Abstract: Proposed herein are an image detection device, a signal control system including the same, and a signal control method. The image detection device includes: a photographing unit configured to acquire an intersection image by capturing an image of an intersection; a control unit configured to generate detection information, including information about a vehicle-occupied or -unoccupied state for each of one or more detection channels set on the plane of the intersection by analyzing the intersection image acquired by the photographing unit; and a communication unit configured to transmit the detection information, generated by the control unit, to the traffic signal controller.

Abstract: Proposed herein are a signal control apparatus and method based on reinforcement learning. The signal control apparatus includes: a photographing unit configured to acquire an intersection image by capturing an image of an intersection; a control unit configured to calculate the congestion level information of the intersection by analyzing the intersection image acquired by the photographing unit, and to calculate control information for a subsequent signal by using a reinforcement learning model, trained by using state information calculated based on the congestion level of the intersection and reward information as input values, and the congestion level information; and a drive unit configured to drive traffic lights according to the control information for a subsequent signal calculated by the control unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for automatic resource replacement in web pages. In one embodiment, a method comprises determining a link to a first resource in a web page is broken, automatically selecting a second resource from a resource database to replace the first resource in the web page, the second resource of a same type as the first resource, updating the web page with a link to the second resource in place of the link to the first resource, and displaying the updated web page to a user. In this way, resource errors may be mitigated in real-time and user experience of accessing web pages is improved.

Abstract: A beverage extraction apparatus of the present invention, comprises: a bottle portion capable of holding a liquid therein, which is supplied from an opening portion located at a top side thereof; a lid for covering the opening portion of the bottle portion; a base portion for allowing the bottle portion to be installed thereon and rotatably holding a base magnet therein; a motor for rotating the base magnet; an infuser for allowing an infuser magnet to be disposed therein and reversing itself upside down within the bottle portion along with rotation of the base magnet; and a controller for controlling a magnetic pole of the base magnet in order to allow or block inflow and outflow of the liquid with regard to an internal portion of the infuser and the bottle portion therein.

Abstract: Proposed herein are a signal control apparatus and method. The signal control apparatus includes: a photographing unit configured to acquire a plurality of intersection images by capturing a plurality of intersections; a storage configured to store a program for the control of traffic signals; and a controller including at least one processor, and configured to calculate control information for the control of traffic lights at each of the plurality of intersections using the intersection images acquired through the photographing unit by executing the program. The controller calculates control information for the control of traffic lights at each of the plurality of intersections based on action information calculated by a plurality of agents by using a plurality of agents based on a reinforcement learning model trained by outputting action information for the control of traffic lights while using state information and a reward as input values.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing milk proteins in plants, which allow for safe, sustainable and humane production of milk proteins for commercial use, such as use in food compositions. The disclosure provides recombinant fusion proteins comprising a milk protein, or fragment thereof and a structured mammalian, avian, plant, or fungal protein, or fragment thereof. The disclosure also provides methods for producing the recombinant fusions proteins, and food compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing recombinant milk proteins, as well as food compositions comprising the same. In aspects, the recombinant milk proteins of the disclosure are recombinant fusion proteins comprising casein and beta-lactoglobulin.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing recombinant milk proteins, as well as food compositions comprising the same. In aspects, the recombinant milk proteins of the disclosure are recombinant fusion proteins comprising casein and beta-lactoglobulin.

Abstract: A beverage extraction apparatus of the present invention, comprises: a bottle portion capable of holding a liquid therein, which is supplied from an opening portion located at a top side thereof; a lid for covering the opening portion of the bottle portion; a base portion for allowing the bottle portion to be installed thereon and rotatably holding a base magnet therein; a motor for rotating the base magnet; an infuser for allowing an infuser magnet to be disposed therein and reversing itself upside down within the bottle portion along with rotation of the base magnet; and a controller for controlling a magnetic pole of the base magnet in order to allow or block inflow and outflow of the liquid with regard to an internal portion of the infuser and the bottle portion therein.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing milk proteins in plants, which allow for safe, sustainable and humane production of milk proteins for commercial use, such as use in food compositions. The disclosure provides recombinant fusion proteins comprising a milk protein, or fragment thereof and a structured mammalian, avian, plant, or fungal protein, or fragment thereof. The disclosure also provides methods for producing the recombinant fusions proteins, and food compositions comprising the same.

Abstract: Provided herein are compositions and methods for producing recombinant milk proteins, as well as food compositions comprising the same. In aspects, the recombinant milk proteins of the disclosure are recombinant fusion proteins comprising casein and beta-lactoglobulin.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a transgenic dicot or monocot plant having bovine milk protein(s) and methods of producing the transgenic dicot or monocot plant containing bovine milk protein(s). These transgenic dicot or monocot plants can express and produce bovine milk protein(s). The methods involve introducing a recombinant DNA construct expressing a bovine milk protein into a dicot or monocot plant, obtaining the dicot or monocot plant containing the bovine milk protein(s) from a recombinant DNA construct, cultivating and harvesting the transgenic dicot or monocot plant, and extracting and purifying the bovine milk protein(s) from transgenic dicot or monocotyledonous plants.

Abstract: A method for social personality profiling for productivity enhancement includes defining a base profile for a subject end user identifying the end user. The method also may include prompting the subject end user to select a multiplicity of listed values defining respectively different ethical human behaviors, and additionally prompting the subject end user to rank a subset of the selected values. The method may yet further include transmitting the selected values to a different end user stored in connection with the subject end user, and receiving from the different end user a different ranked subset of the selected values. Finally, the method may include computing a composite ranked subset from the ranked subsets of the subject end user and different end user, identifying an avatar corresponding to the composite ranked subset and displaying a recommended action mapped in the fixed storage to the identified avatar.

Abstract: A system, method, and computer-readable storage medium configured to access computing resources and functions in a computer network based on organization hierarchy and geographic provisioning.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to compositions of and methods for pelletized recycled asphalt shingles used in asphalt pavement. In particular, the recycled asphalt shingle pellets include a soft center with a biofuel or bio-oil diluent, and a harder, water-resistant shell coating. It is believed that by using a biofuel, such as biodiesel, more recycled asphalt shingles material may be used in the formulation of asphalt cement without compromising the performance grade of the asphalt cement.

Abstract: Presented is a method and apparatus for selectively using a local area network and a wide area network in a hybrid network system. A mobile unit receives information, for example positioning information from Global Positioning System satellites. Upon receiving information, the mobile unit associates the information with either a WAN category or a LAN category. Information in the WAN category are transmitted to a WAN computer via a wide area network and information in the LAN category is transmitted to a LAN computer via a local area network. A user may specify which network he wants to use. Alternatively, the mobile unit may be programmed with criteria by which it can categorize the received information. The WAN computer and the LAN computer may be coupled, allowing a user to access the LAN computer via the WAN or the WAN computer via the LAN.

Abstract: In-vehicle operation of a wireless communication system handset is enhanced by using a handset controller having large keys and a large display. The controller is mounted in the vehicle so that the keys and the display are accessible by a user while seated in the vehicle driver's seat. The keys and display are backlighted to improve visibility. The controller warns the user in the motor vehicle that the handset is disconnected from the controller. The controller accepts verbal commands to operate the handset and outputs messages received by the handset and other information associated with handset operation as synthesized speech.

Abstract: A mobile information network browser device with audio feedback and adaptive personalization capability that is capable of transmitting a request for information via a wireless communication interface from one or more servers in an information network. The browser device further includes an audio interface capable of receiving data from the wireless communication interface that is responsive to the request for information. The browser device interfaces with a wireless communication network so that it may be used in a mobile vehicle, such as an automobile. The order in which individual pieces of content in the requested information is presented to the user is modified based on indicators of the user's interest in a topic during previous sessions. Such indicators can include whether the user input a command to skip, fast-forward, rewind, or request more detail about a category, subcategory, or topic of information. The adaptive personalization capability can also prevent redundant content from being presented.

Abstract: A mobile information network browser device with audio feedback capability that is capable of transmitting a request for information via a wireless communication interface from one or more servers in an information network. The browser device further includes an audio interface capable of receiving data from the wireless communication interface that is responsive to the request for information. The browser device interfaces with a wireless communication network so that it may be used in a mobile vehicle, such as an automobile. Receiving the requested information in audio format relieves the user from having to view an output display screen to receive the information while trying to operate the mobile vehicle.