Abstract: A video encoding method includes: during a first period, performing an encoding process upon a first block group of a current frame to generate a first block group bitstream; and during a second period, transmitting a second block group bitstream derived from encoding a second block group of the current frame, wherein the second period overlaps the first period. The encoding process includes: during a first time segment of the first period, performing a first in-loop filtering process upon a first group of pixels; and during a second time segment of the first period, performing a second in-loop filtering process upon a second group of pixels, wherein the second time segment overlaps the first time segment, and a non-zero pixel distance exists between a first edge pixel of the first group of pixels and a second edge pixel of the second group of pixels in a filter direction.

Abstract: A method of expanding natural killer cells, comprising: providing a population of internally gelated cells, each of which includes a gelated interior and a fluid cell membrane that contains one or more membrane-bound proteins each or collectively are capable of stimulating expansion of natural killer (NK) cells; and culturing a population of cells containing NK cells, which are capable of responding to the one or more membrane-bound proteins, with the population of internally gelated cells under conditions that allow expansion of NK cells.

Abstract: A convolutional neural network (CNN) and associated method for identifying basal cell carcinoma are disclosed. The CNN comprises two convolution layers, two pooling layers and at least one fully-connected layer. The first convolution layer uses initial Gabor filters that model the kernel parameters setting in advance based on human professional knowledge. The method uses collagen fiber images for training images and converts doctors' knowledge to initiate the Gabor filters as featuring computerization. The invention provides better training performance in terms of training time consumption and training material overhead.

Abstract: Example methods and systems to obtain images associated with target cells distributed in a cytology specimen have been disclosed. One example method includes obtaining a first image associated with a first region of the cytology specimen through a first object lens, determining a first subregion of the first region, obtaining a second set of one or more images associated with the first subregion through a second object lens, identifying a third image from the first image, and in response to a ratio of a second number of the target cells in the second set of one or more images to the first number of the target cells in the third image being in a predetermined range, obtaining images associated with the target cells based on the second set of images.

Abstract: A video encoding method includes: during a first period, performing an encoding process upon a first block group of a current frame to generate a first block group bitstream; and during a second period, transmitting a second block group bitstream derived from encoding a second block group of the current frame, wherein the second period overlaps the first period. The encoding process includes: during a first time segment of the first period, performing a first in-loop filtering process upon a first group of pixels; and during a second time segment of the first period, performing a second in-loop filtering process upon a second group of pixels, wherein the second time segment overlaps the first time segment, and a non-zero pixel distance exists between a first edge pixel of the first group of pixels and a second edge pixel of the second group of pixels in a filter direction.

Abstract: Example methods and systems to obtain images associated with target cells distributed in a cytology specimen have been disclosed. One example method includes obtaining a first image associated with a first region of the cytology specimen through a first object lens, determining a first subregion of the first region, obtaining a second set of one or more images associated with the first subregion through a second object lens, identifying a third image from the first image, and in response to a ratio of a second number of the target cells in the second set of one or more images to the first number of the target cells in the third image being in a predetermined range, obtaining images associated with the target cells based on the second set of images.

Abstract: Example methods and systems to obtain images associated with target cells distributed in a cytology specimen have been disclosed. One example method includes obtaining a first image associated with a first region of the cytology specimen through a first object lens, determining a first subregion of the first region, obtaining a second set of one or more images associated with the first subregion through a second object lens, identifying a third image from the first image, and in response to a ratio of a second number of the target cells in the second set of one or more images to the first number of the target cells in the third image being in a predetermined range, obtaining images associated with the target cells based on the second set of images.

Abstract: The present invention relates to computing-implemented method and system that improves matrix multiplication efficiency, especially to method and system optimizing matrix multiplication using sparse basis approach. Matrices to be multiplied are organized into specially ordered vectors with zero values, facilitates speed up during linear combination computation or synthesis process.

Abstract: Provided herein, among other things, is a method for analyzing a sample. In some embodiments, the method makes use of a plurality of binding agents that are each linked to a different oligonucleotide, as well as a corresponding plurality of peroxidase-linked oligonucleotides, wherein each of the peroxidase-linked oligonucleotides specifically hybridizes with only one of the binding agent-linked oligonucleotides. In some embodiments the method may comprise labeling the sample with the plurality of binding agents en masse, and then staining the sample by hybridizing a single peroxidase-linked oligonucleotide with the sample to produce complexes that comprise the peroxidase and then treating the sample with at least one tyramide-label conjugate. The peroxidase in the complexes activates the conjugate and causes covalent binding of the label to the sample near the complexes. Reagents and kits for performing the method are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to computing-implemented method and system that improves matrix multiplication efficiency, especially to method and system optimizing matrix multiplication using sparse basis approach. Matrices to be multiplied are organized into specially ordered vectors with zero values, facilitates speed up during linear combination computation or synthesis process.

Abstract: A convolutional neural network (CNN) and associated method for identifying basal cell carcinoma are disclosed. The CNN comprises two convolution layers, two pooling layers and at least one fully-connected layer. The first convolution layer uses initial Gabor filters that model the kernel parameters setting in advance based on human professional knowledge. The method uses collagen fiber images for training images and converts doctors' knowledge to initiate the Gabor filters as featuring computerization. The invention provides better training performance in terms of training time consumption and training material overhead.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for antenna switching circuit includes the following steps of: providing a GaAs wafer, which includes a capping layer; disposing an isolation layer to the GaAs wafer for forming a device area; and disposing a gate metal on the capping layer within the device area, wherein an interface between the gate metal and the capping layer forms a Schottky contact, and the Schottky contact is parallel connected with an impedance. The present invention also discloses a semiconductor structure for antenna switching circuit.

Abstract: A switching circuit for an antenna includes a first switching unit, a second switching unit, a third switching unit, a fourth switching unit, a first clamping unit and a second clamping unit. The first clamping unit is coupled to the first switching unit and the fourth switching unit. The first clamping unit includes a first clamping device and a first resistor, which are connected in parallel. The second clamping unit is coupled to the second switching unit and the third switching unit. The second clamping unit includes a second clamping device and a second resistor, which are connected in parallel.

Abstract: A manufacturing method for antenna switching circuit includes the following steps of: providing a GaAs wafer, which includes a capping layer; disposing an isolation layer to the GaAs wafer for forming a device area; and disposing a gate metal on the capping layer within the device area, wherein an interface between the gate metal and the capping layer forms a Schottky contact, and the Schottky contact is parallel connected with an impedance. The present invention also discloses a semiconductor structure for antenna switching circuit.

Abstract: There is provided an optical engine assembly including a bench, at least one optoelectronic unit, at least one optical waveguide and a mount. At least one support groove and a positioning groove are formed on the bench and connected with each other, and the support groove perpendicularly extends outward from one side of the positioning groove. The optoelectronic unit is disposed at the other side of the positioning groove and aligned with the support groove. One end of the optical waveguide is placed inside the support groove and the other end thereof penetrates through at least one through hole of the mount.

Abstract: An elbow supporter for a computer mouse and keyboard includes a clamp for clamping the supporter on a table of a computer, a threaded rod combined with the clamp and further with a connecter threadably engaging the threaded rod, a first pivotal arm pivotally connected to the connecter at a first end, a first end of a second pivotal arm pivotally connected to a second end of the first pivotal arm. An elbow support disc is fixed on a second end of the second pivotal arm so the elbow support disc may be lifted or lowered by rotating the second threaded rod clockwise or counterclockwise. A mouse sheet is fixed on and moved together with the first pivotal arm, so the mouse sheet may also move up or down together with the elbow support disc.

Abstract: An auto steering wheel lock is provided which has a locking set and which is connected with the steering wheel by means of a gripping trench and an auxiliary block, and is blocked with the outside of the instrument panel by means of a blocking rod. The position of the auxiliary block can be adapted for various steering wheels of different sizes by means of an elastic element. The locking set mainly includes a lock and a lock rod, which has a flat recess for engagement by a blocking pin when turning the lock and so obstruct the lock rod from withdrawing.

Abstract: A lock-set for an automobile consists of a padlock body, a fixing rod and a holder. The padlock body includes a turnable cramp, a cylinder linking with a pushing bar and engaging with the cramp. One end of the pushing bar comprises an elastic element engaging with a switch within the fixing rod. The switch connects to an alarm circuit board in the holder. When the padlock body is secured on a steering wheel by the cramp, the elastic element of the pushing bar urging the switch inwardly thus activates the alarm system.

Abstract: A safety pin actuation mechanism is provided having an ornamental flat body with an electronic circuit to emit or receive a wireless signal. The actuating mechanism includes a shaft with a coil formed at one end coupled to a locating rod. The locating rod is secured by two holders fixed on a surface of the body. A hook is mounted on the surface of the body to capture an end of the shaft. The shaft and hook form a circuit path to turn on or off the electronic circuit. One safety pin emits signals and another safety pin may receive signals to initiate a buzzer in the event there is a lack of signal being received due to one of the persons being out of range of the signal being generated.