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20160005183 | KERNEL SPARSE MODELS FOR AUTOMATED TUMOR SEGMENTATION - A robust method to automatically segment and identify tumor regions in medical images is extremely valuable for clinical diagnosis and disease modeling. In various embodiments, an efficient algorithm uses sparse models in feature spaces to identify pixels belonging to tumorous regions. By fusing both intensity and spatial location information of the pixels, this technique can automatically localize tumor regions without user intervention. Using a few expert-segmented training images, a sparse coding-based classifier is learned. For a new test image, the sparse code obtained from every pixel is tested with the classifier to determine if it belongs to a tumor region. Particular embodiments also provide a highly accurate, low-complexity procedure for cases when the user can provide an initial estimate of the tumor in a test image. | 01-07-2016 |
20150011580 | 1H-Pyrrolo [2, 3 -B] Pyridine Derivatives and Their Use as Radical Quenchers - The present disclosure provides biologically active compounds of formula (I): and pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, compositions comprising these compounds, and methods of using these compounds in a variety of applications, such as treatment or suppression of diseases associated with decreased mitochondrial function resulting in diminished ATP production and/or oxidative stress and/or lipid peroxidation. | 01-08-2015 |
20140273090 | Methods and Systems for Peptide/Protein Amplification - An amino acid chain of interest is selected or captured for amplification. The amino acid chain of interest including at least one amino acid sequence is denatured and read. The read amino acid sequence is transcribed to synthesize a mRNA equivalent. The amino acid chain of interest is then amplified using a biological system. | 09-18-2014 |
20140269989 | ENERGY EFFICIENT DISTRIBUTED ESTIMATION USING NONLINEAR AMPLIFIERS - Some embodiments include a distributed estimation system. Other embodiments of related systems and methods are also disclosed. | 09-18-2014 |
20140165017 | PHYSICS-BASED RELIABILITY MODEL FOR LARGE-SCALE CMOS CIRCUIT DESIGN - This disclosure relates generally to systems and methods for simulating physical active semiconductor components using in silico active semiconductor components. To simulate charge degradation effect(s) in a circuit simulation, a simulated defect signal level is produced. More specifically, the simulated defect signal level simulates at least one charge degradation effect in the in silico active semiconductor component as a function of simulation time and a simulated input signal level of a simulated input signal. As such, the charge degradation effect(s) are simulated externally with respect to the in silico active semiconductor component. In this manner, the in silico active semiconductor component does not need to be reprogrammed in order to simulate charge degradation effects. | 06-12-2014 |
20140142882 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR PREDICTION OF FILL FACTOR IN HETEROJUNCTION SOLAR CELLS THROUGH LIFETIME SPECTROSCOPY - Methods and systems for prediction of fill factor in heterojunction solar cells through lifetime spectroscopy are provided. In accordance with some embodiments, methods for categorizing fill factor in a solar cell are provided, the methods comprising: determining lifetime values of the solar cell at different minority carrier concentrations; determining a lifetime curve shape for the solar cell based on the determined lifetime values; and categorizing the fill factor of the solar cell based on the determined lifetime curve shape using a hardware processor. | 05-22-2014 |
20140112927 | BISPECIFIC MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY THERAPEUTICS AGAINST WEST NILE VIRUS WITH IMPROVED CNS PENETRATION - The plant-based production of a therapeutic antibody against West Nile Virus is disclosed. | 04-24-2014 |
20140057325 | Microbial Conversion of Glucose to Styrene and Its Derivatives - A method for the in vivo production of styrene from renewable substrates using a recombinant microorganism is disclosed. Additionally, a method for the in vivo production of styrene oxide from renewable substrates using a recombinant microorganism is also disclosed. In both cases, the host cell expresses at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses phenylalanine ammonia lyase activity in addition to at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses trans-cinnamic acid decarboxylase activity. In the case of styrene oxide, the host cell must additionally express at least one gene encoding a polypeptide that possesses styrene monooxygenase activity. | 02-27-2014 |
20130345990 | TOOL FOR OPTIMIZING CHLORINATED-SOLVENT BIOREMEDIATION THROUGH INTEGRATION OF CHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR DATA WITH ELECTRON AND ALKALINITY BALANCES - A prediction and assessment tool for bioremediation performance based on a comprehensive understanding of the link between chemical flow and microbial community interactions includes linking molecular microbial ecology data with electron and alkalinity balances to make it possible to understand dechlorinating microbial communities and their metabolic processes. The interactions of biological processes and site mineralogy result in changes to alkalinity and pH that can lead to incomplete reductive dechlorination resulting from suboptimal pH. Understanding these interactions allows for strategies to predict expected bioremediation outcomes and/or to mitigate incomplete reductive dechlorination. | 12-26-2013 |
20130317377 | Generative Model-Driven Resource-Efficient Monitoring in Body Sensor Networks - Body sensor networks (BSNs) and methods for monitoring an electrocardiogram using such BSNs include a base station that generates an ECG model and an output ECG signal for displaying on a display device, and a sensor platform in electrical communication with the base station. The sensor platform may be configured to receive a sensed ECG signal from one or more sensors, receive an instance of the ECG model, and produce a model ECG signal from the instance. The sensor platform compares the sensed ECG signal to the model ECG signal and, if a deviation of the sensed ECG signal from the model ECG signal exceeds a threshold, transmits deviation data describing the deviation to the base station module. The sensor platform module does not transmit any data to the base station if there is no such deviation. | 11-28-2013 |
20130295675 | METHOD FOR INSERTING GENETIC MATERIAL INTO GENOMIC DNA - The present invention provides reagents and methods for improved homologous recombination. | 11-07-2013 |
20130271159 | SYSTEMS FOR PROVIDING ELECTRO-MECHANICAL SENSORS - Systems for providing electro-mechanical sensors are provided. In some embodiments, a system for providing an electro-mechanical sensor comprising: a flexible material forming at least a first channel and a second channel, wherein the first channel includes a first plate region and the second channel forms a second plate region that is substantially aligned with the first plate region; and an electrically conductive fluid that fills the first channel and the second channel. | 10-17-2013 |
20130193308 | Multiband Photodetector Utilizing Unipolar and Bipolar Devices - Multi-band photodetectors can be formed by series connecting unipolar and, optionally, bipolar semiconductor structures, each having different photodetection bands. Under default mode of operation, the detector with highest resistance and lowest current will be the current limiting device and will be the active photodetector. When the active photodetector is illuminated with strong light in its own detection band it will be optically biased. This active photodetector will no longer be the highest resistance device, and the next photodetector will be the active photodetector. Repeating this operation pattern, allows switching photodetection bands of the multi-band photodetector. The resistances, dark current and photocurrent of the devices should be engineered to have proper switching. Moreover, the illuminating surface, and photodetector placement should be optimized for proper light biasing. The current passing through the device will always be equal to the current of the active photodetector. | 08-01-2013 |
20130184201 | Cyclodepsipeptides with Antineoplastic Activity and Methods of Using to Inhibit Cancer and Microbial Growth - The present invention is directed to cyclodepsipeptide compounds having antineoplastic and/or antimicrobial activity, preferably Kitastatin 1. The present invention is further directed to methods of inhibiting cancer cell growth and/or microbial growth in a host inflicted therewith by administering cyclodepsipeptide compounds to the inflicted host. | 07-18-2013 |
20130183243 | Methods and Device for Tuning Multiplexed Markers for Disease Assay - The present invention relates to a diagnostic device and methods of using the same for diagnostic assays for monitoring the presence of biological samples wherein the device allows for the determination of at least two assay components on one sensor. More specifically, the invention relates to a multi-marker electrochemical impedance spectroscopy sensor comprising a plurality of molecular recognition elements wherein the sensor comprises multiple different molecular recognition element types that are tuned in a manner that alters the frequency of the molecular recognition element type such that it is at a detectably different frequency to the frequency of other molecular recognition element types on the same sensor. | 07-18-2013 |
20130102024 | OPTICAL FLUORESCENCE DUAL SENSORS AND METHODS OF PREPARING AND USING THEM - The present invention relates to an optical fluorescence dual sensor comprising a probe for sensing pH, a probe for sensing oxygen, an intra-reference probe and a matrix. The present invention also relates to methods of preparing an optical fluorescence dual sensor and methods of using them. | 04-25-2013 |
20130075739 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRONIC DEVICES ON BOTH SIDES OF A CARRIER SUBSTRATE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICES THEREOF - Some embodiments include a method of manufacturing electronic devices on both sides of a carrier substrate and electronic devices thereof. Other embodiments of related methods and structures are also disclosed. | 03-28-2013 |
20120211660 | SENSOR DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of sensor systems and related methods of operating and manufacturing the same are described herein. The sensor systems can be used to detect atomic or subatomic particles or radiation. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 08-23-2012 |
20120206207 | AMPLIFIERS WITH DEPLETION AND ENHANCEMENT MODE THIN FILM TRANSISTORS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of amplifiers with depletion and enhancement mode thin film transistors are disclosed herein. Other examples, devices, and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 08-16-2012 |
20120175714 | Embedded Microelectromechanical Systems Sensor and Related Devices and Methods - Embodiments of embedded MEMS sensors and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 07-12-2012 |
20120159784 | Method and Apparatus for Making Electrical Connections - A device for making electrical connections is provided, along with a method of use. Other embodiments are also described herein. | 06-28-2012 |
20120127687 | FLEXIBLE CIRCUITS AND ELECTRONIC TEXTILES - Embodiments of wearable flexible devices and related methods are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 05-24-2012 |
20120097961 | METHOD OF ANODIZING ALUMINUM USING A HARD MASK AND SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE THEREOF - Methods of anodizing aluminum using a hard mask and related embodiments of semiconductor devices are disclosed herein. Other methods and related embodiments are also disclosed herein. | 04-26-2012 |
20120070158 | FLEXIBLE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEMS AND RELATED METHODS - Embodiments of flexible identification systems are described herein. Other embodiments and related methods are also disclosed herein. | 03-22-2012 |
20120067134 | DISPLAY BENDER AND METHOD OF TESTING FLEXIBLE DISPLAY - Some embodiments include an apparatus for testing flexible displays. The apparatus can include: (a) a first clamp configured to receive a first end of the flexible display; (b) a second clamp configured to receive a second end of the flexible display, wherein the second end of the flexible display is opposite the first end of the flexible display; and (c) a test column. Other embodiments and methods are disclosed herein. | 03-22-2012 |
20120061672 | METHOD OF PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AT HIGH TEMPERATURES AND FLEXIBLE SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE THEREOF - Some embodiments include a method of providing a semiconductor device. The method can include: (a) providing a flexible substrate; (b) depositing at least one layer of material over the flexible substrate, wherein the deposition of the at least one layer of material over the flexible substrate occurs at a temperature of at least 180° C.; and (c) providing a diffusion barrier between a metal layer and an a-Si layer. Other embodiments are disclosed in this application. | 03-15-2012 |
20120020864 | Hydride Compounds with Silicon and Germanium Core Atoms and method of Synthesizing Same - A method is provided for synthesizing silicon-germanium hydride compounds of the formula (H | 01-26-2012 |
20100021968 | NOVEL CHLORELLA SPECIES AND USES THEREFOR - The present invention relates to algal species and compositions, methods for identifying algae that produce high lipid content, possess tolerance to high CO | 01-28-2010 |
20080293640 | Polypeptide inhibitors of HSP27 kinase and uses therefor - The present invention provides polypeptide inhibitors of HSP27 kinase, compositions thereof, and methods for using such polypeptides and compositions for various therapeutic uses. | 11-27-2008 |