Abstract: A method for updating display image of an electrophoretic display panel and an electrophoretic display apparatus using the same are provided. In the aforementioned method, the gate lines of the electrophoretic display panel are divided into a first group and a second group. The display data related to pixels coupled to the gate lines of the first group need not to be updated. Furthermore, the display data related to at least one of the pixels coupled to the gate lines of the second group need to be updated. The first type gate pulses are provided to the gate lines of the first group respectively, and second type gate pulses are provided to the gate lines of the second group respectively. The second type gate pulse has a predetermined pulse width. The pulse width of the first type gate pulse is shorter than the predetermined pulse width.

Abstract: An automated reader for reading fluorescence in-situ hybridization signals includes one or more computer processors for receiving a digitized FISH image and executing the steps of converting colors within the image to a hue value, separately for each color extracting quantitative values to detect the presence of signals corresponding to spots and applying a plurality of algorithms to extract features from the signals to determine cell shapes and segment cells within the FISH image. After recombining the signals, the extracted features for the colors learning machines are used to classify the spots according to the color and separate merged signals of classified spots that are in close proximity to each other within the image. The classified spots are counted to determine relative frequency of colors and a report is generated providing the number of classified spots of each color.

Abstract: Methods and compositions for improving the compatibility of aqueous herbicide solutions containing at least one of a water soluble salt of an aryloxyalkanoic acid, a water soluble salt of a pyridyloxyalkanoic acid, and a water soluble salt of glyphosate by adding a surface active compatibilizer are provided.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method is provided for congestion mitigation. In this method, a congestion level of data flows along a path is monitored relative to a threshold. Here, each data flow is associated with a flow identifier. Based on detection that the congestion level exceeds the threshold, the flow identifier of a number (e.g., one or more) of the data flows is changed to a different flow identifier. This change results in the number of the data flows redirected to a different path. In an alternate embodiment, another method is provided for congestion avoidance. In this method, a data flow transmitted along a single path is received, and the data flow is split into multiple micro data flows. A different flow identifier is then assigned to each micro data flow. This change results in the multiple micro data flows distributed along multiple different paths.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for uplink transmission using multiple antennas are disclosed. A wireless transmit/receive unit (WTRU) performs space time transmit diversity (STTD) encoding on an input stream of a physical channel configured for STTD. Each physical channel may be mapped to either an in-phase (I) branch or a quadrature-phase (Q) branch. The WTRU may perform the STTD encoding either in a binary domain or in a complex domain. Additionally, the WTRU may perform pre-coding on at least one physical channel including the E-DPDCH with the pre-coding weights, and transmitting the pre-coded output streams via a plurality of antennas. The pre-coding may be performed either after or before spreading operation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are antisense compounds and methods for decreasing HBV mRNA, DNA and protein expression. Such methods, compounds, and compositions are useful to treat, prevent, or ameliorate HBV-related diseases, disorders or conditions.

Abstract: A conduction structure includes a cooling plate and conductive members. A circuit board and a lamp panel are fixed at two sides of the heat cooling plate. The circuit board forms conductive areas. The cooling plate forms conductive areas and first holes with conductive inner faces. The lamp plate defines second holes. The lamp plate forms conductive areas around the second holes on the side away from the heat cooling plate. The conductive areas of the cooling plate contact with the corresponding conductive areas of the circuit board. Each conductive member includes a head and a rod. The rod engages in a corresponding first hole and a corresponding second hole in a transitional fit manner. The head electrically contacts the conductive area of the lamp plate. An LED illumination device using the same conduction structure is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods for identifying modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands, e.g., by determining whether a test entity is suitable to interact with one or more interacting sites within the Venus flytrap domains of the chemosensory receptors, and modifiers capable of modulating chemosensory receptors and their ligands. The present invention also includes modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands having Formula (I), its subgenus, and specific compounds. Furthermore, the present invention includes ingestible compositions comprising the modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands and methods of using the modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands to enhance the sweet taste of an ingestible composition or treat a condition associated with a chemosensory receptor. In addition, the present invention include processes for preparing the modifiers of chemosensory receptors and their ligands.

Abstract: A method for controlling receiving diversity of a receiver and a mobile station are provided. The method comprises determining single antenna receiving quality indicators for all activated antennas if a receiver receiving quality indicator of the receiver is above a first threshold, and deactivating all the activated antennas except one activated antenna with a single antenna receiving quality indicator indicating best receiving quality based on the determined single antenna receiving quality indicators.

Abstract: A system and method for computer-assisted karyotyping includes a processor which receives a digitized image of metaphase chromosomes for processing in an image processing module and a classifier module. The image processing module may include a segmenting function for extracting individual chromosome images, a bend correcting function for straightening images of chromosomes that are bent or curved and a feature selection function for distinguishing between chromosome bands. The classifier module, which may be one or more trained kernel-based learning machines, receives the processed image and generates a classification of the image as normal or abnormal.

Abstract: In a control device and a method for regulating a combustion process in an internal combustion engine, fuel is injected into the internal combustion engine for combustion, wherein exhaust gas is returned in an intake channel, wherein a combustion point of the combustion is detected, wherein the detected point of time is compared to a target value, wherein depending on the comparison result the injection is changed in order to move the combustion toward the target value, wherein part of the change of the injection is translated into an adaptation value for regulating the exhaust gas return in order to move the combustion in the direction of the target value.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a magnetic recording transducer having a magnetic writer pole with a short effective throat height is provided. In an embodiment, a writer structure comprising a magnetic writer pole having a trailing bevel and a nonmagnetic stack on the top surface of the writer pole is provided. A dielectric write gap layer comprising alumina is deposited over the trailing bevel section and the nonmagnetic stack; and at least one etch stop layer is deposited over the dielectric write gap layer. A layer of nonmagnetic fill material is deposited over the etch stop layer and to form a nonmagnetic bevel by performing a dry etch process. The etch stop layer(s) are removed from the short throat section; and a trailing shield is deposited over the short throat section, nonmagnetic bevel, and nonmagnetic stack top surface.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for improving excavating operation characteristic and grading operation characteristic of an excavator. The apparatus includes a solenoid valve group and a hydraulically controlled selector valve. An oil controlling output A1 of the solenoid valve group is configured in series with oil controlling input a1 of the hydraulic control valve. An oil controlling output A2 of the solenoid valve group is configured in series with a pilot control end XBa2 of a multi-port valve group. An oil return port T1 of the solenoid valve group is connected to the hydraulic oil tank. An oil controlling output b1 of the hydraulically controlled selector valve is connected to a pilot control end XAb2 of the multiplexer valve group, and an oil return port T2 of the hydraulically controlled selector valve is connected with the hydraulic oil tank. The apparatus improves operational efficiency and control comfortability.

Abstract: A method for improving excavating operation characteristic and grading operation characteristic of an excavator is disclosed. A hydraulically controlled selector valve is added in a boom confluence control circuit of a hydraulic excavator, and a solenoid valve group is added in the boom confluence control circuit and the bucket/stick confluence control circuit. A controller sends a control signal to switch the solenoid valve group between a disconnected mode and a connected mode. The controller may send out a signal to disconnect the solenoid valve group, to restore a valve spool to a middle position, to restore a boom lifting confluence circuit, and to disconnect a bucket/stick swinging confluence circuit to perform a standard excavation mode. The controller may send out a signal to connect the solenoid valve group to disconnect a boom lifting confluence circuit and to increase a bucket/stick swinging confluence circuit to achieve a grading operation mode.

Abstract: The method includes receiving a data signal, the data signal including two training sequences, performing a first evaluation of the data signal based on a first training sequence of the two training sequences, performing a second evaluation of the data signal based on a second training sequence of the two training sequences, and processing the data signal based on a result of the first and second evaluations.

Abstract: A circuit for testing a buzzer includes a microphone, an amplifier circuit, a microprocessor circuit, and a display circuit. The amplifier circuit is configured to amplify an analog signal from the microphone to an amplified signal. The microprocessor circuit determines whether a loudness and a frequency of the amplified signal are within proper ranges. The buzzer is qualified if the loudness and frequency of the amplified signal are within the proper ranges. The display unit displays the loudness, the frequency, and a test result.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method may include determining whether a computing device accessing an online application marketplace is associated with a particular business entity registered with the online application marketplace. The method may further include identifying applications that were selected by a representative of the particular business entity to be identified to users whose devices are determined to be associated with the particular business entity. The method may still further include providing data for displaying the applications and a control for downloading executable code for at least one of the applications, receiving an indication that the control has been selected by the user to download the executable code for the applications, and providing the executable code for the at least one of the applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to determining the attenuation of an electromagnetic signal passing through a conductive material. An antenna is provided and placed in relatively close proximity to the conductive material. An alternating current is passed through the antenna and the impedance of the antenna is measured. The attenuation is determined using the measured impedance. A single frequency measurement may be made, or multiple measurements using different frequencies may be made. Grouped parameters based on properties of the material and the frequency of the current are used to relate the coil impedance to the attenuation. A current frequency for which the ratio of the antenna's resistive part of the impedance to the angular frequency of the current is substantially insensitive to at least one of the parameters is preferred.

Abstract: A complete capillary electrophoresis (CE) system that is capable of providing a continuous flow of effluent at the exit of the flow-through outlet vial is provided. A self-contained capillary electrophoresis system with a flow-through outlet vial for interfacing with mass spectrometry includes a capillary having an upstream inlet end and a downstream terminus end; an electrically conductive hollow needle having an inner wall defining an internal tapered chamber, the internal tapered chamber dimensioned and configured to slidably accept the terminus end of the capillary, the capillary longitudinally inserted into and mounted within the internal tapered chamber to a distance whereby the terminus end of the capillary abuts the inner wall of the needle at the taper; and wherein a micro-reservoir is formed between the terminus end of the capillary and the downstream exit orifice.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods of a remote control device are provided. The remote control device includes a switch and a power input. The remote control device also includes a touch panel configured to operate in an absence of backlight. The touch panel is configured to receive a first input at a first area of the touch panel and a second input at a second area of the touch panel. The remote control device includes a processing unit configured to provide first control data representing the first input and second control data representing the second input. The first control data can control movement of a cursor on the electronic device. The second control data can identify text corresponding to the second input. The remote control device includes a transmitter configured to provide the control data to the electronic device.