Abstract: An apparatus and method for hopping across frequencies in a transmission medium. A communication link is established between multiple devices over a communication medium using a default frequency resource. Signaling information is detected for frequency resources available on the communication medium, and values associated with the signaling information are stored within a logging table. The communication link is monitored for errors and a new frequency resource is selected from the logging table to maintain the communication link, if the errors exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Provided herein are diaryl and arylalkyl phosphonates, useful as intermediates in, for example, the synthesis of leukocyte elastase inhibitors, potassium channel modulators, chemiluminescence materials, and flame retardants, and methods for making same. Also provided are N-heterocyclic phosphorodiamidic acids (NHPAs) useful in reactions such as, for example, in the preparation of diaryl and arylalkyl phosphonates. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: A monolithic carbon foam formed of fused onion-like carbon (OLC) nanoparticles, in which the monolithic carbon foam contains interconnected pores, has a volumetric micropore surface area of 200 m2/cc-600 m2/cc, and has an electrical conductivity of 20 s/cm-140 s/cm. Also disclosed are electrodes and energy storage devices constructed therefrom.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a system for vehicle battery life diagnosis, the system comprised of a measuring unit which is installed inside a vehicle and measures a state of charge change and a temperature of a vehicle battery, a calculating unit which calculates battery relaxation voltage when a battery power line is cut off, and a diagnosis unit which uses the state of charge change and temperature measured at the measuring unit and the battery relaxation voltage calculated at the calculating unit to diagnose battery life and status.

Abstract: A benzoxaborole formulation composition including a benzoxaborole, a non-ionic surfactant, or a non-ionic and ionic surfactant mixture, and a carrier is described herein. At least one of the non-ionic surfactant, the non-ionic and ionic surfactant mixture, and the carrier comprise a Lewis base or a N—H or O—H bond. The carrier is a solid or a liquid. Benzoxaborole compounds and methods of using the compounds and formulations of the compounds are described. For example, a method for reducing, preventing, ameliorating, or inhibiting an infestation by a pathogen by applying a compound or a formulation of a compound, wherein the pathogen is selected from insects, nematodes, bacteria, microbes, fungi, protozoa, viruses, and parasites, or any combinations thereof is described.

Abstract: A network device for providing configurable reference frequencies in a satellite communication system is disclosed. The network device may be any of a satellite modem, satellite transceiver, or satellite router. The network device may receive information pertaining to a type of an Outdoor Unit (ODU), determine the type of ODU based on the received information, and provide a plurality of configurable reference frequencies based on the type of the Outdoor Unit (ODU) such that the plurality of configurable reference frequencies may be used with different combinations of low noise block converters (LNBs) and block-up converters (BUCs).

Abstract: A method for preparing a silicon anode active material in which a nano-silicon mixture is inserted into pores of coffee grounds according to the present disclosure can contribute to the protection of the natural environment through the preparation of a high-capacity silicon anode active material for a lithium secondary battery, which is prepared using coffee grounds that are an environmental pollutant, and has an effect of lowering the preparation cost of a lithium secondary battery anode material with the high-capacity silicon anode active material using coffee grounds by including the steps of: a) preparing nano-silicon; b) preparing an anionic surfactant; c) preparing silane; d) preparing a mixed dispersion based on ultrapure distilled water; e) drying and preparing coffee grounds; f) mixing polyvinyl alcohol into a mixed dispersion; g) mixing polyamic acid into the mixed dispersion; h) mixing graphite into the mixed dispersion; i) mixing vegetable oil into the mixed dispersion; j) final mixed dispersion h

Abstract: A wireless charging device and a warning signal generating method are provided in this disclosure. The warning signal generating method includes: determining whether the smart key of the vehicle is in an operating mode according to a wireless unlock signal when a vehicle is turned off; determining whether a door of the vehicle is opened when the smart key is not in the operating mode; determining whether a portable electronic device is on a wireless charging base of the wireless charging device when the door is opened; and generating a warning signal when the portable electronic device is on the wireless charging base.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a method is performed by a first controller for providing security for second controllers in an in-vehicle network. An inherent information request is transmitted to a suspicious controller of the plurality of second controllers for an inherent information of the suspicious controller. The inherent information request includes a certificate assigned to the first controller. An encrypted inherent information of the suspicious controller is received from the suspicious controller and a decrypted inherent information is compared with a pre-stored inherent information. The suspicious controller is determined to be an anomalous controller when the decrypted inherent information is different from the pre-stored inherent information. In response to receiving an update request from a backend server for a specified controller out of the plurality of second controllers, the inherent information request including the certificate assigned is transmitted to the specified controller.

Abstract: A fan with increased heat-removing ability and reduced noise in operation includes a hub, a baffle, a first blade layer, and a second blade layer. The first blade layer includes a plurality of first blades, and the second blade layer includes a plurality of second blades. An orthogonal projection of each of the plurality of first blades on the baffle is located between orthogonal projections of adjacent two of the plurality of second blades on the baffle. A length of the plurality of first blades is greater or less than a length of the plurality of second blades to avoid any resonance. An electronic device including the fan is also disclosed.

Abstract: A fan frame with an improved heat dissipation performance includes a frame body, a plurality of stationary blades, and a central base. The frame body defines a flow channel, the central base is arranged within the flow channel and divides the flow channel into flowing zones. Each of the flowing zone includes a high-pressure zone and a low-pressure zone. The central base defines first slot, second slot and receiving groove between the first slot and the second slot, the first slot communicates the high-pressure zone and the receiving groove, the second slot communicates the low-pressure zone and the receiving groove.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a colony analysis apparatus, which cultures microorganisms collected from food subject to microbial collection on a plurality of Petri substrates and analyzes colors and the number of the cultured microorganisms by image recognition, thereby accurately determining and analyzing the contamination level of the food subject to microbial collection by an average value of the analysis.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for non-destructive-type diagnosis of a degree of degradation of a battery. The apparatus includes: a chamber inside which a battery subject to inspection is arranged; a charging and discharging unit connected to a lead portion of the battery and charging or discharging the battery; a thermoelectric element module thermally connected to the battery and generating an electromotive force caused by heat generated by charging and discharging the battery; a first measurement unit measuring the electromotive force generated by the thermoelectric element module; a second measurement unit measuring a change in impedance due to the charging and discharging of the battery; and a determination unit comparing data on the electromotive force of the battery, measured by the first measurement unit, and data on the impedance of the battery, measured by the second measurement unit, with pre-prepared comparative data and determining a degree of degradation of the battery.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for hopping across frequencies in a transmission medium. A communication link is established between multiple devices over a communication medium using a default frequency resource. Signaling information is detected for frequency resources available on the communication medium, and values associated with the signaling information are stored within a logging table. The communication link is monitored for errors and a new frequency resource is selected from the logging table to maintain the communication link, if the errors exceed a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: A network device for providing configurable reference frequencies in a satellite communication system is disclosed. The network device may be any of a satellite modem, satellite transceiver, or satellite router. The network device may receive information pertaining to a type of an Outdoor Unit (ODU), determine the type of ODU based on the received information, and provide a plurality of configurable reference frequencies based on the type of the Outdoor Unit (ODU) such that the plurality of configurable reference frequencies may be used with different combinations of low noise block converters (LNBs) and block-up converters (BUCs).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hydrocarbon adsorbent with metal-impregnated zeolite particles having regular mesopores and a manufacturing method therefor. The hydrocarbon adsorbent includes a metal cation and a metal oxide that are impregnated in zeolite particles, in particular, the zeolite particles include regularly formed mesopores having a size of 2 to 10. By adjusting a Si/Al ratio and mesoporosity of the mesopores, a hydrocarbon adsorbent may have increased adsorption capacity for hydrocarbons in a cold-start section and can rapidly oxidize the hydrocarbon upon desorption thereof, thereby reducing the discharge of exhaust gas produced in automobiles and industries.

Abstract: An electronic device can be configured to operate in a plurality of operating modes to generate various stimulation signals for touch sensing operations. Switching circuitry can selectively couple one or more stimulation circuits to touch stimulation circuitry to reduce electromagnetic interference generated during transitions between the plurality of operating modes. The electronic device can transition from a stimulation phase to a termination phase at an arbitrary time, unconstrained by integration time requirements of accompany touch sensing circuitry.

Abstract: An oil bearing structure of a fan includes a shaft seat, a rotating shaft, and an oil bearing. The shaft seat includes a boss. A middle portion of the boss defines a slot. One end of the rotating shaft is inserted into the slot. Another end of the rotating shaft is a free end. The oil bearing is sleeved on an outer periphery of the rotating shaft. An axis of the rotating shaft and an axis of the oil bearing are perpendicular to the shaft seat. An effective length of the oil bearing and the rotating shaft is 50%-70% of a length of the fan.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon adsorbent according to one exemplary embodiment of the present invention includes a beta zeolite containing copper, in which a Si/Al molar ratio of the beta zeolite is 12.5 to 150, and the amount of the copper contained is 1 wt % to 10 wt %.

Abstract: A hydrocarbon adsorbent includes a core-shell particle including a core and a shell surrounding the core, wherein the core includes ion-exchanged zeolite that is ion-exchanged with a metal other than silicon (Si) and aluminum (Al) and the shell includes a mesoporous metal oxide.