Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is a method and apparatus for assuring Voice over Internet Protocol service. In one embodiment, a system for assuring Voice over Internet Protocol service includes a performance management platform for collecting performance management data from a plurality of sources in a Voice over Internet Protocol network, for detecting at least one abnormal event in accordance with the collected performance management data, and for reporting a volume of traffic in the Voice over Internet Protocol network and a trouble ticketing system for generating a ticket identifying a root cause of the abnormal event(s).

Abstract: A series of complexes made by ?-polyglutamic acid (?-PGA) and cisplatin, their preparation and applications in biomedical field, specifically in cancer treatment. The complexes may be made by binding free cisplatin on small molecule ?-PGA through the reaction between carboxylic group of ?-PGA and Cl of cisplatin. The complexes show effective anticancer effect and are easy and cost effective to prepare.

Abstract: The invention discloses a plastic waveguide for guiding terahertz (THz) wave with a wavelength ranging from 30 to 3000 ?m. The plastic waveguide includes a core and a cladding layer. At least part of the core is made of a first plastic medium having a first refractive index, and the maximum length of a cross-section of the core is smaller than the wavelength of the guided terahertz wave. The cladding layer surrounds the core and has a second refractive index lower than the first refractive index. In the invention, only one wave mode is propagated in the plastic waveguide, and a first attenuation constant of the core for the guided terahertz wave is higher than a second attenuation constant of the cladding layer for the guided terahertz wave.

Abstract: The invention discloses a plastic waveguide for guiding terahertz (THz) wave with a wavelength ranging from 30 to 3000 ?m. The plastic waveguide includes a core and a cladding layer. At least part of the core is made of a first plastic medium having a first refractive index, and the maximum length of a cross-section of the core is smaller than the wavelength of the guided terahertz wave. The cladding layer surrounds the core and has a second refractive index lower than the first refractive index. In the invention, only one wave mode is propagated in the plastic waveguide, and a first attenuation constant of the core for the guided terahertz wave is higher than a second attenuation constant of the cladding layer for the guided terahertz wave.

Abstract: An inspecting apparatus (20, 40, 50, 60) for liquid crystal displays includes a base plate (21, 41), a connecting device (200, 400) mounted on the base plate, a working table (25, 45, 55, 65) supported on the connecting device, and an electrical holding device (29) fixed to the working table. The electrical holding device can hold a mains switch (33) and an electrical connector (31) that is used to connect with leads of the LCD. Because the inspecting apparatus includes the electrical holding device for holding the electrical connector, operators can connect leads of the LCD and the electrical connector easily using a single hand. After that, operators can conveniently turn on the mains switch because the mains switch is adjacent to the electrical connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to reverse-phase high performance liquid chromatography (RP-HPLC) methods and systems for detecting macrolides as well as detecting, identifying and quantifying impurities in samples containing a macrolide.

Abstract: An assembling apparatus (20) for liquid crystal displays includes a base plate (21), a height adjustor (30) standing on the base plate, and a working table (25) supported on the height adjustor. The height adjustor can adjust the height of the working table relative to the base plate, so that the assembling apparatus can be conveniently used by operators with different statures.

Abstract: An inspecting apparatus (20, 40, 50, 60) for liquid crystal displays includes a base plate (21, 41), a connecting device (200, 400) mounted on the base plate, a working table (25, 45, 55, 65) supported on the connecting device, and an electrical holding device (29) fixed to the working table. The electrical holding device can hold a mains switch (33) and an electrical connector (31) that is used to connect with leads of the LCD. Because the inspecting apparatus includes the electrical holding device for holding the electrical connector, operators can connect leads of the LCD and the electrical connector easily using a single hand. After that, operators can conveniently turn on the mains switch because the mains switch is adjacent to the electrical connector.

Abstract: An assembling apparatus (20, 50, 60) for liquid crystal displays includes a base plate (21), an angle adjustor (200) mounted on the base plate, and a working table (25, 55, 65) supported on the angle adjustor. The angle adjustor can adjust an angle of the working table relative to the base plate, so that operators can select a needed most convenient angle to assemble LCDs, not having to resort to using a different assembling apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method for radiolabeling chemical compounds. The new method attains the goals of simplicity, high radiochemical yields, speed, versatility, and automation. An HPLC injection loop on an HPLC injection valve is loaded with a solution of precursor and the radiolabeling reagent is passed through the loop. The contents of the loop are then quantitatively injected onto the HPLC column for purification. Radiochemical yields are equal to or superior to conventional solution methods in all cases, even though no heat need be applied. Since no vials, transfer lines, cooling, heating, or sealing valves are required, no transfer losses occur, yields are high, and clean-up is minimal. This “loop method” is ideal for the preparation of radiolabeled compounds, in particular those prepared from [11C]-iodomethane.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a new method for radiolabeling chemical compounds. The new method attains the goals of simplicity, high radiochemical yields, speed, versatility, and automation. An HPLC injection loop on an HPLC injection valve is loaded with a solution of precursor and the radiolabeling reagent is passed through the loop. The contents of the loop are then quantitatively injected onto the HPLC column for purification. Radiochemical yields are equal to or superior to conventional solution methods in all cases, even though no heat need be applied. Since no vials, transfer lines, cooling, heating, or sealing valves are required, no transfer losses occur, yields are high, and clean-up is minimal. This “loop method” is ideal for the preparation of radiolabeled compounds, in particular those prepared from [11C]-iodomethane.

Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for high resolution HLA typing using microsatellite repeats in the HLA region of the genome. Alleles from these markers are shown to be in tight linkage disequilibrium with HLA-DQ/DR alleles. The methods can be carried out on amplified nucleic acid produced by the polymerase chain reaction using the novel primers of the present invention. The microsatellite marker characterization may be employed in the association of diseases to HLA. The typing methods may be further employed in determining the suitability of a donor for tissue transplantation, including bone marrow transplantation, and in determining an individual's susceptibility to HLA associated diseases, particularly autoimmune diseases.

Abstract: A threshold-based call control facility is provided for use in a telecommunications network switch to control the processing of calls associated with so-called high capacity (HICAP) telecommunications services. In addition, a feature is provided for dynamically changing a respective threshold value at each network switch until the number of such calls reaching a respective destination switch, and hence an associated trunk group, reaches an optimum level, in which each such change in the value of the threshold is determined as a function of traffic data accumulated by the destination switch for the associated trunk group.

Abstract: "Transhybrid" loss is maximized in a transmission network of the active canceler type employed to couple receive and transmit unidirectional transmission paths to a bidirectional transmission path including 2-wire loaded type cable by controllably adjusting impedance elements of the canceler circuit in a prescribed sequence including adjustment of a network build out capacitor to obtain amplitude nulls of signals detected on the transmit path while supplying individual ones of a plurality of test signals to the receive path. The test signals include first and second signals having a plurality of equally spaced frequency components in first and second frequency bands, respectively, and a third signal having a predetermined single frequency.

Abstract: A bidirectional transmission path is typically coupled to unidirectional receive and transmit paths to effect amplification in repeaters or the like. A determination of whether the bidirectional path includes either loaded or nonloaded type 2-wire cable is made by inserting a test signal having a predetermined frequency and a predetermined amplitude into the receive path and measuring the peak amplitude of a transmit signal developed on the transmit path. If the transmit signal peak amplitude is greater than a predetermined threshold value, the 2-wire cable is considered loaded type, and if the transmit signal peak amplitude is less than the threshold value, the 2-wire cable is considered nonloaded type.

Abstract: "Transhybrid" loss is maximized in a transmission network of the active canceler type employed to couple receive and transmit unidirectional transmission paths to a bidirectional transmission path including 2-wire nonloaded type cable by controllably adjusting impedance elements of the canceler circuit in a prescribed sequence to obtain amplitude nulls of signals detected on the transmit path while supplying individual ones of a plurality of single frequency test signals to the receive path. The adjustment sequence comprises a first procedure including a plurality of iterative adjustments of predetermined impedance elements in predetermined groups until no changes in the impedance settings occur and multiple iterative adjustment of predetermined groups until no changes in the impedance settings occur.