Abstract: Defect detection method for a semi-conducting bedding layer of a power cable includes: obtaining a length parameter, a corrugation pitch parameter, radius parameters, and a thickness parameter of a power cable; obtaining a first resistance value between a shield and a corrugated sheath, and calculating a second resistance value of the shield based on the length parameter and the corrugation pitch parameter; calculating a radial resistance value of the semi-conducting bedding layer based on the first resistance value and the second resistance value; determining a contact angle of a critical point of contact between the corrugated sheath and the semi-conducting bedding layer based on the radius parameters and the thickness parameter; calculating volume resistivity of the semi-conducting bedding layer based on the radial resistance value and the contact angle; and comparing the volume resistivity with a preset evaluation parameter to obtain a defect detection result of the semi-conducting bedding layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a transferable array of light emitting devices includes forming a plurality of light emitting devices on a temporary substrate, forming at least one supporting member that is directly connected to a release layer of at least one of the light emitting devices, connecting a supporting substrate only with the at least one supporting member so that the at least one supporting member extends from the release layer of the at least one of the light emitting devices to the supporting substrate and so that the light emitting devices are spaced apart from the supporting substrate, and removing the temporary substrate. The transferable array produced by the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dual-probe method for fluorescence quantitative PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is disclosed. The method involves the use of a Taqman dual-probe detection system with the same pair of primers. The dual probes includes a detection probe and a reference probe. The detection probe targets the wild-type sequence at the hotspot mutation site, which can cover multiple adjacent mutations. The reference probe targets the wild-type sequence adjacent to the target sequence. Both probes share the same pair of upstream and downstream primers. This method uses a single reaction qPCR (quantitative PCR) method, which can simultaneously detect multiple adjacent mutations. It effectively saves tissue samples and greatly shortens the testing period. Moreover, the close proximity of the target and reference sequences enhances the reliability and accuracy of the results, making it widely applicable in various fields.

Abstract: Provided is a graphene-based coating suspension comprising multiple graphene sheets, thin film coating of an anti-corrosive pigment or sacrificial metal deposited on graphene sheets, and a binder resin dissolved or dispersed in a liquid medium, wherein the multiple graphene sheets contain single-layer or few-layer graphene sheets selected from a pristine graphene material having essentially zero % of non-carbon elements, or a non-pristine graphene material having 0.001% to 47% by weight of non-carbon elements wherein the non-pristine graphene is selected from graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, graphene fluoride, graphene chloride, graphene bromide, graphene iodide, hydrogenated graphene, nitrogenated graphene, doped graphene, chemically functionalized graphene, or a combination thereof. The invention also provides a process for producing this coating suspension. Also provided is an object or structure coated at least in part with such a coating.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode device includes an epitaxial structure that contains first-type and second-type semiconductor units and an active layer interposed therebetween, a light transmittable dielectric element that is disposed on the first-type semiconductor unit opposite to the active layer and is formed with a first through hole, an adhesive layer that is disposed on the dielectric element and is formed with a second through hole corresponding in position to the first through hole, and a metal contact element that is disposed on the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer has a thickness of at most one fifth of that of the dielectric element. The metal contact element extends into the first and second through holes, and electrically contacts the first-type semiconductor unit. A method for manufacturing the LED device is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a kit for detecting microsatellite instability and a method therefor. The kit includes a negative control, a plurality of qPCR reaction solutions, a qPCR premix and a sterile enzyme-free water; the plurality of qPCR reaction solutions includes 6 pairs of upstream primers and downstream primers of which the MSI mutation site is amplified, and a reference probe for the internal reference and a detection probe for the mutation site. The difference between the amplification of the gene and the gene at the mutation site of the samples and the negative control is used to detect the microsatellite instability. The method and kit as provided is easy and simple without the need of normal tissues being a control, and the need to open the cap. By doing so, aerosol pollution is avoided and sample supplies are conserved.

Abstract: An asymmetric half-bridge converter is provided. The asymmetric half-bridge converter includes a switch circuit, a resonance tank, a current sensor, and a controller. The current sensor senses a waveform of a resonance current flowing through the resonance tank to generate a sensing result. The controller determines the sensing result. When the sensing result indicates that an ending current value of a primary resonance waveform of the resonance current is greater than a predetermined value, the controller performs a first switching operation on the switch circuit. When the sensing result indicates that the ending current value of the primary resonance waveform is less than or equal to the predetermined value, the controller performs a second switching operation on the switch circuit.

Abstract: Methods and systems for anonymizing an identity of a caller using a voice print match. One system includes a surveillance system including a camera and a microphone; and a dispatch computer. The dispatch computer is configured to receive a voice call from the caller, generate a voice print from the voice call, compare the voice print to a plurality of stored voice prints, and, in response to the voice print not matching any of the plurality of stored voice prints, transmit the voice print to the surveillance system. The surveillance system is configured to receive the voice print, capture audio data via the microphone, compare the audio data to the voice print, and, in response to identifying a match between the voice print and the audio data, tag image data, captured via the camera, corresponding to the audio data for redaction.

Abstract: A method for data communication between a first node and a second node includes forming one or more redundancy messages from data messages at the first node using an error correcting code and transmitting first messages from the first node to the second node over a data path, the transmitted first messages including the data messages and the one or more redundancy messages. Second messages are received at the first node from the second node, which are indicative of: (i) a rate of arrival at the second node of the first messages, and (ii) successful and unsuccessful delivery of the first messages. A transmission rate limit and a window size are maintained according to the received second messages. Transmission of additional messages from the first node to the second node is limited according to the maintained transmission rate limit and window size.

Abstract: A method for generating a tree diagram of a shareholding structure from a capitalization table of a company, includes: generating a plurality of interactive icons that include a root node icon associated with the company, and a plurality of stem node icons each associated with a respective one of a plurality of related-parties recorded in the capitalization table, each of the related-parties being a partial owner or a subsidiary party; arranging the root node icon at an origin of the tree diagram, and arranging the stem node icons in the tree diagram such that the stem node icons associated with partial owners are on one side of the tree diagram and the stem node icons associated with the subsidiary parties are on an opposite side of the tree diagram; and plotting a plurality of investment routes each connecting two interactive icons arranged in the tree diagram.

Abstract: A system and method for redaction based on group association is disclosed. The method includes carrying out an analysis that includes coming to a determination that, notwithstanding at least some features of a plurality of group-associated objects are being concealed, a visible association between the objects in combination with size and shape definitions for corresponding redactions of the group-associated objects is such that an identity deducibility condition is either met or is not met.

Abstract: A control parameter adjustment method of lens includes: capturing an external image through a lens of an electronic device, and presenting an image screen corresponding to the external image through a display; receiving a first user operation through a user interface circuit; in response to the first user operation, activating a first parameter adjustment mode corresponding to the lens and providing a first parameter adjustment interface adjusting a control parameter of the lens based on a first virtual scale; in the first parameter adjustment mode, receiving a second user operation through the user interface circuit; and in response to the second user operation, activating a second parameter adjustment mode corresponding to the lens and providing a second parameter adjustment interface adjusting the control parameter of the lens based on a second virtual scale, and the first virtual scale is different from the second virtual scale.

Abstract: A method for data communication between a first node and a second node includes forming one or more redundancy messages from data messages at the first node using an error correcting code and transmitting first messages from the first node to the second node over a data path, the transmitted first messages including the data messages and the one or more redundancy messages. Second messages are received at the first node from the second node, which are indicative of: (i) a rate of arrival at the second node of the first messages, and (ii) successful and unsuccessful delivery of the first messages. A transmission rate limit and a window size are maintained according to the received second messages. Transmission of additional messages from the first node to the second node is limited according to the maintained transmission rate limit and window size.

Abstract: A method for data communication between a first node and a second node includes forming one or more redundancy messages from data messages at the first node using an error correcting code and transmitting first messages from the first node to the second node over a data path, the transmitted first messages including the data messages and the one or more redundancy messages. Second messages are received at the first node from the second node, which are indicative of: (i) a rate of arrival at the second node of the first messages, and (ii) successful and unsuccessful delivery of the first messages. A transmission rate limit and a window size are maintained according to the received second messages. Transmission of additional messages from the first node to the second node is limited according to the maintained transmission rate limit and window size.

Abstract: A method for data communication between a first node and a second node includes forming one or more redundancy messages from data messages at the first node using an error correcting code and transmitting first messages from the first node to the second node over a data path, the transmitted first messages including the data messages and the one or more redundancy messages. Second messages are received at the first node from the second node, which are indicative of: (i) a rate of arrival at the second node of the first messages, and (ii) successful and unsuccessful delivery of the first messages. A transmission rate limit and a window size are maintained according to the received second messages. Transmission of additional messages from the first node to the second node is limited according to the maintained transmission rate limit and window size.

Abstract: A method for data communication between a first node and a second node includes forming one or more redundancy messages from data messages at the first node using an error correcting code and transmitting first messages from the first node to the second node over a data path, the transmitted first messages including the data messages and the one or more redundancy messages. Second messages are received at the first node from the second node, which are indicative of: (i) a rate of arrival at the second node of the first messages, and (ii) successful and unsuccessful delivery of the first messages. A transmission rate limit and a window size are maintained according to the received second messages. Transmission of additional messages from the first node to the second node is limited according to the maintained transmission rate limit and window size.

Abstract: An example data collection system in an industrial environment includes a data collector in communication with a number of input channels for acquiring collected data. The system includes a data storage that stored the collected data as a number of data pools. The system includes a self-organizing data marketplace engine that receives the data pools, and that is organized based on training a marketplace self-organization with a training set, and further based on feedback from measures of marketplace success with respect to the data pools.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for ranking video for ease of redaction is provided herein. During operation, a video ranking apparatus will determine a plurality of faces and/or objects that need redaction from the plurality of videos and analyze the plurality of videos to determine unique identifiers within the plurality of videos. The video ranking apparatus will then determine a number of unique identifiers for each video and rank the plurality of videos based on the number of unique identifiers for each video.

Abstract: Provided is a graphene-based aqueous coating suspension comprising multiple graphene sheets, particles of an anti-corrosive pigment or sacrificial metal, and a waterborne binder resin dissolved or dispersed in water, wherein the multiple graphene sheets contain single-layer or few-layer graphene sheets selected from a pristine graphene material having essentially zero % of non-carbon elements, or a non-pristine graphene material having 0.001% to 47% by weight of non-carbon elements wherein the non-pristine graphene is selected from graphene oxide, reduced graphene oxide, graphene fluoride, graphene chloride, graphene bromide, graphene iodide, hydrogenated graphene, nitrogenated graphene, doped graphene, chemically functionalized graphene, or a combination thereof and wherein the coating suspension does not contain a silicate binder or microspheres dispersed therein. Also provided is an object or structure coated at least in part with such a coating.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for modifying future workflows based on information received at current day. The method includes receiving, at an electronic processor, information corresponding to an object of interest and analyzing, using the electronic processor, the information to identify one or more attributes corresponding to the object of interest affecting an incident workflow for the object of interest. The method also includes generating, using the electronic processor, a modified incident workflow for the object of interest based on the incident workflow and the one or more attributes and storing, in a database, the modified incident workflow and a trigger condition corresponding to the modified incident workflow such that the modified incident workflow and the trigger condition are related to the object of interest in the database. The trigger condition is generated based on the one or more attributes.