Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a visible and infrared stealth element. The element of the present disclosure may selectively control thermal radiation energy according to a wavelength, and may also control a surface color and reflectance of near-infrared light and short-wavelength infrared light.

Abstract: A method includes receiving training data comprising a plurality of pairs of images. Each pair comprises a noisy image and a denoised version of the noisy image. The method also includes training a multi-task diffusion model to perform a plurality of image-to-image translation tasks, wherein the training comprises iteratively generating a forward diffusion process by predicting, at each iteration in a sequence of iterations and based on a current noisy estimate of the denoised version of the noisy image, noise data for a next noisy estimate of the denoised version of the noisy image, updating, at each iteration, the current noisy estimate to the next noisy estimate by combining the current noisy estimate with the predicted noise data, and determining a reverse diffusion process by inverting the forward diffusion process to predict the denoised version of the noisy image. The method additionally includes providing the trained diffusion model.

Abstract: Techniques are described herein for selecting an optimal financial account for a financial transaction. In an embodiment, a multi-account payment card is used to initiate a financial transaction. Transaction information of the financial transaction including a multi-account payment card ID is transmitted to a server for processing. The server determines that the multi-account payment card ID is associated with a plurality of financial accounts, wherein each of the plurality of financial accounts is associated with any one of a credit card, a debit card, an automatic teller machine (ATM) card, a gift card, or a credit line. A financial account of the plurality of financial accounts is selected by the server based on financial account information, such as reward information, associated with the plurality of financial accounts and the transaction information of the financial transaction. The financial transaction is then charged to the selected financial account.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for the detection of viable microorganisms in urine using DNA-crosslinking agent to differentiate between dead and live microorganisms. The DNA-crosslinking agent can penetrate cells which have compromised cell membranes, such as dead cells. The method of the present application comprises amplifying DNA in the urine sample which is pre-treated with the DNA-crosslinking agent. In addition, the method includes the step of centrifugation to remove supernatant from the urine.

Abstract: In a user device such as a smartphone, frequent display screen activation causes undesirable power consumption and other inconveniences to the user, such as taking out his smartphone from a pocket to look at its screen, which increases the chances of his smartphone being dropped or damaged. Based upon such problem recognition, the present inventor conceived various inventive features that allow user relevant information to be provided onto a so-called display slate, without having to activate the display screen of the user device. Such an interactive display platform allows for performing a wireless pairing operation between a user device and at least one display slate located in proximity to the user device, providing, on the display slate, user relevant information related to or received from the user device without the screen of the user device being activated, and allowing, via the display slate, the user to interact with the user relevant information provided thereon.

Abstract: A system and method from improving the image quality achievable with an ultrasound transducer by using a composite aperture for receiving ultrasound echoes. By using two receive cycles per vector, twice as many transducers may be used for receiving ultrasound imaging data than there are physical channels available in the ultrasound probe. An ultrasound probe utilizing a composite aperture can achieve high image quality from a system have reduced power, size, cost and complexity.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a UV- and heat-curable ladder-like polysilsesquioxane copolymer and a method for preparing the same. Since a controlled functionality can be provided only on a desired region via a thiol-ene click reaction without an additional additive, an insulating layer having a low dielectric constant and a microcircuit pattern can be formed without an additional etching process.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods for enhancing survival of a neuron, for inhibiting degeneration of a neuron, and for inhibiting abnormal protein accumulation in a neuron, optionally a motor neuron, comprising, consisting or consisting essentially of increasing the level of cyclin F in the neuron regardless of the neuron's level or activity of endogenous cyclin F. Optionally the neuron is in a subject with a neurodegenerative condition or at risk of developing a neurodegenerative condition, typically a neurodegenerative condition associated with a neuronal TDP-43 proteinopathy.

Abstract: Disclosed is an AC-AC power converter with multiple AC voltage output branches. The AC-AC power converter is bridgeless and contains only one power stage. The AC-AC power converter consists of only one inductor for power conversion and provides a current source for successively feeding multiple output branches one at a time. Each output branch can be selected by the corresponding switch and its resonant circuit turns the input current source into an AC power source.

Abstract: Disclosed is a recycling apparatus for a cross-linked polyethylene resin using a twin screw extruder. The recycling apparatus for a cross-linked polyethylene resin using a twin screw extruder according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes: a raw material supply unit configured to supply a raw material that is a cross-linked polyethylene resin; and a twin screw extruder configured to receive the raw material from the raw material supply unit, the twin screw extruder including a cylinder and a twin screw installed inside the cylinder to rotate in the same direction, the twin screw extruder being configured to de-crosslink and recycle the raw material under a de-crosslinking reaction temperature and reaction pressure atmosphere while continuously transporting the raw material along the twin screw by the rotation of the twin screw.

Abstract: A wiper blade including multiple frame components hingedly connected to one another and at least two joint springs applying elastic force to respective frame components, the wiper blade accommodating a changing curvature of a surface of a windshield.

Abstract: Disclosed is an AC-AC power converter with multiple AC voltage output branches. The AC-AC power converter is bridgeless and contains only one power stage. The AC-AC power converter consists of only one inductor for power conversion and provides a current source for successively feeding multiple output branches one at a time. Each output branch can be selected by the corresponding switch and its resonant circuit turns the input current source into an AC power source.

Abstract: A lightweight applicator system is provided for efficient extrusive dispensing of work material from a cartridge. A body of the system includes handle and cartridge frame portions. The handle portion defines a hub structure, which includes at least first and second retention structures. The cartridge frame portion includes a cage member configured for receiving a cartridge of work material, and is releasably coupled to the hub structure in revolvable manner First and second accessory tools are coupled respectively to the first and second retention structures in detachable manner A drive portion is operably coupled to the body, and includes a drive member passing displaceably into the cartridge frame portion for forcing extrusion of work material therefrom. The handle and cartridge frame portions of the body are formed of one or more predetermined nonmetallic materials.

Abstract: A surgical simulator comprising a haptic arm capable of simulating forces generated during surgery from interactions between a surgical tool and tissue operated upon. The simulator further comprises a visual display capable of depicting a three-dimensional image of the simulated surgical tool and a physics-based computer model of the tissue. The haptic arm controls the movement and orientation of the simulated tool in the three-dimensional image, and provides haptic feedback forces to simulate forces experienced during surgery. Methods for simulating surgery and training users of the simulator are also described.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a wiper blade adapter (200) having a body (100) for receiving a hook-type wiper arm (300) and an adapter cap (1) for locking the hook-type wiper arm (300) to the adapter (200), a first end of the adapter cap (1) is hingedly connected to a body pin (130) of the body (100), and a second end of the adapter cap (1) engages a groove (112, 122) of the body (100) to lock the adapter cap (1) to the body (100) and to the hook-type wiper arm (300).

Abstract: An applicator apparatus is provided for extrusively dispensing work material from a containment vessel, A base portion includes a handle and a control member. A cage portion coupled to the base portion defines a receiving compartment for at least one containment vessel. The cage portion is provided with a proximate end disposed adjacent the base portion and an intermediate section extending longitudinally therefrom to a distal end. A drive portion coupled to the base portion is actuated responsive to the control member for driving extrusion of the work material from the containment vessel. A clasp portion displaceably coupled to the cage portion is displaceable relative to the cage portion between first and second positions, where the second position is disposed along the intermediate section of the cage portion. The clasp portion forms a cuff about the receiving compartment of the cage portion for laterally retaining the containment vessel received therein.

Abstract: A surgical simulator comprising a haptic arm capable of simulating forces generated during surgery from interactions between a surgical tool and tissue operated upon. The simulator further comprises a visual display capable of depicting a three-dimensional image of the simulated surgical tool and a physics-based computer model of the tissue. The haptic arm controls the movement and orientation of the simulated tool in the three-dimensional image, and provides haptic feedback forces to simulate forces experienced during surgery. Methods for simulating surgery and training users of the simulator are also described.

Abstract: Provided are a catalyst composition with improved processability and chemical warfare agent degradation ability, a film composite manufactured by casting the same, and a preparation method thereof. Specifically, provided are a catalyst composition including a copolymer of a first polymer and a second polymer; and a metal-organic framework (MOF), and a film composite including the same, wherein processability and catalytic activity are improved.

Abstract: An electronic data communication network includes source terminal nodes connected to the network; moving c-nodes; and one or more destination terminal nodes connected to the network. The source terminal nodes send IP packets over the c-nodes to the destination terminal nodes to accomplish arbitrary communications between arbitrary groups of the source terminal nodes to arbitrary groups of the destination terminal nodes. The moving node comprises a mobile communication device. The moving node comprises a starting node that sends the data, a relay node that relays the data, and an ending node that receives data. A virtual circuit is formed along a path comprising the relay nodes for data communication. The virtual circuit is identified by the path. Routing of data from the starting node to the ending node is performed with P2P routing algorithm.

Abstract: An applicator system for extrusive dispensing of work material from a flexible pre-charged portion of a cartridge unit is provided. The system comprises a body portion having an actuator and a housing coupled thereto. The housing includes a cartridge bay and an arresting member displaceably coupled thereto. The cartridge bay is configured to receive the cartridge unit and defines at least one containment compartment for receiving the pre-charged cartridge. The arresting member is displaceable between open and closed configurations for releasably retaining the cartridge unit. The actuator, coupled to the housing in communication with the cartridge bay, includes a drive member engaging the pre-charged cartridge within the containment compartment. The body includes a handle and an activation member coupled thereto.