Abstract: A framework is presented for designing a class of distributed, asynchronous optimization algorithms realized as signal processing architectures utilizing various conservation principles. The architectures are specifically based on stationary conditions pertaining to primal and dual variables in a class of generally nonconvex optimization problems. The stationary conditions, which are closely related to the principles of stationary content and co-content that naturally arise from Tellegen's theorem in electrical networks, are transformed via a linear change of coordinates to obtain a set of linear and nonlinear maps that form the basis for implementation. The resulting algorithms can operate by processing a linear superposition of primal and dual decision variables using the associated maps, coupled using synchronous or asynchronous delay elements to form a distributed system.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a method for collecting lane data is disclosed. The method includes collecting lane data for a first lane of a plurality of lanes of a road from one or more sensors of a vehicle traveling in the first lane. The method includes receiving an identifier of a lane-of-interest from the plurality of lanes. The method includes determining a probability that the vehicle will receive a ride request while traveling in the first lane. The method includes determining that the probability satisfies a threshold. The method includes, in response to determining that the probability satisfies the threshold, causing the vehicle to travel in the lane-of-interest. The method includes collecting lane data for the lane-of-interest from the one or more sensors.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a photovoltaic-photothermal reaction complementary full-spectrum solar utilization system, comprising: a waveband thermal reactor having a reactant flow channel and a reaction chamber therein, a photovoltaic cell attached to a surface of the waveband thermal reactor, and a full spectrum concentrator configured to concentrate full spectrum sunlight onto a surface of the photovoltaic cell, wherein the full spectrum concentrating device concentrates the full spectrum sunlight onto a upper surface of the opaque or transmissive photovoltaic cell, wherein a portion of the sunlight is converted into electric energy and another portion of the sunlight is converted into thermal energy, and wherein the thermal energy is utilized by the waveband thermal reactor to preheat reactant(s) in the reaction chamber and to make a portion of the reactant(s) to undergo an endothermic chemical reaction such that the thermal energy is stored as chemical energy.

Abstract: Disclosed are an encoding device and a decoding device, which include a CNN-based in-loop filter. The encoding device according to one embodiment comprises: a filtering unit for generating filtering information by filtering a residual image corresponding to a difference between an original image and a prediction image; an inverse filtering unit for generating inverse filtering information by inversely filtering the filtering information; a prediction unit for generating the prediction image on the basis of the original image and reconstruction information; a CNN-based in-loop filter for receiving the inverse filtering information and the prediction image so as to output the reconstruction information; and an encoding unit for performing encoding on the basis of the filtering information and information of the prediction image.

Abstract: Methods of vaccination of animals are provided. In an embodiment, a paired administration of a primer vaccine provides for non-oral administration of a vaccine and an oral administration of the vaccine and can be followed by a paired administration of a booster vaccine of a non-oral administration and an oral administration. Embodiments provide the non-oral and oral administration are within three days of each other. The methods provide for improved protective response in an animal compared to administration of a primer non-oral administered vaccine followed by three booster non-oral administered vaccines. An adjuvant is provided that is a microcrystalline polysaccharide-based adjuvant derived from delta inulin.

Abstract: Disclosed are a system and a method for desulfurization and denitrification of an alumina calcination flue gas, and a use. The system comprises an ozone generator, a red mud pre-impregnation slurry scrubbing tower, and a red mud pre-impregnation tank and a red mud pre-impregnation clear liquid scrubbing tower. NOx in a flue gas is oxidized into a high valence oxynitride by ozone, and with the red mud as an absorbent, the synergistic absorption of SO2 and NOx in the flue gas is achieved, while the dealkalization of the red mud is achieved. By means of the synergistic catalytic oxidation of metal ions such as Fe3+ in a red mud slurry and ozone, the synergistic absorption of sulfur and oxynitride is prompted; and the use of a structure of staged absorption in two towers overcomes the problem of the difficulty in absorbing NO2 with a low O3/NOx molar ratio.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a gateway-signaling method for frequency/timing offsets and an apparatus for the same. An apparatus for transmitting a broadcast signal according to an embodiment of the present invention includes a frequency/timing decision unit for determining a center frequency to which a frequency offset is applied using a carrier offset, which is identified using a timing and a management packet transmitted through a Studio-to-Transmitter Link (STL); and an RF signal generation unit for generating an RF signal to be transmitted, which corresponds to the center frequency.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein generally relate to compositions including discrete nanostructures (e.g., nanostructures including a functionalized graphene layer and a core species bound to the functionalized graphene layer), and related articles and methods. A composition may have a coefficient of friction of less than or equal to 0.02. Discrete nanostructures may have a substantially non-planar configuration. A core species may reversibly covalently bind a first portion of a functionalized graphene layer to a second portion of the functionalized graphene layer. Articles, e.g., articles including a plurality of discrete nanostructures and a means for depositing the plurality of discrete nanostructures on a surface, are also provided. Methods (e.g., methods of forming a layer) are also provided, including depositing a composition onto a substrate surface and/or applying a mechanical force to the composition, e.g., such that the composition exhibits a coefficient of friction of less than or equal to 0.02.

Abstract: Disclosed are applications of a mussel adhesive protein or preparations thereof in treatment and prevention of diseases related to melanin. Specifically disclosed are applications of a mussel adhesive protein or preparations thereof in treatment and prevention of pigmentations such as chloasma, freckles, melanosis, applications in skin cancers represented by melanoma, and applications in treatment of pigmentation possibly caused by skin diseases or drugs.

Abstract: The present invention mainly applies the characteristics of mineral element with the added integration of effective micro organisms, porous minerals, an organic plant protection liquid, and organic materials to achieve a technique that provides soil restoration effectiveness. When being applied in manufacturing a soil restoration product, which facilitates warehousing reserves, and delivery. Accordingly, for pesticide or chemical fertilizer polluted low-nutrient soil or heavy metal polluted soil, reciprocal antagonistic effects between elements is capable of changing the electrovalence of the elements, further controlling the development function of the elements. Hence, even if heavy metal elements harmful to the human body are present in the soil, plants will not absorb them during the process of plant growth.

Abstract: Compact optical devices such as spectrometers are realized with metasurfaces within a dielectric medium confined by reflective surfaces. The metasurfaces control the phase profiles of the reflected electromagnetic waves within the device. In a compact spectrometer, the metasurfaces within the device separate the electromagnetic waves in different wavelengths. The metasurfaces are designed according to their phase profile by varying the size of the array of scatterers.

Abstract: The present invention relates to compounds that inhibit the activity of Type III deiodinase (DIO3). The present invention further relates to methods for treating or preventing depression, depression associated with other psychiatric or general medical diseases or conditions, condition amenable to treatment with known anti-depressants and cancer, particularly by using the compounds of the invention.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are chimeric antigen receptor effector cells (CAR-ECs) and CAR-EC switches. The switchable CAR-ECs are generally T cells. The one or more chimeric antigen receptors may recognize a peptidic antigen on the CAR-EC switch. The CAR-ECs and switches may be used for the treatment of a condition in a subject in need thereof.

Abstract: Provided is a method and apparatus for assisting spasticity and clonus evaluation using an inertia sensor, the apparatus including an acquirer configured to acquire a measured value from an inertia sensor attached to an object, a calculator configured to calculate an angle of a joint of the object based on the measured value, and a processor configured to evaluate a spasticity and a clonus based on the angle of the joint.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a molecular sieve, particularly to an ultra-macroporous molecular sieve. The present invention also relates to a process for the preparation of the molecular sieve and to its application as an adsorbent, a catalyst, or the like. The molecular sieve has a unique X-ray diffraction pattern and a unique crystal particle morphology. The molecular sieve can be produced by using a compound represented by the following formula (I), wherein the definition of each group and value is the same as that provided in the specification, as an organic template. The molecular sieve is capable of adsorbing more/larger molecules, thereby exhibiting excellent adsorptive/catalytic properties.

Abstract: Provided is a wireless communication terminal that communicates wirelessly. The wireless communication terminal includes: a transceiver; and a processor. The processor receiving trigger information from a base wireless communication terminal using the transceiver, and transmits an Aggregate-MAC Protocol Data Unit (A-MPDU) to the base wireless communication terminal based on the trigger information.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of operating an apparatus for providing a cell broadcast service. The operating method includes receiving, by a transmission device of a broadcaster, a cell broadcast service signal containing an emergency alert from a mobile carrier; converting, by the transmission device, the cell broadcast service signal into a public warning broadcast signal; and transmitting, by the transmission device, the public warning broadcast signal to a mobile switching center or a base station.

Abstract: Described herein are concepts, system and techniques which provide a means to construct robust high-field superconducting magnets using simple fabrication techniques and modular components that scale well toward commercialization. The resulting magnet assembly—which utilizes non-insulated, high temperature superconducting tapes (HTS) and provides for optimized coolant pathways—is inherently strong structurally, which enables maximum utilization of the high magnetic fields available with HTS technology. In addition, the concepts described herein provide for control of quench-induced current distributions within the tape stack and surrounding superstructure to safely dissipate quench energy, while at the same time obtaining acceptable magnet charge time. The net result is a structurally and thermally robust, high-field magnet assembly that is passively protected against quench fault conditions.

Abstract: Provided is a method of protecting an application from an abnormal environment in an electronic device. The electronic device registers, in the electronic device, a handler capable of being called as a preset fault is generated in the application, after the handler is registered, executes a protection code for generating the preset fault in the application, determines whether an environment where the application is executed is an abnormal environment, based on whether the handler has been called as the protection code is executed, and performs an operation for protecting the application, based on a result of the determination.

Abstract: Compositions and methods for supporting health, especially renal health, comprising ketonic agents that recapitulate beneficial effects of ketosis by exogenously administered agents. The agents include BHB, analogs thereof, and GPR109A agonists. The agents may further include crystal precipitation inhibitors which synergistically improve treatment of certain renal conditions. The agents may be used in dietary supplements and therapeutic compositions for the treatment of cystic kidney diseases such as polycystic kidney disease, ciliopathies, and other conditions.