Abstract: The present disclosure provides a component matching and reporting method, which includes steps as follows. A 3D file is parsed to obtain features; the features is analyzed according to a feature analysis parameter to find out at least one component feature; it is judged whether the at least one component feature corresponds to a component according to a feature judgment parameter; when the at least one component feature corresponds to the component, the component is located; after the component is located, the component is measured to output a measurement report.

Abstract: Techniques for generating a natural language question template for an artificial intelligence question and answer (QA) system are disclosed. A graph database query relating to a QA system is parsed using a predefined schema. The parsing includes extracting a first plurality of values from the graph database query relating to a where clause in the graph database query, extracting a second plurality of values from the graph database query relating to a return clause in the graph database query, identifying a QA template rule relating to the graph database query, based on a match clause in the graph database query. A natural language question template is generated based on the first plurality of values, the second plurality of values, and the identified QA template rule. The natural language question template is suitable for use by the QA system as part of generating a response to a natural language question.

Abstract: An image processing method includes the following steps. A plurality of facial landmarks of a face frame are analyzed. A feature width is calculated according to the facial landmarks, and a head pose is analyzed according to the facial landmarks. The head pose is utilized to update the feature width to generate an updated width. A scale ratio of the updated width to an initial width is calculated. An object distance of a virtual camera is controlled according to the scale ratio. A two-dimensional image is captured from a virtual scene according to the object distance of the virtual camera.

Abstract: A power converter having a multi-stage high-side driving mechanism is provided. A control circuit outputs a first high-side control signal. A high-side driving circuit, according to the first high-side control signal and a first input voltage signal, outputs a first stage high-side driving signal to a control terminal of a high-side switch. As a result, a voltage of the control terminal of the high-side switch is pulled up to a first stage voltage from zero. Then, the control circuit outputs a second high-side control signal. A charge pump outputs a charging signal. The high-side driving circuit, according to the second high-side control signal and the charging signal, outputs a second stage high-side driving signal to the control terminal of the high-side switch. As a result, the voltage of the control terminal of the high-side switch is pulled up from the first stage voltage to a target voltage.

Abstract: A method for generating a loop video comprises: obtaining an input video including multiple frames with a first frame, with each of frames having multiple pixels; extracting a moving object corresponding to a moving pixel region in the first frame with the moving pixel region having at least two pixels; inputting multiple candidate periods to a target function respectively to calculate multiple errors of the moving pixel region; determining a start frame and a loop period of the moving pixel region for each error, with the loop period being associated with one of the candidate periods; generating multiple output frames according to start frames and loop periods; and generating an output frame sequence from the output frames according to a loop parameter, wherein the output frame sequence corresponds to the loop video.

Abstract: A method for generating a loop video comprises: obtaining an input video including multiple frames with a first frame, with each of frames having multiple pixels; extracting a moving object corresponding to a moving pixel region in the first frame with the moving pixel region having at least two pixels; inputting multiple candidate periods to a target function respectively to calculate multiple errors of the moving pixel region; determining a start frame and a loop period of the moving pixel region for each error, with the loop period being associated with one of the candidate periods; generating multiple output frames according to start frames and loop periods; and generating an output frame sequence from the output frames according to a loop parameter, wherein the output frame sequence corresponds to the loop video.

Abstract: A blind assembly includes first and second side seats, a rotatable winding shaft, a shade member wound on the winding shaft, and a winding device. The winding device has a fixing unit, a coupling barrel, and a scroll spring. The fixing unit has a fixing portion disposed non-rotatably on the first side seat, and a spring-mounting portion extending oppositely to the fixing portion. The coupling barrel is disposed in and co-rotatable with the winding shaft, and is rotatable relative to the fixing unit. The scroll spring has opposite ends disposed respectively on the spring-mounting portion and the coupling barrel, such that rotation of the coupling barrel generates a resilient force for retracting the shade member.

Abstract: Hyperbranched polymers are synthesized with uniform structure based on one pot polymerization technique in confined space with nanometer scale, e.g. micelles in a microemulsion system. The segregated space in micelles or polymerizing nanoparticles is expected to regulate the growth of hyperbranched polymers by confining polymer-polymer reaction inside each individual locus. The obtained hyperbranched polymers have uniform size, similar to the size of nanoparticles, as indicated by a narrow molecular weight distribution of the polymers.

Abstract: A cord guiding device for a window blind includes a wheel holder, a guiding wheel and a cord-blocking unit. The guiding wheel is rotatably mounted on the wheel holder, and includes two protruding flanges that are spaced apart from each other, and has a wheel surface that is defined and disposed between the protruding flanges and that is adapted for a cord of the window blind to wind thereon. The cord-blocking unit is mounted on the wheel holder, and has a blocking surface that faces and is disposed proximate to the wheel surface of the guiding wheel for preventing the cord from slipping off the wheel surface and out from the protruding flanges.

Abstract: A window blind assembly includes a securing seat, a blind unit, a blind control device and two cord guiding devices interposing the blind control device. Each of the cord guiding devices includes a wheel holder and a guiding wheel. The wheel holder includes a resilient arm unit and two holder walls. Each of the holder walls is formed with an engaging groove having a receiving portion and a constricted portion. The guiding wheel includes two axle portions rotatably and respectively received in the receiving portions of the engaging grooves in the holder walls, and a cord winding portion interconnecting the axle portions and permitting winding of a corresponding cord thereon.

Abstract: A cord guiding device for a window blind includes a wheel holder, a guiding wheel and a cord-blocking unit. The guiding wheel is rotatably mounted on the wheel holder, and includes two protruding flanges that are spaced apart from each other, and has a wheel surface that is defined and disposed between the protruding flanges and that is adapted for a cord of the window blind to wind thereon. The cord-blocking unit is mounted on the wheel holder, and has a blocking surface that faces and is disposed proximate to the wheel surface of the guiding wheel for preventing the cord from slipping off the wheel surface and out from the protruding flanges.

Abstract: A window blind assembly includes a securing seat, a blind unit, a blind control device and two cord guiding devices interposing the blind control device. Each of the cord guiding devices includes a wheel holder and a guiding wheel. The wheel holder includes a resilient arm unit and two holder walls. Each of the holder walls is formed with an engaging groove having a receiving portion and a constricted portion. The guiding wheel includes two axle portions rotatably and respectively received in the receiving portions of the engaging grooves in the holder walls, and a cord winding portion interconnecting the axle portions and permitting winding of a corresponding cord thereon.

Abstract: Embodiments of the polymerization process of the present invention are directed to polymerizing free radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of a polymerization medium initially comprising at least one transition metal catalyst and an atom transfer radical polymerization initiator. The polymerization medium may additionally comprise a reducing agent. The reducing agent may be added initially or during the polymerization process in a continuous or intermittent manner. The polymerization process may further comprises reacting the reducing agent with at least one of the transition metal catalyst in an oxidized state and a compound comprising a radically transferable atom or group to form a compound that does not participate significantly in control of the polymerization process.

Abstract: Functional gel particle formed from a crosslinked polymeric network including a fraction of stable crosslinks and a second fraction of cleavable crosslinks are disclosed. Functional compounds may be chemically or physically encapsulated within and/or released from the gel particle by selective cleavage of the cleavable crosslinks. The functional compounds may be delivered and released to a pre-selected target site. Peripheral or other accessible functionality on the surface of the gel particle allows attachment of a surface reactive agent, thereby modifying one or more surface properties of the gel particle. Processes of preparing the gel particles and processes of delivering the functional compounds to a target site are also disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a microemulsion polymerization comprising adding a polymerization catalyst precursor, such as a transition metal complex in the higher of two accessible oxidation states, an ATRP initiator, and an organic solvent to an aqueous solution to form an emulsion. Radically polymerizable monomers and a reducing agent may then be added to the emulsion. The reducing agent converts the catalyst precursor to a catalyst for polymerization of the first monomer from the initiator. In certain embodiments the organic solvent may comprise radically polymerizable monomers. The aqueous solution may comprise a surfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a two-step batch dispersion polymerization process for the preparation of substantially uniformed-sized functional (co)polymer particles. The first step of the process includes polymerizing at least one first radically (co)polymerizable monomer by a free radical polymerization process to form a (co)polymer in a stable colloidal dispersion and the second step includes polymerizing the at first radically (co)polymerizable monomer or an additional radically (co)polymerizable monomer in the stable colloidal dispersion by a living/controlled radical (co)polymerization process.

Abstract: A motor driving circuit for adjusting speed of the motor by changing output voltage is disclosed. One end of the motor is coupled to a variable voltage source. The motor driving circuit includes a motor-driving unit, a control unit and a determining unit. The motor-driving unit includes a first end coupled to another end of the motor, a second end coupled to a ground and a third end, and is utilized for driving the motor. The control unit is utilized for controlling the voltage between the first end and the third end of the motor-driving unit. The determining unit is coupled between the variable voltage source and the control unit, and is utilized for controlling the control unit to adjust the voltage between the first end and the third end of the motor-driving unit according to magnitude of the voltage of the variable voltage source.

Abstract: Embodiments of the polymerization process of the present invention are directed to polymerizing free radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of a polymerization medium initially comprising at least one transition metal catalyst and an atom transfer radical polymerization initiator. The polymerization medium may additionally comprise a reducing agent. The reducing agent may be added initially or during the polymerization process in a continuous or intermittent manner. The polymerization process may further comprises reacting the reducing agent with at least one of the transition metal catalyst in an oxidized state and a compound comprising a radically transferable atom or group to form a compound that does not participate significantly in control of the polymerization process.

Abstract: Embodiments of the polymerization process of the present invention are directed to polymerizing free radically polymerizable monomers in the presence of a polymerization medium initially comprising at least one transition metal catalyst and an atom transfer radical polymerization initiator. The polymerization medium may additionally comprise a reducing agent. The reducing agent may be added initially or during the polymerization process in a continuous or intermittent manner. The polymerization process may further comprise reacting the reducing agent with at least one of the transition metal catalyst in an oxidized state and a compound comprising a radically transferable atom or group to form a compound that does not participate significantly in control of the polymerization process.

Abstract: An adjustable structure of a curtain for adjusting the angle of curtain blades includes a winding tube disposed in an upper rail. A pulling string is wound around the winding tube for controlling the rise and fall of the curtain and then passes through the curtain blades. One end of the winding tube is disposed with a rubbing wheel for hanging the top end of a suspending string provided for insertion of the curtain blades. Thereby, during the rise and fall of the curtain blades, the suspending string is pulled towards the rotating direction of the winding tube, so that the angle of the curtain blades is adjusted.