Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system and a method for controlling a motion of a robot from a starting point to a target point within a bounded space with a floorplan including one or multiple obstacles. The method includes solving for an electric potential in a bounded virtual space formed by scaling the floorplan of the bounded space with the one or multiple obstacles and applying charge to at least one bound of the bounded virtual space while treating the scaled obstacles as metallic surfaces with a constant potential value, wherein the electric potential provides multiple equipotential curves within the bounded virtual space. The method further includes selecting an equipotential curve with a potential value different from a potential value of an obstacle equipotential curve, determining a motion path based on the selected equipotential curve, and controlling the motion of the robot based on the determined motion path.

Abstract: Disclosed are organelles-specific two-photon fluorescent probes, and more particularly, a blue emission two-photon fluorescent probe capable of selectively detecting calcium ions (Ca2+) through fluorescence signals by targeting the cytoplasm, mitochondria, and plasma membrane even among the organelles, respectively, and a green emission two-photon fluorescent probe capable of selectively detecting hydrogen ions (H+) through fluorescence signals by targeting the lysosome, a method for preparing these two-photon probes, and a method for separately or simultaneously imaging calcium ions in the cytoplasm, mitochondria, or plasma membrane and hydrogen ions in the lysosome using the two two-photon probes.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fan-out buffer which includes a first channel that includes a first delay circuit adjusting a first delay time of a calibration test signal depending on a first delay control signal, a second channel that includes a second delay circuit adjusting a second delay time of the calibration test signal depending on a second delay control signal, a first edge-to-pulse converter that detects a first edge included in a first time domain reflectometry (TDR) waveform of an output terminal of the first channel and generates a first start pulse signal including a first pulse, a second edge-to-pulse converter that generates a second start pulse signal including a second pulse, a stop pulse signal generator that generates a stop pulse signal including a first stop pulse, and a first delay control signal generator that calculates a phase difference generates the first delay control signal.

Abstract: Various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein relate generally to the modelling, treatment, reducing resistence to the treatment, prevention, and diagnosis of diseases/symptoms induced by multiple myeloma. Embodiments include methods of treating a bone related disease, comprising the steps of: administering to a subject at least one therapeutically effective dose of a compound disclosed herein.

Abstract: There is provided a method for producing trifluoroamine oxide. The method includes a step of preparing an intermediate product by simultaneously providing and reacting nitrogen trifluoride and nitrous oxide under the presence of a SbF5 reaction catalyst; and a step of producing trifluoroamine oxide by reacting the intermediate product with potassium fluoride. The step of reacting the intermediate product with potassium fluoride is performed under atmospheric pressure and room temperature.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a certificate verification method and apparatus using a Non-Fungible Token (NFT). The certificate verification method includes receiving a user Identification(ID) and a certificate image, extracting Optical Character Reader (OCR) data from the certificate image, generating metadata based on the OCR data, and verifying a certificate by comparing content of a token registered in a blockchain based on the user ID with the generated metadata.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for improving a contact condition between a charging cable and a charging port. A charging cable may be plugged into a charging power to charge an electrical device. A charging cable may include a plug which may mate with prongs of a charging port. The plug may include sensors and a vibrator. The sensors may detect when a user intends to plug the charging cable into the charging port. Upon detection of intent to plug the charging cable into the charging port. The vibrator may be activated and may vibrate the plug. The vibration may generate relative movement between the prongs of the charging port and the plug. The movement may release dirt, dust, and corrosive materials from the charging port and plug, resulting in increased cleanliness. The movement may also assist in forming a more secure connection between the charging cable and plug.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for network synchronization in a satellite communication system is provided. a satellite station receives a superframe start timing (SST) and an initial counter value from a center station, and receives traffic information sent from a terminal station at a time determined based on the SST. Then, the satellite station generates a compensation value for the SST upon receiving the traffic information, and corrects the SST in accordance with the compensation value.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a compound of Formula (I) and its polymorphs, stereoisomers, prodrugs, solvates, co-crystals, intermediates, pharmaceutically acceptable salts, and metabolites thereof and a process of preparation of compounds of Formula (I). The present disclosure also discloses a method of treatment of a condition mediated by aggregation of A?42, tau, or ?-syn. The present disclosure also discloses a compound of Formula (I) that provides reversal or improvement of cognitive decline.

Abstract: A device that may include a transmitter that is configured to transmit, per each sensing iteration, a radiation pulse; an array of pixels, each pixel comprises multiple subpixels, each subpixel comprises single photon avalanche diodes (SPADs) that are coupled to each other in parallel, and one or more quenching circuits, wherein each subpixel is configured to output a subpixel output signal indicative of a reflected radiation pulse sensed by one or more SPADs of the subpixel; wherein the reflected radiation pulse is reflected from an area of an object that was illuminated by the radiation pulse; and a processing circuit that is configured to: read, for each pixel, multiple subpixel output signals from the multiple subpixels of the pixel; receive, per each sensing iteration, transmission timing information indicative of a timing of transmission of the radiation pulse; and determine, per each sensing iteration and per each subpixel, a timing of a first detection of the reflected pulse detected by any of the SPA

Abstract: A method may include receiving an image of a scene, inputting the image into a trained neural network, determining an estimated depth map for the image based on a first output of the neural network, the estimated depth map comprising a depth value for each pixel of the image, and determining a confidence level of the depth value for each pixel of the image based on a second output of the neural network.

Abstract: An antenna for charging and measurement may comprise: a telescopic support installed at a lower portion of an aerial vehicle and configured to contract when the aerial vehicle lands on a wireless station and extend when the aerial vehicle takes off from the wireless station; and an antenna coil part deformed into a spiral shape when the telescopic support is contracted so that the wireless station receives wireless power and deformed into a conical shape when the telescopic support is extended to measure a radio signal.

Abstract: Disclosed is a self-assembled complex containing a calcium ion that includes a calcium ion; and at least one ligand, where the calcium ion and the ligand participate in a reversibly self-assembly or self-disassembly. The shape of the self-assembled complex varies depending on the type of the ligand, or the mixing ratio of the ligand when there are a plurality of ligands.

Abstract: A gas-liquid separation device has a structure capable of increasing gas-liquid separation performance. The gas-liquid separation device includes: a housing including a fluid inlet passage, a liquid discharge passage, and a gas discharge passage; and a gas-liquid separation unit that is mounted inside the housing, disposed at a rear side of the fluid inlet passage. The gas-liquid separation unit separates a mixed fluid into a liquid and a gas by inducing rotation of the mixed fluid introduced into the housing through the fluid inlet passage. The gas-liquid separation device further includes a flow stabilization member provided at a rear end of the gas-liquid separation unit and configured to maintain a flow state of the liquid and the gas separated by the gas-liquid separation unit.

Abstract: A method of treating obesity in a subject in need thereof is disclosed. The method comprises administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an agent that specifically increases the amount of hexadecadienoate (16:2n6), N-acetylglycine, 1-palmitoyl-2-gamma-linolenoyl-GPC (16:0/18:3n6) and/or Hexanoylglycine; or an agent that decreases the amount of dimethylglycine (DMG) in the fecal metabolome of the subject. Agents suitable for same are also disclosed.

Abstract: Provided herein are formulations containing copper ions and methods of treating underlying infections and conditions caused by coronavirus, particularly COVID-19, and influenzas, particularly influenza A and/or influenza B using such formulations. Methods of treating the underlying viruses and their resultant conditions using topical copper ion treatments are provided. A topical treatment in its basic form comprises a biocompatible copper ion solution or suspension obtained by leaching of the copper ions from copper metal. The copper ion solution or suspension may be combined with various carriers to form the copper ion treatment including creams or solutions. Methods of making the copper ion solution or suspension from solid copper metal in a biocompatible solution are also provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a vasodilator capable of dilating a blood vessel even in the presence of ROS. A vasodilator of the present invention includes: a compound represented by the following formula (1) or a salt thereof: where in the formula (1), an A ring and a B ring may be the same or different and are each a pyrazole ring having a substituent or a pyrazoline ring having a substituent, and L is a saturated or unsaturated hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: A fluid transfer system (10) includes a sealed chamber (12), a pump (16) in fluid communication with the chamber (12) and configured to pump fluid to the chamber (12) and to draw fluid from the chamber (12), and a sensor (70) configured to sense a weight of contents of the chamber (12).

Abstract: Single-domain antibodies that bind the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike protein are disclosed. The single-domain antibodies include binding domains that bind epitopes of the Spike ectodomain inside and outside the receptor binding domain. The single-domain antibodies can be used for multiple purposes including in the research, diagnosis, and prophylactic or therapeutic treatment of COVID-19.

Abstract: A method includes receiving an image of a scene, inputting the image into a trained model, determining an average depth value of the image and pixel-wise residual depth values for the image with respect to the average depth value based on an output of the model, and determining a depth map for the image by adding the average depth value to the pixel-wise residual depth values.