Abstract: The present invention is directed to cinnolinyl and quinolinyl pyrazol-4-yl-pyridine compounds which are allosteric modulators of the M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptor. The present invention is also directed to uses of the compounds described herein in the potential treatment or prevention of neurological and psychiatric disorders and diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved. The present invention is also directed to compositions comprising these compounds. The present invention is also directed to uses of these compositions in the potential prevention or treatment of such diseases in which M4 muscarinic acetylcholine receptors are involved.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify digital images via scene-based editing using image understanding facilitated by artificial intelligence. For example, in one or more embodiments the disclosed systems utilize generative machine learning models to create modified digital images portraying human subjects. In particular, the disclosed systems generate modified digital images by performing infill modifications to complete a digital image or human inpainting for portions of a digital image that portrays a human. Moreover, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems perform reposing of subjects portrayed within a digital image to generate modified digital images. In addition, the disclosed systems in some embodiments perform facial expression transfer and facial expression animations to generate modified digital images or animations.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media that modify digital images via scene-based editing using image understanding facilitated by artificial intelligence. For example, in one or more embodiments the disclosed systems utilize generative machine learning models to create modified digital images portraying human subjects. In particular, the disclosed systems generate modified digital images by performing infill modifications to complete a digital image or human inpainting for portions of a digital image that portrays a human. Moreover, in some embodiments, the disclosed systems perform reposing of subjects portrayed within a digital image to generate modified digital images. In addition, the disclosed systems in some embodiments perform facial expression transfer and facial expression animations to generate modified digital images or animations.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to systems and methods for generating an optimized acoustic wave (AW) structure, including: receiving, by a computing system, a set of frequency response requirements and a physical model of the AW structure; partitioning the physical model into a plurality of subdomains that are non-overlapping; determining and applying transmission conditions (TCs) for each of the plurality of subdomains to couple neighboring subdomains; reducing a subdomain problem for each subdomain of the plurality of subdomains to a local interface problem; assembling degrees of freedoms (DOFs) from all local interface problems to form a global interface system; solving the global interface system by monitoring for convergence accelerated by the applied TCs; deriving a frequency response of the AW structure at least partially from the solved global interface system; comparing the frequency response to the set of frequency response requirements; and optimizing the AW structure based on the comparison.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a control method and a device for an air conditioner. The method includes: a first reward matrix is constructed according to multiple sets of target operating parameters of an air conditioner, a maximum expected benefit of performing a current action in a current state is calculated based on the first reward matrix and a Q-learning algorithm, wherein the current state is represented by a current indoor environment temperature and a current outdoor environment temperature; target action parameters under the maximum expected benefit are acquired, and operation of the air conditioner is controlled based on second target action parameters, wherein the second target action parameters at least include a second target operating frequency of the compressor, a second target opening degree of the electronic expansion valve and a second target rotating speed of the external fan.

Abstract: A recombinant immune cell expresses a heterologous IgG Fc receptor. In some embodiments, the heterologous IgG Fc receptor can be a chimeric IgG Fc receptor. Generally, the chimeric IgG Fc receptor includes an extracellular domain, a transmembrane domain, and an intracellular domain. The extracellular domain generally includes a sufficient portion of CD64 to bind to an IgG Fc region. The intracellular domain of the chimeric IgG Fc receptor includes a sufficient portion of an Fc receptor allowing immunoreceptor tyrosine-based activation motif (ITAM) to initiate cell signaling when an IgG Fc region binds to the extracellular domain.

Abstract: The present invention discloses compounds of Formula (I), or pharmaceutically acceptable salts, esters, or prodrugs thereof: which inhibit Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus (HRSV) or Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) inhibitors. The present invention further relates to pharmaceutical compositions comprising the aforementioned compounds for administration to a subject suffering from HRSV or HMPV infection. The invention also relates to methods of treating an HRSV or HMPV infection in a subject by administering a pharmaceutical composition comprising the compounds of the present invention.

Abstract: A switching power converter is provided that communicates with a mobile device to receive a value of a load detection current. The switching power converter adjusts the cycling of a power switch until a constant current mode of operation is entered with a known output current driving the mobile device. The switching power converter subtracts the load current from the output current to measure a soft-short circuit current.

Abstract: A grafted polypropylene resin is prepared by a grafting reaction of a polar monomer capable of absorbing microwave so as to raise its temperature in a microwave field to more than 200° C. and a solid polypropylene resin using microwave irradiation without adding an initiator. The polar grafted polypropylene resin that does not contain initiator residues and does not have a significant reduction in molecular mass compared with a resin before grafting is obtained.

Abstract: A continuous operation method is employed for the microwave high-temperature pyrolysis of a solid material containing an organic matter. The method includes the steps of mixing a solid material containing an organic matter with a liquid organic medium; transferring the obtained mixture to a microwave field; and in the microwave field, continuously contacting the mixture with a strong wave absorption material in an inert atmosphere or in vacuum. The strong wave absorption material continuously generates a high temperature under a microwave such that the solid material containing an organic matter and the liquid organic medium are continuously pyrolyzed to implement a continuous operation.

Abstract: A preparation method of a nanotube hierarchically structured lithium titanate includes the steps of: S1. dispersing a titanium source into an aqueous solution containing lithium hydroxide and hydrogen peroxide and stirring to obtain a mixed solution; S2. subjecting the mixed solution obtained in step S1 to a reaction by heating to obtain a precursor having a nanowire-like structure; S3. subjecting the precursor having a nanowire-like structure obtained in step S2 to separation and drying; S4. subjecting the precursor having a nanowire-like structure after separation and drying to a low-temperature annealing treatment; S5. subjecting the precursor having a nanowire-like structure after the low-temperature annealing treatment to a liquid thermal reaction to obtain the nanotube hierarchically structured lithium titanate. The method includes a simple process and easily controllable process parameters, and may be easily scaled-up for industrial production.

Abstract: An antenna includes a first radiator and a first capacitor structure. A first end of the first radiator is electrically connected to a signal feed end of a printed circuit board by means of the first capacitor structure, and a second end of the first radiator is electrically connected to a ground end of the printed circuit board. The first radiator, the first capacitor structure, the signal feed end, and the ground end form a first antenna configured to produce a first resonance frequency. An electrical length of the first radiator is greater than one eighth of a wavelength corresponding to the first resonance frequency, and the electrical length of the first radiator is less than a quarter of the wavelength corresponding to the first resonance frequency.

Abstract: A process for preparing a titanic acid salt, titanic acid, and titanium oxide having a controllable particle size and a hierarchical structure, wherein the process includes the steps of: preparing a titanium-containing peroxo-complex solution; adding a basic metal compound to the titanium-containing peroxo-complex solution to form a mixture solution; adding one of polyvinyl alcohol, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, and polyethylene glycol to the mixture solution to form a precursor dispersion; and subjecting the precursor dispersion to a solvothermal reaction to obtain the titanic acid salt having a hierarchical structure. The process for preparing a titanic acid salt, titanic acid, and titanium oxide having a controllable particle size and a hierarchical structure, can not only realize the regulation of morphology and particle diameter of constituent units in the hierarchical structure, but also can achieve the regulation of particle size in the hierarchical structure.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nanostructured titanic acid salt and a preparation process and use thereof. The process comprises preparing a dispersion containing titanium peroxy complex; slowly adding a metal compound to the dispersion containing the titanium peroxy complex to form a solution; adding an alcohol to the solution under normal temperature and normal pressure to produce the nanostructured titanic acid salt precursor precipitate in the solution, and separating the precipitate to obtain the titanic acid salt precursor; drying the precursor, and then heat treating it to obtain the nanostructured titanic acid salt product. The present invention provides a process for preparing a titanic acid salt with simple preparation process, easy control for process parameters and easy large-scale industrial production.

Abstract: An antenna includes a first radiator and a first capacitor structure. A first end of the first radiator is electrically connected to a signal feed end of a printed circuit board by means of the first capacitor structure, and a second end of the first radiator is electrically connected to a ground end of the printed circuit board. The first radiator, the first capacitor structure, the signal feed end, and the ground end form a first antenna configured to produce a first resonance frequency. An electrical length of the first radiator is greater than one eighth of a wavelength corresponding to the first resonance frequency, and the electrical length of the first radiator is less than a quarter of the wavelength corresponding to the first resonance frequency.

Abstract: An antenna includes a first radiator and a first capacitor structure. A first end of the first radiator is electrically connected to a signal feed end of a printed circuit board by means of the first capacitor structure, and a second end of the first radiator is electrically connected to a ground end of the printed circuit board. The first radiator, the first capacitor structure, the signal feed end, and the ground end form a first antenna configured to produce a first resonance frequency. An electrical length of the first radiator is greater than one eighth of a wavelength corresponding to the first resonance frequency, and the electrical length of the first radiator is less than a quarter of the wavelength corresponding to the first resonance frequency.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a flyswatter having a conductive plastic electrode net, and a flyswatter structure obtained thereby are provided. The method may include the following steps: (i) using an insulating plastic to perform injection molding, so as to obtain a flyswatter body; and (ii) using a conductive plastic to perform second injection molding on the flyswatter body to manufacture an electric net component, such that the electric net component and the flyswatter body are integrated with each other. The flyswatter structure includes the flyswatter body and the electric net component. The flyswatter body includes a shaft, a handle, and a frame. The handle has an inner chamber for installing a power control circuit and a battery therein. The electric net component consists of a positive electrode portion and a negative electrode portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides a linear porous lithium titanate material, preparation and product thereof. The material comprises a lithium titanate material having a crystal phase which is a spinel type, wherein the lithium titanate material has a linear structure having an aspect ratio of greater than 10, and the linear lithium titanate material has a porous structure; wherein the linear porous lithium titanate material has a structure composed of a plurality of particles having an oriented growth direction. The material has a long-axis structure which facilitates the effective migration of electrons, a porous structure which facilitates the rapid intercalation and deintercalation process of lithium ions, sodium ions or potassium ions, and a large specific surface area which facilitates the contact area between the electrolyte solution and the electrodes and reduces the current density, thus is excellent in a rapid charge-discharge performance of the battery.

Abstract: A slot antenna comprises a printed circuit board, wherein the printed circuit board has a slot, a first capacitor, a radio frequency signal source, a transmission line, and a ground cable, wherein one end of the slot is open, and the other end is closed; the first capacitor and the ground cable are disposed on the printed circuit board, wherein the first capacitor is located on the open end of the slot; the transmission line connects the first capacitor to the radio frequency signal source; and the radio frequency signal source is configured to stimulate a feeding signal, and feed the feeding signal to the open end of the slot, wherein the radio frequency signal source connects the transmission line to the ground cable, and wherein a feed point from the radio frequency signal source to the transmission line is located outside the slot.

Abstract: An application icon moving method includes: receiving an application icon moving instruction triggered by a user in a first area of a display interface of a terminal; displaying an application icon selection menu on the display interface based on the application icon moving instruction, wherein the application icon selection menu includes icon symbols of all applications installed on the terminal; receiving a selection instruction for an icon symbol of a specified application in the application icon selection menu from the user; and moving the specified application icon to the first area based on the selection instruction.