Abstract: The present invention provides a codec capability negotiation method and terminal thereof.

Abstract: Provided are a method and device for automatically playing an expression on a virtual image. The method includes the steps of: A, capturing a video image related to a game player in a game, and determining whether the captured video image contains a facial image of the game player, and if so, executing a step B; otherwise, returning to the step A; B: extracting facial features from the facial image, and obtaining a motion track of each of the facial features by motion directions of the extracted facial feature that are acquired for N times, where N is greater than or equal to 2; and C, determining a corresponding facial expression according to the motion track of the facial feature which is obtained in step B, and automatically playing the determined facial expression on a virtual image of the game player.

Abstract: A process for the production of a composition comprising a water-insoluble paracetamol or NSAID which comprises the steps of: a) providing a mixture comprising: i) a water-insoluble paracetamol or NSAID, ii) a water soluble carrier, and iii) a solvent for each of the paracetamol or NSAID and the carrier, and b) spray-drying the mixture to remove the or each solvent and obtain a substantially solvent-free nano-dispersion of the paracetamol or NSAID in the carrier.

Abstract: In some aspects, the present disclosure provides a magnetic rack comprising a lateral movement structure and/or a longitudinal movement structure. In particular embodiments, the lateral movement structure and/or longitudinal movement structure move one or more magnets to or away from a reaction tube, in order to control the magnetic forces exerted on microbeads in the reaction tube. The microbeads are attracted onto the reaction tube wall, thereby facilitating separation of the microbeads from a solution in the tube. In particular embodiments, the magnetic rack is used to extract or purify nucleic acid from a sample.

Abstract: A multiple input-multiple output antenna assembly with high isolation between the antennas is disclosed. The antenna assembly includes a substrate with a ground layer at its surface. Two antennas are disposed opposing each other on the substrate. An isolation element in a form of a patterned slot is interposed between the first and second antennas on the ground plane. A first signal port is provided for applying a first signal to excite the first antenna and a second signal port is provided for applying a second signal to excite the second antenna. The isolation element provides isolation that inhibits electromagnetic propagation between the two antennas.

Abstract: Methods and device for accessing a webpage are provided. A client obtains a first URL (uniform resource locator) according to a request for accessing a webpage and updates the first URL to generate a second URL. The second URL contains one or more pre-stored data items which are pre-stored in the client, and the second URL is configured to load information corresponding to the one or more pre-stored data items to the webpage to be accessed. The client accesses the webpage via the second URL. A client device includes a first obtaining unit, a first updating unit, and an accessing unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method for switching service process and a media server, wherein the method for switching the service process comprises: after a first service process performed together with a facsimile terminal is completed, and when a message, which is sent by an application server and which indicates to carry out a second service process, is received by a media server, the media server switching from the first service process to the second service process; and the facsimile terminal switching from the first service process to the second service process. Therefore, the switching of the facsimile is not limited by the switching control requirements of the media gateway, which is favorable for flexible expansion and interconnection of the facsimile services.

Abstract: Described is a method to make linear alpha olefins. The method includes the steps of contacting a feedstock having a lactone and/or an unsaturated carboxylic acid with a solid acid catalyst having acidic catalytic sites including Lewis acid catalytic sites, for a time and a temperature wherein at least a fraction of the lactone and/or unsaturated carboxylic acid present in the feedstock is converted into a linear alpha olefin. The method may optionally take place in the presence of water. The solid acid catalyst should preferably have at least 50% Lewis acid catalytic sites.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose an image processing method and an apparatus. The image processing method includes: receiving information of starting a first camera and a second camera simultaneously to perform photographing; using the first camera to photograph and obtain a first image, and using the second camera to photograph and obtain a second image; and displaying the first image and the second image simultaneously. In the embodiments of the present invention, two cameras are started simultaneously to perform bidirectional photographing, and the images taken by both cameras are displayed simultaneously, so that front and back scene images are captured simultaneously and a panoramic image is obtained.

Abstract: The present invention relates a biopolymeric liquid aqueous composition for producing self-gelling systems and gels, which comprises: an acidic water-based medium, 0.1 to 10% by weight of a pH-gelling acid-soluble biopolymer; and 0.1 to 10% by weight of a water-soluble molecule having a basic character and a pKa between 6.0 and 8.4, or a water-soluble residue or sequence of the molecule having a basic character and a pKa between 6.0 and 8.4. The liquid composition has a final pH ranging from 5.8 and 7.4, and forms a stable solid and homogeneous gel within a temperature range from 10 to 70° C. The present invention also relates to a method for preparing the composition and uses thereof.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for accessing network data. For example, a network-data-access request associated with one or more web-page applications sent through a browser by a user is intercepted; information associated with global server-load balance is acquired; an access server matching with the network-data-access request is selected based on at least information associated with the global server load balance; the network-data-access request is redirected to the access server; and network data is accessed through the access server.

Abstract: A method, apparatus, system, article of manufacture, and computer readable storage medium provide media content. A web page context for a web page is determined and stored in a database. One or more media content files are analyzed to extract information that is stored in the database. The information is compared to the web page context. A matching media content file is determined from the one of the one or more media content files that matches the web page context based on the comparison. The matching media content file is then provided (e.g., to an internet portal web site).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a micro-volume liquid ejection system, including an air pressure module, a micro-ejection unit which is connected with the air pressure module by a conduit, and a control circuit which is connected with the air pressure module and the micro-ejection unit respectively. The air is used as the pressure medium, resulting in improved cleaning process and reduced sample waste. The present invention includes an electric control circuit to pick up sample, eject sample and clean the conduits automatically, and enables handling of a multiplicity of samples. The present invention can be used for transferring or dispensing micro volume liquid including biological liquid on a nL and ?L scale.

Abstract: A wireless communication device includes a central processing unit (CPU), a sensor electrically connected to the CPU, an antenna module, and a matching circuit electrically connected between the CPU and the antenna module. In response to a call being made by the wireless communication device and in response to detection of an external object within a predetermined range of the wireless communication device by the sensor, the sensor transmits a signal to trigger the CPU to generate a control signal. The matching circuit receives the signal from the CPU and shifts the resonant frequency of the antenna module down.

Abstract: An electronic key conveyance system (10) of a medical institution (14) includes a control point (70). The control point (70) receives one or more electronic keys from a coordinator (12) of an MBAN spectrum. Each of the electronic keys authorizes the medical institution (14) to use at least a portion of the MBAN spectrum. The system (10) further includes a channel regulator (72) generating by a processor (80) one or more channel use rules based on the electronic keys. The channel use rules authorize MBAN systems (18, 20, 22) of the medical institution (14) to use the at least a portion of the MBAN spectrum. Even more, the system (10) includes one or more access points and/or ports (74, 76) notifying the MBAN systems (18, 20, 22) of presently authorized portions of the MBAN spectrum based on the channel use rules. The electronic key is based on the available spectrum of primary users like AMT, the rules are based on a key and the spectrum already occupied by other MBANs and their nodes.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a bipolar transistor with an embedded epitaxial external base region, which is designed to solve the problem of the TED effect with the prior art structures. The bipolar transistor with an embedded epitaxial external base region of the present invention comprises at least a collector region, a base region and an external base region on the collector region, an emitter on the base region, and sidewalls at both sides of the emitter. The external base region is grown through an in-situ doping selective epitaxy process and is embedded in the collector region. A portion of the external base region is located beneath the sidewalls. The present invention discloses a method of forming a bipolar transistor with an embedded epitaxial external base region.

Abstract: A method for a device to update an electronic document includes obtaining data update information and use record information of the electronic document, the data update information including a first position in the electronic document where an updating is to be performed, the use record information including a second position; determining whether the first position in the data update information is before the second position in the use record information; adjusting the use record information according to the data update information, if it is determined that the first position in the data update information is before the second position in the use record information; and updating the electronic document according to the data update information and the adjusted use record information.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for webgame interactions are provided. A first terminal sends a request for establishing a P2P channel to a second browser, when the first browser logs in to a webgame application on the first terminal. The P2P channel is established between the first browser and the second browser, after the first browser receives an accepting response to the request for establishing the P2P channel from the second browser. The first browser uses the P2P channel to transmit webgame application data between the first browser and the second browser. An exemplary browser can include a requesting module, an establishing module, and a processing module. Another exemplary browser can include a receiving module, an obtaining module, a responding module, an establishing module, and a processing module.

Abstract: The dynamic balance detecting device includes a platform, a pillar, a main shaft, a vibration sensor, a rotation sensor, a dynamic measuring tester, and a controller. The pillar is connected to the platform. The main shaft is positioned on the pillar for driving a rotor. The vibration sensor is positioned adjacent to the main shaft for detecting vibration amount of the main shaft. The rotation sensor is positioned adjacent to the main shaft and spaced from the vibration sensor for detecting a rotation of the main shaft. The dynamic measuring tester is positioned on the platform for receiving vibration data obtained by the vibration sensor and rotation data obtained by the rotation sensor in real time to analyze and determine whether dynamic balance of the rotor achieving as required, and calculates a dynamic balance regulating amount for the rotor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for controlling an electronic spreadsheet on a handheld touch device, comprising an operation procedure, a display procedure and a recovery procedure. The operation procedure comprises: receiving a selection touch control signal for selecting cells, determining selected cells in an electronic spreadsheet according to the selection touch control signal, calculating according to a preset processing method, and storing the calculation result. The display procedure comprises: receiving a first touch control signal for controlling movement of an electronic spreadsheet from an initial position of the electronic spreadsheet to an interim position, moving the electronic spreadsheet from the initial position of the electronic spreadsheet to the interim position according to the first touch control signal to expose a blank area, querying whether the calculation result exists or not, and if yes, displaying the calculation result in the blank area.