Abstract: A computer-implemented method for multi-user CAx editing of a model of a design object may include (1) identifying one or more geometric elements referenced in response to creating a feature within the model of the design object, (2) receiving a feature operation that references the geometric elements referenced in response to creating the feature, (3) in response to receiving the feature operation, identifying a geometric element referenced by the feature operation, and (4) generating a unique persistent label for the geometric element. Various other methods and systems are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are metasurfaces formed on a substrate from a plurality of posts. The metasurfaces are configured to be optically active at one or more wavelengths and in certain embodiments are configured to form lenses having unexpectedly strong focusing power. In particular, the metasurfaces are formed from “low-contrast” materials, including CMOS-compatible materials such as silicon dioxide or silicon nitride. Accordingly, the disclosed metasurfaces are generally CMOS compatible and therefore embody a new paradigm in metasurface design and manufacturing.

Abstract: Methods, systems, and computer readable media for unified scene acquisition and pose tracking in a wearable display are disclosed. According to one aspect, a system for unified scene acquisition and pose tracking in a wearable display includes a wearable frame configured to be worn by a user. Mounted on the frame are: at least one sensor for acquiring scene information for a real scene proximate to the user, the scene information including images and depth information; a pose tracker for estimating the user's head pose based on the acquired scene information; a rendering unit for generating a virtual reality (VR) image based on the acquired scene information and estimated head pose; and at least one display for displaying to the user a combination of the generated VR image and the scene proximate to the user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a positive active material for a lithium battery, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium battery including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to a positive active material having excellent high-capacity and thermal stability, a method of preparing the same, and a lithium battery including the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pre-5th-Generation (5G) or 5G communication system to be provided for supporting higher data rates Beyond 4th-Generation (4G) communication system such as Long Term Evolution (LTE). In particular, the present invention relates to an apparatus and method for position measurement in a wireless communication system. An operating method of a terminal in the wireless communication system includes transmitting a signal for requesting for positioning, and receiving positioning signals for the positioning of the terminal from a plurality of other terminals.

Abstract: A system to deliver current to an area of interest of a subject is described that includes a power source, a controller electrically coupled to the power source, at least one first electrode electrically coupled to the controller, and at least one second electrode electrically coupled to one of the power source and the controller, with the area of interest positioned between the at least one first electrode and the at least one second electrode. A method of stimulating at least one of bone growth, tissue healing and pain control within an area of interest of a patient is described that includes inserting first and second electrode spaced at a predetermined distance, and further includes directing an electric current between the first and second electrodes so that at least a portion of the electric current passes through the area of interest positioned between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: Disclosed are a method and an apparatus for image encoding/decoding. The method for image decoding includes comparing whether a size of a current transform block and a size of a smallest transform block (smallest transform unit (STU)) are the same as each other, and decoding information indicating whether transformation is performed on the current transform block and determining whether to perform inverse transformation on the current transform block based on the decoded information indicating whether the transformation is performed when the size of the current transform block and the size of a smallest transform block are the same as each other.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of using an optical coherence elastography (OCE) under acoustic radiation force (ARF) excitation includes the steps of inducing an excitation wave in a blood sample by use of an ultrasound beam from an ultrasonic transducer; measuring an elastic property of the blood sample by use of an optical coherence tomography (OCT) beam transverse to the ultrasound beam to dynamically measure the elastic property of the blood sample during coagulation and assessing the clot formation/dissolution kinetics and strength.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and apparatus for decoding video data. The method for decoding video data includes receiving coded video data including multi-view video data and depth data corresponding to the video data, acquiring motion data for inter-view prediction of a coding unit of the coded video data from the depth data, and performing inter-view prediction based on the motion data, and restoring video data according to the multi-view video data including the coding unit and the depth data based on the motion prediction.

Abstract: Methods for treating or prophylaxis of a Cryptosporidium infection using compositions comprising a structure disclosed herein. Also provided are pharmaceutical compositions and kits for alleviating the symptoms of, for treating, or for preventing the occurrence of Cryptosporidium infection. The kits comprise one or more compounds having a structure disclosed herein, such as in an oral composition, and instructions for use, storage, and the like.

Abstract: A system and a method for treating salt-containing glycerin wastewater are provided, wherein the system for treating the salt-containing glycerin wastewater includes a mixing tank, a filtering device, a distillation column, and a water supply device. The mixing tank is adapted to mix salt-containing glycerin wastewater with a concentrated hydrochloric acid to obtain a mixture. The filtering device communicates with the mixing tank and filters the mixture to obtain an acidic filtrate and a precipitated salt. The distillation column communicates with the filtering device and receives the acidic filtrate from the filtering device. The water supply device supplies water to the acidic filtrate. The system and method for treating the salt-containing glycerin wastewater can effectively recycle hydrochloric acid.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for diagnosing and determining prognosis of gastric cancer in a subject by detecting suppressed expression of the REC8 gene, which in some cases is due to elevated methylation level in the genomic sequence of this gene. A kit and device useful for such a method are also provided. In addition, the present invention provides a method for treating gastric cancer by increasing REC8 gene expression or activity. Lastly, a highly sensitive and accurate detection method is provided for rapid determination of REC8 gene methylation status.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for quick imaging and inspection of a moving target. The apparatus comprises a passage, a scanning and imaging device (106), a first position sensor (101), a second position sensor (103), and a control unit (105). The control unit (105) powers on an electron induction accelerator in the scanning and imaging device (106) to make the electron induction accelerator enter a standby state when the control unit (105) receives from the first position sensor (101) a detection signal indicating that a moving target (100) enters the passage, and controls a beam emitting time point and a beam emitting mode of the electron induction accelerator to correspondingly inspect different parts of the moving target (100) when the second position sensor (103) detects that different sections pass through a radiation scanning area.

Abstract: A dynamic collaborative communication system uses a dynamic tactile peripheral to identify collaborators for enhancing a community service and contribution platform. Processing circuitry is also configured to receive an activity description file including at least one of an education and learning category, a community service category, and a social research category from a remote device, calculate a social responsibility vector for the activity description file based on social activity parameters, and calculate an assessment vector based on a grade corresponding to an external assessment.

Abstract: Described herein are methods and vectors for rational, multiplexed manipulation of chromosomes within open reading frames (e.g., in protein libraries) or any segment of a chromosome in a cell or population of cells, in which various CRISPR systems are used.

Abstract: A sleep monitoring system includes an ECG device and a respiration inductance plethysmogram which monitor cardiac activity and physical respiration respectively and feed representative signals to a digital data processor. Operations process the beat interval data, while in a second thread, operations independently process the amplitude modulation of the ECG data caused by the respiratory motion of the subject. The inductance plethysmogram device provides an input to the processor which represents respiration as directly monitored independently of the ECG. Operations process this direct respiration data independently and in parallel, in a third thread. All extracted features are fed to a classifier which in step combines selected combinations of features to make decisions in real time.

Abstract: A microfabricated device having at least one gas-entrapping feature formed therein in a configuration that entraps air bubbles upon wetting the feature with a solvent or solution is described. The device includes a sacrificial residue in contact with the gas-entrapping feature, the dissolution of which guides the wetting of the gas-entrapping feature.

Abstract: Microfluidic devices and methods for investigating crystallization and/or for controlling a reaction or a phase transition are disclosed. In one embodiment, the microfluidic device includes a reservoir layer; a membrane disposed on the reservoir layer; a wetting control layer disposed on the membrane; and a storage layer disposed on the wetting control layer, wherein the wetting control layer and the storage layer define a microfluidic channel comprising an upstream portion, a downstream portion, a first fluid path in communication with the upstream and the downstream portions, and a storage well positioned within the first fluid path, wherein the wetting control layer includes a fluid passageway in communication with the storage well and the membrane, and wherein the wetting control layer wets a first fluid introduced into the microfluidic channel, the first fluid comprising a hydrophilic, lipophilic, fluorophilic or gas phase as the continuous phase in the microfluidic channel.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to nanoscale device comprising an elongated crystalline nanostructure, such as a nanowire crystal, a nanowhisker crystal or a nanorod crystal, and a method for producing thereof. One embodiment relates to a nanoscale device comprising an elongated crystalline semiconductor nanostructure, such as a nanowire (crystal) or nanowhisker (crystal) or nanorod (crystal), having a plurality of substantially plane side facets, a crystalline structured first facet layer of a superconductor material covering at least a part of one or more of said side facets, and a second facet layer of a superconductor material covering at least a part of the first facet layer, the superconductor material of the second facet layer being different from the superconductor material of the first facet layer, wherein the crystalline structure of the semiconductor nanostructure is epitaxially matched with the crystalline structure of the first facet layer on the interface between the two crystalline structures.