Abstract: A method for encoding motion-compensated video data includes generating, for a current frame, a high-pass wavelet coefficient based on a function of pixels in a temporally adjacent frame. The operations are repeated for multiple pixels in an array of pixels in the current frame to form an array of high-pass wavelet coefficients. A low-pass wavelet coefficient is generated based on a function of the high-pass wavelet coefficients. A system for coding video data includes a temporal wavelet decomposition module decomposing a pixel into a high-pass coefficient by performing a discrete wavelet transform on the pixel, a function of pixels in a previous frame, and/or a function of pixels in a subsequent frame. The system includes a motion estimation module generating motion vectors associated with the pixels in the previous frame and in the subsequent frame.

Abstract: A method for coding video data includes scalably generating layers of wavelet coefficients based on a frame of video data, scalably generating motion vector data associated with the plurality of layers, and combining the motion vector data and the plurality of layers of wavelet coefficients into a coded video frame representing the frame of video data. The method may further include transmitting the coded video frame. A system for coding video data includes a temporal decomposition module scalably applying a barbell function to a frame of video data, and a motion vector module scalably coding motion vector data at multiple levels of refinement.

Abstract: The dilute support frame is made up of interphase longitude and latitude bars that preferably are hollow. The bars can be rectangular, rectangular with a rounded end, half-circular, triangular, polygonal or any combination thereof. The bars are sized to support the ion exchange resin in the dilute channel adjacent the concentrate membrane bag. The support frame also assures fluent water flow in the dilute channel. The support frames are arrayed on the membranes with interphase aisle to save the frame arrays and make water flow fluently. The membrane envelopes in turn with the support frames as both are preferably wound to form the cylinder module, and is covered by one plastic protecting net. This new type of support frame can assure fluent water flow in dilute channels and convenient resin filling.

Abstract: The resin seepage-proof spiral would Electrodeionization (EDI) module includes anion and cation ion exchange membranes, concentrate and dilute distributing channels, net sheets inside of the channels, positive and negative electrodes and an EDI housing. The housing includes an insulation shell and covers. The multiple layers of anion and cation ion exchange membranes concentrate and dilute water distributing channels and net sheets are wound around a negative electrode pipe centered in the EDI module. The negative electrode pipe is arranged to collect concentrate water inside of the pipe. A circularity positive electrode is located outside the wound membranes and within the insulation shell, which is generally cylindrical in shape. Inside the cylindrical housing, the dilute water distributing channel is filled by ion exchange resin. The EDI module includes two inserts of multiple holed material layer, one on each end of the module.

Abstract: An EDI device includes a composite electrode enclosed within the cylinder shell of the device. The EDI inner module preferably has one concentrate center pipe as the electrode in the center axis and at least one layer of anion/cation exchange membranes and a support frame in concentrate/dilute chambers wound around the center pipe. The electrode plate is inside the encircled cylindrical shell (isolating vessel). It is connected to an electrical contact plate located in the shell. Either the anode or cathode can be set in the center pipe, and the other electrode can be set in the vessel or shell lining. The electrical contact plate also contacts an electrical contact reed located on the vessel cover when the cover is connected to the shell. The electrical contact plate provides a reliable conductive bridge between the contact reed and the electrode plate and thus passes DC from the contact reed to the electrode plate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to RF-amide peptides and their use for treating, preventing and curing neurological and metabolic medical disorders. The invention also relates to methods for modulating a G-protein coupled receptor and for identifying substances which modulate the receptor.

Abstract: Methods and arrangement are provided for compressing and transporting image-based rendering (IBR) data using alignment and three-dimensional (3D) wavelet transform techniques, and selectively decompressing portions of the resulting compressed data to render various two-dimensional (2D) views of a 3D scene. A compression engine compresses the IBR data using a 3D wavelet transform and outputs a compressed bitstream comprising encoded frequency coefficients associated with the IBR data. This compressed bitstream can then be provided to a separate decompression engine that selectively decodes portions of the compressed bitstream based on an access request for image data associated with a desired view from a rendering engine. Through a mixed cache, the progressive inverse wavelet synthesis (PIWS) engine decompresses the decoded portions with minimum calculation, and provides the decompressed IBR data to the rendering engine.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated mammalian SP174 receptor and ligands of the receptor. This invention further provides screening methods for identifying specific agonists and antagonists of the mammalian SP174 receptor. Also provided are agonists and antagonists of the SP174 receptor and methods useful for treating medical conditions caused or mediated by the SP174 receptor.

Abstract: Markedly enhanced activity of pacemaker (hyperpolarization-activated, cation-nonselective, HCN) ion channels governs spontaneous firing in sensory cells of allodynic rats. An HCN ion channel specific blocker, ZD7288, dose-dependently and completely suppresses allodynia. Nerve injury increases the population of large DRG neurons expressing a high density of Ih and modulates HCN mRNA expression. New methods of treating pain by targeting HCN pacemaker channels are developed. In addition, new methods for identifying compositions useful for treating pain are disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a new method for producing gene expression profiles from a selected set of cells. This method combines and utilizes known methods in a novel way to produce the gene expression profiles. These gene expression profiles are useful for the identification of differentially expressed genes in specific cells.

Abstract: The present invention provides an isolated mammalian SP 168 receptor and ligands of the receptor. This invention further provides screening methods for identifying specific agonists and antagonists of the mammalian SP168 receptor.

Abstract: A helical electrodeionization apparatus is adapted to purify aqueous liquids to effect the production of high purity water. An insulated net-separating wall is positioned between a pair of anion and cation exchange membranes to form a special membrane bag type flow unit I, each flow unit I is linked up with a group of slots on the side walls of central pipe, and is rolled up to form cylinder structure which centers on central pipe as the helical axis, a conductive crust is formed by winding metal strip or wire outside the cylinder. Ion exchange resin is filled up between the adjacent membrane bags to form flow unit II. The present invention has less pressure drop and needs less power, and is suited to multiple-device series operation. Preferably, daily maintenance and renewal of the resin is convenient, and production cost is lower.

Abstract: A series of di- and tri-peptide mimetic dopamine prodrugs are synthesized in which D-phenylglycine or D-p-hydroxyphenylglycine is attached as tools for delivery of L-dopa through the intestine via the intestinal dipeptide-mediated carrier transport system. These compounds are found useful as an active ingredient for the treatment of Parkinson's disease.