Abstract: An electric aircraft according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a fuselage equipped with a power means, a front spar and a rear spar extending from the fuselage to an end of a wing, and a plurality of ribs extending from the rear spar to the front spar and coupled to the front spar and the rear spar, in which a plurality of solid state batteries are mounted in a plurality of individual spaces partitioned by the front spar, the rear spar, and the plurality of ribs, respectively, and the front spar and the rear spar are used as members for serial connection of the plurality of solid state batteries, and the plurality of ribs are used as members for parallel connection of the plurality of solid state batteries.

Abstract: A method and a system for providing a domain-based process framework are provided. The method for providing a domain-specific process framework, according to one embodiment of the present invention, comprises steps in which: a process framework provision system generates a process model on the basis of a pre-stored meta-model (primitive) and a relationship model (relation); and the process framework provision system distributes the generated process model. Therefore, a process framework capable of reflecting domain knowledge is introduced so that different business processes between companies can be normalized by domain.

Abstract: A high-acoustic-resistance piston motion loudspeaker disclosed in the present disclosure belongs to the field of sound-electricity conversion. The loudspeaker includes a substrate, a driving assembly, a vibrating diaphragm, a connecting assembly and a vibration cavity. The connecting assembly is not coplanar with the vibrating diaphragm, which is of a concealed connecting structure. The driving assembly is configured to drive the vibrating diaphragm to generate a piston motion. The vibrating diaphragm is located in the vibration cavity, and a displacement range of the vibrating diaphragm in a perpendicular direction is within a height range of the vibration cavity formed by a supporting structure extending in a thickness direction of a base, so as to achieve purposes of reducing air leakage and improving a sound pressure level in a working process of the loudspeaker.

Abstract: An image synchronization method for multiple cameras, comprising the following steps: receiving a first video of a first camera and a second video of a second camera; capturing a first object in the first video and a second object in the second video; determining whether the first object is the same as the second object; if yes, transferring a first coordinate of the first object and a second coordinate of the second object to a uniform coordinate; regulating a timing sequence of the second video to calculate a plurality of multi-object tracking accuracy values for the second video and the first video and identifying a maximum multi-object tracking accuracy value; generating a time compensation value according to a time different corresponding to the maximum multi-object tracking accuracy value and synchronizing the first camera and the second camera according to the time compensation.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method for managing an embedded Subscriber Identity Module (eSIM) profile. The method may include installing a common profile in multiple devices to perform provisioning, selecting a representative device from among the multiple devices, establishing a communication channel in the representative device, receiving, by the representative device, profile information for the multiple devices from a server, and transferring, by the representative device, the profile information to the respective devices.

Abstract: A method of reducing symptoms of a neurodegenerative disease comprising administering an effective amount of cannabidiol to a subject in need thereof to improved cognitive function and ameliorated the pathophysiology of the neurodegenerative disease.

Abstract: A reading device for capacitive sensing element comprises a differential capacitive sensing element, a modulator, a charge-voltage conversion circuit, a phase adjustment circuit, a demodulator and a low-pass filter. The modulator outputs a modulation signal to the common node of the capacitive sensing element and modulates the output signal of the capacitive sensing element. The two input terminals of the charge-to-voltage conversion circuit are connected to two non-common nodes of the capacitive sensing element. The charge-to-voltage converter read the output charge of the capacitive sensing element and convert it into a voltage signal. The modulator generates a demodulation signal through the phase adjustment circuit. The demodulator receives the demodulation signal from the phase adjustment circuit and demodulates the output of the charge-to-voltage conversion circuit. The low-pass filter is connected to the output of the demodulator for filtering the demodulated voltage signal to output the read signal.

Abstract: A low-voltage user demand response interaction apparatus and an operation method therefor. The apparatus comprises an electrical loop, a mechanical switch, a protection module, a data collection module, a control processor, a power supply module, a communication module, a load identification module, a blockchain module and a demand response module, wherein the mechanical switch is connected to the electrical loop; the protection module is connected to the mechanical switch; the control processor is connected to the protection module; the load identification module, the blockchain module and the demand response module are respectively connected to the control processor; the data collection module is connected to the electrical loop, and transmits data to the control processor; and the communication module and the power supply module are respectively connected to the control processor.

Abstract: A blockchain-based interconnected vehicle authentication system and method. During message signature process, a registered vehicle verifies a driver, and broadcasts a message. During a message verification process, a registered vehicle checks the message authentication code from a received message based on the system key, and verifies the message based on a public key of a sender of the message. During a block generation and verification process, the first local trust authority broadcasts a block, and share the block to the second local trust authorities after the block passes verification. During a block confirmation process, second local trust authority makes confirmation with regard to the block and send a confirmation result to the root trust authority, to allow the root trust authority link the block into the blockchain in response to receiving confirmation results from second local trust authorities in a quantity exceeding a predetermined number.

Abstract: A method for detecting organic matter in the blood by using LDI-MS, and a device therefor, according to the present invention, are not complicated when performing measurement and do not require the passage of many steps, and facilitate, in real time, measurement and result collection through rapid analysis. In addition, the present invention enables precise analysis even at a lower sample concentration so as to have excellent sensitivity and accuracy, enables the detection of various types of organic matter at the same time and has high throughput, and enables the structure analysis of organic matter, having undergone metabolic processes in the blood, and quantitative analysis thereof to be accurately performed without interference from a matrix.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a learning-based three-dimensional (3D) model creation apparatus and method. A method for operating a learning-based 3D model creation apparatus includes generating multi-view feature images using supervised learning, creating a three-dimensional (3D) mesh model using a point cloud corresponding to the multi-view feature images and a feature image representing internal shape information, generating a texture map by projecting the 3D mesh model into three viewpoint images that are input, and creating a 3D model using the texture map.

Abstract: A method to, is provided for collecting an image from a sample. The method includes selecting a radiation level for a first probe to meet a desired radiation dosage, and providing, with the first probe, a radiation at a selected point within a region of the sample. The method includes identifying a second selected point within the region of the sample based on a down sampling scheme, and providing a second radiation amount at the second selected point within the region of the sample. The method also includes interpolating a first datum and a second datum based on an up sampling scheme to obtain a plurality of data, and forming an image of the region of the sample with the plurality of data. A system to perform the above method and including the first probe is also provided.

Abstract: An under-fired grill includes a grate formed with a spaced plurality of metal burner shields each having a curved top support surface and two downward extending legs, wherein food is placed directly on the grate formed by a plurality of top support surfaces of the burner shields for cooking. Each burner shield includes an integrated burner formed below the top support surface.

Abstract: Embodiments herein provide method of determining modulation and coding scheme (MCS) at a base station (BS). The method comprises obtaining, by the BS, downlink channel state information (DL-CSI) corresponding to a plurality of UEs. Also, the method comprises receiving feedback from the plurality of UEs, said feedback is at least one of explicit interference power and noise power feedback, post processing signal power-to-interference power plus noise power-based and determining MCS associated with a subset of UEs from the plurality of UEs using a predefined mapping between the MCS and a combination of DL-CSI and the feedback from the plurality of UEs. Further, the method comprises indicating the determined MCS to the subset of UEs from the plurality of UEs.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and apparatus for image encoding and decoding using prediction based on a block shape. Whether a prediction mode is available for a target block is determined. The determination is performed based on the shape of the target block. When the prediction mode is determined to be unavailable for the target block, signaling related to the prediction mode may be omitted, and determination of an additional prediction mode is performed. When the prediction mode is determined to be available for the target block, information indicating whether the prediction mode is to be used for the target block is signaled.

Abstract: A method for inferring intent and discrepancies in a label coding scheme is described. The method includes compiling data indicating how one or more individuals labeled unstructured content according to the label coding scheme comprising a plurality of labels. The method also includes analyzing a context associated with a content labeled in a particular manner by the one or more individuals. The method further includes detecting discrepancies of meaning for a particular label used by the one or more individuals. The method also includes inferring a strategic thinking of the one or more individuals associated with the discrepancies of meaning detected for the particular label. The method further includes displaying recorded metadata associated with the strategic thinking and the discrepancies of meaning detected for the particular label between the one or more individuals regarding a coded dataset.

Abstract: A lithium battery structure is provided. The lithium battery structure includes a first metal layer including aluminum foil or stainless steel foil, a second metal layer including copper foil, nickel foil or stainless steel foil, a separator, a first electrode layer, a second electrode layer, and a first functional layer including a first composition. The separator is disposed between the first metal layer and the second metal layer. The first electrode layer is disposed between the first metal layer and the separator. The second electrode layer is disposed between the second metal layer and the separator. The first functional layer is disposed between the first metal layer and the first electrode layer. The first composition includes 20-80 parts by weight of flake conductive material, 1-30 parts by weight of spherical conductive material, 10-50 parts by weight of thermoplastic elastomer and 1-25 parts by weight of nitrogen-containing hyperbranched polymer.

Abstract: An excellent photosensitivity is exhibited by a protein including, at a position or positions corresponding to one or two or more positions selected from the group made of the following (1) to (3) in a first amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1: (1) positions 39, 94, 98, 102, 110, 113, 114, 162, 224, 225, 230, 231, and 235, (2) positions 53, 61, 68, 74, 76, 80, 130, 137, 194, 195, 198, 200, 204, 205, 209, 210, 253, and 254, and (3) positions 46, 83, 84, 87, 90, 91, 116, 117, 120, 124, 139, 142, 143, 146, 173, 214, 216, 217, 238, 242, and 245, an amino acid residue different from that in the first amino acid sequence, and that has channel activity.

Abstract: Provided is a wireless communication terminal that wirelessly communicates with a base wireless communication terminal. The wireless communication terminal includes a transceiver, and a processor. The processor is configured to set an integer selected from a range of 0 to a value equal to or smaller than an OFDMA Contention Window (OCW) as a counter for random access, receive a trigger frame for triggering random access using one or more resource units (RUs) allocated for the random access from the base wireless communication terminal using the transceiver, decrement a value of the counter based on the one or more RUs allocated for the random access, randomly select one RU based on the one or more RUs allocated for the random access when the value of the counter is 0 or reaches 0, and attempt transmission to the base wireless communication terminal using the selected RU.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to barcoded polymer nanoparticles for in vivo screening and for in vivo therapeutic delivery, and methods therefor. More particularly, the invention relates to polymer nanoparticles, such as reversible addition-fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) polymer compositions, associated with polynucleotide barcodes, for therapeutic delivery, and for high throughput in vivo screening of drug delivery nanoparticles.