Abstract: In one embodiment, a melt-castable energetic material comprises at least one of: 3,5-bis(4-nitro-1,2,5-oxadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole (DNFO), and 3-(4-amino-1,2,5-oxadiazol-3-yl)-5-(4-nitro-1,2,5-oxadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole (ANFO). In another embodiment, a method for forming a melt-castable energetic material includes reacting 3,5-bis(4-amino-1,2,5-oxadiazol-3-yl)-1,2,4-oxadiazole (DAFO) with oxygen or an oxygen-containing compound to form a mixture of at least: DNFO, and ANFO.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, a first magnesium-tin alloy layer, a tin layer, a second magnesium-tin alloy layer, a magnesium layer and a magnesium-nitrogen layer. The substrate is made of magnesium or a magnesium alloy. The substrate made of magnesium or magnesium alloy. The first magnesium-tin alloy layer formed on the substrate. The tin layer formed on the first magnesium-tin alloy layer. The second magnesium-tin alloy layer formed on the tin layer. The magnesium layer formed on the second magnesium-tin alloy layer. The magnesium-nitrogen layer formed on the magnesium layer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for enhanced television services such as an interactive audio programming guide for a television. Users may use an input device, such as a remote control, to select display objects displayed on an output device, such as a television, as part of an interactive programming guide. An IPG module on a network terminal, such as a set top box, may determine whether the display object requires an audio representation. If an audio representation is required, the set top box may transmit an audio representation of the display object to the television to be played for the user.

Abstract: A system and method for controlling the temperature of both an electron emitter and a filament to their lowest possible operating temperature is disclosed. The apparatus includes a filament, an electron emitter heated by the filament to generate an electron beam, and a power supply configured to supply power to each of the filament and the electron emitter. The apparatus also includes a control system to control a supply of power to each of the filament and the electron emitter, with the control system being configured to receive an input indicative of a desired electron emitter operating temperature, cause a desired voltage to be applied between the electron emitter and the filament, and cause a desired voltage to be applied to the filament based on the desired emitter element operating temperature, so as to minimize an operating temperature of the electron emitter and the filament.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are process for preparing cyclic esters comprising unsaturated functional groups. Also disclosed are copolymers prepared from the cyclic esters. The copolymers can be used to form microparticles, polymer micelles, etc., which are useful in drug delivery applications.

Abstract: An indirectly heated cathode assembly is presented. The indirectly heated cathode assembly includes at least one electron source for generating a first electron beam, an emitter for producing a second electron beam when heated by the first electron beam and a focusing electrode for controlling, and directing the first electron beam towards the emitter.

Abstract: A current sensor for measuring the inhomogeneity of potential distribution of an arrester having a metal casing, a protection circuit of sampling resistor, a signal conditioning circuit, a signal acquisition circuit, an electro-optical conversion circuit, and a battery module. The signal acquisition circuit includes MSP430F149 micro controller unit having an A/D converter and a serial port. The current sensor is an active sensor, works in a high floating potential, and has a good real time response, high accuracy, low power consumption, good electromagnetic compatibility, and strong anti-interference capability even under harsh electromagnetic conditions.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are process for preparing cyclic esters comprising unsaturated functional groups. Also disclosed are copolymers prepared from the cyclic esters. The copolymers can be used to form microparticles, polymer micelles, etc., which are useful in drug delivery applications.

Abstract: A politeness manager estimates traffic to the sites based on historical log data generated and sent by plug-ins or toolbars on client web browsers. The historical log data details dates and times the web browsers visit different web sites that is used to understand what timeframes specific web sites are busy and what timeframes the web sites are not busy. Crawl rates for different timeframes for a web site are determined based on the historical log data, and web crawlers are scheduled to crawl the web site according to the crawl rates to minimize the chances that web crawler requests are responsible for the site crashing.

Abstract: An electromagnetic thermotherapeutic system is adapted to treat a biological tissue and includes an electromagnetic thermotherapeutic apparatus and a high frequency induction heating circuit unit. The apparatus includes a needle assembly and a temperature monitor. The needle assembly is adapted to be inserted in the biological tissue and includes a flexible and bendable needle seat and a plurality of ferrous needles attached to the needle seat and having needle tips extending in a direction away from the needle seat. The temperature monitor is connected to the needle assembly. The high frequency induction heating circuit unit has an induction coil capable of producing an electromagnetic field to induce currents in the ferrous needles and to thereby heat the ferrous needles.

Abstract: An electromagnetic thermotherapeutic apparatus includes: a plurality of needle units respectively having head portions and needle portions; a base unit having a base plate that is formed with a plurality of first through holes, and a base pad that is formed with a plurality of second through holes, the needle portions of the needle units removably extending through the second and first through holes, the head portions of the needle units abutting against the base pad; a temperature monitor disposed between the base plate and the base pad; an upper unit disposed above the base pad and abutting against the head portions; and a clamp unit clamping and pressing the base unit against the upper unit.

Abstract: A controllable release composition is provided, including a polymer substrate and an active ingredient, in which the polymer substrate is a polymer blend including a biodegradable polyester, polyanhydride, and/or polyether, and the active ingredient includes a radioactive agent or a chemotherapeutic agent. The controllable release composition is useful for cancer therapy, particularly for solid cancer treatment.

Abstract: A heat therapy for thermally treating a target tissue within a living body by using a treating apparatus including a treating device with a magnetic part is provided. The magnetic part is heated to a first temperature by a high frequency electromagnetic field with a heating rate ranging from 1 to 5° C./sec, wherein the magnetic part is contacted the target tissue. Temperature controlling steps are performed to the magnetic part having the first temperature, and therefore the magnetic part has a final temperature higher than the first temperature, and a treatment is performed to the target tissue under the final temperature. Each of the temperature controlling steps is a heating step, a cooling step or a temperature conservation step, and the magnetic part is heated or cooled by the high frequency electromagnetic field with a heating rate or a cooling rate ranging from 1 to 5° C./sec.

Abstract: A coated article includes a substrate, a first magnesium-tin alloy layer, a tin layer, a second magnesium-tin alloy layer, a magnesium layer and a magnesium-nitrogen layer. The substrate is made of magnesium or a magnesium alloy. The substrate made of magnesium or magnesium alloy. The first magnesium-tin alloy layer formed on the substrate. The tin layer formed on the first magnesium-tin alloy layer. The second magnesium-tin alloy layer formed on the tin layer. The magnesium layer formed on the second magnesium-tin alloy layer. The magnesium-nitrogen layer formed on the magnesium layer.

Abstract: A housing includes a magnesium or magnesium alloy substrate, a first metal layer formed on the substrate by physical vapor deposition, and a second metal layer formed on the first metal layer by electroplating. The first metal layer is comprised of one or more metals selected from the group consisting of zinc, iron, copper, and nickel.

Abstract: An article includes a substrate made of aluminum or aluminum alloy, an insulating coating formed on the substrate, and an anticorrosive coating formed on the insulating coating. The insulating coating is composed of electrically insulating ceramic material or polymer. The anticorrosive coating is a ceramic coating formed by physical vapor deposition.

Abstract: A method for dispersing nanotubes, comprising forming a nanocomposite solution with associated nanotubes and nanoplatelets, mixing a surfactant to the nanocomposite solution, separating the nanocomposite in solution, wherein the nanotubes remain suspended in the surfactant solution, and isolating the nanotubes in solution. In certain instances, the method further comprises functionalizing the nanotubes in solution.

Abstract: A housing includes a substrate; an aluminum layer deposited on the substrate; and an ion implantation layer formed on the aluminum layer, the ion implantation layer comprising aluminum(II) oxide solid solution phase and aluminum oxide solid solution phase. The disclosure further includes a method for manufacturing the housing. The method includes the following steps: providing a substrate made of aluminum alloy; depositing an aluminum layer on the substrate, the aluminum layer is deposited on the substrate with an aluminum target by magnetron sputtering process; and forming an ion implantation layer on the aluminum layer, the ion implantation layer is formed on the aluminum layer by implanting ions of oxygen into the aluminum layer, and the ion implantation layer comprising aluminum(II) oxide solid solution phase and aluminum oxide solid solution phase.

Abstract: A housing includes a substrate, an aluminum layer deposited on the substrate, and an aluminum oxynitride layer deposited on the aluminum layer. The aluminum layer includes aluminum. The aluminum oxynitride layer includes aluminum, nitride, and oxygen. A method for manufacturing the housing comprises providing a substrate, depositing an aluminum layer on the substrate, and depositing an aluminum oxynitride layer on the aluminum layer.

Abstract: A housing includes a substrate; an aluminum layer deposited on the substrate; and an oxygen ion implantation layer deposited on the aluminum layer. The oxygen ion implantation layer comprising saturated aluminum oxide. The saturated Al2O3 can improve the compactness of the oxygen ion implantation layer. Thus, the corrosion resistance of the housing can be improved.