Abstract: A normally closed disc clamp system includes a housing with a rotating disc, a brake ring and a pressure-enhancing ring arranged therein. When only a first chamber is supplied with fluid, the fluid pushes the brake ring to release the rotating disc. When only a second chamber is fed with fluid, the fluid pushes the brake ring to keep the rotating disc in the braking state, and pushes the pressure-enhancing ring to compress an elastic unit. The energy generated by the compression of the elastic unit acts on the brake ring through the fluid, so that the brake ring achieves a double pressurization effect. If the action of the fluid fails, the brake ring can still provide a braking effect to the rotating disc through the elastic unit to improve operational safety. Further, the present invention further provides a rotating table using the normally closed disc clamp system.

Abstract: Provided is a motor braking device for a N-phase brushless motor. The motor braking device includes a switching circuit adapted to connect the N-phase brushless motor to a power supply, the switching circuit comprising a high side switch group and a low side switch group, each of the high side switch group and the low side switch group comprising N switching elements, and a control unit configured to control the switching circuit to brake the motor based on occurrence of a first event, the first event chosen from a group consisting of release of a trigger by a user, and occurrence of a predetermined condition as detected by a sensor. The control unit is configured to, upon occurrence of the first event, switch all the switching elements of one of the high side switch group or the low side switch group to an on-state, and simultaneously switch all the switching elements of the other one of the high side switch group and the lower side switch group to an off-state.

Abstract: A pigment composite particle is provided, which includes an organic pigment core, a polyelectrolyte shell wrapped around the organic pigment core, and an oxide shell wrapped around the polyelectrolyte shell. The organic pigment core is water-insoluble. The organic pigment core and the polyelectrolyte shell have a weight ratio of 1:0.25 to 1:1. The oxide shell is formed from tetraalkyl orthosilicate, tetraalkyl orthotitanate, or a combination thereof, and the organic pigment core and the tetraalkyl orthosilicate, tetraalkyl orthotitanate, or the combination thereof have a weight ratio of 1:0.7 to 1:3.

Abstract: The invention provides a composition comprising the following components: A) an anhydride and/or carboxylic acid functionalized ethylene/alpha-olefin interpolymer comprising the following properties: i) a melt viscosity (177° C.) less than, or equal to, 50,000 cP; and ii) a density from 0.855 to 0.895 g/cc; B) a rosin-based tackifier; and wherein the tackifier is selected from the following: i) a partially hydrogenated glycerol ester; ii) a fully hydrogenated pentaerythritol ester; iii) a fully hydrogenated glycerol ester; iv) a non-hydrogenated ester with a Tg from 30° C. to 50° C.; or v) a combination thereof.

Abstract: A pigment composite particle is provided. The pigment composite particle is a covalently bonded product of a crosslinking structure having silicon-oxygen bonds and a plurality of organic pigment particles. The plurality of organic pigment particles are dispersed in the crosslinking structure. The chemical structure of the organic pigment particle includes C?O and one or more structures selected from the groups defined in the specification. A weather resistant coating composition and a weather resistant structure employing the same are also provided.

Abstract: A hot melt adhesive composition includes (A) 20-95 wt % of a polymer component including an ethylene-based polymer and a propylene based polymer, the ethylene-based polymer being present in an amount greater than 30 wt %, based on a total weight of the polymer component, and (B) 1-60 wt % of a crystalline block composite comprising (1) a crystalline ethylene based polymer, (2) a crystalline alpha-olefin based polymer derived from at least one of a C3-10 ? olefin, and (3) a block copolymer comprising 10-90 wt % of a crystalline ethylene block comprising 90 or more wt % units derived from ethylene and comprising 10-90 wt % of a crystalline alpha-olefin block comprising 90 or more wt % units derived from at least one of a C3-10 ? olefin, (C) Optionally, from greater than zero to 70 wt % tackifier, and (D) Optionally, from greater than zero to 40 wt % of at least one selected from the group of a wax and an oil.

Abstract: A multimedia file storage system, a related source-end device and a destination-end device are disclosed. The source-end device includes a source-end storage device for storing an original multimedia file; a source-end decoding circuit for decoding only a part of multiple B-pictures of the original multimedia file to form a source-end representative file; a source-end computing circuit for conducting a Hash algorithm computation based on the source-end representative file to generate a source-end check value; and a transmitting circuit for transmitting the source-end check value and the original multimedia file.

Abstract: In some examples, pointing functionality is integrated with one or more keys of a keyboard. For instance, a precision pointing surface can be integrated with a key, such as the “J” key, that allows a user to manipulate a pointer on a display. In some situations, one or more touch-sensitive surfaces can also be integrated on other keys to provide clicking functionality. For example, a touch-sensitive surface can be integrated onto a left portion of a spacebar to allow left clicking capability and a touch-sensitive surface can be integrated onto a right portion of the spacebar to allow right clicking capability. In some instances, one or more touch-sensitive surfaces can be used to enable and disable the precision pointing surfaces and other touch-sensitive surfaces.

Abstract: A multimedia storage system includes a multimedia distribution device and a plurality of storage devices. The multimedia distribution device splits a multimedia file into a plurality of multimedia segments and monitors the operation statuses of the storage devices. The multimedia distribution device further configures each of the multimedia segments to be stored in at least two of the storage devices according to the available storage devices in the multimedia storage system. The storage device comprises a network access device for receiving the multimedia segments and a redundant array of inexpensive disks for storing the received multimedia segments.

Abstract: A method for inducing autophagy in a subject having an autophagy defect is provided. The method of the present invention includes the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of a Ganoderma lucidum extract, wherein the autophagy enhances clearance of protein aggregates in the subject.

Abstract: A transmission assembly for an electric vehicle includes a transmission having an input shaft, an output shaft, and a gear train coupled between the input shaft and the output shaft. A motor includes an output coupled to the input shaft of the transmission. A motor controller is electrically connected to the motor and controls a rotating speed of the motor. A gear controller is electrically connected to the motor controller. The gear controller outputs a speed request signal to the motor controller, and the motor controller controls the rotating speed of the motor based on the speed request signal, allowing smooth engagement between the gear train and the output shaft.

Abstract: A minus-pressured bandage includes a coverage layer, a minus-pressed acting member, an adhering layer and a fixing tap. The coverage layer includes a through-hole to be connected to a minus-pressured device. The minus-pressed acting member includes a fixed-shaped layer and a contact layer abutting with the fixed-shaped layer. The contact layer is made of a resilient material. The fixed-shaped layer has hardness greater than that of the contact layer. Each of the fixed-shaped layer and contact layer has a plurality of first absorbing holes and a plurality of second absorbing holes aligned with the first absorbing holes. The adhering layer is porous and abuts between the coverage layer and the fixed-shaped layer. The fixing tap is arranged on the coverage layer in order to fasten the minus-pressured bandage on the wound. In this arrangement, a minus-pressured suction applied to the wound may be increased to facilitate capillary angiogenesis.

Abstract: A pressure bandage comprises a banding portion, a container received a fluid and a fixing member. The container has a first and a second connecting portions, and the first and second connecting portions are respectively protruded from the opposite sides of the banding portion. At least one check valve is mounted in at least one of the first and second connecting portions for delivering the fluid into the container. The fixing member is adapted to fix the banding portion to a treatment part.

Abstract: A transmission assembly for an electric vehicle includes a transmission having an input shaft, an output shaft, and a gear train coupled between the input shaft and the output shaft. A motor includes an output coupled to the input shaft of the transmission. A motor controller is electrically connected to the motor and controls a rotating speed of the motor. A gear controller is electrically connected to the motor controller. The gear controller outputs a speed request signal to the motor controller, and the motor controller controls the rotating speed of the motor based on the speed request signal, allowing smooth engagement between the gear train and the output shaft.

Abstract: According to the invention, techniques for organizing information from systems in a data warehousing environment are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a method for analyzing data from one or more data sources of an enterprise. The method provides a meta-model based technique for modeling the enterprise data. The enterprise is typically a business activity, but can also be other loci of human activity. Embodiments according to the invention can translate data from a variety of sources to particular database schema in order to provide organization to a data warehousing environment.

Abstract: According to the invention, techniques for visualizing customer data contained in databases, data marts and data warehouses. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a method for graphically analyzing relationships in data from one or more data sources of an enterprise. The method can be used with many popular visualization tools, such as On Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) tools and the like. The method is especially useful in conjunction with a meta-model based technique for modeling the enterprise data. The enterprise is typically a business activity, but can also be other loci of human activity. Embodiments according to the invention can display data from a variety of sources in order to provide visual representations of data in a data warehousing environment.

Abstract: According to the invention, techniques for visualizing customer data contained in databases, data marts and data warehouses. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a apparatus for graphically analyzing relationships in data from one or more data sources of an enterprise. The apparatus can be used with many popular visualization tools, such as On Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) tools and the like. The apparatus is especially useful in conjunction with a meta-model based technique for modeling the enterprise data. The enterprise is typically a business activity, but can also be other loci of human activity. Embodiments according to the invention can display data from a variety of sources in order to provide visual representations of data in a data warehousing environment.

Abstract: The present invention provides techniques for managing and analyzing business information. Specific embodiments provide persons with business or other non-technical fields with the capability to create, edit, and work with data models, profiles, and reports for business and other information. Specific embodiments can enable business and other non-technical users with enhanced understanding of information, and greater capabilities to manipulate relationships between various data entities in databases, for example.

Abstract: According to the invention, techniques for profiling of human behavior based upon analyzing data contained in databases, data marts and data warehouses. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides for creating a dynamic customer profile by analyzing relationships in data from one or more data sources of an enterprise. The method can be used with many popular visualization tools, such as On Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) tools and the like. The method is especially useful in conjunction with a meta-model based technique for modeling the enterprise data. The enterprise is typically a business activity, but can also be other loci of human activity. The human behavior profiled is typically that of a customer, but can be any other type of human behavior. Embodiments according to the invention can display data from a variety of sources in order to provide visual representations of data in a data warehousing environment.

Abstract: According to the invention, techniques for visualizing customer data contained in databases, data marts and data warehouses. In an exemplary embodiment, the invention provides a system for graphically analyzing relationships in data from one or more data sources of an enterprise. The system can be used with many popular visualization tools, such as On Line Analytical Processing (OLAP) tools and the like. The system is especially useful in conjunction with a meta-model based technique for modeling the enterprise data. The enterprise is typically a business activity, but can also be other loci of human activity. Embodiments according to the invention can display data from a variety of sources in order to provide visual representations of data in a data warehousing environment.