Abstract: A control system for controlling a plant includes a local controller to generate local control commands according to a local control policy to control the plant and a receiver to received remote control commands generated by a remote controller to control the plant according to remote control policy. Local and remote control policies are designed for the same control objective and time resolution such that there is the same Lyapunov function having a negative definite time derivative for controlling the plant according to first or second control policies. The plant is controller with either remote or local control commands in dependence of a success of receiving a remote control command for a time step of the control.

Abstract: An audio metadata providing apparatus and method and a multichannel audio data playback apparatus and method to support a dynamic format conversion are provided. Dynamic format conversion information may include information about a plurality of format conversion schemes that are used to convert a first format set by a writer of multichannel audio data into a second format that is based on a playback environment of the multichannel audio data and that are set for each of playback periods of the multichannel audio data. The audio metadata providing apparatus may provide audio metadata including the dynamic format conversion information. The multichannel audio data playback apparatus may identify the dynamic format conversion information from the audio metadata, may convert the first format of the multichannel audio data into the second format based on the identified dynamic format conversion information, and may play back the multichannel audio data with the second format.

Abstract: The invention concerns a timepiece (1), notably a diver's watch, comprising a case (2) provided with a case middle (3), a light source (6), an element (4) movable between several positions relative to the case (2), and movable means for assembling the movable element (4) on the middle part (3) of the case (2). More particularly, the movable element (4) includes a light guide (10) and an upper cover (9) comprising an index (5), the guide (10) being configured to receive a light beam (8) from the light source through an entry face (12), and to guide light rays (18) through an exit face (15) of the light guide (10) in order to illuminate the index (5), whatever the position of the movable element (4) relative to the case (2).

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide transmitters for light detection and ranging (LiDAR). The transmitter includes a laser source configured to provide a plurality of native laser beams, and a light modulator configured to receive and modulate the plurality of native laser beams to form an output laser beam. The output laser beam includes a plurality of modulated laser beams. Each of the plurality of modulated laser beams has a chief ray. A first set of the chief rays on margins of the output laser beam are parallel to one another along an optical axis.

Abstract: A DNN hardware accelerator and an operation method of the DNN hardware accelerator are provided. The DNN hardware accelerator includes: a network distributor for receiving an input data and distributing respective bandwidth of a plurality of data types of a target data amount based on a plurality of bandwidth ratios of the target data amount; and a processing element array coupled to the network distributor, for communicating data of the data types of the target data amount between the network distributor based on the distributed bandwidth of the data types.

Abstract: A ferroelectric memory is provided. The ferroelectric memory includes a first electrode, a second electrode opposite to the first electrode, at least one ferroelectric layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and at least one antiferroelectric layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, wherein the antiferroelectric layer is in contact with the ferroelectric layer.

Abstract: One embodiment provides a method for facilitating real-world interaction with virtual reality. During operation, the system receives, by a computing device from a virtual reality device associated with a user, instructions to configure physical components, wherein for a first physical component at a first location, the instructions indicate a type and an orientation, and wherein for a second physical component located at a second location, the instructions indicate a type, a length of extension, and an angle. The system executes, by a pose-adjusting unit, the instructions, which involves: physically moving the first physical component to the indicated orientation at the first location; physically extending the second physical component from the second location by the indicated length; and physically rotating the extended second physical component by the indicated angle. The system renders, on the virtual reality device, the configured physical components.

Abstract: Disclosed is an audio signal processing method including identifying a sound source provided inside a preset reference distance and a sound source provided outside the reference distance to represent a sound field based on virtual reality (VR) content that is represented in a predetermined virtual space in which a user is located in a VR environment, processing a sound field using three-dimensional (3D) ambisonics based on height information and horizontal information of the sound source provided inside the reference distance, and processing a sound field using two-dimensional (2D) ambisonics based on horizontal information of the sound source provided outside the reference distance.

Abstract: A method of treating a disease associated with fibrosis is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of exosomes isolated from a hepatic cell-conditioned medium. Administration of agents isolated from the exosomes for treatment of fibrotic diseases is also contemplated.

Abstract: Bending a flexible x-ray detector to image a curved structure or object will distort the object appearance when compared to an image captured by a flat/rigid detector. An image distortion of this type can be corrected when the shape (relative bend position) of the x-ray detector is known. Incorporating strain sensors on the flexible x-ray detector makes it possible to record the local bend of the flexible x-ray detector when an image is taken. This shape information can be used to either label or correct for the image distortions created by bending the x-ray detector to assist users more accustomed to viewing images produced by flat/rigid x-ray detectors.

Abstract: A method for generating secure alternative representation for a numerical datum, being performed in a processing system comprising a processing unit coupled to a storage unit, is provide. The method comprises: receiving the numerical datum; providing a plurality of semi-finished conditions; associating each of the semi-finished conditions with one or more secret parameters to form a plurality of secret conditions; for each of the secret conditions: determining whether the numerical datum satisfies the secret condition; outputting a first character as a result element if the numerical datum satisfies the secret condition; and outputting a second character as the result element if the numerical datum does not satisfy the secret condition; and concatenating each result element being output corresponding to the secret conditions as an alternative representation for the numerical datum.

Abstract: Discussed is an organic compound of Formula 1 and an organic light emitting diode and an OLED device including the organic compound. In the organic compound, Ar1 is a heteroaryl group comprising a nitrogen atom, and Ar2 is a C6 to C30 aryl group, and R is a C1 to C10 alkyl group. The organic compound may be included in an emitting material layer of the organic light emitting diode as a host such that an emitting efficiency and a lifespan of the organic light emitting diode and the OLED device are improved.

Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure provide receivers for a light detection and ranging (LiDAR) scanner. The receiver includes a photodetector configured to receive a laser beam, and convert the received laser beam to an electrical signal including a plurality of pulses. The receiver also includes an amplifier configured to amplify the electrical signal. The receiver further includes a pulse equalizer configured to sharpen the plurality of pulses in the amplified electrical signal. Each pulse is sharpened to have a narrower width and an increased amplitude.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are embodiments of methods for encoding, decoding, and matching patterns in collections of signals. These methods use weighting functions to scale the signals. This scaling enables the use of signals of arbitrary duration, wherein the signals may include discrete sequences and spike trains. In the most general case, the signals can be represented using functionals, which extends the expressive power of the methods. Further disclosed herein are embodiments of a system that performs these methods.

Abstract: A neural network model fusion method and an electronic device using the same are provided. The neural network model fusion method includes the following steps. An image is received. The image is analyzed through several neural network models. The neural network models include at least two of a degree classification model, a multi-class identification model and an object detection model. Several analysis results are obtained according to the neural network models. These analysis results are converted into a number of conversion factors. The conversion factors are inputted into a fusion model to obtain a fusion result.

Abstract: Provided is an optical device including a radio frequency (RF) signal source configured to electrically provide an RF signal, a first diode configured to operate as a laser diode (LD) or an electro-absorption modulator (EAM) in response to the RF signal, a second diode configured to share an N region of the first diode, be serially connected to the first diode, and have a P region connected to a ground to operate as a capacitor for series push-pull operation with the first diode, and a resistor connected between the N region and the ground.

Abstract: A method for imaging a sample, wherein the sample changes a polarization state of light as a function of position, wherein the method includes changing a polarization state of a purely polarized light of an incident light striking a miro-retarder array, thereby inducing a changed polarization state of the polarization state. The micro-retarder array is placed in a rear conjugate focal plane of a microscope. The method additionally includes projecting the changed polarization state of the polarization state into an object plane of the microscope containing the sample.

Abstract: Vehicles and methods for determining an object of a driver's focus are disclosed. In one embodiment, a vehicle includes an object detection sensor configured to output an output signal, a sound detection sensor configure to output a sound signal, and an electronic control unit. The electronic control unit is configured to detect one or more objects based at least in part on the output signal of the object detection sensor, and detect speech based on the sound signal of the sound detection sensor. The electronic control unit is further configured to determine an object of focus based at least in part on a comparison of the speech and the one or more objects, and produce a control signal based at least in part on the object of focus.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides solid collagen constructs and tissue compositions, wherein a polymerizable collagen solution or suspension is extruded in the presence or absence of cells to formed an aligned architecture comprising solid collagen constructs such as those made with fibrillar collagen. Methods of using and of manufacturing solid collagen constructs and tissue compositions, where the component collagen is solid fibrillar collagen and cells are preferentially aligned, are also provided.

Abstract: Encapsulation devices comprising hydrogels are provided. Methods of making the encapsulation devices and methods of using the devices to provide implant cells, treat a disease, and prevent immunologic attack on implanted material are also provided.