Abstract: Examples pertaining to preamble puncturing negotiation in wireless communications are described. A station (STA) may receive a control frame, and, in response, apply the MRU pattern for one or more transmissions or receptions in a transmission opportunity (TXOP). In the control frame, either a plurality of first reserved bits in a SERVICE field or a plurality of bits in a User Info field are set to indicate a multiple resource unit (MRU) pattern regarding preamble puncturing.

Abstract: A three-dimensional (3D) scanning system includes a projector that generates an emitted light projected on an object, a reflected light being reflected from the object; a sensor that generates image data according to the reflected light; and a depth processor that generates depth data according to the image data and at least one modified factor representing corresponding deviation amount between the image data and an ideal image data due to a circle of confusion caused by the reflected light passing a lens of the sensor and then irradiating a sense plane of the sensor out of focus.

Abstract: A power supply unit supplies power to a load, and the power supply unit includes a power factor corrector, a DC conversion module, and an isolated conversion module. The power factor corrector is plugged into a first main circuit board and converts an AC power into a DC power. The DC conversion module is plugged into the first main circuit board and converts the DC power into a main power. The isolated conversion module includes a bus capacitor, the bus capacitor is coupled to the DC conversion module through a first power copper bar, and coupled to the power factor corrector through a second power copper bar. The first power copper bar and the second power copper bar are arranged on a side opposite to the first main circuit board, and are arranged in parallel with the first main circuit board.

Abstract: An antenna structure includes a first radiation element, a second radiation element, a third radiation element, an inductor, and a dielectric substrate. The first radiation element has a first feeding point. The second radiation element has a second feeding point. The second radiation element is adjacent to the first radiation element. The third radiation element is coupled through the inductor to the second radiation element. The first radiation element, the second radiation element, and the third radiation element are all disposed on the dielectric substrate.

Abstract: A method of performing automatic tuning on a deep learning model includes: utilizing an instruction-based learned cost model to estimate a first type of operational performance metrics based on a tuned configuration of layer fusion and tensor tiling; utilizing statistical data gathered during a compilation process of the deep learning model to determine a second type of operational performance metrics based on the tuned configuration of layer fusion and tensor tiling; performing an auto-tuning process to obtain a plurality of optimal configurations based on the first type of operational performance metrics and the second type of operational performance metrics; and configure the deep learning model according to one of the plurality of optimal configurations.

Abstract: A three-dimensional sensing system includes a plurality of scanners each emitting a light signal to a scene to be sensed and receiving a reflected light signal, according to which depth information is obtained. Only one scanner executes transmitting corresponding light signal and receiving corresponding reflected light signal at a time.

Abstract: The disclosed computer-implemented methods may include detecting malicious usage based on a user's behavior in connection with a wearable computing device. Similarly, another method may detect a bystander within range of a sensor, in which the device may determine if capturing information associated with a bystander is authorized. Another method may also include performing a segmentation of the media content and detecting a privacy portion of the media content. Furthermore, a method may include identifying a set of image frames and designating an optimal frame for storing. Additionally, a method may include a visibility-based subscription for video streams to determine a subset of the registered participant tiles to be subscribed to and displayed via the display device. Lastly, a system may include a processor that detects the difference of mutual capacitance between a first and second wire. Various other methods, systems, and computer-readable media are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes a flash configured to generate a pre-flash and a regular flash and a camera. The electronic device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the flash and the camera. The processor is configured to, in response to receiving a picture request: determine one or more high dynamic range (HDR) settings and configure an HDR mode of the camera with the determined HDR settings; cause the flash to generate a pre-flash while the HDR mode of the camera is configured with the determined HDR settings; obtain an HDR image from the camera after causing the flash to generate the pre-flash and while the camera is configured with the determined HDR setting; and determine one or more camera configuration settings based on the obtained HDR image.

Abstract: An electronic device is described. The electronic device includes a flash configured to generate a pre-flash and a regular flash and a camera. The electronic device also includes a processor communicatively coupled to the flash and the camera. The processor is configured to, in response to receiving a picture request: determine one or more high dynamic range (HDR) settings and configure an HDR mode of the camera with the determined HDR settings; cause the flash to generate a pre-flash while the HDR mode of the camera is configured with the determined HDR settings; obtain an HDR image from the camera after causing the flash to generate the pre-flash and while the camera is configured with the determined HDR setting; and determine one or more camera configuration settings based on the obtained HDR image.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-lens device and method having improved autofocus. The method comprises: determining from a first focus value and second focus value whether a focus distance of a first lens or a focus distance of a second lens corresponds to a peak focus position; and adjusting the focus distance of the first lens and second lens when neither the focus distance of the first lens nor the focus distance of the second lens corresponds to the peak focus position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multi-lens device and method having improved autofocus. The method comprises: determining from a first focus value and second focus value whether a focus distance of a first lens or a focus distance of a second lens corresponds to a peak focus position; and adjusting the focus distance of the first lens and second lens when neither the focus distance of the first lens nor the focus distance of the second lens corresponds to the peak focus position.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and device for focus selection in digital cameras. A method for composing an image on a portable electronic device is described. In one embodiment, the method comprises: focusing light received by an image sensor, the focusing including moving a lens between a number of focus positions; capturing an image using the image sensor at a plurality of the number of the focus positions, the captured images having different focus distances; storing the captured images; determining which of the captured images is an optimally focused image; and displaying the optimally focused image as a currently displayed image on a display of the portable electronic device.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the new use of bismuth subgallate for use in the inhibition of the production of nitric oxide synthase. Also disclosed is the synergistic efficacy of bismuth subgallate in combination with borneol in the inhibition of the production of nitric oxide synthase.

Abstract: The present invention discloses the use of bismuth subgallate in the inhibition of the production of nitric acid synthase. Also disclosed is the synergistic efficacy of bismuth subgallate in combination with borneol in the inhibition of the production of nitric acid synthase.

Abstract: An optical fiber junction includes a tube having an upper end and a lower end. The tube has a flange formed between the ends and an annular groove defined in an outer periphery thereof between the flange and the lower end. The tube defines a first channel extending from the upper end towards the lower end for receiving a core of an optical fiber, and a second channel in communication with the first channel and extending from the lower end towards the upper end for receiving the optical fiber. A sleeve has a collar and is positioned above the annular groove of the tube after the tube is inserted into the sleeve. A spring is provided between the flange and the collar. A resilient retainer ring is held in the annular groove of the tube.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a body having an annular flange formed on an outer periphery thereof. A cylindrical member extends upwardly from an upper side of the body and has an axial hole defined therein. A sleeve is mounted around the cylindrical member for securing a peripheral conductor of an electric wire between the cylindrical member and the sleeve. An upper washer, a retaining ring, a spring washer, and a lower washer are mounted around the body. A barrel is mounted to engage with the upper washer for allowing the coaxial cable connector to be plugged into a socket member. An insulating collar is mounted in a bore defined in the body and around the center conductor. The insulating collar is made of ferro-ceramic material for eliminating external electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference as well as internal undesired signals.