Abstract: Systems and methods for soft starting a motor (40) using solid-state switching devices are disclosed. The system (10) includes a soft starting switch (53) that is made of a plurality of solid-state switches (62, 63). The system (10) also includes a controller (86) that is programmed to regulate currents and voltages delivered to the motor (40) during a start-up operation of the motor by cycling the solid-state switches (62, 63) ON and OFF during the start-up operation.

Abstract: An image decoding method according to the present document derives a left mode, which is a candidate intra prediction mode for a left peripheral block of a current block, derives an upper mode, which is a candidate intra prediction mode for an upper peripheral block of the current block, constructs an MPM list on the basis of the left mode and the upper mode, derives an intra prediction mode of the current block on the basis of the MPM list, generates prediction samples of the current block on the basis of the intra prediction mode, generates a restoration picture of the current block on the basis of the prediction samples, and derives the left mode or the upper mode as one from among candidate intra prediction modes of the MPM list, on the basis of when the left mode and the upper mode are not the same and the left mode and the upper mode are respectively a planar mode and a DC mode.

Abstract: A chordophone case includes a detachable wheel assembly that is configured to be attached to and detached from front and rear anchors on the case's front and rear faces. The wheel is mounted on a fork mount having a base and sidewalls that project therefrom to form an acute angle relative to the base. The assembly's frontward and rearward strap are anchored to the base and configured for attachment to the case.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multilayer system utilizing a trusted execution environment for creating isolated environments to implement an operating system for commercial drones with increased security. The trusted execution environment creates an isolated environment that runs parallel with the operating system. The utilization of the trusted execution environment as the three-layer system is segmented into three subsystems, wherein each subsystem provides a separate functionality and helps in controlling the flight of the drone.

Abstract: A video decoding method according to this document includes constructing a most probable mode (MPM) list by deriving MPM candidates for a current block based on a neighboring block adjacent to the current block, deriving an intra prediction mode for the current block based on the MPM list, generating predicted samples by performing prediction for the current block based on the intra prediction mode, and generating a reconstructed picture for the current block based on the predicted samples.

Abstract: The present application relates to an image processing method and system. The method includes: determining an enhanced image of a target object of an input image based on a segmentation algorithm, where the enhanced image of the target object comprises an image in which each pixel classified as the target object is displayed in an enhanced manner; and determining a positioning image of the target object by applying an integral image algorithm to the enhanced image of the target object.

Abstract: Provided is an anti-HER3 humanized monoclonal antibody. The antibody binds HER3 antigen, has high affinity and biological activity and low immunogenicity, and is stable in structure. The antibody can be used for preparing drugs for preventing or treating HER3-related diseases.

Abstract: A folding ladder includes a front frame, a rear frame, a pedal, and a locking mechanism for locking the pedal. The front frame is rotatably connected with the rear frame, and the pedal is rotatably connected with the front frame. The locking mechanism includes a hook member, a snap portion capable of being engaged with the hook member, and a control member that controls the engagement and/or disengagement of the hook member and the snap portion. The snap portion is disposed at the pedal, and the hook member is fixed to the rear frame. The folding ladder further includes a first elastic member and a second elastic member. When the folding ladder is unfolded, the snap portion and the hook member are located under an upper surface of the pedal, the control member is vertically and movably disposed on the pedal.

Abstract: Disclosed are a low-cost high-efficiency drip irrigation system for a cotton field and a use method thereof. The drip irrigation system for a cotton field includes a filtering device and a water supply device; wherein the filtering device adopts different types of single filtering devices or combined filtering devices according to different water source types; the water supply device includes multiple stages of main pipes, submain pipes and laterals; the laterals (a drip irrigation tape with labyrinth on one side or a drip irrigation tape inlaid with emitters inside) are laid on the surface of the ground and located below a mulch film. The drip irrigation system adopts the design of large flow (1.5-3.4 L/h), slightly larger pipe diameter (>75 mm), low water pressure (operating pressure of drip irrigation tape being 0.03-0.07 MPa) and suitable drip irrigation uniformity (80%-90%).

Abstract: An image decoding method performed by a decoding apparatus according to the present disclosure includes receiving a bitstream including residual information; deriving quantized transform coefficients for a current block based on the residual information included in the bitstream; deriving residual samples for the current block based on the quantized transform coefficients; and generating a reconstructed picture based on the residual samples for the current block.

Abstract: An image decoding method according to the present disclosure comprises deriving a first candidate intra prediction mode based on a first neighboring block of a current block; deriving a second candidate intra prediction mode based on a second neighboring block of the current block; constructing MPM (Most Probable Mode) list of the current block based on the first candidate intra prediction mode and the second candidate intra prediction mode; deriving an intra prediction mode for the current block based on the MPM list; and generating a prediction sample for the current block based on the intra prediction mode, wherein the first neighboring block is a left neighboring block located at the lowermost side among neighboring blocks adjacent to a left boundary of the current block, and wherein the second neighboring block is an upper neighboring block located at the rightmost side among neighboring blocks adjacent to an upper boundary of the current block.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of preparing an alkali activation material by using red mud-based wet grinding and carbon sequestration and an application thereof. The preparation method includes: (1) adding water, red mud, a crystalline control agent, and a grinding aid into a wet grinding carbon sequestration apparatus to perform wet grinding, and simultaneously introducing CO2 until a slurry pH reaches 7 to 7.5; and removing wet grinding balls by a sieve to obtain a slurry A; (2) adding carbide slag, water and a water reducer to a wet planetary ball grinder tank for wet grinding, and removing wet grinding balls by a sieve to obtain a slurry B; (3) taking 50 to 80 parts of the slurry A and 20 to 50 parts of the slurry B and mixing them to obtain an alkali activation material.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to acidizing retarder compositions and methods of reducing the rate of carbonate dissolution in carbonate acidizing treatments of carbonate formations using the acidizing retarder compositions. The methods may include dissolving one or more retarder compounds in a solution comprising a strong acid to form acidizing retarder compositions, and introducing the acidizing retarder compositions to carbonate formations. The acidizing retarder compositions may include one or more retarder compounds and a strong acid. At least one of the one or more retarder compounds may be a poloxamer. A concentration of the strong acid in the acidizing retarder composition may be 5 weight percent or greater.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for integrated booking of rooms and media resources, such as display devices. An example methodology implementing the techniques includes responsive to an activation of an access Uniform Resource Locator (URL) on a computing device, receiving information associated with a booking of a room and a display device, generating a token for accessing the display device and providing to the computing device the token and an address of the display device. The method also includes, responsive to receiving the token from the display device, authenticating the token and, responsive to authenticating the token, allowing use of the display device.

Abstract: A prism module of a camera lens includes a fixed holder, a rotary holder, a prism mounted on the rotary holder, a rotation driver assembly provided between the fixed holder and the rotary holder, and a circuit board. The rotary holder includes a base and a rotation driver bracket. The rotation driver assembly is made of memory alloys and deformed, under control of an electrical signal transmitted from the circuit board, to drive the base to rotate. The base and the rotation connecting bracket are directly connected to each other, simplifying the structure of the prism module and reducing the production cost of the prism module. The rotation driver assembly drives the rotary holder and the prism to rotate relative to the fixed holder, in such a manner that the prism can be driven by the rotation driver assembly to automatically correct its angle, thereby providing clearer imaging effect.

Abstract: The disclosure discloses a sample analyzer and a sample analysis system. The sample analyzer includes a first specimen supply device, a chromatographic separation device and a first controller. The chromatographic separation device is controlled by the first controller to elute and chromatograph a first specimen in a first operation mode and to elute and chromatograph a second specimen in a second operation mode. The first controller is configured to: analyze feedback information from the chromatographic separation device in the first operation mode to obtain a parameter of glycosylated hemoglobin in the first specimen and a conclusion as to whether an interfering substance exists in the first specimen, and to analyze feedback information from the chromatographic separation device in the second operation mode to obtain a parameter of glycosylated hemoglobin in the second specimen and a parameter of an interfering substance in the second specimen.

Abstract: A contact center system uses user profiles and agent profiles to determine a routing for a contact center engagement request from a user device to an agent device. Responsive to the contact center engagement request, a user profile associated with the user device is accessed to determine a prioritization score. The prioritization score can be determined in some cases using both information associated with the user profile and input obtained from the user device. Agent profiles are accessed to determine an agent to support the contact center engagement request based on the prioritization score. Each of the agent profiles corresponds to a different contact center agent or agent group. The determined agent may be selected from amongst a plurality of candidates identified based on the profile evaluation. A private session is then established between the user device and a device of the agent.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a CHA-like zeolitic material having an X-ray diffraction pattern including the following peaks in Table 1 in its as-synthesized form, and to a process for preparing the zeolitic material, and use of the zeolitic material for the selective catalytic reduction of NOx.

Abstract: A method includes forming a first sacrificial layer over a substrate, and forming a sandwich structure over the first sacrificial layer. The sandwich structure includes a first isolation layer, a two-dimensional material over the first isolation layer, and a second isolation layer over the two-dimensional material. The method further includes forming a second sacrificial layer over the sandwich structure, forming a first source/drain region and a second source/drain region on opposing ends of, and contacting sidewalls of, the two-dimensional material, removing the first sacrificial layer and the second sacrificial layer to generate spaces, and forming a gate stack filling the spaces.

Abstract: A display panel includes a substrate and a grating disposed on a light-emitting side of the display panel. The grating includes a plurality of protruding portions and a plurality of interval portions, each interval portion is located between two adjacent protruding portions. The plurality of protruding portions are arranged on the substrate along a first direction, and each protruding portion extends along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each protruding portion includes an outer surface and a bottom surface; the outer surface is a smooth curved surface, and the bottom surface is a flat surface. A cross-sectional figure of each protruding portion along a thickness direction of the display panel is a first figure; the first figure includes a curve and a bottom edge, and the first figure is a closed figure formed by the curve and the bottom edge.