Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for image data encoding/decoding. A method for decoding a 360-degree image includes the steps of: receiving a bitstream obtained by encoding a 360-degree image; generating a prediction image by making reference to syntax information obtained from the received bitstream; adding the generated prediction image to a residual image obtained by dequantizing and inverse-transforming the bitstream, so as to obtain a decoded image; and reconstructing the decoded image into a 360-degree image according to a projection format. Therefore, the performance of image data compression can be improved.

Abstract: Robots and sensor systems having a compliant member for maintaining the position of a sensor are disclosed. In one embodiment, a robot includes a rigid surface, one or more compliant members attached to the rigid surface, and a sensor device. The sensor device includes an inflatable diaphragm operable to be disposed around the one or more compliant members, the inflatable diaphragm having a port, and a pressure sensor fluidly coupled to the port and operable to detect a pressure within the inflatable diaphragm. The one or more compliant members prevent lateral movement and rotational movement of the sensor device.

Abstract: A tool for an offshore wind power foundation pile includes a steel pipe pile, a pile core, a pile cap, and a pile shoe. A cutting shoe portion is arranged at a bottom of the steel pipe pile, and an outer diameter of the pile shoe is larger than an outer diameter of the cutting shoe portion; the pile cap is detachably connected to the top of the steel pipe pile; the pile core is located in the steel pipe pile, the pile core is detachably connected to the pile shoe, and a length of the pile core is larger than or equal to a length of the steel pipe pile; the pile cap is further provided with a pile core accommodating groove and a pile core limiting portion; the pile core limiting portion includes a pile core limiting block and a limiting hole.

Abstract: A method and system for determining coastal erosion disaster early warning lines and calculating spatial scope thereof. The method includes determining a coastal erosion rate according to coastal erosion change monitoring data and landform data; and calculating at least one coastal erosion early warning line in coming N years in conventional conditions according to an established coastal erosion rate calculation method; determining the at least one coastal erosion early warning line in N years in extreme conditions by increasing influencing factors of accelerated sea level rise and extreme storm waves and utilizing a determination and calculation method of coastal erosion disaster early warning lines; and obtaining a coastal erosion retreat position and scope and sending early warning based on the coastal erosion rate in conventional conditions and the at least one coastal erosion early warning line in extreme conditions.

Abstract: A multi-layered knowledge base system and a processing method thereof are provided. In the system, semantic space learning of converting learning data into a semantic vector, which is a vector of semantic space, by learning a transformation function based on a plurality of learning data is performed. Then, relational knowledge learning of acquiring a relation between the semantic vectors by learning a relation function based on the semantic vectors obtained by the semantic space learning is performed. The acquired relation is converted into graph knowledge. The graph knowledge uses the relation as an edge and the semantic vector corresponding to the relation as a node.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication terminal and a wireless communication method for efficiently managing simultaneous data transmissions of a plurality of terminals. To this end, provided are a base wireless communication terminal including: a transceiver configured to transmit and receive a wireless signal; and a processor configured to control an operation of the base wireless communication terminal, wherein the processor is configured to: transmit a trigger frame triggering a multi-user uplink transmission of a plurality of terminals, receive multi-user uplink data through resources allocated to the plurality of terminals, and transmit a block ACK through the resources in response to the received multi-user uplink data, wherein the transmission of the block ACK in each resource is terminated at the same time, and a wireless communication method using the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wireless communication method and a wireless communication terminal using a non-contiguous channel. To this end, provided are a wireless communication terminal including a processor and a transceiver, wherein the processor receives a wireless packet through the communication unit, obtains total bandwidth information indicated via a bandwidth field of HE-SIG-A of the received packet, obtains information of an unassigned resource unit via at least one of the bandwidth field of the HE-SIG-A and a subfield of HE-SIG-B of the received packet, and decodes the received packet based on the total bandwidth information and the information of the unassigned resource unit and a wireless communication method using the same.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for an advanced driver-assistance system (ADAS) that obtains data from a plurality of sensors. In some embodiments, the system can retrieve data regarding a user's past interactions and analyze the data with the sensor data to determine the user's behavior. In some embodiments, the ADAS can determine whether a user is unaware of an ADAS feature based on this behavior and a prompt that recommends the ADAS feature. The user's response to this prompt may be incorporated into the user's behavior for future recommendations.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel heterocyclic compound and a composition, for preventing or treating a cancer, an autoimmune disease, and an inflammatory disease, comprising same. The novel heterocyclic compound of the present invention is a bifunctional compound having a Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) degradation function via a ubiquitin proteasome pathway, and may be utilized as a composition for preventing or treating a cancer, an autoimmune disease, and Parkinson's disease.

Abstract: An image decoding method, according to the present invention, includes the steps of: deriving an MPM candidate mode from neighboring blocks adjacent to a target block to be decoded; generating an MPM list using the MPM candidate mode derived from the neighboring blocks; and deriving an intra prediction mode for the target block to be decoded using the generated MPM list. According to the present invention, image compression efficiency can be improved.

Abstract: Articles and systems for dark microscopy and related methods are generally described.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for image data encoding/decoding. A method for decoding a 360-degree image includes the steps of: receiving a bitstream obtained by encoding a 360-degree image; generating a prediction image by making reference to syntax information obtained from the received bitstream; adding the generated prediction image to a residual image obtained by dequantizing and inverse-transforming the bitstream, so as to obtain a decoded image; and reconstructing the decoded image into a 360-degree image according to a projection format. Therefore, the performance of image data compression can be improved.

Abstract: A method for producing sclareol by fermentation of cigar tobacco flower buds is provided, including: mixing cigar tobacco flower buds with deionized water, sterilizing and adding edible yeast, then fermenting at 25-30° C. and 100-300 rpm/min for 24-30 h. This method uses cigar tobacco flower buds as the sole raw material, without adding additional nutrients, and only ferments tobacco flower buds with edible yeast to synthesize sclareol. Meanwhile, this method has extremely high synthesis efficiency.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the technical field of tunnel construction, in particular to a design method of a buffer layer with critical deformation of a tunnel initial support as a control target. The method includes the following steps: (1) establishing a mechanical model and calculating an ultimate bearing capacity of the tunnel initial support during critical damage based on a cusp catastrophe theory; (2) determining a critical deformation value of the tunnel initial support under the ultimate bearing capacity; (3) establishing a yielding control target of a tunnel buffer layer; (4) determining a performance index of the buffer layer according to the control target, and calculating corresponding index parameters. Compared with the prior art, the method has the following beneficial effects.

Abstract: A cross-connect switch architecture is described. A cross-connect switch device includes a cross-point switch array, a plurality of photo detectors and a plurality of amplifiers. The cross-point switch array includes a plurality of switches. Each switch is coupled between a respective photo detector and a respective amplifier and is configured to couple the respective photo detector to the respective amplifier when the switch is selected.

Abstract: The present invention provides a fluorescent silica-based nanoparticle that allows for precise detection, characterization, monitoring and treatment of a disease such as cancer. The nanoparticle has a range of diameters including between about 0.1 nm and about 100 nm, between about 0.5 nm and about 50 nm, between about 1 nm and about 25 nm, between about 1 nm and about 15 nm, or between about 1 nm and about 8 nm. The nanoparticle has a fluorescent compound positioned within the nanoparticle, and has greater brightness and fluorescent quantum yield than the free fluorescent compound. The nanoparticle also exhibits high biostability and biocompatibility. To facilitate efficient urinary excretion of the nanoparticle, it may be coated with an organic polymer, such as poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG). The small size of the nanoparticle, the silica base and the organic polymer coating minimizes the toxicity of the nanoparticle when administered in vivo.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for modifying a gene sequence, and for systems for delivering such compositions. For example, the disclosure relates to modifying a gene sequence using a CRISPR-Cas9 or other nucleic acid editing system, and methods and delivery systems for achieving such gene modification, such as viral or non-viral delivery systems.

Abstract: The invention provides a pyrolysis reaction system, the system comprising: a pyrolysis chamber comprising a feed inlet, a gas inlet and a product outlet, wherein the pyrolysis chamber is configured i) to receive a pyrolysable organic feed and an inert gas via the feed inlet and gas inlet respectively, ii) to pyrolyse the organic feed at a pyrolysis temperature to produce a carbonaceous pyrolysis product and a pyrolysis gas, wherein the pyrolysis gas will combine with the inert gas to form a gas mixture having a pyrolysis chamber pressure in the pyrolysis chamber, and iii) to discharge the carbonaceous pyrolysis product via the product outlet; a gas reactor configured to react the pyrolysis gas by combustion and/or carbon deposition at a gas reaction temperature and a gas reactor pressure; and a first partition defining a boundary between the pyrolysis chamber and the gas reactor, the first partition comprising a plurality of first apertures to provide fluid communication between the pyrolysis chamber and the

Abstract: Disclosed is an image analysis system which includes a first analyzer and a second analyzer. The first analyzer generates first features by encoding images through a first model and adjusts a weight of the first model based on the first features. The second analyzer generates second features based on the first features by encoding the images through a second model, classifies the second features into classes, respectively, and adjusts a weight of the second model based on mutual information and a correlation between a first class among the classes which features corresponding to an original image group from among the second features are classified as and a second class among the classes which features corresponding to an augmentation group of the original image group from among the second features are classified as.

Abstract: A system and method for synthesizing analog design in real-time using an artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) model are provided. The method includes (i) generating a behavioral model of an analog macro using the AI/ML model; (ii) determining one or more operations that is required to implement the behavioral model by scanning the behavioral model; (iii) selecting, using the AI/ML model, the analog macro based on at least one specification that corresponds to the analog macro; (iv) synthesizing, the analog macro that is selected by the AI/ML model 214 and one or more leaf cells for each selected analog macro of the behavioral architectural implementation to obtain a gate-level circuit design based on a figure of merit (FoM) of the analog macro and (v) determining, using the AI/ML model, the analog circuit design for the integrated circuit system based on the gate level circuit design that is synthesized.