Abstract: A method of price text detection by an imaging controller comprises obtaining, by the imaging controller, an image of a shelf supporting labels bearing price text, generating, by the imaging controller, a plurality of text regions containing candidate text elements from the image, assigning, by the imaging controller, a classification to each of the text regions, selected from a price text classification and a non-price text classification. The imaging controller, within each of a subset of the text regions having the price text classification: detects a price text sub-region and generates a price text string by applying character recognition to the price text sub-region. The method further includes presenting, by the imaging controller, the locations of the subset of text regions, in association with the corresponding price text strings.

Abstract: A light emitting structure has a substrate, a divider, a light guide element and a light emitting element. The divider is connected with the substrate and erected from the substrate. The light guide element is connected with the divider. The divider is positioned in between the substrate and the light guide element. A chamber is delineated by the substrate, the divider and the light guide element. The light emitting element is mounted onto the substrate, surrounded by the divider, accommodated within the chamber and transparent. The light guide element has an external surface, an internal surface and a convex section and/or a concave section. The external surface and the internal surface are oppositely positioned to each other. The external surface faces away from the substrate. The internal surface faces towards the substrate. The convex section and/or the concave section is formed on the external surface and/or the internal surface.

Abstract: A method of price text detection by an imaging controller comprises obtaining, by the imaging controller, an image of a shelf supporting labels bearing price text, generating, by the imaging controller, a plurality of text regions containing candidate text elements from the image, assigning, by the imaging controller, a classification to each of the text regions, selected from a price text classification and a non-price text classification. The imaging controller, within each of a subset of the text regions having the price text classification: detects a price text sub-region and generates a price text string by applying character recognition to the price text sub-region. The method further includes presenting, by the imaging controller, the locations of the subset of text regions, in association with the corresponding price text strings.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for effecting atom or group transfer polymerization comprising polymerizing one or more radically-polymerizable monomers in the presence of a system comprising an electrically active micro-organism, a transition metal catalyst, one or more radically-polymerizable monomers, and a radical initiator. Micro-organism respiratory electron flux is harnessed to control the performance of a metal-catalyzed polymerization. The bacterial electron transport pathways of the electroactive micro-organisms can be engineered to tune and adapt various function of the electroactive micro-organism and its role in polymerization. Polymerization may be accomplished under aerobic or anaerobic conditions. Freshly cultured micro-organisms or lyophilized micro-organisms may be used to direct polymerization.

Abstract: A method for detecting defects in computer software code comprises: preprocessing a code to check; generating an SEG for the code to check, wherein the SEG includes nodes, data dependency edges and control dependency edges that connect the nodes, wherein, the nodes include value nodes and operator nodes, the value nodes including terminal value nodes representing unknown values or constants generated outside a function, and non-terminal value node representing values generated within the function, wherein each non-terminal value node is associated with a unique memory location, and wherein the data dependency edge is a directed edge connecting a value node to another value node that has a direct data dependency relationship with the value node, and traversing the SEG in a depth-first way backward from a null pointer node in a lowest level of the SEG and generating a bug report when a defect is found.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, a cover assembly having a pre-motor filter, a debris ejector, and a push rod operably coupleable to the debris ejector to displace the debris ejector relative to the debris outlet. The push rod can be accommodated by an opening of the pre-motor filter.

Abstract: A method for detecting defects in computer software code comprises: preprocessing a code to check; generating an SEG for the code to check, wherein the SEG includes nodes, data dependency edges and control dependency edges that connect the nodes, wherein, the nodes include value nodes and operator nodes, the value nodes including terminal value nodes representing unknown values or constants generated outside a function, and non-terminal value node representing values generated within the function, wherein each non-terminal value node is associated with a unique memory location, and wherein the data dependency edge is a directed edge connecting a value node to another value node that has a direct data dependency relationship with the value node, and traversing the SEG in a depth-first way backward from a null pointer node in a lowest level of the SEG and generating a bug report when a defect is found.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, a cover assembly having a pre-motor filter, a debris ejector, and a push rod operably coupleable to the debris ejector to displace the debris ejector relative to the debris outlet. The push rod can be accommodated by an opening of the pre-motor filter.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, and a debris ejector reciprocally moveable within the collection chamber for vertical displacement relative to an exhaust grill. A push rod can be used to displace the debris ejector relative to the exhaust grill.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, and a debris ejector reciprocally moveable within the collection chamber for vertical displacement relative to an exhaust grill. A push rod can be used to displace the debris ejector relative to the exhaust grill.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, and a debris ejector reciprocally moveable within the collection chamber for ejecting debris through the debris outlet. A retractable push rod can be used to displace the debris ejector relative to the debris outlet.

Abstract: In a method for displaying system information, a request to display system information of the electronic device is made. Then, system information to be displayed is obtained from the electronic device. A display interface for displaying the system information is generated according to the obtained system information. The obtained system information is arranged on the display interface according to a predefined way. And, the display interface containing the obtained system information is displayed.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a steam mop or fluid delivery mop, comprises an upright housing and a foot coupled to the upright housing. The cleaning apparatus comprises an illumination element for illuminating a fluid supply tank and the contents therein. A cleaning pad can be mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned. A movable agitator provided on the foot is configured for movement between a first use position in contact with the surface to be cleaned and a second non-use position out of contact with the surface to be cleaned.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus includes a separating and collection assembly defining a collection chamber which receives debris and has a debris outlet, and a debris ejector reciprocally moveable within the collection chamber for ejecting debris through the debris outlet. A retractable push rod can be used to displace the debris ejector relative to the debris outlet.

Abstract: A surface cleaning apparatus, such as a steam mop or fluid delivery mop, comprises a handle and a foot coupled to the handle for movement along a surface to be cleaned. A cleaning pad can be mounted to a lower surface of the foot and positioned to contact the surface to be cleaned. The foot comprises a viewing window for viewing the cleaning pad.

Abstract: A patient table system includes a patient table that includes a bed board fixed component, a bed board moving component, a linear barcode and a barcode sensor. The bed board moving component is movably disposed on the bed board fixed component. One of the linear barcode and the barcode sensor is disposed on the bed board fixed component, while the other one is disposed on the bed board moving component. The barcode sensor faces the linear barcode and is separated therefrom. The linear barcode marks the position of the bed board moving component in the direction of movement of the bed board moving component relative to the bed board fixed component.

Abstract: A system and method for grouping and managing concurrently a plurality of servers are disclosed, in which a target instruction is issued to one or more servers in the same group, and all the servers are regrouped according to execution results generated by executing the target instruction on the servers in the corresponding group, where solving the issue existing in the prior art and promoting a technical efficacy of management efficiency of multiple servers.

Abstract: A nickel zinc battery cell includes a metallic zinc-based current collection substrate as a part of the negative electrode. The metallic zinc-based current collector may be made of or be coated with a zinc metal or zinc alloy material and may be a foil, perforated, or expanded material. Battery cells incorporating the zinc-based current collector exhibit good cycle lifetime and initial charge performance.

Abstract: Nickel zinc cylindrical battery cell designs are described. The designs provided limit dendrite formation and prevent build up of hydrogen gas in the cell. The present invention also provides low-impedance cells required by rapid discharge applications. The cylindrical battery cells may have polarity opposite of that of conventional power cells, with a negative cap and positive can. The cylindrical cells may include a gel electrolyte reservoir.

Abstract: A testing device for testing whether planeness of top and bottom surfaces of an object is within an allowable range includes a rack, a motion mechanism, a transmission mechanism, a control mechanism, a testing mechanism, and a display. The motion mechanism is slidably connected to the rack and supporting the object. The transmission mechanism is fastened to the rack and the motion mechanism. The testing mechanism includes two separated rows of sensors. The object extends through the testing mechanism, between the rows of sensors. The sensors above the object measure distances between the sensors and corresponding dots of a top surface of the object. The sensors below the object measure distances between the sensors and corresponding dots of a bottom surface of the object. The sensors send signals about the distances to the control mechanism.