Abstract: There is provided an apparatus (100) and method (200) of puffing grain food. The puffing chamber is pre-heated, and the moisture loss from the grain food during the puffing process is determined and the temperature controlled based on the determined moisture loss, until a desired end moisture content of the puffed grain food is obtained.

Abstract: Fabrication of a high sensitivity potentiometric biosensor is described. The present inventors have developed and characterized a novel amplification platform using a gold nanoparticle (GNPs) electrodeposition method. The synthesized GNP sizes were found to be dependent of HAuCl4 concentration, media acid, scan cycles and scan rate. A systematic investigation into the adsorption of different sizes of proteins from aqueous electrolyte solution onto the electrodeposited GNPs surface by the potentiometric method was performed. Results suggest that the size of different proteins affect how they bond to different sizes of GNPs. This GNPs-based biosensor can retain the native-like structure of proteins, and successfully detect proteins at a high sensitivity level. The resulting glucose and immune biosensors also exhibit low detection limit and wide linear range.

Abstract: The present disclosure involves a reference line determination method and system. In a process of determining a reference line, a plurality of original images containing a first spatial position information are obtained. According to the plurality of original images, a composite image containing a second spatial position information is further determined. After a composition relationship between a plurality of original images was determined, a reference line is determined on the composite image according to the spatial position information.

Abstract: The present application relates to a method of cooking cereal grains comprising a first step (S1) of subjecting an initial volume of cereal grains (3) to hot air in a vessel (2) having air temperature between 150 to 250 degrees Centrigrade for between 30 to 180 second; and a second step (S2) of subjecting the expanded cereal grains (3) to boiling water and/or steam. The second step (S2) is performed subsequent to the first step (S1) whilst the expanded cereal grains remain in the vessel (2). A device for cooking cereal grains (3) is also disclosed. The invention increases the overall volume of the cooked cereal grains compared to conventional cooking methods which results in cereal grains having a lower energy density.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pyrimidine or pyridopyridone compound as shown in formula (I) and an application thereof relating to the technical field of medicament preparation. The compound can selectively suppress cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks) CDK4 and CDK6 with almost no suppression of the activity of the kinase CDK2. Thus, the compound can be used for various diseases caused by cell cycle control disorders involving CDK4 and CDK6, and particularly in the treatment of malignant tumors.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a pyrimidine or pyridopyridone compound as shown in formula (I) and an application thereof relating to the technical field of medicament preparation. The compound can selectively suppress cyclin-dependent kinases (Cdks) CDK4 and CDK6 with almost no suppression of the activity of the kinase CDK2. Thus, the compound can be used for various diseases caused by cell cycle control disorders involving CDK4 and CDK6, and particularly in the treatment of malignant tumors.

Abstract: A garment cleaning appliance comprises a housing (1) having a chamber (2) to receive garments to be cleaned, and a steam generator (6) for supplying steam to the chamber (2) to clean the garments in the chamber (2). The appliance also includes a condensing element (9) arranged to condense the steam such that condensate is directed onto the garments.

Abstract: A apparatus (100) for roasting coffee beans is disclosed comprising a compartment (110) for holding coffee beans (10); a roasting element (140) for roasting the coffee beans in said compartment; and a processor (130) comprising a control unit (134) for controlling the roasting element. Wherein, the processor (130) is adapted to determine a weight loss rate of the coffee beans, and the control unit (134) is adapted to control the roasting element as a function of the determined weight loss rate. A coffee machine including such an apparatus and a method for roasting coffee beans are also disclosed.

Abstract: A device for use in a process for roasting coffee beans comprises measuring means (10) for performing measurements of an actual value of particulate matter emission from the coffee beans during a process of roasting the coffee beans, and controlling means (20) coupled to the measuring means (10) for receiving the outcome of the measurements from the measuring means (10), wherein the controlling means (20) are adapted to find a pattern of the particulate matter emission over time on the basis of the outcome of the measurements, to determine an actual roasting degree of the coffee beans on the basis of the pattern, and to determine and set at least one characteristic of the roasting process on the basis of the roasting degree.

Abstract: A coffee roasting apparatus (100) is disclosed comprising a compartment (110) for holding coffee beans (10); a roasting element (140) for roasting the coffee beans in said compartment; and a controller (130) for controlling the roasting element. The controller is adapted to control the roasting element as a function of a change in the volume of the coffee beans residing in the compartment. A coffee brewing apparatus including such a coffee roasting apparatus and a coffee roasting method are also disclosed.

Abstract: Fabrication of a high sensitivity potentiometric biosensor is described. The present inventors have developed and characterized a novel amplification platform using a gold nanoparticle (GNPs) electrodeposition method. The synthesized GNP sizes were found to be dependent of HAuCl4 concentration, media acid, scan cycles and scan rate. A systematic investigation into the adsorption of different sizes of proteins from aqueous electrolyte solution onto the electrodeposited GNPs surface by the potentiometric method was performed. Results suggest that the size of different proteins affect how they bond to different sizes of GNPs. This GNPs-based biosensor can retain the native-like structure of proteins, and successfully detect proteins at a high sensitivity level. The resulting glucose and immune biosensors also exhibit low detection limit and wide linear range.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roasting method of roasting partially roasted coffee beans; the roasting method comprises the steps of: obtaining a roast level of the partially roasted coffee beans; determining a roasting profile for roasting based on at least the roast level of the partially roasted coffee beans prior to roasting; and roasting the partially roasted coffee beans according to the determined roasting profile. The present invention also proposes a method of making coffee, a roasting device and a coffee machine providing a segmented roasting solution.

Abstract: A smart mattress includes a mattress base, a bed assembly, a massage module and a wireless control system. The mattress base includes a mattress frame. The bed assembly is mounted on the mattress frame. The bed assembly comprises a multi-section bed board, a stuff layer and a latex layer from bottom to top. The bed assembly and the mattress base are wrapped with a knitted fabric. The massage module is embedded in the bottom of the stuffer layer and connected with corresponding function interfaces of the wireless control system. The massage module includes a shoulder and neck rolling massage unit, a waist rolling massage unit and a leg vibration massage unit. The smart mattress of the present invention can adjust the angle of the head and leg as desired and has a massage function.

Abstract: A garment cleaning appliance comprises a housing (1) having a chamber (2) to receive garments to be cleaned, and a steam generator (6) for supplying steam to the chamber (2) to clean the garments in the chamber (2). The appliance also includes a condensing element (9) arranged to condense the steam such that condensate is directed onto the garments.

Abstract: The invention relates to information security technologies, provides a content security transmission device and a content security transmission system which separate data transmission function of a digital interface from data management and processing function thereof, and provides a content security transmission method based on the device and the system. The content security transmission protection device comprises digital interfaces and a management/processing unit, the management/processing unit is configured in a specific chip in the device, used for updating a revocation list stored therein and collecting information from downstream devices. A transmitting device and a forwarding device in the content security transmission protection system comprise digital interfaces and management/processing units.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conjugated polyelectrolyte (CPE) or oligoelectrolyte (COE) compounds represented by general structural formulae (I)-(IV), or a salt thereof and methods of using these compounds to detect targets in samples.

Abstract: A roofing system comprising a thermal insulation foam layer which is applied onto a roof deck, and a mortar layer, wherein the thermal insulation foam layer is between the roof deck and the mortar layer. The mortar layer is made of a mortar composition, which could achieve the ratio of compressive strength to bending strength is less than 3 while keeping the bending strength larger than 7 MPa.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid, the method for preparing the same and the use thereof. In the present invention a transesterification catalyst is added during the preparing process with regard to the blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid to improve the compatibility of the components in the blend. The blend of aromatic polycarbonate and polylactic acid is provided with the good mechanical properties, thermal processibility and flame retardance properties, and can be widely applied to mechanical product or parts, electronic equipments and/or parts, construction material and/or commodities.

Abstract: The invention relates to information security technologies, provides a content security transmission device and a content security transmission system which separate data transmission function of a digital interface from data management and processing function thereof, and provides a content security transmission method based on the device and the system. The content security transmission protection device comprises digital interfaces and a management/processing unit, the management/processing unit is configured in a specific chip in the device, used for updating a revocation list stored therein and collecting information from downstream devices. A transmitting device and a forwarding device in the content security transmission protection system comprise digital interfaces and management/processing units.