Abstract: The present invention relates to a metal-organic framework composition, as well as constructs and methods thereof. In one particular example, the composition provides a platform having an emission signal in the deep red to near-infrared (NIR) region.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a punch unit of a powder press, wherein the punch unit is assembled from at least two parts, in this case comprising a headpiece as the first part and a widening region, adjoining the headpiece, as the second part, wherein the widening region flares to a diameter of a punch bolder which is directly attachable to an end, located away from the headpiece, of the widening region. Furthermore, punch units of a powder press that slide one inside another, a powder press itself and a method for operating a powder press are proposed.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to systems and methods of handling Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) responses in a software defined network (SDN). In one embodiment, a system may comprise a controller in a control plane to generate an address store comprising information associated with a plurality of devices in communication with the SDN. The controller may also program a plurality of network devices in a data plane based on a plurality of communication flows. The network devices may forward traffic according to the plurality of communication flows received from the controller. The network device may also receive: a request from the first device for information associated with the second device, determine that the first device is authorized to communicate with the second device based on the plurality of communication flows, and generate a response to the request comprising the information associated with the second device based on the address store.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical code including a film of a charge-transfer material, as well as methods thereof. Described herein are optical codes having anisotropic and/or isotropic regions within the film, which can be provided in a pattern that serves as an optical code.

Abstract: A method for forming a multilayer thin film structure includes directly depositing an absorber layer to encapsulate a dielectric layer, and the dielectric layer encapsulates a reflective core particle. The method further including depositing an outer layer to encapsulate the absorber layer, and the multilayer thin film structure has a hue shift of less than 30° in the Lab color space when viewed at angles from 0° to 45°.

Abstract: A controller may use energy packets to control a prime mover of a machine. The controller may include an energy packet measurement control to calculate energy packets and convert the energy packets into a fuel valve reference. Further, a frequency control may receive system feedback associated with the monitored machine and generate a frequency correction based on the system feedback. The controller may add the energy packet value and the frequency correction to determine a prime mover power reference and provide the prime mover power reference to a fuel valve control of the machine.

Abstract: Methods are provided for designing and generating a tool path for three-dimensional printing of a fiber composite part. The method includes defining a three-dimensional domain model and determining a set of boundary conditions for the three-dimensional domain model. The methods include applying a gradient-based algorithm to a predetermined stress state located within the three-dimensional domain model in order to: (1) optimize the three-dimensional domain model for minimum deflection or stress using a structural mechanics algorithm for a composite article, and (2) provide a topologically optimized fiber composite part design and fiber orientation field. The methods include using the topologically optimized fiber composite part design and fiber orientation field as an input to solve Gray-Scott reaction diffusion equations to generate an anisotropic tool path for three-dimensional printing of the fiber composite part.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a drone controller capable of controlling a movement and a rotation of a drone. The present invention discloses a drone controller capable of controlling a rotation and a movement of a drone, the drone controller including: a main body which is formed in a cylindrical shape and may be held by a user with one hand; a lever which is disposed at one side of the main body, formed such that the user's finger may be inserted into the lever, and operated to move the drone in front and rear directions or left and right directions; and a button unit which is disposed at a predetermined portion of the main body, and operated so that the drone may be rotated.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the disclosure provide a sample rack scheduling control method. The method includes the following steps: respectively obtaining a state of each position node on each preset delivery path, wherein the state of each position node includes an available state and an occupancy state; and for each of the delivery paths, if a target position node on the delivery path and position nodes between the target position node and a start position node all are in the available state, marking the target position node on the delivery path and the position nodes between the start position node and the target position node all as the occupancy state, and controlling a current sample rack at the start position node to move to the target position node. The present disclosure further provides a sample rack scheduling control system and a medical detection device.

Abstract: A fluid pressure pulse generator apparatus for a telemetry tool comprising a stator and a rotor. The stator comprises a stator body and a plurality of radially extending stator projections spaced around the stator body and the spaced stator projections define stator flow channels extending therebetween. The rotor comprises a rotor body and a plurality of radially extending rotor projections spaced around the rotor body. The rotor projections are axially adjacent the stator projections and the rotor is rotatable relative to the stator such that the rotor projections move in and out of fluid communication with the stator flow channels to create fluid pressure pulses in fluid flowing through the stator flow channels. At least one of the rotor projections and at least one of the stator projections has a standard outer diameter. At least one of the rotor projections and/or at least one of the stator projections has a reduced outer diameter.

Abstract: A deep sludge dewatering method using electroosmosis with filter bags, including (1) placing a filter bag on a slope on which a cathode electrode is arranged; (2) injecting sludge into the filter bag, and after the filter bag is filled with the sludge, closing an inlet of the filter bag; and (3) laying an anode electrode on the filter bag filled with the sludge, and connecting the cathode electrode and the anode electrode to a DC power supply via an electric wire, and carrying out energization for electroosmosis so that water flows down the slope. The present invention can be used for recycling of the sludge produced in underground and tunnel excavation projects, and has the advantages of large processing capacity, simple process, good treatment effect and available resource recycling.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method comprising, accessing a model of a building; determining a set of properties associated with floor joist members; detecting a set of floor joists based on the set of properties associated with floor joist members, wherein the floor joists are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members and determining a set of actual properties of each of the members; comparing if the set of actual properties of the members are within a predetermined value of a set of required properties for each of the members, wherein if the set of actual properties is outside the set of required properties predetermined value; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: The present invention is a method comprising; accessing a model, wherein the model is comprised of a plurality of members; isolating a set of wall panels, wherein the wall panels are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members of the wall panel and determining a set of actual properties of each of the members; comparing the actual properties of the members are within a predetermined tolerance of a set of required properties for each of the specific members, wherein if the member is not within the set of required properties the member is conflicting; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: A semiconductor package structure includes a first substrate, a second substrate, a first redistribution layer, and a first reconnection layer. The first substrate may have a first surface. The second substrate can be spaced apart from the first substrate with a gap and may have a second surface. The first redistribution layer can be disposed between the first redistribution layer and the gap. The first substrate can be electrically connected to the second substrate via the first reconnection layer.

Abstract: Black titanium dioxide has a crystalline titanium dioxide core and an amorphous titanium dioxide shell that encompasses the crystalline titanium dioxide core. The black titanium dioxide has a reflectivity of electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum that is less than or equal to 15% and a reflectivity for near-IR and LiDAR electromagnetic radiation that is greater than or equal to 10%. The black titanium dioxide has a band gap from greater than or equal to 1.0 eV to less than or equal to 2.0 eV.

Abstract: The present invention is a computer implemented method comprising: accessing a model of a building; isolating a set of roof trusses, wherein the roof trusses are comprised of members; analyzing each of the members and determining the actual properties of each of the members; comparing if the actual properties of the members are within a predetermined tolerance of a set of required properties for each of the members; and generating a list of all conflicting members.

Abstract: An adaptor for a sensor having a sensor connector. The adaptor includes a receptacle base configured to, upon insertion of the sensor connector, align with the structural shape, and/or size, and/or configuration of the sensor connector and establish a structural connection therewith. The adaptor may also include one or more receivers, configured to, in response to the conformance in the structural shape, and/or size, and/or configuration of the receptacle base, move relative to the receptacle base to align with axis of an optical arrangement or pin arrangement of the sensor connector. Such an alignment is to result in the mating of the adaptor and sensor connector which thereby establishes an electrical connection or an optical connection therewith. The adaptor may also include a processing device configured to determine one or more characteristics of output from the sensor connector.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor die having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a plurality of first real conductive pillars in a first region on the first surface, and a plurality of supporters in a second region adjacent to the first region. An area density of the plurality of supporters in the second region is in a range of from about 50% to about 100% to an area density of the plurality of first real conductive pillars in the first region. A method for manufacturing a semiconductor package including the semiconductor device is also disclosed in the present disclosure.

Abstract: A semiconductor device package includes a substrate; an electronic component disposed on the substrate; multiple supporting structures disposed on the substrate; and a reinforced structure disposed on the supporting structures and extending in parallel with the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for watering plants received in a non-hydroponic substrate, comprising an upwardly open planter for receiving at least one plant with non-hydroponic substrate, the planter having a planting cavity enclosed by a wall and a bottom configured for receiving a plant with the substrate, further comprising a liquid container which is at least partially integrated in the planting cavity or is designed as a separate liquid container which is inserted into the planting cavity from above or is held on an outer wall of the planting cavity, the liquid container being a container which is sealed off from the outside and which has an outlet pipe which opens into a region separated from the planting cavity at a certain distance from the bottom of the planting vessel, the separated region communicating with the planting cavity via at least one connecting opening and communicating with an outer side of the planting vessel via at least one ventilation opening, in such a manner that a liquid volume is e