Abstract: A method of measuring infrared spectral characteristics of a moving target, the method including: establishing a multi-dimensional and multi-scale model with infrared spectral features of an object-space target, and extracting an object-space region of interest measurement model; performing target detection on an actually measured infrared image, and identifying position information for each ROI of a target; tracking the target, to obtain the target's pixel differences between two frames, as well as a moving direction of the target, and performing motion compensation for the target; and scanning the target, and after successfully capturing an image of the target being tracked, controlling an inner framework to point to each target of interest, and according to moving-direction information of the target, performing N-pixel-size motion in a direction shifted by 90° with respect to the moving direction, and activating a spectrum measuring module.

Abstract: Provided are methods for the treatment of insulin resistance and insulin receptor diseases with SHP2 inhibitors, such as allosteric inhibitors of SHP2 and RNAi or siRNA that target SHP2 expression. Compositions and methods for delivery of SHP2 inhibitors, such as liver-targeting liposomes or nanoparticles, are also provided.

Abstract: The invention, belonging to the field of membrane technology, presents a method for the direct growth of ultrathin porous graphene separation membranes. Etching agent, organic solvent and polymer are coated on metal foil, and then they are calcined at high temperature in absence of oxygen; after removal of metal substrate and reaction products, single-layered or multi-layered porous graphene membranes are obtained. Alternatively, the dispersion or solution of etching agent is coated on metal foil, on which a polymer film is then overlaid. The obtained sample is subsequently calcined at high temperature in absence of oxygen; after removal of metal substrate and reaction products, single-layered or multi-layered porous graphene membranes are obtained. The method involved in this invention is simple and highly efficient, and allows direct growth of ultrathin porous graphene separation membranes, without needing expensive apparatuses, chemicals and graphene raw material.

Abstract: An application platform of mobile video-messaging provides a standardized and automated process for building customized applications on independent deployed platforms across various industry verticals including sport, entertainment, tourism, health, safety, education, business, and politics. The branding application platform may be used to create a plurality of different types of applications of different categories, based on needs and wants defined by an operating entity.

Abstract: The invention, belonging to the field of biological treatment of pollutants and functional materials, presents a non-dissolved redox mediator biofilm carrier and its preparation method. The graphene oxide and/or carbonylation modified graphene oxide are used as the non-dissolved redox mediator, which is called as the functional material, and the extrusion grade polyethylene/polypropylene particles are used as the basic material. The non-dissolved redox mediator biofilm carrier is prepared by the screw extrusion process, which is a simple, flexible and controllable method, and possesses strong adaptability. The reactor with these biofilm carriers has high removal efficiency of refractory organic pollutants.

Abstract: The invention, belonging to the field of membrane technology, presents a method for the high-throughput preparation of carbon nanotube hollow fiber membranes. This method contains three major steps. Firstly, the pristine carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are added into a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid, which is then heated at 40˜80° C. for 0.5˜6 hours. Secondly, the surface-functionalized CNTs and polyvinyl butyral (PVB) are dispersed and dissolved, respectively, in organic solvents at a mass ratio of 1:0.2˜1:4˜8 to form homogeneous spinning solution, which is squeezed into water as shell liquid with water as core liquid at a flow rate ratios of 0.5˜5:1 through a spinneret to form CNT/PVB hollow fibers. Finally, the dry fibers are calcinated at 600˜1000 ° C. for 1˜4 hours in absence of oxygen to produce free-standing CNT hollow fiber membranes. The method involved in this invention is simple and highly efficient without needing any templates, expensive apparatuses and chemicals.

Abstract: Compatibility can be maintained when program code and pre-computed data associated with the program code are distributed in separate modules by using a data structure of key/value pairs comprising a dictionary. The dictionary can include a fixed part, a floating part and a version number. The version number in the dictionary can be used to determine if a dictionary for the program is current or outdated by comparing the dictionary version number and the version number associated with a dictionary layout in the current shared library. The dictionary can be rebuilt dynamically if the version number of the dictionary does not match the version number of the dictionary layout in the current shared library. The version number of the dictionary can be updated to the version associated with the layout version and the version pointer in the dictionary can be updated to point to the updated version number.

Abstract: An application platform of mobile video-messaging provides a standardized and automated process for building customized applications on independent deployed platforms across various industry verticals including sport, entertainment, tourism, health, safety, education, business, and politics. The branding application platform may be used to create a plurality of different types of applications of different categories, based on needs and wants defined by an operating entity.

Abstract: An application platform of mobile video-messaging provides a standardized and automated process for building customized applications on independent deployed platforms across various industry verticals including sport, entertainment, tourism, health, safety, education, business, and politics. The branding application platform may be used to create a plurality of different types of applications of different categories, based on needs and wants defined by an operating entity.

Abstract: A mobile video-messaging platform allows an entity to perform a live broadcast of audio, video and/or text content. The mobile video-messaging platform may undergo branding and be released from a single business entity. Advertisement display is optimized based on placement strategy to ensure maximum revenue without compromising overall user experience. Virtual gifts are awarded to users viewing broadcast content. Premium live broadcasts require prospective viewers to pay in-app credit to view live broadcast content. Multiple virtual payment systems within the platform are provided. Using location-based features, viewers may pinpoint where nearby users and broadcasters are located. Gamification of the video-messaging platform encourages user involvement with the application.

Abstract: A moving platform borne infrared image-spectrum associated detection system includes an optical hood, a broadband optical system, a two-dimensional servo system, an infrared optical fiber, a Fourier interference spectrum module, an image-spectrum associated detection processing module, a power supply module, and a display module. Incident light enters from the optical hood to the broadband optical system, and is split by a spectroscope. Transmitted light is focused by a long-wave imaging lens group on an infrared detector for imaging. Reflected light is focused by a broadband spectrum lens group to an optical fiber coupler, enters the Fourier interference spectrum module through the infrared optical fiber to form an interference pattern, and undergoes Fourier transform to obtain spectral data.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an infrared image-spectrum associated intelligent detection method and apparatus, including: first searching for targets in a field of view (FOV), and performing image-spectrum associated intelligent identification sequentially on the searched targets, that is, first performing infrared image target identification on each target, and if a detection identification rate is greater than a set threshold, outputting an identification result and storing target image data; otherwise, acquiring an infrared spectrum of the target, and performing target identification based on infrared spectrum features. The present invention further discloses an apparatus for performing target detection using the above method, and the apparatus mainly includes a two-dimensional scanning mirror, a multiband infrared optical module, a long-wave infrared (LWIR) imaging unit, a broadband infrared spectrum measuring unit, and a processing and control unit.

Abstract: The invention, belonging to the field of membrane technology, presents a method for the high-throughput preparation of carbon nanotube hollow fiber membranes. This method contains three major steps. Firstly, the pristine carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are added into a mixture of concentrated nitric acid and sulfuric acid, which is then heated at 40˜80° C. for 0.5˜6 hours. Secondly, the surface-functionalized CNTs and polyvinyl butyral (PVB) are dispersed and dissolved, respectively, in organic solvents at a mass ratio of 1:0.2˜1:4˜8 to form homogeneous spinning solution, which is squeezed into water as shell liquid with water as core liquid at a flow rate ratios of 0.5˜5:1 through a spinneret to form CNT/PVB hollow fibers. Finally, the dry fibers are calcinated at 600˜1000 ° C. for 1˜4 hours in absence of oxygen to produce free-standing CNT hollow fiber membranes. The method involved in this invention is simple and highly efficient without needing any templates, expensive apparatuses and chemicals.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an infrared image-spectrum associated intelligent detection method and apparatus, including: first searching for targets in a field of view (FOV), and performing image-spectrum associated intelligent identification sequentially on the searched targets, that is, first performing infrared image target identification on each target, and if a detection identification rate is greater than a set threshold, outputting an identification result and storing target image data; otherwise, acquiring an infrared spectrum of the target, and performing target identification based on infrared spectrum features. The present invention further discloses an apparatus for performing target detection using the above method, and the apparatus mainly includes a two-dimensional scanning mirror, a multiband infrared optical module, a long-wave infrared (LWIR) imaging unit, a broadband infrared spectrum measuring unit, and a processing and control unit.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a moving platform infrared image-spectrum associated detection system, including an optical hood, a broadband optical system, a two-dimensional servo system, an infrared optical fiber, a Fourier interference spectrum module, an image-spectrum associated detection processing module, a power supply module, and a display module. Incident light enters from the optical hood to the broadband optical system, and is split by a spectroscope. Transmitted light is focused by a long-wave imaging lens group on an infrared detector for imaging. Reflected light is focused by a broadband spectrum lens group to an optical fiber coupler, enters the Fourier interference spectrum module through the infrared optical fiber to form an interference pattern, and undergoes Fourier transform to obtain spectral data.

Abstract: A method of delivering secondary content for display concurrently with primary content by a web browser running on a user's computer includes running a client-side software application on the user's computer. The client-side software application collects usage data and generates a user profile based on usage data. Multiple items of secondary content are received at the user's computer and characteristics of the items of secondary content are compared with the user profile. At least one of the items is selected based on the comparison and the selected item of secondary content is displayed in a browser window concurrently with the primary content.

Abstract: An IC design indicating positions of cells within an IC is processed to determine whether conductors residing above the cells block via access to an input/output (I/O) terminal on an upper surface of any of the cells. Each cell spans several contiguous via spaces in a horizontal direction with each via space being sufficiently wide in that direction to contain a via extending upward from any I/O terminal occupying that via space. For each cell having an I/O terminal requiring via access, a separate first data word corresponding to each I/O terminal of that cell is generated. Each bit of the first data word corresponds to a separate one of the via spaces spanned by the cell and indicates whether the I/O terminal corresponding to that first data word occupies that via space.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel human and clam ubiquitin carrier polypeptides involved in the ubiquitination of cyclins A and/or B. Also disclosed are inhibitors of such polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides and inhibitors, antibodies specific for such polypeptides, and methods of their use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of inhibiting Mad2 function by using a peptide that binds to Mad2, designated Mad2 binding peptides (MBPs). More particularly, the Mad2 binding peptides may be used to inhibit cancer cell proliferation. Yet further, Mad2 binding peptides may be used in combination with a second cancer therapy, for example taxol.

Abstract: Disclosed are novel human and clam ubiquitin carrier polypeptides involved in the ubiquitination of cyclins A and/or B. Also disclosed are inhibitors of such polypeptides, nucleic acids encoding such polypeptides and inhibitors, antibodies specific for such polypeptides, and methods of their use.