Abstract: The present disclosure presents compounds and compositions that interact with complement components. Some compounds inhibit complement activity. Included are small molecule compounds and compositions that function as C5 inhibitor compounds. Methods for inhibiting complement activity and methods of treating complement-related indications with the C5 inhibitor compounds and compositions are provided.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for resolving biometric mismatches in connection with biometric interactions performed based on the biometric mismatches. One example computer-implemented method includes receiving a biometric mismatch alert from a first party for a biometric interaction, where the biometric mismatch alert includes a credential and a reason code, and identifying a biometric provider based on a requestor ID for the biometric interaction. The method also includes transmitting the biometric mismatch alert to the identified biometric provider and determining, based on a response to the biometric mismatch alert and at least one rule, whether to impose an offset on the biometric provider for the biometric interaction. The method then includes compiling and transmitting a reply to the biometric mismatch alert to the first party, wherein the reply indicates the offset being imposed, whereby the first party initiates an offset interaction to recoup an amount of the biometric interaction.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an automatic separation apparatus for four fractions of heavy oil and a separation method thereof, wherein the apparatus includes a solvent reservoir tank (1), a separation unit for four fractions of heavy oil (100) and a receiving apparatus (9). The separation unit for four fractions of heavy oil (100) includes: a filter disc (4) having one end in communication with the solvent reservoir tank (1), and the other end in communication with an inlet of a pre-column flow path switching valve (5); a chromatographic column (6) having an inlet in communication with an outlet of the pre-column flow path switching valve (5), and an outlet in communication with an inlet of a post-column flow path switching valve (8). The receiving apparatus is in communication with an outlet of the post-column flow path switching valve (8).

Abstract: A silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition is curable to form a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive. The silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition can be coated on a substrate and cured to form a protective film. The protective film can be adhered to an anti-fingerprint coating on display glass, such as cover glass for a smartphone.

Abstract: The objective of the present disclosure is to provide a method, apparatus and system of ACK/NACK reporting for Cat-M mechanism. Here, a user equipment feeds back an ACK/NACK message to an eNB on PUSCH based on received downlink data, wherein when computing the number of resource elements occupied by the ACK/NACK message on PUSCH, the number of OFDM symbols in a guard period is ruled out. This may effectively lower the UE's PUSCH data code rate, and meanwhile enhance the eNB's decoding performance on PUSCH.

Abstract: Amorphous two-dimensional graphene-like carbon films provide benefits to a variety of applications due to advantageous electrical, mechanical, and chemical properties. Methods are provided to efficiently and cheaply create high-quality amorphous two-dimensional carbon films with embedded graphene-like nanocrystallites using coal as a precursor. These methods employ solution-phase deposition of coal-derived graphene-containing quantum dots followed by relatively low-temperature annealing/crosslinking of the quantum dots to form a single two-dimensional layer of carbon that includes a plurality of randomly-oriented discrete graphene domains connected to each other via amorphous carbon regions. Multi-layer films can be easily created by repeating the deposition and annealing processes. Two-dimensional carbon films formed in this manner exhibit improved properties when compared to crystalline graphene sheets and have properties especially suited to use as the storage medium of memristors.

Abstract: A vacuum transistor includes a substrate and a first terminal formed on the substrate. A piezoelectric element has a second terminal formed on the piezoelectric element, wherein the piezoelectric element is provided over the first terminal to provide a gap between the first terminal and the second terminal. The gap is adjusted in accordance with an electrical field on the piezoelectric element.

Abstract: A silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition containing: (A) a polydiorganosiloxane gum having a number average molecular weight?500,000 g/mol, where the polydiorganosiloxane gum is terminated with an aliphatically unsaturated group; (B) a polydiorganosiloxane polymer having a number average molecular weight?100,000 g/mol and an aliphatically unsaturated group content of >0.13 weight %; where starting materials (A) and (B) are present in a weight ratio (B)/(A) of 0.4 to 1.6; (C) a polyorganosilicate resin having a number average molecular weight<4,000 g/mol, where starting materials (A), (B) and (C) are present in a weight ratio (C)/(B+A) of 1.4 to 2; (D) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane; where starting materials (A), (B), and (D) are present in amounts sufficient to provide a molar ratio of silicon bonded hydrogen atoms/silicon bonded aliphatically unsaturated groups (SiH/Vi ratio) of 4 to 30 in the composition; (E) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst; (F) an anchorage additive; and (G) a solvent.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for facilitating biometric-enabled network interactions. One example computer-implemented method includes receiving, at a biometric identity switch (BIS) computing device, from a point-of-sale (POS) terminal of a merchant, a request for an authorization packet for a transaction between the merchant and a user and identifying a biometric provider associated with a biometric in the request. The method also includes requesting, by the BIS computing device, from the identified biometric provider, a biometric identifier for the user, based on the biometric, receiving the biometric identifier from the identified biometric provider, determining the authorization packet for the user based on the biometric identifier, and transmitting the authorization packet to the POS terminal for use by the POS terminal in compiling an authorization request for the transaction.

Abstract: Nanostructured thin films and methods of their manufacture are disclosed. An example method of manufacturing includes forming a colloidal crystal mask on a template substrate so as to partially mask the template substrate. The method additionally includes etching the exposed potions of the template substrate to form a plurality of holes within the template substrate corresponding to the plurality of holes in the first thin film. The method yet further includes depositing a second thin film on the etched template substrate to form a nanostructured thin film. The nanostructured thin film includes a nanopillar array disposed along a first surface of a flexible substrate. The flexible substrate and the nanopillar array comprise a polymer material.

Abstract: Chemical sensors include a functionalized electrode configured to change surface potential in the presence of an analyte. A piezoelectric element is connected to the functionalized electrode. A piezoresistive element is in contact with the piezoelectric element.

Abstract: A drug delivery system includes a substrate, an integrated sensor disposed on the substrate, a drug delivery element disposed on the substrate, and a control unit coupled to the integrated sensor and the drug delivery element. The integrated sensor includes first and second electrodes disposed on a first surface of the substrate. The drug delivery element includes a reservoir disposed on the first surface of the substrate, a thermally active polymer enclosing the reservoir, and a heating coil disposed over the thermally active polymer. The control unit is configured to measure a biological parameter by measuring a voltage difference between the first and second electrodes of the integrated sensor, and to apply a trigger signal to the heating coil of the drug delivery element responsive to the measured biological parameter indicating a designated condition to heat up the thermally active polymer to selectively release a drug from the reservoir.

Abstract: A method of forming a memory device that includes depositing a first dielectric material within a trench of composed of a second dielectric material; positioning a nanotube within the trench using chemical recognition to the first dielectric material; depositing a dielectric for cation transportation within the trench on the nanotube; and forming a second electrode on the dielectric for cation transportation, wherein the second electrode is composed of a metal.

Abstract: Aspects include high resolution brain-electronic interfaces and related methods. Aspects include forming a semiconductor circuit on a substrate, depositing a tensile stress layer on the circuit, and separating the semiconductor circuit from a portion of the silicon substrate. Aspects also include removing the tensile stress layer from the semiconductor circuit and transferring the semiconductor circuit to a biocompatible film.

Abstract: A silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition is curable to form a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive. The silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition can be coated on a substrate and cured to form a protective film. The protective film can be adhered to an anti-fingerprint coating on display glass, such as cover glass for a smartphone.

Abstract: Methods of using and making chemical sensors include exposing a functionalized electrode to a substance to be tested. The functionalized electrode is electrically connected to a sensor having a piezoelectric element and a piezoresistive element. A voltage on the functionalized electrode controls a resistance of the piezoresistive element. A current is measured passing through the piezoresistive element. The presence of the analyte is determined based on the measured current.

Abstract: A silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition is curable to form a silicone pressure sensitive adhesive. The silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition can be coated on a substrate and cured to form a protective film. The protective film can be adhered to an anti-fingerprint coating on display glass, such as cover glass for a smartphone.

Abstract: A solventless silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes: (A) a polydiorganosiloxane having a monovalent hydrocarbon group with terminal aliphatic unsaturation, (B) a branched polyorganosiloxane having a monovalent hydrocarbon group with terminal aliphatic unsaturation, (C) a polyorganosilicate resin, (D) an olefinic reactive diluent, (E) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane, (F) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, and (G) an anchorage additive. This solventless silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition can be cured to form a pressure sensitive adhesive. When cured on a backing substrate, the resulting adhesive article is useful for protecting electronic devices during fabrication, shipping, and use.

Abstract: A solventless silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition includes: (A) a polydiorganosiloxane having a monovalent hydrocarbon group with terminal aliphatic unsaturation, (B) a branched polyorganosiloxane having a monovalent hydrocarbon group with terminal aliphatic unsaturation, (C) a polyorganosilicate resin, (D) an olefinic reactive diluent, (E) a polyorganohydrogensiloxane, (F) a hydrosilylation reaction catalyst, and (G) an anchorage additive. This solventless silicone pressure sensitive adhesive composition can be cured to form a pressure sensitive adhesive. When cured on a backing substrate, the resulting adhesive article is useful for protecting electronic devices during fabrication, shipping, and use.

Abstract: A field effect transistor includes an exposed channel region disposed between a source region and a drain region. A gate electrode is disposed over the exposed channel region. An electrolyte gel is disposed between the gate electrode and the exposed channel region, wherein ions are immobilized in the electrolyte gel below a transition temperature and mobilized above the transition temperature to increase device resistance.