Abstract: A method for performing an etch process on a substrate includes applying a bias signal and a source signal to an electrode of a plasma processing system. The bias signal and the source signal are pulsed RF signals that together define a repeated pulsed RF cycle, wherein each pulsed RF cycle sequentially includes a first state, a second state, a third state, and a fourth state. The power level of the bias signal in the first state is greater than in the third state, which is greater than in the second state, which is greater than in the fourth state. The power level of the source signal in the first state is greater than in the third state, which is greater than in the second state, which is greater than in the fourth state.

Abstract: A device configured to inhibit the reflectance of electromagnetic radiation in the terahertz (THz) frequency range. This characterization is a combination of material and geometric parameters which are unique and tunable enabling resonating frequencies (spectral selectivity) in the THz range (0.1-25) with narrow channel widths (FWHM) controllable by the thickness and electrical properties of the crystalline material. This device may be integrated with broadband sources or co-integrated with other analytical detection methods (e.g., chromatography, Fourier Transform Reflectance Spectroscopy).

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for supporting service continuity between a first network and a second network are provided, which include: requesting slice analytics for selection of a slice from a network data analytics function (NWDAF) of the first network before a terminal moves from the first network to the second network; and selecting a slice to be used in the second network to provide a service to the terminal based on the slice analytics received from the NWDAF of the first network.

Abstract: The present invention may provide a nano-sized composite having excellent electrical conductivity and specific surface area. The present invention may provide a method of producing the above-described composite through a simple process without an ultracentrifugation process or a flash annealing step. The present invention may provide an energy storage device having high power performance and having excellent specific capacity characteristics not only at low current density but also at high current density.

Abstract: RNA interference-based methods and products for inhibiting the expression of pathogenic dynamin-1 variants are provided. Delivery vehicles such as recombinant adeno-associated viruses deliver DNAs encoding RNAs that inhibit the expression of the dynamin-1 variants. The methods treat, for example, developmental and epileptic encephalopathies.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present technology may provide methods and apparatus for controlling an atomizer. The methods and apparatus for controlling an atomizer may be integrated within an electronic device. An embodiment of the system may include a control circuit responsive to an input signal from a sensor. The control circuit may be configured to determine a temperature event according to the input signal and a criteria. The control circuit may be further configured to generate an output signal according to the temperature event.

Abstract: There is provided a method of decoding an image, the method comprising: decoding information for motion information prediction of a current block from a bitstream, predicting motion information of the current block based on the information, refining motion information of the current block by using the decoded information and the predicted motion information of the current block and reconstructing the current block based on the refined motion information of the current block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a nozzle device assembly for the automatic feeding in deep-water aquaculture and feeding system thereof and belonging to technical field of aquaculture device. It comprises a conical nozzle and a feeding pipe joint, wherein the feeding pipe joint further comprises a vacuum chamber, a bait inlet and a feeding pipe interface, the bait inlet is provided on the side wall of the vacuum chamber, wherein the junction between vacuum chamber and feeding pipe interface is an arc-shaped transition zone, wherein a cavity is formed between conical nozzle and vacuum chamber wall. The present invention also provides a feeding system equipped with the nozzle device assembly. It can keep the water velocity from the nozzle constant, so as to transport the bait to the deep-water cage 10 meters underwater. The bait is evenly dispersed in conveying water body.

Abstract: A method for screening host cells expressing a target protein is provided. The method includes the following steps: providing an expression vector, the expression vector including a promoter, a gene encoding a target protein and an FTH1 gene; transfecting the host cells with the expression vector; culturing the host cells in a medium; and adding iron ions to the medium, and screening the surviving host cells to obtain the host cells expressing the target protein. An expression vector and a method for establishing a cell line stably expressing an exogenous recombinant gene are also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an apparatus for hardware metering using a memory-type camouflaged cell. The apparatus includes memory including at least one camouflaged memory cell in which a key is hidden by a designer in advance and a controller for controlling whether to block the supply of power to the memory. The controller may perform reading a key from a corresponding key location in the multiple memory cells of the memory based on key location information stored in the controller when a key is input from the outside, determining whether the key input from the outside is the same as the key read from the memory, setting an authentic flag based on the determination result, and performing control based on the set authentic flag such that the memory operates normally or the supply of power is blocked.

Abstract: An apparatus, systems, and methods of providing enrichment to poultry during raising or maintaining of the poultry. One or more light sources project beams to generate laser spots at and around the poultry. A control regimen moves the light spots relative the poultry in generally random fashion during timed sessions for each given time period (e.g. each day). The spot movement is designed to promote benefits to poultry and producer in correlation to experimental data related to animal welfare, health, and commercial value.

Abstract: The present invention provides a pharmaceutical composition including a combination of at least two cannabinoids, and methods of using same, such as for treating a NOTCH 1-related disease.

Abstract: An arrangement for reducing intraocular pressure includes a pulse signal source, a probe coupling, and at least one electrode. The probe coupling is configured to be supported on a portion of a living eye. The electrodes are supported on the probe coupling. The electrodes are operably coupled to receive a pulse signal from the pulse signal source.

Abstract: A method for non-invasive characterization of an electrical charge storage device such as a lithium battery, containing lithium ions or lithium metal, the method comprising. The method includes the steps of a) providing at least one electric charge storage device; b) measuring a magnetic field generated by the at least one electrical charge storage device using at least one magnetic field sensor positioned in electromagnetic communication_to the electrical charge storage device; c) acquiring magnetic field data; and, d) determining the condition of the at least one electrical charge storage device using the magnetic field data. The method is operable and effective without magnetic shielding from external magnetic fields, including Earth's magnetic field.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided systems and methods for driver training that modulate driver-training feedback on the fly based on a driver's ability to successfully perform vehicular maneuvers. In examples, sensor data is received from sensors on a vehicle. The sensor data is indicative of operation conditions of the vehicle executing a vehicular maneuver. An attribute of driver-training feedback can be adjusted based on a comparison of the operating conditions to a set of performance criteria associated with the vehicular maneuver that are representative of a successful execution of the vehicular maneuver.

Abstract: A wire tension control mechanism includes a wire feeding device, a connecting device and a wire guiding device. The connecting device includes a fixing element and a rotor. The fixing element is connected with the wire feeding device. The rotor is disposed on the fixing element and is movable relative to the fixing element. The wire guiding device is connected to the rotor.

Abstract: Disclosed are a prefabricated wire mesh assembly for a ballast and a method of constructing a gravel-ballasted track using the same. When a gravel ballast is used by filling a box-shaped rebar mesh with crushed stones and injecting a filling material, the prefabricated wire mesh assembly increases injection efficiency by further installing an internal partition wall to effectively support loads without forming a separate ballast shoulder and injecting a filling material through injection pipes installed on an internal partition wall, and prevents water accumulation on a roadbed by a drainage pipe. The prefabricated wire mesh assembly for a ballast is assembled by installing the injection pipe along with the lower mesh and the internal partition wall, thereby allowing the filling material to be injected without installation of a plurality of separate injection pipes, and securing construction quality by increasing injection efficiency of the filling material through the installed injection pipes.

Abstract: A method for preparing pure hypochlorous acid includes a step of combining a predetermined amount of sodium hypochlorite with a predetermined volume of a nonpolar solvent and a predetermined amount of a weak acid (e.g., acetic acid) to form a biphasic mixture that includes an aqueous phase and an organic phase. The biphasic mixture is agitated, and then the organic phase is separated from the aqueous phase. The nonpolar solvent is removed from the organic phase to obtain the pure hypochlorous acid.