Abstract: Multilevel high power converters, referred to as hexagram converters, which preferably include a combination of six three-phase converter modules, are provided herein. The three-phase converter modules are interconnected and can be configured as any three-phase converter for any given application. One or more inductors can be used in the interconnections between the six modules to suppress potential circulating currents. Numerous applications exist in which the described converters can be implemented.

Abstract: A network processor for processing information elements is described. Each information element is associated with a flow and comprises at least one information element segment. A policy controller stores an information element into at least one information segment storage unit within a memory, and determines whether an information element segment conforms to a predetermined quality of service (“QoS”). A traffic processor selects the information element segment for forwarding based on at least one QoS parameter. A forwarding processor forwards the selected information element segment to an egress port.

Abstract: A burn-in apparatus with a radio frequency signal generator is provided. One embodiment includes a printed circuit board to carry a plurality of semiconductor devices for a burn-in process and a radio frequency signal generator mounted on the printed circuit board to provide a plurality of radio frequency signals to the plurality of semiconductor devices respectively during the burn-in process of the plurality of semiconductor devices.

Abstract: Multilevel high power converters, referred to as hexagram converters, which preferably include a combination of six three-phase converter modules, are provided herein. The three-phase converter modules are interconnected and can be configured as any three-phase converter for any given application. One or more inductors can be used in the interconnections between the six modules to suppress potential circulating currents. Numerous applications exist in which the described converters can be implemented.

Abstract: N-heterocyclic compounds that block cytokine production via inhibition of p38 kinase are disclosed. In one embodiment, compounds of the present invention are represented by Formula (I): Methods of production, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating conditions associated with inappropriate p38 kinase activity or TNF-? expression utilizing compounds of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A network processor for processing information elements is described. Each information element is associated with a flow and comprises at least one information element segment. A policy controller stores an information element into at least one information segment storage unit within a memory, and determines whether an information element segment conforms to a predetermined quality of service (“QoS”). A traffic processor selects the information element segment for forwarding based on at least one QoS parameter. A forwarding processor forwards the selected information element segment to an egress port.

Abstract: N-heterocyclic compounds that block cytokine production via inhibition of p38 kinase are disclosed. In one embodiment, compounds of the present invention are represented by Formula (I): Methods of production, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating conditions associated with inappropriate p38 kinase activity or TNF-? expression utilizing compounds of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for establishing mutual talking feature on webpage includes a step of entering, a step of establishing a communication and a step of talking. The user enters a webpage having an icon and clicks the icon to activate a communication software so as to establish a line between the user and a remote end user such as the customer service people. The user and the remote end user can mutually talk via the line by using an ear set and a microphone.

Abstract: Phosphorescent iridium complexes having Formula I or Formula II: wherein X is chosen from a monoanionic bidentate ligand; Z is chosen from an atomic group wherein Z together with the buta-1,3-diene to which Z is attached form an aryl group or heteroaryl group; R, R1, and R2 are independently chosen from a hydrogen atom or a substituent; m is an integer from 0 to 4; and n is an integer from 0 to the maximum number of possible substituents on Z, are disclosed. Light emitting devices using the phosphorescent iridium complexes are also disclosed.

Abstract: N-heterocyclic compounds that block cytokine production via inhibition of p38 kinase are disclosed. In one embodiment, compounds of the present invention are represented by Formula (I): Methods of production, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treating conditions associated with inappropriate p38 kinase activity or TNF-? expression utilizing compounds of the present invention are also disclosed.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device includes a reflective metal layer, a transparent conductive layer, an organic emission layer, and an electrode, such as a cathode. The transparent conductive layer defines at least part of another electrode, such as an anode, and is formed above and electrically connected to the reflective metal layer. The organic emission layer is formed above the transparent conductive layer. The cathode is formed above the organic emission layer.

Abstract: A remote video-on-demand digital monitoring system principally includes an image capture module, a server relay module and a video-on-demand module. The image data of said image capture module are stored in the server relay module through a telecommunication network. Through the telecommunication network, customers can browse the monitored web pages of the video-on-demand module via a browser, and view or store the monitored image data at a desired time segment according to a video-on-demand or movies-on-demand mode.

Abstract: Phosphorescent iridium complexes having Formula I or Formula II: wherein X is chosen from a monoanionic bidentate ligand; Z is chosen from an atomic group wherein Z together with the buta-1,3-diene to which Z is attached form an aryl group or heteroaryl group; R, R1, and R2 are independently chosen from a hydrogen atom or a substituent; m is an integer from 0 to 4; and n is an integer from 0 to the maximum number of possible substituents on Z, are disclosed. Light emitting devices using the phosphorescent iridium complexes are also disclosed.

Abstract: A red-emitting organic electroluminescent compound, the structure of the compound as follows: wherein n is an integer of 1˜6; Ar represents aryl or heteroaryl; R1 and R2 individually represent alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms, aryl, carbocyclic and other heterocyclic systems; R3 and R4 individually represent hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 10 atoms, branched or unbranched 5 or 6 member substituent ring connecting respectively with R1 and R2, or alkyl methyl silane group; R5 represents alkyl of from 1 to 20 atoms, aryl, or heteroaryl; and R6 represents alkyl of from 1 to 10 atoms, and a 5 or 6-member carbocyclic ring connecting with R5.

Abstract: An organic material capable of generating luminescence by charge of an electric current includes a compound having a general formula (1): wherein Ar1, Ar2 and Ar3 may be the same or different and, respectively, represent a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or heterocyclic aryl group and wherein R1, R2, R3, and R4 may be the same or different and, respectively, represent a alkyl group, cycloalkyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group or heterocyclic aryl group.

Abstract: An innovative method of automatic vehicle licence plate recognition is described, the vehicle licence plate recognition procedure is carried out respectively with reference to three component color red(R), green(G), and blue(B) grey level pixel maps, and then the results are reorganized. Sine the synthesized three component color R, G, B grey level pixel map is obtained by mixing R, G, B color component according to a definite proportion (for example dividing the sum of three component by 3), hence among the three component color grey level pixel maps, there must be at least one (R, or G, or B) whose contrast is better than that of the synthesized one. This most confidential one is picked out as the final result of the licence plate recognition.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent compound of the formula (I) wherein: X1 is selected from the group consisting of oxygen, sulfur, C(CH3)2 and N—R, wherein R is hydrogen, alkyl of from 1 to 20 carbon atoms or aryl; and Ar1 and Ar2 are individually aryl or heterocyclic systems. Applying the compound to an electroluminescent (EL) device provides a highly efficient blue and green emitting organic EL device.

Abstract: A network processor for processing information elements is described. Each information element is associated with a flow and comprises at least one information element segment. A policy controller stores an information element into at least one information segment storage unit within a memory, and determines whether an information element segment conforms to a predetermined quality of service (“QoS”). A traffic processor selects the information element segment for forwarding based on at least one QoS parameter. A forwarding processor forwards the selected information element segment to an egress port.

Abstract: A distributed multi-processor out-of-order system includes multiple processors, an arbiter, a data dispatcher, a memory controller, a storage unit, multiple memory access requests issued by the multiple processors, and multiple data units that provide the results of the multiple memory access requests. Each of the multiple memory access requests includes a tag that identifies the priority of the processor that issued the memory access request, a processor identification number that identifies the processor that issued the request, and a processor access sequence number that identifies the order that the particular one of the processors issued the request. Each of the data units also includes a tag that specifies the processor identification number, the processor access sequence number, and a data sequence number that identifies the order of the data units satisfying the corresponding one of the memory requests.

Abstract: Antimicrobial compounds of formula I are disclosed: