Abstract: The invention provides human signal peptide-containing proteins (HSPP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HSPP. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with expression of HSPP.

Abstract: A computing device obtains data representing a plurality of items. A viewport is rendered on a display of the computing device. A portion of a first container element and a portion of a second container element are rendered within the viewport. Selectable visual representations for a first subset of the plurality of items are rendered in the portion of the first container element. The computing device receives a plurality of inputs from the user, each of the plurality of inputs selecting a visual representation of an item from the plurality of items rendered in the first container element. Responsive to receiving each input from the user, another visual representation of each selected item is rendered in the second container element, indicating that the selected item has been selected.

Abstract: A network element comprising a processor configured to receive a plurality of search responses from a plurality of media content service providers associated with a search request triggered by the search request, and rank the search responses based on maximizing an end user's quality of experience (QoE). Included is a network element comprising a processor configured to receive a plurality of media content from a plurality of media content service providers, store the plurality of media content for a plurality of end users, receive a media content search request from a user terminal, rank the media content based upon maximizing the user terminal's QoE. Also included is a method comprising requesting media content from a plurality of media content service providers on behalf of a user terminal, receiving data associated with the media content from the plurality of media content service providers and aggregating the media content data.

Abstract: A peritoneal dialysis system includes: an enclosure including an actuation surface and a door; a stepper motor housed by the enclosure; a pump head and a solid pump piston structurally linking the pump head to the stepper motor; and a disposable unit accepted by the enclosure, the disposable unit including a flexible membrane attached to a rigid piece, the actuation surface of the enclosure and the disposable unit so configured and arranged that when the stepper motor turns and consequently translates the solid pump piston and the pump head towards the door, the pump head physically contacts and stretches the membrane from a relaxed position to a stretched position, and when the stepper motor turns and consequently translates the solid pump piston and the pump head away from the door, the membrane follows the pump head and transitions from the stretched position to the relaxed position.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for generating a downmixed signal, including: performing a time-frequency transform on a received left sound channel signal and a received right sound channel signal to obtain a frequency domain signal, and dividing the frequency domain signal into several frequency bands; calculating a sound channel energy ratio and a sound channel phase difference of each frequency band; calculating a phase difference between the downmixed signal and a first sound channel signal in each frequency band according to the sound channel energy ratio and the sound channel phase difference; and calculating a frequency domain downmixed signal according to the left sound channel signal, the right sound channel signal, and the phase difference between the downmixed signal and the first sound channel signal in each frequency band. This method effectively improves quality of stereo encoding and decoding.

Abstract: In a spatial modulation multiple-input-multiple-output (SM-MIMO) wireless communication system, multiple transmitting antennae and multiple receiving antennae may be utilized to respectively transmit and receive wireless signals for the communication. A selection of a combination of the multiple transmitting antennae may be configured to represent one or more binary digits in a signal sequence. The signal sequence may be produced at the receiving end without the knowledge of the selection of the combination of the multiple transmitting antennae.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for identifying a biological sample obtained during either paternity screening, genetic screening, prenatal diagnosis, presymptomatic diagnosis, diagnosis to detect the presence of a target microorganism carrier detection analysis, forensic chemical analysis, or diagnosis of a subject to determine whether a subject is afflicted with a particular disease or disorder, or is at risk of developing a particular disorder, wherein the result obtained from the analysis is associated with the unique DNA fingerprint biological barcode of the genotype of the subject being analyzed. The methods and apparatus of the invention have application in the fields of diagnostic medicine, disease diagnosis in animals and plants, identification of genetically inherited diseases in humans, family relationship analysis, forensic analysis, and microbial typing.

Abstract: A recessed high voltage metal oxide semiconductor (MOS) transistor is provided for use in a two-terminal memory cell. The two-terminal memory cell can include a resistive switching device connected to the recessed MOS transistor. The recessed MOS transistor provides for an increased channel length relative to the transistor size in comparison to a traditional MOS transistor. This allows for a decreased memory cell size while maintaining comparable electrical parameters (threshold voltage, channel length, and leakage) than would otherwise be possible. The recessed MOS transistor can be made as either a NMOS or PMOS device using n-type or p-type materials respectively, where the channel, or inversion layer, is formed by electrons (NMOS) or holes (PMOS) between the source and drain in the transistor.

Abstract: A magnetic core for an electric motor has a ring-shaped yoke, teeth extending outwardly from the yoke, and a tooth tip extending from a distal end of each tooth. The core is formed from curved or coils strip laminations having teeth arranged in tooth groups. Each group has four tooth types arranged sequentially. Each tooth has left and right half tooth tips. The length of the half tooth tips vary according to tooth type. When assembled, first type tooth overlap with third type teeth and second type teeth overlap with fourth type teeth, whereby the opening of the winding slot is narrowed compared to laminations having all identical teeth.

Abstract: A refrigeration apparatus includes a fan and a motor for driving the fan. The motor is a single phase synchronous alternating current motor. In comparison with the traditional motor, the single phase synchronous alternating current motor has a reduced size and reduced cost, while ensuring the stable performance.

Abstract: A touch display panel includes at least one strip-shaped electrode region and at least one spacing region which are alternately arranged. Each strip-shaped electrode region comprises a plurality of strip-shaped signal lines arranged side by side, each spacing region comprises a plurality of spacers arranged side by side, and, each signal line and each spacer have substantially the same width.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a magnetic sensor comprising an input port, a magnetic field detecting circuit that generates a magnet detection signal, an output control circuit that controls operation of the magnetic sensor, and an output port. The magnetic field detecting circuit includes a magnetic sensing element that detects an external magnetic field and output a detection signal, a signal processing element configured to amplify the detection signal and removing interference from the detection signal, and an analog-digital conversion element configured to convert the processed detection signal into a magnet detection signal, and the output control circuit controls the magnetic sensor to operate in at least one of a first state and a second state responsive to at least the magnet detection signal, wherein the signal processing element comprises an amplifier and a filter circuit, and gain of the amplifier is greater than gain of the filter circuit.

Abstract: An integrated circuit includes a housing, a semiconductor substrate arranged in the housing, several pins extended out from the housing, and an electronic circuitry having a rectifier arranged on the semiconductor substrate. The rectifier includes a controllable switch.

Abstract: A communications device includes: a light-emitting diode (LED) or LED array; an internet protocol (IP)-based radiofrequency (RF) wireless unit, configured to transmit and receive data over a RF wireless communications network; a visible light communication (VLC) unit, configured to drive the LED or LED array and modulate light generated by the LED or LED array with data; a control unit, connected to the IP-based RF wireless unit and the VLC unit, configured to facilitate communications between the VLC unit and IP-based RF wireless unit.

Abstract: The invention provides human signal peptide-containing proteins (HSPP) and polynucleotides which identify and encode HSPP. The invention also provides expression vectors, host cells, antibodies, agonists, and antagonists. The invention also provides methods for diagnosing, treating, or preventing disorders associated with expression of HSPP.

Abstract: The present teaching relates to a magnetic sensor comprising an input port, a magnetic field detecting circuit that generates a magnet detection signal, an output control circuit that controls operation of the magnetic sensor, and an output port. The magnetic field detecting circuit includes a magnetic sensing element that detects an external magnetic field and output a detection signal, a signal processing element configured to amplify the detection signal and removing interference from the detection signal, and an analog-digital conversion element configured to convert the processed detection signal into a magnet detection signal, and the output control circuit controls the magnetic sensor to operate in at least one of a first state and a second state responsive to at least the magnet detection signal, wherein the signal processing element comprises a folded cascode amplifier.

Abstract: An application device, a motor component and a motor driver circuit are provided according to the invention. The motor driver circuit includes: a controllable bi-direction alternating current switch connected in series with a motor across an external alternating current power source; a switch control circuit configured to control the controllable bi-direction alternating current switch to be turned on or turned off in a preset manner; and a delay circuit configured to delay a turn-on for the controllable bi-direction alternating current switch for a preset time to decrease a phase difference between a current flowing through the motor and a counter electromotive force. The motor driver circuit can improve a power efficiency of the motor.

Abstract: A display panel, a fabricating method thereof and a display device are provided. The display panel comprises: a first substrate (1); a second substrate (2), opposed to the first substrate (1); a sealant (3), disposed between the first substrate (1) and the second substrate (2) to seal the first substrate (1) and the second substrate (2), and the sealant (3) between adjacent display regions (10,11) between the first substrate (1) and the second substrate (2) including a pre-cutting position (a-a?); and a curing barrier layer (5), disposed at a position corresponding to the pre-cutting position on a surface facing the second substrate (2) of the first substrate (1) and/or on a surface facing the first substrate (1) of the second substrate (2). The sealant (3) covers the curing barrier layer (5). According to the display panel and the fabricating method thereof, the success rate of the sealant (3) break can be increased, and the design of the narrow bezel can be achieved.

Abstract: A magnetic sensor integrated circuit, a motor assembly and an application device are provided. The integrated circuit includes a housing, a semiconductor substrate, at least one input port and an output port, and an electronic circuit arranged on the semiconductor substrate. The electronic circuit includes a rectifying circuit, a magnetic field detection circuit configured to detect an external magnetic field and output magnetic field detection information, and an output control circuit connected to the rectifying circuit, and configured to control, at least based on the magnetic field detection information, the integrated circuit to operate in at least one of a first state in which a load current flows from the output port to an outside of the integrated circuit and a second state in which a load current flows from the outside of the integrated circuit to the output port. The load current flows through the rectifying circuit.