Abstract: An electric connector includes at least one pressure sensitive surface and at least one pressure sensor. The pressure sensor is adapted to detect a pressure acting on the at least one pressure sensitive surface and to output a signal in response to the detection of pressure acting on the at least one pressure sensitive surface.

Abstract: An electricity storage device includes an electrode assembly, a case main body, a lid, a terminal, a current collector, an insulating member, and an insulating film. The electrode assembly includes a tab. The insulating film is disposed inside the case main body so as to cover the electrode assembly. The insulating film is made of a resin film that electrically insulates the case main body and the electrode assembly from each other. The insulating film is joined to at least one of the lid, the insulating member attached to the lid, and the current collector.

Abstract: A fuse according to an embodiment disclosed herein includes a printed circuit board (PCB); a conductive pattern disposed on the PCB; a film disposed at lateral sides of the conductive pattern or on a partial region of the conductive pattern to leave an open region; and a coating disposed on the conductive pattern and the film.

Abstract: An inkjet recording apparatus includes a recording head, a waste ink container, and a suction mechanism. The waste ink container has a plurality of receiving ports to receive ink, a suction port, and a plurality of suction air passages configured to communicate between a destination receiving port and the suction port. The suction air passages include a plurality of first air passages connected to one first receiving port, and a plurality of second air passages respectively connected to a plurality of second receiving ports, so as to extend to the suction port. The plurality of first air passages respectively join the second air passages different to each other, so as to communicate between the first receiving port and the suction port.

Abstract: A heater heats a fixing belt in contact with an inner surface of the fixing belt. The fixing belt is formed into a cylindrical shape and rotates around an axis. The heater includes a substrate and a plurality of resistance heat generating elements. The substrate is made of insulator, and elongated in the axial direction. The resistance heat generating elements are arranged on one surface of the substrate facing the inner surface of the fixing belt with gaps in the axial direction, and generate heat by being supplied with power. A relationship between the gap G (mm) and a heat conductivity ? [W/m·K] of the inner surface of the fixing belt satisfies ??138G-36.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, a recognition apparatus includes an image interface, an input interface, and a processor. The image interface acquires a character string image including a character string from an input apparatus. The input interface inputs an operation signal to the input apparatus. The processor extracts a region of the character string from the character string image, acquires a size of the region, inputs a transformation operation of transforming the character string image based on the size to the input apparatus through the input interface, acquires the transformed character string image through the image interface, performs character recognition processing on the transformed character string image, and inputs the character string to the input apparatus through the input interface based on a result of the character recognition processing.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a system and a method for implementing artificial intelligence-based optimised data stewardship. The system comprises a memory for storing program instructions, a processor executing instructions stored in the memory and a digital data stewardship engine executed by the processor. One or more events are identified based on nature of the events and a sequence is determined for invoking one or more units of the digital data stewardship engine based on the identified event. Machine learning-based intelligent analysis is performed on additional information obtained through third-party websites associated with the identified event. Rules are applied on the results of the intelligent analysis for augmenting the results as per pre-defined requirements and outcome generated based on application of rules are delivered as an executable file.

Abstract: A video encoder includes circuitry to generate an encoded bitstream for decoding by a compliant decoder, the encoded bitstream including a first picture to be used as a reference picture, a current picture comprising a first coded block and a second coded block, a signal indicating that a block-based mode when a reference picture and a current picture have different resolutions is enabled, and information including an index useful for determining a scaling constant. The compliant decoder has circuitry configured to receive the bitstream; determine whether the block-based mode is enabled, and if enabled utilizing the mode to reconstruct the first block and reconstruct the second block without using the mode.

Abstract: A fixing device includes a fixing member, a pressure roller, a discharge rollers pair, a discharge guide, and an actuator. The fixing member is heated by a heat source. The pressure roller forms a pressurized region. The discharge rollers pair includes an upper roller and a lower roller, and conveys the sheet passed through the pressurized region. The discharge guide guides the sheet passed through the pressurized region to the discharge rollers pair. The actuator includes a rotating shaft supported by the discharge guide rotatably and movably in an axial direction and a detection piece extending radially from the rotating shaft, and rotated by the sheet passed through the pressurized region to detect the sheet. The discharge guide has a slit in which the detection piece is housed to regulate a moving of the detection piece in a width direction of the sheet.

Abstract: Systems and methods for software development using machine learning models are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method for programmatically generating source code using a machine learning model includes obtaining a set of project configuration information that defines a programming task, indexing original source code in a code repository, advancing the programming task by constructing a prompt to a machine learning model to obtain new source code as an output, writing the new source code to the code repository, identifying an intervention request that requires human input to complete the programming task, obtaining human input for the intervention request from a human using digital communications as an outcome, and writing the intervention request and outcome to an intervention database.

Abstract: Disclosed are valve replacement devices, systems, and methods. valve replacement devices may comprise one- or two-piece systems comprising an adapter body and a valve assembly with leaflets positioned within the adapter body. In two-piece systems, the valve assembly may be removable from the adapter body such that both can be delivered together or separately, and the adapter body may remain implanted while the valve assembly may be removed and replaced (i.e., “revalved”). Also described are devices (such as a delivery catheter device), systems, and methods related to such delivering and revalving the valve replacement. Such delivery methods may include transseptal insertion of a new minimum leaflet structure, and securement of the valve replacement using several securement type (e.g., supra-annular, sub-annular, radial, leaflet securement, etc.). Also described is a braided helical design that mimics the heart's natural movement, and a flange structure for assisting the functioning of the valve replacement.

Abstract: An electrode assembly includes a negative electrode having an extension portion. The electrode assembly includes a positive electrode configured such that a positive electrode tab protrudes from one outer end of the positive electrode and a positive electrode active material is applied to a positive electrode current collector, a negative electrode configured such that a negative electrode tab protrudes from one outer end of the negative electrode and a negative electrode active material is applied to a negative electrode current collector, and a separator located between the positive electrode and the negative electrode. An extension portion is formed at an edge of the negative electrode so as to extend therefrom by a predetermined length, and a bent portion is formed at an edge of the separator. The bent portion is bent by a predetermined angle so as to wrap a part of a side surface of the positive electrode.

Abstract: This application provides a method and device for wireless communication that can reduce the power consumption of V2X transmitting devices. The method includes the following steps: The first device receives multiple pieces of first information, where each piece of first information corresponds to a different activation time. These multiple activation times represent the activation times of multiple second devices. The first device selects a target activation time from the received multiple activation times. Within the chosen target activation time, the first device transmits sidelink data on the time-frequency resources allocated for this purpose.

Abstract: An anthropomorphic test device includes a spine assembly defining a spinal axis; a neck assembly coupled to a head assembly; and a neck bracket assembly coupling the neck assembly to the spine assembly. The neck bracket assembly has a base secured to the spine assembly with a base plane transverse to the spinal axis and a mount secured to the neck assembly and coupled to the base with the spinal axis passing through said mount. A pivot mechanism is secured to the base and mount with the neck and head assemblies pivoting relative to the base and spine assembly in a plurality of head positions. The mount has upper and lower surfaces angled to each other with one of the upper and lower surfaces being positioned at an angle relative to the base plane in all of the plurality of head positions.

Abstract: A sealing device for a secondary battery, the sealing device configured to seal a sealing part of a pouch through which an electrode lead extends according to the present invention comprises: a lower sealing tool configured to receive the sealing part of the pouch seated thereon; and an upper sealing tool configured to press and seal the sealing part of the pouch, wherein the lower sealing tool comprises: a lower fixed block configured to receive the sealing part of the pouch seated on a top surface thereof; and one or more lower detachable blocks detachably coupled to the lower fixed block and configured to support a portion of the sealing part through which the electrode lead does not extend.

Abstract: An information processing device is disclosed. In the information processing device, a derivation unit derives, for each of sensors, a constraint expression obtained by substituting an observation value for a term of an observation value variable in an error model. The observation value indicates the number of present objects observed by the sensors. The error model represents correspondence between: the number of present objects in an observation range represented by the observation value variable and an error term related to an assumed detection error range of the sensor, and the number of present objects in an observation range represented by a variable indicating the number of present objects in an observation unit space. A range calculation unit calculates a possible range of the number of present objects. A reliability calculation unit calculates reliability of an estimation value of the number of present objects for each of the areas.

Abstract: Devices and methods related to wideband multiplexer for radio-frequency (RF) applications. In some embodiments, a multiplexer may include a common path configured to receive a plurality of RF signals. The multiplexer may further include a first path having an output coupled to the common path and configured to provide a band-pass response for a frequency band BX. The multiplexer may further include a second path having an output coupled to the common path such that RF signals in the first and second paths are combined and routed through the common path. The second path may be configured to provide a band-stop response for the frequency band BX such that the common path includes a wideband response that includes the frequency band BX and one or more other frequency bands.

Abstract: A computerized method and apparatus are disclosed for determining the accuracy of written characters input by a user and whether the characters were formed with the correct strokes and complied with applicable rules and providing visual and audio feedback to the user. A computing device comprises a character comparison engine, rules engine, stroke engine, art rendering engine music engine, and vocalization engine and has access to a character library, rules library, stroke library, art library, and audio library. The computing device shows the user the appropriate way to write a character, allows the user to then write the character, assesses the quality of the character, and provides audio and/or visual feedback to the user in response to the quality of the user's work to provide positive feedback. The visual feedback can include step-by-step instruction on how to paint using the traditional Chinese outline or no-outline painting techniques.

Abstract: Asymmetric Doherty power amplifiers are disclosed. In certain embodiments, a Doherty power amplifier includes a carrier amplifier that generates a radio frequency carrier signal based on amplifying a radio frequency input signal, a peaking amplifier that generates a radio frequency peaking signal based on amplifying the radio frequency input signal, and a phase shifting and combining circuit configured to combine the radio frequency carrier signal and the radio frequency peaking signal to generate a radio frequency output signal. The carrier amplifier and the peaking amplifier have asymmetric amplifier sizes.

Abstract: A diode of the present disclosure includes a stacked structure, and a first connection section and a second connection section provided at respective ends of the stacked structure in a length direction. The stacked structure includes a first structure and a second structure each having a nanowire structure or a nanosheet structure and stacked alternately in a thickness direction. The first connection section has a first conductivity type, and the second connection section has a second conductivity type. The diode further includes a control electrode section formed to extend at least from a top portion to a side surface of the stacked structure and spaced apart from the first connection section and the second connection section. The first connection section and the control electrode section or the second connection section and the control electrode section are connected electrically.