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: The present invention relates to a SiC composite and a method for manufacturing the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a slurry composition for ceramic matrix composites which can not only reduce the number of precursor impregnation pyrolysis (PIP) cycles but also be useful in the PIP process to increase hardness, thermal stability, and relative density.

Abstract: This patent document discloses a method of fabricating an electrically conductive fiber coated with polythiophene and a carbon material. The low-cost method is amenable to modifications to suit the practical needs in various applications.

Abstract: In one aspect, compounds and compositions that inhibit TXNIP expression and/or that lower hepatic glucose production and methods of identifying, making, and using same are disclosed. The disclosed compounds and compositions can be useful for disorders associated with elevated TXNIP and/or elevated glucagon levels such as, for example, diabetes and associated disorders. Further provided are methods for treating hyperlipidemia or fatty liver disease, optionally associated with elevated TXNIP and/or elevated glucagon levels. This abstract is intended as a scanning tool for purposes of searching in the particular art and is not intended to be limiting of the present invention.

Abstract: Embodiments relate to a method for re-identifying a target object based on location information of closed-circuit television (CCTV) and movement information of the target object and a system for performing the same, the method including detecting at least one object of interest in a plurality of source videos based on a preset condition of the object of interest, tracking the identified object of interest on the corresponding source video to generate a tube of the object of interest, receiving an image query including a target patch and location information of the CCTV, determining at least one search candidate area based on the location information of the CCTV and the movement information of the target object, re-identifying if the object of interest seen in the tube of the object of interest is the target object, and providing a user with the tube of the re-identified object of interest.

Abstract: A thermoelectric element to convert thermal energy into electrical energy includes a first electrode part, a second electrode part having a different work function than the first electrode part and arranged at a distance from the first electrode part, on a same surface of a substrate as the first electrode part, and a middle part provided between the first electrode part and the second electrode part.

Abstract: Systems and methods of traffic light detection/perception are provided for detecting traffic lights states and/or transitions for different traffic light layouts. Basic traffic light information can be obtained regarding, e.g., the existence of a traffic light(s) at an intersection being approached by a vehicle, and which bulb(s) may apply to/control a particular lane of traffic at the intersection. Based on that information, bulb-specific or bulbwise detection can be performed. Upon determining the existence of a traffic light, specific bulbs within or making up the traffic light can be detected, and their various states can be predicted or estimated relative to a corresponding bulb group. The various states can then be simplified and output as a message(s) upon which autonomous control of a vehicle can be based.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed to an image dehazing method and an image dehazing apparatus using the same method. In an aspect, the disclosure is directed to an image dehazing method, and the method would include not limited to: receiving an input image; dehazing the image by a dehazing module to output a dehazed RGB image; recovering image brightness of the dehazed RGB image by a high dynamic range (HDR) module to output an HDR image; and removing reflection of the HDR image by a ReflectNet inference model, wherein the ReflectNet inference model uses a deep learning architecture.

Abstract: Provided is a thermoelectric material having an intermetallic compound in an Al—Fe—Si system as a main component, exhibiting a thermoelectric effect in a temperature range from a room temperature to 600° C., and becoming a p-type or n-type thermoelectric material by a composition control, a manufacturing method thereof, and a thermoelectric power generation module thereof. A thermoelectric material according to the present invention including at least Al, Fe, and Si and represented by a general formula of Al12+p?qFe38.5+3qSi49.5?p?2q (where p satisfies 0?p?16.5 and q satisfies ?0.34?q?0.34) and including a phase represented by Al2Fe3Si3 as a main phase.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protein variant, a microorganism with enhanced carbon monoxide (CO) availability comprising the variant, and a use thereof.

Abstract: A method includes encapsulating a current state of a road portion into a voxel grid, a first dimension of the voxel grid being associated with a first spatial dimension of the road portion, a second dimension of the voxel grid being associated with a second spatial dimension of the road portion, and a third dimension of the voxel grid comprising a plurality of feature layers, wherein each feature layer is associated with a feature of the road portion. The voxel grid may be input into a trained neural network and a future state of the road portion may be predicted based on an output of the neural network.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a non-invasive treatment system using intermedium, and an exemplary treatment system is configured to output high-intensity focused ultrasound to remove bone tissue, inject an acoustically-transparent medium into a part where the bone tissue is removed to generate an intermedium, and output therapeutic ultrasound that passes through the intermedium. Accordingly, the bone tissue is removed in a non-invasive way using high-intensity focused ultrasound, and the intermedium is generated at the bone tissue removed site, to increase the penetration of therapeutic ultrasound or generate ultrasound itself, thereby improving an ultrasound treatment effect while minimizing the side effect (for example, infection of dura mater) of invasive surgery methods.

Abstract: A control system, computer-readable storage medium and method of preventing occlusion of and minimizing shadows on the driver's face for driver monitoring. The system includes a steering wheel, a plurality of fiberscopes arranged evenly spaced around the steering wheel, and one or more video cameras arranged at remote ends of the plurality of fiberscopes. Distal ends of the fiberscopes emerge to a surface of the steering wheel through holes that are perpendicular to an axis of rotation of the steering wheel. Each of the distal ends of the fiberscopes includes a lens. The system includes a plurality of light sources and an electronic control unit connected to the one or more video cameras and the light sources.

Abstract: A calibration method for a robotic arm system is provided. The method includes: capturing an image of a calibration object fixed to a front end of the robotic arm by a visual device, wherein a pedestal of the robotic arm has a pedestal coordinate system, and the front end of the robotic arm has a first relative relationship with the pedestal, the front end of the robotic arm has a second relative relationship with the calibration object; receiving the image and obtaining three-dimensional feature data of the calibration object according to the image by a computing device; and computing a third relative relationship between the visual device and the pedestal according to the three-dimensional feature data, the first relative relationship, and the second relative relationship to calibrate a position error between a physical location of the calibration object and a predictive positioning-location generated by the visual device.

Abstract: A method, an apparatus and a device for generating a ruled surface machining path, and a medium relate to the field of numerical control machining technologies. The method includes: acquiring each target ruled surface in a three-dimensional diagram of a target workpiece to be machined; generating a mathematical model of each target ruled surface according to each target ruled surface; determining a current machining speed according to the mathematical model and preset machining process parameters; and calculating machining path data corresponding to the target ruled surface according to the current machining speed. The technical problems of large errors and lack of control and compensation on natural defects of “soft knife” machining in the existing ruled surface machining method are solved. The beneficial effects of reducing errors of ruled surface machining and improving control and compensation on the natural defects of “soft knife” machining are obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods of producing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cells using substrates, such as artificial antigen presenting cells, containing on a surface a a heparin binding domain (HBD), anti-CD3 single chain antibodies, anti-CD28 single chain antibodies (scFv), and optionally anti-41BBL antibodies. Anti-CD3 and Anti-CD28 scFvs bind and activate expanding T cells ex vivo, while the Heparin Binding Domain binds the viral vector, thereby bringing the T cells into close proximity with virus for effective gene transfer. This is a less costly, renewable, modifiable, and efficacious alternative to coated beads and RetroNectin® for gene transfer.

Abstract: An electronic device according to an embodiment disclosed herein may include a memory including at least one instruction and a processor. By executing the at least one instruction, the processor may check feature information corresponding to a video and including at least one of an appearance-related feature value and a motion-related feature value from the video, calculate at least one of a starting score related to a starting point of an action instance, an ending score related to an ending point of an action instance, and a relatedness score between action instances on the basis of the feature information corresponding to the video, the action instances being included in the video, and generate an action proposal included in the video on the basis of the at least one score.

Abstract: A motion control system and a motion control method are provided. The motion control method includes: sending a plurality of machining commands to a second controller by a first controller at a cloud; storing the plurality of machining commands in a buffer by the second controller; and operating the machine tool according to the plurality of machining commands stored in the buffer. As such, when poor communication occurs between the first controller and the second controller, the second controller causes the buffer to send a deceleration command to the machine tool so as to cause the machine tool to operate at a reduced speed, thereby avoiding unexpected motion such as sudden shutdown of the machine tool and damage to machined products.

Abstract: A nonvolatile memory device includes a memory cell array and an computation output circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of nonvolatile memory elements configured to store a plurality of weights respectively and a plurality of bit lines coupled to the plurality of nonvolatile memory elements according to a plurality of input signals. The computation output circuit is configured to generate a computation signal from voltages induced at the plurality of bit lines according to the plurality of input signals.