Abstract: A bonding tool with a decoupling mechanism includes a shaft, a rotary module coupled to a first portion of the shaft, a rotary motion actuator operatively connected to the rotary module and operative to drive the rotary module and the shaft to rotate about a rotary axis extending substantially along a central axis of the shaft, a linear motion module coupled to a second portion of the shaft separate from the first portion, and a linear motion actuator operatively connected to the linear motion module and operative to drive the linear motion module and the shaft to move in directions parallel to the rotary axis.

Abstract: A method for change data capture state tracking includes accessing a distributed database including a plurality of clusters, each cluster of the plurality of clusters including a respective plurality of partitions, each cluster of the plurality of clusters configured to receive read and write operation. The method includes receiving, at a second cluster, a plurality of changes for a second table and storing the plurality of changes at a replication log. The method also includes asynchronously replicating the plurality of changes from the second table to a first table and maintaining a respective change stream position tracking a respective position in the replication log indicating one or more changes of the plurality of changes that have been replicated. The method includes receiving a read request at the first cluster requesting one or more rows of the first table and returning the respective change stream position.

Abstract: A dialogue system, comprising: a first input configured to obtain first input data relating to speech or text provided by a user through a first interface; a first output configured to provide first output data relating to speech or text information specified by a determined dialogue act through the first interface; one or more processors, configured to: receive second input data through a second interface; store information specifying one or more configuration settings based on the second input data; and perform a dialogue method using a dialogue platform, the dialogue method comprising: determining dialogue information from the first input data; determining a dialogue act based on the determined dialogue information using a dialogue management module, wherein determining the dialogue act comprises selecting a next state from a plurality of states stored in the dialogue management module, wherein at least some of the plurality of states comprise information specifying a dialogue act and at least some of the

Abstract: A whey protein composition includes a whey protein and ?-casein. The mass ratio of the ?-casein to the whey protein is not less than 4.5:95.5. The whey protein composition provided by the present invention is mainly composed of a particular whey protein ingredient that has a slower digestion characteristic than other whey proteins currently on the market. The whey protein composition is a ?-casein-riched whey protein concentrate to which micronized and complex natural polysaccharides can be added, and the function of delaying digestion to promote muscle synthesis and provide adequate nutrition can be achieved.

Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.

Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a composition comprising Bifidobacterium lactis and human milk oligosaccharides (HMOs) and use thereof. The composition is capable of effectively enhancing resistance of an organism to Staphylococcus aureus infection, improving innate immunity of an organism, and/or anti-aging, and can be added to various health foods and healthcare foods.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides human milk oligosaccharide for improving the health of intestinal microenvironment and the use thereof. Specifically, the present disclosure provides the use of human milk oligosaccharide, especially the fucosyl-based oligosaccharide 2?-FL or 3-FL in the preparation of a food for improving the health of the intestinal microenvironment, wherein the improving the health of the intestinal microenvironment includes: functioning as prebiotics in the intestinal system that are used by intestinal flora to produce gas, lowering pH to maintain the health of the intestinal microenvironment, and/or reducing branched chain fatty acids such as isobutyric acid and/or isovaleric acid.

Abstract: A new use of Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei K56 capable of regulating the gastrointestinal flora balance is described. The deposit number of the Lactobacillus paracasei subsp. paracasei is DSM27447. This strain alone has the ability to significantly promote the growth of intestinal Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, suppress Desulfovibrio and/or Enterobacteria in the intestine, suppress Helicobacter and/or Escherichia-Shigella, and can endure a simulated in vitro gastrointestinal fluid stress environment. Experiments in mice show that this strain has no acute oral toxicity, no antibiotic resistance, and may be safely used in food processing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of food and pharmaceutical products, and specifically to human milk oligosaccharide for improving resistance of organism against Staphylococcus aureus infection. In particular, the present invention relates to use of human milk oligosaccharide in preparation of a nutritional composition or medicament for prevention and/or treatment of diseases associated with Staphylococcus aureus infection in individuals, or for alleviation of discomfort associated with Staphylococcus aureus infection, or for improvement of an individual's resistance against Staphylococcus aureus infection, or for improvement of an individual's innate immunity and/or anti-aging.

Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.

Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.

Abstract: A transmitter device having a calibrator circuit is disclosed. The calibrator circuit performs duty cycle calibration and phase calibration on a plurality of clock signals of the transmitter device. In one embodiment, the phase calibration is performed based on a comparison of the clock signals to a reference clock signal from the plurality of clock signals. In another embodiment, the calibrator circuit uses fixed patterns of data signals to perform phase calibration on the plurality of clock signals.

Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.

Abstract: The present application relates to a Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain and use thereof. The present application provides a Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain with a deposit number of CGMCC No. 15077, a composition containing the strain and a method of treating a subject using the strain. The present application also relates to a method for treating a subject, including administering an effective amount of the Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain to a subject in need thereof for 1) whitening teeth and/or inhibiting oral pathogens; 2) adjusting balance of flora in the subject; 3) promoting growth of bifidobacteria and/or lactic acid bacteria; and/or 4) enhancing immunity of the subject.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting possible living body contact at an electrical contact surface is disclosed, comprising sending a non-hazardous probing signal to the contact surface, detecting an electrical response from the contact surface in response to the electrical probing signal, and determining whether a captured responsive signal has characteristics of an expected responsive pulse, and to output a positive output signal indicative of possible living body to mitigate risks of electrical shock.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for detecting possible living body contact at an electrical contact surface is disclosed, comprising sending a non-hazardous probing signal to the contact surface, detecting an electrical response from the contact surface in response to the electrical probing signal, and determining whether a captured responsive signal has characteristics of an expected responsive pulse, and to output a positive output signal indicative of possible living body to mitigate risks of electrical shock.

Abstract: An apparatus for monitoring an electrical apparatus, the load monitoring apparatus comprising a controller which is configured to capture and process voltage and current data of an electrical apparatus, which is electrically connected with a power supply, to obtain electrical parameters of the electrical apparatus, to store the electrical parameters as measured electrical parameters, to compare the measured electrical parameters with a set of pre-stored electrical parameters, to determine whether the measured electrical parameters match with the stored electrical parameters, and to operate a power switch to turn off power supply to the electrical parameters if the measured electrical parameters do not match with the stored electrical parameters.

Abstract: The present application relates to a Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain and use thereof. The present application provides a Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain with a deposit number of CGMCC No. 15077, a composition containing the strain and a method of treating a subject using the strain. The present application also relates to a method for treating a subject, including administering an effective amount of the Lactobacillus paracasei ET-22 strain to a subject in need thereof for 1) whitening teeth and/or inhibiting oral pathogens; 2) adjusting balance of flora in the subject; 3) promoting growth of bifidobacteria and/or lactic acid bacteria; and/or 4) enhancing immunity of the subject.

Abstract: A Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 strain capable of enhancing immunity and the use thereof, which belongs to the technical field of microorganisms, is described. The Bifidobacterium lactis BL-99 provided by the present invention is deposited in China General Microbiological Culture Collection Center CGMCC on Apr. 26, 2018 with the deposit number CGMCC No. 15650. The bacteria have gastric acid resistance and intestinal fluid resistance, can significantly promote the growth of Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, significantly increase antibody-producing cells and half hemolysis value HC50, activate NK cell activity, and can be used to prepare foods for immunity enhancement. It also has the effects in preventing osteoporosis, increasing blood calcium and/or phosphorus ions, which has a wide range of application prospects.