Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-view cooperative contrastive self-supervised learning, may include receiving a plurality of video sequences, the video sequences comprising a plurality of image frames; applying selected images of a first and second video sequence of the plurality of video sequences to a plurality of different encoders to derive a plurality of embeddings for different views of the selected images of the first and second video sequences; determining distances of the derived plurality of embeddings for the selected images of the first and second video sequences; detecting inconsistencies in the determined distances; and predicting semantics of a future image based on the determined distances.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of reducing blind decoding attempts by a User Equipment (UE) in a telecommunication network. The method comprises configuring a Search Space (SS) configuration to the UE. A Base Station (BS) signals one of a subset of Aggregation Levels (ALs) to be monitored based on channel quality of the UE and an associated time period, and a value of multiplication factor (k) and an associated time period. The UE iteratively monitors a Physical Downlink Control Channel (PDCCH) on the ALs signalled by the BS till the UE stops receiving a new configuration. The UE performs one of adopting an original configuration, requesting the BS for a new configuration, utilizing a default configuration or utilizing an original configuration.

Abstract: Battery electrodes using VACNT forests to create 3D electrode nanostructures, and methods of making, are described. The VACNTs are electrically and mechanically attached to the anode or cathode substrates, providing a large area of 3D surfaces for coating with active materials and high-conductivity electron pathways to the cell current collectors. A number of different active materials suitable for anodes and cathodes in lithium-ion batteries may be used to coat the individual carbon nanotubes. The high surface area provided by the VACNT forest and the nano-dimensions of the coated active materials enable both high energy-density and high power-density to be achieved with the same battery. Complete conformal coating of the individual CNTs may be achieved by a number of different methods, and coating with multiple active materials may be used to create nanolaminate coatings having improved electrochemical characteristics over single materials.

Abstract: The disclosure particularly relates to a bending mechanism and a surgical robotic arm including this mechanism. bending mechanism includes a flexible shell and a plurality of bending modules, arranged serially or in front-to-back connection. The bending modules are housed within the flexible shell. The bending modules include an adjustment drive assembly, a first adjustment shaft, and a second adjustment shaft. The first adjustment shaft and the second adjustment shaft are movably connected through a connecting part, the adjusting drive assembly is connected with the first adjustment shaft and the second adjustment shaft, and the adjusting drive assembly is configured to adjust an angle between the first adjustment shaft and the second adjustment shaft. The bending mechanism and surgical robotic arm aim to solve problems concerning damage caused to the human body.

Abstract: An energy dissipating fiber and fabric for protective textile application, which can absorb energy during shocking, stretching and vibration. The disclosed fiber/fabric can include a polymer matrix, a shear-thickening material and a reinforcing filler.

Abstract: A large-scale denudation depth thematic mapping method, which includes: creating a rule for arranging field work point and field work route, a sampling rule, a field observation and recording rule and a mineral processing rule of a research area. Analyzing a target mineral selected at each field work point by using a thermochronology research method and inputting analysis data into a Low-T Thermo software to perform thermal evolution history modeling and denudation depth calculation, so as to obtain a denudation depth at each of the field work points. Drawing a denudation depth isopleth map of the research area according to the denudation depth at each of the field work points; and setting a large-scale standard regional geological map of the research area as a base map. Superimposing the base map and the denudation depth isopleth map to obtain a denudation depth map of the research area.

Abstract: A data processing estimating method for privacy protection using a statistical estimation block design and a system for performing the method is disclosed. A data processing estimating system for privacy protection includes a block design unit for designing block designs for statistical estimation shared between data providers and data users; a modification data generating unit for generating modification data in a random manner along a conditional distribution for the original data of the above statistical estimation block design; and a data distribution estimating unit for estimating the distribution of the original data using an estimation function based on the statistical estimation block design.

Abstract: There is provided an antenna beam detection and monitoring apparatus which uses a beam intensity detection sheet with patterned coupling lines. The antenna beam detection apparatus according to an embodiment includes: a sheet which is disposed on an upper end of a beam radiation surface of an antenna and has a plurality of coupling lines formed therein to allow beams radiated from the antenna to be coupled thereto; and a plurality of detectors configured to measure intensities of beams coupled to the coupling lines, respectively, by using the beams radiated from the antenna. Accordingly, it is possible to monitor performance of an antenna in real time with a small-sized device and a low cost even when the antenna is operating.

Abstract: Proposed is a learning support system including a station for group learning. The learning support system includes an educational station configured to receive and output a professor's lecture material, or configured to receive and output discussion material, a screen placed at a preset location in a lecture room, and configured to output material forwarded from outside, a professor station configured to forward the lecture material to the educational station or the screen, or configured to output the lecture material or the discussion material for the professor to recognize, a client device configured to receive and output the lecture material, or configured to transmit the discussion material input by a student, and a management device configured to perform wired or wireless communication with the educational station, the screen, the professor station, and the learning device, and configured to enable material to be forwarded.

Abstract: A positive active material for a lithium secondary battery according to an exemplary embodiment includes a lithium composite transition metal oxide and a surface layer formed on a particle surface of the lithium composite transition metal oxide, and a content of nickel (Ni) in the lithium composite transition metal oxide. is more than 0.85 mol, the surface layer contains cobalt (Co) and aluminum (Al), and in the surface layer, the distribution of the cobalt (Co) and aluminum (Al) components have different concentration gradients.

Abstract: Methods of lowering blood glucose and treating Type 2 diabetes in a subject by increasing expression or activity of phosphodiesterase 4D isoform 3 (PDE4D3) in adipocytes of the subject are described. In some instances, expression of PDE4D3 in adipocytes is increased by administering a vector that expresses PDE4D3 specifically in adipocytes, or via gene editing by introduction of a PDE4D3-encoding nucleic acid into adipocytes. Use of small molecule activators of PDE4D3 that are targeted to adipocytes is also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for treating Williams syndrome (WS), herein identified as a neurodevelopmental oligodendrocyte hypomyelination-associated disease, and to compositions and methods for treatment of other neurodevelopmental myelination abnormality diseases or disorder.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and compositions for determining the antigen specificity of T cells and in a scalable, high-throughput approach. The disclosure provides methods for producing RNA-barcoded pMHC multimers that can be decoded using single-cell RNA sequencing methods. Among these, disclosed herein are multivalent virus-like-particles bound with pMHC in E. coli cells that encapsulate an RNA barcode encoding the peptide identity.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes an alloy which achieves a level of densification of 99.5% or greater and a method of making the same, wherein the method may include (a) depositing a first layer of a precursor powder including aluminum, silicon, and copper onto a build platform, (b) contacting the first layer of the precursor powder with an energy source to form a solid layer, (c) depositing a subsequent layer of the precursor powder on top of the solid layer, (d) contacting the subsequent layer of the precursor powder with the energy source to fuse the subsequent layer of the precursor powder to the solid layer, thereby forming the three-dimensional article.

Abstract: A change in switching time due to temperature change is suppressed. A switching circuitry is provided with a resistance component having opposite characteristics to temperature dependence of a gate current of a power transistor which is switching-controlled by the switching circuitry, and a change in a gate current due to the temperature change is suppressed by a change in the above-described resistance component due to the temperature change.

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: Disclosed herein are compositions, methods, kits, and systems relating to efficient delivery of cargos (e.g., therapeutic cargos) into cells, for instance, for in vivo delivery. The present disclosure provides lipid-containing particles (e.g., virus-like particles) for delivering therapeutic cargos. The present disclosure also provides polynucleotides encoding the lipid-containing particles provided herein, which may be useful for producing said lipid-containing particles. Also provided are methods for editing nucleic acid molecules in cells using the lipid-containing particles provided herein, as well as cells and kits comprising the lipid-containing particles.

Abstract: A microcapsule and a preparation method and use thereof are provided. The microcapsule includes a core phase and a shell phase with a volume ratio of (3.4-3.8):(0.8-1.2); wherein the core phase includes 8 wt % to 12 wt % of PVA, 4 wt % to 6 wt % of a density enhancer, 0.1 wt % to 0.3 wt % of an active substance, and a residual amount of water; the shell phase includes an elastomer precursor, a curing agent and silicone oil with a mass ratio of (9-11):(0.8-1.2):(2.5-3). The microcapsules of the present invention release active ingredients completely in milliseconds, and the release process exerts a relatively strong mechanical stimulation intensity on the surrounding environment which can further improve an absorption efficiency to the active ingredients in the fields of pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, and can provide a unique sensual experience in the field of food.

Abstract: Disclosed are an AR optical system for measurement of ocular dyskinesia with improved quality of photographed images, and an AR apparatus including the same. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, there are provided an AR optical system for measurement of ocular dyskinesia with improved quality of photographed images by resolving the problem of uneven brightness and darkness occurring in the images due to structural problems, and an AR apparatus including the same.

Abstract: Component errors prevent linear photonic circuits from being scaled to large sizes. These errors can be compensated by programming the components in an order corresponding to nulling operations on a target matrix X through Givens rotations X?T†X, X?XT†. Nulling is implemented on hardware through measurements with feedback, in a way that builds up the target matrix even in the presence of hardware errors. This programming works with unknown errors and without internal sources or detectors in the circuit. Modifying the photonic circuit architecture can reduce the effect of errors still further, in some cases even rendering the hardware asymptotically perfect in the large-size limit. These modifications include adding a third directional coupler or crossing after each Mach-Zehnder interferometer in the circuit and a photonic implementation of the generalized FFT fractal.