Abstract: An apparatus and method for efficiently increasing the signal-to-noise ratio of a biometric sampling system by implementing differential-sampling in successive differential-sampling operations and processing the output of the successive differential-sampling operations to create a biometric image. In some cases, the biometric image may be further noise-reduced by subtracting foreground-off and background-off data.

Abstract: Provided are a process for preparing a Parp1/2 inhibitor, i.e., (R)-2-fluoro-10a-methyl-7,8,9,10,10a,11-hexahydro-5,6,7a,11-tetraazacyclohepta[def]cyclopenta[a]fluoren-4(5H)-one (hereinafter referred to as Compound A), crystalline forms (poly-morphs) of Compound A or hydrate or solvate thereof, methods for preparing the crystalline forms, and the use thereof.

Abstract: A management server may provide distribute flow control to a computer server system for providing online services to users. The computer server system includes a bus cluster, a plurality of caller systems, and a plurality of callee clusters. The management server may be configured to receive from the bus cluster health condition data of a callee cluster of the plurality of callee cluster in a first operation cycle; determine whether the callee cluster is slow or abnormal based on the health condition data in the first cycle; adjust a data flow limit in the bus cluster in a second cycle after the first cycle according to whether the callee cluster is slow or abnormal in the first cycle; and direct the bus cluster to control the data flow of the computer servers in the bus cluster in the second cycle according to the adjusted data flow limit.

Abstract: A search engine identifies external data records that describe similar entities and may each conform to a different data format or source schema. The engine derives mappings capable of translating data values between differently formatted attributes of two source schemas and uses these mappings to identify degrees of similarity between attributes and schemas. When the search engine receives a search request, the engine translates submitted search criteria into values of a first schema's attributes and then uses the mappings to map those values onto selected attributes of other schemas. The search engine then uses each schema's selected attributes to select external data records formatted in that schema. Each selected record is assigned a match score that is weighted by the similarity of the record schema's selected attributes to the search criteria. Records are then retrieved in order of decreasing match score.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines and pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one such 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines, processes for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof in therapy. Disclosed herein are certain 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines that can be useful for inhibiting indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase and/or tryptophane 2,3-dioxygenase and for treating diseases or disorders mediated thereby.

Abstract: An ultraviolet (UV) light absorption sensing system (100) includes a UV light source (110) configured to provide a UV sample beam (115) of light toward a still or flowing fluid sample (117) along a central axis (118) of a test cell (120), wherein the central axis (118) is substantially orthogonal to a direction of fluid flow. A reference light source (130) is configured to provide a reference beam (133) along the central axis (118) of the test cell (120). A first detector (140) is positioned to detect a first portion (128) of the UV sample beam (115) and a first portion (138) of the reference beam (133) that traverse the test cell (120). A second detector (142) is positioned to detect a second portion (146) of the UV sample beam (115) and a second portion (148) of the reference beam (133) directly from the UV light source (110) and reference light source (130).

Abstract: The present disclosure describes aspects of a capacitance-to-voltage modulation circuit. In some aspects, the circuit is used in touch sensing. In some aspects, a modulation circuit comprises a first pair of switches having one switch connected between a voltage source and a capacitor, and another switch connected between ground and the input of the circuit. The circuit also includes a second pair of switches having one switch connected between the voltage source and the input of the circuit, and another switch connected between ground and the capacitor. A third pair of the circuit's switches comprise one switch connected between the capacitor and an input of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and another switch connected between the input of the circuit and the input of the ADC. The third pair of switches may enable charge sharing of signals modulated by the first and second pairs of switches, a result of which can be used to sense touch input based on capacitance at the input of the circuit.

Abstract: Provided are a process for preparing a Parp1/2 inhibitor, i.e., (R)-2-fluoro-10a-methyl-7,8,9,10,10a,11-hexahydro-5,6,7a,11-tetraazacyclohepta[def]cyclopenta[a]fluoren-4(5H)-one (hereinafter referred to as Compound A), crystalline forms (poly-morphs) of Compound A or hydrate or solvate thereof, methods for preparing the crystalline forms, and the use thereof.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines and pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one such 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines, processes for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof in therapy. Disclosed herein are certain 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines that can be useful for inhibiting indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase and/or tryptophane 2,3-dioxygenase and for treating diseases or disorders mediated thereby.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for configuring a fingerprint sensor to operate in a capacitive sensing mode and an ultrasonic sensing mode are disclosed. A fingerprint sensor may be configured to operate in a capacitive sensing mode by driving a sensing electrode using a controller. In some implementations, an object positioned on or near the sensing electrode may be detected using the fingerprint sensor in the capacitive sensing mode, and the controller can drive electrodes of the fingerprint sensor differently to configure the fingerprint sensor to operate in an ultrasonic sensing mode. In some implementations, an applications processor may be instructed to authenticate a fingerprint of the object from image data obtained when the fingerprint sensor is operating in the ultrasonic sensing mode. In some implementations, a display of a mobile device containing the fingerprint sensor may be unlocked, or the mobile device may be woken up when the fingerprint is authenticated.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for configuring a fingerprint sensor to operate in a capacitive sensing mode and an ultrasonic sensing mode are disclosed. A fingerprint sensor may be configured to operate in a capacitive sensing mode by driving a sensing electrode using a controller. In some implementations, an object positioned on or near the sensing electrode may be detected using the fingerprint sensor in the capacitive sensing mode, and the controller can drive electrodes of the fingerprint sensor differently to configure the fingerprint sensor to operate in an ultrasonic sensing mode. In some implementations, an applications processor may be instructed to authenticate a fingerprint of the object from image data obtained when the fingerprint sensor is operating in the ultrasonic sensing mode. In some implementations, a display of a mobile device containing the fingerprint sensor may be unlocked, or the mobile device may be woken up when the fingerprint is authenticated.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate, a touch sensing electrode, a peripheral conductive trace, a protective layer, and a conductive layer. The substrate has a display area and a peripheral area. The touch sensing electrode is disposed in the display area. The peripheral conductive trace is disposed in the peripheral area. The touch sensing electrode is electrically connected to the peripheral conductive trace. The touch sensing electrode and the peripheral conductive trace at least include metal nanowires. The protective layer is disposed on the touch sensing electrode, and the conductive layer is disposed on the peripheral conductive trace.

Abstract: Provided are certain fused term or penta-cyclic compounds and salts thereof, compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Provided are certain fused tetra or penta-cyclic compounds and salts thereof, compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.

Abstract: Systems, methods and apparatus for configuring a fingerprint sensor to operate in a capacitive sensing mode and an ultrasonic sensing mode are disclosed. A fingerprint sensor may be configured to operate in a capacitive sensing mode by driving a sensing electrode using a controller. In some implementations, an object positioned on or near the sensing electrode may be detected using the fingerprint sensor in the capacitive sensing mode, and the controller can drive electrodes of the fingerprint sensor differently to configure the fingerprint sensor to operate in an ultrasonic sensing mode. In some implementations, an applications processor may be instructed to authenticate a fingerprint of the object from image data obtained when the fingerprint sensor is operating in the ultrasonic sensing mode. In some implementations, a display of a mobile device containing the fingerprint sensor may be unlocked, or the mobile device may be woken up when the fingerprint is authenticated.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines and pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one such 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines, processes for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof in therapy. Disclosed herein are certain 5 or 8-substituted imidazo[1,5-a]pyridines that can be useful for inhibiting indoleamine 2,3-dioxygenase and/or tryptophan 2,3-dioxygenase and for treating diseases or disorders mediated thereby.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes aspects of a capacitance-to-voltage modulation circuit. In some aspects, the circuit is used in touch sensing. In some aspects, a modulation circuit comprises a first pair of switches having one switch connected between a voltage source and a capacitor, and another switch connected between ground and the input of the circuit. The circuit also includes a second pair of switches having one switch connected between the voltage source and the input of the circuit, and another switch connected between ground and the capacitor. A third pair of the circuit's switches comprise one switch connected between the capacitor and an input of an analog-to-digital converter (ADC) and another switch connected between the input of the circuit and the input of the ADC. The third pair of switches may enable charge sharing of signals modulated by the first and second pairs of switches, a result of which can used to sense touch input based on capacitance at the input of the circuit.

Abstract: Disclosed are substituted 5-(3,5-dimethylisoxazol-4-yl)indoline-2-one compounds, pharmaceutical compositions comprising at least one such 4 substituted 5-(3,5-dimethylisoxazol-4-yl)indoline-2-one compound processes for the preparation thereof, and the use thereof for inhibiting BET family of bromodomains and for treating disorders mediated thereby, such as certain cancers.

Abstract: Provided are certain fused tetra or penta-cyclic compounds and salts thereof, compositions thereof, and methods of use thereof.