Abstract: The present invention relates to an image encoding and decoding technique, and more particularly, to an image encoder and decoder using unidirectional prediction. The image encoder includes a dividing unit to divide a macro block into a plurality of sub-blocks, a unidirectional application determining unit to determine whether an identical prediction mode is applied to each of the plurality of sub-blocks, and a prediction mode determining unit to determine a prediction mode with respect to each of the plurality of sub-blocks based on a determined result of the unidirectional application determining unit.

Abstract: A cooling system that includes an expandable vapor chamber having a condenser side opposite an evaporator side, a condenser side wick coupled to a condenser side wall, an evaporator side wick coupled to an evaporator side wall, and a vapor core positioned between the evaporator side wick and the condenser side wick. The cooling system also includes a vapor pressure sensor communicatively coupled to a controller and a bellow actuator disposed in the vapor core and communicatively coupled to the controller. The bellow actuator is expandable based on a vapor pressure measurement of the vapor pressure sensor.

Abstract: An image recognition method, a training system for an object recognition model and a training method for an object recognition model are provided. The image recognition method includes the following steps. At least one original sample image of an object in a field and an object range information and an object type information in the original sample image are obtained. At least one physical parameter is adjusted to generate plural simulated sample images of the object. The object range information and the object type information of the object in each of the simulated sample images are automatically marked. A machine learning procedure is performed to train an object recognition model. An image recognition procedure is performed on an input image.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method for generating Gaussian error data using flash memory and an apparatus using the method. The method includes receiving a request to generate Gaussian error data and delivering an operation command to flash memory; generating Gaussian error noise based on a threshold voltage that is generated when the flash memory performs the operation command; and generating Gaussian error data so as to correspond to the Gaussian error noise and providing the same.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to a semiconductor package. The present semiconductor package includes a substrate. The substrate is formed from alternating conducting layers and dielectric layers. A first active electronic component is disposed on an external surface of the substrate, and a second active electronic component is at least partially embedded within the substrate. A first interconnect region is formed from a plurality of interconnects between the first active electronic component and the second active electronic component. Between the first active electronic component and the substrate a second interconnect region is formed from a plurality of interconnects. Additionally, a third interconnect region is formed from a plurality of interconnects between the second active electronic component and the substrate.

Abstract: A method for tracing a digital information element in a computer system including electronic devices of users and a system for archiving digital information elements including a blockchain-type distributed database, the method including a step of making the digital information element from the electronic device of one of the users, a step of archiving the digital information element, the archiving step including a substep of generating an identification element of the version of the digital information element, the method including a step of adding the identification element signed with a secure element associated to this user and/or to their electronic device in the distributed database, the addition step including a substep of encrypting the identification element from a cryptographic algorithm and the secure element, the cryptographic algorithm including at least one metric variable associated to the user.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to develop: a method of efficiently producing a long bagworm silk thread containing no contaminant while preventing a change in the spinning direction and the runaway of the bagworm from a rail, and alleviating a burden on the bagworm; and an apparatus for implementing the thread-producing method. Provided is an apparatus for producing a bagworm silk thread, having a movable rail having a width smaller than the maximum width between the right and left legs of a bagworm and configured to move in the longitudinal direction and to be able to hold with the legs of the bagworm; and a fixator configured to fix a bagworm, wherein the fixator is placed at a position such that the fixed bagworm can hold the movable rail.

Abstract: A method for task mobilization may include a server receiving user inputs from a desktop application. A user input may correspond to a respective function performed by a user on the desktop application. A processor may identify the respective functions of the user inputs. Further, the method may include translating the respective functions into respective mobile view functions. Based on the respective mobile view functions, the processor may generate a mobile application and provide the mobile application to a mobile user device.

Abstract: A device for online detection of an atmospheric salt fog content and a detection method thereof are provided. The device comprises a sampling module and an analysis module. The sampling module comprises a liquid absorbent storage tank (64), a liquid reagent storage tank (61), an air pump (51), a relay pump (52), a sampling bottle (212), a reaction bottle (21), a sampling syringe (29), and a cuvette (32). The air pump (51) is used to draw air into the sampling bottle (212). The relay pump (52) is used to draw a liquid absorbent in the liquid absorbent storage tank (64) into the sampling bottle (212), to draw a solution in the sampling bottle (212) into the reaction bottle (21), and to draw a liquid reagent in the liquid reagent storage tank (61) into the reaction bottle (21). The cuvette (32) is provided on a conveyor (33). The sampling syringe (29) can draw all solution in the reaction bottle (21) into the cuvette (32) provided on the conveyor (33). The analysis module comprises a spectrophotometer.

Abstract: A base key that is stored at a device may be received. A network identification may further be received. A device identification key may be generated based on a combination of the network identification and the base key. Furthermore, the device identification key may be used to authenticate the device with a network that corresponds to the network identification.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that facilitate the reduction of both radio frequency (RF) noise and photoacoustic artefacts in differential photoacoustic radar imaging through a multi-step electrical and optical domain calibration method. An example two-step calibration method involves reducing RF image noise via an initial calibration step that involves the control of the relative amplitudes and phases of electrical driving modulation waveforms, while a second calibration step involves the differential suppression of photoacoustic artefact signals via tuning, in the optical domain, of the relative intensity the optical beams that are delivered to the sample. Another example embodiment involves the use of the standard deviation of the unwrapped phase that is obtained, after performing frequency-domain cross-correlation and an inverse transform to the time domain, to improve the amplitude signal that is employed to generate a differential photoacoustic radar image.

Abstract: A method for preparing an aluminum carbon composite by using a foam aluminum includes the following steps. Electromagnetic stirring and drying are performed on the foam aluminum and a carbon material to obtain a foam aluminum preform; an aluminum block is melted into aluminum liquid, the aluminum liquid is adjusted to qualified aluminum liquid, the qualified aluminum liquid is cooled to a temperature of 620˜650° C. and keeping the temperature to make the qualified liquid aluminum become a semi-solid state, then the foam aluminum preform is pressed into the qualified liquid aluminum and performing electromagnetic stirring. A mold is heated to a certain temperature and extrusion molding is performed to obtain a carbon reinforced aluminum matrix composite material. The method overcomes a problem that the carbon material and the aluminum matrix have poor wettability and are not easy to be added into the aluminum matrix.

Abstract: A packing device for an adsorption device is disclosed. The packing device includes a heating support frame, a packing layer support and a plurality of packing cells. The packing layer support is horizontally extended and arranged in a length direction of the heating support frame, and grooves are alternately provided on both sides of the packing layer support. A clamping slot corresponding to each groove is provided on one side of each packing cell, the packing cell is clamped to the packing layer support through the clamping slot, and one side of the packing cell is in contact with an inner wall of the heating support frame.

Abstract: A flat-plate water-heating photovoltaic/thermal module and a production process thereof are disclosed. The flat-plate water-heating photovoltaic/thermal module includes a frame. The lower surface of the frame is provided with a heat preservation back plate. The upper surface of the frame is sequentially laminated with a glass cover plate, a first photovoltaic cell laminating adhesive, a photovoltaic cell slice, a second photovoltaic cell laminating adhesive, a transparent back plate, a third photovoltaic cell laminating adhesive and a heat absorbing component from top to bottom. A heat preservation cavity is formed between the heat preservation back plate and the heat absorption part.

Abstract: The disclosure relates, in some aspects, to compositions and methods useful for production of nitrated aromatic molecules. The disclosure is based, in part, on whole cell systems expressing artificial fusion proteins comprising cytochrome P450 enzymes linked to reductase enzymes. In some aspects, the disclosure relates to methods of producing nitrated aromatic molecules in whole cell systems having artificial fusion proteins comprising cytochrome P450 enzymes linked to reductase enzymes.

Abstract: A process for preparing a polymeric membrane for soil materials used in crop production comprising providing an aqueous dispersion of polyurethane and spraying the aqueous dispersion onto soil materials to be used in crop production to form a polymeric membrane.

Abstract: A tracheal sampling device is used to collect or acquire cells from an animal, such as at or near the tracheo-bronchial or larynx of an animal. The device includes a flexible and elongated shaft or stem, and a collection member at a distal end of the device. The collection member could be a swab or other member to best collect mucus. The device is used by inserting the collection end into an animal to position the collection member at or near the cell collection site, which may be in or around the larynx. The collection member is removed after collecting cells, which can be reviewed, tested, or otherwise managed to determine the presence of a disease or other bacteria. The length of the shaft or stem allows for optimal positioning of the swab in a variety of animal species and ages. The device can be disposed after each use.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the novel formulation for sustained or delayed release of rohitukine-rich Dysoxylum binectariferum extract/fraction and a process for preparing the same wherein the extract is wet-granulated using excipients i.e. biodegradable polymers and/or non-biodegradable polymers alone or in combination, and the said granules are either filled into a capsule or compressed into a tablet. The said formulation comprising a granulated extract/fraction of rohitukine-rich Dysoxylum binectariferum with polymers has resulted in a sustained release of the extract or fraction over a period of 16-24 hrs. The said formulations are useful in the treatment of inflammatory diseases.

Abstract: A quantum dot includes a core and a plurality of shell layers surrounding the core. The core has a band gap less than that of the outermost shell layer, and the outermost shell layer has a band gap less than that of a second shell layer. Thus, a light emitting device including the quantum dot according to an embodiment may have an improved lifespan of the device and excellent luminous efficiency characteristics.

Abstract: A system for trajectory prediction using a predicted endpoint conditioned network includes one or more processors and a memory that includes a sensor input module, an endpoint distribution module, and a future trajectory module. The modules cause the one or more processors to the one or more processors to obtain sensor data of a scene having a plurality of pedestrians, determine endpoint distributions of the plurality of pedestrians within the scene, the endpoint distributions representing desired end destinations of the plurality of pedestrians from the scene, and determine future trajectory points for at least one of the plurality of pedestrians based on prior trajectory points of the plurality of pedestrians and the endpoint distributions of the plurality of pedestrians. The future trajectory points may be conditioned not only on the pedestrian and their immediate neighbors' histories (observed trajectories) but also on all the other pedestrian's estimated endpoints.