Abstract: A processing method for group resource allocation comprises that: a base station establishes groups according to modulation and coding schemes and/or resource sizes (202), the modulation and coding schemes and/or resource sizes supported by the groups are static or quasi-static (204). With the present invention, the groups can be established based on modulation and coding schemes and/or resource sizes, and the modulation and coding schemes and/or resource sizes of the groups can be changed, compared with the prior art, the complexity of the group resource allocation method in the wireless communication system and the control overhead can be reduced, and the transmission bandwidth utilization of the wireless communication system can be improved.

Abstract: A testing module is provided including a driving assembly, a positioning assembly and a testing head mechanism. The positioning assembly positions the driving assembly and the testing head mechanism therein. The positioning assembly includes a positioning member. The positioning member includes a base seat. The base seat defines a receiving cavity. The testing head mechanism includes a cushioning mechanism accommodated in the receiving cavity and driven by the driving assembly to move relative to the positioning assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides genetic markers on human chromosome 19 that are associated with a beneficial response to interferon alpha (IFN-?). These IFN-? response markers arc useful, inter alia, to identify patients who are most likely to benefit from treatment with IFN-? pharmaceutical compositions and drug products, in methods of treating patients having a disease susceptible to treatment with an IFN-?, and in methods for selecting the most appropriate therapy for such patients.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a display device is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a housing whereon a first hole and a protrusion are formed, and a bracket installed on a side of the housing. The bracket includes a connecting part for connecting the housing. A second hole and an opening are formed on the connecting part, and the protrusion passes through the opening. The bracket further includes a bending part connected to the connecting part for shielding the second hole. The fixing mechanism further includes a fastening component passing through the first hole on the housing and the second hole on the connecting part for fastening the bracket on the housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a display body and a support base. The display body includes a bottom part, a first coupling member disposed on the bottom part, and a first positioning member disposed on the bottom part and located opposite to the first coupling member. The first coupling member is one of an engaging hook and an engaging hole. The support base is for supporting the display body, and includes a support face for supporting the bottom part, a second coupling member disposed on the support face, and a second positioning member disposed on the support face. The second coupling member is the other of the engaging hook and the engaging hole. The second positioning member is engaged with the first positioning member such that the second coupling member is positioned at a position of engagement with the first coupling member.

Abstract: A testing module is provided including a driving assembly, a positioning assembly and a testing head mechanism. The positioning assembly positions the driving assembly and the testing head mechanism therein. The positioning assembly includes a positioning member. The positioning member includes a base seat. The base seat defines a receiving cavity. The testing head mechanism includes a cushioning mechanism accommodated in the receiving cavity and driven by the driving assembly to move relative to the positioning assembly.

Abstract: An inductor circuit with high quality (Q) factor includes a primary inductor and a compensation sub-circuit. The compensation sub-circuit is electrically isolated from the primary inductor. The compensation sub-circuit is magnetically coupled with the primary inductor to compensate the loss in the primary inductor.

Abstract: A method and apparatus adapted to calibrate a signal path of a signal analysis system such that digital samples of a signal under test acquired by the system are processed for representing the impedance of a device under test. The method and apparatus calibrates the signal path to characterize transfer parameters of the device under test within a spectral domain. A reference impedance (Zref) is retrieved that is associated with the signal analysis system. The transfer parameters of the device under test and the reference impedance (Zref) are processed to effect thereby a representation of the device under test impedance (Zeq) as a function of frequency.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for developing algorithms that are capable of discriminating among different genotypes and subtypes of a virus of interest. The method includes aligning a set of viral nucleotide sequences having known genotypes and analyzing the aligned sequences to identify nucleotide positions at which the nucleotide is conserved within genotypes, but diversified across the different known genotypes. These positions, referred to herein as genotyping positions, are employed as predictive variables to compile a variable input table for analysis by a statistical classification algorithm. The variable input table also includes the nucleotide present at each genotyping position as a value and the genotype for each of the aligned sequences as a response variable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus adapted to calibrate a signal path of a signal analysis system such that digital samples of a signal under test acquired by the system are processed for representing the impedance of a device under test. The method and apparatus calibrates the signal path to characterize transfer parameters of the device under test within a spectral domain. A reference impedance (Zref) is retrieved that is associated with the signal analysis system. The transfer parameters of the device under test and the reference impedance (Zref) are processed to effect thereby a representation of the device under test impedance (Zeq) as a function of frequency.

Abstract: This invention is a foot health care device with strainer for removing foot callus hand-free while people are taking shower. It adds the function of a rasp to a regular traditional strainer. The device has a cylinder bottom with draining holes that allow water going through, a dome-shaped upper portion with strips of ridges that functions as a rasp to effectively and efficiently remove foot callus, the supporting frames that provide support to the device, and an outside scale-like rim worked as a fine rasp to fine-tune the foot. It is good for the foot health. Since it is used hand free this feature can be extremely beneficial for those aged, disabled, pregnant, overweighed and arthritic who have difficulty bending leg or bending over. It is not only convenient to use but also easy to install by simply replace the traditional strainer with the said device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus adapted to calibrate a test probe and oscilloscope system such that digital samples of a signal under test acquired by the system are processed for representing the impedance of a device under test. The method and apparatus calibrates the test probe to characterize transfer parameters of the device under test within a spectral domain. A reference impedance (Zref) is retrieved that is associated with the transfer parameters and the characteristic impedance of an oscilloscope system coupled to the device under test. The transfer parameters of the device under test and the reference impedance (Zref) are processed to effect thereby a representation of the device under test impedance (Zeq) as a function of frequency.

Abstract: A method and apparatus adapted to calibrate a test probe and oscilloscope system such that digital samples acquired by the system are processed for representing the impedance of a device under test. The method and apparatus calibrates the test probe to characterize transfer parameters of the device under test within a spectral domain. A reference impedance (Zref) is retrieved that is associated with the transfer parameters and the characteristic impedance of an oscilloscope system coupled to the device under test. The transfer parameters of the device under test and the reference impedance (Zref) are processed to effect thereby a representation of the device under test impedance (Zeq) as a function of frequency.

Abstract: Oral paricalcitol for sustained reduction of parathyroid hormone in dialysis patients.

Abstract: Disclosed are compositions containing a VDRA/Vitamin D analog to treat or prevent kidney disease, including chronic kidney disease. The present invention also relates to methods of treating kidney disease by administering to a patient a pharmaceutical composition containing a therapeutically effective amount of a VDRA/Vitamin D analog. Compositions according to the invention include a VDRA/Vitamin D analog and at least one of the following agents: an ACE inhibitor, an angiotensin (II) receptor blocker (ARB) and aldosterone blocker in therapeutically effective amounts to inhibit renin production or inhibit activation of the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system. Preferred compositions contain paricalcitol with at least one of these other agents. Such combinations can avoid ACE inhibition escape and aldosterone escape with subsequent increase in angiotensin (II) and aldosterone generation.

Abstract: An adjustable safety utility knife includes a elongated ergonomically shaped handle formed of two elongate shell members each having a peripheral edge and an outer, generally convex surface and an inner generally concave surface. A fastener secures the shell members together at their peripheral edges along a parting plane to form an elongated internal cavity. The handle defines a front end, back end and an intermediate portion suitable for being gripped by a user and also defines top and bottom surfaces extending along opposite sides of the shell members along the peripheral edges. The handle has a slot-like aperture at the front end substantially aligned with the parting plane and dimensioned for passage of a flat cutting blade therethrough.

Abstract: An adjustable safety utility knife includes an elongated ergonomically shaped handle formed of two elongate shell members each having a peripheral edge and an outer generally convex surface and an inner generally concave surface. The shell members are fastened at the peripheral edges along a vertical parting plane to form an elongated internal cavity. The handle defines a front end, a back end and an intermediate portion suitable for being gripped by a user and also defining top and bottom surfaces extending along opposite sides of the shell members along said peripheral edges. The handle has a slot-like aperture at the front end substantially aligned with the parting plane and dimensioned for passage of a flat cutting blade therethrough. A guide element within the elongated cavity guides the cutting blade between a first position for safely storing the blade fully inside said cavity and a second position for selectively extending the blade beyond the aperture to expose at least a portion thereof.

Abstract: A new cultivar of rose, ‘Te Jiao’, characterized by its upright, climbing habit, semi-glossy green foliage, its semi-double pink flowers, its repeat blooming habit even through hot weather, its disease resistance, and its vigorous growth habit with minimal seed production.

Abstract: A new cultivar of rose plant named ‘Te Qiao’, a shrub rose characterized by its upright, compact, densely-branched habit, its semi-glossy green foliage, its red-purple, single flowers, its repeat blooming habit even through hot weather and its vigorous growth with minimal seed production.