Abstract: A rotary swash plate type continuously variable transmission comprises a driving mechanism, an output mechanism and a casing 24. The driving mechanism comprises a rotational swash plate 9 with variable angle of inclination and at least three slide stems which are disposed parallel and equiangular with each other. Each slide stem is equipped with a one-way rotary helical gear 13 at one end, and contacts with and slides on the surface of the swash plate at the other end. The output mechanism comprises a one-way rotational output shaft 16 and a larger helical gear 14 which is disposed on the output shaft 16 and meshed with the helical gears 13. The transmission according to the invention is compact in view of structure and smooth in view of its output rotational speed. Moreover, the minimal rotational speed may be zero.

Abstract: A passive differential calorimeter, comprising an inflow control valve (2?), differential measurement means (4?) including the driving part of an input water meter (15) and the driving part of an output water meter (16), a back flow control valve (9?) and connecting pipes between them, wherein both the inflow control valve and the output flow control valve being temperature controlled valve, i.e.

Abstract: A method for extracting edge with subpixel accuracy in photogrammetry, comprising steps of: a. capturing into a computer a picture, of which the edge is to be extracted; b. defining as a cell four neighboring pixels that form a square; c. recognizing the type of each cell composed of the four pixels; d. finding out side or sides of the cell that intersect with, the edge and figuring out the subpixel accuracy coordinates of the intersection points by linear interpolation; and e. connecting the intersection points to extract the edge. By this method edge curve is extracted rapidly and accurately. The edge determined in this way can be subpixel accurate.

Abstract: A passive differential calorimeter, comprising an inflow control valve (2?), differential measurement means (4?) including the driving part of an input water meter (15) and the driving part of an output water meter (16), a back flow control valve (9?) and connecting pipes between them, wherein both the inflow control valve and the output flow control valve being temperature controlled valve, i.e.

Abstract: A new cultivar of rose, ‘Te Jiao’, characterized by its upright, climbing habit, semi-glossy green foliage, its semi-double pink flowers, its repeat blooming habit even through hot weather, its disease resistance, and its vigorous growth habit with minimal seed production.

Abstract: A new cultivar of rose plant named ‘Te Qiao’, a shrub rose characterized by its upright, compact, densely-branched habit, its semi-glossy green foliage, its red-purple, single flowers, its repeat blooming habit even through hot weather and its vigorous growth with minimal seed production.