Abstract: The present invention relates to a method using sulfite pretreatment to overcome recalcitrance of lignocellulose (SPORL). More specifically, it relates to a sulfite-based chemical process for pretreating biomass in solutions to reduce access barriers of enzymes to the lignocellulose, resulting in efficient conversion through enzymatic saccharification.

Abstract: A composite power transmission tower, and a composite cross arm structure of a composite tower for power grid transmission line is provided, including two sets of cross arm insulators arranged into a V-shaped arrangement horizontally, wherein a first end of each of the two sets of cross arm insulators is connected to the tower body of the composite tower at an opening of the V-shaped arrangement; and a set of oblique-pulling insulators, corresponding to each of the sets of cross arm insulators respectively, has one end connected to a second end of each of the two sets of cross arm insulators at an apex of the V-shaped arrangement, and the other end connected to the tower body over the two sets of cross arm insulators.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method using sulfite pretreatment to overcome recalcitrance of lignocellulose (SPORL). More specifically, it relates to a sulfite-based chemical process for pretreating biomass in solutions to reduce access barriers of enzymes to the lignocellulose, resulting in efficient conversion through enzymatic saccharification.

Abstract: A BIST circuit is provided for testing the status of power supplies in an integrated circuit in multiple power modes including multiple circuit blocks. The BIST circuit includes a finite state machine (FSM), power monitors and a comparator. The FSM sequentially enables at least two power mode states in a predetermined order. In each power mode state, the FSM outputs power mode signals to enable the power supplies used in the corresponding power mode. Each power monitor is connected to a power input node of one of the circuit blocks, and outputs a monitor signal indicative of the voltage at the corresponding power input node when the corresponding power supply is enabled. The comparator compares each monitor signal with a corresponding reference signal and generates a set of power supply status signals.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for unlocking a touch screen, including that: an unlocking gesture and a screen transition in unlocking are preset, wherein the screen transition is as follows: a screen is turned along an axis on the screen to produce a visual effect similar to that of pushing open a revolving door, such that a lock screen is turned gradually from the front of the screen to the back of the screen, and an unlocked screen is turned gradually from the back of the screen to the front of the screen; the screen is divided into two or more zones each corresponding to a distinct application; when the screen is unlocked in such a zone, the unlocked screen is an interface of an application corresponding to the zone; and when the screen has to be unlocked, the unlocking gesture is performed on the screen to unlock the screen. With the technical solution, efficiency in unlocking a touch screen and user experience may be improved significantly.

Abstract: Systems and methods for converting web-based applications that were written for an original form-factor that supports a single operating system (OS) interface to multiple other form-factors and OS interfaces. A conversion process may be performed on applications that include HTML code, web scripts, CSS styles and various image or multimedia resources. Each file in a source application package is parsed for elements that may be modified based on a source profile and target profile for different device form-factors. Individual elements are resized, converted, or wrapped with a plug-in or shim, thereby accommodating the differences between different devices with different interfaces, screen resolutions and operating environments.

Abstract: Chemical entities that are kinase inhibitors, pharmaceutical compositions and methods of treatment of cancer are described. Specifically quinoxaline derivatives of Formula I and their use in modulating the activity of Braf and/or mutant Braf kinase to regulate and modulate abnormal or inappropriate cell proliferation, differentiation, or metabolism are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of treating cancer associated with Braf and/or mutant Braf kinase activity in a subject, comprising administering the compounds of Formula I.

Abstract: The present inventions are directed to compositions and methods regarding the reprogramming of other cells (such as embryonic stem cells (ESCs), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), MSCs, fibroblasts, hematopoietic stem cells, endothelian stem cells, adipocytes, chondrocytes, osteoblasts, osteoclasts and endothelial cells) into chondrogenic cells without introducing exogenous genes to the samples. In particular, the present inventions are directed to transducible materials that are capable of transducing into the biological samples but are not genes or causing genetic modifications. The present inventions also are directed to methods of reprogramming the path of biological samples or treating diseases using the tranducible compositions thereof.

Abstract: Described herein is a gene regulatory network based focused approach to cell transformation. The methods described herein allow for identification of circuit and sub-circuit repertoires for which modification in a starting cell type can result in generation of a transformed cell type in a durable and persistent manner, without requiring potentially deleterious genome modification. The described methods and compositions produced by the methods find widespread application in regenerative medicine applications.

Abstract: A method and system for people flow statistics is disclosed in the invention, wherein said method comprises: multi-types of classifiers connected in parallel are used to perform the human head detection in the current image, the respective human heads in the current image are determined; the respective determined human heads are tracked to form the human head target movement tracks; and the people flow is counted at the direction of the human head target movement track. It can be seen, a plurality of classifiers connected in parallel are used in the invention, multi-types of human head targets, such as dark colored hair, light colored hair and caps of various colors, and the like, can be detected simultaneously.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a KBBF family nonlinear optical crystal-prism coupler and its method of fabrication. The coupler comprises: a KBBF family crystal with two smooth surfaces; transition layers each of which is deposited on respective one of the two smooth surfaces of the KBBF family crystal; and a pair of prisms each of which optically contacts with respective one of the activated transition layers. The present invention further provides a KBBF family nonlinear optical crystal-prism coupler that comprises: a KBBF family crystal with two smooth surfaces; a pair of prisms each of which has a smooth surfaces; first transition layers each of which is deposited on respective one of the two smooth surfaces of the KBBF family crystal; and second transition layers each of which is deposited on a smooth surface of respective one of the pair of prisms, wherein the first and second transition layers are integral by optical contact.

Abstract: A semi-crystalline shape memory polymer with transition temperature near body temperature and the production method thereof is disclosed. The shape memory polymer comprises a polymer chain which further comprises a plurality of prepolymers and a plurality of chain extenders bonding the prepolymers together in which each prepolymer further comprises a plurality of synthesized units. The above mentioned synthesized unit is obtained by reacting polymer diol with first diisocyanate. The obtained synthesized units are polymerized together with second diisocyanate and chain extender to form the shape memory polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a KBBF family nonlinear optical crystal-prism coupler and its method of fabrication. The coupler comprises: a KBBF family crystal with two smooth surfaces; transition layers each of which is deposited on respective one of the two smooth surfaces of the KBBF family crystal; and a pair of prisms each of which optically contacts with respective one of the activated transition layers. The present invention further provides a KBBF family nonlinear optical crystal-prism coupler that comprises: a KBBF family crystal with two smooth surfaces; a pair of prisms each of which has a smooth surfaces; first transition layers each of which is deposited on respective one of the two smooth surfaces of the KBBF family crystal; and second transition layers each of which is deposited on a smooth surface of respective one of the pair of prisms, wherein the first and second transition layers are integral by optical contact.

Abstract: A high-purity tellurium dioxide (TeO2) single crystal and its manufacturing method are provided. The method comprises the following procedures: firstly performing a first single crystal growth, and then dissolving the resulting single crystal again, thereafter adding a precipitation agent to form powder, and finally performing a second single crystal growth of as-prepared powder to obtain the high purity single crystal. The TeO2 single crystal prepared according to present invention is of high purity, especially with a content of radioactive impurities such as U and Th decreased to a level of 10?13 g/g.

Abstract: The present inventions are directed to compositions and methods regarding the reprogramming of other cells (such as fibroblast cells) into cardiomyocytes without introducing exogenous genes to the samples. In particular, the present inventions are directed to transducible materials that are capable of transducing into the biological samples but are not genes or causing genetic modifications. The present inventions also are directed to methods of reprogramming the path of biological samples or treating diseases using the tranducible compositions thereof.

Abstract: A method and system for people flow statistics is disclosed in the invention, wherein said method comprises: multi-types of classifiers connected in parallel are used to perform the human head detection in the current image, the respective human heads in the current image are determined; the respective determined human heads are tracked to form the human head target movement tracks; and the people flow is counted at the direction of the human head target movement track. It can be seen, a plurality of classifiers connected in parallel are used in the invention, multi-types of human head targets, such as dark colored hair, light colored hair and caps of various colors, and the like, can be detected simultaneously.

Abstract: A method of imparting a shape memory effect to hair may include administrating an effective amount of a hair-conditioning agent to hair. The hair-conditioning agent may include a shape memory polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyurethane, an acrylic acid copolymer, a pyridine-based copolymer, and a pyrrolidone copolymer.

Abstract: The present inventions are directed to compositions and methods regarding the reprogramming of other cells (such as glial cells) into neurons without introducing exogenous genes to the samples. In particular, the present inventions are directed to transducible materials that are capable of transducing into the biological samples but are not genes or causing genetic modifications. The present inventions also are directed to methods of reprogramming the path of biological samples or treating diseases using the transducible compositions thereof.

Abstract: The location of a mobile terminal may be determined in response to signals received from a plurality of RFIDs. Information from a plurality of RFIDs for determining a location of a mobile terminal is received by the mobile terminal. The mobile terminal may maintain an in-range list that comprises all the RFIDs in which the mobile terminal is currently within their coverage range. The location of the mobile terminal is calculated in response to the received information for determining a location by calculating the common coverage area of the RFIDs in the in-range list.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a new technology platform that converts one type of cells (substrate cells) to another type of cells (product cells).