Abstract: An image sensor, electronic device and method thereof that performs on-sensor multiresolution deep neural network (DNN) processing, such as for gesture recognition. The image data is transformed into first resolution type image data and second resolution type image data. Based on detecting the first resolution type image data includes a predetermined object, processing the second resolution type image data using the second resolution type image data as input into the second DNN.

Abstract: An imaging device with a plurality of image sensing pixels and a plurality of event detection pixels is provided. The image sensing and event detection pixels can be provided as part of different arrays of pixels, or can be included within a common array of pixels. The event detection pixels are operated continuously to provide signals indicating the occurrence of events. In response to detecting an event, image sensing pixels are selectively operated. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include activation of image sensing pixels within one or more regions of interest, while image sensing pixels not included in any region of interest remain off. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include the selection of a frame rate applied across an array of mage sensing pixels, or within determined regions of interest.

Abstract: The invention relates generally to combinations and compositions comprising botanical extracts useful in the treatment or prevention of viral and bacterial infections. In particular, the invention relates to combinations and compositions comprising two or more compounds selected from andrographolide or a derivative, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, ursolic acid, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and piceid or a derivative, or pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof and use of the combinations and compositions in the treatment or prevention of viral and bacterial infections.

Abstract: A method of preventing, reducing a risk of, or treating a virus infection, or preventing or treating a symptom caused by the virus in a subject, said method comprising administering to said subject an effective amount of a fusion protein, wherein the fusion protein comprises a variant angiotensin converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) domain covalently fused to a Fc domain. The variant ACE2 domain comprises a N-terminal deletion, a C-terminal deletion, or both, relative to a full-length wildtype ACE2 having a SEQ ID NO. 1, and the variant ACE2 domain has ACE2 activity. The virus may be SARS-CoV, SARS-CoV-2, or MERS-CoV. The symptom comprises Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS), Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH), or Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).

Abstract: An imaging device includes a pixel, and a signal processor configured to randomly apply a first set of signals including a first driving signal applied to a first light source, and a first set of control signals applied to the pixel that adhere to a quasi-Gray code scheme to generate first through eighth correlation signals based on light output from the first light source according to the first driving signal and reflected from an object. The signal processor is configured to randomly apply a second set of signals including a second driving signal applied to the first light source, and a second set of control signals applied to the pixel that adhere to the quasi-Gray code scheme to generate ninth through sixteenth correlation signals based on light output from the first light source according to the second driving signal and reflected from the object.

Abstract: Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensors, methods, and non-transitory computer-readable media. In one example of the present disclosure, a ToF sensor includes an array of pixels and processing circuitry. At least one pixel of the array of pixels is configured to generate a depth signal. The processing circuitry is configured to determine a phase value from the depth signal and perform phase filtering on the phase value.

Abstract: An image sensor, electronic device and method thereof that performs on-sensor multiresolution deep neural network (DNN) processing, such as for gesture recognition. The image data is transformed into first resolution type image data and second resolution type image data. Based on detecting the first resolution type image data includes a predetermined object, processing the second resolution type image data using the second resolution type image data as input into the second DNN.

Abstract: An imaging device with a plurality of image sensing pixels and a plurality of event detection pixels is provided. The image sensing and event detection pixels can be provided as part of different arrays of pixels, or can be included within a common array of pixels. The event detection pixels are operated continuously to provide signals indicating the occurrence of events. In response to detecting an event, image sensing pixels are selectively operated. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include activation of image sensing pixels within one or more regions of interest, while image sensing pixels not included in any region of interest remain off. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include the selection of a frame rate applied across an array of mage sensing pixels, or within determined regions of interest.

Abstract: A sensor system with a plurality of sensors or sensor functions is provided. The sensors can include an event detection sensor, a time of flight sensor, and imaging sensor. The different sensors can be implemented on the same or different substrates. Accordingly, sensors with pixels having different or shared functions can be included in the sensor system. In operation, an event detection signal from an event detection sensor causes the operation of a time of flight sensor to be initiated. In response to the detection of an object within a critical range by the time of flight sensor, the imaging sensor is activated. The image sensing and event detection pixels can be provided as part of different arrays of pixels, or can be included within a common array of pixels.

Abstract: Time-of-flight laser control for electronic devices. In one implementation, an electronic device includes a memory, a time-of-flight (TOF) sensor system including a TOF sensor, and a laser, and an electronic processor. The electronic processor is configured to control the laser to emit initial light pulses above a threshold emission level for a predetermined period of time, receive the depth information based on the initial light pulses emitted by the laser, determine whether a living object is in a nominal hazard zone of the laser based on the depth information, responsive to determining that the living object is not in the nominal hazard zone of the laser, control the laser to emit additional light pulses above the threshold emission level, wherein the laser has a specific laser classification, and wherein the threshold emission level is above an ANSI Z136.1 specification threshold emission level for the specific laser classification.

Abstract: An image sensor comprises a plurality of pixels. Pixels are capable of detecting a change in an amount of light intensity and pixels are capable of detecting an amount of light intensity. In a first mode the sensor outputs data from the first one or more of the pixels. In a second mode the sensor outputs data from the second one or more of the pixels. At least one of the first mode and the second mode is selected by a processor based on at least one of a result of processing data output in the first mode and a result of processing data output in the second mode.

Abstract: An image sensor comprises a plurality of pixels. Pixels are capable of detecting a change in an amount of light intensity and pixels are capable of detecting an amount of light intensity. In a first mode the sensor outputs data from the first one or more of the pixels. In a second mode the sensor outputs data from the second one or more of the pixels. The first mode may be a lower power operation mode and the second mode may be a higher power operation mode. At least one of the first mode and the second mode is selected by a processor based on at least one of a result of processing data output in the first mode and a result of processing data output in the second mode.

Abstract: An imaging device with a plurality of image sensing pixels and a plurality of event detection pixels is provided. The image sensing and event detection pixels can be provided as part of different arrays of pixels, or can be included within a common array of pixels. The event detection pixels are operated continuously to provide signals indicating the occurrence of events. In response to detecting an event, image sensing pixels are selectively operated. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include activation of image sensing pixels within one or more regions of interest, while image sensing pixels not included in any region of interest remain off. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include the selection of a frame rate applied across an array of mage sensing pixels, or within determined regions of interest.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a pixel and a signal processor configured to apply a first set of control signals to the pixel to generate a first pixel signal, a second pixel signal, a third pixel signal, and a fourth pixel signal based on light reflected from an object. The signal processor is configured to apply a second set of control signals to the pixel to generate a fifth pixel signal, a sixth pixel signal, a seventh pixel signal, and an eighth pixel signal based on the light reflected from the object. The signal processor is configured to calculate a distance to the object based on comparisons between selected ones of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth pixel signals.

Abstract: Disclosed are a cartridge and an electronic cigarette having the cartridge. The cartridge includes a liquid storage cavity, an atomizing cavity, a liquid suction member, a liquid outlet, a smoke outlet, and an air inlet opening. Before the cartridge is used, the liquid outlet is in a closed state, such that e-liquid in the liquid storage cavity is isolated from the liquid suction member. When the cartridge is used, the liquid outlet is in an open state, such that the e-liquid in the liquid storage cavity flows out through the liquid outlet. The atomizing cavity is provided with an opening, and the size of the heating member matches the size of the opening; and when the cartridge is used, the heating member extends into the atomizing cavity through the opening and comes into contact with the liquid suction member or stays a preset distance away from the liquid suction member.

Abstract: A device has a plurality of analog-to-digital converters. Each of the plurality of analog-to-digital converters has a voltage offset, wherein a predefined set of voltage offsets has a voltage offset distribution pattern, which provides a fingerprint for the device.

Abstract: A sensor system with a plurality of sensors or sensor functions is provided. The sensors can include an event detection sensor, a time of flight sensor, and imaging sensor. The different sensors can be implemented on the same or different substrates. Accordingly, sensors with pixels having different or shared functions can be included in the sensor system. In operation, an event detection signal from an event detection sensor causes the operation of a time of flight sensor to be initiated. In response to the detection of an object within a critical range by the time of flight sensor, the imaging sensor is activated. The image sensing and event detection pixels can be provided as part of different arrays of pixels, or can be included within a common array of pixels.

Abstract: An imaging device includes a pixel, and a signal processor configured to randomly apply a first set of signals including a first driving signal applied to a first light source, and a first set of control signals applied to the pixel that adhere to a quasi-Gray code scheme to generate first through eighth correlation signals based on light output from the first light source according to the first driving signal and reflected from an object. The signal processor is configured to randomly apply a second set of signals including a second driving signal applied to the first light source, and a second set of control signals applied to the pixel that adhere to the quasi-Gray code scheme to generate ninth through sixteenth correlation signals based on light output from the first light source according to the second driving signal and reflected from the object.

Abstract: An imaging device with a plurality of image sensing pixels and a plurality of event detection pixels is provided. The image sensing and event detection pixels can be provided as part of different arrays of pixels, or can be included within a common array of pixels. The event detection pixels are operated continuously to provide signals indicating the occurrence of events. In response to detecting an event, image sensing pixels are selectively operated. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include activation of image sensing pixels within one or more regions of interest, while image sensing pixels not included in any region of interest remain off. The selective operation of the image sensing pixels can include the selection of a frame rate applied across an array of mage sensing pixels, or within determined regions of interest.

Abstract: An image sensor comprises a plurality of pixels. Pixels are capable of detecting a change in an amount of light intensity and pixels are capable of detecting an amount of light intensity. In a first mode the sensor outputs data from the first one or more of the pixels. In a second mode the sensor outputs data from the second one or more of the pixels. The first mode may be a lower power operation mode and the second mode may be a higher power operation mode. At least one of the first mode and the second mode is selected by a processor based on at least one of a result of processing data output in the first mode and a result of processing data output in the second mode.