Abstract:
The present invention relates to ionic liquids having low melting points, low viscosities and high electrical conductivities; and more specifically, to ionic liquids including at least one organic onium ion and at least one anion represented by the formula: [Z—BF3]−, wherein Z is an alkyl group, an alkenyl group, or a fluoroalkenyl group. The ionic liquids according to the invention are capable of easily dissolving electrolytes such as lithium salts, and are also nonflammable and have low viscosities; therefore, the ionic liquids are suitable for use as electrolyte solvents for lithium batteries such as lithium secondary batteries, electric double-layer capacitors, and the like. The ionic liquids according to the invention are suitable for use in electrochemical devices such as lithium secondary batteries, fuel cells, solar batteries, electrical double-layer capacitors and the like; as solvents for chemical reactions; and as lubricants.
Abstract:
Lignocellulosic biomass is noted for its recalcitrance to deconstruction as a feedstock for biofuel production. A two-step pretreatment method with the aim of enhancing cellulose digestibility, bypassing the traditional severe pretreatment reaction conditions and improving the overall economics of biofuel production is disclosed herein. A 1st pretreatment step is used to partially remove hemicellulose and lignin. A 2nd pretreatment step using electrolyzed water is used to break the crystalline structure and to remove residual hemicellulose and lignin before enzymatic hydrolysis for releasing fermentable sugars. A digestibility of 95% can be achieved by the two-step approach.
Abstract:
A relay method comprising receiving data from a first node and a second node; estimating the symbols in the data received from said first node and said second node; transmitting the estimated data from the first node to the second node and the estimated data from the second node to the first node.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to communication of data in a wireless communication system that enables relaying of data between an originating node (3) and a destined node (1). In the arrangement information of a radio resource allocated to the destined node is provided where after communications on the allocated resource are monitored. Relaying of data between the originating node (3) and the destined node (1) is controlled based on the monitoring.
Abstract:
A method for XML based object-relationship mapping for different object types in a computer system is provided. The method includes creating a database schema in a database layer including a single table with specific database columns for storing known properties as well as customizable database columns for storing extended properties. The method also includes creating an object in an object layer that has specific methods for known properties and dynamic methods for extended properties, where the object types are variations of the object, the object includes fields for the properties, and the object supports reading and writing the properties to corresponding database columns in the table. The method further includes creating an XML file containing definitions for new object types and new properties, where the property definitions include database column names, and the XML file contains display information for GUI management. The method additionally includes outputting display information a GUI.
Abstract:
A care plan management system (10) includes a server (12) including a content database (14) containing care management-related content including multiple revisions of at least some said content. Each content revision is tagged with temporal content revision information. A care plans storage (18) stores a plurality of patient care plans (21, 22, 23) associated with corresponding patients. Each patient care plan includes a selection of care management-related content to be presented to the patient, and a revision policy indicating which temporal revision of said content should be presented. User interfaces (31, 32, 33) are operatively connected with a communication interface (28) of the server (12) to receive and present the selected care management-related content.
Abstract:
A cable connector assembly (1) includes a housing (10), a plurality of electrical connectors (20, 30), a shielding member (40), a plurality of cables (50, 60) and outstretched wires (26, 36). The housing defines a plurality of positioning slits (110) recessing inwardly from a bottom face. The positioning slit has a receiving part (111) at a front end thereof and a holding part (112) communicating with the receiving part. The shielding member encloses a front portion of the housing with a retaining portion (407) received in the receiving part of the positioning slit. Each outstretched wire electrically connects with a grounding conductor of the cable and can be retained in the holding part of the positioning slit of the housing with a front end thereof soldered on the retaining portion of the shielding member for providing a grounding transmission.
Abstract:
A plug connector (1) includes a casing (10), a mating portion (30) retained by the casing for mating with a mating connector, a pair of lock members (61) and a pair of release buttons (62). The lock members are fixed in the casing. The lock members each include a resilient lock arm (611). A pawl (612) extends from an end of each lock arm for engaging with a corresponding part of the mating connector. The release buttons are separately made and are pivotally mounted in the casing. The release buttons each include an actuating protrusion (622) for engaging with the lock arm of the lock member. The release button is operable to deflect the lock arm by the actuating protrusion for disengaging the pawl from the corresponding part of the mating connector.
Abstract:
Techniques are disclosed for distributing data in a content delivery network configured to provide edge services using a plurality of service providers. Data indicative of data usage and cost data for the plurality of service providers is accessed. Based on the accessed data, an effective unit cost, multiplex efficiency, and channel utilization are determined for a selected user. A Bayesian optimization algorithm is applied to at least a portion of the accessed data. The content delivery network is configured to redistribute data traffic for the selected user based on a result of the applied Bayesian optimization algorithm.