Abstract: A processing plant for metal strips (1) has a welding machine, a strip store downstream of the welding machine and a processing device downstream of the strip store. The metal strips are welded to form a continuous strip with the welding machine, which is stored in the strip store and output from there to the processing device. The metal strips are connected via diagonally extending weld seams. To join the weld seams, first the strip head (2) and the strip foot (3) of the metal strips are twisted and the two strips are connected by forming the weld seam. The weld seam extends only transversely to the transport direction (x) during the welding process. Finally, the strip head and the strip foot of the metal strips are twisted back again. As a result, the weld seam now extends diagonally to the transport direction (x).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media for pre-provisioning server nodes of a server rack and causing the pre-provisioned server node to be deployed on an edge zone of a cloud computing system. In particular, systems described herein involve identifying server nodes based on a customer hardware deployment request and performing a series of pre-provision acts to the server nodes in accordance with the received hardware deployment request. For example, systems described herein pre-provision the hardware by configuring hardware and software on the server nodes, establishing communication with one or more control planes on a datacenter, and bringing the server nodes to a return to web (RTW) state. By pre-provisioning the hardware, the server hardware may be delivered and transitioned to a live state in an efficient manner and without jeopardizing security on the cloud.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system and methods for creating and maintaining a virtual subnetwork of telecommunication base stations within a wider telecommunication network. In an LTE-based example, the subnetwork includes a connection aggregator that is coupled between the plurality of eNodeBs internal to the subnetwork and one or more MMEs in the outer network. The connection aggregator intercepts all control plane messages between the MMEs and the internal eNodeBs, remaps eNodeB identifiers, and transmits repackaged messages so that the outer network sees the entire subnetwork as a single “giant” eNodeB. The disclosed system and methods enables the operator of the virtual subnetwork to add and shut down eNodeBs as demand for connectivity fluctuates, and to do so such that all changes are unseen by the outer network.

Abstract: The object of this disclosure is to provide an etiquette mask that contributes to consideration for those around the wearer under infectious disease control, reduces feelings of pressure and difficulty of breathing, and prevents the mouth from being seen from the outside even when it opens during napping or sleeping. The etiquette mask 2A has an upper mask part 4 that covers the eye region (eyes and their surroundings), a silk-made lower mask part 6 sewn and attached at the upper end thereof to the upper mask part 4 and covering the face below the eye region, and a rubber band 8 provided on the upper mask part 4, which serves as a wearing part to prevent the etiquette mask 2A from falling off the face. Since the lower mask part 6 only covers the face due to its own weight, there is no feeling of pressure.

Abstract: A transient liquid phase (TLP) composition includes a plurality of first high melting temperature (HMT) particles, a plurality of second HMT particles, and a plurality of low melting temperature (LMT) particles. Each of the plurality of first HMT particles have a core-shell structure with a core formed from a first high HMT material and a shell formed from a second HMT material that is different than the first HMT material. The plurality of second HMT particles are formed from a third HMT material that is different than the second HMT material and the plurality of LMT particles are formed from a LMT material. The LMT particles have a melting temperature less than a TLP sintering temperature of the TLP composition and the first, second, and third HMT materials have a melting point greater than the TLP sintering temperature.

Abstract: A content pushing method includes that a terminal device obtains first information, where the first information includes location information of the terminal device. When the first information meets a preset first condition, the terminal device displays second information. The second information includes to-be-pushed content associated with the first information or a link of the to-be-pushed content. The first condition includes that a location corresponding to the location information of the terminal device is in a first area, and a type of the first area is one of preset area types.

Abstract: An intraoral device wearable by a patient may include an intraoral device body, a first advancement structure configured to be coupled to a first jaw of the patient. and a second advancement structure configured to be coupled to a second jaw of the patient. The device may also include an intraoral actuator coupled to the first advancement structure to displace a lower jaw of the patient from a first position to a second position. The first position may be a habitual jaw position and the second position may be a modified jaw position. Displacing the lower jaw of the patient may include moving the lower jaw from the habitual jaw position to the modified jaw position based at least in part on data from at least one sensor.

Abstract: Provided herein is a method of improving throughput of a DHT network, which may include the steps of inputting a maximal allowable number of node hops, receiving a data retrieval query, and locating an authority node via a gossip protocol. If the observed node hop number exceeds the maximal allowable number, the network may perform a shortening protocol, which may include the steps of creating a supplementary read table for the receiving node, adding the entry's hash to the supplementary read table, creating a supplementary write table for the authority node, and adding the entry's hash to the supplementary write table. The gossip protocol may interrogate in parallel the routing table and the supplementary read table, when extant, of each node participating in the gossip protocol.

Abstract: A mandibular repositioning apparatus may include anchoring devices shaped for positioning in an intraoral cavity of a patient. Each of the anchoring devices may be configured to be positioned in a respective bone of a respective jaw of the patients. The mandibular repositioning apparatus may include one or more connecting structures configured to displace a lower jaw in an anterior-posterior direction relative to an upper jaw. The one or more connecting structures and the anchoring devices may be configured to be arranged to produce an anterior-posterior force component to move the lower jaw that is greater than a vertical force component.

Abstract: Transport system for transporting soldering material through a soldering apparatus and soldering apparatus, having two transport tracks running parallel to one another and extending in a transport direction, wherein each of the transport tracks includes two transport rails, and wherein at least one of the two transport rails of the respective transport track is adjustable in the transverse direction running transversely to the transport direction for a width adjustment of the respective transport track.

Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems are disclosed for controlled delivery of a therapy, such as a stimulant, to a mouth of a subject via an oral device positioned in a secured configuration in the mouth. At least one of a tongue position stimulator (TST) and tongue position sensor (TSE) is provided, according to certain aspects. According to another aspect, a stimulus is delivered to the mouth and/or tongue via a mouthpiece secured to the subject's teeth. In another regard, a stimulus is delivered that generates a natural response to eliminate or reduce sleep disorders, such as for example at least one of snoring and obstructive sleep apnea.

Abstract: The present invention includes a jig for installing a protection member to a portable electronic device and a guide jig device including the same. The jig includes a main body and retaining members formed to be elastically deformed and coupled or connected to the main body while surrounding a mounting space in which the portable electronic device formed in the main body is inserted. The guide jig device is advantageous in that it can be used for a portable electronic device that is manufactured and sold in a size relatively greater than the size of the portable electronic device disclosed before its release.

Abstract: Disclosed are a source driver and a method of detecting crack of a display panel. A source driver may comprise a first circuit configured to apply first data to data lines connected to sub-pixels of a display panel to charge a first driving voltage; and a second circuit formed on the display panel that applies the first driving voltage to a detection line formed on the display panel to detect the presence of cracks in the display panel based on the illumination status of the sub-pixels, wherein the detection line includes a first detection node and a second detection node formed on one side of the display panel along its extension direction, wherein the first detection node is connected to data lines of the first and third sub-pixels, and wherein the second detection node is connected to data line of the second sub-pixel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a splint for an infant. It has a body including an insert of a malleable material, wherein the body has a longitudinal axis, a first arm extending from an edge of the body in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a second arm, spaced apart from the first arm, extending from the edge of the body in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The arms wrap around the limb of the infant and provide a surface for using medical tape or the like, thus avoiding the need for the tape to come into contact with the skin of the infant. In addition, the malleable insert allows the splint to be deformed and hold its shape if the splint is to be used on a joint of the limb.

Abstract: A pixel driving circuit and a mobile terminal are provided. The pixel driving circuit includes a switch circuit, a storage circuit, and a light driving circuit. The switch circuit receives data signal applied on the data line in response to scan signal applied on the scan line. The storage circuit is charged by the data signal. The light driving circuit emits light in response to the data signal. The light driving circuit includes a driving unit, light-emitting unit, a supply voltage end, a ground end, and a voltage dividing unit that is coupled between the driving unit and the ground end.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method and device for dynamically adding a consensus node in a blockchain. The method comprises: receiving a registration request, initiated by a new participant, for registration as a new consensus node in a consensus network, wherein the registration request is used for initiating a registration to the consensus network; generating, according to the registration request, a network update block in which topological information of a new consensus network is written, wherein the new consensus network comprises consensus nodes in the consensus network and the new consensus node; and synchronizing block information in the consensus network and the network update block to the participant and the consensus nodes so as to obtain the new consensus network.

Abstract: A method for detecting a display panel defect, including: collecting a panel image of a to-be-detected display panel, a plurality of first pixels of the display panel corresponding to a plurality of second pixels in the panel image; converting the panel image into a binary image; dilating each bright spot region in the binary image such that adjacent bright spot regions communicate with each other to form at least one closed communication region in the binary image; determining a region of interest mask image in the binary image in accordance with the at least one closed communication region; determining a region of interest in accordance with the region of interest mask image and the panel image; and performing feature identification on the region of interest to determine a defect of the display panel.

Abstract: An ultrasonic welding diagnostic method includes: applying a pressing force to an object to be joined so as to generate a surface pressure on a joint surface of the object to be joined; inputting ultrasonic waves to the joint surface; detecting an elastic wave propagating through the object to be joined by at least one sensor at a plurality of different positions; analyzing a signal detected by the sensor to generate an envelope of the signal and calculating information about the envelope; and determining a joint state on the joint surface based on the calculation result of the information.

Abstract: Equipment for manufacturing a separator plate for a fuel cell, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, includes: a first uncoiler uncoiling a first metal strip; a second uncoiler uncoiling a second metal strip; a press receiving the first metal strip and the second metal strip to respectively form patterns thereon; a welding machine overlapping and integrally bonding the first metal strip and the second metal strip, transferred from the press, by a welding process; and a cutter cutting a bonded body of the first metal strip and the second metal strip, transferred from the welding machine, wherein the press, the welding machine, and the cutter are sequentially arranged, and the first metal strip and the second metal strip are passed through the press, the welding machine, and the cutter, while connected to each other, to be processed.

Abstract: A meeting robot method and system is provided. In one embodiment, a meeting substitute system includes processing circuitry configured to cause the meeting substitute system to obtain information related to a meeting request, the information associated with a teleconference meeting and the information including a date and a time for the teleconference meeting; as a result of a trigger, automatically: join the teleconference meeting at the date and the time; and during the joined teleconference meeting, capturing a set of meeting data for the teleconference meeting, the captured set of meeting data comprising at least one of a video recording and an audio recording of the teleconference meeting and a speech-to-text translation; and generate a meeting summary based at least in part on the captured set of meeting data for the teleconference meeting.