Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compounds that are Syk inhibitors and to their use in the treatment of various disease states, including cancer and inflammatory conditions. In particular embodiments, the structure of the compounds is given by Formula I: wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 are as described herein. The present disclosure further provides pharmaceutical compositions that include a compound of Formula I, or pharmaceutically acceptable salts or co-crystals thereof, and methods of using these compounds and compositions to treat conditions mediated by Syk.

Abstract: An energy storage composite particle is provided, which includes a carbon film, a conductive carbon component, an energy storage grain, and a conductive carbon fiber. The carbon film surrounds a space. The conductive carbon component and the energy storage grain are disposed in the space. The conductive carbon fiber is electrically connected to the conductive carbon component, the energy storage grain, and the carbon film, and the conductive carbon fiber extends from the inside of the space to the outside of the space. The energy storage composite particle has a high gravimetric capacity, a high coulomb efficiency, and a long cycle life. Furthermore, a battery negative electrode material and a battery using the energy storage composite particle are also provided.

Abstract: An electrochemical energy storage system includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode disposed proximally to and not in contact with the positive electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the positive electrode and the negative electrode are immersed in the non-aqueous electrolyte, and a case is presented in the energy storage system to accommodate the non-aqueous electrolyte, the positive electrode, and the negative electrode. The positive electrode has a porous matrix having a plurality of micrometer sized pores and nanostructured metal oxides, wherein the porous matrix is a 3-dimensional (3D) mesoporous metal or a 3D open-structured carbonaceous material, and the nanostructured metal oxides are coated inside the plurality of pores of the porous matrix. The non-aqueous electrolyte includes organic salts having acylamino group and lithium salts characterized as LiX, wherein Li is lithium and X comprises ClO4?, SCN?, PF6?, B(C2O4)2?, N(SO2CF3)2?, CF3SO3?, or the combination thereof.

Abstract: A cathodal material for lithium cells comprises a porous lithium oxide microparticle is provided. The porous lithium oxide microparticle comprises a plurality of porous lithium oxide nanoparticles formed with a first conductive layer therein, a pore defined by connecting the lithium oxide nanoparticles, a second conductive layer covering at least a surface of one of the lithium oxide nanoparticles contacting the first conductive layer and forming a three-dimensional conductive network between the lithium oxide nanoparticles, and a conductive fiber connecting with the second conductive layer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an air-conditioning loop for heating, ventilation, and/or air-conditioning equipment in which a coolant circulates. The loop including a compressor comprising a coolant outlet connected to a delivery pipe and a coolant inlet connected to a suction pipe. The loop also including an internal heat exchanger which is capable of functioning at least as a condenser, and which is connected to the compressor via the delivery pipe. The loop also including an external unit which is connected to the compressor via the suction pipe and which includes at least one external heat exchanger capable of functioning at least as an evaporator, with the internal heat exchanger being connected to the external unit via a first intermediate duct comprising at least one pressure-release member. The loop includes a deicing pipe connected to the compressor and/or to the delivery pipe, as well as to the external unit.

Abstract: A method for selecting an area of content for enlargement is provided. Content including a plurality of objects is displayed. A user's selection of an area is received and the selected area is identified. At least one object that crosses into the selected area is selected. An importance value of the at least one selected object is calculated considering a crossing range of the selected area and the at least one selected object. At least one to-be-displayed object is extracted based on the importance value. The at least one extracted object is displayed.

Abstract: Video analytics systems and methods are described that typically comprise a video encoder operable to generate macroblock video analytics metadata (VAMD) from a video frame. Functional modules receive the VAMD and an encoded version of the video frame is configured to generate video analytics information related to the frame using the VAMD and the encoded video frame. The downstream decoder can use the VAMD to obtain a global motion vector related to the frame, detect and track motion of an object within the frame and monitor a line provided or found within the frame. Traversals of the line by a moving object can be detected and counted using information in the VAMD and the line may be part of a polygon that delineates an area to be monitored within the encoded frame. The VAMD can comprise macroblock level and video frame level information.

Abstract: A method for controlling a wearable smart glasses is provided, wherein the method comprises steps as follows: a gaze point over an operation system interface of the wearable smart glasses on which a user's eyeballs focus is determined and traced. A controlling command provided by the user through a touch switch module of the wearable smart glasses is received. A corresponding process is then performed on the gaze point according to the controlling command.

Abstract: Video analytics systems and methods are described that typically comprise a video encoder operable to generate macroblock video analytics metadata (VAMD) from a video frame. Functional modules receive the VAMD and an encoded version of the video frame is configured to generate video analytics information related to the frame using the VAMD and the encoded video frame. The downstream decoder can use the VAMD to obtain a global motion vector related to the frame, detect and track motion of an object within the frame and monitor a line provided or found within the frame. Traversals of the line by a moving object can be detected and counted using information in the VAMD and the line may be part of a polygon that delineates an area to be monitored within the encoded frame. The VAMD can comprise macroblock level and video frame level information.

Abstract: Control process of an expansion valve (EXV) situated in an air conditioning circuit in which circulates and flows a coolant, with the air conditioning circuit comprising at least a compressor (CMP), a condenser (CND) and an evaporator (EVP), characterized in that this control process includes the following steps or stages: when overheating is less than a threshold value, opening of the expansion valve is governed by a static control, and when overheating is higher than the threshold value, opening of the expansion valve is governed by a dynamic control.

Abstract: The invention relates to a refrigerant circuit (1) for thermally conditioning a vehicle passenger compartment, comprising a plurality of branches containing at least one exchanger, of which branch a first branch (11) is in series with a second branch (12) and a third branch (13), said second branch (12) being in parallel with said third branch (13), and a means (36) of placing the third branch (13) in communication with the second branch (12), said means being installed between a sector (37) of the third branch (13) which sector is situated downstream of an external exchanger (28) and a portion (38) of the second branch (12) which is situated upstream of a first control member (15).

Abstract: A test bracket for testing a circuit board includes a base, two connection pieces, and a supporting member for supporting the circuit board. The base includes a board and two posts extending up from the board. The supporting member includes two poles and a number of ribs slidably connected between the poles. First ends of the connection pieces are respectively detachably connected to the posts of the base, and second ends of the connection pieces opposite to the first ends are respectively pivotably connected to the poles.

Abstract: A material of phosphorus-doped lithium titanium oxide with spinel structure includes a plurality of lithium titanium oxide particles, wherein a portion or the entirety of the surface layer of the lithium titanium oxide particle is doped with phosphorus. The surface layer is from 1 to 10 nanometers in thickness. Alternatively, the entire lithium titanium oxide particle can be doped with phosphorus. The material can be in powdered form, including a plurality of micro-scale particles each constituted by a plurality of the lithium titanium oxide particles.

Abstract: An electrochemical energy storage system includes a positive electrode, a negative electrode disposed proximally to and not in contact with the positive electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte, wherein the positive electrode and the negative electrode are immersed in the non-aqueous electrolyte, and a case is presented in the energy storage system to accommodate the non-aqueous electrolyte, the positive electrode, and the negative electrode. The positive electrode has a porous matrix having a plurality of micrometer sized pores and nanostructured metal oxides, wherein the porous matrix is a 3-dimensional (3D) mesoporous metal or a 3D open-structured carbonaceous material, and the nanostructured metal oxides are coated inside the plurality of pores of the porous matrix. The non-aqueous electrolyte includes organic salts having acylamino group and lithium salts characterized as LiX, wherein Li is lithium and X comprises ClO4?, SCN—, PF6?, B(C2O4)2?, N(SO2CF3)2?, CF3SO3?, or the combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a power conversion circuit. A control module controls a pulse width modulation regulator to regulate a duty cycle of a DC-DC converter according to the direct current link voltage of the DC-DC converter and the output current and voltage of a renewable power supply. The control module also controls the pulse width modulation regulator to regulate a duty cycle of a DC-AC inverter according to the direct current link voltage of the DC-DC converter, output voltage of a utility power supply, and the output current and voltage of the renewable power supply.

Abstract: An electrolyte for a lithium ion battery is provided, including a carrier, a lithium salt dissolved in the carrier, and an additive uniformly dispersed in the carrier, wherein the additive is an inorganic clay modified by an organic quaternary phosphonium salt. Also provided is a method for fabricating an electrolyte solution and a lithium ion battery.

Abstract: The invention discloses nano/micron binary structured powders for superhydrophobic, self-cleaning applications. The powders are featured by micron-scale diameter and nano-scale surface roughness. In one embodiment, the average diameter is about 1-25 ?m, and the average roughness Ra is about 3-100 nm. The nano/micron binary structured powders may be made of silica, metal oxide, or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A circuit for computing sums of absolute difference (SAD) is provided. The circuit has an absolute difference circuit, a first adder, a first register and a first selective circuit. The absolute difference circuit receives a first data PMi,j and a second data PSi,j and output a absolute difference data ADi,j, wherein ADi,j=|PMi,j?PSi,j|. The first adder receives and adds the absolute difference data and a first accumulative data, and outputs a first sum. The register receives and locks the first sum according to a first preset timing sequence, and outputs a first sum of absolute difference data. The first selective circuit receives and selects the first sum of absolute difference data or 0, and outputs the selected data as the first accumulative data.

Abstract: The subject of the invention is a device (5) for expanding a refrigerant fluid comprising, on the one hand, a first inlet (8) of the expansion device and a first outlet (9) of the expansion device which are connected by a first refrigerant circulation duct (11), the first refrigerant circulation duct (11) comprising an upstream part (22) and a downstream part (25) which parts are placed in communication by a first communication passage (18) and, on the other hand, a second inlet (12) of the expansion device and a second outlet (13) of the expansion device which are connected by a second refrigerant circulation duct (14).

Abstract: A test bracket for testing a circuit board includes a base, two connection pieces, and a supporting member for supporting the circuit board. The base includes a board and two posts extending up from the board. The supporting member includes two poles and a number of ribs slidably connected between the poles. First ends of the connection pieces are respectively detachably connected to the posts of the base, and second ends of the connection pieces opposite to the first ends are respectively pivotably connected to the poles.