Abstract: The present invention relates to novel macrocyclic compounds of general formula (I) as described and defined herein, and methods for their preparation, their use for the treatment and/or prophylaxis of disorders, in particular of hyper-proliferative disorders and/or virally induced infectious diseases and/or of cardiovascular diseases. The invention further relates to intermediate compounds useful in the preparation of said compounds of general formula (I).

Abstract: A device for detecting a thickness of a sheet medium is provided, the device is used to improve the sensitivity of the entire sheet medium thickness detection device while eliminating the zero voltage impact by disposing, before an A/D converter, an appropriately amplified subtraction amplification unit used for eliminating the zero voltage impact of thickness voltage. The sheet medium thickness detection device includes a thickness sensor, a position voltage conversion unit, an A/D converter and a control processor which are sequentially connected, and further includes a medium position detection unit, a timer unit, a D/A converter and a subtraction amplification unit. The medium position detecting unit is connected to the control processor and is used to detect whether a detected medium passes through, and the timer unit is connected to the control processor.

Abstract: A magnesium halide adduct represented by the formula (I): MgX2.mROH.nE.pH2O, in which X is chlorine, bromine, a C1-C12 alkoxy, a C3-C10 cycloalkoxy or a C6-C10 aryloxy, with the proviso that at least one X is chlorine or bromine; R is a C1-C12 alkyl, a C3-C10 cycloalkyl or a C6-C10 aryl; E is an o-alkoxybenzoate compound represented by the formula (II): in which R1 and R2 groups are independently a C1-C12 linear or branched alkyl, a C3-C10 cycloalkyl, a C6-C10 aryl, a C7-C10 alkaryl or an C7-C10 aralkyl, the R1 and R2 groups are identical to or different from the R group; m is in a range of from 1.0 to 5.0; n is in a range of from 0.001 to 0.5; and p is in a range of from 0 to 0.8, is disclosed. A catalyst component useful in olefin polymerization, which comprises a reaction product of (1) the magnesium halide adduct, (2) a titanium compound, and optionally (3) an electron donor compound, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for interacting master and slave information in real time, comprising: collecting, by N slave control MCUs, sensor signals of sensors respectively connected thereto; feeding back, by the N slave control MCUs, the sensor signals to a master control MCU via a signal transfer panel; and when the sensor signals satisfy a pre-set condition, giving, by the master control MCU, a control instruction to a corresponding slave control MCU according to the pre-set condition, wherein both the sensor signals and the control instruction are transmitted between the master control MCU and the slave control MCUs via the signal transfer panel in an SP signal manner. Also disclosed is a system for interacting master and slave information in real time. The method for interacting master and slave information in real time can reduce the redundant information interaction and improve the communication efficiency.

Abstract: The present invention provides a catalyst component for olefin polymerization and a preparation method thereof, and a catalyst for olefin polymerization and an application thereof. The catalyst component for olefin polymerization comprises reaction products of the following components: (1) a solid component; (2) at least one titanium compound; and (3) at least two internal electron donors, wherein the solid component comprises a magnesium compound represented by formula (1) and an epoxide represented by formula (2), wherein R1 is a C1-C12 linear or branched alkyl; R2 and R3 are identical or different, and are independently hydrogen or unsubstituted or halogen-substituted C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl; X is halogen; m is in a range of from 0.1 to 1.9, n is in a range of from 0.1 to 1.9, and m+n=2.

Abstract: Provided are apparatuses and methods for super resolution imaging photolithography. An exemplary apparatus may include an illumination light generation device configured to generate illumination light for imaging a pattern included in a mask through the mask. The illumination light may include a high-frequency spatial spectrum such that a high-frequency evanescent wave component of spatial spectrum information for the light is converted to a low-frequency evanescent wave component after being transmitted through the mask pattern. For example, the illumination light generation device may be configured to form the illumination in accordance with a high numerical aperture (NA) illumination mode and/or a surface plasmon (SP) wave illumination mode.

Abstract: Spherical carriers for an olefin polymerization catalyst, catalyst components, catalysts, and preparation methods therefor are disclosed. The method for preparing the spherical carriers comprises the following steps: (1) reacting, in the presence of at least one polymeric dispersion stabilizer, a magnesium halide with an organic compound containing active hydrogen to form a complex solution; (2) reacting said complex solution with an alkylene oxide-type compound to directly precipitate solid particles; and (3) recovering the solid particles to obtain spherical carriers. When a catalyst prepared by using the present spherical carrier is used in propylene polymerization, said catalyst exhibits high polymerization activity and high stereo-directing ability.

Abstract: A flaky medium processing system and a method for detecting a real-time position of a flaky medium. Multiple detection positions are arranged in a medium transfer channel of the flaky medium processing system, and one position sensor is arranged at each detection position for detecting arrival and departure events of the flaky medium in the detection position; and the flaky medium processing system and the method are characterized in that the position sensor arranged at the first detection position along the movement direction of the flaky medium is provided with at least three scattered detection points, each detection point outputs an independent output signal, and each detection point is configured with two timers for obtaining a time attribute of an output signal of each detection point; and the position sensor arranged at each of other detection positions is configured with one timer for obtaining the time attribute of the output signal of the common position sensor.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, systems and kits for rapid measurement of fecal NGal levels. The present invention provides a rapid measurement system with fecal sample collection, analyte extraction and immunochromatographic measurement of NGal levels, which can be used for diagnosing and monitoring gastrointestinal inflammation diseases such as chronic inflammatory bowel disease. In addition, the present invention provide a rapid test system for measuring different species of NGal, including total NGal, full-length NGal, C-terminal NGal fragments, N-terminal NGal fragments, and NGal fragments containing a specific region of an NGal molecule.

Abstract: A catalyst component for olefin polymerization is disclosed, which comprises at least one diol ester type electron donor compound (a) and at least one diether type electron donor compound (b) among others, wherein the molar ratio of a to b is 0.55-50. A preparation method of the catalyst component, a catalyst comprising the catalyst component, and an olefin polymerization method using the catalyst which can especially be used for preparation of polypropylenes of low ash contents are also disclosed.

Abstract: A spheric magnesium compound comprises a reaction product of at least the following components: (a) a magnesium halide having a formula of MgX2-nRn, wherein X is independently chloride or bromide, R is a C1-C14 alkyl, a C6-C14 aryl, a C1-C14 alkoxy, or a C6-C14 aryloxy, and n is 0 or 1; (b) an alcohol compound; and (c) an epoxy compound having a general formula (I), wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, a C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl, or a C1-C5 linear or branched haloalkyl. The magnesium compound has characteristic DSC curve and X-ray diffraction pattern, and can be used as a carrier for olefin polymerization catalyst. stereoregularity of polymer having high melt index, and low content of polymer fines.

Abstract: A catalyst component for olefin polymerization is disclosed, which comprises a reaction product of the following components: (1) a spheric carrier; (2) a titanium compound; and optionally, (3) an electron donor, wherein the spheric carrier comprises a reaction product of at least the following components: (a) a magnesium halide represented by a general formula of MgX2-nRn, wherein X is independently chloride or bromide, R is a C1-C14 alkyl, a C6-C14 aryl, a C1-C14 alkoxy, or a C6-C14 aryloxy, and n is 0 or 1; (b) an alcohol compound; and (c) an epoxy compound represented by a general formula (I), wherein R2 and R3 are independently hydrogen, a C1-C5 linear or branched alkyl, or a C1-C5 linear or branched haloalkyl.

Abstract: A system for transmitting a position switch status signal, comprises a signal output unit, a first converting apparatus, a second converting apparatus, and a control unit. Status signals of position switches are outputted by the signal output unit, parallel status signals are converted into parallel first current signals by using the first converting apparatus, currents in the first current signals are summated to obtain a second current signal, and digital status signals of the position switches are restored by using the second converting apparatus and the control unit. Also provided is a method for transmitting a position switch status signal.

Abstract: A flaky medium processing system and a method for detecting a real-time position of a flaky medium. Multiple detection positions are arranged in a medium transfer channel of the flaky medium processing system, and one position sensor is arranged at each detection position for detecting arrival and departure events of the flaky medium in the detection position; and the flaky medium processing system and the method are characterized in that the position sensor arranged at the first detection position along the movement direction of the flaky medium is provided with at least three scattered detection points, each detection point outputs an independent output signal, and each detection point is configured with two timers for obtaining a time attribute of an output signal of each detection point; and the position sensor arranged at each of other detection positions is configured with one timer for obtaining the time attribute of the output signal of the common position sensor.

Abstract: A magnesium halide adduct is provided, comprising at least one compound of the formula MgXY, at least one compound of the formula ROH, methanol, at least one modifying agent chosen from DOE and o-hydroxy benzoates, and optionally water. Also provided herein are a catalyst component comprising the magnesium halide adduct, a catalyst for olefin polymerization comprising the catalyst component; the respective processes for preparing the magnesium halide adduct and the catalyst component; use of the magnesium halide adduct for preparing the catalyst component, use of the catalyst component in a catalyst for olefin polymerization and use of the catalyst in olefin polymerization; and a process of olefin polymerization.

Abstract: A wireless network device comprising a physical layer (PHY) module and a media access control (MAC) module. The PHY module is configured to communicate with an 80 MHz channel. The 80 MHz channel includes a plurality of sub-bands including a first sub-band, a second sub-band, a third sub-band, and a fourth sub-band. One of the plurality of sub-bands corresponds to a primary channel. The PHY module is further configured to determine which of the plurality of sub-bands are receiving a data packet, and generate at least one clear channel assessment signal indicating which of the plurality of sub-bands are receiving the data packet. The MAC module is configured to receive the at least one clear channel assessment signal from the PHY module, and selectively transmit on the primary channel based on the at least one clear channel assessment signal.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting data in a received multiple-input-multiple-output signal are provided. First, second, and third signals are received and form a vector y. The received signals are associated with first, second, and third data values that form a vector x. A channel matrix (H) is received, and a QR decomposition of the channel matrix is performed, such that H=QR. The vector y is transformed into a vector z according to z=QHy. A distance value between the rector z and the vector x is determined for each possible third data value. A nearest constellation point is calculated based on a first of the possible third data values. The calculating step is repeated for each of the possible third data values to generate a set of constellation point triplets. The distance values are determined using the set of constellation point triplets.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods, compositions and kits related to immunoassays for detection of FGF21 using antibodies specific to the N-terminal and/or C-terminal of FGF21. The present invention provides antibodies specific to N-terminal or C-terminal peptide of FGF21. Also provided are immunoassays for specifically measuring intact FGF21 or FGF21 with an untruncated N- or C-terminal region.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to pharmaceutical compositions of pyrimidinedione derivative compounds and methods of preparing and uses thereof. The disclosure also relates to methods of enhancing bioavailability of pyrimidinedione derivative compounds in pharmaceutical compositions administered to a subject and methods of reducing the amount of a pyrimidinedione derivative compound in a pharmaceutical composition while achieving the same bioavailability in a subject.