Abstract: Detection of particles in a liquid beneficial agent contained within a container includes selectively illuminating at least a portion of the liquid beneficial, obtaining an image from the illuminated portion of the liquid beneficial agent, analyzing image data representing the image, using a data processor, to obtain a particle concentration, measuring an image intensity value of the image data using the data processor, and determining a quality level of the liquid beneficial agent using the data processor based on the particle concentration and the measured image intensity value.

Abstract: A device for mapping and ablating the renal nerves distributed on the renal artery is provided, said device comprising a guide catheter (11), a mapping-ablation catheter (12), a handle (13) and a connector (15). The guide catheter (11) had at least one lumen and a distal end with adjustable curvature. The mapping-ablation catheter (12) is housed in one of the lumens of the guide catheter (11) and its distal end has one or more electrodes (22) and one or more detecting devices (23). The distal end of the mapping-ablation catheter (12) is curved, rotatable, and can be extended out of or retracted into the guide catheter (11). The handle (13) connects the guide catheter (11) and mapping-ablation catheter (12), and comprises one or more controlling components for controlling the movement of the guide catheter (11) and mapping-ablation catheter (12). The connector (15) is designed to supply energy to the electrodes (22).

Abstract: A method for extracting and separating ginkgolides. The ginkgolides obtained through steps of extraction on a ginkgo leaf, further extraction, column chromatography, crystallization, and crystal mixing comprise 25.0% to 50.0% of bilobalide (C15H18O8), 20.0% to 45.0% of ginkgolide A (C20H24O9), 10.0% to 30.0% of ginkgolide B (C20H24O10), and 5.0% to 15.0% of ginkgolide C (C20H24O11). The total quantity of the bilobalide, the ginkgolide A, the ginkgolide B, and the ginkgolide C is over 95%.

Abstract: A nitride semiconductor structure and a semiconductor light emitting device including the same are revealed. The nitride semiconductor structure includes a multiple quantum well structure formed by a plurality of well layers and barrier layers stacked alternately. One well layer is disposed between every two barrier layers. The barrier layer is made of AlxInyGa1-x-yN (0<x<1, 0<y<1, 0<x+y<1) while the well layer is made of InzGa1-zN (0<z<1). Thereby quaternary composition is adjusted for lattice match between the barrier layers and the well layers. Thus crystal defect caused by lattice mismatch is improved.

Abstract: The present invention discloses cryopreserved recombinant cells for screening drug candidates that transiently overexpress one or more drug transporter proteins and/or drug metabolizing enzymes. Advantageously, such cells provide a cost-efficient consumable product that streamlines the process of screening whether drug candidates are substrates or inhibitors of drug transporter proteins and/or drug metabolizing enzymes.

Abstract: The present invention provides a liquid crystal panel which has a plurality of data lines, a plurality of scan lines and a plurality of display units. Each of the scan lines has a second metal wiring layer, a third metal wiring layer located above the second metal wiring layer, and two transparent conductive lines. The transparent conductive lines are spaced apart from each other and located between the second and third metal wiring layers. The second and third metal wiring layers can form a parallel connection by electrically connecting the second metal wiring layer with the third metal wiring layer, so that the impedance of the scan lines can be reduced.

Abstract: A proxy server and a hierarchical network system and a distributed workload management method. According to one embodiment of this disclosure, the proxy server includes: a rate controller configured to, based on measured request-related information and service quality parameters relative to service levels of requests, periodically determine a dispatch rate for requests of each service level, wherein the sum of the dispatch rate for respective service levels is less than or equal to a predetermined rate; and a request dispatcher configured to dispatch the requests of the corresponding service level in accordance with the dispatch rate determined by the rate controller. One aspect of the disclosure realizes a low overhead, highly scalable, simple and efficient workload management system to achieve QoS assurance and overload protection.

Abstract: A microfluidic channel detection system for environmental or biomedical detection includes a chip having a first surface where a sensing region is located, a substrate having a recess for containing the chip, in which the first surface is exposed, a first inactive layer filling gaps between the chip and the substrate in the recess, so as to form a plane with the first surface of the chip, an electrical connection member electrically connected to the chip, a cover having a microfluidic channel and disposed on the plane. The flow path in the microfluidic channel is smooth, and further the measurement accuracy is improved via the plane formed by the first inactive layer and the first surface.

Abstract: A nitride semiconductor structure and a semiconductor light emitting device including the same are revealed. The nitride semiconductor structure mainly includes a stress control layer disposed between a light emitting layer and a p-type carrier blocking layer. The p-type carrier blocking layer is made from AlxGa1?xN (0<x<1) while the stress control layer is made from AlxInyGa1?x?yN (0<x<1, 0<y<1, 0<x+y<1). The light emitting layer has a multiple quantum well structure formed by a plurality of well layers and barrier layers stacked alternately. There is one well layer disposed between the two barrier layers. Thereby the stress control layer not only improves crystal quality degradation caused by lattice mismatch between the p-type carrier blocking layer and the light emitting layer but also reduces effects of compressive stress on the well layer caused by material differences.

Abstract: A method, system, and computer program product for reducing job credentials management load are provided in the illustrative embodiments. A determination is made whether a credential data submitted with a job matches a second credential data stored in a repository, the credential data comprising a set of attributes. Responsive to the credential data matching the second credential data, a reference to the second credential data is associated with the job. The second credential data is updated to enable the job for execution. The job is forwarded with the reference to a receiver application, wherein the reference provides the receiver application an authorization to execute the job.

Abstract: A contactless component-inspecting apparatus captures, using a camera, images of an object to be inspected that is assembled or mounted during a component assembly process and compares the captured image and a previously inputted image to determine whether the object passes or fails the inspection.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure comprises a substrate, a plurality of fins, an oxide layer and a gate structure. The fins protrude from the substrate and are separated from each other by the oxide layer. The surface of the oxide layer is uniform and even plane. The gate structure is disposed on the fins. The fin height is distance between the top of the fins and the oxide layer, and at least two of the fins have different fin heights.

Abstract: The invention relates to the use of diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI) in the diagnosis of Parkinson Disease related neurodegenerative disorders, including (but not limited to) Parkinson's disease (PD) and Parkinson plus syndromes.

Abstract: System and method for locating and identifying nerves innervating the wall of arteries such as the renal artery are disclosed. The present invention identifies areas on vessel walls that are innervated with nerves; provides indication on whether a dose of energy is delivered accurately to a targeted nerve; and provides immediate post-procedural assessment of the effect of the energy delivered to the nerve. The method includes at least the steps to evaluate a change in physiological parameters after a dose of energy is delivered to an arterial wall; and to determine the type of nerve that the energy was directed to (none, sympathetic or parasympathetic) based on the results of the evaluation. The system includes at least a device for delivering a dose of energy to the wall of an artery; sensors for detecting physiological signals from a subject; and indicators to display the results obtained using the said method.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of using a catheter for mapping parasympathetic or sympathetic renal nerve for treatment of disease caused by systemic renal nerve hyperactivity, wherein the catheter comprises a shaft having a proximal end configured to be connected to an energy source, and a distal end (catheter tip) which is in the form of a single helix, double helix or multiple prongs having one or more electrodes.

Abstract: The embodiment of the invention provides a supporting and a shape-regulating device for a reflector of a heliostat, which relates to the solar field.

Abstract: A light emitting structure includes an N-type semiconductor layer, a P-type semiconductor layer, a light emitting layer, and a stress regulation layer. The light emitting layer is formed between the N-type semiconductor layer and the P-type semiconductor layer. The stress regulation layer is formed between the N-type semiconductor layer and the light emitting layer. The stress regulation layer comprises a plurality of pairs of AlxIn(1-x)GaN and AlyIn(1-y)GaN layers stacked with each other, wherein 0<x<1, 0?y<1, thickness of the stress regulation layer is between 50 nanometer and 500 nanometer, and x?y.

Abstract: A method for extracting and separating ginkgolides. The ginkgolides obtained through steps of extraction on a ginkgo leaf, further extraction, column chromatography, crystallization, and crystal mixing comprise 25.0% to 50.0% of bilobalide (C15H18O8), 20.0% to 45.0% of ginkgolide A (C20H24O9), 10.0% to 30.0% of ginkgolide B (C20H24O10), and 5.0% to 15.0% of ginkgolide C (C20H24O11). The total quantity of the bilobalide, the ginkgolide A, the ginkgolide B, and the ginkgolide C is over 95%.

Abstract: The embodiment of the invention provides a supporting and a shape-regulating device for a reflector of a heliostat, which relates to the solar field.

Abstract: A fin-shaped structure forming process includes the following step. A first mandrel and a second mandrel are formed on a substrate. A first spacer material is formed to entirely cover the first mandrel, the second mandrel and the substrate. The exposed first spacer material is etched to form a first spacer on the substrate beside the first mandrel. A second spacer material is formed to entirely cover the first mandrel, the second mandrel and the substrate. The second spacer material and the first spacer material are etched to form a second spacer on the substrate beside the second mandrel and a third spacer including the first spacer on the substrate beside the first mandrel. The layout of the second spacer and the third spacer is transferred to the substrate, so a second fin-shaped structure and a first fin-shaped structure having different widths are formed respectively.