Abstract: An image decoding method is disclosed in the present specification. An image decoding method according to the present invention may comprise deriving a candidate list for inter-prediction of a current block, deriving motion information of the current block by using the candidate list, deriving a cumulative coding information candidate by using the motion information of the current block, inserting the derived cumulative coding information candidate into a cumulative coding information candidate list and updating the candidate list by using the cumulative coding information candidate list, wherein the updated candidate list is used for inter-prediction of a block to be decoded after the current block.

Abstract: There is provided a method and apparatus of encoding/decoding an intra prediction mode. The method comprises deriving an intra prediction mode with respect to a current block, constructing a reference sample for the current block on the basis of the derived intra prediction mode, and performing the intra prediction with respect to the current block using the derived intra prediction mode and the constructed reference sample, wherein the intra prediction mode is derived on the basis of a most probable mode (MPM).

Abstract: Systems and methods to improve machine learning by explicitly over-fitting environmental data obtained by an imaging system, such as a monocular camera are disclosed. The system includes training self-supervised depth and pose networks in monocular visual data collected from a certain area over multiple passes. Pose and depth networks may be trained by extracting data from multiple images of a single environment or trajectory, allowing the system to overfit the image data.

Abstract: A method is presented. The method includes estimating an ego-motion of an agent based on a current image from a sequence of images and at least one previous image from the sequence of images. Each image in the sequence of images may be a two-dimensional (2D) image. The method also includes estimating a depth of the current image based the at least one previous image. The estimated depth accounts for a depth uncertainty measurement in the current image and the at least one previous image. The method further includes generating a three-dimensional (3D) reconstruction of the current image based on the estimated ego-motion and the estimated depth. The method still further includes controlling an action of the agent based on the three-dimensional reconstruction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for conducting high-throughput and directed mutagenesis for sugarcane resistance to glyphosate by plasma. The method is as follows: sugarcane embryonic calli are irradiated by a plasma instrument under a sterile condition for mutagenesis, wherein the mutagenesis power is 140˜200 W, the discharging distance is 35˜45 mm, the mutagenesis time is 110˜140 s and the protective gas is nitrogen; buffering culture, moderate/high concentration of glyphosate stress screening, differentiation into seedlings, glyphosate stress screening of bottle seedlings and stress screening via spraying glyphosate on the leave surfaces of potted plants are conducted for the treated calli. The present invention has the advantages of safe operation, simplicity, practicability, high handling capacity, low contamination, and due to implementation of directed stress screening, high screening efficiency, decreased subsequent screening workload and visual identification of resistant mutant strains.

Abstract: Artificial expression constructs for selectively modulating gene expression in selected central nervous system cell types are described. The artificial expression constructs can be used to selectively express synthetic genes or modify gene expression in GABAergic interneurons.

Abstract: Systems and methods to proactively adapt image sensor settings of an occupant monitoring system to accommodate ambient lighting changes are provided. The system may track current ambient light, track the driver, and predict upcoming changing lighting conditions. Sensors are used to predict when the ambient light will change and preemptively adjust to prevent dark or washout images. The sensor adjustment may be timed so that the adjustment is made just in time or concurrently with the change in ambient light conditions. The system may predict when the light on the occupant's face will change and proactively readjust the settings of the sensor to accommodate the changed lighting conditions.

Abstract: A method of forming a copolymer includes reacting with to form a salt. x parts by mole of the salt with y parts by mole of are reacted to form the copolymer having a chemical structure as wherein m=4-10, n=4-6, and x:y=1:9 to 4:6. The copolymer may have a relative viscosity of 1.5 to 4.0.

Abstract: Provided is a button device including a humidity sensor. The button device includes a substrate having a plurality of sensing regions, a housing on the substrate, the housing separating a first sensing region of the plurality of sensing regions from other sensing regions, a porous structure within the housing, the porous structure having through-holes, a first electrode on the porous structure, a second electrode on the porous structure, the second electrode being electrically connected to the first electrode through the porous structure, and a temperature sensor disposed adjacent to the first sensing region to sense a temperature of the first sensing region, The porous structure includes a body having an outer surface defining the through-holes, the body having an air gap therein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a server apparatus, a client apparatus, and a method for communication based on network address mutation. The method for communication based on network address mutation, performed by the server apparatus and the client apparatus, includes setting the external address of a network interface for receiving a packet from the client apparatus; setting the internal address of a hidden interface in order to forward the packet received through the network interface to the hidden interface; modifying the external address based on a preset network address mutation rule; and communicating with the client apparatus by forwarding the packet, received from the client apparatus based on the modified external address, to the hidden interface.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods lossless traffic forwarding using distributed delay offset matching. The lossless traffic forwarding method includes calculating a delay offset between a first forwarding path between a transmitting node and a receiving node and a second forwarding path between the transmitting node and the receiving node, and controlling a buffer resource by an extent of the delay offset to delay packets to be forwarded on the first forwarding path.

Abstract: A system for performing cold atmospheric plasma treatment of respiratory infections or lung cancer having a source of a carrier gas, a cold atmospheric plasma generator connected to the source of carrier gas, a source of compressed air, a humidifier connected to the source of compressed air, a source of oxygen, a ventilator having inputs connected to an output of the humidifier and the source of oxygen, a mixer having an interior chamber formed from a dielectric, an active electrode inside the interior chamber, and an outer electrode connected to ground, wherein the mixer has a fluid input port connected to a gas output of the cold atmospheric plasma generator and an output of the ventilator, and a delivery member connected to an output of the mixer for delivering combined humidified air and cold atmospheric plasma to a respiratory system of a patient.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a bis phenyl hexa triene derivative, a preparation method thereof and a composition for skin whitening comprising the same as an active ingredient. The said derivative inhibits the expression of tyrosinase, TRP 1 (tyrosinase-related protein 1), TRP 2 (tyrosinase-related protein 2) or MITF (microphthalmia-associated transcription factor) gene which produces a precursor necessary for the generation of melanin, suppresses the activity of tyrosinase, eventually inhibits the biosynthesis of melanin, is safe due to low cytotoxicity, and has less side effects and excellent antioxidative effect, so that it can be effectively used as a composition for skin whitening.

Abstract: A scanning method in a wireless local area network (WLAN) system is provided. The scanning method includes transmitting, by a station, a probe request frame and receiving, by the station, a probe response frame from an access point (AP). The AP determines whether to transmit the probe response frame in response to the probe request frame using information indicated by the probe request frame.

Abstract: Provided is a method for preparing graphene by liquid-phase ball milling exfoliation, including following steps: mixing a transition metal halide salt, a nitrogen source substance and an organic solvent to prepare an intercalation agent; mixing the intercalation agent with graphite, carrying out ball milling, and then performing centrifugation to obtain a graphite intercalation compound; washing and filtering the graphite intercalation compound obtained, adding an expansion agent, and carrying out ultrasonic agitation to obtain a graphene dispersion; and washing, filtering and drying the graphene dispersion to obtain graphene powder.

Abstract: A stereoscopic conductive fabric includes a basement yarn layer, a conductive yarn, and a support yarn. The basement yarn layer includes plural warp yarns arranged coursewise and parallel to each other and plural course yarns arranged warpwise and parallel to each other. The course yarns are interwoven with the warp yarns to form the basement yarn layer. The conductive yarn is arranged coursewise and interwoven with the course yarns in a skip manner to form plural conductive structures protruding from a surface of the basement yarn layer. The support yarn is arranged coursewise and interwoven with the course yarns in a skip manner to form plural pressing structures protruding from another surface of the basement yarn layer. A module for detecting electrical signals from body skin applying the stereoscopic conductive fabric is also disclosed.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a method for coordinating beam sweeping scheduling and an intelligent controller. The method includes: controlling a first radio unit to perform a first beam sweeping operation to provide a plurality of first beams to a plurality of user equipments; determining whether or not a first specific beam corresponding to a hot spot area exists in the first beams; in response to determining the first specific beam exists in the plurality of first beams, obtaining a beam switching behavior associated with the first specific beam from radio units; obtaining a specific radio unit from the beam switching behavior; and controlling the specific radio unit to perform a second beam sweeping operation to provide at least one second specific beam directing to the hot spot area.

Abstract: Provided herein are materials and methods for efficiently delivering nucleic acids to cochlear and vestibular cells.

Abstract: Systems and methods for determining teleoperating user intent via eye tracking are provided. A method includes outputting, to a display of a gaze-tracking device utilized by a user, a representation of an environment of a robot. The method further includes receiving, from the gaze-tracking device, user gaze data corresponding to a gaze area subject to a gaze of the user within the representation. The method also includes determining a context based upon an object within the gaze area, an object type, and characteristics of the object. The method further includes receiving, via a user interface, a user input. The method also includes outputting, to the robot, a contextual command corresponding to the context and the user input.

Abstract: A system for simulating the effects of use and aging on immersive coolants. Two conductive coils are immersed in a tank containing a sample of the coolant. The coils are spaced such that electrical activation of the first coil induces current in the second coil. A DC power source is provided to an inverter, which provides AC current for activating the first coil. The induced AC current in the second coil is delivered to a rectifier which converts the induced AC current to DC current. The DC current is then returned to the power source. The electromagnetic field between the coils simulates motor operation, so that the coolant's physical and chemical characteristics can be tested for the effects of use and aging.