated compounds exemplified by diethyl methylenemalonate (DEMM). In various embodiments, the reaction proceeds with high yields in the absence of strong base or Lewis acid catalyst under mild reaction conditions. Depending on the state of steric hindrance in the amine, the reaction products are a double Michael addition product or a so-called vicarious Michael addition reaction product.

Abstract: A video system and method for combining multiple video signals on a single display is provided. The video system includes a video processor to process a second video signal and generate a processed video signal. The processed video signal has the same resolution and scan rates as a first video signal. A multiplexer is used to selectively display either the processed video signal or the first video signal on a display.

Abstract: A method and system of noise filtering is provided. The pixels of a first filter mask are separated into groups based on luminance . . . The sizes of each group is determined and a largest group is selected. The distance of each group of pixels from the largest group is also calculated. Pixels in groups that are small compared to the largest group and far from the largest group are tagged as noisy. After tagging the noisy pixels, additional filtering can be applied to the pixels of first filter mask without degradation from the tagged pixels.

Abstract: The invention provides a polythiophene aggregate doped with metal ions, which has a characteristic spectrometric property in UV-vis-near IR region and is suitable for a photo-electoric material, said polythiophene being representable by the formula: 1

Abstract: The present invention involves a novel polycarbazole, more specifically, a polycarbazole, of which repeating unit is a formula 1

Abstract: A video system and method for combining multiple video signals on a single display is provided. The video system includes a video processor to process a second video signal and generate a processed video signal. The processed video signal has the same resolution and scan rates as a first video signal. A multiplexer is used to selectively display either the processed video signal or the first video signal on a display.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are novel compositions and methods for enhancing the solubility and promoting the adoption of native folding conformation of a protein or polypeptide expressed by recombinant DNA techniques. One embodiment of the present invention relates to a protein or polypeptide of interest is modified through either carboxyl- or amino-terminal peptide extension, so as to promote folding within host cells. Another embodiment relates to a method for enhancing the in vitro renaturation of a protein or polypeptide of interest expressed by recombinant DNA techniques, in circumstances where, following expression, a substantial percentage of the expressed protein or polypeptide of interest is localized within inclusion bodies.

Abstract: A method and system of noise filtering is provided. The pixels of a first filter mask are separated into groups based on luminance. . . . The sizes of each group is determined and a largest group is selected. The distance of each group of pixels from the largest group is also calculated. Pixels in groups that are small compared to the largest group and far from the largest group are tagged as noisy. After tagging the noisy pixels, additional filtering can be applied to the pixels of first filter mask without degradation from the tagged pixels.