Abstract: The invention discloses a DNN watermarking method, comprising embedding part of the digital watermark in selected redundant elements of a deep neural network (DNN) model—without compromising the performance of the DNN. The proposed method aims for a robust watermark scheme by embedding a large watermark that can span the whole DNN model. If an adversary attempts to destroy the watermark, the whole DNN model will be destroyed. However, maximizing the hiding capacity can lead to degradation in the performance of the DNN model. In this work, this capacity-performance trade-off problem is solved using the Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT). Moreover, the DCT can work more efficiently with highly correlated data. Therefore, this work suggests segmenting the weights of the DNN model into correlated segments to fully exploit the advantages of the DCT.

Abstract: Systems and methods for producing liposomes, including control liposomes and immunoliposomes targeting breast cancer are provided. Systems and methods for treating breast cancer, using targeted immunoliposomes produced according to various methods are also disclosed herein. For example, trastuzumab-conjugated immunoliposomes may be used to deliver chemotherapeutic agents to breast cancer tissues for the treatment of breast cancer. Systems and methods for actuating liposomes using ultrasound are also disclosed, such as systems and methods for actuating trastuzumab-conjugated liposomes accumulated in breast cancer tissues for the treatment of breast cancer.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method (30) and system (10) for evaluating circuit protection of a power network. The method (30) includes simulating (32) a multisource, interconnected power network (40) comprising circuit protection elements (A, B, C, D), setting (33) circuit protection element parameters for each circuit protection element, simulating (35) at least one fault (42) on the power network (40) at a predetermined fault position for a predefined simulation time. In a next step, the method includes calculating (38) conductor LTE exposure and determining (39) an LTE threshold. Furthermore, the method (30) includes simultaneously graphically representing (41) a three-dimensional visualisation of the conductor LTE exposure (50) for the predefined simulation time and the LTE threshold (51), on the same three-dimensional visualisation.

Abstract: There is provided a solar photovoltaic panel fog/mist cooling system which comprises at least one solar photovoltaic panel, and at least one nozzle arranged at a back side of the at least one solar photovoltaic panel and configured to generate a fog/mist applied onto a back side of the at least one solar photovoltaic panel.

Abstract: There is provided a needle tip for extracting separated endodontic instruments from the root canal of a tooth. The needle tip is fabricated with a thermomechanically treated alloy exhibiting both shape memory and super-elasticity. There is also provided for a needle that includes a handle and a terminal tip, which is fabricated with a thermomechanically treated alloy. The alloy is thermomechanically treated nickel- titanium alloy. The needle is straight at room temperature and takes on a specific shape when inserted in the canal of the tooth from which the endodontic separated instrument is to be extracted. Also provided herein is a method for removal of endodontic separated instruments from the canal of a tooth.

Abstract: Novel first-in-class imidazothiazole- and imidazooxazole-based potent and selective HER4 kinase inhibitors for therapeutic formulations and methods for treating cancer.

Abstract: Provided a full-automatic wheel hub 3D scanning system for intelligent production line of automotive wheel hubs, comprising: a base plate is provided with an X-directional displacement control device and a Y-directional displacement control device; a roller-table assembly is arranged on the base plate and comprises a roller table, wherein the roller table is provided with an opposite-type photoelectric sensors and a wheel hub centring positioning device for centring positioning a wheel hub; a 3D scanning device, comprising a mounting bracket, wherein the bottom of the mounting bracket is controlled by the Y-directional displacement control device; a 3D scanner is mounted on the mounting bracket; a wheel hub scanning platform is arranged at an end of the roller-table assembly and is controlled by the X-directional displacement control device; and a robot is arranged on a first side of the wheel hub scanning platform, for conveying the wheel hubs after 3D scanning.

Abstract: A system and a method for smart information recognition for user health identification are disclosed. The system and the method comprise a display unit, a color code detection unit, an image filter, an optical character recognition unit, a code detection unit and an elimination unit. The display unit contains a user information. The color code detection unit is associated with the display unit to split at least one of the user information by analyzing at least three colors in an image. The image filter detects at least one of the user's information. Further, the optical character recognition unit recognizes a text of the user information. The code detection unit detects an image code and the elimination unit is used for eliminating a binary object that is close to an image border. The proposed system and method ensure complete security to prevent abuse of an individual's personal information.

Abstract: Provided is a fixture for automatic assembly, overturning and welding of sidewall aluminum profile of a rail vehicle, comprising a lifting mechanism, a supporting overturning device mounted on the lifting mechanism, an automatic assembling sidewall profile device mounted on the supporting overturning device, and a self-positioning locking device. The automatic assembling sidewall profile device comprises a sidewall-shaped support steel beam, and a rodless cylinder track platform and a fixing seat. The self-positioning locking devices are mounted on the rodless cylinder track platform and the fixing seat, and have a self-positioning base and a locking device. The self-positioning base comprises an outer housing is provided with the locking device and two symmetrically set self-positioning supports, and faces of the two self-positioning supports matching with the rail vehicle aluminum profile are provided with rollers having a V-shaped gap formed therebetween.

Abstract: Aspects of this disclosure relate to a miniaturized digital radar system and method that can be fabricated on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and/or a chip, such as on a System-On-a-Chip (SOC). The digital radar system can operate at the S-band (e.g. in the range of 3 GHz). Advantageously, the S-band frequency range is less susceptible and/or not susceptible to clutter from precipitation and is well suited for long range surveillance applications. The small form factor of the miniaturized digital radar system on the PCB and/or the SOC can be implemented on small and/or low-observable platforms, such as on fixed or rotary wing unmanned aerial vehicles.

Abstract: The present invention discloses novel SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors for therapeutic formulations and methods for treating SARS-CoV-2 infections. The compounds exhibit unique pharmacophoric features including conformational flexibility and spatial orientation within the binding sites of the targeted proteases. The present invention also discloses methods for treating SARS-CoV-2 infections, comprising administering to the subject in need thereof a therapeutically effective amount of the compound, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, and one or more pharmaceutical excipients.

Abstract: There is disclosed a method and a system for a versatile in-situ approach to design the nanostructured transition metal selenide (TMS) materials for the high-energy solid-state hybrid supercapacitors (HSCs). Initially, the rose-nanopetals like NiSe@Cu2Se (NiCuSe) cathode and FeSe nanoparticles anode are directly anchored on 3D highly conducting Cu foam via purposefully in-situ conversion reactions. The different potential windows of the NiCuSe and FeSe in aqueous electrolytes associated with the excellent electrical conductivity and redox activity results in the superior electrochemical features for the half cell with maximum specific capacity of 534.2 mA h g?1 for NiCuSe and 573.8 mA h g?1 for FeSe at current density of 1 A g?1, respectively. The solid-state HSC cell with NiCuSe cathode and FeSe anode delivers a highest specific energy of 87.6 Wh kg?1 and excellent cycle lifetime with capacity retention of 91.3% over 10,000 cycles.

Abstract: Provided a fixture for automatic assembly, overturning and welding of sidewall aluminum profile of rail vehicle, comprising a lifting mechanism, a supporting overturning device mounted on the lifting mechanism, an automatic assembling sidewall profile device mounted on the supporting overturning device, and a self-positioning locking device; the automatic assembling sidewall profile device comprises a sidewall-shaped support steel beam, and a rodless cylinder track platform and a fixing seat mounted on a top end thereof; the self-positioning locking devices are respectively mounted on the rodless cylinder track platform and the fixing seat, comprising a self-positioning base and a locking device; the self-positioning base comprises an outer housing of which the one side is provided with the locking device and inside which are provided with two symmetrically set self-positioning supports, and faces of the two self-positioning supports matching with the rail vehicle aluminum profile are provide with rollers for

Abstract: Equipment for self-positioning handling of aluminum profiles for rail vehicle, including a handling and lifting mechanism, a steel beam fixed on and being driven to lift by the mechanism, 2-DOF spatial mechanisms fixed on the steel beam and mechanical clamping jaws fixed on a clamping jaw connecting seat; the 2-DOF spatial mechanisms includes a cylinder supporting seat, four connecting members on an outer ring of the cylinder supporting seat hinged respectively to four first connecting rods; wherein, two of the first rods are hinged to first ends of two ball joint connecting rods of which second ends are hinged to the clamping jaw connecting seat; the other two first rods are hinged to first ends of two second connecting rods of which second ends are hinged to the clamping jaw connecting seat; a piston rod of a cylinder center of the cylinder supporting seat driving the clamping jaw connecting seat.

Abstract: Provided a full-automatic wheel hub 3D scanning system for intelligent production line of automotive wheel hubs, comprising: a base plate is provided with an X-directional displacement control device and a Y-directional displacement control device; a roller-table assembly is arranged on the base plate and comprises a roller table, wherein the roller table is provided with an opposite-type photoelectric sensors and a wheel hub centring positioning device for centring positioning a wheel hub; a 3D scanning device, comprising a mounting bracket, wherein the bottom of the mounting bracket is controlled by the Y-directional displacement control device; a 3D scanner is mounted on the mounting bracket; a wheel hub scanning platform is arranged at an end of the roller-table assembly and is controlled by the X-directional displacement control device; and a robot is arranged on a first side of the wheel hub scanning platform, for conveying the wheel hubs after 3D scanning.

Abstract: An apparatus for thaw detection of a frozen item is disclosed, the apparatus comprising a housing container comprising a first transparent section and a second opaque section, at least one low density floating object and at least one high density object both encased within the housing container, wherein the housing container is filled with a filling mixture and melting of the filling mixture results in the at least one low density floating object and at least one high density object to be visible in the first transparent section of the housing container, thereby enabling thaw detection of the frozen item. Also disclosed is a method of manufacturing an apparatus for thaw detection of a frozen item.

Abstract: Novel conformationally-restricted analogues of sorafenib and regorafenib as selective kinase inhibitors for therapeutic formulations and methods for treating cancer.

Abstract: A method of impedance measurement of a device under test (DUT) is disclosed based on a random excitation signal, the method comprising the steps of generating the random excitation signal, applying the generated random excitation signal to the DUT through two points of a data acquisition board (DAQ) and re-structuring the converted random excitation signal through a plurality of iterative calibration loops, wherein spectral phase of the random excitation signal is derived from a discrete uniform distribution and its time domain amplitude is controllable. The random excitation signal is a structured Gaussian White Noise (GWN) signal or sequence, which is generated based on the user-defined input parameters such as white noise power level, frequency range between the minimum and maximum frequencies (Fmin and Fmax), and frequency step (Fstep).

Abstract: Novel compounds having inhibitory activity on the formation of fungal hyphae and biofilms, and therapeutic formulations and methods based on the novel inhibitors.

Abstract: There is provided novel anticancer and antibacterial compounds, pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof, and processes for their preparation. The compounds have anticancer activity, which results in the reduction of tumour cell proliferation, enhances cancers cells apoptosis and regulation of iron signalling. The compounds are also particularly active against various Gram-negative and Gram-positive multidrug-resistant bacteria, such as extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) producing and colistin-resistant Escherichia coli, carbapenem-resistant E. coli, carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii, and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) including those with reduced susceptibility to many control antibiotics.