Abstract: Disclosed herein are a video decoding method and apparatus and a video encoding method and apparatus. In video encoding and decoding, multiple partition blocks are generated by splitting a target block. A prediction mode is derived for at least a part of the multiple partition blocks, among the multiple partition blocks, and prediction is performed on the multiple partition blocks based on the derived prediction mode. When prediction is performed on the partition blocks, information related to the target block may be used, and information related to an additional partition block, which is predicted prior to the partition block, may be used.

Abstract: Provided is a wireless communication terminal that wirelessly communicates. The wireless communication terminal includes a transceiver configured to transmit and receive wireless signals; and a processor configured to process the wireless signals. The processor is configured to: generate a trigger frame for triggering uplink transmission based random access of at least one wireless communication terminal, and insert the trigger frame into a physical layer protocol data unit (PPDU) to transmit the PPDU.

Abstract: A device for securing aircraft wiring includes a first body having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a concave portion extending semi-annularly between the first end and the second end, the concave portion having a surface defining a wire-receiving space. In an embodiment, the device includes a grip connection element configured to slidably mate with a gripping element. In an embodiment, the device includes a first hole extending into the second end, a first recess extending from the first hole, and a first tab including a first portion and a first latch, the first portion of the first tab projecting in a first direction from the first end of the first body, the first latch of the first tab projecting in a second direction from the first portion of the first tab, the first hole configured to receive a tab identical to the first tab.

Abstract: A phosphor in which an element represented by R? is solid-solutionized in a phosphor host crystal represented by M?(L, A)?X?, wherein M is at least one type of element selected from Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba and Zn, L is at least one type of element selected from Li, Na and K, A is at least one type of element selected from Al, Ga, B, In, Sc, Y, La and Si, X is at least one type of element selected from O, N, F and Cl (where all of X being N is excluded), R is at least one type of element selected from Mn, Cr, Ti, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Tb, Dy, Ho and Yb, ?, ?, ? and ? satisfy ?+?+?+?=9, 0.00<??1.30, 3.70???4.30, 3.70???4.30, and 0.00<??1.30.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to compositions comprising and methods for chemical modification of single guide RNA (sgRNA), tracrRNA and/or crRNA used individually or in combination with one another or Cas system components. Compositions comprising modified ribonucleic acids have been designed with chemical modification for even higher efficiency as unmodified native strand of sgRNA. Administration of modified ribonucleic acids will allow decreased immune response when administered to a subject, increased stability, increased editing efficiency and facilitated in vivo delivery of sgRNA via various delivery platforms. The disclosure also relates to methods of decreasing off-target effect of CRISPR and a CRISPR complex.

Abstract: Double reflector electromagnetic systems implementable in miniaturized satellites and other applications for compact, light weight, and broadband antennas. The disclosed methods and devices include primary and secondary reflectors, where the secondary reflector is held in the aperture plane of the primary reflector to minimize required space. A specific Cassegrain configuration is also described.

Abstract: Described is a power connector device for separating an electrical connection under direct current (DC) voltage or alternating current (AC) voltage between an electrical connector element and an electrical contact element. The power connector device includes the electrical contact element. The electrical contact element has a first conductive part and a second conductive part spaced apart one from the other so as not to be directly electrically conductively connected to one another. The power connector device includes a semiconductor switch for maintaining an electrical connection between the electrical connector element and the electrical contact element during separation of contact between said electrical connector element and said first conductive part to thereby prevent arcing during electrical disengagement of the electrical connector element from the electrical contact element.

Abstract: An operating mode change method of a wireless local area network (WLAN) system according to an exemplary embodiment includes transmitting, by a station (STA) to an access point (AP), an operating mode change request frame comprising at least one of information on a change of a traffic indication map (TIM) mode, a request for a change of a power save parameter, and information on a change of a service type of the STA, receiving, from the AP, an operating mode change response frame comprising at least one of a TIM mode allowed by the AP, a reallocated association identification (AID), and information on a changed power save parameter, and performing at least one of the change of the TIM mode and the change of the power save parameter based on the information included in the operating mode change.

Abstract: A carrier mechanism for walking on a line includes a carrier platform constituted by a first mounting plate, a second mounting plate and a longitudinal movable plate, a walking apparatus, a clamping apparatus, a driving apparatus, and a self-balance control apparatus configured to adjust a posture of the carrier mechanism. The longitudinal movable plate is slidably arranged on the second mounting plate fixedly connected to the first mounting plate in parallel. The walking apparatus includes at least two sets of walking wheels arranged along a walking direction. The clamping apparatus is slidably arranged on the lower side of the longitudinal movable plate. The driving apparatus includes a first driving apparatus configured to drive the walking wheels to roll, and a second driving apparatus configured to drive the longitudinal movable plate to move. The clamping apparatus is driven by the longitudinal movable plate to clamp or release a to-be-inspected target.

Abstract: Animal transmitters are provided that can include: a transducer configured to transmit a signal; process circuitry coupled to the transducer; and an energy harvesting element coupled to the process circuitry. Animals having a transmitter coupled thereto are also provided with the transmitter including an energy harvesting element in operational alignment with the animal's musculoskeletal system. Methods for transmitting the location of an animal are also provided with the methods including: coupling a transmitter powered by an energy harvesting element to the animal; and monitoring the transmissions of the transmitter.

Abstract: The core-shell structured fiber-type strain sensor of the present disclosure, which includes a fibrous support forming a core and a multilayered shell layer formed on the fibrous support, exhibits improved strength and stiffness due to the core fiber, exhibits improved noise level due to an elastomer layer and allows manufacturing of a fiber-type sensor with improved linearity of measurement signals due to a sandwich-structured conductive layer, is advantageous in that stable strain measurement is possible without acting as a defect in a composite structure.

Abstract: A cell signal quality determination method, a cell selection and reselection method, a communication device and a storage medium are provided. The cell signal quality determination method applied to user equipment, includes: determining the number of beams within a cell of which the beam quality exceeds a quality threshold; determining cell signal quality according to the number of beams.

Abstract: The invention, in some aspects, relates to dummy-fluorescent (DF) polypeptide molecules and their encoding nucleic acid molecules and use of such molecules in fusion proteins and their encoding nucleic acid molecules. Compositions of the invention may be delivered to cells and subjects and used in methods to modulate electrical activity of cells in which they are expressed, and for treatment of diseases and conditions in subjects.

Abstract: A method for constructing parity-check concatenated polar codes and an apparatus therefor are disclosed. According to an embodiment of the inventive concept, a method for constructing a polar code includes receiving a code length, a message length, and channel information, generating an information set and a parity set of polar codes based on the received code length, the received message length, and the received channel information, and generating a parity node including the information set of elements based on the generated information set and the generated parity set.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and apparatus for setting a reference picture index of a temporal merging candidate. An inter-picture prediction method using a temporal merging candidate can include the steps of: determining a reference picture index for a current block; and inducing a temporal merging candidate block of the current block and calculating a temporal merging candidate from the temporal merging candidate block, wherein the reference picture index of the temporal merging candidate can be calculated regardless of whether a block other than the current block is decoded. Accordingly, a video processing speed can be increased and video processing complexity can be reduced.

Abstract: A collection and assignment unit collects attribute information for each file and assigns attribute information to a file to which attribute information is not assigned, when checking a file in a present information processing device. A reception unit receives attribute information of a tracking target file from a distribution device that distributes a pattern file. A search unit searches for a file associated with the attribute information of the tracking target file that is received. A transmission/procedure unit transmits, when there exists information regarding the file associated with the attribute information, the information regarding the file associated with the attribute information of the tracking target file to the distribution device and/or performs a procedure on the file.

Abstract: A green method and application for inhibiting toxin-producing Aspergillus flavus are provided. After a ?-Fe2O3 nanorod nanomaterial is brought into contact with spores of toxin-producing Aspergillus flavus without germination or after germination for irradiation, under irradiation of a light source, inhibiting growth of the toxin-producing Aspergillus flavus to lower a content of aflatoxin. In the disclosure, the growth of hyphae and the germination of spores of the Aspergillus flavus may be effectively inhibited, the growth of the toxin-producing Aspergillus flavus may be inhibited, the pollution of agricultural products such as peanuts by the Aspergillus flavus may be effectively prevented, and the content of aflatoxin may be reduced, so that the disclosure has broad application prospects.

Abstract: Self-righting articles, such as self-righting capsules for administration to a subject, are generally provided. In some embodiments, the self-righting article may be configured such that the article may orient itself relative to a surface (e.g., a surface of a tissue of a subject). The self-righting articles described herein may comprise one or more tissue engaging surfaces configured to engage (e.g., interface with, inject into, anchor) with a surface (e.g., a surface of a tissue of a subject). In some embodiments, the self-righting article may have a particular shape and/or distribution of density (or mass) which, for example, enables the self-righting behavior of the article. In some embodiments, the self-righting article may comprise a tissue interfacing component and/or a pharmaceutical agent (e.g., for delivery of the active pharmaceutical agent to a location internal of the subject).

Abstract: A new and distinct cultivar of Nelumbo plant named ‘Zhongshan Chanyun’, characterized by its upright to somewhat outwardly spreading plant habit; vigorous growth habit; large dark green-colored leaves; freely flowering habit; large purplish pink-colored ball-shaped flowers with numerous petals and petaloids; flowers that are positioned above the foliar plane on moderately strong and erect peduncles; good garden performance and good postproduction longevity.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for discontinuously transmitting/receiving packets for low-power consumption of a terminal in a cellular system for packet transmission. The present invention provides a method and apparatus that can perform a low-power consuming operation when a terminal is in active state in a cellular system. The method for discontinuously transmitting/receiving packet data to reduce power consumption of a terminal in a cellular system, including the steps of: a) establishing discontinuous transmission/reception (DTX/DRX) parameters including discontinuous DTX/DRX cycle information for terminals operating in a transmission suspension mode, which is a sub-state of an active state; and b) performing DTX/DRX based on the DTX/DRX parameters in the terminals operating in the transmission suspension mode.