Abstract: A method is provided for user authentication. The method includes receiving an authentication request sent from a business system for authenticating a user, obtaining operation scenario information and operation basic elements, and displaying the operation scenario information and the operation basic elements. The method also includes receiving authentication information and the operation basic elements. Further, the method includes authenticating an identity of the user based on the received authentication information. The method includes obtaining an authentication result and sending the authentication result to the business system.

Abstract: A multiple-input comparator is disclosed. The multiple-input comparator includes a pair of differential transistors connected by a resister. The gate terminals of the transistor pair serve as the input terminals of the comparator for receiving external voltage for comparison. The terminal of the resistor serves as the current input terminal and is either connected to a current source or a current sink. A power inverter utilizing the multiple-input comparator is also disclosed.

Abstract: A laser eye surgery system includes a laser source, a ranging subsystem, an integrated optical subsystem, and a patient interface assembly. The laser source produces a treatment beam that includes a plurality of laser pulses. The ranging subsystem produces a source beam used to locate one or more structures of an eye. The ranging subsystem includes an optical coherence tomography (OCT) pickoff assembly that includes a first optical wedge and a second optical wedge separated from the first optical wedge. The OCT pickoff assembly is configured to divide an OCT source beam into a sample beam and a reference beam. The integrated optical subsystem is used to scan the treatment beam and the sample beam. The patient interface assembly couples the eye with the integrated optical subsystem so as to constrain the eye relative to the integrated optical subsystem.

Abstract: A system and related methods for automatic or semi-automatic segmentation and quantification of blood vessel structure and physiology, including segmentation and quantification of lumen, guide wire, vessel wall, calcified plaques, fibrous caps, macrophages, metallic and bioresorbable stents are described, and including visualization of results. Calcified plaque segmentation can be used to estimate the distribution of superficial calcification and inform strategies stenting. Volumetric segmentation and quantification of fibrous caps can provide more comprehensive information of the mechanisms behind plaque rupture. Quantification of macrophages can aid diagnosis and prediction of unstable plaque and associated acute coronary events. Automated detection and quantification of metallic and bioresorbable stents can greatly reduce the analysis time and facilitate timely decision making for intervention procedures.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to archiving data items in an information store. More particularly, the invention provides a computerized method for identifying, in a first information store, a first data item satisfying retention criteria; copying the first data item to a second information store; creating, in the first information store, a second data item containing a subset of the data of the first data item selected based on the data type of the first data item; and replacing the first data item, in the first information store, with the second data item.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a non-contact measurement system for measuring the three-dimensional (3D) shape of an object rapidly by using a unique light pattern and the implementation method thereof. The system comprises a pattern generation unit, a projection unit, a sensing unit and a processing unit. The pattern generation unit generates an enhanced color sequence according to predetermined rules. The sensing unit of the system comprises a hybrid sensor which can be operated in fast mode or precise mode. A dedicated decoding method for the present invention is also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to archiving data items in an information store. More particularly, the invention provides a computerized method for identifying, in a first information store, a first data item satisfying retention criteria; copying the first data item to a second information store; creating, in the first information store, a second data item containing a subset of the data of the first data item selected based on the data type of the first data item; and replacing the first data item, in the first information store, with the second data item.

Abstract: The invention relates to a power grid visualization system and a power grid visualization method based on a three-dimensional geographic information system (GIS) technology. Models to be loaded are divided into different model loading subtasks according to the difference of object types included in a scene to be loaded, and model files are called in parallel from a plurality of subtasks in a multi-thread mode; and meanwhile, on the basis that loading tasks are divided into a plurality of model loading subtasks according to the loaded object types, model files of objects of each type are only read once, moreover, reuse of the model files is not limited to a client loading task, different clients can reuse the read model files, and the characteristics of limited type and relatively consistent specification of power equipment are fully considered, so that rereading of the model files of the same type is avoided.

Abstract: Compounds according to formula (I) are disclosed where Q is S, N, or O; X is optional, and can be O?, S?, ?N—NH2, ?N—OH, or —OH; Y is optional and can be —N(H)—, O, or C1 to C20 hydrocarbon; and R1 and R2 are each independently substituted or unsubstituted single-, fused- or multiple-ring aryl or (hetero)cyclic ring systems. Methods of making these compounds, pharmaceutical compositions containing the compounds, and their use, particularly for treating or preventing cancer, are also disclosed.

Abstract: The subject matter disclosed herein relates to optical projection and image detection to detect touch or gesture action.

Abstract: The prevent invention provides an AC-DC flyback converter and a loop compensation method thereof. The AD-DC flyback converter comprises an isolating transformer, a power switch, and a feed control module. The feed control module includes a compensating circuit, a voltage buffer, and an error amplifier having a first resistor and a second resistor, and a pulse width modulation controller. With the AC-DC flyback converter and the loop compensating method, the system stability can be improved and the loop bandwidth can be reduced.

Abstract: The invention provides a communication system for a power distribution network, which comprises at least two distribution domains, each of the domains includes one management device and at least one electrical device. The management device is configured as connected with the electrical devices within its domain, and is further configured as capable of collect information from the electrical devices. The system also comprises a communication link, which is arranged for the management devices of different domains, and the management devices are configured as capable of directly exchanging information through the link.

Abstract: This specification discloses an intelligent and digitalized process level interface which is referred to herein as an Intelligent Process Interface (IPI). The input of the IPI includes both analog and digital channels and therefore the IPI can be used for substations in transition or retrofit stages with both conventional and non-conventional primary devices. The IPI acts not only as a digitalized interface, but also as an intelligent supervisory and control unit for switching functions. The architecture of the IPI is flexible and allows for the functionality to be distributed to several devices.

Abstract: A system and related methods for automatic or semi-automatic segmentation and quantification of blood vessel structure and physiology, including segmentation and quantification of lumen, guide wire, vessel wall, calcified plaques, fibrous caps, macrophages, metallic and bioresorbable stents are described, and including visualization of results. Calcified plaque segmentation can be used to estimate the distribution of superficial calcification and inform strategies stenting. Volumetric segmentation and quantification of fibrous caps can provide more comprehensive information of the mechanisms behind plaque rupture. Quantification of macrophages can aid diagnosis and prediction of unstable plaque and associated acute coronary events. Automated detection and quantification of metallic and bioresorbable stents can greatly reduce the analysis time and facilitate timely decision making for intervention procedures.

Abstract: Techniques related to 3D integrated circuits formed on a single wafer are disclosed. According to one embodiment, an integrated circuit comprises a first device forming a first projection area on a wafer and a second device forming a second projection area on the wafer. The first projection area overlaps with the second projection area partially or completely. The area being shared between the two devices refers to the partial or complete overlapping of the projection areas of the two devices. In one embodiment, two or more devices in different layers of the integrated circuit or two or more devices at different depths in a same layer of the integrated circuit may share an area on the same wafer in a certain manner. Thereby, the area of the chip is saved and the chip cost of the integrated circuit is significantly reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel compounds having anti-cancer activity, methods of making these compounds, and their use for treating cancer and drug-resistant tumors, e.g. melanoma, metastatic melanoma, drug resistant melanoma, prostate cancer and drug resistant prostate cancer.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to archiving data items in an information store. More particularly, the invention provides a computerized method for identifying, in a first information store, a first data item satisfying retention criteria; copying the first data item to a second information store; creating, in the first information store, a second data item containing a subset of the data of the first data item selected based on the data type of the first data item; and replacing the first data item, in the first information store, with the second data item.

Abstract: Techniques pertaining to multiple-input comparator and power converter designs are disclosed. According to one aspect, the present invention discloses a multiple-input comparator comprising a pair of differential transistors connected by a resister. The gate terminals of the transistor pair serve as the input terminals of the comparator for receiving external voltage for comparison. The terminal of the resistor serves as the current input terminal and is either connected to a current source or a current sink. A power inverter utilizing the multiple-input comparator is also disclosed. The power inverter comprises a power switch driven by a PMW signal, a voltage sampling circuit, an error amplifier and a multiple-input PWM comparator.

Abstract: Designs of an overcurrent protection circuit Techniques are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an overcurrent protection having continuous protection thresholds is provided to efficiently protect a battery from discharging overcurrent especially in all intermediate states.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional driver controller capable to drive one or more voltage-controlled devices or current-controlled devices. According to one embodiment, the multifunctional driver controller comprises a selection unit receiving a control signal, one of a first reference voltage and a second reference voltage, the selection unit selecting either one of the first reference voltage and the second reference voltage per the control signal, and a control circuit receiving a reference voltage from the selection unit and a feedback signal from a load being driven by a controlled analog signal from the control circuit, wherein the controlled analog signal is either a controlled voltage signal or a controlled current signal, the control circuit compares the reference voltage with the feedback signal and adjusts the controlled analog signal in reference to a difference between the reference voltage and the feedback signal until the feedback signal converges to the reference voltage.