Abstract: A polymer that contains, in a molecular chain constituting a main chain, a skeleton derived from a dehydroabietic acid compound, an adsorbent that contains the polymer, and an adsorption apparatus that has the adsorbent.

Abstract: A dissimilar metal joint structure includes a first and second joining materials and a three-dimensional structural body. The structural body is joined to the top of the first joining material. Spaces in the structural body are filled with the second joining material, so that the second joining material is geometrically integrated with the structural body. The structural body is joined to the first joining material at an interface. The second joining material is charged into the spaces in the structural body and is integrated with the structural body. The first and second joining materials are joined together via the structural body. Because the second joining material is charged into the spaces in the structural body, the second joining material and the structural body are strongly joined and integrated together by the anchor effect. Inducing metallurgical reaction at the interface between the first and second joining materials can increase bonding strength.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method performed on a user device includes receiving a signal from an auditory device. The method further includes generating a hearing profile for a user associated with the user device. The method further includes implementing a pink noise band test. The method further includes determining one or more presets that correspond to user preferences. The method further includes updating the hearing profile based on the pink noise band test and the one or more presets. The method further includes transmitting the hearing profile to the auditory device.

Abstract: Methods and systems for performing at least one audio activity (e.g., conducting a phone call or playing music or other audio content) in an environment including by determining an estimated location of a user in the environment in response to sound uttered by the user (e.g., a voice command), and controlling the audio activity in response to determining the estimated user location. The environment may have zones which are indicated by a zone map and estimation of the user location may include estimating in which of the zones the user is located. The audio activity may be performed using microphones and loudspeakers which are implemented in or coupled to smart audio devices.

Abstract: A computer-implemented method performed on a user device includes receiving a signal from an auditory device. The method further includes generating a hearing profile for a user associated with the user device. The method further includes implementing pink noise band testing. The method further includes implementing speech testing. The method further includes implementing music testing. The method further includes updating the hearing profile based on the pink noise band testing, the speech testing, and the music testing. The method further includes transmitting the hearing profile to the auditory device.

Abstract: A computing device system including a computing device having a housing and electronic components disposed within the housing, where the electronic components include a controller, a memory, and a power source. A display screen is supported on the housing, and a socket extends into the housing. A removable speaker is selectively received within the socket, where the removable speaker includes a power source that is automatically charged when received within the socket.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a piezoelectric film in which a high sound pressure can be obtained in a case of, for example, being formed into a piezoelectric speaker, and a laminated piezoelectric element obtained by laminating the piezoelectric films. The object is achieved with a piezoelectric film including a piezoelectric layer which contains piezoelectric particles in a matrix containing a polymer material, electrode layers which are provided on both surfaces of the piezoelectric layer, and protective layers which cover the electrode layers, in which, in a case where “ratio D of elastic recovery amount=(elastic recovery amount of piezoelectric layer/elastic recovery amount of protective layer)” is determined in an elastic recovery amount measured by a nanoindentation measurement, the ratio D of the elastic recovery amount satisfies “0.27?D?1.19”.

Abstract: To prevent a decrease in a saturation charge when a phase difference signal is generated. A pixel includes a plurality of photoelectric conversion sections that is formed on a semiconductor substrate and performs photoelectric conversion of incident light from a subject to generate a charge. An intra-pixel separator separates the plurality of photoelectric conversion sections. An overflow path in the intra-pixel separator transfers charges overflowed in the plurality of photoelectric conversion sections to each other. An overflow gate in the pixel and adjusts a potential of the overflow path. A pixel separator is disposed at a boundary between the pixels. A charge holding section holds the generated charge. A charge transfer section is disposed one-by-one for the plurality of photoelectric conversion sections and transfers the generated charge to the charge holding section. An image signal generating section generates an image signal on the basis of the generated charge.

Abstract: An image sensor array includes a pixel circuit that generates a pixel output signal, wherein an amplitude of the pixel output signal is related to an intensity of detected light. The pixel circuit passes the pixel output signal to a data signal line for a selection period. A current control capacitor supplies a current to the data signal line through a first electrode in the selection period. A ramp generator generates a voltage ramp signal and passes the voltage ramp signal to a second electrode of the current control capacitor in the selection period.

Abstract: An image sensor includes a first photoelectric conversion unit that converts light incident through a first opening to an electric charge, a second photoelectric conversion unit that converts light incident through a second opening which is smaller than the first opening to an electric charge, and a signal output wiring that outputs a first signal generated by the electric charge converted by the first photoelectric conversion unit and a second signal generated by the electric charge converted by the second photoelectric conversion unit. The second photoelectric conversion unit is disposed between the second opening and the signal output wiring.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a housing comprising an insertion space in communication with an outside of the housing; a probe extending long and installed in the housing such that the probe is movable from the insertion space to an inside of the housing; a pressure sensor installed in the housing and located adjacent to one end of the probe; and a sealer configured to receive the probe, wherein the sealer is located between the pressure sensor and the insertion space.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed.

Abstract: The field of the DISCLOSURE lies in adaptive materials for implementation in textiles, wearables and smart clothing. The present disclosure relates to functional fabrics or devices, comprising energy-harvesting fabrics or fiber-based materials which change characteristics upon stimulation with at least one stimulus selected from touch, pressure, friction or light. The present disclosure also relates to the use of said functional fabrics or devices, in particular as pressure or friction or touch sensor or in fabrics being in contact with body parts during walking or running. The present disclosure also relates to the use of said functional fabrics or devices as photo-voltaic or light sensors. The present disclosure also relates to electrostatic boost filter devices comprising said functional fabrics or devices, and their uses to filter particulate matter and/or to filter and clean air.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating device is disclosed. The aerosol-generating device of the disclosure includes a body; a cartridge coupled to the body and configured to store a liquid; and a printed circuit board (PCB) assembly disposed at the body and positioned adjacent to the cartridge, wherein the PCB assembly comprises: a PCB; at least one light source mounted on the PCB; and a first sensor mounted on the PCB at a region of the PCB different than the at least one light source.

Abstract: A medical image processing apparatus, a method, a program, a diagnosis supporting apparatus, and an endoscope system are provided. The medical image processing apparatus includes one or more processor configured to acquire medical images including a first medical image and a second medical image preceding the first medical image in time-series, display the medical images in time-series, emphasize regions of interest included in the medical images at set emphasis degrees, determine whether a first region of interest included in the first medical image is identical with a second region of interest included in the second medical image, and set one of the emphasis degrees for a displayed region of interest corresponding to the first region of interest to a relatively larger value than another of the emphasis degrees which is set preceding the one of the emphasis degrees in time-series in a case where the determination is affirmative.

Abstract: A power supply device and an aerosol-generating system including the same are disclosed. The power supply device includes a housing having formed therein an accommodation space, a power supply battery, a power input terminal for receiving power from the outside, a power output terminal for outputting power to an aerosol-generating device accommodated in the accommodation space, a power circuit for transmitting power to the power supply battery or the power output terminal, and a controller for controlling the operation of the power circuit. The controller determines the remaining capacity of a device battery of the aerosol-generating device. When the remaining capacity is less than a predetermined reference capacity, the controller controls the power circuit to transmit power to the power output terminal. When the remaining capacity is equal to or greater than the reference capacity, the controller controls the power circuit to transmit power to the power supply battery.

Abstract: A pre-roll filling system is provided. A pre-roll receiving component is operable to receive a plurality of pre-rolls. The pre-rolls are arranged in at least one row extending along a longitudinal axis. A translating component is operable to translate the pre-roll receiving component along the longitudinal axis. A filling component including at least one needle component is operable to deposit infusion material via at least one needle into the pre-rolls as the pre-roll receiving component translates along the longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A method and system for a user interface for artifact removal in an EEG is disclosed herein. The invention allows an operator to select a plurality of artifacts to be automatically removed from an EEG recording using a user interface. The operator pushes a button on the user interface to apply a plurality of filters to remove the plurality of artifacts from the EEG and generate a clean EEG for viewing.

Abstract: An aerosol-generating article according to one aspect of the present disclosure may include a tobacco medium portion, a filter portion disposed to be spaced apart from the tobacco medium portion, and a tubular cooling portion disposed between the tobacco medium portion and the filter portion. An inner peripheral surface of the cooling portion may include a nicotine component.

Abstract: A diagnosis support system includes an acquirer, a calculator, and a display controller. The acquirer acquires diagnosis data. The calculator calculates, based on the medical data, a feature amount in the medical data for a predetermined period. The display controller causes the displayer to display the medical data in a format according to the feature amount.