Abstract: A multi-tap Differential Feedforward Equalizer (DFFE) configuration with both precursor and postcursor taps is provided. The DFFE has reduced noise and/or crosstalk characteristics when compared to a Feedforward Equalizer (FFE) since DFFE uses decision outputs of slicers as inputs to a finite impulse response (FIR) unlike FFE which uses actual analog signal inputs. The digital outputs of the tentative decision slicers are multiplied with tap coefficients to reduce noise. Further, since digital outputs are used as the multiplier inputs, the multipliers effectively work as adders which are less complex to implement. The decisions at the outputs of the tentative decision slicers are tentative and are used in a FIR filter to equalize the signal; the equalized signal may be provided as input to the next stage slicers. The bit-error-rate (BER) of the final stage decisions are lower or better than the BER of the previous stage tentative decisions.

Abstract: An image processing method includes: acquiring an input image of a teaching scenario; performing detection on the input image to determine a rectangular detection area that includes a blackboard-writing area; analyzing the rectangular detection area to determine a target area corresponding to the blackboard-writing area; determining four vertices of the target area; and according to the four vertices of the target area, performing coordinate transformation on the target area to obtain a corrected blackboard-writing area image.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are RNA methyltransferase inhibitors and methods of using the same. The inhibitors may be used in a method for the treatment of a subject in need of a treatment for a cancer by administering an effective amount of an RNA methyl-transferase inhibitor to the subject.

Abstract: A new approach for the treatment of a malignant disease is provided. The new method comprises administering a traditional anti-cancer therapy in combination with a DNA or protein vaccine comprising CTLA-4 and PD-1, or a DNA or protein vaccine comprising CTLA-4 and PD-L1.

Abstract: A modified naphthalene series water reducing agent for concrete with high slit content, and preparation method and application thereof, belonging to the field of concrete admixtures, and comprising the following components by weight: 20-30 wt % of naphthalene series water reducing agent, 10-20 wt % of high molecular weight polyethylene, 0.1-1 wt % of solid acid catalyst, and the balance of alkane solvent, and the sum of the components is 100 wt %. The present invention provides a simple preparation method for the water reducing agent, and the prepared solvent can be recycled, moreover, on the premises of not increasing costs, the prepared water reducing agent can not only effectively solve the fluidity decline of fresh concrete prepared by aggregate with high slit content, but improves the mechanical strength and other properties of concrete, in order to meet the construction requirements of concrete works.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, including the following steps. A plurality of first vias are formed in a first dielectric layer in a memory cell region and a peripheral region. A surface treatment is performed on the plurality of first vias to form a plurality of sacrificial layers. The plurality of sacrificial layers are removed to form a plurality of recesses. A plurality of protective layers are formed in the plurality of recesses. A memory device is formed on the first dielectric layer in the memory cell region. A second dielectric layer is formed on the memory device and on the first dielectric layer. A plurality of second vias is formed in the second dielectric layer in the memory cell region and the peripheral region to electrically connect the memory device in the memory cell region and the first vias in the peripheral region, respectively.

Abstract: A cerium-zirconium-aluminum-based composite material, a cGPF catalyst and a preparation method thereof are provided. The cerium-zirconium-aluminum-based composite material adopts a stepwise precipitation method, firstly preparing an aluminum-based pre-treated material, then coprecipitating the aluminum-based pre-treated material with zirconium and cerium sol, and finally roasting at high temperature to obtain the cerium-zirconium-aluminum-based composite material. The cerium-zirconium-aluminum-based composite material has better compactness and higher density, and when it is used in cGPF catalyst, it occupies a smaller volume of pores on the catalyst carrier, such that cGPF catalyst has lower back pressure and better ash accumulation resistance, which is beneficial to large-scale application of cGPF catalyst.

Abstract: A water jet debridement and wound bed preparation system includes a handle (22b) with integrated, molded components, for example, a distal tip (26) that receives liquid from a jet tube (28) is integral with a handle housing to which the jet tube is mounted. In another embodiment, in which the handle does not include a distal tip, liquid flows from a jet tube having a straight distal end region. In another embodiment, the system includes a piston pump with integrated, molded components. In another embodiment, the system includes a dual-spike saline bag assembly.

Abstract: A method of forming a memory device includes forming a first electrode; forming a resistive switching layer over the first electrode; forming a dielectric layer over the resistive switching layer; forming a first opening in the dielectric layer, wherein the first opening passes through the dielectric layer and exposes the resistive switching layer; forming a first trench in the dielectric layer, wherein the first trench is directly above the first opening; and forming a second electrode having a step shape in the first opening and the first trench.

Abstract: A novel power generation type electromagnetic damping tuned mass damper comprises a connecting plate, a supporting guide rail fixed to the connecting plate, an mass block, a mounting assembly fixed to the mass block and a power generation type electromagnetic damping mechanism mounted on the mounting assembly. The power generation type electromagnetic damping mechanism comprises a power generation type electromagnetic damping assembly mounted on the mounting assembly, a roller rotatably mounted on the mounting assembly, a driving wheel mounted on the roller, a driven wheel mounted at an output end of the power generation type electromagnetic damping assembly and a conveyor belt sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel; the roller is mounted on the supporting guide rail in a rolling manner, and the rotating centers of the roller and the driving wheel are the same and the roller and the driving wheel rotate synchronously.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, including the following steps. A plurality of first vias are formed in a first dielectric layer in a memory cell region and a peripheral region. A surface treatment is performed on the plurality of first vias to form a plurality of sacrificial layers. The plurality of sacrificial layers are removed to form a plurality of recesses. A plurality of protective layers are formed in the plurality of recesses. A memory device is formed on the first dielectric layer in the memory cell region. A second dielectric layer is formed on the memory device and on the first dielectric layer. A plurality of second vias is formed in the second dielectric layer in the memory cell region and the peripheral region to electrically connect the memory device in the memory cell region and the first vias in the peripheral region, respectively.

Abstract: A novel power generation type electromagnetic damping tuned mass damper comprises a connecting plate, a supporting guide rail fixed to the connecting plate, an mass block, a mounting assembly fixed to the mass block and a power generation type electromagnetic damping mechanism mounted on the mounting assembly. The power generation type electromagnetic damping mechanism comprises a power generation type electromagnetic damping assembly mounted on the mounting assembly, a roller rotatably mounted on the mounting assembly, a driving wheel mounted on the roller, a driven wheel mounted at an output end of the power generation type electromagnetic damping assembly and a conveyor belt sleeved on the driving wheel and the driven wheel; the roller is mounted on the supporting guide rail in a rolling manner, and the rotating centers of the roller and the driving wheel are the same and the roller and the driving wheel rotate synchronously.

Abstract: A method of forming a memory device includes forming a first electrode; forming a resistive switching layer over the first electrode; forming a dielectric layer over the resistive switching layer; forming a first opening in the dielectric layer, wherein the first opening passes through the dielectric layer and exposes the resistive switching layer; forming a first trench in the dielectric layer, wherein the first trench is directly above the first opening; and forming a second electrode having a step shape in the first opening and the first trench.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel conjugates and pharmaceutical compositions comprising the novel conjugate described herein. The use of the novel conjugate to inhibit the growth of cancer cells and induce antibody production in a subject in need of cancer treatment, with or without an anti-cancer agent, is also provided.

Abstract: A dual targeting drug carrier is provided. The dual targeting drug carrier comprises a first targeting molecule and a second targeting molecule, wherein the targeting molecule comprises peptide, protein or antibody. The targeting molecule can bind to specific receptors, proteins, or glycoproteins to recognize the specific tumor cells, tissues, or organs. The dual targeting drug carriers are further conjugated with imaging agents, radioactive molecules (radiopharmaceuticals, isotopes, or chemotherapeutic drugs) or nanoparticles to form a conjugate.

Abstract: A new approach for the treatment of a malignant disease is provided. The new method comprises administering a traditional anti-cancer therapy in combination with a DNA or protein vaccine comprising CTLA-4 and PD-1, or a DNA or protein vaccine comprising CTLA-4 and PD-L1.