Abstract: Firearm discharge location systems and methods are described. According to one aspect, a firearm discharge location system includes a plurality of microphones spaced from one another, timing circuitry configured to generate a plurality of asynchronous timing references, wherein data capture operations with respect to the microphones of a first pair are synchronized with one another using a first of the timing references and data capture operations with respect to the microphones of a second pair are synchronized with one another using a second of the timing references, and processing circuitry configured to use outputs of the first and second pairs of the microphones to identify a location of a firearm discharge.

Abstract: A compound of general formula (1) [wherein: R1 and R2, which are the same or different, each represent a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a lower alkyl group, a lower cycloalkyl group, a lower alkanoyl group, a halogen substituted lower alkyl group, a lower alkoxy group, a halogen substituted lower alkoxy group, a cyano group, a cross-linked methylenedioxy group, an ethylenedioxy group, a propylenedioxy group, a lower alkylthio group, a lower alkylsulfonyl group, a carboxyl group, a lower alkoxycarbonyl group, a lower alkylamide group, a lower alkylamino alkylene amide group, an amino group, an alkylamino group, a hydroxy group, a functional group represented by general formula (2), or a functional group represented by general formula (3) —CONH(CH2)p—R3 ??(2) [wherein R3 represents a di-lower alkylamino group, a morpholino group, a piperidino group, a 2-methyl-piperidino group, or a 2-oxo-pyrrolidinyl group; p represents an integer from 2 to 6]; [wherein, R4 represents a lower alkyl gro

Abstract: An analysis device applies, for each of a plurality of candidates set according to a update target parameter value, the update target parameter value and the candidate to a machine learning result to acquire information, the information indicating a degree of difference of an evaluation target value in a case of the candidate with respect to an evaluation target value in a case of the update target parameter value; calculates, for each candidate, an evaluation target value in a case of the candidate, based on the degree of difference of the evaluation target values and the evaluation target value in the case of the update target parameter value; and compares the evaluation target values in a case of each of the plurality of candidates and selects a candidate from the plurality of candidates based on a result of the comparison.

Abstract: Disclosed is a training system performing training on a plurality of neural network models in parallel. The training system includes a first job proxy that receives a training request for a first neural network model and partitions a first training job corresponding to the first neural network model into first microservices, a second job proxy that receives a training request for a second neural network model and partitions a second training job corresponding to the second neural network model into second microservices, a scheduler that dynamically schedules the first microservices and the second microservices so as to be executed by heterogeneous processing units, a cluster that includes the heterogeneous processing units, sequentially executes the first microservices and sequentially executes the second microservices, and a distributed in-memory database that stores parameters generated in response to the execution of the first microservices and the second micro services.

Abstract: An assisted early screening system for Down syndrome, relating to assisted screening of Down syndrome skin prints based on a machine learning algorithm, wherein the system comprising: (a) a skin print feature input module; (b) a processing module for diagnosis of Down syndrome based on skin print, wherein the processing module performs a scoring processing on the inputted skin print features according to a predetermined evaluation criteria to obtain a risk score, and compares the risk score with a Down syndrome risk threshold, thereby obtaining an assisted screening result; and (c) an output module for assisted screening result, which is configured to output the assisted screening result. The assisted early screening system for Down syndrome can implement simple, accurate, and effective assisted early screening of Down syndrome, such that powerful assistance can be provided for postnatal early intervention for early Down syndrome patients.

Abstract: Methods for purifying 89Zr are provided, 89Zr compositions are provided, isotope compositions are provided that can include: a radio isotope and a nanoparticle, and methods for radio labeling monoclonal antibodies are provided.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to nucleic acid molecules and methods for identifying AAV vectors with desirable properties, including nucleic acid molecules and methods useful for identifying novel cap genes for vectorization, production of AAV vectors and AAV libraries.

Abstract: A laser processing system for a glass workpiece comprises a frame with a first laser module thereon, a modifying device, and a blanking device. The blanking device comprises a second laser module, a hollow support element, a clamping module disposed on the frame, a heater disposed on the hollow support element, and a cooler connected to the clamping module. A method adapted to the system comprises a modifying process, a determining process, and a blanking process. In the modifying process, a first laser beam is irradiated to the glass workpiece along a processing contour line to intermittently modify the glass workpiece. According to the determining process, the blanking process is processed to have a crack being generated in a modified portion of the glass workpiece, wherein the crack divides the glass workpiece into an outer area and an inner area, and changes a temperature of the glass workpiece to have the glass workpiece being deformed, so that the outer area and the inner area are separated.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for simultaneous analysis of neurotransmitters and/or their metabolites. The method includes (a) separating analytes including a plurality of neurotransmitters and/or their metabolites from a sample selected from body tissues, body fluids, secretions, and excretions, (b) derivatizing the analytes with ethyl chloroformate to obtain derivatives of the plurality of neurotransmitters and/or their metabolites, (c) separating the derivatives of the plurality of neurotransmitters and/or their metabolites by liquid chromatography, and (d) subjecting the separated derivatives of the neurotransmitters or their metabolites to multiple reaction monitoring (MRM) using a mass spectrometer. According to the method, a plurality of neurotransmitters in a very small amount of sample can be simultaneously analyzed in an accurate and rapid manner based on derivatization to increase the stability and ionization efficiency of the substances.

Abstract: An operation method of a terminal in a communication system may comprise receiving first random access (RA) configuration information and second RA configuration information from a base station; transmitting a Msg1 to the base station based on the second RA configuration information; receiving a Msg2, which is a response to the Msg1, from the base station; and repeatedly transmitting a Msg3 K times to the base station.

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus and method for encoding/decoding a moving picture based on adaptive scanning. The moving picture apparatus and method can increase a compression rate based on adaptive scanning by performing intra prediction onto blocks of a predetermined size, and scanning coefficients acquired from Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT) of a residue signal and quantization differently according to the intra prediction mode. The moving picture encoding apparatus includes: a mode selector for selecting and outputting a prediction mode; a predictor for predicting pixel values of pixels to be encoded of an input video based on the prediction mode to thereby output a residue signal block; a transform/quantization unit for performing DCT onto the residue signal block and quantizing the transformed residue signal block; and an encoder for adaptively scanning and encoding the quantized residue signal block based on the prediction mode.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a copper powder for additive manufacturing, a method for producing the same, an additive manufactured product, a method for producing the same and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a copper powder for additive manufacturing that can sufficiently improve the mechanical strength and electrical conductivity of an additive manufactured product. The means for achieving the above-mentioned object of the present invention is, for example, a copper powder for additive manufacturing having a mean particle size of 1 ?m or more and 150 ?m or less, containing copper oxide in an amount of 0.10 g/m2 or more and 7.0 g/m2 or less per unit surface area and 0.5 mass % or more and 9.4 mass % or less per unit mass.

Abstract: A catalyst with a core-shell structure for methane oxidation, a method of preparing the catalyst, and a method of methane oxidation using the catalyst are disclosed. The catalyst includes a core structure consisting of a nano-support and core nanoparticles; and a shell coating layer coated on the core structure in which the core nanoparticles have a particle diameter smaller than that of the nano-support and are coated on the nano-support to form a core structure. The catalyst has excellent thermal stability during methane oxidation reaction at high temperature and an effect of increasing methane conversion and formaldehyde selectivity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an image encoding/decoding method and apparatus. The image decoding method according to the present invention may comprise configuring an MPM list based on intra-prediction modes of neighbor blocks of a current block and a number of frequencies of the intra-prediction modes of the neighbor blocks, deriving an intra-prediction mode of the current block based on the MPM list, and performing intra-prediction for the current block based on the intra-prediction mode.

Abstract: The removal of carbon dioxide using sequestration materials that include salts in molten form, and related systems and methods, are generally described.

Abstract: An atomic beam is irradiated with a first laser beam, a second laser beam, and a third laser beam. The first laser beam and the third laser beam each have a wavelength corresponding to a transition between a ground state and a first excited state. The second laser beam has a wavelength corresponding to a transition between the ground state and a second excited state. First, atoms each having a smaller velocity component than a predetermined velocity in a direction orthogonal to the traveling direction of the atomic beam are changed from the ground state to the first excited state by the first laser beam. Subsequently, a momentum is provided for individual atoms in the ground state by the second laser beam, which removes the atoms from the atomic beam. Finally, atoms in the first excited state are returned from the first excited state to the ground state by the third laser beam.

Abstract: A method for estimating depth is presented. The method includes generating, at each decoding layer of a neural network, decoded features of an input image. The method also includes upsampling, at each decoding layer, the decoded features to a resolution of a final output of the neural network. The method still further includes concatenating, at each decoding layer, the upsampled decoded features with features generated at a convolution layer of the neural network. The method additionally includes sequentially receiving the concatenated upsampled decoded features at a long-short term memory (LSTM) module of the neural network from each decoding layer. The method still further includes generating, at the LSTM module, a depth estimate of the input image after receiving the concatenated upsampled inverse depth estimate from a final layer of a decoder of the neural network. The method also includes controlling an action of an agent based on the depth estimate.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are an apparatus and method for device authentication. The method for device authentication based on a certificate using a PUF, performed by an apparatus for device authentication based on a certificate using a PUF, includes acquiring previously stored first Challenge-Response-Pair (CRP) information corresponding to identification information received from a device that requests authentication and generating a certificate including a public key generated using the first CRP information; transmitting a message in which the certificate encrypted using the first response value of the first CRP information as a server secret key and the first challenge value of the first CRP information are included to the device; and authenticating the device by verifying an encrypted signature message received from the device through a secure channel.

Abstract: Recombinant Aspergillus genetically modified to increase expression of g8846, renamed herein as aconitic acid exporter (aexA), are provided, which in some examples are also genetically inactivated for an endogenous cis-aconitic acid decarboxylase (cadA) gene. Such recombinant Aspergillus produce more aconitic acid as compared to native Aspergillus. Also provided are methods of using such recombinant Aspergillus to increase production of aconitic acid and other organic acids, such as citric acid, itaconic acid, and 3-hydroxypropionic acid (3-HP).

Abstract: The invention teaches the unexpected finding that treatment of mesenchymal stem cells with inhibitors of mammalian target of rapamycin (mTOR) lead to enhancement of regenerative and/or anti-inflammatory activity of said stem cells. In one embodiment, rapamycin treatment of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) is associated with enhanced basal and stimulated production of therapeutic factors. In one embodiment other regenerative activities are enhanced by treatment with inhibitors of mTOR such as angiogenesis, neurogenesis, protection from apoptosis, and immune modulation.