Abstract: A method for coding image information includes generating prediction information by predicting information on a current coding unit, and determining whether the information on the current coding unit is the same as the prediction information. When the information on the current coding unit is the same as the prediction information, a flag indicating that the information on the current coding unit is the same as the prediction information is coded and transmitted. When the information on the current coding unit is not the same as the prediction information, a flag indicating that the information on the current coding unit is not the same as the prediction information and the information on the current coding unit are coded and transmitted.

Abstract: A memory device and a programming method thereof are provided. The programming method includes the following steps. According to a step value, based on an incremental step pulse programming scheme, multiple programming operations are performed for a selected memory page. In a setting mode, multiple program verify operations are respectively performed corresponding to the programming operations to respectively generate multiple pass bit numbers. In the setting mode, a pass bit number difference value of two pass bit numbers corresponding to two programming operations is calculated. In the setting mode, an amount of the step value is adjusted according to the pass bit number difference value.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tricyclic derivative with efficient inhibitory activity against poly(ADP-ribose)polymerases (PARP) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a preparation method thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. The tricyclic derivative of the invention is useful for the prevention or treatment of diseases caused by excess PARP activity, especially neuropathic pain, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetic nephropathy, inflammatory diseases, osteoporosis, and cancer, by inhibiting the activity of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerases.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel tricyclic derivative with efficient inhibitory activity against poly(ADP-ribose)polymerases (PARP) or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, a preparation method thereof, and a pharmaceutical composition containing the same. The tricyclic derivative of the invention is useful for the prevention or treatment of diseases caused by excess PARP activity, especially neuropathic pain, neurodegenerative diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetic nephropathy, inflammatory diseases, osteoporosis, and cancer, by inhibiting the activity of poly(ADP-ribose)polymerases.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a pressure reducer that can regulate a fluid sample flow and decrease pressure automatically without adding any extra media. More particularly the pressure reducer has a casing having a sample inlet for receiving the fluid sample from a fluid sample source, and a sample outlet for dispensing the fluid sample to another location; a separation plate; an upper chamber; a lower chamber, wherein the casing and the separation plate cooperate to define the lower chamber and the upper chamber, and wherein the lower chamber is in communication with the upper chamber; and means for reducing pressure of a fluid dispensed through the pressure reducer.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to a pressure reducer that can regulate a fluid sample flow and decrease pressure automatically without adding any extra media. More particularly the pressure reducer has a casing having a sample inlet for receiving the fluid sample from a fluid sample source, and a sample outlet for dispensing the fluid sample to another location; a separation plate; an upper chamber; a lower chamber, wherein the casing and the separation plate cooperate to define the lower chamber and the upper chamber, and wherein the lower chamber is in communication with the upper chamber; and means for reducing pressure of a fluid dispensed through the pressure reducer.

Abstract: An apparatus and a method for on-line, real-time monitoring of a liquid density in a chemical process are provided. The apparatus is constructed by an upright, cylindrical housing that has a cavity defined therein for holding a liquid, and a density indicator mounted inside the cavity and positioned by at least two positioning guides which are fixedly attached to the housing wall. The apparatus may further include a stabilizing plate positioned at the bottom portion of the cylindrical housing for flowing a liquid in a downward direction such that the liquid flow does not cause a turbulent in the cavity so as to improve the stability and accuracy of the liquid density reading.