Abstract: Disclosed is a composite array camera lens module, including: a first lens layer disposed at a position from a diaphragm toward an object space having a first-type lens and a second-type lens; a second lens layer disposed at a position from the diaphragm toward an image space having a third-type lens and a fourth-type lens, wherein the first-type lens and the third-type lens are positive lenses and form a first camera lens with a first effective focal length, and the second-type lens and the fourth-type lens are a negative lens and a positive lens, respectively, and form a second camera lens with a second effective focal length less than the first effective focal length; and an image sensor arranged at a side of the second lens layer away from the diaphragm, wherein the first lens layer, the second lens layer and the image sensor are designed to be parallel flat planes.

Abstract: A sensor and method for identifying a downed power transmission conductor or structure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of securing a sensor to a power transmission conductor or structure, using the sensor to measure inclination of the power transmission conductor or structure, comparing the measured inclination to a set threshold, and alerting a utility if the measured inclination exceeds the set threshold.

Abstract: A surface measurement device includes a rotating platform, a motion lever, a measuring module and a control module. The rotating platform rotates an object at a rotating speed. The motion lever is above the rotating platform. The measuring module moves to a variety of measuring positions on the motion lever. When the measuring module is at one of the measuring positions, the measuring module measures the heights of a plurality of sampling points on the surface of the object in a sampling frequency. The control module selectively modifies the rotating speed of the rotating platform or the sampling frequency of the measuring module according to the measuring position of the measuring module to make the distance between the sampling points in at least a region of the surface of the object match a sampling rule.

Abstract: Disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions comprising HIV integrase strand transfer inhibitor. More particularly, oral pharmaceutical compositions of raltegravir or its pharmaceutically acceptable salts and process for preparing and use of the same are disclosed.

Abstract: A cell and a method and a system for bandwidth management of a backhaul network of the cell, adapted for arranging a routing path of a bearer established between a user equipment and a serving gateway through the cell in the backhaul network, are provided. In the method, the cell connects the user equipment to establish the bearer between the user equipment and the serving gateway or change an established bearer. The cell sets a packet label on the data packets of the bearer and transmits the packet label and bandwidth management information of the bearer to a controller of the backhaul network for the controller to arrange the routing path of the data packets using the packet label in the backhaul network according to the bandwidth management information.

Abstract: A vapor delivery system includes an ampoule to store liquid precursor and a heater to partially vaporize the liquid precursor. A first valve communicates with a push gas source and the ampoule. A second valve supplies vaporized precursor to a heated injection manifold. A valve manifold includes a first node in fluid communication with an outlet of the heated injection manifold, a third valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the first node and an outlet in fluid communication with vacuum, a fourth valve having an inlet in fluid communication with the first node and an outlet in fluid communication with a second node, a fifth valve having an outlet in fluid communication with the second node, and a sixth valve having an outlet in fluid communication with the second node. A gas distribution device is in fluid communication with the second node.

Abstract: An electronic device, a system and a method for diet management based on image analysis are provided. The system includes a computer and a database. The computer comprises a processor for performing the following operations: capturing at least one diet image via an image capture device; pre-processing the at least one diet image so as to obtain at least one diet region from the at least one diet image and obtain at least one detailed food segment from the diet region; extracting at least one diet image feature from the at least one detailed food segment; determining a diet type of the at least one detailed food segment based on the at least one diet image feature; and providing a personal diet characteristic analysis based on the diet type and an area of the at least one detailed food segment.

Abstract: The aim of the present invention is to provide an indium-zinc-oxide semiconductor ink composition in which a spontaneous combustion reaction occurs, and provide an inorganic semiconductor thin film produced thereby. To this end, the present invention provides a semiconductor ink composition which includes a complex, represented by formula 1, incorporating a nitrate of a metal A which is an oxidizing material and incorporating a metal B which is a fuel material; wherein the metal A and the metal B are each respectively a metal selected from the group consisting of indium, gallium, zinc, titanium, aluminum, lithium, and zirconium, and metal A and metal B are different from each other.

Abstract: Gradient refractive index (GRIN) materials can include multi-phase composites having substances with differing refractive indices disposed non-uniformly within one another. Particular glass composites having a gradient index of refraction can include: an amorphous phase, and a phase-separated region disposed non-uniformly within the amorphous phase. The glass composites include a mixture containing: GeZ2 and A2Z3 in a combined molar ratio of about 60% to about 95%, and CsX and PbZ in a combined molar ratio of about 5% to about 40%, where A is As, Sb or Ga, X is Cl, Br or I, and Z is S or Se. When A is As, the glass composites include PbZ in a molar ratio of about 15% or less. The amorphous phase and the phase-separated region have refractive indices that differ from one another. More particularly, A is Ga or As, X is Cl, and Z is Se.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of encoding three-dimensional (3D) content. The method of encoding 3D content according to an embodiment may include setting a dependency between texture information and depth information of the 3D content, and generating a bitstream comprising the dependency.

Abstract: This invention relates to methods and systems for estimating offset and skew using linear programming. Embodiments of the invention relate to methods and systems which apply linear programming principles to links with asymmetric transmission rates which are estimated from an exchange of timing messages (for example under IEEE 1588 PTP). Further embodiments provide for the estimation of clock offsets using linear programming techniques when the skew is known or estimated.

Abstract: An automatic angle-measured apparatus includes a driving unit coupled with a clamping plate and a driving seat, an encoding unit located at an end of the driving unit facing the driving seat and signally connected to the driving unit, at least one attitude sensor located at the driving seat, and a control unit signally connected to the encoding unit and the attitude sensor. The attitude sensor senses the un-rotated and the rotated driving seat to generate a first and a second signals, respectively. The control unit bases on the first and the second signals to calculate an offset. The control unit controls the driving unit to rotate a predetermined angle. The encoding unit bases on the predetermined angle to generate location information. The control unit bases on the first signal, the second signal and the location information to calculate angle information and compensation for performing a correction procedure.

Abstract: The present invention provides, among other things, therapeutic compositions and methods that can effectively treat, slow or prevent a neurological disease (e.g., a neurodegenerative disease, e.g., mild cognitive impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer's disease (AD)), in particular, based on therapeutically effective amount of nifedipine, oxidized or nitroso nifedipine derivatives, lactam (e.g., a compound of formula (Ic) or (Ic-i), e.g., NFD-L1), thyroxine (T4), triiodothyronine (T3) and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A data transmission method of a source node in a cooperative communication system includes: performing a beamforming to a relay node; transmitting data to the relay node; performing a beamforming to a destination node; and transmitting data to the destination node.

Abstract: The present application relates to the technical field of field bus communication, and in particular to a protocol converter between a CPCI bus and an ISA bus and a conversion method thereof, which are suitable for communication between railway vehicle CPUs and vehicle bus MVB devices. The protocol converter comprises a CPCI local bus interface extension timing module, an ISA bus interface timing module, a CPCI bus matching ISA bus timing interface module, and a clock management module. The CPCI bus realizes communication with the ISA bus by the protocol converter. The traditional conversion bridge chips are replaced with the protocol converters without changing the traction controller structure and other devices in the system; the flexibility is high; and the functions are diverse. In addition, 8-bit data width or 16-bit data width of the ISA bus is supported, and the operation of an ISA bus device by a CPCI bus device in the form of IO or in the form of MEMORY is supported.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of viral vaccines. Particularly, the present disclosure provides a modified Vero-adapted human rotavirus strain and a culturing method to produce high titer virus, a rotavirus vaccine, vaccination protocols and diagnostic and prognostic assays.

Abstract: A needle electrode is provided incorporating a protective flap and optionally a retraction chamber. By providing an impenetrable barrier covering the area of skin over the needle's tip, the protective flap protects against needle sticks that can occur when the tip of a needle electrode is pushed back out through the skin. An adhesive layer on the skin-side of the protective flap secures the needle in place without the use of a separate piece of adhesive tape. Other types of needles can incorporate flaps for protection or for securing the needle to the patient.

Abstract: This document provides a transgenic mouse for studying the role of senescent cells in an age-related phenotype. A recombinant polypeptide is expressed in senescent cells under control of a p16INK4a promoter. The polypeptide can be triggered to directly induce cell death in senescent cells. As a result, progression of one or more age-related phenotypes is delayed in the mouse. An example is the INK-ATTAC mouse which also expresses a marker polypeptide in senescent cells.

Abstract: Layers of high quality VO2 and methods of fabricating the layers of VO2 are provided. The layers are composed of a plurality of connected crystalline VO2 domains having the same crystal structure and the same epitaxial orientation.

Abstract: An aqueous composition including: a conductive metal nanoparticle having an organic compound disposed on a surface of the conductive metal nanoparticle; a conductive metal nanowire; and a solvent including water and optionally an alcohol.