Abstract: A computer-implemented system for predicting fetal development, maternal health, and any combination thereof is disclosed that includes at least one processor operatively coupled to a non-volatile memory, wherein the at least one processor is configured to receive an ultrasound image of a placenta of a subject; transform the ultrasound image into at least one texture parameter; predicting the fetal development, maternal health, and any combination thereof based on the at least one texture parameter.

Abstract: A controlling system and a controlling method, the controlling system includes: a front end device, configured to generate a first data signal; an adaptor, configured to modulate a power signal according to the first data signal, and output a modulated signal, the power signal being received from the front end device and supplied to the adaptor; and, a back end device, configured to demodulate the modulated signal to obtain the power signal and generate a controlling signal in accordance with the first data signal, the power signal obtain by the back end device being supplied to the back end device, the front end device and the back end device being connected via the adaptor. Therefore, additional power supply is not needed to power up the back end device, the cost of the adaptor is lower.

Abstract: A controlling system and a controlling method, the controlling system includes: a front end device, configured to generate a first data signal; an adaptor, configured to modulate a power signal according to the first data signal, and output a modulated signal, the power signal being received from the front end device and supplied to the adaptor; and, a back end device, configured to demodulate the modulated signal to obtain the power signal and generate a controlling signal in accordance with the first data signal, the power signal obtain by the back end device being supplied to the back end device, the front end device and the back end device being connected via the adaptor. Therefore, additional power supply is not needed to power up the back end device, the cost of the adaptor is lower.

Abstract: A spectrograph having multiple excitation wavelength ranges is disclosed. The spectrograph can include a wavelength switching mechanism to switch between different wavelength ranges in accordance with the wavelength of an incoming light signal. The wavelength switching mechanism can include multiple optical assemblies (or elements) corresponding to the different wavelength ranges for processing the incoming light signal. The mechanism can also include a switching component for switching the optical assemblies to align the appropriate assembly with the incoming light signal. Each optical assembly can include one or more transmission gratings to disperse the incoming light signal into multiple wavelengths within a particular wavelength range and a reflecting mirror proximate to the grating(s) to reflect the wavelengths of light back through the grating(s) to photodetectors for measuring to wavelengths to generate a light spectrum. The spectrograph can be used in Raman spectroscopy.

Abstract: An abrasive product is disclosed. The abrasive product includes a binder support substrate, a binder, an abrasive material affixed to the support substrate by the binder, and an antiloading composition on the surface of the abrasive product. The antiloading composition is a lauryl sulfate. The lauryl sulfate is the only organic antiloading compound included in the antiloading composition.

Abstract: A spectrograph having multiple excitation wavelength ranges is disclosed. The spectrograph can include a wavelength switching mechanism to switch between different wavelength ranges in accordance with the wavelength of an incoming light signal. The wavelength switching mechanism can include multiple optical assemblies (or elements) corresponding to the different wavelength ranges for processing the incoming light signal. The mechanism can also include a switching component for switching the optical assemblies to align the appropriate assembly with the incoming light signal. Each optical assembly can include one or more transmission gratings to disperse the incoming light signal into multiple wavelengths within a particular wavelength range and a reflecting mirror proximate to the grating(s) to reflect the wavelengths of light back through the grating(s) to photodetectors for measuring to wavelengths to generate a light spectrum. The spectrograph can be used in Raman spectroscopy.

Abstract: An antiloading composition includes a first organic compound. The compound has a water contact angle criterion that is less than a water contact angle for zinc stearate. The first compound also satisfies at least one condition selected from the group consisting of a melting point Tmelt greater than about 40° C., a coefficient of friction F less than about 0.3, and an antiloading criterion P greater than about 0.3. Another embodiment includes a second organic compound, having a different water contact angle from that of the first organic compound. The composition has a particular water contact angle Wop that is determined, at least in part, by the independent Wog of each compound and the proportion of each compound in the composition. Also, an abrasive product includes the antiloading composition. A method of grinding a substrate is disclosed that includes employing effective amount of an antiloading composition. Further disclosed is a method of selecting an antiloading compound.

Abstract: An antiloading composition includes a first organic compound. The compound has a water contact angle criterion that is less than a water contact angle for zinc stearate. The first compound also satisfies at least one condition selected from the group consisting of a melting point Tmelt greater than about 40° C., a coefficient of friction F less than about 0.3, and an antiloading criterion P greater than about 0.3. Another embodiment includes a second organic compound, having a different water contact angle from that of the first organic compound. The composition has a particular water contact angle W°p that is determined, at least in part, by the independent W°g of each compound and the proportion of each compound in the composition. Also, an abrasive product includes the antiloading composition. A method of grinding a substrate is disclosed that includes employing effective amount of an antiloading composition. Further disclosed is a method of selecting an antiloading compound.

Abstract: An antiloading composition includes a first organic compound. The compound has a water contact angle criterion that is less than a water contact angle for zinc stearate. The first compound also satisfies at least one condition selected from the group consisting of a melting point Tmelt greater than about 40° C., a coefficient of friction F less than about 0.3, and an antiloading criterion P greater than about 0.3. Another embodiment includes a second organic compound, having a different water contact angle from that of the first organic compound. The composition has a particular water contact angle W°p that is determined, at least in part, by the independent W°g of each compound and the proportion of each compound in the composition. Also, an abrasive product includes the antiloading composition. A method of grinding a substrate is disclosed that includes employing effective amount of an antiloading composition. Further disclosed is a method of selecting an antiloading compound.

Abstract: An antiloading composition includes a first organic compound. The compound has a water contact angle criterion that is less than a water contact angle for zinc stearate. The first compound also satisfies at least one condition selected from the group consisting of a melting point Tmelt greater than about 40° C., a coefficient of friction F less than about 0.3, and an antiloading criterion P greater than about 0.3. Another embodiment includes a second organic compound, having a different water contact angle from that of the first organic compound. The composition has a particular water contact angle W°p that is determined, at least in part, by the independent W°g of each compound and the proportion of each compound in the composition. Also, an abrasive product includes the antiloading composition. A method of grinding a substrate is disclosed that includes employing effective amount of an antiloading composition. Further disclosed is a method of selecting an antiloading compound.

Abstract: An antiloading composition includes a first organic compound. The compound has a water contact angle criterion that is less than a water contact angle for zinc stearate. The first compound also satisfies at least one condition selected from the group consisting of a melting point Tmelt greater than about 40° C., a coefficient of friction F less than about 0.3, and an antiloading criterion P greater than about 0.3. Another embodiment includes a second organic compound, having a different water contact angle from that of the first organic compound. The composition has a particular water contact angle Wop that is determined, at least in part, by the independent Wog of each compound and the proportion of each compound in the composition. Also, an abrasive product includes the antiloading composition. A method of grinding a substrate is disclosed that includes employing effective amount of an antiloading composition. Further disclosed is a method of selecting an antiloading compound.

Abstract: An antiloading composition includes a first organic compound. The compound has a water contact angle criterion that is less than a water contact angle for zinc stearate. The first compound also satisfies at least one condition selected from the group consisting of a melting point Tmelt greater than about 40° C, a coefficient of friction F less than about 0.3, and an antiloading criterion P greater than about 0.3. Another embodiment includes a second organic compound, having a different water contact angle from that of the first organic compound. The composition has a particular water contact angle W°p that is determined, at least in part, by the independent W°g of each compound and the proportion of each compound in the composition. Also, an abrasive product includes the antiloading composition. A method of grinding a substrate is disclosed that includes employing effective amount of an antiloading composition. Further disclosed is a method of selecting an antiloading compound.