Abstract: Provided is a pharmaceutical composition comprising: (a) a cabazitaxel prodrug represented by Formula 1 or a pharmaceutical acceptable salt thereof, and (b) a cyclodextrin wherein R—O— is an ester group. Also provided is a method of treating a tumor in a subject in need thereof, comprising administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of the pharmaceutical composition.

Abstract: An image processing circuit performs super-resolution (SR) operations. The image processing circuit includes memory to store multiple parameter sets of multiple artificial intelligence (AI) models. The image processing circuit further includes an image guidance module, a parameter decision module, and an SR engine. The image guidance module operates to detect a representative feature in an image sequence including a current frame and past frames within a time window. The parameter decision module operates to adjust parameters of one or more AI models based on a measurement of the representative feature. The SR engine operates to process the current frame using the one or more AI models with the adjusted parameters to thereby generate a high-resolution image for display.

Abstract: A video processing circuit includes an input buffer, an online adaptation circuit, and an artificial intelligence (AI) super-resolution (SR) circuit. The input buffer receives input low-resolution (LR) frames and high-resolution (HR) frames from a video source over a network. The online adaptation circuit forms training pairs, and calculates an update to representative features that characterize the input LR frames using the training pairs. Each training pair formed by one of the input LR frames and one of the HR frames. The AI SR circuit receives the input LR frames from the input buffer and the representative features from the online adaptation circuit. Concurrently with calculating the update to the representative features, the AI SR circuit generates SR frames for display from the input LR frames based on the representative features. Each SR frame has a higher resolution than a corresponding one of the input LR frames.

Abstract: Provided is a liposomal sustained-release composition for use in treatment of pulmonary disease. The liposomal sustained release composition comprises a liposome that includes a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified lipid and encapsulates a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor is stably entrapped in the liposome, and the resulting liposomal drug formulation can be aerosolized or nebulized for administration via inhalation. This aerosolized liposomal drug formulation yields consistent pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles while achieving desired efficacy and safety.

Abstract: Provided is a liposomal sustained-release composition for use in treatment of pulmonary disease. The liposomal sustained release composition comprises a liposome that includes a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified lipid and encapsulates a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor is stably entrapped in the liposome, and the resulting liposomal drug formulation can be aerosolized or nebulized for administration via inhalation. This aerosolized liposomal drug formulation yields consistent pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles while achieving desired efficacy and safety.

Abstract: A video processing system includes an input port and a video processing circuit. The input port obtains device information of a display panel. The video processing circuit obtains an input frame and the device information, configures an image enhancement operation according to the device information, generates an output frame by performing the image enhancement operation upon the input frame, and transmits the output frame to the display panel for video playback.

Abstract: An image processing circuit stores a training database and models in memory. The image processing circuit includes an attribute identification engine to identify an attribute from an input image according to a model stored in the memory. By enhancing the input image based on the identified attribute, a picture quality (PQ) engine in the image processing circuit generates an output image for display. The image processing circuit further includes a data collection module to generate a labeled image based on the input image labeled with the identified attribute, and to add the labeled image to the training database. A training engine in the image processing circuit then re-trains the model using the training database.

Abstract: An image processing circuit performs super-resolution (SR) operations. The image processing circuit includes memory to store multiple parameter sets of multiple artificial intelligent (AI) models. The image processing circuit further includes an image guidance module, a parameter decision module, and an SR engine. The image guidance module operates to detect a representative feature in an image sequence including a current frame and past frames within a time window. The parameter decision module operates to adjust parameters of one or more AI models based on a measurement of the representative feature. The SR engine operates to process the current frame using the one or more AI models with the adjusted parameters to thereby generate a high-resolution image for display.

Abstract: An image processing apparatus includes a super-resolution (SR) circuit and a resizer circuit. The SR circuit performs an SR operation upon a first image to generate a second image, wherein a resolution of the second image is not lower than a resolution of the first image, and the SR operation is based, at least in part, on one or more artificial intelligence (AI) models. The resizer circuit performs a resize operation upon the second image to generate a third image, wherein a resolution of the third image is not lower than the resolution of the second image, and no AI model is involved in the resize operation.

Abstract: A video processing circuit includes an input buffer, an online adaptation circuit, and an artificial intelligence (AI) super-resolution (SR) circuit. The input buffer receives input low-resolution (LR) frames and high-resolution (HR) frames from a video source over a network. The online adaptation circuit forms training pairs, and calculates an update to representative features that characterize the input LR frames using the training pairs. Each training pair formed by one of the input LR frames and one of the HR frames. The AI SR circuit receives the input LR frames from the input buffer and the representative features from the online adaptation circuit. Concurrently with calculating the update to the representative features, the AI SR circuit generates SR frames for display from the input LR frames based on the representative features. Each SR frame has a higher resolution than a corresponding one of the input LR frames.

Abstract: Provided is a liposomal sustained-release composition for use in treatment of pulmonary disease. The liposomal sustained release composition comprises a liposome that includes a polyethylene glycol (PEG)-modified lipid and encapsulates a tyrosine kinase inhibitor. Tyrosine kinase inhibitor is stably entrapped in the liposome, and the resulting liposomal drug formulation can be aerosolized or nebulized for administration via inhalation. This aerosolized liposomal drug formulation yields consistent pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic profiles while achieving desired efficacy and safety.

Abstract: A gel-state electrolyte and a fabricating method thereof, and a lithium battery are described. The fabricating method of the gel-state electrolyte has steps of: adding a polyacrylonitrile type material and a polyalcohol type material to a liquid electrolyte to form a mixture, wherein the liquid electrolyte comprises a lithium salt; performing a crosslinking reaction by heating the mixture to between 70 and 80° C. for more than 4 hours, so as to form a transparent solution; and cooling the transparent solution to form the gel-state electrolyte. The fabricating method has a simple production process.

Abstract: A video processing system includes an input port and a video processing circuit. The input port obtains device information of a display panel. The video processing circuit obtains an input frame and the device information, configures an image enhancement operation according to the device information, generates an output frame by performing the image enhancement operation upon the input frame, and transmits the output frame to the display panel for video playback.

Abstract: An image motion compensation device includes: a motion vector information processing circuit, generating an image interpolation phase and a motion vector status according to motion vector information of a front image and a rear image; a cache memory circuit, allocates first and second memory spaces to respectively store first-range pixels of the front image and second-range pixels of the rear image read from an external memory circuit; a memory allocation control circuit, generating an allocation control signal according to the image interpolation phase and the motion vector status to control the cache memory circuit to dynamically allocate sizes of the first and second memory spaces; and an image motion compensation circuit, generating, based on the first-range and second-range pixels, an interpolation image corresponding to the image interpolation phase according to the motion vector information and the allocation control signal.

Abstract: An ion-exchange membrane with a preferentially oriented morphological texture is provided. The ion-exchange membrane includes a polymeric substrate; and nanoparticles embedded in the polymeric substrate. The relative amount of the nanoparticles is from 0.1 to 5 wt %, based on the total weight of the ion-exchange membrane, and the value of ion agglomeration is less than 3.4 nm. The ion-exchange membrane of the present invention shows superior ion-conducting behavior.

Abstract: A hydraulic valve includes a valve housing and three valve members. The valve housing includes an inlet port, a lateral port for connection to a reservoir, an outlet port, and a chamber. The valve housing further defines a bypass for connection of the inlet port and the chamber, a first passageway for connection of the chamber and the lateral port, a second passageway for connection of the inlet port and the first passageway, and a third passageway for connection of the chamber and the outlet port. The first one-way valve member permits fluid flow from the inlet port through the second passageway to the first passageway only. The regulation valve member is configured to be actuated by fluid coming from the first passageway to cause disconnection between the chamber and the first passageway. The second one-way valve member permits fluid flow from the chamber through the third passageway to the outlet port only.

Abstract: A hydraulic valve includes a valve housing and three valve members. The valve housing includes an inlet port, a lateral port for connection to a reservoir, an outlet port, and a chamber. The valve housing further defines a bypass for connection of the inlet port and the chamber, a first passageway for connection of the chamber and the lateral port, a second passageway for connection of the inlet port and the first passageway, and a third passageway for connection of the chamber and the outlet port. The first one-way valve member permits fluid flow from the inlet port through the second passageway to the first passageway only. The regulation valve member is configured to be actuated by fluid coming from the first passageway to cause disconnection between the chamber and the first passageway. The second one-way valve member permits fluid flow from the chamber through the third passageway to the outlet port only.

Abstract: An apparatus for quantifying residual stress of a birefringent material comprises a light source generating light; a vertical polarizer converting a beam of light into a beam with vertical polarization; a standard material being mounted in front of the vertical polarizer; a horizontal polarizer converting a beam of light into a beam with horizontal polarization; an applied force unit applying different forces to the standard material; a spectrometer being mounted in front of the horizontal polarizer and recording intensity of light passing through the horizontal polarizer and transmittance of the standard material and a processing module being connected to the spectrometer, deriving a stress formula from the applied forces and transmittances of the standard material and obtaining a stress distribution of the birefringent material. A method for quantifying residual stress of a birefringent material is also disclosed.

Abstract: An anti-theft box for accommodating an electronic device which contains a base and a cover. The base is provided with a first locking part. The cover connects to the base, and an accommodating space is formed between the cover and the base to accommodate an electronic device. The cover is provided with a second locking part. Once the cover is screwed to connect to the base, the second locking part aligns to the first locking part; therefore a provided lock can be arranged on the first locking part and the second locking part at the same time, which prevents the cover rotating relatively to the base.

Abstract: An apparatus for quantifying residual stress of a birefringent material comprises a light source generating light; a vertical polarizer converting a beam of light into a beam with vertical polarization; a standard material being mounted in front of the vertical polarizer; a horizontal polarizer converting a beam of light into a beam with horizontal polarization; an applied force unit applying different forces to the standard material; a spectrometer being mounted in front of the horizontal polarizer and recording intensity of light passing through the horizontal polarizer and transmittance of the standard material and a processing module being connected to the spectrometer, deriving a stress formula from the applied forces and transmittances of the standard material and obtaining a stress distribution of the birefringent material. A method for quantifying residual stress of a birefringent material is also disclosed.