Abstract: Provided are anti-tetranectin domain-specific antibodies and fragments thereof, as well as methods of use employing such antibodies and/or fragments.

Abstract: A method for fingerprint authentication according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes, in response to receiving an authentication request, performing fingerprint image acquisition and comparison of a first mode, and selectively performing fingerprint image acquisition and comparison of a second mode, and performing authentication at least based on a comparison result of the first mode. In the first mode, a fingerprint image generated by a pressing operation of a target finger in a fingerprint acquisition area is acquired, and in the second mode, a fingerprint image sequence generated by a sliding operation of the target finger in the fingerprint acquisition area is acquired. A selective fingerprint authentication security mode can be provided as needed, so as to meet various authentication requirements.

Abstract: The invention described in the application relates to a panel of gene expression markers for patient with a tumor. The invention thus provides methods and compositions, e.g., kits, for evaluating gene expression levels of the markers and methods of using such gene expression levels to evaluate the likelihood of disease progression or response to chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Such information can be used in determining prognosis and treatment options for cancer patients.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for charging a battery comprising a first charging device configured to communicate with at least one second charging device, the first charging device and the at least one second charging device configured to charge the battery, and comprising a first controller configured to control the first charging device, wherein the first controller determines the number of the at least one second charging devices by communicating with a second controller.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for reducing Peak Average Power Ratio (PAPR) in signal transmissions are described. In one example aspect, a wireless communication method includes determining, for an input sequence of coefficients, an output sequence and generating a waveform using the output sequence. The output sequence corresponds to an output of a convolutional modulation between a three-coefficient function associated with 2 2 , 1, and 2 2 and an intermediate sequence.

Abstract: A method for fingerprint image recognition according to an embodiment includes ranking a plurality of target feature points acquired from a target fingerprint image according to a feature point attribute, comparing the ranked plurality of target feature points with a plurality of reference feature points in a reference fingerprint image to form an entropy map, and determining whether the target fingerprint image matches the reference fingerprint image according to the entropy map, wherein the entropy map indicates similarity between the target fingerprint image and the reference fingerprint image. The solution of the present disclosure makes full use of the acquired image information of the target fingerprint image for fingerprint recognition, thereby significantly improving the accuracy and effectiveness of fingerprint recognition.

Abstract: An electrical box including a central housing with a first side opening, a second side opening opposite the first side opening, and a rear opening, each of the first and second side openings configured to receive an electrical or data interface device, a first extension compartment around the first side opening, the first extension compartment including a first door, a second extension compartment around the second side opening, the second extension compartment including a second door, and an exterior cover extending at least partially over the central housing, the first extension compartment, and the second extension compartment.

Abstract: A mask-oriented air filtering pad includes a base layer, a filtering layer, an airtight seal and at least two connection elements. The base layer has an outer side and an inner side. The filtering layer is disposed at the middle of the inner side. The filtering layer corresponds in outline to the human mouth and nose. The airtight seal surrounds the filtering layer and is disposed on the inner side. The at least two connection elements are disposed at two end portions on the outer side, respectively. The required area of the filtering layer is minimized, and the airtight seal tightly encloses the human mouth and nose; thus, the mask-oriented air filtering pad can save filtering materials, cut cost, reduce waste, enhance filtration, and allow the human face to feel comfortable.

Abstract: Provided is a kitchen garbage can; the upper edge of the garbage can is equipped with a side slide can cover; when the can lid (2) is opened, it slides along the sides of the opening to the outer side wall of the garbage can; when opened and closed, the lid is only slightly higher than the top of the garbage can body; as a rear-hung garbage can, it does not affect the normal operation of the kitchen countertop when hung near the countertop, and may also be placed on the floor and used as an ordinary garbage can; the garbage can has the features of a reasonable structure, convenience and hygiene.

Abstract: A water detection device (100) may have a water sensor on both a top and bottom of the device. A water sensor circuit (1004,1006,1100, 1101) may be configured to detect water by delivering a signal may be delivered to an electrical contact (1104, 1132), and the presence of water may be determined based upon detection of the signal at the other contact (1106, 1134). The water sensor circuit device (1101) may be configured with a comparator (1116) that uses hysteresis to provide sensitivity to the presence or absence of water. In a battery-powered water sensor, the water detection signal may be delivered as an alternating signal using, e.g., a signal modulator circuit (e.g., an oscillator circuit (1114) and gate (1120) optionally coupled to a wake-sleep controller (1112)) that is coupled to a battery (133), which may avoid oxidation or other forms of ionic corrosion. In some examples, a water detection signal may be recurrently delivered to the first contact (1132) to conserve battery power.

Abstract: A method for fingerprint authentication according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes, in response to receiving an authentication request, performing fingerprint image acquisition and comparison of a first mode, and selectively performing fingerprint image acquisition and comparison of a second mode, and performing authentication at least based on a comparison result of the first mode. In the first mode, a fingerprint image generated by a pressing operation of a target finger in a fingerprint acquisition area is acquired, and in the second mode, a fingerprint image sequence generated by a sliding operation of the target finger in the fingerprint acquisition area is acquired. A selective fingerprint authentication security mode can be provided as needed, so as to meet various authentication requirements.

Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for reducing Peak Average Power Ratio (PAPR) in signal transmissions are described. In one example aspect, a wireless communication method includes determining, for a time-domain sequence x(i), an output sequence s(k). The output sequence s(k) is an inverse Fourier transform of a frequency-domain sequence S(j), and S(j) represents a dot-multiplication of a frequency-domain sequence Y(j) corresponding to the time-domain sequence x(i) and a frequency-domain sequence Z(j) corresponding to a three-coefficient function associated with 2 2 , 1, and 2 2 . The method also includes generating a waveform using the output sequence s(k), where i is from 0 to I?1, j is from 0 to J?1, k is from 0 to K?1, and I<J<=K.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate, a raised structure, a touch sensing electrode layer, and a peripheral circuit layer. The substrate has a visible region and a border region surrounding the visible region. The raised structure is disposed on the substrate and located in the border region, in which the raised structure and the substrate constitute a step area. The touch sensing electrode layer is disposed in the visible region and partially extends to the border region to cross over the raised structure and cover the step area. The peripheral circuit layer is disposed in the border region, and overlaps the touch sensing electrode layer at least on the raised structure and the step area.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate, a peripheral circuit layer, and a touch sensing electrode layer. The substrate has a visible region and a border region surrounding the visible region. The peripheral circuit layer is disposed on the substrate and located in the border region, and has at least one concave portion, in which the concave portion is located on a surface of the peripheral circuit layer facing away from the substrate. The touch sensing electrode layer is disposed in the visible region and partially extends to the border region to at least cover the concave portion, in which the touch sensing electrode layer has at least one entering portion extending into the concave portion.

Abstract: A touch panel includes a substrate, a peripheral trace, and a touch sensing electrode. The substrate has a visible area, a peripheral area, a bending area, and a non-bending area. The peripheral trace is disposed on the peripheral area. The touch sensing electrode is disposed on the visible area and has a first portion disposed on the bending area and a second portion disposed on the non-bending area. The touch sensing electrode has a mesh pattern interlaced by a plurality of thin lines. The peripheral trace and the touch sensing electrode each includes a plurality of conductive nanostructures and a film layer added onto the conductive nanostructures, and an interface between each of the conductive nanostructures and the film layer that are in the peripheral trace and in the second portion of the touch sensing electrode substantially has a covering structure.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are aqueous pharmaceutical formulations comprising denosumab or another human anti-RANKL monoclonal antibody or portion thereof, and characteristics of pH, buffer systems, and amino acid aggregation inhibitors. Also disclosed are presentation of the formulation for use, e.g. in a single-use vial, single-use syringe, or glass container, methods of using the formulations and articles for preventing or treating diseases, and related kits.

Abstract: An integrated circuit comprising an n-type drift region, a gate structure directly on a first portion of the n-type drift region, a drain structure formed in a second portion of the n-type drift region, the gate structure and the drain structure being separated by a drift region length, a resist protective oxide (RPO) formed over a portion of the n-type drift region between the gate structure and the drain structure, a field plate contact providing a direct electrical connection to the resist protective oxide.