Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for image data encoding/decoding. A method of decoding an image includes receiving a bitstream in which the image is encoded; obtaining index information for specifying a block division type of a current block in the image; and determining the block division type of the current block from a candidate group pre-defined in the decoding apparatus. The candidate group includes a plurality of candidate division types, including at least one of a non-division, a first quad-division, a second quad-division, a binary-division or a triple-division. The method also includes dividing the current block into a plurality of sub-blocks; and decoding each of the sub-blocks with reference to syntax information obtained from the bitstream.

Abstract: A method for using foam fractionation to remove a PFAS contaminant from a water source is disclosed herein. The method includes providing a feed stream to an inlet of an active column. The method also includes introducing the feed stream into an interior of the active column. The method also includes flowing gas through an active column into the interior of the active column. The method also include rising gas through the feed stream in the interior of the active column to form gas bubbles in the feed stream. The method also includes forming a foam layer. The method also includes, in instances where insufficient foam is generated due to depletion of surfactant in the earlier columns, adding additional surfactant through ports located in various columns throughout the system to ensure the presence of sufficient surfactant in all columns and optimize the volume of foam produced in each stage.

Abstract: A load driving device includes a step-up converter for raising a voltage provided by a power supply and supplying same to a load unit, by comprising a first driving unit and a second driving unit, the first driving unit comprising an inductor and a first fly capacitor, and charging energy provided by the power supply, as the inductor and the first fly capacitor are connected in parallel in a first phase, and discharging the charged energy, as the inductor and the capacitor are connected in series in a second phase, and the second driving unit comprising a second fly capacitor for charging energy provided by the power supply in the second phase and discharging the energy charged in the second phase; and a current control unit for controlling a current provided to the load unit by detecting the current flowing in the load unit and controlling the step-up converter.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for image data encoding/decoding. A method of decoding an image includes receiving a bitstream in which the image is encoded; obtaining index information for specifying a block division type of a current block in the image; and determining the block division type of the current block from a candidate group pre-defined in the decoding apparatus. The candidate group includes a plurality of candidate division types, including at least one of a non-division, a first quad-division, a second quad-division, a binary-division or a triple-division. The method also includes dividing the current block into a plurality of sub-blocks; and decoding each of the sub-blocks with reference to syntax information obtained from the bitstream.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for image data encoding/decoding. A method of decoding an image includes receiving a bitstream in which the image is encoded; obtaining index information for specifying a block division type of a current block in the image; and determining the block division type of the current block from a candidate group pre-defined in the decoding apparatus. The candidate group includes a plurality of candidate division types, including at least one of a non-division, a first quad-division, a second quad-division, a binary-division or a triple-division. The method also includes dividing the current block into a plurality of sub-blocks; and decoding each of the sub-blocks with reference to syntax information obtained from the bitstream.

Abstract: A method of decoding an image, includes obtaining at least one offset for a picture, deriving a variable for scaling for the picture based on the at least one offset, and performing inter prediction based on the variable for scaling for the picture. The at least one offset is defined with a direction of scaling.

Abstract: A method for using foam fractionation to remove a PFAS contaminant from a water source is disclosed herein. The method includes providing a feed stream to an inlet of an active column, where the feed stream comprises the PFAS contaminant and water; introducing the feed stream into an interior of the active column; flowing gas through an active column into the interior of the active column; rising gas through the feed stream in the interior of the active column to form gas bubbles in the feed stream; forming a foam layer; passing the purified stream into a next column; continuously perform foam fractionation until the feed stream becomes a cleaned stream; collecting the foam layer; and disposing of the foam layer.

Abstract: A system for the destruction of PFAS compounds through mineralization with reactive oxides is disclosed herein. The system includes an acquisition unit for obtaining reactive oxides. The system also includes a mixing unit operatively connected to the acquisition unit, where the mixing unit is configured to combine PFAS-contaminated waste with the reactive oxides. The system also includes a high-temperature treatment unit operatively connected to the mixing unit to subject the mixture of PFAS-contaminated waste and reactive oxides to a chemical reaction. The system includes a cooling unit operatively connected to the high-temperature treatment unit. The system includes a waste collection receptacle connected to the cooling unit. The system includes particulate vapor treatment systems, where PFAS-contaminated atmospheres from the high-temperature treatment unit and the cooling unit are captured to prevent emissions to the environment.

Abstract: A method of decoding an image, includes obtaining at least one offset for a picture, deriving a variable for scaling for the picture based on the at least one offset, and performing inter prediction based on the variable for scaling for the picture. The at least one offset is defined with a direction of scaling.

Abstract: The presently disclosed subject matter provides cells comprising a Fas ligand (FasL) polypeptide and a cFLIP polypeptide. In certain embodiments, the cells further comprise an antigen-recognizing receptor (e.g., a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) or a T cell receptor (TCR), or a TCR like fusion molecule). Also provided are uses of the cells for cell lysis of target cells expressing Fas, and for treating diseases or disorders, e.g., tumors.

Abstract: It discloses a communication system design method based on an intelligent omni-surface, comprising step 1: constructing an optimization problem by minimizing a total power consumption of the communication system as an objective function, the communication system being a communication system based on an intelligent omni-surface; step 2: setting a constraint condition for the optimization problem constructed in the step 1, the constraint condition comprising a minimum rate constraint of a user, a phase shift constraint of the intelligent omni-surface and a length constraint of an allocated time slot; and step 3: solving the optimization problem after setting with the constraint condition to obtain solution for minimizing the total power consumption of the system. When lowest rate requirements of all users are met, the method reduces the total power consumption of the system and realizes omnidirectional coverage of a communication area, and has a good application value.

Abstract: Methods and systems are directed to multiplex detection of a bacterial pathogen in a sample. A first biotinylated lysin-derived cell wall binding domain is complexed with an avidin layer on a surface. A first bacterial pathogen detection complex including a second biotinylated lysin-derived cell wall binding domain, a detection domain, and an avidin linker complexed between the cell wall binding domain and the detection domain is also provided. The cell wall binding domains are derived from an endolysin, autolysin, bacteriocin, or exolysin, and are configured to bind a cell wall of a target bacterial pathogen. The detection domain includes one or more enzymes, fluorescent material, or DNA for emitting a signal for detection. Target bacterial pathogens present in a sample can thus be detected in a sandwich assay exhibiting increased selectivity and reduced limit of detection relative to traditional ELISA.

Abstract: An image decoding method is disclosed in the present specification. A method of decoding an image, the method may comprises determining whether to perform a context update for a first syntax element of a current block, updating, on the basis of the determination, a context for entropy decoding of the first syntax element and generating, on the basis of the updated context, a bin for the first syntax element, and wherein whether to perform the context update is determined on the basis of the number of pre-decoded predetermined syntax elements for the current block.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for image data encoding/decoding. A method of decoding an image includes receiving a bitstream in which the image is encoded; obtaining index information for specifying a block division type of a current block in the image; and determining the block division type of the current block from a candidate group pre-defined in the decoding apparatus. The candidate group includes a plurality of candidate division types, including at least one of a non-division, a first quad-division, a second quad-division, a binary-division or a triple-division. The method also includes dividing the current block into a plurality of sub-blocks; and decoding each of the sub-blocks with reference to syntax information obtained from the bitstream.

Abstract: A magnet element includes a magnet part and a support made of an clastic resin and configured to support the magnet part, wherein the support is a foam.

Abstract: An image decoding method is disclosed in the present specification. An image decoding method according to the present invention may include: determining a prediction mode of a current block as IBC (Intra Block Copy) mode, deriving a candidate list for deriving a block vector of the current block and deriving a block vector of the current block by using the candidate list, wherein the candidate list is derived based on a size of the current block.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods and apparatuses for image data encoding/decoding. A method of decoding an image includes receiving a bitstream in which the image is encoded; obtaining index information for specifying a block division type of a current block in the image; and determining the block division type of the current block from a candidate group pre-defined in the decoding apparatus. The candidate group includes a plurality of candidate division types, including at least one of a non-division, a first quad-division, a second quad-division, a binary-division or a triple-division. The method also includes dividing the current block into a plurality of sub-blocks; and decoding each of the sub-blocks with reference to syntax information obtained from the bitstream.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a dual enzyme amplification-based colorimetric sensor system for on-site detection of pathogens. The colorimetric sensor system according to the present disclosure may comprise a combination of the CRISPR/Cas12a system with an enzymatic reaction of urease, thereby facilitating on-site detection of pathogens without separate analytical equipment by analyzing the color change through dual enzyme amplification. In addition, it is possible to selectively change the target by changing the crRNA sequence depending on the target pathogen to be detected, which has the advantage of being applicable to various types of pathogens without limitation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an absorbent having improved carbon dioxide capture performance of an amine solution to which a reaction accelerator is added and a method for manufacturing the same, specifically relates to an absorbent in which an amine solution is mixed with a primary amine containing an aromatic ring as an active additive that can improve the absorption rate to improve both the absorption performance and the absorption rate, and a method for manufacturing the same.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for optimizing vehicle setups through predictive determinations on subjective driver preferences. Examples provided herein include training a driver specific model based on first vehicle setups and subjective driver feedback of a driver on each first vehicle setup; applying the driver specific model on a second vehicle setup; generating, by the driver specific model, predicted subjective driver feedback on the second vehicle setup predictive of an opinion of the driver on the second vehicle setup; and selecting an optimal vehicle setup based on the predicted subjective driver feedback.