Abstract: Methods and apparatuses are described to reduce phase noise in a low noise fractional reference-injection phase locked loop (FRIPLL). The FRIPLL includes a ring voltage controlled oscillator (VCO). An output of the ring VCO is input to a fractional interpolative frequency divider (FIFD). A signal comparison circuit receives a reference clock signal and a further delayed output of the FIFD. The signal comparison circuit produces a control voltage signal in response to a phase difference between the reference clock signal and the further delayed output of the FIFD. The control voltage signal is input to the ring VCO to control a ring VCO frequency. An oscillator control circuit has a first input and a second input. The first input is a first delayed output of the FIFD. The second input is the reference clock signal.

Abstract: A light-weight sole of golf shoe includes a plurality of thin TPU receptacles, a plurality of detachable spikes, a thin TPU sheet which be pierced some spaces, a mesh and a light-weight EVA middle sole. The thin TPU receptacles and the thin TPU sheet which be pierced some spaces pass through the mesh and anchor thereon via an injection process. The detachable spikes are removable and can be fastened into the thin TPU receptacles. The thin TPU receptacles mate shallow cavities formed and bond under the light-weight EVA middle sole. Thus, with the thin TPU receptacles and the thin TPU sheet which be pierced some spaces passing through the mesh via the injection process, the mesh functions as a bridge, the thin TPU sheet which be pierced some spaces functions as a framework to support the bottom surface to join the thin TPU receptacles to form a sheet.

Abstract: Text processing includes: segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results; merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results; looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results; and forming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of modulating joint inflammation, joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage degradation, or improving mobility, range of motion, flexibility, joint physical function, or any combination thereof. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other joint management agents, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, glucosamine compounds, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of useful for promoting, managing or improving bone health, cartilage health or both, or for preventing or treating a bone disorder, cartilage disorder or both. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other bone and cartilage management agents, such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, boron, vitamin D, vitamin K, glucosamine and/or chondroitin compounds, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.

Abstract: A DC-DC converter including a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller for converting an input voltage into an output voltage is provided. The PWM controller includes a first comparator, receiving a compensated error signal and a ramp signal, wherein when the compensated error signal exceeds the ramp signal, the first comparator generates a trigger signal. The PWM controller further includes a PWM generator coupled to the first comparator, providing a timing signal according to the trigger signal to control the operation of the DC-DC converter.

Abstract: An approach is provided in which a pH-indicating compound is incorporated in a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes a number of layers with the pH-sensitive indicator being incorporated in one of the layers. Conductive pathways are formed from a conductive sheet laminated onto an outer surface of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is exposed to a pH-activating solution. Plated-through hole defects in the printed circuit board are identified by detecting a color formation at a surface location of the printed circuit board that corresponds to the plated-through hole defect. Another approach is also provided where a pH-activating compound is incorporated in one of the layers of the printed circuit board which is then exposed to a pH-indicating solution to produce the color formation that identifies the location of the plated-through hole defect.

Abstract: Text processing includes: segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results; merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results; looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results; and forming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results.

Abstract: An approach is provided in which a pH-indicating compound is incorporated in a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board includes a number of layers with the pH-sensitive indicator being incorporated in one of the layers. Conductive pathways are formed from a conductive sheet laminated onto an outer surface of the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is exposed to a pH-activating solution. Plated-through hole defects in the printed circuit board are identified by detecting a color formation at a surface location of the printed circuit board that corresponds to the plated-through hole defect. Another approach is also provided where a pH-activating compound is incorporated in one of the layers of the printed circuit board which is then exposed to a pH-indicating solution to produce the color formation that identifies the location of the plated-through hole defect.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system data abbreviation system and method. The system data abbreviation system includes a data mapping unit configured to classify system data, provided by an external database, into classes of a database of an internal application program and to then map the classified system data; a data search unit configured to search for data of the class to be abbreviated from the database of the application program; and a data abbreviation unit configured to group the found data of the class, to set link relations between data that belongs to the group, to set link relations between the group and the classes of the database of the application program, and to then abbreviate the data.

Abstract: A golf bag assembly structure includes a bag cloth, a bottom ring, a top ring, at least one annular member and a plurality of bracing rods. The bottom ring and the top ring respectively include a plurality of bottom anchor blades and a plurality of top anchor blades located thereon annularly and anchored with two ends of the bracing rods to form a housing space. The annular member is fastened to the bracing rods between the bottom ring and the top ring. The housing space is shrouded by the bag cloth to form a golf bag. The bag cloth, the bottom ring, the top ring, the annular member and the bracing rods can be flattened and packaged to save space, and assembled when in use, thus can save storing and transportation costs, and fabrication and assembly can be done easily at a lower cost to meet lower cost requirement.

Abstract: Text processing includes: segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results; merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results; looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results; and forming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides mixtures of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both capable of modulating joint inflammation, joint pain, joint stiffness, cartilage degradation, or improving mobility, range of motion, flexibility, joint physical function, or any combination thereof. Such a mixture of prenylated flavonoids, stilbenes, or both with flavans or curcuminoids or both can optionally be used in combination with other joint management agents, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents/analgesics, COX/LOX inhibiting agents, glucosamine compounds, neuropathic pain relief agents, or the like.

Abstract: Text processing includes: segmenting received text based on a lexicon of smallest semantic units to obtain medium-grained segmentation results; merging the medium-grained segmentation results to obtain coarse-grained segmentation results, the coarse-grained segmentation results having coarser granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results; looking up in the lexicon of smallest semantic units respective search elements that correspond to segments in the medium-grained segmentation results; and forming fine-grained segmentation results based on the respective search elements, the fine-grained segmentation results having finer granularity than the medium-grained segmentation results.

Abstract: Disclosed is a leadframe-type semiconductor package having an EMI shielding layer connected to ground, comprising a leadframe, a chip, an encapsulant, and an EMI shielding layer. The encapsulant has two lead-extending sides and two leadless sides. The EMI shielding layer covers at least one surface of the encapsulant and the leadless sides. A metal tie bar coupling to the die attach pad of the leadframe has a cut end aligned with and exposed on one of the leadless sides. A ground lead also has a cut end aligned with and exposed on one of the leadless sides Since the EMI shielding layer covers and electrically connects the cut ends of the metal tie bar and the ground lead, the die pad with its metal tie bar of the leadframe is connected to the ground lead through external electrical connection outside the encapsulant to allow the die pad having ground potential.

Abstract: Provided are a device and a method for automatically coordinating a protection device of a smart power distribution management system, wherein a protection coordination correction value of the protection device is calculated via topology analysis and system analysis of a distribution system so as to apply the result to a smart power distribution management system. The device for automatically coordinating a protection device as provided comprises: generating the topology information by obtaining the status information of the distribution system; setting machines, which transmit and received data when an event occurs, to communicate for each of a plurality of protection devices based on the topology information; calculating a system power flow including the power flow direction based on the topology information; and calculating a fault current which is generated upon the failure of the distribution system based on the topology information, thereby generating a protection coordination correction value.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system and method for managing a power distribution system in which has an improved system protection and fault section determination structure in consideration of distributed power supplies, has an improved server and communication structure for one-to-one synchronization measurement, and conducts real time system management and control. The system for managing the power distribution system uses field measurement data and an event signal to detect a protection coordination correction value of a protective device for protection of the system and a fault section of the power distribution system, performs real time system analysis using the field measurement data, and transmits control information including at least one of the protection coordination correction value, the fault section and the system analysis information to a DCP server.

Abstract: The present invention provides a dendritic cell-based vaccine by fusing a canine tumor cell and an allogeneic dendritic cell, and a method for preparing the same. The fusion cells expressing canine tumor antigens are generated by fusing canine bone marrow-derived dendritic cells and canine tumor cells. The canine immune system can be induced to produce tumor specific T lymphocytes and natural killer cells when the fusion cells used as a vaccine is injected into a canine body.

Abstract: Disclosed is a leadframe-type semiconductor package having an EMI shielding layer connected to ground, comprising a leadframe, a chip, an encapsulant, and an EMI shielding layer. The encapsulant has two lead-extending sides and two leadless sides. The EMI shielding layer covers at least one surface of the encapsulant and the leadless sides. A metal tie bar coupling to the die attach pad of the leadframe has a cut end aligned with and exposed on one of the leadless sides. A ground lead also has a cut end aligned with and exposed on one of the leadless sides Since the EMI shielding layer covers and electrically connects the cut ends of the metal tie bar and the ground lead, the die pad with its metal tie bar of the leadframe is connected to the ground lead through external electrical connection outside the encapsulant to allow the die pad having ground potential.

Abstract: An automated method of providing a pronunciation of a word to a remote device is disclosed. The method includes receiving an input indicative of the word to be pronounced. The method further includes searching a database having a plurality of records. Each of the records has an indication of a textual representation and an associated indication of an audible representation. At least one output is provided to the remote device of an audible representation of the word to be pronounced.