Abstract: Pd(II)-catalyzed g-G(sp3)-H arylation or heteroarylation of primary amines is realized by using 2-hydroxynicotinaldehyde as a catalytic transient directing group. Importantly, the catalyst and the directing group loading can be lowered to 2% and 4% respectively, thus demonstrating high efficiency of this newly designed transient directing group. Heterocyclic aryl iodides are also compatible with this reaction. Furthermore, swift synthesis of 1,2,3,4-tetrahydronaphthyridine derivatives is accomplished using this reaction.

Abstract: Systems and methods for aligning an elongated tool to an occluded target and for striking the occluded target using the elongated tool are disclosed. The system for aligning an elongated tool to an occluded target includes an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust an angular orientation of the elongated tool relative to a pivot point spaced from the target; a 3-dimensional (3D) imaging device configured to capture a 3D image of the elongated tool and the occluded target; and a processor communicatively coupled with the adjustment mechanism and the 3D imaging device. The processor is configured to process the 3D image received from the 3D imaging device to obtain location data of the target and the pivot point; and based on the location data of the target and the pivot point, control the adjustment mechanism to adjust the angular orientation of the elongated tool relative to the pivot point to align a longitudinal axis of the elongated tool with the target and the pivot point.

Abstract: Systems and methods for saving critical data upon power loss are described. In one embodiment, the systems and methods include performing a write operation to a first track of a storage drive, monitoring a voltage level of a storage drive to detect power loss on the storage drive while performing the write operation, identifying a track ID of a second track adjacent to the first track upon detecting power loss on the storage drive, and storing the identified track ID in a non-volatile memory on the storage drive.

Abstract: A class of mono-protected 3-amino-2-hydroxypyridine (MPAHP) ligands that enable the meta-C—H arylation of anilines, phenols, phenylacetic acids, and biologically relevant heterocyclic compounds using norbornene as a transient mediator is disclosed. The applicability of this meta-arylation methodology in the pharmaceutical industry is illustrated for heteroaryl substrates and heteroaryl iodide coupling partners, a feat made possible by using the MPAHP ligand. The enabling nature of MPAHP ligands to achieve other meta-C—H functionalization processes is also illustrated by the development of a meta-C—H amination reaction and a meta-C—H alkynylation reaction.

Abstract: A system and a method for aligning an elongated tool to an occluded target are disclosed. The system comprises an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust an angular orientation of the elongated tool relative to a pivot point spaced from the target; an imaging device configured to capture one or more X-ray images of the elongated tool and the target; and a processor communicatively coupled with the adjustment mechanism and imaging device, wherein the processor is configured to: extract Euclidean vector data of the elongated tool based on image data of an X-ray image received from the imaging device; and control the adjustment mechanism to iteratively adjust the angular orientation of the elongated tool based on the Euclidean vector data to align a longitudinal axis of the elongated tool with the target and the pivot point.

Abstract: Systems and methods for saving critical data upon power loss are described. In one embodiment, the systems and methods include performing a write operation to a first track of a storage drive, monitoring a voltage level of a storage drive to detect power loss on the storage drive while performing the write operation, identifying a track ID of a second track adjacent to the first track upon detecting power loss on the storage drive, and storing the identified track ID in a non-volatile memory on the storage drive.

Abstract: An implementation of a system disclosed herein provides an apparatus, comprising a system on chip, wherein the system on chip is configured to receive a sleep command from a host and in response to the sleep command, calculate a primary checksum of a block of data from a low latency memory such as a tightly coupled memory (TCM), copy the primary checksum and the block of data into a volatile storage media, preserve interface variables of the system on chip in the volatile storage media, operate the volatile storage media in a self-refresh mode, and shut down power to other components on the system on chip.

Abstract: Systems and methods for aligning an elongated tool to an occluded target and for striking the occluded target using the elongated tool are disclosed. The system for aligning an elongated tool to an occluded target includes an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust an angular orientation of the elongated tool relative to a pivot point spaced from the target; a 3-dimensional (3D) imaging device configured to capture a 3D image of the elongated tool and the occluded target; and a processor communicatively coupled with the adjustment mechanism and the 3D imaging device. The processor is configured to process the 3D image received from the 3D imaging device to obtain location data of the target and the pivot point; and based on the location data of the target and the pivot point, control the adjustment mechanism to adjust the angular orientation of the elongated tool relative to the pivot point to align a longitudinal axis of the elongated tool with the target and the pivot point.

Abstract: Systems and methods for saving critical data upon power loss are described. In one embodiment, the systems and methods include performing a write operation to a first track of a storage drive, monitoring a voltage level of a storage drive to detect power loss on the storage drive while performing the write operation, identifying a track ID of a second track adjacent to the first track upon detecting power loss on the storage drive, and storing the identified track ID in a non-volatile memory on the storage drive.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a saturated water explosive device, including a water intake pipe, a flow splitter for splitting a high-pressure liquid, a flow baffle for baffling the high-pressure liquid, a heat receiver having a cavity defined inside, a pillar connected with the heat receiver by a micro-channel wherein the high-pressure liquid is heated to be high-temperature saturated water, and a heat source for heating the cavity. High-pressure water is heated to produce high-temperature high-pressure saturated water, and then by using the saturated water explosive device of the present invention, the produced high-temperature high-pressure saturated water instantaneously explodes as being heated, and a high-temperature high-pressure steam flow is produced due to rapid vaporization, and expansion and is used as a power source.

Abstract: A method or system comprises reading content of a plurality of system files from storage media of a storage device, generating a master storage device system file, and storing the master storage device system file on the storage media at a master system file location. The location of the master system file is provided to boot firmware or hardware. As a result, when the system boots up, the master system file is read into a temporary cache.

Abstract: An alternative approach to formation of a C-C bond at a meta-position of an aromatic compound is disclosed that employs an ethylenically unsaturated bicyclic compound as a transient mediator to achieve meta-selective C-H activation with a simple and common ortho-directing group. The use of a pyridine-based ligand assists in relaying the palladium catalyst to the meta-position by the unsaturated bicyclic compound following initial ortho-C-H activation.

Abstract: A detection device, a conveyor and an associated method are provided. The detection device includes: an attaching member for fixating the detection device to the conveyor; an axle coupled to the attaching member; a roller rotatably disposed around the axle and abutting against a pedal of the conveyor and being actuated by the pedal in response to a movement of the pedal along a first direction; and a sensor for detecting an operating state of the conveyor by detecting the operating state of the roller.

Abstract: Systems and methods for saving critical data upon power loss are described. In one embodiment, the systems and methods include performing a write operation to a first track of a storage drive, monitoring a voltage level of a storage drive to detect power loss on the storage drive while performing the write operation, identifying a track ID of a second track adjacent to the first track upon detecting power loss on the storage drive, and storing the identified track ID in a non-volatile memory on the storage drive.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a spring reset device for a piston mechanism. In certain embodiments, the spring reset device includes: a connecting plate, a pull rod, a plurality of reset springs, and a plurality of brackets. The connecting plate has a plurality of connecting pins. Each of the reset springs has a first end, and a second end. Each of the brackets has a connecting pin. The spring reset device is positioned on a top end of a piston body. The piston body includes a piston cylinder body, a piston plate, a piston rod, and a cylinder cover. A lower side of the piston plate is connected to the piston rod through a thread. First end of each of reset springs is rotatably connected to a hook portion of connecting plate. Second end of each of reset springs is rotatably connected a hook portion of a corresponding bracket.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high pressure water pump and a steam powered nailing gun having the high pressure water pump. In certain embodiments, high pressure water pump includes: an upper pump body, a lower pump body, a water discharge valve, a water intake valve, a plunger, a guide sleeve, a hammering cap, an adjustment knob, and an evacuation valve. Both upper and lower pump body are connected by connecting bolts. A sealing ring is disposed between upper and lower pump body and a sealing element is disposed between the upper pump body and plunger. Plunger is sheathed in upper pump body. The hammering cap is threadedly connected to the plunger. The adjustment knob is connected to an upper end of upper pump body. The hammering cap is moveably connected to the adjustment knob through the plunger. A plunger reset spring is disposed between hammering cap and adjustment knob.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a steam powered nailing gun. In certain embodiments, the steam powered nailing gun includes a handle, a casing, a high pressure water pump, a piston mechanism, a nailing gun base, and a nail magazine. The piston mechanism is connected to the casing. One end of the piston mechanism is connected to the high pressure water pump, and another end is connected to nailing gun base. The nail magazine is disposed at a position corresponding to piston mechanism on the nailing gun base. A phase transition thermal storage device and a steam power generator are positioned inside casing having steam power generator inside phase transition thermal storage device. The steam power generator is connected to high pressure water pump and piston mechanism. The high pressure water pump is further connected to a water supply device 11 on the handle through a second water supply pipe.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cylinder cover for a cylinder of a piston mechanism. In certain embodiments, the cylinder cover includes a cylinder cover body, a valve plate, and a one-directional valve. The cylinder cover body has an exhaust port, and an oil intake. The exhaust port and oil intake are disposed on outer circumference of the cylinder cover body. The one directional oil valve is formed by a compression spring and a ball. An inner end of the oil intake is connected to the compression spring through the ball and the ball is disposed between one end of the compression spring and the inner end of the oil intake. The valve plate is retained on an inner wall of the cylinder cover body by a retaining nut. The cylinder cover further has an auxiliary heating rod inside cylinder cover body for pre-heating cylinder cover to a predetermined temperature.

Abstract: A method or system comprises reading content of a plurality of system files from storage media of a storage device, generating a master storage device system file, and storing the master storage device system file on the storage media at a master system file location. The location of the master system file is provided to boot firmware or hardware. As a result, when the system boots up, the master system file is read into a temporary cache.

Abstract: A system and a method for aligning an elongated tool to an occluded target are disclosed. The system comprises an adjustment mechanism configured to adjust an angular orientation of the elongated tool relative to a pivot point spaced from the target; an imaging device configured to capture one or more X-ray images of the elongated tool and the target; and a processor communicatively coupled with the adjustment mechanism and imaging device, wherein the processor is configured to: extract Euclidean vector data of the elongated tool based on image data of an X-ray image received from the imaging device; and control the adjustment mechanism to iteratively adjust the angular orientation of the elongated tool based on the Euclidean vector data to align a longitudinal axis of the elongated tool with the target and the pivot point.