Abstract: A method for adjusting a liquid crystal display, includes: changing a voltage applied by a source circuit of the liquid crystal display, and measuring transmittance of the liquid crystal display at different values of the applied voltage; determining, according to a corresponding relationship between the applied voltage and the measured transmittance, a critical applied voltage that corresponds to a maximum measured transmittance of the liquid crystal display; and determining an operating voltage of the source circuit according to the critical applied voltage, and adjusting the applied voltage to the operating voltage.

Abstract: An activity diagram model-based system behavior simulation method. First, a to-be-simulated unified modeling language activity diagram model is read and parsed, and extracted therefrom is important model element information, and a complete model mapping is constructed in a memory; then, the unified modeling language activity diagram model that is read is parsed, and various model elements respectively are parsed from the unified modeling language activity diagram model; then, a hybrid execution concept is combined and employed for continued specific execution, symbolic execution, and constraint solving, and the process is terminated insofar that a node coverage threshold is reached; and finally, simulated use cases collected in the preceding step is used for simulated execution of the unified modeling language activity diagram model.

Abstract: System and method for automatically recognizing media contents comprise steps of capturing media content from the Internet and/or devices, extracting fingerprints from captured contents and transferring to the backend servers for identification, and backend servers processing the fingerprints and replying with identified result.

Abstract: System and method for automatically recognizing media contents comprise steps of capturing media content from the Internet and/or devices, extracting fingerprints from captured contents and transferring to the backend servers for identification, and backend servers processing the fingerprints and replying with identified result.

Abstract: An activity diagram model-based system behavior simulation method. First, a to-be-simulated unified modeling language activity diagram model is read and parsed, and extracted therefrom is important model element information, and a complete model mapping is constructed in a memory; then, the unified modeling language activity diagram model that is read is parsed, and various model elements respectively are parsed from the unified modeling language activity diagram model; then, a hybrid execution concept is combined and employed for continued specific execution, symbolic execution, and constraint solving, and the process is terminated insofar that a node coverage threshold is reached; and finally, simulated use cases collected in the preceding step is used for simulated execution of the unified modeling language activity diagram model.

Abstract: A method and system for interactive second screen comprises the steps of capturing audio, video or image information from the primary screen via sensors built with the secondary screen device; ingesting and collecting VDNA (Video DNA) fingerprints of the captured media information in the secondary screen device; sending the ingested fingerprints along with other information such as metadata, user's location, etc, to the content identification server via Internet or mobile networks; providing content-aware information or resources back to the secondary screen device, and providing user interaction with the content-aware information and resources.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a video object using digital fingerprints. The digital fingerprints are generated from information extracted from the video object including encoded video. The digital fingerprints can be calculated in a manner that permits identification of both the video object and operational characteristics of the video object based on matching calculated digital fingerprints with known fingerprints of known video objects. Systems and methods are described that allow a DVD to be uniquely identified and identify whether the DVD is original, copied or pirated. Systems and methods are described for computing digital fingerprints from strings of bits in which certain additional data is optionally embedded. Systems and methods are described that permit media players to access known signatures of known video objects maintained on one or more databases and to identify video objects presented for playing on the media player.

Abstract: An example energy dissipation device for controlling a fuel cell fluid includes a conduit extending in longitudinal direction between a first opening and a second opening. A flow control insert is configured to be received within the conduit. The flow control insert is configured to cause a fuel cell fluid to flow helically relative to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A method and system of providing content-aware persistent advertisements comprises the steps of ingesting and collecting VDNA (Video DNA) fingerprints of media contents playing on various network-enabled terminals including Internet browsers, mobile devices, tablets, smart televisions and so on; sending the ingested fingerprints along with other information such as metadata, user's location, etc, to the content identification server via Internet or mobile networks, and selecting accurate advertisements according to the media content and relevant information, then finally pushing the advertisements back to user's terminal. With VDNA fingerprint identification, media contents are identified by content instead of metadata or other surrounding information, so that the result of identification can be considered genuine, and the chosen advertisements based on the media content can be persistent across multiple terminals playing the same media content.

Abstract: A method and a system for implementing CS domain paging are disclosed, applied in scenarios of performing CS domain paging for a called UE after ISR function is introduced in PS domain, and comprising: MSC/VLR only storing one Gs association; during CS domain paging, MSC/VLR sending a CS domain paging request message to the PS domain network element recorded in the Gs association in the MSC/VLR; after receiving the message, the PS domain network element initiating one or two CS domain paging procedures in the PS domain to transmit the CS domain paging to the called UE; or sending a paging response to the MSC/VLR directly without initiating CS domain paging. A method for transferring service information is also disclosed, applied in the scenarios that ISR function is activated in PS domain, and comprising: transmitting service message(s) between the ISR-associated PS domain network elements serving the UE to implement transfer of service information.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for identifying a video object using digital fingerprints. The digital fingerprints are generated from information extracted from the video object including encoded video. The digital fingerprints can be calculated in a manner that permits identification of both the video object and operational characteristics of the video object based on matching calculated digital fingerprints with known fingerprints of known video objects. Systems and methods are described that allow a DVD to be uniquely identified and identify whether the DVD is original, copied or pirated. Systems and methods are described for computing digital fingerprints from strings of bits in which certain additional data is optionally embedded. Systems and methods are described that permit media players to access known signatures of known video objects maintained on one or more databases and to identify video objects presented for playing on the media player.

Abstract: Described is a releasing method for a conference, and the method includes: when it is determined that a participant leaves the conference, media resources of the conference which are related to the participant are released, and a sponsor of the conference is notified to release a transaction identifier used by the participant during the conference A releasing device and system for a conference, and a computer storage medium are further provided.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, methods and kits for modulating expression of target genes, particularly heat shock protein 47 (hsp47). The compositions, methods and kits may include nucleic acid molecules (for example, short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA) or short hairpin RNA (shRNA)) that modulate a gene encoding hsp47, for example, the gene encoding human hsp47. The composition and methods disclosed herein may also be used in treating conditions and disorders associated with hsp47 such as liver fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, peritoneal fibrosis and kidney fibrosis.

Abstract: The description is directed to ionizable lipids useful for enhancing the delivery of therapeutic agents in liposomes.

Abstract: This application relates generally to biocompatible water-soluble polymers with pendant functional groups and methods for making them, and particularly to co-polymer polyglutamate amino acid conjugates useful for a variety of anti-cancer drug delivery applications.

Abstract: The description is directed to ionizable lipids useful for enhancing the delivery of therapeutic agents in liposomes.

Abstract: Described herein are processes of making biocompatible water-soluble polymers conjugates. In particular, large scale processes of making poly(L-?-glutamyl-glutamate) conjugates that can be useful for a variety of drug delivery applications are described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are methods of lowering the endotoxin content from a polyanionic polymer conjugate. In particular, methods of reducing the endotoxin content from a polyanionic polymer conjugate that can be useful for a variety of drug delivery applications are described herein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a plasma processing apparatus. The apparatus includes a vacuum chamber, a plasma reactor arranged in the vacuum chamber for plasma processing, an RF power source for providing RF signals to the plasma reactor and an RF power transmission unit for transmitting RF signals from the RF power source to the plasma reactor inside the vacuum chamber. The RF power transmission unit includes a transmission line for transmitting RF signals and an outer conductor for shielding the electromagnetic field around the transmission line. The invention can effectively avoid the problem of electric discharge when RF signals transmit in a vacuum chamber, resulting in more security and less transmission power loss.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions, methods and kits for modulating expression of target genes, particularly heat shock protein 47 (hsp47). The compositions, methods and kits may include nucleic acid molecules (for example, short interfering nucleic acid (siNA), short interfering RNA (siRNA), double-stranded RNA (dsRNA), micro-RNA (miRNA) or short hairpin RNA (shRNA)) that modulate a gene encoding hsp47, for example, the gene encoding human hsp47. The composition and methods disclosed herein may also be used in treating conditions and disorders associated with hsp47 such as liver fibrosis, pulmonary fibrosis, peritoneal fibrosis and kidney fibrosis.