Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for monitoring respiration using surface temperature, humidity, air pressure, carbon dioxide gas sensors, pulse oximetry sensors and electromyography sensors, and/or acceleration sensors to obtain information related to respiration rate (RR), exhalation/inhalation strength, exhalation/inhalation volume, exhalation/inhalation acceleration, and/or exhalation/inhalation regularity.

Abstract: The present application belongs to the technical field of oil and gas exploration and development, and specifically provides a rock stratification identification method and apparatus, a device and a storage medium. The method includes: acquiring multiple sets of CT slice images of a rock, where each set of the CT slice images include a first CT slice image and a second CT slice image, the first CT slice image and the second CT slice image are acquired by scanning a same depth section of the rock, scanning energy corresponding to the first CT slice image is different form scanning energy corresponding to the second CT slice image; determining multiple dual energy indices of the rock according to the multiple sets of CT slice images; and determining a rock stratification according to the multiple dual energy indices, which can identify stratification of a large-scale rock by using CT.

Abstract: An electrochemically active device for collecting and retaining a biological sample with a bioanalyte, the device provided with at least a two-electrode member and an albumin-binding and an electrochemically active receptor in chemical contact with the two-electrode members and the biological sample. The present invention also provides a point-of-care biosensor with the device of the present invention and a method for measuring a bioanalyte in a biological sample. The device, point-of-care biosensor and the method of the present invention facilitate accurate measurements concentrations of urine albumin, human serum albumin (HSA), glycated albumin (GA) and methemalbumin (MHA) by determining redox current values in reduced volumes of biological samples.

Abstract: Provided is an e-cigarette that includes a housing containing an atomizer, a first module and a second module. The first module can include a first e-liquid that is free, or substantially free, of flavorants. The second module can store a second e-liquid that includes flavorants. The atomizer can volatilize the first e-liquid by heating to form an aerosol at a high temperature. The heated aerosol can pass along a flow path from the first module into the second module. The second e-liquid can be volatilized at a low temperature within the second module by the heated aerosol.

Abstract: The video signal processing method comprises the steps of: downsampling luma components of reconstructed blocks adjacent to a current block; acquiring a maximum luma value from among the downsampled luma components based on a first index; acquiring a next-highest maximum luma value from among the downsampled luma components based on a second index; acquiring a maximum average luma value based on an average value of the maximum luma value and the next-highest maximum luma value; acquiring a next-lowest minimum luma value from among the downsampled luma components based on a third index; acquiring a minimum luma value from among the downsampled luma components based on a fourth index; and acquiring a minimum average luma value based on the next-lowest minimum luma value and the minimum luma value.

Abstract: A reconstruction method of a three-dimensional (3D) human body model includes: acquiring, by a fully convolutional network (FCN) module, a global UVI map and a local UVI map of a body part according to a human body image (S1); estimating, by a first neural network, a camera parameter and a shape parameter of the human body model based on the global UVI map (S2); extracting, by a second neural network, rotation features of joints of a human body based on the local UVI map (S3); refining, by using a position-aided feature refinement strategy, the rotation features of the joints of the human body to acquire refined rotation features (S4); and estimating, by a third neural network, a pose parameter of the human body model based on the refined rotation features (S5). The reconstruction method achieves accurate and efficient reconstruction of the human body model, and improves robustness of pose estimation.

Abstract: A detection scheme for temporary overvoltages and/or ground fault overvoltages in electric power systems is described. Current passing through a surge arrestor component of the power system is monitored. An algorithm for identifying one or more frequency components of the measured current signal is performed to screen out unwanted harmonics. In some embodiments, this is a frequency domain analysis. The frequency component(s) of the current signal is then compared to a calculated pickup current or pickup voltage of the system to determine if system protection steps should be undertaken.

Abstract: A millimeter wave (MMW) circuitry includes a phase modulation circuitry, a plurality of amplifier multiplier chain circuitries and a power combiner circuitry. The phase modulation circuitry is configured to receive input data and a plurality of divided input signals and to provide as output a plurality of phase modulation circuitry output signals. Each phase modulation circuitry output signal corresponds to a respective divided input signal. At least one phase modulation circuitry output signal has a nonzero phase relative to the divided input signals that is related to the input data. Each amplifier multiplier chain circuitry is configured to amplify and frequency multiply and phase multiply the respective phase modulation circuitry output signal to yield a respective power combiner input signal. The power combiner circuitry is configured to sum a plurality of power combiner input signals to yield an output signal. A modulation of the output signal is related to the input data.

Abstract: A smart sling device includes a body; a support rod installed at the body; and a sling member installed at the support rod and inserted under a patient to support the patient therebelow, and the sling member includes an expanding unit having an accommodation space for accommodating air therein, the expanding unit expanding due to a pneumatic pressure generated by the accommodated air to support the patient therebelow; and an expansion limiting unit installed at the expanding unit to limit expansion of the expanding unit in one direction.

Abstract: A wireless communication terminal for wireless communicating includes a first wireless transceiver transmitting and receiving a signal through a first waveform, a second wireless receiver receiving a signal through a second waveform different from the first waveform, and a processor. The processor may be configured to start receiving a variable length Wake-Up frame through the second wireless receiver, from a base wireless communication terminal of a basic service set (BSS) to which the wireless communication terminal belongs, determine whether or not a Frame Body field of the Wake-Up frame includes an identifier of the wireless communication terminal, when an ID field of the Wake-Up frame indicates an identifier of a group including the wireless communication terminal, and wake up the first wireless transceiver based on the Wake-Up frame, when the Frame Body field of the Wake-Up frame includes the identifier of the wireless communication terminal.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process of cultivating microalgae and a joint method of same jointed with denitration. During the microalgae cultivation, EM bacteria is added into the microalgae suspension. In the nutrient stream for cultivating microalgae, at least one of the nitrogen source, phosphorus source and carbon source is provided in the form of a nutrient salt. During the cultivation, the pH of the microalgae suspension is adjusted with nitric acid and/or nitrous acid. The joint method includes (1) a step of cultivating microalgae; (2) a separation step of separating a microalgae suspension obtained from step (1) into a wet microalgae (microalgae biomass) and a residual cultivation solution; and (3) a NOx absorbing/immobilizing step of denitrating an industrial waste gas with the residual cultivation solution obtained from step (2). The nutrient stream absorbed with NOx obtained from step (3) is used to provide nitrogen source to the microalgae cultivation of step (1).

Abstract: Disclosure relates to modified sulfur, preparation method thereof, preparation equipment thereof. The modified sulfur has spinnability or includes micro-structures such as fiber-, film- and network-like structure. The modified sulfur can be prepared by inducing polymerization with ultrasonic or ageing. The modified sulfur has various excellent features such as anticorrosiveness, waterproofing, strength, and fast drying and can control the features depending on its viscosity or polymerization degree. In addition due to the above features, the modified sulfur can be applied to anticorrosive or waterproofing material and can prepare anticorrosive or waterproofing material which has good workability, hardening, salt spray resistance, and weldability exceeding a certain level, and specially improved adhesiveness.

Abstract: A non-contact brain blood oxygen detecting system includes a mobile terminal device. The mobile terminal device includes a control module, a transmitting module, a receiving module and a display module. The control module is connected to the transmitting module, the receiving module and the display module, respectively. The transmitting module in the mobile terminal device is configured to emit dual-wavelength near-infrared light to a detected subject. The receiving module is configured to receive a light signal after propagation fed back by the detected subject, and to perform data conversion on the received light signal to obtain a digital signal containing blood oxygen information. The control module is configured to obtain the blood oxygen information of the detected subject according to the digital signal obtained by the receiving module. The display module is configured to display the blood oxygen information obtained by the control module.

Abstract: A microfluidic chip (100), an apparatus, a system, and a control and preparation method therefor. The method comprises: a substrate (101), and an electrode layer (102) and a functional layer (103) sequentially formed on the substrate (101), said electrode layer (102) comprising a plurality of electrode groups (1021) arranged in an array, the electrode groups (1021) being used for converting electrical signals into acoustic signals when an electrode group is activated, and transmitting the acoustic signals to the functional layer (103); and the functional layer (103) being used for carrying a sample to be tested, and for absorbing the acoustic wave signals emitted by the activated electrode group (1021) and converting same into thermal energy for heating the sample to be tested that is carried at the position corresponding to the activated electrode group (1021).

Abstract: The present invention relates to assays, including amplification assays, conducted in the presence of modulators. These assays can be used to detect the presence of particular nucleic acid sequences. In particular, these assays can allow for genotyping or other genetic analysis.

Abstract: A four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle for terrain exploration. The four-wheeled articulated steering vehicle has a pair of robotic tethered two-wheel vehicles that dock, lock, and drive long distances as the four-wheeled, articulated steering vehicle. Two actuated docking mechanisms attached on opposite ends of a central module of the four-wheeled vehicle enable “sit/stand” functionality. The “sit” configuration is achieved by aligning each dock mechanism parallel or nearly parallel to the surface, allowing two-wheel vehicle to detach and explore while the other remains docked and serves as a backup. While ‘sitting’, the central module rests on the ground and is outfitted with shovel-style wedges for passive anchoring. In order to “stand”, the exploring two-wheel vehicle reattaches, locks, and both dock mechanisms are rotated until each two-wheel vehicle's caster arm is upright and the central module is lifted off the ground.

Abstract: The devices, systems, and methods of the present disclosure are generally directed to using an increase in gas pressure (e.g., through an increase in heat) to move an actuator that at least partially defines a volume containing a feed fluid in fluid communication with a membrane. As the increase in gas pressure moves the actuator, pressure on the feed fluid in the volume may increase beyond a threshold pressure sufficient to move the feed fluid through the membrane. Movement of the feed fluid through the membrane may reduce a volumetric concentration of one or more components of the feed fluid to form a permeate. For example, the increase in pressure may drive the actuator to increase pressure on salt-water in the volume and, ultimately, move the salt-water through the membrane to form the permeate as part of a reverse osmosis process achieved without the use of a mechanical pump.

Abstract: A flexible drive manipulator according to an example embodiment may include a proximal portion, a plurality of joint portions drivably connected from an end of the proximal portion with respect to a longitudinal axis, a distal portion connected to an end of the plurality of joint portions, a pair of drive wires passing through the plurality of joint portions in parallel along the longitudinal axis, the pair of drive wires configured to drive the plurality of joint portions in a rotational direction of rotation with respect to a transverse axis perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, and a fixing wire passing through the plurality of joint portions in a shape of converging along the longitudinal axis, the fixing wire configured to adjust rigidity of the plurality of joint portions.

Abstract: The present invention belongs to the technical field of analysis and detection and provides a method for detecting a selenoamino acid in a selenoprotein. The detection method includes: (1): mixing 10-30 mg of a selenoprotein sample with hydrochloric acid, and hydrolyzing with microwaves at 140-170° C. for 10-40 min to obtain a hydrolysate; (2): adjusting pH of the hydrolysate to 6-8 to obtain a pretreated solution; and, (3): detecting a selenoamino acid in the pretreated solution with high performance liquid chromatography-hydride generation-atomic fluorescence spectrometry (HPLC-HG-AFS) to obtain a content of the selenoamino acid. The method is simple in operation and provides an accurate and reliable result, and also reduces time and cost.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multimodal fine-grained mixing method and system, a device, and a storage medium. The method includes: extracting data features from multimodal graphic and textual data, and obtaining each composition of the data features, the data features including a visual regional feature and a text word feature; performing fine-grained classification on modal information of each composition of the data features, to obtain classification results; and performing inter-modal and intra-modal information fusion on each composition according to the classification results, to obtain a fusion feature. The method enables a multimodal model to utilize a complementary characteristic of the multimodal data, with no influence by irrelevant information.