Abstract: An example liquid crystal film for automotive glass comprises a first base layer, a first conductive layer, a microstructured liquid crystal layer, a second conductive layer, a second base layer, wherein the microstructured liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. In one embodiment, the microstructured liquid crystal layer comprises a bottom plate, a partition plate, and a liquid crystal mixture. The partition plate comprises sidewalls vertically arranged on the bottom plate, and the bottom plate is attached to the second conductive layer. The partition plate divides a space between the bottom plate and the first conductive layer into a plurality of polygonal receiving spaces. The liquid crystal mixture is positioned in the plurality of polygonal receiving spaces.

Abstract: This application relates to automated processes for assigning item containers, such as boxes, to a location on a shipping container, such as a pallet. For example, a computing device may receive an item assignment request identifying a plurality of item containers, and determines a subset of the plurality of item containers for assigning to a layer of a shipping container. Further, the computing device determines a plurality of positions and a plurality of orientations for each of the subset of the plurality of item containers. The computing device also assigns the subset of the plurality of item containers to the layer of the shipping container based on the plurality of positions and the plurality of orientations. The computing device further generates an item assignment response identifying the assignments of the plurality of item containers, and transits the item assignment response for display.

Abstract: This application relates to automated processes for assigning item containers, such as boxes, to a location on a shipping container, such as a pallet. For example, a computing device may receive an item assignment request identifying a plurality of item containers, and determines a subset of the plurality of item containers for assigning to a layer of a shipping container. Further, the computing device determines a plurality of positions and a plurality of orientations for each of the subset of the plurality of item containers. The computing device also assigns the subset of the plurality of item containers to the layer of the shipping container based on the plurality of positions and the plurality of orientations. The computing device further generates an item assignment response identifying the assignments of the plurality of item containers, and transits the item assignment response for display.

Abstract: An example liquid crystal film for automotive glass comprises a first base layer, a first conductive layer, a microstructured liquid crystal layer, a second conductive layer, a second base layer, wherein the microstructured liquid crystal layer is disposed between the first conductive layer and the second conductive layer. In one embodiment, the microstructured liquid crystal layer comprises a bottom plate, a partition plate, and a liquid crystal mixture. The partition plate comprises sidewalls vertically arranged on the bottom plate, and the bottom plate is attached to the second conductive layer. The partition plate divides a space between the bottom plate and the first conductive layer into a plurality of polygonal receiving spaces. The liquid crystal mixture is positioned in the plurality of polygonal receiving spaces.

Abstract: A flame retardant fabric is directly woven from flame retardant viscose fiber added with inorganic silicon for covering the outside of flammable articles, wherein the flame retardant viscose fiber having denier, strength and flame retardant effect which use silicic acid as the flame retardant, and coating a layer of organic material, melamine flame retardant resin on the surface of silicic acid, and then preparing the flame retardant viscose fiber into an nano-sized particles. The flame retardant fabric has a fineness of 1.11 to 2.78 dtex, and a strength of ?2.0 cN/dtex, which meets the production requirements of spinning, and does not need to be blended with other high-strength fibers when spinning, and the woven fabric from the flame retardant viscose fiber does not need to be flame retardant, so that the flame retardant fabric has a good flame retardant effect and saves costs through simply the production process.

Abstract: The invention discloses a variable tint lens and glasses. The variable tint lens includes a first polarizer, a second polarizer, and a liquid crystal layer arranged between the first polarizer and the second polarizer, a first conductive film arranged between the first polarizer and the liquid crystal layer, and a second conductive film arranged between the second polarizer and the liquid crystal layer, the first conductive film and the second conductive film are also connected to a power supply device. The arrangement direction of the liquid crystal molecules in the liquid crystal layer changes according to the voltage provided by the power supply device, so that the refractive index of the liquid crystal molecules to the light is changed, and the color of the light passing through the liquid crystal layer is changed. Compared with the prior art, the present invention can continuously change the color of light passing through the variable tint lens and adjust the brightness of the light.

Abstract: A flame retardant fabric is directly woven from flame retardant viscose fiber added with inorganic silicon for covering the outside of flammable articles, wherein the flame retardant viscose fiber having denier, strength and flame retardant effect which use silicic acid as the flame retardant, and coating a layer of organic material, melamine flame retardant resin on the surface of silicic acid, and then preparing the flame retardant viscose fiber into an nano-sized particles. The flame retardant fabric has a fineness of 1.11 to 2.78 dtex, and a strength of ?2.0 cN/dtex, which meets the production requirements of spinning, and does not need to be blended with other high-strength fibers when spinning, and the woven fabric from the flame retardant viscose fiber does not need to be flame retardant, so that the flame retardant fabric has a good flame retardant effect and saves costs through simply the production process.

Abstract: An intra frame bit rate allocation method being performed by a computer device comprising at least one processor, includes when a current frame of picture is an intra frame in a specified frame sequence, pre-encoding the current frame of picture; calculating a corresponding intra frame encoding cost and an inter frame encoding cost of the pre-encoding; and allocating an intra frame bit rate according to the calculated intra frame encoding cost and the inter frame encoding cost.

Abstract: A video encoding method is provided. The video encoding method includes: obtaining a to-be-coded video frame; determining a current encoding mode according to current coding information and/or image feature information of the to-be-coded video frame; processing the to-be-coded video frame according to the current encoding mode to generate a current coded video frame; obtaining a current reference frame corresponding to the current coded video frame based on the current coded video frame being an inter frame; obtaining a corresponding processing reference frame according to resolution values of the current reference frame and the current coded video frame; and encoding the current coded video frame according to the processing reference frame to generate first coded data.

Abstract: An intra frame bit rate allocation method being performed by a computer device comprising at least one processor, includes when a current frame of picture is an intra frame in a specified frame sequence, pre-encoding the current frame of picture; calculating a corresponding intra frame encoding cost and an inter frame encoding cost of the pre-encoding; and allocating an intra frame bit rate according to the calculated intra frame encoding cost and the inter frame encoding cost.

Abstract: A video encoding method is provided. The video encoding method includes: obtaining a to-be-coded video frame; determining a current encoding mode according to current coding information and/or image feature information of the to-be-coded video frame; processing the to-be-coded video frame according to the current encoding mode to generate a current coded video frame; obtaining a current reference frame corresponding to the current coded video frame based on the current coded video frame being an inter frame; obtaining a corresponding processing reference frame according to resolution values of the current reference frame and the current coded video frame; and encoding the current coded video frame according to the processing reference frame to generate first coded data.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a lubricant includes a multidentate perfluoropolyether having a chemical structure of: Re—Rz—Ri—Rz—Ri—Rz—Re, where Rz includes at least one perfluoroethyl ether unit, and where Re and Ri each include at least one functional group configured to attach to a surface. According to another embodiment, the aforementioned lubricant may be suitable for use in a sub-nanometer thick lubricant layer for various applications, and particularly useful for magnetic recording media.

Abstract: A method for smoothing a medium includes depositing a magnetic layer onto a base, depositing an overcoat layer onto an outer surface of the magnetic layer, and burnishing an outer surface of the overcoat layer. Further, the method includes at least one of (i) directing a first ion beam comprised of first energetic ions toward the outer surface of the magnetic layer at a first shallow grazing angle and smoothing the outer surface of the magnetic layer via etching engagement between the first ion beam and the outer surface of the magnetic layer; and (ii) directing a second ion beam comprised of second energetic ions toward the outer surface of the overcoat layer at a second shallow grazing angle and smoothing the outer surface of the overcoat layer via etching engagement between the second angled ion beam and the outer surface of the overcoat layer.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a bit patterned magnetic media for magnetic data recording. The method includes selectively depositing a self assembled monolayer over a seed layer and then oxidizing the deposited self assembled monolayer. The self-assembled monolayer can be deposited by use of a stamp to form a pattern covering areas where a non-magnetic segregant (such as an oxide) is to be formed and openings where a magnetic material is to be formed. A magnetic alloy and a segregant (such as an oxide) are then co-sputtered. The magnetic alloy grows only or selectively over the seed layer, whereas the segregant grows only or selectively over the oxidized self-assembled monolayer.

Abstract: A system, method and apparatus for manufacturing high density magnetic media is disclosed. A flexible mold having a very low modulus of less than about 4 GPa is made on a rigid support. The mold nano-imprints a resist material on disks for hard disk drives. The flexible mold may comprise a perfluoropolyether with urethane acrylate end groups with a low surface adhesion from which the cured resist is easily released.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a lubricant for lubricating a surface of a magnetic recording medium. The lubricant is a substantially solvent free lubricant that includes a plurality of lubricant molecules. Each lubricant molecule includes a polymer chain that has a backbone section and at least one functional end group. Each lubricant molecule is exposed to a physical treatment to cross-link one of the backbone section of the polymer chain and the at least one functional end group with at least one other molecule.

Abstract: A system for preventing the accumulation of excess lubrication in the form of lubricant lines on magnetic media disks for hard disk drives uses a mandrel design that produces negligible surface waves when the disks are dipped in lubricant baths. The mandrel has inverted tear drop shaped supports for the disks. The supports are smaller in overall size than an inner diameter hole formed in the disks and diminish the formation of waves in the lubricant bath.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a lubricant includes a multidentate perfluoropolyether having a chemical structure of: Re—Rz—Ri—Rz—Ri—Rz—Re, where Rz includes at least one perfluoroethyl ether unit, and where Re and Ri each include at least one functional group configured to attach to a surface.

Abstract: A method, system and apparatus are disclosed for forming a lubricant film for magnetic recording applications. The method includes, in certain embodiments, providing at least one substantially solvent free lubricant having a plurality of lubricant molecules with each lubricant molecule comprising a polymer chain having a backbone section and at least one functional end group. The method also includes treating the at least one substantially solvent free lubricant with a physical treatment to cross-link the backbone section of each polymer chain with at least one other molecule to create a cross-linked lubricant.

Abstract: A surface agent includes two end portions and a middle portion disposed between the end portions. The end portions include a terminal section and a midsection. The terminal section includes at least one surface active functional group. The midsection includes at least one perfluoroethyl ether unit. The middle portion includes at least one perfluorobutyl ether unit.