Abstract: An RFID tag pairing method includes: transmitting, by each master tag, a pairing signal to a corresponding slave tag, where the slave tag is a tag physically connected to the master tag, and each master tag is physically connected to one slave tag; performing traversal to obtain master tag information and slave tag information, and pairing the master tag and the slave tag that return the tag information in the same time slot, where the master tag and the corresponding slave tag communicate in the same communication time slot in a temporal collaboration manner. The reader-writer communicates with the master tag and the slave tag in the same communication time slot, thereby greatly improving communication efficiency, and effectively reducing time complexity in the tag pairing process.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to anti-MICA (major histocompatibility complex class I chain related A) and/or anti-MICB (major histocompatibility complex class I chain related B) antibodies, antigen-binding fragments, and the uses thereof.

Abstract: The present invention provides combination therapies that are useful for treating, ameliorating, and/or preventing certain cancers. In certain embodiments, the therapy comprises an immune-checkpoint inhibitor and a RIG-I agonist. In other embodiments, the therapy comprises a RIG-I agonist.

Abstract: Provided is a method for providing installment payment options for a payment transaction. The method may include communicating, to a customer device, installment payment data associated with a plurality of installment payment options. A first authorization request for a payment transaction with a customer may be received from a merchant system. The first authorization request may include at least one field including first installment payment data associated with a first installment payment option. A first lender system associated with the first installment payment option may be determined. A second authorization request, which may include the first installment payment data, may be communicated to the first lender system. An authorization response may be received from the first lender system indicating approval of the first installment payment option for the payment transaction. The authorization response may be communicated to the merchant system. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a laser conditioning method for a nonlinear optical crystal, including the following steps: irradiating the nonlinear optical crystal by a laser, wherein the laser has a photon energy of Eg/2 to Eg, Eg being a band gap of the nonlinear optical crystal

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a network computer from a resource provider computer, a settlement request associated with an installment plan and a total amount associated with a user account. The network computer transmits, to the resource provider computer, a settlement response associated with the installment plan and the total amount. The network computer configures an installment record, the installment record comprising a plurality of installment times. Based on occurrence of an installment time, of the plurality of installment times in the installment record, the network computer transmits, to an authorizing computer, installment data associated with the installment record to an authorizing computer, wherein the authorizing computer transmits an installment payment request to a user responsive to receiving the installment data from the network computer.

Abstract: The present invention provides combination therapies that are useful for treating and/or preventing certain cancers. In certain embodiments, the therapy comprises an immune-checkpoint inhibitor and a RIG-I agonist. In other embodiments, the therapy comprises a RIG-I agonist.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a network computer, a request message including interaction data for an interaction with a user. The interaction data includes an account identifier for an account of the user. The network computer determines that the interaction is eligible for an installment plan by analyzing the interaction data. Based on determining that the interaction is eligible for the installment plan, the network computer transmits data identifying the installment plan. The network computer receives acceptance of the installment plan by the user. Responsive to confirming the acceptance, the network computer initiates the installment plan.

Abstract: A method includes a network processing computer receiving an authorization request message comprising a token and a cryptogram during an interaction between a resource provider and a user. The network processing computer determines user credentials associated with the token. The network processing computer then determines a plan identifier based on the authorization request message. The network processing computer provides the plan identified to an authorizing entity computer.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Aspergillus niger seed continuous culture method, comprising the steps of: (1) at a startup stage, Aspergillus niger spores are inoculated into a seed culture medium to obtain a seed liquid; (2) at a seed continuous culture stage, continuous dispersion treatment is performed on the seed liquid obtained in step (1), continuous culture is performed on the seed liquid obtained by dispersion, and meanwhile, a fresh seed feed medium is replenished; and (3) at a stop stage, the replenishment of the fresh seed feed medium and the dispersion treatment are stopped, continuous culture is performed to obtain a seed liquid, and then the seed liquid is transferred into the fermentation medium for fermentation culture. The method according to the present invention makes breakthrough to solve problems that multi-cellular filamentous bacteria grow slowly and mycelium pellets are easy to lose in continuous culture, thus fully achieving seed continuous culture.

Abstract: Provided is a method for providing installment payment options for a payment transaction. The method may include communicating, to a customer device, installment payment data associated with a plurality of installment payment options. A first authorization request for a payment transaction with a customer may be received from a merchant system. The first authorization request may include at least one field including first installment payment data associated with a first installment payment option. A first lender system associated with the first installment payment option may be determined. A second authorization request, which may include the first installment payment data, may be communicated to the first lender system. An authorization response may be received from the first lender system indicating approval of the first installment payment option for the payment transaction. The authorization response may be communicated to the merchant system. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided is a method for providing installment payment options for a payment transaction. The method may include communicating, to a customer device, installment payment data associated with a plurality of installment payment options. A first authorization request for a payment transaction with a customer may be received from a merchant system. The first authorization request may include at least one field including first installment payment data associated with a first installment payment option. A first lender system associated with the first installment payment option may be determined. A second authorization request, which may include the first installment payment data, may be communicated to the first lender system. An authorization response may be received from the first lender system indicating approval of the first installment payment option for the payment transaction. The authorization response may be communicated to the merchant system. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides combination therapies that are useful for treating and/or preventing certain cancers. In certain embodiments, the therapy comprises an immune-checkpoint inhibitor and a RIG-I agonist. In other embodiments, the therapy comprises a RIG-I agonist.

Abstract: Disclosed is an Aspergillus niger seed continuous culture method, comprising the steps of: (1) at a startup stage, Aspergillus niger spores are inoculated into a seed culture medium to obtain a seed liquid; (2) at a seed continuous culture stage, continuous dispersion treatment is performed on the seed liquid obtained in step (1), continuous culture is performed on the seed liquid obtained by dispersion, and meanwhile, a fresh seed feed medium is replenished; and (3) at a stop stage, the replenishment of the fresh seed feed medium and the dispersion treatment are stopped, continuous culture is performed to obtain a seed liquid, and then the seed liquid is transferred into the fermentation medium for fermentation culture. The method according to the present invention makes breakthrough to solve problems that multi-cellular filamentous bacteria grow slowly and mycelium pellets are easy to lose in continuous culture, thus fully achieving seed continuous culture.

Abstract: A method includes receiving, by a network computer, a request message including interaction data for an interaction with a user. The interaction data includes an account identifier for an account of the user. The network computer determines that the interaction is eligible for an installment plan by analyzing the interaction data. Based on determining that the interaction is eligible for the installment plan, the network computer transmits data identifying the installment plan. The network computer receives acceptance of the installment plan by the user. Responsive to confirming the acceptance, the network computer initiates the installment plan.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for increasing citrate production from genome reconstructed Aspergillus niger. The method is to insert a gene of low affinity glucose transporter, LGT1, to genome of A. niger. The expression level of LGT1 is under control of promoter Pgas. The genome reconstructed A. niger is tolerant to higher fermentation temperature and lower pH than that of the parental strain. Moreover, the production, yield and purity of product from reconstructed A. niger are higher than that of parental strain, and the fermentation time is shorter.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for improving citric acid production by Aspergillus niger fermentation, which integrates Aspergillus niger GABA pathway succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase SSD gene into Aspergillus niger genome to obtain recombinant Aspergillus niger strain, and uses recombinant black The Aspergillus strain ferments to produce citric acid; the expression of the succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase SSD gene is regulated by the Pgas promoter. The method of the invention realizes the expression of succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase SSD in Aspergillus niger to enhance the GABA pathway so as to strengthen the TCA cycle and promote the synthesis of citric acid.

Abstract: Provided is a method for providing installment payment options for a payment transaction. The method may include communicating, to a customer device, installment payment data associated with a plurality of installment payment options. A first authorization request for a payment transaction with a customer may be received from a merchant system. The first authorization request may include at least one field including first installment payment data associated with a first installment payment option. A first lender system associated with the first installment payment option may be determined. A second authorization request, which may include the first installment payment data, may be communicated to the first lender system. An authorization response may be received from the first lender system indicating approval of the first installment payment option for the payment transaction. The authorization response may be communicated to the merchant system. A system and computer program product are also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides combination therapies that are useful for treating and/or preventing certain cancers. In certain embodiments, the therapy comprises an immune-checkpoint inhibitor and a RIG-I agonist. In other embodiments, the therapy comprises a RIG-I agonist.

Abstract: The invention discloses a method for improving citric acid production by Aspergillus niger fermentation, which integrates Aspergillus niger GABA pathway succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase SSD gene into Aspergillus niger genome to obtain recombinant Aspergillus niger strain, and uses recombinant black The Aspergillus strain ferments to produce citric acid; the expression of the succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase SSD gene is regulated by the Pgas promoter. The method of the invention realizes the expression of succinate semialdehyde dehydrogenase SSD in Aspergillus niger to enhance the GABA pathway so as to strengthen the TCA cycle and promote the synthesis of citric acid.