Abstract: A substrate processing apparatus includes a processing tank, a holder, an organic solvent supply, a drainage port, a gas supply, and an exhaust port. The processing tank stores an aqueous layer. The holder holds a substrate. The organic solvent supply supplies an organic solvent onto the aqueous layer to form a liquid layer of the organic solvent. The drainage port discharges the aqueous layer from a bottom wall of the processing tank and causes the liquid layer of the organic solvent to descend from above the substrate to below the substrate. The gas supply supplies a gas of a water repellent agent to the liquid layer from above the processing tank while the liquid layer descends. The exhaust port is exposed on a side wall of the processing tank by the descending of the liquid layer and discharges the gas of the water repellent gas.

Abstract: Embodiments of this disclosure disclose a face detection method, apparatus, and device, and a storage medium. A face candidate region in a to-be-detected image is determined according to a face detection model including a plurality of stages of convolutional neural networks (CNNs). A small-scale face is determined according to a size parameter, and a particular stage CNN corresponding to the size parameter is selected to perform the face detection. A CNN in different stage is adapted to a different size parameter or a size parameter range.

Abstract: As described herein, a system, method, and computer program are provided for a machine-learning model-agnostic cloud-agnostic no-code onboarding platform. In use, a universal unified interface to a Model-Agnostic Onboarding Workflow (MAOW) platform is provided, wherein the MAOW platform is configured as a no-code, model-agnostic, cloud-agnostic platform. Additionally, at least one machine learning model is onboarded using the MAOW platform, based on the universal unified interface. Further, the at least one machine learning model is deployed from the MAOW platform to at least one target environment.

Abstract: Provided are methods for preparing a biological sample for analysis for the presence of a virus, or an exosome or other extra-cellular vesicle, by matrix assisted laser desorption ionisation time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-ToF MS). The preparation involves mixing the sample with at least one cationic viral envelope/vesicle disruptor compound, or at least one disulphide reducing agent, or a combination thereof; and at least one mass spectrometry grade solvent. Also provided are methods for analysing a biological sample for the presence of a virus, or an exosome or other extra-cellular vesicle, using MALDI-ToF MS once prepared.

Abstract: A tab bending detection method and apparatus, an electronic device, and a storage medium are provided. The method includes: performing skeleton extraction on a sectional image of multiple layers of tabs to obtain a skeleton image of the multiple layers of tabs; merging damaged connected components in the skeleton image to obtain a merged connected component, where the damaged connected components are connected components on which breaking occurs in a same tab section; calculating a target number of the multiple layers of tabs based on the merged connected component and an undamaged connected component; and detecting, based on the target number and a preset number, whether any tab in the multiple layers of tabs is in a bending state. The damaged connected components are merged to obtain the merged connected component.

Abstract: A surgical instrument having vessel/tissue sealer and/or cutter jaws are described designed with variety of shapes and more safer jaws. Optional ceramic insert, partial DLC coating on the substantially back portion and TiN coating is a combination in the jaw assembly which increases its safety, performance and reusability compared to other existing jaws.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electric heating device including: a protective cover provided with an inner protrusions and an outer protrusions of the protective cover; a heating cavity, where the bottom of the heating cavity adopts a closing structure that is gradually narrowed, and includes an outer wall and an inner wall of the heating cavity, where the heating cavity outer wall is provided with a protrusions on the heating cavity outer wall, where the heating cavity inner wall is provided with a protrusions on the heating cavity inner wall; and a heating means located in the heating cavity, where the inner protrusions on the heating cavity outer wall are snap-fitted with the outer protrusions of the protective cover, and where the outer protrusions on the heating cavity inner wall are snap-fitted with the inner protrusions of the protective cover.

Abstract: A handpiece for a surgical instrument having a valve position sensing circuit arranged to detect the position of a valve arranged to control the flow of fluid through the suction lumen of the instrument. The distal end of the handpiece is arranged to couple to a cutting accessory. The handpiece comprises: a housing; a suction lumen within the housing extending from the distal end of the handpiece to a proximal end of the handpiece; a valve arranged to control the flow of fluid through the suction lumen; and a valve position sensing circuit arranged to detect a position of the valve. The valve position sensing circuit can be used to alert a surgeon if the valve is closed when it would be preferable for it to be open. For example, if the motor is overheating, the in-joint temperature is too high, or the RF component is activated.

Abstract: This application provides a negative electrode plate, including an active layer 1 and an active layer 2. The active layer 1 contains an active material 1, and the active layer 2 contains an active material 2. A powder OI value of the active material 1 falls in a range of 8 to 32, and a powder OI value of the active material 2 falls in a range of 2 to 7. A gram capacity of the active material 1 falls in a range of 290 to 350 mAh/g, and a gram capacity of the active material 2 falls in a range of 350 to 368 mAh/g. A ratio ? of the powder OI value between the active material 1 and the active material 2 falls in a range of 2.00 to 6.25.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing an infused or brewed beverage comprises a brewing arrangement which is configured to brew a beverage according to a selected one of a plurality of brewing processes, at least one being a hot brewing processes and at least one being a cold brewing process. The apparatus includes a controller configured to receive a user selection indicative of a required beverage, and to control the brewing arrangement in dependence upon the user selection. The apparatus may for example be used to provide either hot brew or cold brew coffee as required, without the need for multiple machines.

Abstract: A medical device that includes a handle, a shaft extending distally from the handle, an end effector extending distally from the shaft, a first actuator movably coupled to the handle, and a second actuator movably coupled to the handle. The first actuator is configured to (1) articulate the shaft in response to translating the first actuator in a first direction relative to the handle and the second actuator, and (2) actuate the end effector in response to translating the first actuator in a second direction relative to the handle and the second actuator. The second actuator is configured to (1) articulate the shaft in response to translating the second actuator in the first direction relative to the handle and the first actuator, and (2) actuate the end effector in response to translating the second actuator in the second direction relative to the handle and the first actuator.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dietary product comprising a plurality of amino acids, wherein the dietary product comprises all the essential amino acids and wherein the dietary product is substantially devoid of at least two non-essential amino acids; methods and uses thereof in the treatment of cancer; stratification methods and biomarkers for such applications.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of communications, and provides a network data analytics method, a network data analytics function (NWDAF) network element and a communication system. The NWDAF network element collects network data associated with an area of interest AOI, wherein the network data comprises energy-saving state information of a cell of the area of interest AOI. The network data associated with the area of interest AOI is analyzed by combining the energy-saving state information of the cell of the area of interest AOI, and the analysis result is output. The NWDAF network element can distinguish network data of the cell in the energy-saving state and the non-energy-saving state.

Abstract: A key module includes a base plate, a circuit layer and a lifting mechanism. The circuit layer is disposed on the base plate. The lifting mechanism is pivotally connected with the base plate relative to the circuit layer, and the lifting mechanism has an abutment element. The abutment element could interfere with the circuit layer to reduce the noise generated by the key module during operation.

Abstract: A centrifugal separator apparatus for separating components of a fluid stream; the apparatus comprising a support structure and a centrifugal separator unit rotatably mounted on the support structure so as to be rotatable about a rotational axis extending through the centrifugal separator unit; a drive element for driving rotation of the centrifugal separator unit; wherein the centrifugal separator unit comprises a centrifugal separation chamber having an inlet which is connected or connectable to a source of fluid requiring separation, a first outlet for collecting a higher density component of the fluid stream, and a second outlet for collecting a lower density component of the fluid stream; the first outlet being connected or connectable to a first collector for collecting the higher density component and the second outlet being connected or connectable to a second collector for collecting the lower density component; the centrifugal separation chamber comprising a curved or inclined guide surface for g

Abstract: An energy storage and retrieval system including an air chamber, a first air compressor operating with Heat Transfer Liquid (HTL-compressor) connected to the air chamber, a second turbine, operating with Heat Transfer Liquid (HTL-turbine) connected to the air chamber, accepting compressed air from the air chamber and producing work. Related apparatus and methods are also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to beverage and food production. It provides a novel process for the production of an improved beer-like beverage which is unprecedented in humankind's seven thousand years of beer-making history. As well as providing a pleasant tasting beer, the process is suited to integration with food-production leading to a reduction in food waste and greater efficiency. Aspects provide a beer and a production line, with a collection arrangement for collecting surplus or reject pasta for use in the novel process.

Abstract: An applicator is provided with a container containing an application liquid, an inner plug arranged to close the mouth of the container and opens the valve against the biasing force of a spring member to allow the application liquid in the container to be discharged, and the application member arranged to cover an application liquid outlet of the inner plug and enable the application to the application surface by exuding the application liquid discharged through the inner plug. The application unit with the inner plug has a liquid flow passage that provides a flow resistance to the application liquid from inside the container to the application unit, and the total pressure loss per 1 m3/s in the liquid flow passage is equal to or more than 1×107 Pa·s and less than 1×1010 Pa·s or less.

Abstract: A method of making a medical device includes: obtaining an assembly having a tubular structure, a polymeric tube, and a stretched rod, wherein the stretched rod is inside a lumen of the polymeric tube, and wherein the polymeric tube is between the tubular structure and the stretched rod; and expanding the stretched rod to urge the polymeric tube radially outward towards an inner surface of the tubular structure.