Abstract: A power adaptation apparatus for a wireless communication channel includes a power ratio compensator. The power ratio compensator is capable of receiving a channel quality indicator and compensating a power ratio parameter according to the channel quality indicator, wherein the power ratio parameter defines a relation between power of the wireless communication channel and power of another wireless communication channel, and is referenced for setting the power of the wireless communication channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides purge devices having micronozzles and operating methods thereof. The purge device having micronozzles are operated to clean pellicles used in semiconductor manufacturing. The purge devices having micronozzles comprises a base, at least one track configured on the base, a rotation platform, and a micronozzle array, in which the micronozzle array further comprises an air duct and a plurality of nozzles. Additionally, the rotation platform and the micronozzle array are able to move relatively to another along the at least one track.

Abstract: The present invention is an event or social gathering organizer, in the form of a web application. The event entries comprise of the event name, location, time, convener, telephone number and email address with a list for listing participants. An email address and telephone number can be entered with the owner's name. Upon processing of an event, the event organizer will send an email to each participant with links to accept/decline the event. By clicking the accept link, the participant can choose his/her preferences, and configure options related to the event. A dining organizer is an embodiment of this kind of event organizer, which lists a restaurant as the gathering place. In the present invention's system, each participant can pick drinks/dishes up beforehand anytime anywhere. It offers service providers a hardened customized function reduced menu tablet and also a tiers/segments based loyalty program.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for an injector is located in a curved portion of an exhaust line having an exhaust flow from an upstream end to a downstream end. The mounting assembly includes an indent extending at least partially into the exhaust line curved portion and disposed in the exhaust flow. The downstream wall has an interior surface oriented to substantially face the exhaust line downstream end. A recess extends from the downstream wall in a direction away from the exhaust line downstream end, and a recess aperture is formed in the recess and configured to fluidly communicate with the injector. The recess reduces the amount of exhaust heat reaching the injector tip.

Abstract: The present application discloses a three-phase reactor, including: an upper yoke and a lower yoke, the upper yoke and the lower yoke containing a first material; and at least three first core columns, the first core columns containing a second material, and the both ends of each of the first core columns being connected with the upper yoke and the lower yoke, respectively, wherein, the relative permeability of the first material is greater than that of the second material, and at least one air gap is positioned in each of the first core columns. In the three-phase reactor proposed by the present disclosure, the yokes are made of a material different from that of the core columns, and air gaps are positioned in the core columns, so that the eddy current losses may be reduced significantly and the requirement for the use of high power may be satisfied.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods of saccharifying a cellulosic material comprising subjecting the cellulosic material to a catalase and a cellulolytic enzyme composition comprising a GH61 polypeptide in the presence of dissolved oxygen at a concentration of greater than 10% of the saturation level. The invention also related to methods of producing desired fermentation products, such as ethanol, using a method including a saccharification step of the invention.

Abstract: A transformer includes a magnetic core, a primary winding, and a plurality of secondary windings. The magnetic core has an axial and a radial direction. The primary winding includes a plurality of winding sections and at least one connecting section. The winding sections are arranged along the axial direction. The connecting section is connected between the two adjacent winding sections. Each of the winding sections includes a plurality of primary winding layers and pull-out portions. The primary winding layers surround the magnetic core and are arranged along the radial direction. One pull-out portion connects two primary winding layers adjacent to the pull-out portion. Part of normal projections of the primary winding layers on a surface of the magnetic core are located between normal projections of the pull-out portions on the surface of the magnetic core. The secondary windings surround the primary winding.

Abstract: The present invention provides a composition comprising extract of adlay bran, wherein the adlay bran extract comprises C1 to C7 alcohol extract of adlay bran (A) and carbon dioxide supercritical fluid extract of adlay bran (B). Preferably, the extract of adlay bran has effects in treating a skin and/or subcutaneous tissue disease and in lowering interleukin (IL)-1?, interleukin-1?, interleukin-6, tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-?, interleukin-8, prostaglandin-2 (PGE2) and/or C-Reactive Protein (CRP).

Abstract: A power adaptation apparatus for a wireless communication channel includes a power ratio compensator. The power ratio compensator is capable of receiving a channel quality indicator and compensating a power ratio parameter according to the channel quality indicator, wherein the power ratio parameter defines a relation between power of the wireless communication channel and power of another wireless communication channel, and is referenced for setting the power of the wireless communication channel.

Abstract: In some embodiments, in a method, a netlist is received. The netlist comprises a subcircuit that comprises a device and a rule check module. The rule check module specifies a plurality of terminals of the device subject to an operating space, and at least one parameter that controls a non-rectangular boundary of the operating space. The netlist is simulated to obtain simulation data associated with the terminals of the device. The operating space that has the non-rectangular boundary is formed by using the at least one parameter. The simulation data is checked against the operating space. A situation in which the checked simulation data does not fall within the operating space is reflected.

Abstract: In some embodiments, in a method, a netlist is received. The netlist comprises a subcircuit that comprises a device and a rule check module. The rule check module specifies a plurality of terminals of the device subject to an operating space, and at least one parameter that controls a non-rectangular boundary of the operating space. The netlist is simulated to obtain simulation data associated with the terminals of the device. The operating space that has the non-rectangular boundary is formed by using the at least one parameter. The simulation data is checked against the operating space. A situation in which the checked simulation data does not fall within the operating space is reflected.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for achieving China Mobile Multimedia Broadcasting (CMMB) diversity reception are disclosed. The method includes: acquiring respective Analogue-to-Digital Converter (ADC) data of two antennas; respectively conducting a synchronization and Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) operation on the ADC data of the two antennas, acquiring delay information about the two antennas, and according to an operation result, selecting a signal to noise ratio (SNR) configuration parameter; according to the delay information, conducting delay compensation on the operated data; and according to the selected SNR configuration parameter, merging the data of the two antennas on which the delay compensation is conducted, and outputting the data. The method and apparatus are able to acquire a signal with extremely small interference and acquire a higher mobile performance.

Abstract: A tool pan has a number of homocentric annular structures which have rubbing zones. Provided between the contiguous rubbing zones is at least a ramp, which is extending along the normal of the tool pan, and the height of which is increased gradually towards the fringe of the tool pan. In a rubbing machine the tool pan is used. The rubbing machine is applicable in paper making industry, and can effectively separate and fibrillate the fiber of herbage by mechanical force between a pair of tool pans, thereby needing not to use chemicals, and according with the modern conception of environmental protection.

Abstract: A power adaptation apparatus for a wireless communication channel includes a power ratio compensator. The power ratio compensator is capable of receiving a channel quality indicator and compensating a power ratio parameter according to the channel quality indicator, wherein the power ratio parameter defines a relation between power of the wireless communication channel and power of another wireless communication channel, and is referenced for setting the power of the wireless communication channel.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and associated apparatus providing a signal metric for a transmitter of a communication system including: accumulating a plurality of power terms, each power term corresponding to a product of one of symbol amplitudes and one of scaling factors; and calculating the signal metric according to the accumulated power terms.

Abstract: A magnetic core utilized in a reactor includes an upper yoke, a bottom yoke, and at least two core columns. The closed magnetic loop is formed by the upper yoke, the bottom yoke, and the core columns. The core columns include at least one first magnetic column. The first magnetic column includes a core body, a balance magnetic unit and an air gap. The balance magnetic unit and the adjacent air gap form a composite air gap for dividing the first magnetic column into different parts. The upper yoke, the bottom yoke, and the two core columns constitute a closed magnetic loop. The composite air gap is disposed at a side of the core body. The upper yoke, the bottom yoke, and the core body are made of planar laminated magnetic material. The magnetic permeability of the balance magnetic unit is lower than which of the planar laminated magnetic material.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method and apparatus reporting a channel quality indicator (CQI) of a communication system, including: detecting a first measurement reflecting a first communication quality of the communication system, providing first reference(s) respectively corresponding to indicator level(s), providing CQI according to the indicator level(s) and a relation between the first measurement and the first reference(s), and updating one (or more) first reference according to a second measurement reflecting a second communication quality of the communication system. For example, the first measurement can represent signal to interference ratio or mutual information, and the second measurement can represent data error rate or throughput. First reference(s) can be further adjusted according to a third measurement, e.g., a power scheduling of base station, such that CQI can be updated if base station schedules additional transmission power.

Abstract: An isolated nucleic acid includes a sequence selected from the group consisting of the following: (i) a first nucleotide sequence of SEQ ID NO.: 1, SEQ ID NO.: 2, SEQ ID NO.: 3, SEQ ID NO.: 4, or SEQ ID NO.: 5; (ii) a second nucleotide sequence encoding an amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO.: 6, SEQ ID NO.: 7, SEQ ID NO.: 8, SEQ ID NO.: 9, or SEQ ID NO.: 10; and (iii) a third nucleotide sequence complementary to the first nucleotide sequence or the second nucleotide sequence.

Abstract: The present application discloses a three-phase reactor, including: an upper yoke and a lower yoke, the upper yoke and the lower yoke containing a first material; and at least three first core columns, the first core columns containing a second material, and the both ends of each of the first core columns being connected with the upper yoke and the lower yoke, respectively, wherein, the relative permeability of the first material is greater than that of the second material, and at least one air gap is positioned in each of the first core columns. In the three-phase reactor proposed by the present disclosure, the yokes are made of a material different from that of the core columns, and air gaps are positioned in the core columns, so that the eddy current losses may be reduced significantly and the requirement for the use of high power may be satisfied.

Abstract: Provided are isolated polypeptides having Berberine Bridge Enzyme Like activity, catalytic domains, FAD binding domains and polynucleotides encoding the polypeptides, catalytic domains or FAD binding domains. The nucleic acid constructs, vectors, and host cells comprising the polynucleotides as well as methods of producing and using the polypeptides, catalytic domains or FAD binding domains are also provided.