Abstract: Provided herein are IgE-binding VHH domains, polypeptides, and proteins, and methods of using such IgE-binding polypeptides and proteins to modulate the biological activity of IgE.

Abstract: Provided herein are Siglec-8 binding proteins, and methods of using Siglec-8 binding proteins to modulate the biological activity of Siglec-8.

Abstract: Provided herein are IgE-binding VHH domains, polypeptides, and proteins, and methods of using such IgE-binding polypeptides and proteins to modulate the biological activity of IgE.

Abstract: Provided herein are Siglec-8 binding proteins, and methods of using Siglec-8 binding proteins to modulate the biological activity of Siglec-8.

Abstract: A system and method for virtual camera configuration and selection.

Abstract: The present invention encompasses methods for reducing the number of target cells in a subject, such as cancer cells. The methods include administration of genetically-modified human immune cells expressing a chimeric antigen receptor or exogenous T cell receptor, which have specificity for an antigen on the target cells. Administration of the genetically-modified immune cells is preceded by the administration of a tolerance regimen, followed by administration of a lymphodepletion regimen, to improve efficacy of the therapy and persistence of the cells in vivo.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are described for providing real-time capture, processing, and distribution of panoramic virtual reality (VR) content of a live event. One or more triggering events are identified and used to generate graphics and/or audio on client VR devices. For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: capturing video of an event at an event venue with a plurality of cameras to produce a corresponding plurality of video streams; generating a virtual reality (VR) stream based on the plurality of video streams; transmitting the VR stream to a plurality of client VR devices, wherein the client VR devices are to render VR environments based on the VR stream; detecting a triggering event during the event; and transmitting an indication of the triggering event to the plurality of client VR devices, wherein a first client VR device is to generate first event-based graphics and/or first event-based audio in accordance with the indication.

Abstract: A system and method for virtual camera configuration and selection.

Abstract: An apparatus, system, and method are described for providing real-time capture, processing, and distribution of panoramic virtual reality (VR) content of a live event. One or more triggering events are identified and used to generate graphics and/or audio on client VR devices. For example, one embodiment of a method comprises: capturing video of an event at an event venue with a plurality of cameras to produce a corresponding plurality of video streams; generating a virtual reality (VR) stream based on the plurality of video streams; transmitting the VR stream to a plurality of client VR devices, wherein the client VR devices are to render VR environments based on the VR stream; detecting a triggering event during the event; and transmitting an indication of the triggering event to the plurality of client VR devices, wherein a first client VR device is to generate first event-based graphics and/or first event-based audio in accordance with the indication.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to method and system for providing information about a product. The method includes receiving, by a device of a user via a wireless connection when the device is near the product, a unique identifier from a near field communication (NFC) chip embedded in a tag attached to the product. The tag is constructed to embed an antenna, which breaks down upon a force being applied to tear the tag, and disables communication between the NFC chip and the device. The method forwards the unique identifier to a server that stores information about the product, and receives from the server the information about the product. The received information about the product is presented on the device to the user.

Abstract: Disclosed are charging control methods for a rechargeable battery and portable computers. The charging control method includes acquiring a control parameter for a charge current of the rechargeable battery; modifying, based on the control parameter, the charge current from a first charge current to a second charge current less than the first charge current; and charging the rechargeable battery with the second charge current. Compared with conventional methods of charging the battery always with the maximal charge current, the present disclosure can improve the battery's lifetime.

Abstract: Disclosed are charging control methods for a rechargeable battery and portable computers. The charging control method includes acquiring a control parameter for a charge current of the rechargeable battery; modifying, based on the control parameter, the charge current from a first charge current to a second charge current less than the first charge current; and charging the rechargeable battery with the second charge current. Compared with conventional methods of charging the battery always with the maximal charge current, the present disclosure can improve the battery's lifetime.

Abstract: A power adapter for a portable computer includes a pulse width modulation unit and an output shaping unit and further includes a first judgment module that judges whether the portable computer is in a first state according to state judging parameters, and compares an output voltage with a first preset voltage and a second preset voltage when judging that the portable computer is in the first state, and acquires a judging result, wherein the first preset voltage is greater than or equal to the second preset voltage. The power adapter can increase efficiency.

Abstract: A method for testing a serial over local area network (SOL) function of a motherboard of a computing device. The method determines that the SOL function is normal if forward data can be transmitted from the serial port of the motherboard to a network interface controller (NIC) of the motherboard through a predefined path, and backward data can be transmitted from the NIC to the serial port through a predefined reverse path. The method determines that the SOL function is abnormal if the forward data cannot be transmitted from the serial port to the NIC through the predefined path, or the backward data cannot be transmitted from the NIC to the serial port through the predefined reverse path.

Abstract: Disclosed are charging control methods for a rechargeable battery and portable computers. The charging control method includes acquiring a control parameter for a charge current of the rechargeable battery; modifying, based on the control parameter, the charge current from a first charge current to a second charge current less than the first charge current; and charging the rechargeable battery with the second charge current. Compared with conventional methods of charging the battery always with the maximal charge current, the present disclosure can improve the battery's lifetime.

Abstract: The present invention provides a battery management device and a portable computer, the battery management device is for managing the rechargeable battery provided in a portable computer, the portable computer is provided with a charge circuit for charging a battery, the battery management device comprises: a discharge circuit for discharge the battery; a acquiring module for acquire the mode determining parameter; a first determining module for judging whether the battery storage mode is entered according to the mode determining parameter; a first control module for controlling the charge circuit or the discharge circuit to control the amount of electrical charge of the battery so that the amount of electrical charge of the battery is lower than the second amount of electrical charge threshold in the battery storage mode; the performance of the battery when deposited with the amount of electrical charge lower than the second amount of electrical charge threshold is better than the performance when deposited

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of determining the optimal composition of a serum-free, eukaryotic cell culture medium supplement, using 2-level factorial design and the steepest ascent method. The invention further provides a method of making a serum-free eukaryotic cell culture medium supplement and the generated thereof. The invention further provides a method of making a serum-free, eukaryotic cell culture medium and the medium generated thereof. The invention further provides a kit containing the medium of the invention. The invention also provides a method of expanding CD34<+> hematopoietic cells and a composition comprising CD34<+> hematopoietic cells in a serum-free, eukaryotic cell culture medium of the invention.

Abstract: Controlling methods for handheld devices with a touch display unit are provided. The controlling method includes the steps of: detecting a sliding gesture on the touch display unit when the handheld device is locked; in response to the detected sliding gesture, displaying at least one indication data on the touch display unit, wherein the indication data includes an indication object and the indication object rotates/flips around a central axis of the touch display unit and a rotating/flipping status of the indication object indicates an unlocking status in response to a detected contact position corresponding to the sliding gesture; and determining whether to unlock the handheld device according to the rotating/flipping status of the indication object.

Abstract: A sequential solid phase immunoassay and system is disclosed. The immunoassay utilizes the secondary antibody method for the detection of antibodies in a membrane-based test. The system comprises a test strip including a nitrocellulose membrane having an immobilized antigen in a capture zone on the membrane and a stabilized liquid secondary antibody conjugate. The sequential solid phase immunoassay is performed in a sequential manner with the addition of a fluid specimen being followed by the addition of the stabilized liquid secondary antibody conjugate. The sequential procedure using the system includes allowing the fluid specimen containing antibodies specific to the antigen to pass laterally from the test strip first end through the capture zone. The immobilized antigens in the capture zone capture antibodies specific to the antigen. The stabilized liquid secondary antibody conjugate then binds to the captured antibodies and can be detected visually or by a machine or reader.

Abstract: Disclosed are charging control methods for a rechargeable battery and portable computers. The charging control method includes acquiring a control parameter for a charge current of the rechargeable battery; modifying, based on the control parameter, the charge current from a first charge current to a second charge current less than the first charge current; and charging the rechargeable battery with the second charge current. Compared with conventional methods of charging the battery always with the maximal charge current, the present disclosure can improve the battery's lifetime.