Abstract: A method of providing a model for analytics of network data and apparatuses for performing the same are provided. An operating method of a provider providing a machine learning (ML) model comprises providing a first ML model to a consumer, assessing the first ML model by collecting data from data sources, and based on an assessment result of the first ML model, providing a second ML model to the consumer.

Abstract: Wigner inverse transform based hologram synthesis method and system using large three-dimensional objects at a far distance from its perspective light field is proposed. A Wigner inverse transform based hologram synthesis method using large three-dimensional objects at a far distance from its perspective light field proposed in the present disclosure includes collecting perspective views in front focal plane corresponding to orthographic views in back focal plane, synthesizing an intermediate hologram in the back focal plane by treating and using the collected perspective views as orthographic views without adjustment and modification of the view for the collected perspective views, and synthesizing a final hologram in the front focal plane corresponding to original perspective views by taking Fourier transform of the synthesized intermediate hologram.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for timing measurement based positioning to minimize the number of scans is provided. The positioning method for a terminal includes estimating a temporary location of the terminal; analyzing characteristics of obstacles between the temporary location of the terminal and peripheral access points (APs) based on a pre-stored map on which the peripheral APs and the obstacles are indicated; calculating distances between the temporary location of the terminal and the peripheral APs based on the map; selecting at least three peripheral APs from among the peripheral APs according to at least one of the distances or the obstacle characteristics; generating timing measurement data with the at least three peripheral APs using identification information of the at least three peripheral APs; and estimating a current location of the terminal using the timing measurement data.

Abstract: A data collection apparatus (10) and a computer-implemented data collection method (50) using the same are provided. The data collection apparatus (10) includes a first linear stage (12) and a second linear stage (14). A sample carriage (16) is attached to the first linear stage (12), the first linear stage (12) being operable to move the sample carriage (16) along a first axis. A probe carriage (18) is attached to the second linear stage (14), the second linear stage (14) being operable to move the probe carriage (18) along a second axis. A third linear stage (20) is attached to the probe carriage (18). In use, the third linear stage (20) is operable to receive a detachable characterisation probe (22) and to move the characterisation probe (22) along a third axis. A camera (24) is attached to the probe carriage (18). In use, the camera (24) is configured to capture an image of one or more samples on the sample carriage (16).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates generally to the field of control and management of mealybugs. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a composition for dissolving the protective wax coating on mealybug, wherein the composition comprises propane-1,2,3-triol and ethyl-4-aminobenzoate. The disclosure also provides a method of controlling mealybug infestation by applying the composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides a positive electrode active material, its manufacturing method and a lithium secondary battery containing the same. The positive electrode active material for a lithium secondary battery of the present invention is a positive electrode active material for lithium secondary battery, comprising: a lithium metal oxide particle; and a coating layer positioned on at least part of the lithium metal oxide particle surface; wherein, the coating layer includes any one or more of group 5 elements and group 6 elements, B, LiOH, Li2CO3 and Li2SO4.

Abstract: Systems, methods, and other embodiments described herein relate to enhancing and complementing a creative process of a user that includes generating and iterating visual content with an emphasis on diverse design ideas. In one embodiment, a method includes generating a plurality of texts that are related and semantically diverse based on one or more prompts using a generative language model and generating a plurality of images based on at least a portion of the plurality of texts using a generative visual model.

Abstract: In some aspects, mutant or variant Fc domains are provided that exhibit increased binding to FcRn and increased half-life after administration in vivo. The Fc domain may be comprised in a glycosylated or aglycosylated antibody. Methods for using the mutant or variant Fc domains or polypeptides comprising the mutant or variant Fc domains are also provided.

Abstract: Cell-targeted cytotoxic compounds are provided herein. Such compounds can be used, e.g., to selectively bind and kill cancer cells such as cancer stem cells that express LGR4, LGR5, or LGR6. In some embodiments, the cytotoxic compounds include an LGR binding polypeptide, a cytotoxic agent (e.g., MMAE), and an Fc region (e.g., a mutant Fc domain). Methods for using the compounds to treat cell proliferative diseases such as cancers are also provided.

Abstract: Described herein are antibodies that specifically recognize the SARS-CoV-2 spike (S) polypeptide, compositions comprising said antibodies, uses thereof, and methods employing said antibodies. Each antibody specifically recognizes the S1-RBD domain, S1-NTD domain, or S2 subunit of the SARS-CoV-2 spike polypeptide. Some antibodies are cross-reactive with variants of SARS-CoV-2 and other coronavirus spike polypeptides, such as SARS-CoV S, pangolin CoV S, bat SARS-like CoV S, and civet SARS-CoV S.

Abstract: An encoding method and decoding method, and a device implementing the same are provided. The encoding method obtains an intra prediction mode related to a current block from a video signal, obtains prediction samples of the current block by performing intra prediction on the current block based on the intra prediction mode, scans transform coefficients of the current block based on a scanning type of the current block, obtains dequantized transform coefficients of the current block by dequantizing the transform coefficients, obtains residual samples of the current block by performing an inverse-transform on the dequantized transform coefficients, the inverse-transform being performed in a horizontal direction and a vertical direction, reconstructs the current block using the residual samples and the prediction samples, and applies a deblocking filter on the reconstructed current block.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pin for coupling between a wear element and a support of an earth-moving machine and a coupling system, said system comprising a wear element, a support to receive said wear element and a pin to secure retention between the wear element and the support thereof. The female part is coupled to the male part, these two parts being kept coupled by means of the pin of the present invention which comprises a body, an elastic block and a latch that acts as a retention element. The pin that interacts with the latch that locks the pin in position. Said pin prevents the female part from coming out of the mounting position thereof with the male part and therefore keeps the coupling between both parts. The detachable lock enables the pin to be removed from the coupling.

Abstract: An atomic magnetometer with an extended measurement bandwidth is disclosed. The atomic magnetometer includes coils configured to transmit incident pump light and a bias magnetic field and a vapor cell positioned between the coils and receiving the pump light and the bias magnetic field transmitted from the coils and irradiation light incident from a direction perpendicular to the coils, wherein the vapor cell includes both a first alkali metal atom and a second alkali metal atom, which are isotopes of one of alkali metals.

Abstract: An objective lens system comprises a set of lenses, arranged along a common optical axis to form a back focal plane. The objective lens system also comprises an optical mask at the back focal plane, and a housing encapsulating the set of lenses and the optical mask.

Abstract: A method for interacting with an object includes identifying, via a keypoint classifier, one or more uncertainty regions in an environment based on an estimated trajectory of an object in the environment. The method also includes planning an interaction with the object based on identifying the one or more uncertainty regions, the planned interaction being within a region of the environment that is different from the one or more uncertainty regions. The method further includes interacting with the object based on planning the interaction.

Abstract: A trusted anonymous voting method includes: performing a hash operation on original voting content to obtain a hash output including a commitment value cvi; blinding the commitment value cvi based on information of other voters to obtain commitment value tuples {tilde over (c)} and {tilde over (x)}; signing the commitment value tuple {tilde over (c)} by using an ESDSA to obtain a signature tuple {tilde over (s)}; and establishing a vote tuple ({tilde over (c)}, {tilde over (s)}, {tilde over (d)}) based on the commitment value tuple {tilde over (c)}, the signature tuple {tilde over (s)} and a signature tuple {acute over (d)} of other voters, and uploading the vote tuple (?, ?, {acute over (d)}) and the commitment value tuple {tilde over (x)} to the blockchain, where signature tuple {tilde over (d)} is generated in a case that other voters verify the signature tuple {tilde over (s)} and the signature tuple {tilde over (s)} passes the verification, and the commitment value tuple {tilde over (x)} is used to decry

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel pyrimidine derivative and a use thereof. The pyrimidine derivative has excellent MLK3 inhibitory activity and LRRK2 inhibitory activity and thus can be utilized in a pharmaceutical composition for preventing or treating cancers, virus infectious diseases, Parkinson's disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, and tuberculosis.

Abstract: A thin film molecular memory is provided that satisfies criteria needed to make a molecular spintronic device, based on spin crossover complexes, competitive with silicon technology. These criteria include, device implementation, a low coercive voltage (less than 1V) and low write peak currents (on the order of 104 A/cm2), a device on/off ratio >10, thin film quality, the ability to “lock” the spin state (providing nonvolatility), the ability to isothermally “unlock” and switch the spin state with voltage, conductance change with spin state, room temperature and above room temperature operation, an on-state device resistivity less than 1 ?·cm, a device fast switching speed (less than 100 ps), device endurance (on the order of 1016 switches without degradation), and the ability of having a device with a transistor channel width of 10 nm or below.

Abstract: A method of producing a substance includes a producing step of producing a new substance by, in a state in which a raw material absorbing giant pulse laser light is disposed inside a base material or in a state in which the base material and the raw material are brought into contact with each other and are clamped together, performing irradiation with the giant pulse laser light such that the raw material absorbs the giant pulse laser light and thereby generating shock waves such that at least the raw material undergoes phase transition.

Abstract: One type of plasmonic organic electrochemical transistor (POECT) includes a channel comprising an organic semiconductor, a gate electrode comprising at least one of: an ensemble of nanoparticles and an array of nanostructures, wherein each of the at least one of: an ensemble of nanoparticles and an array of nanostructures comprises localized plasmonic material, an analyte formed at least one of: (a) over the at least one of: the ensemble of nanoparticles and the array of nanostructures and (b) around the at least one of: the ensemble of nanoparticles and the array of nanostructures, wherein an electrolyte is configured to be formed at least one of: between the channel and the gate electrode and over the channel and the gate electrode, a source electrode electrically connected to a first end of the channel; and a drain electrode electrically connected to a second end of the channel which is opposite the first end.