Abstract: Methods of depositing nanoparticles onto a substrate (e.g., an implant) are provided, as are the resulting substrates (e.g., implants) formed by such deposition methods. The nanoparticles can be silver nanoparticles that provide antimicrobial or antibacterial properties to the substrate.

Abstract: A system for interfacing an in-body medical device with an external network includes a subdermal wideband on-body network (WON) hub, which in turn includes a hub rechargeable battery, a hub processor coupled to the hub rechargeable battery, a device interface configured to communicate with the in-body medical device, and coupled to the hub processor, and a hub-satellite near field communications wireless interface coupled to the hub processor. The system also includes a wearable WON server that in turn includes a server processor, a server-satellite interface coupled to the server processor, and an external network interface coupled to the server processor.

Abstract: A method, a structure, and a computer system for traumatic event detection. The exemplary embodiments may include collecting data using sensors worn by a user and identifying a traumatic event based on applying a model to the data, wherein the model correlates values of the data with traumatic events and traumatic brain injuries. The exemplary embodiments may further include identifying the traumatic brain injury resulting from the traumatic event.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes multi-parameter dynamic sampling methods and systems. An example method includes: configuring two sampling rates for each parameter in a set of sampling parameters; selecting one of the sampling rates for each parameters to sample it; calculating a load for each parameter at the selected sampling rate, sorting the parameters according to the loads, and determining high-loaded parameters according to a sorting result; and determining whether each parameter has data loss, and if at least one of the sampling parameters has data loss, performing down-sampling on the high-loaded sampling parameters within a range of the configured at least two sampling rates.

Abstract: A system for interfacing an in-body medical device with an external network includes a subdermal wideband on-body network (WON) hub, which in turn includes a hub rechargeable battery, a hub processor coupled to the hub rechargeable battery, a device interface configured to communicate with the in-body medical device, and coupled to the hub processor, and a hub-satellite near field communications wireless interface coupled to the hub processor. The system also includes a wearable WON server that in turn includes a server processor, a server-satellite interface coupled to the server processor, and an external network interface coupled to the server processor.

Abstract: The present invention relates to methods, compounds, and compositions for treating viral infections, including COVID-19 viral infections. In certain embodiments, the compositions comprise: i) a remdesivir analog, ii) remdesivir or a remdesivir analog, and a surfactant, a cyclodextrin, or a combination thereof, iii) nanoparticles comprising albumin and remdesivir or remdesivir analog, iv) liposomes comprising lipids and remdesivir or remdesivir analog; and/or v) microparticles comprising PLA and/or PLGA, and remdesivir or remdesivir analog. In certain embodiments, the compositions are aqueous (e.g., for intravenous administration). In other embodiments, the compositions are nebulized or in the form of a dry powder (e.g., for inhalation by an infected subject).

Abstract: Disclosed are a method for quickly creating a scanning protocol, and an ultrasonic imaging apparatus using the method. According to the apparatus and the method, a user's scanning operation is recorded to obtain a to-be-examined target section and a setting parameter of the to-be-examined target section, and a target scanning protocol is generated accordingly. In this way, the user only needs to do a scanning operation the user is familiar with, and the target scanning protocol is created in a simple, rapid and efficient manner.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a method for determining a veterinary ultrasound examination condition, and an ultrasound imaging apparatus. The method includes: obtaining animal information of an animal to be tested, wherein the animal information includes an animal type and/or an examination type; determining currently available probes and supported examination modes; and determining, based on the animal information and historical usage data of the available probes, a target probe and a target examination mode for examining the animal to be tested from the available probes and the supported examination modes. According to the disclosure, the probe for examining the animal to be tested can be automatically determined, such that repetitive work of a user can be reduced, and a suitable probe for examination can be quickly obtained, thereby improving examination efficiency of veterinary ultrasound examination, and ensuring examination effect.

Abstract: A switching bridge for the DC-DC stage of a power converter, the switching bridge having one or more sets of upper and lower series-connected switches (S1, S2) connected across a DC bus and arranged to be switched to provide an output AC voltage, the switching bridge further comprising a voltage divider (C1) arranged to vary the output AC voltage level according to the switching state of the switches.

Abstract: A gate dielectric structure is formed over a channel structure. One or more work function (WF) metal layers of a metal gate are formed over the gate dielectric structure. The one or more WF metal layers are treated with a fluorine-containing material. One or more processes are performed to cause fluorine from the fluorine-containing material to diffuse at least partially into the gate dielectric structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method and an apparatus for adjusting a process control prediction model, and a process controller. In an embodiment, the method includes: determining, based on controlled variable data in process control data obtained through real-time monitoring, whether a prediction performance of the process control prediction model is lower than a reference performance; and when the prediction performance is determined to be lower than the reference performance, using manipulated variable data in the process control data monitored to adjust the process control prediction model. By way of the method, a re-test does not need to be executed to re-identify a model so as to eliminate a mismatch of the process control prediction model, thereby eliminating an influence of fluctuation introduced by addition of an excitation signal during the re-testing.

Abstract: A method, a structure, and a computer system for enabling telemedicine using printed devices. Exemplary embodiments may include receiving a design for a device and printing the device based on the design using a printer. The exemplary embodiments may further include combining the device with a smart device and utilizing the device to collect data during a telemedicine session administered on the smart device.

Abstract: The present document describes a sensor bracket and a vehicle, the sensor bracket comprising: a first cross beam, the first side thereof being mounted to the frame cross beam of a tail portion of a tractor; at least two vertical beams perpendicularly mounted to the first cross beam; and a second cross beam located below the first cross beam and connecting at least two vertical beams; wherein each of the vertical beams has a first sliding groove and the second cross beam is operable to slide up and down along the first sliding grooves. The sensor bracket of the present application has a simple structure and stable performance, and adopts the frame cross beam of the original vehicle for mounting, making it easy to operate, easy to replace, and easy to adjust.

Abstract: A method, a structure, and a computer system for assessing a cognitive state of a driver of a vehicle. The exemplary embodiments may include collecting data from one or more sensors positioned around the vehicle and calculating a distraction value, an engagement value, and a workload value corresponding to the driver of the vehicle based on the data. The exemplary embodiments may further include determining whether the driver exhibits a low cognitive state based on the distraction value and the engagement value, and, based on determining that the driver exhibits the low cognitive state, assuming control of the vehicle.

Abstract: A source driving circuit of a display includes a gamma resistor strings, a digital to analog (DAC) circuit, and an output buffer circuit. The output buffer circuit includes input stage module, gain stage module, and output stage module. The input stage module includes main input stage unit and auxiliary input stage unit. Sizes of elements in main input stage unit are larger than sizes of elements in the auxiliary input stage unit, smaller sizes presenting smaller parasitic capacitances. During the switching period, the auxiliary input stage unit, gain stage module, and output stage module form a first unity gain amplifier outputting the driving voltages. During the stable period, the main input stage unit, gain stage module, and output stage module form a second unity gain amplifier outputting the driving voltages. A display device is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical plug connector and an electrical receptacle connector corresponding to the electrical plug connector. The electrical plug connector includes a plug insulated housing as well as plug terminals and buckling portions on the plug insulated housing. The electrical receptacle connector includes a receptacle insulated housing as well as receptacle terminals and locking components on the receptacle insulated housing. The locking components at the two sides of the electrical receptacle connector are firmly buckled with the buckling portions at the two sides of the electrical plug connector. Therefore, during the use of the electrical connector assembly, the electrical plug connector can be prevented from detaching off the electrical receptacle connector.

Abstract: A system for interfacing an in-body medical device with an external network includes a subdermal wideband on-body network (WON) hub, which in turn includes a hub rechargeable battery, a hub processor coupled to the hub rechargeable battery, a device interface configured to communicate with the in-body medical device, and coupled to the hub processor, and a hub-satellite near field communications wireless interface coupled to the hub processor. The system also includes a wearable WON server that in turn includes a server processor, a server-satellite interface coupled to the server processor, and an external network interface coupled to the server processor.

Abstract: A gate structure includes at least one spacer defining a gate region over a semiconductor substrate, a gate dielectric layer disposed on the gate region over the semiconductor substrate, a first work function metal layer disposed over the gate dielectric layer and lining a bottom surface of an inner sidewall of the spacer, and a filling metal partially wrapped by the first work function metal layer. The filling metal includes a first portion and a second portion, wherein the first portion is between the second portion and the semiconductor substrate, and the second portion is wider than the first portion.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method, device, and system for configuring parameters, a computer device, a medium, and a product. A configuration device for configuring parameter sampling with respect to an edge device includes: one information acquiring unit, configured to acquire information related to the purpose and use environment of the edge device; one transmitting unit, configured to transmit the information to a cloud platform; and one configuration information determining unit, configured to receive configuration information for parameter sampling with respect to the edge device from the cloud platform, where the configuration information is configuration information determined as matching the information by the cloud platform utilizing a configuration model stored thereby.

Abstract: A data processing system and method are provided. The data processing system includes: a data acquisition unit, configured to acquire a plurality pieces of data related to a target object; and a data processing unit, configured to receive the plurality pieces of data and set a plurality of adjacent regions in a two-dimensional spatial representation of the plurality pieces of data according to a tolerable compression error. The plurality of regions include an adjacent first region and second region, respectively covering a plurality pieces of data. The data processing unit is configured to forwardly expand the second region to obtain the expanded second region overlapping the first region, calculate a compression error of data covered by the expanded second region, reset the first region and compress the data covered by the reset first region. The data processing system can reduce or minimize the data compression error.