Abstract: A system and method for implementing a multiple-channel memory architecture includes a plurality of memory channels that are configured in a parallel manner to store electronic data. In certain embodiments, the memory channels are implemented to include non-volatile flash memory devices. A transfer controller communicates with the memory channels to control concurrent data transfer operations for transferring the electronic data in and out of the memory channels. The transfer controller generates individual channel clock signals to the respective memory channels for triggering corresponding data transfer operations which occur in an overlapping temporal sequence.

Abstract: Fused aromatic compounds of Formula (I) are PPAR gamma agonists or partial agonists and are useful in the treatment or control of type II diabetes, including hyperglycemia, dylipidermia, hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypertriglyceridemia, and obesity that are often associated with type 2 diabetes.

Abstract: A method is provided for determining cellular electrical potentials using a state estimator. The state estimator is generated using at least an electrical source model and an electrical conduction model. One or more parameters or states of the state estimator are adjusted based on a measured electrocardiographic and/or a measured body-surface-potential signal. The electrical potential of one or more cells is determined based on the one or more adjusted parameters or states. In one aspect of the present technique, one or more representations of an organ comprising the one or more cells is generated such that the electrical potential or its deriving characteristic of the one or more cells is visually indicated.

Abstract: A rack apparatus (100) includes a frame (110) and a plurality of retaining members (160) mounted on the frame. Each retaining member includes a plurality of retaining elements (166). Each retaining element includes a bracket (1662) and at least two arms (1664), an arm being respectively attached to each corresponding end of the bracket. Each arm includes a retaining portion (1668) bounding at least one opening (1669) therein.

Abstract: A surface treatment process for a metal article includes the following steps. Firstly, a metal article is provided. Secondly, the metal article is anodized to form an anodic oxide layer on a surface thereof. Thirdly, the surface of the metal article is rinsed. Fourthly, the surface of the metal article is dyed. Fifthly, the now-dyed anodic oxide layer of the metal article is sealed. Finally, the metal article is rinsed using an acetic acid solution.

Abstract: A surface treatment process for a welded metal article includes following steps. Firstly, a metal article with a weld joint region is provided. Secondly, the metal article is anodized to form an anodic oxide layer on a surface thereof. Thirdly, the surface of the anodized metal article is rinsed. Fourthly, at least the anodized surface of the metal article in the region of the weld joint region is activated in a nitric acid solution. Fifthly, the anodized surface (i.e., the anodic oxide layer) of the metal article is dyed. Sixthly, the anodic oxide layer of the metal article is sealed. Finally, the metal article is rinsed.

Abstract: A rack apparatus (100) includes a frame (10), a plurality of supporting members (106), and a plurality of retaining members (12). The supporting members are arranged/mounted on/to the frame. The retaining members are mounted on the supporting members. Each retaining member includes a fixing piece (120) and two supporting pieces (122, 124). The fixing piece has a notched mounting portion. The two supporting pieces are respectively positioned at an opposite side of the fixing piece. Each supporting piece forms a retaining portion (i.e., a through hole therein). The notched mounting portion and the retaining portions together help retain a workpiece within a given retaining member.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to processes for preparing oxycodone base and oxycodone hydrochloride compositions having less than 10 ppm of 14-hydroxycodeinone.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a process for using n-butanol to prepare an oxycodone base compositions having reduced levels of impurities such as 14-hydroxycodeinone and DHDHC.

Abstract: A method and a system for mobile terminals to share a storage space, in which a mobile terminal may apply for a shared file space on the network side, and the shared file space may be accessed by the mobile terminal itself or other mobile terminals. In the invention, a mobile terminal applies to a network side server for a shared storage space, and if the application is valid, the network side server allocates a shared storage space to the mobile terminal and generates authentication information or acquires authentication information from the mobile terminal; the mobile terminal or other mobile terminals may read or write from/to the shared storage space via the authentication information. The network side server will automatically release the space after a preset duration of time has expired or the space is released when the mobile terminal that applies for the space submits a release request.

Abstract: A class of compounds having Formula I and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof are useful as therapeutic compounds, particularly in the treatment of hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, dyslipidemia, and other lipid disorders, and in delaying the onset of or reducing the risk of developing conditions and sequelae that are associated with these diseases, such as atherosclerosis.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for implementing a virtual Network Element (NE), including: constructing type definition information of a virtual NE and a virtual board, which has all type parameters of an actual NE and board of the same type; obtaining the type definition information to construct a virtual NE entity and a virtual board entity which has property information of an actual NE; configuring service and protection information for the constructed virtual NE entity. Disclosed is a network management system for realizing a virtual NE, including: an application module, a foundation management module and a memory module, a virtual NE definition module which is used to construct the type definition information, a virtual NE device management module which is used to construct a virtual NE entity, a virtual NE service management module which is used for virtual NE service management, a data access interface module and an application interface module.