Abstract: An apparatus for detecting morphed or averaged images, wherein the morphed or averaged images are synthetically generated images including information from two or more different source images corresponding to two or more subjects. The apparatus may include a feature extraction module for receiving an input image and outputting a set of descriptor feature(s) characteristic of the image and a classifier module configured to allocate the input image either to a first class indicating that the image has been morphed or averaged or a second class indicating that it has not been morphed or averaged, based on the descriptor feature(s). The feature extraction module may include a plurality of neural networks providing complementary descriptor feature(s) to the classifier module. The apparatus further may include a fusion module for combining descriptor feature data from each neural network and transmitting the fused feature data to the classifier module.

Abstract: The present disclosure discloses a NVM-based method for performance acceleration of containers. The method comprises classifying each image layer of mirror images as either an LAL (Layer above LDL) or an LBL (Layer below LDL) during deployment of containers; storing the LALs into a non-volatile memory and selectively storing each said LBL into one of the non-volatile memory and a hard drive; acquiring hot image files required by the containers during startup and/or operation of the containers and storing the hot image files required by the containers into the non-volatile memory; and sorting the mirror images in terms of access frequency according to at least numbers of times of access to the hot image files so as to release the non-volatile memory currently occupied by the mirror image having the lowest access frequency when the non-volatile memory is short of storage space.

Abstract: A lower support type rehabilitation device for fingers includes a cover plate having a hand covering portion and a plurality of through holes. A plurality of finger supports are disposed on the hand covering portion, each having a first finger base, a second finger base pivotally connected to the first finger base, two side arms and a beam disposed on the first finger base. A traction device is disposed on the hand covering portion and has a first processing module, a plurality of driving modules electrically connected to the first processing module, a plurality of pulling ropes connected to the plurality of driving modules and a plurality of pressure sensors electrically connected to the first processing module. Each of the plurality of pulling ropes passes through one of the plurality of through holes for fixing to the beam of the first finger base.

Abstract: A process for growing nanowires or nanopyramids comprising: (I) providing a graphitic substrate and depositing AlGaN, InGaN, AlN or AlGa(In)N on said graphitic substrate at an elevated temperature to form a buffer layer or nanoscale nucleation islands of said compounds; (II) growing a plurality of semiconducting group III-V nanowires or nanopyramids, preferably III-nitride nanowires or nanopyramids, on the said buffer layer or nucleation islands on the graphitic substrate, preferably via MOVPE or MBE.

Abstract: A method for partial differential equation inversion, the method including receiving measured data do; selecting an objective function having first and second measures N1 and N2, wherein the objective function depends on three independent variables V, u, and f, V being a perturbation of a wave equation operator L from a background operator L0, u being a wavefield that satisfies the wave equation operator L, and f being a source function that describes the source of the waves; optimizing with a processor the objective function by finding a minimum or a maximum using the inversion; calculating with the processor solutions V*, u*, and f* of the three independent variables V, u, and f; and generating with the processor an image of an object based on the solutions V*, u*, and f*.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for metal-organic materials (MOMs), systems that exhibit permanent porosity and using hydrophobic MOMs to separate components in a gas, methods of separating CO2 from a gas, and the like.

Abstract: A bandwidth part (BWP) and power scheduling method and apparatus for indoor terahertz are provided. The BWP and power scheduling method uses an intelligent reflecting surface (IRS) and a non-orthogonal multiple access (NOMA) to compensate for a shortcoming, wherein terahertz waves are not suitable for an indoor transmission, convert an indoor environment of an IRS-assisted terahertz propagation into a channel model, and convert an optimal wireless resource scheduling in an indoor IRS-assisted terahertz system into a functional optimization design with random constraints. Policies and corresponding actions are trained by using a proximal policy optimization (PPO) to schedule a power and a BWP. An actor part generates continuous a power scheduling, and a critic part generates a discrete BWP scheduling.

Abstract: A nanoparticle film is disclosed. The nanoparticle film comprises a plurality of polymerized liquid crystal monomers having an axis of alignment, and a plurality of nanoparticles disposed in the polymerized liquid crystal monomers. Each of the nanoparticles has a surface modified by a plurality of first ligands and a long axis aligned with the axis of alignment through the plurality of first ligands.

Abstract: The present invention provides a microwave-based high-throughput material processing device with a concentric rotary chassis. The device includes a microwave source generator, a microwave reaction chamber, and a temperature acquisition device. The microwave reaction chamber is provided with a rotary table, a thermal insulation barrel and a crucible die. The thermal insulation barrel is disposed on the rotary table, and the crucible die is disposed in the thermal insulation barrel. The crucible die is provided with a plurality of first grooves, and the first grooves are evenly distributed on a first circumference. A plurality of first fixing holes are disposed on a top of the thermal insulation barrel, and the first fixing holes are disposed corresponding to the first grooves. A first acquisition hole is disposed on the top of the microwave reaction chamber, and the first acquisition hole is located right above the first circumference.

Abstract: A treating method of a nonaqueous-electrolyte and a method of fabricating a battery are provided. The treating method is suitable for being performed prior to injecting a nonaqueous-electrolyte into a containing region of the battery. The treating method includes performing at least one first voltage process or at least one second voltage process on the nonaqueous-electrolyte. The first voltage process includes as follows. A first voltage is applied to the nonaqueous-electrolyte. The voltage is adjusted gradually from the first voltage to a second voltage. The voltage is adjusted gradually from the second voltage to the first voltage. The second voltage process includes as follows. A third voltage is applied to the nonaqueous-electrolyte for a predetermined time.

Abstract: A resistive random-access memory (ReRAM) includes a hybrid memory cell. The hybrid memory cell includes: (a) a left resistance-switching device comprising a first terminal and a second terminal, (b) a right resistance-switching device comprising a first terminal and a second terminal, wherein the first terminal of the right resistance-switching device is connected to the first terminal of the left-resistive switching device at an internal node, and (c) a transistor comprising a source terminal, a drain terminal, and a gate terminal, wherein the drain terminal of the transistor is connected to the left resistance-switching device and the right resistance-switching device at the internal node.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrode active material, a method for manufacturing the same, and a lithium secondary battery comprising the same. A method for producing carbide using bean curd or waste bean curd according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises the steps of: drying bean curd or waste bean curd; thermally treating the dried bean curd or waste bean curd under an air atmosphere; and carbonizing the thermally treated bean curd or waste bean curd under an inert gas atmosphere.

Abstract: The invention belongs to the technical field of the resource treatment of industrial wastes, and particularly relates to a method for preparing a cementing material using smelting industrial waste slag after utilizing the simultaneous removal of SO2 and NOx in flue gas and an application of the cementing material obtained by the same. According to the invention, SO2 and NOx in the flue gas can be treated with the smelting industrial waste slag, meeting requirement of flue gas desulfurization and denitration; moreover, the smelting industrial waste slag can be purified and separated by means of waste gas resources to obtain a cementing material, realizing the resource utilization of the smelting industrial waste slag and waste gas.

Abstract: A physiological signal sensor, comprising a self-oscillating complementary split-ring resonator (SO-CSRR), a demodulator and a microcontroller (MCU). The SO-CSRR detects a physiological signal and outputs a modulated signal, the demodulator receives the modulated signal and outputs a pulse physiological signal, the baseband amplifier receives the pulse physiological signal and outputs an amplified pulse physiological signal, and the MCU receives the amplified pulse physiological signal and outputs a digital signal.

Abstract: An under-driven prosthetic hand with a self-adaptive grasping function is provided, which belongs to the field of medical equipment. The prosthetic hand simultaneously controls four fingers to implement bending and stretching movements by a first motor through structural designs of a prosthetic hand body, a finger transmission module, an inter-finger transmission module, and a thumb driving module, and limits the transmission torque between the motor and screws using a damping shaft and in cooperation with the telescopic characteristic of a telescopic component. On the one hand, mechanical damage to the prosthetic hand structure due to excessive torque outputted by the motor can be prevented. On the other hand, the self-adaptive grasping function of the prosthetic hand can be implemented. The disclosure can also effectively solve issues such as excessive volume or mass of the prosthetic hand, complicated control system, and low operation precision.

Abstract: A three-dimensional ultrasound tomography method and system based on spiral scanning are provided. The method includes the following. (1) Collecting raw data: an emission array element is switched while a probe maintains a uniform linear motion, so that changes in trajectory with time of a position of an equivalent emission array element in a three-dimensional space show a spiral or a partial spiral, and echo data is received. (2) Pre-processing data. (3) Calculating coordinates of each equivalent emission array element. (4) Calculating coordinates of an imaging focus point. (5) Performing synthetic aperture focusing on each imaging focus point. (6) Post-processing data. The disclosure improves the principle of the imaging method, the design of the overall process, etc. Volume data containing information of continuous tissue layers is obtained through spiral scanning.

Abstract: A method is disclosed to dynamically design acceleration units of neural networks. The method comprises steps of generating plural circuit description files through a neural network model; reading a model weight of the neural network model to determine a model data format of the neural network model; selecting one circuit description file from the plural circuit description files according to the model data format, so that the chip is reconfigured according to the selected circuit description file to form an acceleration unit adapted to the model data format. The acceleration unit is suitable for running a data segmentation algorithm, which may accelerate the inference process of the neural network model. Through this method the chip may be dynamically reconfigured into an efficient acceleration unit for the different model data format, thereby speeding up the inference process of the neural network model.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method for measuring full-field strain of an ultra-high temperature (UHT) object based on a digital image correlation method. The temperature range is from normal temperature to 3500 degrees Celsius. The method includes the steps of selecting a proper high-temperature-resistant speckle material, tantalum carbide powder, according to the characteristics of the object to be measured. First, polishing a to-be-measured surface of a tungsten test piece to remove an oxide layer, then mixing the tantalum carbide (TaC) powder and absolute ethanol to form a paste according to a mass ratio of 1:2. Making randomly distributed speckles from the mixture on the to-be-measured surface of the test piece which has been processed. In order to improve firmness and stability of the newly made speckles, performing curing treatment to the speckles.

Abstract: An operating method for improving the performance of a selector device is provided, including: determining and applying a direct current (DC) or alternating current (AC) operating voltage and a limit current of the selector device, so that the selector device circulates until a off-state resistance is reduced; continuously applying the operating voltage and the limit current to the selector device, so that the selector device circulates until the off-state resistance is reduced to a minimum value; continuously applying the operating voltage and the limit current to the selector device, so that the selector device circulates until the off-state resistance is increased; continuously applying the operating voltage and the limit current to the selector device, so that the selector device circulates until the off-state resistance is increased to a maximum value; and adjusting the operating voltage and the limit current, and performing DC or AC operation pulsed operation on a selector.

Abstract: An LLC resonant converter is provided, which includes an input power source, a full-bridge switch circuit, a resonant circuit, a transformer, a rectifier circuit, a load, and a control circuit. The control circuit includes a load detection circuit and a valley switching circuit. The load detection circuit detects a load state of the load. The valley switching circuit is configured to, in response to the load state being a light load state: correspondingly generate a first difference voltage; calculate a first switch on-time for a first switch and a fourth switch; generate switching signals that control the first switch and the fourth switch to be turned off, and detect voltage valleys of a second switch and a third switch; and generate the switching signals to control the second switch and the third switch to be turned on according to the calculated first switch on-time.