Abstract: A user equipment receives first signaling from a base station through a physical downlink shared channel (PDSCH), and receives second signaling from the base station through a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH) or an enhanced physical downlink control channel (ePDCCH), where the first signaling includes a first time division duplexing TDD uplink-downlink configuration, and the second signaling includes a second TDD uplink-downlink configuration; the user equipment determines, according to the first TDD uplink-downlink configuration, an uplink subframe for sending a random access message; and the user equipment sends the random access message to the base station in the determined uplink subframe.

Abstract: An electroplating method for producing magnetic conducting materials, such as charging coils used in induction charging of electronic devices, comprising the following steps: constant tension releasing conducting material, such as cooper wire, the conducting material then undergo these process: alkaline washing then clean water washing, degreasing, acidic washing then clean water washing, continuous plating, clean water washing, drying, infrared measuring the diameter and retracting the conducting material. The method allows electroplating preparation of uniform and dense distribution of iron and nickel coating layer on the surface of conducting material, wherein, the thickness of the coating layer is 2˜10 ?m.

Abstract: A duct for a fuel cell module includes an upper duct hood having an inlet configured to receive reactant gas from a supply duct, the upper duct hood defining a first tapered portion and a second tapered portion. The duct further includes a lower duct hood fluidly coupled to the upper duct hood, the lower duct hood defining at least one outlet. In a side view, the second tapered portion is tapered inwardly in a downstream direction. In a top view, the first tapered portion is tapered inwardly in a downstream direction, and the second tapered portion is tapered outwardly moving downstream.

Abstract: Techniques for input based on interactions with a physical hinge are described. Generally, a new class of interactions involves user manipulation of a physical hinge in order to provide input to a computing device. These hinge-based interactions provide input to a computing system that can be leveraged to initiate one or more system-level commands or operations, initiate transitions between discrete views of content, interact with content displayed via one or more display devices, and so on. In an example, a sequence of two or more consecutive hinge angle changes is recognized as a hinge gesture to perform a particular operation, such as a transition between a single-tasking state and a multitasking state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to epitope peptides (or mutants thereof) for treating hepatitis B virus infection, recombinant proteins comprising such epitope peptides (or mutants thereof) and carrier proteins, and uses of such epitope peptides (or mutants thereof) and recombinant proteins. The present invention also relates to antibodies against such epitope peptides, cell lines producing said antibodies, and uses thereof. Furthermore, the present invention relates to vaccines or pharmaceutical compositions for treating or alleviating one or more symptoms associated with hepatitis B virus infection, which comprise the recombinant proteins or antibodies according to the invention, respectively.

Abstract: A defrosting glass includes a glass substrate, at least one carbon nanotube composite wire, and at least one first electrode and at least one second electrode. The carbon nanotube composite wire is disposed on the surface of the glass substrate. A carbon nanotube composite wire includes a carbon nanotube wire and a metal coating layer. Each carbon nanotube composite wire includes a carbon nanotube wire and a metal coating layer on the surface of the carbon nanotube wire.

Abstract: A method and device for producing a beverage from a capsule containing at least one beverage ingredient are disclosed. The device is configured to carry out the method by feeding a first volume of water into the capsule for prewetting the at least one beverage ingredient, interrupting the flow of water into the capsule for a predetermined waiting time, feeding a second volume of water into the capsule for extracting the at least one beverage ingredient, and dispensing the produced beverage.

Abstract: A controlled release dosage form containing monomethyl fumarate, a compound that can be metabolized into monomethyl fumarate in vivo, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or combinations thereof wherein the monomethyl fumarate, a compound that can be metabolized into monomethyl fumarate in vivo, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or combinations thereof is delivered to the subject. Also provided is a method of treating a disease or disorder (e.g., multiple sclerosis) by orally administering a controlled release dosage form containing monomethyl fumarate, a compound that can be metabolized into monomethyl fumarate in vivo, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or combinations thereof, wherein the monomethyl fumarate, a compound that can be metabolized into monomethyl fumarate in vivo, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof or combinations thereof.

Abstract: A membrane gas-liquid contactor is arranged to define a fluid flow path for contact with a membrane in a manner to improve degassing efficiency. A degassing module housing the membrane is arranged with flow fields for distributing the fluid flow throughout the membrane contact area. The distributed fluid flow may have a uniform membrane contact opportunity.

Abstract: Various embodiments, disclosed herein, can include apparatus and methods to perform a one check failure byte (CFBYTE) scheme in programming of a memory device. In programming memory cells in which each memory cell can store multiple bits, the multiple bits being a n-tuple of bits of a set of n-tuples of bits with each n-tuple of the set associated with a level of a set of levels of threshold voltages for the memory cells. Verification of a program algorithm can be structured based on a programming algorithm that proceeds in a progressive manner by placing a threshold voltage of one level/distribution at a time. The routine of this progression can be used to perform just one failure byte check for that specific target distribution only, thus eliminating the need to check failure byte for all subsequent target distribution during every stage of program algorithm. Additional apparatus, systems, and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A fan includes a metal plate, multiple cylindrical coils, a frame and an impeller. Multiple teeth annularly arranged and connected with each other are formed on the metal plate. Each cylindrical coil is arranged between adjacent teeth, and each end of the cylindrical coil is arranged toward corresponding tooth. The frame is arranged on a surface of the metal plate and extended along an edge of the metal plate. A flow channel and an air outlet connected to the flow channel are formed by the frame. The impeller is arranged in the flow channel. A stator structure of the fan is simplified by forming the teeth on the metal plate.

Abstract: Fluid & Gas Purged & Injected Safely is a product that allows the end-user to either purge or inject fluids and gases into mechanical systems without exceeding the systems designed limits. The built-in adjustable pressure relief valve is set in the field by the user, or is factory set, to release excess pressure before it exceeds the engineered design. This safety precaution product prevents stresses on mechanical systems, which in many cases go unnoticed. System failures due to over pressurizing a system have caused serious injuries and deaths in the moment of the design breach and after the fact. In some cases: it can take years for a concealed section of a mechanical system to reveal there is a problem and by that time there are irreparable structural damages, adverse health issues, and in worse cases death.

Abstract: Example isolated AC-DC power supplies include a PFC converter coupled to an AC input, a DC-DC converter coupled between the PFC converter and a DC output, and a controller configured to control switching operation of the DC-DC converter. A pulse modulator is coupled to an output of the PFC converter to receive a signal representative of voltage ripple at the output of the PFC converter, and is configured to modulate a pulse signal based on an amplitude of the voltage ripple. A pulse demodulator is coupled to the pulse modulator to receive the modulated pulse signal, and is configured to demodulate the modulated pulse signal and provide a demodulated signal to adjust switching operation of the DC-DC converter. Also disclosed are methods for controlling isolated AC-DC power supplies.

Abstract: A lockset (10) is actuable by pivoting a lever (14,16) about a longitudinal axis of the lockset (10) by rotating the lever (14,16) and by pivoting the lever (14,16) about an axis transverse to the lockset axis, such as by pushing or pulling. The lockset (10) includes an inside lever (14) and an outside lever (16), each associated with an independent mechanism, each of which can independently actuate the lockset (10). A keyed locking cylinder (250) is disposed axially in the outside lever (16) and pivots with the outside lever (16). The keyed lock cylinder (250) has an opening that pivotably engages an actuator (260). The actuator (260) extends into a retractor assembly (33) of the lockset (10) and is configured to perform an unlocking or locking function when actuated.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a communication channel comprising a plurality of disparate sequential communication links configured to facilitate bi-direction communication between an implantable medical device (IMD) and a programmer. A transceiver is configured to communicate with the programmer via a first communication link of the plurality of disparate communication links. A telemetry device is configured to communicate with the IMD via a second communication link of the plurality of disparate communication links. A third communication link communicatively couples the transceiver and the telemetry device. A power source is coupled to the transceiver and to the telemetry apparatus. An operational status of at least the first and second communication links can be individually determined in real-time.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a liquid crystal panel and a method for fabricating the same, and a display device. The liquid crystal panel includes a first substrate, a second substrate and a liquid crystal layer, and has a plurality of pixel regions. In each pixel region, a surface of the first substrate close to the liquid crystal layer has a first cambered surface, and a surface of the second substrate close to the liquid crystal layer has a second cambered surface; the first cambered surface and the second cambered surface bend in a direction away from a light emergent surface of the liquid crystal panel, and axes of the first cambered surface and the second cambered surface coincide with each other; and 0° viewing angle point of the pixel region is located on the axes.

Abstract: A joint assembly of vapor chambers connects the vapor chambers to effectuate joint operation thereof. For example, two paired vapor chambers are connected therebetween by a capillary pipe and a gas pipe. The capillary pipe is filled with a third wick which connects with a first wick and a second wick in the two vapor chambers. The two vapor chambers are in spatial communication with each other because of the gas pipe. A working fluid in the two vapor chambers is transferred between the first, second and third wicks by capillarity. The gas-phase working fluid moves between the two vapor chambers via the gas pipe, thereby allowing the two vapor chambers to operate jointly.

Abstract: Composite transparent conductors are described, which comprise a primary conductive medium based on metal nanowires and a secondary conductive medium based on a continuous conductive film.

Abstract: An apparatus for pre-loading a mechanical constant-resistance single prop includes a rhombic stretchable bracket, a screw rod, a first cylindrical sleeve ring, and a second cylindrical sleeve ring. The screw rod is connected to two opposite apex corners of the rhombic stretchable bracket. A tail end of the screw rod is fixedly connected to one apex corner of the rhombic stretchable bracket. An end head of the screw rod passes through another apex corner of the rhombic stretchable bracket. The remaining two opposite apex corners of the rhombic stretchable bracket are respectively fixedly connected to edges of the first cylindrical sleeve ring and the second cylindrical sleeve ring through connecting rods. The screw rod is threadedly connected to the apex corner of the rhombic stretchable bracket through which the screw rod passes. A method for pre-loading a mechanical constant-resistance single prop is also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a mechanism for locking and unlocking a photoelectric module, wherein, the mechanism comprises: a base (1), and a handle (2), a clipping cover (3), a lock latch (4) and a hood (5) that are placed above the base (1) and are connected to the base (1); a left end of an upper bottom face of the base (1) is provided with a cuboid-shaped lock latch limiting slot (1-1), and two sides in the front and rear of the lock latch limiting slot (1-1) on the upper bottom face of the base (1) are provided with two symmetrical lock latch turning slots (1-3); an upper end on a left side face of the base (1) is provided with a handle turning slot (1-2) whose axial direction is the front-back direction; a left end of the lock latch (4) is a handle fitting position (4-1), an upper bottom face of a right end of the lock latch (4) is provided with a tab (4-3), and lock latch rotation shafts (4-2) are provided between the handle fitting position (4-1) and the tab (4-3) correspondingly on a front face an