Abstract: A method for mapping a three-dimensional (3D) point cloud model based on deep learning includes: extracting features of image data by using a convolutional neural network; extracting features of point cloud data by using a PointNet point cloud processing network, and constructing a 3D model of the point cloud data by using a triangular mesh; aligning the 3D model and an image spatially and temporally; performing projection mapping on the aligned 3D model and image, and superimposing location information in the point cloud data onto texture information of the image to obtain a first fused image; fusing the features of the point cloud data and the features of the image data to obtain a second fused image with a fused feature; and superimposing the first fused image onto the second fused image, and obtaining a superimposition weight by using the convolutional neural network, to generate a mapped 3D model.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a reconfigurable power amplifier (PA) based on a PIN switch and a design method thereof. The reconfigurable PA based on a PIN switch includes an input port, an input matching circuit, the PIN switch, a gate bias circuit, a transistor, a drain bias circuit, an output matching circuit and an output port, where the input matching network includes an input end connected to a power input end, and an output end connected to a gate of the transistor, the gate bias circuit is connected in parallel with the gate, the drain bias circuit is connected in parallel with a drain, the drain of the transistor is connected to an input end of the output matching circuit, and an output end of the output matching circuit serves as a power output.

Abstract: Disclosed mechanical stimulator systems can maintain the sterility of biological samples within a multi-well plate while mechanically stimulating the samples. The systems disclosed herein allow for the individual activation by mechanical compression of a high number of samples at the same time, while maintaining sterility of the samples. The well plates, guides, actuators, pistons, and other components of the disclosed systems can be configured to be contained in or adjacent to an incubator that can control properties such as gas levels and temperature while at the same time allowing for the mechanical actuation of the biological samples.

Abstract: A nanomedicinal composition comprising a nanocarrier and a pharmaceutical agent mixture comprising an anti-cancer therapeutic and an antioxidant. The nanocarrier comprises a porous silicate matrix and particles of a magnetic ferrite disposed in the pores of the porous silicate matrix. The pharmaceutical agent mixture is disposed in the pores and/or on the surface of the nanocarrier by a solution phase impregnation process. The nanomedicinal composition is used in a method of treating breast cancer.

Abstract: A visible light communication (VLC) system transmits and receives visible light signals across a VLC channel that includes an air-water interface. A transmitter may be configured generates and transmits a visible light signal across the VLC channel to a remote device, and a signal modulator controls the transmitter to generate the visible light signal from a digital transmission signal in accordance with a modulation setting. A receiver processes a remote visible light signal received across the VLC channel from the remote device. A signal demodulator converts the remote visible light signal to a received digital signal.

Abstract: A nanocarrier including a silica body having a surface and defining a plurality of pores that are suitable to receive molecules therein is described. The nanocarrier also includes a lipid bilayer coating the surface, and a cargo-trapping agent within the phospholipid bilayer. The phospholipid bilayer stably seals the plurality of pores. The cargo-trapping reagent can be selected to interact with a desired cargo, such as a drug.

Abstract: A 2-(1H-imidazole-1-carbonyl)benzoic acid compound, its synthesis, and its use as an anticancer agent.

Abstract: It discloses a sustained release grouting material, a preparation method and an application thereof; the sustained release grouting material comprises a water swelling core and a water-soluble sustained release coating, the water swelling core is composed of bentonite, SAP and xanthan gum, which is granulated by disc granulator relying on the cohesiveness of xanthan gum; the water-soluble sustained-release coating is prepared by mixing water-soluble starch, polyvinyl alcohol, poloxamer, lubricant and plasticizer with deionized water to obtain a film-forming solution, and the film-forming solution is coated on a coating machine; the invention uses a coating machine to coat a layer of slow-release coating on the surface of the water-absorbing expansion core, and adjusts the coating thickness by controlling the mass ratio of the coating film-forming liquid to the water-absorbing expansion core particles, so as to realize the controllable water absorption onset time of the expansion core.

Abstract: A long-endurance self-powered ocean buoy includes a buoy body, a power generation device and a gas bag base; the power generation device is mounted at a lower end of the gas bag base and includes a housing, a first power generation assembly, a second power generation assembly and a storage battery; the first power generation assembly includes a plurality of mutually-communicated gas chambers, hydraulic bags and control integration units. The lowest gas chamber is filled with a volatile working medium which can generate gas pressure by volatilization to drive power generation fans in turbines on a vent pipe communicating adjacent gas chambers for power generation. The second power generation assembly includes a plurality of temperature difference energy modules with one end surrounded by a phase change material and the other end in contact with the housing, so as to increase the power generation efficiency.

Abstract: It has been discovered that even mild changes in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure or intracranial pressure (ICP) can be detected immediately as evidenced by distortions in the ONS surface structure. Further, the changes in the ONS persist after the CSF pressure has returned to normal. The stability of ONS distortions provides a means of detecting transient changes in brain pressure even when the use of the diagnostic ultrasound is delayed. One embodiment provides systems and methods for detecting or diagnosing brain injury by detecting distortions or deformations of the ONS, preferably using ultrasound.

Abstract: A tracking system is disclosed utilizing one or more dynamic vision sensors (e.g., an event camera) configured to generate luminance-transition events associated with a target object, a depth estimation unit configured to generate based on the luminance-transition events depth data/signals indicative of a distance of the target object from the event camera, a spatial tracking unit configured to generate based on the luminance-transition events spatial tracking signals/data indicative of transitions of the target object in a scene of the target object, and an error correction unit configured to process the depth and spatial tracking data/signals and generate error correcting data/signals for the tracking of the target object by the one or more dynamic vision sensors.

Abstract: An energy harvesting roadway that includes a plurality of road segments and a power storage device electrically coupled to the plurality of road segments. Each of the plurality of road segments can include a surface asphalt layer, a first conductive asphalt layer located under the surface asphalt layer, a piezoelectric-based asphalt layer located between the first conductive layer and a second conductive layer located above a base asphalt layer. The piezoelectric-based asphalt layer can include a plurality of rigid piezoelectric elements and an insulating filler.

Abstract: Among the various aspects of the present disclosure is the provision of targeting TPL2 kinase as a novel strategy to block oncogenic KRAS-driven signaling, detection of TPL2 mutations, and uses of TPL2 inhibiting agents alone or in combination with chemotherapy in subjects having TPL2- or RAS-associated cancer.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to a modified MC1R peptide ligand comprising a peptide that is a melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) ligand and a functionality or linker, such as a click functionality, for conjugation to a surface or agent. The modified MC1R peptide ligand can be coupled, e.g., via a click reaction with a complementary click functionality attached, to a moiety to form an MC1R-targeted agent. Drugs, contrast agents, polymers, particles, micelles, surfaces of larger structures, or other moieties can be targeted to the MC1R. The subject invention also pertains to a MC1R peptide ligand-micelle complex comprising a peptide that is a melanocortin 1 receptor ligand connected via a click reaction product to a micelle. The micelle is stable in vivo and can target melanoma tumor cells by association of the peptide ligand with the MC1R or the tumor and selectively provide a detectable and/or therapeutic agent (such as an imagable contrast agent and/or anti-cancer agent) selectively to the tumor cell.

Abstract: Systems and methods for multi-modal imaging using an endoscope having an instrument channel, where the imaging is achieved without using the channel, are disclosed. The systems can include a multi-modal imaging paddle housing couple to a distal end of the endoscope. The housing can receive at least two imaging probes. The imaging probes can be an angle-resolved low-coherence interferometry probe (a/LCI) and an optical coherence tomography (OCT) probe. The housing can be scaled and positioned to be visible via the endoscope camera. The system and method can include locating the housing in a region of interest using the endoscope camera, acquiring OCT measurements to identify targets, and then acquiring a/LCI measurements at the identified targets.

Abstract: Multifunctional dendritic molecular probes that selectively detect Cu2+ ions via potentiometric and fluorometric techniques with low detection limits are disclosed. The selective and reversible binding of the molecules with the Cu2+ ion was used to make solid-state microsensors by incorporating the molecular probes into the carbon-based membranes as an ionophore for Cu (II).

Abstract: The invention provides a selecting method for domestic rabbits with a agouti/Belgian hair color based on homozygous genotype selection. The purification method is applicable to purification of various domestic rabbits with the agouti/Belgian hair color. The method includes the following steps: firstly, selecting the domestic rabbits with a hair color phenotype which is the agouti/Belgian hair color; then detecting an ASIP gene, a MC1R gene and a TYR gene at the same time by utilizing a first primer set, a second primer set and a third primer set; screening the domestic rabbits with genotypes of AA (corresponding to the ASIP gene), EE (corresponding to the MC1R gene) and CC (corresponding to the TYR gene). The domestic rabbits with the genotype of AAEECC, which are obtained by the screening method of the invention, are agouti/Belgian hair color homozygotes and the recessive white gene is eliminated.

Abstract: A non-transitory computer-readable recording medium has stored therein a program that causes a computer to execute a process, the process including acquiring movie data including a plurality of consecutive frames calculating first likelihood of a class of the movie data by inputting the acquired movie data to a trained model, calculating an optical flow indicating movement of an area included in the movie data, based on the movie data generating occluded movie data by setting an occluded area in each of the frames included in the movie data, based on the optical flow, calculating second likelihood of a class of the occluded movie data by inputting the occluded movie data to the model identifying an area that affects identification of the class among areas in the movie data, based on the first likelihood and the second likelihood and displaying the identified area that affects identification of the class.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescence device exhibiting high light emission efficiency is provided, which includes a first electrode, a second electrode, and an emission layer disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode. The emission layer may include a compound represented by Formula 1.

Abstract: A nano-positioning system for fine and coarse nano-positioning including at least one actuator, wherein the at least one actuator includes a high Curie temperature material and wherein the nano-positioning system is configured to apply a voltage to the at least one actuator to generate fine and/or coarse motion by the at least one actuator. The nano-positioning system being a stand-alone system, a scanning probe microscope, or an attachment to an existing microscope configured to perform a method of creepless nano-positioning that includes positioning a probe relative to a first area of a substrate using coarse stepping and interacting with the first area of the substrate using fine motion after less than 60 seconds of the positioning the probe. The movement of the scanning probe microscope is actuated by a high Curie temperature piezoelectric material that limits and/or eliminates creep, hysteresis and aging.